Baseball Memorabilia News
- Three Guys Walk Into a Bar... Nor-Tel Grill Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:45AMWhen I revealed to Artvoice ’s editor Geoff Kelly—himself something of a local watering hole goliath—that the next Three Guys column was going to be at the Nor-Tel Grill, he seemed genuinely excited.
- Jim Kaat, doing his best to promote baseball in Florida, has a home filled with history Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:19PMJim Kaat, doing his best to promote baseball in Florida, has a home filled with history
- The Official Site of the Jacksonville Suns Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:59PMCatch the World Famous Whiplash at the Baseball Grounds June 11 - 13! Whiplash Website JACKSONVILLE, FL - In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Suns announced that they will host a Major League exhibition game featuring the Florida Marlins before the 2010 regular season.
- Celebrate Families attracts about 2,000 to GHS Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:39PMThanks to a full slate of free activities and sunny weather, an estimated 2,000 people, according to organizers, attended the Celebrate Families Festival and the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Trade Show and Job Fair, which were all held Saturday at Gloucester High School.
- MOVIE CAPSULES: March 12 to 18 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:15PM‘Alice in Wonderland ’A grown-up Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter the Red Queen in director Tim Burton ’s update. PG (fantasy action and violence involving scary images and ...
- Where to eat after Cactus League games Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:50PMI don’t need a calendar to tell when March arrives. I can tell by the frequent phone calls all asking the same basic question: “We’re here from out of town to watch some Cactus League baseball and were wondering if you could recommend some good places to eat after a game …” MORE: Cactus League coverage
- Nicholas Deutsch, Auctioneer 175 Buckley Road Whitehall, NY 12887 518-499-0303 Auction Wed, March 10th @ 6 PM ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:09PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
- Manatee man’s baseball memorabilia collection a tale of timing, luck Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:01PMChuck Jewett’s baseball memorabilia collection grew in the most serendipitous ways over the past 30 years.
- Ty Abel inspired a Minnetonka landmark Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48PMHe was "a doctor of cars" for a half-century at the corner of County Road 101 and Minnetonka Boulevard.
- There is more to spring training than just baseball Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:25PMThe e-mails come in like clockwork, starting with a trickle just before Super Bowl Sunday and intensifying as St. Patrick's Day approaches. OnMilwaukee.com readers ask "What are some things I should do when I'm down there? Especially away from the ballpark ..." Here are some answers.
- How to Fix the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:14PMAccording to legend, last fall, some 30 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominating committee secretly convened deep in the woods with hooded robes and torches, sealing their love for the Rolling Stones with a blood oath. Or, OK, maybe they just got together around a conference table, ...
- Work in the pen won't restrict Texas Rangers' Neftali Feliz Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:22PMLOUIS DeLUCA / DMNFor those worried about putting Neftali Feliz in the bullpen for another season, consider what the Minnesota Twins did with a future ace of theirs, writes Evan Grant in this week's Inside the Texas Rangers newsletter.Blogs:
- Natchez Trace Visitors Center gets a facelift, aims to get people into town Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:04AMFollowing a recent renovation, a new look greets travelers as well as hosts and hostesses at the visitors center and museum located adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway.
- Brewster historical society and museum transports visitors back in time Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:20AMWhether or not they’re history buffs, visitors can’t help but be intrigued and impressed by the scope of artifacts and research materials at the Brewster Sugar Creek Township Historical Society and Museum.
- Sports notebook: March 10 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:52AMInformation about local sports events, signups, groups, and more.
- 7 honored by Benton museum Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:35AMSeven individuals received special honors Saturday night from the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum. Inducted into the BAMM Wall of Fame were Kennis Pledger, the late Glen Hockersmith, Pamela Lanise Wright Turner, Barry Howard and Jim Miller.
- East High teachers float plan to save school; building's administrators back plan to close it Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:12PMSome teachers have come up with a last-minute proposal for keeping Cleveland's East High School open. The school's administrators say it's too late, the school isn't cutting it.
- 7 honored by Benton athletic museum Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05PMSeven individuals received special honors Saturday night from the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum. Inducted into the BAMM Wall of Fame were Kennis Pledger, the late Glen Hockersmith, Pamela Lanise Wright Turner, Barry Howard and Jim Miller.
- Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball '10 Named Official Online Fantasy Game for MLB.com Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30AMSUNNYVALE, Calif.----As Spring Training heats up, Yahoo! , the online partner of choice for major media companies, and MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, today announced an exclusive deal that makes Yahoo!
- ANGILLY: Does Upper Deck have any life left after MLB settlement? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:01AMWhile the Upper Deck Company was trying to put a positive spin on things, the announcement this past week that the company had reached a settlement in the trademark infringement lawsuit brought against it by Major League Baseball Properties seems to put it one step closer to hobby oblivion.
- W’boro florist named ‘Citizen of Year’ Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:31PMAugusta regional chamber selects local yearly awards
- Resident coordinates signing sessions with President Bush Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:06AMThey met for the first time in 1995, ate lunch together, talked politics, shared a few laughs and struck up a business deal.
- CAROL CAIN: Late barkeep's friends to help his widow with fund-raiser Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:26AMThe late Bill Reedy packed a couple of lifetimes into his hard-charging 72 years. Included in the many stories of the owner of Reedy's Saloon were those of the countless hours he gave and millions of dollars he helped raise for local charities.
- San Francisco's North Beach a getaway that feels like home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:22AMThe steep hills, crisscrossing streets and clustered shops and restaurants in North Beach all reflect the urban delights that make San Francisco distinct. Yet, the level of comfort here reminds one of home, found simply by walking around the neighborhood, sitting in Washington Square or dining in a favorite quiet Italian restaurant.
