Y--------------------------------- ------------------------------------Z Forever in Our Hearts Babe Ruth League Bids Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Julia Ruth Stevens Julia Ruth Stevens, Loving Daughter of Baseball Icon Babe Ruth 1916 - 2019 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 Julia Ruth Stevens had far more memories than and couldn’t have had a better father. Until memorabilia. She loved going to Opening Day the very end, she was proud to call the Babe and the World Series. She was always amazed by “Daddy.” the huge crowds and excitement. Born into a typical southern family on July 17, The Babe taught her how to dance and they 1916, in Athens, Georgia, Julia’s earliest days danced together. He taught her how to bowl, and they bowled together. were spent with her mother, grandmother and two uncles. Her biological father had passed Throughout her life, Julia was proud to away shortly after Julia was born. In 1918, her promote her father’s legacy, which included mother, Claire, left the comfort of her Athens the Babe Ruth League program. home along with her toddling baby and headed She crisscrossed America, encouraging Julia and her son Tom attended many off to New York City. There, she eventually met boys and girls in their love of baseball Babe Ruth League events. In fact, as and married the legendary Babe Ruth. 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 Julia was the older of two daughters adopted Babe Ruth League and its participants. by Ruth. Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone, who 100 years old at the time. passed away in 1989, was adopted by Babe Julia also made frequent appearances Ruth and his first wife, Helen. at baseball events, throwing out many ceremonial first pitches. And she always Julia embraced the moments she shared with had time for one more autograph. the Babe. She was always pleased to share Her last appearance was at Fenway Park stories with eager fans and journalists alike. on July 9, 2016, when she threw out the The opportunity to travel the world with Babe first pitch at a Red Sox game to celebrate Ruth and her mother was one of Julia’s fondest her 100th birthday. memories of the sports icon. In particular, she loved the “round the world” tour on which they embarked in 1934, including travels through Julia Ruth Stevens was a great supporter of Babe Ruth League. Japan with her family to watch 15 exhibition “ She attended many Babe Ruth World Series where she always made baseball games. Another affectionate time to spend with the players and families. Julia was also a great recollection was listening to their favorite radio representative of the Babe Ruth League program, which was named in program, “The Lone Ranger,” with the Babe in honor of her father, the greatest baseball player of all time. While we will their New York City apartment. 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 PROVIDING THE BEST SPORTS EXPERIENCE MISSION STATEMENT OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. BABE RUTH LEAGUE EXECUTIVE STAFF Section 1 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. Section 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 2 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 (Treasure Coast, FL) .................................51 Section 3 Administration . ........................................2 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Player-Pitch President/CEO Chairman of the Board Board of Directors .....................................3 Section 5 - BRL World Series Records (Cherry Hill, NJ) .......................................52 Steven M. Tellefsen James Wagoner Advisory Board ..........................................5 2018 All World Series Teams ....................25 Section 3 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 Section 4 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 Section 4 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 Section 5 Alumni Association .................................13 Team .......................................................38 16-18 (Mobile, AL) ..................................59 Vice President/Operations & Marketing Vice President/Commissioner 2019 Softball Site: Joseph M. Smiegocki Robert P. Faherty, Jr. Section 3 - Hall of Fame & Awards Section 6 - 2018 World Series Champions Treasure Coast, FL ....................................60 Section 5 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 Section 6 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 Section 6 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 Vice President/Commissioner Controller Section 7 Baseball Regional Commissioners ...........20 13-15 ......................................................43 Robert A. Connor Donna J. Mahoney Cal Ripken Baseball .................................20 16-18 ......................................................44 Rookie Baseball .......................................20 8U Softball ..............................................45 Section 7 www.baberuthleague.org • [email protected] 13-Year-Old Baseball ...............................20 10U Softball ............................................45 13-15 Baseball ........................................21 12U Softball ............................................46 1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS & ADMINISTRATION Hamilton, NJ 08619 16-Year-Old Baseball ...............................21 14U Softball ............................................46 1670 Whitehorse-Mercervile Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 www.BabeRuthLeague.org Section 8 16-18 Baseball ........................................22 16U Softball ............................................47 Phone: (609) 695-1434 • Toll-Free: (800) 880-3142 • Fax: (609) 695-2505 Contact Our International Headquarters 18U Softball ............................................47 toll-free: 1-800-880-3142. 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