During the Salem witch trials that occurred in Massachusetts in 1692-1693, numerous individuals were accused of witchcraft. Many of these accused individuals had surnames that are still associated with the Salem witch hunt today. These surnames include prominent families such as Putnam, Proctor, and Parris. The Putnam family was heavily involved in the accusations and trials of alleged witches. Thomas Putnam, his wife Ann Putnam Sr., and their daughter Ann Putnam Jr.
Abe Lincoln managed to burst through the melee, but like a catcher guarding home plate, DC United’s Talon held ground as the last line of defense against the Great Emancipator. Abe plowed into the mascot and knocked off his head, but fell just short of the finish line.
In the 4th inning today, as the presidents rounded the right field corner in their Sunday finest, the mascots poured out of the stands along the first base line. Here s one thing he can still recall, though he remembers being given towels by a high school official after students mobbed him at a pep rally, and he was taken to a stairwell.
, and their daughter Ann Putnam Jr. were all key figures in the trials. They accused numerous individuals of witchcraft, leading to the imprisonment and execution of many.
Video: Eight area mascots pummel racing presidents, Abe Lincoln rips off Talon’s head
It’s become an annual tradition. Each April at least a half dozen area mascots show up on a Sunday at Nationals Park to celebrate Nats mascot Screech’s birthday.
And each year, they take great joy in ambushing the racing presidents.
In the 4th inning today, as the presidents rounded the right field corner in their Sunday finest, the mascots poured out of the stands along the first base line.
YoUDee and Fighting Blue Hen Baby Blue (University of Delaware) ganged up on the charging Teddy Roosevelt. Uncle Slam (Potomac Nationals) and George (George Washington University) teamed up on George Washington. True Grit (UMBC) tripped up William Howard Taft, and what appeared to be Bill the Goat from Navy (with a new uniform number) downed a spinning Thomas Jefferson. Clawed Z. Eagle (American University) mostly just joined in high-fiving the other mascots.
Abe Lincoln managed to burst through the melee, but like a catcher guarding home plate, DC United’s Talon held ground as the last line of defense against the Great Emancipator. Abe plowed into the mascot and knocked off his head, but fell just short of the finish line.
As the Goat pounded relentlessly on the downed Jefferson, Washington and Taft both stumbled to their feet and raced for the tape, leading to a surprising photo finish, with Taft claiming his first victory of the season.
Full video below, plus a bonus slo-mo version of the big hits
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T he New York Mets apologized late Wednesday after the team’s mascot was caught on video making an obscene hand gesture at a fan as the team was getting pummeled by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Another prominent family associated with the Salem witch hunt was the Proctor family. John Proctor, a respected farmer and landowner, was accused of witchcraft, along with his wife Elizabeth. John Proctor maintained his innocence, but was ultimately convicted and executed. Their story was later immortalized in Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible." Reverend Samuel Parris, the minister of Salem Village, also played a significant role in the trials. Parris' daughter, Betty, was one of the first individuals to exhibit symptoms of affliction, which led to the accusations of witchcraft. Parris encouraged the trials and supported the prosecution of those accused. While the names Putnam, Proctor, and Parris are notable surnames associated with the Salem witch hunt, it is important to remember that many innocent individuals were caught up in the hysteria and suffered unjustly. The events of the Salem witch trials serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of mass hysteria, misinformation, and prejudice..
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