Bradley's Buzz: Honk if you love the Falcons Nov 11, 2008
According to Lenox Rawlings of the Winston-Salem Journal, the 242-pound back planned to hop in the tub and. Didn t Bronko Nagurski used to do the same thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pirates Hire Hill Nov 8, 2008
A valued and well-respected infield instructor, Hill has coached Rawlings Gold Glove award winners at all four infield positions during his career: 1B (2003), 2B (2003-05), 3B (2005) and SS (2001) ... Prior to joining the Marlins in 2002, Hill spent the 2000 and 2001 campaigns as the First Base and Infield Coach for the Montreal Expos, where he guided the development of shortstop Orlando Cabrera, who collected his first Rawlings Gold Glove in 2001. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
OSU drops two Nov 8, 2008
Senior Kayla Rawlings finished second in the 200 butterfly in 2:02 ... Rawlings was third in the 100 butterfly (57. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Blast from the past Nov 7, 2008
The Indians stopped the Cougars three up, three down and then drove to the Niwot 28 on a 15-yard Gavin Rawlings reception. The drive stalled there and the field goal attempt fell no good. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Pena Wins First Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
Carlos Pena on Thursday was selected as the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner at first base in the American League ... on Thursday was as the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner at first base in the American League. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Mauer notches first Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
The Twins catcher earned his first Rawlings Gold Glove on Thursday, an honor for defensive excellence. The winners were selected by managers and coaches from each American League team and they could not vote for their own players. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Hunter golden in the field for eighth time Nov 7, 2008
"Each one is special, and each one after this is crucial," Hunter was saying Thursday from his home in Prosper, Texas, near Dallas, after learning that he'd won his eighth consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove. American League. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Sizemore earns second Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
Because, for the second straight year, Sizemore has been named the winner of a Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award. Managers and coaches from each Major League club vote for the best defensive players in their respective leagues. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Mussina earns seventh Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
Mike Mussina confirmed that much on Thursday, winning his seventh career Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Mussina bested every other American League pitcher to nab his first Gold Glove since 2003, his third with the Yankees, and his seventh overall since 1996. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Young snares first Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
"From an individual award standpoint, this is as good as it gets," Young said Thursday after the announcement came that he is the shortstop on the 2008 American League Rawlings Gold Glove team. "Defense is something I've worked hard at, especially since switching positions. I've put a lot of hard work in it, and for the managers and coaches to recognize me for that means a lot.". (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Pedroia snags first Gold Glove Award Nov 7, 2008
But that changed in dramatic fashion on Thursday, when Pedroia, the sparkplug of the Boston Red Sox, was officially awarded a Rawlings Gold Glove for his defensive excellence. Pedroia nabbed the honor for the first time in just his second Major League season. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Maddux Wins 18th Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
Dodger pitcher Greg Maddux, who apparently will retire according to his agent Scott Boras, claimed his 18th Rawlings National League Gold Glove Award, honoring the best defensive players at each position. It is his fifth such award in succession after winning 13 straight 1990-2002 and may be the best fielding pitcher of all-time. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Gonzalez scoops up first Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
On Wednesday, Gonzalez was recognized for his work at first base when he earned his first Rawlings Gold Glove. He becomes the 10th Padre to win the award and the only first baseman in franchise history to do so. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Rollins, Victorino snare Gold Gloves Nov 6, 2008
For efforts like that, which came with two outs and two on, Victorino earned his first of what could many Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. He and teammate Jimmy Rollins, who won his second straight and second overall, were named Wednesday among National League winners. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Gonzalez snares NL Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
2008 Rawlings Gold Glove winners (number in parentheses indicates Gold Gloves won). POS. | PLAYER | TEAM. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino wins NL Gold Glove Award Nov 6, 2008
