Vintage toys Nov 5, 2009
They sat on a shelf in my room next to a couple volumes of baseball cards. I had a Nolan Ryan rookie card somewhere in there, mint condition. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Best Tween Gifts for Boys 8-12 ... Nov 5, 2009
A sporting goods gift card can let a boy pick out toys or accessories for the outdoors like bike accessories, basketballs, and baseball caps. For people who have one in the area, Big 5 is recommended as it has so many items to choose from. (Suite101.com)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
Fresno collectors uncover rare 1869 baseball card ... She dug into a box and pulled out a baseball card ... Remember those stacks of baseball cards that you tossed in seventh grade only to find out one of them is now worth thousands of dollars. (Fresno Bee)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 5, 2009
Mary J Blige, who sang the US national anthem at the final game of the World Series between the Yankees and the Phillies, has admitted it was her first ever baseball game. Three Grenadier Guards and two members of the Royal Military Police were shot dead by a police officer who entered their secure compound in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Layaway plans revived in tough times Nov 4, 2009
- $30 million for a spring training baseball complex for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. - $11 million for Microsoft to build a bridge connecting its two headquarter campuses in Redmond, Wash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Local Sports Announcements Nov 3, 2009
Hanford High baseball - Dugout Club meets Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in room 608 at HHS. Information: Kareen 859-3561. SOFTBALL. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jessica book sales fall short Nov 3, 2009
Forget replica jerseys and baseball caps - die-hard boosters wear their team's logo on their noggin. It's not a bargain, but then, space travel isn't cheap these days. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
10 Unusual Still Life Ideas Nov 1, 2009
Collect baseball, football, Magic, Pok;mon, or other cards that children collect. Arrange them on the child s bed. (Suite101.com)
World Series Dispatch: A Good Night for A-Rod Haters Oct 30, 2009
Integrating Major League Baseball retroactively with Strat-o-Matic cards. Edward McClelland | Oct. 28, 2009. (Slate)
No escape: Real world celebrates Halloween Oct 25, 2009
"Adult costumesSpirit Halloween is touting its Gosselin wig (attach eight babies to your hip), a Palin get-up with glasses and wig, Lady Gaga with a long platinum blonde wig and a Bernie Madoff-like mask.iParty is selling Winehouse, in the form of a wig, tattoo and rehab form, and slugger Manny Ramirez, with dreadlocks and a baseball hat.But Silverstein predicts the Jackson costume -- with a sequined glove, red leather jacket and fedora -- is going to be a strong seller, as people pay tribute to... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Christmas Club organizer Warren Keyes dies Oct 21, 2009
Outside of knowing almost everything there is about baseball, Warren Keyes loved helping his community ... Known as "Mr. Baseball" for his fanaticism and involvement in the sport, he still knew all the standings even in his final days in a Clearwater assisted living facility ... "When we were kids growing up, if there were three baseball games going on at the same time, he would have three radios on -- keeping statistics," said Jay Keyes, 80. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Cops: Man claims bag of stolen goods just sex toys Oct 21, 2009
Investigators said Lopez was seen peering inside his baseball cap early Saturday morning in Lebanon, about 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia ... Authorities say the sweatband of a baseball cap is a frequent hiding place for drugs. (Fresno Bee)
Halloween: Trick or stereotype Oct 21, 2009
The other costume mixes images of space invaders with a gross caricature of a Latino; the mask features an extraterrestrial with a thick black mustache and a baseball cap. Its maker, a Chicago mask company, reportedly intended it as a way of calling attention to fear-mongering about immigrants. (Boston Globe)
Replacing turbines a cozy niche for firm Oct 20, 2009
This Virginia Highland home was built in 1910 by baseball legend Ty Cobb for his mother. Older than 27. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
TWEENS: They're cooler than ever, but is childhood lost? Oct 13, 2009
He plays baseball and golf. He wanted a cellphone "for a few weeks" and then decided it wasn't that important to him. (USA Today -- News)
McKinney's Little Gym tips for making physical activity fun for kids Oct 9, 2009
or for doing a good deed, purchase gifts, such as a baseball bat, training. bicycle or other toys and games that require movement. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Target cuts holiday toy prices Oct 8, 2009
Will you miss the Metrodome for Twins baseball. Yes. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Simple exercises improve reflexes Oct 6, 2009
Some baseball players paint different letters or colors on each ball and try to call those out as it speeds toward them. Run in an unfamiliar place. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Soprano family values Oct 2, 2009
