81. The Baseball Guru - Web Tour: Korean, Taiwanese, College, Amateur, European, Aus Athens olympics 2004 olympic baseball games in Greece Australian baseball history - Lots of interesting bits and pieces. Russian http://baseballguru.com/bbfl.html

History Statistics Popular Essays ... More... Powered by Google Try it! Click on the Stadium to play the Guru's Free online baseball game. Korea Taiwan Amateur Olympic ... Canadian Scroll Down to See Entire Page Translator to covert foreign languages sites to English. Inside Features Baseball's Thrity Greatest Foreign Players - A look at foreign stars by Craig Tomarkin. Factoid... In 2002, 222 of the 849 players (26.1%) on opening day MLB rosters were born outside of the United States. And, 2,865 of the 5,781 players (49.6%) signed to minor league contracts were foreign born. If it weren't for immigration laws, there would be even more foreign MLB talent. Source: NY Times Korea Andrew Wong's Page (Korean/Taiwanese baseball) He is available for your questions. Email Andrew Wong (The Korean Insider) Articles by Andrew Wong Korean Baseball Primer 2003 Korean Season Preview Gary Garland's Page (Japanese and Korean baseball) He is available for your questions. Email Gary Garland (The Japanese Insider) Articles by Gary Garland North Koreans Finding a Taste for America's Pastime In an attempt to provide the fullest information on what is going on in the Far East pro baseball scene, in 2002

82. Olympic History An excellent ethel catherwood basketball and baseball player, Smith decided to try For the first time in olympic history the Games were held in Canada. http://www.caaws.ca/olympics/2004/history/women_greats.cfm

Olympic Sports Archery Athletics Badminton Canoeing Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Gymnastics Judo Modern Pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Soccer Softball Swimming Synchro Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Trampoline Triathlon Volleyball Waterpolo Weightlifting Wrestling Paralympic Sports Athletics Boccia Cycling Equestrian Goalball Powerlifting Shooting Swimming Tennis Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing New Sports Profiles The Way to Athens Past Medallists ... Archives of Stories Past Olympics 2002 Salt Lake 2000 Sydney OTHER CAAWS SITES Girls@Play Mothers in Motion On the Move VIEWS ... Election 2004 WOMEN'S OLYMPIC HISTORY The year 1928 was the first year that women participated in the track and field events at the Olympic Games, and it was the first time that Canada sent a team including women. Incredibly, Amsterdam stands out as one of the best years ever for Candian women at the Olympics. The women who represented our country became household names in the 1920’s: Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld, Ethel Smith and Ethel Catherwood. Also part of the 1928 Canadian explosion, was Ethel Smith

83. The Sporting Past In American History | Linda J. Borish | OAH Magazine Of Hi baseball retains a prominent place in American history, and the essays on baseball in this And as the world comes to Atlanta for the 1996 olympic Games, http://www.oah.org/pubs/magazine/sport/borish.html

The Sporting Past in American History Linda J. Borish Reprinted from the OAH Magazine of History 7 (Summer 1992). ISSN 0882-228X Americans exhibit a passion for sport as spectators and participants in contemporary American society. Exploring the history of sport in America, however, reveals that sporting experiences constitute an integral component of the lives of past Americans as well. Trying to understand how the people of the past thought about sport and engaged in sporting behaviors before the age of television, endorsements by sports stars, and big-time professional and college athletics will generate lively classroom discussions as instructors and students investigate the role of sport in American history. The historical development of sport in American society from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century conveys how sport both shapes and reflects American history. The study of the history of sport, recreation, and leisure facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the experiences of the American people. Interconnections between sport and other aspects of American culture reflected in historical topics include: sport and religion; sport and the search for community; sport and modernization; sport and health reform movements; sport and gender issues; sport and race relations; sport and rural culture; sport and technology; sport and education; sport and politics; and sport and consumerism. The contributors demonstrate in this issue of the OAH Magazine of History

84. OUR DAY IN HISTORY - ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES during bronze medal olympic baseball action against Japan on Wednesday. Japan went on to win bronze. (COC/CP PHOTO Andre Forget). THIS DAY IN history http://www.olympic.ca/EN/games/olympic/summer/athens/newsletter/August_26_EN.htm

AUGUST 26, 2004 - DAY 13 ISSUE 14 GOLD : 2 SILVER : 4 BRONZE : 1 VOICES FROM THE GAMES Pierre-Luc Laforest, Catcher Baseball (Laforest and the rest of the Canadian baseball team lost to Japan yesterday in the bronze medal final 11-2.) Karen Furneaux “I have to say I’m pleased with my result. Making the final was a big accomplishment and I know I can go higher. I think the future’s very bright for both of us (she and Dana Ellis)." Stephanie McCann Athletics Andrew Willows Blythe Hartley Diving TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Priscilla Lopes Athletics (22) (Lopes ran a 13.02 in the heats of the 100m hurdles and did not advance. She is currently studying Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska.) Lucky Loonie - Have you found a safe place for yours

