Sk8 Capitol

Sk8 Capitol is a free skate park located inside of Handy Park in Redford.

     Sk8 Capitol is a free skate park located inside of Handy Park in Redford.  The park offers skating for inline skates, non-motorized bikes, and skateboards.  The park is sometimes closed due to bad weather, and there are some basic rules.  Redford Township asks that you not bring tobacco, glass containers, or alcohol into the park.  You are also advised to skate at your own risk, and protective gear (helmet, knee pads, etc.) is highly recommended.  Handy Park is located at 26650 Capitol Ave. in Redford.  Click on the link below for more information about Sk8 Capitol in Redford.
     Handy Park in Redford was formerly known as Capitol Park.  In addition to having a skate park Handy Park also offers a baseball diamond, a softball diamond, a walking/biking track, public restrooms, tennis courts, and a picnic/pavilion area.  Click on the link below for more information about Handy Park.
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Handy Park is located at 26650 Capitol Ave. in Redford.

Handy Park was formerly known as Capitol Park.

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For official Sk8 Capitol rules click on  www.redfordtwp.com/youthdept.php



For more info about Handy Park click on  www.redfordtwp.com/pubserv-parks.php



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International United Wins 3-0

On Sunday, International United (in white) defeated Hoverla FC (in green) 3-0.

     On Sunday evening, International United defeated Hoverla FC 3-0 at Founders Sports Park.  Both teams compete against each other in the MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) Open League.  Sunday's matchup was an elimination game in the annual Founders Cup Tournament.  Founders Sports Park is located on the north side of 8 Mile Road, (east of Halsted Road) in Farmington Hills.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan United Soccer League.
     International United is owned and operated by Robert Anderson.  International United will play in the semifinals of the 2015 (Open League) Founders Cup Tournament on August 2nd, against TBD (To Be Determined).  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from last Sunday's MUSL showdown.
     Hoverla FC is owned and operated by Roman Kravets.  Hoverla FC is currently in 11th place in the MUSL Open League standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-3.  There are 14 teams competing in the 2015 MUSL Open League.  Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from several MUSL games.
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International United (in white) will now play in the semifinals of the 2015 MUSL (Open League) Founders Cup Tournament.  

Hoverla FC (in green) will now attempt to climb the standings of the MUSL Open League.  Hoverla FC is in 11th place. 

Sunday's game was played at Founders Sports Park located on the north side of 8 Mile Road, in Farmington Hills.

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For more information about the Michigan United Soccer League click on  http://www.musl.net



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Michigan Storm Baseball

     The Michigan Storm offers travel baseball, and features teams for many different age groups including 8 and under, 9 and under, 10 and under, 11 and under, 13 and under, and 15 and under.  The Michigan Storm are a non profit organization that uses volunteer coaches, and managers.  The Storm baseball teams play all of their home games at Homer Howard Park located at 14300 Dix Toledo Road in Southgate.
     The Michigan Storm are having tryouts for the 2016 season on August 1st, and 2nd (12:00 p.m.) at Homer Howard Park.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Storm.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!











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Bakers Car Show Photos

Check out this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible.  See more Classics every Sunday at Bakers of Milford!

Bakers of Milford Restaurant is located at 2025 S. Milford Road, in Milford.

Check out this 1969 Dodge Charger.  There's Classic Cars every Sunday (weather permitting) at Bakers of Milford.

Bakers of Milford Restaurant features Classic Cars, food, and entertainment every Sunday (weather permitting).  

What a sweet looking 1966 Ford F100 Custom Cab.

Here's a 1960 Pontiac Thunderbird.  There's so much to see at Bakers of Milford.

Check out this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette!

Here's a 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone.  The largest weekly Classic Car Show in Michigan takes place at Bakers of Milford.  

What a great looking 1960 Buick Electra Convertible.

Check out this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.  Click on the link below for more information about Bakers of Milford.

For more information about Bakers of Milford Restaurant click on  www.bakersofmilford.com



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Bakers Car Show

The biggest weekly Classic Car Show in Michigan takes place every Sunday (weather permitting) at Bakers of Milford!

     The biggest weekly Classic Car Show in Michigan takes place every Sunday (weather permitting) at Bakers of Milford.  There's Classic Cars, food, and entertainment throughout the parking lot, and grass area.  Bakers of Milford Restaurant is located at 2025 S. Milford Road, in Milford.
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Bakers of Milford Restaurant is located at 2025 S Milford Road.  Their weekly Classic Car Show takes place every Sunday.

