By LOGAN SAVORY, Southland Times Southland softball talent Tim Campbell's stint at the weekend with Hawke's Bay during the New Zealand Open club championships was another step towards what looms as an exciting sporting year for the teenager. Campbell a fortnight ago was named in the New Zealand Junior Black Sox squad for the Junior World Series in Argentina in … [Read more...]
Irv Lutz was a true softball legend
Irv Lutz, who was the backbone to the fastpitch softball league that played its games at Prescott Field, died Tuesday night at age 58. By MIKE GIVLER Sports Editor It's better known as Prescott Field, but it recently became the Lutz Family Field, and appropriately so. Irv Lutz - and his entire family for that matter - has been synonymous with fastpitch softball … [Read more...]
Kiwi teen secures Major League Baseball deal (Pita Rona)
Cap tip Dave BlackburnNew Zealand teenager Pita Rona has secured a seven year deal with Major League Baseball franchise the Baltimore Orioles. The Auckland youngster, who has represented New Zealand in softball, switched codes late last year to focus his attention on baseball. Rona was picked up after scouts from the franchise came to New Zealand this week to look at the … [Read more...]
HBO “Sport in America” TV Series in 2013 – Dave Blackburn’s entry
HBO "Sport in America" TV Series in 2013 - Dave Blackburn's entry The video involves Dave's answers to 4 questions in 6 minutes total. Here are the 4 questions: Introduce Yourself and say where you are from, and who is your favorite Sports Team. (1 Min) Why do Sports Matter to you? (1 Min) Describe your most memorable or significant Sports Story as a fan (2 … [Read more...]
Like Father, Like Son – Phil and Ben Gigan Play Ball in Brazil
From the Maccabi Canada website, cap tip Dave Blackburn: BY DAN BERLIN – DECEMBER 31, 2011 Ben and Phil Gigan One is a grizzled vet, having participated in Maccabi Canada Softball for 22 years, spanning seven Maccabi Games. The other turns 22 in the New Year, a rookie ballplayer participating in his first ever Maccabi Games. Together they wear the number 44. For father … [Read more...]
Dave Blackburn And The Spirit of Maccabi Softball
Editor's note: Catching up on some pre-holidays posts that didn't make it up yet. This one from the Maccabi website: Dave Blackburn And The Spirit of Maccabi Softball BY DAN BERLIN – DECEMBER 19, 2011 With Canada and the U.S. set to renew their 25-year-old rivalry on the softball diamond at the upcoming 2011 Pan-Am Maccabi Games in Sao Paulo next week, a longtime … [Read more...]
Macumber, Doucette to join Canada’s best in hall of fame
TRURO – Tim Macumber was one of the top softball players in the country. Tom Doucette was one of the men who helped get him there. Fitting then, the two will go into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame together Saturday during an induction ceremony in Halifax. “Tom was probably the most influential coach I’ve had the pleasure of playing under,” said Macumber, a 41-year-old … [Read more...]