Wartburg’s Byron Tate will wrestle in the 46th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by The Marines

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HISTORIC LOU GEHRIG BAT, DR. J 1983 76ers WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RING,MUHAMMAD ALI’S TRUNKS FROM “THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY” DRAWING HIGHEST BIDS IN SCP AUCTIONS’ NOVEMBER AUCTION

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Auction concludes Saturday at SCPAuctions.com;

Bidding on Gehrig Bat at $142,659; Dr. J ring is at $104,441; Trunks up to $98,525

Laguna Niguel, Calif.  (Nov. 17, 2011) – The bidding for Lou Gehrig’s 1938-39 bat used to hit his last home run in a Yankees uniform, Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving’s 1983 World Championship ring and Muhammad Ali’s fight-worn trunks from Ali vs. Frazier – “The Fight of the Century” — is expected to heat up during the next two days, as collectors scramble to secure these coveted pieces of sports history before SCP Auctions’ November auction comes to a close Saturday, Nov. 19.

The item drawing the highest bid, the Lou Gehrig bat, has been described by SCP officials as the single finest piece of Gehrig memorabilia they’ve handled in the company’s 32-year history.  In an exhibition game prior to the start of the 1939 season, Gehrig, in rapid decline from the insidious disease that now bears his name, utilized this very bat when he valiantly mustered the strength and form to hit his last two home runs in a New York Yankees uniform. The bat originates from the estate of well-known actor Bing Russell.  Russell, father of actor Kurt Russell, received the bat directly from Gehrig immediately after Gehrig’s last big-league clout.  The current bid is $142,659 and that figure is expected to rise dramatically in the auction’s final hours. 

Additionally, Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving’s 1983 World Championship ring is currently at $104,441 and Muhammad Ali’s fight-worn trunks from Ali vs. Frazier is at $98,525 and the bidding for those items, too, is anticipated to reach fever pitch as the auction comes to a close.

Bids (as of Nov. 17) on other prominent items in the auction include:

·        Dr. J’s 1980-81 NBA Most Valuable Player Trophy – current high bid $69,053

·        Dr. J’s 1976 New York Nets ABA World Championship Ring- current high bid $62,775

·        Dr. J’s 1974 New York ABA World Championship Ring – current high bid $57,068

·        1887 Mike “King” Kelly Banquet Program – current high bid $57,068

·        James Worthy’s Personal Player’s Edition Copy of 1996 NBA 50 Greatest Players Autographed Lithograph – current high bid $50,556

·        Mickey Cochrane’s 1934 American League MVP Trophy – current high bid $40,264

·        Ted Williams’ Boston Red Sox Game-Worn Road Jersey – current high bid $36,603

·        Willie Mays’ Autographed 1970 San Francisco Game-Worn Jersey – current high bid $32,211

Collectors can bid through Saturday (Nov. 17) by logging on to www.scpauctions.com or calling (800) 350-2273.  The initial-bidding period ends at 7 p.m. PST, with the auction ending after 15 minutes has elapsed without a bid on the entire auction.

Each of the more than 750 items is featured in the SCP Auctions’ website at www.SCPAuctions.com or click photo to follow link. 

About SCP Auctions

SCP Auctions, Inc. has been a leader in brokering and auctions of important sports memorabilia and cards since 1979. The Southern California based firm conducts online auctions 3 times a year.  SCP Auctions has handled some of the most significant individual items and prominent collections in their field, such as the record-setting sale of Babe Ruth’s bat used to hit the first home run in Yankee Stadium ($1.265 million), the original 1919 Contract of Sale of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees ($996,000), and the estate collections of Hall of Famers such as Honus Wagner, Tony Lazzeri, Bob Cousy, Wilt Chamberlain, Casey Stengel, Pee Wee Reese, and Ernie Banks.  Interested bidders can call (800) 350-2273 or visit SCP Auctions online at www.SCPAuctions.com for more information on how to participate. 

