"Extraordinary Performances In Sports And Life: The Numbers That Influence Them"

"Extraordinary Performances In Sports And Life

The Numbers That Influence Them

A Layperson’s Guide"

By Namref H.Tims

Copyright 2019

Table of Contents

Foreword

Part I Numerology Put To The Test – The MC Factor

Chapter 1 "Does Anyone Have Your Number"?

Chapter 2 Identical MC Factors Compete

Chapter 3 Boxing and The MC Factor

Chapter 4 Jeopardy and the MC Factor

Chapter 5 The MC Factor In Politics

Chapter 6 Chess And The MC Factor

Part II Biorhythm Theory Put To The Test

Chapter 1 A Fresh Look At Biorhythm Theory

Chapter 2 The 59s and 58 In Golf

Chapter 3 Snapshot Of The 2016 NBA Finals

Part III The MC Factor And Biorhythm Theory Merge

Part III Preface

Chapter 1 Ali versus Norton

Chapter 2 Rafael Nadal versus Nick Kyrgios

Chapter 3 Is It All About The Quarterback?

Part IV Astrology And Numerology Merge

Chapter 1 Trends, Clusters, Patterns and Horse Racing

Part V Exceptional Performances In Life

Chapter 1 Hysterical Strength

Chapter 2 Uri Geller And Kreskin

Chapter 3 PSI Abilities And The Flawed Scientific Method

Chapter 4 America’s Got Talent

Chapter 5 James Randi And The 1 Million Dollar Challenge

Part VI Smorgasbord

Foreword

Chapter 1 Muhammad Ali versus The Crazy Man

Chapter 2 A Kid Named Adolph

Chapter 3 Erik Alexander Tims World’s Fastest Human

Chapter 4 Astrology : Do The Stars Influence?

Chapter 5 Karma Does It Exist—Can It Affect Performance?

Chapter 6 Be Careful What You Think—You May Attract It !

Chapter 7 Eli The Ape—The Great Prognosticator

Chapter 8 Crowd Influence Of Exceptional Performers

Chapter 9 The Case For The Exceptional Performer – The Number Five

Chapter 10 Who is 666 ?

Chapter 11 Think Fast and Biorhythm Theory Experiment

Afterword

The Functional Appendix

Bibliography

Table 2 Pythagorean System Of Numerology

Table 3 Calculating Life Path Numbers

Foreword

What you are about to read is beyond Unique.

The tools for our investigation of the subject matter do not fit neatly into one particular genre.

This is about Numbers.

Yet, this is Not a definitive text on Numerology.

Far from it.

To explore these performances, we will employ informal surveys to validate the effectiveness of our systems. As we evaluate exceptional feats in sports and life,this book could be sub-titled Metaphysics put to the test. Rather than quote statistics, as most books do—I will show you actual numbers.Yet again, this is Not a definitive work on Metaphysics and associated so call New Age disciplines.

We will begin by examining a numerical system,relatively unknown,that seeks to even the score in contests of any nature. Additionally, we will take a fresh look at Biorhythm Theory to determine how it affects the outcome of such performances.

Finally, we will look at Astrology and its’ application. As with Numerology, this is not a definitive examination of Astrology. No charts will be cast. However, an informal survey will also be conducted.

Ultimately, our journey will explore whether Physics and Metaphysics are inextricably linked. We shall take a look at paranormal phenomena. After over 161 years it has not been proven these abilities exist—Or has it?

Consider the following questions below :

Have you ever marveled when a pro golfer shoots the magical 59 for 18 holes of golf? Find out what 10 of the thirteen pro golfers who shot 59 (and 58) have in common. Can a golfer will the zone and shoot 59? Annika Sorenstam thinks so. Read and find out why she most likely is be correct!

You will be introduced to a little–known number system that predicted a win for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US Presidential Race. A system that was more accurate than most of the pollsters and political pundits!

Why did 37 years elapse been Triple Crown thoroughbred success ? Find out what 7 of 13 Triple Crown winners have in common.

