Perhaps growing impatient at the slow progress of a Mickey Mantle Museum in his Route 66 hometown of Commerce, Oka., Joplin Globe guest columnist Scott Haar makes a pitch for putting the Mick museum in nearby Joplin, Mo., instead. I'm not persuaded by Maar's argument. I'd rather have the museum in Mantle's actual home state … Continue reading Joplin makes a case for Mickey Mantle Museum
Category: Sports
A new place to tee it up
The Stonebridge Golf Club recently opened in Claremore, Okla., at the intersection of Oklahoma 266 and old Route 66, reports WorldGolf.com. Award-winner Randy Heckenkemper designed the 6,510-yard course, and it's managed by Billy Casper Golf. Here's the golf club's Web site. The Tulsa area already is blessed with superb courses. Southern Hills Country Club has … Continue reading A new place to tee it up
Mini-golf on the Mother Road
The Washington (Mo.) Missourian reports that the new Route 66 Mini Golf is set to open next month in Gray Summit, Mo., on Highway 100, aka Route 66, next to the Diamond Inn Motel. It's at the site of a mini-course that closed a few years ago. If you want to learn more about the … Continue reading Mini-golf on the Mother Road
Fat Man finishes walking
Red Fork Hippie Chick here, reporting in with a tidbit of news from the road: A member of Steve Vaught's Yahoo! group (which you can join here if you are interested) reports that Steve finished his cross-country walk this evening in New York. Steve set out walking from Oceanside, Calif., on April 10, 2005, as … Continue reading Fat Man finishes walking
Blogger sees “Cars,” expresses concern
Tallglassofmilk with the Drink This blog saw a screening of Pixar's "Cars" movie a few days ago. He proclaimed it as "fantastic," but expressed this concern: A must-see for NASCAR fans and anyone who appreciates American nostalgia -- or life before freeways. But, as fabulous as it is, I'm not sure this one will be … Continue reading Blogger sees “Cars,” expresses concern
Buzz builds for Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon
I already reported about this new event, the Tulsa World Route 66 Marathon, in December. Although the 26.2-mile run won't hear the crack of the starting gun until the late fall, KOTV reports it's already gaining plenty of attention from runners. Runner Chris Lieberman came up with the idea after enjoying marathons in other cities. … Continue reading Buzz builds for Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon
The countdown begins …
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive look at a countdown poster for Pixar's "Cars" movie, which roars into theaters on June 9. In related news, "Cars" will be a sponsor for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., this weekend, according to ILikeRacing.com.
Cruise Route 66 at University of Tulsa spring football game
The University of Tulsa football team is holding its annual spring practice game at 1 p.m. April 1. It's going to have more than a sports atmosphere though, according to the university's athletic site. In the spirit of Route 66, on which the historic Skelly Stadium stands, fans are encouraged to join the festivities of … Continue reading Cruise Route 66 at University of Tulsa spring football game