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Wellington unleashed a powerful offensive attack to defeat Merlin 16-5.
The victors scored in six of seven innings and pounded out a total of 21 hits en route to this win. They broke open a close game in the top of the third inning with seven runs. Five of Wellington's hits went for extra bases and seven players collected at least two hits. At the same time, their pitchers - Paul Besterci, Steve Stanko and Don Cooke, collectively held Merlin to the aforementioned five runs and nine hits.
The line score is as follows:
Wellington Res. Grp. - 16 runs, 21 hits and 2 errors.
Merlin Funeral Home - 5 runs, 9 hits and 5 errors.
Starter Besterci earned the win for Wellington; Don Shoup was saddled with the loss for Merlin. Wellington evened their record at four wins and four losses. Merlin fell to 1 and 7.
The victors scored in six of seven innings and pounded out a total of 21 hits en route to this win. They broke open a close game in the top of the third inning with seven runs. Five of Wellington's hits went for extra bases and seven players collected at least two hits. At the same time, their pitchers - Paul Besterci, Steve Stanko and Don Cooke, collectively held Merlin to the aforementioned five runs and nine hits.
The line score is as follows:
Wellington Res. Grp. - 16 runs, 21 hits and 2 errors.
Merlin Funeral Home - 5 runs, 9 hits and 5 errors.
Starter Besterci earned the win for Wellington; Don Shoup was saddled with the loss for Merlin. Wellington evened their record at four wins and four losses. Merlin fell to 1 and 7.
Blue Sky Design unleashed an overwhelming offensive barrage to defeat Merlin Funeral Home 22-18.
The victors pounded out 27 hits and scored in all but one inning to earn this win and sweep the season's series between these two teams. Merlin took an an early lead of 13-1 before Blue Sky warmed up their bats and came storming back. Doug Bailey led Blue Sky's hitting assault with five hits in five at-bats (including a triple and a double) and seven RBI's. Teammates Tom Vaughn, John Greiner and Bill Ankney each contributed in with three hits in four at-bats. Dave Basile similarly led Merlin with four hits in four at-bats.
Blue Sky Design - 22 runs, 27 hits, and four errors.
Merlin Funeral Home - 18 runs, 18 hits and four errors.
Blue Sky pitcher Jeff Hickman earned the win, while closer Scott McIlnay nailed down the win and halted a Merlin rally in the final inning. Merlin closer Ron Polo took the loss.
The victors pounded out 27 hits and scored in all but one inning to earn this win and sweep the season's series between these two teams. Merlin took an an early lead of 13-1 before Blue Sky warmed up their bats and came storming back. Doug Bailey led Blue Sky's hitting assault with five hits in five at-bats (including a triple and a double) and seven RBI's. Teammates Tom Vaughn, John Greiner and Bill Ankney each contributed in with three hits in four at-bats. Dave Basile similarly led Merlin with four hits in four at-bats.
Blue Sky Design - 22 runs, 27 hits, and four errors.
Merlin Funeral Home - 18 runs, 18 hits and four errors.
Blue Sky pitcher Jeff Hickman earned the win, while closer Scott McIlnay nailed down the win and halted a Merlin rally in the final inning. Merlin closer Ron Polo took the loss.
Senuta Pro-Chiro won a close game over Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home by a score of 6-3.
The victors overcame an early 2-1 deficit with four runs in the fourth inning and held Hartman nearly scoreless for the remainder of the game. The leading hitter for Senuta was Lou Pianetti. He led with two hits (one a double) and two RBI's.
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 6 runs, 8 hits and 3 errors.
Hartman-Graziano - 3 runs, 4 hits and 2 errors.
Senuta pitcher Mike Stewart was credited with the win; Hartman's Dave Tetkoski was the losing pitcher.
Senuta now has a league-leading record of 6-1; Hartman-Graziano fell into a tie for third place with a record of 3-4.
The victors overcame an early 2-1 deficit with four runs in the fourth inning and held Hartman nearly scoreless for the remainder of the game. The leading hitter for Senuta was Lou Pianetti. He led with two hits (one a double) and two RBI's.
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 6 runs, 8 hits and 3 errors.
Hartman-Graziano - 3 runs, 4 hits and 2 errors.
Senuta pitcher Mike Stewart was credited with the win; Hartman's Dave Tetkoski was the losing pitcher.
Senuta now has a league-leading record of 6-1; Hartman-Graziano fell into a tie for third place with a record of 3-4.
In a close game which featured five lead changes, McCabe Funeral Home edged Wellington Resources Group 8-7. The visiting Wellington squad scored one run in the top of the seventh inning to tie this game at 7 runs apiece, before McCabe pushed across one run in the bottom of this last frame to earn this win. The line score is as follows:
Wellington - 7 runs, 11 hits and two errors.
McCabe - 8 runs, 10 hits and two errors.
Closer Tim Donaldson earned the win for the victors. Wellington pitcher Don Cook lost his second game of the season.
McCabe advanced their record to 5-2, while Wellington fell to 3-4.
Wellington - 7 runs, 11 hits and two errors.
McCabe - 8 runs, 10 hits and two errors.
Closer Tim Donaldson earned the win for the victors. Wellington pitcher Don Cook lost his second game of the season.
McCabe advanced their record to 5-2, while Wellington fell to 3-4.
Game played at Shrum Field between Merlin Funeral Home and McCabe Funeral Home
Tim Donaldson drove in three runs to lead his McCabe to a 9-8 win over Merlin. The line score is as follows:
Merlin F. H. - 8 runs, 13 hits and five errors.
McCabe F. H. - 9 runs, 10 hits and three errors.
Dave McCracken was the winning pitcher for McCabe; Don Shoup was the losing pitcher.
Tim Donaldson drove in three runs to lead his McCabe to a 9-8 win over Merlin. The line score is as follows:
Merlin F. H. - 8 runs, 13 hits and five errors.
McCabe F. H. - 9 runs, 10 hits and three errors.
Dave McCracken was the winning pitcher for McCabe; Don Shoup was the losing pitcher.
Senuta (visitors) vs Blue Sky at Derry High School
The game was a well played defensive game. The score was 0-0 after 3 innings. Then Senuta finally got on the board with 2 runs in the 4th and another 2 in the 5th, to make it 4 - 0 going to the bottom of the 5th. Then Blue Sky started to chip away at Senuta's lead by scoring 3 runs in their half of the 5th, to make it a tight 4 - 3 game, in favor of Senuta. After a scoreless 6th inning for both teams, Senuta's bats really woke up in the top of the 7th and scored 4 runs to take the lead, 8 - 3. Mike Stewart was in as closer to try and wrap it up for Senuta, and did just that. After giving up a leadoff single to Bill Ankney, Mike Stewart retired the next 3 batters in a row to give Senuta the 8 - 3 victory.
Senuta had 13 hits to Blue Sky's 5 hits
Senuta committed 1 error to Blue Sky's 2 errors
Senuta pitchers walked 10 of Blue Sky's batters, while Blue Sky pitchers walked 5 of Senuta's batters.
Each team had 5 strike outs
Leading hitters for Senuta were Dan Shirley, Scott Smith and Dave Nedley with 2 hits each
Doubles for Senuta - Trace Bocan, Dave Nedley and Rick Mori
Nobody on Blue Sky had more then 1 hit
Doubles for Blue Sky - Ralph Polvinale
Winning pitcher was Steve Jupena
Losing pitcher was Scott McIlnay
The game was a well played defensive game. The score was 0-0 after 3 innings. Then Senuta finally got on the board with 2 runs in the 4th and another 2 in the 5th, to make it 4 - 0 going to the bottom of the 5th. Then Blue Sky started to chip away at Senuta's lead by scoring 3 runs in their half of the 5th, to make it a tight 4 - 3 game, in favor of Senuta. After a scoreless 6th inning for both teams, Senuta's bats really woke up in the top of the 7th and scored 4 runs to take the lead, 8 - 3. Mike Stewart was in as closer to try and wrap it up for Senuta, and did just that. After giving up a leadoff single to Bill Ankney, Mike Stewart retired the next 3 batters in a row to give Senuta the 8 - 3 victory.
Senuta had 13 hits to Blue Sky's 5 hits
Senuta committed 1 error to Blue Sky's 2 errors
Senuta pitchers walked 10 of Blue Sky's batters, while Blue Sky pitchers walked 5 of Senuta's batters.
Each team had 5 strike outs
Leading hitters for Senuta were Dan Shirley, Scott Smith and Dave Nedley with 2 hits each
Doubles for Senuta - Trace Bocan, Dave Nedley and Rick Mori
Nobody on Blue Sky had more then 1 hit
Doubles for Blue Sky - Ralph Polvinale
Winning pitcher was Steve Jupena
Losing pitcher was Scott McIlnay
In a game played at Johns Field in New Derry, Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home scored 10 runs in the top of the seventh (last) inning to defeat Wellington Resources Group 11-3. Wellington had carried a slim 2-1 lead into this final inning before seeing the outcome slip away. Bob Elsavage and Tony Marcocci led the victors offensive output with two hits in three at-bats. One of Elsavage's hit was a double. Teammate Scott Ducheteau collected a triple in two at-bats. John Janek led Wellington with two hits.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 11 runs, 7 hits and three errors.
Wellington R. Grp - 3 runs, 8 hits and three errors.
Hartman closing pitcher Ernie Downs earned the win, his third of the season; Wellington closer Don Cooke suffered the loss.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 11 runs, 7 hits and three errors.
Wellington R. Grp - 3 runs, 8 hits and three errors.
Hartman closing pitcher Ernie Downs earned the win, his third of the season; Wellington closer Don Cooke suffered the loss.
McCABE FUNERAL HOME vs BLUE SKY SIGN CO.
McCABE FUNERAL HOME 10 runs ON 17 HITS
BLUE SKY SIGN CO. 7 runs ON 14 HITS
LEADING HITTER - McCABE – TIM DONALDSON 3 FOR 4 WITH 2 DOUBLES AND A TRIPLE
BLUE SKY – RANDY CAMPBELL 2 FOR 3 WITH A DOUBLE
WINNING PITCHER – McCABE ‘S - DAVE McCRACKEN
LOSING PITCHER – BLUE SKY – JEFF HICKMAN
McCABE FUNERAL HOME 10 runs ON 17 HITS
BLUE SKY SIGN CO. 7 runs ON 14 HITS
LEADING HITTER - McCABE – TIM DONALDSON 3 FOR 4 WITH 2 DOUBLES AND A TRIPLE
BLUE SKY – RANDY CAMPBELL 2 FOR 3 WITH A DOUBLE
WINNING PITCHER – McCABE ‘S - DAVE McCRACKEN
LOSING PITCHER – BLUE SKY – JEFF HICKMAN
Hartman-Graziano Edges Merlin 11-10
In a see-saw affair, Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home rallied to defeat Merlin Funeral Home 11-10. The victorious Hartman team took an early 8-0 lead, saw Merlin come back to take a 9-8 lead, and then rallied with a total of three runs in the final two innings to earn this win. Bob Dittman lead the victors with three hits in three at-bats. Bill Bush, Joe Mauro, Ernie Downs, and Bruce Sedlock each chipped in two hits. For Merlin, six players - Skip Polvinale, Paul Smith, Ron Polo, Don Shoup, Gregg Stiles, and Dave Basile each similarly tallied two hits. Hartman's closer Ernie Downs earned the win; Ron Polo took the loss. Hartman earned its second win of the season to go against three losses. Merlin fell to 1-4.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 11 runs, 14 hits, and 1 error.
Merlin Funeral Home - 10 runs, 16 hits, and four errors.
In a see-saw affair, Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home rallied to defeat Merlin Funeral Home 11-10. The victorious Hartman team took an early 8-0 lead, saw Merlin come back to take a 9-8 lead, and then rallied with a total of three runs in the final two innings to earn this win. Bob Dittman lead the victors with three hits in three at-bats. Bill Bush, Joe Mauro, Ernie Downs, and Bruce Sedlock each chipped in two hits. For Merlin, six players - Skip Polvinale, Paul Smith, Ron Polo, Don Shoup, Gregg Stiles, and Dave Basile each similarly tallied two hits. Hartman's closer Ernie Downs earned the win; Ron Polo took the loss. Hartman earned its second win of the season to go against three losses. Merlin fell to 1-4.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 11 runs, 14 hits, and 1 error.
Merlin Funeral Home - 10 runs, 16 hits, and four errors.
Senuta Defeats Wellington to Take Over Senior League Lead
In a game between two teams with winning records, home team Senuta Pro-Chiro defeated Wellington Resources Group 6-3. Lou Pianetti, Tom McKee, Trace Bocan each posted two hits for the victors; Nick Ciocco similarly led Wellington with two hits. Trace Bocan was the winning pitcher for Senuta, while Steve Stanko was the loser pitcher for the visiting Wellington team. With this win, Senuta moved its league-leading record to 4-1; Wellington fell to 3-2.
The line score for the game:
Wellington Resources Group - 3 runs, 4 hits, and 5 errors.
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 6 runs, 9 hits, and 0 errors
In a game between two teams with winning records, home team Senuta Pro-Chiro defeated Wellington Resources Group 6-3. Lou Pianetti, Tom McKee, Trace Bocan each posted two hits for the victors; Nick Ciocco similarly led Wellington with two hits. Trace Bocan was the winning pitcher for Senuta, while Steve Stanko was the loser pitcher for the visiting Wellington team. With this win, Senuta moved its league-leading record to 4-1; Wellington fell to 3-2.
The line score for the game:
Wellington Resources Group - 3 runs, 4 hits, and 5 errors.
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 6 runs, 9 hits, and 0 errors
Hartman-Graziano Rallies in Extra Innings to Win a Wild One Over Blue Sky 14-13
Hartman-Graziano scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie their game at 13 runs apiece and then, after holding Blue Sky scoreless in the top of the eighth inning, scored one run in the bottom of this extra frame to win by a score of 14-13. Randy Wilburn drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to left field. Blue Sky had just earlier overcome a six-run deficit by scoring nine runs during the last three innings of regulation play to take a 13-10 lead. Hartman-Graziano accumulated a total of 22 hits during this game. Ned Nakles, Bob Dittman and Joe Mauro each collected three hits for victors; Ernie Downs, Scott Duchateau, Bob Elsavage, and Dave Tetkoski each contributed with two hits. Among their many hits, the home team struck for four extra-base hits. Duchateau tallied a triple, while Nakles, Dittman, and Elsavage each posted one double. Nakles reportedly led his team in runs scored and RBI's and, in addition, made a spectacular catch of a batted ball hit to deep center field. For Blue Sky, Randy Campbell, Bill Ankney and Ralph Polvinale each posted two hits.
Bob Dittman, Joe Mauro and Ernie Downs handled the pitching for Hartman-Graziano. Ernie Downs was credited with the win, his first of the season. Dave Bengle, Scott McIlnay and Jeff Hickman pitched for Blue Sky. Hickman was the losing pitcher.
The line score for this game is as follows:
Blue Sky Design - 13 runs, 12 hits and three errors.
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 14 runs, 22 hits and five errors.
Hartman-Graziano earned their first win of the season to go with three previous losses. Blue Sky Design's record fell to 2-2.
Hartman-Graziano scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie their game at 13 runs apiece and then, after holding Blue Sky scoreless in the top of the eighth inning, scored one run in the bottom of this extra frame to win by a score of 14-13. Randy Wilburn drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to left field. Blue Sky had just earlier overcome a six-run deficit by scoring nine runs during the last three innings of regulation play to take a 13-10 lead. Hartman-Graziano accumulated a total of 22 hits during this game. Ned Nakles, Bob Dittman and Joe Mauro each collected three hits for victors; Ernie Downs, Scott Duchateau, Bob Elsavage, and Dave Tetkoski each contributed with two hits. Among their many hits, the home team struck for four extra-base hits. Duchateau tallied a triple, while Nakles, Dittman, and Elsavage each posted one double. Nakles reportedly led his team in runs scored and RBI's and, in addition, made a spectacular catch of a batted ball hit to deep center field. For Blue Sky, Randy Campbell, Bill Ankney and Ralph Polvinale each posted two hits.
Bob Dittman, Joe Mauro and Ernie Downs handled the pitching for Hartman-Graziano. Ernie Downs was credited with the win, his first of the season. Dave Bengle, Scott McIlnay and Jeff Hickman pitched for Blue Sky. Hickman was the losing pitcher.
The line score for this game is as follows:
Blue Sky Design - 13 runs, 12 hits and three errors.
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 14 runs, 22 hits and five errors.
Hartman-Graziano earned their first win of the season to go with three previous losses. Blue Sky Design's record fell to 2-2.
June 9th game Betweenn HG and BSSC
Hartman – Graziano 14
Blue Sky Sign Co. 13
Leading hitters H-G - Tony Marcocci
Ned Nakles
Joe Mauro all had 3 hits
Leading hitters B.S.S.C. - Randy Campbell
Bill Ankeny each with 3 hits
Scott McIlnay a triple among his 2 hits
Winning pitcher – Joe Mauro / Losing pitcher – Jeff Hickman
Hartman – Graziano 14
Blue Sky Sign Co. 13
Leading hitters H-G - Tony Marcocci
Ned Nakles
Joe Mauro all had 3 hits
Leading hitters B.S.S.C. - Randy Campbell
Bill Ankeny each with 3 hits
Scott McIlnay a triple among his 2 hits
Winning pitcher – Joe Mauro / Losing pitcher – Jeff Hickman
Senuta Pro-Chiro vs McCabe Funeral Home
McCabe Funeral Home Hands Senuta Pro-Chiro Its First Loss of the Season
In a game played June 9 at Johns Field in New Derry, McCabe Funeral Home broke open an early tie and then held off a last-inning rally to defeat Senuta Pro-Chiro 8-4. The victors rode the pitching arm of Dave McCracken and took advantage of multiple free passes, several timely hits and miscues by the visiting Senuta team to post this victory. After each team scored twice in the first inning, McCabe tallied four runs in the fourth inning and two runs in the sixth frame to post an 8-2 lead. Senuta then started a rally in the top of the seventh/last frame. The visitors scored twice and had two runners on base before the home team McCabe retired the next two hitters with plays in the infield.
