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On May 18, I joined the Transcript Publishing team in New Rockford for a summer internship. Studying Graphic Design in Business E-Commerce at the University of Jamestown, I was very eager to get started and learn the ins and outs of not only the design aspect of the Transcript but also the business side as well. My first week here I was introduced into journalism which wasn't necessarily something I was familiar with, but intrigued me and presented it challenges for me to overcome. The first...
On July 27-29, New Rockford played host to the District 4 Independent Legion Tournament, featuring five area teams ready to see who would end up on top. Day 1 In the first day, spirits were high and there was a feeling of anxiousness in the air as the aroma of fresh-cut grass and hot dogs filled the air. The first game was between the two lower seeds, Carrington and Jamestown, in a match to determine who would take on top seeded Kidder County. As the first pitch was thrown, there were many in...
The Black Sox ended the season with a loss in Jamestown putting them at a 9-4 record when it comes to league games. Eight total games were played and it was evident that Black Sox Nathan Holzwarth was one of the key components to their success. Holzwarth, who played in every game this summer, led the team in hits, triples, home runs, runs batted in, runs, and overall batting average with 40% at theplate. He also contributed on the field, leading in most assists and had the fourth-highest...
Thursday, July 16 the New Rockford Babe Ruth team took on Devils Lake. Both teams appeared to bring their A-game at the offset. In the first inning Devils Lake struck first with one run. The Black Sox came back and scored a run of their own from Connor Knatterud to tie up the game at the end of the first inning. In the second inning, Devils Lake found lots of success as they were able to score four runs and build a lead. Unfortunately the Sox were unable to answer back, as they couldn't match th...
On Friday, July 15, the Cal Ripken Black Sox faced off against Harvey for an afternoon showdown in New Rockford. Both teams seemed to be fired up, but it was the Sox that got off to an amazing start. In the first inning, the Black Sox started the game strong with four runs. The succession of scoring began with Skye Kramlich and Thomas Allmaras followed by Alex Weisenburger and Dashyl Bichler. Harvey managed to score as well, but only once, giving the Sox a three-run lead at the end of the first...
On Friday, July 17, the SNR Black Sox took on the Carrington Redbirds in a heated rivalry game. The first two matchups went to the Black Sox, including a dominant performance with 16 runs in the exhibition game when they faced off in New Rockford. This time it was no different as the Black Sox dominated all game long. In the first and second innings, both teams were at a standstill as neither was able to get the edge over the other. In the third inning is when the Black Sox struck first, as...
On July 21, the New Rockford Independent team faced off against Jamestown at Jack Brown Stadium. Initially the game was scheduled for July 20, but was cancelled midway through the second inning due to intense rainfall. During these innings, the Black Sox had gotten off to a great start with three runs by Kaden Jensen, Alex Harrison and Koven Walford. On Tuesday, July 21 they resumed the game where they left off at the bottom of the second inning. The new day seemed to give Jamestown new life as...
On Friday, July 10, the Black Sox Independent team looked to avenge their prior loss against Rolla. Last time these two faced one another, Rolla came out on top 2-1. In the first inning, Black Sox Alex Harrison made quick work of Rolla's batters with three outs. Rolla held their ground as they didn't allow any Black Sox runs. In the second inning is when the Sox began to dominate with three runs by Koby Duda, Colter Solderholm and Koven Walford. The Black Sox continued the pressure on Rolla by...
On Monday, July 14, the Babe Ruth Black Sox faced off against Rolette. This game had been previously rescheduled due to field conditions at Legion Ballpark resulting from rain showers that had occurred July 7. Although it began to rain in the first, both teams decided to play on and the rain ceased shortly thereafter. In the first inning, it was one-sided as Rolette started the game off with seven total runs. The Black Sox were unfortunately unable to stop this barrage of runs. They were also un...
On July 8, New Rockford's T-Ball team faced off against Carrington. It was a home run bonanza, as many defenders failed to field fast enough to get the out. Carrington ended up having the most success in this matchup, as they were able stop the New Rockford Rockets from scoring more runs than they. It seemed that every player on both sides was able to score at least one run as the game lasted a total of five innings. At this level of play, they don't keep score; the games are an opportunity for...
Thursday, July 2 was an intense and heated tournament among five Cal Ripken teams. The sun was blazing brightly and the Black Sox were competing constantly in four tough games. The tournament started with two games of pool play. In the first, the Black Sox were able to win against Harvey. Their next matchup was an overtime thriller against Steele. The first inning started off with a tie as Thomas Allmaras scored off of a Skye Kramlich hit to the left of the outfield and Carrington answered with...
Wednesday, July 1, the Black Sox took on the Nelson County Owls for the second time this season. Last time, the Sox were able to narrowly steal the win away from the Owls with six runs in the sixth inning. This time, Nelson County looked to get a bit of revenge especially now that they had home-field advantage. It was in the first inning when the Owls took advantage and scored four total runs to put the pressure on the Sox. The Sox were able to answer back but only managed to score just one...
