Game Six defeat stuns fans at Christie Pits
By R.S. Konjek
Business remains unfinished.
For the second year in a row, the Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the Intercounty Baseball League’s championship series but failed to take home the Dominico Cup.
NEWS: Leafs fall in the Finals (Oct. 2022)
October 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Leafs fall in the Finals (Oct. 2022)
SPORTS: Thrilling walkoff advances Leafs (Sept. 2022)
September 27th, 2022 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Thrilling walkoff advances Leafs (Sept. 2022)
Marcus Knecht’s bottom-of-the-ninth winner sweeps Leafs into semis
By R.S. Konjek
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a flying start in their pursuit of the Intercounty Baseball League championship.
ON THE COVER: Solazzo slams, salutes hillsides (Aug. 2022)
August 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Solazzo slams, salutes hillsides (Aug. 2022)
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GRADING OUR GREENSPACE (Aug. 2022)
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The best and worst of the Annex’s parks
Compiled and photos by Fox Oliver
Every year the Annex Gleaner reviews the abundance of parks in the Annex using a variety of criteria.
While there is no decisive “winner” of the grading, letter grades are assigned to convey the quality of the parks considering aspects such as upkeep, amenities, and accessibility.
SPORTS: Leafs prepare for postseason push (Aug. 2022)
August 17th, 2022 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Leafs prepare for postseason push (Aug. 2022)
Veteran players hope to hoist the Intercounty Baseball Championship trophy at Christie Pits
By R.S. Konjek
SPORTS: Baseball Leafs navigate a new era at Christie Pits (July 2022)
July 18th, 2022 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Baseball Leafs navigate a new era at Christie Pits (July 2022)
“Unfinished Business” the theme of this year’s squad
By R.S. Konjek
NEWS: Dominico’s vision changed Toronto sports history (Winter 2022)
March 14th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Dominico’s vision changed Toronto sports history (Winter 2022)
Late baseball owner loomed large over amateur sports scene
COURTESY TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BASEBALL
By R.S. Konjek
As local lore will have it, the Toronto sports scene was forever changed one afternoon in the summer of 1968.
SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
September 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Cross-border reinforcement bolsters Leafs for playoff push (Aug. 2021)
Long-time hurler overcomes travel restrictions to rejoin team
By R.S. Konjek
Summer is almost over, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to stretch it out a while longer.
LIFE: A baseball ironman of a different sort (July 2021)
August 16th, 2021 · Comments Off on LIFE: A baseball ironman of a different sort (July 2021)
Making the rounds with Alan Ross, the Toronto Maple Leafs ticket vendor extraordinaire
By R.S. Konjek
LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
July 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on LIFE: Baseball Leafs prepare for a summer of action (Jun. 2021)
Christie Pits set to welcome fans back to the old ballgame
By R.S. Konjek
SPORTS: Silent Pits hold fond memories for Maple Leafs Pitcher (July 2020)
August 7th, 2020 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Silent Pits hold fond memories for Maple Leafs Pitcher (July 2020)
Pitcher Marek Deska has been a fan favourite at Christie Pits for 13 seasons.
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As 2020 season is cancelled, Marek Deska recounts historic no-hitter
By R.S. Konjek
Marek Deska smiles as he remembers that night.
“The cool thing was, I knew the whole time.”
SPORTS: Slumping Leafs hope to change (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Slumping Leafs hope to change (Summer 2018)
Fans on the slopes of Christie Pits take in Maple Leafs baseball action on July 25. R.S. Konjek/Gleaner News
Lengthy losing streak dulls early season momentum
By R.S. Konjek
July was the cruellest month for Toronto baseball fans.
SPORTS: Maple Leafs back at the Pits (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on SPORTS: Maple Leafs back at the Pits (Election Special 2018)
R.S. Konjek/Gleaner News File Photo
The bats are back. The Maple Leafs are swinging once more in Dominico Field at Christie Pits, and marked the 100th anniversary of the Intercounty Baseball League with a home opening 10-6 win over the London Majors on May 6. The Leafs, which have won five games to two this season, play every Sunday and most Wednesdays. Games are free.