JUCO

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Underwood supportive of team after comebacker strips ace of his sight

On April 3 in Miami, Okla., things changed for Seminole State (Okla.) College pitcher Jordan Underwood. The Trojans’ ace, Underwood was 4-0 and was on the mound as Seminole was going for its fifth straight win. It didn’t take ...

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JUCO: Teams struck by GJ’s hospitality

When the Middle Georgia College baseball team arrived Thursday in Colorado, Dylan Scott was struck by the hospitality. “The first thing I noticed is everybody here’s so nice,” he said. “They’re so into this ...

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Youth clinic fun for all involved

Before the Alpine Bank JUCO World Series begins, the focus turned to the kids in the annual kids clinic at Stocker Stadium on Thursday. The clinic was originally scheduled to take place at Suplizio Field, but with rain making the field muddy, ...

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For the first time since 1966, all 10 teams have experience playing in World Series

The 2009 Alpine Bank Junior College World Series has one novel aspect about its field of teams. For the first time in 43 years, there are no first-time programs playing in the tournament. “It’s unique, but I’m not surprised ...

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10-year old engages with former Braves star as JUCO begins

Dale Murphy is the future of baseball. The 10-year-old Palisade Little Leaguer had the chance to meet another Dale Murphy who is working to preserve baseball’s future. Lil’ Dale Murphy, who played catcher for his Little League ...

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JUCO players enjoy being buddies for Challenger program

The Howard (Texas) College baseball players were eating dinner Wednesday when they were informed theirs was one of the two teams earning the honor of being JUCO buddies for the annual Challenger softball game Thursday. “They told us it ...

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Volunteers get baseballs ready for tournament with annual mud rub

Walt Bergman used to do the traditional mud rub of every baseball used in the Alpine Bank Junior College World Series in his garage before the tournament. “It goes pretty quickly when you’ve got a bunch of guys,” Bergman ...

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JUCO 2009: At a glance May 21, 2009

Junior College World Series Double-elimination At Suplizio Field Saturday’s Games Game 1: Howard (Texas) College (50-1) vs. Western Nevada (REC0RD), 9 a.m. Game 2: Iowa Western (RECORD) vs. Southeastern District, Noon Game 3: ...

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Play ball: JUCO field complete

Finally, they’re all in. Play in the 52nd annual Alpine Bank Junior College World Series begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, and despite numerous rain delays and a few upsets along the way, 10 teams have won district titles and earned spots in ...

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Spartanburg (S.C.) qualifies for JUCO field

Spartanburg (S.C.) Methodist College drove 600 miles to New York and ended up playing a team from its own region in the second round of the Eastern District playoffs. The ninth-ranked Pioneers first defeated Potomac State College of West ...

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