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National Amateur Federation Tournament News On the web at www.nabf.com October 1, 2013 • Bowie, Maryland • Price $1.00 99th Year Michael second straight Cardinal to be honored For the second straight year, a St. Cardinal Michael Lance Lynn Louis Cardinal is being honored as the follows last year's selection, St. Louis third NABF Graduate of the Year. baseman ,. Freese was a World Most Valuable Player after leading the Cardinals to a world champi- onship in 2011. He previously had led a NABF Annual Meeting St. Louis Amateur Baseball League sum- to be in Pearl, Mississippi mer collegiate team from Fenton, (see article on page 3) to the NABF College The 99th Annual Meeting of the Na- championship in 2003. tional Amateur Baseball Federation will In 2004, Lynn played for the NABF be held Friday, November 8 and Satur- National Team in USA Baseball's Tourna- day, November 9, 2013 in Pearl, Mis- ment of Stars in Joplin, Missouri. He also sissippi, a suburb of Jackson, the state played for the Indiana Bulls and their capital. , Quinn Moore. The Bulls played in The Board of Director’s Meeting is the NABF High School World Series in Friday, November 8 and the Delegates Millington, Tennessee in 2003 and 2004. Meeting, for all NABF franchised mem- Lynn (born May 12, 1987) has played ber delegates, is Saturday, November 9. as Freese's teammate for the St. Louis Car- All NABF meetings are planned to be dinals since 2011. held at the Holiday Inn Pearl, 110 Bass Lynn was born in Indianapolis, Indi- Pro Drive, Pearl, Mississippi 39208. The ana, graduating from Brownsburg High hotel phone number is (601) 939-5238 or School, where he was teammate of fellow visit their website — www.holidayinn. major league pitcher . His com. NABF Representatives must men- team went 33-0 his senior year and won the tion Code: BAS for NABF Baseball for 4A state championship. Pittsburgh St. John's players celebrate special room rates. He was drafted by the an NABF Major Division championship. This event will be hosted by Missis- in the sixth round of the June 2005 Major sippi NABF Baseball. For additional in- League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He formation, members may contact Derek Michael Lance Lynn (mlb.com) (continued on page 3 Topik at [email protected] or Amy 100th Major title Topik at [email protected] of Missis- sippi NABF. The Holiday Inn Pearl is convenient- taken by Lefty's ly located close to many attractions: NABF Graduates of the Year By Nick Buckley • Bass Pro and Outdoor World Battle Creek Enquirer Shop. Walking distance 1968 Bill Freehan ( Tigers) Giants) • Jackson Convention Center. 1969 () 1990 (Cincinnati Reds) Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty’s Walking distance Tom McCarthy was standing on the • Mississippi Braves Trustmark 1970 Bernie Carbo (Cincinnati Reds) 1991 Steve Farr () 1971 (St. Louis Cardinals) 1992 Marquies Grissom (Montreal at C.O. Brown Stadium Sunday when sud- Park. Walking distance denly he was . The Holiday Inn Pearl is minutes 1972 John Mayberry (Kansas City Expos) Except it wasn’t a line drive, a broken from Jackson-Evers International Air- Royals) 1993 Paul O’Neil (New York Yankees) bat or a player colliding with him. Instead, port, located at Allen C. Thompson Field, 1973 Sal Bando () 1994 No selection (MLB Players Strike) it was a container full of ice and water his east of the city in Pearl. The airport has 1974 Jim Wynn ( Dodgers) 1995 () team dumped on him to celebrate winning non-stop service to 12 cities throughout 1975 (California Angels) 1996 (St. Louis Cardinals) the 100th National Amateur Baseball Fed- the and is served by fi ve 1976 (Cleveland Indians) 1997 Jeff Reed () eration’s Major Division World Series. scheduled carriers (American, Delta, 1977 Kenton Tekulve (Pittsburgh 1998 Scott Rolen () The St. Johns Lefty’s capped off the United, Southwest, and US Airways). Pirates) 1999 Paul Byrd (Philadelphia Phillies) five-day tournament at Bailey Park with 1978 Lary Sorenson (Milwaukee 2000 (Philadelphia Phillies) a 10-1 victory over the Bridgeport (Conn.) Fedell’s Mechanics. Brewers) 2001 Billy Koch () “We’ve been chasing this for a couple 1979 (Seattle Mariners) 2002 () 1980 Britt Burns ( White Sox) 2003 B.J. Surhoff () (continued on page 4 1981 Tom Paciorek (Seattle Mariners) 2004 Brian Roberts (Baltimore Orioles) 1982 () 2005 Mark Tiexiera ( Rangers) Bowie, Maryland 20718 P.O. 705 NABF 1983 Robert Bonnell (Toronto Blue 2006 J.J. Putz (Seattle Mariners) Jays) 2007 () 1984 Jack Perconte (Seattle Mariners) 2008 Gavin Floyd () 1985 John Franco (Cincinnati Reds) 2009 Zack Grienke () 1986 Jesse Barfi eld (Toronto Blue Jays) 2010 () 1987 Brian Fletcher () 2011 Johnny Damon (Tampa Bay Rays) Two local batboys enjoy the moment af- 1988 Allen L. Anderson (Minnesota 2012 David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals) ter the St. Louis Dodgers won the NABF Twins) 2013 Michael Lance Lynn (St. Louis title in Toledo. 1989 Dave Dravecky (San Fransisco Cardinals) INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

World Series Results World Classics Results Regional Results Tournament of Stars National Youth Baseball Scholarship Application Special Recognition Awards 2 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 CONTACT US Charles M. Blackburn From the Executive Director, Executive Director, NABF TO: ALL NABF MEMBERS:

Franchise Membership I would like to take a moment to thank all Tournament Host Organizations for a Chairman great job in making this 2013 season a very big success. P. O. Box 705, New Champions were crowned as they emerged from every age group this year Bowie, MD 20718 in our National Championship Tournaments; Major Division- St Johns Lefty’s of Pittsburg, PA TEL: 410-721-4727 College Division – St. Louis Dodgers of Missouri Senior Division – Maryland Monarchs of Maryland State Baseball Association FAX: 410-721-4940 High School Division – Marucci Titans of Long Island, NY E-mail: Junior Division – Team Cincinnati of Ohio Sophomore Division – Saratoga Stampede of New York [email protected] Freshmen Division (12 & U) - LIDS Indiana Bulls of Indianapolis, IN

Kudos goes to Terry Newton and his entire Major Division World Series OFFICERS & National Tournament committee for well planned and attended event. DIRECTORS Special thanks to both the 100th National (NABF) Champions from Pittsburgh, President Pennsylvania and our gracious host Battle Creek , for one of the most Thomas Stout successful World Series events ever for the Major Division. It was well attended and had the full support of the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, Cereal Capital of Altoona, Pennsylvania the World.

My thanks to Tom Stout, NABF President, and Greg Reddington, NABF Director 1st Vice President of Major Division for their attendance and representation of NABF during this Vincent DiLauro historic championship series. New Haven, Connecticut Thanks to the following National Tournament Directors and their committees for a successful championship series: Aaron Myers of Toledo- (College World 2nd Vice President Series), Scott Ruark of Struthers, OH (Senior World Series), Buzz McNish of Knoxville, TN (High School World Series), Bill Flohr and Carrie Slominski of Derek Topic Northville, MI (Junior World Series), Rob Finch and his Altavista Virginia Base- Charles M. Blackburn Brandon, Mississippi ball Committee (Sophomore World Series), and Scott Baker of South Haven, MS (Freshman National Championship series)

3rd Vice President My personal thanks go out to Derek Topik for a great job overseeing the 2013 NABF Classics Tournaments. Glenn "Buzz" McNish Also, I’d like to extend my great appreciation to all the Regional Directors and the NABF Franchise Organization for their success Knoxville, Tennessee this season. Last but not least, my many thanks to all our members for your get well wishes following my open heart surgery on August 12th. I had planned to be apart of our 100th National championship series for the Major Division in Battle Creek. I certainly was disap- Immediate Past President pointed missing out on both the College and Major Division World Series Events. Greg Reddington Louisville, Kentucky I now look forward to the 2014 Season and the Umpires’ call “Play Ball” Charles M. Blackburn 2013 NABF Directors Executive Director, NABF Richard Crumback Ft. Wayne, IN From the President, Greg Reddington Louisville, KY TO: ALL NABF MEMBERS: The 2013 baseball season has come to a close. I would Robert Frellich like to thank all of our teams for their participation in NABF tournaments and league play. Fairview, NC The 2013 NABF season was a success due to the work Ronald Leib of our Executive Director, Charles Blackburn and his staff. A special thank you to Camden, Grandson of Buffalo, NY Charles Blackburn, for working in the NABF office during Charlie’s hospital stay. I would also like to thank our League Officials and Board of Directors as William Ball well as all of the organizations that hosted tourna- Orlando, FL ments. I am looking forward to our next season. In the meantime, continue to promote NABF Baseball! A Buckeye Cable Sports Net- Robert Chiara work cameraman at the NABF Tom Stout Malverne, NY College World Series. For vid- President, NABF

eos of televised games, visit Tom Stout Ronald “Lefty” LeBlanc www.bcsn.tv. Taftville, CT

Robert Mingo Meet Jennifer... Meet Camden... Youngstown, OH Assisting executive direc- During the summer of tor Charles Blackburn at 2013 Camden Quinn from the national headquarters is Chesapeake College assisted Leonard Renna intern Jennifer Larimore from executive director Charles Kings Park, NY the University of Pittsburgh. Blackburn in our National Headquarters. In addition Ms. Larimore is currently a to his NABF duties, Camden J. Patrick Eaken senior, graduating in Decem- volunteered his time - Perrysburg, OH ber of 2013 with a Bachelor ing the commissioner of of Science in Psychology. the Eddie Brooks Baseball She has maintained status League with baseball opera- Connie Brown on the Dean’s List through- tions; including league statis- Troy, OH out each semester of college, tics, scheduling games, and and has received awards coordinating schedules with including the University of game officials. Frederick Feaver III Pittsburgh Scholar-Athlete Galloway, OH Award, the Big East All- He is a Certified Micro- Academic Award, and the soft Office Specialist and Scholar-Athlete 4.0 Club has helped with the sports David E. Jerome Award. Additionally, Ms. program at Chesapeake Col- Northville, MI Larimore is a member of lege. Mr. Quinn is currently both the Golden Key Inter- a sophomore and plans on national Honour Society, as Jennifer Larimore transferring to Towson Uni- Camden Quinn Aaron Myers well as The National Society versity and receiving his Bach- Toledo, OH of Collegiate Scholars. During her extensive athletic career Ms. elors Degree in Sports Management in May of 2016. He will use Larimore has played competitive tennis at the national level the tools that he gained from this experience to help his future since the age of twelve, with accomplishments including two endeavor of a sports related career. Michael J. "Jay" Tewell Pennsylvania State Championships. After injury interrupted Louisville, KY her continuance, Ms. Larimore returned to competition as a During this summer, 2013 Charles Blackburn, Executive Direc- member of the University of Pittsburgh Women’s Tennis Team; tor, underwent open heart surgery and was out of the office where she remained until her career was terminated, again due for almost the entire month of August. During that time, Mr. Mandy Bello to injury. Upon completion of her undergraduate education Ms. Quinn stepped in as a liaison for Mr. Blackburn for many of Larimore plans to pursue a Masters degree in Sports Manage- the day to day operations in the National Office. The NABF is Cincinnati, OH ment or Athletic Administration. extremely proud and grateful for his service during this time. NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 3 Michael Lance Lynn (continued from front page)

