Earlham College in Richmond (IN) plans to open a new on-campus baseball facility for Earlham baseball team on March 8, 2014, after receiving a $1 million pledge from alum Randy Sadler, who was a member of the 1971 squad. Sadler is president and COO of PROWARE, which provides information technology to medium and large court systems. The Quakers currently share McBride Stadium Continue reading
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Earlham College to Build On-Campus Baseball Facility
Sensitivity Forces Rejection of Hambones, Apology Offered
The Virginia ham — a victim of political correctness gone awry? The Richmond baseball franchise has eliminated Hambones as an option because of a connection to slavery’s past. The team has offered an apology to anyone who may have been offended by their “mistake”. Considering Hambones was our least worst choice, we think it’s time to dump the list and start fresh. Read more here.
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Columnist Makes Pitch for ‘Flatheads’, but ‘H-Bones’ by Default
The name the team contest ended on Sunday for the new Eastern League team in Richmond. The name will be announced on Oct. 15. We all know about the five names presented to fans (Rockhoppers, Rhinos, Flying Squirrels, Hambones, and Flatheads) and the last minute “wild card” entry (Hush Puppies). It is a pretty sad list. Columnist Andy Thompson does his best making the sales pitch for the Flatheads, but we remain underwhelmed. That being said, we are not against unique, fun, and marketable names. Continue reading
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Nicknames Narrowed to 5 for New Richmond Team
Team Richmond has wasted no time in searching for a moniker for the relocated AA Eastern League club from Norwich. The finalists include Flatheads, Flying Squirrels, Hambones, Rock Hoppers and Rhinos. The chosen name is expected to be announced on October 15. Read more here.
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BREAKING NEWS: Defenders Packing Bags for Richmond
It’s finally official. The Eastern League’s Connecticut Defenders are relocating from Norwich, CT to former AAA market Richmond, VA for the 2010 season. Read more here.
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Defenders to Richmond
It is expected to be formally announced next week that the Connecticut (Norwich) Defenders are indeed moving to Richmond, VA. The Jamestown (NY) Jammers and the Vermont (Burlington) Lake Monsters of the New York-Penn League continue to be mentioned as possible new tenants of Norwich’s Dodd Stadium. Read more here.
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