By John Hooper MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, July 28th, though efforts were great by both teams, a winner would not be chosen as the Crossover Video Jays and Marathon Mets game ended in a tie of 15-15. In addition to the score, the teams also shared in having one of their members hitting home [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Hwy 17 was completely closed earlier due to a serious motor vehicle collision half way between Marathon and Terrace Bay. OPP have since informed media that one lane is now open to let traffic through alternating back and forth between the east and west bound traffic. Please [Read more]
No one wants to rush through the summer. Living here in Northwestern Ontario, days of sunshine and +20 degree temperatures and few and far between as it is. In the movie business, however, the best movies are usually released in the fall, meaning die hard movie lovers just might be counting down [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Yesterday evening (July 20), Brokerlink defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 27-17. Brokerlink’s Pat Tanasichuk just missed a home run for his team when he had his ball get stuck on top of the fence. The evening’s second game was intense as [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday, July 16th, the Jagerbombers defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 16-3 in a make-up game from July 6. The evening’s other 2 games resulted in Jagerbombers winning against the Brewers 20-7 and the Marathon Mets* defeating Brokerlink 14-13. The [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – July 14th, Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League game resulted in the Jagerbombers defeating the Hotdogs and Cupcakes 20-16. The 2nd game of the evening was action packed with a grand slam for the Outlaws by Braydon Bertin. Bertin’s contribution was [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – July 13th, a well matched game saw the Brewers beat Brokerlink 11-8. Pat Bananish hit a clutch 3 run homerun in the top of the 7th for the Brewers who continue to hold 1st place in the overall league standings. At the evening’s 2nd game, the [Read more]
Six years ago the world was introduced to Paul Blart- an affable, if not rotund, mall cop who patrolled the many stores and hallways of a busy shopping mall in New Jersey. His clumsy and unorthodox methods were ultimately successful in foiling a brazen robbery by a group of criminals who also took [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Tuesday (July 7th) evening, the Brewers beat the Hotdogs & Cupcakes 17-10. A couple of big homeruns by Neil Esarte and Carly Melchers made a nice play at home for last out. Tuesday’s 2nd game of the evening was uneventful as the Brokerlink [Read more]
Kids and Cops Go Fishing During Family Fishing Week MARATHON, ON – Children are getting their fishing gear ready for the annual Kids Fishing Derby, July 11. The event will begin at 10am and wrap up at 4pm at White Lake Provincial Park. The event is free, however participants must pay [Read more]
School is out and summer is in full swing. Movies are the perfect way to keep the entire family busy over the next couple of months. For those who cannot wait to see what we’ll be getting in July and August, here are a few of the key titles that are sure to excite you; [Read more]
MMSPL information courtesy of John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Yesterday’s Marathon Mixed Slow-Pitch League games (July 6th) were cancelled with no make-up date planned. However, tonight’s games are expected to be played as scheduled and noted below. Hope to see everyone out [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – At last nights games, the Hotdogs and Cupcakes defeated Lord of the Infield Flies 26-9 while Outlaws tie for first in league with a 7-0 forfeit of Jagerbombers. Hey Baseball Fans, scroll past the rankings and upcoming game information for a cool video [Read more]
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – In baseball action Thursday, the Brewers defeated Outlaws 13-8. Meanwhile in the evening’s second match up, Brokerlink defeated Lord of The Infield Flies 23-8 to take the first place rank from the Crossover Video Jays in the current league [Read more]
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Hotdogs and Cupcakes held off Brokerlink 12-11. Brokerlink strand the tying run at 2nd in the 7th inning. Jagerbombers squeeked by CrossOver Video Jays 14-13 on a walk-off 3 run HR by Ross McWatch. Tristan Vollett hit a grand slam in the loss for the [Read more]
