By Daniel Gretzner Major League Baseball, for many past decades, has always had a player or two from the Dearborn/Downriver area playing for one of the pro teams. Currently, the two main guys are right-hand pitchers, Derek Lowe of the Atlanta Braves, along with J.J. Putz, a reliever on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both hurlers happen to be in the National League. That means local baseball fans are unable to see them come into Detroit, except for inter-league play. Lowe, who started picking up his pitching skills at Edsel Ford high … [Read more...] about Dearborn & Downriver baseball talent on National League rosters
Sports
Three on three sign-up
On June 25, basketball was the sport at Lapeer Park, as middle school and elementary-aged youngsters registered to compete in a three-on-three annual contest. More than 100 children participated in the athletic event, sponsored by Dearborn area merchants. … [Read more...] about Three on three sign-up
Sports Legends ‘Hall of Fame’ marks 11th anniversary
Dearborn Recreation Director Gregory Orner points out the newest members of the Dearborn Sports Legends “Hall of Fame,” Bob Bridges, Jack Bridges and Charles Jestice. By Daniel Gretzner The Dearborn Recreation Department presented its annual sports award ceremony in April. This is the main event that continues to salute the city’s rich history of excellence in athletics. One of the highlights of the latest spring inductions was the naming of three former Dearborn high school head coaches into the Sports Legends Hall of … [Read more...] about Sports Legends ‘Hall of Fame’ marks 11th anniversary
Exchange Officer of the Year
The Exchange Club of Dearborn joined with the Dearborn Police Department to present the annual Police Awards Luncheon on May 17. Officers are recognized for their service to the community in a variety of ways. 2011 Officer of the Year Cpl. David Marshall (third from left) receives his award from Commander Jimmy Solomon (left), Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., Commander Thomas Teefey and Exchange Club President Dennis Scanlon. Also earning recognition were Sgt. Glenn Carriveau, Cpl. Joshua Urbiel, Officer Tim Stacy, Sgt. Jeffrey … [Read more...] about Exchange Officer of the Year
Annapolis wins regional, loses in quarterfinals
By Daniel Gretzner Dearborn Heights Annapolis High School played three Division 2 baseball tournament games during the past week, winning both of their regional games, before falling in the state quarterfinals. The Cougars captured the Livonia Ladywood regional crown Saturday by posting shutouts over Detroit Renaissance (1-0) and Ferndale (3-0). They were not as fortunate when they squared off with tournament favorite, St. Clair, losing to them in the quarterfinals 10-0 at Novi. Annapolis made the best of it in regional play … [Read more...] about Annapolis wins regional, loses in quarterfinals
Divine Child star drafted by Indians
By Daniel Gretzner Eric Haase, who has had a sensational season at Dearborn Divine Child, was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft last week. The DC catcher has signed with Ohio State on a athletic scholarship, giving him a possibility of playing college ball or heading for the professional ranks. Haase was one of nine seniors on the Falcon varsity roster and can also play third base and pitch. He is listed at 6 feet tall, 190 pounds and hits the cover off the ball, batting around .500 or better. Head … [Read more...] about Divine Child star drafted by Indians