Sports

Ron Barry (left), of Michigan Walleye Adventures, and Libra Marina owner Mike Beaubien prepare for a fishing excursion. By Daniel Gretzner One of the most popular recreational sports is fishing. Many anglers, young and old, who are from the vicinity have learned how to catch the various species of fish in nearby lakes and rivers. Like many other southeast Michigan folks, my first outdoor outing with a rod and reel, was at Camp Dearborn, where certain lakes are designated for fishing. I'm sure that many readers probably were … [Read more...] about Plenty of water, let’s go fishing

By Daniel Gretzner It takes a good supervisor and coordinator to make sure more than 160 softball teams are scheduled for play during the Dearborn Recreation Department summer season. Two of the most important individuals who make this happen are Michale Jamieson Timiney, sports/facility supervisor and Brian Haddad, softball field & maintenance coordinator. There are seven-lighted softball diamonds that stay busy most of the time with four games a night on tap as activities take place night-after-night. Haddad has worked … [Read more...] about Rec softball program has over 160 teams

By Daniel Gretzner Everyone is enjoying the summer months at the moment. High school activity in the sports world is quite limited. However, special interest about the coming football season at Fordson is in the air. Athletes, students, faculty, fans and followers of the “Tractor Nation” are wondering if another quality team can add to the rich football history. So, the question is, what will Fordson do on the football field in 2011? I interviewed Tractor head coach Fouad Zaban, also known as “Coach Walker” around the east … [Read more...] about Is another quality Fordson team on the way?

By Daniel Gretzner Major League Baseball, for many past decades, has always had a player or two from the Dearborn/Downriver area playing for one of the pro teams. Currently, the two main guys are right-hand pitchers, Derek Lowe of the Atlanta Braves, along with J.J. Putz, a reliever on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both hurlers happen to be in the National League. That means local baseball fans are unable to see them come into Detroit, except for inter-league play. Lowe, who started picking up his pitching skills at Edsel Ford high … [Read more...] about Dearborn & Downriver baseball talent on National League rosters

On June 25, basketball was the sport at Lapeer Park, as middle school and elementary-aged youngsters registered to compete in a three-on-three annual contest. More than 100 children participated in the athletic event, sponsored by Dearborn area merchants. … [Read more...] about Three on three sign-up

Dearborn Recreation Director Gregory Orner points out the newest members of the Dearborn Sports Legends “Hall of Fame,” Bob Bridges, Jack Bridges and Charles Jestice. By Daniel Gretzner The Dearborn Recreation Department presented its annual sports award ceremony in April. This is the main event that continues to salute the city’s rich history of excellence in athletics. One of the highlights of the latest spring inductions was the naming of three former Dearborn high school head coaches into the Sports Legends Hall of … [Read more...] about Sports Legends ‘Hall of Fame’ marks 11th anniversary

By Daniel Gretzner Eric Haase, who has had a sensational season at Dearborn Divine Child, was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft last week. The DC catcher has signed with Ohio State on a athletic scholarship, giving him a possibility of playing college ball or heading for the professional ranks. Haase was one of nine seniors on the Falcon varsity roster and can also play third base and pitch. He is listed at 6 feet tall, 190 pounds and hits the cover off the ball, batting around .500 or better. Head … [Read more...] about Divine Child star drafted by Indians