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  Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Newark Bears
The Newark Bears are an American minor league baseball team located in Newark, New Jersey.
Newark was a hotbed of minor league baseball from the time of the formation of the Newark Indians in 1902, and the addition of the Newark Eagles of the Negro Leagues in 1936.
It was not until 1999 that baseball returned to the city, with the formation of the current incarnation of the Newark Bears.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/ne/Newark_Bears   (182 words)

  
  Newark Bears - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ozzie Canseco played for the Bears in 2000 and 2001, and his brother José Canseco was with the team for part of 2001 as well.
The Newark Bears were a team in the International League from 1926 to 1949.
Newark was a hotbed of minor league baseball from the time of the formation of the Newark Indians in 1902, and the addition of the Newark Eagles of the Negro National Leagues in 1936.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newark_Bears   (1082 words)

  
 Newark, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newark is surrounded by residential suburbs to the west (on the slope of the Watchung Mountains), the Passaic River and Newark Bay to the east, dense urban areas to the south and southwest, and middle-class residential suburbs and industrial areas to the north.
Newark's North Ward is the ridge to the east of Branch Brook Park.
Newark is connected to the Holland Tunnel and Lower Manhattan by the Pulaski Skyway, spanning both the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newark,_New_Jersey   (7105 words)

  
 Newark Bears - BR Bullpen
Except for a lack of a team in '20, the Bears remained a fixture in the International League until 1950.
Newark won the Governors' Cup in '37, '38, '40 and '45 and lost in '39, '42 and '44.
Newark also won the Junior World Series in '32, '37 and '40 and lost in '38 and '44.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Newark_Bears   (430 words)

  
 Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium is a 6,200-seat baseball-only stadium in Newark, New Jersey that opened in July 16, 1999, with a win against the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds.
It was built as the home of the Newark Bears baseball team, as well as to the college baseball teams of the Newark campus of Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The Newark Bears had joined the league at its founding in 1998, but played their 'home' games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut during that first season.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bears_and_Eagles_Riverfront_Stadium   (308 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
The Newark Bears were a team in the International League from 1926 to 1949.
Newark was a hotbed of minor league baseball from the time of the formation of the Newark Indians in 1902, and the addition of the Newark Eagles of the Negro National Leagues in 1936.
Ozzie Canseco played for the Bears in 2000 and 2001, and his brother José Canseco was with the team for part of 2001 as well.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Newark_Bears   (987 words)

  
 NJIT - PublicInfo: /publicinfo/press_releases_2005/release_806.php
Torre, a friend of the Bears and of college baseball, was on hand as the Highlanders signed a ten-year contract to play their home games at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium, Newark.
The speakers noted that the greatest beneficiary of the partnership between NJIT and the Bears is the city of Newark.
Newark Mayor Sharpe James, who could not attend the event, will be honored with the same award.
www.njit.edu /publicinfo/press_releases/release_806.php   (639 words)

  
 Opening Day, Newark Bears, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Newark Bears and Eagle Stadium, Newark, NJ Opening Day for the Newark Bears, of the Atlantic League, was Wednesday May 7, 2003, a.
Ricky Henderson at bat for the Newark Bears in an early inning.
Two light poles for Newark Bears and Eagles Stadium are visibleon the right and in the center of the picture.
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 Newark Bears: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/newark_bears.htm   (2658 words)

  
 The Newark Metro: Baseball, the Newark Bears and the Image of a City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Newark’s very own minor league baseball team, the Newark Bears, is an organization trying to change these beliefs.
The Bears, Newark’s only minor league baseball team, have contributed to the revitalization of downtown Newark.
No matter how diligently the Bears work to promote the Newark area, there are always going to be those certain individuals who believe the city poses a threat to their safety.
www.newarkmetro.rutgers.edu /reports/display.php?id=127   (918 words)

  
 The official website of the City of Newark, NJ
NEWARK, NJ, June 17, 2003 - The 2002 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears will host the first annual Martial Arts Night at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Friday, July 25th for the 7:05 PM game against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors.
The Bears will be placing banners throughout the stadium, and each organization in attendance will have their name put up on the scoreboard during the game.
On Sunday, June 22nd the Bears are also holding their weekly Family Fun Day activities with a pre-game autograph session down on the field, and kids running the bases after the game.
www.ci.newark.nj.us /Public_Information/Press_Releases/Press_Releases_133.htm   (370 words)

