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If the Orioles don't find the going any easier on the major-league level the next few seasons, maybe they could switch to the Big 12 Conference. They definitely are headed in that direction, with the compass pointed to the southwest, after finishing up their work in the amateur baseball draft. On the first day alone, the Orioles took seven players from the state of Texas within the first 20 rounds. Their gleaming prize was right-hander Beau Hale, chosen with the 14th overall, pick after hoisting the Longhorns into the College World Series.

M&T Bank Corp. executive Atwood "Woody" Collins III has succeeded Edwin F. Hale Sr. as chair of the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board, city officials said Monday. The appointment of Collins, an executive vice president of M&T, became effective Friday, Visit Baltimore announced. Collins has served on the convention and tourism board since 2008 as treasurer and head of the finance committee, advising on budget management and fiscal matters for both Visit Baltimore, the city's tourism and convention bureau, and the Baltimore Convention Center.

First Mariner Bancorp Chairman and Chief Executive Edwin F. Hale Sr.'s compensation dipped slightly to $542,825 in 2010, the namesake bank holding company said Friday. Hale's base salary remained unchanged at $522,000. He and other executives did not receive a bonus or any equity awards last year, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hale's other compensation of $20,825 included auto allowance, life insurance benefits, long-term care insurance and security.

Edwin F. Hale Sr., the Baltimore developer and former CEO of First Mariner Bancorp, filed a $5 million lawsuit Monday against the operators of 1st Mariner Arena , alleging they are improperly using billboards that belong to him. Filed in Baltimore County Circuit Court, Hale's suit names as defendants arena operator SMG Holdings of West Conshohocken, Pa., and the advertising firm that replaced him at the arena, Legends Sales and Marketing of...

Baltimore developer Edwin F. Hale Sr. is seeking to stop the sale of his 1st Mariner Tower and his eviction from the Canton Crossing building where he lives. Hale's attorney has asked the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to delay Wednesday's foreclosure auction and dismiss the case altogether, arguing that the lender did not follow several notification guidelines under a new state law that provides more protection for homeowners facing foreclosure. Although the commercial building houses tenants such as 1st Mariner Bank, CareFirst and Comcast, Hale also lives in the penthouse as the tower's only resident.

On September 14, 2005, WALTER M. HALE, beloved husband of Frances Baker Hale, devoted father of Eleanor Hale Thompson and Walter M. Hale, Jr., dear grandfather of Cam and Lee Thompson and Andrew and David Hale. Devoted brother of Robert W. Hale, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held Monday 2 P.M. at the Church of the Redeemer (Melrose Ave. and N. Charles St.) Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to the Walter Hale Auditorium Fund of Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210.

On May 4, 2006, MARY E. HALE of Cockeysville; beloved wife of the late Edmond J. Hale; devoted mother of Michael and his wife Debbie Hale, David and his wife Elaine Hale and Kathleen Hale; cherished grandmother of Katie, Mike and Megan Hale. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel-Bel Air, 3 Newport Drive (Rts 23 & 24-Forest Hill) from 7 to 9 P.M., Sunday. Funeral Liturgy will be 11 A. M Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Texas, Churchlane, Cockeysville. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

Edwin F. Hale Sr., chairman of Baltimore Bancorp, was inducted last night into the Containerization & Intermodal Institute Hall of Fame.The ceremony in New York City honored Mr. Hale for his contributions to the industry during a time when the increasing use of containers to transport goods has a substantial impact on international trade. Using barges and trucks, Mr. Hale began a service in 1975 that linked cities throughout the Northeast from Norfolk, Va., to Boston via water and highway.

On April 1, 2006 THOMAS HALTON HALE JR., beloved husband of the late Lorraine Hale (nee Hedrick), dear brother of the late Genevieve Hale, cherished father of Thomas Robert, Gary Alan, Deenie Darleen Lorraine Hale and Janice Marie Harper, devoted grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the SCHIMUNEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 9705 Belair Rd (Perry Hall) on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at1 P.M. at the Woodlawn Cemetery.