played at the University of Mississippi. In 2007, he set the Ole Miss season (146) and career (332) records. He was named All- 2nd-team pitcher in 2007 and 2008. He is 6-foot-5, 250 pounds. He married Lauren (Grill) Lynn in November 2010, who was a softball player at Ole Miss. Their home base is near Wilsonville, Ore- gon. On MLB’s Now You Know he stated that if he was not a player he would be a UPS man. Lynn was drafted by the St. Louis Car- dinals in the first round (39th) of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft. In 2009, Lynn was named the Cardinals organizational Ronald E. "Lefty" LeBlanc Pitcher-of-the-Year after jumping three lev- els in his first full professional season. On September 10, 2010, Lynn broke the Mem- phis Redbirds franchise strikeout record, Ronald E. "Lefty" fanning 16 against the Oklahoma City RedHawks. Lynn was activated on June 2, 2011 LeBlanc passes and made his major league debut that night Top, the 2012 NABF Graduate of the Year David Freese after being named Most Valu- at home against the . Our long time friend Ronald "Lefty" On October 10, 2011, Lynn was awarded LeBlanc passed away from an apparent able Player of the 2011 MLB World Series, leading his St. Louis Cardinals to a world the win after throwing exactly one in massive heart attack. title. Cardinal teammate Michael Lance Lynn is this year's NABF honoree. (mlb.com) Game 2 of the 2011 NLCS. Lefty was on the Board of Directors In the , Lynn gave up this year along with many previous years back-to-back home runs in the top of the of contribution to the NABF. Freese joins teammates at NABF reunion 7th to Adrián Beltré and . He We will all miss him very much..... By Warren Mayes “I knew we would be decent but I nev- won the 2011 World Series with the Car- For those of you that want to send a West Newsmagazine er knew we’d be that good,” Fiala said. “A dinals, making 10 appearances during the note to his wife, her name is Jeanne LeB- lot of them were eventual starters for their postseason. He only appeared in 18 games lanc and the home address is 41 Henry The St. Louis Cardinals’ David Freese college teams. My (Bryan Smith) during the 2011 regular season. Street, Apt B-2, Norwich, CT 06360 had some fun meeting old teammates dur- was only a high school kid from Parkway Lynn announced he would begin wear- God Bless Lefty and his family! ing the recent All-Star break. South and hadn’t even played in college ing the number 31 after arriving at Cardi- You can contact our offi ce if you Freese went to the St. Louis Metro Col- yet. We had some inexperienced players. nals in February 2012. In want any additional details. legiate Baseball League’s All-Star event The thing is they all had a desire to be re- 2012, he was promoted to the role of start- Here is Lefty's obituary, as it ap- to attend the 10th reunion of the league’s ally good. They all showed up on time. We ing pitcher, replacing the injured Chris Car- pearede in the Arundel Voice — Fenton team that was coached by longtime never had any problems with them. penter in the rotation. Lynn started strong baseball veteran Rick Fiala. “We just got better and better. By the in 2012, winning his first six games with NORWICH – Ronald E. "Lefty" LeB- Fiala has coached several Major end of the year, we had a really good team.” an ERA of 1.40. One of his best games came lanc (1934-2013), 79, of Norwich, died League players including Mark Buehrle, The NABF Series was held in Dayton, on June 13, against the Chicago White Sox. unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, Cliff Polite, Jay Marshall, Matt Cepicky Ohio. The Fenton team went 5-1, losing a He went 7 , struck out a career-high 2013. and Freese. game in pool play. In the semifi nals, Fenton 12 batters, and gave up only 3 hits. He also On March 27, 1934 he was born in It was during the 2003 St. Louis Metro beat the Michigan Bulls 7-1. In the fi nals, became the second player that season to

Norwich, the son of the late Ernest and Collegiate season that Fiala’s team won the Fenton defeated the Cincinnati Stars 5-2. win 10 RA Dickey. He was Cecile (Gaudet) LeBlanc. He grew up in League Championship and then went on “Winning that championship was a later removed from the starting rotation in Norwich and was a graduate of the Nor- to capture the National Amateur Baseball highlight for me,” Fiala said. “To win a na- August after Carpenter’s return, but added wich Free Academy class of 1951. Federation World Series. It was the league’s tional championship, it was really special.” back after Jaime Garcia was added to the Athletics were always a big part of fi rst ever national championship. Eight players on the team went on to disabled list due to a rotator cuff injury in his life, and it was while playing basket- “It was fantastic,” Fiala said about the play professional baseball. the NLDS. ball at the former SHYMA Club in Taft- reunion. “It was a challenge to try and get a Fiala said it was great to have Freese Lynn throws four pitches: a four-seam ville where he met his wife of 57 years, hold of all of them. We had 16 who still live attend. (92–95 mph), a two-seam fastball the former Jeanne St. Amour. They dated here and a couple from out of town came “We were happy to see David there,” (91–94), a (87–90)and a curve- for two years and were married on May in. One was from South Carolina. It was a Fiala said. “He spent half of his time sign- ball (78–81). He uses his cutter mostly 5, 1956 at St. Joseph Church in Occum. great time.” ing autographs and he was great about it. against right-handed hitters. They settled in Taftville and Lefty In that 2003 season, Fiala said he He’s still the same guy. He hasn’t forgotten Besides his four-seam fastball, his began a long career in the paper contain- thought he had a solid squad. where he came from.” curve is his most commonly thrown pitch er manufacturing industry. He worked at with two strikes His four-seamer has one Robertson Paperbox for many years and of the highest whiff rates among was currently the purchasing manager at thrown by relief . He has been a Atlantic Packaging in Norwich. 100th anniversay is here... good strikeout pitcher, finishing third in His involvement with sports as a the in 2012 in K/9, at a fast pitch softball player and TO: ALL NABF MEMBERS: 9.2 rate. player eventually led him into coaching, which he did for many years in a vari- I would like to take a few minutes to thank each of you, individually, as ety of youth leagues and city leagues. representatives of your respective league associations. Without your good work and For over thirty years he was the coach your many contributions that made this season and seasons past possible, sandlot of the Al Abraham's baseball team in the baseball would not exist. Norwich City League. He was a member of the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame and Our Officers and Directors thank you for your service: your personal sacrifices, was a current board member of the Na- including the time you have devoted to your local league programs, your personal tional Amateur Baseball Federation. resources that provide so many baseball players with the opportunity to participate He was also a very spiritual person in your local league programs, along with our NABF National Championship and has been a faithful parishioner of Sa- Tournaments. cred Heart Church in Taftville for many years. He was wonderful man with a great As we approach our 100th anniversary, the oldest continually operating national sense of humor who was well known and amateur baseball organization in America (est. 1914), it is time for all of us to well loved by many, but most of all, he reflect on the many contributions each of our members and associations provide to was a loving husband and father and will make this centennial celebration a reality. We would like to include your franchise be greatly missed. member organizations and their outstanding representatives as part of our history. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Any information you wish to contribute to our 100th Anniversary book, which will be LeBlanc of Norwich; three sons, Stephen published and issued in 2014, would be most appreciated. In addition to information, LeBlanc and wife Sandie of North Ston- any pictures, newspaper articles, ect may be included. ington, Daniel LeBlanc and wife Debra of Norwich and Kenneth LeBlanc and Again, many thanks for your membership and participation in the National Amateur wife Lynn of Oxford; one daughter, Linda Baseball Federation programs for all ages. We look forward to the renewal of your Mullin and husband Sherwin of Ham- membership in 2013. den; and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Kind Regards, Ernest "Jr" LeBlanc. Donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Charles M. Blackburn, Jr. Church, 156 Providence St, Taftville. Executive Director, NABF NABF Your part in the Major League Baseball Network. 4 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 Major World Series Pittsburgh St. John Lefty's win 100th Major Division title

(continued from front page years. Got beaten last year in the finals, and made a vow to get back here,” a drenched McCarthy said. “Most of our pitching is young, which is the way we build it. We have a bunch of great veteran guys. I got a couple guys who are 40, 38, 39 (years old), and they refused to not win this champion- ship. Sprinkling in some young guys really helped.” Pittsburgh Greg Fred- erick earned the championship win on the mound, allowing one earned on eight hits with eight . Following the championship contest, Frederick was named the tournament’s Co-MVP, along with teammate and tournament champion Jim Pasquine. The St. Johns Lefty’s finish the sum- mer with an impressive 37-1-1 record. “We love Battle Creek. Came up here and once we got into it, the tournament was ideal,” McCarthy said. “We’re just proud to represent Pittsburgh, the Greater Pittsburgh Federation League and our regional. And to be the NABF champion in Battle Creek for the 100th year, there’s nothing better.” There was quite some buildup for the NABF’s 100th World Series, considering the void left when the American Ama- teur Baseball Congress’ Stan Musial World Series left town eight years ago. Battle Creek had previously hosted the Musial World Series since 1937. Pittsburgh St. John's Lefty's — 2013 National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Division champions. (Photos by Art Frick) Tournament Director Terry Newton said he felt the 2013 NABF World Series was a success. “We hadn’t done something like this in a long time, and we had good commu- nity support to get this here. And I think the teams performed well,” Newton said. “You think about it, for a long time those efforts to get the Musial back here are kind of in the dark. And when this opportunity came about I think we tried to make the most of it.” The NABF, the oldest continually operated national amateur baseball orga- nization in the country, accepted Battle Creek’s bid to host the tournament on a one year deal. But NABF president Tom Stout said he could foresee the World Series returning to the Cereal City. 2013 NABF “I thought it was excellent. I don’t think anybody could have done a better Major World Series job than what they did here,” Stout said. “Terry Newton has done a tremendous All-Tournament Team job. All his staff are very knowledgeable people in sports. It’s really a well-run BATTING CHAMPION: organization and it will be a success in the MVP's Greg Frederich (20) and Jim Pas- Major Division batting champion Jim Jim Pasquine-Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty's future.” quine (18), Pittsburgh St. John Lefty's Pasquine, Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty's Patrick Eaken, who serves on the MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: NABF Board of Directors, said an estimat- history for amateur baseball here is incred- “We are certainly interested and will Greg Fredrich-Pittsburgh St. Johns ed $1-million can be brought into the local ible. There were a couple other cities bid- entertain the idea. We still have some Lefty's economy through an NABF tournament. ding for it. But I hope we’re here for a lot bills to pay, but I think the NABF was Jim Pasquine-Pittsburgh St. John's He echoed Stout’s thoughts on the World of years to come.” happy coming to Battle Creek this year,” he Series returning to Battle Creek. As for Battle Creek submitting a bid to said. “And we’re not discouraged — we’re Lefty's “When we saw the bid for Battle Creek, host the 2014 NABF World Series, Newton encouraged from what we saw that we can this was the right place,” Eaken said. “The said there’s a good possibility. build upon it, if in fact we do it again.” PITCHERS: Andy Eggleston-Fedell Mechanics Brett Conner-Fedell Mechanics 100th NABF World Series — Amateurs play for ‘love of the game’ Greg Frederick-Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty's By Bill Broderick in Battle Creek this week will see, include "I don't think we'll be overmatched," Simon Matthews-Bay Brook Remodlers Battle Creek Enquirer some household names in the sport. Play- said Behnke's manager Russ Bortell. "I Kyle Penny-Bay Brook Remodlers ers who have participated in the NABF in think if we play up to our potential, I Garrett Weijach-Ft. Wayne John Jacks They aren't getting paid to play, but the past include Pete Rose, Frank Tanana, think this club has everything in place to Kevin Hughes-The U-Diesel they come out to the park year after year Willie Horton, Barry Larkin, Johnny Da- make a good run. Nick Davito-Joliet Dirtbags — some many seasons past the time when mon, Roy Oswalt and Zack Grienke. "I like our makeup. We have a little Cam Bortell-Battle Creek Behnke they did play in high school and college Players on the Chicago Clout joined bit of everything up and down the roster." — just because they love the game. that prestigious group after winning the Behnke's has some veterans who were Reggie Walters-Battle Creek Merchants And they are coming to Battle Creek 2012 NABF Major Division World Series, part of a World Series squad the last time this week for one thing — to be able to beating St. John's Lefty's out of Pittsburgh, a national tournament was held in Battle : call themselves World Series champs. 8-2, last year. Both teams return for an- Creek eight years ago. But mostly, the team Sean Kelley-Clifton Canes The National Amateur Baseball Fed- other shot this season. is going through a youth movement. Mike Delellis-Fedell Mechanics eration will play its Major Division World Battle Creek is no stranger to cham- "With some of the younger kids, we Nat Themonis-Pittsburgh St. Johns Series in Battle Creek this week, starting pionship teams itself as it was long the keep telling them these World Series Lefty's play at Bailey Park tonight. host of the Stan Musial World Series of games are a big deal. But they haven't had It is the 100th anniversary for the the American Amateur Baseball Congress. a chance to experience it yet," said Kyle : NABF, as the oldest continually running But even though Battle Creek is in its fi rst Kracht of Behnke's. "But I think we're Jim Pasquine-Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty's national amateur baseball organization year in hosting the NABF World Series, ready because of what we've done on continues its tradition of crowning the there is still a connection between the the season and some of the games we've Jim Jackowski-Pittsburgh St. John's best adult-league baseball team in the city and the 100-year run of the organiza- played on the weekends against different Lefty's country with its World Series. tion. In 1944, a year when the AABC did competition." Nick Ramgoli-Clifton Canes "You are going to see teams with not hold a World Series due to World War His Behnke's teammate agreed with Neal Demartin-The U-Diesel some ex-pros, some up-and-coming young II, Battle Creek Clark's Equipment played that comment. Mike Olsznk-Fedell Mechanics players, but basically players that love in the NABF World Series that year and "I've been playing in this for 21 years Alex McKinstry-Ft. Wayne John Jackers the game of baseball," said NABF World fi nished as runner-up. now and I've played in eight or nine Sam Greenberg-Bay Brook Remodlers Series tournament director Terry Newton. Behnke's, this year's host team out of World Series' and it's a blast. We all love "When you are playing amateur baseball the Battle Creek city league, is looking to the sport and it's really nice to have it : as an adult, you are playing for the love of make some history itself and become the back in Battle Creek," said Dave Larson Cody Columbus-Joliet Dirtbags the game. You aren't getting paid, so you fi rst adult league national championship of Behnke's. "We have a young team. We are playing to go home with some hard- team from the Cereal City since Ferrari's still have the core guys, the fat guys with B.J. Stark-The U-Diesel ware, so it should be good competition." won it all in 1986. Also locally, the Battle experience, but it's nice to be younger and Ryan Baroundi-The U-Diesel The kind of players fans of baseball Creek Merchants are in the fi eld. athletic, so it might be a pretty good mix." Karl Derbacher-Bay Brook Remodlers NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 5 Major World Series