85. OUR DAY IN HISTORY - ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES Canada’s baseball team can’t stay away from the diamond, even on their off day. Waiting for their olympic tournament debut today against Chinese Taipei, http://www.olympic.ca/EN/games/olympic/summer/athens/newsletter/August_15_EN.htm

August 15, 2004 - Day 2 ISSUE 3 VOICES FROM THE GAMES "I concentrated solely on my mental game, being a firm believer in mind over matter. I know boxing is 90% mental and 10% physical." Trevor Stewardson Boxing (Stewardson defeated Flavio Furtado of Cap Verde yesterday on points) "I am so relieved, I can breathe now. I trained and did what I had to do in my two best events" Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics (Who made the finals in the floor and vault events) It's awesome to represent your country here - it's a dream come true. Growing up, you always want to play at the Olympics." Charmaine Reid Badminton (Reid lost her opening match today and has been eliminated from single's competition.) "I'm a bit disappointed with my swim. I got a bit nervous with the crowd and had a hard time staying relaxed. I didn't feel right hitting the water but I will need to make the appropriate preparation for my other races." Andrew Hurd Swimming (Hurd did not advance in the 400m freestyle) "I was a bit too anxious on the first 50 and I miscalculated my stroke count touching the wall. I had a hard time accelerating in the last leg of the race. I will now take a bit of time to reflect on this and then prepare for my next race."

86. Australia: The Games And The New Millennium baseball was first played at an olympics in Barcelona in 1992. For the first time in olympic history, competitors will wear different coloured Judo http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/olympics/sports.htm

Let the Games Begin!! Links: Rochedale State School I Sydney Morning Herald I Official Olympic Games Page I IOC I Australian Olympic Committee Main Australian Medals Photos of the Games ... Email Olympic Sports: There are 28 sports represented at the modern Olympics, compared to the very first Olympics back in 776 BC where a "stadion" footrace was the only event held. A thletics: VENUE: Olympic Stadium, Race Walk Course at Sydney Olympic Park, Marathon Course, North Sydney to Olympic Stadium

87. Rawlings Baseball Directory baseball team roster and news for 2004 Summer olympics olympic competition and information qualifying, history, equipment and glossary of baseball terms http://sportsaccessories.com/cgi-bin/odp/index.cgi?/Sports/Events/Olympics/Baseb

88. Women's Sports Net Yukiko Ueno, who threw the first perfect game in olympic history last summer, allowed only three hits, including an RBI single to Wilkerson. http://www.womenssportsnet.com/EditModule.aspx?tabid=100&mid=709&def=News Articl

89. Olympic History Of course, it is most proper for Greece to revive the glories of her past history Sailing, rowing, boxing, football, tennis, baseball the dozens of http://www.nytimes.com/specials/olympics/history/1896-what.html

Sunday, March 29, 1896 Princeton at Athens. What the Sportsman Should Know Before He Goes to Greece. For three weeks I drank milk given by a Greek cow pastured on Mars Hill. It was a beautiful idea to me. And then I took particular delight in reflecting that my honey came from Hymettus. In short, I did what was possible to imbibe on the spot some of the mystic influence associated with a land that produced Phidias and Plato, Pericles and Demosthenes. I polished up my rusty Greek, and read over again some talks of Socrates, and then I wandered off to seek the groves of Academe and bathe my spirit in the beautiful thoughts that must haunt the spot where philosophy rose nearest to the Christian's ideal. I searched for the classic Ilyssus I searched for all sorts of things which my college learning had taught me here to seek, but I came away much disappointed. There were plenty of old tin cans and rubbish scattered where once the silvery Ilyssus sparkled to the sea; the Groves of Academe reminded me of picturesque bits in shanty town. Mars Hill I could have matched in the outskirts of any American town, and now commence to suspect that my Athenian cow fed upon garbage, and that the honey of Hymettus consisted of glucose. The town of Athens was enveloped in clouds of dust, which blew furiously up and down her streets, stopping up eyes, ears, and noses with most irritating thoroughness for, so far as paving and sprinkling are concerned, Athens might be considered on a par with provincial cities of Algeria or New York...

