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Crystal Ball: Possible future ASG sites
LA PORTE- As previously reported on ORWBL.com, the league office is considering rotating the site of the annual ORWBL All-Star Game beginning in 2017. With a relatively cool hot stove at the moment, why not speculate on the potential sites for future games? Here's a look at possible venues that the league may choose. Magic Park at Kesling Field The first potential park is a fairly obvious choice. With Magic owner Alex Friedman in charge of the league, it would seem natural f
Migley to host 2016 All-Star Game
NEW CARLISLE- Once again, Migley Field will be the site of the ORWBL All-Star Game, as both the league and the ballpark celebrate milestones this summer. The famed ballpark has played host to the previous nine All-Star Games dating back to 2007. With the Friendly Confines commemorating its 10th anniversary this summer and the league marking its tenth season, ORWBL Commissioner Alex Friedman said Migley was the natural choice for the All-Star festivities. Although the All-Star
10 Questions for Season 10
NEW CARLISLE - The Old Republic Wiffleball League enters its tenth season in 2016. There is still plenty to be sorted out this offseason, including exactly what new teams will be joining the league this summer. Here are some of the biggest questions facing ORWBL. 1. Where does Emery's Army go after the loss of Jake Lawrence? While Eric Johnson is officially the manager, it was no secret Lawrence played a huge leadership role on that team. His departure has obviously riled up
Rumblings in South Bend
SOUTH BEND- With the departure of the 2015 ORWBL Champions Cult West Warriors, it's no secret that the league would like to find a way to remain in the lucrative South Bend market and find a replacement team for Michiana's largest city. Rumblings on Twitter have begun, as Anthony Rieff of the South Bend Muffs tournament team seems to be building a roster for a potential league team. Rieff, along with his brother Austin, played for the Warriors the past two seasons in ORWBL pl
Emmons closing in on expansion team
LAPORTE- League co-founder Jared Emmons is reportedly close to bringing an expansion team into the ORWBL for the 2016 season. The team is expected to play somewhere in the LaPorte area, although details have not been released. Emmons was a key figure in establishing the league in 2007. His original franchise, the Pterodactyls has been one of the pillars of ORWBL. Under his leadership, the 'Dactyls won the 2009 ORWBL title. He posted a 101-61 record in Bourissa Hills and curr
NEWTERED: Law agrees to deal
NEW CARLISLE - A free-agent pursuit which has lasted the past several offseasons has finally come to a conclusion, as New Carlisle has stolen 2015 ORWBL Cy Young winner Jake Lawrence from arch-rival Rolling Prairie.
Lawrence, who has spent the first five seasons of his ORWBL career with Emery's Army, was the unquestioned general of his club in 2015. Despite no reported pitching stats, ORWBL managers voted him Cy Young after leading EA to an 18-6 record and a second place r
The Wiffle®Ball Championship set for July 27-28
NEW CARLISLE - The Wiffle®Ball Championship returns to New Carlisle, July 27-28, 2019. One of the largest tournaments in the nation, The Championship features ORWBL clubs and other teams from across North America. The event features pool play on Saturday, with the top qualifiers advancing to Sunday's Hometown Cup Playoffs. The final four teams meet at Migley Field in the Hometown Cup Finals, scheduled for 1:20pm on Sunday afternoon. The last team standing is awarded the covet
Friedman takes over ORWBL
LA PORTE - Maple City Magic owner Alex Friedman has officially taken over as the ORWBL Commissioner for the 2016 season. Friedman was selected through a unanimous decision of the league's owners. Friedman first entered the league shortly after the 2011 season began. Seeing the Mill Creek Minutemen failing to show up for their first few series, Friedman saw the opportunity to buy the franchise and completely overhaul its personnel. Changing the team name to the Magic and movin
