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Sweeney and J.C.
Westport – To the folks in Westport, the lifetime duo of Mike Sweeney and Joe Cronin have become a famous tandem. They challenge each other in a way that few lifetime pairs have been able to match. Some will argue … Continue reading
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Boilers Support McKeon With Extension
Boggstown – In a symbolic gesture, the Boggstown Boilers thumbed their noses at the ASBL office and have agreed to an extension of Jack McKeon’s contract. After the ASBL recommendation that the Boilers handle McKeon’s postgame comments internally, rumors swirled … Continue reading
McKeon Tirade Sparks Boilers
Fogelberg – If Jack McKeon’s post game press conference after Game 2 was any indication of what he delivered to his squad after the game, then it will be interesting to see what’s left of the visitors’ locker room in … Continue reading
‘Hens Drop a Giant Joost on Fleas
Westport – Eddie Joost (aka Babe Ruth, Jr.) went 11-17 with 2 grand slams and 13 RBI’s to lead the Mudhens to a series sweep over their newfound rival Westport Fleas. Buck O’Neil had little to say after his team … Continue reading
Boilers Pick Up Hawley, Fleas Ink Smiley
In an effort to solidify a shaky middle relief staff, the Westport Fleas signed free agent left-hander John Smiley late Tuesday night. In order to clear a roster spot for Smiley, the Fleas traded pitcher Pink Hawley to the Boggstown … Continue reading
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Drago Saves Title for Fleas
McCall – In a league known for its staggering offensive statistics, pitchers can often be overlooked, especially those that work out of the bullpen. What Dick Drago did for the Westport Fleas in the I-70 Classic simply cannot be ignored, … Continue reading
O’Neil Sees Progress in Fleas
Fleas Manager Buck O’Neil looked like a proud papa in the locker room after the Fleas’ 2-0 sweep of the favored Merrimack Owls. When O’Neil was tabbed to be the Fleas manager, he vowed to put together teams that were … Continue reading
Can anyone stop the Hagens?!
I can’t wait to see if the seeds hold up for a Jeff/Joe showdown in the Finals. The 2 out of 3 format is going to be pretty intense, I’m looking forward to getting started. I think Buck O’Neil has … Continue reading
