Editor's note: Some interesting post-tournament comments on the Sr. Canadians, from Robin Short, Telegram Sports Editor, newspaper of St. John's Newfoundland. Among the rumors that he has also heard is the possibility of Newfoundland bidding for the 2013 Sr. Canadians. (The tournament will be moving east from Owen Sound to Fredericton in 2012) The column is titled … [Read more...]
Bench Talk / Off The Wire (Fred Wallace)
Editor's note: Some good stories from the Sr. Canadians, shared by Fred Walllace of Bayshore Broadcasting, in the context of athletes as role models for youngsters. If you listened to the Ballpark Radio broadcasts of the Sr. Canadians last week, that booming voice you heard over the PA system was Fred's. A great supporter of men's fastball. I especially liked the idea of … [Read more...]
Put keys on home plate and turn out the lights
By Claude McIntosh, The Standard Freeholder The final program was sold. The uniforms were packed away for the final time. And the keys to the van were placed on home plate before the stadium lights were turned off. The King and His Court, the world's greatest barnstorming softball team, played its final game Saturday night where it all started 65 years ago . . . in Walla … [Read more...]
Vin Scully to return to the Dodgers for 63rd season
From the Los Angeles Times By Dylan Hernandez The Dodgers could be even worse next season. Their ownership situation could remain unresolved and their stadium could remain half-empty. But fans can take solace in at least this: Vin Scully will return for his 63rd season as the team's broadcaster. On a Friday night when Matt Kemp became the second player in franchise … [Read more...]
Mike Flanagan passes away at 59
BALTIMORE -- Mike Flanagan, a former Cy Young winner and part of the Baltimore Orioles' 1983 World Series championship team, has died. He was 59. Authorities found a body outside Flanagan's home in Monkton, Md. on Wednesday afternoon. Hours later, the Orioles confirmed that Flanagan -- who served the team as a pitcher, front-office executive and television broadcaster -- was … [Read more...]
The King and his court mark end of softball era
Final Game Saturday night, August 28, 2011 in Walla Walla WA Cap tip Dave Blackburn By Jim Caple, ESPN The greatest team that ever stepped onto a diamond is playing its last game this weekend. And I'm not talking about the New York Yankees (unfortunately). AP Photo Eddie Feigner formed the King and His Court more than 14,000 games and 4 million miles ago in … [Read more...]
MLB over LA Dodgers in Round 1
Bankruptcy judge’s ruling against Frank McCourt Frank McCourt cannot use a loan he arranged to run the Dodgers for the rest of the season, a bankruptcy judge rules. The embattled Dodgers owner suffered a significant setback when he was ordered to negotiate with Major League Baseball for a loan. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times (July 22, 2011) Click here for complete news … [Read more...]