The line score is as follows:
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 4 runs, 5 hits and 6 errors
McCabe Funeral Home - 8 runs, 4 hits and 4 errors
Bill Palmer and Tim Donaldson each two runs for McCabe. Similarly, Dan Shirley and Lou Pianetti each tallied twice for Senuta. Scott Smith of Senuta led both teams in batting with two hits. The aforementioned Dave McCracken pitched the entire game for the victors and recorded his second win of the season. He tallied no strikeouts but allowed only one walk. Steve Jupena, Trace Bocan and Dan Shirley handled the pitching duties for Senuta. Bocan took the loss, his first of the young season.
The win for McCabe evened their record at 2-2. Senuta suffered its first loss of the season to go with three previous wins.
McCabe Funeral Home Hands Senuta Pro-Chiro Its First Loss of the Season
In a game played June 9 at Johns Field in New Derry, McCabe Funeral Home broke open an early tie and then held off a last-inning rally to defeat Senuta Pro-Chiro 8-4. The victors rode the pitching arm of Dave McCracken and took advantage of multiple free passes, several timely hits and miscues by the visiting Senuta team to post this victory. After each team scored twice in the first inning, McCabe tallied four runs in the fourth inning and two runs in the sixth frame to post an 8-2 lead. Senuta then started a rally in the top of the seventh/last frame. The visitors scored twice and had two runners on base before the home team McCabe retired the next two hitters with plays in the infield.
The line score is as follows:
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 4 runs, 5 hits and 6 errors
McCabe Funeral Home - 8 runs, 4 hits and 4 errors
Bill Palmer and Tim Donaldson each two runs for McCabe. Similarly, Dan Shirley and Lou Pianetti each tallied twice for Senuta. Scott Smith of Senuta led both teams in batting with two hits. The aforementioned Dave McCracken pitched the entire game for the victors and recorded his second win of the season. He tallied no strikeouts but allowed only one walk. Steve Jupena, Trace Bocan and Dan Shirley handled the pitching duties for Senuta. Bocan took the loss, his first of the young season.
The win for McCabe evened their record at 2-2. Senuta suffered its first loss of the season to go with three previous wins.
Wellington Resources Group posted ten runs in the bottom of the second inning to defeat Merlin Funeral Home 14-6. Merlin took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the inning before Wellington broke this game open in the latter half of this inning. The home team also scored a single run in the fourth frame and added three more runs in the sixth inning. Merlin managed to chip away from this deficit with two runs in the each of the fourth and fifth innings and, after Wellington had posted a 14-5 lead in the sixth, a single run in the seventh or final frame.
Dave Campbell, Mike Self and John Janic led the Welllington's offensive effort with two hits (in either two or three at-bats). Janic and Paul Besterci each posted doubles, the only extra-base hits during this contest. Besterci also led the victors with two RBI's. For Merlin, Skip Polvinale, Paul Smith, Don Shoup, Bob Overly and Steve Shirley each collected two hits in three at-bats. Shirley also led with three RBI's. Steve Stanko, Paul Besterci, and Dwayne Amoroso handled the pitching assignments for Wellington. Starter Stanko earned the win. Jerry Sopko, Paul Smith, Don Shoup and Jerry Kengersky pitched for Merlin with starter Jerry Sopko taking the loss. Wellington advanced their record to 3-1, while Merlin fell to 1-3.
Merlin F. H. - 6 runs, 10 hits and 6 errors
Wellington R. Grp. - 14 runs, 11 hits and 1 error
Dave Campbell, Mike Self and John Janic led the Welllington's offensive effort with two hits (in either two or three at-bats). Janic and Paul Besterci each posted doubles, the only extra-base hits during this contest. Besterci also led the victors with two RBI's. For Merlin, Skip Polvinale, Paul Smith, Don Shoup, Bob Overly and Steve Shirley each collected two hits in three at-bats. Shirley also led with three RBI's. Steve Stanko, Paul Besterci, and Dwayne Amoroso handled the pitching assignments for Wellington. Starter Stanko earned the win. Jerry Sopko, Paul Smith, Don Shoup and Jerry Kengersky pitched for Merlin with starter Jerry Sopko taking the loss. Wellington advanced their record to 3-1, while Merlin fell to 1-3.
Merlin F. H. - 6 runs, 10 hits and 6 errors
Wellington R. Grp. - 14 runs, 11 hits and 1 error
JUNE 2nd
Score: Wellington Resources 9, McCabe's FH 2
Records: Wellington 2-1; McCabe's FH 1-2
Winning Pitcher: Dwayne Amoroso Losing Pitcher: Dave McCracken
Leading Hitters: Wellington - Dwayne Amoroso - 3 hits; Nick Ciocco, Don Cook, Dave Campbell - 2 hits; John Janick - 2 hits (homerun) (5 RBI's)
McCabe's - Mike Stephens - 1 hit; Tim Donaldson - 1 hit (2 RBI's)
In a game played at Derry High School yesterday (June 2), Senuta Pro-Chiro defeated Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home 10-8. In this game home team Senuta overcame an early Hartman lead and then held off the visitor's late-inning rallies to post their third win of this young season. Rick Mori led Senuta's offensive effort with three hits, while Scott Smith and Mike Stewart each contributed two hits. Lou Pianetti also recorded a double for Senuta. Smith and Trace Bocan each scored two runs. Ernie Downs led Hartman with two hits, one of which was a double. Downs, Tony Marcocci and Manager John Catanzarite each scored two runs. Mike Stewart and Bocan pitched for Senuta. Bocan was credited with the win. Bob Dittman and Ernie Downs handled the pitching duties for Hartman. Downs was the losing pitcher.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 8 runs, 7 hits and four errors
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 10 runs, 15 hits and six errors
As noted, Senuta moved their league-leading record to 3-0, while Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-3.
The line score is as follows:
Hartman-Graziano F. H. - 8 runs, 7 hits and four errors
Senuta Pro-Chiro - 10 runs, 15 hits and six errors
As noted, Senuta moved their league-leading record to 3-0, while Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-3.
Blue Sky Design struck for a total of fourteen hits and scored early and often to win over Merlin Funeral Home by a score of 16-5. The victors' impressive offensive effort was led by Don Elder, Scott McIlnay, Ralph Polvinale and Tom Buerkle. Each collected two or three hits. Doug Bailey, Polvinale and Elder each also scored three runs. Randy Campbell (Blue Sky) and Skip Polvinale (Merlin) each collected a double, the only extra base hits in this game. For the victors, McIlnay and Jeff Hickman handled the pitching assignments. The starter, McIlnay earned the win. Jerry Sopko and Don Shoup pitched for Merlin. Sopko took the loss.
The line score is as follows:
Merlin F. H. - 5 runs, six hits and five errors.
Blue Sky Des. - 16 runs, 14 hits and four errors.
Blue Sky Design moved their record to 2-1, while Merlin fell to 1-2.
The line score is as follows:
Merlin F. H. - 5 runs, six hits and five errors.
Blue Sky Des. - 16 runs, 14 hits and four errors.
Blue Sky Design moved their record to 2-1, while Merlin fell to 1-2.
May 12, 2018
Hartman-Graziano 10 Record: 0-1 Losing Pitcher: Bob Dittman Leading Hitters: Joe Mauro - 3 hits; Randy Wilburn - 2 hits (double); Ned Nakles - 1 hit (double)
McCabe's FH 20 Record: 1-0 Winning Pitcher: Dave McCracken Leading Hitters: Dave McCracken, Paul Roble, Manny Navarro, Mark Sherrod - 3 hits
May 26, 2018
McCabe's FH 5 Record: 1-1 Losing Pitcher: Dave McCracken Leading Hitters: Tim Donaldson, Mark Sherrod - 2 hits; Karl Vogle - double
Merlin FH 9 Record: 1-1 Winning Pitcher: Beanie Shoup Leading Hitters: Skip Polvinale - 2 hits (double); Paul Smith - 2 hits
Hartman-Graziano 10 Record: 0-1 Losing Pitcher: Bob Dittman Leading Hitters: Joe Mauro - 3 hits; Randy Wilburn - 2 hits (double); Ned Nakles - 1 hit (double)
McCabe's FH 20 Record: 1-0 Winning Pitcher: Dave McCracken Leading Hitters: Dave McCracken, Paul Roble, Manny Navarro, Mark Sherrod - 3 hits
May 26, 2018
McCabe's FH 5 Record: 1-1 Losing Pitcher: Dave McCracken Leading Hitters: Tim Donaldson, Mark Sherrod - 2 hits; Karl Vogle - double
Merlin FH 9 Record: 1-1 Winning Pitcher: Beanie Shoup Leading Hitters: Skip Polvinale - 2 hits (double); Paul Smith - 2 hits
Senuta Pro-Chiro and Merlin Funeral Home at Johns Field in New Derry May 12.
This was the season opener for both teams.
Senuta Pro-Chiro overcame early deficits of four and three runs to defeat Merlin Funeral Home going away 12-8. This win was gained with timely hitting, aggressive base-running and solid defense. Senuta took a 9-5 lead in the fourth inning with five runs. Merlin cut this lead to 9-8 in the bottom of the same frame, but Senuta pitchers Trace Bocan and Lou Pianetti slammed the door and shut out Merlin for the remaining three innings to accrue the win.
The box score was:
Senuta - 12 runs, 13 hits and four errors.
Merlin - 8 runs, 14 hits and four errors.
Senuta pitcher Trace Bocan earned the win; Don Shoup was given the loss for Merlin.
This was the season opener for both teams.
Senuta Pro-Chiro overcame early deficits of four and three runs to defeat Merlin Funeral Home going away 12-8. This win was gained with timely hitting, aggressive base-running and solid defense. Senuta took a 9-5 lead in the fourth inning with five runs. Merlin cut this lead to 9-8 in the bottom of the same frame, but Senuta pitchers Trace Bocan and Lou Pianetti slammed the door and shut out Merlin for the remaining three innings to accrue the win.
The box score was:
Senuta - 12 runs, 13 hits and four errors.
Merlin - 8 runs, 14 hits and four errors.
Senuta pitcher Trace Bocan earned the win; Don Shoup was given the loss for Merlin.
2018 Season News Posted 2/19/2018
1. WE WILL USED THE SAME AGE RULE AS PER THE OVER 40 LEAGUE.
A. IF A PLAYER HAS HIS 55TH BIRTHDAY IN THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR, HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE OVER 55 LEAGUE.
2. DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPS IS.......TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018.
3. A REQUIRED MEETING FOR ALL PLAYERS IN THE OVER 55 LEAGUE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018.
A. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LATROBE LEGION, TIME.....6:00 PM TILL 8 PM.
B. PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED-UP MAY DO SO AT THIS MEETING.
C. ALL PLAYERS MUST COMPLETE A WAIVER ON OR BEFORE THE APRIL 3RD.
D. ALL PLAYERS WHO DO NOT MEET OUR DATE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY UNTIL THE THIRD WEEK OF OUR SEASON, AND THOSE PLAYERS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TEAM, BASED UPON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, SUCH AS INJURIES, ETC.
4. LEAGUE DRAFT WILL BE HELD APRIL 22, 2018.
5. PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
A. APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28, ALL HELD ON SATURDAY MORNINGS.
B. TWO SESSIONS WILL BE HELD, ONE STARTING AT 9:00, THE OTHER AT 10:45, WEATHER PERMITTING.
6. THE FIRST LEAGUE GAME WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 12TH.
7. DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS REGISTERING, WE HAVE HAVE A 7 TEAM LEAGUE.
1. WE WILL USED THE SAME AGE RULE AS PER THE OVER 40 LEAGUE.
A. IF A PLAYER HAS HIS 55TH BIRTHDAY IN THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR, HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE OVER 55 LEAGUE.
2. DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPS IS.......TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018.
3. A REQUIRED MEETING FOR ALL PLAYERS IN THE OVER 55 LEAGUE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018.
A. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LATROBE LEGION, TIME.....6:00 PM TILL 8 PM.
B. PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED-UP MAY DO SO AT THIS MEETING.
C. ALL PLAYERS MUST COMPLETE A WAIVER ON OR BEFORE THE APRIL 3RD.
D. ALL PLAYERS WHO DO NOT MEET OUR DATE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY UNTIL THE THIRD WEEK OF OUR SEASON, AND THOSE PLAYERS WILL BE ASSIGNED A TEAM, BASED UPON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, SUCH AS INJURIES, ETC.
4. LEAGUE DRAFT WILL BE HELD APRIL 22, 2018.
5. PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
A. APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28, ALL HELD ON SATURDAY MORNINGS.
B. TWO SESSIONS WILL BE HELD, ONE STARTING AT 9:00, THE OTHER AT 10:45, WEATHER PERMITTING.
6. THE FIRST LEAGUE GAME WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 12TH.
7. DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS REGISTERING, WE HAVE HAVE A 7 TEAM LEAGUE.
Game Highlights
McCabes vs Merlin
McCabe’s Funeral Home handed Merlin Funeral Home its first loss of the season by a score of 10-7. The game was back and forth until McCabe’s added 2 insurance runs late in the game. Winning pitcher was Tim Donaldson and losing pitcher was Steve Stanko.
Merlin finishes the season with a 9-1 records while McCabe’s currently stands at 7-1 with two makeups against Wellington Resources.
McCabes vs Wellington Resources
McCabe’s defeated Wellington Resources 14-7 in a game called after 5 innings due to darkness. McCabe’s led from the very beginning and broke the game open with an 8 run third inning. The winning pitcher was Tim Donaldson and losing pitcher was Scott McIlnay. Wayne Johnson, at 79 years young had 2 hits for McCabe’s.
McCabe’s record stands at 8-1 and Wellington at 3-6. The two teams play one final game Saturday, August 19 at Shrum Field. If McCabe’s wins they will tie Merlin for best overall record for the season.
McCabe’s Funeral Home handed Merlin Funeral Home its first loss of the season by a score of 10-7. The game was back and forth until McCabe’s added 2 insurance runs late in the game. Winning pitcher was Tim Donaldson and losing pitcher was Steve Stanko.
Merlin finishes the season with a 9-1 records while McCabe’s currently stands at 7-1 with two makeups against Wellington Resources.
McCabes vs Wellington Resources
McCabe’s defeated Wellington Resources 14-7 in a game called after 5 innings due to darkness. McCabe’s led from the very beginning and broke the game open with an 8 run third inning. The winning pitcher was Tim Donaldson and losing pitcher was Scott McIlnay. Wayne Johnson, at 79 years young had 2 hits for McCabe’s.
McCabe’s record stands at 8-1 and Wellington at 3-6. The two teams play one final game Saturday, August 19 at Shrum Field. If McCabe’s wins they will tie Merlin for best overall record for the season.
Senuta Pro-Chiro vs Blue Sky Design
Senuta Pro-Chiro vs Blue Sky Design Game played Saturday August 12th, 2017 Final game of the season for both teams.
Senuta 15
Blue Sky Design 12
Senuta ends the season with a record of 3 – 7
Blue Sky Design ends the season with a record of 4 -6
The game was played at Derry High School Senuta Pro-Chiro jumped out to an early 2 – 0 in the top of the first inning, but Blue Sky came right back in their half of the first to take the lead, 3 – 2. In Senuta’s top half of the 2nd, they scored 3 more runs to take a 5 – 3 lead. Senuta kept adding to this lead and burst out for 5 runs in the top of the 4th inning to make it 11 – 3 Senuta. But just when you thought it was a runaway, Jeff Hickman rallied his troops and started pecking away every inning at the lead Senuta had, and now it was 15 -10 going into the bottom of the 7th inning. Blue Sky added 2 more runs, and made the game a little interesting with more runners in scoring position and manager Jeff Hickman at bat with two outs. Hickman was eyeing up the right field fence as he stepped into the batter’s box, but pitcher Mike Stewart induced a weak ground ball to the first baseman Tom Mckee who scooped it up and stepped on 1st base for the final out. And the game ends with Senuta pulling out the victory 15 -12
Senuta was lead offensively by Scott Duchateau who collected 3 hits, including a double. Collecting two hits apiece for Senuta were Steve Jupena, Joe Faddish, Mike Stewart and Dave Bengel. Leading Blue Sky’s offense was Randy Willburn with 4 hits, including 2 doubles. Randy Campbell and Jeff Hickman added 3 hits apiece. Winning pitcher was Dave Bengel Losing Pitcher was Bruce Sedlock
Senuta 15
Blue Sky Design 12
Senuta ends the season with a record of 3 – 7
Blue Sky Design ends the season with a record of 4 -6
The game was played at Derry High School Senuta Pro-Chiro jumped out to an early 2 – 0 in the top of the first inning, but Blue Sky came right back in their half of the first to take the lead, 3 – 2. In Senuta’s top half of the 2nd, they scored 3 more runs to take a 5 – 3 lead. Senuta kept adding to this lead and burst out for 5 runs in the top of the 4th inning to make it 11 – 3 Senuta. But just when you thought it was a runaway, Jeff Hickman rallied his troops and started pecking away every inning at the lead Senuta had, and now it was 15 -10 going into the bottom of the 7th inning. Blue Sky added 2 more runs, and made the game a little interesting with more runners in scoring position and manager Jeff Hickman at bat with two outs. Hickman was eyeing up the right field fence as he stepped into the batter’s box, but pitcher Mike Stewart induced a weak ground ball to the first baseman Tom Mckee who scooped it up and stepped on 1st base for the final out. And the game ends with Senuta pulling out the victory 15 -12
Senuta was lead offensively by Scott Duchateau who collected 3 hits, including a double. Collecting two hits apiece for Senuta were Steve Jupena, Joe Faddish, Mike Stewart and Dave Bengel. Leading Blue Sky’s offense was Randy Willburn with 4 hits, including 2 doubles. Randy Campbell and Jeff Hickman added 3 hits apiece. Winning pitcher was Dave Bengel Losing Pitcher was Bruce Sedlock
McCabe vs Merlin
In a game played August 12 at Shrum Field in Derry, McCabe combined good pitching and solid defense with timely hitting and aggressive base-running to halt Merlin's nine game winning streak and defeat Merlin 10-7. The visitors (McCabe) overcame an early 2-0 lead staked by Merlin in the first inning by scoring runs in five of the seven innings to earn this key victory. Bob Presock led McCabe's offensive effort with two hits in three at-bats and three RBI's. Dan Shirley and Jeff Simpson each contributed key doubles. Tim Donaldson and Karl Vogle each scored two runs for the victors. Merlin was led by Doug Bailey's two hits in two at-Bats (including a double). Ernie Downs had two RBI's.
