Abe Stark’s Famous Sign

Posted on: June 7th, 2012

The 40th yahrzeit of Abe Stark, who died at 77 in July 1972, is almost upon us. Those of you who remember Ebbets Field, abandoned by the Dodgers in 1957, can recall the Abe Stark sign on the bottom of the scoreboard embedded in the right field wall.

Playoff Contenders Set for Holyland Series and Janglo Cup

Posted on: June 7th, 2012

The Holyland Series Final Four is set, with Lakewood Heimishe Bake Shoppe and Lobos advancing to the marquee event, to join top seeds Cafe Rimon and Bagelsbergs. The top tier teams vie for the coveted Holyland Series Trophy, while Brooklyn Lightning and Jerry’s Kids look to take home the Janglo Cup in the tier-two championship.

Playoffs: Lakewood Heimishe Bake Shoppe, Segwayz advance

Posted on: June 1st, 2012

League observers have pegged Rimon as the championship favorite, after their recent 23-2 landslide win over Bagelsbergs clinched the top seed, and gave them a perfect undefeated record in the regular season.

WBO Welterweight Champ to Visit Israel

Posted on: May 24th, 2012

Manny Pacquiao, the World Boxing Organization welterweight champion, will visit Israel after his title defense fight against Timothy Bradley on June 9, according to his Jewish promoter Bob Arum in a report by JTA.

Torah Tidbits has Big ‘K’

Posted on: May 21st, 2012

Torah Tidbits 6 - Jerry’s Kids 4...Café Rimon 14 – Lakewood Heimishe Bake Shoppe 6...Café Rimon 14 – Lakewood Heimishe Bake Shoppe 6

Jackie Robinson: A Real Mensch

Posted on: May 9th, 2012

I was lucky enough to have met and interviewed many Hall of Famers including Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Ted Williams and Stan Musial. I also had the chance to meet and gab with many of the stars from the old Negro Leagues who went on to play in the major leagues after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier – Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin and Satchel Paige. But I never had the chance to meet Jackie Robinson.

Cultural Intersection: The Globetrotters in Jerusalem

Posted on: May 9th, 2012

Despite a few uncomfortable moments, I came away from the game with a very thankful 13-year-old, with great father-son memories, and happy, knowing that, given the opportunity, the Globetrotters are still fully capable of being America's ambassadors to the world.

All Star Israel Softball League: Smooth sailing for Segwayz

Posted on: May 9th, 2012

In a rematch of last season's Holyland Series, Lobos looked for revenge, but it was Café Rimon who prevailed – though all agreed that this encounter would pale in significance to a potential postseason meeting.

Big Opening Day in All Star Israel Softball League

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012

Opening day action in the All Star Israel Softball League was marked by action and excitement, as fans were treated to two tight pitchers’ duels and two big slugfests.

Jewish NFL Lineman Heads to Cleveland

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012

For the Jewish community in Ohio, the newest Cleveland Browns lineman is also a landsman. Mitchell Schwartz will arrive in Cleveland on Thursday, May 10 for the Cleveland Browns’ rookie minicamp, having been chosen as the 37th pick in last week’s NFL Draft. In an interview with Cleveland Jewish News, the 22 year-old Brown said [...]

Olympic Committee Refuses to Commemorate Israeli Munich Massacre Victims

Posted on: April 22nd, 2012

A campaign by the widows of two Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre have had their petition for a memorial at the 2012 Olympic games rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Play Ball!

Posted on: April 12th, 2012

The 2012 baseball season should be a most interesting one. Every game is important. No longer can a team just play for the Wild Card spot and have an equal shot with the three division winners at participating in the World Series (as St. Louis did last year).

Basketball Semifinals: Lobos vs. Yak Pak, Hawke & Co. vs. Jerry’s Kids

Posted on: March 7th, 2012

Lobos will meet Hawke & Co. in the finals, and attempt to pick up their second consecutive championship title.

At Catcher… Myron Ginsberg

Posted on: February 8th, 2012

Sixty years ago and fifty years ago. 1952 and 1962. They were memorable years for many of us.

Israeli Sports League: Big Apple Wins Again; Hawke&Co., Yak Pak Share First Place

Posted on: February 7th, 2012

Yak Pak moved into a tie for first place with two wins and a Lobos loss.

Israeli Sports League: Potomac18, Big Fish, Jerry’s Kids Win Thrillers

Posted on: January 24th, 2012

Week 4 of the “Red and Dr. Murray's” Israel Basketball league saw three games go down to the wire in thrilling fashion.

Big Apple Grabs a Piece of the Pie

Posted on: January 18th, 2012

“If I’m behind the arc, and I see an open teammate, I love the deep dish” said piping hot three-point artist Josh Friedman. “But Big Apple knows how to serve up the treys – we always deliver”.

A Pair Of Pitchers… And Some Welcome Changes

Posted on: January 11th, 2012

Craig Breslow and Jason Marquis will be wearing different uniforms this season. The two pitchers also share a unique trait among those labeled “Jewish players” by the media: Breslow and Marquis both have two Jewish parents.

“Red and Dr. Murray’s” Israel Basketball League Tips Off

Posted on: January 8th, 2012

In this week’s drama-filled showdown between Katzenstein and Bienenfeld, both teams played a solid all-around team game, splitting the scoring equally.

What We Can Learn From The Old New York Knicks

Posted on: December 14th, 2011

The delayed start of the professional basketball season due to a labor dispute has left me indifferent. It has been many years since I watched an entire game, even more since I actually attended one in person.