Dave Bailey takes another irreverent look at his favorite hobby.
David Bailey
Staff Writer
David Bailey is a Maine native who joined the Central Maine Newspapers sports staff in August 2022 after three years on the news desk (where he continues to contribute). From 2003-19, David was the sports night editor at the Valley News, nestled on the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. David, who grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from the University of Maine, lives in Augusta with his cat, Rufus, and chips away toward completing his 1973 Topps baseball set.
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Sidelines: From (Manny) Alexander to (Rudy) York, a Red Sox team named for Maine communities
Dave Bailey digs out his weathered Maine map to find the best possible team. And it’s not too shabby — until you make the call to the pen.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class C baseball: Sacopee Valley edges Bucksport for first title in 8 years
The Hawks score all their runs in the fifth inning, then hang on for a 4-3 victory.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
C boys lacrosse: Maranacook-Winthrop needs OT to eliminate Morse-Boothbay in semifinal
Freshman Jacob Lyons scored in overtime to overcome a 28-save effort from Morse goalie Michael Martin.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
C boys lacrosse: No. 3 Wells holds off No. 2 Oak Hill co-op in semifinal
Connor Whitten scores seven goals for the Warriors, who snapped an 8-8 tie in the fourth quarter.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
A North softball: Rain washes out Skowhegan-Edward Little in the third inning
The fifth-seeded Red Eddies led the No. 1 River Hawks 2-0 when the skies opened up.
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Babes and Bugs? Slamming Salmon? Maine baseball league prepares for openers
The revamped summer league includes franchises with quirky nicknames connected to their communities.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing: Coastal 200 ups early-season pressure at Wiscasset Speedway
Jonathon Emerson earned a recent Late Model win entering the $15,000-to-win race on May 26.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s basketball team will face Duke in Cooper Flagg’s collegiate debut
The Blue Devils will greet the Black Bears on Nov. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Sidelines: It’s time to bring back some forgotten Maine sports events from yesteryear
Remember Score-O? The all-St. Joseph’s basketball tournament? Events such as these should be brought back, Dave Bailey writes.