'Movies in the Park' to screen 'A League of Their Own' in honor of Betsey 'Sockum' Jochum

Baseball star who inspired A League of Their Own Betsy Jochum dies at 104

AP TRIBUTES have poured in for baseball icon Betsy Jochum, who has died aged 104. Jochum, a former outfielder, first basewoman and pitcher, passed away on Saturday, May 31, in Southfield Village in Indiana. APBaseball icon Besty Jochum passed away late last month aged 104[/caption] Her passing was announced by The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which she began playing in all the way back in 1943. A snippet of an AAGPBL statemen…

'Movies in the Park' to screen 'A League of Their Own' in honor of Betsey 'Sockum' Jochum

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Venues, Parks, and Arts announced it will hold a special screening of the 1992 film, "A League of Their Own," on Friday night in honor of the late Betsey 'Sockum' Jochum, and as part of their "Movies in the Park" series at Howard Park.

Spirit of Jasper to hold 'A League of Their Own Night'

Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to the Bombers baseball game on July 12. View a special pre-game as the Racine Belles take on the Rockford Peaches during “A League of Their Own Night.”