DIAMOND LEGACY
NEWSLETTER
POINTS OF INTEREST
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Graduate Corner
Anthony Becht
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Lifetouch Sports
Photography at its
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V O L U M E
Babe Ruth League 5
Settles into New
Home
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Visit New HQ
Mike Marot
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Awarded Coach of
the Year
Mike Rutledge
Posthumously
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Inducted
Spotlight on BRL
Alumnus Chris
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Bertrand
Welcome New
Alumni Members
Grace Paglione
Ohio Valley Class
of 2015
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A Hearty Babe Ruth
League Hello!
Having served as the
Chairman of the new
Alumni Association for
the past few years, I can
proudly say we are doing a great job in establishing a strong association and in bringing
alumni together.
Being a well-connected
Babe Ruth League alumnus means more today
than ever before. The
Babe
Ruth
League
Alumni Association is
committed to helping
you stay connected with
your fellow Babe Ruth
Leaguers.
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Donating AEDs 18
The Right Call for
Umpire Jim
Mulgrew
In Memory of
Those we Lost
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I S S U E
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J U L Y
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Message From Alumni Chairman
Best
Little Bigger
League Members
News from the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association
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Through our communication vehicles such as
our DIAMOND LEGACY Newsletter, our
website, our Facebook
page and other social
media channels, we are
keeping our alumni upto-date on many different topics of interest.
The Babe Ruth League
Alumni Association Executive Committee has
been hard at work preparing for the future and
with your support, we
will continue to:
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Develop strategies to
give the Association
a stronger voice.
Engage alumni from
every generation and
geographic location.
Establish and maintain strong lines of
communication.
Think around the
curve.
Galvanize our financial resources.
Where you are, whatever stage of life you are
in, there’s something for
you, whether as a part of
the Babe Ruth League
program, the Babe Ruth
League Alumni Association or both. I encourage all of you to explore
all that we have to offer.
At the same time, I challenge you to think of
ways you can give back
to the Babe
Ruth League
program
and/or the
Babe
Ruth
L e a g u e
Alumni Association.
I do not mean just monetarily, though that is always welcome. There
are many ways to give
back from mentoring to
volunteering. You’ll be
amazed at how rewarding the experience will
be.
And because you possess qualities of integrity, teamwork, vision
and a true love of everything Babe Ruth
league, I invite all of
you to join us on our
journey into greatness.
James Wagoner
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Graduate Corner — Anthony Becht
Anthony Becht, a graduate of the Upper Darby-Drexel
Hill, Pennsylvania Babe Ruth League, is a former
American football tight end. He was drafted by the
New York Jets 27th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He
played college football at West Virginia. He most
recently played for the Kansas City Chiefs. Becht was
also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis
Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
Becht, a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania,
was 6’5” and 205 pounds
coming out of high school.
He was an all-city, allCatholic conference, and allcounty selection as a senior
after recording 47 receptions
for 693 yards. He accepted a
football scholarship from
West Virginia.
At the end of Becht’s college
career, he ranked second
among tight ends at the
school with 83 catches for
1,173 yards, a 14.1 average of
yards per catch, and 10
touchdowns. Becht was an honorable mention for AllAmerican as a senior and was named second-team AllBig East as a junior and senior, along with being team
captain and MVP. He graduated with a Bachelor’s
degree in Marketing.
Currently, Anthony Brecht serves as a College Football
Analyst for ESPN.
What positions did you play?
In baseball, I played
catcher. I was a huge Tony
Pena fan and I just loved
getting my hands on the
baseball every pitch. With
football, I moved around
quite a bit. I started out as a
running back in grade school. When I went to high
school, I played WR in my early years until permanently
moving to tight end my junior year.
Do you think you benefited from playing multiple sports?
Absolutely. I played three sports – basketball, baseball
and football. At the youth football camps I have been
conducting in Florida for the past 10 years, I tell the kids
they should play as many sports as they can. Living in
Florida, it’s very easy for kids to latch on to one sport
and play it year round. I insist that my son must play
more than one sport. It keeps the thrill of playing each
season fresh and he won’t burn out from playing year
round.
Who was the most influential figure in your youth sports career?
Honestly every coach that I was engaged with helped
me along the way. Even some of the coaches that I
might not have been fond of taught me something. The
biggest thing for me was closing my mouth, opening my
ears and becoming a coachable player. It definitely went
a long way.
Babe Ruth League was able to catch up with Anthony
Becht, who was more than happy to answer questions
about his days playing Babe Ruth Baseball, his love of
sports and his career as a football player.
Who was your favorite athlete as a kid and why?
My favorite baseball player was Will “The Thrill” Clark.
I just thought he brought it to the table every game and I
remember collecting every one of his baseball cards. For
football, I was an Eagles fan obviously being from the
Philadelphia area. I didn’t really have a favorite football
player as a kid, just a team to root for in the Eagles.
When did you first start playing baseball? Football?
I started playing baseball when I was six years old.
Loved the game. Baseball was my favorite sport for the
longest time. I started playing football in the 5th grade. I
never played before and I was absolute scared to death
of the physicality of it. The one thing I was good at was
speed. Running away from contact was my biggest asset
ha-ha.
Were there any community service activities you did as a kid?
I tried to always find time for others when I was
younger. Nothing specific, but I enjoyed helping my
parents, teachers and friends. I truly believe that youth
should give back and help others. It helps build
character and humbles a lot of kids who might take
certain things for granted.
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Graduate Corner — Anthony Becht
What memories do you have of the Babe Ruth World Series?
Wow… what a fun week of baseball. I still brag about
going to the Babe Ruth World Series. It was such an
accomplishment for me personally because of the road
to get there and the sacrifices that were made as far as
practices and travel. I remember coming into the World
Series on a hot streak. I literally was hitting everything.
The pitching from some of the other teams was
phenomenal, and hitting the ball was a struggle.
Would’ve loved to have won the title but runner up was
pretty special.
Describe your recruiting process. Were you recruited for any other sports? Were you already focused on football versus baseball?