2013 NABF WORLD Battle Creek sees ‘The Series of the Century’ SERIES CHAMPIONS: PITTSBURGH ST. JOHNS LEFTY'S By Bill Broderick Battle Creek Enquirer POOL A FT. WAYNE JOHN JACKERS (2-1) (Published by The Enquirer before the FADELLS MECHANICS (2-1) World Series) JOLIET DIRTBAGS (2-1) Battle Creek made its name as a base- ball town by hosting a World Series as far BATTLE CREEK BEHNKE (1-2) back as 1937. POOL B The National Amateur Baseball Fed- PITTSBURGH ST. JOHNS (3-0) eration is the oldest continually operated BAY BROOK REMODELERS (2-1) national amateur baseball organization in CHICAGO CLOUT (1-2) the country. BATTLE CREEK MERCHANTS (0-3) So it was a match made in baseball POOL C heaven as the NABF decided to hold its THE U-DIESEL (3-0) 100th anniversary World Series in Battle CLIFTON CANES (2-1) Creek, starting this week at Bailey Park. LOUISVILLE STAR DRYWALL (0-2) The 100th NABF World Series will be held Wednesday-Sunday at Bailey Park in WINDSOR STARS (0-2) Battle Creek, continuing a tradition of base- ball in this town that started with the Stan WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH Musial World Series in 1937. C.O. BROWN STADIUM "Adult baseball in 1937 is the start- Battle Creek Behnke (0) vs. Ft. Wayne ing point for baseball in Battle Creek as Pittsburgh St. John's Lefty's manager Jackers (1) we hosted the World Series here basically Tom McCarthy accepts the NABF trophy. uninterrupted for years, except for during THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH some of the war years," said Terry Newton, NICHOLS FIELD World Series tournament director. "This is both, see this World Series as a great oppor- what Battle Creek baseball has been based tunity to regain some of those past feelings Fedells Mechanics (6) vs. Joliet Dirtbags on and that's how we grew our reputation. they enjoyed with Stan Musial. (7) "And as for the NABF, 100 years of do- Opening ceremonies for the NABF will Louisville Star Drywall (0) vs. Clifton ing something is pretty special, and we are include a tribute to Battle Creek baseball, Canes (16) just honored we were selected to share that including members of former local national Nothing like another base hit for the Chicago Clout (0) vs. Bay Brook Remod- with them and to host their 100th World championship teams from 1973, 1963 and Lefty's in their 10-1 championship win. elers (3) Series." 1953. C.O. BROWN STADIUM Teams hoping to win the champion- Battle Creek had a long relationship since the NABF originally came to Battle Pittsburgh St. Johns (3) vs. Chicago ship this year include squads from nine Creek offi cials, asking them to put in a bid with the American Amateur Baseball Con- Clout (0) gress (AABC) and the Stan Musial World different states, plus two teams locally - the for the tournament in the fi rst place. The U-Diesel (3) vs. Windsor Stars (2) Series, that started in 1937. But that event Battle Creek Behnke's team as the host and "We see this as a possible future per- ended its run in Battle Creek eight years the Battle Creek Merchants, who earned manent site if things work out for both par- Battle Creek Behnke (1) vs. Fedells ago. an at-large bid when a team from Florida ties and everybody is happy and everything Mechanics (6) The NABF sees Battle Creek as a good pulled out due to travel issues. comes out success. We are looking to enter- MORRISON FIELD fi t for its World Series and is excited about Some members of this year's host team tain that idea," Blackburn said. Battle Creek Merchants (1) vs. Bay coming to what it sees as a baseball town. Behnke's were a part of World Series squads The event is already a success in some Brook Remodelers (2) "We know Battle Creek has a history in Battle Creek, the last time the Stan Mu- ways as local organizers have received good Ft. Wayne John Jackers (1) vs. Joliet of baseball and has people that are familiar sial was in town. support from Battle Creek-area businesses Dirtbags (2) "I'm really excited about the World with the tournament in good shape fi nan- with what it takes to put on a national world Series coming back to Battle Creek," said cially before a game is played. However, series and have done so over the years. It's FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH a beautiful town for baseball," said NABF Kyle Kracht, who plays for Behnke's. "It's Newton would also like to see good atten- NICHOLS FIELD Executive Director Charles Blackburn. especially exciting for a couple of us who dance numbers on top of that to show some "And it's a milestone for us. We pressed on are a little older because we remember how support for such an event by the community. Pittsburgh St. Johns (12) vs. Battle through two World Wars and a major reces- special it was when it was here before. We "We are looking to do something spe- Creek Merchants (0) sion and it's been a struggle at time. In the are grateful that a (World Series) has been cial with this. We are on a one-year deal. Ft. Wayne John Jackers (6) vs. Fedells early 60s we had about $25 in our net worth, brought back because when we think of They are looking at us to see if it works for Mechanics (7) but we battled to keep everything going. Battle Creek, we think of baseball." them and we are looking at this and see if Louisville Star Drywall vs. Windsor Stars "But thank goodness we were able to "Guys who remember what a big event we can make this successful for us," New- C.O. BROWN STADIUM pick ourselves up and now we are where it used to be, and how special it was our ton said. "We think we have already done Clifton Canes (8) vs. Windsor Stars (5) excited," added Behnke's manager Russ the work to make this successful fi nancial- we are today and we are better off. It's the Chicago Clout (15) vs. Battle Creek Bortell. "The younger guys don't get it too ly, we just have to see if the fans show up. fi rst amateur baseball organization to reach Merchants (0) this (100 year) mark and we are very happy much, yet, but they will." "At the end of this, you are looking for Battle Creek Behnke (10) vs. Joliet to reach this occasion." By the end of the week, there will three things. The NABF leaves here and Many in Battle Creek wondered if an be a new NABF World Series champion they say this is just what we wanted. We Dirtbags (0) adult World Series event would ever return crowned. can say, sponsorship was great and we paid MORRISON FIELD to the city. Following the AABC pulling But we may also fi nd out if Battle Creek our bills. But also, you have to look at the Louisville Star Drywall (1) vs. The U- the Stan Musial out of town, local offi cials is a big winner as a successful tournament fans and if the fans come out, we can say Diesel (11) fought to get it back, but were turned away. could lead to the organization staying in we have the opportunity to make this work Pittsburgh St. Johns (14) vs. Bay Brook Other age-group World Series events town for future events. in the future and we want to do this again." Remodelers (9) have come to Battle Creek over the past Currently, the NABF and Battle Creek "I'm really excited about the World Clifton Canes (6) vs. The U-Diesel (11) are under a one-year agreement – both look- Series coming back to Battle Creek. We several years, but there was still a goal to ing to decide if future World Series events are grateful that a (World Series) has been bring adult baseball to town to follow in the SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH footsteps of the people that started it all in will work here. It is a good possibility there brought back because when we think of NICHOLS FIELD the early part of the 1900s. could be a continuation of the relationship Battle Creek, we think of baseball." Having the NABF bring its World Se- Fedells Mechanics (4) vs. Clifton Canes ries to Battle Creek rewarded the efforts of (0) the locals that wanted to keep high-level C.O. BROWN STADIUM amateur baseball as a cornerstone of this Baseball history runs deep in Battle Creek Joliet Dirt Bags (2) vs. Bay Brook Re- community. The history of baseball in Battle Creek runs deep. To this day, out at Bailey Park modelers (8) "We are elated to have the NABF World you will fi nd the mark left by two of the individuals responsible for bringing a cham- Pittsburgh St. Johns (5) vs. Ft. Wayne Series come here," Newton said. "It's been pionship series to Battle Creek, Arch Flannery and C.O. Brown. It was the work of John Jackers (2) a lot of work by a lot of people to get this these two men that fi rst brought a national amateur baseball championship series to Buffalo U-Diesel (12) vs. Battle Creek done. Battle Creek in 1937, with the inaugural series being won by a team from St. Paul, Behnke (2) "I think we were kind of shocked when Minnesota. we received it back in November. It's been Since that time Battle Creek has had its share of great amateur teams compete dur- a labor of love and it's been a seven-year SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH ing the summer months. In the early years we saw teams such as IPI, Fort Custer and C.O. BROWN STADIUM trek to make it happen and sometimes that Hall Drug. In more recent years we have watched Benhke/Bud compete for a title, and OR NICHOLS FIELD trek seems pretty bleak, but we have been of course we saw Ferrari's win the Stan Musial title in 1986. The people of the Battle rewarded." Creek community have had the privilege to watch local legends like Carl Angelo, Rick Fedells Mechanics (11) vs. Buffalo The And Newton points out that, for those Beck, Larry Bentz, and Dave "Spider" Clark; to Major League ballplayers such as Carl U-Deisel (1) who followed the Stan Musial World Se- Pavano, Roy Oswalt, , and . We have even seen the likes of Pittsburgh St. Johns (6) vs. Bay Brook ries, this event this week will be very fa- , Greenberg, and Lou Gehrig! Remodeler (0) miliar. All of these great players and many more, graced the same fi elds that we play C.O. BROWN STADIUM "Yes, they are different organizations, on today. This is because John W. Bailey Park has been a cornerstone for baseball in TITLE GAME MATCH-UP but they are different organizations doing Battle Creek, MI since 1895. the same thing," Newton said of compari- Pittsburgh St. Johns (10) vs. Fedells For nearly 60 years Battle Creek was home to the Stan Musial World Series. In the Mechanics (1) sons between adult baseball in the NABF past our facilites have been the home of Major League Baseball affi liates of he Houston and the AABC. "People can get caught up Astros, The , The Tampa Bay Rays, and The New York Yankees. Cur- MAJOR DIVISION WORLD SERIES in four letters. There's not a lot of differ- rently, CO Brown Stadium is the home of the Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods ence. Some of the same teams you might League. Now we can say that are honored and humbled to be able bring an amateur OFFICIAL PHOTOS see in AABC over the years you could see baseball championship series back home to Battle Creek. in the NABF Tournament News in NABF baseball. It is a privilege to be able to host this 100th Anniversary National Amateur Base- BY ART FRITH "To us, it is a continuation of the world ball Federation event. We hope that we can make proud all of those individuals that www.battlecreekworldseries.com series we've had here before. Different let- laid the groundwork before us. And we hope that we can make proud the people [email protected] ters, a different organization we are work- of the Battle Creek community. To many people in our area this is more than just ing with, but a great organization and they baseball, it is an experience. We hope that you'll come be a part of Battle Creek's rich Articles reprinted with permission have been very good to work with." baseball history and come be a part of this wonderful experience. Players that have been involved in from the Battle Creek Enquirer 6 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 College World Series Ten years later, Dodgers bring trophy back to St. Louis

