By Paul Gotham Most players of the New York Collegiate Baseball League have returned home for rest and relaxation before heading back to campus this fall. That's not the case for Eric Eck (Wofford). Not long after his NYCBL season ended, Eck agreed to make the trip to Massachusetts and finish the summer season with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball … [Read more...] about Hornell’s Eck to finish summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League
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Stewart makes Geneva a family affair
By Paul Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. -- It was a simple gesture. Luke Stewart used a pen and signed his name on a baseball. Ink to rawhide, it’s been done so many times. Fans wait in lines with money in hand to receive an autograph from professional athletes. Stewart, though, accepted no compensation, and he didn’t make anyone wait in line. But a walk of 375 feet or so was … [Read more...] about Stewart makes Geneva a family affair
Niagara secures post-season berth
Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Jason Patterson WELLSVILLE, N.Y. -- The Niagara Power baseball team punched a ticket to the 2012 post-season on Tuesday night with an 8-5 victory on the road in Wellsville. In the season’s final meeting between the two clubs, Niagara (20-15, 19-15 NYCBL) made sure that the Nitros (13-21), a team still pursuing one of the … [Read more...] about Niagara secures post-season berth
Astronomers set their sights on stars in Niagara Falls
Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- For the next three days, you don’t have to look up to see stars, just look around, with the Class AAA and New York State Collegiate League’s finest vying for attention and TV viewers Wednesday night. On the surface, it seems almost foolhardy that Niagara Power President Cal Kern lobbied for the NYCBL … [Read more...] about Astronomers set their sights on stars in Niagara Falls
Power surge above .500 with 11-0 victory over Geneva
Courtesy of NiagaraPower.org By Jason Patterson NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- The Niagara Power (9-7, 8-7 NYCBL) returned to the friendly confines of Sal Maglie Stadium last night to begin a very important four game homestand against division foes. Fortunately for Power fans, they brought the lumber back with them. The Hyde Park Crew picked up right where they left off in … [Read more...] about Power surge above .500 with 11-0 victory over Geneva