The team was announced by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc., which sponsors the awards based on votes by Major League Baseball managers and coaches. They can't cast ballots for players on their own teams and can only vote for players in their league. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wright, Beltran win Gold Glove Awards Nov 6, 2008
NEW YORK -- The major hardware season began quite successfully for the Mets on Wednesday afternoon, when David Wright and Carlos Beltran each won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award for their defensive efforts this past season. The Gold Glove was the third straight in center field for Beltran, who now has a total of three for his career, and the second consecutive at third base for Wright, who won his first last season. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Molina honored with first Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
Molina -- long considered one of the best defensive catchers in the National League, if not the best -- was finally officially recognized as such Wednesday when he received his first Rawlings Gold Glove. Molina was the only Cardinals player to be honored. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Adrian Gonzalez wins Rawlings Gold Glove Nov 6, 2008
San Diego, CA - Rawlings Sporting Goods Company announced today that San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has won a 2008 National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award. With his first Rawlings Gold Glove, becomes the first Padres first baseman to garner the award ... Additionally, this marks the third consecutive season in which a Padres player has been honored with a Rawlings Gold Glove. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Otiko Afisah Chrissie Djaba Nov 4, 2008
It is indeed ironic that the former president, Jerry John Rawlings' children were later educated at the same schools ( Morning Star, followed by Millfield School, England) for 20,000 per child per year. Otiko is strongly supported by the NPP USA, other organisations, women's groups, professionals and individuals round the world. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It's a small World (Series) after all Oct 27, 2008
Her efforts have been recognized by the Florida State League, which the Devil Rays play in, as it has nominated her for the 2008 Rawlings Female Executive of the Year the highest award given to females in the minor leagues ... "Rawlings is doing this to help women in baseball. We are a limited number. I am one of only a few female GMs. Right now, there are only three that I know of and I think I am the highest ranking one.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
OSU swimmers swamp Rice Oct 26, 2008
Oregon State began the scoring with a win in the 400 medley relay from the foursome Saori Haruguchi, Signe Larson, Kayla Rawlings and Anna Crandall in 3 minutes, 53 ... Rawlings won the 200 butterfly in 2:03. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pujols wins Clemente Award Oct 26, 2008
Pujols, who earned a Rawlings Gold Glove in '06, led NL first basemen in fielding percentage. 996) in '08. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
VISTA: More downtown land buys on council agenda Oct 25, 2008
But redevelopment director William Rawlings said Thursday that adding them to the portfolio will make it easier to craft deals. "You're going to see more and more of this, faster and faster," Rawlings said of the acquisitions ... "We felt like it was worth it," Rawlings said, because of the city's desire to remake the area, and the possibility that a later acquisition could be more expensive, or perhaps impossible. (North County Times)
OSU leads Rice Oct 25, 2008
The group consisted of Saori Haruguchi, Kayla Rawlings, Anna Crandall and Brittney Iverson. Rawlings kept the winning going with a victory in the 100 butterfly. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Pedroia named to TSN All-Star team Oct 25, 2008
He is viewed as a leading candidate for both the AL Most Valuable Player Award and the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for second base. Backed by Pedroia, the Red Sox kept playing until Game 7 of the AL Championship Series, when they were knocked out by the Tampa Bay Rays. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Baseball class ranked 11th nationally Oct 24, 2008
Three-time All-State selection earned AFLAC All-America, Rawlings All-America and All-America honors from Baseball America as a junior ... Named a Dandy Dozen selection and a two-time All-Area selection while also garnering a spot on the Perfect Game/Rawlings Southeast Team during his high school career. (OleMissInsider.com)
Beyond the ACCtion: An Evening of Reflection Oct 24, 2008
For nearly four hours, Greensboro newspaper mainstays Irwin Smallwood, Larry Keech, Wilt Browning and Gary McCann joined Leonard Laye (Charlotte Observer), Lenox Rawlings (Winston-Salem Journal), Al Featherston (Durham Herald-Sun), Steve Phillips (ACC Media Relations) and I went through the photographs one-by-one. More often than not, someone among our group readily identified a mystery face, sometimes by visual recall, sometimes by memory of a uniform number. (Theacc.com)
YANKEES, COWBOYS NOW BUSINESS PARTNERS Oct 21, 2008
