Daily Numbers for Thursday, Oct. 15

The Daily Numbers: 2 Delco state reps - 1 Republican and 1 Democrat - who are uniting behind a piece of gun legislation today. 1 Delco legislator, Rep. Steve Barrar, who stands opposed to the measure.

1010, as in House Bill 1010, which will close a loophole when it comes to background checks on those looking to buy short-barreled or long guns.

2 suspects being sought in a series of car break-ins in Upper Chi.

31, age of motorcyclist killed on Route 452 in Upper Chi. 2nd rally to support Delco law enforcement set for Saturday on Baltimore Pike in Springfield.

3 to 6 years in state prison for a Springfield man who worked as a prison guard in Chesco after he pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs into the jail.

106 million dollar profit in 3rd quarter for the Monroe Refinery being run by Delta Airlines in Trainer.

19 million, what the refinery’s profit was last year.

1 billion dollar reduction in fuel expense for

47 years in law enforcement for Philly police Commissioner Charles Ramsey. He will retire at the end of the year.

7 candidates for 3 seats on Pa. Supreme Court who took part in debate last night.

2 straight shutouts for Flyers backup goalie Michal Neuvirth in his 1st 2 starts.

9th career shutout for Neuvirth.

30 shots stopped by Neuvirth last night.

3-0 win for Flyers over defending Stanley Cup champs the Blackhawks.

53 minutes, how long it took the Blue Jays and Rangers to play that wild 7th inning last night.

18 minute delay as Blue Jays fans pelted field with debris after call on weird throw back to the pitcher that went off a Ranger’s bat went against them.

3 straight errors that doomed the Rangers.

7-2 win for the Royals over the Astros. They will face Toronto in the ALCS.

Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.

Aas usual, Cole Hamels deserved better in that wild ALDS loss that saw the Rangers eliminated by the Blue Jays.

I Don’t Get It: What do you think the reaction of the national media would be if that was in Philly and the game was delayed 18 minutes while fans tossed debris on the field? Thought so.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to Rep. Jamie Santora, R-163, and Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-161, who are coming together to back sensible gun legislation today.

Quote Box: “I truly believe it’s the first bill that doesn’t take Second Amendment rights away.” - Santora, on House Bill 1010.

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