I would like to clarify some of the statements made in your article about Hale Properties and the Baltimore Blast leaving the Clarence H. Du Burns Arena ("In dispute with city, Hale moves businesses out," Feb. 28). The management fee to run the Du Burns Arena mentioned in the article has been declining over the years. In fact, the last agreement, which ended on January 21, included no management fee to be paid to Hale Properties to operate Du Burns Arena. Hale Properties was also responsible for paying all the operating expenses of running Du Burns Arena, and the Blast paid a rental fee to the city for use of office space there.

Citing a soured relationship with city government, Edwin F. Hale Sr., the Baltimore trucking magnate, developer and former CEO of First Mariner Bancorp, said Wednesday that he has moved his businesses to Baltimore County. "I've been around for 43 years, employing thousands of people," Hale said. "I love the city, but after 43 years, I'm gone. I didn't want to leave, but they didn't care about us staying. I moved all my businesses out of the city and into the county. " Hale's businesses, the Baltimore Blast Corp.

Annapolis runner Hale Bullen earned a spot in the "Faces in the Crowd" section of the Feb. 18 issue of Sports Illustrated. The magazine talks about how the Navy-bound senior set a record while winning the 3,200 meters at the Anne Arundel County championships last month. His time of 9:18.01 easily beat former Broadneck standout Matt Centrowitz's previous mark of 9:40.8. Bullen also won the Class 3A Central Region meet on Feb. 8, and he will compete in the Class 4A-3A state championship next week.

Current operator SMG is the winning bidder for a new five-year contract to run 1st Mariner Arena and oversee its potential renaming, according to a memo from the city's top purchasing agent. SMG's proposal awaits approval by the Baltimore Board of Estimates but has cleared the rest of the city's bidding process. The board will vote on the contract Wednesday. The Pennsylvania-based management company, which has operated the arena since 1999, beat proposals from Los Angeles-based AEG and Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor.

Hale Bullen Annapolis, senior A solid senior season for Bullen culminated with a sweep of the Anne Arundel County, Class 3A East regional and state meets. In the Class 3A state meet at Hereford, Bullen battled several other good runners before making a late charge to win, edging Howard's Danny Rau by just seven-tenths of a second. Bullen, who was around fourth place before running into the lead in the final 800 meters, finished with the second-fastest time in any of the four classes -- 16 minutes, 19.5 seconds.

DeMarlo Hale, who had served as the Orioles' third-base coach this past season, is taking a job as bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, an industry source has confirmed. Hale, the only remaining unsigned coach from Orioles manager Buck Showalter's staff heading into Thanskgiving, interviewed for the Toronto job earlier this week. The Orioles had extended an offer for Hale to return to the club as third-base coach, but a bench coaching position is seen as a move up. Hale, who was previously the Red Sox bench coach under former Boston manager Terry Francona, joined Showalter's staff this past season after Francona was not retained following the 2011 season.

Several media outlets, led by the Boston Herald, reported Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox have a two-year deal in place for right-handed slugger Jonny Gomes. Gomes, 31, hit .262 with 18 homers, a .377 on-base percentage and .491 slugging percentage in 99 games for the Oakland A's last season. A designated hitter and outfielder who demolishes left-handed pitching, he looked like he'd be a good fit for the Orioles' vacant DH/unclaimed left field spot. And as Eduardo A. Encina reported last week, the Orioles had legitimate interest in Gomes, but only on a one-year deal.

Orioles third-base coach DeMarlo Hale, one of two coaches the team has yet to resign, has interviewed for the Toronto Blue Jays bench coach job, an industry source has confirmed. Ending a tenuous search for a manager to replace John Farrell, who left to become the Red Sox's new manager, the Blue Jays hired John Gibbons, who managed Toronto from 2004-'08. He was introduced to the media on Tuesday morning.  Orioles manager Buck Showalter had expressed concern that other teams could woo Hale, who also served as the team's infield coach, with the offer of a bench coaching job. Hale was bench coach on new Indians manager Terry Francona's staff in Boston and worked alongside Farrell, formerly the Red Sox pitching coach, under Francona.