Y--------------------------------- ------------------------------------Z Babe Ruth League Bids Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Julia Ruth Stevens, Loving Daughter of Baseball Icon Babe Ruth Y-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Z It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Julia Ruth Stevens, who passed away early in the morning of March 9, 2019, after a short illness. Julia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who lived a wonderful, full life during the 102 years that she was with us. Julia, who was considered baseball royalty, was the last person who knew the Babe firsthand. Reflecting on their relationship beyond the ball field, she would always tell you she loved him and couldn’t have had a better father. Until the very end, she was proud to call the Babe “Daddy.” Born into a typical southern family on July 17, 1916, in Athens, Georgia, Julia’s earliest days were spent with her mother, grandmother and two uncles. Her biological father had passed away shortly after Julia was born. In 1918, her mother, Claire, left the comfort of her Athens home along with her toddling baby and headed off to New York City. There, she eventually met and married the legendary Babe Ruth. Julia was the older of two daughters adopted by Ruth. Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone, who passed away in 1989, was adopted by Babe Ruth and his first wife, Helen. Julia embraced the moments she shared with the Babe. She was always pleased to share stories with eager fans and journalists alike. The opportunity to travel the world with Babe Ruth and her mother was one of Julia’s fondest memories of the sports icon. In particular, she loved the “round the world” tour on which they embarked in 1934, including travels through Japan with her family to watch 15 exhibition baseball games. Another affectionate recollection was listening to their favorite radio program, “The Lone Ranger,” with the Babe in their New York City apartment. Forever in Our Hearts Julia Ruth Stevens 1916 - 2019 Julia Ruth Stevens had far more memories than memorabilia. She loved going to Opening Day and the World Series. She was always amazed by the huge crowds and excitement. The Babe taught her how to dance and they danced together. He taught her how to bowl, and they bowled together. Throughout her life, Julia was proud to promote her father’s legacy, which included the Babe Ruth League program. She crisscrossed America, encouraging Julia and her son Tom attended many boys and girls in their love of baseball Babe Ruth League events. In fact, as and softball. In doing so, she became recently as 2016, Julia attended a Babe one of the greatest Ambassadors for Ruth World Series. She was Babe Ruth League and its participants. 100 years old at the time. Julia also made frequent appearances at baseball events, throwing out many ceremonial first pitches. And she always had time for one more autograph. Her last appearance was at Fenway Park on July 9, 2016, when she threw out the first pitch at a Red Sox game to celebrate her 100th birthday. Julia Ruth Stevens was a great supporter of Babe Ruth League. “ She attended many Babe Ruth World Series where she always made time to spend with the players and families. Julia was also a great representative of the Babe Ruth League program, which was named in honor of her father, the greatest baseball player of all time. While we will miss Julia greatly, we will always remember her kindness and friendship. — Steven M. Tellefsen, President/CEO, Babe Ruth League, Inc. BABE RUTH LEAGUE 2019 MEDIA GUIDE MISSION STATEMENT OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. The Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, Section 1 mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - About Babe Ruth League Bambino Buddy-Ball ...............................22 Section 7 - 2019 World Series Sites Mission Statement ....................................1 Softball Regional Commissioners ............24 2019 Baseball Sites: Executive Staff ......................................... 2 8U - 18U Softball .....................................24 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Machine-Pitch Administration . ........................................2 (Treasure Coast, FL) .................................51 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Player-Pitch Board of Directors .....................................3 Section 5 - BRL World Series Records (Cherry Hill, NJ) .......................................52 Advisory Board ..........................................5 2018 All World Series Teams ....................25 Cal Ripken 9-Year-Old 2018 All Defensive Teams ........................26 People Are Talking .....................................5 (Treasure Coast, FL) .................................51 All-Time Batting Champions ...................27 Highlights In BRL History ..........................7 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old (Phenix City, AL) ...53 Region Map ...............................................9 All-Time Honor Roll of Champions ...........31 Cal Ripken 11-Year-Old/70 Chain of Command ..................................10 All-Time Most Outstanding Players .........33 (Treasure Coast, FL) .................................51 All-Time World Series Baseball Records: Cal Ripken/60 (Visalia, CA) ......................54 Section 2 - Babe Ruth League Alumni Individual ................................................35 Cal Ripken/70 (Branson, MO) ..................55 MLB American League ............................11 Team .......................................................37 13-Year-Old (Westfield, MA) ...................56 MLB National League ..............................12 All-Time World Series Softball Records: 14-Year-Old (Demopolis, AL) ...................57 Notable Alumni .......................................12 Individual ................................................38 13-15 (Bismarck, ND) ..............................58 Alumni Association .................................13 Team .......................................................38 16-18 (Mobile, AL) ..................................59 2019 Softball Site: Section 3 - Hall of Fame & Awards Section 6 - 2018 World Series Champions Treasure Coast, FL ....................................60 MLB All Century Team .............................15 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old .............................39 Section 8 - Other League Information BRL Hall of Fame - Organizations ............15 Cal Ripken 9-Year-Old..............................39 National Umpires Association..................61 BRL Hall of Fame - Individuals .................16 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old ...........................40 Official BRL Baseballs ..............................61 Babe Ruth, George Herman Stats ............17 Cal Ripken 11-Year-Old/70 ......................40 Official BRL Softballs ...............................61 Cal Ripken Jr. - Hall of Famer ..................18 Cal Ripken Major/60 ................................41 Inquiry Kits..............................................61 Volunteer of the Year ...............................18 Cal Ripken Major/70 International ..........41 Sportsmanship Code ...............................61 Scorekeeper of the Year ...........................18 Cal Ripken Major/70 U.S. .........................42 Sponsorship & Fundraising Programs ......62 13-Year-Old .............................................42 Section 4 - League Divisions 14-Year-Old .............................................43 Baseball Regional Commissioners ...........20 13-15 ......................................................43 Cal Ripken Baseball .................................20 16-18 ......................................................44 Rookie Baseball .......................................20 8U Softball ..............................................45 13-Year-Old Baseball ...............................20 10U Softball ............................................45 13-15 Baseball ........................................21 12U Softball ............................................46 1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 16-Year-Old Baseball ...............................21 14U Softball ............................................46 www.BabeRuthLeague.org 16-18 Baseball ........................................22 16U Softball ............................................47 Contact Our International Headquarters 18U Softball ............................................47 toll-free: 1-800-880-3142. Section 8 1 Section 7 Section 6 Section 5 Section 4 Section 3 Section 2 PROVIDING THE BEST SPORTS EXPERIENCE BABE RUTH LEAGUE EXECUTIVE STAFF Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 President/CEO Chairman of the Board Steven M. Tellefsen James Wagoner Vice President/Operations & Marketing Vice President/Commissioner Joseph M. Smiegocki Robert P. Faherty, Jr. Vice President/Commissioner Controller Robert A. Connor Donna J. Mahoney www.baberuthleague.org • [email protected] INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS & ADMINISTRATION 1670 Whitehorse-Mercervile Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 695-1434 • Toll-Free: (800) 880-3142 • Fax: (609) 695-2505 Copyright ©