Have you ever wondered why your younger brother beat you at checkers—yet you were the better student in school? Is there someone that always seems to have the edge, when you compete ? Did you watch Nancy Zerg defeat Ken Jennings, the greatest Jeopardy champion of all time—Then lose the very next game to much less formidable opponents? Was it sheer luck or something else that caused this? Read and discover the Numbers that caused Jennings loss and precipitated Zerg’s colossal upset !

For football fans : " Does Manning own Brady"? Find out why he does !

Charles Sonny Liston saw a Crazy Man, standing over him in his second fight with Ali. He was always afraid of a Crazy Man.Find out what happened when Muhammad Ali, himself, faced a Crazy Man !

The World of Magic and Illusion—Is any of it Real? Find out about David Blaine, Mike Super and others. Found out how the author Busted Mike Super to the T.

Have you ever wondered whether Paranormal Powers exist? Find out why they have not been proven in over 161 years! Find out how these powers exist,much like Dark Matter, right under our very noses !

Ultimately we shall consider this: Have the World-Class Skeptics done the U.S. a dis-service by convincing us these Abilities do Not exist?

Further : Does Russia have sensitives with psychic powers attuned to the U.S.?

In the area of athletics : Discover a man that was running like Usain Bolt 50 years before his time!

Find out what Einstein, Edison,Lolo Jones and Dara Torres, all have in common!

We will also take on more somber issues.From a Numbers point of view ,as opposed to a theological teleological point of view, we will tackle the question: Who is 666? Is it Barack Obama as suggested by TV Evangelist Jack Van Impe. Or in fact, did Saturday Night Live, inadvertently do a sketch on 666 ! ?

At times this work reads like Fiction--

It is Not!

Some of it you may find hard to believe or fathom—

It however, is unabashedly True !

If you ever wondered about Any--

Or All of the above, this book is for

YOU!

But before we begin :

The content to be used as a source of entertainment and enlightenment—Not a source of sports handicapping or gambling.

WARNING: If You Are A Compulsive Gambler-- Do Not Read Any Further.This book may be Hazardous To Your Health And Livelihood!!!!.

The content to be used as a source of entertainment and enlightenment—Not a source of serious sports handicapping or gambling.

If you are actually a compulsive gambler, you probably just ignored a heartfelt, earnest warning.

So the next admonition is this:

If you read this book—read it closely and in its’ entirety. The methods and systems used are not infallible.Yet, I believe the results obtained are very interesting and entertaining.This book is for the purpose of entertainment-- serious sports handicapping is beyond the scope of this text.

That’s it !

I am Not a guru.

I am Not trying to promote or sell a book on Numerology, Biorhythm Theory or Astrology.

This is why I entitled my book a layperson’s guide.This is Good, for I will show you some interesting results that confirm the systems .I will also show some results where the systems failed.In some cases there will be no clear reason why the system failed other than simply this: The system is compelling but not infallible.

Additionally, I will be giving unique insight on most of these performances. On some level I have experienced much of this.

Yet, I am Not a professional athlete.

My vantage point therefore, lends itself to the layperson!

I have chosen these systems because they are fairly simple to use and calculate. I make minimal reference to Astrology, simply because the charts do not lend themselves to easy access , interpretation and calculation as do the other systems I have chosen. If the reader further desires more info, he or she will be able to find excellent sources in the Bibliography.

The numbers have spoken.

They have spoken Loudly.

Yet, I will leave it up to you, Dear Reader for the final verdict. I found patterns, clusters of numbers that were totally unexpected.

This book could have very well been entitled :

Numerology Put To The Test—

Because to a large extent that is exactly what I have done!

But there is more-- much,much more !!

So let us begin. Have fun—

Do Not go out and bet the mortgage!

Part I Numerology Put To The Test—The MC Factor

Chapter 1 Does Anyone Have Your Number? -- Introducing The Mystic Cabala !

The MC Factor ( follow this link for the values of each letter)

Table 1.

A= J= S

B = K = T=

C = L = U =

D = M = V =

E= N = W =

F = O = X =

G= P = Y =

H = Q = Z =

I = R =

I over 3, 5,7, 9 4 over 1, 3, 6,8 7 over 2, 4, 6, 9

2 over 1, 4, 6, 8 5 over 2,4, 7, 9 8 over 1, 3, 5, 7

3 over 2, 5, 7, 9 6 over 1, 3, 5, 8 9 over 2, 4, 6, 8

Note: The single digit, individual computation from herein, will be called the MC Factor. A term coined by the author( Follow the link above to the Table in the Functional Appendix which has the numerical values for each letter).

