Movie Review

42, Baseball's Legendary Jackie Robinson has "The Guts"

"42" tells the story of two men, the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey.

Catch 42 this weekend at Movies 400, 415 Atlanta Road or AMC Avenue Forsyth 12, 350 Peachtree Parkway. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the links above. The film is rated PG-13 and run 128 minutes. One sentence plot: "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 97 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 68 Reviews: "It's a sports film non-sports fans can love; it's a family film that never preaches; it's a biopic that also takes in the world and people around its subject." New York Daily News Full Review "'42' can feel incomplete (the …

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Forsyth Baseball Team To Be in Two-Day Event at Coolray Field

North Forsyth will compete with nine other high school teams on March 8-9, 2013.

Baseball will begin for 2013 this week at Coolray Field in nearby Lawrenceville, as 10 high school teams, including one from Forsyth County will compete in a two-day, five-game event. On March 8-9, teams from North Forsyth, South Gwinnett, Mountain View, Lanier, North Gwinnett, Providence Christian, Duluth, Collins Hill, Brookwood, and Peachtree Ridge will take to the diamond in the event's debut. “We’ve had singular events before, showcasing some top high school baseball teams in the area,” Gwinnett Braves General Manager North Johnson said in a news release.  “Through the efforts of the community and our staff, we have expanded to welcome the largest high school showcase in the history of Coolray Field. We want Coolray Field to be an …

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Cumming Fans Line Up to Meet Braves Players

Hundreds of fans waited for hours and hours to meet and greet players with the Atlanta Braves Tuesday in Cumming.

The 2013 Braves Country Caravan kicked off its southeast tour at Academy Sports + Outdoors located in The Avenue Forsyth Tuesday in Cumming. Nearly 500 fans waited in line for a chance to meet and get autographs from ball players Tim Hudson, Andrelton Simmons, Jonny Venters, Paul Janish and Braves Announcer Don Sutton. The caravan will be on the road for two weeks traveling nearly 3000 miles of Braves country to meeting and greeting fans prior to taking off for Spring Training. Cumming Patch caught up with Pitcher Jonny Venters and Shortstop Paul Janish and asked them about spring training, the upcoming baseball season and what fans can expect. Watch the video and listen to what they have to say. For additional information and a full list …

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Baseball Playoff Schedule

New York Yankees versus Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals versus San Francisco Giants.

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POLL: Are Kids Getting Priced Out of Baseball and Softball?

A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 (or more) baseball bat.

Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? That's the listed price of the most expensive youth bat at Academy Sports + Outdoors, Cumming Patch's Readers' Choice winner for Best Sporting Goods Store. (By the way, the store has an adult model that lists for $349.99) A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she …

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The "Local" Boys of Summer are Back

More than 1,000 guests enjoyed Central Park's recent inaugural Opening Day celebration.

What do a United States Congressman and the Gwinnett Braves mascot have in common? They were all featured on the pitcher's mound at Central Park's inaugural Opening Day Celebration Saturday, April 14. Parents and visitors lined the streets to cheer as more than 600 baseball and softball players paraded around the park.   More than 1,000 guests enjoyed the gaming trailer, national anthem, concessions, and cameos by local mascots, including Spare the Bear from Stars & Strikes and Menchie. U.S. Congressman Rob Woodall and State Representative Mark Hamilton threw out first pitches. To see more pictures of the event visit the Central Park Baseball and Softball Facebook page.

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Teixeira Named Patch Commissioner of Baseball

The two-time All-Star and former Brave will interact with users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos.

Mark Teixeira, a four-time Gold Glove winner, has been appointed Commissioner of Patch Baseball.  The two-time All-Star will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” the former Atlanta Brave said. “I’m excited to be a part of that by connecting with Patch users who have the same passion for baseball that I do. I’m eager to see what kinds of questions they toss my way.” “Baseball …

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Spring Season Ends on High Note for Miracle League

Miracle League spring season comes to a close with a family gathering at Coal Mountain Park.

Players, coaches, buddies, and families gathered for a final time during the Spring 2011 season at Miracle League field at Coal Mountain Park this weekend. It was, according to Jerry Dupree, "a family reunion for all our families." Dupree, president of the Cumming-Forsyth Miracle League shared that during the season families are at the field at various times and do not get a chance to visit.  According to Carroll Edge, a retired military colonel, there were 128 athletes on ten teams this year. Edge currently serves as co-fundraising chair for the league. "He makes things happen," said Steve Kirby of Edge. Kirby, league treasurer is also player parent.  With names fashioned after the professional teams, athletes in Cumming-Forsyth Miracle …

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