I played multiple sports as I said and I’m glad I did. I
started gravitating more to football and basketball in
high school as I had some big growth spurts. By my
senior year I knew that football was my sport of choice.
I had multiple colleges recruit me. Most of the Division I
schools offered me to walk-on and the smaller colleges
wouldn’t pull the trigger on a scholarship. West
Virginia came calling late in the recruiting process.
Literally 1 week before signing. They told me that the
tight end they wanted elected to attend another college
and that they had one scholarship left to offer to a
“project player”. I instantly said sign me up! The rest is
history. I worked hard over those next five years and it
ultimately paid off when I was drafted in the first round
of the NFL Draft in 2000.
How did you first get involved in sports broadcasting?
After my tenth year in the NFL, I signed up for the NFL
Broadcasting Boot camp at NFL Films in New Jersey. It
was a four-day crash course in the industry and I made
several great contacts while there. I knew that I wanted
to stay around the game in some way and I thought the
media would be a great route. With some hard work
and luck I got an opportunity with ESPN. Working for
ESPN for the past 2 ½ years has been great. Just like my
days in high school and college where I kept my head
down and kept grinding to be great, I now do the same
with my media ventures. I’ll work as hard as it takes be
one of the best, and I’m very optimistic with my start.
What advice would you give to the youth?
I would say enjoy your times as a kid. Have fun and
embrace the friendships and relationships you develop
while playing sports. Learn and soak in every bit of
information you can. Playing sports has played a major
role in the person I am today. They’ve taught me many
life lessons and provided me with instilled values that I
draw upon every day to succeed in life.
How did it feel being drafted 27th overall in the NFL Draft after playing at West Virginia University?
It felt like one of the greatest accomplishments of my
life. Going to West Virginia and no one expecting me to
even play there…...all the hard work… truly paid off
and my dreams came true. It was a great experience for
my family and me.
If you could do it all over again, would you take the baseball or football route?
Interesting question. I truly believe that I would’ve
accomplished great things with baseball. I just felt that
my passion was moving away from the game and
football was another avenue that I had to grasp on to. It
goes back to playing multiple sports. I had options by
doing that. I wouldn’t change anything at all.
Becht (center) poses with teammates and World
Series Runner-Up Trophy.
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Babe Ruth League Giving Tree
The Babe Ruth League
Giving Tree
Calling
from
Memory
Lane...Alumni memories of Babe
Ruth League days extend
outwards from many, many
baseball and softball fields across
the country.
With the Giving Tree, we are
proud to pay tribute to those who
have given unselfishly, and those
who still give, of their time and
resources to the Babe Ruth
program and the youth it serves.
People such as Ron Tellefsen, Bob
Curran, Al Elliott, Ron Fay, John
Villella, Vernona Gomez, Fred
Lajoie, Owen Kaufman, Bill Lowe,
and John Van Allen.
It was true for catchers masks, and it’s
true for your league’s team picture day.
Contact Lifetouch Sports (http://
info.lifetouchsports.com/) to learn how
good isn’t good enough. Better is
possible. We promise that a brief
conversation with us will be less
painful than taking a foul ball hockey to
the head.
Lifetouch Sports, the official photographer of Babe Ruth League, is committed to understanding the needs of
your athletes, your teams and your community. You’ll see it shine through in everything they do. From their
professionally trained photographers to their cutting-edge equipment and efficient processes, they are pros at
capturing and promoting team pride, league spirit and the personality of the athletes that make every team
unique.
For further information, visit their website, email them at sportsales@lifetouch.com or to speak with a
representative, call 855-485-5173.
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Babe Ruth League Settles
Into New International Headquarters
The last inspection for the new Babe Ruth League
Headquarters took place on May 20, and your Babe
Ruth Headquarters Staff officially moved into its new
home, a renovated 10,000–square foot building
located at 1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road in
Hamilton, New Jersey, the weekend of May 29.
Because of
the
staff’s
usual ability
Former Headquarters
to complete
major tasks in a minimal amount of time, and due to
proper planning, detailed instructions, checklists and
supplies to ease the transition, the new Headquarters was
fully operational by Monday, June 1. Since the move
took place during peak season and Headquarters’ focus
is always geared to providing exception service to the
leagues, commissioners and other volunteers, it was
important to every employee to complete the move in
Boxes and containers line the hallways during the move.
one weekend.
Why did Babe Ruth League move? The short answer is they were bursting at the seams. The new
building accommodates the program’s current and future needs.
The substantial space now plays host to a state-of-the-art Hall of Fame and
Museum Room that greets visitors as they enter the main door. This room,
which features a life-size statue of The Babe, also contains dozens of pieces
of memorabilia featuring The Babe and from famous alumni over the
years.
The office is also adorned with the kind of photos and art that help define
the goals and mission of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and its culture.
The Babe is “Safe at Home” at
the new BRL Headquarters.
President/CEO Steve Tellefsen
poses with the statue donated
by Alan Swaim, 2008 BRL
Volunteer of the Year and
former BRWS Host President.
Babe Ruth has considered several locations over the years, but none of
them seemed to be ideal for future expansion. Hamilton, New Jersey is not
only the birthplace of Babe Ruth League, but is also a strong baseball and
softball town. Many people have already visited the new Headquarters,
including the original members of the Little Bigger League. And with
several nice hotels close by, Babe Ruth Headquarters expects many more
visitors in the future.
Please see the next page for more photos
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Thank you to all Alumni, Volunteers and Friends Who
Contributed to the Capital Building Campaign.
The results of your generosity are phenomenal!
