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When Mansfield Welcomed: Baseball’s Greatest Shortstop
Something happened in Mansfield which would change the course of baseball history.
Play Ball! Mansfield’s Baseball Broadcasting Pioneer
Arlin’s firsts continued at KDKA when he broadcast radio’s first major league baseball game.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About: The First Baseball Game In Mansfield
The first in a two part, two day series looks at when baseball arrived in Richland County.
A Mansfield Fourth, 156 Years Ago
By 1812Blockhouse This story is a favorite of ours, and one which…
Robo-umps Are Coming To Major League Baseball
Publisher’s Note: Through our new affiliation with LION Publishers, we have also…
150 Years After First Professional Baseball Game, Mansfield Independents Again Host The Cincinnati Red Stockings
A century and a half has passed since America’s very first professional…
Former News Journal Reporter Reminisces About Frank Robinson’s Visit To Mansfield
The great Frank Robinson, a man of tremendous talent and recognized with…