Cruisin' Hines 2016

The 6th Annual Cruisin' Hines took place yesterday.

     The 6th Annual Cruisin' Hines took place yesterday, and the Mitten State Sports Report was there for the 4th straight year.  Classic Cars filled Hines Drive, and the weather was hot, and steamy.  The Cruisin' Hines continues to get bigger, and better every year.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from the 6th Annual Cruisin' Hines.  Click on the link below for more information about the Cruisin' Hines.
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This was the 4th straight year that the Mitten State Sports Report was on hand for the Cruisin' Hines.

The weather was hot, and steamy for the 6th Annual Cruisin' Hines.

The Cruisin' Hines continues to get bigger, and better every year.

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For more information about the Cruisin' Hines click on  www.cruisinhines.com



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Northville Downs 8/26/2016

Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday, August 26th.

     Northville Downs features live Harness Racing every Friday, and Saturday night through October 8th. Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races. Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                              Northville Downs Winning Horses 8/26/2016










Race #1     Ms Luck




Race #2     Sure Thing




Race #3     Canbec Jewell Sun




Race #4     Too Shy




Race #5     Red Falkor




Race #6     Kadapple




Race #7     Real Joy




Race #8     J Cs Jake




Race #9     Intractable




Race #10    Rainbow Gold




Race #11    Cajon Brooke




Race #12    Eastender    










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2016 Founders Cup Results!

Scroll down and check out the 2016 MUSL Founders Cup Championship results.

     The 2016 MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) Founders Cup Tournament came to a conclusion earlier this month.  The MUSL features teams from all across Southeast Michigan, and there are separate divisions for different age groups.  This is the fourth straight year that the Mitten State Sports Report has covered the MUSL Founders Cup results.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan United Soccer League.
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                   2016 MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) Founders Cup Championship Results!












                                                         Open Division Championship







                                               FK Vardar     4     -     2     WHAM Open














                                               Over 30 1st & 2nd Division Championship







                                            UK Royals FC 30     3     -     2     FK Beograd














                                                  Over 30 3rd & 4th Division Championship







                                           Wixom United     1     -     0     Berkley Bulldogs














                                                Over 40 3rd & 4th Division Championship







                                            SC 1924 UV     5     -     2     Rochester United














                                                    Over 48 Founders Cup Championship







                                                Farmington Bullets     vs.     Drita SC 48














                                                      Over 55 Founders Cup Championship







                                           Farmington Bullets     3     -     2     WHAM SC 55










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Chinese Taipei 9-1 Hawaii

On Sunday, Chinese Taipei defeated Hawaii 9-1 to win the 2016 Junior League World Series.

     On Sunday, Chinese Taipei defeated Hawaii 9-1 to win the 2016 Junior League World Series.  It all took place at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  The Championship Game was broadcast live on ESPNU, and at www.espn.go.com  Scroll down to see exclusive photos of the 2016 Junior League World Series Championship Game.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2016 Junior League World Series.
       The Asia-Pacific Region was represented by the Shing-Ming Junior Little League from Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei.  Chinese Taipei finished the 2016 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 5-0.   This was the fourth straight year that Chinese Taipei has won the Junior League World Series.
     The West Region of the United States was represented by the Kawaihau Community Little League from Kapaa Kauai, Hawaii.  Hawaii finished the 2016 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 3-1.  
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It all took place at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  

Hawaii finished the 2016 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 3-1.

Chinese Taipei finished the 2016 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 5-0.

This was the 4th straight year that Chinese Taipei has won the Junior League World Series. 

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For more information about the 2016 JLWS click on  www.cityoftaylor.com/worldseries



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Fitness Stations On Hines

There are several fitness stations located off of Hines Drive, in Westland.

     There are several fitness stations located off of Hines Drive, in Westland.  The stations are set up west of Merriman Road, and extend all the way to Ann Arbor Trail.  Fitness stations are a great alternative to the high cost of a gym membership.  Each station includes explanations, and suggestions for repetitions.
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Each station includes explanations, and suggestions for repetitions. 