By Warren Mayes West Newsmagazine

It doesn’t matter how you get there and the St. Louis Dodgers of the St. Louis Metro Collegiate Baseball League are living proof. The Dodgers captured the North Amer- ican Baseball Federation Collegiate World Series for teams with players 22 years old and under. The Dodgers went 7-0 in the tourney, scoring a 9-5 victory over Peppi- no’s Pizza, of Grand Rapids, Mich., to earn the NABF crown. Another St. Louis Metro League team, the Saints, also were in the tournament and reached the semifi nals before losing 6-1 to Peppino’s Pizza. The last NABF title for St. Louis was 10 years ago. Now, the Dodgers, who have played in the World Series for three con- secutive years, have given St. Louis a sec- ond title. “It was really sweet,” said Gus Lom- bardo, the Dodgers coach for the last fi ve years. “It was exciting to win it all. The boys played really well.” Despite overall great play, there were a few tense moments. In the quarterfi nals, the tourney nearly ended for the Dodgers. The squad held on for a 10-9 win over the Oil City Stags, of Mount Pleasant, Mich. The Dodgers were up 10-4 but almost let the lead slip away. “The team got a little lackadaisical,” Lombardo said. In the semifi nal game, the Dodgers defeated the defending NABF champion Michigan Bulls, of Livonia, Mich., 4-2. “The Michigan Bulls, that’s a great team,” Lombardo said. “They had a great St. Louis Dodgers — 2013 NABF College Division champions. Team members are Tyler Omlid (Maryville University), Matt Du- pitcher who threw a really heavy ball. We navant (Eastern Illinois), Aaron Schnurbusch (Johnson County), Mark Hencken (SWIC), Kyle Schikore (Alabama Huntsville), broke four bats in the game. We started Andrew David in our fi rst game and we Mike Patterson (Jefferson College), Drew Schlereth (Fontbonne), Dustin Dalton (SWIC), Kyle Pennington, Blake Farley (Mis- brought him back to this game. His change- souri Baptist), Josh Stephans (Lindenwood University), Derek Page (Eastern Illinois), Andrew David (Tufts University), Kyle up was great.” Wilson (SWIC), Ryan Simmons (SWIC), Dustin Graves (Fontbonne), Nathan Lambert (Jefferson College), Matt Brown (Arkan- Michigan took a 2-1 lead. In the eighth sas), and Mitchell Lovelace (Jefferson College). The manager is Gus Lombardo and coaches are Scott Brown and Adam Stahl. , Matt Donovan hit a two-run single with runners on second and third to give the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. 2013 NABF College That set up the championship game. World Series The Dodgers started Tyler Omlid, who will be a sophomore at Maryville Univer- All-Tournament Team sity and is Parkway South graduate. Omlid pitched six innings before being hit by a MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: line drive on the ankle, forcing Lombardo Andrew David, St. Louis Dodgers to pull him. That was not the only injury. Batting Champ: Outfi elder Mitchell Lovelace hit a Alex Borglin, Michigan Bulls and pulled a hamstring going into second base. Derek Page replaced Lovelace. “We were playing with eight players PITCHERS: and a pitcher,” Lombardo said. “I didn’t Steven Schulling, Peppino's Pizza (Dav- have a .” enport University) The Dodgers were losing 5-3 going into Andrew David, St. Louis Dodgers (Tufts the top of the ninth. Josh Stevens led off University) and struck out on a 3-2 . Jeremy Gooding, Michigan Bulls (Ma- “It was a high pitch,” Lombardo said. donna University) “It would have been ball four.” Dustin Dalton, St. Louis Dodgers (SWIC) However, Mark Henken, a Eu- Evan Piechota, Michigan Rams (Madon- reka graduate who plays at Southwestern Illinois College, hit a double down left na University) fi eld line. Kyle Schikore, a St. Kevin Hughes, Buffalo Leibs (University Charles graduate who plays at Alabama- of Buffalo) Huntsville, drew a walk after fouling off The St. Louis Dodgers celebrate the NABF College World Series championship 9-5 four pitches. win over Peppino's Pizza in style at Mercy Field, home fi eld for Lourdes College.. CATCHERS: Eureka graduate Aaron Schnurbusch, Zachary Johnson, Peppino's Pizza (Uni- who attends Johnson County Community (Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne), Timothy versity of Michigan) College, doubled off the right center fi eld Steffes (Davenport), Ryan Eible (Miami Mark Henchen, St. Louis Dodgers wall to score Henken. Donovan was walked University), Drew Farmer (Western Michi- (SWIC) intentionally to load the bases. Then, Matt gan), Jordan Zyistra (Ball State University), Brown, a 2013 graduate from Vianney who Brendan Bender (Davenport), Jamie Potts will play at Arkansas, doubled down the INFIELDERS: (Grand Valley State), Dylan VanPutten Utility: Alex Ricica, Toledo Hawks (Pur- right fi eld line to give the Dodgers a 6-5 (Grand Rapids CC), Corey Murphy (Daven- due University) lead. Wentzville’s Blake Farley, who plays port), Corbin Clouse (Davenport), Michael at Missouri Baptist, hit an infi eld single Meade (Davenport), Steven Schulling (Dav- 1B: John Lauro, Michigan Bulls (Ma- over the pitcher’s head for another run. enport), Skylar Hoke (Grand Valley State), donna University) A allowed one more and the Jerry Ferris (Davenport), Ryan Butzer (Dav- 2B: Alex Borglin, Michigan Bulls (Cen- Dodgers were in good shape. enport), Derek Dennis (Davenport), Zach- tral Michigan University) “We scored six runs in the top of the ary Johnson (University of Michigan), and 3B: Ian Vetsko, Peppino's Pizza (Oak- ninth inning,” Lombardo said. “That says Jacob Morton (Oakland University). land University) something about this team. They never Peppino's manager is Kevin Tidey and SS: Blake Farley, St. Louis Dodgers (Mis- quit.” coaches are Ryan McCosky and Chris Op- souri Baptist) Marquette graduate Dustin Graves, pel. who plays at Fontbonne, closed out the win Other teams participating were the To- for the Dodgers. Graves gave up a single to ledo Hawks (host), Crystal Lake Cardinals, OUTFIELDERS: start inning. However, a 6-4-3 Dunkirk Boilers, Strongsville Americans, Drew Farmer, Peppino's Pizza (Western left him one out away. A fl y out to center Michigan Rams, P&W Painting, Shrub Michigan University) fi eld sealed the championship. Oak High Impact, Ohio Glaciers, Long Is- Aaron Schnurbusch, St. Louis Dodgers Dodgers pitcher David, who is from Pa- land Astros, Buffalo Leibs, Maryland Black (Johnson County) cifi c, was named the Series’ MVP. Barons, Dix Hills Dodgers, and Rotterdam Nathan Pollock, Crystal Lake Cardinals Peppino's Pizza players included Co- Rangers. (Western Illinois) rey Sessions (Davenport University), Ian Multiple games were telecast by Buck- Louie Payetta, Crystal Lake Cardinals Yetsko (Oakland University), Cameron eye Cable Sports Network, the presenting (Fresno State University) Cooper (Davenport), Kory Brown (Muskeg- St. Louis Dodgers manager receives the sponsor. To purchase game videos, visit Sam Fischer, Toledo Hawks (Adrian on CC), Caleb Barager (Jackson CC), Con- www.bcsn.tv. Peppino's represented the College World Series trophy from tour- College) ner Seymour (Davenport), Mitch Trzeciak Western Michigan Baseball League. nament offi cial Sherrie Shipman. NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 7 Senior World Series Maryland Monarchs nip Creekside Fitness for 18U trophy By Steve Wilaj

