Claxton Shield

[Thiele]

Its back out at Norwood November 13 and 14th

There is a Fan Fest at Norwood Oval this Wednesday night

[gadj1976]

Well I went in the early 90's and have started following the MLB big time, so I thought I'd do the right thing by the sport and go and support it. I didn't know about Wed night till today, so I'm not going to go, but I will be there at 4pm for the double header on the 14th. Should be good fun. Does anyone know what the admission price is?

[bayman]

is it the claxton shield (state matches/tournaments) ? or rather are they trying to bring back a national competition (like the adelaide giants etc)..................i remember the 80's (off course it goes back to at least the 50's) when the were 3 local games on every wednesday night (price $3.00) & the line up would be something like this

glenelg tigers v woodville senators

kensington cardinals v sturt saints

port magpies v redsox (sorry i can't recall their name)

it was always a great nights entertainment, especially with the larger than life characters like barry barhnett, the alexander brothers & greg elkson just to name a few

how many baseballs we used to get over the years from home runs was amazing

[Big Phil]

A good friend of mine is the media lisaon officer for this competition...

He has advised me it is $10 per person for admission...

Looking forward to going, seeing as though it is only down the road from home for me...

[the big bang]

is it the claxton shield (state matches/tournaments) ? or rather are they trying to bring back a national competition (like the adelaide giants etc)..................i remember the 80's (off course it goes back to at least the 50's) when the were 3 local games on every wednesday night (price $3.00) & the line up would be something like this

glenelg tigers v woodville senators

kensington cardinals v sturt saints

port magpies v redsox (sorry i can't recall their name)

it was always a great nights entertainment, especially with the larger than life characters like barry barhnett, the alexander brothers & greg elkson just to name a few

how many baseballs we used to get over the years from home runs was amazing

spoke to a mate of mine that plays Div. 1, and he mentioned that the MLB has forked out big time (something around $70m) to get a national comp back up and running here. he didnt know much about it though.

[JAS]

don't know if it's any help but this is the announcement posted on the NFC website about baseball at Norwood...

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATEST ... adium.aspx

Baseball is back at Coopers Stadium
5 November 2009

The Australian Baseball League hosted its launch of the 2009/2010 baseball season last night at Coopers Stadium.

Supporters got to see the South Australian team up close in their first workout on the newly constructed diamond at what is considered the spiritual home of baseball in South Australia, Norwood Oval.

This first training at the ground is preparing the team for the following games this season.

13/11/2009 (6:35pm) v Queensland @ Norwood Oval
14/11/2009 (3:05pm) v Queensland @ Norwood Oval

04/12/2009 (6:35pm) v Western Australia @ Norwood Oval
05/12/2009 (3:05pm) v Western Australia @ Norwood Oval

18/12/2009 (6:35pm) v New South Wales @ Norwood Oval
19/12/2009 (3:05pm) v New South Wales @ Norwood Oval

15/01/2009 (6:35pm) v Victoria @ Norwood Oval
16/01/2009 (3:05pm) v Victoria @ Norwood Oval

For full fixture and other details please see the website www.southaustralia.baseball.com.au.

Regards
JAS

[Big Phil]

Looking forward to going to the baseball back at the Parade tomorrow night.

[Big Phil]

Just found out that Bruce McAvaney is going to be the guest to 'throw the first pitch' to kick the night off...

[the big bang]

good work JAS.

wont be able to get there this weekend as i'm heading to mildura for a few days, but will definetly try get to a few other wekends of play.

my mate that plays div 1 is pretty exited about it all,although he's not been named in the first weekend of games. and he's a semi-regular safooty poster!

[Big Phil]

South Australia kicked off the Claxton Shield campaign with a very impressive win over Queensland...

The boys got up 7-0, with a great 2-0 start in the opening dig, then piling on a few runs late in the game...

Great to have baseball back at the Parade, good atmosphere and well over 1000 people there...

Higlight for me was meeting Pat Kelly and seeing his massive diamond studded NY Yankees Championship Ring...

TALK ABOUT BLING BLING !!!

[schimma]

South Australia kicked off the Claxton Shield campaign with a very impressive win over Queensland...

The boys got up 7-0, with a great 2-0 start in the opening dig, then piling on a few runs late in the game...

Great to have baseball back at the Parade, good atmosphere and well over 1000 people there...

Higlight for me was meeting Pat Kelly and seeing his massive diamond studded NY Yankees Championshup Ring...

TALK ABOUT BLING BLING !!!

yes was a good night. Dave Neilson has been in a very good paddock. he is huge now. bet he could still swing a bat well thou. Good to see some old faces there, friday night fixtures could be good for baseball sa

[Big Phil]

Yes, I always remember Dave having a 'solid' frame in his playing days, but gees he in very solid now isn't he !!!

[Big Phil]

South Australia continued their great form from last night, defeating Queensland 6-5 in an extra inning in the first game of their double header at the Parade this afternoon and this evening.

From what I was told of the 2nd game, we were 2-0 up at the bottom of the 3rd inning. Sounds like the SA boys have got a good team and will be very competitive this Claxton Shield. I think the last time they won it was the mid 80's.

[schimma]

South Australia continued their great form from last night, defeating Queensland 6-5 in an extra inning in the first game of their double header at the Parade this afternoon and this evening.

From what I was told of the 2nd game, we were 2-0 up at the bottom of the 3rd inning. Sounds like the SA boys have got a good team and will be very competitive this Claxton Shield. I think the last time they won it was the mid 80's.

also won game 3 very easy. 9-0. the side is looking very good but queensland were very young. looked like an underage team they sent. Young beard from act was clocked last night in mid 90mph, big future in front of him.

[Big Phil]

That's great news for the boys and coach Tony Harris, well done on a 3-0 series sweep...

[the big bang]

South Australia continued their great form from last night, defeating Queensland 6-5 in an extra inning in the first game of their double header at the Parade this afternoon and this evening.

From what I was told of the 2nd game, we were 2-0 up at the bottom of the 3rd inning. Sounds like the SA boys have got a good team and will be very competitive this Claxton Shield. I think the last time they won it was the mid 80's.

also won game 3 very easy. 9-0. the side is looking very good but queensland were very young. looked like an underage team they sent. Young beard from act was clocked last night in mid 90mph, big future in front of him.

domt spose this is Hayden? originally from mildura?

[Thiele]

SA defeated Vic 6-4 in game 1

Victoria won game 2-3

[Thiele]

South Australia won 2-0 against Victoria in game 3

[Big Phil]

South Australia won 2-0 against Victoria in game 3

Read in the Sunday Mail that game 3 had to be called off due to rain and will be rescheduled at a later date...

[Big Phil]

Tomorrow morning on the 5RPH Wednesday Morning Sports Show, our special guest will be Australian baseball legend and current Queensland coach Dave Nillson.

SA will play the Qld Rams in the return series in the Sunshine State this coming weekend and Dave has been good enough to give us his time for a chat on the current state of baseball in Australia and answer a few questions...

He will be on around 7.45am (SA time) so baseball fans, be sure to tune in from 7am - 8am on 1197am 5RPH