Category: Guest Blogger

It Was A Merry Christmas in 1974

by Dan Hruby, Sports Editor, San Jose Mercury News, December 25, 1974 During his time as a sports editor at the San Jose Mercury News, our friend Dan Hruby wrote a Christmas Poem each year. In honor of celebrating family, friends, and annual traditions, we’re sharing his poem from 1974. —— Christmas is here and… Read more »

Dedication, hunger, and fun – a combination for success?

Dedication, hunger, and fun – a combination for success? This story about a small town tradition may prove so, or at least proves how community, tradition, and competition create a recipe for lasting memories and lots of laughter. Stockton Tavern Owner Uses Ancient Secret By DAN HRUBY, Mercury Sports Writer – originally published in 1967 ANGELS CAMP (1967)-… Read more »

S.J. doctor had secret of golf

written by Dan Hruby, Sports Editor, San Jose Mercury News originally published SUN FEB 12 1978 Franklin Mieuli . . . Gave it up Some veteran San Jose golfers were sipping beers in the clubhouse lounge the other day, grousing over how miserably they had played. “I think,” said one player, “maybe Dr. Barrette had… Read more »