Dallas

Few Americans are on the road more than the manager of a major league baseball team. But Buck Showalter, the Orioles' famously persevering manager, rarely stays put even in the offseason, when he's canvassing the country for new talent. After all, being stagnant would never have earned him two American League Manager of the Year awards or helped him turn around the Orioles' 14-year stretch of losing seasons. His most recent motivator? "When we [the Orioles] were leaking a little oil in mid-season (2012)

Baltimore design firm Chambers, which specializes in the planning, architecture and interior design of private clubs, announced Friday that it has acquired a rival based in Texas. CCI Club Design will be changing its name to Chambers but will continue its Dallas operations, according to a statement from Chambers. Chambers will remain headquartered in Baltimore, the statement said, and no one will lose their job because of the acquisition. "Once friendly competitors, we're now combining the tremendous talents of both firms to enhance the services we provide to our clients within the private club industry," said Rick Snellinger, president and CEO of Chambers.

On April 18, 2006, DALLAS J. PETTIFORD passed away at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. He is survived by his partner Scott Tarner; brother Clinton and sister-in-law Anne Pettiford. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends. Family and friends will gather privately.

Few Americans are on the road more than the manager of a major league baseball team. But Buck Showalter, the Orioles' famously persevering manager, rarely stays put even in the offseason, when he's canvassing the country for new talent. After all, being stagnant would never have earned him two American League Manager of the Year awards or helped him turn around the Orioles' 14-year stretch of losing seasons. His most recent motivator? "When we [the Orioles] were leaking a little oil in mid-season (2012)

On April 26, 2004, DALLAS W., beloved husband of Louenna "Jane", devoted father of Dallas Grim and his wife Patricia, Gregory Grim and his wife Karen, Sue Grim and her fiance Harry Sapp and Cathy Grim-Geleta and her husband Jim. Grandfather of Crystal, Amber, Ashley, Christopher, Brayden and Conner, great-grandfather of Felicia, Caitlyn and Amanda. Also survived by four brothers and sisters Friends may call at CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, 7110 Sollers Point Rd. on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Friday 1 P.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery

Pearl Harbor survivor, civil engineer, land surveyor and Christian missionary DAVID W. DALLAS, JR., 83, of Hertford, North Carolina, formerly of Baltimore County and Harford County, MD., went to his eternal home in heaven on September 25, 2004. He leaves behine his loving wife Iris Myatt Dallas of Holiday Island, N.C., four sons in Maryland, Florida and North Carolina, one sister, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and number of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held November 28 at The Chapel On The Sound, N.C.

"Dallas" will ride into the sunset tonight with the well wishes of local fans."There are still some real fanatics out there," said Ross Mason, managing editor of WBAL-TV (Channel 11), the local CBS affiliate. "They seem to be a little melancholy now."The station received hundreds of entries in a contest for two Patrick Duffy-autographed scripts from previous episodes. The drawing will take place during the 11 p.m. newscast tonight.While some fans no doubt are gathering together at private homes for one last viewing, others are headed to bars that will have their televisions tuned to "Dallas."

AFTER 13 YEARS, an era in television ends Friday night: "Dallas" is closing its run. Still, the show will not be soon forgotten, for in its tenure, "Dallas" defined the culture and thus redefined us."Dallas" deserves a significant place in any history of television. It lasted longer than any other prime-time dramatic series except "Gunsmoke." The "Who Shot J.R.?" episode of 1980 is the second-highest-rated show in TV history.The show also made good despite violating several shibboleths about what makes a successful television series.

JOSEPH EARL DALLAS, 77 of Delmar, DE, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William Allen Dallas and Lillian Eunice Young Dallas. He was a US Army and Air Force veteran and a member of the VFW Post 160 in Glen Burnie, MD. He was a commercial refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic by trade. His favorite hobby was hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lida Patricia Dallas, a daughter, Wanda Trainor and her husband, Joe all of Delmar, a grand daughter, Shannon Fosdal and her husband, Jonathan of Burtonsville, MD and an uncle, Luther Young and his wife, Roberta of Dundalk, MD and several nieces and nephews and dear friends.

On January 11, 2004 DALLAS BERT MCCONNELL; beloved husband of Bettie Lou McConnell; loving father of John W. Johnson; dear brother of Hazel Allegrini, Allan Ray McConnell and Helen Billups. Also survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, at Route 702 (beltway exit 36), on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Hill Memorial Gardens.

