GIving their all, but playing it cool Aug 4, 2008
But for now, the preteen players of the West Raleigh 10U All-Star baseball team have a real-life goal that drives them -- winning the Babe Ruth League's Cal Ripken World Series in Abbeville, La. next week. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Georgetown 8s finish summer play Aug 2, 2008
The Georgetown 8-year-old All-Star baseball team gets together for a team photo ... The Georgetown 8-year-old All-Star baseball team wrapped up its season on July 27. (Georgetown Record, MA)
All-Stars:Chariho 13s earn another victory Aug 1, 2008
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. Jacob Marchesseault pitched a gem for Chariho, which now improves to 2-1 in pool play at the Cranston Tournament. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Minor All-Stars are third at state Jul 30, 2008
The Boone National Little League Minor, 9/10, All-Star baseball team has concluded play in the state tournament at Davenport. The team finished at 2-2 and both losses were to the teams that faced each other in the state championship game. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
All-Star team finishes season in District title game Jul 30, 2008
GAYLORD The Huron East Junior Boys All-Star baseball team lost to the Traverse City All-Stars, 13-9, in the District 8 championship game played on a windy afternoon, July 12, in Gaylord. Huron East started the scoring with six runs in the top of the first inning and led 9-2 after the first two innings. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Area stars shine in East-West baseball Jul 28, 2008
DeKalb s Lyndon Coleman and Carroll s Dom Catanzerite had big games to help the East beat the West 4-3 in the inaugural all-star baseball game Saturday at Blackford. Catanzeriate went 3 for 5 and knocked in the game-winner, and Coleman went 3 for 4 as the East rallied for three runs in the ninth to win the Class 3A/4A game. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
All-stars: Too much of a good thing? Jul 27, 2008
I was just about to tell him my opinion of children s all-star baseball when he interrupted me with several of the most sane sentences ever uttered by a youth baseball parent. Yes, he got chosen for all-stars, but he s not playing, my friend said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Carthage Junior League team playing for state berth; All-Star team features players from Carthage, LaHarpe, Dallas City Jul 24, 2008
The Carthage Junior League All-Star baseball team (19-0) played last night for a chance to win the Taylorville Sectional and advance to the Junior League State Tournamnet. Carthage played Salem at 6 p.m. last night (Tuesday) at the Taylorville Sectional. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Huron East Junior All-Star team finishes season in District title game Jul 23, 2008
GAYLORD The Huron East Junior boys All-Star baseball team lost to the Traverse City All-Stars, 13-9, in the District 8 championship game played Saturday, July 12, on a windy afternoon in Gaylord. Huron East started the scoring with six runs in the top of the first inning and led, 9-2, after the first two innings. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Tri-County 16-year-olds win big Jul 23, 2008
The Babe Ruth Texas Tri-County 16-year-old All-Star Baseball team won the state tournament at Eagle Pass July 11-13 to move on to the Regional Tournament. Tri-County won their first game against Eagle Pass 10-5 Saturday, July 12 with Hunter Pinney recording the win from the mound for the All-Stars. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Nice homecoming for Red Sox' Lowrie Jul 23, 2008
Lowrie went from running the bases at the Kingdome to North Salem High School to an All-Star baseball camp at Stanford University's sunken diamond. Cardinal coaches liked what they saw and said they'd have a spot for him if he wanted the best academic/baseball experience in all of Division 1. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Morada wins 11-12 baseball championship (2) Jul 20, 2008
The Morada Little League 11-12 All-Star baseball team defeated Hoover-Tyler 11-3 on Tuesday night in the District 8 championship game. Morada went undefeated in the tournament for the second straight season and has won the title seven of the last 10 years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
All-star team wins District 29 championship Jul 19, 2008
The Rockport-Fulton Little League junior league all-star baseball team captured the District 29 championship last week before falling in the sectional playoffs. The team is comprised of Ray Allen, Aaron Arjona, Zack Brown, Austin Gibson, Trotter Jahn, Alec Ledger, Gabriel Morales, Tony Kawczynski, Chance Marshall, Issiah Mendiola, Riley Pash, Lionel Pina, and Skylor Womble. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
All-star baseball has advantages, disadvantages Jul 18, 2008
Friday 18 July, 2008. By: TOM GOETZ, DAILY LEADER Sports Editor. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
10-year-old team wins southeast state title Jul 18, 2008
COMPILING a 8-0 record thus far in tournament play, the Brownstown 10-year-old Cal Ripken all-star baseball team captured the Southeast Indiana Region state title on Tuesday, July 15 in Shelbyville. They defeated Union County (17-3), Connersville (20-7), Corydon (11-0), and Union County (13-2) to win the title, advancing to semi-final play on Saturday in Shelbyville in a best two out of three series. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Cosmetic surgery for SJP? Jul 18, 2008
The 'Sex and the City' star attended an all-star baseball game in New York seemingly without her famous mole on Tuesday. Sources say the actress had the skin growth surgically removed but has kept the operation quiet. (iAfrica.com)