Wrestling Links (11-17-11)

Posted on | November 17, 2011 | No Comments

PREP WRESTLING 2011-12: Palmetto Ridge, Barron vie for title of Collier’s best Naples Daily News By ERIC McKINNEY, Daily News Correspondent NAPLES — For the last 32 years, Collier Countywrestling teams have consistently been a factor at the state level with three team titles and 41 individual titles. But when it comes to area supremacy, … See all stories on this topic »

WWE/TNA: 15 Questions for the Internet Wrestling Community Bleacher Report Today, I would like to hear the thoughts and ideas from every wrestling fan on this site. The distribution of opinions and theories is a huge aspect that makes this site so great. I want to quiz you on some questions that have got me stumped. … See all stories on this topic »    Bleacher Report

Judge: State tournament not a factor in wrestlers case Wisconsin Rapids Tribune WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The scheduling of a March 5 trial of four Lincoln High School wrestlers charged with disorderly conduct had nothing to do with state final matches being held two days before the trial, those involved in the case said. … See all stories on this topic »

York College wrestlers rout Lycoming York Daily Record York, PA – The York College wrestling team earned four major decisions to take a 27-6 win against Lycoming on Wednesday night in Williamsport. The Spartans, ranked 17th in Division III, spotted Lycoming a 6-3 lead before winning the last seven bouts of … See all stories on this topic »

Mariners wrestlers earn 7th in Peninsula Duals Homer News Twelve inches of snow and fierce winds gave the Mariner mat men no better reason to be insidewrestling. Homer won five out of seven duals and placed seventh out of 15 teams at the Peninsula Duals in Nikiski last weekend. Big school Colony won the team … See all stories on this topic »

Daniels Talks Wrestling’s Biggest Change, Being A Heel Wrestling Inc. By Ryan Clark | November 16, 2011 | Comments Speaking to Antelope Valley Press, Christopher Daniels says his heel character in TNA Wrestling is based off his real-life personality and therefore easy for him to portray. “I’m a bit of a (smart-aleck) in … See all stories on this topic »

Skill spread among county’s top wrestlers Cherokee Tribune Cherokee County’s six high schools should all see improvement heading into the 2011-12 wrestlingseason. All the teams return significant portions of their rosters, not to mention wrestlers who reached the state traditional championship. … See all stories on this topic »

High school wrestling: 36 area teams prepared for Montwood Madness El Paso Times “We try to set this tournament up as a measuring stick, so as many teams as possible can get to see each other and see how they stack up,” Montwood wrestling coach Leo Garcia said. “It’s also why we call it madness.” And some of the best squads in the … See all stories on this topic »

Lawmakers begin wrestling with PIP Palm Beach Post Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater urged lawmakers to overhaul Florida’s personal injury protection auto insurance standard, House and Senate panels began Wednesday what is likely to prove months of wrestling with the issue. Rep. … See all stories on this topic »

Elite MMA Fighter Frost Murphy to Donate Entire Fight Purse to Charity at Legacy Fighting Championship 9 in December

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Legacy Fighting Championship and Elite MMA Partner with Murphy and HeartGift.org to Raise $22,000 for a Child in Need of Life-Saving Heart Surgery!

Houston, TX. – November 17, 2011 – On December 16, Frost Murphy, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt out of Elite MMA in Houston, will not only be stepping into the cage to make his professional MMA debut, he will be fighting to save a life. Murphy will be donating his entire purse to HeartGift.org, a charity that provides lifesaving surgery to repair congenital heart defects in children who live in countries where specialized medical care is not available.

Murphy feels that fighting to benefit a charity like HeartGift.org is a great way to show the world that MMA isn’t just a blood sport and that fighters have a giving and compassionate side. He chose HeartGift.org to honor his future father-in-law, who is one of the co-founders of the organization.  Murphy will make his pro MMA debut at Legacy Fighting Championship 9 against Chris “Chop” Rucker in December. 100% of his earnings that night will go directly to the charity.

The HeartGift Foundation brings children from around the world to Texas to correct life-threatening heart defects. They must travel to the U.S. for the procedure because adequate healthcare is not available in their home countries. Each child is strategically chosen and every dollar raised goes towards funding their heart surgery. The children return home post-surgery with a healthy heart and new found hope for the future.

