The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League.The summer-collegiate Central Illinois Collegiate League is no more, as four teams are being absorbed into the startup Prospect League. In the West Division will be Quincy, Hannibal, Springfield, Danville, Dubois County and DuPage County; in […]
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Waukesha ballpark approved by Common Council
A proposed new ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Waukesha, Wis. was approved last night by Common Council. A proposed new ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Waukesha, Wis. was approved last night by Common Council. On an 11-3 vote the council approved the $2 million facility, which will hold roughly […]
Northwoods League
Northwoods League history The Northwoods League is a college-level league with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Ontario and Wisconsin. It began play in 1994 and was patterned after college-level leagues in New England (the Cape Cod League) and Alaska. The original Northwoods League featured teams in Minnesota (Rochester Honkers), Iowa (Dubuque Mud Puppies), and Wisconsin […]
Future Ballpark: LSU / 2009
New LSU ballparkOpening: February 2009 Capacity: 8,786 seats (including 3,878 under the grandstand roof) Suites: 19 (including Athletic Director’s suite) Cost: $25 million Owner: LSU Architect: Grace & Hebert Architects; DLR Group Tenant: LSU Tigers
Mallards, Madison reach agreement on remodel of Warner Park
After years of negotiations the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the city of Madison have come to a tentative agreement on a renovation of Warner Park.After years of negotiations the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) and the city of Madison have come to a tentative agreement on a renovation of Warner Park. […]
WCCBL shortens name, extends season
The West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL) is now the West Coast League (WCL), according to league president Ken Wilson. The West Coast League also announced plans to expand its regular season schedule to 48 games.The West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL) is now the West Coast League (WCL), according to league president Ken Wilson. […]
Owls snare end-of-year honors in CPL
The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League announced today that the Forest City Owls have been selected as the 2008 CPL Organization of the Year.The summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League announced today that the Forest City Owls have been selected as the 2008 CPL Organization of the Year. "This is great news for us and the award […]
Waukesha ballpark approved; funding needs to be finalized
The Waukesha (Wis.) Plan Commission approved a new ballpark in Frame Park, clearing the way for construction of a 1,700-seat facility for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team, slated to open next season.
NCAA finalizes sweeping changes for baseball programs: scholarship changes, squad sizes and academic expectations
Baseball season start dates and student eligibility rules for NCAA Division I colleges and universities will undergo a major transformation next spring and the following year.By Jim Robins Baseball season start dates and student eligibility rules for NCAA Division I colleges and universities will undergo a major transformation next spring and the following year. […]
Duncan Park Stadium
Faced with the continued deterioration of a classic ballpark, residents of Spartanburg marshaled their resources and raised funds to renovate Duncan Park, a classic minor-league ballpark. We visited this ballpark when it hosted summer-collegiate ball and was pretty much falling down. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 1926 Capacity: 4,000 Dimensions: 315L, 365LC, 375C, 365RC, 315R Playing […]