The box score is as follows:
McCabe Funeral Home - 10 runs, 8 hits and 2 errors
Merlin Funeral Home - 7 runs, 8 hits and 4 errors
Donaldson earned the win for the visitors, but Shirley pitched the final four innings and held the home team to only two runs. Merlin ptcher Steve Stanko suffered his first loss of the season. With this win, McCabe moved their record to 7-1. This team has two more games to win, make-ups of earlier rain-outs. Merlin finished its season at 9-1.
The box score is as follows:
McCabe Funeral Home - 10 runs, 8 hits and 2 errors
Merlin Funeral Home - 7 runs, 8 hits and 4 errors
Donaldson earned the win for the visitors, but Shirley pitched the final four innings and held the home team to only two runs. Merlin ptcher Steve Stanko suffered his first loss of the season. With this win, McCabe moved their record to 7-1. This team has two more games to win, make-ups of earlier rain-outs. Merlin finished its season at 9-1.
Merlin vs Wellington Resources Group
In a game played at Derry, August 5,2017, Merlin broke open a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the third inning with three runs and then added five more in the fifth inning to win going away 13-5. Merlin had posted an early lead with five runs in the first inning, but Wellington scored one in the top of the second inning and four in the following frame to knot the score. Merlin's offensive effort was principally led by Dave Basile, Don Cooke and Ernie Downs. Basile had three hits in three at-bats, scored one run and collected five RBI's. Cooke and Downs had two hits in three at-bats. Cooke additionally scored three runs and Contributed two RBI's, while Downs scored two runs and had one RBI. Scott McIlnay and Mike Urban each had RBI doubles for Wellington.
The box score for this game is as follows:
Wellington Resources Group - 5 runs, six hits and five errors
Merlin Funeral Home - 13 runs, 13 hits and three errors
Downs, Steve Stanko and Cooke pitched for Merlin with Cooke credited with the win. Urban, Jerry Faggert, McIlnay and Don Shoup handled the pitching duties for Wellington. Faggert took the loss.
Merlin moved its League-leading record to 9-0, while Wellington fell to 2-5.
The box score for this game is as follows:
Wellington Resources Group - 5 runs, six hits and five errors
Merlin Funeral Home - 13 runs, 13 hits and three errors
Downs, Steve Stanko and Cooke pitched for Merlin with Cooke credited with the win. Urban, Jerry Faggert, McIlnay and Don Shoup handled the pitching duties for Wellington. Faggert took the loss.
Merlin moved its League-leading record to 9-0, while Wellington fell to 2-5.
Blue Sky vs Hartman Graciano
Dmac McNerney’s walk-off single scored Nick Ciocco to give Blue Sky Sign Co. a come from behind win over Hartman-Graciano Funeral home 12-11. Blue Sky scored 7 runs in the bottom of the Seventh to win. Rob Bottegal led Blue Sky with 3 hits. 7 other Players had 2 hits each.
Bill Ankney and Ray Wright each had 3 hits to lead H-G. Before this game, H-G beat Blue Sky , 9 – 6, in a previously Rain-shortened game.
Bill Ankney and Ray Wright each had 3 hits to lead H-G. Before this game, H-G beat Blue Sky , 9 – 6, in a previously Rain-shortened game.
Senuta vs Hartman Doubleheader Sunday
Both games were to be played as 5 inning games, but the first game took 6. Hartman jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the 2nd inning, then Senuta tied it up in the top of the 3rd. It remained tied, and headed to extra innings. Both teams left many men on base in this game, with bases loaded 4 or 5 times. But some clutch pitching and great defense kept it tied. Tied that is until the bottom of the 6th. Hartman ran off 3 straight hits, and with bases loaded again, and no outs, they didn't miss out on this opportunity. Paul Besterci knocked in the winning run with a walk off single. Other highlights include 2 doubles by Hartman's Joe Lininger, and another added by gary Zuchelli. Hartman also added a triple from Paul Besterci. Senuta's Mark Sherrod knocked a big triple as a key in their tying the game up in the 3rd. Dave Tetkoski, Gary Zuchelli, Paul Besterci and Joe Lininger all had two hits apiece for Hartman. Scott Smith and Tom Shirley added 2 hits each for Senuta. The win gives Hartman their first victory of the year and puts them at 1 and 5, while Senuta falls to 1-6.
2nd Game
Well, you would've thought the two teams were tired, but it was an offensive explosion in the 2nd game. The teams were tied after 2 innings of play at 7-7. After the 3rd, it was 10-9 Hartman. But Mike Stewart came on to pitch in the top of the 4th and held the hot Hartman team to no runs that inning. When Senuta came to bat, the first 6 men up all scored, with Mike Stewart hitting a triple to score the speedster John Wolicki all the way from 1st base, for the tying run. Then Scott Duchateau slashed a double that sent Mike Stewart home for the go ahead run. 4 more hits later, and Senuta now leads 15-10 after 4. Hartman started off the top of the 5th with a walk and 2 singles, but Mike Stewart said no more. 2 infield fly outs and a ground out to 2nd baseman Tom Shirley, and the game ended.
Big Dave Tetkoski had a double for Hartman. Meanwhile Mike Stewart led the way for Senuta with a double and a triple. Scott Duchateau and Scott Smith both went 3 for 3 for Senuta. 10 other players, from both teams, went 2 for 3.
The victory for Senuta put their record at 2-6, while Hartman is now 1-6
2nd Game
Well, you would've thought the two teams were tired, but it was an offensive explosion in the 2nd game. The teams were tied after 2 innings of play at 7-7. After the 3rd, it was 10-9 Hartman. But Mike Stewart came on to pitch in the top of the 4th and held the hot Hartman team to no runs that inning. When Senuta came to bat, the first 6 men up all scored, with Mike Stewart hitting a triple to score the speedster John Wolicki all the way from 1st base, for the tying run. Then Scott Duchateau slashed a double that sent Mike Stewart home for the go ahead run. 4 more hits later, and Senuta now leads 15-10 after 4. Hartman started off the top of the 5th with a walk and 2 singles, but Mike Stewart said no more. 2 infield fly outs and a ground out to 2nd baseman Tom Shirley, and the game ended.
Big Dave Tetkoski had a double for Hartman. Meanwhile Mike Stewart led the way for Senuta with a double and a triple. Scott Duchateau and Scott Smith both went 3 for 3 for Senuta. 10 other players, from both teams, went 2 for 3.
The victory for Senuta put their record at 2-6, while Hartman is now 1-6
Game Summary Merlin vs McCabe
This as a brief summary of game played at Shrum Field July 22 between Merlin Funeral Home and McCabe Funeral Home.
In a game played between the two league-leading teams, Merlin shut out McCabe 9-0. The game was shortened to six innings due to rain showers that arrived in the Derry area during the late morning.
McCabe's best scoring chance came in the bottom of the third inning when they loaded the bases with one out. Merlin starting pitcher Steve Stanko, however, retired the next two hitters to get out of the inning. His teammates Ernie Downs and Don Cooke then held McCabe scoreless for the remaining innings and post the shutout. Merlin's offensive output was led by Trace Bocan, Dave Basile and Rich Boyd.
The Box Score is as follows: Merlin F. H. - 9 runs, 10 hits and no errors;
McCabe F. H. - 0 runs, 6 hits and one error.
Starting pitcher Stanko earned the win while Tim Donaldson took the loss.
Merlin moved its record to 6-0. While McCabe dropped its first loss to go with five wins.
In a game played between the two league-leading teams, Merlin shut out McCabe 9-0. The game was shortened to six innings due to rain showers that arrived in the Derry area during the late morning.
McCabe's best scoring chance came in the bottom of the third inning when they loaded the bases with one out. Merlin starting pitcher Steve Stanko, however, retired the next two hitters to get out of the inning. His teammates Ernie Downs and Don Cooke then held McCabe scoreless for the remaining innings and post the shutout. Merlin's offensive output was led by Trace Bocan, Dave Basile and Rich Boyd.
The Box Score is as follows: Merlin F. H. - 9 runs, 10 hits and no errors;
McCabe F. H. - 0 runs, 6 hits and one error.
Starting pitcher Stanko earned the win while Tim Donaldson took the loss.
Merlin moved its record to 6-0. While McCabe dropped its first loss to go with five wins.
Game Summary Blue Sky Design vs Senuta Pro Chiropratic
Blue Sky Design (3-2) defeated Senuta Pro Chiro (1-5) on Saturday morning in the 1st game of a double header, at Derry HS to improve their record to 3-2-1. The second game of the double-header was rained out after 1 inning and will be made up later in the year. Bruce Sedlock was the winning pitcher for BSD, pitching them to a 10-4 victory. Mike Stewart was the losing pitcher. Chuck McNerny and Jeff Hickman saw mound duty for Blue Sky, while Ron Polo pitched the last 2 innings for Senuta.
Game Summary Merlin vs Senuta
In a game played earlier today at New Derry, Merlin overpowered Senuta 17-2. The box score is as follows: Merlin Funeral Home - 17 runs, 18 hits and two errors; Senuta Pro-Chiro - 2 runs, 6 hits and five errors. Steve Stanko earned the win and Steve Jupena took the loss. Ernie Downs and Dave Basile led the hitting attack for the victors. Along with Stanko, Merlin pitchers Downs and Don Cook held Senuta to six hits.
Merlin's record is now 5-0, while Senuta fell to 1-4.
Merlin's record is now 5-0, while Senuta fell to 1-4.
Game Summary Blue Sky Design vs Wellington
Blue Sky Sign Co. won their Saturday afternoon’s game with Wellington, 11-7. Blue Sky was led by Bill Palmer who had 3 hits including a double.
Nick Ciocco and Jeff Hickman also had 3 hits. Lou Pianetti had a double In his 2 hits. Dmac McNerney was the winning pitcher.
Wellington was led by Ray Shafer with 3 hits and Joe Mauro with 2. Jerry Fagert took the loss. Blue Sky Sign Co. record is now 2-2 with
Wellington falling to 1-4.
Nick Ciocco and Jeff Hickman also had 3 hits. Lou Pianetti had a double In his 2 hits. Dmac McNerney was the winning pitcher.
Wellington was led by Ray Shafer with 3 hits and Joe Mauro with 2. Jerry Fagert took the loss. Blue Sky Sign Co. record is now 2-2 with
Wellington falling to 1-4.
Game Summary Merlin vs Hartman
In a game played earlier today at Derry, Merlin scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Hartman 13-12. This game was a bit of a wild slugfest with four lead changes before Merlin's final inning rally. Trace Bocan drove in Bruce Mancini with the game winning score.
The box score is as follows: Merlin - 13 runs, 15 hits and three errors; Hartman-Graziano - 12 runs, 13 hits and six errors.
This contest featured four extraordinary extra-base hits. Gary Zuchelli struck a grand slam inside-the-park home run and collected five total RBI's for Hartman. Paul Bestarci also posted with a three-run triple. For Merlin, Ernie Downs similarly struck a three-run inside the park home run and John Greiner tallied a key double during the last inning rally. Don Cook earned the win for the victors.
Merlin's record is now 4-0. Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-3.
In a game played earlier today at Derry, Merlin scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Hartman 13-12. This game was a bit of a wild slugfest with four lead changes before Merlin's final inning rally. Trace Bocan drove in Bruce Mancini with the game winning score.
The box score is as follows: Merlin - 13 runs, 15 hits and three errors; Hartman-Graziano - 12 runs, 13 hits and six errors.
This contest featured four extraordinary extra-base hits. Gary Zuchelli struck a grand slam inside-the-park home run and collected five total RBI's for Hartman. Paul Bestarci also posted with a three-run triple. For Merlin, Ernie Downs similarly struck a three-run inside the park home run and John Greiner tallied a key double during the last inning rally. Don Cook earned the win for the victors.
Merlin's record is now 4-0. Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-3.
Game Summary Merlin vs Hartman Graziano
Merlin Funeral Home bested Hartman Graziano Funeral Home at a game played earlier today at Shrum Field by a score of 6-2.
The box score tallies for both teams is as follows:
Merlin - six runs, 16 hits, and one error
Hartman-Graziano - two runs, six hits and one error.
Pitcher Don Cook earned the win for the victory while Dave Tetkoski took the loss for the home team Hartman.
Merlin's record is now 2-0, while Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-2.
Merlin Funeral Home bested Hartman Graziano Funeral Home at a game played earlier today at Shrum Field by a score of 6-2.
The box score tallies for both teams is as follows:
Merlin - six runs, 16 hits, and one error
Hartman-Graziano - two runs, six hits and one error.
Pitcher Don Cook earned the win for the victory while Dave Tetkoski took the loss for the home team Hartman.
Merlin's record is now 2-0, while Hartman-Graziano fell to 0-2.
Game Highlights Senuta Pro-Chiro vs Wellington
Wellington improves record to 1 – 1, while Senuta loses another tough, close game, and is still win less at 0 - 2
The game was played in New Derry at John’s Field Saturday June 10th . Senuta Pro-Chiro once again, jumped out to an early lead, and was up 3 – 0 going into the bottom of the 3rd. That’s when the bats of Wellington started to wake up. They were able put some big hits together, and take a 4 -3 lead. Wellington then added 4 more runs in the bottom half of the 5th to take a commanding lead, 8 – 3. But, Senuta Pro – Chiro wasn’t about to give in just yet. They scratched and crawled and added 3 runs in the top of the 6th to now make it 8 – 6, Wellington. Wellington added one more run in the bottom of the 6th to make it 9 – 6 going into the last inning. Senuta started off the 7th with 2 walks, and held out hope for another big inning. But Wellingtons pitching staff shut it down from there, and Wellington hung on to win 9 – 6 .
Wellington improves record to 1 – 1, while Senuta loses another tough, close game, and is still win less at 0 - 2
The game was played in New Derry at John’s Field Saturday June 10th . Senuta Pro-Chiro once again, jumped out to an early lead, and was up 3 – 0 going into the bottom of the 3rd. That’s when the bats of Wellington started to wake up. They were able put some big hits together, and take a 4 -3 lead. Wellington then added 4 more runs in the bottom half of the 5th to take a commanding lead, 8 – 3. But, Senuta Pro – Chiro wasn’t about to give in just yet. They scratched and crawled and added 3 runs in the top of the 6th to now make it 8 – 6, Wellington. Wellington added one more run in the bottom of the 6th to make it 9 – 6 going into the last inning. Senuta started off the 7th with 2 walks, and held out hope for another big inning. But Wellingtons pitching staff shut it down from there, and Wellington hung on to win 9 – 6 .
Senuta Pro-Chiro vs Merlin Funeral Home
Merlin Funeral Home starts off the season with a comeback win over Senuta Pro-Chiro.
The game was played in New Derry at John’s Field Saturday June 3rd to open the season. Senuta Pro-Chiro jumped out to an early 4 – 0 lead after two innings. Merlin Funeral Home added a few runs here and there over the next few innings Team Senuta added one more and the score going into the bottom of the 6th inning was 5-4 Senuta Pro-Chiro with the lead.
That, however, is when this well played and tight contest took a turn. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Merlin Funeral Home sent 10 batters to the plate. They combined 6 hits with some costly errors by Senuta Pro-Chiro to add 5 more runs to their total. They had some very timely base hits that inning and were also very opportunistic, and now had a 9 -5 lead going into the top of the 7th. Senuta Pro-Chiro also tried to mount a big comeback of their own, but was able to only muster up 1 more run. The game ended with Merlin Funeral Home victorious over Senuta Pro-Chiro with a final score of 9 – 6. A handful of players shook off the early season rust and collected multiple hits.
For Merlin Funeral Home, Ron George, Dave Basile and Trace Bocan all had 2 hits each and for Senuta Pro-Chiro Ron Polo and Scott Duchateau both had 2 two hits each.