  
 Newark Downtown District
The streets in downtown Newark will be transformed with new lighting, signs, plantings and other improvements as part of a $17.5 million project designed to make the city more inviting to pedestrians.
The first phase of the project focuses on the streets between Newark Penn Station and the new Prudential Center arena, which is expected to attract thousands of new visitors to Newark when it opens in October.
The Newark of Philip Roth, the Red Bank of Count Basie, and the Hoboken of Ol’ Blue Eyes may have vanished into legend, but the poll conducted by Monmouth University’s Polling Institute for our “Best Downtowns” issue reveals that New Jerseyans remain proud of these and other Garden State downtowns and continue to frequent them.
www.downtownnewark.com   (548 words)

  
 Go Newark at Play
The Bears are in the midst of an aggressive effort to re-brand the club and reintroduce it to a fan base that includes a core of 275,000 residents in Newark and extends throughout Essex, Morris, Union, Hudson and Bergen counties.
Melissa Manfre, Bears vice president of sales and marketing and assistant general manager, said fan surveys conducted during the 2004 season told the Bears new management that the club had not broken through in the market.
With the changes in the team’s identity and the thrust into the surrounding communities, Bears boosters feel optimism that goes beyond the “Newark is on its way back” talk that often characterizes success in the city in terms of the far-off future.
www.gonewark.com /atPlay/Story.asp?ID=60   (1283 words)

  
 Newark Bears Tickets Buy/Sell Newark Bears Ticket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
We are able to provide access to Newark Bears tickets for events through our contacts and various sources.
Newark Bears Ticket prices and availability are subject to change at any time.
Newark Bears Ticket deliveries are guaranteed no later than the day before the event unless stated otherwise, however every effort will be made to deliver Newark Bears tickets as early as possible.
www.nwtixx.com /Newark_Bears_Tickets.html   (734 words)

  
 Newark Bears News
Newark, New Jersey (November 22, 2004, courtesy of the Newark Bears) The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that former major league outfielder Chris Jones has been named as the team’s new field manager.
Jones appeared in 79 games with the Bears and hit 15 home runs, drove in 69 runs and was tied for 8th in the Atlantic League batting race with a.313 average last season.
As a result, the Bears have a 140-game schedule, starting with a special April 27 game in Newark against the Patriots, and they end the season in Lancaster on September 25.
www.newarkbearsfan.com   (1091 words)

  
 The Newark Metro: Summertime with the Newark Bears
The Newark Metro: Summertime with the Newark Bears
The Newark Bears played their first home opener in the Den, their new 6,200-seat stadium off Route 21 in Newark, on the hot night of July 16, 1999.
The original Bears was a farm team for the Yankees until 1949, when the Bears moved to Chicago.
www.newarkmetro.rutgers.edu /reports/display.php?id=165   (871 words)

  
 Atlantic League Independent - Newark Bears Coverage
NEWARK, NJ — May 14, 2006 — Six different Bears crossed home plate to give Newark their first series victory of the season as they defeated the Atlantic City Surf 6-3 Sunday afternoon, at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.
The Bears took an early lead in the bottom of the third when Lipso Nava, hit a three-run home run, his first of the season, to give the Bears a 3-0 lead.
Newark native Jonathan Thomas’ single in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring Will Pennyfeather and John Nathans, gave the Bears a 5-2 lead.
alindependent.com /bears   (522 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Henderson re-signs with Newark Bears   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The 45-year-old outfielder re-signed Sunday with the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League, where he played last season before returning to the majors.
Henderson is expected to join the Bears on Wednesday and be ready for their season opener Thursday at home against the Long Island Ducks.
"The Newark Bears are a premier organization, and I will always appreciate that they allowed me to showcase my skills last season, giving me the chance to return to the majors with the Dodgers," Henderson said in a statement released by the team.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/baseball/20040502-1432-bbm-rickeyhenderson-newark.html   (258 words)

  
 Newark Bears - AboutNewJersey.com Messageboard
Newark is really going through a grat rebirth, now if NJ would only start advertising it.
Yes, the Newark Bears are in the Independent League.
In the Bears league is the Patriots, Surf, and Riversharks,all from N.J. There are teams in the league from other states all the teams in this league are independent.The Blueclaws are affiliated with the phillies.
forum.aboutnewjersey.com /showthread.php?t=71   (549 words)

