Auburn wins third straight game Jul 26, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn's Adam Amar connects on a solo home run, his fifth of the season, in the fourth inning of Friday's game against Williamsport at Falcon Park. The Doubledays stalled the Crosscutters' four-game win streak and earned their third straight victory after two monstrous innings late in the game. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays win big late Jul 25, 2008
The Doubledays took their second straight game over the ValleyCats at Falcon Park despite a blown lead, a few rough pitching performances and a bases loaded situation in the ninth that could have cost them the game and some important ground in a tight Pinckney Division. Instead, Auburn persevered by scoring three runs in the eighth and then saw Justin Cryer strike out one of the most dangerous hitters in the New York-Penn League to seal the win. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Carreno helps D-days end skid Jul 24, 2008
AUBURN It was a familiar setting at Falcon Park on Tuesday night ... Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn starting pitcher Joel Carreno unloads a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's contest at Falcon Park. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Batavia wins duel with Doubledays Jul 23, 2008
Jill Connor / The Citizen Auburn starting pitcher Marcus Walden pitches against Batavia in the second inning Monday at Falcon Park ... But with no run support, Walden's outstanding night only counted for a loss as the Doubledays suffered their first shutout defeat of the season, 2-0 to Batavia at Falcon Park. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
When it rains, it pours Jul 20, 2008
But Batavia retaliated with four more runs in the final three innings to win its first game over Auburn this season, 7-5 at Falcon Park on Saturday. Auburn starter Matt Wright struggled on the mound, allowing three runs on four hits through four innings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Auburn splits doubleheader Jul 16, 2008
From the first pitch to the last, that's how long it took the Auburn Doubledays to split a doubleheader with Lowell at Falcon Park Monday. While the first game wasn't even close, a 6-1 decision that went to Lowell it took nearly 2. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Double threat comes to Auburn Jul 8, 2008
What was an incredible sight though, was the flurry of requests for Pat Venditte's John Hancock at Falcon Park on Sunday ... Young fans practiced their own ambidextrous pitches in Falcon Park's walk ways and even in an on-field game ... And with his teammates long showered and out of Falcon Park, Venditte didn't even enter the visitor's clubhouse until each and every fan of every age had his autograph or a picture taken if requested. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Yankees batter Doubledays Jul 6, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn second baseman Jon Del Campo looks to turn a double play over Staten Island's Taylor Grote during Saturday's game at Falcon Park ... The New York-Penn League McNamara Division leaders had put up 48 runs during their seven-game win streak heading into Falcon Park Saturday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Life's little things Jul 6, 2008
Above all her memories of playing with Irene like an adopted sister taking her to Falcon Park, vacationing together in the Adirondacks Leary recalls one mental picture of her family's guest. She used to sit in the front yard and just feel the grass, Leary said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Staten Island hurler uses both arms Jul 5, 2008
The former Creighton University hurler may get an opportunity to unveil his peculiar talent this weekend in Auburn as the Yankees visit Falcon Park for a three-game series. Venditte, who uses a glove that can easily be swapped from one hand to the other between at-bats, hasn't pitched more than 1 1-3 innings in any appearance this season. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Estabrook: D-days games best deal in town Jul 1, 2008
But more importantly, there is a nice sense of community at Falcon Park. Consider, when the Boston Red Sox lose a game there is rioting in the streets. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fantastic four powers Auburn Jun 29, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The Citizen Auburn's David Cooper drives a pitch for one of his four hits against State College during Saturday's game at Falcon Park ... Amar earned a night's rest after belting out six hits in the last three games, but in what is surely a coincidence, some slight shuffling in the lineup aided the Doubledays in a breakout offensive performance at Falcon Park. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays spike State College Jun 28, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn Doubledays pitcher Kyle Walter delivers a pitch to the plate during Friday night's game against State College at Falcon Park. The win snapped a three-game skid for the Doubledays, who host the Spikes again at 6:05 p.m. tonight for the series' rubber match. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Inside the Dugout Jun 24, 2008
InsidetheDugout wrote on Jun 17, 2008 3:50 PM:" Less than 3.5 hours until the unofficial summer in Auburn begins. It was just about nine months ago that some of us were in Brooklyn to witness one of the greatest accomplishments in Auburn baseball history, so it will be really interesting to see what identity this season's team will have. Hopefully, the season won't be delayed by rain for the second straight opener -- it's always a good ballgame when the thruway rivals come to town. Get to Falcon... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Defense, pitching flawless in sweep Jun 21, 2008
