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...]
Dennis Dosman’s TWIF notes – July 13, 2011
This Week in Fastball with Dennis Dosman Big time foul ball last week...I gave the Outlaws the win over the very hot Wellington Sox in the Mitchell Mets tournament....The Sox were the winners ....and are they ever winning...racking up a record of 12 wins against 1 loss in the South Perth League..way out in front (by 40 runs) in runs scored....way down low in runs … [Read more...]
This week in Fastball from Dennis Dosman
Some catching up to do this week... The Legends of Fastball was a success, a lot of hard work by a lot of volunteers made it work again....it was another exciting tournament with some great teams playing some great ball...You can recall some of those games when you see the photos that Gord Dearborn provided of the games, the teams and the fans in the park. … [Read more...]
Dodgers Bankruptcy – June 28, 2011 hearing
For those interested in following the Dodgers' bankruptcy saga, we have posted PDF copies of some documents from today's hearing, and short summary of the events that transpired. In short, the Court approved a motion of the Dodgers for "post-petition financing". In other words, the Court approved the Dodgers request to borrow money to pay its bills, including Thursday's … [Read more...]
The day the music died…
The day the music died... We started singing, "bye-bye, miss american pie." Drove my chevy to the levee, But the levee was dry. Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye And singin’, "this’ll be the day that I die. "this’ll be the day that I die." From the Los Angeles Times: Dodgers file for bankruptcy — and arrange for $150-million loan The Dodgers say … [Read more...]