  
 Newark Star Ledger Thread - SimCentral.NET Forums
Newark, NJ--Today, Bishop Inc. owner Christoff Bishopi announced that he was investing his money into a brand new team in the newly forming Federal League and that the team would call the city of Newark its home.
Newark, NJ---The Newark Bears kicked off the inaugral season the hard way, losing 6 of their first 9 to open things up in last place in the Eastern side of the league.
Still, the improvement of the staff this quickly bears good news to the team, which was starting to fear their staff may not be as good as they had hoped during the draft.
forums.simcentral.net /showthread.php?t=53080   (3526 words)

  
 Newark Bears
Jeremy Booth's second home run of the season Thursday night was all the Bears needed to snap their losing streak.
October 12, 2005 - NEWARK, NJ, October 12 — The Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club has announced that fans who purchase one of three select group ticket packages prior to March 1, 2006, will receive a special “signing bonus” to be redeemed during the 2006 baseball season.
The Newark Bears also offer a wide variety mini-plans customized to meet your needs as well as full and half season ticket plans.
newarkbears.com /press/?id=3794   (530 words)

  
 Madlock finds a home with the Newark Bears
Madlock was on the phone from his office in Newark, where he manages the Bears, the Atlantic League team that has been a temporary home base for Jose Canseco and Rickey Henderson.
When he joined the Bears last year, Madlock told him of visiting Fenway in his MLB job when Henderson was with the Red Sox.
In Newark, he is bigger than any of the players, partly because the more talented athletes don't stick around long.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/05/09/SPG066IL7U1.DTL&type=printable   (853 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/New Jersey
Newark and Camden are two of the poorest cities in America, but New Jersey as a whole has the highest median household income in the nation, as well as the second highest per capita income, after Connecticut.
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States.
Continental Airlines is Newark's largest tenant, operating an entire terminal at Newark which they use as a hub.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/New_Jersey   (3449 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Henderson signs with Atlantic League's Newark Bears   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The 44-year-old Henderson signed with the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League on Wednesday, hoping it will help him attract interest from the majors sometime during the season.
Newark has had its share of big-name players, including Jose Canseco in 2001.
Henderson will try to join the Bears this week during their spring training in Homestead, Fla. The Bears open their season May 1 at home against Bridgeport, and the season runs through Sept. 14.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/2003-04-24-henderson_x.htm   (524 words)

  
 NY Sports Day - Independent Newark Bears Coverage
Bears tickets are on sale through their official site.
On Thursday night Daneker was rewarded for his efforts as he was named the Bears’ 2005 Pitcher of the Year.
He was presented with a trophy in a pre-game ceremony prior to Newark’s final home game of the season.
www.nysportsday.com /bears   (458 words)

  
 North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
Don't be surprised if you are at work one day -maybe on your way to the water cooler - and a bear mascot with a giant head and red baseball cap walks toward you, raises his faux-fur paw and offers a high-five.
It's just Ruppert, dropping in to say "Hi" and to remind fans that the Newark Bears want them back in the seats during the upcoming season.
The Bears shared the field with the famed Newark Eagles of the Negro League, who had stars such as Larry Doby and Monte Irvin.
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 SI.com - NHL - Ken Daneyko to play for Newark Bears - Thursday September 4, 2003 7:32PM
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Former New Jersey Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko will sign a one-day contract with the Newark Bears next week.
Daneyko, who retired in July after helping the Devils win their third Stanley Cup since 1995, had been scheduled to be honored by the Bears in a pre-game ceremony on Sept. 13.
But the 18-year NHL veteran impressed Bears officials during batting practice and they decided to make him eligible to play in Newark's game against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/hockey/nhl/09/04/bc.hkn.daneyko.baseball.ap   (219 words)

  
 The Forum at NYYFans.com - Newark Bears Woo Strawberry
The Bears are in the independent eight-team Atlantic League, which Popkin said had 64 former major leaguers in its ranks last season, when it fielded six teams.
The Bears are owned by Rick Cerone, a former catcher for the Yankees and other major league clubs.
Coupla other things: this happens to be the best section of Newark, it's a coupla blocks from the NJPAC, where the world's greatest classical musicians play, it's the legal center of New Jersey, all the top law firms, plus Seton Hall Law School are within a coupla blocks of the Stadium.
forums.nyyfans.com /printthread.php?t=549   (1271 words)

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