In a championship game that saw numerous momentum swings, Creekside Fitness manager Terry Landis thought his team caught the fi nal break. Trailing by one run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Creekside’s Brandon Ritchie lifted a short popup to right fi eld. Although it appeared catchable, the ball dropped between the Maryland Monarch defense and tied the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series matchup at 6. “I thought that gave us the boost to win the game,” Landis said. But as was the case all afternoon, Creekside couldn’t take full advantage. The Monarchs escaped the ninth inning with the game still tied and went on to win the NABF championship, 7-6, in 10 in- nings Sunday at Cene Park. The winning run scored on a sacrifi ce fl y by tournament MVP Isaiah Pasteur. Maryland Monarchs — 2013 National Amateur Baseball Federation Senior Division champions. The Monarchs, managed by scout Tom Keating and American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame coach Bernie Walter, were a perfect 6-0 dur- ing the four-day tournament in Struthers, Ohio. The Monarchs are based in Gam- brills, Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. It is their second NABF Senior na- tional championship, previously winning in 2009, “It was like a roller coaster of emo- tions,” said Maryland manager Tom Keat- ing. “You think the game’s over with a rou- tine pop, but that happens and right then you’re a little vulnerable as a team. But these kids didn’t blame anyone. They just said, ‘We got out of that inning and now we have to play to win.’ ” In Creekside pitcher Dave Lemaster’s ninth inning of work, Jon Lucido singled to start the 10th. Jimmy Davis followed with a sacrifi ce , Raekwon Sample singled and Syeed Mahdi was intentionally walked to load the bases with one out. That set the stage for Pasteur. “Both teams played well,” Landis said. “But the difference in the game was they hit when they were supposed to and we didn’t.” With the game tied at 4, Creekside load- ed the bases with nobody out in the top of the fi fth inning. But Maryland pitcher Ryan Callahan struck out Ritchie looking and got Jon Lucido (St. Paul's for Boys High School) scoring the winning run for the Maryland Monarchs. Nick Staller to hit into a 4-6-3 double play. In the bottom half, a two-out single by Lucido brought home two runs to give the 2013 NABF Senior Monarchs a 6-4 advantage. “Yeah, that was a big key to the game,” World Series Creekside catcher Dan Ferguson said of the All-Tournament Team fi fth. “But they have to do their part and make plays, too. They weren’t gonna give us the game.” MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Each team committed three errors, but Isaiah Pasteur, Maryland Monarchs the Monarchs turned three double plays. Batting Champ: “They left some runners on and we Steve Sada, Creekside Fitness played good defense at the right times,” Ke- ating said. “We had some errors and they PITCHERS: did as well, so it wasn’t a real clean game. Coby Overstrifft, Maryland Monarchs But it was defi nitely a battle.” Brandon Ritchie, Creekside Fitness Creekside answered with one run in Eli Flynn, Creekside Fitness the sixth on a run-scoring bunt by Steve Sada. From then on, both pitchers settled Ryan Colombo, Topeka Stars in. Lemaster worked 82/3 innings in relief Connor Riley, Top Tier and took the loss. He allowed four runs on Jake Lee, Michigan Bulls eight hits. “He was only on a couple days rest and CATCHER: gave eight strong innings, so that’s a stud Dan Ferguson, Creekside Fitness for you,” Ferguson said. “I was just out there dealing,” Lemaster said. “I was just DESIGNATED HITTER: doing what I’m supposed to do.” Jake Forgraves, Team Ontario Callahan maintained the lead for Mary- land, as he went 4 1/3 innings in relief and allowed just one run. Drew Spinnenwebber UTILITY: (Chesapeake High School) picked up the Maryland Monarch's Connor McCowan Maryland Monarch's Ryan Callahan Isaiah Pasteur, Maryland Monarchs victory, allowing one run in pitching the fi - pitching in the championship game. pitching in the championship game. Kolt Nealeigh, Troy American Legion nal two innings. Lucido, Sample and Davis Zak Moses, Brownlee Lookouts all had two hits for the Monarchs. Ferguson The Monarchs opened pool play with single put the Monarchs ahead to stay. and Sada paced Creekside with three hits a 4-2 victory over Toyota of Warren (Ohio). In its fi nal pool play game, the Mon- INFIELDERS: each. Steve Hogan (Southern HS) was the win- archs routed the Troy American Legion, 1B: Tim Fallon, Maryland Monarchs “They did a great job with this tourna- ning pitcher and Tom Dyson (Broadneck 15-1. Dyson was the winning pitcher. Pas- 2B: Glen Reeves, Team Ontario ment and everything came down to how HS) earned a . teur had two RBIs on three hits, including 3B: Frank Perrone, Top Tier you wanted it,” Keating said. “An exciting Then, the Monarchs routed the Easton a . SS: Steve Sada, Creekside Fitness 10-inning game – but somebody’s gotta win St. Louis Tigers, 17-0. Koby Overstreet Monarchs all-tourney players were and somebody’s gotta lose. We were lucky (North County HS) pitched a no-hitter with Pasteur, a shortstop and pitcher, Fallon, a enough to be on the winning end.” fi ve strikeouts in seven innings. Jon Lu- fi rst baseman, Lucido, an outfi elder, right- OUTFIELDERS: cido (St. Paul's for Boys HS) went 2-for-4 handed pitcher Koby Overstreet (North Raekwon Sample, Maryland Monarchs Monarchs fi nish 29-5 and drove in the running run. Syeed Mahdi County HS), and Raekwon sample, an out- Jon Lucido, Maryland Monarchs In the semifi nal, the Monarchs defeat- racked up three RBIs on two hits. Nic Fish- fi elder from Bennett High school. Dylan Jones, Creekside Fitness ed the Michigan Bulls, 4-1, behind Pasteur er (Chesapeake) homered in the rout. The Monarchs fi nished with a 29-5 re- Evan Bowling, Troy American Legion (Winter Mills HS), who was the winning In their third pool play contest, the cord, which included a 12-0 record in tour- Jordan Rabits, Martin Oil pitcher. Lead-off hitter Syeed Mahdi (Arun- Monarchs downed Chicago's Top Tier, 11-6. nament play. That also included a champi- Jason Barton, Bonnies del HS) reached base three times, including Drew Spinneweber was teh winning pitch- onship in the Beast of the East Tournament Brandon Wells, Astro Falcons a double and two walks to lead the offense. er. Brian Parreira's (Broadneck HS) two-run in Wheeling, West Viriginia. 8 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 High School World Series Long Island's Marucci Titans muscle way to championship After a rain soaked Sunday afternoon and canceled semi fi nals and champion- 2013 NABF High School ship, the High School World Series re- World Series sumed on Monday afternoon. The Marucci Titans, from Long Island, All-Tournament Team New York, faced off with the Maryland Monarchs. The Marucci Titans fl exed their MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: muscle out of the gate and never looked Aaron Floyd, Marucci Titans back, winning 8-2. Batting Champ: Jack Piekos dominated on the mound Jon Lane, Maryland Monarchs for the Marucci Titans pitching a . Piekos gave up four hits and struck out eight. PITCHERS: Marucci was led offensively by tourna- Chris Weiss, Marucci Titans ment MVP Aaron Floyd who went 2-for-3 Matt Kreeke, Team Cincinnati with a homerun and two walks. All Tourna- Connor Van Hoose, Virginia Shamrocks ment performer Rob Calabrese went 3-for-4. Blake Bird, Virginia Shamrocks Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the third Clay Walker, Halls Red Devils inning, the Maryland Monarch mounted Logan McMahon, Halls Red Devils their only threat, but Piekos pitched out of the jam by forcing Will O'Hara to ground in CATCHERS: to a double play. The Monarchs were led Seth Strong, Troy Bombers offensively by Jarius Hampton, who went 2-3 and scored a run. Rob Callabreese, Marucci Titans More than 700 athletes from across the United States and Canadacompeted for the UTILITY: World Series Championship. Events con- Trey Carpenter, Gibbs Eagles cluded July 21 with the National Chris Sambour, Midwest Outlaws Championship game at Lindsey-Nelson The Marucci Titans from Long Island, N.Y., won the 2013 National Amateur Baseball Stadium on the University of Tennessee INFIELDERS: Federation High School Division World Series championship in Knoxville, Tenn. campus. 1B: Zack Gray, Team Cincinnati 2B: Will O'Hara, Maryland Monarchs 3B: Juan Villalobos, Brooklyn Cougars SS: Michael Metz, Top Tier

OUTFIELDERS: David Donbrinich,. Top Tier Aaron Floyd, Marucci Titans Steve Foster, Marucci Titans Jack Piekos, Marucci Titans Drew Spinnerwebber, Maryland Mon- archs Jon Lane, Maryland Monarchs NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 9 Junior World Series Team Cincinnati gets late charge to down SAYO Grays, 11-4

The Junior Division World Series champoinship was a tight game until Team Cincinnati scored four late runs for the 11-4 victory over SAYO Grays on Sunday, July 28 at Hillside. The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to fi ve lead changes in the game. Team Cincinnati, from Hamilton, Ohio, pulled out the win over the Grays, from Brooklyn, N.Y., thanks to a strong fi fth inning. They scored on an RBI single by Andrew Kreke off Christopher Sanchez, scoring Alex Holderbach. Team Cincinna- ti's Robinson, the tournament MVP, was perfect at the dish, going 2-for-2. He singled in the fi rst inning and homered in the third inning. Harland Poch got the win in relief for Team Cincinnati. Poch pitched four innings and allowed one run. The top of the fi rst saw Team Cincinnati take an early lead, 2-0. Their offense woke up as Ryan Robin- son singled before Dallas Robinson singled, plating R. Robinson. Team Cincinnati then tacked on more runs when Holderbach scored on an RBI single by Jacob Stewart. Team Cincinnati — 2013 National Amateur Baseball Federation Junior Division champions It didn't take long for SAYO Grays to answer as they scored two runs of their own in the fi rst. They scored on an RBI sin- gle by Anthony Rosario and a sacrifi ce fl y by Jonel Ramon Ozuna. SAYO Grays scored another run in the third with a solo home run by Anthony. Team Cincinnati added four more runs in the top of the seventh to stretch their lead even more. Team Cincinnati's Jacob Stewart was named Batting Champion of the tourna- ment with a .538 batting average. This was the second time in two years the Sayo Grays made it to the championship game. Team Cinncinnati went 4-2 in the tournament after being placed in Pool B. The SAYO Grays were 4-2, qualifying out of Pool A. Other teams participating were the Northville Broncos (Northville, Mich.), Lincoln Park Rails (Lincoln Park, Mich.), Creekside Fitness (Youngstown, Ohio), Long Island Titans (NY), PAL Nationals (Hauppauge, NY), Allen Baseball Club (Houston, Tex.), Toronto Mets (Canada), Top Tier Nationals (Chicago), Hurricanes Select (Cleveland), and Twin Town Devil SAYO Grays — 2013 National Amateur Baseball Federation Junior Division runner-up Cats (North Greenbush, NY).

2013 NABF Junior World Series All-Tournament Team

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Dallas Robinson, Team Cincinnati Batting Champ: Jacob Stewart, Team Cincinnati

PITCHERS: Evan Layne, SAYO Grays Cincinnati pitching performed well. Team Cincinnati celebrates with their Juniior World Series championship trophy. Ivan Rivera, SAYO Grays Joe Williams, Twin Town Devil Cats

CATCHERS: Rick Svetiak, Creedside Fitness Brandon Knapp, Hurricanes Select

UTILITY: Osman Quintana, Allen Baseball Club Dallas Robinson, Team Cincinnati

INFIELDERS: 1B: Anthony Rosario, SAYO Grays 2B: Alex Holderbach, Team Cincinnati 3B: Joseph Watts, Hurricanes Select SS: Caleb Brachbill, Top Tier Nationals

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Centennial 2005 Champs 12 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 Sophomore World Series Saratoga Stampede wins 1-0 battle over Rangers in title game

