THIS DAY IN REGION FOOTBALL HISTORY - 9/22 1967 - It was close, but quarterback Jerry Perkins and the Wirt Troopers won their 17th straight game - a 7-6 nailbiter at Bulldog Turf in Crown Point.1972 - Harry Szurlborski and his Golden Tornadoes of Emerson High School...
CLICK HERE FOR THE INTRO! BEATING THE BRICKIES - Article #2 /A Bone To Be ChewedPanthers Power Past Hobart as the Doors Close on Brickies DominanceBy Brian Waddle, RSN ContributorEDITOR'S NOTE: The meaning of "a bone to be chewed" - a problem, issue or subject that...
1929 - The Hobart Brickies open up their third season of football with a 36-0 home shutout of Valpo. These were the years before Brickie Bowl. Does anyone know where in Hobart this game would have been played?1934 – St. Louis Cardinals pitchers, and brothers, Dizzy...
THIS DAY IN REGION FOOTBALL HISTORY - 9/21 1929 - The Hobart Brickies open up their third season of football with a 36-0 home shutout of Valpo. These were the years before Brickie Bowl. Does anyone know where in Hobart this game would have been played?1945 - Hobart...
1902 - White Sox pitcher Jimmy Callahan throws a no-hitter against the Tigers.1908 - White Sox pitcher Frank Smith throws his second no-hitter, this time against Philadelphia.1919 - Babe Ruth ties Ned Williamson's single-season record of 27 home runs.1924 - Cubs...
THIS DAY IN REGION FOOTBALL HISTORY - 9/20 1952 - Morton High School plays its first ever varsity football game. The Governors, coached by Maury Zlotnik, travel to the shores of Lake Michigan where they lose to the Whiting Oilers 52-18.1963 - Tom Kurt and his Griffith...
1901 – 11 MLB games are canceled due to the funeral of President William McKinley.1947 – Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of the Year.1955 – Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks sets an MLB record by hitting his fifth grand slam of the year.1958 - Bernie Krueger and the Wildcats of...
