Category Archives: Sports

Photo Tour of the Minors Pt. 1 – Jersey Boys

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ken Dowell

1. Newark, N.J. Bears and Eagles Waterfront Stadium, former home of the Newark Bears (Requiem for the Newark Bears)             2. Trenton, N.J. Arm & Hammer Park, home of the Trenton Thunder, AA affiliate of … Continue reading →

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More Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Zlatan Talking Garbage Zlatan Ibrahimovic was quoted this week as referring to the U.S.’s chances in the World Cup as a “big joke.” Now unless you follow European soccer year round you may not know who Zlatan is. He is, in … Continue reading →

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Some Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Day 2 — The End of the Reign in Spain For the past 6-8 years Spain has been the dominant team in world football. They were European champions in 2008 and 2012 and World Cup champions in 2010. But it’s … Continue reading →

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This is Hinchliffe

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ken Dowell

In 1932 a 10,000-seat Art Deco stadium made of concrete opened on a hill overlooking the Great Falls. Eighty some odd years later a volunteer crew of 500 teenagers from Paterson’s high schools used 500 gallons of white paint donated … Continue reading →

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Requiem for the Newark Bears

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Ken Dowell

                    The last of the Newark Bears baseball team was up for grabs earlier today. The bus, the lawnmowers, the mascot’s costume, the nacho cheese dispenser, all offered up in a … Continue reading →

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Opening Day Citi Field

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ken Dowell

 

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Vote for the Ugliest Pirate Giveaway T-Shirt

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Ken Dowell

I attend a fair amount of sporting events. Thus from time to time I am handed a t-shirt as I walk through the turnstile. This year I got two especially ugly ones. Both came from teams that use the name … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the 50’s: Baseball

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ken Dowell

For an American boy growing up in the 50’s there was one sport, baseball. For a substantial part of my childhood I played baseball every day. Day after day, I would eat breakfast, pick up my glove and head out … Continue reading →

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