2008 July | Pickin' Splinters

Open Thread Thursday (7/31) »

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July 31, 2008 | Posted in Open Thread Thursday | Read more »

Frozen Pond Diary: Making the cut »

A Clipboard exclusive – we get an inside look at North American Junior hockey through the eyes of Mike Gionta. While playing for the Queen City Steam of the Central States Hockey League, Mike will share his weekly experiences with the Clipboard. He doesn’t mind being called the cousin of Brian or Steve, [...]

July 30, 2008 | Posted in Frozen Pond Diary | Read more »

Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear Manny »

Dear Manny,
As I type this letter to you, I do so with a heavy heart. The events that have transpired over the last week, have made it possible – albeit small possibility – that you may not be a card carrying member of Red Sox Nation come the next Tuesdays with Smitty. Note [...]

July 29, 2008 | Posted in MLB, Tuesdays With Smitty | Read more »

On the Pitch with an American Novice: Focus on MLS »

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. In last week’s “On the Pitch,” I gave the MLS a chance. I watched my very first regular season game and kept a diary of my impressions. I admit that I came into it with a fair amount of pessimism. I decided to dig a little deeper and [...]

July 28, 2008 | Posted in FIFA, N. Broad and Beyond | Read more »

NYCBL (7/28) »

2008 NEW YORK COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE
FLASH REPORT
AS OF JULY 27, 2008
STANDINGS
EASTERN DIVISION W L PCT. GB
GLENS FALLS x 28 10 [...]

July 28, 2008 | Posted in NYCBL | Read more »

Performance of the Week (POTW) 7/20-7/27 »

I gotta give credit where credit is due: Joba Chamberlain earns my POTW. I know Manny was not in the lineup, and Ortiz made his first major league appearance since an injury, but Chamberlain tossing seven shutout frames was impressive.
Who gets your POTW?

July 27, 2008 | Posted in POTW | Read more »

Saturday is in the cards: ‘08 HOF Edition »

July 26, 2008 | Posted in Casey's Clipboard | Read more »

Friday Flick 1.13 »

Let it continue to roll with the NYCBL action. Webster at Niagara – Sal Maglie Field.
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July 25, 2008 | Posted in Casey's Clipboard | Read more »

Coming soon: Frozen Pond Diary »

The Clipboard is proud to announce plans to host the Frozen Pond Diary – an up close look at junior hockey through the eyes of Mike Gionta.
Mike plays with the Queen City Steam of the the Central States Hockey League (CSHL) – a tier III Junior A hockey league in the United States. [...]

July 24, 2008 | Posted in Frozen Pond Diary | Read more »