Former Pizza Hut president Mike Rawlings will serve as CEO. He said teams and fans alike aren't happy with the current quality of stadium concessions. Food and drink prices have yet to be set for the new stadiums, Rawlings said. (New York Post)
Cowboys, Yankees form concessions company Oct 21, 2008
Yankees president Randy Levine said his team will have a "market-rate'' rights agreement with Legends, and that money will be subject to Major League Baseball revenue-sharing. But the company's profits will not.Former Pizza Hut president Mike Rawlings will serve as CEO. He said teams and fans alike aren't happy with the current quality of stadium concessions.Food and drink prices have yet to be set for the new stadiums, Rawlings said. While he insisted the goal wasn't to raise prices, he said... (MSNBC -- Business)
Yankees, Cowboys, Goldman look to improve fan experience Oct 21, 2008
Based in New Jersey, Legends will be led by Michael Rawlings, former president of Pizza Hut, a unit of Yum Brands. Legends will expand beyond its founding teams to offer services to other pro and college teams and other event facilities worldwide, the companies said. (USA Today -- Money)
Cowboys, Yankees form company for new stadiums Oct 21, 2008
Former Pizza Hut president Michael Rawlings will serve as CEO.. Each club will move into a new stadium next year. (FindLaw News)
Yankees, Cowboys become partners Oct 21, 2008
" Michael Rawlings, a former president of Pizza Hut, Inc., has been named chairman and CEO of the Newark, N.J.-headquartered company, which intends to market its services to professional and college sports teams and other event facilities worldwide. "Quality is the hallmark of the Legends brand, and I am confident that the team of experienced professionals we have assembled will set the highest standards of quality and service in the industry," Rawlings said. is a reporter for MLB.com. This... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Goldman Joins In With Yanks, 'Boys Oct 21, 2008
Legends, based in Newark, will be headed by Michael Rawlings, former president of Pizza Hut Inc. Another major backer is CIC Partners of Dallas. lect. (New York Post -- Business)
Haruguchi takes three firsts, OSU nabs second Oct 19, 2008
70): Kayla Rawlings was third (2:04 ... 07), Rawlings fourth (57 ... Keri Holmstrom, Dole, Rawlings and Iverson placed second in the 200 freestyle (1:37. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Vitali Klitschko likes baby urine on his fists Oct 16, 2008
Well, hold on to your can of Firehouse wax, Representing the wonderful world of sports are (as expected) Yankees slugger Jason Giambi and 2008 Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, as well as former NFL receiver Art Monk and broadcasters Pat O'Brien and Keith Hernandez, (photo) who pretty much summed up the unbridled excitement by muttering, "Next to playing in the Major Leagues, winning two World Series titles, being named MVP, winning 11 consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove awards, appearing on Seinfeld,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Familiar end to historic season Oct 16, 2008
Teixeira was a force for two exciting months, flourishing in front of Vladimir Guerrero in a potent offense that also featured leadoff catalyst Chone Figgins, productive Garret Anderson and Hunter, who excelled in the No. 5 spot and brought his seven-time Rawlings Gold Glove to center to solidify the defense. With their solid play, Maicer Izturis and Aybar alleviated concerns about the loss of shortstop Orlando Cabrera, sent to the White Sox for Garland. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
How to attain peace in N'Delta, by Rawlings Oct 14, 2008
Ghana's former President John Zerry Rawlings did not use the same words when he, yesterday in Port Harcourt, addressed the Niger Delta crisis but he spoke in a similar vein. Specifically, Rawlings affirmed that wealth accumulation by the political leaders and their foreign partners to the detriment of the neglected people concomitantly engendered infrastructral and general under-development as well as unrest ... According to Rawlings, though the people have reasons to be bitter because they have... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Swimmers lose Oct 11, 2008
Kayla Rawlings and Wahl were 3-4 in the 200 butterfly ... Crandall, Haruguchi, Rawlings and Crescent Valley graduate Brittney Iverson won the 400 freestyle relay in 3:32. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
PLNU's Downing earns Gold Glove Award Oct 10, 2008
Point Loma Nazarene University outfielder Kahoi Downing was among nine NAIA players recognized for outstanding defensive play this season with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Downing, who batted. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Change - a necessary evil. Oct 8, 2008
What about ex President John Jerry Rawlings ... Where have all those who have been calling me names and making nasty comments on my vigorous attacks against the Rawlingses, Mills and NDC gone to after the former President and owner of their nefarious contraption had stirred up the hornets nest ... For the past few weeks, ex President J.J Rawlings, the man who believes he is the only person ordained may be by antoa nyamaa ( obviously not the Omnipotent God we serve) to rule this country till... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Louisville Seniors Defeat Alumnae at Second Annual Red & Black Day Oct 5, 2008
