by: Chris Arnold Posted: May 28, 2020 / 11:21 PM CDT / Updated: May 29, 2020 / 07:29 AM CDT WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – For 85 years, through both the Great Depression and World War II, the NBC World Series hasn’t missed a beat. While the coronavirus pandemic has put the clamps on the sports...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) Will the Wichita Wind Surge take the field this summer? Will the tradition-rick NBC World Series played in Wichita every late July into August go on as scheduled? These are a couple questions Eyewitness News looks into following Major League Baseball’s announced plan to begin its 2020 season on July 4. The...
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball announced today it is expanding its offerings of online Community Clinics through the month of May in an effort to support coaches and parents currently enrolled in its Coaches Certification pathway. The free clinics will take place on the following dates: Wednesday, May 6 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. ET Wednesday,...
Wichita Bids Adieu to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium The banging and clanging of metal tools striking against steel seats echoed throughout Lawrence-Dumont Stadium; the ping and pangs were loud enough to even disrupt the ghost of Ray“Hap” Dumont, who convinced the City of Wichita to build the stadium to host his semi-amateur baseball in 1935. Many still...
Hosted by City of Wichita Parks and Recreation, City of Wichita and Wichita District 4 Wichita, help us bid farewell to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Oct. 13, starting at 2:30 pm. The event will include the Collegiate High School Marching Band, two exposition softball games, a tribute to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, The Astronauts Band, fireworks, food trucks:...
BY HAYDEN BARBER hbarber@wichitaeagle.com June 29, 2018 06:08 PM The National Baseball Congress World Series has had a home since 1935, but it might be time to move. Kevin Jenks, NBC general manager and tournament director, said the 84-year-old non-profit organization has made plans in the event that Lawrence-Dumont Stadium is not made available in...
NBC June Newsletter Advance individual tickets on sale now for the 84th NBC World Series, $10 will get you ANY non-reserved seat in the Historic Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for up to 4 games a day. We have made it easier now for someone wanting to attend and watch exciting baseball. This $10 ticket price is for advance tickets...
WICHITA, Kan. — The nation’s largest and longest continuous sporting event has called Wichita home since 1935, and the future is looking just as bright for the NBC World Series. “We’re excited about the new promotions and fan experiences we have planned for this year,” said National Baseball Congress General Manager/Tournament Director Kevin Jenks. “We also...
May Newsletter is out! With the 84th NBC World Series just 79 days away, we look at our long history and want everyone to know, we aren’t going anywhere and our future is in a better place than it’s been for several years. We want to thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to the...
April Newsletter is out! March Madness is over and baseball is finally here!! Kevin Jenks won our NCAA Tournament office pool by picking some team out of Pennsylvania. Eddie was out of the competition early due to a team from Wichita meeting up against a herd of Green. Tickets are on sale for Season Passes, Flex Tickets...
