HAMMOND – Northwest Indiana hosted some 300 basketball teams over the weekend for the Adidas Girls Hoosier Hardwood Classic and the Chicago Hoops Spring Show. The Adidas Girls Hoosier Hardwood Classic featured 96 teams from across the country and the Chicago Hoops Spring Showdown attracted some 200 teams. Hotel rooms throughout the region were booked […]
Labor deal gives a boost to small-market teams such as Indiana Pacers. by Rick A. Richards After five months of rancorous bargaining, the National Basketball Association got back to business Christmas Day. As is usually the case in labor-management disputes, the root of the disagreement was money – but not between labor and management. The
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen are looking for college students interested in a summer internship in sports marketing, sales and public relations. The Oilmen, are members of the Midwest Collegiate League, and have several unpaid internships available and will work with colleges or universities to make sure participants receive college credit. Internships are in
CHESTERTON – Sand Creek Country Club has named Kyle Lundy as its director of golf operations. Previously, he was head golf professional at Harrison Lake Country Clubs in Kokomo. Lundy replaces Clayton Friend, who resigned last year. He is a graduate of Purdue University and is a member of the PGA of America and has
CROWN POINT – The Crown Point Youth Baseball Ladies Auxiliary will hold its first 5K race to benefit Crown Point Cal Ripkin Youth Baseball on Saturday, June 8. T&H Timing will conduct the 5K. The cost is $20 per runner before May 23. Entrants will receive a T-shirt. After that, the fee is $25. Packet
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen have named Jim Taipalus general manager for the pre-minor league team, said club president Don Popravak. “After searching nationally for a general manager to lead the Northwest Indiana Oilmen we are extremely excited with the hiring of Jim Taipalus. With is demonstrated track record of delivering impressive attendance and
WHITING – Justin Huisman has been named manager of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen. The team will begin its inaugural season in the Midwest Collegiate League this summer. Huisman is a former pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet. He began his collegiate career at the University of Mississippi
WHITING – Oil City Stadium will be the home of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club that will begin play in June. The announcement was made by owners Don Popravak, former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle, and Mayor Joe Stahura. The Oilmen will be made up of top college players from around the country for
