Bob Muldoon hopes that bringing to light the life of Mainer and short-time Bates athlete Harry Lord, who played for the Red Sox and White Sox, will help another Bates alumnus, Ira Waldman, in his push for an athletic hall of fame at the school.
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Bates College holding out hope for some sort of winter sports season
Bates College athletic director Jason Fein said the rise of coronavirus infections are cause for concern, and that “as time goes by, it looks more unlikely that there will be a lot of opportunities for any competition in the winter.”
College football: Spencer Emerson joining Georgetown University coaching staff
Offensive assistant job falls in line with career goals of former Poland Regional High School varsity head coach and Bates College assistant, who will be working from home until the end of the year.
NESCAC cancels conference sports for winter season
Thursday’s announcement, made in response to the pandemic, affects Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges and is likely to impact where some high school games and championships can be held.
Maine’s first football game took place at Bates College 145 years ago
In 1875, Bates and Tufts enthusiastically competed in the brand new sport of football, not quite ready for prime time. Among the rules during the raucous game: No projecting nails allowed.
Everyday Athletes: Julia Panepinto likes to defy expectations in the weight room
Former Bates volleyball, softball player also spent time on powerlifting team in college, and continues her passion.
Jay’s Edwin Thompson named baseball head coach at Georgetown
The former Bates College and University of Maine at Farmington coach will be leading the Division I Hoyas.
Bates grad Arend plays all 9 positions in 1 baseball game
Former Bobcat Jack Arend shines in the Futures League and will play one more year of college baseball and pick up a pair of masters at Nichols College.
College sports: Bates AD Jason Fein tabbed to chair NCAA D-III council
The Bobcats’ athletic director has been elected to chair the Division III Management Council — a “dream come true” he says.
Pro lacrosse: Former Bates star Kyle Weber makes MLL debut in Boston Cannons’ title win
Kyle Weber played in a pro game for the first time and helped the Boston Cannons win the Major League Lacrosse championship.