PHOTO BY R.S. KONJEK: Jon Waltenbury patrols the outfield at Christie Pits during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game against the Brantford Red Sox on May 22. Waltenbury’s three-run homer put the Leafs ahead for good, and ensured an 8-6 victory. R. S. Konjek summarizes a month of Maple Leafs in his baseball column.
Entries Tagged as 'Sports'
ON THE COVER (JUNE 2016): PATROLLING THE PARK
June 15th, 2016 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (JUNE 2016): PATROLLING THE PARK
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SPORTS: The bats are back at Christie Pits
May 13th, 2016 · Comments Off on SPORTS: The bats are back at Christie Pits
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN HAMILTON/VANTAGE POINT STUDIOS: Toronto Maple Leafs baseball returned to Dominico Field at Christie Pits with a bang on May 8. First baseman Jon Waltenbury blasted one of the Leafs’ four home runs on opening day, powering the club to a 13 to 2 victory over the Guelph Royals. Next game is 2 p.m. on May 15 versus the Burlington Bandits. This summer, the Gleaner will feature a monthly Maple Leafs Baseball column by R.S. Konjek.
August 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on
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Agreement reached for CTS field
April 17th, 2015 · Comments Off on Agreement reached for CTS field
Community guaranteed free access to track during off-school hours
By Annemarie Brissenden
The field at Central Technical School may be fallow no more.
To dome or not to dome, that is the question
February 19th, 2015 · Comments Off on To dome or not to dome, that is the question
By Terri Chu
Turf is as troubling as the toxins now in the soil, the Central Technical School (CTS) dome is a hotly contested issue in this area. I’ve met nearly as many people who support the dome as oppose it. The student body no doubt would like to see the stand-off end. There’s a lot of confusion and many opposing interests at play.
BIAs get behind youth basketball
February 15th, 2015 · Comments Off on BIAs get behind youth basketball
Two universities are tied in the standings in the city’s inaugural BIA Cup tournament. Supported by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), the Cup is a men’s and women’s varsity-level basketball tournament between the University of Toronto and Ryerson University.
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Raucous meeting on CTS field
April 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on Raucous meeting on CTS field
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Doug Gilmour hosts inaugural celebrity softball match
August 30th, 2012 · Comments Off on Doug Gilmour hosts inaugural celebrity softball match
NHL stars come out to support the Team Up Foundation
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By Andrew Schopp
As an NHL all-star, Doug Gilmour could score goals. But there were no home-runs from the Hall of Famer at the inaugural “Dougieball” softball match at Christie Pits Park on July 19.
Charity basketball tournament dishes out fun and funds
August 9th, 2012 · 3 Comments
Basketball players have been turning out for the Gamecocks tournament for the last 22 years.
By Michael Radoslav
Maple Leafs claim wild win over Barrie
July 11th, 2012 · Comments Off on Maple Leafs claim wild win over Barrie
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 17, BARRIE BAYCATS 13
By Michael Radoslav
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a war of offensive attrition on Sunday to secure their first three-game win streak of the season.
Toronto claimed a 17–13 win over the Barrie Baycats, and with it fourth place in the Intercounty Baseball League standings.
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Kitchener continue dominance over Maple Leafs
July 5th, 2012 · Comments Off on Kitchener continue dominance over Maple Leafs
KITCHENER PANTHERS 16, MAPLE LEAFS 8
By Michael Radoslav
It was a third inning the Maple Leaf baseball club would sooner rather forget, surrendering 11 runs to the Kitchener Panthers en route to a 16–8 loss on Wednesday night.
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Pitching, Defence Struggle as Panthers Pound Maple Leafs
June 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on Pitching, Defence Struggle as Panthers Pound Maple Leafs
KITCHENER PANTHERS 11, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 4
By Jonah Birenbaum
Porous defence and some ineffective relief pitching compounded a rough outing from starter Adam Garner as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Kitchener Panthers 11-4 at Dominico Field on Wednesday night.
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Leafs sweep their Royal weekend with win over Guelph
June 24th, 2012 · Comments Off on Leafs sweep their Royal weekend with win over Guelph
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 5, GUELPH ROYALS 3
By Michael Radoslav
It is officially a winning streak. The Toronto Maple Leafs swept their home-and-home series with the Guelph Royals this weekend with a 5–3 win at Dominico Field on Sunday. Toronto also won 5–2 on Saturday in Guelph.
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