LRAA: Airports keep Louisville flying high Oct 22, 2009
A report released Wednesday by the shows that the Louisville International Airport and Bowman Field, which the authority owns and manages, are the primary economic engines for the Louisville economy ... In 2008, Louisville International Airport and its business partners invested nearly $523 million in new capital projects, and Bowman Field invested $500,000, according to the report. (Louisville Business First, KY)
'39 Little League pioneers reunite Aug 17, 2009
"We had a place to play. You didn't have to play in the street. You had rules, umpires. ... If the man said, You're out,' you were out," exclaimed Bair, whose business card reads, "First Batting Champian (sic) 1939." That first diamond, situated behind a minor league park known as Bowman Field, was initially used for softball. The first Little Leaguers didn't have an outfield wall unless you counted the Bowman Field fence hundreds of feet away that seemed unreachable for even the best... (Montana Standard, MT)
Play it again: '39 Little League pioneers reunite Aug 15, 2009
That first diamond, situated behind a minor league park known as Bowman Field, was initially used for softball. The first Little Leaguers didn't have an outfield wall - unless you counted the Bowman Field fence hundreds of feet away that seemed unreachable for even the best 12-year-old slugger ... The first field is now a grass parking lot for Bowman Field, and a monument behind what was once home plate is the only reminder of Little League's beginnings. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newer players adjust to field dimensions Jul 11, 2009
Oneonta's park is 350 feet to left and right field, Williamsport's Bowman Field is 340 feet to left and 350 to right and Jamestown is 414 feet to dead center. The dimensions of the park, the second shallowest center field in the league behind the 390 foot center field in Staten Island, and the right field gap have really suited center fielder Evan Chambers well. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Crosscutters finding their Way Jul 7, 2009
"The Phillies have 9,000 more fans now," said the 22-year-old left-hander after firing six one-hit innings Monday in the Williamsport Crosscutters' 8-1 victory over the State College Spikes at Bowman Field. Way (1-0), who was selected by Philadelphia in the fifth round of June's First-Year Player Draft, hails from the small city of Sitka, Alaska, which has an estimated population of just under 9,000. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Spikes falter, fall to 'Cutters Jul 7, 2009
All that came to a screeching halt in Williamsport Monday night at Bowman Field. The Spikes' bats were silenced by starting pitcher Matthew Way and the State College pitching staff was done in by a four-run sixth inning in State College's 8-1 loss to the Crosscutters (10-8). (Daily Collegian, PA)
Spikes take out 'Cutters Jul 6, 2009
With the Spikes already securing the series win, they will look for the sweep at 7:05 p.m. Monday when they return to Bowman Field. Previous article: Next article: More stories from The Daily Collegian Online. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Airport authority faces 20% budget cut Jun 25, 2009
From July 2008 to May 2009, the authority s two airports, Louisville International Airport and Bowman Field, served 629,074 passengers, which is 19. 6 percent fewer than they served from July 2007 to May 2008. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Pirates' first-rounder makes debut in Spikes win Jun 22, 2009
Just one day after being routed by the Williamsport Crosscutters on opening night, the State College Spikes traveled to Williamsport's Bowman Field in hopes of notching their first win of the season. Despite waiting through a 1 hour, 35 minute rain delay and falling behind early, the Spikes managed to score three runs in the sixth inning and another in the ninth to beat the Crosscutters 4-3. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PIAA Baseball Glance May 31, 2009
Lakeland (2-1, 13-5) vs. Loyalsock (4-1, 20-3) at Bowman Field, Williamsport, 4. Tulpehocken (3-2, 18-5) vs. Kennedy Kenrick (12-1, 14-5) at LaSalle University, Philadelphia, 4. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Airport Authority leasing Bowman space May 5, 2009
Louisville Regional Airport Authority seeks tenants for Bowman Field space - Business First of Louisville ... Louisville Regional Airport Authority seeks tenants for Bowman Field space ... The is looking for parties interested in leasing about 7,000 square feet of space in the former FAA Automated Flight Service Station next to the control tower at Bowman Field, as well as the adjacent ramp and apron area of about 66,700 square feet. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Thunder preview party slated for Thursday Apr 1, 2009
Thunder preview party Thursday at Bowman Field - Business First of Louisville ... Thunder preview party Thursday at Bowman Field ... will hold the 2009 Thunder Preview Party Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Central American Airways Flying Service hangar at Bowman Field. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Mayor announces more stimulus projects Mar 17, 2009
9-mile trail loop for pedestrians and bicyclists in Seneca Park and around Bowman Field. $687,500 to repair a slope failure on the Louisville Loop trail next to the Shawnee Golf Course. (Louisville Business First, KY)
McDonalds to sponsor Thunder Funder again Feb 18, 2009
The 2009 McDonald s Thunder Preview Party will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. April 2 at Bowman Field, with static aircraft displays and a pilot meet-and-greet. Admission is a 2009 Pegasus Pin or a McDonald s Thunder Funder cup. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Louisville airports receive $6.9 million Feb 14, 2009
The funding, which will be distributed through the Federal Aviation Administration, will be used for light emitting diode (LED) runway lighting at Louisville International Airport and airfield signage at Bowman Field, Congressman John Yarmuth s press secretary, Stuart Perelmuter said. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)
