Montgomery mayor Todd Strange watches as the first pitch is made by Chloe Czapla during opening ceremonies at Buddy Watson Park (Montgomery Gray/Southeastern) on Thursday. (Photo by William Springer)
Staff Report
(April 6, 2010)
The Dixie Youth Baseball season is officially underway after all of the leagues located in the River Region opened with annual ceremonies this past weekend.
The leagues traditionally begin the season with pageantry that includes an introduction of league officials, team sponsors and special presentations.
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Ken Blankenship has been tabbed as the new Sports Commissioner for the city of Montgomery. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(Sept. 17, 2009)
Ken Blankenship wasn’t looking for another job.
But one found him.
The former high school football coach and executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association added another title to his list, officially, on Wednesday when he was announced as the new Sports Commissioner for the City of Montgomery.
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Staff Report
Alabama All-Star Sports Week is officially returning to the Capital City, River Region Sports has learned.
The Alabama High School Athletic Director and Coaches Association, Alabama High School Athletic Association and the City of Montgomery are expected to make it official during a press conference at the AHSAA offices on Wednesday.
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By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
High school coaches and athletes from across the state will venture to Huntsville beginning Sunday for the annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week, which runs July 13-17.
But could All-Star Week return to its roots in the near future?
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Bleachers were slammed into fences during an F-1 tornado on Friday at Thompson Park. Fields were littered with debris. (Photo contributed)
Staff Report
An F-1 tornado ripped through East Montgomery late Friday night and left several homes and apartment buildings in shambles.
Included in the damage were fields at Ed Thompson Park where Montgomery American and the Miracle League reside.
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Fans and league officials, such as East Montgomery's Danny Martin (left) and Phillip Shamburger, are urged to keep it positive this baseball season. (Photo by Mike Peacock)
By Mike Peacock
Contributing columnist
I can remember back in my days as a kid just how much I looked forward to the opening of baseball season. You see, I was not your typical Alabama kid – I liked football and enjoyed it, but I LOVED baseball. It was my passion. When one season ended, I couldn’t wait for the months to pass and the next one to get there.
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Montgomery City Council members (left) Jim Spear (Dist. 1) and Charles Smith (Dist. 2) along with Cole Lassiter, Smith's grandson, are presented a plaque during the opening ceremonies at East Montgomery on Saturday. The two councilmen were honored for their efforts to make improvements to the facilities. (Photo by Mike Peacock)
Staff Report
Dixie Youth Baseball opened its 52nd season in Montgomery on Saturday to the color and pageantry of parades and excitement that usually accompanies the event.
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Staff Report
Below are photos from Saturday's Opening Ceremonies at both AUM and East Montgomery. Photography by Mike Peacock.
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Strange (right) was recently elected the 54th mayor of Montgomery. He has been successful in leading or running several businesses in the Capital City and now has the task of running its local government. (Photo by Mike Peacock)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Recently, Montgomery elected its 54th mayor, Todd Strange.
River Region Sports sat down with Strange and asked questions regarding his position on several items facing the city including the return of events that once called the Capital City home. What is the fate of older programs such as city junior high football? What about needed improvements to Cramton Bowl?
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Staff Report
The rain continues to wreak havoc on baseball and softball schedules this spring. But Doug Singleton wants his show to go on Thursday evening.
Singleton, the league Commissioner for the Montgomery American Dixie Youth Baseball/Softball, has plans to go forward with the annual opening ceremonies provided there is no dangerous weather before or during the 6 p.m. scheduled start time.
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G.W. Carver's Tavaris Williams skies for the dunk in Saturday's Unity Games V at Faulkner University's Tine Davis Gym. (Photo by Mike Peacock)
By Emily Marsh
RRS Correspondent
The River Region united on Saturday and filled the stands of the Faulkner University Tine Davis Gymnasium to support the fifth-annual Unity Games.
The girls Red Team defeated Black, 44-22 while the boys Red beat Black, 45-30.
But that didn't matter.
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Local high school seniors, such as Alabama Christian's Christina Hayes, are set to play in Saturday's Unity Games. (Photo by Mike Peacock)
By Emily Marsh
RRS Correspondent
Get ready for basketball, Unity style.
The fifth annual Unity Games will take place Saturday at the Faulkner University Tine Davis Gymnasium at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
This year’s event includes the participation of 22 boys, 28 girls and 24 cheerleaders.
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Staff and Combined Reports
Due to inclement weather, several baseball and softball games have either moved or been cancelled.
Nearly all games on Thursday were postponed and most games on Friday and Saturday have either moved to next week or been cancelled.
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Contributed
Here is a list of important dates involving recreational activities in Tallassee.
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Staff Report
LAMP and Brew Tech find host sites for Subs... AISA opens Elite 8... Blue-Gray Jr. Tennis set.
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Contributed
The City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department will host the Junior High School basketball championships on Wednesday at the Robert E. Lee High School gym. The B-Team game will feature Brewbaker and Carver at 5:30 p.m. and the Varsity game will be between McKee and Georgia Washington at 7:00 p.m.
The C-team (4:30 p.m.) and Girls (6:00 p.m.) basketball championships will be held on Friday at Capitol Heights Junior High. These teams will be determined by a semi-finals game being played this week.
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