POLICE NEWS: $4500 in sports equipment stolen Nov 14, 2008
Goalie sticks, goalie pads, balls, equipment bags, chest protectors, and other equipment are missing. Players were able to practice but could not scrimmage because there was no equipment. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Young Jackets eye ACC prize Nov 8, 2008
Traditionally, before Georgia Tech s football team leaves for road games, freshmen have to haul everyone s equipment bags to the bus. However, because underclassmen are overrunning the Tech roster, carrying luggage isn t the burden it once was. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Disciplined backgrounds form coaching styles at East Union, Lenox Nov 8, 2008
Photographers are constantly reminded, whether kneeling or standing, to remain mobile and not place things like equipment bags on the ground. There s no way Division I university athletic officials would allow a portable ladder on the sideline. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Soccer store goes mainstream Oct 19, 2008
On the left is a wall full of shiny new shinguards in all sizes, styles and brands and other accessories of the sport: socks, equipment bags, corner flags, goalkeeper gloves. And in the center are the jerseys. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Ward finds it's just as nice to give as it is to receive Oct 3, 2008
Counting the new home and away uniforms (pants and jerseys) for 73 players, the washer and dryer, the new weights, the new shirts for the coaches, the new equipment bags for the players, an ice machine and some new water coolers, it is believed Ward paid in excess of $40,000. The jerseys alone were around $100 apiece. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dye's impact extends beyond the field Sep 3, 2008
Dye provided the entry fee for the team into more than eight tournaments, along with funding cleats, equipment bags, jerseys, hats, belts, socks and pants for each of the kids on the team. When the team qualified for a tournament at Walt Disney World, Dye took care of the costs for all the players and four coaches. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Tigers nip Beavers Aug 30, 2008
AMERICAN FALLS Bo Duffin and the rest of the Aberdeen Tigers could have packed up their equipment bags midway through the fourth quarter. Instead, the senior quarterback rallied his teammates and led them down the field for the drive that kept their winning streak against the American Falls Beavers intact. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Business Notes (Aug. 21) Aug 19, 2008
Over the course of the season, Muzi Chevrolet will donate equipment to the hometown league, including equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catchers gear, batting helmets, ball buckets and first-aid kits. The program also includes tickets to see the Red Sox in action at Fenway Park, as well as the opportunity to raise funds through ticket sales for a Chevy Tahoe raffle. (Needham Tab, MA)
Marlins make big contribution to RBI Jul 31, 2008
The next day, Gonzalez was able to supply an assortment of bats, equipment bags, polo shirts, helmets and batting gloves for the entire team when they visited Dolphin Stadium in the Marlins' series finale against the Mets on Wednesday. Besides, not too long ago, Gonzalez was in their shoes. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
For a young caddie, life lessons are driven home on the fairways Jul 26, 2008
For all the parents toting their kids' equipment bags through the endless seasons of youth sports today here's a tip. The bag is on the wrong shoulder. (NJ.com -- News)
Cleveland Indians' Cliff Lee, Grady Sizemore play role in longest All-Star Game ever Jul 17, 2008
As Lee filled his equipment bags, it happened. The American League scored a run in the 15th inning to win the longest All-Star Game in history, 4-3, over the National League. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Disappointed Penguins know roster will change Jun 8, 2008
For the Penguins, knowing this team can't stay together - coach Michel Therrien called it "a really tight family'' - created the same kind of disappointment that followed their 3-2, Game 6 loss to Detroit in the Stanley Cup finals two days before.The players shook hands, wished each other a good summer, packed up equipment bags that were loaded with their uniforms and several large team photos and met with Therrien and, in some cases, general manager Ray Shero.Shero figures to have a difficult... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Trapped in the middle Jun 7, 2008
Their equipment bags were packed for them. Game jerseys, team photos and other mementos were placed neatly at each of the Penguins' locker stalls. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Young Penguins know talented roster will change Jun 7, 2008
The players shook hands, wished each other a good summer, packed up equipment bags that were loaded with their uniforms and several large team photos and met with Therrien and, in some cases, general manager Ray Shero. Shero figures to have a difficult offseason as he tries to keep the key components of one of the NHL's youngest but best teams. (ESPN -- NHL)
SPURS: Ginobili fills void May 27, 2008
They are 7-0 at home in this postseason but are 2-6 when forced to pack their equipment bags. The Spurs have won 21 of their last 23 games at home. (USA Today -- Sports)
Falcons dig playoff series hole with loss Apr 14, 2008
