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In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Silver Cross Field - Joliet, Illinois
The jewel of the downtown area is Silver Cross Field.
A picnic area is located on top of the concession building in left field, apparently an attempt at mimicking the Wrigley Field rooftop experience.
The atmosphere at Silver Cross Field seemed a bit forced at times as the "Funstruction Crew" was constantly trying to lead cheers even though fans already seemed into the game and knew when to cheer on their own.
www.ballparkreviews.com /joliet/joliet.htm   (475 words)

  
 JackHammerBaseball.com - Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Free parking for Silver Cross Field is located in various parking lots along Jefferson West of the Ballpark, including the courthouse and Metra parking lots.
Free Handicapped parking is located directly across from the main entrance to Silver Cross Field at Jefferson and Mayor Art Schultz Dr.
A pick-up and drop-off area is located near the main entrance to Silver Cross Field, on the North side of Jefferson.
www.jackhammerbaseball.com /stadium.html   (433 words)

  
 Crusader Cross Flags 1188   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Known are the Green cross for Flanders, the Red for France, the White [on red] for England, and a saltire for Gascony.
The decision to put a cross over the garments as a token to freely move in the countries under Byzantium control was imposed by the Emperor, and this is clear.
Red cross on white field, used by the French, later reversed, and later replaced by a white cross on blue field.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/crus1188.html   (751 words)

  
 Ballpark Digest -- Ballpark Visits -- Silver Cross Field
Turner Field was built in the spirit of retro ballparks, at least from the exterior: inside the ballpark is all business.
Opening in 2002, Silver Cross Field is one of the nicer ballparks in the Northern League and in Illinois.
Silver Cross Field is an impressive addition to downtown Joliet.
www.ballparkdigest.com /visits/silver_cross.htm   (1718 words)

  
 nlfan.com: Joliet JackHammers Mascots, Fans & Atmosphere
Silver Cross Field cost $18M some of which came from city revenues from the riverfront casino.
Another subtle difference is that instead of a long wall interrupted only by entrances, Silver Cross Field is more open to the surrounding area.
Concession stands are placed at openings to the nearby trains or Jefferson St. and perpendicular to the field.
www.nlfan.com /joliet/atmosphere.shtml   (628 words)

  
 American Red Cross of Greater Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Heroes for the American Red Cross is a grassroots campaign in which local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, and individuals pledge to raise $1,000 each, through any legal means they choose, for the local Red Cross chapter.
The funds raised through this year's Heroes campaign will be used to support Red Cross services, such as disaster relief, assistance for fire victims, emergency military communications, first aid and CPR training and disaster preparedness information for our community.
The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian service organization dedicated to helping make families and communities safer at home and around the world.
www.chicagoredcross.org /news/8.8.05_heroeswrapup.htm   (516 words)

  
 ChicagoSportsReview.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The JackHammers begin their third season at 7:05 PM on Thursday, May 20 versus the Gary (IN) SouthShore RailCats at Silver Cross Field in Joliet's City Center.
The families, couples ("empty nesters" are perfect for this program) and individuals are asked to express their interest in the House-A-Hammer as follows: type us a letter or e-mail (info@jackhammerbaseball.com).
This letter or e-mail should include why you want to be in the program, describe the living conditions of your home, family situation, language preference, and any other details you wish to provide.
www.chicagosportsreview.com /printer/article.asp?c=95508   (502 words)

  
 Class A baseball picks Joliet
The Illinois High School Association board of directors announced Monday that Silver Cross Field, home of the Joliet JackHammers in downtown Joliet, will be the site of the 2006 Class A State Baseball Tournament.
Bidding for those tournaments were Graham Stadium in Mattoon, Champion Field in Normal and the University of Illinois.
Silver Cross Field is home not only to the JackHammers, but also to the University of St. Francis games.
www.suburbanchicagonews.com /sports/jolietjackhammers/j09bball.html   (897 words)

  
 Schaumburg Flyers vs Joliet JackHammers (Jul 09, 2005)
Patterson, J reached on a fielding error by ss; Nettles, M advanced to third.
Gord, N singled to left field; Walker, R advanced to second; Hendrickson advanced to third.
Weekly, C reached on a fielding error by 2b, advanced to second on the throw; Lopez, J advanced to second, out at third 2b to 3b.
www.flyersbaseball.com /admin/box_scores/upload/SchaumburgFlyersvsJolietJackHammersJul092005.htm   (1382 words)

  
 For the fun of it   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Her favorite promotion comes early in the game, in the Silver Cross Hospital Mascot Race.
We had three girls the other day and they were 11 or 12 and they were telling me stories, and I remember being that age and being so excited about everything.
Out on the field they will all be tough and then they start chugging and they realize that it is more difficult than they thought it was."
www.webstreetcafe.com /sports/j23heth.htm   (1269 words)

  
 PitStop.com
The state-of-the-art ballpark opened in 2002 and has a seating capacity of 4,616, but Silver Cross Field can hold more than 7,000 fans including the General Admission areas (grassy hills).
Baseball America recently ranked Silver Cross Field as the second best of the 66 ballparks in the independent classification of professional baseball.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp has a racing theme that allows campers to begin their experience by entering the camp through a tunnel and crossing a starting line into the world of racing.
www.pitstop.com /news/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_article&article_id=43720   (579 words)