Merlin Funeral Home starts off the season with a comeback win over Senuta Pro-Chiro.
The game was played in New Derry at John’s Field Saturday June 3rd to open the season. Senuta Pro-Chiro jumped out to an early 4 – 0 lead after two innings. Merlin Funeral Home added a few runs here and there over the next few innings Team Senuta added one more and the score going into the bottom of the 6th inning was 5-4 Senuta Pro-Chiro with the lead.
That, however, is when this well played and tight contest took a turn. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Merlin Funeral Home sent 10 batters to the plate. They combined 6 hits with some costly errors by Senuta Pro-Chiro to add 5 more runs to their total. They had some very timely base hits that inning and were also very opportunistic, and now had a 9 -5 lead going into the top of the 7th. Senuta Pro-Chiro also tried to mount a big comeback of their own, but was able to only muster up 1 more run. The game ended with Merlin Funeral Home victorious over Senuta Pro-Chiro with a final score of 9 – 6. A handful of players shook off the early season rust and collected multiple hits.
For Merlin Funeral Home, Ron George, Dave Basile and Trace Bocan all had 2 hits each and for Senuta Pro-Chiro Ron Polo and Scott Duchateau both had 2 two hits each.
Best wishes on another new season in the Latrobe Derry Old Timer's Senior League. I wish to give you all some information before we start our 7th season of old time baseball. Our games start at 9:45 AM each Saturday, (NOT 10:00, as it may have been reported). I apologize for the confusion. Please be at the field by 9:15 so you can warm up properly and help get the field ready. Games last 7 innings, and after 9 innings, can end in a tie. We are a "gentleman's league" which means sportsmanship trumps winning. We try to get through the season with no injuries, arguments, or controversies. If your competitive juices still flow fast, the Over 40 league is the league for you. In our senior league, we encourage the older men to continue to play baseball as long as they can. Our hope is a competitive game where each team ends the season with 5 wins and 5 losses.
If you are new to the league, ask your manager/coach or team mates to go over the rules of our league. You will hear these 2 sentences all year; "Outside plate, outside plate" and "No more advances". If you don't know what this means, you are definitely a "rookie" to us. Our most senior men are given every opportunity to play in our league...as we never know when our playing days are finally over. None of you thought you would be playing baseball at the age of 55.
Senior players hitting the ball through the outfield, are awarded a single and cannot be thrown out at first. Younger pitchers should avoid throwing fastballs to these senior players. The 4 outfielders are not permitted to play within 25 feet of the infield. Pitching is restricted according to age. Batting order remains the same all year, with the oldest player on a team batting first in the opening game. We are limited to only 1 adult umpire, who often covers the entire playing field and all bases. If we have a 2nd umpire, it is a youth umpire trying to learn how to umpire for his future. Please be kind to them. They also have to learn our league rules, and get used to 2 first bases and 2 home plates.
Our league motto is "Start out each game slowly....and taper off after that".. Any error is better than any injury.
With this said; have fun, enjoy the league and make some new friends. Looking forward to another successful season.
Gib (and your managers)
If you are new to the league, ask your manager/coach or team mates to go over the rules of our league. You will hear these 2 sentences all year; "Outside plate, outside plate" and "No more advances". If you don't know what this means, you are definitely a "rookie" to us. Our most senior men are given every opportunity to play in our league...as we never know when our playing days are finally over. None of you thought you would be playing baseball at the age of 55.
Senior players hitting the ball through the outfield, are awarded a single and cannot be thrown out at first. Younger pitchers should avoid throwing fastballs to these senior players. The 4 outfielders are not permitted to play within 25 feet of the infield. Pitching is restricted according to age. Batting order remains the same all year, with the oldest player on a team batting first in the opening game. We are limited to only 1 adult umpire, who often covers the entire playing field and all bases. If we have a 2nd umpire, it is a youth umpire trying to learn how to umpire for his future. Please be kind to them. They also have to learn our league rules, and get used to 2 first bases and 2 home plates.
Our league motto is "Start out each game slowly....and taper off after that".. Any error is better than any injury.
With this said; have fun, enjoy the league and make some new friends. Looking forward to another successful season.
Gib (and your managers)
Latrobe/Derry Old Timers League to announce Youth Equipment Program
What is YEP? Know any boys or girls that would like to participate in a sports program but they and their family don’t have the funds necessary to purchase the equipment, shoes or uniform? If that is the case, help may be on the way, according to John Wolicki, spokesman for the Latrobe/Derry Old-Timers League’s newly formed Youth Equipment Program (YEP).
“The Latrobe-Derry Old Timers League wants to make sure every young athlete in the Latrobe-Derry area has the necessary means and equipment to participate in a sanctioned athletic program regardless of their economic situation,” stated Wolicki, who, along with Gib Stemmler, are coordinators of the program.
“The idea to make sure our kids in need had the equipment necessary to participate in youth sponsored athletics is not new to the area,” Wolicki noted, addng that the Old-Timers League previously had an equipment bank with such things as used baseball gloves and additional baseball equipment.
That was a great idea and young athletes who needed a glove or maybe some other form of baseball equipment to participate benefited from the bank.
The difference with YEP is that it reaches beyond the sport of baseball to any boy or girl who wishes to participate in the many Latrobe-Derry area sponsored athletic programs and can show an economic need to have the proper equipment to play the sport of their choice.
“Our plan is to start out small with contributions from the league,” said Wolicki. “Once we have some money in the jar, we plan to reach out to our area coaches who know their kids better than anyone else to see where the need exists. Coaches may then submit an application to the league where a group of trustees will review the applications and award money accordingly.”
“This is a wonderful testimony to the generosity of over 300 members of the Old-Timers League whose ages range from 40 to 86 years young,” stated Stemmler. “They understand and appreciate the positive influence sport has on our youngsters.”
“We are in the very early stages of the YEP program and until we receive feedback from our local coaches, the scope of need will not be identified,” Wolicki explained.
“Perhaps the need may not be that widespread, but if there is one kid who is unable to participate in a sport in our area because of an economic disadvantage, that's one too many.,’ he added, noting that the YEP motto is, “One kid unable to participate in a sport related activity due to economic disadvantage is one too many.”
With that in mind the league developed this mission statement: To provide disadvantaged youth currently participating or wishing to participate in sanctioned athletic programs within the Latrobe/Derry area with proper equipment or financial support.
Besides Wolicki and Stemmler, also helping coordinate the program are treasurer Al Young, legal advisor Michael Stewart and trustees Ron George, Earl Penrose, Scott McIlnay, Tom Buerkle, John Catanzerite, Jerry Sopko, Terry Giannini, Tom McKee and Tim Donaldson.
Our plan is to start out small with contributions from our league. Once we have some money in the fund, we plan to reach out to area coaches who know their players better than anyone else to see where need exists. A YEP application from those coaches may be submitted to the league where a group of trustees will review them and award money accordingly.
Anyone who would like to contributions to the fund can send donations to YEP, Latrobe-Derry Old-Timers, PO Box 21, Derry Pa. 15627.
“The Latrobe-Derry Old Timers League wants to make sure every young athlete in the Latrobe-Derry area has the necessary means and equipment to participate in a sanctioned athletic program regardless of their economic situation,” stated Wolicki, who, along with Gib Stemmler, are coordinators of the program.
“The idea to make sure our kids in need had the equipment necessary to participate in youth sponsored athletics is not new to the area,” Wolicki noted, addng that the Old-Timers League previously had an equipment bank with such things as used baseball gloves and additional baseball equipment.
That was a great idea and young athletes who needed a glove or maybe some other form of baseball equipment to participate benefited from the bank.
The difference with YEP is that it reaches beyond the sport of baseball to any boy or girl who wishes to participate in the many Latrobe-Derry area sponsored athletic programs and can show an economic need to have the proper equipment to play the sport of their choice.
“Our plan is to start out small with contributions from the league,” said Wolicki. “Once we have some money in the jar, we plan to reach out to our area coaches who know their kids better than anyone else to see where the need exists. Coaches may then submit an application to the league where a group of trustees will review the applications and award money accordingly.”
“This is a wonderful testimony to the generosity of over 300 members of the Old-Timers League whose ages range from 40 to 86 years young,” stated Stemmler. “They understand and appreciate the positive influence sport has on our youngsters.”
“We are in the very early stages of the YEP program and until we receive feedback from our local coaches, the scope of need will not be identified,” Wolicki explained.
“Perhaps the need may not be that widespread, but if there is one kid who is unable to participate in a sport in our area because of an economic disadvantage, that's one too many.,’ he added, noting that the YEP motto is, “One kid unable to participate in a sport related activity due to economic disadvantage is one too many.”
With that in mind the league developed this mission statement: To provide disadvantaged youth currently participating or wishing to participate in sanctioned athletic programs within the Latrobe/Derry area with proper equipment or financial support.
Besides Wolicki and Stemmler, also helping coordinate the program are treasurer Al Young, legal advisor Michael Stewart and trustees Ron George, Earl Penrose, Scott McIlnay, Tom Buerkle, John Catanzerite, Jerry Sopko, Terry Giannini, Tom McKee and Tim Donaldson.
Our plan is to start out small with contributions from our league. Once we have some money in the fund, we plan to reach out to area coaches who know their players better than anyone else to see where need exists. A YEP application from those coaches may be submitted to the league where a group of trustees will review them and award money accordingly.
Anyone who would like to contributions to the fund can send donations to YEP, Latrobe-Derry Old-Timers, PO Box 21, Derry Pa. 15627.
Game Updates & Senior Division Highlights
Everyone who attended the dinner and trivia night at the Legion on September 26th, would like to thank the Penrose's for all their hard work in making the night very enjoyable. Trivia by Gib Jr. was entertaining and competitive again, with the "3 Marks" walking away with this years title. If you enjoyed it, pass on the good word so we get an even bigger turnout next year. A big thank you for all the gift baskets donated for our door prizes by the managers, coaches, or sponsors.
Merlin
Funeral Home Defeats McCabe Funeral Home in Season Finale
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry on August 29, Merlin Funeral Home jumped out early to an 8-0 lead and then coasted to a 13-2 win over McCabe Funeral Home. This was the final contest in a ten-game schedule for teams in the Latrobe-Derry Old-Timers Senior League. The victors capitalized on several costly errors and scored seven runs in the first inning. They then added another tally in the second frame before McCabe got on the board with one run in the bottom of the second. Gary Zuchelli and Bob Elsavage supplied the key run-scoring hits during the first inning for Merlin, while Karl Vogel drove in McCabe’s first tally. Merlin later added two runs in the third on a triple by Trace Bocan and a sacrifice fly-out by Rege Faddish. This was followed by single runs in the fourth, fifth and seventh innings. Don Shoup, Zuchelli and Bocan drove each of these three single tallies, respectively. McCabe scored their second run in the sixth on an RBI single by Scott McIlney.
Merlin’s offensive production was provided by a number of players. Zuchelli and Ray Lininger each led this team with three hits. Similarly, Elsavage, Don Shoup and Bocan each contributed with two tallies. Bocan’s two hits consisted of a double and a triple. Elsavage and Polvinale each scored three runs, while Zuchelli, Elsavage and Faddish each contributed three RBI’s. Despite being outscored, McCabe compiled 12 total hits. Steve Stanko and McIlney led with two hits each. The remaining hits for McCabe were tallied by Bob Charles, John Greiner, Vogle, Russ Zoilko, Al Sianni, Tom Hauger and Jerry Sopko. Sopko and McIlney scored the two runs for this team.
Don Shoup, Lou Pianetti and Gary Zuchelli performed the pitching duties for Merlin Funeral Home. Their individual and collective efforts were benefited by frequent solid defense by the victors. The starter, Don Shoup, was credited with the win. Steve Stanko, Karl Vogle and Scott McIlney took the mound for McCabe. Starter Stanko was plagued by some ill fortune in the form of seven unearned runs and was saddled with the loss. The win moved Merlin’s record to eight wins against two losses and earned this team the championship for the 2015 season. McCabe’s record fell to one and nine. Despite the outcome of this game and overall team records, however, the players on both teams agreed afterwards that it was an enjoyable game.
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry on August 29, Merlin Funeral Home jumped out early to an 8-0 lead and then coasted to a 13-2 win over McCabe Funeral Home. This was the final contest in a ten-game schedule for teams in the Latrobe-Derry Old-Timers Senior League. The victors capitalized on several costly errors and scored seven runs in the first inning. They then added another tally in the second frame before McCabe got on the board with one run in the bottom of the second. Gary Zuchelli and Bob Elsavage supplied the key run-scoring hits during the first inning for Merlin, while Karl Vogel drove in McCabe’s first tally. Merlin later added two runs in the third on a triple by Trace Bocan and a sacrifice fly-out by Rege Faddish. This was followed by single runs in the fourth, fifth and seventh innings. Don Shoup, Zuchelli and Bocan drove each of these three single tallies, respectively. McCabe scored their second run in the sixth on an RBI single by Scott McIlney.
Merlin’s offensive production was provided by a number of players. Zuchelli and Ray Lininger each led this team with three hits. Similarly, Elsavage, Don Shoup and Bocan each contributed with two tallies. Bocan’s two hits consisted of a double and a triple. Elsavage and Polvinale each scored three runs, while Zuchelli, Elsavage and Faddish each contributed three RBI’s. Despite being outscored, McCabe compiled 12 total hits. Steve Stanko and McIlney led with two hits each. The remaining hits for McCabe were tallied by Bob Charles, John Greiner, Vogle, Russ Zoilko, Al Sianni, Tom Hauger and Jerry Sopko. Sopko and McIlney scored the two runs for this team.
Don Shoup, Lou Pianetti and Gary Zuchelli performed the pitching duties for Merlin Funeral Home. Their individual and collective efforts were benefited by frequent solid defense by the victors. The starter, Don Shoup, was credited with the win. Steve Stanko, Karl Vogle and Scott McIlney took the mound for McCabe. Starter Stanko was plagued by some ill fortune in the form of seven unearned runs and was saddled with the loss. The win moved Merlin’s record to eight wins against two losses and earned this team the championship for the 2015 season. McCabe’s record fell to one and nine. Despite the outcome of this game and overall team records, however, the players on both teams agreed afterwards that it was an enjoyable game.
Merlin Funeral Home Pulls Away for a Win Over
Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home
In a contest between the two teams leading in the Standings, Merlin Funeral Home broke open a close game in the bottom of the fourth inning to post a 13-3 win over Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home. The two teams had traded single runs in both the first and third frames before Merlin batted through their lineup and tallied ten runs in the fourth frame. The teams then each scored once in the sixth inning to yield the final score. The game was played August 15 at Johns Field in New Derry. The win moved Merlin’s record to 6-2, while Hartman Graziano fell to 5-3.
Tom Shomo, Gary Zuchelli, Greg McLeod and Skip Polvinale led Merlin’s offensive attack with three hit each. Zuchelli, Polvinale and Rege Faddish each tallied a double. Polvinale scored three runs, while Shomo added two scores. Lastly, Zuchelli led the winners with three RBI’s, including two during the pivotal fourth inning. Shomo and Don Shoup each chipped in with two RBI’s. Hartman-Graziano’s hitting effort was led by Bill Bush with a double, and single hits by Ernie Downs, Tim Donaldson, Manny Navarro and Greg Bittner. Downs, Bittner and and Dave Campbell each drove in one run for Hartman.
Gary Kengersky, Don Shoup and Gary Zuchelli performed the pitching duties for Merlin. In addition to holding Hartman-Graziano to three runs, this trio limited their opponents to the above-noted five hits. Shoup earned the win. Tim Donaldson, Ernie Downs and Dave Plummer pitched for Hartman-Graziano with Downs being credited with the loss.
In a contest between the two teams leading in the Standings, Merlin Funeral Home broke open a close game in the bottom of the fourth inning to post a 13-3 win over Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home. The two teams had traded single runs in both the first and third frames before Merlin batted through their lineup and tallied ten runs in the fourth frame. The teams then each scored once in the sixth inning to yield the final score. The game was played August 15 at Johns Field in New Derry. The win moved Merlin’s record to 6-2, while Hartman Graziano fell to 5-3.
Tom Shomo, Gary Zuchelli, Greg McLeod and Skip Polvinale led Merlin’s offensive attack with three hit each. Zuchelli, Polvinale and Rege Faddish each tallied a double. Polvinale scored three runs, while Shomo added two scores. Lastly, Zuchelli led the winners with three RBI’s, including two during the pivotal fourth inning. Shomo and Don Shoup each chipped in with two RBI’s. Hartman-Graziano’s hitting effort was led by Bill Bush with a double, and single hits by Ernie Downs, Tim Donaldson, Manny Navarro and Greg Bittner. Downs, Bittner and and Dave Campbell each drove in one run for Hartman.
Gary Kengersky, Don Shoup and Gary Zuchelli performed the pitching duties for Merlin. In addition to holding Hartman-Graziano to three runs, this trio limited their opponents to the above-noted five hits. Shoup earned the win. Tim Donaldson, Ernie Downs and Dave Plummer pitched for Hartman-Graziano with Downs being credited with the loss.
Latrobe
Legion Rallies to Win Wild, Marathon Game
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry, Latrobe Legion scored five runs in the bottom of the last inning to post an 18-17 marathon win over Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home. This game required over three hours to reach this conclusion. The contest quickly evolved into a wild, see-saw affair with the lead changing hands ten times. Each team scored in six of the seven innings and held the lead on five separate occasions. The Legion failed to score in the first inning, while Hartman was blanked in the top of the final frame. This failure to score in the last inning set the stage for the Legion’s final rally. Hartman had actually scored six runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 17-12 lead. But the Legion came back with one run in the bottom of this frame followed by the aforementioned five runs in the final frame to win the game.
