THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 31, Number 17 Thursday, May 7, 2015 Carrying on the Tradition Michigan City Lakers About to Start New Season by William Halliar Baseball action through the Michigan City Lakers kicks off May 17. Photo by Scott Allen aseball is not new to Indiana. It has been City as the place to hone their batting, catching and played in our state for more than 150 years pitching skills away from what is now the winter B in one form or another. season Down Under. They’ll be joined by the lovely The Michigan City Lakers carry on that legacy, Harisa (Kate) Adams, who will be the fi rst “Lakers having the distinction of being the most recent team Girl” and act as PR representative for the venture. in the oldest program of its kind in the state. Baseball remains America’s favorite pastime, The Lakers are a member of the Midwest Col- and the story of the twists and turns of its history, legiate League, a summer collegiate, pre-minor and how it all came to be, is a truly interesting tale. league baseball organization. This summer, it will And it is these traditions and stories that add color, have the honor of hosting two Australian Baseball background, depth and history to the game we have League players: the only U.S. team to do so. The played and loved. Aussie players selected the Lakers and Michigan Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 May 7, 2015 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles -
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