In the second eights race of the day, the Black crew of Anna Kirk, Pelette, Cers, , Grace, Hannah Baughman, Abbey Holder man, and Jenna Rawlings defeated the Red crew of Erdman, Hamman, Moore, Lauren Mensch, , Allison Siu, Rebecca Washer, Ashley Anderson and Elisa Parrent. In the first fours race of the day, the Cards' Black crew of juniors Edwardson, Prokopenko, Zwanzig, Rorer and Seldon defeated the Red alumnae crew of (2005), (2006), (2008), (2005) and (2006). (Uoflsports.com)
Ghana's Economy As At Today Oct 4, 2008
Moreover, the companies were not functioning as they supposed to be because of corruption, so when Rawlings and his armed forces overthrew Limann's government, they started running them smoothly. Ghanaians hailed Rawlings and named him Junior Jesus. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Tis the season for flu shots Oct 4, 2008
Diana Rawlings, administrator for the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department, said the health department s annual community flu shot clinic and disaster drill is set for Oct. 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. We hope to have a big response to this clinic again this year, to help us practice our disaster drill, Rawlings said ... Last year we discovered the most convenient way for people to get their flu shot seemed to be by riding the shuttle bus over to the... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
#10 Wayne State Women's Hockey Set To Open Regular Season Oct 3, 2008
Defenseman and captain Brooke Collins, one of two seniors along with forward Monica Rawlings, will lead a squad which has 11 freshmen on the roster. Annie Bauerfield and Erin Cody return for their sophomore seasons after leading the Beavers in scoring with 10 points each during their rookie campaigns. (Wsuathletics.com)
North wins MRAC boys golf title Oct 3, 2008
Heelan's Ben Rawlings was the medalist with a 71 (38-33) while runner-up medalist Brady Knudsen of North shot a 75 (43-32). NORTH (338): Brett Lacey 40-43 -- 83, Nick Hessa 42-42 -- 84, Alex Walker 41-44 -- 85, Evan Culver 46-40 -- 86. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NDC to establish Savannah Development Fund Oct 3, 2008
Mr Mahama said it was sad that the UDS, which former President Jerry John Rawlings donated 50,000 dollars to, as part of his international award has its medical faculty collapsed. He said the acclaimed economic gains of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has not trickled down to benefit the greater majority of Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Francoeur eager to put '08 behind him Oct 3, 2008
Just last year, he earned his first career Rawlings Gold Glove Award and enjoyed an offseason during which he married his high school sweetheart. Life was grand for Francoeur until he was slapped in the face with cruel reality this year. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Recruiting Class Ranked No. 10 Sep 25, 2008
He was a two time all-league selection and Rawlings preseason All-American. Right hander Charlie Robertson was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 29th round. (Gobulldogs.com)
Error can't diminish McLouth's season Sep 25, 2008
McLouth's strong showing in center this season has him under serious consideration for a Rawlings Gold Glove, an honor that no Pirates player has won since 1993. Managers and coaches have been casting their votes all month, and with most votes already handed in, the error shouldn't affect McLouth's standing in the voting. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
McLouth garners Aaron nomination Sep 24, 2008
He will also be under heavy consideration for the first Rawlings Gold Glove Award presented to a Pirates player in 15 years, as he heads into the final week of the season as the only National League center fielder without an error this season. AMERICAN LEAGUE. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Error-free McLouth eyes Gold for Bucs Sep 22, 2008
Currently, voting is under way by Major League coaches and managers for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. McLouth should be among the names considered for one of three National League outfield spots. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
VISTA: City moves toward revitalization Sep 21, 2008
Redevelopment Director Bill Rawlings said the neighborhood wasn't run-down enough to qualify for redevelopment ... Rawlings said homeowners need simply look to history to predict the future. (North County Times)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Sep 18, 2008
It is a Rawlings Bill Doak "floating heel'' model. The other is a Wilson A2220 Ron Santo glove. -- Joseph Bodkin, Rome, Ga. I found a Doak glove listed in a 1922 Rawlings catalog entry in the Vintage Baseball Glove Catalog Source Book. Actually, the glove may be from as early as the 1920s or possibly from the early 1930s, said Joe Phillips, who publishes The Glove Collector newsletter out of Dallas, as well as the Source Book. Those usually fall into $35 (very good) to $120 (near mint) range for... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
McLouth continues to make his mark Sep 15, 2008
