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  • n  a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

  • It was with muffled oars against thole pins that New England fishermen ferried Washington across the Delaware .
  • I were writin' all me representatives - Democratic representatives, th' thole lot - las' week, an' th' only response I were receivin' were a request fer' more money.
  • Along New England's shores, the squeak of a fisherman's oars against thole pins sounded lonely and clear in the fog of early morning, lately shrill with the cries of the .
News & Articles

  • Thole: Musketeers go the distance for Ponies
    Coach Scott Christensen parlayed “The Three Musketeers” into his fifth large-school state track and field championship since taking over the … The post Thole: Musketeers go the distance for Ponies appeared first on The Stillwater Gazette .
    June 13, 2013 - Stillwater Gazette
  • Blue Jays promote Thole, LaRoche from Minors
    The Blue Jays promoted catcher Josh Thole and infielder Andy LaRoche from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, opening up a 40-man roster spot for LaRoche by designating veteran catcher Henry Blanco for assignment.
    June 7, 2013 - Major League Baseball
  • Blue Jays Designate Henry Blanco For Assignment
    The Blue Jays announced that they have designated catcher Henry Blanco for assignment. In related moves, Toronto has recalled catcher Josh Thole and selected the contract of infielder Andy LaRoche from Triple-A Buffalo. Blanco, 41, appeared in 15 games for the Blue Jays this year and started as catcher in 13 of those contests. For his career, Blanco owns a .226/.291/.366 slash line across 16 ...
    June 7, 2013 - MLB Trade Rumors
Quotes

  • Omar Minaya in The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
    I think Thole is going to compete for a job in spring training,Minaya said. "We'll see how he plays coming off a very good year. He led the league in hitting in Venezuela (winter ball). With Thole, where is he? Do we rush him? Does he take...
  • Ken Oberkfell in Metrowny.com
    When Kratz scored the go-ahead run, he wasn't even going for the plate. He threw an elbow at Thole coming across,Oberkfell explained. "I don't know how to say it in a nice way : but it's uncalled for and there's no reason for it in...

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