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The Saratoga Stampede’s Jake Kerr and Jake Fauler combined to throw a three-hit against the PAL Rangers as the Stampede scored a 1-0 victory over the Rangers in the championship game of the 2013 NABF Sophomore Division World Se- ries on Sunday in Altavista’s War Memorial Park. Together Saratoga’s pitchers allowed just three hits, a walk and struck out six. Kerr started the game and went 3 2/3 in- nings. Fauler picked up the victory by throwing the last 3 1/3. “Those two guys pitched outstanding,” Stampede manager George Coleman said. “All of our pitchers pitched outstanding (during the tournament).Five guys started games for us (on the mound) and in most cases also pitched in relief. They are the strength of our team; pitching and defense.” “I had my fastball (working),” Kerr said. “I just tried to blow it past them and just pretty much overpower them. I started struggling a little bit, but it was easy to pass (the ball) onto the next guy because I have confi dence in all my teammates.” “It feels great (to win the tournament),” Fauler said. “The was working good and my fastball. That last pitch was huge. I didn’t even look (back to center fi eld). I knew Keegan (Leffeler) was going Saratoga Stampede — 2013 National Amateur Baseball Federation Sophomore Division champions — 1st Row L to R: Nick to it.” The Stampede scored the game’s only Lushkevich, Keegan Leffl er, Will Messier, Brendan Frank, and Will Navin. 2nd Row L to R: Team Manager George Coleman, run in the top of the sixth. Alex Hite and Austin Patterson, Alex Hite, Colin Bradley, Jake Fauler, Danny Coleman, Jake Kerr, Coach Chris Kerr, and Coach Matt Fauler. Austin Patterson drew walks to lead-off the inning. Then Leffl er dropped down a sacri- fi ce bunt, but PAL pitcher Sciarrotta threw 2013 NABF Sophomore to third, but his throw was late, which World Series loaded the bases with nobody out. Finally, Brendan Frank rifl ed a ball All-Tournament Team into left that was inches away from get- ting over left fi elder’s head, but was deep MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: enough to allow Hite tag-up and score. Jake Fauler, Saratoga Stampede The Rangers best chance to score came in Batting Champ: the third inning when they had runners on Danny Coleman, Saratoga Stampede the corners and nobody out, but couldn’t get a run across home plate. PITCHERS: Kerr coaxed a groundball to Saratoga Keegan Leffler, Saratoga Stampede shortstop, Danny Coleman, who spotted that PAL’s Jake Sciartatto had strayed into Jake Fauler, Saratoga Stampede no-man’s land between third and home. Steve Burke, PAL Rangers Coleman wheeled toward Sciarrotta Will Knight, Amherst and eventually caught the Rangers’ player Travis Savino, SAYO Grays in run-down to get the fi rst out. Then with Luke Bryant, EC Glass runners on fi rst and second, Kerr got clean- up hitter, Evan Ambos, to hit a groundball PAL Rangers — Sophomore Division runner-up — 1st Row L to R: Kyle Wappaus, CATCHERS: to the , Frank, who shov- Jake Sciarrotta, Wade Gagliano, Miguel Almanzar, Dylan Towey, Cody Dilworth, Nathan Loyd, Amherst eled the ball to Coleman to get the force-out Sam Brioso, SAYO Grays at second base. John Marti. 2nd Row L to R: Coach Joe Strazza, Matt Murray, Steve Burke, Evan Finally with runners on fi rst and third, Ambos, Joe Barbuto, Mike Sangiamo, Mike Kennedy, Team Manager Jon Zaturn Kerr got Dylan Towey to pop-up to Cole- (not pictured - Ed Crohan, Bench Coach). UTILITY INFIELDERS: man for the last out of the inning and es- Danny Coleman, Saratoga Stampede cape the jam unscathed. Hunter Hall, EC Glass “It’s the little things,” Coleman said. “I’ve been telling these guys all year that INFIELDERS: it could come down to a bunt, a sac-fl y or 1B: Jake Fauler, Saratoga Stampede a groundball that is a productive out. We 2B: Brendan Frank, Saratoga Stampede didn’t do a lot of that this year, but we did 3B: Austin Patterson, Saratoga Stam- it today.” pede Sciarrotta was collared with the loss. SS: Will Knight, Amherst He went six innings allowed one run, four hits, walked fi ve and struck out two. Sci- arratto, John Marti and Mike Kennedy each OUTFIELDERS: had a single for the Rangers. Joe Barbuto Tre Alexander, EC Glass worked a scoreless seventh for PAL. Donald Drummond, Creedside Fitness Kerr was 2-for-4, Austin Patterson drew Evan Ambos, PAL Rangers a pair of walks and Frank went 1-for-1 with Steve Burke, PAL Rangers a sacrifi ce bunt, a sacrifi ce fl y and a stolen Steven Farmer, Altavista base. Coleman was the tournament’s bat- Rob Chiarelli, Long Island Titans ting champion and Fauler was the named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. DESIGNATED HITTER: “I am very proud,” Coleman said. Batting Champ Danny Coleman and MVP Jake Fauler and Tournament Paco Bello, Jackson 96ers “They worked hard. They progressed tre- Director Rob Finch. Tournament Director Rob Finch. mendously from day one until today. I think they all matured a lot and understood pers). No excuses, but I thought we came a herst 2-1 during pool play),” Stampede “It was a tough way to lose your fi rst the little things mean a lot. They are base- little fl at tonight. Then we got down. Not to coach George Coleman said. “Amherst is a game of the season, but that is a talented ball players.” take anything away from them. They hit the solid team. Everything happened just right bunch of kids and they play really hard,” “They were great hosts here in Altavis- baseball and their kid threw it really well.” for us and we put 15 runs on the board.” Hise said. “We had a blast. It was a priv- ta,” Coleman said. “They did a tremendous Saratoga advances to today’s cham- Meanwhile Saratoga’s starting pitcher ilege for coach Roy (Dix) and I to get the job and we are very happy to be bringing pionship game against PAL Rangers at 10 Keegan Leffl er was shutting down Amherst. chance to come out here and represent the trophy home.” a.m. at Altavista’s War Memorial Park. The Leffl er went the distance allowing just one Lancers’ baseball. We are very pleased to game was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., run, fi ve hits, walked none and struck out have played as well as we did.” Saturday's game story but moved up to hopefully avoid the thun- three. Will Knight was 2-for-3 and drove in After rallying in sixth inning to defeat derstorms predicted in the afternoon. “He pitched a great game,” Coleman the Lancers’ only run. Thomas Thacker was E.C. Glass in the semifi nals of the NABF The Stampede pounded out 14 hits said. “He threw strikes, got a lot ground 1-2 and scored Amherst’s only run. Logan 2013 Sophomore World Series, Amherst and drew seven walks. Eleven different balls and we played great defense behind Rosser was 2-for-2. just couldn’t seem to get anything going players had either a hit or a walk. Five him.” Amherst rallied for seven runs in the against the Saratoga Stampede in the semi- different players drove in at least one run The Lancers were 12-0 in the regular bottom of the sixth inning in the 10-4 vic- fi nals and had its dreams of an undefeated and seven different players scored at least season. They were the only team to win tory over E.C. Glass. In that game Knight season dashed in a 15-1 loss. a run. Saratoga scored at least two runs in all three of their games during the World earned the victory on the mound and was “We had a pretty emotional game earli- each of the fi rst four innings. Series’ pool play stage and they defeated 2-for-3. Travis Wood and Mike Morgan er in the day,” Lancers coach Jerry Hise said. “We’ve been hitting the ball well all Glass in the quarterfi nals before falling to were both 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Rosser “We came back late (to knock off the Hilltop- tournament except when we (lost to Am- Saratoga and fi nishing with a 16-1 record. was 2-3 with an RBI.

NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 13 14 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 Freshman World Series Indiana Bulls avenge loss to Canes, win Freshman championship

By Chris Van Tuyl 2013 NABF Freshman Time had run out on the Lids Indiana World Series Bulls during their last youth baseball en- counter with the Evoshield Canes. All-Tournament Team The 12-year-old division contest was played May 5 at White Top Creek Park in MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Bristol, TN. It was won by Evoshield, 4-3. Lucas McNew, LIDS Indiana Bulls Just over two months late, the Bulls got a little revenge, defeating the Canes PITCHERS: to capture the National Amateur Baseball Rob Hill, Warriors Federation World Classic championship at Steven Hazlett, LIDS Indiana Bulls Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, MD. Cameron Derryberry, Spalding Athletics With ample contributions from Luca McNew, the TravelballSelect.com 11U Na- Joseph Nunn, Evoshield Canes tional Player of the Year for 2012, Indiana Blake Adams, Arkansas Mighty Ducks rallied for a 6-3 victory and will now repre- Lucas McNee, LIDS Indiana Bulls sent the NABF at the National Youth Base- ball Championships of Memphis. The sixth CATCHERS: annual event runs from Aug. 22-26 at the Kyren Williams, Rawlings Prospects Gameday Baseball Complex. William Cialone, PTI Maniacs “We came here for one reason,” said Bulls coach Mike Helton, “and that was INFIELDERS: qualifying for the NYBC. And we did it.” In- 1B: Brock Pounders, Arkansas Mighty diana saw McNew belt a pair of home runs – a solo shot in the second inning and a two- Ducks run blast in the fi fth. He also walked, stole 2B: Brandon Dixon, Dallas Tigers LIDS Indiana Bulls— 2013 NABF Freshman Division champions. second and scored on Brodey Heaton’s two- 3B: Cade Morgan, Spalding Athletics run homer in the fourth inning. Said Helton: SS: Alex Hernenway, LIDS Indiana Bulls “He did his job. He shows up everyday… he’s the best 12-year-old player I’ve seen.” OUTFIELDERS: Both the Bulls and the Canes entered T. Rios, PTI Maniacs the title game undefeated at 7-0. Evoshield Dominic Johnson, Academy Sun Devils jumped on the scoreboard early after Joseph Jaden Woodson, Dallas Tigers Nunn’s second-inning, two-run homer. “Big-time effort,” said Canes coach Brian Singsank. “We hit the ball well all but Jack Vanover closed the door by coax- week – probably the best we’ve hit it all ing Jake Brown to ground out to fi rst. spring and summer.” The Bulls won three of their four pool- Stephen Hazlett broke a 3-3 tie in play games by one run – scoring 24 times. the fi fth for the Bulls with an RBI single. Upon the arrival of bracket play, the offense Two batters late, McNew put the fi nishing fl exed its muscle with victories over Dodg- touches on his big day. ers Baseball (11-3), the Missouri Gators (8- The success was attributed to one main 0) and AR Mighty Ducks (9-6). thing: “Lots and lots of practice,” he said. “Our bats always do the talking and “(The win) feels great.” that’s basically what happened,” Helton McNew started on the mound and said. “It was a total team effort.” The Canes threw four strong innings, including strik- posted three and scored a tourna- ing out the side in the top of the fi rst. The ment-best 83 runs. “We couldn’t be proud- Canes got to Hazlett, the fi rst of two Indi- er of the kids,” Singsank said. “Lids, in my ana relievers, with Garrett McMillan’s RBI opinion, is one of the fi ve or six best teams single in the fi fth. Evoshield’s Nate Burton in the country, so it’s not something to hang doubled to left with two outs in the sixth, your head about.” Evoshield Canes — 2013 NABF Freshman Division runner-up. National Youth Baseball SY Titans top BPA DeMarini for National Youth Baseball title

By Spencer Fordin had a no-hitter for four innings Monday, MLB.com and Cooper Benson homered twice in the win. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — David Lawrence But despite the top-notch perfor- is running out of motivational techniques. mances from that pair of players, Lawrence Lawrence, coach of the SY Titans, stressed that it's been the entire team work- found himself bursting at the seams with ing together. pride and emotion on Monday, when his All 13 of his players got to bat in the team was crowned the champion of the Na- championship game, capping off a season tional Youth Baseball Championships. that saw the Titans earn a 75-24-1 record element in a full team effort. Monday's title game. The visitors managed Those four groups — the Amateur and a national title to boot. "If you had to pick one guy you want to scratch out two runs in that inning, but Athletic Union (AAU), the National Ama- "It's unbelievable just to make it here. up in a situation like that, it's him," said the Titans were just too much, and they teur Baseball Federation (NABF), Super It was obviously a goal of ours this season, Lawrence of Benson, the tournament's scored three more times to salt away the Series Baseball of America and the United but it's been something we've been thinking Most Valuable Player. "He wants the ball win. States Specialty Sports Association (USS- about for four or fi ve years," said Lawrence. every time we're in a situation, and "We missed our spots. And they hit the SA) — come together at the NYBC to crown "So many of these kids have been playing when the game is on the line at the plate, he ball. And they shut us down," said Jackson. one national champion in the age group. with us for a long time. It's a culmination wants to be up there. He's a pretty special "I didn't think anybody shut us down this The LIDS Indiana Bulls represented the of a lot of hard work, a lot of hours, a lot player." weekend, and then fi nally someone shut us NABF. of time and travel and money. Hopefully, BPA DeMarini, based out of Lake For- down. Hats off to Alejandro [Murillo]. He The Titans, a late qualifi er to the tour- it's something they'll cherish for the rest of est, Calif., eliminated the two-time defend- pitched a heck of a game and he shut us ney, capped off their fantastic run with a their lives." ing champion Houston Banditos in the down until that one inning." 12-2 mercy rule victory over BPA DeMa- , a two-time home run quarterfi nals and ousted fellow Califor- Indeed, Murillo was just too much. rini in the championships. And in the mo- champion in the Major Leagues, served as nians Diamond MVP in Sunday's semifi - The right-hander also took the victory in ments after their victory, Lawrence told the ambassador to the NYBC title game, and nal. But they ran out of steam Monday, and the quarterfi nals, and he struck out nine his players to cherish the moment and to he gave a noteworthy speech to the players coach Wade Jackson found solace in the of the 19 batters he faced on Monday. Mu- take a little time away from the baseball before the game. Fielder told the players to team's journey. rillo didn't walk anyone in 9 1/3 innings of diamond. remember the moment and to savor playing "There's a lot of people out there that this tourney, and Lawrence said his team's "As punishment for winning, you're with their teammates while they could. didn't think we deserved to be here. And pitching was a huge part of its success. getting a month off," quipped Lawrence. The drama dissipated early on Mon- we proved a lot of people wrong," said Jack- "Our pitching staff has been pushing And who could blame him? The Titans, day, as both Benson and Gavin Haimowitz son. "The boys know that. They battled for each other. One of the coaches in the dug- playing out of Santa Ynez, Calif., played an homered in the bottom of the fi rst inning. 12 months, and it's been a long 12 months out said it reminded him of the Braves in even 100 games during their 12-year-old Benson homered again in the second in- from the beginning to this end. I'm just the 90's -- [Tom] Glavine and [Greg] Mad- season, and they traveled all over the coun- ning and the Titans left that rally with a going to tell them, 'Be proud. Not a lot of dux and [John] Smoltz," he said. "One guy try in pursuit of the NYBC title. 6-0 cushion, and they'd lead by nine runs 12-year-olds got to do this.' Their last three goes out there and throws a gem, then the Lawrence saw his team qualify by before BPA DeMarini notched its fi rst hit. games as 12-year-olds have been on nation- next guy one-ups him. Alejandro has been winning a tournament in Memphis three The Titans had earned a narrow 3-2 al TV." our horse. He's probably been our best weeks ago, and then he watched as the Ti- victory in Sunday's semifi nal, and Benson BPA DeMarini scored 10 runs in the pitcher. Him and [Isaac] Coffey have been tans put together a dominant performance hit a game-tying homer in the sixth inning quarterfi nals and 12 in the semifi nals, but battling it out all year. They're both out- on their biggest stage. Alejandro Murillo of that one. One day later, he was the key it didn't get a hit until the fi fth inning in standing." NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 15 16 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 World Classics New Jersey, Tennessee, Mississippi host World Classic events