Whatever the motivation, the Fresno Falcons forgot to pack their A game into the equipment bags Sunday, losing 6-1 to the Utah Grizzlies in Game 1 of the ECHL playoffs. The only consolations might be: 1) Only 1,991 fans -- the smallest crowd of the season -- saw the debacle. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Your Newspaper: Apr 1, 2008
Your Courier Herald is Cooking Up a Community Casserole. 03/31/08 By Carol Dodd Porter. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Fencers lunge ahead Feb 26, 2008
With three separate styles: foil, epee and sabre plus shoes, stockings, knickers, equipment bags and tools the dollars can add up. Right now, Ricketts is providing most of the equipment for the club. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Feds: Pot dealing included sales in Milwaukee area Feb 9, 2008
According to the documents unsealed Friday, the operation moved at least 50 pounds of marijuana a week from an indoor skateboard park in the Milwaukee suburb of Butler and smuggled some of it in hockey equipment bags. Chicago is among other spots where the drugs were sold, records show. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Notes: Equipment off to Arizona Feb 9, 2008
An earlier truck transported bats, pitching machines, equipment bags and other supplies to Phoenix in time for the Brewers' fantasy camp, which runs through Sunday. Players will begin trickling into Maryvale Baseball Park on Monday for early workouts. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
WHS boys' basketball Hearts down Indians Feb 7, 2008
Trailing at one time by 15 points at Naugatuck High School on January 29, the Indians, as they have throughout the season, did not pack up their equipment bags; instead, they chipped away at the Naugy lead, getting it down to three points in the fourth quarter before Naugy responded with a late burst to pull away in the end by a 65-46 margin, dropping the Indians to 2-12 on the season. The Indians fell behind quickly, trailing 14-3 after the first quarter before settling into the game in the... (Town Times, CT)
Chargers turn cold shoulders to Wick Jan 18, 2008
They'll produce a sweat before kickoff, emptying 32 trunks, 53 player bags and 35 equipment bags. But Hart won't need much. (North County Times)
Duals at the Dome Jan 13, 2008
The wrestlers used everything from equipment bags and their hooded sweatshirts as pillows and blankets as they made themselves as comfortable as possible on the cold, hard cement of the Dome floor or the thin benches of the bleachers. Brian Borchers, a senior heavyweight wrestler from Wartburg College, said the extra body heat from just finishing a match also makes it a little easier to fall asleep despite the extra noise. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
ADPH addresses public’s staph fears Oct 31, 2007
Clean equipment bags frequently. Be sure to dry these articles on the hottest possible cycle to kill bacteria. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Tiger Fans Can Preserve Their Own Piece of Old Tiger Stadium! Sep 17, 2007
"We have items of all kinds, from the Tiger Stadium sign at Michigan and Trumbull to the turnstiles below it." Among the items: -- World Series Banners from 1935, 1945 and 1968 -- Benches from the dugouts -- Al Kaline's corner locker -- 32 equipment bags stitched with a player's number and some with the luggage tags from their last flight home -- Tiger-striped doors -- A pitching rubber from a bullpen -- The Opening Day 1997 on-deck-circle mat -- The home dugout urinal -- Overhead and column... (PR Newswire)
SportCoatings; The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA); the Coatings Specialist Group New Booster Program Goes High Tech With Invisible Antimicrobial Defense Aug 23, 2007
FabricAide is a laundry additive that imparts a layer of active antimicrobial onto all sports laundry including towels, socks, and equipment bags. On old and new fabrics alike, FabricAide remains active 24/7 and is long lasting. (PR Newswire)
Rays go on shopping spree with kids Aug 18, 2007
" Some were frugal with their money. One small girl managed to squeak out a three-pack of socks, sunglasses and three shirts with her $100. Another boy spent his on a pair of shoes and a Razor scooter, then zoomed happily on the linoleum track around the shoe section until it was time to check out. Others, like 10-year-old Chad Harrison, required some time and thought. Harrison and Gomes broke away from the herd to try on batting gloves in the corner, then poked through the baseball equipment... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
It's a fling thing: disc golf course opens in Vandalia Jul 26, 2007
Instead of tiny white balls, wooden tees and various different clubs, disc golfers equipment bags are filled with an assortment of Frisbees, each designed for specific "shots.". And unlike regular golf's primary objective - hitting the ball into a hole in the ground in as few strokes as possible - disc golfers attempt to toss discs into the aforementioned metal contraptions in as few throws as possible. (Vandalia Leader Union, IL)
Bucs to hold baseball equipment drive Jul 1, 2007
"Any gloves, bats, baseballs, equipment bags, really anything that they might have in their garage or around their house that they're not using anymore, or their kids have grown out of would help," Cathy Bradley, the executive director fo the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, said. "The organizations will collect everything and figure out what they can use and pass along to the kids that need it.". (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Prairie Briefs for Wednesday, June 20 Jun 21, 2007
