TREASURE HUNT ROADSHOW OFFERS CASH FOR ECLECTIC ITEMS Oct 25, 2009
Roadshow employees appraise and offer to buy things such as guitars, comic books, jewelry and sports memorabilia, he said. We do shows nationwide, he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Exchange Leaders Join Jaguar to Champion Children's Cause at 18th Annual 'Ringside for Mercy's Sake' Oct 24, 2009
The silent auction will allow guests to bid on rare sports memorabilia, home decor, jewelry and much, much more. Mary Castellano serves as auction chairman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
State auctions off unclaimed property Oct 24, 2009
Everything from jewelry to sports memorabilia is up for grabs. "We've got gold coins, jewelry of all shapes, sizes, from costume jewelry to our showcase piece, which is a 13 karat diamond ring," said Rick Sweet, the Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Unclaimed Property. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Lemon Lime Salon helps local women fighting cancer Oct 23, 2009
Everyone has a blast, Morris said, adding the sports memorabilia in the silent auction is a perennial hit with the men in the crowd. The hallmarks of the event are positive attitude and inspiration, people know why they are there. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Rexburg, St. Anthony and Parker candidate answers Oct 23, 2009
I collect autographed sports memorabilia and have run out of room to display it. My wife says I can decorate the garage with it. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Childrens gives injured athletes new center Oct 23, 2009
In many ways, Miller is the ideal man to have front and center on opening day, as he adds to the synthesis of athletics and medicine promoted at the SMC, where sports memorabilia hangs on the threshold of examination rooms. When you talk to him, hes all sports, Schmidt said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Walmart challenges Amazon.com online Oct 19, 2009
Walmart challenges Amazon. Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wal-Mart and Amazon.com trade price cuts on books Oct 19, 2009
com-like announcement in late August that it would allow outside retailers to sell nearly 1 million items from baby products to sports memorabilia through its site. Next came news that the low-price specialist would fill 90-day supplies of some 300 generic prescriptions by mail for as little as $10 and was launching its own cell phone plan. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Modern Era of Bulldog Athletics Showcase in... Oct 18, 2009
Bulldog athletes from the past and exhibits of their photographs, trophies, notable sports memorabilia and testimonials will be featured from 4 to 6 p.m.. Library Dean Peter McDonald and Director of Athletics will host a reception to open the exhibition in the Ellipse Gallery on the second floor of the North Wing. (Gobulldogs.com)
Stormy blows into Halifax County elementary schools Oct 18, 2009
The six-week program encourages reading at home and offers incentives like T-shirts, sports memorabilia and game tickets. Teachers and students get incentives from the hockey team, but this partnership includes State and Central, so it includes basketball and football as well, Barksdale said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Figarden Loop gets a high-end sports bar Oct 16, 2009
The person to eat 20 wings in the shortest amount of time will win $500 in cash and assorted sports memorabilia. For the first couple of weeks, hours will be 4 p.m.-midnight Mondays-Fridays, 3 p.m.-midnight Saturdays and 1-10 p.m. Sundays. (Fresno Bee)
Verizon Wireless Offers Football Fans New Ways To Keep Up With Their Favorite Teams All Season Long Oct 15, 2009
View video blogs, receive signed sports memorabilia and even chat live with your favorite athletes across the country with Playmaker Mobile, show your school spirit with College Fan Zone, or pledge your NFL allegiance with NFL Pix & Tones. With all the technology that allows fans to follow their favorite teams in real-time when they can't get to a TV or to the game, it's a great time to be a sports fan. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rick Ankiels days with Cardinals likely done Oct 15, 2009
Steiner Sports Marketings lawsuit, filed Friday in New York, said the sports memorabilia company had a contract with Molina dating to October 2006. It says Steiner paid Molina $90,660 in advance when the contract was renewed in July 2008, but he later refused to attend autograph signings and will not return the money. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Guy Expo comes to Houston Oct 13, 2009
The Guy Expo will include plenty of beer and chicken wings courtesy of Hooters November-fest beer garden, a race car, contests and autographed sports memorabilia. Hooters is also sponsoring a Elvis Presley-themed, chicken wing-eating contest. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Pastel Artist L.A. Cline Awarded Gallery Space in Argenti Designer Jewelers' New Store at Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida Oct 13, 2009
The Artist is a member of the Pastel Society of America and has been featured on WPLG Channel 10 TV. In addition to Sports Memorabilia Paintings, Entertainment and Little Treasures Nature Collection Pastel Paintings the Artist has numerous custom portraits on display in many homes, law offices and physicians offices, her permanent exhibitions include: Portraits at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center in Miami, Florida and Florida International University in North Miami, Florida and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Go: Sample wine & cuisine from top Atlanta restaurants Oct 13, 2009
newline% %newline%The event's silent auction will feature fine wines, gift certificates to Atlanta's finest restaurants, Atlanta sports memorabilia, and much more. newline% %newline%All proceeds from Uncorked for Kids will benefit Easter Seals North Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Girl sues Phillies, gets back home run ball Oct 11, 2009
