Professional Hockey an Opportunity for North AdamsBy Andy McKeever,
06:27PM / Monday, January 27, 2014 | |
There are too many factors that go into any venture to say something will or will not succeed even before it's begun.
A recent Berkshire Eagle column suggests that there is little chance an independent pro hockey league would survive in North Adams. But I say it can and here's why.
It hasn't been tried.
The column suggests the No. 1 reason why the team will fail is because of population numbers. It cites that Pittsfield and South County as being too far away to supplement ticket sales. I question why that is so vital.
Pittsfield has a historic baseball field and in 10 years saw five teams start up — only to strike out. During that period, the North
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Pittsfield Suns To Host All Star GameStaff Reports,
04:34PM / Monday, January 21, 2013 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wahconah Park will host the Futures Collegiate Baseball League all star game.
The Pittsfield Suns released their 2013 schedule last week that features 27 home games and the all star game. The All star game will be held on July 25 and the season opens on June 6.
"As we look to build on the success of our first year, we have many exciting ideas and promotions for our fans that we will roll out in the near future. Rest assured the sights and sounds, excitement and energy that you experienced in Wahconah Park last year will only get better in 2013. June 6th can’t come soon enough," said General Manager Kevin McGuire said in a prepared
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Mayor Bianchi Commends Pittsfield Babe Ruth TeamBy Joe Durwin,
12:24PM / Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Daniel Bianchi hailed the city's 15-year-old Babe Ruth All Stars Tuesday on their performance in the World Series in Van Buren, Ark., two weeks ago.
At the first City Council meeting following the team's return, the mayor presented certificates from the city in recognition of their achievements.
"We are so proud of you as a community," said Bianchi. "You guys have done a great job, and you've represented the city of Pittsfield beautifully through great sportsmanship, and great sports."
The team swept five games in the series before finally being eliminated in 0 Comments
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'Growing Pains' For County GriddersBy Stephen Dravis,
06:06PM / Friday, September 07, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The last two autumns, the Mount Greylock Regional High School football program has been a constant.
This year, the Mounties are experiencing change.
When Greylock puts its 26-game winning streak on the line Friday night against Pittsfield, coach Shawn Flaherty's squad will do so with a lot of new faces wearing red and white.
"From last year, we basically lost our entire line," Flaherty said at Tuesday's inaugural Berkshire County football "media day."
And that does not even count three-year starting quarterback Kent Hanson.
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Pittsfield Knocked Out Of Babe Ruth World SeriesBy Andy McKeever,
08:45PM / Thursday, August 23, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The city's team was eliminated from the Babe Ruth World Series Thursday night.
The team lost in the opening game of the single elimination tournament to El Segundo, Calif. by a score of 5-4.
El Segundo scored two runs in the top of the seventh to take their first lead of the game and closed out Pittsfield in the bottom of the inning to move on in the tournament.
Pittsfield led most of game and went into the final inning with a 4-3 lead.
The city's 15-year-olds were the New England representative in the tournament and cruised through the pool play round, which eliminated four of the 10 teams, by going 3-1. The single elimination tournament began with 0 Comments
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