Says cryonics facility workers mutilated baseball legend's frozen head. Sometimes even the beautiful people look like they got dressed in the dark. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Can You Tell Me How To Get ... Oct 1, 2009
Why, when he wears his licensed Nick Markakis Baltimore Orioles T-shirt, does the upper chest have to display a big black logo of Majestic Athletic, a parasite brand that has crawled its way onto professional baseball uniforms and merchandise. You don't have to be to resent this. (Slate)
Appropriate at a kids party to have winners and losers? Sep 12, 2009
Having coached many soccer team, baseball teams, etc for both boys and girls, I can tell you, it s the parents with the hang ups, not the kids ... Even if your kid is the the star of the football, baseball, and basketball team, you will still be the same geek you were before you had kids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
What does your family want/need in health insurance? Sep 11, 2009
The hospital billed (and insurance paid for) a stomach drain and general anesthesia when my son had 7 stitches in his finger ( sword fighting with baseball bats). I could go on and on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Another great year for Laona Park N Rec Sep 10, 2009
There were many new activities for the children this year, including new beach toys and arts and crafts, along with old classics such as baseball and kickball. They went on four field trips to a variety of local places. (Forest Republican, WI)
General Releases Sep 9, 2009
- Eddie Benion Named Head Athletic Trainer - Horizon League SAAC Members Travel To Kaleidoscope Youth Center's Summer Day Camp - Women's Athletic Fund Reverse Raffle o Night Set For Aug. 20 - Mike Dolsak Named To CSU Athletic Ticket Position - Vikings Place Five On Horizon League Spring Academic All-Horizon League Teams - Cleveland State University Women's Athletic Fund - Viking Report: A Year In Review - Viking Report: A Year In Review - The Viking Report: Week of May 17 - The Viking Report:... (Csuvikings.com)
The truth about Labor Day Sep 6, 2009
The late 19th century saw the rise of baseball, boxing, horse racing, commercial gambling, ethnic theater, nickelodeons, penny arcades, amusement parks, dime novels, and popular music. These were all predominantly working-class forms of leisure, and they were all attacked by moral reformers as threats to the great American work ethic. (Boston Globe)
TAKING HOPE TO THE WORLD: Northside group shares the Gospel in Dominican Republic Sep 6, 2009
"All of us took an extra bag of clothes, toys and baseball equipment. I was able to sew up some Hug-a-Bears, about 49 of them, for the kids. I don't know that they had ever seen a teddy bear. They were tickled to get them." ... "The pastor cried because we brought baseball equipment," Connelly said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Predictions: Barnhart Sep 5, 2009
I want to see how Parker, a great baseball player, will manage the game and if Clemson can get their big play guys, C.J. Spiller and Jacoby Ford, into space. Clemson has to come to Georgia Tech in just five days so I don t expect to see a lot of creativity in this game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TimMarchmanInside Baseball A roster of stars and scrubs can be a disaster. Just ask the Mets. Aug 31, 2009
They're the ones who brought Mets fans Frank Tanana and Anthony Young, Jeff Duncan and Jason Phillips, Cory Sullivan and Jeremy Reed, and they're probably the ones who will have to go if the team is to put on something other than a hideous parody of winning baseball. For now, Murphy will continue to hit third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Scott Kazmir traded from Rays to Angels Aug 29, 2009
FILE - In this May 4, 2009 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays starter Scott Kazmir delivers a first-inning pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Kazmir was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, Aug. 28, 2009, giving the AL West leaders a major boost to their unsteady rotation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
OSU coach ‘not buying’ Georgia rebuilding Aug 29, 2009
He was at baseball practice this summer, and I heard him in the outfield [borrowing from the tirade by] telling one of his buddies, You guys hitting makes me want to puke. Tailback update. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DIA Says Thanks to Philo's Montgomery Family Aug 27, 2009
Here is list of the items donated by the DIA to the Montgomerys, who are big Fighting Illini fans: Six tickets to the Illinois-Michigan Football game on Oct. 31, plus an invitation to be on the field with the captains for the coin toss Six tickets to the Illinois-Northwestern men's basketball game on Dec. 30 One family Go Illini Card to gain admission to all regular season home women's basketball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling events One football... (Fightingillini.com)
LETTER: Guns at health care meeting is outrageous Aug 26, 2009
TimB wrote on Aug 25, 2009 8:55 AM:" The point is, nothing happened! The law abiding folks carrying guns were just that, law-abiding! Quite possibly there was someone there with ill-thoughts in mind and they were deterred from action because they saw the law abiding folks with guns. And yes, I'm in favor of teachers and adults with cleared background checks being armed in our schools. Guns do not perform evil or good deeds. The require an operator. Just as baseball bats, cars, bombs, airplanes... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Best Paid Cities Are Swiss Aug 26, 2009
