Sorry, I have to share this: I just learned that my new children's book, Six Innings (ages 9-up), will be reviewed in this Sunday's New York Times Book Review. It's a nice coup, since not many children's titles get that attention, and a first time for me. Hopefully the review will be positive! But, hey,...
The Albany Braves had a good tournament in Vegas. We went 2-1 and lost our bid for the playoffs by 3 runs in runs allowed. Many thanks to Kevin Moon who helped me manage and was a fun roommate and a real class guy.
The next tournament is the World series in Phoenix Oct. 19th through the 24th. I'm taking a 35...
The Bluejays defeated the Reds by a score of 15-4 Tuesday night. Rick Lofferdo started on the hill for the Jays and went the distance, pitching a very good game. He also added a double, scored 3 times and had 2 stolen bases. Other hitters for the Jays were Steve Vangelder (double, 2 singles and 4 RBI's); B...
Over the years I have never used this forum for other than league of baseball matters but I and many other feel strongly about what is happenin in our lives and the impact of
the high gas and oil prices which now are showing to devastate families and our way of life. It has taken the truck drivers to finall...
Tonight the Shaskys outlasted the Braves 6-5 in a very competitive game that ended as darkness was starting to fall at Knick Park. The game went to the bottom of the sixth tied at 5 as the Braves had climbed back from deficits of 4-1 and 5-2 earlier in the game. Mark Fleck doubled leading off the bottom of t...
As a 46 yr old rookie in the senior league, I just want to say Thank You to All the cool players throughout the teams that have truly welcomed me and have been supportive in helping me pick up my game. I have seen and played with guys that are incredible baseball players and then there is the Average Joes lik...
... This, my fellow CDMSBL family, is exactly what I am talking about re: forfeits.
Bear with me here as I paint the picture.
First, Chris Abrams called me in the morning to get the phone numbers of a few of my 46 players who might want to help out the Orioles. He had no luck.
I called O's manager Paul Sc...
Tonight, at the Town of New Scotland Town Park, the Orioles showed they are sharp as ever by defeating the Bluejays by a score of 10-0. Even though the Orioles were playing without some of their key players, they still were on their game. Chris Abrams started for the O's and pitched 4 strong innings of 2-...
Hey guys, there is no reason to believe we will forfeit again. Like I said, this is the only forfeit loss I incurred in 10 years in this league.
I'm certainly aware of the options at my disposal to be sure we don't forfeit, i.e., Bulletin Board messages, making calls, etc. Trust me, I have loads of guys I...
Anyone in the 28 league interested in buying a Demarini Voodoo 33/30 oz bat before I put it on ebay. I used it last year playing for the Nationals. It retails around $289 looking to get $150. Email ransom12207@yahoo.com if interested. I will put it on ebay on Saturday if there is no interest. Thanks guys...
the newly rebuilt Bethlehem Town Park Field # 5 "Mickey Mantle Field" is set to open this week on Tuesday. There has been a great deal of hard work, money for materials and resources put into doing this complete job in just a few short weeks. The Town Parks & Rec. Dept has done a fantastic j...
In a game shortened by darkness, the Braves beat the A's 12 to 5 Tuesday night at New Scotland for their first win.
The game was marked on both sides by pichers having a hard time finding the plate.
Matt Leinung and Don Ball combined for the Braves win.
Dave DeMaria, Jose Moreno, Mike LaBarge, Arti...
If anyone left a pair of sneaker's at New Scotland Town Park I have them. They were left under the picnic table on the first base side of the field. I suspect they belong to one of the 46 Yankees. My e-mail is dbballwixon@aol. com.
Don Wixon