Chet Susslin / The CitizenAfter tagging up at third, Doubledays' third baseman Jon Del Campo is caught at home for the second out of the fourth inning at Falcon Park Thursday night ... The Auburn Doubledays put an exclamation point to their first series of the year, emphatically sweeping Batavia with a 7-0 win at Falcon Park on Thursday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
O'Brien returns to form Jun 19, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn's winning pitcher Dan O'Brien unloads against Batavia in Tuesday's season-opener at Falcon Park. Over two hours after the championship flag in center field was raised and the championship rings were ceremoniously handed out in front of a standing room only crowd at Falcon Park, the Auburn Doubledays' pitcher walked off the field with his first win in well over a year ... Falcon Park packed in 2,052 for the 2:27 minute contest. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
D-days fans excited about opening day Jun 19, 2008
AUBURN At opening day Tuesday, as excited Auburn Doubledays fans waited outside the gates at Falcon Park and a ragtime band played Take Me out to the Ballgame, Rick and Becky Kervin stood beaming, amazed that they were about to see their 23-year-old son Bryan make his professional baseball debut. Coming from Texas, where football reigns supreme, the Kervins soaked up the energy of the crowd, which they said made this experience particularly moving. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Team to beat Jun 18, 2008
Sam Tenney / The CitizenFalcon Park grounds crew member Eric Miller prepares the pitcher's mound Monday morning by smoothing uneven spots with clay ... Falcon Park grounds crew member Eric Miller prepares the pitcher's mound Monday morning by smoothing uneven spots with clay. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays back at Falcon Park Jun 17, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The CitizenAuburn Doubledays infielder Carlos Vasquez jumps to make a catch during the start of the first day of practice, Sunday at Falcon Park. The Auburn Doubledays took the field for the first time since winning the New York-Penn League championship on Sunday at Falcon Park ... Dougher played high school baseball against Auburn High School at Falcon Park and is expected to toe the slab once against for the Doubledays. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Auburn grinds out victory Jun 1, 2008
Glenn Gaston / Special to The Citizen Members of the Auburn baseball team celebrate a home run hit by Bob Buckley during the Maroons' 6-4 Section III, Class AA semifinal win over Fayetteville-Manlius at Falcon Park Saturday ... The way Auburn buckled down and dug its heels into the ground to grind out a 6-4 Section III, Class AA semifinal win over fifth-seeded Fayetteville-Manlius at Falcon Park on Saturday was nothing short of incredible. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Auburn nabs top seed, bye May 26, 2008
The Citizen file photoAuburn second baseman Nick Ventura throws to first base for an out in the Maroons' win over Henninger at Falcon Park on May 9 ... Auburn (15-7 overall, 11-1 in league) has a first-round bye and will play the winner of No. 8 Baldwinsville (8-11-2, 5-6-1) and No. 9 Corcoran (10-13, 5-7) at Falcon Park Thursday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Red Dragons take tourney May 18, 2008
Top-seeded Cortland defeated No. 3 Rensselaer, 6-2, in the final game of the NCAA, Division III Regional Tournament at Falcon Park Saturday. The win earned the Red Dragons a spot in the NCAA Division III World Series, which begins Thursday in Appleton, Wis. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Red Dragons one win away from title May 17, 2008
Khyle Dimino led No. 1 seeded Cortland with two hits in their 9-5 win over Rensselaer in the NCAA, Division III baseball playoff game at Falcon Park Fiday. It wasn't until the eighth inning that the Red Dragons took the lead as the score was tied at five. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Our View: Hits & Misses May 17, 2008
HIT: Some of the top teams in NCAA Division III baseball are playing at Auburn's Falcon Park this week in regional playoffs. The top-notch facility has hosted regionals many times since it opened in 1995, and we hope the playoffs return year after year, as teams, families and fans of the college teams are spending money in Auburn's motels and restaurants. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A Kickin' Profession May 15, 2008
Congratulations also to Ithaca College's baseball Bombers, who won the Empire 8 title again and will play in the NCAA Regional (which begins Thursday, in Auburn's Falcon Park). The Bombers will enter the tournament as the number two seed, and would like nothing better than to end the phenomenal 34-game winning streak of the Cortland Red Dragons. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Maroons work late-game magic May 10, 2008
On Friday against Henninger, it was Brian Brazee's turn as the junior roped the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh to give Auburn a 5-4 win at Falcon Park. Chet Susslin / The CitizenTop, Auburn junior Ed Charles slides safely into Henninger catcher Tom Falco to tie the game in the first inning on Friday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lansing claims championship Apr 19, 2008
Sam Tenney / The Citizen Auburn sophomore Steve Komanecky delivers a pitch during the first inning of the Maroons' 5-2 loss to Mexico at Falcon Park Friday afternoon. Komanecky pitched four complete innings, striking out four batters and giving up six hits. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Baseball talk heats up Feb 3, 2008
During one of those Yankee games, Bill proposed to Cathy at Yankee Stadium and they were married in 2003 right on the field at Falcon Park. We even have Doubledays players stay with us and travel for their weddings, Cathy Techman said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cosentino: Savage leaves mighty legacy Jan 10, 2008
Most of us will remember him as part of that quartet of local baseball activists who, in the early 1990s, with the late Leo Pinckney, Dr. Thomas Stapleton and Vincent Klein, were responsible for getting Auburn to take up the cause of not only rebuilding Falcon Park, but also making sure that minor league baseball stayed in Auburn ... Among the two of them, they provided Chuck and Peggy Savage with a dozen grandchildren, who could often be found each summer sitting just behind the opposition... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sports booster Savage dies Jan 5, 2008
Behind the visitor's dugout at Falcon Park, he was a regular fixture. Chuck Savage, always with several of his 12 grandchildren in tow, held Auburn Doubledays season tickets for many years, which seemed only natural since given his role in Auburn baseball that spanned decades. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Happy childhood memories linger into golden years Dec 9, 2007
We went to baseball games at Falcon Park where an Auburn semi-pro team played its home games ... All games, both home and out-of-town, were played on weekends and the games at Falcon Park always drew large crowds. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A sad farewell from board of directors Oct 10, 2007
When we have been at Falcon Park or TomatoFest, you can often find him registering voters or selling tickets. By the way he is part of a team and while we want to thank him for his service today, we also want to thank his companion and caregiver, Joyce Whitman, who has been a volunteer extraordinaire by association. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Play! Recreational sports calendar Oct 10, 2007
FUQUAY-VARINA PREDATORS 8U travel team tryouts 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27, Falcon Park, Fuquay-Varina. Information: Joey Collins (919) 557-0404, INSTRUCTION Mental, Visual, Physical Approach to Hitting with Johnny Narron, Cincinnati Reds operations/hitting coach, October through February, Smithfield. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Play! Recreational Sports Calendar - 1 Oct 2, 2007
Information: Terrance Whittle (252) 335-3392, (252) 339-4837, FUQUAY-VARINA PREDATORS 8U travel team tryouts 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27, Falcon Park, Fuquay-Varina. Information: Joey Collins (919) 557-0404, INSTRUCTION Mental, Visual, Physical Approach to Hitting with Johnny Narron, Cincinnati Reds operations/hitting coach, October through February, Smithfield. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auburn shows it can stand up to Brooklyn Sep 15, 2007
Heck, the old Falcon Park was in as bad shape in 1994 as Ebbets Field was when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles following the 1957 season ... This year, however, is so different because the person that division is named after, the person who the field at Falcon Park is named for, the person who put Auburn minor league baseball on the map is no longer with us. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
D-days closing in on title Sep 1, 2007
The Doubledays sent 14 batters to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, scoring nine runs in the inning, en route to a 9-3 victory over State College on Friday at Falcon Park. An Auburn win and a Mahoning Valley loss on Saturday would give the Doubledays their sixth straight Pinckney Division title. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wride to join wall of fame Aug 31, 2007
The historian for the Auburn Doubledays and New York-Penn League and overall baseball enthusiast will become a member of the Doubledays Wall of Fame when Auburn hosts the State College Spikes at 7:05 p.m. tonight at Falcon Park. Wride, who was voted in by the fans' vote along with Tug McGraw, will be joined by Vince Klein, Dr. Thomas Stapleton and Bill Graney. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Board revisits Holland Stadium l Aug 30, 2007
Leogrande pointed to the city's Falcon Park and how the park has had difficulty getting bands to play there and crowds to watch and listen. In other news. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Batavia honors bet, Sharp gets dunked by fans Aug 28, 2007
After briefly backing out of the terms they agreed to at the beginning of the year, the Batavia Muckdogs' front office did suffer the consequences of losing the Jailbird Series to the Auburn Doubledays after all, Sunday night at Falcon Park ... Although these terms were agreed to beforehand, Batavia's front office had informed Doubledays general manager Carl Gutelius on Friday that they would not be able to come to Falcon Park Sunday night to participate in the finale of the Jailbird Series. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Walter wins first of season Aug 26, 2007
The Doubledays (38-25) host Batavia at 6 p.m. today at Falcon Park. Get all the news delivered to your doorstep everyday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays rained out Aug 9, 2007
AUBURN Tuesday night's New York-Penn League baseball game between the Auburn Doubledays and Oneonta Tigers at Falcon Park was rained out. The game will be made up tonight as the teams will play a doubleheader of seven-inning games. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
D-days pull away to win Aug 8, 2007
First-place Auburn ends its short road trip and returns to Falcon Park to start a three-game series against Oneonta tonight. D-days Today. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Falcon Park's box seats to get upgrade Jul 26, 2007
Falcon Park's box seats to get upgrade ... Two donations will make upgrades to the box seating possible at the Falcon Park stadium in the spring. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Moore, 8, spends day with D-days Jul 20, 2007