Double Hitter: Bernie Williams After the Yankees, the baseball star moves to music. Lagarde: France's New Entrepreneurs President Sarkozy's plan for youth jobs and new self-employed. (Forbes -- Business)
Braves' playoff shot not so hot? Aug 25, 2009
Walsh said he and partner Greg Agami adapted the numbers-crunching formulas of baseball writer Bill James (who now works for the Red Sox) and tweaked them a bit ... For what it s worth, Walsh wanted Braves fans to know that they also and collapses in baseball history, and at at the top of the list is the 1914 Boston Braves (later of Atlanta), who only July 4 were given less than a 1 percent chance of winning the pennant but overcame a 15-games deficit ... This is baseball, MIT geeks should spend... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leap of faith Aug 17, 2009
In college, he played on the baseball team. He became interested in flooring through a friend. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Phils' Myers scratched from rehab start Aug 16, 2009
" And that's why Myers said he initially told Brian Cammarota, who is the team's Minor League athletic trainer and rehabilitation coordinator, that he got hit in the eye with a baseball. But Myers said soon after the first call to Cammarota, Kim urged him to call Cammarota back with the true story. "I'm an idiot," Myers said. "I've never felt so embarrassed in my life. I feel like a total geek. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Can Family Get By Without TV? Aug 15, 2009
Baseball, he tells me, is no fun to watch online, but the radio is still great for it. There really isn't a big need for a TV anymore, as we just lay down with a laptop and watch our favorite shows without worrying about finding the elusive remote. (Click2Houston, TX)
Will Winchester's World Series be an economic antidote? Aug 15, 2009
Most [hosting] towns have not taken as proactive of an approach in [fostering] business as Winchester has, said Joseph Smiegocki, vice president of operations and marketing for Babe Ruth Baseball ... I m giving out free baseball figurines to all the kids that come in, and I ll also have activities and games, he said ... Muckjian said he will be converting the front of his store into a baseball memorabilia section, and will also raffle off a bat and ball signed by Cal Ripken Jr.. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
CLICKS: Brady ... as good as new? Aug 15, 2009
Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
This day in history Aug 14, 2009
Baseball Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver is 79 ... Death claimed former AFL-CIO president Lane Kirkland at 77, and Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Pee Wee Reese at age 81. (Boston Globe)
Aerosmith mystery Aug 13, 2009
(Like) somebody had a baseball bat. Concert dates following South Dakota were canceled and they haven t been rescheduled, throwing the rest of the summer tour into doubt. (The Palm Beach Post)
Little Papi Quirk gives birthday money to kids in Haiti Aug 12, 2009
There s more to life than baseball, says Kaden Quirk of Swampscott, though the diamond is a BIG part of his life ... a baseball game down the hill from his house at Linscott Park ... I just wanted to help others and to be nice, he said, before adding that Ortiz is his favorite baseball player, a sentiment quickly echoed by teammates on the Green Team at Linscott Park. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
SEE THEM SWEAT IN NEW JERSEY... Aug 12, 2009
" we catch-up with the Godfather of boxing, Lou Duva, who candidly recalls his humble beginnings in the fight halls of Paterson, rising through the boxing ranks, and some of his fondest memories in a storied career in the "sweet-science (The Drudge Report)
Plymouth Womans Club: Year in review Aug 5, 2009
Judi Vigna arranged a food drive competition between baseball teams at Plymouth South High School. Nineteen senior baseball players and their coaches delivered 29 bags of groceries to the food pantry at the shelter May 2. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Canada Moms: The great allowance debate Aug 4, 2009
Twenty years ago, Los Angeles-based scout John Young persuaded Major League Baseball to fund a program to reintroduce youth baseball programs to inner cities. Three years ago, MLB's Urban Youth Academy opened in Compton, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Not quite over the hill, but I can see it from here Jul 31, 2009
Have a box of baseball cards underneath a bed. Want to start a kickball team. (Fresno Bee)
As economy falters storage auctions increase Jul 30, 2009
Interstate U-Stor owner Randy Witt conducts a property auction on Tuesday. Some area storage businesses say they are seeing an increase in abandoned units as the economy continues to falter. (KRNV.com, NV)
Know The Coach - Sharon Perkins Jul 28, 2009
Know The Coach Swimming g head coach Golf head coach Volleyball head coach Men's Basketball head coach Women's Basketball head coach MaChelle Joseph Cross Country head coach Alan Drosky Baseball head coach Softball head coach. Upcoming Know The Coach Schedule Week 9 (August 3): Football head coach Week 10 (August 10): Men's Track head coach Week 11 (August 17): Women's Tennis head coach Week 12 (August 24): Men's Tennis head coach. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Childs play (109) Jul 27, 2009