Unlike with other systems of Numerology, there are NO descriptions for each number. Only the other numbers which it is superior are noted.So, The Mystic Cabala—where did it come from? Who assigned the values to the numbers? A close inspection of the system shows there are no individual letters with a value of 5 or a value reducible to 5? The other 8 integer values or present. Of course,the other letters in combination can reduce to a 5. Why is the 5 the only value missing? Yet another small mystery.

But further—what does the Mystic Cabala seek to accomplish—

A balance of power

Utter chaos?

Is this system inherently

Fair

Good

Evil

Neutral ?

Throughout the course of this book we will endeavor to answer those compelling questions.

This system appears to be direct and straight to the point. However, it is not immediately clear to me : (1) What happens if someone changes their name? Does the person get a new MC Factor? Does the original MC Factor continue or does the person now have Two ? (2) Is the MC Factor most prominent for the Full Given Name or the Name most often used. In some cases, it is not immediately clear to me, what is correct. In those cases, it will be duly noted.

I first saw this system of Numerology in a book on Psychic Science. The origin of this system was stated as unknown. I find it very interesting. It is the first and only system of Numerology , I know of, that endeavors to predict the outcome of contests. It does not always work. At times it is amazingly accurate. In my experience : it works far more times than it fails. At any rate,I believe it will provide us some interesting and lively entertainment.

Looking at Table 1, you can see numbers 1 thru 9. Each having four numbers they are superior to and four numbers they are inferior to.So what purpose does this serve? Perhaps to keep order somehow.If you have a dominant person but a numerical system that would guarantee that there are some numerical values greater, it has the potential of a check and balance system.Actually it does not seem like such a bad idea at all.It aligns itself very well to the concept of the under-dog.

In some ways it seems democratic or even perhaps communistic, depending on your point of view. When I was growing up there were two competing thoughts in my psyche. Be the best— Conversely : There is always somebody better than you. Odd, how both of these thoughts co-existed in my brain. Perhaps in its’ own way, the Mystic Cabala helps explain this.

Have you ever competed against someone and always had difficulty defeating them? Plus have you been puzzled when you could defeat someone that same person (that defeated you) had trouble with? For me one of my very first tests of the system was me and my younger brother Larry. When I was around 12 years old noticed that for some reason he always seemed to have a slight edge when we played checkers.I would win 4. He would win 5 games. Problem with this: he was almost 2 years younger—I was the better student in school. So how and why could he beat me?

Years later my brother claims I would get upset – angry—I just remember not being particularly happy about it. After all he was my junior. In the only intellectual game that we knew of, he prevailed. Years later the table turned. He was a 212 average bowler and I was a mere 160 average bowler. When we bowled head to head, I would usually bowl well over my average. On one occasion after I had been bowling about 4 years my average was still hovering around 160—his still well over 200. We both happened to be practicing for league that day at the same time. We bowled 7 games – he won 5 and I won 2.

But I almost shot 300 on Mr. 300 himself ( my brother was one of the first Persons of Color to shoot 300 in Houston, Texas). He is in the bowlers hall of fame in St. Louis, Missouri). He bowled 300s when they actually required some skill! According to him 300s are bowled almost weekly now—due to improved technology for balls, lane conditions etc.

At any rate, I had 9 strikes in a row. I was up in the tenth frame about to bowl. Some of the other bowlers were laughing at my brother—chiding him that I was about to shoot 300 on him. Somehow this proved a distraction for me.. plus the fact someone told me that bowling a 300 jinxed his game ( yep bowlers are superstitious too) .

With all those thoughts swirling in my head, I threw the next ball in the gutter and shot 264. It was the highest game (and remains to this day the highest game) I ever shot bowling.The other game I won, shot 230. In fact, that day my highest two games were higher than any of the 5 games of my brother.

So maybe that is the point of this system. It evens out the odds, brings out the best in the underdog.Somehow my brother and the fact we were the same vibration in this system made me equal to the challenge and task at hand.

