Sussex in thick of things in Land O’Lakes West By CHUCK DELSMAN Posted: June 8, 2010 There’s been a change at the top of the Land O’Lakes Western Division baseball standings. Pewaukee is no longer in sole possession of first place. After a weekend of some hotly contested action and several postponements, the two first-place teams now are perennial powerhouses… Read more »
Lannon Contributor Barney Joecks from the collection of Sussex Village Historian Fred H. Keller Posted: Living Sussex Sun, Dec. 27, 2011 Barney Joecks a volunteer groundskeeper is an honored man in the Village of Lannon. He died at age 50 in 1962 and 2012 will mark the 50th anniversary of his death and also the anniversary of the village and… Read more »
Lutz had ‘Major League’ moment Posted: Nov. 3, 2009 Many area baseball fans know just what kind of an impact player he was in Wisconsin, playing on the diamond for the Lannon Stonemen and Milwaukee Wolf’s Cleaners amateur baseball teams. But not as many are aware that John Lutz had a brief movie career, too. Lutz played shortstop for the… Read more »
Tree dedicated to baseball Hall-of-Famer Bill Kallio By Fred Keller Posted: Living Sussex Sun, Aug. 4, 2009 ]]> Submitted Photo IN MEMORY – Since 1989, memorial trees have been added to the Sussex Village Parks, now more than 150 trees stand in Sussex parks. On July 18, a red maple tree was planted in memory of 57-year Sussex resident, Bill… Read more »
Gallo running Rome in Land O’Lakes baseball Local sports enthusiast gives up Lannon Youth Baseball after 15 years By CHRIS SCHUCK Posted: Living Sussex Sun, May 11, 2010 Brian Gallo knows one thing for certain: he’s got a major passion for sports. He’s played, he’s coached and officiated sports at various levels, and now he’s back coaching in the Land… Read more »
Quite a catch: Haase led Lannon Lannon receiver named Sussex Sun Athlete of the Year By CHRIS SCHUCK Posted: Living Sussex Sun, Jan. 4, 2011 ]]> Scott Ash Lannon catcher Dean Haase watches a foul ball leave the park during the Land O’ Lakes game against Pewaukee at Joecks Field on August 7. Catching fire once again, Dean Haase… Read more »
Bald Facts 03/02/11 by Fred H. Keller Posted: Living Sussex Sun, March 1, 2011 Doctor’s offices are small worlds. Recently, I was at the doctor’s office waiting my turn. There was just one other man in the waiting room and I looked him over and he reciprocated. He said to me, “I must know you. I have seen you… Read more »
Nelson, other locals honored at LOL gala By CHRIS SCHUCK Posted: Lake Country Reporter, Oct. 7, 2009 The Land O’ Lakes Western Division held its annual banquet on Saturday at Hartbrook Lanes. Awards were handed out for top players, managers, umpires and fans. The league’s Most Valuable Player was Luke Nelson, who was also voted the top pitcher in the… Read more »
Lannon’s family tree keeps growing Fathers and sons take the field together for top-tier Land O’Lakes baseball team By CHRIS SCHUCK Posted: Living Sussex Sun, July 28, 2009 ]]> Matt Colby/Illustration Members of the Lannon family include (clockwise from top) Ron Kozlowski, Jim Barwick, Tyler Kozlowski and Zach Kozlowski. In Lannon, they’re just carrying on an old family… Read more »
Lannon staves off playoff elimination Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) – Monday, September 25, 2000 Author: From Journal Sentinel wire reports Fueled by 5 1/3 innings of no-hit pitching from Tim Olszewski and five home runs, Lannon defeated West Bend Company, 13-3, in Lannon to stay alive in the Land O’ Lakesbaseball grand championship playoffs. A victory by West Bend would… Read more »