  
 Joliet, Illinois - Muffler Man - "Left Field Louie"
The Muffler Man has been totally refurbished and is now "Left Field Louie," named selected from 2003 baseball fan submissions.
He is on display at Silver Cross Field in Joliet, Illinois, home of the Joliet JackHammers.
I believe he is a modified muffler man with his palm-up hand turned over to accommodate the jackhammer.
www.roadsideamerica.com /tips/getAttraction.php3?tip_AttractionNo==2822   (449 words)

  
 Dransfeldt dings Cubs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Dransfeldt, a 1993 Morris graduate, had 4 hits and 6RBIs as the Classic Cardinals clubbed the Classic Cubs 18-4 before a large contingent at Silver Cross Field.
In the top of the fifth, Dransfeldt broke a scoreless tie by blasting a three run home run to left field.
"The only other time I was at Silver Cross Field was for my bobble head doll night," said Parris, who pitched for Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Toronto and Tampa Bay.
www.webstreetcafe.com /sports/j31I55.htm   (868 words)

  
 Olivet Nazarene vs St. Francis (IL) (04/19/06)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Morefield singled to center field; Colling advanced to third.
Rossano singled to left field; Arisohn advanced to second; Morefield advanced to third.
Meloche singled to right field, RBI; Rossano advanced to second, out at second 1b to ss; Arisohn advanced to third; Morefield scored.
www.stfrancis.edu /ath/baseball/box/GAME38.HTM   (1220 words)

  
 Amtrak's Texas Eagle | Joliet, IL
The tracks crossing at this point are operated by Metra, providing commuter service into Chicago over the former Rock Island Railroad.
Cross drawbridge and turn right on Ottawa Street (2nd stop light).
Cross under railroad viaduct and immediately turn right on New Street.
www.texaseagle.com /stations/JOL.htm   (794 words)

  
 Most Valuable Network - Independent Thinking - An Independent League column > Print > The JackHammer Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He is the lone All-Star to have had his contract purchased since the game was played at Silver Cross Field on July 20.
Silver Cross Field has been the site of many special events this season.
I have put together my list top aspects of Silver Cross Field you need to experience before the end of the 2004 season.
independent.mostvaluablenetwork.com /wp-print.php?p=28&PHPSESSID=50835ef5e6d8fd16628e489eb1e4b75c   (1408 words)

  
 FlyersBaseball.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Flyers led 7-4 after seven and All-Star catcher Kirk Pierce hit a two-out solo homer to right field in the top of the eighth off Joliet reliever Byron Embry, extending the lead to 8-4.
When Lundquist was thrown out at the plate by CF Anthony Monegan to end the top of the ninth inning, Schaumburg had to hang on in the bottom half behind DeHoyos.
The Flyers are 2-1 at Silver Cross Field this season after failing to win at that park in 2002 (0-3)...Tuesday's Joliet starter, Santiago, pitched briefly for the Flyers in 1999...He defeated Schaumburg on July 4...
www.flyersbaseball.com /game_stories/archive_details.asp?ID=55   (547 words)

  
 User Comments For the Joliet Jackhammers - Baseball-Reference.com
Silver Cross Field is a nice place to see a game.
It used to be the type of place people felt they had to lock their car doors as they drove through, but Silver Cross and the JackHammers are doing their part to change that.
Combined with wharehouses/offices that give the big boppers a nice target, Silver Cross Field is a very nice place to watch a ballpark.
www.baseball-reference.com /travel/usercomments.cgi?id=NRjoliet   (750 words)

  
 nlfan.com: Trumpet Guy & ; Silent Bob's Excellent Chicago Adventure> Stop #4: Silver Cross Field
Possibly more important to Northern League fans is the one of Mayor Art Schultz who is the man responsible for the ballpark being here in the first place.
Looking at the field itself is a little difficult since it's at ground level and the stadium, berms and fences restrict the view.
What you can do, if the in the Pro Shop, is climb the spiral stair case and look through the glass door and windows which give you a very good view of the field and stadium.
www.nlfan.com /chicago/silver_cross.shtml   (333 words)

  
 Visit Joliet - The Joliet Visitors Bureau
Joliet is proud to be the Cross Roads of Mid-America and the only place where both Lincoln Highway and Route 66 Cross.
Silver Cross Field is located just off the beaten path of Route 66 and houses the city’s own version of the Gemini Giant.
The Joliet Jackhammers Minor League Baseball team plays at Silver Cross Field May through September, offering a wholesome good time at the ball park for all.
www.visitjoliet.org /route_66.html   (562 words)

  
 A DIAMOND FROM THE ROUGH -- Silver Cross Field Joliet, Ill.
A group of local investors own the JackHammers, while Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet acquired the ballpark's naming rights.
Take Silver Cross Field in Joliet, Ill., an urban infill project, which is home to a Northern League expansion franchise, the aptly named Joliet JackHammers, fitting for this once heavily blue-color town.
Likewise, it's a pleasant view of the expansive field from the stands.
www.recmanagement.com /features.php?fid=200405AW2J   (662 words)