My brother ( Mr. 300) thought I had choked. Not willing to make excuses I never revealed my distractions until years later. Let’s put the Mystic Cabala to the ultimate test.Then we will explore some intriguing match ups in boxing and other sports.

We begin our journey with some very interesting match ups with identical twins. Identical twins other than a miracle of nature,prove very useful in research.It is the closest we can come doing scientific research, where both individual subjects are equal. It has even been documented in cases where identical twins were somehow separated at birth – with different environments,they were still remarkably identical in IQ scores, likes and dislikes etc. In the field of psychiatry identical twins were studied afflicted with schizophrenia.

It had long been determined that schizophrenia was genetically –loaded. What was unclear, was how much the environment or nurturing element of the equation influenced the development of the illness. Studies showed that the correlation was not 100 percent—well below it.In particular one well-known study documented twins who grew up in different environments. One twin developed schizophrenia—the other twin did not.

This helped medical professionals conclude the illness was not totally genetic, that environment and nurturing, indeed had a great impact.

The same as identical twins helped the medical profession— they can also be quite useful to people in the field of athletic performance. I decided to find some identical twins and put the theory to the test. With ordinary humans competing against each other, we can only approximate if they are equal. With identical twins with similar environments, this is about the closest we can come to absolute parity.This would help show whether the Mystic Cabala‘s influence is more than just chance expectancy. Even with identical twins we find differences. For our purposes I selected identical twins first and foremost, that shared similar interests, athletic endeavors. Of those twins, accent on the twins that competed against each other.

If there is validity to the Mystic Cabala, we should see a result well over 50 percent favoring the twin that is the superior MC Factor.

If the MC Factor is non-existant, we should see a chance result around 50 percent.

I have chosen identical twins that have identical interests. Also, twins that have actually competed against each other.In some sports,such as boxing, this is not easily done. Brothers or sisters ( let alone identical twins), do not always enjoy competing against each other in serious competition.

Also, there are some identical twins, who seem identical in DNA only ! I have read Mario Andretti has a twin. Also, the twin reputedly was a race car driver. However, his skills apparently were not at the same level as Mario. The same seems to hold true for Curtis Strange—who reputedly has a twin. In contrast, this small survey of twins chosen, have almost identical athletic abilities.

Enough said.

The Mystic Cabala – a system of Numerology put to the ultimate test—identical twin versus identical twin.

What happens when DNA collides with the Mystic Cabala?

We shall soon see.

First up, an epic race between two world class marathoners who happen to be identical twins. On October 14, 1985 , Japenese identical twins Shigeru So and Takeshi So went 1-2 in the Peking International Marthon , with a time of 2:10:23. The photo of the race ( Houston Chronicle) shows Shigeru about a half stride in front of his identical twin.

1. Shigeru So ( 1-9-1953 = 1) MC 6 Takeshi Sho MC 8 An inspection of their records indicate Shigeru has the edge in performance. Wins and over- all marathon times. He also holds the edge with MC Factor ( 6 prevails over 8).

MC Factory Tally 1 for 1

2. Next are Four Sets of Identical Twins who played basketball at an Exceptional level.

Horace Grant (7-4-1965 =5) MC 5 (commonly used name)

Horace Junior Grant MC 8 ( Full, Given Name)

arvey Grant MC 3 ( commonly used and full given name) ****

Horace Grant has the edge in achievenment and career stats.

MC Factor Tally 2 for 2

3. Dick van Arsdale( 2-22-1943=5 ) ( MC 8 ) and Tom van Arsdale ( MC 1 )

In career stats Dick van Arsdale has the edge

MC Factor Tally 3 for 3

4. NCAA college freshman Aaron Harrison( 10-28-1994= 7) ( MC 2 ) Andrew Harrison ( MC 5 ) ****

At this point in their careers Andrew appears to have the edge. Andrew even thinks he has the edge over a young Michael Jordan. We will have to wait and see if he can back that one up !