According to Murphy, “There are so many people in mixed martial arts that are dedicated to making a difference, especially the fighters, from mentoring troubled kids to participating in charity events. The MMA community in Houston is a testament to that. Everyone has come together to raise the $22,000 needed to save this child, especially my gym, Elite MMA and Legacy Fighting Championships.”

Elite MMA recently held a fundraising event to benefit Murphy’s sponsored child that included an in-house grappling tournament, kick-a-thon, and a silent auction. The response was so overwhelming they were able to raise more than $17,000! Once the goal of $22,000 is met, additional funds will go towards sponsoring a second child.

In addition to fundraising initiatives executed by Elite MMA, Legacy Fighting Championship will be selling limited edition T-shirts on their website (starting in December) and at the Legacy FC 9 event on Dec. 16. 100% of the T-shirt proceeds will go to HeartGift.org. Fans everywhere can make a $10 donation by simply texting the keyword GIFT to 80077.

Legacy Fighting Championship 9 features a main event welterweight title bout between Strikeforce veteran’s Mike “The Greek” Bronzoulis and Jorge “Macaco” Patino. The event will take place on December 16 at the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas.  Doors open at 6:30pm CT. Fights begin at 7:30pm CT. Fight fans can purchase tickets at www.legacyfights.tv. The main card will air live on HDNet at 9:00pm CT.

To learn more about Legacy Fighting Championships, please visit www.Legacyfights.tv. To learn more about Heartgift.org or to become a sponsor, please go to www.Heartgift.org.

About Legacy Fighting Championship:

Legacy Fighting Championship has promoted professional and amateur MMA events since 2005. Throughout its history, the emphasis has always been maintaining the commitment to provide only the highest-quality mixed martial arts competition for fighters and viewers alike. Legacy’s continued goal is to maintain that quality while evolving and growing organically with the sport of MMA. Fight fans across the nation can watch Legacy Fighting Championship events live on HDNet.  For more information, please visit www.legacyfights.tv.

About HeartGift Foundation:

The HeartGift Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is headquartered in Austin, Texas with chapters in Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans. HeartGift brings children from around the world to the United States for surgery to correct life threatening heart defects. These children come to the states because their home countries lack adequate health care, and they leave with repaired hearts and a new sense of hope for the future. To learn more about HeartGift, visit www.heartgift.org.

Stottlemyer’s Pitt Panthers Jumps Up Poll to 11th, He Talks to Takedown

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PITTSBURGH – Pitt’s upset of then sixth-ranked Lehigh on Saturday, Nov. 12 did not go unnoticed in the national polls as the Panthers jumped six spots from 17^th to 11^th in the most recent NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll.

The Panthers ended the Mountain Hawks’ 26-match home winning streak with an 18-16 victory. Redshirt junior Matt Wilps, ranked sixth in the latest poll, clinched the win with a 4-3 come-from-behind win over No. 8 Joe Kennedy at 197 pounds.

Pitt won the first five bouts against Lehigh, receiving decisions from Anthony Zanetta, Shelton Mack, Travis Shaffer Tyler Nauman andDonnie Tasser. During that stretch, the Panthers held a 12-1 advantage in takedowns totaling a 24-2 scoring edge from the neutral position.

No other team from the Eastern Wrestling League appears in the top 25. Edinboro, which finished four spots behind Pitt’s championship team in the EWL Tournament last season, is listed as an honorable mention.

Lehigh dropped two spots to eighth. The Big Ten seems to be the dominant conference with six of the top 10 teams, including No. 6 Michigan, which Pitt will host at the Fitzgerald Field House in the home opener on Saturday. Iowa and Penn State are the top two teams, receiving six and three first-place votes, respectively. Other highly ranked Big Ten teams are No. 4 Minnesota, No. 7 Illinois and No. 10 Ohio State.

No. 3 Oklahoma State was the only team other than Iowa and Penn State to receive a first-place vote. 

 

The Panthers are also receiving recognition in the individual rankings with six wrestlers listed in the WrestlingReport.com poll. Ranked for Pitt are Nauman (5^th at 141), Wilps (6^th at 197), Zanetta (15^th at 125), Ethan Headlee (16^th at 174), Mack (20^th at 133) and Tasser (32^nd at 157).

NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll (11/15/11)

Rank	School	Total	Prev. Rank
1	Iowa (6)	244	2
2	Penn State (3)	240	1
3	Oklahoma State (1)	230	3
4	Minnesota	223	4
5	Cornell	212	5
6	Michigan	194	7
7	Illinois	168	8
8	Lehigh	165	6
9	Missouri	162	9
10	Ohio State	149	13
11	Pittsburgh	140	17
12	Oklahoma	136	10
13	Maryland	125	T11
14	American	121	T11
15	Virginia Tech	113	14
16	Rutgers	108	T15
17	Northwestern	90	19
18	Oregon State	86	18
19	Wyoming	67	T15
20	Penn	49	25
21	Virginia	45	22
22	Stanford	43	21
23	Iowa State	24	20
T24	Nebraska	22	HM
T24	Central Michigan	22	23

Others Receiving Votes: Army, Boston, Binghamton, Boston, Cal Poly, Edinboro, Hofstra, Kent State, Michigan State, Northern Iowa, and Purdue.

 

 

 

McCoy’s Terps, Asper and Myers Heading to Tempe for All Star, Talks to Takedown

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Junior Josh Asper, ranked third by InterMat at 165 pounds, and sophomore Spencer Myers, ranked third at 285 pounds, have been selected to participate in the 2011 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic the NWCA announced on Thursday. The NWCA All-Star Classic will take place November 21 at Arizona State University.

“It is the fourth year in a row that we have had a representative,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “It is the second time in the last four years we have had multiple participants. Overall, it is great for our program to show we have high-caliber wrestlers.”

For Asper, it is his second appearance in the field. The Parkton, Md., native will take on No. 2 Shane Onufer of Wyoming in a re-match of from the 2010 NWCA All-Star Classic. Asper defeated Onufer by a 3-2 decision at the All-Star Classic, but fell to Onufer in the fifth-place match at the 2011 NCAA Championships.

Myers will face No. 2 Ryan Flores of American. Myers wrestled Flores last year as part of a Maryland and American dual meet. Flores earned a 15-7 decision.

Fifteen universities will be represented in the event, with Maryland having two wrestlers competing along with American, Illinois, Oklahoma State and Wyoming.

2011 NWCA All-Star Classic Line-Up

125: Jarrod Patterson , Oklahoma vs. Nic Bedelyon, Kent State
133: Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State vs. B.J. Futrell, Illinois
141: Kellen Russell, Michigan vs. Boris Novachkov, Cal Poly
149: Jamal Parks, Oklahoma State vs. Tyler Nauman, Pittsburgh
157: Jason Welch, Northwestern vs. Ganbayar Sanjaa, American
165: Shane Onufer, Wyoming vs. Josh Asper, Maryland
174: Jordan Blanton, Illinois vs. Nick Heflin, Ohio State
184: Joe LeBlanc, Wyoming vs. Ben Bennett, Central Michigan
197: (DIII) Byron Tate, Wartburg vs. Christ Honeycutt, Edinboro
285: Ryan Flores, American vs. Spencer Myers, Maryland

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Frank Trigg Launches Dating and Relationship Blog for Women

Posted on | November 17, 2011 | 1 Comment

Las Vegas, NV – November 17, 2011 – Frank Trigg, one of MMA’s most recognized personalities, is proud to announce the official launch of his blog “Ask Trigg”, a dating and relationship blog for women. The new blog became a USA Today top pick from day one.  Every Wednesday on prommanow.com, Trigg dishes on love and the male psyche, while guiding readers through the complex world of dating and relationships. The blog is based on questions submitted by female fans each week.

According to Frank Trigg, “I’m extremely happy that my blog has been so well received. Let’s face it, what men say and how women interpret it is usually totally different.  Through “Ask Trigg,” I can help the ladies better understand what the men in their lives are trying to say. I can also help them look at certain dating and relationship issues from a man’s perspective. When it comes to the dynamics of dating and relationships sometimes it seems more complicated than it really is. It all comes down to communication. ”

Frank Trigg has dated over 300 women and was married twice before finding “The One.” He married his high school sweetheart, his college sweetheart, and is now happily married to the true love of his life. Trigg, who has learned many valuable lessons as a result of his relationship experiences, is often the go to guy for relationship advice among his friends and peers. Now fans have the opportunity to seek advice from him as well.