n There were lots of kids in my neighborhood, so we played a lot of dodgeball, Frisbee, baseball, capture the flag, and hide and seek. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A little bit of everything at Gold Discovery Days Jul 26, 2009
1 p.m. & 4 p.m. -- Custer Granite Men's Baseball League doubleheader, East Field. by Custer High School. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lopez's time may be short as Pedro looms Jul 25, 2009
"When people are doing good, that right there helps you. There's nothing wrong with that. That's what baseball's all about, anyway." ... The Phillies have been one of baseball's hottest teams, and Citizens Bank Park can be very unforgiving ... This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Useless Knowledge: You think you know Evel? Jul 24, 2009
How long was Knievel sentenced to in 1977 for assaulting author Sheldon Saltman with a baseball bat. 9. (Montana Standard, MT)
Braves' Escobar moved by hospital visit Jul 23, 2009
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs ... The following are trademarks or service marks of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, National League, American League, Division Series, League Championship Series, All-Star Game, and the names, nicknames,... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves in thick of wild-card race Jul 22, 2009
Kotchman has played in 147 consecutive errorless games (1,308 total defensive chances) Braves game Aug. 2 vs. the Dodgers was moved to 8:05 p.m. for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball ... Some of the things you say, in terms of baseball, are good, strong points ... There is still a lot of baseball to be played. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Vizquel, Andrus chat with Rangers fans Jul 18, 2009
Players share feelings on life, baseball and all in between ... bnbnpapi: Growing up, was your favorite sport baseball ... KidFromNewYork: Omar, when you were starting your baseball career, who is the one person who served as a mentor to you. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
A good AMERICAN would stop his/her car pull out there baseball bat and give the camera a good smack. brake several cameras and see if the police start guarding the cameras waist there time and money after awhile the cameras will go away. (The Drudge Report)
From the Editor's Desk: The grass is greener Jul 16, 2009
Maybe less baseball game-watching and more lawn care would help. Right off, I remembered why I hated him. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Collectibles can be more than a hobby Jul 14, 2009
Was there limited production of the item, such as baseball cards. Has the player made it into the sport s Hall of Fame. (Winona Daily News, MN)
First-timer Bell Jul 14, 2009
" After the session, Bell shows his mischievous side, removing his large name card to reveal that of the Boston Red Sox's , who will take his seat for the AL session. Bell poses with Bay's name card. Outside the room, he holds his own name card above his head as he weaves through the crowded hallway. Before leaving, however, he stops to chat with , his former teammate, now closing for the Brewers. Bell, who was Hoffman's setup man, has hugs for baseball's all-time saves leader and his son,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Track & Field Jul 9, 2009
Nov. 1 vs. Chattanooga: Hall of Fame Day WCU will induct six into its Hall of Fame; former football players John Ruta (1962-65), Alonzo Carmichael (1983-86) and Brad Hoover (1996-99) along with track and field star Tony McKennie (1986-90) and baseball standout Jason Beverlin (1992-94). Nov. 22 vs. Appalachian State: Battle for the Old Mountain Jug. (Catamountsports.com)
Relative: Woman With McNair Bought Gun Jul 7, 2009
Plus, more local baseball inside. Mayor and City Council honor Palma High Baseball team. (KSBW 8, CA)
Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair Jul 6, 2009
GodBlessAmerica wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:50 PM:" yeah, and we should get rid of knives, too, iowahawk1969. and baseball bats. and pencils, pencils can be a weapon. oh yeah, and little knives like pocket ones, not just kitchen knives or those really big uns. without them michelle kehoe could have never tried to kill her kids and wouldn't be in the predicament she's in now. she was framed by those horrid knife makers and even the knife itself! duh!think of all the people who have guns who DON'T kill... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
US News Jul 5, 2009
Bidding on baseball letters suspended amid inquiry ... shtml Bidding on baseball great's letters suspended while authorities check on trove's origin http://ap. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
More Business & Money... Jul 5, 2009
A Southeast Portland neighborhood group has organized in opposition to the city-proposed Triple A baseball stadium in Lents Park. Video. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Foreclosure is a problem for celebrities too Jul 3, 2009
Former baseball slugger Jose Conseco admitted to simply walking away from his $2 ... Former Phillies and Mets star Lenny Dykstra built up a reputation as an investment guru after retiring from baseball. (MSNBC -- News)
