Cruisin' Hines 2019

The 9th Annual Cruisin' Hines took place on Sunday, August 25th.

     The 9th Annual Cruisin' Hines took place on Sunday, August 25th.  The weather was cool, and the Classic Cars were even cooler.  The event lasted from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  The Cruisin' Hines get bigger, and better every year.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from the 9th Annual Cruisin' Hines.
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The weather was cool, and the Classic Cars were even cooler.

The event lasted from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Cruisin' Hines gets bigger, and better every year.

Cruisin' Hines was also featured on the Mitten Sate Sports Report in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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Click on the link below for more information about Cruisin' Hines.  

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-  Cruisin' Hines was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "5 Years of Cruisin' Hines" on 12/31/2017.



-  See more Cruisin' Hines photos on the official Cruisin' Hines website.  



-  Cruisin' Hines is also on Facebook.  











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



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Grounds Crew Folly

The Grounds Crew brought out the tarp, but they were immediately overwhelmed by the strong wind.

     There was a rain delay during the 2019 Junior League World Series Championship Game between California, and Puerto Rico.  The Grounds Crew brought out the tarp, but they were immediately overwhelmed by the strong wind that forced the tarp to bubble in the middle.  One older gentleman known as "Doc" rode the twenty to thirty foot wave, and was then thrown off the side of the tarp.  People on the viewing platform were nervous that the tarp would fly towards the platform, and carry fans away to a neighboring Downriver city.  I remember yelling down to the Grounds Crew something along the lines of "Put that tarp away before somebody gets killed".  California defeated Puerto Rico 8-3 to capture the 2019 Junior League World Series Championship.
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One older gentleman known as "Doc" rode the twenty to thirty foot wave, and was then thrown off the side of the tarp.

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-  The Grounds Crew for the 2019 JLWS Championship Game included family, and friends of the Golden Hill Little League team.



-  My sources say that the older gentleman known as "Doc" is not a doctor.



-  Several fans reached for their cell phones to record the Grounds Crew Folly.



-  Nobody was seriously injured during the Grounds Crew Folly of 2019.







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2019 JLWS Photos

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from the 2019 Junior League World Series.

The city of Taylor has hosted the Junior League World Series since 1981.

The Junior League World Series features 6 USA teams, and 6 International teams.

Chinese Taipei won the Junior League World Series in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Golden Hill Little League from Fullerton, California won the 2019 Junior League World Series.

The games were played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

The Junior League World Series was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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-  A team from Boardman, Ohio won the first Junior League World Series back in 1981.



-  The 2019 Junior League World Series was broadcast on ESPN2.  All other 2019 Junior League World Series games were broadcast on ESPN+.



-  Former MLB (Major League Baseball) player Chris Burke provided the color commentary for the 2019 Junior League World Series Final broadcast on ESPN2.



-  Louisiana defeated Curacao 8-0 to win the 2019 Little League World Series.  











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California 8-3 Puerto Rico

On Sunday, August 18th, California defeated Puerto Rico 8-3 to win the 2019 Junior League World Series.

     On Sunday, August 18th, California defeated Puerto Rico 8-3 to win the 2019 Junior League World Series.  The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Golden Hill Little League from Fullerton, California represented the West Region.  Radames Lopez Little League from Guayama, Puerto Rico represented the Puerto Rico Region.
     California (USA West) finished the 2019 Junior League World Series undefeated with an overall record of 4-0.  Puerto Rico finished the 2019 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 4-2.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from the 2019 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

The JLWS was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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-  The 2019 JLWS Final was broadcast live on ESPN2.  The rest of the 2019 JLWS games were broadcast on ESPN+.



-  Chinese Taipei won the JLWS in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.



-  Golden Hill Little League from Fullerton, California finished their 2019 season undefeated with an overall record of 20-0.



-  On Friday, August 16th, California (USA West) defeated Florida (USA Southeast) 7-2 to win the 2019 JLWS United States Final.











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Raiders 13-7 Mustangs

On Saturday, August 17th, the Metro Detroit Raiders defeated the Muskegon Mustangs 13-7.

     On Saturday, August 17th, the Metro Detroit Raiders defeated the Muskegon Mustangs 13-7 to win the 2019 GLFL (Great Lakes Football League) Championship.  The game was played at Fitzgerald High School located at 23200 Ryan Road, in Warren.  The Metro Detroit Raiders finished the 2019 GLFL season with an overall record of 13-0.  The Muskegon Mustangs finished the 2019 GLFL season with an overall record of 13-1.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from the 2019 GLFL Championship.  Click on the link below for more information about the Great Lakes Football League.  Click on past months to see the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

The game was played at Fitzgerald High School located at 23200 Ryan Road, in Warren.

Both teams compete against each other in the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League).

The Metro Detroit Raiders are the 2019 GLFL Champions.  Click on the link below.

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-  On Saturday, May 18th the West Michigan Ironmen defeated the Muskegon Mustangs 44-37 in a non-league Arena game.  The West Michigan Ironmen compete in the AAL (American Arena League).



-  The Great Lakes Football League was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 12/13/2016.



-  The Metro Detroit Raiders were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 8/17/2019.



-  The Great Lakes Football League is a semi-pro football league that was established in 2006.



-  The Great Lakes Football League is on Facebook.











