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Found Bat at CW 2 Field

Posted by Paul McNeil at May 15, 2022 2:22PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Hi Everyone,

I found a fairly new softball bat earlier this morning at Charleswood 2 Diamond. I believe it has been there since yesterday.
It was on the 3rd base side of the Diamond. If you think this Bat may be yours please send me a description of the Bat, Make, Model, Color and I will be sure to get it back to you. The Bat is in very good condition.
I understand that the Sport and Social Club also played several games there yesterday so it may belong to them.

But Please check and let me know if you think it’s yours. I have the Bat in my possession.

Cheers Everyone,

Paul M

Today is Yogi Berra's Birthday !!

Posted by Paul McNeil at May 12, 2022 1:56PM PDT ( 2 Comments )
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Hi Everyone,
Well it’s finally here, Today is Yogi Berra’s Birthday !!

For those Paying attention, you probably know, I am a Pretty Big Fan of Mr. Berra.
So I wanted to share a few Things about Yogi. And I know everyone had this day marked on their Calendar and have been waiting Patiently for this message. So without further adieu……….

- Yogi was Born May 12th, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri.

- And sadly he wasn’t born Yogi Berra, he was born Lawrence Peter Berra, Yogi didn’t come til years later

- Yogi received his nickname from his friend Jack Maguire, who, after seeing a newsreel about India, said that he resembled a yogi from India whenever he sat around with arms and legs crossed waiting to bat or while looking sad after a losing game.

- Yogi Berra appeared in 21 World Series as a player, coach and manager from 1946-85

- Yogi won 10 World Series rings as a player with the Yankees and played in 75 World Series games, both of which are all-time records

-Berra posted an .811 OPS in the Fall Classic with 12 homers and 39 RBIs, all while playing behind the plate

- D Day Veteran. Second Class Seaman Lawrence P. Berra and five crewmates were 300 yards from the shores of Normandy on June 6, 1944, for the Allied D-Day invasion, providing cover fire on Omaha Beach to soften the German defenses.

-He slugged the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history, in 1947 off the Dodgers’ Ralph Branca

-He was also near-impossible to strike out; Berra struck out only 414 times in 8,359 career plate appearances. In 1950, he had 12 strikeouts (and 55 walks) in 151 games.

-Berra caught two no-hitters in his career: Allie Reynolds’ 1951 gem and Don Larsen’s historic perfect game in Game 5 the 1956 World Series

- And no, the cartoon Yogi Bear was not created after Yogi Berra. The character was created after Ed Norton’s character on The Honeymooners.

There are too Many Interesting Facts about Yogi to list here. But thank you everyone for Celebrating Yogi Berra’s Birthday with Me.
And for those who don’t know, I am not a Yankees fan except when it comes to Yogi Berra !!
How Can You Not Love Him

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M
The picture I included in this message is of Yogi Hugging Don Larson after throwing a perfect game in 1956
And one more little known fact that will be sure to amaze you,
On July 18, 1999, Don Larson threw out the opening to Pitch to Yogi Berra as part of Yogi Berra Days. That Day, David Cone threw his only perfect game, and it was the First Perfect Game by a Yankee Pitcher since, You guessed it, Don Larson’s in 1956 which was of course caught by Yogi Berra,
You Can’t make this Stuff up!!

Found at Triwood - Cleats

Posted by Paul McNeil at May 12, 2022 10:51AM PDT ( 1 Comment )
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Attention Everyone,

It was reported to me that a pair of cleats was found on one of the Benches at the Triwood Ball Field last night by Duane Van Winkle.
If these cleats are yours, please let me know and I will help arrange to get them back to you.

Thanks Everyone,

Paul M

Tonights Games - Info / Update

Posted by Paul McNeil at May 10, 2022 3:12PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Attention All Coaches and Managers,

Tuesday May 10th Update,

Moments ago, I received an Update from our Grounds Crew regarding the fields for tonight’s Games.
Please Note the Following.

Triwood Diamond has been fully worked and is in good condition and looks to be in game shape.

Charleswood 1 is currently being worked and looks to be be in Game Shape.

Charleswood 2 is not in good condition and the Field can not be worked tonight.

Game Cancellation Decisions are Left to the Coaches and Managers.

Regards,

Paul M

Opening Day - CSMS 55+ 2022

Posted by Paul McNeil at May 1, 2022 7:46PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Hi Everyone,

Well it has been a long time coming, but I am Thrilled to announce the 2022 Season is just days away from getting underway.
The AAA Division Official League Play gets started on Tuesday May 3rd with The Red Sox and The Rockhounds taking the Field at Charleswood 1.
On Wednesday May 4th The Mariners and The D’Backs take the field at CW 1 and on Thursday May 5th The Twins and The Blue Jays take the Field at CW 1.

One week later, on Tues May 10th the Official League Play for AA Division and the A Division gets Underway.
On Tuesday May 10th, 2 games will take place, The Cubs and The Rangers meet at Triwood and The Cardinals and The Mets meet at Charleswood 2 to get the AA Division Started.
On Wednesday May 11th The Nationals and The Rockies get their season underway at Triwood.
And on Thursday May 12th The Orioles and The Royals wrap up the first full week of AA Ball at Triwood.

And also on Tuesday May 10th, the A Division will get their season Started at Triwood. Teams to be announced shortly.
Stay tuned for that Update.

This coming week May 2 – May 6 will be Practice / Exhibition games for the AA and A Division. Your coaches and managers will be contacting you to co-ordinate.

And there will be more info on the Start of Dayball in the next few days as well. Stay tuned Dayballers !!

I am also very pleased to Announce that on Tuesday May 3rd, Gary Paukert has arranged for a very special person to come out and Throw out the First Pitch at Charleswood 1.
Our League’s # 1 Fan, Charles Adams. Charles will of course be joined by his wife Janet.
What a Great way to Start the new Season.

Everyone is Welcome to come to any and all of these Games and watch some great ball.

And I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped put this altogether. As an outsider looking in, I can honestly say I had no idea of the time and commitment that all of these wonderful, amazing volunteers put in to make this happen. I am astounded by the amount of work and effort that these people contribute to our Amazing League.
A Huge Thank You to our entire CSMS 55+ Board, The Managers and Coaches of all the Teams, our awesome ground crews that always have our fields kept up so well, All of the Committee Members that help do so much for our league in so many ways and the many other volunteers that step up to assist whenever they can.

From The Heart, Thank You Everyone !!

Now,
“Lets Play Ball”

Cheers Everyone,

Paul M