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The oldest baseball field in the world is right in Massachusetts
CLINTON - Fuller Field in Clinton is the oldest continuous-use baseball field in the world, and it's just 47 miles west of Boston.Typically, when you think of baseball and old ballparks, places like Fenway Park come to mind. But town of Clinton Historian Terry Ingano said there is a hidden gem rich in history called Fuller Field. It's the oldest continuous-use baseball field in the world. A piece of baseball history"If you love baseball, you've got to come and see Fuller Field in Clinton, Mass. You just have to," Ingano said. "We trace it to 1878. It was probably a neighborhood...
Local football coaches Marchegiani, Mahoney, Doherty selfless during Hall of Fame ceremony
Selflessness was the theme of the night. The three coaches with local ties inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Sunday deflected any praise onto their families, assistant coaches, players and parents. ...
Every angle: Tuesday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five high school athletes
We've got our bases covered. Tuesday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five high school athletes represent five schools and four sports. They each stood out in their own way and led their teams to key victories in an important part of the season. EMILY BRENNION, Assabet softball ...
DCU Center to keep name for three more years in $1.8 million deal
It was called the Centrum when Frank Sinatra took the stage Sept. 2, 1982. In 2005, Worcester's downtown arena, then known as Worcester Centrum Centre, got its current name: The DCU Center. The label will go unchanged for at least another three years. ...
Presenting the high school athletes who were named Daily News All-Stars this winter
As we put the 2023-24 winter season to bed, let's take one last look at all the high school athletes who were named to the Daily News' All-Star teams. Check out the Daily News' All-Stars for Boys Basketball. Check out the Daily News' All-Stars for Girls Basketball. Check out the...
Newton South girls’ track sprints into spring undefeated
The Newton South girls’ track team has raced to a blistering start this spring, staying undefeated. This season’s team has the most girls in more than 25 years, with over 80 athletes. With an abundance of young and experienced talent, the team is firing on all cylinders. This season marks the first time the team has more than five girls in every throwing event, and both the 4×800 meter relay and sprint medley relay (SMR) competitors qualified for the Nationals.
Plenty of offense among the picks: Cast your vote for the Hometeam Softball Player of the Week
There were plenty of great performances on the softball field last week, and Jennifer Toland found some of the best for readers to vote on to decide the Hometeam Softball Player of the Week. Congratulations to Uxbridge's Katherine Pratt, who edged Assabet's Megan O'Leary in a tight race to win...
Oakers searching for answers
CUMBERLAND - Scott Carpenter wanted to get as many of his players into Monday’s game as possible without deviating too heavily from the original script. The head coach of the Cumberland boys lacrosse team looked to balance the task of paying proper respect to the seniors on the roster while simultaneously making sure that business was taken care of against a struggling opponent.
St. Paul beats Doherty in softball
WORCESTER, Mass. - The St. Paul and Doherty softball teams renewed their rivalry Tuesday night at gorgeous Bob Rousseau Field with St. Paul coming away with a 6-1 win. Bella Mara pitched for St. Paul and was outstanding only giving up two hits while striking out 16. Offensively, the Knights...
Title contenders all over the South Shore: High school girls lacrosse rankings
There's a ton of depth on the South Shore for high school girls lacrosse. In Tuesday's MIAA power rankings, seven area schools were ranked in the top 10 of their respective divisions. So when the tournament starts in a few weeks, there will be plenty of area state-title contenders. There...
Tournament Management Committee denies proposal to give swim programs ‘buffer’ for delayed postseason submissions
As the state athletic association’s Tournament Management Committee (TMC) continued its charge of approving postseason formats Thursday, a key issue from the winter season became a focus of conversation. A local athletic director advocated for a buffer in postseason submissions for both swimming and track due in part to...
Learn about Cheer at June Summer Clinic
Bedford High School varsity cheer will be holding its first summer cheer clinic from June 20 through 22. This program is for aspiring cheerleaders in grades K through 8. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the back gym at Bedford High School. Learn the cheerleading...
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