by: Steve Henson, at ThePostGame.com Consider the bat a baton, handed from a distinctly American sports legend on his last legs to a youngster about to embark on a distinctly American adulthood. Just don't call it pure Hollywood: Bing Russell knew fact from fiction, and the story of Lou Gehrig giving him the last bat he used to hit a home run is reality without a show, … [Read more...]
ISC Hall of Famer Jody Hennigar in-studio guest on PJ’s Sports Talk Show
From Dave Blackburn: I am trying to help PJ with getting a large live audience for this Saturday's show from the Global Fastpitch Community. PJ interviewed me just before Jody and I were inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame on Aug 14th. Since Jody lives in Clearwater, it was easy to have him scheduled as a live guest in in the studio. ISC Hall of Famer Jody Hennigar will … [Read more...]
Bob Otto’s book, “We Play it Fast” is out !
From Bob Otto: YUCAIPA, CA – I received my order of 150 books entitled “We Play It Fast” and I’m ready to ship to those who may be interested. THE BASICS: • Size, 8 ½ x 11. Soft cover. • 76 stories • 208 photos (black and white except for laminated color front cover). • About half NAFA and ISC related stories. • Stories extend from my early writing to present … [Read more...]
Senior Canadians commentary
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...]