Article on page 28 of the 08/25 edition.
Mechanicville 1946 Baseball Team – by Thomas J. Farnan
Tag Archives: baseball
Our World in 1916 – by Sandy McBride
Here we are in 2016, an age of incredible technology and instant communication, and we like to think that our world is a whole lot more advanced and different than the world of our grandparents and great-grandparents.
Read the entire article in the Jan. 7 edition.
Hoosic Valley Baseball Champions Recognized – by C. Barton
On Wednesday July 29th at 6pm the Hoosic Valley Booster Club sponsored a community celebration to honor the Hoosic Valley Boys Varsity Baseball team on winning the title of New York State Class C Champions for the second consecutive year. The community gathered at the Joe Bruno Stadium to celebrate together the victory of this years win. The event was sponsored and organized by the Hoosic Valley Booster Club. Bonnie Speanburg, President of the Booster Club facilitated the recognition program. She thanked the community for supporting the team and the ongoing efforts of the Booster Club. “We did this last year for the championship team and it worked out so well that we wanted to do it again," says Speanburg. On the morning of the event there were 203 guests registered to attend. There were two ticket price options to attend the event, both included admission to the Valley Cats game.
Read the entire article in the August 6th edition.
The Express Newspaper August 6, 2015
A Call to the Bullpen With Sam DeCelle – Does Pete Rose Deserve this Punishment?
Imagine this, a MLB Hall of Fame induction class that consisted of Pete Rose. Pete Rose, the all time hits leader, but proven guilty of betting on baseball during his playing and managing days.
When I say imagine it, I say that because as of now that will never happen. Rose was banned from baseball many years ago when he was found guilty of betting on Cincinnati Reds games back when he was a player/manager for the ball club. MLB rules forbid any players or managers from placing bets on the sport while they are active and involved in the game.
Read more in the July 30th edition.
Interview with HV Baseball’s Coach Brooks – by S. DeCelle
All athletes dream of the “dog pile”, they want to experience that moment where you win the championship and get to celebrate with your teammates and friends. Sometimes many even practice in the back yard with a couple friends when you’re a child. You want to be the best.
Hoosic Valley Baseball got to do their championship dog pile, and was lucky enough to do it two years in a row because they were the best.
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
Hoosic Valley State Champions – Second Year in a Row…
The Hoosic Valley baseball team is state champions once again! In the first game of the state tournament went on two defeat Southold with a score of 2-0 in ten innings. Senior pitcher John Rooney capped off an incredible year on the mound by going the distance despite having to long three extra innings. He finished with 12 strikeouts.
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
Hoosic Valley Baseball & Softball Go To Semi-Finals
JUNE 6- The Hoosic Valley Indians baseball team won their regional game and are heading to the State Tournament for the second year in a row. The reigning state champions beat Norwood in an 11-1 drubbing. Senior John Rooney earned the win on the hill going a strong four innings with six strikeouts.
Hoosic Valley Baseball Class Champs
The Express Newspaper – June 19, 2014