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A Warm and Special Thank-you
To the Following Individuals and Organizations
Who Gave to the Capital Building Campaign
Bill Pullan- Bethel, CT
Robie’s Food Center
George Lally—Norwood, MA
Ken & Dana Pennington—Springdale, AR
West North Carolina BRL
Southern Indiana BRL
South Arkansas BRL
Louisiana BRL
NiSource Charitable Foundation
(In honor of Rick Galloway)
Margie Wright—Clovis, CA
Idaho BRL
Northern Illinois BRL
Chevron
(In honor of Joe Cormier)
Kansas BRL
James Wagoner—Fort Smith, AR
Central Indiana BRL
Utah BRL
Northern Indiana BRL
North Dakota BRL
Jim Hill—White Hall, AR
Tennessee BRL
Bentonville, AR World Series Committee
Henry Sermons—Havelock, NC
Southern Illinois BRL
Eastern Kentucky BRL
Joseph Cormier, Erath, LA
West Kentucky BRL
Tom Steele— Monroe, NC
Norm Messier—Lyndonville, VT
Peter McGoey—Long Beach, MS
Leonard & Britta Hammer—Fowler, CA
Bill Slifkin—Bethel, CT
Donald Clarke—Hudson, NH
William & Patricia Loocke—Wharton, TX
Western Massachusetts BRL
Steve Klein—Old Bridge, NJ
George Jaye—Howell, NJ
Mississippi BRL
South Texas BRL
Northern Arkansas BRL
Hotel Planner
Russ & June Diethrick—Jamestown, NY
Industrial & Oilfield Services
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Members of Little Bigger League Visit New Headquarters
Original members of the Little Bigger League stopped by the new Babe Ruth Headquarters on Wednesday,
June 17 and posed for a photo in the new Conference Room, which features a long mahogany table
emblazoned with the league’s red, white and blue logo. The Babe Ruth League was organized under the
name “Little Bigger League” in Hamilton, NJ in 1951 by businessman Marius D. Bonacci and nine others.
Claire Ruth, the widow of Babe Ruth, met with the league’s organizers in 1954 and authorized them to
rename the league in Ruth’s honor.
Babe Ruth League
moved to its new
home in Hamilton
Township, NJ. the
weekend of May 29.
BRL Employee
Grace Paglione was
inducted into the
Ohio Valley Hall of
Fame.
BRL Employee
Jessica Paul recently
married Chris
LaBella.
The Babe Ruth
tournament trail
is where dreams
are made.
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Mike Marot Awarded Coach of the Year
This time of year remains extremely busy for those behind the
scenes of the summertime game of balls and strikes. Just ask
Cranston Cal Ripken League’s Mike Marot, who has been involved
with the league for many years and was recently awarded the
CLCF Coach of the Year Award.
Mike continues to lead in the efforts to make the game a positive
experience for the up-and-coming ball players, something he has
done for several years for the betterment of the growth and
development of the children who cross his path.
Cranston Cal Ripken President, Steve Richard, said “Mike has
been a leader and champion on and off the field going back several
years within CLCF Baseball. He served as an assistant coach on
our 10U team that won CLCF’s first-ever New England Regional
Championship and represented the region at the 2015 Cal Ripken
World Series in Winchester, VA. In our house league, his AAA
level team won three consecutive league championships, including
an undefeated season, with contributions from all players with all
levels of ability and experience.”
Richard added, “Each year at registration, parents of returning
players inform the league of the positive impact that Mike has had on his players. Off the field, Mike’s work
is tireless. He organized a highly successful 10-week winter training program for players aged 5-12 and
coached each week during each session. In addition to coaching, Mike serves as our league’s equipment and
uniform manager, taking care of the many demands that go with that position in a 400+ player league. He
makes sure their five separate playing fields are maintained. Most of all, he’s always willing to lend a hand
or offer advice to newer coaches in the League."
When we reached out to Mike to answer a few questions about his involvement with the Babe Ruth League
program, he was more than willing to accommodate our request and share his experience with our
membership. In fact, his exact words were, “Thank you for this opportunity; I'm truly honored that you
would do a Q&A with me. I want to start by saying that the Cal Ripken/ Babe Ruth organization is a class
act. I've been to many state and regional tournaments and to a World Series, and I have to say Cal Ripken
does things right for the kids and for the families supporting them. I have many great memories and
experiences at the local, regional, and national levels. Your staff and volunteers do an excellent job to
represent Cal Ripken / Babe Ruth."
Were you a Babe Ruth League Alumni?
When I played baseball from 7-12 years old I played for Appanaug Independent Little League, which became
Appanaug Cal Ripken after I left. I then played for Warwick Pal Babe Ruth when I was 13 & 14.
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Mike Marot Awarded Coach of the Year
What expectations did you have when you first started?
My expectations when I started coaching were first of all to spend time
with my boys. That was very important to me. I then realized the boys
had a passion for the game, so I wanted to give them the best instruction
I could so they were prepared for when they took the field. I also like
seeing players not just my kids succeed and learn. I guess I get
enjoyment when I see a player use some of the knowledge I give them
and use what I gave them to become a better player. Goals and
expectations change depending on what team I'm coaching and who is
on the team. I coach house, tournament and AAU teams and the main
philosophy is always taught and that is learning the proper way to play
the game, respect the game and the people involved and to have fun.
What was your experience on the tournament trail ending at the 2014 10 Year-Old Cal Ripken World
Series in Winchester, VA?
In 2013 CLCF's 9 yr old tournament team, which I coached and Alex played on, made it
to the championship in the regionals. We were the winner bracket champions and had
to be beaten twice in the championship. Unfortunately we lost two tough games to a
very good Plymouth MA team. After that season I worked harder in the offseason to
help prepare my players for the upcoming season and the tournament teams. Both my
sons worked with a few different pitching and hitting coaches. I went to all of their
sessions because it helped me sharpen my skills. I got a different perspective from other
coaches and former players.
In 2014 we found ourselves in a similar situation as 2013 but this time we were coming
out of losers bracket and we had to beat Exeter NH twice to advance to the World
Series. Two very exciting games later we were on our way to Winchester, Virginia, to
represent CLCF Cal Ripken, Cranston, RI and all of NE in the Cal Ripken World Series. A 12 hr Amtrak train
and bus ride brought us to Winchester. We were greeted by wonderful people from Virginia and Cal Ripken/
Babe Ruth. We had one of the greatest experiences of our lives. Meeting and playing teams from all over the
U.S. Including Hawaii. Every team represented themselves with class and were great sportsmen. We went 13, but our lives would never be the same after this once in a lifetime opportunity (hopefully twice if we can
win this year’s 12year-old tournaments and head to Aberdeen, Maryland). The response from the league, city
and state was remarkable. In 2 weeks we raised enough money to pay for all the players’ hotel rooms through
canning, donations and a macaroni dinner. The whole CLCF Cal Ripken family came together to make sure
our team was able to make our trip to Winchester VA an experience to remember. And it was!
