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Dueling ideas about baseball stadium
If any of the people gathered on the lawn of the Wilmington Convention Center on Saturday were against baseball, they weren’t saying so.
Black History program embodies baseball legend
A harsh description of racial bigotry and hatred was illustrated Saturday by an actor who, in a theatrical method, brought Jackie Robinson back to life. Pittsburgh-based actor Gregory Kenney used a first-person narration to relay the experiences of the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Kenney’s opening statements in the Black History Month program included a heartfelt thank you to Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers who signed Robinson
Baseball supporters, opponents battle it out
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The City of Wilmington is considering using a mix of public and private funding to bring a baseball stadium and a minor league team to the Port City. This weekend, both supporters and opponents gathered within eyesight of each other to spread their opposing messages. Supporters of a possible baseball stadium hope that if the city and county decide to build it, it will become a large tourist attraction.
Urban Invitational helps MLB try to lure more blacks to baseball
For Michael Robertson at Texas Southern, Waskyla Cullivan at Prairie View A&M and the other coaches at Major League Baseball’s Urban Invitational, coaching at a historically black university is a mixture of outreach and pragmatism. In a sport where black participation is dwindling, Robertson, Cullivan and their colleagues are determined to advance their schools’ traditional mission of expanding opportunities.
ASU baseball displays versatility, depth in opener
Tim Esmay believes his third Arizona State baseball team will win because of depth and versatility, and both were evident in the season opener Friday.
Arizona baseball opens Hi Corbett Field with win over North Dakota State
by Anthony Gimino – Feb.
Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter remembered for smile, love of game (+video)
Gary Carter, who backstopped the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986, passed away Thursday. Former managers, teammates, and young players remembered his passion. In a rough-and-tumble clubhouse filled with dark secrets and constant conflict, there was always one sunny stall.
Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter remembered for smile, love of game
Gary Carter, who backstopped the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986, passed away Thursday. Former managers, teammates, and young players remembered his passion.
ASU baseball begins its 'bridge' season Friday
by Jeff Metcalfe – Feb. 16, 2012 06:14 PM The Arizona Republic Friday night, the Arizona State baseball team begins a bridge season between its fabled past and a future expected to include a glitzy new home beginning in 2014.
Baseball great Gary Carter dies after cancer battle
Ray Stubblebine / Reuters Former catcher Gary Carter held up Mets and Expos hats during the opening ceremonies at Major League Baseball’s All-Star game on July 15, 2008.