Notre Dame Baseball Announces Dates For Fall All-Star Camps Jul 18, 2008
- Notre Dame head baseball coach has announced the dates for the 2008 Notre Dame Fall All-Star Baseball Camps, with session I to be held at Eck Stadium (and its adjoining indoor facility) on Aug. 30-31 while session II will run from Sept. 20-21. The Notre Dame baseball program again will host two separate fall sessions for young student-athletes who are sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. (Und.com)
Full Story » Jul 17, 2008
Numero Uno - The El Molino Senior Little League All-Star baseball squad displayed the District championship banner won last Friday following a 4-1 victory over Petaluma. Pictured (from left to right) are: Michael Pierson, Robert Sobranes, Clay Walker, Cole Parmeter, Ricky Franceschi, Joe Douglas, Jordan Nordby, Ben Rhoades, Josh Hicks, Paris Selzer, Casey Fiddler, Coach Scott Fiddler, and Manager Ron Franceschi. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Senior still a crackerjack at bat for home's own all-star game Jul 16, 2008
East Volusia News - newsjournalonline. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tri-County wins state tournament Jul 16, 2008
The Texas Tri-County 17-18 Babe Ruth All-Star baseball team went undefeated in the South Texas State Cham-pionship Series against Del Rio Friday through Saturday, July 11-12 at Strickland Field in Weimar. Tri-County defeated Del Rio in game one 4-0 Friday night. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
ALL-STAR MAP: New York's baseball history Jul 15, 2008
USATODAY.com - New York's All-Star baseball history. New York's All-Star baseball history Historic baseball locations in the Big Apple: By Ron Coddington and Steve Gardner, USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Sports)
11-year-old All Stars advance Jul 15, 2008
Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT A 2-2 record in the Cal Ripken All-Star baseball tournament was great for one Alexander City team but detrimental to another. The 11-year-old team won its first two matches this weekend, but lost 9-3 to Atmore and 8-7 to Tillman s Corner White Monday. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Morada 16U's rout Los Banos Jul 15, 2008
Morada's 16-and-Under All-Star baseball pounded Los Banos into submission last weekend, winning a three-game series that propelled them to the Section 6 Little League Seniors Championship title. With the victory, Morada advances to Division 2 play at American River College in Sacramento on Saturday at 5 p.m.. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mattoon Babe Ruth 13s headed to state again Jul 14, 2008
MATTOON -- For the third straight year the players that are on Mattoon s Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Star baseball team are headed to the state tournament. The is group went to the Cal Ripken state tournament last year as 12-year-olds at Mattoon s Graham Field at Lawson Park and went to the Cal Ripken state tournament in the Cal Ripken state tournament as 11-year-olds at Galesburg. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Scalpers ask $1,500 for free Bon Jovi concert Jul 13, 2008
The performance is billed as a prelude to the July 15th All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. The New York Post reports that it found 267 listings for tickets on eBay Monday. (MSNBC -- Music)
Gaylord downed in pool final© Jul 13, 2008
LEWISTON The Gaylord Super-Minor All-Star baseball team faced off against two very tough teams in the past week. The Gaylord boys competed against Alpena and Hillman in All-Star pool play, dropping both. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tens of thousands expected at Bon Jovi NYC concert Jul 13, 2008
The show on Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday night is billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game at Yankee Stadium. The game will mark the final season at the Bronx stadium; a new stadium is being built. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Hendrickson Completes Recruiting Class Jul 8, 2008
Last summer, Carroll was selected to play for Mike Manning's Elite All-Star Baseball Academy select showcase team. At the Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association 17-U National Championship in Marietta, Ga. (Slubillikens.com)
Continuereading Jul 8, 2008
The suit cites a "long period of infidelity on the part or Mr. Rodriguez, an all-star baseball player for the New York Yankees." It also claims "emotional abandonment.". Cynthia's lawyer Earle Lilly says Madonna is not named in the court papers, but adds, "We're not gonna lose this case.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Winterville staves off late rally for title Jul 8, 2008
AYDEN After taking a seven-run lead in the top of the fifth inning, Winterville's 12U Cal Ripken All-Star baseball team appeared to be headed to an easy victory over Southern Pitt. Turns out Winterville needed just about every one of those runs in an 8-6 triumph at Ayden Elementary School that clinched the team's third consecutive District 5 championship. (The Daily Reflector)
This day in History Jul 7, 2008
In 1933, the first All-Star baseball game was played, at Chicago s Comiskey Park; the American League defeated the National League, 4-2. In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce on Monday Jul 7, 2008
According to KTRK TV in Houston, the suit cites a "long period of infidelity on the part or Mr. Rodriguez, an all-star baseball player for the New York Yankees." The suit also claims "emotional abandonment.". The Miami Herald reported that the couple has a prenuptial agreement. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lawyer: A-Rod's Wife Filing for Divorce Jul 7, 2008