Latrobe Legion manager Earl Penrose initiated the game-winning rally in the final frame and, after much activity through the lineup, subsequently drove in the game-winning run. The victors compiled 27 hits with Ron Polo and Chuck McNerney each leading with four. Mike Self, Ed Sheehy, Tim Fedele and Penrose each posted three hits, while Randy Roble, Paul Roble and Doug Bailey each contributed two. Polo, Fedele and Randy Roble garnered doubles. Hartman’s offensive effort was led by Ned Nakles and Greg Bittner with three hits. Gary Mueseler, Bill Bush, Tim Donaldson, Dave Plummer and Manny Navarro each contributed two hits. Tim Donaldson also tallied a double among his two hits.
Bill Palmer, Tim Fedele, Ron Polo and Randy Roble handled the pitching duties for Legion. Roble shut out the visitors in the final inning and, accordingly, was named the winning pitcher.
Tim Donaldson, Dave Campbell and Dave Plummer performed the pitching for Hartman with Plummer taking the loss. The win raises Legion’s record to 3 and 4 while Hartman’s record fell to 5 and 2.
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry, Latrobe Legion scored five runs in the bottom of the last inning to post an 18-17 marathon win over Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home. This game required over three hours to reach this conclusion. The contest quickly evolved into a wild, see-saw affair with the lead changing hands ten times. Each team scored in six of the seven innings and held the lead on five separate occasions. The Legion failed to score in the first inning, while Hartman was blanked in the top of the final frame. This failure to score in the last inning set the stage for the Legion’s final rally. Hartman had actually scored six runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 17-12 lead. But the Legion came back with one run in the bottom of this frame followed by the aforementioned five runs in the final frame to win the game.
Latrobe Legion manager Earl Penrose initiated the game-winning rally in the final frame and, after much activity through the lineup, subsequently drove in the game-winning run. The victors compiled 27 hits with Ron Polo and Chuck McNerney each leading with four. Mike Self, Ed Sheehy, Tim Fedele and Penrose each posted three hits, while Randy Roble, Paul Roble and Doug Bailey each contributed two. Polo, Fedele and Randy Roble garnered doubles. Hartman’s offensive effort was led by Ned Nakles and Greg Bittner with three hits. Gary Mueseler, Bill Bush, Tim Donaldson, Dave Plummer and Manny Navarro each contributed two hits. Tim Donaldson also tallied a double among his two hits.
Bill Palmer, Tim Fedele, Ron Polo and Randy Roble handled the pitching duties for Legion. Roble shut out the visitors in the final inning and, accordingly, was named the winning pitcher.
Tim Donaldson, Dave Campbell and Dave Plummer performed the pitching for Hartman with Plummer taking the loss. The win raises Legion’s record to 3 and 4 while Hartman’s record fell to 5 and 2.
Merlin Holds Off Wellington Late-Inning Rally to Gain Fourth
Win
In an Old-Timers’ League played at Shrum Field on Saturday, July 25, Merlin Funeral Home fought off a determined seventh-inning rally to best Wellington Resources Group 10-7. Merlin had earlier broken a 5-5 tie with five runs in the top of the seventh inning, but Wellington quickly rallied in the bottom frame. Taking advantage of two hits, two miscues and one walk, Wellington scored two runs and loaded the bases with one out. Fortune then smiled on the victors as the next Wellington batter hit a swinging bunt along the third base line. Merlin pitcher Gary Zuchelli managed to reach the batted ball and flip it to home for a force-out. Merlin catcher Trace Bocan subsequently relayed the ball to third base and his throw to Merlin infielder Don Shoup caught the (then) lead Wellington runner over-running and off the base. The resulting double-play ended this hard-fought contest in a sudden manner.
Wellington took an early lead in the first inning with one run. This lead held up until Merlin scored five runs in the top of the third frame. Wellington quickly responded with four runs in the bottom of this inning to tie the game. The score then remained at 5 to 5 until both teams exploded in the last inning. Merlin’s hitting attack was led by Trace Bocan with two hits (including a double) and four RBI’s. Skip Polvinale, Bob Elsavage and Greg McLeod each chipped in with two hits and one RBI. Wellington’s offensive output was led by John Greenlee, Denny Johns and Bob Presock. Greenlee collected a double and two singles hits in four at-bats, Johns had two hits and two walks for the day, and Presock posted two hits in three at-bats. Mark Adkins contributed with one hit and three RBI’s.
The game also featured several stellar defensive plays. Merlin outfielder Jerry Kengersky robbed Bill Ankney of a hit with a running shoe-top catch of a sinking line drive in the fourth inning, while Sip Polvinale robbed Joe Mauro of a base hit up the middle with a major league style play and throw to first base in the sixth inning. For Wellington, Jerry Fagert pulled in a deep drive to right field by Gary Zuchelli in the second Inning. Don Shoup and Gary Zuchelli handled the pitching duties for Merlin with Zuchelli getting credit for the win. Denny Johns, Jerry Fagert, Bill Ankney and Joe Mauro pitched for Wellington. Ankney took the loss. The win moved Merlin’s record to 4 and 1. Wellington’s record fell to 2 and 3.
In an Old-Timers’ League played at Shrum Field on Saturday, July 25, Merlin Funeral Home fought off a determined seventh-inning rally to best Wellington Resources Group 10-7. Merlin had earlier broken a 5-5 tie with five runs in the top of the seventh inning, but Wellington quickly rallied in the bottom frame. Taking advantage of two hits, two miscues and one walk, Wellington scored two runs and loaded the bases with one out. Fortune then smiled on the victors as the next Wellington batter hit a swinging bunt along the third base line. Merlin pitcher Gary Zuchelli managed to reach the batted ball and flip it to home for a force-out. Merlin catcher Trace Bocan subsequently relayed the ball to third base and his throw to Merlin infielder Don Shoup caught the (then) lead Wellington runner over-running and off the base. The resulting double-play ended this hard-fought contest in a sudden manner.
Wellington took an early lead in the first inning with one run. This lead held up until Merlin scored five runs in the top of the third frame. Wellington quickly responded with four runs in the bottom of this inning to tie the game. The score then remained at 5 to 5 until both teams exploded in the last inning. Merlin’s hitting attack was led by Trace Bocan with two hits (including a double) and four RBI’s. Skip Polvinale, Bob Elsavage and Greg McLeod each chipped in with two hits and one RBI. Wellington’s offensive output was led by John Greenlee, Denny Johns and Bob Presock. Greenlee collected a double and two singles hits in four at-bats, Johns had two hits and two walks for the day, and Presock posted two hits in three at-bats. Mark Adkins contributed with one hit and three RBI’s.
The game also featured several stellar defensive plays. Merlin outfielder Jerry Kengersky robbed Bill Ankney of a hit with a running shoe-top catch of a sinking line drive in the fourth inning, while Sip Polvinale robbed Joe Mauro of a base hit up the middle with a major league style play and throw to first base in the sixth inning. For Wellington, Jerry Fagert pulled in a deep drive to right field by Gary Zuchelli in the second Inning. Don Shoup and Gary Zuchelli handled the pitching duties for Merlin with Zuchelli getting credit for the win. Denny Johns, Jerry Fagert, Bill Ankney and Joe Mauro pitched for Wellington. Ankney took the loss. The win moved Merlin’s record to 4 and 1. Wellington’s record fell to 2 and 3.
Subject:
Rules Clarification...
1. In reading this years pitching rules, as we all amended/changed over the winter; they read; Pitchers ages 55 thru 59 can pitch 3 innings. 60 thru 69 can pitch 4 innings. AND 70 years and older can pitch unlimited. Please make a copy of our league rules to take to the game. In last 2 innings, pitchers must be 60 or older.
2. The line of no return between third and home should be 30 feet from home plate or 2/3 distance from 3rd base towards home. The 2nd home plate is placed on an imaginary foul line extended from first base through home plate, approx. 6-8 feet to the 3rd base side of home plate. BEFORE the game starts...HOME TEAM is responsible for lining, dragging, and putting out all bases, including the double first base and the extra home plate. VISITING team will put them away. BOTH teams are responsible for putting away the league equipment (helmet, league bats, double first base and extra home plate) after the game. Shrum and N.D; in the shed. TL field; in our middle wooden locker.
3. Pitchers must throw the ball to his catcher on intentional walks as runners can advance. If advances are used up, you can just tell the ump, I want to "intentionally walk" this batter, without throwing any pitches. Flagrant Balks will be called, please ensure that your pitchers know how to stretch and pick-off correctly.
4. When a runner takes an extra advance, the penalty is listed in our rules. He is out if he touches the next base. but can return to his original base with no other runner advancing.
5. We will have no mercy rule this year. BUT... the team that is behind by 12 runs, after batting at least 4 times, can concede if they choose. Please keep in mind that our umpire often has a 2nd game to attend at 1:PM, so please take that into consideration. If a game is not over by 12:30, AND a team ahead by 12, the game should be conceded and ended.
6. Only home plate umpire will call "check swings" and "infield fly rule", not the youth umpire.
7. 1-1 count will be applied any time both managers agree. Advise the umpire. BUT it will be applied at 11AM at the Teener League field ,automatically. We ended our game at 11:20, with 18 runs scored.
NOW, I MUST EMPHASIZE; Have your team players on deck... to avoid delays or lengthening game time.
8. Umpires get paid if they show up at a called game and they received no notice. Call them first.
9. Defibrillator for New Derry, is the home team's responsibility, to both pick up and return to the teener league field IMMEDIATELY after the game. It is to be located in the press box building, on the first floor. Upon entering the building, it is the first locker on your immediate right. Return it to the top shelf, with the medicine chest. Mr. Resides, who lives directly across from the field, on route 981, will take them from the concession stand on Friday evenings, and place in this locker. One should always remain at the TL field. If you ambulance at Shrum, the Citizens Ambulance Station is only 1/2 mile away on Route 217 North of Derry.
10. Finally, on scoring and summarizing each game; If we have no official scorer, the 2 managers should collaborate after the game to work out the game summary. In our game at TL field, one manager had a 1 hitter,the other had a 6 hitter. Please work it out. The winning team manager should fax it, or take it to the Bulletin office in Latrobe (? Ligonier Street.) Al Young lives near New Derry and Shrum and has offered to fax it to the Bulletin, if you can get it to him. At the TL field, you can go upstairs and fax directly to Bulletin. Games should be written up and submitted by 10:00 PM Sunday night.
1. In reading this years pitching rules, as we all amended/changed over the winter; they read; Pitchers ages 55 thru 59 can pitch 3 innings. 60 thru 69 can pitch 4 innings. AND 70 years and older can pitch unlimited. Please make a copy of our league rules to take to the game. In last 2 innings, pitchers must be 60 or older.
2. The line of no return between third and home should be 30 feet from home plate or 2/3 distance from 3rd base towards home. The 2nd home plate is placed on an imaginary foul line extended from first base through home plate, approx. 6-8 feet to the 3rd base side of home plate. BEFORE the game starts...HOME TEAM is responsible for lining, dragging, and putting out all bases, including the double first base and the extra home plate. VISITING team will put them away. BOTH teams are responsible for putting away the league equipment (helmet, league bats, double first base and extra home plate) after the game. Shrum and N.D; in the shed. TL field; in our middle wooden locker.
3. Pitchers must throw the ball to his catcher on intentional walks as runners can advance. If advances are used up, you can just tell the ump, I want to "intentionally walk" this batter, without throwing any pitches. Flagrant Balks will be called, please ensure that your pitchers know how to stretch and pick-off correctly.
4. When a runner takes an extra advance, the penalty is listed in our rules. He is out if he touches the next base. but can return to his original base with no other runner advancing.
5. We will have no mercy rule this year. BUT... the team that is behind by 12 runs, after batting at least 4 times, can concede if they choose. Please keep in mind that our umpire often has a 2nd game to attend at 1:PM, so please take that into consideration. If a game is not over by 12:30, AND a team ahead by 12, the game should be conceded and ended.
6. Only home plate umpire will call "check swings" and "infield fly rule", not the youth umpire.
7. 1-1 count will be applied any time both managers agree. Advise the umpire. BUT it will be applied at 11AM at the Teener League field ,automatically. We ended our game at 11:20, with 18 runs scored.
NOW, I MUST EMPHASIZE; Have your team players on deck... to avoid delays or lengthening game time.
8. Umpires get paid if they show up at a called game and they received no notice. Call them first.
9. Defibrillator for New Derry, is the home team's responsibility, to both pick up and return to the teener league field IMMEDIATELY after the game. It is to be located in the press box building, on the first floor. Upon entering the building, it is the first locker on your immediate right. Return it to the top shelf, with the medicine chest. Mr. Resides, who lives directly across from the field, on route 981, will take them from the concession stand on Friday evenings, and place in this locker. One should always remain at the TL field. If you ambulance at Shrum, the Citizens Ambulance Station is only 1/2 mile away on Route 217 North of Derry.
10. Finally, on scoring and summarizing each game; If we have no official scorer, the 2 managers should collaborate after the game to work out the game summary. In our game at TL field, one manager had a 1 hitter,the other had a 6 hitter. Please work it out. The winning team manager should fax it, or take it to the Bulletin office in Latrobe (? Ligonier Street.) Al Young lives near New Derry and Shrum and has offered to fax it to the Bulletin, if you can get it to him. At the TL field, you can go upstairs and fax directly to Bulletin. Games should be written up and submitted by 10:00 PM Sunday night.
Defibrillator
training a success
A big thank you to Dr. Bob Davoli for conducting an excellent training on the use of defibrillators, for 18 of us, at the teener league pavilion on Saturday afternoon, June 6th. We recommend each player become familiar with the use of a defibrillator, as we will have access to them this season at 2 of our fields. Thanks also to John Wolicki for coordinating this training. The following players attended: Steve Kittey, Dennis Johns, Joe Lininger, Jerry Sopko, John Wolicki, Tom McKee, Joe Fadish, Scott Ducheteau, Ray Robb, Jan Penrose, Earl Penrose, Chuck McNerney, Mike Stewart, Dave Tetkoski, John Catanzarite, Mike Self, Mike Urick, and Gib Stemmler.
A big thank you to Dr. Bob Davoli for conducting an excellent training on the use of defibrillators, for 18 of us, at the teener league pavilion on Saturday afternoon, June 6th. We recommend each player become familiar with the use of a defibrillator, as we will have access to them this season at 2 of our fields. Thanks also to John Wolicki for coordinating this training. The following players attended: Steve Kittey, Dennis Johns, Joe Lininger, Jerry Sopko, John Wolicki, Tom McKee, Joe Fadish, Scott Ducheteau, Ray Robb, Jan Penrose, Earl Penrose, Chuck McNerney, Mike Stewart, Dave Tetkoski, John Catanzarite, Mike Self, Mike Urick, and Gib Stemmler.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The last day to sign up for the Senior League and ensure that you reserve your spot on a team, is this Saturday, May 9th, 2015.
On May 10th, the fee increases to $50 for all players, and you may not be guaranteed to play in this years games, as our draft is scheduled for May 16th. Your managers will be setting up teams and game schedules at the May 16th draft meeting. You will get a phone call from your manager after this date, to advise what team you are on, and to confirm your sizes. We will need to get our shirts and hats ordered.
All interested players are also invited to come out to the Latrobe American Legion at 2:30 P.M. on the 9th, for our pre-season League meeting. If you haven't paid yet, you may do so by bringing in your sign-up form and check made payable to "LDOT" LEAGUE. Cost is $35 for returning players, $50 for first year players. We will go over our new league rules, 2015, game times, and answer any questions that you may have. This meeting should be over by 3:30 P.M.
If you know anyone else interested in signing up, please invite them to meet the league managers on the 9th. Don't forget our Saturday morning league practices, at New Derry Field off Route 982. Our season is only 4 weeks away. Call your buddies to remind them of this last day to enroll.
The last day to sign up for the Senior League and ensure that you reserve your spot on a team, is this Saturday, May 9th, 2015.
On May 10th, the fee increases to $50 for all players, and you may not be guaranteed to play in this years games, as our draft is scheduled for May 16th. Your managers will be setting up teams and game schedules at the May 16th draft meeting. You will get a phone call from your manager after this date, to advise what team you are on, and to confirm your sizes. We will need to get our shirts and hats ordered.
All interested players are also invited to come out to the Latrobe American Legion at 2:30 P.M. on the 9th, for our pre-season League meeting. If you haven't paid yet, you may do so by bringing in your sign-up form and check made payable to "LDOT" LEAGUE. Cost is $35 for returning players, $50 for first year players. We will go over our new league rules, 2015, game times, and answer any questions that you may have. This meeting should be over by 3:30 P.M.
If you know anyone else interested in signing up, please invite them to meet the league managers on the 9th. Don't forget our Saturday morning league practices, at New Derry Field off Route 982. Our season is only 4 weeks away. Call your buddies to remind them of this last day to enroll.
Meeting Results, Saturday, March 28th, 2015
Your managers met Saturday morning to discuss our upcoming season. We want to let you know what we decided, so you can get ready for our 7th season of Old timer's baseball. Our opening date is confirmed as June 13th, Saturday morning. All games will start at 9:45AM (Shrum & New Derry), with the exception of games at the Teener League field, where games will start at 9AM.
Practices will be held on Saturday mornings in May at either Shrum or New Derry.
