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These are the things we positively can't ever -- never, not in a million years -- live without. But we take them for granted . . . until a power outage like the one in the Northeast takes them away from us. Page 2's Jim Caple presents an appreciation of the Best Inventions of All Time, along with the Best Sports Inventions of All Time.
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Page 2 spans the globe to bring you the best (and the oddest) in sports, so of course we had to be at the Lowell Spinners' game Thursday night for the Jack Kerouac Bobblehead Doll giveaway. We go On The Road in search of Jack, and we have the pictures to prove it.

Ballpark Tour Missing the Action
Way up in the thin air of Denver, Eric Neel is feeling a Rocky Mountain High about Page 2's Ballpark Tour. Those altitude-induced long balls at Coors Field? Hey, during batting practice, they're a good thing.
 You probably won't watch Lisa Leslie in playoff-positioning action this weekend, nor will you care much about the WUSA championship. Graham Hays tells you what you'll miss and why you'll miss it.

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
It's a small world at this weekend's Little League World Series. But the Daily Quickie says the hearts are big, while Illegal Motion brings a Major-League atmosphere to the Williamsport doings.


Ted Williams is now more splintered than splendid, thanks to his son, John Henry. While the story of the Hall of Famer is gruesome enough, it does make John Henry an easy No. 1 for our list of sports' most harmful relatives.
10]  Roy Turner (Joey's father)
Joey was an ace Little League hurler with big-league potential. Too bad dad was such a bully.
9]  Mike Brown (Paul's son)
The legendy Paul Brown was one of football great innovators with the Cleveland Browns and then as owner of the Cincinnati Bengals. His son Mike now runs the Bengals .. runs them into the ground, year after year, that is.
8]  Peter Graf (Steffi's father)
Peter went to prison for almost four years after being convicted of tax evasion on $10 million of Steffi's earnings.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 7-2   Phillies 10-1
Braves 5-1   Mariners 11-1
Red Sox 7-1   White Sox 15-1
Giants 7-1   Astros 16-1
Athletics 9-1   Cardinals 18-1
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WHO'S BETTER THAN BO?
No player could rival Bo Jackson's video game greatness -- until Mike Vick came along.

SYSTEM FAILURE
Dave Bliss was wrong. But the real problem is a crumbling NCAA empire respected by no one.

DRAG RACE
Fair warning to cornerbacks and safeties: You'll be burned by these speedsters before the year is out.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Who caused the blackout? And how will your AFC team fare this season? Get TMQ's unique views here.

BALLPARK TOUR
The stadium isn't so great, but the tailgating and brats are first class at Miller Park.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Chone Figgins of the Anaheim Angels, left, and Willie Harris of the Chicago White Sox. This match was requested by Chris Kelly in Schaumburg, Illinois. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


MNF: Indianapolis at Denver
8 p.m. ET, ABC
Plummer vs. Peyton in the preseason.
 
WNBA: Houston at Los Angeles
8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
It only looks like a playoff game.
 
MLB: San Diego at Arizona
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Big Unit gives Padres Monday blues.
 
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• Wed.., Aug. 20: Drag Racers
• Tue., Aug. 19: Blame Canada!
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