Sports include many games structured in threes. In baseball, there are three strikes and you are out, three outs to an inning, and a trinity of trinities (3X3), in other words, 9 innings. Do you know about "Tinker to Evers to Chance?" Pictured to the right is none other than Joe Dimaggio.
“Three Man Chess is head-to-head-to-head mental combat”
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About 3 Man Chess
3 Man Chess is played “in the round,” that is, the field of play is circular. For the most part, 3 Man Chess is played just like conventional Chess. – there was NEVER any intention of trying to make the game “better” because that can’t be done. However, being able to play with three minds interacting creates situations that never arise in conventional Chess.
3 Man Chess’ circular game board consists of 6 concentric ranks of 24 files and an open central “void” that pieces may pass, but not stop on. There are teardrop shaped curves drawn on the board to help diagonal moves navigate the “void.”
3 Man Chess uses conventional chess teams (three of them!) – 16 pieces that follow all of their traditional rules; 8 pawns start on rank #2 protecting 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, a queen and a king which start on rank #1 (the outermost rank).
The teams are separated from each other by “moats” and “creeks” that are impassable at the start of the game.
Diagonal moves follow the drawn guidelines, passing across the center to the opposite “spoke.”
Straight moves may also pass across the central “void,” or move around the circular ranks.
After just a couple of turns around the board, strategy becomes intensely complex and fascinating! An unexpected move might well result in a cascading massacre. Defense is crucial since a diagonal move through the center, or a horizontal move around the center can sneak up behind you. Your two opponents can team up to checkmate you, or ultimately you can checkmate both of them at the same time!
As with the one-rail and two-rail systems, the three-rail (or more) system works very similar. Use a known reference line, then use a spot in the distance for any cue ball position that can hit the same starting rail. For 3+ rails the distance to the spot becomes less and less of an importance.
You can pick a spot varying many feet and still have good accuracy on the shot. As a rule of thumb, think one-table away for one-rail kicks, two-tables away for two-rail kicks, and three or more tables away for 3+ rail kicks.
Three rail strategy
Normally this shot would come across as very difficult, but with a little knowledge we can make this a high percentage shot.
Three rail kick
Billiards vs pool
‘Billiards’ and ‘pool’ are two words that are often interchanged because they refer to games played on similar-looking tables with a cue and balls. However, what many people may not realize is that they actually have different meanings—and some striking differences in table features!
In its original use, billiards refers to any type of cue sport, including carom billiards, pool, and snooker. On the other hand, pool specifically refers to a game played on a pool table.
Traditionally, billiards tables do not have pockets. As such, the various games are referred to as carom billiards, or pocketless billiards. In contrast, pool tables (or pocket billiards tables) have six pockets, including pockets in each corner and one in the middle of each long side.
The three way game played on June 26, 1944 was set up to support the war effort with an unusual exhibition game played by the Yankees, Dodgers, and the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Presented by the War Bond Sports committee in connection with the Fifth War Loan. The First War Loan began on November 30, 1942. The Fifth War Loan was the largest of the eight, and by its conclusion on July 8, 1944, $20.6 billion had been raised. $56.5 million contributed by the Tri-Cornered game at the Polo Grounds.
Dickey, Pennock, Schang
The crowd of 50,000 contributes $5.5 million to attend, while the Bond Clothing Co. pays $1 million in bonds for an autographed program. The overwhelming majority of the money comes from the city of New York, with Mayor Fiorello La Guardia purchasing $50 million worth of bonds.
Hitting, Running , Throwing
The three-cornered baseball game started with Hitting, running, and throwing contests. In between contests, Al Schacht, the Clown Prince of Baseball, entertained the crowd of 50,000, and admission to the game was by purchase of series E, F, and G war bonds. The 40,000 general admission unreserved seats cost one $25 war bond; the 5,809 reserved seats in the lower stands went for a $100 bond; the box seats both upper and lower cost the fan a $1,000 war bond. Bleacher seats were free to servicemen.
Dickey, Pennock, Schang
Between the Contests and the game took center stage at second base where radio and movie comedian Milton Berle “boisterously ushered in” a series of musical numbers. Then former Mayor James J. Walker took charge as master of ceremonies to introduce some New York baseball oldtimers: Zack Wheat, Nap Rucker and Otto Miller of the Dodgers; the Giants’ Roger Bresnahan, George (Hooks) Wiltse, and Moose McCormick; the Yankees’ Wally Schang, Herb Pennock, and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Bill Dickey.
Giants vs Dodgers vs Yankees
Giants vs Dodgers vs Yankees– The setup for a three-way nine inning game was simple: The Dodgers and Yankees played the first inning while the Giants sat out; the Dodgers and Giants played the second inning while the Yankees sat out; the Yankees and Giants played the third inning while the Dodgers sat out. The same order continued to the game’s end.
Scoreboard
Baseball Jerseys
In 1944, during the World War II era, baseball jerseys mirrored the broader societal focus on simplicity and functionality. Made primarily from wool, these jerseys were heavier and less breathable than modern materials. The designs were generally plain, featuring block colors with the team’s name or city embroidered across the chest, often in felt lettering. Numbers on the back of the jerseys were becoming standard, but they were usually simple in design without any shadowing or embellishing effects. Due to wartime rationing, the jerseys lacked the ornate logos and embellishments seen in earlier and later years. Despite these constraints, the classic style of 1944 baseball jerseys is remembered for its straightforward, unadorned aesthetic that reflected the resilience and spirit of the era.
Fifth War Bond
Fifth War Bond
This is a 1944 Dodgers Yankees Giants Tri-Cornered Baseball Game Polo Grounds Fifth War Loan Program. The glossy 16 page, black & white program was issued by the War Bond Sports committee. Listed in the program’s centerfold rosters are the following Hall of Fame members: Dodgers Paul Waner and Leo Durocher, Giants Joe Medwick, Mel Ott and Ernie Lombardi, Yankees Joe McCarthy and Umpire Jocko Conlan. Many other stars of the time are also listed: Dixie Walker, Ed Stanky, Ralph Branca, Howie Schultz, Whit Wyatt, Augie Galan, Billy Jurges, Gus Mancuso, Buddy Kerr, Johnny Allen, George Stirnweiss, Hank Borowy, Joe Page.
