Getting All-Star shaft a matter of perspective
Die-hard Milwaukee Brewers fans could be justified in feeling their team got fleeced.Best record in the National League but no starters in the All-Star Game?The Brewers must have one of the most...
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Baumann’s gem leads Shawano to victoryBy: Leader StaffCasey Baumann has been in a groove on the mound over his past few starts. The trend continued on Tuesday, when Baumann twirled another gem, helping...
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Wittenberg surges past Marion/Tigerton after big inning
Wittenberg scores 11 runs with two outs in sixthBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Morgan Rode Gavin Scheurer rips a two-run single to center in Wittenberg’s 11-run sixth...
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Clintonville stays hot with win over Wild RoseBy: Leader StaffThe Clintonville Legion baseball team seems to be peaking at just the right time. The Diamond Cats picked up their third win since Sunday...
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Erb, Finger named to Legion All-Star Game
Jason Boldt will help coach the Stripes teamBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader file photo Kyle Finger has had a monster summer at the plate for the Clintonville Legion baseball team....
View ArticleBig-water perch fishing with co-worker fills freezer
“When are we going fishing? You want to go fishing after work?” Eric Shew, like so many kids in the Fox River Valley, is an addict. But unlike opiates or alcohol, his addiction is fishing.The...
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Shawano 13New London 0The Shawano Legion baseball team used a balanced attack at the plate and strong pitching outing from Joey Tadych to ease past New London on the road in five innings.The Patriots...
View ArticleLocal teams learn postseason regional opponents
Quartet of area teams are determined to make deep playoff runsBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.comAfter a summer season filled with practices and games, American Legion baseball teams around the...
View ArticleSpringborn, Arneson, Wedde earn first wins of year
Nolan and Lamberies continue strong seasonsBy: By Scott Owen Special to the LeaderThe Shawano Speedway was full of treats as the track celebrated Halloween at the Half Mile.Troy Springborn survived a...
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Bonduel 3Wittenberg 0The Bonduel Legion baseball team shut out Wittenberg for the second time this summer behind a strong pitching outing from Wyatt Erb on Saturday afternoon.The left-handed Erb...
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Bonduel shuts down Marion/Tigerton
Pitching duo of Boldt and Allen keep hosts off board Leader photo by Morgan Rode Bonduel’s Jordan Boldt slides across home plate in the fourth inning in front of Marion/Tigerton catcher Cayden Schoen...
View ArticleA starry tale of dingers, K’s and bad tweets
A couple of revealing points emerged from the festivities at baseball’s All-Star Game.The Home Run Derby competition showed that today’s hitters are stronger than ever, to a freakish degree, and that...
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Ski Sharks ready to defend state championship
Shawano will compete in Division 2 fieldBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed photo Shawano Ski Sharks athletes, from left, Julia Wainio, Lexi Skalitzky, Addie Erdmann, Hannah Strachan,...
View ArticleBonduel earns third straight shutout win
By: Leader StaffFor a third straight game, the Bonduel Legion baseball team shut out its opponent.The Grizzlies eased to a 12-0 win in five innings over Menominee on Tuesday in Bonduel.Jordan Boldt...
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It’s a good time to be a Wisconsin sports fan
If you grew up in Wisconsin or have been a lifelong fan of sports teams in the state, the success of the Green Bay Packers is probably the source of most of your favorite sports memories.Teams like the...
View ArticleDeadline approaches to apply for variety of permits
This summer seems to be flying by. My daughter Kalispell’s been enjoying several Girl Scout camps so far (Camp Birch Trails in Irma and Camp Winnecomac in Kaukauna) while my wife’s been in overdrive...
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July 13-15East-West DivisionGresham 19Shawano 2Gresham powered its way to a seven-inning win over Shawano to improve to 10-0.Joe Ejnik posted hits in each of his six at-bats for Gresham while Nate...
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Hartwigs donate scoreboards for Little League fields
Four new scoreboards installed in JuneBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Morgan Rode Nick Keszo, Diane Hartwig, Dan Hartwig, Jeremy Hodkiewicz and Dustin Beyer stand in front of...
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Regional games postponedWeather has moved the start of the Class AA Rhinelander Regional to Saturday.Shawano will battle Northwoods at 11:30 a.m. in the first game of the day before Antigo faces...
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Bonduel wins thriller over Oconto Falls to open regional play
Grizzlies record fourth straight shutout winBy: Morgan Rode sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Morgan Rode Wyatt Erb pitched a gem to help Bonduel to a 1-0 win over Oconto Falls in a Class A...
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