From the Herald & Review Sports MARK TUPPER H&R Executive Sports Editor FORSYTH -- I’ve known men’s fastpitch softball players who dumped their jobs, dumped their dreams and dumped their wives. But as the years move by, I’ve noticed for many, many of them it’s almost impossible to break up with softball. I’m not sure what it is about throwing and hitting the 12-inch … [Read more...]
Father’s Day: “A Safe Place” (article by Tim Lyon)
Editor's note: We are pleased to a special Father's Day article written by Tim Lyon, head coach of the USA Jr. Men's team. Click here to view PDF of "A Safe Place" “If you build it, he will come.” Seven small, but very powerful words to sons around the world who have played catch with their fathers while growing up. The movie Field of Dreams captured this moment perfectly. … [Read more...]
Taking a look at Cedar Rapids’ rich softball history
From the Cedar Rapids Gazette Taking a look at Cedar Rapids' rich softball history Community: First in a five-part series By Bill Johnson, community contributor Bill Johnson is a Cedar Rapids historian who spent 30 years working for the U.S. Navy. This is the first of a five-part series on softball in Cedar Rapids. At times it seems there always is a softball game going on … [Read more...]
Remember their names
Click link to view video. Navy Vet Ron White Honors the Lives of the Fallen For those who gave everything that we may breathe free, we honor you. Memorial Day 2015 … [Read more...]
#GoSilent this Memorial Day at 12:01 PM EDT
This Memorial Day, remember to Honor the Fallen Go Silent this Memorial Day (Monday May 25, 2015) at 12:01 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT) This Memorial Day, Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America, Inc.(IAVA) will lay a wreath before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery at 12:01 EDT. Gather your friends and family across the country and pause with us for a … [Read more...]
This Weekend in Fastball
With proper homage to Dennis Dosman and his TWIF Notes (This Week in Fastball), we share our list of events in the world of men's fastball for this weekend: (click links for details on each) May 22-24, 2015 - Walcott, Iowa USA - Quad Cities Memorial Classic May 22-24, 2015 - Williamsburg, Ontario Canada - 12th Annual Casey at Bat Tournament May 23-24, 2015 - Pueblo … [Read more...]
Vin Scully on Dave Letterman, May 11, 1990
Editor's note: I confess that I'm not a fan of Dave Letterman but with his last show tonight after a long run, here is a show from 25 years ago, with guest, Vin Scully, discussing, among other things, pace of play in baseball. It was 1990, and Vin was starting his 41st year with the Dodgers, making him 63 years old in the clip, which starts at the 25:35 minute mark. … [Read more...]