Howard's ball is small potatoes in the world of sports memorabilia, maybe worth a couple thousand bucks on the open market. But it's hugely sentimental to the player -- and to the girl who caught it at her first ballgame. (CNN)
Fox Sports Zone, Texans Tailgating Zone and Elvis Kick off Houston Guy Expo Oct 9, 2009
Not to mention contests, prizes and autographed sports memorabilia. Houston is the second city to host the event; it debuted in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Steelers' Ryan Clark tackles a home decor assignment Oct 6, 2009
Mr. Clark's man cave, in the basement of his two-story home, features two-toned sleeper sofas in brown and taupe, a log-burning fireplace, an elegant pool table and plenty of sports memorabilia. The actual helmet he wore when the Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl, rests on an end table. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Holliston PTSA news Oct 6, 2009
The PTSA is accepting donations of new goods, tickets to sporting events, plays and shows; sports memorabilia; unique art and craft work; gift certificates or cash donations to support this event ... We are also accepting items for the silent auction section, such as gift certificates, sports memorabilia and vacation home rentals. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Chamber of Commerce invites all to Octoberfest Oct. 16 Oct 5, 2009
A sneak preview of some of the items to bid on: ride into The Landing on the lobster boat with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Christmas Walk, overnight stays and vacation packages, concert tickets, sports memorabilia, artwork from some top North Shore artists, accessories for you and your home, and much, much more. Also, the Chamber has launched an online auction site, which opened on Friday, Oct. 2 and will close at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Cafe's secret gaming den Oct 4, 2009
"The air-conditioned room was brazenly set up like a gaming room, with machines spaced evenly in a row and a stool in front of each one and sports memorabilia on the walls,'' Mr Greene said. He said anyone possessing, operating or trading gambling machines must be licensed. "While reports of illegal gaming machines are rare, this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated," he said. "We also have strict, responsible gambling laws to minimise the harm associated with problem gambling. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dykstra's 1986 WS ring auctioned for over $56,000 Oct 3, 2009
Dykstra's ring was purchased for 56,752 by an unidentified collector from Queens, New York in a sports memorabilia auction conducted Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Dykstra filed for bankruptcy protection in July, saying he owed more than 31 million and had about 50,000 in assets. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Coaches vs. Cancer Basket Ball Next Week at The Egg Oct 1, 2009
The event will feature an evening's worth of food and entertainment and a large silent auction of sports memorabilia and other items. VIP tickets are $200 per person. (Sienasaints.com)
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneham Town Day celebrated Sep 24, 2009
Offerings included: food, drinks, face painting, raffles, giveaways, bake sales, crafts, games, used-book sale, sports memorabilia, health information, music, dancing, historical and town government information, demonstrations, organization registrations and more. For information, call 781-438-0001. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
New bar in old place applies for liquor license Sep 24, 2009
When I come back for a visit I will definetely stop in for a few drinks and maybe even bring you some piece of Arizona sports memorabilia that you can display in the bar. Bobo Sep 23, 2009 11:44 PM Hey, XYZ:It's not just the little trailer-park crime sprees that hillbilly-cize Fremont. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Former shortstop's handwritten filing objects to Cubs sale Sep 18, 2009
The signature on the letter appeared to match Dunston's signature on sports memorabilia. The Tribune declined to comment. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Wade at mediation over business lawsuits Sep 17, 2009
Wade's ex-partners claim the NBA star cost them millions of dollars by walking away last year from a chain of sports memorabilia restaurants and charter schools for kids at risk of dropping out. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DA Seeks More Time in OJ Co-Defendant Appeal Sep 17, 2009
That document argues that Simpson was fairly convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in a September 2007 a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Wade's lawyers hoping to settle lawsuits vs. star Sep 16, 2009
Wade and his lawyers are set to begin talks with former partners suing him over a failed chain of sports memorabilia restaurants and a charter school operation for inner-city kids that opened successfully despite Wade's absence ... The mediation session was ordered by a federal judge in an antitrust case accusing Wade of seeking a South Florida monopoly on his sports memorabilia, the sales of which were to be a cornerstone of the failed D. Wade's Place restaurant chain ... "The Miami Heat had a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Right Turn golf tournament Sept. 22 Sep 16, 2009
There will also be raffles and auctions for music and sports memorabilia such as autographed items by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice Cooper, Sarah McLaughlin, Simon Kirke from Bad ompany and The Dropkick Murphys, a Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones) painting of Elvis Presley and great seats to the Boston College vs. Central Michigan football game on Oct. 31. Levels of participation range from the Roadie level at $130 for one player to the Rock Star level that includes a foursome and a sign on the... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Man Sues O.J. Simpson Over Heart Attacks Sep 15, 2009
