Home Run Record News
- Oilers collect another win against Bismarck Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57PMThe Williston Oilers picked up another win by splitting a double-header with Bismarck at Ardean Aafedt Stadium on Monday.
- Braun returns to lead Brewers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:55PMRyan Braun returned to the Milwaukee lineup and hit the second of the Brewers' three first-inning home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
- Middleton 8, Sudbury 7: Sudbury's summer ride comes to an end Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMThe Sudbury Legion baseball team came into the postseason with a Zone 5-best 17-1 record, but the summer came to a sudden end for Post 191 in the sectional playoffs last night at Alumni Field.
- Phillies rally to beat Cubs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMCHICAGO - The ball floated in the thick air toward the Phillies bullpen tucked in the small foul territory that is Wrigley Field. Brian Schneider was crouching there Tuesday night, catching Ryan Madson, and had the best view of it.
- Richard (RJ) Eskow: Could Wall Street Ever Face a "Murdoch Moment"? Could Its Empire Ever Fall? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMHistory books record an empire's fall as a series of dates and events. Battles are fought, people resist, elections are called, arrest warrants are issued....
- Pirates surprise experts, fans with success Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:51PMSporting News had them in last place. CBS Sports had them there. Three different Yahoo experts...
- Letters to the Editor Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:51PMThe views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those of The Wanderer , its staff or advertisers. The Wanderer will gladly accept any and all correspondence relating to timely and pertinent issues in the great Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester area, provided they include the author’s name, address and phone number for verification. We cannot publish anonymous ...
- Voyagers Defeated By Owlz, 4-1 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:12AMGREAT FALLS Mont.--Voyager bats continued to struggle as they fell to the Owlz, 4-1. Great Falls drops its second straight game, as the squad collects just three hits in the game, which included a span of 13 straight hitters retired, a string that started in the third inning.
- Yost leads Hanover with extra base hits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:09AMWILKES-BARRE – John Paul Yost tripled and doubled as part of a three-hit effort that led Hanover to a 14-6 victory over Back Mountain National in the major baseball Wilkes-Barre Rec tournament.
- String of 90-degree plus temps could set July heat record Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:08AMMetro Detroit is amid what could be the worst heat wave in more than 20 years, sending utilities toward capacity and residents searching for relief. Temperatures hit 96 on Monday, the second consecutive day in the 90s. They could remain so through at least Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an advisory for excessive heat.
- Portie Finishes At 19-Under For South Dakota Open Victory Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:05AMVERMILLION — The third round of the South Dakota Open hosted by The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion finished Sunday with a few surprise endings. The Open is part of the Dakota Tour where professional golfers play with amateurs at some of the best golf courses in the Dakota area.
- Class 3A district baseball: Crusaders crush Bulldogs in district debut Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:41PMLE MARS -- With only the fifth pitch of the game, Bishop Heelan's David Kerian left his mark. With a 3-1 count, Le Mars Community pitcher Judd Herzberg threw the ball to Kerian, who disposed it over the center field fence to start the game Friday night.
- Gregan times it well to take Euro silver Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:36PMATHLETICS:BRIAN GREGAN was already billed as the future of Irish 400-metre running and that’s starting to ring true. Gregan’s silver medal run at the European Under-23 Championships in Ostrava over the weekend brought him closer to 45-second territory, and there’s clearly more to come.
- Frustrated McIlroy celebrates 'emotional victory' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:32PMGOLF: PHILIP REIDhears the US Open champion who, despite a disappointing finish, heap praise on his former mentor
- Otters strand 11 runners in loss to Normal CornBelters Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:29PMNot even a lengthy session of batting practice could help the Evansville Otters on Sunday in a loss to the Normal CornBelters in a Frontier League baseball game.
- Lugnuts Beat Heat, LumberKings, 7-2 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:28PMCLINTON, IA - In temperatures reaching as high as 97 degrees with a 111-degree heat index, the Lansing Lugnuts (15-8; 53-37) rode home runs from Jake Marisnick and Michael Crouse to a 7-2 win over the Clinton LumberKings (12-11; 36-57) on Sunday afternoon at Alliant Energy Field.
