How ’bout a Kentucky Derby survey?
CALLER 1: The reason why I’m calling is because I think you guys should do a survey on how many people watched the Kentucky Derby because it is one of the most popular races. Let’s see what the odds were for people who gambled on the Kentucky Derby. Hope to see that in the paper soon.
GREEN PHONE: Caller 1, are you just asking us to do this so you can feel OK about all the money you lost? Just kidding. How about we take an unofficial poll via the Green Phone? Readers, if you watched the Kentucky Derby, let us know how you fared. Win big? Lose big? Doesn’t matter. Call the Green Phone or e-mail sp****@gi************.com and share your thoughts. We’ll print them next week.
CALLER 2: Hi, today’s headline (Wednesday, May 10): “Bonds has to Wait Another Night to Tie Home Run Record.” It’s not a home run record, it’s Babe Ruth. The home run record is held by Henry Aaron.
GREEN PHONE: How astute of you, Caller 2. You are right, the headline was not worded correctly. Babe Ruth’s spot on the all-time home run list is a milestone, not a record. Just a record not the record. Hank Aaron’s 755 career home runs is. We apologize for the mistake. Won’t happen again.