Five area Peewee baseball teams faced off on Tuesday in an action-packed tournament in Carrington. Our New Rockford Black Sox were right in the midst of it, battling game after game. Behind coaches Nathan Holzwarth and Hunter Thompson the team shined in various moments and fell short in others. The first game of the tournament did not fall in the Black Sox favor as they lost to Carrington-1 by a score of 9-3. Lots of stolen bases and walks allowed were the critical factors that led to this o...
On Friday, June 19, the Black Sox traveled to Rolla and ended up dropping their first game of the season. The final score was 2-1 as Rolla’s home field advantage seemed to give me the edge over the Sox. Bo Belquist was the only player from SNR to score a run. On Wednesday, June 24, the Black Sox took on Kidder County looking to get back to winning after Friday’s loss. As these two teams matched up it looked like it was going to be a battle. The first inning resulted in nothing but perfect defens...
On Thursday, June 25, the Babe Ruth Black Sox faced off with Rugby at Legion Ball Park. Rugby got off to a hot start and didn’t let up as they dominated both sides with quick succession on the field and methodical turns at the plate with almost three times less pitches than the Black Sox. At times the Black Sox showed great playmaking and decisions. Other times it felt like there wasn’t much chemistry between teammates. Multiple dropped balls, overthrown passes and lack of communication wer...
Todd Duchscherer has always loved racing. Growing up he and his brother Troy spent many nights at the Jamestown Speedway dirt track, watching Don Gumke race. Gumke was a Jamestown native well known in the area circuit to whom many have attributed their desire to begin racing careers, including Todd. Although young Todd was infatuated with thoughts of getting onto the track, his life's experiences led him down a different path. After high school, he attended Valley City State University for two...
It was a close one at Legion Ball Park as the Sox took on the Nelson County Owls on Wednesday, June 17. Both teams seemed evenly matched as the first couple of innings were defensively dominated. Neither team could get it going or get on bases. In the third inning is when the Owls seemed to come out on top with four runs and continued to keep the Sox from scoring at the bottom of the third. As the game continued, hope for the Black Sox diminished as they were unable to get players onto the...
Early Tuesday afternoon, the Pink Sox Softball team played their first game in New Rockford against the Dakota Prairie Knights. In the first inning, both teams were warming up as neither team was able to score. At the bottom of the second inning, the Knights were able to get it going by putting pressure on the Pink Sox defense and coming out with one run, leading the game 1-0. In the third inning, the Pink Sox were able to answer back. Slowly they positioned themselves so that the bases were...
Introducing the newest member of the Eddy County Sheriff's Department: Deputy Bennett Sauve. Deputy Sauve grew up in Thief River Falls, Minn., just about an hour east of Grand Forks. Sauve found his passion for law enforcement when he enrolled at Northland Community College in Thief River Falls and began his studies in criminal justice. The aspects of law enforcement that intrigued him the most were the different scenarios and experiences he would gain working in public safety. He also sees it...
The Black Sox looked to take on a promising Jamestown team at Legion Park on Monday, June 15. Throughout this game the 'Sox showed that they're going to be a hard team to beat with a spectacular performance on both sides of the field. The Sox got started off early with three easy strikes in the first inning and a run to get them the lead. After no runs scored in the second, the Sox brought in four runs in the third inning from Bo Belquist, Colter Soderholm, Hunter Thompson and Nathan Holzwarth....
Fresh off their amazing victory against Carrington, the SNR Black Sox looked to build momentum with another win against Cando on Wednesday, June 10. The first inning was pretty even with one run scored on each side. Cando seemed like a good match for our Black Sox…and then the second inning started. After the back and forth first inning, the ‘Sox didn’t hold back as they made three amazing plays and were able to get three outs in quick succession. Once the Sox got ahold of the bat they immed...
Coming off their last game against Devils Lake, this Babe Ruth Black Sox team is looking a lot better than they did in their debut against Cando. Through the first couple innings it was a close game as the teams were tied at two at the end of the second. In the third inning was when the Sox were able to deny the Eagles from getting any runs with three perfect strikeouts thrown by DJ Mudgett. Then they took advantage of their well-executed defense to score two runs in the third to break the tie....
With the independent team starting off strong, the Babe Ruth team looked to do the same against visiting team Cando on Wednesday, June 10. The first inning was a sign of what was to come, as Cando made quick work of the unsuspecting Black Sox with four runs at the top of the inning. The Black Sox couldn’t answer back as they were taken off the plate quickly with three outs. The second inning was more of the same as Cando added three more runs to their tally and the Sox were again unable to res...
On June 5, the New Rockford independent baseball team took on the Carrington Red Birds at Jim "Legion" Johnson Memorial Field. The atmosphere was unlike any other, as many people came out to watch the game that night. Most fans looked like they were relieved just to be outside in the sun-filled bleachers. For the most part, the Black Sox and Red Birds eased their way into the game with a scoreless first two innings. The Red Birds struck first at the top of the third inning with Nick Lyman...
Recent water issues left New Rockford residents high and dry after a series of water main breaks and a pump malfunction. The majority of these breaks occurred after crews drained the water tower for interior work on Tuesday, May 27. Neither the work crews or city personnel expected that draining the tower would pose a threat to the water supply. The city water system has a backup in place at the water treatment plant which pressurizes the city's water supply. These pumps are typically used to...
