Pictures of 2017

2017 began with the 35th Annual Plymouth Ice Festival.

We watched the University of Michigan Dearborn hockey team.

We took in a game at Yost Ice Arena.  

Viewers sent in exclusive photographs of live action at Yost Ice Arena.

Yost Ice Arena is located at 1000 S State Street, in Ann Arbor.

We checked out the University of Michigan baseball team in March.  

We also saw the Henry Ford College baseball team play Jackson College.

The Madonna University baseball team was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in April.

Summer is all about Classic Car Shows.  We went to the VFW Post 345 in Redford.

Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger has an awesome weekly Classic Car Show.

We also checked out the weekly Classic Car Show at St. Robert Bellarmine.

We took in some ARCA Racing at Flat Rock Speedway. 

ARCA Racing returns to Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday, April 28th.

We checked out the Michigan Stars FC (in red) in July.  The Stars defeated Lansing United (in blue)  2-1. 

We went to the Junior League World Series in August.  Chinese Taipei won the 2017 Junior League World Series.

Vintage Base Ball was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in September.

We attended the 7th Annual Cruisin' Hines.  

We watched the Schoolcraft College Men's soccer team defeat Muskegon Community College 7-0.

The Marian University Knights visited Concordia University.  The Cardinals defeated the Knights 39-36.

The Concordia University football team finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 9-2.

We watched the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team.

We also checked out the USA NTDP U-18 Team.

Northville Downs featured Virtual Harness Racing.  

We took in a game at the Southfield Ice Arena.  Aquinas College defeated Lawrence Tech University 3-2.

We watched the Schoolcraft College Men's hockey team defeat the Western Michigan University Stallions 11-5.

We went back to Yost Ice Arena in December.

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-  Yost Ice Arena was built in 1923.  



-  The Schoolcraft College Men's soccer team advanced to the 2017 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship.



-  The Concordia University football team made it to the 1st round of the 2017 NAIA Football Championship Series.  



-  The USA NTDP is currently in 1st place in the USHL (United States Hockey League) standings with an overall record of 20-9-1 (1 shootout loss).

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Pics of the Month 2017

January:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at the 35th Annual Plymouth Ice Festival.  

February:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at Yost Ice Arena.

March:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at the Henry Ford College vs. Jackson College baseball game.

April:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of the Madonna University baseball team.  

May:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of Northville Downs. 

June:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph taken at the VFW Post 345 in Redford. 

July:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of MUSL action in Taylor.  

August:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of Coan Lake in Taylor.

September:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of Vintage Base Ball, in Taylor.

October:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of the UofM Dearborn baseball team taken at Ray Fisher Stadium.

November:  The Pic of the Month was a photograph of the USA NTDP U-18 Team vs. the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.

December:  The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at Yost Ice Arena.

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-  The Pic of the Month became a feature on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2015.



-  The first Pic of the Month was a photograph of the Plymouth Whalers.



-  Yost Ice Arena was featured as the Pic of the Month twice in 2017.  



-  The Madonna University baseball team has been featured as the Pic of the Month twice in two years.











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Virtual Harness Racing

Northville Downs features Virtual Reality Harness Racing.  

     Northville Downs now features Virtual Reality Harness Racing.  The three minute high definition experience is free for a limited time at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.
      The live harness racing season at Northville Downs continues on Friday, and Saturday night's through December 16th, 2017.  Post time is 7:00 p.m.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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-  Simulcast Racing at Northville Downs takes place every day from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.



-  Programs, hot dogs, and soft drinks are $1.00 each on Friday night at Northville Downs.



-  Track records can be viewed on the Northville Downs official website.



-  The Trackview Restaurant is located inside of Northville Downs.











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Harness Racing Halted

Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.

     The schedule for live harness racing at Northville Downs looks a bit different this season.  Live harness racing returns to Northville Downs on Friday, September 8th, and runs through Saturday, November 25th.  Post time is 7:00 p.m.
     Harness, and thoroughbred simulcast racing still takes place everyday at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs features over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Races, and race tracks from all over the Country such as Gulfstream Park (in Florida), Northfield Park (in Ohio), and Yonkers Raceway (in New York) can be viewed throughout the week at Northville Downs.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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-  Simulcast racing takes place at Northville Downs everyday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  



-  The Trackview Restaurant is located inside of Northville Downs.



-  Track records for Northville Downs can be viewed at  www.northvilledowns.com



-  Winner Circle photos can also be seen at  www.northvilledowns.com











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Best Of May 2017

    

     The month of May featured 18 posts that were viewed by people throughout our Universe.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.











                                                                 Best of May 2017











1.  "Wresting On WADL"  posted 5/5/2017     3 comments


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2.  "Music - May"  posted 5/7/2017


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3.  "Northville Downs 4/29/2017"  posted 5/1/2017


                                                                                         

                                                                     Best of the Rest











-  "As The Ticket Turns"  posted 5/27/2017     3 comments


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-  "Ann Arbor Baseball Preview"  posted 5/15/2017     2 comments

                                                                       Pic of the Month

The Pic of the Month is a photograph of Northville Downs.