Lilly told KTRK that the suit cites a "long period of infidelity on the part of Mr. Rodriguez, an all-star baseball player for the New York Yankees," and also claims "emotional abandonment.". Related. (ABC News)
Click for Full Story Jul 6, 2008
Seventy-five years ago today, on July 6, 1933, the first All-Star baseball game was played, at Chicago's Comiskey Park ... In 1933, the first All-Star baseball game was played, at Chicago's Comiskey Park; the American League defeated the National League, 4-2. (KWTX.com, TX)
All Stars show off skills in LL Jul 4, 2008
The Sealy Little League All Star Baseball 9- and 10-year-old team also continued play in the tournament Wednesday night in Brenham against the Washington County Nationals ... The experience provided players the chance to have fun in a competitive environment, said Kenny Fritsch, who manages the Sealy All Star Baseball 9- and 10-year-old team ... For manager Casey Anderson, who worked with the 7- and 8-year-old Sealy All Star Baseball team, the results of extra practice time were clear. (Sealy News, TX)
Twins give $99K to youth baseball programs Jul 4, 2008
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund also approved 20 academic scholarships worth $1,000 each for Upper Midwest youth through the "Diamonds and Dreams Scholarship Program," $2,000 to sponsor the Minnesota Lions High School All-Star Baseball Tournament and $1,600 to qualified youth interested in attending summer baseball or softball camps. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund plans to distribute approximately $600,000 to promote and improve youth baseball, softball and education programs. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
All-Star baseball: Chariho 11-12s stay alive Jul 3, 2008
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. By The Sun Staff COVENTRY Matt Sunderland and John Lamotte homered in the second inning to lead the Chariho 11-12s to a 10-3 victory over Central Coventry in a losers bracket game in the Little League tournament on Tuesday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bon Jovi to give free concert in NYC this summer Jul 3, 2008
It's billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Jovi will help ensure it goes out in a blaze of glory, hopefully a blaze in late October at the World Series. (ABC 7 News, DC)
FYBA All-Stars Compete For District Titles Jul 3, 2008
The Fredericksburg 9-10-year-old all-star baseball squad swept their first two games this weekend played in Johnson City ... Showing off their hitting skills in front of home crowds at Old Fair Park, the Fredericksburg 11-12-year-old all-star baseball squad cruised to a pair of victories to open their tourney. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
More of this story Jul 2, 2008
The Opp 14 and 15-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star baseball teams swept Covington County Monday night in a two-game battle, which would decide who advances. The Opp 14-year-old All-Star team beat Covington County 4-3 in the first game of the night. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Entertainment Report Jul 2, 2008
It's billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. Pavarotti estate deal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Now playing: Daily community sports news Jul 2, 2008
Albany Cal Ripken Baseball is playing host to a 12 and under all-star baseball tournament July 17-19 to benefit "An Albany Christmas." The entry fee is $200. For more information, contact Paul Ashcraft at 789-8437. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mystic handles Montville Jul 2, 2008
WATERFORD Pete Aldrich pitched a four inning, one hit shutout to lead the Mystic 11-12-year- old All-Star baseball team to an 11-1 mercy rule victory against Montville American Monday in the District 10 tournament. Aldrich also tallied nine strikeouts and had an RBI double in the second inning that saw Mystic put up eight runs and blow the game open. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Gaylord Juniors fall to Alpena Jul 1, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:13 AM EDT Alpena 16, Gaylord 5 (Junior All-Star Baseball). Gaylord came back with a four-run fifth inning, but couldn't overcome early errors against Alpena Monday. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bon Jovi to play at free NYC concert Jul 1, 2008
The concert is billed as a prelude to the July 15th All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. On the Net. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
All-Star baseball: North Stonington takes opener Jun 29, 2008
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. By The Sun Staff WATERFORD North Stonington s 9-10 All-Stars scored seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Waterford South 7-2 in the District 10 baseball opener Saturday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Taft Little League, Babe Jun 28, 2008
The dog days of summer have arrived and that can mean only one thing, the start of the all-star baseball season. That will be the case for the four Taft Little League and Babe Ruth teams as they kick off the tournament run this weekend. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Hands-on MLB Power Pros 2008 Jun 26, 2008
Playing like the classic N64 All Star Baseball, players bat by moving around a small swing indicator, pitch by sliding a ball indicator, and field with the d-pad and face buttons of your Wii Classic Controller or PS2 pad acting as each base on the diamond. The gameplay is very minimalistic in gameplay design, but extremely deep in its traditional take on "simple baseball," as you can sacrifice your hit area for a larger power swing, rip through three batters in about a minute and a half (if... (IGN PS2)
