Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips ... But Zippy didn’t make her official debut until 1955 at an Acme-Zips game at the Rubber Bowl. Since then, Zippy has been synonymous with UA.

Professional baseball teams all over Ohio have been getting their rosters set for the new season. With Opening Day fast approaching, the Akron RubberDucks had a hole in their lineup – but not ...