  
 Silver Cross Field gets schooled - OurSports Central
Joliet, Ill. — Silver Cross Field, the $27-million home of the Joliet JackHammers, is also the home to 10 high school baseball games and 22 University of St. Francis baseball games.
The JackHammers are scheduled to begin their fourth season at 7:05 pm on Friday, May 20 versus the Gary (IN) SouthShore RailCats at Silver Cross Field in Joliet’s City Center.
Individual game tickets will be available for purchase on March 30 on www.jackhammerbaseball.com and April 2 at the Silver Cross Field ticket office and by telephone at 815-726-BALL (2255).
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3137247   (525 words)

  
 index
Because a trip to the ballpark these days is something like a cross between going to a shopping mall and becoming trapped in a baseball-themed pinball machine
Especially due to the sale of naming rights, the names of the stadiums may have changed since my visit.
The Clinton Lumber Kings play at Alliant Energy Field, for example, but I have the ballpark listed as Riverview Stadium since that's what it was called the first time I went there.
www.minorleagueballparks.com   (475 words)

  
 Northern League   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The no-hitter by Villarreal was the fifth nine-inning no-hitter in Northern League history.
The JackHammers are now 18-17 at Silver Cross Field in 2005.
With the strikeout of Mike Brown, everyone in attendance at Silver Cross Field received a free game of bowling thanks to the Will County Bowling Proprietors.
www.northernleague.com /news/index2.php?eventID=420   (678 words)

  
 Kansas City T-Bones - Kansas City Baseball Tickets
Three JackHammer runs against Jonathan Krysa (ND), with the big blow a double down the left field line by Corey Paul, got Joliet within one in the bottom of the third.
In the fifth, Ray Brown increased the T-Bones lead to 5-3 with another solo shot against starter Rich Hyde (ND), this one his 12th of the season.
T-Bones are 0-6 against Joliet at Silver Cross Field...
tbonesbaseball.com /news/?id=827   (412 words)

  
 Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball
Fargo, N.D. The Joliet JackHammers (2-5) defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (2-5) 1-to-0 on Wednesday night at Silver Cross Field.
His no-hit bid ended when Kevin Roberson (1-for-3) led off the bottom of the 7th inning with a ground ball single to center field.
The attendance of 1,881 was the smallest in Silver Cross Field history.
www.fmredhawks.com /news/index.php?release_id=121   (268 words)

  
 SuburbanChicagoNews.com | Sports | Joliet Jackhammers
Thursday afternoon at Silver Cross Field, Bryan Vickers was the man. MORE...
Hammers not up to test: JOLIET - A glance at the Northern League statistics indicated to the JackHammers that their margin of error in Friday night's opening game of the three-game weekend series would be razor thin.
Smith goes to Joliet: Beginning in early June, a cute little person will be visible before Joliet JackHammers games at Silver Cross Field, playing catch with his dad, perhaps swatting a couple of whiffle balls, generally enjoying life as a member of the JackHammers family.
images.suburbanchicagonews.com /sports/jolietjackhammers   (1678 words)

  
 Jennie Finch, the Bandits at Silver Cross Field tonight - OurSports Central
You have seen her on TV, on the cover of Sports Illustrated, now you can see her in person at Silver Cross Field.
In addition to the Bandits appearance, Silver Cross Hospital and the LaVerne & Dorothy Brown Cardiovascular Institute will enhance the Women's Wednesday experience.
This discount is available only at the Silver Cross Field ticket office on the day of the game.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3210674   (575 words)

  
 Joliet travel guide - Wikitravel
Joliet Jack Hammer's Baseball Silver Cross Field, One Mayor Art Schultz Dr. (815) 726-2255.
The newest addition to the city of Joliet is the Joliet JackHammers professional minor league baseball team.
The JackHammers opened their inaugural season in 2002 at the magnificent, state-of-the-art Silver Cross Field in downtown Joliet.
wikitravel.org /en/Joliet   (486 words)

  
 Joliet Jaguar Hockey Club in Joliet, IL
Silver Cross Field Concert #3: Boyz II Men and Tone Loc
Silver Cross Field Concert #5: Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart, Backyard Tire Fire, and Stone City Stragglers
Silver Cross Field Concert #6: Ramon Ayala, La Onda, Grupo Control, and Grupo Rival
www.jaguarhockey.net /concessions.shtml   (532 words)

  
 NASCAR.com - Celebrity softball game benefits Victory Junction - April 15, 2004
The game will take place at Silver Cross Field which is located three miles north of Chicagoland Speedway in downtown Joliet.
Baseball America recently ranked Silver Cross Field as the 2nd best of the 66 ballparks in the independent classification of professional baseball.
The charity game will run similar to a typical softball game, but with additional entertainment features for the players and fans.
www.nascar.com /2004/news/headlines/official/04/15/vj_chicago   (341 words)

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