Linked Up: Generations of Calls
July 9, 2013
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Father Ralph Burr recently finished his 50th season as an MHSAA official at 76 years old. His daughter Jackie has worked with him for 20 seasons, and son Jeff has served alongside Dad various times over the last 36 years.
Add in another son and grandson, and the family has officiated a combined 142 years in the Muskegon area.
Grand Rapids' WZZM tells the story of the Burrs, focusing especially on Ralph and his other contributions including the care-taking of Muskegon's Sheldon Field.
Click for the WZZM story on the Burrs and watch below if your browser allows for Flash playback. Also, see the report done earlier this season by the Muskegon Chronicle.
PHOTO: Members of the Burr family pose during the MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet in May including current MHSAA officials Jackie Burr, (to her left) Ralph Burr and (on far right) Jeff Burr.
Today In The MHSAA: 4/8/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 8, 2022
1. BASEBALL Jackson Northwest’s sweep of Brooklyn Columbia Central included a perfect game from pitcher Gage Race – Jackson Citizen-Patriot
2. GIRLS SOCCER Rochester scored twice off corners in a 3-1 win over rival Rochester Adams – Oakland Press
3. GIRLS SOCCER Cadillac navigated some cold weather to earn its first win, 4-1 over Big Rapids – Cadillac News
4. SOFTBALL Division 3 No. 7 Traverse City St. Francis went 1-0-1 in its doubleheader with Kingsley – Traverse City Record-Eagle
5. BOYS LACROSSE Flint Powers Catholic continued its undefeated start with an 11-9 win over Linden/Fenton – WJRT
6. GIRLS SOCCER Melinda Burgess scored five goals in Remus Chippewa Hills’ opening win over Mason County Central – Big Rapids Pioneer
7. BASEBALL Milford and South Lyon split, with Milford’s Logan McLaughlin throwing a one-hitter in his team’s win – Oakland Press
8. BOYS LACROSSE Dow/Midland opened a 5-1 lead during the first quarter and finished with a 20-10 win over Okemos – Midland Daily News
9. GIRLS SOCCER Harbor Springs edged rival Charlevoix 3-2 – Petoskey News-Review
10. GIRLS SOCCER Ludington downed Howard City Tri Country 3-2 – Ludington Daily News