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Losers And Winners Pay Up World Series Wager
The bets are being settled following the World Series; LeBron in a Cubs uniform, Cedar Point will temporarily name it's Top Thrill Dragster to "Top Thrill Cubster" on opening weekend. But the bet where everybody wins came between the Bishops who run the Cleveland and Chicago Catholic Dioceses. Both agreed to honor their bets -- regardless who won. Cleveland will get deep dish pizza and baked good for 100, while a Cleveland-style feast for 100 of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkrat and green beans will be enjoyed by the needy in Chicago.
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(Cleveland Catholic Diocese) The leaders of the home Catholic dioceses for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians have decided that giving back generously, so the poor in both cities can share in the win, should be the final result of their wager.
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich promised enough Chicago deep dish pizzas and baked goods to feed more than 100 guests of the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, Ohio, if the Cubs lost the World Series. Bishop Richard G. Lennon answered the challenge by offering to provide a Cleveland-style feast for more than 100 guests of the evening supper program for the homeless, sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, if the Indians were defeated.
"Both teams put up a great effort, both cities very much wanted this victory, and today Chicago is giving thanks for this blessing," said Archbishop Cupich. "Our city is celebrating with our Cubs, and we want to include our friends in Cleveland."
Chicago deep dish pizzas and Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery treats, as well as the Cleveland-style feast, will be delivered to both the Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, and to the evening supper program in Chicago.
"Although we hoped the Indians would come out on top, we humbly accept our defeat and congratulate our friends to the west in Chicago," said Bishop Lennon. "We are thankful for the pizzas and dessert, and hope Chicago enjoys a taste of Cleveland on us. We'll be back next year!"
The pizzas and their transportation are being donated by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, known as the home of the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery will deliver their homemade baked goods. Italian Creations, of Lakewood, Ohio, will deliver a meal of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut and green beans.