90. Diamonds Around The Globe — Greenwood Publishing Group He also covers the history of tournament play throughout the world, including olympic baseball. baseball s olympic Movements. The Caribbean World Series http://www.greenwood.com/books/BookDetail.asp?sku=GR2268&ImprintID=I6

91. Olympic History: Baseball - Olympics 2000 NPR Sportsolympics to Cut baseball, Softball from Roster. July 8, 2005 · The International olympic The race had been one of the tightest in olympic history. http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/olympics/2000/history/baseball.htm

You are here: Home Olympic Baseball TODAY Olympic History: Baseball Baseball and the Olympics have a long, storied history. The sport had appeared as a demonstration sport seven times before it was made a medal sport starting with the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Baseball's premier as a demonstration sport at the Stockholm Games in 1912 was certainly an interesting one. After watching the American team warm up and seeing they were grossly overmatched, a Swedish team asked the Americans to loan them a pitcher and catcher. The U.S. obliged, but still won the game 13-3. Baseball's second appearance at the Games was equally as odd. At the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, the U.S. was the only team to show up. Other countries had planned to send teams, but none did. Consequently, the U.S. broke into two teams and competed in front of a record crowd reported to be over 125,000. In 1940, baseball was gaining popularity fast, and there was a movement to make it an Olympic Sport at the Tokyo Games. However, the Olympics that year were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II, and the enthusiasm that led up to that point faded away. The U.S. team competed twice more in Olympic exhibitions from 1940-1984. At the 1984 Games, the U.S. had built a powerhouse of a team that included present-day major league stars Mark McGwire, Barry Larkin and Will Clark. However, the talent-laden squad was shocked in the finals by Japan, a devastating 6-3 loss.

92. Baseball Technical details of the game, including game rules and equipment used. http://www.olympics.org.uk/sports/summer/baseball.asp

SITE SEARCH SUMMER SPORTS ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOXING CANOEING CYCLING EQUESTRIAN FENCING FOOTBALL GYMNASTICS HANDBALL HOCKEY JUDO MODERN PENTATHLON ROWING SAILING SHOOTING SOFTBALL SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TAEKWONDO TENNIS TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WEIGHTLIFTING WRESTLING Home The Game The Baseball pitch is divided between a diamond-shaped infield containing four "bases" at each corner and a larger outfield. The pitcher's plate is 25.4cm (10 ins) above the home plate. Home base and the pitcher's plate are marked by a five-sided slab of whitened rubber whilst the other three bases are marked by white canvas bags which are securely attached to the ground. The Ball The ball is formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white leather tightly stitched. The Bat The bat is smooth and round, made from one piece of solid wood which is not more

93. Baseball – News Reports, Sydney Results, Ancient Origins, Olympic History, Atla baseball evolved from the English game of rounders, which is not dissimilar Cuba, which won the inaugural olympic title in 1992 and retained it in 1996, http://www.times-olympics.co.uk/communities/baseball/baseballancient.html

ANCIENT ORIGINS CUBA REIGNS AS PROFESSIONALS ENTER THE ALL-AMERICAN GAME Baseball evolved from the English game of rounders, which is not dissimilar to a game played by the Egyptians more than 2,000 years ago. In 1845, a man called Cartwright in the US is believed to have outlined the first set of rules for the game we know today as baseball and from that first official game was played in 1846 between the Knickerbockers and the New York Nine in Hoboken, New Jersey. From that start the game became the most popular sport in the US, ranking alongside swimming as one of the biggest participation sports in the US and a multimillion-pound business. The first professional game was played in 1869 and a US national league formed in 1876. Disputes between leagues led to the formation of the National Commission, which governed the sport from 1903 to 1920 and under whose wing the World Series was born. The game spread to Europe during the Second World War but did not take off as it did in Asia and South America.

94. Collegesports.com 2001 USA Junior olympic baseball championships. 64 teams will play. Information and schedules available. http://www.usabaseball.com/jr_olympics.html

95. Ballparks Of Baseball-Olympic Stadium Information and pictures of the Montreal Expos home. http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/nl/Olympic Stadium.htm

www.ballparksofbaseball.com Ballparks Past Current Future          Features Ballpark News Web Cams Seating Charts Attendance ... Ballpark Experiences          Information Feedback Advertising Index/Sitemap Minor League Ballparks Triple A (AAA) Double A (AA) Single A (A) Search Memorable Moments at Olympic Stadium All Star Game: 1982 Tim Raines record 71 stolen records as a rookie in 1981. Tony Gwynn's 3,000 hit on August 6, 1999. Pete Rose's 4,000 hit on April 13, 1984. Vladamir Guerrero's 31 game hitting streak in 1999. OLYMPIC STADIUM 4549 av. Pierre de Coubertin Montreal, PQ, H1V 3N7, Canada Ballpark Store More Ballpark Items Prime Seat Tickets Montreal Expos Philadelphia Phillies ... Astros Olympic Stadium Montreal, Canada Since it opened in 1977 as a baseball stadium, Olympic Stadium has become one of the worst stadiums in the sport. The Montreal Expos began playing at Jarry Park in 1969. The team hoped to be playing in a new domed stadium by 1972. But they had to play five more years at Jarry Park. With Montreal hosting the 1976 Olympics, a new stadium had to be constructed. The new stadium was named Olympic Stadium