Defibrillator training is tentatively scheduled for May 6th, at Teener League pavillion, time to be determined.
No games scheduled for July 4th weekend. Season ends August 22nd.
Rain-outs to be rescheduled as doubleheaders, with each game lasting 5 innings.
2015 Senior League rules were amended and will be on web page soon, keep checking and read them.
Saturday, May 9th is SIGN - UP day at the American Legion in Latrobe,if you have not mailed in your form by this date, you can bring your forms between 2-4, a manager will be there to collect.
Fees are again $35 for returning players, if received by May 10th. Draft is being held on May 16th.
2015 Senior League Sign Up Forms can be downloaded here. Or at the Old Timers League Page.
Save this sight as a favorite or bookmark the page for future reference.
Your managers met Saturday morning to discuss our upcoming season. We want to let you know what we decided, so you can get ready for our 7th season of Old timer's baseball. Our opening date is confirmed as June 13th, Saturday morning. All games will start at 9:45AM (Shrum & New Derry), with the exception of games at the Teener League field, where games will start at 9AM.
Practices will be held on Saturday mornings in May at either Shrum or New Derry.
Defibrillator training is tentatively scheduled for May 6th, at Teener League pavillion, time to be determined.
No games scheduled for July 4th weekend. Season ends August 22nd.
Rain-outs to be rescheduled as doubleheaders, with each game lasting 5 innings.
2015 Senior League rules were amended and will be on web page soon, keep checking and read them.
Saturday, May 9th is SIGN - UP day at the American Legion in Latrobe,if you have not mailed in your form by this date, you can bring your forms between 2-4, a manager will be there to collect.
Fees are again $35 for returning players, if received by May 10th. Draft is being held on May 16th.
2015 Senior League Sign Up Forms can be downloaded here. Or at the Old Timers League Page.
Save this sight as a favorite or bookmark the page for future reference.
Meeting results Tuesday Jan 20th, 2015
Attending: Gib S., Earl P., Jerry S, John C., John W., Ray R. and Chuck Mc.
Topics discussed:
1 Updated all Ph. numbers for; managers, umpires, LDOT officers, fields, scorekeepers, and coaches.
2. Reviewed Sr. league rules for 2015. Will be re-written and typed by Chuck for all.
3. Handed out players; age/talent/position distribution for managers to review.
4. Defibrillator availability as we currently have access to 2 defibs; John W. to explore getting 1 more.
5. Reviewed list of past players that miss over 25% of games and suggestions on what to do.
6. Set up agenda for Feb 24th, 2015, (Tue) meeting at Latrobe Legion at 2:30 PM for Managers.
7. Brief discussion of finances for our league and associated costs of running the league.
Multi-picture framed collage given to a local VA Dr.
Chuck, Earl and Gib took 2x3 pictures to VA clinic last week with hopes of recruiting new players
Pending Agenda for our next Managers meeting: Discuss rules for base-runner advancement for those players awarded 1st base on any balls hit to OF; we will set approx. dates for; sign-ups/league draft/opening day. Managers to conduct a mock draft with a fair distribution of pitchers, catchers, senior players and all stars. Separating league rules from league etiquette/advice to be listed on our web page for all to review.
Attending: Gib S., Earl P., Jerry S, John C., John W., Ray R. and Chuck Mc.
Topics discussed:
1 Updated all Ph. numbers for; managers, umpires, LDOT officers, fields, scorekeepers, and coaches.
2. Reviewed Sr. league rules for 2015. Will be re-written and typed by Chuck for all.
3. Handed out players; age/talent/position distribution for managers to review.
4. Defibrillator availability as we currently have access to 2 defibs; John W. to explore getting 1 more.
5. Reviewed list of past players that miss over 25% of games and suggestions on what to do.
6. Set up agenda for Feb 24th, 2015, (Tue) meeting at Latrobe Legion at 2:30 PM for Managers.
7. Brief discussion of finances for our league and associated costs of running the league.
Multi-picture framed collage given to a local VA Dr.
Chuck, Earl and Gib took 2x3 pictures to VA clinic last week with hopes of recruiting new players
Pending Agenda for our next Managers meeting: Discuss rules for base-runner advancement for those players awarded 1st base on any balls hit to OF; we will set approx. dates for; sign-ups/league draft/opening day. Managers to conduct a mock draft with a fair distribution of pitchers, catchers, senior players and all stars. Separating league rules from league etiquette/advice to be listed on our web page for all to review.
LDOT SENIOR LEAGUE BANQUET HELD AT LATROBE LEGION
The over-55 Sr. League held its annual end-of-year banquet at 7PM Saturday evening, October the 11th, 2014, at the Legion Post 515 in Latrobe. 65 people were in attendance, including 32 players, their spouses and friends.
The banquet included; a fantastic meal (chicken, pasta, halupki, salad, potatoes, desert, and drinks), a "trivia" contest, music, fellowship, and a lot of door prizes. Our trivia contest was won this year, by the guys and gals at manager John Wolicki's table; as they pulled out a win on the last question of the evening. They kindly donated their winnings back to our league. We had 12 teams in this years trivia contest, and most everyone remained until the end. Mike Nath won our 50-50 pool and he also made a donation to next years banquet.
Latrobe Legion was acknowledged as having the best record in the Sr. League for the 2nd consecutive year. Manager, Earl Penrose, began the evening with his usual wit, after telling the group, about being cleared by his doctor to play baseball again next year. He then informed everyone about the doctor, finding a new growth on his body, since getting the good news. He then proceeded to pull up his shirt, revealing his growth; a third arm growing out from his chest ...it was a gag arm that was pinned to his chest. This was the start to a fun evening.
Gib Stemmler acknowledged all league sponsors and their managers. He asked John,W., Skip Clawson, Earl P., and Al Young to be recognized with their spouses. Jerry Sopko and John Catanzarite could not make it this year. Ray Robb was cheered as our oldest player, at age 84. We recognized Den Johns and his wife; for the use of their baseball field, LDOT president, Terry Giannini who was in attendance with his wife, Sue, and the following businesses for their generous donations; John McCabe of McCabes Funeral Home, Ed Lininger of Latrobe Legion, John Graziano of Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home, Dr. Nick Senuta of Senuta Pro-Chiro, Matt Merlin of Merlin Funeral Home, Rosemary Connor of Rosemary's Country Kitchen, Bill Johns of Ianni's Pizza, Tony Falbo of Falbo's Restaurant, Dino DeCario of Dino's Sports Lounge, Gary Greenwalt of Westmoreland Amusements, Rob Rockwell of Pit Stop Sunoco, and Bill McDowell of Latrobe Center Distributing Inc.. Bob & Carol Presock, Jan Penrose, and Terry Stemmler also contributed to door prizes. Our first year player and league photographer, Chuck McNerny, set up a great photo display of league photos that all enjoyed watching throughout the night.
Comments and suggestions for our 2015 season, were collected throughout the evening. The evening wound down at 10 PM following great music being provided by our fantastic D.J.
The over-55 Sr. League held its annual end-of-year banquet at 7PM Saturday evening, October the 11th, 2014, at the Legion Post 515 in Latrobe. 65 people were in attendance, including 32 players, their spouses and friends.
The banquet included; a fantastic meal (chicken, pasta, halupki, salad, potatoes, desert, and drinks), a "trivia" contest, music, fellowship, and a lot of door prizes. Our trivia contest was won this year, by the guys and gals at manager John Wolicki's table; as they pulled out a win on the last question of the evening. They kindly donated their winnings back to our league. We had 12 teams in this years trivia contest, and most everyone remained until the end. Mike Nath won our 50-50 pool and he also made a donation to next years banquet.
Latrobe Legion was acknowledged as having the best record in the Sr. League for the 2nd consecutive year. Manager, Earl Penrose, began the evening with his usual wit, after telling the group, about being cleared by his doctor to play baseball again next year. He then informed everyone about the doctor, finding a new growth on his body, since getting the good news. He then proceeded to pull up his shirt, revealing his growth; a third arm growing out from his chest ...it was a gag arm that was pinned to his chest. This was the start to a fun evening.
Gib Stemmler acknowledged all league sponsors and their managers. He asked John,W., Skip Clawson, Earl P., and Al Young to be recognized with their spouses. Jerry Sopko and John Catanzarite could not make it this year. Ray Robb was cheered as our oldest player, at age 84. We recognized Den Johns and his wife; for the use of their baseball field, LDOT president, Terry Giannini who was in attendance with his wife, Sue, and the following businesses for their generous donations; John McCabe of McCabes Funeral Home, Ed Lininger of Latrobe Legion, John Graziano of Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home, Dr. Nick Senuta of Senuta Pro-Chiro, Matt Merlin of Merlin Funeral Home, Rosemary Connor of Rosemary's Country Kitchen, Bill Johns of Ianni's Pizza, Tony Falbo of Falbo's Restaurant, Dino DeCario of Dino's Sports Lounge, Gary Greenwalt of Westmoreland Amusements, Rob Rockwell of Pit Stop Sunoco, and Bill McDowell of Latrobe Center Distributing Inc.. Bob & Carol Presock, Jan Penrose, and Terry Stemmler also contributed to door prizes. Our first year player and league photographer, Chuck McNerny, set up a great photo display of league photos that all enjoyed watching throughout the night.
Comments and suggestions for our 2015 season, were collected throughout the evening. The evening wound down at 10 PM following great music being provided by our fantastic D.J.
Senuta Pro-Chiro wins battle of expansion teams over
Wellington Resource Group
In the last weekend of Sr. league over age 55 baseball, Senuta Pro-Chiro pulled out a 9-2 victory over Wellington Resource group to record their 2nd win of the season. Senuta ends up with a 2-4 record while WRG finishes their first year at 2-3-1. Lou Pianetti was the winning pitcher, while Mike Urick suffered the loss after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning. The closest WRG would get was 5-2 in the 3rd, however Senuta scored in the 5th and 6th to set the final score. Pianetti, Tom McKee, Greg Bittner and Nick Senuta had multiple hits for Senuta, while Wayne Johnson, Gary Zuchelli and Tim Fidele contributed singles. WRG recorded all singles; with Urick, Tom Buerkle, Tom Deitrich, Gib Stemmler, Bill Palmer and Tom Kelly each with 1 hit. The 6th Senior League season is now completed for 2014. 6 teams and 90 men participated this year. The season started in early June, and Latrobe Legion had the best record. Other teams included; Merlin Funeral Home, Hartman Graziano Funeral Home and McCabe’s Funeral Home. The league would like to thank all sponsors and the Latrobe Bulletin for exceptional coverage. A League banquet is planned for October 11th at the Latrobe Legion, and all players and spouses/significant others are invited. The league is also planning one more day of baseball on September 20th at New Derry field. All former, present or future players are invited to play a "pick up" game at 10AM, weather permitting.
In the last weekend of Sr. league over age 55 baseball, Senuta Pro-Chiro pulled out a 9-2 victory over Wellington Resource group to record their 2nd win of the season. Senuta ends up with a 2-4 record while WRG finishes their first year at 2-3-1. Lou Pianetti was the winning pitcher, while Mike Urick suffered the loss after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning. The closest WRG would get was 5-2 in the 3rd, however Senuta scored in the 5th and 6th to set the final score. Pianetti, Tom McKee, Greg Bittner and Nick Senuta had multiple hits for Senuta, while Wayne Johnson, Gary Zuchelli and Tim Fidele contributed singles. WRG recorded all singles; with Urick, Tom Buerkle, Tom Deitrich, Gib Stemmler, Bill Palmer and Tom Kelly each with 1 hit. The 6th Senior League season is now completed for 2014. 6 teams and 90 men participated this year. The season started in early June, and Latrobe Legion had the best record. Other teams included; Merlin Funeral Home, Hartman Graziano Funeral Home and McCabe’s Funeral Home. The league would like to thank all sponsors and the Latrobe Bulletin for exceptional coverage. A League banquet is planned for October 11th at the Latrobe Legion, and all players and spouses/significant others are invited. The league is also planning one more day of baseball on September 20th at New Derry field. All former, present or future players are invited to play a "pick up" game at 10AM, weather permitting.
Weekend Round-Up August 30 & 31
MCCABE FUNERAL HOME RALLIES FOR LATE 9-8 WIN
McCabe Funeral Home rallied for nine runs over the last four innings to earn a come-from-behind 9-8 win over Merlin Funeral Home in a game played August 30, 2014 at Johns Field in New Derry. Merlin built an early 6-0 lead during the first three innings but then only garnered two runs over the last four innings and watched this lead steadily dwindle.
Scott McIlnay drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh (last) inning with a triple to left center that scored Manny Navarro. There were two out in the inning at the time. McIlnay also pitched the last two innings for McCabe and was awarded the win. Dave Tetkoski pitched the third through fifth innings for McCabe and, for the most part, kept Merlin at bay until his team caught up and tied the score at 8 runs apiece after six innings. Bill Ankney took the loss for Merlin.
McCabe was paced by a balanced hitting attack. McIlnay, Scott Ducheteau and Jerry Fagert each collected three hits, while Jerry Sopko tallied two hits. In addition to his triple, McIlnay garnered two doubles. Each of Ducheteau’s three hits went for doubles. He also scored three runs. Fagert and Carl Vogle collected one double. Vogle led his team with two RBI’s. Ernie Downs, Randy Wilburn, Tom Shomo and Steve Stanko led Merlin with two hits apiece. Stanko scored two runs and Wilburn collected two RBI’s. Joe Mauro tallied one double, Merlin’s only extra-base hit. McCabe finished the season with an overall record of 4-4-1. Merlin fell to a final record of 5 and 4.
Hartman-Graziano Wins Over Senuta Pro Clinic in Close Extra Inning Game
On Saturday, August 30, 2014, Senuta Pro Clinic (SPC) vs Hartman-Graziano (H-G) ended in 8 innings when Mitch Pacconi drove Phil Sherbuck home to defeat SPC 5-4. SPC took the lead 1-0, in the top of the first inning, with one hit and two errors, then scored another run in the third inning, on 3 hits, and another in the fifth inning on 3 hits, and one in the seventh. H-G, in spite of having two singles , and added a double by Phil Sherbuck, failed to score. In the third inning, H-G scored 2 runs with singles from Doug Smartnick, Ray Lininger,Gary Mueseler, and Rich Watson. Gary Mueseler and Rich Watson got the RBI’s. Ron Polo tripled in the sixth inning to bring home Mitch Paccini. John Catanzarite singled to bring home Ron Polo to put H-G ahead 4-3. In the seventh inning, John Wolicki and Nick Senuta of SPC both had singles. Nick’s hit brought home John Wolicki to score the tying run. H-G failed to score in spite of having a single and an error.
This put the game into extra innings. PSC did not score in the top of the eighth inning. Then Phil Sherbuck of H-G, had a single and stole second base. Mitch Pacconi singled which allowed Sherbuck to score the winning run. Ron Polo was the winning pitcher, while Tim Fedele was the losing pitcher.
MCCABE FUNERAL HOME RALLIES FOR LATE 9-8 WIN
McCabe Funeral Home rallied for nine runs over the last four innings to earn a come-from-behind 9-8 win over Merlin Funeral Home in a game played August 30, 2014 at Johns Field in New Derry. Merlin built an early 6-0 lead during the first three innings but then only garnered two runs over the last four innings and watched this lead steadily dwindle.
Scott McIlnay drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh (last) inning with a triple to left center that scored Manny Navarro. There were two out in the inning at the time. McIlnay also pitched the last two innings for McCabe and was awarded the win. Dave Tetkoski pitched the third through fifth innings for McCabe and, for the most part, kept Merlin at bay until his team caught up and tied the score at 8 runs apiece after six innings. Bill Ankney took the loss for Merlin.
McCabe was paced by a balanced hitting attack. McIlnay, Scott Ducheteau and Jerry Fagert each collected three hits, while Jerry Sopko tallied two hits. In addition to his triple, McIlnay garnered two doubles. Each of Ducheteau’s three hits went for doubles. He also scored three runs. Fagert and Carl Vogle collected one double. Vogle led his team with two RBI’s. Ernie Downs, Randy Wilburn, Tom Shomo and Steve Stanko led Merlin with two hits apiece. Stanko scored two runs and Wilburn collected two RBI’s. Joe Mauro tallied one double, Merlin’s only extra-base hit. McCabe finished the season with an overall record of 4-4-1. Merlin fell to a final record of 5 and 4.
Hartman-Graziano Wins Over Senuta Pro Clinic in Close Extra Inning Game
On Saturday, August 30, 2014, Senuta Pro Clinic (SPC) vs Hartman-Graziano (H-G) ended in 8 innings when Mitch Pacconi drove Phil Sherbuck home to defeat SPC 5-4. SPC took the lead 1-0, in the top of the first inning, with one hit and two errors, then scored another run in the third inning, on 3 hits, and another in the fifth inning on 3 hits, and one in the seventh. H-G, in spite of having two singles , and added a double by Phil Sherbuck, failed to score. In the third inning, H-G scored 2 runs with singles from Doug Smartnick, Ray Lininger,Gary Mueseler, and Rich Watson. Gary Mueseler and Rich Watson got the RBI’s. Ron Polo tripled in the sixth inning to bring home Mitch Paccini. John Catanzarite singled to bring home Ron Polo to put H-G ahead 4-3. In the seventh inning, John Wolicki and Nick Senuta of SPC both had singles. Nick’s hit brought home John Wolicki to score the tying run. H-G failed to score in spite of having a single and an error.