MC 4 for 4

5. Jonathan Borlee ( MC 2 ) Kevin Borlee (MC 8 ) ( 2-22-1988 = 5)

Two world-class Olympic sprinters. These two twins have had some fierce contests. One was in the 2008 Olympics.In the heat Kevin finished one hundredth of a second ahead of Jonathan. Jonathan is usually favored but Kevin has upstaged him on more than one occasion. In terms of personal bests in the 200 and 400 meters, Jonathan has a clear edge. Therefore, at this stage Jonathan appears to have the over –all edge.

MC 5 for 5

6. Olympic Ice Skaters

Michel Mulder ( 2-27-1986= 8) Gold Medal 2014 Winter Olympics (MC 1)

Ronald Mulder ( 2-27-1986 = 8) ( MC 5)

This pair of twins is a different story.Michel Mulder ( The Gold Medalist) was the slower of the two, up until the year before the Olympics. This was revealed by none other than Michel Mulder. Interestingly, even among identical twins, one might be a late bloomer! Differing opinions among Numerologists which Number is the late bloomer.

MC 6 FOR 6

7. Two Biathletes. Lanny and Tracy Barnes . Lanny Barnes had the flu in missed the 2014 Olympic team by one spot. Her sister , Tracy, gave up her spot so that her sister could make the team.

Lanny Barnes ( MC 2) ( 4-26-1982= 5 )

Tracy Barnes ( MC 6)

Lanny appears to have the edge over Tracy in over-all achievement.

MC 7 for 7

8. 400 Meter Runners : Alvin and Calvin Harrison.This pair of identical twins are similar in one respect, to Ronald and Michel Mulder. In high school Calvin Harrison was the star.In their international and Olympic careers, Alvin was the higher achiever. They Both were suspended at different times, for banned substance abuse. The over-all edge goes to Alvin.

Alvin Harrison MC 7 ( 1-20-1974= 6) Calvin Harrison MC 2

MC 8 for 8

9. Let’s switch gears for a moment. Two identical twins in politics. Joaquin and Julian Castro.This one for me is unclear—a toss up. From sources on the Internet, it appears that Julian , may have been the better student and athlete in high school.Yet, Joaquin is the one noted as graduating with honors from Stanford not Julian. Perhaps time will tell, which one has the edge.

Joaquin Castro ( 9-16-1974= 1 ) MC 4 Julian Castro MC 8

No Result – Edge Unclear.

10. This next set of twins I find truly interesting and intriguing.

They are boxers Jermall and Jermell De’ Avante Charlo ( 5-19-1990 = 7) .

Not only are they identical twins.Their MC Factor is the same. We may never know the outcome of this potential match up. They have vowed not to face each other in the ring!

No Result : Twins refuse to compete against each other. Jermall seems to have the better jab.

11. This final set of twins are scholars. In contrast ( to the aforementioned boxers) they enjoy competing against each other. It helps , they are banging books rather than each other’s heads! They are Hannah and Caitlin Mendoza of Forney, Texas. Hannah finished Valedictorian. Caitlin was Salutatorian. Difference in GPA was one thousandth point.

Hannah Mendoza MC 7 ( Superior MC Factor) She is also the oldest by 14 minutes.

Caitlin Mendoza MC 6

MC Factor 9 for 9 .

Three Identical Olympic marathoner …. Well almost…..

Lily Luik 2 :48 : 29 97th place 79 = MC 7 ( PB 2 : 40 :30)

Leila Luik 2 : 54 :38 114th place 108 = MC 9 ( PB 2 : 37 : 11)

Liina Luik did not finish 109 = MC 1 ( PB 2 :39 : 42)

Note : Lily’s PB was 3 minutes, 19 seconds slower than Leila, but she finished ahead of her at the Olympics. Again the MC Factor asserts itself. This race is unique. We have the interaction between triplettes rather than twins. We also have the interaction between Three MC Factors rather than two—All Three MC Factors are different. Of note Liina Luik is a Superior MC Factor to both of her sisters—however, for some reason she did not finish the race. Lily Luik who did finish is a Superior MC Factor to Leila Luik.

The pair of identical twins below are also Marathoners.

