Monday, May 7, 2012
The Topps Company, Inc. launched its new baseball app, Topps Pennant, on Monday and is hosting an online giveaway.
What is your favorite Tigers memory? Kaline’s two-run single in Game 5 of the ’68 World Series, Gibby’s homer in the eighth to clinch the Series in ’84 or maybe Verlander’s no hitter in 2007 or in 2011? On Monday, The Topps Company, Inc. launched its new baseball app, Topps Pennant, with a special promotion asking the Detroit faithful to share their favorite Tigers memories using the Topps Pennant app and the #tigermemories hashtag on Twitter. Participating fans will have the chance to win Tigers collectibles including old Topps cards of Tigers players of the 1980’s along with a signed contract from Tigers legend Alan Trammell. The contest is up and running and goes through Tuesday. Justin Verlander tweeted about the contest on Monday …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Planning on fishing on this weekend? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some tips on what's biting in local waterways.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released the following fishing report for southeastern Michigan:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Roosevelt High School students help read to elementary students and clean up city cemetery.
The Wyandotte Bears football team remains strong, both on and off the field. Head coach Ron Adams has long stressed the importance of community service to his players through his virtues program. In March, the players helped celebrate Read Across America by visiting the district's four elementary schools and reading to the children. In April, the players helped Wilson Middle School's Warrior Science Club clean up Oakwood Cemetery for the seventh consecutive year. "We are very proud of our players for making a commitment to making a difference," Adams said. "Go BEARS!" To see more photos of the Bears in action, check out the team's community service photo gallery.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
The April sessions of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital's Wellness Wednesdays end this week.
If you've been meaning to attend one of the monthlong free Zumba classes being taught by Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, you've got one last chance this week. The final Wellness Wednesdays event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Elementary School. The topic of this month's lessons has been Zumba. Topics change each month. If you want to continue with Zumba after the free lessons are over, you're in luck. There are affordable classes set for every Thursday through June 7 in the gym at Roosevelt High School. The weekly classes are held from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and cost $5 for students and $7 for adults. Come to one class or come to them all, it's up to you. Money raised from the classes will benefit the Wyandotte Cheer …
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Friday, April 20, 2012
The Detroit Tigers played their first game 100 years ago at Navin Field, a new stadium at Michigan and Trumbull. What are your memories from the ballpark at "The Corner."
A century ago the Detroit Tigers moved into a new ballpark at Michigan and Trumbull. From 1912 until 1999, some of the greatest ballplayers in the major leagues played at the stadium. What are your favorite memories from old Tiger Stadium? Was it the 1984 or 1968 World Series? Or maybe attending a game with a school group? Or was it sitting in the stand with your father and grandfather? Share your memories in the comment section on Patch, and upload some of your favorite photos to site.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Two players are added to first team of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League.
Four members of the Roosevelt Bears were named to the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League 2012 all-star team. Honored this year are: First Team: Honorable Mentions:
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Yankees' Mark Teixeira will answer questions, post exclusive videos and share advice for young athletes in a new, regular feature on Patch.
Good news, Tigers fans! There’s a high-priced, power-hitting, left-handed first baseman on the way. Not to play for Detroit, of course. Instead, Patch users young and old can tap into the expertise of New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira, who has been named “Commissioner of Patch Baseball.” Teixeira, a four-time Gold Glove winner and two-time All-Star, will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Artist-turned-entrepreneur Jessica Hamilton takes her creation public for the first time.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Patch asks Macomb Township resident, Tigers expert and Fox Sports Detroit baseball announcer Mario Impemba to weigh in on the team's strengths and playoff possibilities.
With the first pitch of Opening Day only a few hours away, Patch caught up with Macomb Township's resident Tigers expert Fox Sports Detroit baseball announcer Mario Impemba to ask his thoughts on the team's strengths and odds for the season. Impemba has been the TV voice for the Detroit Tigers on Fox Sports Detroit since 2002 and provides the play-by-play calls alongside color commentator Rod Allen. Patch: What does Opening Day mean to you? Impemba: Opening Day to me is much more than the actual game, it's an event. It's a day that represents a fresh start to the new year. You can feel that summer is right around the corner and the city comes alive. Opening Day is celebrated in Detroit like no other city. Patch: How do you feel about this …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Confident chatter about a power lineup is heard before Opening Day–and not just locally.
Joseph McCauley
11:31 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
It was the last game of the season and Alan Trammell's last game (although it wasn't announced ahead of time). I had my daughter and youngest son before game in the left field stands by the outfield fence. My daughter wanted me to ask a player for a ball by the outfield wall. I told her to ask and she got Terry Francona to hand her a ball over the outfield fence. At that same time, my son got a … more ›