You do a lot more than just coach. We are told you also maintain the league's 5 fields and the equipment
for over 400 players. What does that normally entail for you?
One of my tasks in the league is to order for and supply our 31 teams with uniforms and playing equipment.
I also make sure field equipment and game equipment is ready and available for the players and coaches.
Any advice to those interested in coaching?
My advice for anyone wanting to become a coach is to be prepared. Your knowledge of the game and the
rules are very important to become a successful coach. Being able to relate with the players is very important
also. And the willingness to continue learning about the game. I try to pick up something new in every game
that could help me for the future.
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Late Mike Rutledge Inducted into Hall of Fame
Below is a copy of the speech given by BRL
volunteer Peter McGoey at the late Michael
Rutledge’s induction into the Mississippi Babe Ruth
League Hall of Fame.
I would like to take a moment this evening to talk to you
about history. Whether we realize it or not, simply by
our being here and now, we are all taking part in making
history. The same is true with regard to the youth
baseball program here in Long Beach. Standing next to
me is Coach Shane Rutledge, who as you know is our HS
Baseball Coach. He is presently doing everything within
his control to create a legacy of his own. But a person
who I would like to talk about to you tonight is Shane’s
father, Michael Rutledge, who left behind quite a legacy
of his own.
Mike is no longer with us and passed away in 1998. I
am fortunate enough to have known Mike and was along
with him during the late 80s and early 90s when he was
continuously involved in making Long Beach Youth
Baseball one of the very best leagues on the coast. As
Babe Ruth League President and later Diamond Club
President, Mike worked tirelessly to improve the baseball
program here and to insure the facilities at that time
were consistently improved. Early on when Long Beach
switched from Dixie to what was then known as
Bambino Baseball (now known as Cal Ripken), Mike
befriended Ron Tellefsen, the late President/CEO of Babe
Ruth League. Because of the relationship developed
between Ron and Mike, Long Beach was virtually placed
on the map, and Long Beach began to be considered for
large scale regional level tournaments.
In 1996 and again in 1999, Long Beach hosted two Babe
Ruth World Series as a result of the road Mike paved.
Had it not been for Mike Rutledge, this would have been
impossible to accomplish citing that at the time, the cost
to host such an event was approximately $30,000 just to
have it awarded. Mike’s many business contacts
provided him with valuable financial resources and it
was probably a case of “if we give him what he wants, he
will stop bugging us.” Suffice to say he was stubborn
and persistent.
Through Mike’s efforts and his relationship with Ron
Tellefsen, many of our local umpires received the
opportunity to work regional tournaments and Babe
Ruth World Series. Mike was convinced that many of
the local officials were better suited for this role than a
good share of the ones he had seen officiating in other
locations.
Mike worked endlessly to make improvements at the local
HS field by installing French drains and remodeling
dugouts. All were done at his expense and through his
plumbing business. I cannot say enough about Mike and
the effect he has had on the youth baseball program in
Long Beach. I am honored to have known him and called
him my friend.
As is usually the case, we often fail to realize what an
impact a person has had on us until it is too late. This is
why I stand before you tonight. It is my pleasure to
inform you Coach Rutledge that your father, Michael
Rutledge, is being posthumously elected by the State of
Mississippi Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Commissioners to the
Mississippi Babe Ruth Hall of Fame. It is my pleasure to
present you with a memorial plaque that will forever
commemorate the impact your father had on the youth of
Long Beach. It goes without saying that his legacy has
left an indelible mark and his efforts were responsible for
where we came from and where we are today.
Pictured is Mike’s son Shane Rutledge, his wife Cassie, his
daughter Leslie, his son Ben and grandson Michael.
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There Once was a 17 Year Old Girl Who
Struck Out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
There once as a girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in
succession. What’s even more impressive was neither Ruth nor
Gehrig managed to even get the bat on the ball when they swung.
Ruth swung and missed twice before taking a called third strike.
Gehrig swung and missed three times, striking out on just three
pitches. Unfortunately for her, what she got for her efforts was to
be promptly banned from Major and Minor League Baseball by
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
That woman was Virnett Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, one of the
first female professional baseball players in history. Mitchell’s
baseball life started out about the same time she was old enough
to pick up a ball. Her father initially taught her to play baseball,
but she got more instruction from a soon to be famous neighbor.
Seeing her interest in the game and learning of her dream to
someday play in the Major Leagues, her neighbor, minor leaguer (and future MLB Hall of Famer and greatest
strikeout pitcher of his era), Dazzy Vance, taught her a few tricks, including supposedly how to throw what would
become her signature pitch, a devastation sinker.
Fast forward to the age of 17 and Mitchell was making a name for herself playing around with various teams,
including striking out nine consecutive batters at one point. She drew the attention of Joe Engle, owner of the
Chattanooga Lookouts, while she was attending a baseball school’s pitching camp in Atlanta, Georgia, in March of
1931. He spotted her and signed her to a contract to play for the New York Yankee’s AA minor league baseball
club, the Lookouts. It was while with the Lookouts that she got a chance to face off with the game’s best.
After the previously scheduled exhibition game was rained out, on April 2, 1931, Mitchell got her chance in front
of 4,000 spectators, though few saw her as anything but a side-show. The starting pitcher of the day was former
Cardinal and Tiger, Clyde Barfoot. He was removed after just two batters after giving up a double to Earle Combs
and a single to Lyn Larry. In came the lefty Mitchell, whose extreme side arm delivery made it particularly hard
for lefties to hit off of her. The first batter she faced was none other than the Sultan of Swat himself, Babe Ruth.
