Category Archives: Staff News

Video: Pat James and Myra Blackwell talk about Fun At Bat

Posted on February 20, 2017 by rgoetze

Fun At Bat aims to provide children with a fun and active experience that also reinforces positive characteristics such as teamwork, honesty and responsibility. The program stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs. It is supported by Major … Continue reading →

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Video: Pat James and Coach Frank Jacobs talk about the Long Ball youth baseball program.

Posted on February 20, 2017 by rgoetze
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Registration and tryouts all ages, Saturday, April 22, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by rgoetze

Registration and tryouts all ages Hillside Park S. Roxboro Street at 11:00 am. Please call your coach if you plan to return this year so he can get a head count. If you will be moving up or want to … Continue reading →

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2016 Long Ball Video

Posted on February 8, 2017 by lbdurhamnc
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Community, Cops, Coffee and Conversation

Posted on August 11, 2016 by lbdurhamnc
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17/18 Wood Bat Cup at USA Baseball National Training Center

Posted on July 28, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

This weekend (7/29-7/31) the Longball 17 and 18 year olds will be participating in a wood bat tournament at the USA Baseball National Training Complex (200 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519). If you plan to attend the games, please … Continue reading →

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Duke employee uses community baseball league to help Durham’s youth

Posted on July 19, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

One Duke employee is using America’s pastime to give back to the Durham community. Patricia James, a staff specialist at Duke’s Community Service Center, has been directing Long Ball Baseball League since 2009, when Durham cancelled its inner-city baseball program. … Continue reading →

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100 Men in Black Scholarship Drive

Posted on May 24, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

100 Men in Black is currently fundraising for their scholarship drive and are planning a scholarship fundraising concert on Sunday, June 26, 4 pm at Hillside High School. They have some wonderful gospel and comedy talent lined up to kick off their fundraiser. … Continue reading →

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Free Coach Workshop for all Sports

Posted on May 4, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

Saturday, May 14, 2016 1:00 – 3:00 pm Holton Career & Resource Center Senior Room 401 N. Driver Street Durham, NC 27703 Only have books for the first 50 people Download Flyer here.

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Jackie Robinson film by Ken Burns coming to PBS in April

Posted on April 3, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

Read the Ken Burns information page here. The film is scheduled to air on our local PBS station (WUNC) on April 11th and 12th 2016. Set your DVR so you don’t miss it – Two nights! 9:00 – 11:00 pm each night. … Continue reading →

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