Tagged With: sports
Vin Scully, vicariously
In 1947, an old friend Howard Frederick, who was six at the time, was diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Doctors told his parents, then living off the coast of Maine, that the best remedy for the boy was to move to a hot, dry, climate. Shortly thereafter, Howard said his family packed up their their old … Continue reading
40 year-old firm finds sports is a support even in a recession
PROFILE: Pro Orthopedic Devices By Mae Lee Sun, special for Inside Tucson Business Published on Monday, March 22, 2010 In the early 1960s, Gerry Detty’s dad had an idea. As head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles, G.E. “Moose” Detty discovered neoprene was the perfect material to help promote healing and prevent injury. The synthetic … Continue reading
Sports Drink Founder says the Secret is All in the Mix
Published October 9, 2009 By Mae Lee Sun Regional Correspondent, TNAZ Drs. Lou Lancero and Sal Tirrito Credit: Mae Lee Sun When two driven medical students met, they might have foreseen becoming well respected cardiologists. But even given their shared commitment to endurance sports like competitive cycling and triathlon, for Tucson-based physicians Sal Tirrito and … Continue reading
Tri’ing Is Good For Tech & Business: pt 2
Published August 20, 2009 By Mae Lee Sun TNAZ Regional Correspondent Training Bible coach, Tom Manzi, of Tubac & New Jersey, conducts an open water swim clinic for Tucson TriGirls triathlon club, at Lake Patagonia. Credit: Mae Lee Sun Debbie Claggett, vice president and co-owner of TriSports, a superstore for triathlon equipment in South Tucson, … Continue reading
Tri’ing Is Good For Tech & Business pt 1 of 2
Published August 11, 2009 By Mae Lee Sun TNAZ Regional Correspondent VP of Sales for G-technology, Ian Andes, cut his race time down at this year’s Vineman half Ironman event, by over an hour, crediting it to the ‘toys’ and tech he’s invested in. Credit: LA Tri Club Twenty thousand, give or take a few … Continue reading
Toros season off to strong start – on and off field
By Mae Lee Sun, Inside Tucson Business Published on Friday, June 12, 2009 Already a month into their new season, the Tucson Toros have exceeded expectations. The independent league baseball team has split their first 10 home games with an average attendance of 4,000 fans and has sold their first player to a major league … Continue reading
New, greener Tucson Toros return to Hi Corbett field
By Mae Lee Sun, Inside Tucson Business Published on Friday, May 08, 2009 Back in the day, Eric May, now director of stadium operations for the Tucson Toros, was amazed at how much trash was left behind after every baseball game. There were plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and cups that all got tossed into … Continue reading
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