The first pitch she threw him was high for a ball. The next two, though, Ruth swung and missed. She then threw a
sinker low and away that caught the edge of the strike-zone, which Ruth took for strike three. Next up was “Iron
Horse” Lou Gehrig. She didn’t mess around with him, throwing three consecutive sinkers with him swinging and
missing at every one. The next batter, Tony Lazzari, fared better, though he didn’t manage a hit. Instead, Mitchell
ended up walking him, at which point she was pulled from the game. The Yankees would go on to win 14-4.
After the game, Ruth stated, “I don’t know what’s going to happen if they begin to let women in baseball. They
are too delicate and it would kill them to play ball every day.” Apparently Commissioner Landis felt the same
way. Within a few days, he officially voided Mitchell’s contract and banned her from Major and Minor League
Baseball, stating that baseball was “too strenuous” for women to play. Despite this individual banning, Major
League Baseball wouldn’t officially ban women until June of 1952, a ban that stood for 40 years, until it was
repealed when the Chicago White Sox drafted Carey Schueler in the 43rd round of the draft for the 1993 season.
After being unjustly kicked off the Yankee’s AA farm club, Mitchell continued her professional career playing on
various barnstorming teams. She quit baseball at the age of 23, though, after becoming fed up with people
ignoring the fact she was a genuinely good lefty pitcher, and instead treating her like a side-show.
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Chris Bertrand—From the Playing Field to College Coach
Chris Bertrand, a Babe Ruth alumnus who played with the Abbeville, Louisiana
Babe Ruth League, took over the reigns of the University of Texas At Tyler’s
baseball program in 2013. Serving as Head Coach of the UT-Tyler Patriots, Bertrand
has compiled an 87-50 overall record with season three resulting in a second
American Southwest Conference championship. Coach Bert helped lead the
Patriots to a 34-12 overall record in 2015, and a 24-6 record in the ASC, which
resulted in a Regular Season title as well. Chris was happy to talk about his days
playing baseball. He thoroughly enjoyed his experience at the 1995 Bambino World
Series, where he was given the Sportsmanship Award. Please note his comments
below:
When did you first start playing baseball?
I first started playing baseball in Abbeville, LA, in 1988, at 6 years old, in Tee Ball. I can remember playing games at
Bradley Palumbo Field at our park in Abbeville. I remember how well organized our team and league were for baseball
at that time. We would “warm-up” in a vacant lot behind the 3rd base dugout and batting cages at Palumbo, we would
hit the field for our game, and we would hit the concession stand as a team after the game.
What positions did you play?
For my entire baseball career, I truly was a utility player. I can remember having very in-depth conversations with my
dad, even at a young age, about doing whatever it took to get on the field, whatever it took to help my team, doing
whatever our coaches asked of me. Learning to play multiple positions undoubtedly helped with my knowledge of the
game, and my dad really understood that I could be good at the mental side of the game. We talked a lot about talking
to my teammates during games so that everyone knew what was going on, and that lead to a lot of learning. Most of my
youth was spent as a MIF and some Pitching. At 12 years old, I started to venture into some Catching, and even a little
OF. Going back to that 1995 World Series team, I truly learned about being a utility player, and I began to really
understand what my dad was teaching me. I played INF during league play for my team, but once the All-Star team
was chosen, I fully understood I was going to have to move around to crack the line-up on such a great team (a team
that won a World Series), and there came the Catching and OF. After that team, the utility thing really was my label for
the rest of my career until college. Baseball in Abbeville when I was growing up was so good, that I knew that I had to
adapt and accept the versatility role. Also, one of the impressive things about my career, and about baseball in
Abbeville, was that we were able to keep the majority of our Championship team from 95’ together for 3 more years of
Babe Ruth All-Stars, and the majority of American Legion through high school; therefore, the utility thing became my
calling card for a long time. I will never forget the lessons that it taught me! As I transitioned into college baseball, I
moved behind the plate permanently.
Did you play any other sports?
For me, I grew up in a place and at a time where you played whatever sport was in season. If you were an athlete, you
were an athlete. I played football, basketball, baseball, and early in my high school years, I flirted with a little track and
field.
How do you think playing other sports affected you?
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that being involved in so many different sports and activities throughout my
early athletic career was the key to my success, and the successes of the teams that I played on. The benefits of staying in
shape year round, maintaining strength and endurance, picking up different sets of skills and tools, and being coached
by different coaches who impart different systems, beliefs, motivation techniques, etc., was a huge part of my
development. Not only did we play different sports, but we played different sports at the same time, especially during
the summer. As a high school athlete, the summer would be comprised of football strength and conditioning, football 7
on 7, basketball team camp, and American Legion Baseball all at the same time. I fully understand what that sounds like
to some people, especially to this generation of young athletes who are sometimes caught up in specialization, but I have
an enormous amount of conviction in the fact that it was highly beneficial to me!
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Who was the most influential figure in your youth baseball career?
It is hard to pinpoint a specific individual responsible for being the most influential, because I truly believe to this day
that the entire experience of playing baseball in Abbeville, LA, for Babe Ruth/Bambino, was influential in my career.
This question brings to mind the old adage of, “It takes a village!” I grew up at a time when Baseball in Abbeville was in
its prime. We had amazing facilities; we had a great group of people in Tommy Picard, Joe Cormier, Irby Luquette,
Bobby Neveaux, and more running our organization; we had an incredible group of coaches in Jesse Faulk, Buddy
Cabrol, Darren Duhon, Karl Broussard, Alvin Primeaux, Chris Gautreaux, and so many more; and we had a group of
parents in and around my age group of teammates that made a decision to invest time, money, and support into keeping
us together for a long stretch of time! Our life was each other, and each other in sport. It was a big family for a very
long time! They were all influential, and more importantly, not only do I feel it, but I know they feel it to this day! We
were a proud group of people that still relishes in our time then and our accomplishments now! My family also played
a huge part in influencing my life in baseball. I can’t even imagine how much time and money my parents and
grandparents spent supporting me in baseball! The amount of ground balls and fly balls my brothers hit me, the
bullpens they caught, and the BP pitches they threw… they were countless. My sisters slept in so many hotel beds and
floors at tournaments; what an amazing sacrifice! My entire family would sacrifice vacations and their own plans to
travel to tournaments! In addition, I can never thank them enough, but my parents played a huge role in my youth
baseball career, because they used baseball to teach me life lessons. I didn’t understand all of them at the time, but
looking back on it, I learned so much from them pushing me just enough, loving on me at the right times, and teaching
me the entire time!
