Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Weathering a few operational eclipses, Niagara Falls enjoyed its day in the sun as all-star host Wednesday. New York State Collegiate League President Stan Lehman told Niagara Power CEO Cal Kern that Kern’s operation took the league’s all-star game “to a new level, establishing a new standard.” Well … [Read more...] about Niagara’s was an all-star effort
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Niagara squeezes the Ridgemen
Safety or suicide, Garret Shivley's Niagara Power have made a habit of using squeeze bunts to score runners this season. Monday night Sue Kane was, so to speak, "Jenny" (as opposed to Johnny) on the spot for the Power's latest wringing. Earlier this season, the Power turned the all-too-rare trick of the "double squeeze" where a … [Read more...] about Niagara squeezes the Ridgemen
Oh Caption, My Caption | Kevin Bailey
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Kevin Bailey
MLB Draft Pick Heyman signs with the Geneva Red Wings
Looking to bolster their lineup for the stretch run, the Geneva Red Wings of the New York Collegiate Baseball League signed MLB draft pick, Grant Heyman. The Toronto Blue Jays chose Heyman out of high school in the 11th round with 355th overall pick of the 2012 draft. The Pittsford, New York resident opted to attend college in the fall. Heyman will play for the University … [Read more...] about MLB Draft Pick Heyman signs with the Geneva Red Wings
Trail Blazers rally for doubleheader split with the first-place Jr. Chiefs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Six outs separated the Adirondack TrailBlazers from being swept in a doubleheader. Fortunes changed quickly for the Adirondack nine. Bobby McLaughlin (Alderson-Broaddus) connected on an RBI two-out single in the eighth as the Trail Blazers plated eight runs in the final two innings to defeat the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs, 9-3 in New York Collegiate Baseball … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers rally for doubleheader split with the first-place Jr. Chiefs