Archive for August, 2007

‘Star Wars’ icon to soar with shuttle (Florida Today)

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

‘Star Wars’ icon to soar with shuttle (Florida Today) Shuttle will carry up famed piece of Star Wars memorabilia on its next mission from KSC.
Want a Blue Goose brick? (Daily Herald) A brick from the old Chicago Stadium adorns my sports memorabilia shelf, so why not start a St. Charles history shelf as well? […]

Courier News Online - Franklin engaging community to help stop youth violence (Bridgewater Courier News)

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Courier News Online - Franklin engaging community to help stop youth violence (Bridgewater Courier News) FRANKLIN (Somerset) — In the wake of the slayings of two young township men in a 36-hour period last month, officials say keeping teenagers off the streets, involved in positive activities and educated about the consequences of youth violence will […]

Memorabilia needed for Depot Days event (Hartselle Enquirer)

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Memorabilia needed for Depot Days event (Hartselle Enquirer) Hartselle Historical Society is making plans for its “Down Memory Lane” program as a part of Hartselle Depot Days. This year’s event will be held Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartselle Fine Arts Center (formerly F. E. Burleson Elementary School). The civic clubs of Hartselle […]

Masters of ‘offbeat’ sports memorabilia (Daily Southtown)

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Masters of ‘offbeat’ sports memorabilia (Daily Southtown) The heart of the warehouse for Mastro Auctions in Burr Ridge looks like it could be a storage room for any company — large metal shelves filled with white cardboard boxes and black plastic tubs.
Annual Barnstormers auction offers Cleveland memorabilia (The Conway Daily Sun) […]

Courier News Online - Franklin engaging community to help stop youth violence (Bridgewater Courier News)

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Courier News Online - Franklin engaging community to help stop youth violence (Bridgewater Courier News) FRANKLIN (Somerset) — In the wake of the slayings of two young township men in a 36-hour period last month, officials say keeping teenagers off the streets, involved in positive activities and educated about the consequences of youth violence will […]

Corson theater group celebrates anniversary (The Argus Leader)

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Corson theater group celebrates anniversary (The Argus Leader) CORSON - Cindy Bakke works well on deadline. Just minutes after the start of the 25th anniversary reunion of the Mighty Corson Art Players on Saturday, Bakke completed a summerlong project to display pictures and memorabilia of the group’s past productions. “I spent the summer with this […]

Annual Barnstormers auction offers Cleveland memorabilia (The Conway Daily Sun)

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Annual Barnstormers auction offers Cleveland memorabilia (The Conway Daily Sun) TAMWORTH With President Cleveland memorabilia, entertainment and original artwork, this year’s Barnstormers Theatre auction should not be missed.
Courier News Online - Franklin engaging community to help stop youth violence (Bridgewater Courier News) FRANKLIN (Somerset) — In […]

Memorabilia sought for CCC exhibit (Courier-Post)

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Memorabilia sought for CCC exhibit (Courier-Post) The Camden County College community is marking its 40-year anniversary, and a planned campus exhibit will commemorate this milestone by showcasing CCC-related memorabilia.
Napa’s emerged as a new center for winetasting (Napa Valley Register) In the blink of an eye, store fronts devoted to lingerie, deli sandwiches, sports memorabilia, […]

The Lighter Side: Biggest jersey blunders

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

The Lighter Side: Biggest jersey blundersCBS Sportsline - What was your worst sports jersey purchase? Rk list Votes 1st 2nd 3rd 1 Ricky Williams, Miami Dolphins 13 7 4 2 2 Ryan Leaf, San Diego Chargers 11 7 2 2 3 Tim Couch, Cleveland Browns 9 6 2 1 4 Charles Rogers, Detroit Lions 8 […]

Spend it like Beckham

Friday, August 24th, 2007

Spend it like BeckhamCanada.com - Sports marketing consultant Derek Aframe said Beckham’s number 23 Real Madrid jersey — a number worn as a tribute to basketball legend Michael Jordan — is the top-selling sports jersey in the world. He expects Beckham’s new MLS gear will quickly
State Patrol seeks identity of pedestrian struck […]