Who was your favorite athlete as a kid and why?
Undoubtedly, my favorite athlete growing up was Cal Ripken, Jr. I have thought since I can remember that he was the
epitome of what a professional athlete should be! He was tough, he was dedicated to his sport, his team, and his city for
his entire career, he was a family man in baseball (with his brother and his dad) the same way we were a family in the
game, he absolutely revolutionized playing the position for a big SS, and he was a great person while doing it. I can
remember clearly that the first time I heard the term “consummate professional”, it was in reference to Cal Ripken. I
remember exactly where I was the night he broke the streak, and I remember the night he hit the home run in his final
All-Star game! I remember Jeter and Joe Tore allowing him to play SS during that game, and I remember thinking how
much that reflected the amount of RESPECT he garnered from so many people in the game!
What tips would you give to youth who want to become better baseball players?
Any time we speak to youth players, we try to impart on them lessons that we have learned along the way in our
growth. The youth game today is a very different than ours was, and we have a responsibility to some degree to evolve
with it, but that does not mean that we have to give up the true values of the game that we believe. We talk to young
players about:
 Baseball is a game that reveals character! If you want to be a good player, try to be the best person you can be first!
You will be amazed at the translation effect! Work hard…work smart…take care of your grades…be a servant to
others and to the game…we truly are rewarded in life for loyalty, obedience, and kindness.
 Baseball is a game of knowledge and feel! Don’t get caught up too much in the mechanics of the game or a very
specific way of doing things. Learn as much as you can…be in the right spot at the right time…be mentally and
physically tough…be an athlete…be a good teammate…the fundamental part of the game is important, but the
intangible parts of the game give you a career.
 You have to enjoy the game to be successful within it! Play the game for the benefits that it gives us! It teaches us so
much if we pay attention and listen! Do not get caught up in just winning, having SWAG, being recruited, pressure,
etc. Those things are real, and they will come at some point, but the most successful players enjoy the journey and
are rewarded with those things for it!
Were there any community service activities you did as a kid?
My parents instilled very early on, and throughout our family, a sense of service. I think that even more than that, the
city of Abbeville, the culture of the people of South Louisiana, and the environment that we grew up in, was about being
there for each other. Through the many years of Catholic education, through the Church, and especially through
Vermilion Youth and the game of baseball; my friends, family, and I were always attempting in any way to be of service.
As stated earlier, the “it takes a village” attitude of the people in the community also carried over into this attitude of
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service. The special thing about this attitude of service, is that in many cases, we were able to use our participation in
athletics or our status as athletes to intertwine into community service. Volunteering to make things happen in the
community, at the school, or in the park, was a staple among everyone. As I grew up, and through a more formal
education process, I began to understand that what had been instilled in me through this attitude of so many is termed
“servant leadership” among the gurus. To this day, and as the leader of a collegiate baseball program, we instill this
idea of service to each of our teams and players. Not only was it a valuable life lesson as a youth, but it is one that is
now carrying on and being passed forward.
When did you first get into coaching?
For as long as I can remember, the bug to coach others, or simply to share knowledge and passion of sport with others,
has always been there. I always felt that in the mental side of the sports we played, I viewed things much more through
a coach’s lens. I related well to coaches, and understood intricacies very early on. During high school, I coached the
middle school football and basketball teams during free time, and since then, I was hooked. My coaching career as a
profession started shortly after my playing career ended and I received my undergraduate degree, when I accepted an
opportunity to be a Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach at Louisiana State University – Shreveport.
How did you get to this level of coaching?
The path to being a collegiate head coach began with the GA appointment at LSUS. My time and experience at LSUS
under Rocke Musgraves was an absolutely invaluable stage of my career. As cliché as it sounds, from that beginning to
current day, I have reached this level through being one of the hardest working coaches in baseball. In my opinion, the
key to growing as a professional in anything or in moving up the ladder is to be a career learner. You have to learn
every day from every single moment. I learned from success, I learned from failure, I learned a great deal from making
mistakes, and I learned from picking the brains of others and listening. I was promoted several times while at LSUS,
and our work in every aspect of the program saw many fruits of our labor, and my current opportunity at University of
Texas-Tyler is a direct result of that. Getting to this level of coaching involves many things, but vitally important are
constant learning, recruiting skills, and network development.
Describe your experience at the 1995 Bambino World Series.
The Bambino World Series impacted my life in two very serious ways: it provided memories that I will have for a
lifetime, and it helped to springboard a passion for baseball that led to the opportunity to make a living through the
game! I remember how much fun it was being a host family for players from different teams. I remember how amazing
Ralph Sellers Field looked for the tournament. I remember thinking about how awesome it was that so many people
had volunteered to help make this tournament a success, because there were people everywhere! I remember how “BIG
TIME” the event felt to a 12 year old, with the parade, BBQ event, the banquet, the field crew, the sky divers, singers, 1st
pitch ceremonies, etc. I remember the large crowds of people at the games cheering us on, and how special the feeling
was that we were truly representing something bigger than just a baseball team. Our run towards the title as a team
taught me so much more than baseball, and those weeks were so special, that I never wanted to get rid of the feelings
that it provided. The total experience for me, even though we were young, became a bit of an addiction. It was the
experience that further fueled the passion for the game in me, and it was this passion and addiction that led me towards
coaching and competing at a high level! This truly was a jumping point for me to make a life in the game!
You were given the Sportsmanship Award at the Bambino World Series. Do you still emphasize those values with
your players?