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10 Mitten State Facts

                                                                    10 Mitten State Facts










1.  Woodward Ave. in Detroit was the World's first poured concrete road.  It happened in 1909.





2.  A bleacher seat at Tiger Stadium went for $3.50 in 1984.





3.  Michigan's State fish is the book trout.  





4.  The Michigan Panthers won the 1st USFL (United States Football League) Championship in 1983.





5.  Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is the 3rd oldest city in the United States.





6.  The Detroit Red Wings won their 1st NHL Stanley Cup in 1936.  They beat Toronto 3 games to 1.





7.  Tin Lizzie was the nickname for the Ford Model T.





8.  George Wilson was the Head Coach of the 1957 NFL World Champion Detroit Lions.





9.  Flint, Michigan is the birthplace of General Motors.





10. Ty Cobb played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball.  22 years were with the Detroit Tigers.










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Mexico 2 - 0 Canada

Last Sunday, Mexico defeated Canada 2-0.  It was all part of the 2016 Junior League World Series.  

     Last Sunday, Mexico defeated Canada 2-0.  It was all part of the 2016 Junior League World Series taking place all week long at Heritage Park, in Taylor.  The World Championship Game is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. and can be seen live on ESPN, or at www.espn.go.com  Heritage Park is located at 12111 Pardee Road.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2016 Junior League World Series.
     Mexico is being represented by the Guadalupe Vista Little League located in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. Guadalupe currently has an overall record of 2-1.  Mexico is scheduled to play for the International Championship against Chinese Taipei today at 3:00 p.m.  The winner will play tomorrow in the World Championship Game.
     Canada was represented by the Lethbridge Southwest Little League located in Lethbridge, Alberta.  Canada has been eliminated from the 2016 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 1-2.
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Mexico is scheduled to play for the International Championship against Chinese Taipei today at 3:00 p.m.  

Heritage Park is located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

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For more information about the 2016 JLWS click on  www.cityoftaylor.com/worldseries



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JLWS In Taylor

The JLWS (Junior League World Series) is underway in the city of Taylor..

     The JLWS (Junior League World Series) is underway in the city of Taylor.  Teams have traveled from all over the World to compete against top level competition at Heritage Park.  The World Championship Game will take place on Sunday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m.  The Championship Game can be seen live on ESPN, and on www.espn.go.com   Chinese Taipei is the 3 time defending World Champions.  Click on the link below for more information about the Junior League World Series.
     The United States Pool is divided into 5 Regions.  The Central Region is represented by Midland, Michigan, the Southeast Region is represented by Taylors, South Carolina, the East Region is represented by Salisbury, Maryland, the Southwest Region is represented by Corpus Christi, Texas, and the West Region is represented by Kapaa Kauai, Hawaii.
     The International Pool is divided into 6 Regions.  The Asia-Pacific Region is represented by Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei, the Australia Region is represented by Sydney, South New Wales, the Europe & Africa Region is represented by Brno, Czech Republic, the Latin America Region is represented by Juan Diaz, Panama, the Canada Region is represented by Lethbridge, Alberta, and the Mexico Region is represented by Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon.
     Heritage Park recently added a bullpen with a viewing platform along the right side of the baseball diamond.  Heritage Park also features soccer fields, trails, picnic areas, a petting farm, and a catch, and release fishing pond.  Heritage Park is located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  
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Heritage Park recently added a bullpen with a viewing platform along the right side of the baseball diamond.

 










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21-30 Most Viewed! 720th Post!

     I've decided to post an updated version of the 21-30 most viewed posts.  Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  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.










                                                         21-30 Most Viewed Posts










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

22.  "Plymouth Ice Fest Photos!"  posted 1/17/2014

23.  "College Baseball HFCC vs. MCC"  posted 4/27/2014

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

25.  "Top 10 Reasons ESPN is Doomed"  posted 9/14/2015    1 comment





                                                                                                                                    No Photos!














