By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- The Sherrill Silversmiths took their playoff lives into the final day of the 2012 regular season. The eventual New York Collegiate Baseball League champion Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ended those hopes. The Silversmiths will get a chance right away to avenge that loss and put their 2013 season on the right track. Three Greyhounds from Fort Scott … [Read more...] about Greyhounds to help Smitties put a shine on 2013
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Geneva’s Red Wings look to take the next step in 2013
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – There is a scene from the movie Liar, Liar where Fletcher Reede (played by Jim Carrey) hijacks a runway staircase to chase down his ex-wife, Audrey (Maura Tierney) and son Max (Justin Cooper) as they embark on a cross-country flight with Audrey’s new beaux, Jerry (Cary Elwes). Moments earlier, faced with the reality of leaving behind her son’s … [Read more...] about Geneva’s Red Wings look to take the next step in 2013
Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – After starting 2012 with just two wins in their first dozen games, the Syracuse Salt Cats won six of their final ten regular-season contests to earn a spot in the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. A pair of one-run losses to the eventual league champion ended the summer for the Salt Cats. That is how close the Cats came to … [Read more...] about Three from Ave Maria to lead the Salt Cats
Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- His pinpoint control and breaking ball earned him the call of “Bend it like Beckham” from Niagara Public Address Announcer Doug Smith, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s 2012 Pitcher of the Year will return for an encore performance in 2013. Steven Beckham (Olivet Nazarene), who notched a 4-0 record during the regular season with … [Read more...] about Beckham returns to bolster Niagara staff
2013 NYCBL schedule announced
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – The New York Collegiate Baseball League will open its 2013 season on Monday, June 3rd, and the 2012 league champions get the honors. The Syracuse Jr. Chiefs will host a doubleheader against the Sherrill Silversmiths at Alliance Bank Stadium when the NYCBL opens its 35th season. The double dip begins a slate that runs through July 22nd with … [Read more...] about 2013 NYCBL schedule announced