Courtesy of The Niagara Gazette Base Paths vividly remembers the Niagara Power’s first New York State Collegiate League game. He was 200 miles away, busting buttons at a grandson’s high school graduation. He returned to a pressboxful of skeptics who were sizing up the puny attendance and predicting with unanimity that the team would never last. Last month the graduate … [Read more...] about Base Paths makes a trip to the Dark Side
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Kenney to coach Hornell Dodgers this summer
Courtesy of HornellDodgers.com Hornell Dodger founder Tom Kenney will return to the organization this summer and serve as the team's head coach. Kenney who has served in almost every capacity with the Dodgers over the years except as head coach will look to lead the Blue & White to the playoffs during the franchise's 20th season. Hornell … [Read more...] about Kenney to coach Hornell Dodgers this summer
Geneva Twins ready to do battle in 2013
By Anthony Moscaret Director of Baseball Operations & Public Relations/Geneva Twins GENEVA, N.Y. – The 2013 Geneva Twins will look to use strong defense with good hitting and pitching to be a competitor this season in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL). Last season, the Twins finished the regular season 18-22 and earned a playoff spot as the fourth-seed in … [Read more...] about Geneva Twins ready to do battle in 2013
2013 NYCBL All-Star game features Roberto’s Kids and The Second Impact
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – In early July the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s finest will gather near the shores of Seneca Lake, and two not-for-profit organizations will benefit. Geneva’s Red Wings and Twins will host the 2013 NYCBL All-Star Game on July ninth at McDonough Park with the opposing sides representing Roberto’s Kids and The Second Impact. The … [Read more...] about 2013 NYCBL All-Star game features Roberto’s Kids and The Second Impact
Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching
By Taylor Nigrelli Steven Beckham accomplished quite a bit in his first season with the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The righty pitcher from Mount Vernon, Illinois led the Niagara Power to the championship series where they eventually fell to Syracuse. He was 4-0 on the season with a 1.84 ERA and 44 strikeouts to only 17 walks; Beckham was named the league’s Pitcher … [Read more...] about Beckham’s aims lie beyond pitching