- Letter: Fans can change drug use in baseball Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:48AMIn the years from 1960-63, a skinny little handicapped kid could be found at every Modesto Reds home
- Comedic aspects of buddy cop team delivers a 'Cop Out' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:40PMFilm director Kevin Smith recently garnered some presumably unwanted publicity when he was bounced from a Southwest Airlines flight for being too fat for one seat.
- Rogers still doing it his way Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMHad it not been for his stomach for risk, a chance meeting in a Texas hotel lobby and a popular comic strip, cable tycoon Ted Rogers might have sailed right past the chance to build the country's biggest wireless company, now the cornerstone of his mighty empire.
- Trona Town Crier - March Issue Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:57AMThe CSC Appreciation award was presented to Rose Ann Austin, Lana McCullar, and Bonnie Fairchild for their dedication to keeping graffiti off of the rocks in Poison Canyon. At right, Andy Ledesma, CSC president.
- Trading Baseball Cards in the Name of Love Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:39AMClyde Bone, a retired fireman in San Diego, is willing to trade his entire baseball card collection so that he and his fiancee can own a house with a view.
- What's happening in and around New Orleans: Saturday, March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:04AMSATURDAY'S CALENDAR Special events Universes' Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, left, Gamal Chasten, Steven Sapp and William Ruiz, in a scene from "Ameriville."Jane Austen Festival The third annual festival honoring the English novelist takes place, 9 a.m.-1 at the Mandeville Trailhead and noon-4...
- Memories of Garden as fresh as ever Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:48PMFREMONT -- Staff at Birchard Public Library planned for about 50 people to show up for their 'Remembering Rainbow Garden' presentation Thursday.
- Beware the Fifth of March Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:57PMI have to imagine that, like most sports figures who experienced success early in life, Joba Chamberlain must have a nice collection of memorabilia. For his sake, I hope it's not calendar-based, because if it is, March 5 has to be shaping up as one of his least favorite days.
- Augusta Museum of History to open golf exhibit in time for Masters Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:17PMOn Friday, March 19, the Augusta Museum of History will open a permanent exhibit entitled "Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf".
- Slugger Museum Looks Into Baseball's Past Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:04PMThe Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory mixes baseball memorabilia with a close-up look at how the famed bats are crafted.
- Slugger Museum Looks Into Baseball's Past Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:03PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Grabbing a bat once swung by Johnny Bench brought a rush of cherished memories for James Montgomery during a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory -- where baseball memorabilia mixes with a close-up look at how the famed bats are crafted.
- Rainbow Garden remembered with nostalgia Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:44AMFREMONT -- Staff at Birchard Public Library planned for about 50 people to show up for their "Remembering Rainbow Garden" presentation Thursday.
- Things to do in Roxbury Township and Mount Arlington Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:54AMFRIDAY, March 5 A blood drive to benefit 2 year-old Jacob Shallop will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Parsippany, One Hilton Court, Parsippany. Shallop is the son of Mount Arlington Police Officer Greg Shallop. The toddler is currently battling leukemia. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-247-9580. To make a monetary donation to help the family with ...
- Movie Capsules: 03/05/2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:38AMAlice in Wonderland: Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.
- What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:04AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
- Recent restaurant reviews Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:14AMThe following are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date the original review ran and its overall rating is in parentheses.
- W.YoderAuction.com N2475 13th Gateway Wautoma, WI. 54982 Friday March 5, 2010 @ 10:00 am Saturday March 6, 2010 @9:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:05PMFriday March 5, 2010 @ 10:00 am Occupational Shaving Mugs; Civil War Soldier/Veterinarian, Dairy Farmer, Printing Press, Produce Wagon, Fire Hose Reel, Ice Truck, Baseball Team, Steam Engine and more! Barber Supply catalogs w/ great graphics, Straight razors, Barber postcards, Barber labels.
- Fishing Trip With Carters Costs $60K Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:41AMATLANTA -- The Carter Center says its annual Winter Weekend auction raised more than $1.3 million, with two paintings by former President Jimmy Carter going for $290,000 each.
- Carter Center auction raises $1.3 million Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:40AMATLANTA -- The Carter Center says its annual Winter Weekend auction raised more than $1.3 million, with two paintings by former President Jimmy Carter going for $290,000 each.The Carter Center says a...
- Carter Center auction raises $1.3 million Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:27AMAssociated Press - March 4, 2010 4:14 AM ET ATLANTA (AP) - The Carter Center says its annual Winter Weekend auction raised more than $1.3 million, with two paintings by former President Jimmy...
- Pogue: Hockey works for me; not so much for you? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:23AMFrom top of the stairs this past Sunday, visiting mother-in-law asked what time the game started.
- At best, 'Cop Out' a Friday rental Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:24AMRated R. Running time: 1 hour, 50 minutes. 1.5 stars out of four. The 1980s-style buddy cop action/comedy is an American film tradition.
- Olde Tyme Stuffe, Inc., 54 Suffolk Street, Worcester, MA 01604 www.oldetymestuffe.com Phone ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:09PMPresented by Olde Tyme Stuffe, Inc.
- Hubert's opening 2nd location near Target Field Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:42PMAbout as legendary to Twins fans as the Dome Dog, Hubert's Cafe and Sports Bar will now have a second location near Target
- Wooden imparts wisdom to Tulowitzki Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:52AMTUCSON, Ariz. - Troy Tulowitzki was just about to meet legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, and the Colorado Rockies shortstop had an identity crisis of sorts.
- In the old days, movie posters were artworks, not just stills from the film. 'Starstruck' reproduces 258 classics Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:11PMMovie memorabilia collector Ira Resnick is passionate about his hobby.