- Record crowd sees Niagara Power win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:04PMNIAGARA FALLS — The largest single-game crowd in team history watched the Power score seven two-out runs for a crucial 7-4 victory over Geneva on Friday night in the New York Collegiate Baseball League.
- Rascals blank Miners 7-0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMMARION, Ill. - The Miners lost the first game of the second half to River City, 7-0, Friday night from Rent One Park. Josh Lowey grabbed the victory as he worked seven scoreless innings for the Rascals. Brendon Malkowski toss the loss and moved his record to 6-3.
- Arizona Diamondbacks to recall right-hander Barry Enright for starting rotation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:02PMNotes: The D-Backs will recall right-handerBarry Enright from Reno, and he will start Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field.
- Disgruntled fans boo Tigers in loss to White Sox Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:01PMIt's never good when the second half — or what's considered the second half — begins with boos from a sellout crowd. And a Justin Verlander loss as well.
- Chiefs go 2-and-out at state Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:24AMOTTAWA— A lack of hitting, some bad baserunning, as well as some defensive mistakes in the outfield all led to the demise of the Ottawa Savings Bank Chiefs on Thursday. Ottawa totaled only two hits, had a pair of
- Las Vegas police nab big stash of methamphetamine in record bust, arrest illegal immigrants Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:22AMLAS VEGAS, Nev. - Eight illegal immigrants from Mexico were arrested on drug trafficking charges after federal and Las Vegas law enforcement officials seized 212 pounds (96 kilograms) of drugs worth an estimated street value of $5.7 million in the largest methamphetamine bust in Nevada history, authorities announced Thursday.
- Ransom Ties Franchise Records in Aces' Win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:16AMRENO, Nev.— Aces shortstop Cody Ransom matched a pair of single-season franchise records Thursday night, leading Reno to a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the series opener at Aces Ballpark.
- Marmol collapses as Cubs fall to Marlins, 6-3 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:13AMCarlos Marmol was on the mound, ready to close out a victory for the Chicago Cubs. Then, in a flash, everything went wrong. Marmol couldn't find the plate.
- On the cusp of 100, Kyle Busch sets sights on Richard Petty's record Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:11AMKyle Busch is a driver on a personal mission. His goal is to win 200 NASCAR national touring series races before he retires. He might want to consider a larger number. Busch will charge into this weekend's Sprint Cup and Nationwide races with 99 overall NASCAR victories, including wins in the Truck Series.
- Hard-luck Mets have reasons to be optimistic in the second half Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:06AMExpectations could not have been lower for the Mets prior to the 2011 season.
- Ransom Homers In Aces Win Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:03AMAces shortstop Cody Ransom matched a pair of single-season franchise records Thursday night, leading Reno to a 7-6 victory
- Canada hammered 8-0 by US, also defeated 2-0 by Australia at Canadian Open Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:02AMSURREY, B.C. - Canada suffered a pair of shutout losses Thursday to close the round-robin portion of the 2011 Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship.
- ION Television Licenses Theatrical Titles From Starz Media for First Basic Cable & Broadcast Windows Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:16AMNEW YORK -- ION Television announced today that it acquired the rights to six theatrical titles from Starz Media, LLC, for the movies' first basic cable and broadcast exhibition. The agreement between the companies marks the first time ION Television has acquired first-run broadcast rights for movie titles.
- Watertown Little League All-Stars fall 10-4 to Parkway Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:08AMThe Watertown under 12 Little League All-Stars were finally eliminated in the District Ten tournament Wednesday night at Casey Park, but not before exceeding everyone's expectations.
- Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:07AMJuly 15 1901 -- Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitched his first of two career no-hitters, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0. 1969 -- Cincinnati's Lee May hit four home runs in a doubleheader split with the Atlanta Braves . May had two home runs and drove in five runs in both games as the Reds lost the opener 9-8 but came back to win the second game 10-4. 1969 -- Rod Carew stole home ...
- Rays' midseason report: Farnsworth shines, shortstops don't Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:03AMSpotty hitting and homefield woes are offset by Tampa Bay's expected solid pitching and defense.
