Our final tribute to area athletes is tonight…honoring Shelby County League athletes…at the Bridge Restaurant, in Sidney…the public is invited. Read more!
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Jun
19
SWDAB Honors, Pays Tribute To Its Best….
The Southwest District Board of the Ohio High School Athletic Association held its annual Scholar-Athlete Reception Wednesday at the Dayton Marriott to honor nearly fifty of its best and brightest and support their future growth at the next step. Read more about it in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Jun
19
Missing…Joe ‘B’
Sadly, we share the bad news of the passing of one of our most colorful readers. With our thanks and condolences, we won’t forget him.
Jun
18
Sonny: Cliches’ Come True For Bucks. Now, What Next?
Power pitching…If you want my capsule on the Buckeyes’ year, it comes down to the oldest cliche in the baseball book. Good pitching, like freshman All-American Seth Lonsway (below) beats good hitting every time. And baseball quotes are ageless. I know. I’m almost old enough to be ageless. Closing the book on 2019 Buckeyes baseball in today’s Press Pros post.
Jun
16
Happy Father’s Day: Tomatoes, And Dad….
If he were here he’d cock one eye and give me his lecture on why it’s too late in the season to plant tomatoes. As it is, I smiled yesterday and planted them anyway…in honor of Dad.
Jun
16
Some Final Words On Climate, And Baseball, 2019
Another season, and new champions in the book. But still, baseball (and spring sports) lag behind the others in terms of priority and fair competitive conditions. Some thoughts on what to do with some final words in today’s inside feature.
Jun
14
Songs Of Summer: ALL I Have To Do…The Everly Brothers
In the summer of 1958 its tune and unforgettable harmony helped propel the Everly Brothers to the most successful harmonic duo of their time. And fifty years later, they’re still at the top of that list.
Jun
9
Versailles 13s Beat Russia: “I’d Like To Follow His Footsteps”
The smallest guy on the field (Lane Bergman, below) gave a big performance, and the Versailles 13-year-olds pitched and played their way past Russia in the gem (so far) of the Stammen youth baseball ‘Classic’. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
Jun
7
Stammen Classic: The Idea Is To Have Fun…
Coldwater opened the 12-year-old action of the Craig Stammen youth tourney Friday night with an emphatic reminder that the baseball culture in that community is alive and well at any age. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Jun
6
Stammen Classic: How Craig Is Onto Something…
The annual youth baseball tourney bearing Craig Stammen’s name is upon us, and never has its significance come at a more poignant time. As baseball struggles to maintain community relevance, the namesake is sending the message loud and clear. The torch much be passed. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Jun
6
Songs Remembered From Summers Past: ’26 Miles’, Santa Catalina
From 1958 through the early 60s they played it to death on radio. Your parents probably danced to it, or made out (ooooh, sorry)! The Santa Catalina song heads my list of songs from summers past.
Jun
5
State Baseball Tourney…And For The Good Of The Game
Look familiar? Coldwater seeks its seventh state title as they’ll play the state baseball tournament this weekend – in Akron – and the question is whether anyone not associated with a school below I-70 will bother to go? A change in venue is the topic of today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Jun
2
From The Tournament: Regardless Of How It Ends…Brady Cherry!
Regardless of how long they play, or how the season ends, the 2019 baseball season at Ohio State will be remembered by those with awareness for the remarkable turnaround of Pendleton, Indiana’s favorite son…Brady Cherry.
May
31
From The NCAA Tourney: Nashville…A Town Of Different Talents
There’s at least one ex-Buckeye in Nashville this weekend who doesn’t worry about the next game, the next opponent, or even what comes next. She already knows. Whether you believe or not…an interesting read in today’s Press Pros.
May
30
From The NCAA: Bucks’ Freshman Consider Then, Now….
When you’re young you have no idea the difference a year can make in your life. For Buckeye freshmen Nick Erwin and Zach Dezenzo it’s become manifest, and magnified, this weekend in Nashville. Read more from our Press Pros team in Nashville.
May
28
No Crystal Balls, Or Easy Games…It’s Baseball
The Buckeyes reach the NCAA tourney for the third time in four years to the surprise of some, but just ask Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska…and especially Minnesota. Baseball is full of surprises.
May
27
Memorial Musings, 2019…Before You Mow And Grill
Some thoughts on the day and observations about current events…then you can go out and mow the yard and prepare the grill, or however you choose to ‘smoke’ on Memorial Day.
May
26
Memorial Day, 2019: Why It’s The Most Important Holiday…
Freedom Sunrise…When I was young they taught us to appreciate the holiday as much, or more, than your birthday. And here’s how I learned about Memorial Day, what it means to me still, and what we’re losing with each passing year. God bless America…as you hopefully read today’s Press Pros inside feature.
May
22
Tangeman, Deitsch Named MAC Press Pros Standouts
Marion Local’s Nick Tangeman and St. Henry’s Carleigh Deitsch garner honors as this year’s Press Pros Scholar Athletes of The Year. Read more in this Press Pros exclusive feature.
May
21
Words From The ‘Duke’: PBA’s Norm Duke On Bowling, Present and Future
If you believe in the adage of good things that come from small packages, they don’t any better than Professional bowler Norm Duke, who took the time last week to talk with Press Pros about his sport now, and about its future. A unique opportunity with one of the best in history…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.