                                                                 Link of the Month








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                                       Mitten State Sports Report's monthly Poll Question  








                  Will Justin Wilson be the closer for the Detroit Tigers for the rest of the season?








                                        Yes                                                                          100%








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               Will Matthew Stafford finish his NFL career as the Quarterback of the Detroit Lions?








                                   Yes                                                                                      0%  








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Northville Downs 6/10/2017

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     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                             Northville Downs Winning Horses 6/10/2017











Race #1     Bubba Skinner





Race #2     Smart Flight





Race #3     Cruizin K C  





Race #4     Polaris N





Race #5     Cowboy Cody





Race #6     Thrownoutofbetter





Race#7     Medoland Pearl





Race #8     Navy Lieutenant  





Race #9     Smarter Yet





Race #10    El Puncho





Race #11    Dcn Make My Day











                                                                    Game Notes








-  Live harness racing returns to Northville Downs on September 8th, 2017.  



-  Track records can be found on the Northville Downs official website.



-  Winner Circle photos can also be viewed on the Northville Downs official website.



-  The Northville Downs result hotline is 248-349-1000.  Press #1.











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Northville Downs 6/9/2017

Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday, June 9th, 2017.

     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                             Northville Downs Winning Horses 6/9/2017











Race #1     Wine Market





Race #2     Benns Score Keeper





Race #3     Kick It In Kate





Race #4     Howdy Dewey





Race #5     Big Daddy Blitz





Race #6     Cenaltafirecracker





Race #7     B Keeper





Race #8     Little Point Sable





Race #9     Destiny Cruise





Race #10     Jakardez





Race #11     The Land Shark





Race#12     Gd Shineingallnite











                                                                          Game Notes







-  Little Point sable also won race #12 at Northville Downs on May 26th, 2017.



-  Jakardez also won Race #9 at Northville Downs on May 26th, 2017.  



-  John Moody was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races #6, and #9.



-  Charles Taylor was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races #2, and #10.











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Northville Downs 5/27/2017

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     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                                 Northville Downs Winning Horses 5/27/2017











Race #1     Kiss Me In French





Race #2     Cowboy Cop





Race #3     Hollyrock Heyden





Race #4     Skim The Top





Race #5     Thrownoutofbetter





Race #6     Sailor's Fortune





Race #7     Verbal Assault





Race #8     Son of J Lo





Race #9     Cobble Beach





Race #10   Acting Captain





Race #11    El Puncho





Race #12    Rountuit Bluegrass











                                                                             Game Notes








-  Son of J Lo also won Race #10 at Northville Downs on April 1st, 2017.



-  Son of J Lo also won Race #8 at Northville Downs on May 20th, 2017.



-  Hollyrock Heyden also won Race #10 at Northville Downs on May 20th, 2017.



-  David Lake was the winning driver for 4 harness races on Saturday night.  Races #1, #3, #6, and #10.











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Northville Downs 5/26/2017

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     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Friday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                               Northville Downs Winning Horses 5/26/2017











Race #1     T P Maximus





Race #2     Chimney Joe





Race #3     Overwhat





Race #4     Intractable





Race #5     Moneycounts De Vie





Race #6     High Flyin Sarah





Race #7     Musical Romance





Race #8     Terror To Cam





Race #9     Jakardez





Race #10    Sea Feather





Race #11    Katkin And Coke





Race #12    Little Point Sable











                                                                             Game Notes








-  Sea Feather also won Race #2 at Northville Downs on May 12th, 2017.



-  High Flyin Sarah also won Race #3 at Northville Downs on May 12th, 2017.



-  Brad Kramer was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races #2, and #4.



-  Kody Massey was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Friday.  Races#1, and #7.











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Northville Downs 5/20/2017

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     Northville Downs features live harness racing on Friday, and Saturday nights.  Northville Downs also has simulcast racing on over 350 personal flat screen televisions.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.  Scroll down to see the winning results from Saturday night's races.  Click on the link below for more information about Northville Downs.
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                                         Northville Downs Winning Horses 5/20/2017











Race #1     Your Raider Boy





Race #2     Smarter Yet





Race #3     Swan On The Bank





Race #4     Jin Mcrhody





Race #5     Noha





Race #6     Ruthless Call





Race #7     I Like It Hot





Race #8     Son Of J Lo





Race #9     Bound To Score





Race #10   Hollyrock Heyden











                                                                         Game Notes








-  Post time for Race #1 on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 was 2:04 p.m.



-  Smarter Yet also won Race #8 at Northville Downs on May 6th, 2017.



-  Swan On The Bank also won Race #2 at Northville Downs on March 25th, 2017.



-  Swan On The Bank also won Race #3 at Northville Downs on April 29th, 2017.



-  Skip De Mull was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Saturday night.  Races #2, and #4.



-  David Lake was the winning driver for 2 harness races on Saturday night.  Races #9, and #10.



-  Brad Kramer was the winning driver for 1 harness race on Saturday night.  Race #5.











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