96. Kelly's Cyber Pages Includes author biography and information about calligraphy, gardening, Boston Red Sox baseball, feminism, dollhouse miniatures, and the olympic movement. http://kelly.jefferson.net/

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97. Baseball America - Big Leaguers Could Save Olympic Baseball Article about how MLB players could keep the sport from being eliminated from the Olympics. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/usa102502.html

Teams - Angels Astros Athletics Blue Jays Braves Brewers Cardinals Cubs Devil Rays Diamondbacks Dodgers Expos Giants Indians Mariners Marlins Mets Orioles Padres Phillies Pirates Rangers Red Sox Reds Rockies Royals Tigers Twins White Sox Yankees - Leagues - AAA-Int'l AAA-Pac Coast AA-Eastern AA-Southern AA-Texas A-California A-Carolina A-Florida State A-Midwest A-South Atlantic A-NY-Penn A-Northwest R-Appalachian R-Pioneer R-Gulf Coast R-Arizona Independent International NCAA High School Big leaguers could save Olympic baseball By John Manuel October 25, 2002 "This is the first time baseball has been united around the world," said Notari, an Italian whose English is good enough that USA Baseball president Mike Gaski, the head coach at UNC Greensboro, only occasionally had to translate. "One nice letter from MLB and the union, saying in Beijing the best players will be participating, and problem solved," Notari said. "A dream team from America, Japan, Cuba, everyone, will give (NBC Sports president) Dick Ebersol a big TV audience in America. One (Olympic baseball) game on TV with major league players will be more important to help baseball (spread) than any money (MLB) could spend on baseball around the world." Baseball America This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

98. Olympic Baseball Stamp U.S. Postal Service baseball stamp commemorating 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/olympicbaseball.htm

Olympic Baseball Stamp On April 3, 1992, the U.S. Postal Service held first day of issue ceremonies in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium for the release of a new stamp commemorating the addition of baseball as a medal sport in the Summer Olympics. The selection of Atlanta's stadium for release of the stamp was in recognition of the fact that this stadium that would be the venue for baseball competition in the 1996 Summer Olympics. A second reason the Postal Service gave for releasing the stamp in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was the fact that the Braves had been in the 1991 World Series, and part of the series was played in this stadium. The ceremony was closed to the public but was broadcast nationwide via satellite. [See photo of unveiling stamp.] Click here to view Olympic Baseball first day of issue cancel. Click here to view Olympic Baseball souvenir first day cover. (c) Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia Go to Georgia on Stamps page Go to GeorgiaInfo table of contents This page was last modified on This page was last accessed on hits since

99. Greek Olympic Baseball Team baseball team roster and news for 2004 Summer Olympics http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/bal/community/bal_community_greekoly

100. ESPN.com - Page2 - The List: Worst Calls Soviets get extra time in 1972 olympic hoops The US men s basketball team suffers its first loss in olympic history when officials put time back on the http://espn.go.com/page2/s/list/worstcalls/010730.html

in sports history ESPN Network: ESPN.com NBA.com ABCSports EXPN ... FANTASY The List: Worst calls in sports history Page 2 staff Going by the rulebook in 1999, this Brett Hull goal on Dominik Hasek shouldn't have counted. This week, we're out to find the worst calls by officials, umpires or referees in sports history. Check out our top 10, then have a look at the readers' choice . Friday, we'll run the poll results and crown the worst call of all-time. Here are Page 2's choices: 1. Denkinger calls Orta safe In arguably the most controversial call in World Series history, Don Denkinger calls the Royals' Jorge Orta safe at first base in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the 1985 Series against the Cardinals. TV replays show that St. Louis pitcher Todd Worrell had clearly beaten Orta to the bag, but Denkinger's call sets the stage for a two-run Royals rally in a critical 2-1 victory. Kansas City goes on to win the Series in seven games. 2. Colorado's fifth down Colorado comes from behind to beat Missouri 33-31 in 1990, scoring the game-winning touchdown on "fifth down." Officials fail to count a down when the Buffs spike the ball to stop the clock and mistakenly give CU five cracks at the end zone. Colorado's score comes on the final play of the game. 3. Soviets get extra time in 1972 Olympic hoops

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