We all have been bombarded with a cavalcade of innuendo, supposition and accusations tossed about concerning the state of education in urban schools thoughout America.

The Detroit Tigers have lost seven of eight series since the All-Star break (7-21) and are sliding further and further back in the Central Division. The White Sox visited Comerica Park the first week of August and took three of four games from the Tigers. During the series, Detroit’s record dropped under .500 for the first time all season and they fell a season-high nine games back of first place.