12 & Under Division Southaven, MS National Classics Champion: Viper Baseball Academy Championship Runner-Up: Central Mississippi Series Reds Hackensack, NJ Final : Viper Baseball Champion: Bandito Black, TX Academy 17 vs. Central Runner-Up: Lamorinda Spartans, CA Mississippi Reds 5 Final Game Score: Bandito Black 10 vs. Lamorinda Spartans 4 18 & Under Division By Joe Clemente National Classics Championship Series This 12 team Tournament had teams Knoxville, TN from New York, New Jersey, Maryland in addition to the number one and number Champion: East TN Select two 12U nationally ranked teams coming Runner-Up: Knoxville Bulls from Texas & California. Final Game Score: East TN Select 9 The Bandito Black TX didn’t have vs. Knoxville Bulls 2 trouble with many teams. They were put to the test facing their strongest opponent Lamorinda Spartans-Northern California Viper Baseball Academy — 2013 NABF Classics champions in the championship game. 18 & Under Division Lamorinda Spartans had to fi ght their way with some of the toughest teams in National Classics the area which included NY Diamond Championship Series Buddies who made it to the fi nal four, the Raymond, MS Brooklyn Bonnies & NJ Marlins. Champion: West Ouachita, LA The Championship game was tied 3-3 Runner-Up: MS Dukes, MS till the bottom of the 4th inning when the Final Game Score: West Ouachita 8 Banditos broke it open with 7 runs. It was vs. MS Dukes 1 just too much for the Lamorinda Spartans to overcome. We would like to congratu- late all of the teams that participated in this tournament making it a spectacular 17 & Under Division even for both teams and the spectators. National Classics Championship Series Raymond, MS 15 & Under Division Champion: West Ouachita, LA National Classics Runner-Up: Jackson 96ers, MS Championship Series Final Game Score: West Ouachita 3 White House, TN vs. Jackson 96ers 1 Champion: Cincinnati Stars Runner-Up: Cincinnati Hornets Central Mississippi Reds— 2013 NABF Classics runner-up. Final Game Score: Did Not Play due 16 & Under Division to inclement weather; Stars won National Classics

as result of “Tiebreaker Rule” Championship Series Raymond, MS Join the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Champion: MS Dukes, MS newest educational initiative. 13 & Under Division Runner-Up: Golden Spikes, MS National Classics Final Game Score: MS Dukes 9 vs. The BASE Program teaches lessons of healthy habits, while encouraging individuals of all Championship Series Golden Spikes 0 ages to live and play free of performance-enhancing substances. NABF Scholarship Application The National Amateur Baseball could be made each year. with the NABF which he joined with the National Amateur Baseball Federation has a history of helping In 2000 Edward “Red” Carrington, after the conclusion of World War Federation member association is sandlot baseball to grow. The past President of the NABF and I. The Germane and Edward “Red” eligible. organization was brought into long time President of Fort Wayne Carrington Fund and the McMinn Selection of the award winner existence in 1914. Since then, Baseball Federation, bequethed a Fund are the basis for the overall will be made by the federation’s in times of peace and prosperity, generous scholarship fund in memory NABF Scholarship program. scholarship fund committee. It will despite wars and recession, there of both him and his wife, Germaine. Anyone in good standing who be based on grades, fi nancial need, always has been the year-after-year Red Carrington has a remarkable, has been or is a current participant and previous awards to candidates excitement of the NABF National durable and effective relationship in any league properly sanctioned from a sponsoring association. Tournaments. In 1984, the NABF Scholarship Scholarship Application Fund was established, and the fi rst Applicant’s Name: ______scholarship was presented in 1985. Address: ______Named after the NABF executive ______director emeritus of the NABF and ______his wife, The Ronald and Irene McMinn Scholarship, is an annual Telephone Number: ______award. In 1988, Mr. McMinn, Social Security Number: ______in memory of his late wife Irene, NABF Member Association: ______generously endowed the fund so that Sponsor: ______several NABF scholarship awards Association’s Approval ______, Pres. Items required with application: 1. A copy of the letter of acceptance from or evidence of enrollment in an accredited two or four year College or University must accompany the scholarship application which must be received by September 1st. 2. A transcript of high school grades or College University grades if already enrolled. 3. Two letters of recommendation. One must be obtained from a teacher and the other from his/her baseball coach who is in a position to evalute the applicant’s academic and athletic performance. 4. A concise written statement from the applicant detailing scholastic, athletic and personal achievement, community involvement, and any other information in support of the applicant. No more than two pages please. The Selection Committee may require and request additional informa- tion from an applicant or sponsor. 5. No application will be considered if the above items are not included with the application. 6. Applications must be received by September 1st. 7. Successful applicants, scholarship award winners, must submit, a proof of enrollment by December 1st before the scholarship check may be issued. 8. Please mail fully completed application with the required items to Bruce Edwards, 4638 Shale Lane, Toledo, Ohio 43615. NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 17

2013 NABF SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

‘Flying High at Second’ — Art Frick's photo from the Chicago Clouts-St. John game Man of the Year during the 100th NABF Major Division World Series in Battle Creek, Michigan. Charles Avery Rockland Baseball MAJOR DIVISION 2013 REGIONAL RESULTS New City, New York Pittsburgh St. John's baserunner Jim PITTSBURGH, PA SAGINAW, MI Pasquine turns third to score during the John Mengelkamp Winner: St. John’s Lefties Winner: Windsor Stars Major Division championship in Battle Diamond League Runner-Up: Cleveland Blackwolves Runner-Up: Michigan Area Braves Creek, Michigan. (Photo by Art Frick) Willoughby, Ohio Final Game Score: St. John’s Lefties 4 Final Game Score: Windsor Stars 10 vs. Cleveland Blackwolves 1 vs. Michigan Area Braves 8 Woman of the Year HACKENSACK, NJ LOUISVILLE, KY Winner: Clifton Canes Winner: Louisville Star Drywall Carrie Slomanski Runner-Up: Hackensack Troasts Runner-Up: Cincinnati Cobalts Northville Baseball Final Game Score: Clifton Canes 9 Final Game Score: Louisville Star Northville, Michigan vs. Hackensack Troasts 4 Drywall 9 vs. Cincinnati Cobalts 5 Ronald E. McMinn Award FREDERICK, MD Winner: Fedell’s Mechanics KANKAKEE, IL Aaron Myers Runner-Up: Perdue Chicks Winner: Joliet Dirtbags Toledo Federation Final Game Score: Fedell’s Mechan- Runner-Up: Beecher Muskies Toledo, Ohio ics 10 vs. Perdue Chicks 1 Final Game Score: Joliet Dirtbags 9 vs. Beecher Muskies 0 WEST HAVEN, CT NABF Award of Merit Winner: Baybrook Remodelers FORT WAYNE, IN Runner-Up: Thermaxx Jackets Winner: John’s Jackers Scott Ruark Final Game Score: Baybrook Remod- Runner-Up: Summit City Cougars Youngstown Class B League elers 4 vs. Thermaxx Jackets 3 Final Game Score: John’s Jackers 12 Struthers, Ohio vs. Summit City Cougars 10 John Benedict Sports Journalism Award

Bill Broderick, Columnist Battle Creek Enquirer

Nick Buckley, Reporter Battle Creek Enquirer

Appreciation Awards

Citizens for Altavista Baseball Sophomore Division Rob Finch, Altavista, Virginia

Northville Baseball/Softball Association Junior Division Bill Flohr, Northville, Michigan

East Tennessee Baseball Association City of Knoxville, Tennessee High School Division Glenn "Bush" McNish, Knoxville, A is just out of reach of the Fedell's Mechanics (Bridgeport, Pittsburgh St. Johns Lefty players having fun in the Tennessee Conn.) catcher during the Major World Series. (Photo by Art Frick) during the championship game. (Photo by Art Frick) Youngstown Class B Baseball Senior Division Scott Ruark, Tom Otto, Tony NABF Tournament News Gorvet Youngstown, Ohio NABF Tournament News is Published by the edited by J. Patrick Eaken, Greater Toledo Amateur Sports Sports Editor, The Press Foundation Newspapers, P.O. Box 69, College Division National Amateur Millbury, Ohio 43447 with Aaron Myers, Toledo, Ohio contributions from NABF staff and volunteers. NABF Battle Creek Parks & Baseball Federation Tournament News is the of- fi cial newspaper of the NABF Recreation P.O. Box 705, Bowie, Maryland 20718 and is sent to NABF league Major Division contacts. For franchise mem- Terry Newton, Battle Creek, 410-721-4727 bership information, please Michigan FAX: 410-721-4940 contact the NABF in Bowie, [email protected] Maryland. Printed by Douthit Derek & Amy Topik Communications, Inc., San- Annual Meeting Host www.nabf.com dusky, Ohio. Jackson, Mississippi 18 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 Tournament of Stars NABF fourth out of USA Baseball's 8-team Tournament of Stars