Simpson is serving 7; to 27 years for robbing Fromong and another sports memorabilia dealer at the Palace Station hotel in 2007. He is appealing the conviction, but was recently denied bail by the Nevada Supreme Court. (Click2Houston, TX)
On Sale Soon: Dykstra's World Series Ring Sep 15, 2009
Former Mets Outfielder Selling Sports Memorabilia ... NEW YORK -- Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has gone from filing for bankruptcy to pawning off his sports memorabilia. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Second Annual "Mad Dog" Mandich Classic Sep 15, 2009
Focused on fundraising as well as fun, the tournament's kickoff is to include a silent auction with fishing gear, sports memorabilia, exotic travel packages, electronic gadgets and artwork up for bid. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Florida Keys' Mariners Hospital. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Things to do around town this weekend Sep 15, 2009
Items up for grabs include event tickets, restaurant gift certificates, collectibles, autographed sports memorabilia and more. Admission is $10 for adults; no charge for youth. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Run for Ryan's Cup is Sept. 20 Sep 14, 2009
This will be a family event with games for kids, jumpy house, prizes and a silent auction for some sports memorabilia donated by the Boston area sports teams. The race is held in memory of Ryan Apostolakes. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
DA Responds to OJ's Appeal to State Supreme Court Sep 13, 2009
Clark County District Attorney David Roger filed a brief with the state's high court late Friday to respond to Simpson's appeal of his conviction on 12 charges related to a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room. The 62-year-old former football star's lawyers want him exonerated of all charges and have cited judicial misconduct, insufficient evidence, a lack of racial diversity on the jury and errors in sentencing and jury instructions in arguing that he... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
And then there were two? Sep 13, 2009
Key images from the life of the former NFL star and actor OJ Simpson, who has been found guilty of 12 charges relating to the armed robbery in Las Vegas of sports memorabilia Simpson claimed was his. 11 Sep 2009. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
O.J. Simpson hopeful about appeal despite bail setback Sep 13, 2009
The men were tried together and found guilty last October of all 12 charges stemming from a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room in September 2007. Four other men who were with them took plea deals and received probation after testifying for the prosecution. (USA Today -- Sports)
D.A.: O.J. Simpson Was Fairly Convicted Sep 12, 2009
(LAS VEGAS) A Las Vegas prosecutor said Friday that O.J. Simpson was fairly convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping, responding to the football legend's appeal in a sports memorabilia case. Clark County District Attorney David Roger filed a brief with the state's high court challenging Simpson's appeal of his conviction on 12 charges related to a confrontation with dealers of sport mementos in a Las Vegas casino hotel room. (Time.com)
THE WORTH OF MIRTH :Comedy night Sept. 19 aids Daniel C. Palermo Scholarship Fund Sep 11, 2009
In addition to Tingle s performance, the Sept. 19 fundraiser will include a silent auction featuring vacation rentals, sports memorabilia and equipment, Red Sox and Patriots tickets, artwork and more. This is our first really big fundraiser for the scholarship, Maureen Palermo said. (Medfield Press, MA)
US Open ups security; NYC man to be charged Sep 10, 2009
Sports memorabilia from Steiner Sports. Outside. (New York Post -- News)
Applebees For get-togethers in the neighborhood Sep 10, 2009
Come on, we all know Applebee s. Each restaurant hosts a comfortable array of tables around a massive central bar festooned with Hi-Def TV screens, and quiet booths sit beneath wild arrays of sports memorabilia, movie posters, or other eclectic mementos that definitely give your get-together group something amusing to talk about. It s fun. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Double 'fault!' in tennis tiff Sep 8, 2009
Sports memorabilia from Steiner Sports. Susan G. Komen. (New York Post -- News)
17-under par wins Ronald F. Yutzy Memorial Sep 8, 2009
The winning team, consisting of Bob Hay, Nick Sanner, Shayne Baer and Dennis Trimpey, shot a tournament-record low score of 17-under on Piney Run s par-70 course (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Nevada top court denies O.J. bid for jail release Sep 5, 2009
Simpson, 62, and Stewart, 55, were tried together and found guilty last year of kidnapping and robbing two sports memorabilia dealers in September 2007. Neither testified at the trial. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nevada court denies Simpsons bid for release Sep 5, 2009
Simpson and Stewart were convicted of kidnapping and robbing two sports memorabilia dealers in September 2007 at a Las Vegas casino-hotel. Simpson is serving nine to 33 years in prison. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Oct. 2 golf tournament for St. Joseph playground in Holbrook Sep 3, 2009
Silent auction items will include sports memorabilia, a Weber grill, sporting event tickets, a round of golf for a foursome at the Furnace Brook Golf Course in Quincy, and a number of themed gift baskets. Raffle items include gift cards from many area businesses. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Walmart.com to expand, offer products from other retailers Sep 1, 2009
The Walmart Marketplace at offers such categories as home, baby, toys, apparel, sporting goods, and sports memorabilia. The company said it picked the retailers - including eBags, CSN Stores, and Pro Team - because they have large product assortments and solid customer service track records. (Boston Globe)