Youth baseball and softball coaches please turn in all equipment bags and uniforms including jerseys, pants and shorts to the Parks office June 25 to 27 at the complex. Al-Anon meeting to begin July 2 in Stuttgart. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Dodgers stung by Angels in finale Jun 18, 2007
After the game, 24 Dodgers -- including Loney -- packed equipment bags for Monday's flight to Toronto. But not Jason Schmidt. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
More of this story Jun 7, 2007
Heading the sponsors, King Auto Center, Kukuiula Development Co., and the families of Philip and Kim Banquel and Scott and Francine Nakata provided contributions that will see the players equipped with equipment bags, new helmets and jackets for the tournaments. Some of the team players have family members who work for King Auto Center who came to present a check for 800 that will equip the team with equipment bags for their tournament bid, said Carol Furtado, who accompanied Charlie King to... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
State soccer notebook May 26, 2007
Gustafson helped to load the equipment bags in the bus luggage compartment, but didn t receive any tips from her teammates. There was some concern the Tigresses might be late for their 1 p.m. kick-off in Naperville, but Young soon turned the microphone to his eight seniors. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dos and Don'ts for Coaching Youth May 7, 2007
Ask other parents to help with snacks, carpools, equipment bags, phone trees and other team management details. Take the time to let each individual player know that he or she is important to the team. (Suite101.com)
Church carnival, flea market will benefit the homeless, hungry Apr 26, 2007
John Williams, who annually delivers donated baseball equipment to needy leagues in the Dominican Republic, is asking baseball and softball coaches, players and their parents to bring used bats, gloves, balls, equipment bags and helmets to Dacula Park between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Williams, a Dacula High School Spanish teacher and softball coach, will be on hand to accept the donations. Williams lived in the Dominican Republic for years and hauls ball equipment to the coaches there each summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Salem High School orders backpack ban on Columbine anniversary Apr 19, 2007
A three-day ban of backpacks, purses and sports equipment bags beginning Wednesday is meant to prevent weapons from being smuggled into school. Police will be in school for the rest of the week and some doors will be kept locked, police and school officials said. (Concord Monitor)
U.S. National Alpine Championships begin Apr 1, 2007
Though Miller checked 30 equipment bags, most skiers bring 10-12, said U.S. Ski Team's athletic trainer Todd Daniels. "I travel with eight bags," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
OSU’s freshmen paying their dues Mar 24, 2007
Reyes carried the medicine kit and fungo bats; fellow freshman Blake Keitzman lugged another water cooler and spare equipment bags. They ll resume their porter duties when the Beavers embark on their final extended regular-season road trip, a nine-day sojourn that starts with this morning s departure for a Saturday-Monday series with Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Thieves make it harder for JF jayvee team to play ball Mar 22, 2007
In addition there were numerous uniform tops, hats and equipment bags taken, along with some other personal items belonging to the players. "It's very disheartening," said Claudio, who also has a son on the team. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
The Trip That Was... Mar 3, 2007
"Scooter" packed up his equipment, the players, who had just started to de-ice their equipment (their equipment bags spent the night under the bus), had to throw their equipment back in their bags and get right back on the bus. By 11:15 a.m. Friday morning the team was back on the road. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Notes: Big Hurt taking it easy Mar 1, 2007
-- The Blue Jays cleared out of the clubhouse at the Bobby Mattick Training Center on Wednesday, leaving behind a disorganized mess of empty chairs and overstuffed equipment bags. In the back corner of the room, Frank Thomas sat in front of his locker. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Seahawks' struggles hit another low Jan 21, 2007
"Felder scrapped and chased CAA leading scorer Gary Neal around. He helped hold Neal nine points below his 28.7 scoring average in conference games. Of course, Neal, with pro scouts in attendance, responded by finding open teammates and dealing out a career-high nine assists."I'm not going to say anything about anybody else, we just didn't come out with a lot of intensity during warm-ups," Felder said. "We just weren't going that hard and that implemented into the game. "Lethargic. Apathetic.... (The Morning Star)
The simple life in a second car Jan 8, 2007
On two occasions last spring I lugged a couple of bulky equipment bags onto Dublin's public-transit system - which amused my fellow passengers to no end - and then had to haul the bats, balls. helmets and gloves a short distance to our makeshift diamond. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Benton takes reservations for picnic areas at parks Jan 1, 2007
Equipment bags containing volleyball, net, softballs, bats, bases and horseshoes are also available to reserve for a 15 equipment replacement fee. The Fort Hoskins Historic Park Picnic Shelter features sink, hot plates, electric outlets, food preparation and serving area, and group-size barbecue. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
