Archive for May, 2006

Out there: War memorabilia

Monday, May 29th, 2006

Out there: War memorabiliaDenver Post - “Eat less wheat” sounds like a mantra for the latest diet, but during World War I it was a rallying cry emblazoned on posters urging Americans to make sacrifices on behalf of the troops “over there.” Some 35 vintage Liberty Bond posters are displayed
The King sings […]

Four local baseball, softball players land on 1A all-state

Monday, May 29th, 2006

Four local baseball, softball players land on 1A all-stateNews-Star - Teams advancing to state tournaments usually get there because of superior talent and coaching. That’s apparently the case this year in Class 1A, where the most successful teams were well represented on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association All
PRO BASEBALL: Ford drives Minnesota […]

Baseball Notes | Baker’s job safe, Cubs’ GM says

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

Baseball Notes | Baker’s job safe, Cubs’ GM saysWilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 19 hours agoChicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry yesterday said manager Dusty Baker’s job was safe in the wake of the team’s jaw-dropping slump. …
Bulldog Jason Jacobs Named to SEC Baseball All-Tournament TeamCSTV.com, NY - 1 hour agoATHENS —- University of Georgia senior catcher Jason […]

IN MY OPINION: Baseball finds parity without cap (The Charlotte Observer)

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

IN MY OPINION: Baseball finds parity without cap (The Charlotte Observer) Think back to the 2000 season, when the New York Yankees were rolling toward their fourth World Series title in five years, and baseball in the new millennium appeared to belong to whichever franchise had the money to pay for it.
The day NFL […]

Elvis’ sunglasses, Muddy Waters’ floor? Local collectors have the

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

Elvis’ sunglasses, Muddy Waters’ floor? Local collectors have the Toledo Blade - Fame is contagious. That s the only way to explain how a glass of water that supposedly helped quench the thirst of Elvis Presley during a 1977 concert could sell for $455 on eBay 27 years later. Seriously. And […]

Accessories protect iPod Nano stylishly

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

Accessories protect iPod Nano stylishlyDetNews.com, MI - May 26, 2006… XtremeMac also produces other themes for other iPods, including Major League Baseball cases for the video iPod series, as well as its own arm-band carrier for …

A busy day

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

A busy dayGrand Junction Sentinel, CO - May 24, 2006… asked. Twenty-five dozen baseballs that will be used in the tournament got rubbed down during Wednesday afternoon s annual mud rub. …
College athletes: Klaers hit .375 with 102 RBI in stellar baseball …Star News, MN - May 25, 2006by Bruce Strand, Sports editor. Elk River’s Tony Klaers has […]

How Baseball Players Improve their Swing During the Winter

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

How Baseball Players Improve their Swing During the WinterEyewitness News - (ARA) - What do you get when you combine a coffee can, cement and PVC pipe? Well, if you’re Jake Mauer II, you get a unique baseball training aid. Now known as the Quickswing Batting Aid, Jake Mauer’s “contraption” was inspired by the urge […]

MHS To Host SC West

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

MHS To Host SC WestMexico Ledger, MO - 22 hours agoSt. Charles West will be Thursday s 5 pm Class 3 sectional opponent for the Mexico High School baseball team at Green Field. While …

CLASS A RICHMOND-BURTON BASEBALL SECTIONAL: Sectional defeat ends Indians’ historic year 

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

CLASS A RICHMOND-BURTON BASEBALL SECTIONAL: Sectional defeat ends Indians’ historic year RICHMOND - Dakota baseball coach Britton Kauffman wanted to make sure his team remembered the positives about the 2006 season.
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP JACKSONVILLE — Ryne Malone’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run third inning as Florida State routed Virginia 11-0 in an elimination game of the Atlantic […]