Babe Ruth defeated Pony 3-2 to win team's four hits. Jeren Kendall and Alex the 2013 Tournament of Stars champion- NABF ROSTER Verdugo had a hit apiece, and Justus Shef- ship in Cary, North Carolina. The NABF 1 Sheffield Justus Tullahoma TN Tullahoma HS 2014LHP L/L5-9 190 fi eld walked twice and stole a base. fi nished fourth of eight teams. 2 Kendall Jeren Holmen WI Holmen HS 2014OF L/R 5-10172 Thomas also scored the game's fi rst The USA Baseball Tournament of Stars 3 Paisley James Cookeville TN Cookeville HS 2014RHP R/R5-11156 run. After a double to the gap in left-center, (TOS) presented by Major League Baseball 4 Hart Mitch Granite Bay CA Granite Bay HS 2014RHP/IF R/R6-2 174 he took third on a groundout and scored on is made up of 144 of the nation's best ball- 5 Godfrey Jake New Lenox IL Providence Catholic HS2014RHP R/R6-2 212 a wild throw from fi rst. players that are international age-eligible 6 Patten Jonah Ossian IN Norwell HS 2014RHP R/R6-1 192 Another unearned run scored on a for 18U National Team consideration (born 7 Verdugo Alex Tucson AZ Sahuaro HS 2014LHP/OFL/L 6-0 200 throwing by catcher Bryce Carter on a in 1995 or 1996). 8 Cody Charlie Chesapeake VA Greata Bridge HS 2014IF R/R6-0 184 double-steal in the third. They are invited by USA Baseball to 9 Thomas Lane Knoxville TN Bearden HS 2014OF R/R6-0 168 NABF scored again with the aid of an play for one of our seven National Member 10 Eaton Keenan Parker COChaparral HS 2014OF R/R5-11198 error and a in the seventh. Jus- Organizations (AABC, American Legion, 11 Pinder Chase Poquoson VA Poquoson HS 2014OF R/R6-0 172 tus Sheffi eld walked, took second on a bad Babe Ruth, Dixie, PONY, NABF and RBI) 12 Wright Kyle Huntsville AL Buckhorn HS 2014RHP/IF R/R6-2 190 throw on a sacrifi ce bunt attempt, moved or via an "at-large" team selected by USA 13 Ducoff JonathanKingwood TX Kingwood Park HS 2014IF R/R6-1 194 to third on a double-steal and scored on a Baseball (Stars). 14 Hickman Michael Katy TX Seven Lakes HS 2015C L/R 5-11195 wild pitch. SA Baseball and Major League Base- 16 Helms Griffin Duluth GA Norcross HS 2014C R/R5-9 218 AABC starter took the ball cover all costs associated with the 20 Shumpert Nick Lone Tree COHighlands Ranch HS 2015UTL R/R5-9 175 loss, giving up two runs, neither earned. event which includes players' travel, lodg- 22 Reed Cody Athens AL Ardmore HS 2014LHP/IF R/L 6-2 238 Travis Jones had the other hit for ing (USA Baseball Host Family Program) 23 Kolek Tyler Shephard TX Shepherd HS 2014RHP/IF R/R6-5 260 AABC. and uniforms. TOS participants form the primary pool of talent from which USA Denz'l Chapman's bases-loaded single nitely one of the top things I've ever been Game 4 - Pony 7, USA Stars 2 Baseball will select its 18U National Team in the second, and a bobble on the play in a part of." With all that is on the line this week at to represent our country at the 2013 IBAF the outfi eld, had given RBI a 3-0 lead. On Sunday, he and the other 143 play- the USA Baseball Tournament of Stars, in- 18U World Cup in Taichung, Taiwan. Chapman reached base four times -- ers at the USA Baseball National Training cluding the pressure of being evaluated for The NABF's games and some other key with three singles and a . He Complex will fi nd out who made the cut a potential spot on the 18U National Team games are highlighted below by the NABF executed a hit-and-run in the fourth and to 40 players for trials in Los Angeles in that will play in the IBAF 18U World Cup Tournament News, courtesy of mlb.com. fi nished with two stolen bases, giving him mid-August. That group will be cut to 20 in Taichung, Taiwan, once the players take seven in four games at the Tournament of members of the 18U National team, which the fi eld, it's baseball. Bronze medal: DIXIE 12, NABF 2 Stars. will play in the IBAF 18U World Cup in Do your job, expect the next guy to do Braxton Davidson hit his third home The rally started in the fourth, when Taichung, Taiwan, starting in late August. his, and in theory everything will work out. run of the Tournament of Stars and Greg AABC's Jacob Gatewood singled to left to Latz hopes he makes that cut. That was the formula the Pony team Deichmann hit his second, leading DIXIE score Michael Rivera in the fourth, cutting "I feel good, I did well," he said. "I used in Wednesday night's 7-2 victory over to a third-place fi nish. RBI's lead to 3-1. thought I could do a little more, but I just the USA Stars in the fi nal game of Day 1 at Davidson, a North Carolina commit- Consecutive singles by went out there and did the best I could, and the USA Baseball National Training Com- ment from Arden, N.C., was 2-for-3 and and Travis Jones started the AABC seventh, I feel good about what I did." plex. drove in four runs for DIXIE, the tourna- and a passed ball, an errant throw by the was the starter and loser Prime among those doing their job well ment's highest scoring team. catcher and Shane Mardirosian's safety for NABF, giving up seven runs in an in- were two players from Florida -- Tallahas- Deichman, an LSU commitment from squeeze scored them to tie the game at 3. ning-plus. He remained in the game as the see's Matt Railey and Miramar's Brian Gon- Metairie, La., was 1-for-3 with two RBIs The score stayed there until the ninth. designated hitter, though, and went 3-for-4 zalez. and scored three times. Notes: RBI left fi elder James Davison with an RBI and three stolen bases, includ- Railey, batting leadoff, was 1-for-2, DIXIE's third double-digit output of made a great catch on a drive to the fence ing second and third on consecutive pitch- walked twice, stole a base and scored two the tournament came in Sunday's third- by Tanner Gardner, over the shoulder, then es in the sixth. runs, both in the fi rst two innings, setting place game. slammed into fence. ... RBI starter Nathan Notes: Vasquez said he did well on the tone for the Pony team. , the starter for NABF, al- Hadley pitched well, striking out fi ve and skills day, but "felt a little small at fi rst base Gonzalez produced at the plate, going lowed Davidson's homer and took the loss. displaying a nice in three in- compared to the other ones." He's listed at 2-for-3 with a two-run single in the second He allowed three runs, two earned, on two nings. 5-foot-11, 198 pounds. … Chandler Avant inning, and on the mound, where he went hits, struck out four and walked two. stole two bases for PONY, and the fi nal 1 1/3 innings in relief, allowing DIXIE starter Derek Casey, a Mechan- Saturday June 22, 2013 and Matt Railey stole one each. … Jonathan only one hit and striking out two. icsville, Va., resident who has committed Ducoff and Nick Shumpert had doubles for For those two, it was just baseball. And to Virginia, got the win. He needed only 71 Game 9: PONY 9, NABF 6 NABF, and Michael Hickman had two hits. both say they have already bonded with pitches to go 5 1/3 innings, giving up two The PONY team had a pretty good idea their Tournament of Stars teammates de- runs on four hits and striking out six. He of what it needed to do in the fi nal game of Thursday, June 20, 2013 spite the short time frame and the underly- walked one. pool play at the USA Baseball Tournament ing competition. Notes: Mitch Hart had a rough out- of Stars on Saturday if it wanted to reach Game 6 - NABF 1, Stars 0 "We've done this a lot, come in and ing for NABF, giving up eight runs, fi ve of Sunday's championship game. Win -- by a Jeren Kendall got an infi eld hit in the they put us together," said Railey, an out- them earned, in three innings. Deichman's lot. eighth, moved to third on an errant fi elder who has committed to Florida State. homer came off Hart. … Stone Garrett went PONY scored nine runs in the fi rst two throw and scored on a single "If we all play the game right, if everybody 2-for-4 with a double for DIXIE. … David- innings, then held off NABF for a 9-6 vic- for the only run. knows their role and gets their job done, it's son was hit by a pitch twice on Sunday, tory. Kendall, of Holmen, Wisc., and Thom- not a big deal." meaning he reached base in four of his fi ve Jeremy Vasquez, JJ Schwarz and Liam as, of Knoxville, Tenn., had two of the four Gonzalez agreed that bonding won't be plate appearances … Jeren Kendall had Sabino drove in two runs each for PONY, hits for NABF. diffi cult. two hits for NABF, the only player with which improved to 2-1 in the Tournament NABF starter Justus Sheffi eld, a "Especially when we're winning, I more than one. of Stars. Vanderbilt commitment from Nashville, think it will be easier," he said. "But all PONY won the tiebreaker, by virtue of Tenn., was dominant on the mound, throw- these guys are tremendous guys. They're so Fifth place: Stars 9, American Legion 4 the Stars' victory over AABC, and advanced ing 64 pitches in fi ve innings and striking talented and so nice, they don't really care Alex Destino went 2-for-5 and drove to Sunday's Tournament of Stars champi- out six. He allowed two hits and walked who you are or what you do, they just come in four runs, and Brandon Vicens, Elijah onship game, which starts at 12:30 p.m. two. He was joined by Mitch Hart of Gran- up and talk to you. They're not shy." Skipps and Evan Skoug had two hits each Vasquez, a Florida commitment from ite Bay, Calif., and Kyle Wright of Hunts- The ability to both pitch and play a po- in the victory. Palm City, Fla., reached base four times -- ville, Ala., in the shutout. sition gives Gonzalez more chances for his Jeff Bain allowed one run in three in- three singles and a walk. Four Stars pitchers combined to strike pursuit of Team USA, he said. nings and struck out two for the win. Stars "We got the nine runs, and I think we out 11. Zachary Carter of Arlington, Texas, "It just gives me options, really," he starter Keith Weisenberg struck out six in had to beat that team by seven to make it to pitched 3 1/3 hitless innings. Jeff Bain of said. "Maybe they could see me at one posi- three innings, allowing two runs on three the championship," Vasquez said. "But I'll Pasadena, Calif., took the loss. tion and maybe they could see me on the hits. take a win." NABF improved to 2-0 in the Tourna- mound. It gives me more chances to make Ryder Ryan doubled and drove in a Vasquez had struggled in the Tourna- ment of Stars, and the Stars are 0-2. the team, make the cut. run for American Legion, and Chase Val- ment of Stars before Saturday, going 1-for-5 "It's nice being a two-way player." lot also had a double. Khalil in the fi rst two games. But a good skills day Game 7 - PONY 1 AABC 5 At a solid 6-foot-2, 250 pounds, he's Macklin had two hits. and Saturday's performance improved his Kyle Molnar (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) drove even versatile as a pitcher. He closed out American Legion starter Colton Hock outlook. in two runs and Brandon Murray (Hobart, Wednesday's game, although it wasn't a took the loss, giving up three runs in 2 2/3 "I've had a lot more fun after today, Ind.) pitched 3 2/3 innings of hitless relief save situation, and said he can also start. innings, walking four and striking out one. with the good game," he said. "I started out for the victory. "It's either-or, right now," Gonzalez Notes: Gage Hinsz struck out four in a little slow the fi rst two games, but I found Spencer Levine (Miami) was 2-for-4 said. "I could do both. It's kind of like two two innings of relief for American Legion. my rhythm today. with a and (Glendora, Ca- (different) people out there: When it's a He allowed two hits and walked one, but "They were throwing a lot of balls, so lif.) doubled and scored a run for AABC. closing situation you've got to get it done, didn't allow a run. … Zachary Carter was I was expecting a lot of fastballs to come. PONY's only run came on a came on and starting is all about going the distance. 1-for-1 and walked four times for the Stars. When they did, I just put a good swing on a homer to right by leadoff hitter Matt Rai- It's two different types of pitching." He scored two runs. … Four Stars pitchers them." ley, a Tallahassee, Fla., resident and Florida His versatility, though, also gives him allowed only four hits and combined for 11 Four PONY pitchers combined to limit State commitment. a choice to make for Friday's skills-evalua- strikeouts. NABF to nine hits and struck out 13. Reliev- tion day. He'll have to pick a position group er Jake Latz, an LSU commitment from Lem- Wednesday June 19, 2013 to be measured against. What will he do? Seventh place: AABC 4, RBI 3 ont, Ill., got a six-out save, striking out three "People ask me, but I'm not sure," he Spencer Levine's sacrifi ce fl y in the top and never allowing a ball out of the infi eld. Game 1 - AABC 0, NABF 3 said. "I could go either way. I probably am a of the ninth scored Jack Flaherty with the "I knew the hitters had seen three pitch- Tyler Kolek, Cody Reed and Jake God- little bit more confi dent on the mound, but go-ahead run for AABC. ers before me, so I wanted to keep them off frey combined on a two-hit shutout as I feel just as strong at the plate or at fi rst. I Flaherty walked to lead off the inning, balance and mix in all three pitches," Latz NABF beat AABC, 3-0, in the Tournament guess I'll just have to decide." and Travis Jones was hit by a pitch. said. "I knew if they were sitting on my fast- of Stars opener for both teams. For Railey, there is no such decision. He One out later, 's infi eld ball I wouldn't have as much success." Kolek, a TCU commitment from Shep- knows what he has to do to help his team, single loaded the bases before Levine hit a Latz said the outing, and his experi- herd, Texas, was the winner, going four in- and to have a chance to make Team USA. ball to center that was deep enough to score ence at the Tournament of Stars, was a nings, striking out three and allowing only "I'm just trying to go out and play the Flaherty baseball highlight for him. a bunt single to Jack Flaherty. game right, work hard, do the little things," Michael Kopech pitched a hitless "It's been awesome -- the weather, the Godfrey, who is committed to Notre he said. "I'm not trying to hit the ball over ninth for the save fi eld, the facility over here, it was really Dame, got the save. the fence, just do my job as a leadoff. I'm try- The ninth inning completed a come- cool," he said. "I love the experience USA Lane Thomas led NABF at the plate ing to get to second every time so the person back for AABC. Baseball gives us, it's really nice. It's defi - with a double and a triple for two of the behind me can get me around to score." NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2013 19

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