Baseball when the grass — and everything else — was real
"But Didn't We Have Fun? An Informal History of Baseball's Pioneer Era, 1843-1870" (286 pages, Ivan R. Dee, $27.50) by Peter Morris: Any institution that endures in American culture passes through an interesting transitional period — the time when it straddles the line between an informal practice and a more structured, formal activity. ...
AP via Yahoo! News: Thu, 15 May 2008 22:54:00 GMT |
Baseball team giving away free funeral
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 15 (UPI) -- Officials with a Grand Prairie, Texas, minor league baseball team are giving away a free funeral at an upcoming game. ...
UPI: Thu, 15 May 2008 22:09:16 GMT |
Baseball: Playoff tournament is Capital acquisition
After just missing out on the postseason its first two years, the Columbia Blowfish are guaranteed to be involved with playoff baseball this season. The Coastal Plain League squad has been awarded the Petit Cup Championship series that crowns the league champion. The event will consist of an eight-team playoff at Capital City Stadium from Aug. 7-9. Aside from that season-ending coup for Blowfish ... ...
The State: Fri, 16 May 2008 04:07:57 GMT |
College baseball players pay a price for coming back as seniors
As closer for the Kansas State baseball team, right-hander Daniel Edwards often gets final say in the Wildcats’ outcome. The time is coming, however, when the final word won’t belong to Edwards. ...
The Kansas City Star: Fri, 16 May 2008 03:52:51 GMT |
Kansas and Kansas State face crucial season-ending baseball series
LAWRENCE | The Kansas and Kansas State baseball teams are not hiding from the do-or-die reality of their series this weekend: Win two of three, and you’re in the Big 12 tournament next weekend in Oklahoma City. Lose two of three, and you’re going to need some help. ...
The Kansas City Star: Fri, 16 May 2008 03:52:01 GMT |
3A high school baseball playoffs: Judge drops gavel on Canyon View
When Judge Memorial's Keenyn Walker learned after practice Wednesday night that he was going to be the team's starting pitcher Thursday in the winner's bracket semifinals of the 3A state baseball tournament, he took it in stride. ...
Deseret Morning News: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:21:01 GMT |
Fantasy baseball business is sold - roanoke.com
A New York company purchased the information empire from Roanoke County resident Ron Shandler. It's a day that Ron Shandler had "always hoped for, but never expected" to happen. The fantasy baseball guru, who operates an information empire in print and on the Web from the basement of his Roanoke County home, announced Thursday morning that he had sold Shandler Enterprises LLC. ...
Roanoke Times: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:40:04 GMT |
Hillcrest baseball duo make college choices
SIMPSONVILLE -- His first glimpse of the action at Rosenblatt Stadium was enough to light the fire for Ben Pinckney, enough to make college baseball his goal. ...
The Greenville News: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:04:22 GMT |
Baseball: Slim SEC window just got slimmer
Moments after Thursday’s final out, the USC baseball team ducked into the dugout and into the tunnel. The forecast was for rain, so the players had been instructed to rush the tarp over the field. The way things are going, more than just the Gamecocks’ field is in danger of being washed away. A late-season swoon continued Thursday night, and there’s little time to recover. A 13-2 loss to ... ...
The State: Fri, 16 May 2008 04:09:07 GMT |
Baseball: Gilbert, Dillon test their drive
After losing at home for the first time this season, with a state title on the line, Gilbert baseball coach Ashley Burnett admitted he has no idea how his team would react. He will find out tonight, when the Indians play Dillon in the decisive game of the Class 2A best-of-three championship series at West Florence. “I haven’t seen the kids yet, so I really don’t have any idea yet about their ... ...