Being awarded with the Sportsmanship Award at the World Series was one of the greatest rewards that I have
experienced to this day. Winning the award symbolized that I was learning how to play the game and live a life in
baseball the right way. Truly, this is a feeling far beyond just being a good player. It meant that all of the lessons that
my parents and coaches were teaching were sinking in, and it felt special that people take notice of hustle, kindness,
service, and courtesy. I think it’s worth pointing out that I was just like everyone else in that this came with its share of
struggles. Competitive people, especially ultra-competitive people, get frustrated with sport and self the same as
everyone else. Learning what true Sportsmanship is and how to exhibit it was a process that I had help with along the
way from so many people. I think that made winning the award even more special, because it was also a reflection of
those people that helped mold me in that process. There is no doubt that it is still emphasized in our players today. I
believe that my generation of people have an obligation to evolve, grow, and learn to communicate with the younger
generation of players, but we do not have to lose our core values in the process of doing so. I want our team to represent
themselves as not only great players, but as role models and ambassadors of their families, communities, and our
university. Some of the greatest compliments you can receive as a coach are “your team plays hard”, “your team does
things the right way”, “your team is respected by its opponents and rivals”! We want to win as much as anyone else,
but we want to win under the guide of our values!
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Thank you to Chris Bertrand for sharing photos from his
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Welcome New Alumni Members...
D. Gregory Mack, of Albany, New York. Greg currently serves as Assistant State
Commissioner for Eastern New York for all divisions of the program. In his 37th year as a
volunteer, he has also served as a Coach, Scorekeeper, Announcer, League Board Member,
District Secretary, Assistant District Commissioner and District Commissioner. Greg is
proud to have worked on every tournament level from District to World Series. In addition,
Greg is a former member of the Colonie High School Football and Soccer Booster Clubs and
served as Vice President from 1982 to 1984. He is a current member and Former Director
and Officer of South Colonie Dollars for Scholars and he has been a member of the
Rensselaer BPOE Elks Lodge No. 2073 for the past 15 years.
Brian Malo, of Malden, Massachusetts. Brian currently serves as an Assistant State
Commissioner for Eastern Massachusetts. Brian started in the Babe Ruth program as a
player in the Arlington Babe Ruth League, where he went on to coach after his playing
years. Today, Brian is still involved with the Arlington Babe Ruth League as a manager and
board member. Believing in the youth of his community, Brian also coached Pop Warner
and youth basketball and was a member of the Summer Street Baseball Field Committee.
Robert Schlichting, of Superior, Wisconsin. Robert began his affiliation with Babe Ruth
League as a player in the Superior Babe Ruth League, where he went on to serve in other
capacities, including coach. Robert has a special love for youth baseball and hopes to stay
involved with the Babe Ruth organization at the local league level for many more years to
come. Professionally he works for Genesis Attachments as a Parts Associate and has been
with the company for 12 years.
Grace Paglione Joins Ohio Valley Hall of
Fame Class of 2015
During a recent Babe Ruth League function, BRL
employee Grace Paglione was officially inducted
into the Ohio Valley Region Hall of Fame. Grace, a
35 year employee of BRL, served as the
Headquarters Service Representative for the Ohio
Valley for over two decades. In presenting the
award, Watkins and Dickson said that Grace has
always displayed great personal strength, honesty,
Pictured above (L-R) Ohio Valley Regional Commissioner integrity, tireless devotion, enthusiasm, and a great
Mark Watkins, Grace Paglione, and Babe Ruth League
Board Member/former Ohio Valley Regional love of the Babe Ruth League program, above and
beyond the responsibilities of her position at Babe
Commissioner Bob Dickson.
Ruth Headquarters.
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Donating AEDs the Right Call for Umpire Jim Mulgrew
Jim Mulgrew is a member of the BRL National Umpires Association, and
he wants every player to be safe. When the Northbridge, Massachusetts
resident umpires Babe Ruth or Cal Ripken games, he brings his face mask,
chest protector, ball-strike indicator and an automated external
defibrillator. An AED is a portable electronic device that diagnoses a lifethreatening, irregular heartbeat and treats it through defibrillation to reestablish a regular rhythm.
Umpire Jim Mulgrew holds
an AED.
Mulgrew has
donated several AED units to
various baseball leagues and
always brings one to every
game he umpires.
Mulgrew has also used his umpire income to purchase and donate AED
units to youth leagues since 2012. Each one costs $1,200, plus $200 for
additional pediatric pads. Mulgrew plans to donate two each year for as
long as he umpires. “No strings attached,” he said. “Do what you want
with it, have it where you want. You don’t owe me anything. I don’t want
anything.”
Mulgrew’s two oldest children, Arielle and T.J., knew a student who went
into cardiac arrest and died after getting hit in the chest during a junior
varsity high football game. There was no AED at the game.
“They operate on such a thin budget,” Mulgrew said of youth leagues. “Life has been good to me
and I really don’t need the money. Staples pays me well. So why not use the money for something
good and hopefully save a life someday if necessary and just make a difference?”
Mulgrew said he’s never had to use the AED he carries with him and as far as he knows none of the
AEDs he has donated have been put to use yet.
Despite Mulgrew’s generosity, fans outside of his hometown still boo him when they disagree with
calls he makes during games. That’s because most people don’t know about his AED donations
and that’s fine with him.
Jim also works with “Pitch in for Baseball”, a nonprofit organization that collects new and slight used
baseball and softball equipment and ships to children
in the U.S. and all over the world.
Over the years, Jim has helped collect bats, cleats,
helmets, gloves, and several sets of baseball uniforms,
among other items, for Pitch In For Baseball.
From left, Erin Martin, Jim Mulgrew and Jon Martin
show some of the baseball and softball equipment they
have gathered for charity.
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We are looking for your old pictures.
They can include anyth ing—
teammates, team photos, plays,
special events, etc. We would like to
feature pictures from the past in
issues of Diamond Legacy. Simply
scan them and email them to
theresa@baberuthleague.org. HAVE
ARTICLES OR STORIES—Submit
them to theresa@baberuthleague.org
or mail to Theresa Cleary, 1670
Whitehorse-Mercerville Road,
Hamilton, NJ 08619.
Blast From The Past
Mrs. Claire Ruth
poses with players
from Stratford PAL
at the 1963 Babe
Ruth World Series in
Farmington, New
Mexico.
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Life Insurance as a Charitable Gift
Of the many ways to support the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association, life
insurance policies can provide excellent vehicles for tax planning and giving.
