Eric Hosmer launched a go-ahead two-run home run in helping to lead the United States to a 4-2 comeback victory over Venezuela in Wednesday's World Baseball Classic showdown. The United States was unable to put a run on the board until the seventh inning, when they drew to within 2-1 on a sacrifice fly.
He presided over the Delaware constitutional convention, in which he chaired the drafting committee, and began a term as speaker of the legislative council, which in effect made him vice president of the state.When the British took Wilmington the next fall, they captured the president, a resident of the city.e presided over the Delaware constitutional convention, in which he chaired the drafting committee, and began a term as speaker of the legislative council, which in effect made him vice president of the state. When the British took Wilmington the next fall, they captured the president, a resident of the city.
Delegate Patrick Henry introduced a resolution to the Virginia Convention to form the local militia to be prepared to fight the British. Henryâs opponents urged caution and patience until the crown replied to Congressâ latest petition for reconciliation. The resolution passed by five votes. When reading Henryâs speech, one must consider the following key pieces: