Coach for Life Jul 29, 2009
He was an assistant coach on a Babe Ruth All-Star baseball team, the Kelleher Dogs, and he also is an assistant with the Blue Rocks, a 13U select baseball team that, last weekend, won its second state championship in three years and will head to Bozeman, Mont. for regionals next week. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Marblehead 11-year-old all-stars sweep District 7 Cal Ripken baseball tournament Jul 24, 2009
The Marblehead 11-year-old all-star baseball team swept through the EMass Cal Ripken District 7 Tournament last week in Warrendale (Waltham) against the likes of Revere and Warrendale to qualify for the state tournament starting this weekend. The District Tournament began on July 11, with Marblehead playing rival Revere. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Youth Leagues Jul 22, 2009
The Swampscott 11-year-old All-Star baseball team captured the winners bracket of the District 16 sectional on July 14 with an 8-7 walk-off win over Wyoma in Saugus ... The Swampscott Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball team (4-1) showed the resiliency of a championship-caliber squad and the heart of a lion ... After last facing (and losing to) Saugus American Little League s All-Star baseball team, Swampscott is ready for a re-match. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Modesto batboy got to play a part in Giants history Jul 21, 2009
BASEBALL -- It took two wins out of the losers bracket for the Salida 9-10 year-old All-Star baseball team to claim the District 67 Championship on July 14. They became the first Salida team to win a district title at any level. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Robbinsville rolls past E. Windsor Jul 20, 2009
EAST WINDSOR -- Perhaps a slogan for this year's Robbinsville 11-Year-Old All-Star baseball team could be: "Twin it to win it.". That's whatxt;R'VILLE 11E. WINDSOR 1the Tantum Park kids may have inspired yesterday against host East Windsor in the Little League District 12 Tournament, winning 11-1 in a game shortened to four innings by the 10-run rule. (NJ.com -- Times)
Calling all Melrose baseball addicts Jul 18, 2009
NAVIGATORS ALL-STAR BASEBALL CLINIC: The Melrose Recreation Department has partnered with the North Shore Navigators in Lynn to offer the Navigators All-Star Baseball Clinic to Melrose youth, ages 6-15, from Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30 ... A two-day All-Star Baseball Camp on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, with lunch and a T-shirt provided, at the Pine Banks Athletic Complex ... The All-Star Baseball Camp is staffed by North Shore... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Letters to the editor (7/17/09) Jul 17, 2009
I was appalled to see President Obama at the Major League All Star baseball game wearing a Chicago White Sox logo jacket. I'm assuming that Linda Kellen Biegel will soon be filing the ethics complaint on our behalf. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cash crunch hurts youth programs Jul 17, 2009
South Daytona's 12 and under all-star baseball team faces a similar problem. Coach Tommy Short said he's is roughly halfway to a goal of raising $10,000 for his team to attend the Babe Ruth-Cal Ripken regional tournament, July 23, in Staunton, Va. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Will surprising Mariners buy or sell at deadline? Jul 16, 2009
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) American League's Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs to first as he lines out to right field during the second inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Altavista falls in District 2 championship game Jul 16, 2009
The Altavista Area YMCA all-star baseball team fell short July 2 in its run to the District 2 title. Altavista defeated Timbrook 7-5 July 1 to earn a right to face Lynchburg (Jefferson) in the championship game. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Brewton 9-10s fall at state Jul 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:46 AM CDT The Brewton 9-10 Little League All-Star baseball team had used three simple ingredients for their success in winning the District 5 championship: throw strikes, do the little things well and put the ball in play. When they got to Mobile for the first round of the Alabama State tournament Saturday evening, getting two of those three things done wasn t enough. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Great catch: Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award Jul 16, 2009
American League's Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a catch on a ball hit by National League's Brad Hawpe of the Colorado Rockies during seventh inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Different year, same winner: AL beats NL 4-3 Jul 15, 2009
American League's Curtis Granderson, right, of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by teammate Edwin Jackson after defeating the National League 4-3 in the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 ... American League's Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Rays makes a catch on a ball hit by National League's Brad Hawpe of the Colorado Rockies during seventh inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 ... American League's Mariano Rivera of the... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obama goes low with first pitch Jul 15, 2009
Charlie Riedel/AP Cardinals Alber Pujols leans forward to catch President Barack Obama's ceremonial fist pitch at the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday in St. Louis. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
YankeesRivera sets record with 4th All-Star save Jul 15, 2009
Nam Y. Huh / APAmerican League's Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees reacts after defeating the National League 4-3 in the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lincecum, Halladay will start Jul 15, 2009
American League starting pitcher Roy Halladay (left) of the Toronto Blue Jays and National League starting pitcher Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants talk after Mondays news conference announcing starting lineups for the All-Star baseball game today in St. Louis. ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Comeback complete, Swampscott heads to All-Star baseball finals Jul 15, 2009
The Swampscott Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball team (4-1) showed the resiliency of a championship-caliber squad and the heart of a lion. The locals came back in grand style to defeat their Saugus counterparts (3-2) in the District 16 losers bracket final, 9-5, at Wyoma on July 14. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Obama Goes Low with All-Star First Pitch Jul 15, 2009
President Barack Obama throws out the first pitch to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, not pictured, before the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Tuesday, July 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari). (CBS News)
Swampscott Little League baseball All-Stars eliminate Wyoma Jul 14, 2009
After last facing (and losing to) Saugus American Little League s All-Star baseball team, Swampscott is ready for a re-match. The Swampscott team is on a three-game winning streak in the District 16 losers bracket, to which Saugus American sent the locals way back on June 30. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
American League dominates NL these days Jul 14, 2009
American League players warm-up during batting practice for the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis, Monday, July 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Little League: Corvallis teams finding success in tourney (27) Jul 9, 2009
SALEM Both Corvallis Little League teams advanced on Tuesday at the District 7 10-11 all-star baseball tournament at Crossler Middle School. The Nationals moved into tonight s championship game with a 10-0 victory over Sprague. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Columbus All-Stars compete in tourneys Jul 8, 2009
The 2009 Columbus Little League All-Star baseball and softball teams have been in action over the past few weeks competing against teams from across the area in Texas East District 13 competition. The Columbus 7-year-old boys baseball team lost to Sealy 10-2 June 16 and were defeated by Lee County 17-7 at Schulenburg. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Valley players earn all-state distinctions Jul 8, 2009
It was the year of the West Side in Central Section baseball, and five players from championship teams from that area -- Edison and Washington -- will be represented in the City/County All-Star baseball game Sunday at 6 p.m. at Chukchansi Park. Edison, the section's Division II titlist, will provide co-County/Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year Marquise Cooper, an outfielder, and pitcher Kurt Rathjens and outfielder T.J. McDonald to the City, which will be coached by Clovis West's Kevin... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
More of this story Jul 8, 2009
Site Features Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:07 AM EDT All-Star baseball: Chariho 11s fall to Wickford. Waterford North beats Pawcatuck 10-11s; Warwick National defeats Westerly 10-11s. (Westerly Sun, RI)
All-Star baseball: Chariho 11s fall Jul 8, 2009
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. Waterford North beats Pawcatuck 10-11s; Warwick National tops Westerly 10-11s. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Wreaking Havoc Jul 5, 2009
A shortstop and pitcher, he added that the main reasons he enjoys All-Star baseball is because. everyone comes out to have fun, and all the players and families are really nice. (Helena Independent Record)
Nationals advance in District 7 play Jul 3, 2009
SALEM The Corvallis Nationals 10-11 all-star baseball team scored twice in the top of the sixth to break a 6-6 tie and defeated Sprague 8-6 on Wednesday night at the District 7 Little League tournament at Crossler Middle School. Brodie Marchant pitched 42/3 innings and had six strikeouts and Dawson Brattain finished up. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
In the Nick of time Jul 2, 2009
The two families have traveled thousands of miles to and from All-Star baseball tournaments, while developing a close friendship apart from athletics. They have spent a lot of time at the lake together, waterskiing and fishing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Collins caps CL career with Lions All-Star game Jun 26, 2009
Chisago Lakes Wildcat baseball player Quinn Collins played in the 35th Annual Lions All-Star Baseball Tournament last weekend in Chaska. Collins was selected as one of 20 players to represent the Northern All-Stars in the four-team tournament showcasing the best high school senior baseball players in Minnesota. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Cabrillo’s Duffy breezes in minor league All-Star game Jun 24, 2009
Advertisement LAKE ELSINORE John Gaston of Lancaster hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the California All-Stars a 2-1 victory over the Carolina League All-Stars in a single A All-Star baseball game Tuesday night in Lake Elsinore. Cabrillo High s Danny Duffy, pitching for the Carolina League squad, pitched the sixth inning. (Santa Maria Times)
Obama to Throw Out First Pitch at All-Star Game as Part of Two-State Swing Jun 24, 2009
President Barack Obama will throw out the first pitch at the Major League Baseball All-Star Baseball game in St. Louis on July 14, the White House announced Tuesday evening. The appearance is part of a one-day, two-stop tour that will take him to the presidential battleground states of Michigan and Missouri. (Roll Call)
Scutaro, Hill deserve trip to St. Louis Jun 23, 2009
"I hope that people realize that, even though they're not going to be voted in, these two kids have played All-Star baseball up to this point. A lot of guys don't make the All-Star team that should make the All-Star team, but it'd be very nice for those two kids to make it.". If it were up to the Blue Jays' players alone, Scutaro and Hill would both be headed to their first All-Star Game next month. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jordan excited about playing in All-Star game Jun 22, 2009
A few weeks later, he found out he had been invited to play in the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball Game this Tuesday in Fayetteville. When his aunt called him on the phone with the news of his selection, Jordan thought she was kidding. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Phelps Scholar-Athletes Jun 21, 2009
Hartwell will be participating in both the Agganis All-Star Football Classic on July 15 and the Agganis All-Star Baseball Classic on July 12. He was a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions and the National Honor Society at North Reading High. (Boston Globe)
Rimpfel, Hickoff inducted into PSFCA Hall of Fame Jun 20, 2009
He was elected as a quarterback to the Twin Valley All-Star Football Team, named the MVP of his basketball league and named the starting pitcher in the All-Star baseball Game. He was voted by his football teammates as the Players Player of the Year. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sports briefs Jun 20, 2009
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP Cameron Kaminsky and Brett Morganstern had two hits each as Richland/Windber edged Meyersdale 6-5 Friday in Cambria County American Legion baseball (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Weekend Events Jun 19, 2009
The Annual City-County All-Star Baseball Game is tonight, 6:30 p.m., Jerry Uht Park (rain date tomorrow), to benefit the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute. Cost: Adults, $4; students and senior citizens, $2. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Nutt picked for All-Star game Jun 19, 2009
Nutt was chosen to play in the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star baseball game in Fayetteville on June 23 ... Nutt not only received All-State honors during his senior season and was the Golden Eagles most valuable player, he was also one of three seniors from 5A schools chosen to play in the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star baseball game in Faytteville on June 23. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
19th annual High School Baseball-Softball Classic: Flames, Eagles team up vs. Tigers Jun 18, 2009
As the top baseball players from 30 high schools across San Joaquin County and the Central Valley areas descend upon San Joaquin Delta College on Friday for the 19th annual High School All-Star Baseball Classic, a handful of local stars will be pitted against each other. Lodi High seniors Mike Toon, Patrick Armstrong and Matt Clark will be teaming up with Elliot Christian seniors Mason Vickers and Stephen Lechner to play for the North team. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sorry, Andrew, we will do better from now on Jun 18, 2009
Northwestern senior center fielder Drew Hardee was named the North's AAAA/A team MVP at last weekend's North-South All-Star Baseball Game at Coastal Carolina in Conway. On Friday, the North beat the AAAA/A South team, 8-4. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Horan, Campbell spur South all-stars Jun 17, 2009
LYNN - In a game full of offensive firepower, it was the pitching of the South All-Stars that made the difference against their Central counterparts in the Massachusetts High School All-Star Baseball Game last night. The South defeated the Central, 9-6, in the nightcap of the 32d annual event at Fraser Field. (Boston Globe)
‘Wickenburg heroes’ saluted Saturday at all-star ballgame Jun 16, 2009
Jessica Stanley sings the national anthem while the South squad faces the flag before the start of the 3A All-Star Baseball Game Saturday night at the Surprise Baseball Complex ... It was scheduled as the annual Arizona Baseball Coaches Association 3A All-Star Baseball Game that included four graduated seniors from the 2009 state runner-up Wickenburg High School squad. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
4 Champion, 1 Comfort player picked to play in all-star game (47) Jun 16, 2009
Boerne Champion's (l-r): Dylan Boss, Niko Gonzalez, Chad Long and Taylor Davis, along with Comfort's Michael Wright (not pictured), have been selected to play in the 2009 San Antonio High School All-Star Baseball game scheduled for June 16 at Blossom Complex. Submitted photo. (Boerne Star, TX)
Kenrick inducted into Hall of Fame Jun 16, 2009
Kenrick, who coached the Wranglers for 30 years (1964-1994) and accumulated a record of 309 victories and only 221 losses, was one of two coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame prior to the Arizona Baseball Coaches All-Star Baseball Game. He was joined by his family at home plate during the brief induction ceremony that also included the induction of Fountain Hills Mike Briguglio into the Hall of Fame. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Sneak preview: High school baseball City/County All-Star game Jun 16, 2009
CITY/COUNTY ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME. Today: 6 p.m. at Chukchansi Park. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
MHSAA all-star baseball teams to play Jun 6, 2009
Crossroads Diamond Club All-Star Baseball Games. Trustmark Park. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Alsea High School honors Jun 4, 2009
First team all-star baseball, Alsea MVP in football and basketball. Future plans: Attend LBCC in the fall. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Exeter Lions Club presents 49th annual East vs. West All-Star Game Jun 4, 2009
The 49th East-West All Star Baseball game will be June 6th at 6:30. WEST ALL-STAR TEAM. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Diamond players set for all-star action Sat. Jun 4, 2009
PEARL Four players from Scott County are expected to participate in the Mississippi All-Star baseball game this weekend. The game is set for 1 p.m. at Trustmark Park in Pearl. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Sportswire - Righetti sports physicals Jun 3, 2009
PAC-7 vs. LPL All-Star baseball. The 6th Annual Pac-7 vs. Los Padres League Senior All-Star baseball game will be played on Saturday, June 6 at Elks Field in Santa Maria. (Santa Maria Times)
Itinerary of G-20 summit is difficult to discover Jun 3, 2009
"At this point we're trying to assess what information we have right now and how soon we'll get other kinds of information," he said, noting that his group -- and the city -- has plenty of experience working on national events, from the All-Star baseball game to last year's celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary. Because the summit will be taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, smack in the middle of the Cultural District, Mr. McMahon's group expects to play a large... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Team Combat advances to Cooperstown Jun 3, 2009
Spurred on by a blistering hitting display, Team Combat powered to a 5-0 record and the Super NIT title, earning the Under-10 All-Star baseball team a berth in the prestigious Cooperstown, N.Y. Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament. The event will be played the week of June 20. (Florida Today)
FHS athletes receive awards May 28, 2009
Tyler Cox and Drew Evans will play in the Mississippi All-Star baseball game set for June 6 at 1 p.m. at Trustmark Park. Fast-Pitch Softball. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Pitchers dominate at Sugar Mill May 27, 2009
WAIPAHUPitchers stole the show at the 11th Sugar Mill Classic senior all-star baseball game yesterday at Hans L'Orange Park. If you blinked, you might have missed the only run of the game when Kaiser's Bryce Marcoullier lined a one-out, triple down the right-field line to score Mililani's Jordan Queja in the sixth inning to lift the Gray Team over the White Team, 1-0. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Three local athletes named All-Stars May 24, 2009
The coaching staffs for the All-Star baseball, softball and soccer games have been announced. The head coach for the East baseball team will be Clay McCammon of Searcy and the head coach for the West baseball team is Jeff Eddleman of Elkins. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Corvallis High’s Corwin is MWC’s top pitcher May 22, 2009
2009 MWC all-star baseball team. Pitcher of the year: Aaron Corwin (CHS). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Out at second May 19, 2009
As the head coach of last year's league champion, Sonoma head coach will manage this year's SCL senior all-stars in the Santa Rosa Kiwanis Club's 12th annual High School Senior All-Star Baseball Game between the SCL and North Bay League stars, which takes place on Sunday, May 31, at Santa Rosa Junior College's Cook Sypher Field. As of presstime, the all-star rosters weren't known. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Hytrek: South Sioux graduate knows father would be proud May 16, 2009
Ryan had made the city's all-star baseball team that summer. The same day of Stephen Duggan's funeral, the family drove to Omaha so Ryan could play. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lots of memories from nearly 40 years on the 'perfect' job May 15, 2009
I ve been fortunate enough to attend an All-Star baseball game in Kansas City; an NFL Super Bowl in Minneapolis; baseball playoff games in St. Louis and Chicago; and various University of Iowa bowl games, including a pair of Rose Bowls. The ironic thing is that some of them have involved some of the wackiest moments in sports history. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Britt, Helmstetter have college baseball future May 15, 2009
" Spring had 4 seniors on his squad that was runner-up in the Division 6-4A race. Helmstetter (6-0, 190) has been selected to play in the Mississippi High School All-Star Baseball Game, set for June 6, at Trustmark Park in Pearl. His parents are Chad and Stacy Oberschmidt. "I like Meridian," said Helmstetter. "I'm excited about the opportunity to play at the next level. " He'll play for Chris Rose at Meridian. He joins former Brookhaven Academy standout Corey Dickerson on the Meridian squad.... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Local briefs: Rams win in baseball playoffs May 9, 2009
There will be a youth all-star baseball tournament meeting at 6 p.m. May 17 in the 600 Club at Chukchansi Park. It is designed to assist coaches as they plan tournaments leading up to district and state competitions. (Fresno Bee)
TENNIS SPOTLIGHT May 4, 2009
He was an infielder on a West Windsor Little League all-star baseball team that came in fifth in the state, but he made a tough decision at age 12 to concentrate on tennis. "Hitting the ball every time is better than hitting it one of nine times. It was tough to give up -- I used to spend my summers playing baseball.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Fun and games planned for this year’s Relay for Life May 1, 2009
Rogness said this year s Relay will carry a baseball theme, Take me out to the Relay, and will include an all-star baseball game. But that s not the only game on tap; there will be a team hula-hoop contest, scavenger hunt, free throw contest, three point contest, potato golf and a water balloon toss. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Kaiser's girl for all seasons Apr 30, 2009
As his second child's involvement in extracurricular activities ballooned, Wade Okuma, a former all-star baseball player at Kaiser, told her three things. One, keep up the grades. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Safe at Home Apr 16, 2009
Last week, he was named to this summer's D.M. Howie All-Star baseball game. He's batting. (The Clarion-Ledger)