Anna Hahner( Name 3) 2:45:32 81 st 116 = MC 8 ( PB 2 : 26 : 44) ( 11-20- 1989 = 4)

Lisa Hahner ( Name 5) 2 :45: 33 82 nd 116 = MC8 ( PB 2: 28 : 39 )

As with the Olympic ice skaters and the world class boxers we have identical twins with identical MC Factors. So how do you determine which twins should win? As you can see the competition between the two marathoner twins with identical MC Factors was much closer than the other pair. Anna’s name is a 3 versus Lisa , which is a 5. Is this the difference? Remember the MC Factor is of unknown origin. There came no rules or guidelines to break a tie. In the MC Factor chart a 3 is Superior to 5. Of course, this is mere speculation on my part. However, I could find no middle names for the twins. It appears that Anna is the superior marathoner.

OK

There you have it.

The Mystic Cabala was 10 for 10 in this small , select sample group. There were a couple where it was uncertain who had the edge.

Granted this is not a grueling, rigorous, scientific study. But this is the KISS ( (Keep It Simple Stupid-- me not you) Layperson’s book. I am neither endorsing nor condemning this system.

Remember our Premise: Source of Entertainment

NOT serious Sports or Life Handicapping.

So for now we have established there seems to be something going on with the Mystic Cabala other than chance. From herein, we shall refer to this as the MC Factor.

Chapter 2 Identical MC Factors Compete

We have examined identical twins and their MC Factors.

So what happens when contests arise between Humans And Non- Humans with identical or equal MC Factors?

As with identical twins, if the system or theory is sound, so should the contests of engagement. Let’s see if they are equal or reasonably close !

Notable Identical MC Factors and Contests

(1) Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton ( MC 2)—Three close fights ( see next chapter)

2. Kirani James MC 5 versus LaShawn Merritt MC 5 . Currently Kirani has won 6 versus 5 wins for Merritt. Kirani James, 2012 Olympic champion at 400 meters. LaShawn Merritt , 2008 Olympic Champion at 400 Meters. Most recently, both ran 43.97 at the 2014 Steve Prefontaine Track Meet.

3. Tiger Woods MC 4 versus Y.E. Yang MC 4 -- Y.E. Yang, the only man to defeat Tiger in a major when he was leading after 54 holes.

Eldrick Tont Woods MC 4

4. Bobby Fischer MC 8 (Robert James Fischer) versus Garry Kasparov MC 8 ( see chapter on chess)

5. Garry Kasparov MC 8 versus Anatoly Karpov MC8 ( see chapter on chess)

7. Jack Johnson MC 5 versus Jess Willard MC 5 ( See next chapter on Boxing).

8. The Klitschko Brothers ( Boxers) Both MC 4—Never fought each other professionally. Although not identical twins, remarkably similar.

9. Bill Russell MC1 versus Wilt Chamberlain MC 1 – Some of you readers may be too young to remember those close battles.

10.Inbee Park (MC 6) versus Sei Young Kim ( MC 6). See Chapter… Trends, Clusters and Patterns , page 122.

Horse Racing

2014 Belmont Stakes

1. Tonalist MC 3 (won by a nose )

2. Commissioner MC 3

3. Medal Count MC 4 *

4. Tied for Fourth Place: California Chrome , MC 5 ( favored to win) and Wicked Strong MC 5

Once again the MC Factor made its’ presence felt. California Chrome was favored to win the Belmont and the Triple Crown.The MC Factor made its’ presence felt and perhaps fatigue! The owner complained the winner, Tonalist, was well-rested, having sat out the Derby and the Preakness. However, note Both Tonalist and Commissioner were Superior MC Factors ( 3 over 5 ) to California Chrome. Also of Note: Close race between Tonalist and Commissioner – Both MC 3 and also Dead Heat for Fourth between California Chrome and Wicked Strong both MC 5.

If you noticed my asterisk – why did Medal Count not prevail? As you can see Medal Count was a superior MC Factor to both Tonalist and Commissioner – Yet, inferior to California Chrome and Wicked Strong. In other words—Medal Count should Not have finished ahead of California Chrome and Wicked Strong -- but in fact, did. Medal Count should have finished ahead of Tonalist and Commissioner, but did not. It almost appears as if the MC Factor balanced itself ( accounting term) on both sides of the ledger.