Be on the lookout for more Classic Car photos from Bakers of Milford.  

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Best of April + Poll

     The month of April featured 11 posts that were highly viewed by people all over the World.  Scroll down to check out the top 3 most viewed posts of April.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to check out the Pic of the Month, and vote in the monthly Poll Question!

















                                                                   Best of April














1.  "Minor League Mom: Pam Carey"  posted 4/12/2015

                                                                                                                                No Photos!


























2.  "Michigan vs. Maryland"  posted 4/3/2015

3.  "College Baseball: EMU vs. MSU"  posted 4/4/2015

                                                                 Best of the Rest!

















"Interview: Johnny Badwheels"  posted 4/25/2015

"Henry Ford vs. Ancilla"  posted 4/6/2015

                                                              Pic of the Month!

Red Wings game!  Photo provided by Jason Pertile

                                                            Link of the Month!










Follow the Michigan Championship Wrestling Association all year long.  Click on  mcwaonline.com














                                                       April 2015 Poll Results











                             Should Ronda Rousey leave the UFC, and join the WWE?









Yes                                                                           100%









No                                                                                0%













                                               But wait, there was another Poll Question...











Who would win if the 2014-2015 Kentucky Wildcats played the 2014-2015 New York Knicks?











Kentucky Wildcats                                                              0%









New York Knicks                                                           100%  














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Action At Flat Rock Speedway!

On May 2nd, Jeremy Vanderhoof and the #6 car won the 30 Lap Figure 8 Feature at Flat Rock Speedway.   

     The 2015 ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) racing season is well underway, and Flat Rock Speedway is the place to be on Saturday evenings (weather permitting).  On May 2nd, Jeremy Vanderhoof (pictured above) and the #6 car won the 30 Lap Figure 8 Feature.  Arnold Kirsch (pictured below) and the #7 car won the 40 Lap Street Stock Feature.  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from all of the action that took place on May 2nd at Flat Rock Speedway.    
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On May 2nd, Arnold Kirsch and the #7 car won the 40 Lap Street Stock Feature.

Erich Heuschele, Kevin Stepinski and the #53 cars competed in the Figure 8 Train Race.

Arnold Kirsch and the #7 car pulled into Autograph Alley with the trophy.  

The Figure 8 races are a fan favorite at Flat Rock Speedway.  

Flat Rock Speedway was filled with ARCA race cars for the 30 Lap Figure 8 Feature.  

Dennis Helsel drove the #02 car during the 40 Lap Street Stock Feature.

There was plenty of chaos during the Figure 8 Train Race.  

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UofM-D vs. Western Ontario

On April 26th, the University of Western Ontario Mustangs traveled to Livonia.  The Mustangs came in with a 31-0 record. 

     On April 26th, the University of Western Ontario Mustangs brought their 31-0 overall record to Livonia to battle against the University of Michigan Dearborn.  The Wolverines softball team plays all of their home games at Ladywood High School.  The Mustangs defeated the Wolverines 8-7 in the first game of the doubleheader, but then tasted defeat for the first time all year in the second game.  The Wolverines earned a 9-1 victory, and improved their overall record to 23-23.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn softball team finished the 2015 season with an overall record of 26-25. The Wolverines lost in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference) Championship game to the Davenport Panthers 7-6.  Click on the links below for more information about the WHAC, or the University of Michigan Dearborn athletic program.
     The University of Western Ontario softball team finished the 2015 season with an overall record of 31-0. The Mustangs were 1-3 during their trip to Southeast Michigan.  On April 27th, the Concordia Cardinals defeated the Mustangs 6-4, and 11-4.  Both games were played in Ann Arbor.  Click on the link below for more information about the University of Western Ontario athletic program.  This is the second time that the Mustangs have been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.
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The Western Ontario Mustangs finished the 2015 season with an impressive record of 31-0.  

Both games were played at Ladywood High School in Livonia.  

#16 Samantha Zarins played in her Junior season for the Wolverines.  Zarins played Outfield, and Catcher. 

#12 Ellie Kauten played in her Freshman season with the Wolverines.  Kauten was the Catcher.

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For more information about the UofM-D athletic program click on  gowolves.net



For information about the Western Ontario Mustangs click on  http://www.westernmustangs.ca



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