This put the game into extra innings. PSC did not score in the top of the eighth inning. Then Phil Sherbuck of H-G, had a single and stole second base. Mitch Pacconi singled which allowed Sherbuck to score the winning run. Ron Polo was the winning pitcher, while Tim Fedele was the losing pitcher.
Weekend Round-Up August 23 & 24
Hmmm...A tie....It's like kissing your sister!!!
Wellington Resource Group and McCabe's Funeral Home played to 6-6 tie as the noon curfew again shortened a Sr. league game at Rosa-Oglietti field. With a valiant come back in the bottom of the 7th, McCabe’s pulled out a tie with WRG after falling behind 5-1 in the early innings. Tom Kelly pitched 2 perfect innings, striking out 6 of the 9 batters he faced, for WRG. McCabe’s never gave up and scored the final run of the game with 2 outs, when Bob Krempasky blooped an infield single knotting the score at 6-6. The game ended after 7 innings due to the over-40 league's 1 PM game that ensued.
WRG scored the first 5 runs of the game in the 3rd inning when the put together 5 of their 10 hits to take a 5-0 lead. However, McCabe’s scored the next 5 runs, when they added 1 in the bottom of the 3rd and 4 more in the bottom of the 4th with 3 hits a walk and error. The game was knotted at 5-5 when WRG again took a 1 run lead in the top of the 5th inning, and it remained 6-5 until the last inning. WRG left 12 men on base this game and left fielder Scott Ducheteau made a great over the shoulder catch of a liner off the bat of Gib Stemmler in the left field corner with the bases loaded and 2 outs, in the 6th inning, to keep the game within reach. Not to be outdone in the bottom of the 6th, Mike Urick made a lunging catch of a line drive off the bat of Jeff Hickman to keep McCabe’s off the scoreboard.
The game was highlighted by Scott Mcilnays (McCabe’s) double and Forest Thomas' triple for WRG. Mcilnay and pitcher Dave Tetkosky led McCabe’s with 2 hits, while Kelly, John Kowalik, Thomas, and Stemmler had 2 hits each for WRG. Jerry Sopko (5 runs), Tetkosky (1 run/3 strikeouts) and Mcilnay (4 Strikeouts) pitched for McCabe’s. Beanie Shoup (4 strikeouts/1 run), Stemmler (4 runs) and Kelly pitched for WRG. In the SR. league 2nd half... WRG is now 2-1-1 with 2 games to play. McCabe’s is 1-2-1 (3-4-1 overall) with 1 game remaining on the schedule. Submitted by: Gib Stemler
Senuta pro-Chiro upsets undefeated Merlin Funeral Home in LDOT Sr. league action
Senuta Pro Chiropractic, led by Manager John Wolicki, topped Merlin Funeral Home 11 to 4 to notch their first win since joining the league at the mid-season expansion. Merlin was the last undefeated team in the Sr. league. Lou Pianetti was the winning pitcher recording 1 strikeout and 2 walks. He was relieved in the 5th by Tim Fedele who gave up only 1 run (2 strikeouts an 0 walks) during the final 3 innings. Senuta P-C featured some great defensive plays; one in centerfield by Vince Murphy and another by shortstop Joe Faddish. Curt Fontaine, led pSc with 3 hits, while Wolicki, Greg Bittner, Pianetti, Fidele, Murphy,and Faddish all recorded 2 hits. Leading hitters for Merlin were; Tom Shomo, Mike Self, and Randy Wilburn with 2 hits apiece. The losing pitcher for Merlin was Bill Ankeny who gave up 9 runs over 3 innings. Steve Stanko pitched the final 3 innings surrendering 3 runs and 3 hits. Senuta PC is now 1-3 while Merlin's record is 3-1. Submitted by:Judy Wright
Pitchers "Battle" as Latrobe Legion beats Hartman-Graziano 4-3 in an extra inning game.
H-G lost a nail-biting, 8 inning game, to visiting L.L., at Shrum field, on Sat. AM. L. Legion scored 2 runs in the top of the 1st inning before H-G pitcher; Dave McCracken, settled down and held LL scoreless for 7 more innings. He faced the minimum number of batters in the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th innings by recording 3 up and 3 down. He allowed 1 man to reach base in the 3rd, and 2 in the 6th, but no more runs until Legion scored 2 in the bottom of the 8th. McCracken pitched all 8 innings for his 3rd consecutive complete game. At age 74 , he is one of the oldest pitchers in the Sr. League.
The 2 Legion pitchers were just as effective as, Jim Price, who started out walking 2 batters in the 1st inning, also settled down and recorded three consecutive strikeouts to keep H-G off the scoreboard. H-G broke through and tied the game at 2-2 in the 3rd inning. Dave Donaldson pitched the final innings, keeping H-G bats quiet until the 8th inning.
In the top of the 8th, Legion took the lead when Joe Lininger led off with a single, and after a strike-out, Price came through, with a clutch triple, giving L.L. their first lead since the 3rd inning. Following the 2nd out, Skip Polvinale stroked a single to left field giving Legion an important insurance run and a 4-2 lead. H-G wouldn't give up. They fought back, after 2 outs, to get a 3rd run and put the tying run on base. Donaldson ended the game when he struck out Watson, sending H-G to their 3rd consecutive 1 run loss. A hard fought game by both teams! H-G's record is 1-3 while L.L. is 3-1. Submitted by: Earl Penrose
Hmmm...A tie....It's like kissing your sister!!!
Wellington Resource Group and McCabe's Funeral Home played to 6-6 tie as the noon curfew again shortened a Sr. league game at Rosa-Oglietti field. With a valiant come back in the bottom of the 7th, McCabe’s pulled out a tie with WRG after falling behind 5-1 in the early innings. Tom Kelly pitched 2 perfect innings, striking out 6 of the 9 batters he faced, for WRG. McCabe’s never gave up and scored the final run of the game with 2 outs, when Bob Krempasky blooped an infield single knotting the score at 6-6. The game ended after 7 innings due to the over-40 league's 1 PM game that ensued.
WRG scored the first 5 runs of the game in the 3rd inning when the put together 5 of their 10 hits to take a 5-0 lead. However, McCabe’s scored the next 5 runs, when they added 1 in the bottom of the 3rd and 4 more in the bottom of the 4th with 3 hits a walk and error. The game was knotted at 5-5 when WRG again took a 1 run lead in the top of the 5th inning, and it remained 6-5 until the last inning. WRG left 12 men on base this game and left fielder Scott Ducheteau made a great over the shoulder catch of a liner off the bat of Gib Stemmler in the left field corner with the bases loaded and 2 outs, in the 6th inning, to keep the game within reach. Not to be outdone in the bottom of the 6th, Mike Urick made a lunging catch of a line drive off the bat of Jeff Hickman to keep McCabe’s off the scoreboard.
The game was highlighted by Scott Mcilnays (McCabe’s) double and Forest Thomas' triple for WRG. Mcilnay and pitcher Dave Tetkosky led McCabe’s with 2 hits, while Kelly, John Kowalik, Thomas, and Stemmler had 2 hits each for WRG. Jerry Sopko (5 runs), Tetkosky (1 run/3 strikeouts) and Mcilnay (4 Strikeouts) pitched for McCabe’s. Beanie Shoup (4 strikeouts/1 run), Stemmler (4 runs) and Kelly pitched for WRG. In the SR. league 2nd half... WRG is now 2-1-1 with 2 games to play. McCabe’s is 1-2-1 (3-4-1 overall) with 1 game remaining on the schedule. Submitted by: Gib Stemler
Senuta pro-Chiro upsets undefeated Merlin Funeral Home in LDOT Sr. league action
Senuta Pro Chiropractic, led by Manager John Wolicki, topped Merlin Funeral Home 11 to 4 to notch their first win since joining the league at the mid-season expansion. Merlin was the last undefeated team in the Sr. league. Lou Pianetti was the winning pitcher recording 1 strikeout and 2 walks. He was relieved in the 5th by Tim Fedele who gave up only 1 run (2 strikeouts an 0 walks) during the final 3 innings. Senuta P-C featured some great defensive plays; one in centerfield by Vince Murphy and another by shortstop Joe Faddish. Curt Fontaine, led pSc with 3 hits, while Wolicki, Greg Bittner, Pianetti, Fidele, Murphy,and Faddish all recorded 2 hits. Leading hitters for Merlin were; Tom Shomo, Mike Self, and Randy Wilburn with 2 hits apiece. The losing pitcher for Merlin was Bill Ankeny who gave up 9 runs over 3 innings. Steve Stanko pitched the final 3 innings surrendering 3 runs and 3 hits. Senuta PC is now 1-3 while Merlin's record is 3-1. Submitted by:Judy Wright
Pitchers "Battle" as Latrobe Legion beats Hartman-Graziano 4-3 in an extra inning game.
H-G lost a nail-biting, 8 inning game, to visiting L.L., at Shrum field, on Sat. AM. L. Legion scored 2 runs in the top of the 1st inning before H-G pitcher; Dave McCracken, settled down and held LL scoreless for 7 more innings. He faced the minimum number of batters in the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th innings by recording 3 up and 3 down. He allowed 1 man to reach base in the 3rd, and 2 in the 6th, but no more runs until Legion scored 2 in the bottom of the 8th. McCracken pitched all 8 innings for his 3rd consecutive complete game. At age 74 , he is one of the oldest pitchers in the Sr. League.
The 2 Legion pitchers were just as effective as, Jim Price, who started out walking 2 batters in the 1st inning, also settled down and recorded three consecutive strikeouts to keep H-G off the scoreboard. H-G broke through and tied the game at 2-2 in the 3rd inning. Dave Donaldson pitched the final innings, keeping H-G bats quiet until the 8th inning.
In the top of the 8th, Legion took the lead when Joe Lininger led off with a single, and after a strike-out, Price came through, with a clutch triple, giving L.L. their first lead since the 3rd inning. Following the 2nd out, Skip Polvinale stroked a single to left field giving Legion an important insurance run and a 4-2 lead. H-G wouldn't give up. They fought back, after 2 outs, to get a 3rd run and put the tying run on base. Donaldson ended the game when he struck out Watson, sending H-G to their 3rd consecutive 1 run loss. A hard fought game by both teams! H-G's record is 1-3 while L.L. is 3-1. Submitted by: Earl Penrose
Weekend Round-Up August 16&17
CLOSE GAME MARKED BY THREE TRIPLES!
McCabe's Funeral Home was at Senuta Pro Chiropractic for Saturday's game, which was played at Shrum Field in Derry. It was a close game through five innings with the score still close at 9-7 (McCabes) after 6 innings. The fourth inning was highlighted by two great triples--one by Scott "Digger" Ducheteau (McCabes) followed up by a second three-bagger in the bottom of the inning by returning player Vince Murphy (Senutas). Jeff Hickman (McCabes) hit the third triple in the 6th inning, and followed up with double in the 7th for a big win by McCabes.McCabe's had a break out 7th inning and scored 11 runs, and Senuta's fought back for 4 more runs in the bottom of the 7th. The game ended with the score of 20 to 11. Winning pitcher was Dave Tetkoski and the losing pitcher was Tim Fidele. Other pitchers for McCabe's were Scott McIlnay and Jerry Sopko. Vince Murphy and Tom McKee rounded out the pitchers for Senuta.
Bob "Spider" Krempasky (McCabes) was caught in a well-executed rundown between 2nd and 3rd base for a moment of fun, and umpire John Saunders had both benches laughing after announcing, "McCabes has used up their last and only triple!" following Scott Ducheteau's 4th inning shot to the gap.
Wellington came from a 7-3 deficit to score the final 5 runs, in the last 2 innings to improve their record in the LDOT Sr. League to 2-1. H-G falls to 1-2 with the loss. Beany Shoup started the game for Wellington, and he and H-G pitcher, Dave McCracken locked up in a pitchers duel, with the score tied 1-1 after 3 innings. Bill Palmer relieved him, and left with the score 7-6 in favor of H-G. Gib Stemmler pitched a scoreless 7th inning to earn the win. McCracken, age 73, pitched all 7 innings for H-G and took the loss Bill Palmer, 2 singles and Ned Nakles, triple and 2 singles, both contributed key hits in the last inning for WRG. Ron Novello also had 3 singles, and Tom Deichert a double for WRG. Den Johns had 2 hits, and Bill Bush a double to lead H-G offensively, while Jerry Kengersky scored twice. John Catanzarite, age 78 got on base 3 times.
CLOSE GAME MARKED BY THREE TRIPLES!
McCabe's Funeral Home was at Senuta Pro Chiropractic for Saturday's game, which was played at Shrum Field in Derry. It was a close game through five innings with the score still close at 9-7 (McCabes) after 6 innings. The fourth inning was highlighted by two great triples--one by Scott "Digger" Ducheteau (McCabes) followed up by a second three-bagger in the bottom of the inning by returning player Vince Murphy (Senutas). Jeff Hickman (McCabes) hit the third triple in the 6th inning, and followed up with double in the 7th for a big win by McCabes.McCabe's had a break out 7th inning and scored 11 runs, and Senuta's fought back for 4 more runs in the bottom of the 7th. The game ended with the score of 20 to 11. Winning pitcher was Dave Tetkoski and the losing pitcher was Tim Fidele. Other pitchers for McCabe's were Scott McIlnay and Jerry Sopko. Vince Murphy and Tom McKee rounded out the pitchers for Senuta.
Bob "Spider" Krempasky (McCabes) was caught in a well-executed rundown between 2nd and 3rd base for a moment of fun, and umpire John Saunders had both benches laughing after announcing, "McCabes has used up their last and only triple!" following Scott Ducheteau's 4th inning shot to the gap.
Wellington came from a 7-3 deficit to score the final 5 runs, in the last 2 innings to improve their record in the LDOT Sr. League to 2-1. H-G falls to 1-2 with the loss. Beany Shoup started the game for Wellington, and he and H-G pitcher, Dave McCracken locked up in a pitchers duel, with the score tied 1-1 after 3 innings. Bill Palmer relieved him, and left with the score 7-6 in favor of H-G. Gib Stemmler pitched a scoreless 7th inning to earn the win. McCracken, age 73, pitched all 7 innings for H-G and took the loss Bill Palmer, 2 singles and Ned Nakles, triple and 2 singles, both contributed key hits in the last inning for WRG. Ron Novello also had 3 singles, and Tom Deichert a double for WRG. Den Johns had 2 hits, and Bill Bush a double to lead H-G offensively, while Jerry Kengersky scored twice. John Catanzarite, age 78 got on base 3 times.
Weekend Round-Up August 9&10
MERLIN FUNERAL HOME HOLDS OFF WELLINGTON RESOURCE GROUP RALLY FOR 10-7 WIN!
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry on August 9, 2014, between Merlin Funeral Home and Wellington Resource Group, Merlin initially jumped out to large leads of 4-0 and then 10-2. Wellington rallied in the fifth and seventh innings to cumulatively score five runs and close the latter deficit to 10-7. After scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Wellington had the bases loaded when Merlin managed to record the last out of the game. After permitting Merlin to post four runs in the top of the first inning, Wellington turned to relief pitchers Gib Stemmler and Mike Urick. These players held Merlin to six runs over the last six innings of the game and, thereby, paved the way for their team’s late rally.
Wellington featured a diversified hitting attack led by Al Sianni, Don Shoup, Bill Palmer, Ned Nakles and Mike Urick. Each of these players collected two hits, while Sianni also had three RBI’s.
Several players contributed to Merlin’s offensive production for this game. Dan Cribbs and Steve Stanko each scored three runs, while Tom Shomo added two. Stanko and Guy Davis each tallied three RBI’s, while Cribbs, Stanko and Davis each collected three hits in three official times at bat. Starting pitcher Bill Ankney recorded the win but Stanko recorded the last out. This game also featured two stellar defensive plays in the outfield. Forrest Thomas of Wellington robbed Joe Mauro of Merlin with a ‘circus’ over-the shoulder catch of a deep drive in left-center. Two innings later Ernie Downs of Merlin repaid Thomas with a running catch of a liner off headed for the left-center field gap. Written by Alfred
Young, manager of Merlin Funeral Home. No other reports were received this week...
Game Results:
HG won over McCabes
Legion won over Senuta
Pro-Chiro
Records: Merlin & LL are 2-0; WRG and HG are 1-1; McCabes and Senuta Pro-Chiro are 0-2
MERLIN FUNERAL HOME HOLDS OFF WELLINGTON RESOURCE GROUP RALLY FOR 10-7 WIN!
In a game played at Shrum Field in Derry on August 9, 2014, between Merlin Funeral Home and Wellington Resource Group, Merlin initially jumped out to large leads of 4-0 and then 10-2. Wellington rallied in the fifth and seventh innings to cumulatively score five runs and close the latter deficit to 10-7. After scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Wellington had the bases loaded when Merlin managed to record the last out of the game. After permitting Merlin to post four runs in the top of the first inning, Wellington turned to relief pitchers Gib Stemmler and Mike Urick. These players held Merlin to six runs over the last six innings of the game and, thereby, paved the way for their team’s late rally.
Wellington featured a diversified hitting attack led by Al Sianni, Don Shoup, Bill Palmer, Ned Nakles and Mike Urick. Each of these players collected two hits, while Sianni also had three RBI’s.
