October 2, 2008 In one of the most tiring traditions in sports, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley bet St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard on who would win the playoff series between the White Sox and Rays, according to the Tampa Tribune. Daley bet polish sausages, and assorted food and drink items from the Chicago area, such as peanuts from Fisher Nuts. The three Florida mayors also bet local food items such as oranges, along with locally made cigars. The two cities also pledged to donate sporting goods (Chicago) and beach wear (St. Petersburg) to 150 children in the Boys and Girls Club.
September 30, 2008 Jim Thome hit a home run, his 34th of the year, the only run in the White Sox 1-0 victory over the Twins in the 163rd game of the season.
September 6, 2008 Jim Thome's only hit in six at bats on Saturday was a timely one. In the 15th inning, he took Angels' reliever Justin Speier deep for a walk-off home run.
August 31, 2008 When White Sox slugger Jim Thome hit a home run in the first inning of Sunday's game, it was the 536th of his career, which tied him with Mickey Mantle for 14th on the all-time list, according to WhiteSox.com.
August 25, 2008 Jim Thome's sixth inning solo home run broke a 3-3 tie with the Indians, and ended up being the difference in the game, as Chicago won 4-3.
