May 7th, 2024 · Comments Off on SPORTS: A whole new ball game (Apr. 2024)
Club promises new features and new excitement for Leafs baseball
Fresh coats of paint are being applied to the announcer’s booth and concession stand. R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
By R.S. Konjek
A new season of Toronto Maple Leafs baseball will soon get underway at Christie Pits. Read more
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October 19th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Leafs fall in the Finals (Oct. 2022)
Game Six defeat stuns fans at Christie Pits
The London Majors pour onto the field to celebrate winning their second consecutive championship. R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
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. Read more
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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
Toronto Maple Leafs third baseman Johnathan Solazzo in action at Christie Pits on July 31. The Leafs defeated the Welland Jackfish 5-2. R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
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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
Starting pitcher Zach Sloan, seen here delivering a pitch on June 12, had a hand in two recent shutout victories for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Christie Pits. The Leafs defeated the Brantford Red Sox 14-0. R. S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
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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
Owner and lifelong fan at heart Jack Dominico ran the Maple Leafs baseball club for over 50 years. 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. Read more
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November 11th, 2021 · Comments Off on SPORTS: IBL Maple Leafs fall one win short of championship (Fall 2021)
Baseball’s return to Christie Pits provided fans with thrills and great memories
On Sept. 30 at Domicio Field, Sean Reilly is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a walk-off home run that gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 6-5 win over the London Majors to force a deciding game in the IBL Championship Series. R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS
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May 26th, 2017 · Comments Off on SPORTS (MAY 2017): Leafs return with sights on a title
Local nine look to take next step to winning championship
PHOTO BY R.S. KONJEK/GLEANER NEWS: The Toronto Maple Leafs take batting practice during a spring training session at Christie Pits on April 26.
By R.S. Konjek
It’s a casual April evening at Christie Pits Park. Read more
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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. Read more
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