Four Cards named All-SWC Jun 26, 2008
Over the weekend, he was selected to take part in the Annual Lions All-Star Baseball Tournament in Chaska. The recent Redwood Valley graduate who will be attending Minnesota State - Mankato in the fall was part of the Southern All-Star team which also included fellow SWC players Joe Ahrens (Worthington), Doug Mead and Greg Quist (Pipestone Area). (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Bitterman plays in all-star series Jun 26, 2008
Taylor Bitterman, a recent Lebanon High School graduate, competed in the 5A State-Metro all-star baseball series held in Bend June 14-15. Bitterman, competing for the state team, played in part of each of the three games, finishing the series 4-for-7 with three RBI.. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Peewee Football & Cheerleading League News Jun 25, 2008
However, if any child that signed up for football is still involved with All-Star baseball, they will be excused from our practices until their baseball is over. There will be more information on our league in next week's article. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Letters to the Editor Jun 24, 2008
The Gonzales 9-year-old All Star baseball team did in fact win the South Zone title with a win over Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Wendy Riley. (Gonzales Inquirer, TX)
Area players contribute in All-Star series Jun 21, 2008
Four South Coast players contributed to the South team winning one of three games in the Class 4A All-Star Baseball Series over the weekend. The South won the first game 6-3, but lost both games Sunday, by 6-3 and 6-4 scores. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Massachusetts done in by one bad inning Jun 20, 2008
High school All-Star baseball. Massachusetts done in by one bad inning. (Boston Globe)
State Games Set For Weekend Jun 19, 2008
Second weekend sports are: high school all-star baseball, high school basketball, bowling, cycling - road race, martial arts, mountain bike race, adult and youth tennis, masters swimming, 4-Man volleyball and stickball. The State Games of Mississippi is a statewide amateur sportsfest patterned after the Olympics for over 5,000 athletes of all ages and abilities. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
All-Star Baseball, Softball Tourneys Begin June 27 Jun 19, 2008
Fredericksburg Standard Online. Posted: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 03:37:46 pm CDT. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Wallis named MVP for West at Michigan All-Star Baseball Game Jun 19, 2008
Local Weather Conditions. Story created Jun 19, 2008 - 09:52:14 EDT.. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Golf fans got what they came for and more Jun 18, 2008
to their first district basketball championship in 37 years, the former PCHS athlete (class of 2000) was selected to coach Missouri squads in state all-star baseball and basketball games the past two weeks. Crawford's Class 1 All-State West squad blanked the East 3-0 in the baseball all-star game at Lindenwood College June 7, while his Missouri squad was a 94-71 hoops victim of an Illinois all-star squad Saturday in Quincy. (Pekin Times, IL)
My view: Russert meeting a fond memory Jun 18, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting and briefly working with Tim at Turner Field the week of the 2000 All-Star baseball game. He brought the "Meet the Press" show to town for a program on the state of Major League Baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Extra innings Jun 15, 2008
The 31st annual High School All-Star baseball games will be held tomorrow at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Central will play the West at 3 p.m. followed by the North-South contest at 7. (Boston Globe)
4 escape serious injury in lightning strike Jun 15, 2008
The victims were among those who were at Walters Park in Phillipsburg for a Little League all-star baseball game, which was stopped when severe weather moved in around 8 p.m. Witnesses said one of the boys had played in the game, and the family was headed to their car when the incident occurred. "I saw the flash come down and I saw all four of them go down and hit the ground," Eric Hart, one of several people who went to the family's aid, told The Express-Times of Easton, Pa. (NJ.com -- News)
Three Rivers opens season with another difficult road trip Jun 13, 2008
By , Sports Editor Thursday, June 12, 2008. The Three Rivers Sandblasters have started this season just like last year. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Gallegos is Athlete of the Year for L-AHS Jun 13, 2008
Gallegos makes his debut in the 3A North/South All-Star baseball game tonight at 7 p.m. at the Socorro High School baseball field. They might put me at catcher, maybe at third base or I might pitch, said the three-sport letterman from his dorm room at New Mexico Tech. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Baseball Classic postponed Jun 11, 2008
The Sportsman's Warehouse Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Baseball Classic, scheduled for this evening at Chattanooga's ATd, has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at ATd. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Local briefs Jun 11, 2008
Kevin Castodio of Stonington High has been chosen as one of 40 juniors in the state for the Junior Select All-Star baseball game on Thursday at Plainville. The selected juniors will work out with college and professional scouts in the afternoon and play an all-star game at 7 p.m.. (Westerly Sun, RI)