26.  "College Baseball Returns"  posted 4/6/2014

27.  "Local Wrestling News + Shows!"  posted  2/21/2015

28.  "Madonna vs. Siena Heights"  posted 4/6/2014

29.  "College Softball: Mott at HFCC"  posted 4/13/2014

30.  "College Baseball: ND 9 - UofM 1  posted 4/11/2014

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Best of July 2016

     The month of July featured 21 posts that were viewed by people all over the world.  "Morneau Jr. Wins At Flat Rock" (posted 7/5/2016) received the most views.  Scroll down to check out the Top 3 most viewed posts of July.  Be sure to click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com










                                                                 Best of July 2016











1.  "Morneau Jr. Wins At Flat Rock"  posted 7/5/2016

2.  "Northville Downs 7/15/2016"  posted 7/17/2016

3.  "Live Horse Racing"  posted 7/3/2016

                                                                      Best of the Rest  











-  "Classic Cars At Tap's"  posted 7/16/2016

-  "Fishing In Livonia"  posted 7/29/2016

-  "Top 10 Most Viewed! 700th Post!"  posted 7/9/2016

                                                                Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph of Flat Rock Speedway.

                                                                     Link of the Month







             For more information about Flat Rock Speedway click on  flatrockspeedway.com 









                                                                   Blog of the Month







    For more information about the Blog of the Month for July click on  www.draftexpress.com









                                    Mitten State Sports Report's monthly Poll Question







                                     Is Harness Racing considered cruelty to animals?







                                  Yes                                                              0%







                                No                                                            100%











                                                    Which TV show do you like better?








                                    American Ninja Warrior                                       0%







                                  BattleFrog Obstacle Race                                   100%










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Blog of the Month - August

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                                                                     Blog of the Month










     www.outkickthecoverage.com is a great destination for news, and information regarding various sports topics.  Clay Travis founded Outkick The Coverage in 2011, and in 2015 he merged his blog with Fox Sports. Clay Travis continues to write columns along with Lori Kelly, Haley Frank, and Todd Fuhrman.  Click on the link below for more information about Outkick The Coverage.
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Northville Downs 8/6/2016

Northville Downs features live Harness Racing every Friday, and Saturday night through October 8th.  

     Northville Downs features live Harness Racing every Friday, and Saturday night through October 8th. Northville Downs also offers simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from last night's races. Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                                Northville Downs Winning Horses 8/6/2016









Race #1     Son of J Lo



Race #2     Mystical Beach



Race #3     Atomic Rei



Race #4     Million Dollar Art



Race #5     CJ's Sweet Racer



Race #6     Prime Time Poppa



Race #7     S F Don't Tell On Me



Race #8     Prince Ponder



Race #9     Megatron



Race #10    Hoorei For Flash



Race #11    Real Image



Race #12    Don't Betrei Me  










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Mac And Water

Mac is my dog.  He is also the official mascot of the Mitten State Sports Report.

     Mac is my dog.  He is also the official mascot of the Mitten State Sports Report, and he loves going in the water.  I recently took him down to the lake, and Mac had a blast.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos of Mac's exciting day on the water.
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Mac loves going in the water!

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Newburgh Pointe

The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area is a great destination for fishing.  It's located off of Hines Drive, in Livonia.

     The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area is a great destination for fishing, and kayaking.  It's located off of Hines Drive, in Livonia.  The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area offers tremendous views overlooking Newburgh Lake.  Newburgh Lake is a 152-acre lake stocked with blue gill, and bass.  Canoe rental is also available at the Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos of the Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area.
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The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area is located off of Hines Drive, in Livonia.   

Newburgh Lake is a great destination for kayaking.  

 

The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area offers tremendous views overlooking Newburgh Lake. 

The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area includes a pier for fishing.  

Canoe rental is also available at the Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area.  

Newburgh Lake is a 152-acre lake stocked with blue gill, and bass.  

The Newburgh Pointe Recreational Area is located just west of the Sumac Pointe Recreational Area.  

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