The first Make A Wish Wednesday at Falcon Park was a success for one local child ... The eight-year-old, who is in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is autistic, arrived at Falcon Park about four hours before game time with his parents Tom Moore and Kathy Coomber, as well as his friend DJ Coomber. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Music on the Mall canceled Jun 29, 2007
mickeymch wrote on Jun 28, 2007 3:52 PM:" What was the point of re-doing State Street if there can't be any events there? Obviously, alcohol wasn't the real issue because the owner of Spirits is willing to keep all alcohol inside the bar (where it is already allowed.) How can the city be against alcohol on State Street, and yet profit off it at Falcon park? (The City of Auburn OWNS the Doubledays.) I think everyone who feels this is ridiculous should write each member of the City Council and try... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays blanked Jun 22, 2007
The game will resume at Falcon Park today at 6 p.m., followed by a seven-inning game between the two teams. The troubles started early for Auburn on Wednesday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A hush falls over the crowd Jun 21, 2007
The Auburn Doubledays honored Leo Pinckney, who passed away in November, in a ceremony before the team's home game at Falcon Park on Tuesday. Pinckney's family gathered at the pitcher's mound prior to the game to honor the man who helped bring professional baseball to Auburn. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays spice up rivalry Jun 15, 2007
Carl Gutelius was just sitting around the offices at Falcon Park trying to think of a way to add some more excitement to the season when an idea popped up ... Actually, the Doubledays and Muckdogs square off 12 times this season, and new for 2007 the rivalry will be jazzed up beginning on Opening Day, Tuesday, when the Muckdogs visit Falcon Park for a 7 p.m. contest ... Where: Falcon Park, North. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Five added to D-days Wall of Fame Jun 6, 2007
Wride, who was inducted by fan voting, has worn many hats for Auburn baseball over the years he was the vice president of Auburn community baseball for 18 years, the public address announcer for 12 years, official New York-Penn League and Doubledays historian, umpire attendant, condiment station filler and in general a spreader of good will throughout Falcon Park. t's just a supreme thrill for me to be at the ball park every night, said Wride, who has been doing just that since the 1940s, when... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ithaca rolls to title round May 19, 2007
The second-seeded Ithaca College baseball team advanced to the championship round of the NCAA Division III New York Regional with an 8-1 victory over Trinity at Falcon Park Friday. The Bombers got their third straight stellar pitching performance. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cortland is team to beat at NCAA May 17, 2007
Cortland State will take the top seed into the NCAA Division III Baseball New York Regional, which begins today at Falcon Park, marking the third consecutive year Auburn has hosted the event ... Tickets may be purchased at the Falcon Park box office. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Defense seals win for Maroons May 16, 2007
Mike Assmann's performance on the mound was the difference for the Auburn baseball team, as they defeated Corcoran 3-0 Monday at Falcon Park. It was the last home game of the season for the Maroons, who have won three of their last four games. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Times, teams announced for NCAA Regional May 16, 2007
Cortland State will take the top seed into the NCAA Division III Baseball New York Regional, which begins Wednesday at Falcon Park, marking the third consecutive year Auburn has hosted the event ... Play begins at 10 a.m., and tickets may be purchased at the Falcon Park box office. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Three personal bests highlight the links May 9, 2007
The Maroons (6-4) host Fowler at Falcon Park today. Marathon 4, Moravia 3. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wood blasts Moravia to No. 5 May 6, 2007
Well, three out of four isn't bad for the Moravia baseball team (10-4), which topped Union Springs, 8-3 for its fifth Cayuga County Baseball Tournament title in as many years at Falcon Park on Saturday. It was also their sixth win in five days and ninth straight overall. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More of this story May 5, 2007
After Union Springs defeated Weedsport, 7-3 and Moravia beat Port Byron 12-1 at Falcon Park on Friday, both sets of division rivals will meet for the third time today. The Warriors and Panthers, who split their games this season, will meet again in the consolation game at 1 p.m. at Falcon Park, while the Blue Devils look to make it three games in a row over the Wolves in the championship game, set for 4 p.m. Moravia will also be looking for its fifth straight tournament title ... Angela Kershner... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Maroons win in extras May 4, 2007
The Maroons (4-3 overall, 2-3 league) host Baldwinsville today at Falcon Park ... Weedsport plays Friday against Union Springs in the Cayuga County Tournament at Falcon Park ... The Panthers (1-7) will play in the Cayuga County Tournament starting Friday at Falcon Park. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
LAKER BASEBALL WINS AGAIN IN ITS FINAL AT-BAT May 1, 2007
The same two teams will meet for a doubleheader on Wednesday at Falcon Park in Auburn. They will play two seven-inning games, with the first game beginning at 5 p.m.. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
