In early November of that year, nine months after he entered free agency, Wes was transferred to a practice facility in St. Louis, which is located inland in eastern Missouri. It is barbecue country, where many fine briskets and rib slabs are cooked. Les Snead, the general manager of the Rams-Team Front Office,
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Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Eleven
PART TWO - COINCIDENCE PART THREE - ENEMY ACTION Chapter Eleven 'And what is your cut?' whistled Mr. Richardson. 'Twenty billion', replied Goodell. 'Within a week you say?', Mr. Jones asked. 'Color me intrigued.' Richardson let out an audible snort. Jones continued, 'I wouldn't trust you to wipe your own ass correctly, but the promise
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Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Ten
Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten - Hoods' Congress The bowels of Wembley Stadium are damp and cold. The opposite of the warm and luxurious suite where Goodell was now sitting. It is here that Balls was waiting for an opportunity. He watched a bit of the "game" but quickly grew bored
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Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Eight
Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Many unlikely people play golf, including people who are blind, who have only one arm, or even no legs, and people often wear bizarre clothes to the game. Other golfers don't think them odd, for there are no rules of appearance or dress at golf. That is
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Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Seven
Chapter Six Chapter Seven Balls strolled across the five hundred yards of shaven seaside turf that leads to the first tee. Goodell was practicing on the putting green. His caddie stood nearby, rolling balls to him. Goodell putted in the K.J. Choi style, which resembled the now-banned croquet-style. Balls felt encouraged. He knew
Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Six
PART ONE - HAPPENSTANCE PART TWO - COINCIDENCE Chapter Six 'Good morning, Alfred. All set?' 'Yes, sir, Mr. Balls. Got your club in tiptop shape. How's your game these days?' Alfred had been a long-time loyal servant of the club. He knew all its secrets and divulged none. He had known Balls since he was
Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Four
Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four 'Who are you, Mr. Balls and why are you in here?' The girl was calm. She did not reach for any piece of clothing to hide her nakedness. She had a beautiful body and she felt comfortable in it. She continued looking through the telescope. 'Why do
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Balls’ Bedtime Stories – Chapter Three
Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three The limousine carried them away from McCarran, past the Double Down, and into a secret side entrance to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Balls had replied to Brady with an indifferent 'Some' and they had agreed to discuss the matter further over dinner. Balls was not