It’s the ‘Wheat City Whiskey Jacks’

PRESS RELEASE – The Expedition League’s Brandon affiliate, which will begin play in May of 2019, has announced the team’s name and unveiled the official logo. The team name is the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks and the logo, designed by Ross Johnson of Ross Johnson Design Company, has been released. Carolina Blue, Dark Gray and Light Gray are the official team colors.

Andrews Field, A Resting Place for the Fallen

Andrews Field, the home of professional baseball in Fort Smith (AR) until 1953, was torn down in May to make room for expansion of the nearby U.S. National Cemetary at Fort Smith.  If an old historic ballpark must be sacrificed for the greater good, perserving a resting place for America’s fallen heroes certainly passes muster with us.  Read more here.  Thanks to KB from Arkansas Diamonds for the story.