Since Buck Showalter hasn't had much of an opportunity to explore Dallas, we thought we'd provide him with some the region's most interesting detours around town. Who knows? Maybe he'll surprise his wife with an outing! Getting there Dallas is 1,366 miles from Baltimore; about three hours and 20 minutes flying time from BWI-Marshall Airport. Only American and Spirit airlines offer nonstop flights from BWI. Round-trip airfare on Spirit begins at about $198 and about $350 on American.

To nobody's surprise, all four living former presidents were on their best behavior last week at the dedication of the library and museum named for the latest of them, George W. Bush, at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The honoree's father, George H.W., along with Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, dutifully latched on to the positive about the junior Bush's eight years in the Oval Office, eliminated the negative and, as in Johnny Mercer's old song, didn't mess with Mr. In Between.

Baltimore County classrooms would have about 100 more teachers next school year under a budget proposal unveiled Tuesday by Superintendent Dallas Dance. In his first spending plan since taking the post, Dance presented a $1.3 billion operating budget to the county school board, saying a top priority will be managing growth in the school system of 107,000 students. Dance, who became superintendent this summer, is advocating spending about $4.7 million on additional teachers because of projected increases in student enrollment.

I wasn't going to write about Larry Hagman, who died Friday in Texas at age 81 from complications of cancer. Even though I had reported on him and reviewed much of his work over the years, as well as doing an interview with him during a party at his Malibu home one raucous night, I thought I'd leave it to others to do the appreciations. But all I am seeing is "I Dream of Jeannie" and J.R. Ewing, and while that's obvious and fine, I thought there should be at least one voice mentioning the Hagman I remember.

He must delegate Aaron Wilson Baltimore Sun The myth that Jerry Jones tries to perpetuate goes like this: Former Arkansas guard, self-made billionaire and boss of "America's Team" actually has it all figured out. Well, not so fast. Bill Parcells acquired a lot of talent still on the roster, and Jones still has plenty of competent, low-key football people advising him behind the scenes. Can the Cowboys keep climbing with Jones running the show? Yes and no. It all depends on how he delegates when cameras aren't watching.

The Dallas Cowboys may be America's Team, but the Ravens have the football gods on their side. Fate plays a part in every season as well as luck, but the Ravens seem to be getting divine intervention. And after the team's 31-29 win against the Cowboys in Baltimore Sunday, even the Ravens were starting to have some fun with it. They believe. "Before the game I said should I go into prayer in a closet for this one?" asked Ravens left guard Bobbie Williams. "I thought, 'Why not?

On September 23, 2005, DALLAS J. BENDERMEYER beloved son of the late Herman Sr. and Evelyn A. Bendermeyer, loving father of Jake Jr., and the late Sheri, dear brother of Edward L. Bendermeyer Sr., John F. Bendermeyer, Louise Cuciniello and the late Herman Bendermeyer Jr., Evelyn Grogan, Alice Gilbert, Daniel Bendermeyer and Candy Markwood. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. where a service will be held at the funeral hour of 8 P.M. Interment private.

In the final frantic two minutes, Ravens players hobbled on and off the field, some occupying roles that they had never before been asked to fill. By necessity, Dean Pees sent in defensive packages that the Ravens hadn't even practiced, all while a once seemingly-comfortable lead and the NFL's longest home winning streak hung in the balance. The Dallas Cowboys, who had possession pretty much all afternoon, had two chances in the game's final 36 seconds today to either beat the Ravens or at the very least, send the game into overtime.

Jason Garrett was the hot coaching candidate who had everything the Ravens were seeking. He was a former NFL quarterback, Ivy League-educated and groomed in a football family. He was young and bright, and in just a couple of seasons as an NFL assistant, he had carved out a reputation as one of the freshest offensive minds in football. The Ravens had some recent success, a roster with defensive stars and a front office that was one of the envies of the league. It appeared to be the perfect fit, only Garrett didn't see it that way. After two visits to Baltimore and an offer to succeed Brian Billick as the coach of the Ravens following the 2007 season, Garrett opted to stay in Dallas where he was the offensive coordinator and become the assistant head coach and heir apparent to Wade Phillips.