The fate of the former home of the Columbus Clippers is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark into a racetrack. The fate of Cooper Stadium, the former home of the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) is under debate, as community groups oppose a plan to convert the ballpark […]
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Preservation group receives grant for Hinchliffe Stadium reno study
The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a renovation plan. The reclamation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the former home of the New York Black Yankees, will be aided by a grant to study the condition of the facility and map out a […]
Glickman to assist in Civic Stadium preservation effort
Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. Marshall Glickman, the man who helped bring the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) back to the Rose City, will help Civic Stadium preservationists in Eugene. The goal: renovate the historic ballpark, […]
Eugene debates future of historic Civic Stadium
The Eugene (Oregon) School Board, scrapped for cash, is considering whether or not to tear down historic Civic Stadium in favor of multiuse recreational fields. The Eugene (Oregon) School Board, scrapped for cash, is considering whether or not to tear down historic Civic Stadium in favor of multiuse recreational fields. By tearing down the former […]
Ripken endorses Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. endorsed the renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) stadium. In a letter sent to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is considering the addition of the 1932 facility to a list of America's Most Endangered […]
Al Lang Field to remain open under new deal
Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. Al Lang Field, the former center of spring training in downtown St. Pete, will remain open as a center for college and high-school spring training. In one form or […]
Committee: Don’t tear down Drillers Stadium
Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. Before any plans are made for the Drillers Stadium ballpark site, the county should make an effort to rent out the ballpark. The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) have already vacated their […]
City staff recommending Ottawa Stadium stay open
The former Lynx Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city staff. Ottawa Stadium, once considered one of the best ballparks in the minors, should remain open in the short term, according to a recommendation from Ottawa city […]
Paterson moves forward on Hinchliffe Stadium renovation
Folks in New Jersey seem pretty optimistic about the prospects of renovating historic Hinchliffe Stadium, once home to the New York Black Yankees. November was a good month for Hinchliffe Stadium, the historic 77-year-old facility in Paterson, N.J. badly in need of some TLC. On Nov. 3, voters approved a nonbinding referendum by a wide, […]
Hinchliffe Stadium preservation moves proceeding
The long-awaited renovation of Hinchlife Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) facility where the New York Black Yankees played, may again be on as city officials push a $15-million bond plan. The long-awaited renovation of Hinchlife Stadium, the historic Paterson (N.J.) facility where the New York Black Yankees played, may again be on as city officials […]
Decision on Yankee Stadium Gate 2 due next week
The effort to save Gate 2 from the original Yankee Stadium could come to a head next week when the city's Design Commission reviews plans for preservation. The effort to save Gate 2 from the original Yankee Stadium could come to a head next week when the city's Design Commission reviews plans for preservation. The […]
It’s really the end for Tiger Stadium
Demolition of the legendary ballpark at Michigan and Trumbull wrapped up Sunday. It's finally the end for Tiger Stadium, as demolition of the legendary ballpark ended up yesterday with the dismantling of the last piece standing: a section of grandstand at Michigan and Cochrane. Tiger Stadium was the home of the Tigers between 1912 and […]
Group proposing renovation of Civic Stadium
A local band of volunteers wants to restore Eugene's Civic Stadium to what it looked like in 1938. A local band of volunteers wants to restore Eugene's Civic Stadium to what it looked like in 1938. The ballpark will be vacant next summer for the first time since it opened, and the Save Civic Stadium […]