Check out new “Ask Trigg” blog updates every Wednesday on Prommanow.com. Ladies can send their dating and relationship questions to AskTrigg@gmail.com. For more information on Frank Trigg, please visit www.Franktrigg.com or follow him on Twitter at @franktrigg.

About Frank Trigg:
UFC veteran Frank Trigg is a mixed martial arts fighter, color commentator, television personality, radio host, and MMA spokesman. Trigg has fought for some of the most prestigious fight promotions in the world, including Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Rumble on the Rock, Icon Sport and World Fighting Alliance. As a Color Commentator, Trigg can be seen every Friday night on HDNet, where he calls the fight action for notable MMA promotions including the Sungoku Raiden Championships (SRC), Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), Dream Fighting Championships in Japan, and many others.

Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-17-11)

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UFC Sues New York to End MMA Ban: Fan’s Reaction Yahoo! Sports 15, Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship sued New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman and Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. in hopes of overturning the state law banning mixed martial arts. … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing, MMA on display this weekend in ‘WFC 7’ Culpeper Star Exponent Boxing and mixed martial arts come together this weekend as Warrior Fighting Championship invades the Reva Fire Hall Saturday for “WFC 7.” Muay Thai, boxing and MMA have all been part of the WFC’s six previous amateur cards, but founder and promoter … See all stories on this topic »

Win or lose, Wanderlei Silva wants to keep fighting USA Today Facing an iconic fighter such as Silva, who helped popularize Muay Thai striking inmixed martial arts, makes Saturday’s fight particularly notable for Le, who hasn’t fought in UFC before now. “I’m honored to have this opportunity,” Le said. … See all stories on this topic »    USA Today

Spike TV to premiere ‘MMA Junkie Live’ news-magazine show in 2012 MMAjunkie.com by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Nov 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm ET Spike TV will debut its first-ever primetimemixed–martial–arts news magazine show, “MMA Junkie Live,” in January 2012, it was announced today by Jon Slusser, senior vice president, … See all stories on this topic »

Pro mixed martial arts action returns to Nashville Saturday, Nov. 19, with GFC 10 Pro MMA Now Professional mixed martial arts (MMA) returns to Music City this Saturday night, Nov. 19, with another Gameness Fighting Championship event. “GFC 10″ will feature Strikeforce veteran Dustin West as he faces Johnathan Ivey in the main event. … See all stories on this topic » Pro MMA Now

Sherdog.com MMA Blog: Wednesday, November 16 Sherdog.com (blog) The HP Pavilion has a short but storied relationship with mixed martial arts, including the March 2006 debut of Strikeforce, which featured Frank Shamrock’s 21-second knockout against Cesar Gracie, and Fabricio Werdum’s shocking upset of Fedor … See all stories on this topic »

Official weigh-ins for Caged Apocalypse MMA event at Crowne Plaza Hotel in … Pro MMA Now The official weigh-in for Saturday, November 19′s “Caged Apocalypse” professionalmixed martial arts event presented by Donofrio MMA and Impact Fight League (in association with Palace Sports & Entertainment) at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn … See all stories on this topic »    Pro MMA Now

While UFC Only Teases, Boxing Cheats Huffington Post Of course, anybody with even an entry level grasp of mixed martial arts and, indeed, the heavyweights, could have told you that the meeting of Dos Santos and Velasquez was always likely to be short and sharp. Both hit like jackhammers, and are brutes … See all stories on this topic »

From Beijing podium to cage-fighting: Ronda (Rowdy) Rousey enjoys the journey Winnipeg Free Press Mixed martial arts is her sport of preference these days and the American steps into the cage Friday against Canadian Julia Budd in a Strikeforce event in Las Vegas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Dharapak At 17, Ronda (Rowdy) Rousey was the youngest … See all stories on this topic »

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