Several players contributed to Merlin’s offensive production for this game. Dan Cribbs and Steve Stanko each scored three runs, while Tom Shomo added two. Stanko and Guy Davis each tallied three RBI’s, while Cribbs, Stanko and Davis each collected three hits in three official times at bat. Starting pitcher Bill Ankney recorded the win but Stanko recorded the last out. This game also featured two stellar defensive plays in the outfield. Forrest Thomas of Wellington robbed Joe Mauro of Merlin with a ‘circus’ over-the shoulder catch of a deep drive in left-center. Two innings later Ernie Downs of Merlin repaid Thomas with a running catch of a liner off headed for the left-center field gap. Written by Alfred
Young, manager of Merlin Funeral Home. No other reports were received this week...
Game Results:
HG won over McCabes
Legion won over Senuta
Pro-Chiro
Records: Merlin & LL are 2-0; WRG and HG are 1-1; McCabes and Senuta Pro-Chiro are 0-2
Weekend Round-Up August 2&3
MERLIN FUNERAL HOME RALLIES FOR 10-9 WIN
Merlin Funeral Home rallied for two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a narrow 10-9 win over Latrobe Legion in a game played August 16, 2014 at Legion-Teener Field. The game was shortened from seven innings in order to satisfy the current rule that states no new inning may be started after 12:00 noon. The contest was a closely played affair with scoring in every inning. The Legion took a 2 to 0 lead in the first inning, but Merlin responded by scoring a cumulative total of five runs in the first and second innings. After five innings, Merlin still held an 8 to 6 lead. During the top of the sixth, the Legion tallied three runs and actually took a 9-8 lead before Merlin’s game winning rally.
While playing with a reduced roster due to injuries and typical absences (such as for vacations) is the norm at this time of the season, it should be mentioned that the Legion played this contest with a significantly diminished roster. Two players were absent due to a death in their extended family. In their loss, the Legion was paced by Tim Donaldson and Skip Polvinale. Donaldson went two for three, scored one run and recorded four RBI’s. Polvinale similarly went 3 for 4, scored a run and tallied three RBI’s.
In addition, Art Dira and Dave Donaldson each collected two hits. Joe Mauro led Merlin with three hits in three at-bats, a run scored and four RBI’s. The last of his hits was a two-run double in the sixth and proved to be the game winner. Bill Ankney, Dan Cribbs, Tom Shomo and Randy Wilburn each chipped in with two hits for the winning team. Cribbs, Shomo and Steve Stanko each also scored two runs.
The game at Shrum, Latrobe Legion bested McCabe’s Funeral home by a 12 to 5 score. Jeff Hickman was the leading hitter with 3 singles. Both teams combined for 9 singles & only 1 double. LL jumped out to a 7-3 lead after 4 innings, and never looked back. McCabe's stranded 10 runners this game, and had scoring opportunities. A few timely errors led to some LL unearned runs. Bob Pitney, of McCabe's, received a great sendoff, from both teams. He stole 2 consecutive bases to end his playing days, before his move to Greenville, Pa. "Best wishes", to Bob and let’s hope he finds a league in NW Pa, to play in. "You will always be welcome in our league."
In the first game played at the Teener League field this year, Wellington won over Senuta pro-chiro by at 12-7 score. Our newest managers, John Wolicki and Skip Clawson, did a fantastic job in their debut. The field was in excellent condition, and many players showed up early to help. It was
appreciated. Only 3 no- shows for both teams. The score was 9-7 in the 6th inning, and pSc had the tying run on 2nd base when closer and first tie
pitcher, Tom Kelly was able to get out of the jam. The game featured several great defensive plays by both teams making crucial running catches in the outfield for WRG. The game featured 24 new players to our Sr. League after our largest expansion since the league began. A few players reported that they haven't played baseball in over 40 years. Only 1 player pulled a muscle, in the first inning, and let's hopes he recovers quickly.
Prior to the game, we reviewed our Sr. league rules. Some of the newer players really enjoyed seeing Gary Zuchelli, catch while sitting on his stool.
Despite 19 runs, the pace was fast, and the game ended before noon. 3 of the 6 pitchers; Lou Pianneti, Tim Fedele, and Bill Palmer, threw for the 1st time in our Sr. league. Winning pitcher was Beanie Shoup. Latrobe Legion, Wellington Resource group, and Merlin Funeral home are all 1-0 in the 2nd half of the season, while McCabe’s, Senuta Pro-chiro, and Hartman Graziano are 0-1.
MERLIN FUNERAL HOME RALLIES FOR 10-9 WIN
Merlin Funeral Home rallied for two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a narrow 10-9 win over Latrobe Legion in a game played August 16, 2014 at Legion-Teener Field. The game was shortened from seven innings in order to satisfy the current rule that states no new inning may be started after 12:00 noon. The contest was a closely played affair with scoring in every inning. The Legion took a 2 to 0 lead in the first inning, but Merlin responded by scoring a cumulative total of five runs in the first and second innings. After five innings, Merlin still held an 8 to 6 lead. During the top of the sixth, the Legion tallied three runs and actually took a 9-8 lead before Merlin’s game winning rally.
While playing with a reduced roster due to injuries and typical absences (such as for vacations) is the norm at this time of the season, it should be mentioned that the Legion played this contest with a significantly diminished roster. Two players were absent due to a death in their extended family. In their loss, the Legion was paced by Tim Donaldson and Skip Polvinale. Donaldson went two for three, scored one run and recorded four RBI’s. Polvinale similarly went 3 for 4, scored a run and tallied three RBI’s.
In addition, Art Dira and Dave Donaldson each collected two hits. Joe Mauro led Merlin with three hits in three at-bats, a run scored and four RBI’s. The last of his hits was a two-run double in the sixth and proved to be the game winner. Bill Ankney, Dan Cribbs, Tom Shomo and Randy Wilburn each chipped in with two hits for the winning team. Cribbs, Shomo and Steve Stanko each also scored two runs.
The game at Shrum, Latrobe Legion bested McCabe’s Funeral home by a 12 to 5 score. Jeff Hickman was the leading hitter with 3 singles. Both teams combined for 9 singles & only 1 double. LL jumped out to a 7-3 lead after 4 innings, and never looked back. McCabe's stranded 10 runners this game, and had scoring opportunities. A few timely errors led to some LL unearned runs. Bob Pitney, of McCabe's, received a great sendoff, from both teams. He stole 2 consecutive bases to end his playing days, before his move to Greenville, Pa. "Best wishes", to Bob and let’s hope he finds a league in NW Pa, to play in. "You will always be welcome in our league."
In the first game played at the Teener League field this year, Wellington won over Senuta pro-chiro by at 12-7 score. Our newest managers, John Wolicki and Skip Clawson, did a fantastic job in their debut. The field was in excellent condition, and many players showed up early to help. It was
appreciated. Only 3 no- shows for both teams. The score was 9-7 in the 6th inning, and pSc had the tying run on 2nd base when closer and first tie
pitcher, Tom Kelly was able to get out of the jam. The game featured several great defensive plays by both teams making crucial running catches in the outfield for WRG. The game featured 24 new players to our Sr. League after our largest expansion since the league began. A few players reported that they haven't played baseball in over 40 years. Only 1 player pulled a muscle, in the first inning, and let's hopes he recovers quickly.
Prior to the game, we reviewed our Sr. league rules. Some of the newer players really enjoyed seeing Gary Zuchelli, catch while sitting on his stool.
Despite 19 runs, the pace was fast, and the game ended before noon. 3 of the 6 pitchers; Lou Pianneti, Tim Fedele, and Bill Palmer, threw for the 1st time in our Sr. league. Winning pitcher was Beanie Shoup. Latrobe Legion, Wellington Resource group, and Merlin Funeral home are all 1-0 in the 2nd half of the season, while McCabe’s, Senuta Pro-chiro, and Hartman Graziano are 0-1.
Latest Old Timers Meeting Minutes
Sr. League Meeting Results July 7-9pm Legion
Attending: Al, Jerry, Skip Clawson, John Wolicki, Gib Missing: Earl and John
Results; New Managers approved for league; Skip Clawson and John Wolicki
Gib and Gary volunteered to help out new managers and leave existing teams.
Replacement player (pitcher/fielder) needed for Jerry, who loses 3 players.
Al does not need a replacement player for his player leaving team.
Teams were set up for Senuta PC and Wellington RG.
Al distributed new league schedule, and he will e mail new rosters for our new teams
Gib will forward to Terry S. for our website,
Al will forward to Steve Kittey for Bulletin.
Al brought in his game summary for Bulletin , none were completed for the HG and LL game.
We briefly discussed managers duties, Gib to send out a list for John and Skip.
Managers were refered to website for review of rules.
Several players were called regarding playing time, pitching limits, etc. etc.
Players Phone numbers given to new managers for coordination of uniforms and contacts.
Discussed use of 2 defibrillators at 3 fields...gib to speak to LDOT officers and ambulance service.
Re-training recommended for defibs.
Jenny Wano will do new uniforms for 2nd w/end Aug., managers will call players to confirm sizes.
Both teams have 15 players each on roster, with John player/manager, and Skip Mgr only.
Al gave John equipment after meeting and will bring batting helmets to Gib for the TL field.
Attending: Al, Jerry, Skip Clawson, John Wolicki, Gib Missing: Earl and John
Results; New Managers approved for league; Skip Clawson and John Wolicki
Gib and Gary volunteered to help out new managers and leave existing teams.
Replacement player (pitcher/fielder) needed for Jerry, who loses 3 players.
Al does not need a replacement player for his player leaving team.
Teams were set up for Senuta PC and Wellington RG.
Al distributed new league schedule, and he will e mail new rosters for our new teams
Gib will forward to Terry S. for our website,
Al will forward to Steve Kittey for Bulletin.
Al brought in his game summary for Bulletin , none were completed for the HG and LL game.
We briefly discussed managers duties, Gib to send out a list for John and Skip.
Managers were refered to website for review of rules.
Several players were called regarding playing time, pitching limits, etc. etc.
Players Phone numbers given to new managers for coordination of uniforms and contacts.
Discussed use of 2 defibrillators at 3 fields...gib to speak to LDOT officers and ambulance service.
Re-training recommended for defibs.
Jenny Wano will do new uniforms for 2nd w/end Aug., managers will call players to confirm sizes.
Both teams have 15 players each on roster, with John player/manager, and Skip Mgr only.
Al gave John equipment after meeting and will bring batting helmets to Gib for the TL field.
Sr. League Meeting Results From March 31st, 2014
Attending: Ray, Gary, Gib, Earl, Jerry, Ron, Al, and John. A few of the guys want to meet at New Derry field this Saturday morning (4/5/14)
at 10 AM to practice. Bring a buddy, and just show up. The field is available and should be dry. We have plans again for 4 teams.
The first 60 guys to sign up will be guaranteed a spot on a team, as we may have to limit players to avoid a 5th team, so get your applications in
early, to avoid being put on a waiting list. Download on our website, or go to Tuxedo Room or Legion in Latrobe. Please relay this to your buddies
that do not get my email or do not have internet.
We plan to hold our annual team selection/draft on June 3rd at 5:30 PM in the Legion. We will only have 10 days to get our uniforms ordered and
embroidered. The last day to sign up is May 31st. The "tentative" opening day is scheduled for June 14th, at 9:45 AM Teams may be limited
to 15 (or 16) players. We anticipate; 8 catchers, 12 pitchers, 8 older gentlemen, 20 men in their 60"s, and approximately 16 young (more talented)
players to be available this year. We hope to disperse them all equally among the 4 teams. We will also try to disperse the few guys that sign up
and only show for a few games, in order to overload any one team with too many no-shows and avoid forfeiting. We only have 1 member of last year’s draft committee expressing an interest in helping out again this year. Please contact me if you were on last year’s committee and would like to be involved again this year. 16 players signed up to date, 4 being new players to our league.
There is still some interest in a pre-season game at Kiski Prep, and also taking 20-24 players down to Washington Co. for a demonstration game with the hopes of recruitment of older players in that area. It will be on a voluntary basis, if our players are interested. We could play a pre-season
exhibition game on June 7th, and play in Washington County later in the year. The guys from Wash. Co will need to coordinate. John did a 4-team
schedule for our 2 fields, (Shrum/Derry and Johns/New Derry) while trying to equalize home/away. We will try to get a port-O Jon at each field this year per your suggestions. Get yourself in shape; June will be here before you know it....
Attending: Ray, Gary, Gib, Earl, Jerry, Ron, Al, and John. A few of the guys want to meet at New Derry field this Saturday morning (4/5/14)
at 10 AM to practice. Bring a buddy, and just show up. The field is available and should be dry. We have plans again for 4 teams.
The first 60 guys to sign up will be guaranteed a spot on a team, as we may have to limit players to avoid a 5th team, so get your applications in
early, to avoid being put on a waiting list. Download on our website, or go to Tuxedo Room or Legion in Latrobe. Please relay this to your buddies
that do not get my email or do not have internet.
We plan to hold our annual team selection/draft on June 3rd at 5:30 PM in the Legion. We will only have 10 days to get our uniforms ordered and
embroidered. The last day to sign up is May 31st. The "tentative" opening day is scheduled for June 14th, at 9:45 AM Teams may be limited
to 15 (or 16) players. We anticipate; 8 catchers, 12 pitchers, 8 older gentlemen, 20 men in their 60"s, and approximately 16 young (more talented)
players to be available this year. We hope to disperse them all equally among the 4 teams. We will also try to disperse the few guys that sign up
and only show for a few games, in order to overload any one team with too many no-shows and avoid forfeiting. We only have 1 member of last year’s draft committee expressing an interest in helping out again this year. Please contact me if you were on last year’s committee and would like to be involved again this year. 16 players signed up to date, 4 being new players to our league.
There is still some interest in a pre-season game at Kiski Prep, and also taking 20-24 players down to Washington Co. for a demonstration game with the hopes of recruitment of older players in that area. It will be on a voluntary basis, if our players are interested. We could play a pre-season
exhibition game on June 7th, and play in Washington County later in the year. The guys from Wash. Co will need to coordinate. John did a 4-team
schedule for our 2 fields, (Shrum/Derry and Johns/New Derry) while trying to equalize home/away. We will try to get a port-O Jon at each field this year per your suggestions. Get yourself in shape; June will be here before you know it....
Meeting: Sr. LDOT meeting on Monday, March 31st at Latrobe Legion, @ 3 PM.
You can mail in your form or bring it to this meeting. There are forms available online or at the "Tuxedo Room" in Latrobe.
Get your application in early so we can formulate our teams before June. We are looking for the first 60 players.... to set up 4 teams again. Games will be at New Derry and Derry again, 9:45AM each Saturday in June, July, and August.
We are considering taking a contingency of players down to Washington County this summer to play an exhibition game and to recruit in that area.
We need a few guys to coordinate informal practice sessions at either field, we will supply the field, bats, and balls. Don't forget to put
your shirt and hat size on your forms as we will need to order uniforms as soon as teams are made up.
Call Gib or any manager if you have questions.
You can mail in your form or bring it to this meeting. There are forms available online or at the "Tuxedo Room" in Latrobe.
Get your application in early so we can formulate our teams before June. We are looking for the first 60 players.... to set up 4 teams again. Games will be at New Derry and Derry again, 9:45AM each Saturday in June, July, and August.
We are considering taking a contingency of players down to Washington County this summer to play an exhibition game and to recruit in that area.
We need a few guys to coordinate informal practice sessions at either field, we will supply the field, bats, and balls. Don't forget to put
your shirt and hat size on your forms as we will need to order uniforms as soon as teams are made up.
Call Gib or any manager if you have questions.
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Headlines For Latrobe Derry Old Timers Baseball 55+
NEWS: 2014 Sign-Up forms can be downloaded from this web site. Please Go HERE
Greeting! It's that time of year . . . As you may know, we intend to start early this year to avoid all the
weather related problems at the end of the season. Works for us; We're all anxious to get back out there.
Sign ups have starting coming in. Just thought we'd send a reminder to get your paperwork in as soon as possible. We've had a couple of meetings during the off season and hope to meet this week. The sooner we have an idea on who is returning and who isn't, the quicker we can get the schedules, teams, etc. in place. As soon as you sign up, we can start to practice as we have a renovated field in New Derry, that is in perfect condition. Deadline to get a reduced fee is the end of this month, so please send in your check now.
You can mail it to "L.D.O.T." P.O Box 21, Derry, Pa. 15627. Cost is $35 until May 31st and goes up to $50 after that. Please get yours in now, and recruit some new players as we have a sponsor in waiting if we get another team. You will all be invited to a preseason meeting in the near future.
If you get a chance, shoot a quick reply with your intention to sign up. We can get an unofficial headcount, at least.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again. Hope the winter wasn't too harsh . . Jerry, Earl, John, and Gib
Greeting! It's that time of year . . . As you may know, we intend to start early this year to avoid all the
weather related problems at the end of the season. Works for us; We're all anxious to get back out there.
Sign ups have starting coming in. Just thought we'd send a reminder to get your paperwork in as soon as possible. We've had a couple of meetings during the off season and hope to meet this week. The sooner we have an idea on who is returning and who isn't, the quicker we can get the schedules, teams, etc. in place. As soon as you sign up, we can start to practice as we have a renovated field in New Derry, that is in perfect condition. Deadline to get a reduced fee is the end of this month, so please send in your check now.
You can mail it to "L.D.O.T." P.O Box 21, Derry, Pa. 15627. Cost is $35 until May 31st and goes up to $50 after that. Please get yours in now, and recruit some new players as we have a sponsor in waiting if we get another team. You will all be invited to a preseason meeting in the near future.
If you get a chance, shoot a quick reply with your intention to sign up. We can get an unofficial headcount, at least.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again. Hope the winter wasn't too harsh . . Jerry, Earl, John, and Gib