The State: Fri, 16 May 2008 04:08:17 GMT |
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Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:45:00 GMT |
Rays Outline Financing Plans For Waterfront Ballpark
a climate-cooling system designed to lower temperatures 8-10 degrees. Other features will include the smallest upper deck in baseball and a new public park linked to the waterfront park system. ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:45:00 GMT |
Bearcats ready for CIF opener
The Paso Robles High School varsity baseball team ended the regular season as the PAC 7 champions and will host a first round CIF Southern Section Division II playoff game today against Cypress, the No. 3 seed ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Buchanan a great catch for WSU
three games prior following an athletic code violation within the team.) Since Elliott, Auburn's football coach and junior-varsity baseball coach, officially took over, Auburn is undefeated in six tries. The winning streak includes four sub-district and ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
U.S. Olympic softball an endangered species during stop at SSU
big cuddly toy, if you know what I mean. To that, add a second global image: Major League Baseball is full of greedy, steroid-soaked players who don't even send their best players to the Olympics. That image contaminated the women's team in the eyes of ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Justice: Something good is happening with Astros
last until November, or it may end tomorrow. However long it lasts, let's all enjoy it together. No baseball team should have its fans hyperventilating in May, but no baseball team should be winning games this way. Lots of season leftTake a deep breath. ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Olympic softball will visit SSU while on Games' endangered list
big cuddly toy, if you know what I mean. To that, add a second global image: Major League Baseball is full of greedy, steroid-soaked players who don't even send their best players to the Olympics. That image contaminated the women's team in the eyes of ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
A Giant legacy
he did it without public money. So, he not only made the Giants permanent, he also created a baseball palace, a palace for fans to enjoy. He bestowed this gift.He helped transform a so-so neighborhood South of Market into a thriving showplace of urban ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Playoff baseball/softball scores
Softball: Berne Union was victorious over Fairfield Christian, 3-1. Both Fisher Catholic and Berne Union will advance in the state tournament. See Friday?s Eagle-Gazette for complete updates. ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
More baseball/softball playoff scores
Softball: Canal Winchester won big against Eastmoore Academy, 16-0. Read more about it in Friday?s Eagle-Gazette. In your voice Read reactions to this story Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Jays complete sweep of Twins
said. 'That's why it was so tough because we could have won any of these games. That's what baseball is. We have to move forward.' Glen Perkins got the start for Minnesota and pitched six innings, yielding two runs on five hits. Crain (1-2) was tagged ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
So low at 200 mph he could lick the racetrack
so far either to the left or right he could lick the ground if he wanted. Hitting a baseball, throwing a football, shooting a basketball, kicking a soccer ball, slapping a ping pong ball, even playing badminton for criminey sakes, that was within my ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Sega, PlatinumGames sign four-game deal
called Man Darts, where the object was to splatter enemies onto a giant oversized dartboard by swinging a baseball bat at the correct time. Bayonetta, Infinite Line, Madworld, and the fourth, untitled game are currently in development and have not yet ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Drew Peterson Autographed Cap Hits eBay
Drew Peterson Today Show Cap opened at $1,000 Wednesday. Experience more news: Video | Photos (UPI) ? A baseball cap purportedly signed by a former Illinois police officer suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife is being auctioned on eBay for ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 GMT |
Prep Roundup: Leonard, McElrath claim MCAL
had qualified for NCS twice before this season, only to be eliminated in the first round both times. BASEBALL Tomales 10, Arch Bishop Hannah BC 0 The difference: Andrew Hammond struck out 13 during a one-hitter as the Braves (14-5, 11-1) wrapped up the ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:43:00 GMT |
Drew, Webb lead D'backs to 8-5 win over Rockies
PHOENIX -- Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night. Webb (9-0) has won his first nine starts, the most ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:43:00 GMT |
Drew, Webb lead D'backs to 8-5 win over Rockies