For more information about the GLFL click on  greatlakesfootballleague.com



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Chinese Taipei 10-0 Australia

On Sunday, August 11th, Chinese Taipei defeated Australia 10-0 in Game #4 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.

     On Sunday, August 11th, Chinese Taipei defeated Australia 10-0 in Game #4 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.  The game took place at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Shing-Ming Junior Little League represented the Asia-Pacific Region.  Perth Metro North Little League represented the Australia Region.
     Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) finished the 2019 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 3-1.  Australia finished the 2019 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 1-2.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Game #4 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

Chinese Taipei finished the 2019 JLWS with an overall record of 3-1.  Australia finished with an overall record of 1-2.

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-  Puerto Rico defeated Chinese Taipei 4-3 in the 2019 JLWS International Final.



-  Australia defeated Italy (Europe-Africa) 6-0 in Game #11 of the 2019 JLWS.



-  The JLWS was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, 2017, and 2018.



-  Taylor Combined Little League finished the 2019 JLWS with an overall record of 2-2.  











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Florida 15-2 Maryland

On Sunday, August 11th, Florida defeated Maryland 15-2 in Game #3 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.

     On Sunday, August 11th, Florida defeated Maryland 15-2 in Game #3 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.  The game took place at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Viera/Suntree Little League represented the Southeast Region.  Berlin Little League represented the East Region.
     Florida (USA Southeast) finished the 2019 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 3-2.  Maryland (USA East) finished the 2019 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 1-2.  Scroll down to see an exclusive photograph from Game #3 of the 2019 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

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-  Chinese Taipei won the 2018 Junior League World Series.



-  Taylor, Michigan has hosted the Junior League World Series for 39 straight years.



-  A team from Boardman, Ohio won the first Junior League World Series back in 1981.



-  6 USA teams, and 6 International teams competed in the 2019 Junior League World Series.











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Raiders 21-7 Stampede

On Saturday, August 10th, the Metro Detroit Raiders defeated the Tri-City Stampede 21-7.

     On Saturday, August 10th, the Metro Detroit Raiders defeated the Tri-City Stampede 21-7.  Both teams compete in the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League), and last Saturday's game was a 2nd Round Playoff Game played at Riverview Gabriel Richard High School.  The Metro Detroit Raiders will now compete against the Muskegon Mustangs in the 2019 GLFL Championship Game tonight (7:30 p.m.) at Fitzgerald High School located at 23200 Ryan Road, in Warren.
     The Metro Detroit Raiders currently have an overall record of 12-0.  The Muskegon Mustangs currently have an overall record of 13-0.  The Muskegon Mustangs defeated the Kalamazoo Titans 33-20 to reach the 2019 GLFL Championship Game.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of GLFL Playoff football.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the Great Lakes Football League.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

Both teams compete in the GLFL (Great Lakes Football League).

Click on the link below for more information about the Great Lakes Football League.

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-  The Flint Fury, the Grand Rapids Seminoles, the Michigan Patriots, the Renaissance City Chargers, the Toledo Thunder, and the Tri-County Crusaders also competed in the 2019 GLFL season.



-  The Great Lakes Football League was established in 2006.



-  The Michigan Gators were the 1st GLFL Champions back in 2007.



-  The Great Lakes Football League is on Facebook.











For more information about the GLFL click on  greatlakesfootballleague.com



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Soccer: NWSL News

     The 2019 NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) season features 9 teams including the Chicago Red Stars, the Houston Dash, the North Carolina Courage, the Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Utah Royals FC, and the Washington Spirit.  2019 NWSL regular season games, semi-finals, and Championship Game can be seen on the ESPN family of networks.
     The Chicago Red Stars are currently in 1st place in the NWSL standings with 29 points, and an overall record of 9-5-2 (2 ties).  The North Carolina Courage are currently in 2nd place in the NWSL standings with 28 points, and an overall record of 8-3-4 (4 ties).  The North Carolina Courage are the defending NWSL Champions.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the National Women's Soccer League.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.











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-  The NWSL played its inaugural season in 2013.



-  The Boston Breakers are a former NWSL franchise.



-  The top 4 teams will advance to the 2019 NWSL Playoffs.



-  Sky Blue FC currently has 9 points, and an overall record of 2-11-3 (3 ties).



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "NWSL On Lifetime" on May 22nd, 2017.



-  NWSL is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  











For more information about the NWSL click on  www.nwslsoccer.com



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Best of July 2019

     The month of July featured 10 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  Information about CIF (Champions Indoor Football), the PLL (Premier Lacrosse League), and the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League) received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.
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1.  "PLL On NBCSN"  posted 7/6/2019



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2.  "Football: CIF News"  posted 7/4/2019



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3.  "Utica 11-8 Eastside"  posted 4/7/2019

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-  "Jason Pertile - USPBL"  posted 7/4/2019

-  "Jaguars 4-1 AAFC"  posted 7/20/2019

-  "Didyfest 2019"  posted 7/6/2019

                                                                      TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month

The TONY fixes BRICK Pic of the Month is a photograph of USPBL action at Jimmy John's Field.

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                          For more information about CIF (Champions Indoor Football) click on  gocif.net










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-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 83 posts in 2019.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has published 1,164 posts.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report has received 235,186 views.



-  The profile of Tony Pertile has been viewed 29,299 times.











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