- Marlins rise from doldrums with blowouts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:50AMJ.J. SMITH MOREHEAD CITY — The Marlins righted the ship this week with back-to-back victories over the Columbia Blowfish to even their record at 5-5 in the Coastal Plain League’s second half of the summer collegiate season.
- Dugard memoir details her public excursions in Contra Costa, hoping to be recognized, rescued Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:47PMOne of the world's most famous survivors writes about hiding in plain sight in Antioch and longing for rescue.
- Mercury-Lynx Preview Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:40PMThe Minnesota Lynx are in first place in the Western Conference, but they could have a tough time holding on to that spot if the Phoenix Mercury can put up numbers like they did in their last game.
- Photos: Wrapping up the American Black Film Festival Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:38PM*Congratulations to Jeff Friday, founder/CEO of Film Life Incorporated on the celebratory success of this years 15th Annual American Black Film Festival which took place in Miami, Florida July 6th thru July 9th. With the Ritz-Carlton serving as the host hotel and film screenings being shown at various venues close by, South Beach sizzled with [...]
- Charleston stays alive in Legion play Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:35PMCHAMPAIGN - Charleston Post 93 stayed alive in the District 19 baseball tournament Tuesday, breaking a deadlock at three with two runs in the sixth inning against Macon County Post 105 at Centennial P
- Yankees’ Cano Puts On Show For The Ages, Wins Home Run Derby Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:19PMRobinson Cano outslugged Adrian Gonzalez to win the All-Star Home Run Derby that turned into a Yankees-Red Sox showdown, even through his Boston rival made the biggest splash at Chase Field.
- Klapisch: It's midseason awards time Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:15PMBob Klapisch hands out his annual baseball awards -- The Klappies.
- A's All-Star Gio Gonzalez combines smile, substance Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:14PMFirst All-Star nod validates the sandlot skills the left-hander continues to hone.
- Holcomb Leads Drillers Over Hooks Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:27AMIt was the Darin Holcomb show Saturday night at Corpus Christi's Whataburger Field. The third baseman collected four hits and all five runs batted in for the Drillers, including the game winner in the 10th inning, as Tulsa defeated the Corpus Christi Hooks 5-4.
- Blacks' economic gains wiped out in downturn Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:20AMJob loss has knocked some blacks out of the middle class and back into poverty. Some even see a historic reversal of hard-won economic gains that took black people decades to achieve.
- Alonso wins dramatic British Grand Prix Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:19AMFernando Alonso delivered Ferrari's long-awaited first win of 2011 on Sunday when he made the most of unpredictable wet-dry conditions to triumph at a thrilling British Grand Prix.
- Black economic gains reversed in Great Recession Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:13AMGrowing up black in the segregated 1960s, Deborah Goldring slept two to a bed, got evicted from apartment after apartment, and watched her stepfather climb utility poles to turn their disconnected lights back on. Yet Goldring pulled herself out of poverty and earned a middle-class life -- until the Great Recession.
- Future OSU pitching rotation can be seen playing with the Knights Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:01AMCORVALLIS - Three Oregon State baseball pitchers, and a future one, share a common big picture goal this summer with the Corvallis Knights.
- BRITISH FAILURE YET AGAIN FOR BUTTON Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:00AMJenson Button - British Grand Prix woe. Jenson Button was left to reflect on yet another British Grand Prix failure after a pit-lane error cost him the chance of a first ever podium finish in front of his home fans.
- Horse Racing: Dudes finish 1-2 for Bob Baffert Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:54PMGold Cup: First Dude holds off Game on Dude to win spot in next November’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs
- LITTLE LEAGUE: New Albany, Silver Creek advance to finals Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:45PMIn 9-10 softball action, New Albany and Silver Creek coasted into the finals of the District V Little League Tournament at Silver Creek Township Community Park on Saturday.
- Remember When: Carmichael's 66 ties ECC record Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:28PMSam Carmichael took the lead at the State Amateur at Evansville Country Club 25 years ago.
- Lefko on CFL: Week 2 peerless picks Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:34PMThe favourites took a serious beating in Week 1 of the Canadian Football League season. Not one favourite covered the spread. Montreal came the closest, leading by seven late in the game and looking as if it could cover the 6½-point spread, but B.C. scored three points inside the final two minutes.