PHOENIX -- Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night. Webb (9-0) has won his first nine starts, the most ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT |
Brewers give Braun record $45 million contract
me, it's just great to have that out of the way and just be able to focus on baseball and know financially I'm secure for the rest of my life.' General manager Doug Melvin said Braun made a commitment from the start, just like when he immediately signed ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT |
UPJ looks stronger in topping Concord
This Pitt-Johnstown baseball team resembled the one with 30-plus wins and a WVIAC North Division title.UPJ bounced back from a disappointing conference tournament performance by opening the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regional ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT |
First-place Fox adding just two new shows to its fall schedule
in history. With no gaping holes in its schedule - and plenty of NFL football and Major League Baseball to fill airtime during the autumn - the network only bought one other new show for the fall. Tentatively titled 'Do Not Disturb,' it's an ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT |
Farm and Food File: Chickens coming home to roost
to watch as root canal is to endure. This House-vs.-Senate-vs.-White House-vs.-everyone marathon has lasted longer than last year?s baseball season and this year?s hockey season. President Bush hoped to end it all April 22 by floating the Pontius ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:40:00 GMT |
Hopkinton Notebook: Hiller girls earn share of track title
in the javelin (125-9), Stephen Lynch in the two-mile (11:11.2) and Jordan Rhoads in the triple jump (37.6.5). Baseball Mark Sanborn went 1-for-2 with four RBI as Hopkinton rolled to a 12-2 victory at Medway. Second baseman Billy Hulme made an athletic ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:39:00 GMT |
Why the Colorado Rockies should sign Barry Bonds (Yahoo! Sports)
be superstars. Trade one of them for another need Rockies pitching is back to being amongthe worst in baseball. and keep one so Bonds can take some days off and exit for a defensive improvement late in the game.Yeah, so Bonds might be too much Man With ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:39:00 GMT |
Texas' Kasparek looking for a Longhorns turnaround
the pitching staff had to adjust to freshman catcher Cameron Rupp, who took over for Clark. In college baseball, veteran catching can settle down young pitching. Other than Kasparek and junior Austin Wood, UT's top nine pitchers are freshmen or ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:00 GMT |
Slumping Texas A&M still has title within reach
the NCAA Tournament selection committee they are worthy of a top-eight national seed. "If the A&M track and baseball teams do well this weekend, the Aggies can win the Lone Star Showdown trophy for the first time in the award's four-year history. In true ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:00 GMT |
Under Armour/Scout.com Invade Queen City
NC State, and Maryland among others. Ohio State commit Zach Boren was scheduled to attend, but since his baseball team is on a hot streak he will likely not make it. Keep an eye on Austin Moore from Springfield (Ohio) North. Moore had a standout ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:00 GMT |
Tampa Bay Rays reveal financing plan for waterfront stadium
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay Rays baseball executives on Thursday announced a multipart $450 million financing plan they say demonstrates that a 34,000-seat waterfront stadium is a viable possibility. The proposal has all the complexity of a ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:38:00 GMT |
Clayton Kershaw's great expectations (Yahoo! Sports)
truly special. ?Worship is belief.? Clayton Kershaw nods. And then he says amen. Jeff Passan is a national baseball writer for Yahoo! Sports. Send Jeff a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. del.icio.usdigg Yahoo! ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:37:00 GMT |
Mabry tops MHS class of '08
school and specialize in cardiology. 2. Jay Allen Lusk- son of Wayne and Wendy Lusk. 97.3514 GPA. Activities: Baseball, BETA Club, French Club, Math Club, DARE Role Model Future Plans: Attend University of Tennessee at Martin and major in the medical ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:37:00 GMT |
City acquiring downtown properties for school office site
administration office, the Milan school board also plans to build an indoor practice facility for the Milan High baseball and softball teams and construct two new fields all on high school property. "A survey of the property was done at the high school ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:37:00 GMT |
Loney and Kotchman get first dibs (Yahoo! Sports)
fit. They feel the game. Theyre ballplayers; not above it, arrogantly, and not beneath it, frantically. A veteran baseball scout leaned back in his seat behind home plate at Dodger Stadium recently and considered the two first basemen in town, two young ...
Moreover: Fri, 16 May 2008 05:37:00 GMT |
