Jim Thomas

So sorry to hear of the passing of Lawrence McCutcheon. He was a great player, excellent scout/personnel executive, and a superb human being. He had nothing but friends at Rams Park in St. Louis. RIP “Clutch.”

Ready to go at Fort Zumwalt East High School Craft Fair, 9am-3pm, 600 1st Executive Drive in St. Peters. We’re in the back of what’s called the “small gym,” next to “Punkin Withda Pups” dog treats. My niece and nephew have played a few basketball games on this court in recent years.

We're back in St. Peters on Saturday for our last #stlblues book-signing event of the month. Hope to see you there: Fort Zumwalt East HS Craft Fair 9 am-3pm 600 First Executive Ave.

See you tonight @ Centene. If you already have a book come by and say hi. If you want a book, we’ve got one with your name on it. 25% of all proceeds go to Blues for Kids.

Another Cup for St. Louis soccer. Legendary.

Go City!

City SC fans filling the South side of the stadium

A delightful story about a long-ago time in St. Louis soccer

Greetings from the road to Columbus. St. Louis has a lot of history in the Open Cup, but City SC is looking to make some of its own tonight. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Maddie DiMaria has record day, scores six goals for US at Under-17 Women's World Cup www.stltoday.com/sports/high-...

I must say, these are sharp-looking.

Delighted to announce we’ll be back at Enterprise Center for Thurs. Blues-Vegas game, selling & signing #stlblues books. 25% of each book sale goes to Blues for Kids. Look for us on main concourse.

This week's #stlblues book-signing events: Thurs, Oct 22 - Blues vs. Vegas, 7 pm, Enterprise Center (I'll be set up on concourse to the left of main entrance.) Sat, Oct 24 - Fort Zumwalt East HS Craft Fair,, 9am-3pm, 600 1st Enterprise Drive, St. Peters (back in St. Peters, only this time at East)

We’re outside today @ OSP TapHaus Sip ‘n Suds, Telegraph and Christopher in Oakville, 11am-3 pm. There are other vendors here including the famous Baked by Ashley. Free raffle tickets to win gift cards! Free grab bag to first 50 shoppers. Come on by!

We’re ready to go at the 35th Fort Zumwalt South HS Craft Show. Look for us down the hallway from the commons area. Our neighbor today is Creations by Carolyn Lynn. We’re here 9 am till 3 pm - 8050 Mexico Road.

Trying to figure out how to work “Correct Time To Buy Pants” into the newsletter

Lindenwood men’s hockey got 2 goals from Andrew LeBlanc; 1 goal & 2 assists from Michael Bevilacqua in Friday’s 7-4 win @ Air Force. As has been their custom this season, Lions (3-3) fell behind early - trailing 2-0 - but scored 3 straight in 3rd period to break 4-4 tie. Air Force won Thursday. 5-2

I’m starting the high school craft circuit this Saturday @ the 35th annual Fort Zumwalt South HS Craft Show, 8050 Mexico Rd, 9am-3pm. There will be 150 vendors there, including yours truly selling & signing the #stlblues book. If you’re out St Peters way, come on by.

To me, the best part of the Blues win in Ottawa is they didn’t sit on their heels with the lead. They kept attacking.

Come by and see us Sunday in Oakville!

Please join us Wednesday for National Football Foundation luncheon at Lombardo's by the Airport. Our guests are 2 local legends: Mike Claiborne, who knows more about St. Louis sports than just about anyone. And Bob Ramsey, voice of Billikens basketball. 11:30 am, $35 - which supports NFF charities.

(more) The big crowd couldn't have come at a better time because the CCHA (Central Collegiate Hockey Association) is considering adding Lindenwood _ currently an independent. League affiliation would give Lindenwood another avenue to qualify for NCAA tourney as program develops and foster rivalries.

Lindenwood men's hockey game Thurs. @ Centene vs Lake Superior State drew 2,104 fans. According to boxscores on school website, it's the 2nd-largest home crowd in 4-plus seasons at Div. I level, exceeded only by 2,152 vs Wisconsin last year. This on night Blues played home opener #hockeytown (more)

Blues telecasts continue to remain off many area programming distributors: Media Views www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

University City scrambles homecoming plans after forfeit of football game www.stltoday.com/news/local/e...

Quite the comeback by Lindenwood men’s hockey Thurs @ Centene. Down 4-1 late in 2nd, Lions rally for 7-4 win vs Lake Superior St. Ty Nash, son of former StL Blue Tyson Nash, tied game early 3rd, Brady McIsaac game-winner w/8 minutes left; then came 2 empty-netters. Good crowd; students out in force

Good crowd on hand for Lindenwood-Lake Superior State at Centene. Lions trail 2-1 after 1. I’m taping Blues-Sharks to watch when I get home.

