Canadian Activist wants Cleveland's Mascot Banned

[Rick]

I say they sweep Chief Wahoo out of Canada after tomorrow night's game. If they rule against the Indians, they should wear Cav's jerseys...haha

Reports: Activist seeks to ban usage of Chief Wahoo, Cleveland Indians name in Toronto during ALCS (http://www.newsnet5.com/sports/baseball/indians/reports-activist-seeks-to-ban-usage-of-cleveland-indians-name-and-logo-in-toronto-during-alcs)


An indigenous activist and architect is seeking a court ruling that would ban the Cleveland Indians from wearing their jerseys, using their name and displaying Chief Wahoo while they play the Toronto Blue Jays this week during the American League Championship Series, according to the Globe and Mail.

Douglas Cardinal is an officer of the Order of Canada and said that the Chief Wahoo logo is offensive and discriminatory.

Cardinal filed applications to the Ontario Superior Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. A hearing will be held Monday on the application of the superior court.

Read the full story at the Globe and Mail .

Indians fans are pushing back.

"Unbelievable," said Nina Ross, a Cleveland resident. "We're not standing for that."

"It's a long history of using that symbol, and everybody loves it," said Zachary Marich, a Cleveland resident.

"I don't think it's meant to be derogatory," said Brandon Hicks, a Cleveland resident.

But Cardinal isn't alone in his fight. The United Church of Christ and the United Church of Canada launched a similar campaign Friday, which includes the hashtag #notmymascot. They're asking other ministries to join in.

Indians officials told News 5 they have no comment on the matter. News 5 also reached out to Cardinal but did not receive a response.

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[fchafey]

Anything to get 15 seconds of fame. Heard this on the news, and they followed up with the fact Canada is still upset after last years hockey playoffs. As 2015 was the first year in quite along time there was no Canadian team in them. Hope Cleveland sweeps them.

[CenTexDave]

Canada has truly turned into a liberal POS country.
Better yet - MLB tells Toronto to blow it out their butts and move the Jays to an American city. Canada couldn't hold onto the Montreal Expos. Hell with'em.
I suppose if it was the Blue Jays against the Atlanta Braves in the WS this moron would try to the same tactic. Wonder why no protests against hockey's Chicago Black Hawks.

[sojourner truth]

Well, I am a naturalist and an eco freak so I protest the shameless promotion of the poor helpless Maple leaf in all Canadian logos. And how about that poor loon on their coins?

[Rick]

A judge dismissed the request. The Chief stays.

The morons actually said that they should use the spring training uniforms.

[CenTexDave]

Tribe has 1-0 lead after 1. Bauer didn't even last one inning before his finger opened and blood was dripping. At least he struck out Blowhard Bautista before he had to leave. Think this means we'll see Kluber pitch tomorrow

[CenTexDave]

A judge dismissed the request. The Chief stays.

The morons actually said that they should use the spring training uniforms.

They were even talking about having it blacked out in and around Ontario. Freaking libs are morons.

[CenTexDave]

2-1 Tribe. Mike Napoli broke out of his slump big time - run scoring double and a huge blast into center field's upper deck!

[CenTexDave]

2-need about 4 more runs. Tribe's relievers are doing good.

[CenTexDave]

4-2 Indians bottom of 6th

[CenTexDave]

4-2 Indians thru 6

[CenTexDave]

4-2 Tribe after 7. It's gonna be Miller time soon.

[CenTexDave]

Going to the 9th. Tribe 4-2 :)

[CenTexDave]

Top of the 9tg. Miller Time!!

[CenTexDave]

Tribe takes it. 3-0 lead!!!:)

[Rick]

Defense was awesome tonight.

[mac]

great game.....didn't like it but a damned good game. Cleveland appears to be ready.....mac

[CenTexDave]

Oh, so you're a Jays' fan? :))

[Rick]

Maybe Chief Wahoo offends him! http://www.centextalk.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6436&stc=1

[fchafey]

He probably doesn't like Bugs Bunny either.
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[CenTexDave]

We should know by 6PM this evening if the Tribe can sweep'em.
Kluber goes for the Indians. Normally I'd say it was a done deal, but he has never pitched on just 3 days rest before. You'd think that sooner or later
the Jays' big bats would show up. If they do, and Toronto wins, then game 5 is tomorrow. The Tribe's rotation is all messed up. Doubt they would pitch
Tomlin with so little rest. Probably would go with their bullpen guys again and hope for the best. Can't see the Jays winning down 3-0 though. They might
close it to 3-2, but then it goes back to Cleveland.

[fchafey]

Cleveland used 7 pitchers last night. They probably won't hesitate to do that again tonight. A win tonight gets them all rested until their home game,Tuesday, October 25th. I would keep my foot on Toronto's throats and not let up today.