Wal-Mart expands its website Sep 1, 2009
The Walmart Marketplace has products from categories that include home, baby, toys, apparel, sporting goods and sports memorabilia. Retail consultant Burt Flickinger III said Wal-Mart can use online sales as a growth area, especially considering how the company's stores have saturated much of the U.S. market. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sitel announces plans for fair to fill 300 jobs Sep 1, 2009
The Walmart Marketplace has products from categories that include home, baby, toys, apparel, sporting goods and sports memorabilia. From the Tuesday, September 01, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
‘Hot Stove Cool Music’ benefit tonight Aug 31, 2009
Sports memorabilia, tickets, and restaurant deals will be auctioned, all proceeds benefiting a foundation to be named Foundation to be Named Later. 5:30 p.m. $125 for VIP tickets (Hot Stove Party and Counting Crows show). (Boston Globe)
Around Town (Slideshow): Events, Kiwanis, football tickets, library, Manegait, Military news and more Aug 27, 2009
There will also be 150 silent auction items, including art, jewelry, gift certificates, sports memorabilia and more offered during the gala. The event, which will honor special award recipients and volunteers during the Inns 25th anniversary, is set for the Embassy Suites ballroom in Frisco. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lunch Money: TBonz Steakhouse Aug 27, 2009
There's the expected steak house kitsch such as prints of cows in classical painting poses and a big steer head overlooking the dining room, but there also are sports memorabilia and a lot of golf-related stuff that lets you know you're just downhill from Augusta National. Donna had a tossed salad with her order, which placed the tab a bit over the Lunch Money standard of $10 each, but even so, we were out of TBonz for $26, including 20 percent tip. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Collectors Universe to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results on August 27th Aug 25, 2009
The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards, sports memorabilia and stamps. This information is accessible to collectors and dealers at the Company's web site, http://www. (PR Newswire)
McKinney: Wal-Mart to be Gala title sponsor for Samaritan Inn Aug 24, 2009
There will also be 150 silent auction items, including art, jewelry, gift certificates, sports memorabilia and more offered during the gala. Our gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year and its success will ensure that our critically needed services continue, said Samaritan Inn executive director Lynne Sipiora. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Priceless black cultural artifacts to go on exhibit Aug 21, 2009
Brother Renai is handling the sports memorabilia. About 1970, Ms. Clayton invested in a bookstore, but the owner squandered their profits on the horses, so she agreed to take the collection of black history books rather than take him to court, Clayton said. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Most say steroids worse than Rose's bets, yet no Hall support Aug 21, 2009
Rose, 68, splits most of his time between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where he signs autographs at a sports memorabilia store about 15 days a month at prices between $69 and $399, according to the Las Vegas Sun. His agent did not return calls requesting an interview for this story. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hawthorne welcomes new principal Aug 19, 2009
His office contains sports memorabilia celebrating the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. His vocation before teaching was the ministry. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
20th Annual Viking Night Dinner and Sports Auction set for Oct. 1 Aug 18, 2009
Athletics fundraiser is one of area's premier social events (Wwuvikings.com)
Roberts, Markakis to raise funds for charity Aug 17, 2009
His Bash is unique in that it offers fans the opportunity to mingle with players and get autographs and also to bid on sports memorabilia through silent and live auctions. Roberts raised more than $175,000 for the hospital last year and hopes to continue doing so for years to come. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Steve Cahalan: Ground Round owners will open pizza place Aug 16, 2009
Walls are adorned with sports memorabilia. The Sports Hub offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, quesadillas, wings and a full appetizer menu. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sebastian Ferrero Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Fundraiser, Noche de Gala Aug 15, 2009
Silent Auction to include art, jewelry, travel packages, sports memorabilia and much more. The silent auction will offer guests a chance to win a bevy of prizes including cross-country getaways, autographed musical and sports memorabilia, original artwork from our local Gainesville artists, and beyond, beautiful baubles in jewelry cases from local jewelers, spa and dining vouchers, and much more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fort Huachuca commander is fired up about hosting football Aug 14, 2009
His office is full of sports memorabilia. One item is a signed University of Arizona football, given to him last year when the team held a pre-season camp on the fort. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No-Hitter Trio to Appear at Last Licks in New York City Aug 13, 2009
Live video feeds of sporting events and a multitude of signed sports memorabilia and novelties complete the "Sports Bar for Kids" atmosphere. In addition to hosting numerous athlete appearances, Last Licks is a prime destination for birthday parties and other special events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