ST. LOUIS CO Webster Groves Bookshop – 27 N Gore Book House – 7352 Manchester (Maplewood) FRANKLIN CO Neighborhood Reads – 401 Lafayette (Washington) JEFFFERSON CO Mississippi Mud – 118 Market (Kimmswick) Riverbend Bookstore – 521 N Truman (Crystal City) ST. CHARLES Main Street Books – 337 S Main

No book-signing events this week, but you can pick up a copy of “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” all over the area. Shop local: ST. LOUIS CITY Leviathan Bookstore – 3211 S. Grand Missouri History Museum – 5700 Lindell Blvd. (Forest Park) StL Style – 3159 Cherokee St. (1 of 2)

BOHFS St. Louis lost 5-2 to Chicago Nation FC in the Open Cup qualifying tournament, undermined by mistakes and a younger, less experienced squad.

I’ve got a nice, shady spot at the Carondelet Park Leaves & Local Craft & Vendor Fair, so I don’t think I’ll put my canopy up today. There are all kinds of vendors here. Food trucks. #stlblues books. A beautiful day, Come on by from 11am-4pm.

Although Saturday’s game was billed as an exhibition as opposed to a regular-season game - I’m not sure why - Maryville’s fledgling D-I men’s hockey team defeated St. Lawrence (NY) 3-1 Saturday to sweep their weekend series. Congrats to the Saints.

Lindenwood got 2 goals apiece from Brady McIsaac & Anselmo Rego to outlast Arizona St. 9-6 Sat. at Centene. Ty Nash, son of former Blue Tyson Nash, had one of two empty-net goals by Lions. An impressive bounceback after Fri.'s 5-0 loss to Sun Devils. Next up: Lake Superior St, Thur & Fri @ Centene.

Had a great time signing #stlblues books at Main Street Books in St. Charles - a fantastic place and fantastic staff. Will complete our weekend tripleheader Sunday at Carondelet Park (11 am-4 pm) at the Leaves & Local Craft and Vendor show. If you’re on the Southside on Sunday, stop on by.

I did a little hockey writing last night

After weeks of controversy surrounding the Matthew Mayich incident, Arizona State defeats Lindenwood 5-0 Friday at Centene in season opener for both teams. Lindenwood transfer Olivier Houde scored one of the Arizona State goals. Mayich is a former 6th-round draft pick by the #stlblues.

After weeks of controversy surrounding the Matthew Mayich incident, Arizona State defeats Lindenwood 5-0 Friday at Centene in season opener for both teams. Lindenwood transfer Olivier Houde scored one of the Arizona State goals. Mayich is a former 6th-round draft pick by the #stlblues.

Congrats to the Maryville Saints who won their debut game in Div. 1 men’s hockey, 3-2 at St. Lawrence today. Meanwhile at Centene, Lindenwood trails Arizona State 1-0 midway thru second period.

Looking forward to Saturday’s book-signing at Main Street Books on historic Main Street in St. Charles. 11am- 1 pm. 337 S. Main St. see you there!

City's incredible run continues: City SC moves into second place in West, extends unbeaten streak to 17 with 3-0 win www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

City extends its unbeaten streak to 17 games in MLS play with 3-0 win over Red Bull New York. Goals by Navarro, Becher, Ostrak. Fourth straight game City SC has scored three or more goals, first MLS shutout since July 25. City SC in 2nd in West, in 3rd overall.

Lindenwood men’s hockey opens 5th season in Div. I Friday vs Arizona St. Puck drop 7 pm at Centene. I’ll be there selling & signing Blues books. Come by and say hi. (Yeah, Blues also open season Fri., but I’ll tape & watch later that night.) Lions took big step forward last season, going 15-15-0

Case Keenum is still playing?

Mizzou AD Laird Veatch is guest speaker Weds. at September's National Football Foundation luncheon at Lombardo's at the Airport. Chow served at 11:30 am; $35 at the door. See you there!

Congrats to StlStyle on its 16th anniversary. There’s no place quite like it in St. Louis. Next time you’re down on Cherokee St. stop in and buy a signed #stlblues book. #shoplocal

UFL announces it will have franchises in Rhode Island and Colorado (Colorado Springs) next season, replacing the Birmingham and Houston franchises. Utah and Oklahoma will join the league in 2028, expanding the league to 10 teams. #kakaw

Despite my disappointing last-place finish in the stein-holding competition, I had a great time at Bluewood Brewing's Oktoberfest pop-up market Saturday on Cherokee Street. Sold some #stlblues books, met some fine people. What a great place. Thx to Rachel of StandSmallStl.