2007 Belmont Stakes

1. Rags To Riches MC8 beat Curlin MC8 ( won by a Head) first Filly to win Belmont in over 100 years !!

Tennis

In 2014 At Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal (No.1 in the World) MC3 lost to Number 144 in the World Nick Kyrgios MC 3. First time since 1992 a Number 1 lost to someone outside top 100. In 1992 Jim Courier also lost to an identical MC Factor. Nadal also was stopped by his identical MC Factor at the French Open. Also a very rare occasion. See chapter on Trends.

Novak Djokovic MC 2 versus Roger Federer MC2 . At Wimbledon on

7-6-14 , 5 set match won by Djokovic. Lifetime they are 18 ( Federer) 17 ( Djokovic). As of July 2014.See Chapter on Trends.

Once again, it Appears the MC Factor is Not a chance or random occurrence.

It continues to make its’ presence felt. With the small pool of identical twins, the MC Factor approaches 100 percent. I use thew word approach, because there is a small amount of subjectivity in my decision to rate one twin over the other.

With the general population, the figure seems to hover between 65 and 70 %. This actually makes sense. There are factors within the general population: (1) Differing Biorhythms (2) Differing Astrological aspects ( charting this is beyond the scope of this book) 3. Intangibles: emotion,psychology, age—etc etc. that we cannot define as Equal as compared to Identical Twins!

Note: With rivals of equal ability, the Identical MC Factor will enable repeatedly close contests. For rivals with different levels of consistency—The Identical MC Factor will enable the "Under Dog: to rise to the occasion!

Next, we will consider Boxing . Or as my second ex calls it : Organized Brain Damage . Of course, she is now considering adding Football!

Actually—I think she is correct on both counts!

Chapter 3 Boxing And The MC Factor

First up—the most brutal, compelling, One on One contest there is----Boxing. One of the Biggest Upsets in boxing history-- Mike Tyson ( Iron Mike) vs. Buster ( James) Douglas.

Mike Tyson ( commonly used name) MC 5

James Buster Douglas (commonly used name) MC 3 ( 3 over 2, 5, 7, 9)

Douglas has the edge in commonly used names

Michael Gerard Tyson ( Given Name) MC 3

MC James Douglas ( Given Name) MC 8

MC Factor 8 over 3 ( see Functional Appendix for Table of values)

Douglas also has the edge in given name. Douglas, by having the edge in both commonly-used names and full given-name, has an undisputable MC Factor superiority!

If you Were a gambler using this system( which I am Not advocating) you would have been ahead of the game for quite some time ! This fight is listed as one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. Buster Douglas Came in at 42 to 1 odds at the One and Only casino that would take bets on the fight.I recall watching the pre-fight interviews.

Somehow, in my view, Tyson did not seem as confident as he usually was. When he was asked about Douglas, he sort of matter-of-factly replied:

Any man over 200 pounds can hurt you.

Perhaps Tyson was just being realistic.However,Tyson’s posture somehow seemed different towards Douglas. Maybe Tyson saw something the media did not see. Maybe Tyson was not blinded by Buster Douglas’ mediocre record as a fighter. There was also speculation how the recent death of Douglas’ mother might affect him in the fight. Of course, the rest is history. Buster Douglas fought a masterful fight—the fight of his life! Later when asked what inspired him, he replied:

My mother.

His mother’s death had proven not to be a distraction but rather a great inspiration. Of course, it did not hurt that Buster Douglas was a Superior MC factor .

Jack Johnson (MC 5) vs. Jess Willard ( MC 5)

For years I would hear my Step- Dad tell me stories about Jack Johnson—along with Sam Langford and Joe Louis. He said one particular fight, Jack Johnson lifted a grand piano and placed it in the ring. The challenger was so intimidated he refused to fight Johnson. Another story was about how powerful Sam Langford was. Supposedly Jack Johnson outweighed Langford 220 pounds to 160 pounds—yet Langford gave him one of his toughest matches.

My research showed that Johnson outweighed Langford by half that much 29 pounds, which was still an enormous difference. As for the grand piano – from what I have read about Jack Johnson, that would have been totally out of character. Johnson knew if there was no fight he would not get paid. Johnson was a shrewd business man. He knew that boxing