[CenTexDave]

Did anyone read Bautista's Twits? Complaining about the home plate umpiring.
So the Jays move him to bat leadoff. Bauer immediately strikes him out. His beautiful
non-catch in right field as he smashed into the wall was a classic too. :))

[Rick]

The strike zone was all over the place last night. But it was all over the place for both teams.

[sickofpc]

Have you seen the machine (camera) that records balls and strikes? They have them in all of the major league parks now, I think. ...Not using them officially because of the tradition with the umpires. They could play major league games without umpires now, if they wanted to....just think about that...Saw a program the other day about this, talking about what percentage of balls and strikes the umpires are getting correct and what percentage they are missing.

[CenTexDave]

They aren't as accurate as they appear. Watching this game and one pitch in that machine showed an inside pitch by a few inches and the ump called a strike. Of course the fans went crazy. Then TNT's overhead cam showed a strike on the inside corner. Perfect pitch. Keep the Umps. I played baseball plenty long enough to know that if you are down a couple runs and that ball is an inch or two inside or outside you'd best be swinging.

[CenTexDave]

Not today. Regroup and take it tomorrow

[CenTexDave]

Game 5. Tribe up 1-0. Mike Napoli drives in a run with a long blast that hit 2/3 of the way up the fence

[CenTexDave]

2-0 Tribe. Carlos Santana goes deep

[CenTexDave]

Coco Crisp solo shot. 3-0 Tribe. Has gotten very quiet in Toronto

[CenTexDave]

Cleveland's pitcher is a 25 yo rookie from McKinney, Tx. Started one game this year (won it). So far so good.

[CenTexDave]

Sorry. 24 years old. They just pulled him out after giving up a cheap ass bloop single. 2 hits in 4-1/3 innings.

[CenTexDave]

Thru 6. 3-0 Tribe. It's Miller Time.

[CenTexDave]

3-0 thru 7. 6 more outs and the Tribe goes to the World Series.

[Rick]

Was watching on my phone at work. Home now! Come on Tribe!!!

[CenTexDave]

3 more to go!!!

[CenTexDave]

:):))

[Rick]

Yes!!!! American League Champions!!!

[Rick]

Unbelievable! I can't get this smile off of my face!

[CenTexDave]

I watched the Cubs-Dodgers game last night. Looks like the Cubs will take the NLCS. Can only hope for
a Dodger comeback tomorrow because the Dodgers, IMO, are a complete joke. If you watched the game
you will know what I mean. :)

[fchafey]

Heard on the radio this morning that Cleveland hasn't won since '48 and Chicago hasn't been there since '45. I would really enjoy watching a series like that. Pure baseball history.

[CenTexDave]

Chicago hasn't won since 1908!!!! Cleveland since 1948, although they had it won in 1997 then heartbreak.
Was reading where Charlie Sheen (movies - Major League) volunteered to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
MLB turned him down - said they had "franchise greats" to do that. "Franchise greats"??? Bob Feller died a long time ago. :)

[fchafey]

Would be nice to see Gaylord Perry toss a soggy one towards home....:)

[mac]

Would be nice to see Gaylord Perry toss a soggy one towards home....:)

wouldn't it though!? there's still a picture around of an umpire holding one of his balls between his thumb and a finger as he's carefully lookin at it as if, in the words of my dear old Dad, it was covered in used k-y......mac

[sojourner truth]

Personally, I am just thankful that the Jays are out of it. Seeing Bautista lose was a real season highlight for me.

Now, if the Cubs can just put the plug in LAs jug, I will be very happy.

[mac]

Personally, I am just thankful that the Jays are out of it. Seeing Bautista lose was a real season highlight for me.

Now, if the Cubs can just put the plug in LAs jug, I will be very happy.

yep.....that's the way i feel about it too. at the moment, i can't think of any U.S. Team that I want to lose to the Jays..... but, otoh, I do have a warm and fuzzy spot for the Dodgers.....just for old times sakes....and of course, it's hard to be against the Cubs.....mac

[Rick]

and of course, it's hard to be against the Cubs.....mac

No, it won't be hard to be against the Cubs.

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[CenTexDave]

First the Cubs have to win the series against the Dodgers.
LA will pitch Kershaw today. Even though not on full rest, he is formidable.
If LA wins today, who knows what can happen in a game 7.

[sojourner truth]

Kershaw is not all that like the Dodgers seem to think IMO....

I envision a Cubs/Indians series... as it should be.

One of those series that, no matter who wins, baseball wins.

[mac]

Kershaw is not all that like the Dodgers seem to think IMO....

I envision a Cubs/Indians series... as it should be.

One of those series that, no matter who wins, baseball wins.

good point. if it's cubs/indians that's good for everybody.......mac

[CenTexDave]

Cubs are up 4-0, 5th inning, in game 6. Starting to look like a Cubs and Indians World Series. :)