" From that day in Los Angeles, McLouth has delivered one of the best seasons from a Pirates center fielder in recent memory. He is eight RBIs away from 100, has slugged 26 home runs and has stolen 20 bases. McLouth will get a chance to prove his prowess against the Dodgers one more time this season, when Los Angeles travels to Pittsburgh for a four-game set starting on Monday. Currently, voting is under way by Major League coaches and managers for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. McLouth should... (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Rawlings is a Coward Sep 14, 2008
Jeremiah John Rawlings were practically interchangeable. It would be quite edifying, by all means, if one of these days some forensic pathologists are given the occasion, or cause, to exhume the mortal remains of the Doyen of Gold Coast and Ghanaian politics, or whatever may be left of it, and dust up his skull in order to find out whether, indeed, the Twafohene of Akyem-Abuakwa had the name of J. J. Rawlings in mind when he suggested on the eve of our independence that the Gold Coast was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Angels' Hunter begins serving suspension Sep 11, 2008
" The quad "tweak," as Hunter put it, developed on Tuesday night when he made a movement in the outfield. He said it is nothing major and that he could have played on Wednesday if necessary. "Over the course of your career, you know what something is," Hunter, a Rawlings Gold Glove winner seven consecutive seasons, said. "I understand you've got to be careful. In the playoffs last year, you saw all the guys [four Angels regulars] hurt. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Baseball announces 13 signees Sep 10, 2008
500 with three home runs and nine RBI Honored with the NJCAA Rawlings Big Stick Award Named to the All-Region XIV Team and the NJCAA JUCO All-Star Team At Tomball, named 17-5A First Team All-District unanimously as a second baseman Named All-Area in Houston at second base in addition to being named to the Houston Area All-Star team in 2006 Coached by Rick Lynch at Tomball and Brian Alexander at Alvin Played summer ball for the Houston Mavericks. . (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Statement By The NDC Forum Sep 4, 2008
Clearly, the officials of the NPP must have not been in Ghana in 1982 when the Rawlings led PNDC inherited an economy that was in a true state of collapse ... For now, lets just mention these following brief highlights of the economy the Rawlings led PNDC inherited at the time, in order to educate the NPP about what a collapsed economy really looks like. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Varsity Tennis Set To Face Wagner Tomorrow Aug 28, 2008
Boys Singles: All FHS boys won their matches in this match, including: Atkins over Victor Ramirez, 6-2, 6-1; Jayson over Nick Niemiec, 6-2, 6-0; Moellering over Nathan Asuncion, 6-2, 6-3; Bruster over Josh Ward, 6-2, 6-1; Beckmann over Daniel Furdock, 6-2, 6-2; Jack Pounds over Jeremy Rawlings, 6-1, 6-0, and Garza over Matt Ihen, 9-8 ... Boys Doubles: Bruster/Jayson ruled Niemiec/Asuncion, 6-1, 6-2; Evans/Atkins beat Ward/Furdock, 6-3, 6-0, and Garza/O Loughlin trounced Rawlings. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Roos won't be daunted by clash with Cats Aug 21, 2008
North captain Adam Simpson recently admitted they were a class above the rest while stopper Brady Rawlings revealed he found watching the Cats at home on the couch a joyous experience. Coach Dean Laidley knows much of Sunday's clash will be played above the shoulders and said the team would not talk as much as normal about tactics before the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jake Niall Find Geelong's "Ingredient X" and bottle it. Read more Aug 21, 2008
They wanted Jade Rawlings. He didn't want to play for them. (The Age, Australia)
Twins no surprise to Hunter Aug 21, 2008
" Span is playing right field and batting .314. His .398 on-base percentage through Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the .286 on-base percentage of Carlos Gomez, who opened the season leading off after coming over from the Mets as part of the package acquired for the great Santana. Moved to ninth in the batting order with Span leading off, Gomez is batting .251. Hunter was riding an emotional roller coaster during that series in April when the Angels took three of four from the Twins. He was... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
An Open Letter To Asamoah Boateng Aug 21, 2008
That, under the Jerry Rawlings government, the pictures on the voter ID cards were coloured and not black and white ... That, under the Jerry Rawlings government, the national flag on the voters ID cards was our regular red, gold, green (descending order) with a black star embossed on the gold ... That, under Jerry Rawlingsgovernment, people were not made to queue for 3 days without getting registered and that for the first time in the history of Ghana, this has happened under Kufours... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lappin calls time on playing career, but new role looms Aug 20, 2008
" Lappin said he would "float around" Lions training until the end of the season, showing his dedication to the club had not waned. "It does go really quickly, but I'd like to be here right to the end," he said. A member of the "fab four" that led the club to three consecutive premierships from 2001, Lappin said the club's first was the sweetest. He will forever be remembered for his courage in the 2003 decider, when he took the field with a fractured rib suffered in the preliminary final. The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