Life insurance gift opportunities can be found in existing life insurance
policies, as well as in new policies.
If you are still insurable and own a large existing life insurance policy with
large cash values where a financial obligation no longer exists, you may be
able to make a significant, tax-deductible, charitable donation and pocket a substantial
amount of that cash value. Flexible and varied opportunities exist in these situations.
Of, if you simply have an existing policy that was intended to cover the cost of college, a
mortgage or some business obligation and those obligations have been fulfilled, the policy
can be converted to a charitable gift of life insurance.
Or, let’s say you and your spouse give a yearly gift of cash. You know that the Babe Ruth
League Alumni Association relies on the generosity of folks like you to support its charitable
programs. But what will happen when you retire and will not be able to give gifts of the
same level as before? A gift of life insurance may be the right answer.
Before making any decision, we suggest that you consult with an Estate Planning Attorney.
CREATING YOUR LEGACY
Each individual or family situation is unique and this is particularly true when
planning a gift to the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association. One of the most
popular ways to give is through a provision in one’s estate plans.
The next time you sit down to update or write your first will, think about
including the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association. After first providing for
the financial well being of your family and loved ones, please consider leaving a
bequest to the Alumni Association. This important step can make a world of
difference in the life of a child.
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In Memory Of Those We Lost
RONALD FAY, 69, of Tottenville, New York. Ron, a retired FDNY firefighter, U.S. Navy Veteran and
family man known as “Mr. South Shore Babe Ruth League” for his tireless advocacy for the
league, passed away on May 31, 2015. The lifelong Staten Islander was born and raised in
Charleston and graduated from Tottenville High School, where he played varsity baseball.
Ron served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1966, stationed aboard the guided missile heavy
cruiser USS Boston. He was a member of AMVETS.
Ron was a fixture in the South Shore Babe Ruth League. He was President at the time of his
death, and had been Vice President and District Commissioner. Ron also was a member of
the BRL National Umpires Association. He was a major fundraiser, vital in the construction of a second
field and new lighting system, and a staunch supporter of youth baseball programs. “Ronnie always
cared about one thing—the kids playing ball—and gave so much of his life to the league,” said Matt
MacKittrick, Commissioner of the South Shore Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken League. “There are few people
these days who will give the time and energy that he put in. Nobody can ever fill his shoes,” MacKittrick
added.
DONALD W. BERRIDGE, 64, of Methuen, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly at home
on May 26, 2015. Don was a Pipefitter and welder for 40 years and had been retired for the
past 8 years.
He was a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to make
others around him laugh by telling jokes and playing pranks. Don enjoyed working with
his hands, which included anything from working on his home to fixing up cars. He was a
former umpire for the Londonderry, NH Babe Ruth League.
Two Babe Ruth League Board Members Say Goodbye to a Loved One
Middle Atlantic Regional Commissioner/BRL Board Member Raymond Lotierzo
and his wife Barbara laid their son Keith, age 56, to rest on June 6, 2015. Keith’s
smile was contagious and he was loved by all that knew him. He loved to walk his
dogs through the neighborhood and went out of his way to greet his neighbors.
Stephen Francis Hupka, Sr, father of BRL Board Member Stephen “Spike” Hupka,
passed away on April 24, 2015. He was a retired Captain, U.S.A. F. and life member
DAV who served during WWII and Korea, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus 544.
Our prayers and condolences are with the Lotierzo and Hupka families during this
most difficult time.
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Sincere Thanks to Those Who Donated During the Past Quarter
In Memory Of...
Ron Fay
By Robert Faherty
Stephen Francis Hupka
By Steven Tellefsen
Keith Lotierzo
By Steven Tellefsen
Capital Building Campaign
By North Dakota BRL
By Steve Klein
By Jerry Bodden
Miscellaneous Contributions
By George Burke
By Steve Hupka
By Alabama Babe Ruth Leagues
Donald Berridge
By Lisa Ferranti
Ronald Tellefsen
By Nancy and Robert Faherty
By Joseph Cormier
Savor the World
Returning in its 16th year, the
Cal Ripken Major/70 World
Series is proud to announce
that it will be hosting the best
12-year-old baseball players in
the world from July 24—
August 1.
The Ripken Experience powered by Under Armour in Aberdeen, Maryland, is welcoming back ten
teams from across the United States, along with eight top teams from around the globe to crown the
2015 World Champion.
The Cal Ripken World Series is the definitive place to see the future of youth baseball. Teams receive
the latest in technologically advanced uniforms from Under Armour and compete on state of the art
playing surfaces that you’ll only find at a Ripken Experience.
In 2015, the field consists of eight regional champions, the Maryland State Champion, the host teams
and eight international teams from Australia, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan,
Mexico, New Zealand and Puerto Rico.
For further information, contact Babe Ruth League at 609-695-1434 or Ripken Baseball at 410-2979292.
Brain Teasers—Do You Know the Answer
5.
6.
I’m tall when I’m young and short when old. What
am I?
8. What do these words have in common: polish, job,
herb?
9. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any
timepiece. Which has the most?
10. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two
feet by four feet?
11. How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and
have it come back to you, even if it doesn’t bounce
off anything. There is nothing attached to it, and no
one else catches or throws it back to you.
The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is a
nonprofit 501 (c) (3) Organization. Whenever you
give a donation to the Alumni Association, you will
be able to make a tax deduction when you file your
taxes. Donating to the Babe Ruth League Alumni
Association can help you make a difference for a
worthy cause and help you achieve tax benefits at
the same time. If you wish to make a financial
contribution, please make the check payable to the
Babe Ruth League Alumni Association and mail to
1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ
08619.
Babe Ruth League
Alumni Association
1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
www.baberuthleague.org
Phone 609.695.1434
Fax 609.695.2505
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Evelyn Skiendziel, Clifton Park, New Jersey
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Answers to Brain Teasers
4.
7.
8. All three words are pronounced differently when
the first letter is capitalized
9. An hourglass, with thousands of grains of sand.
10. There is no dirt in a hole
11. Throw the ball straight up in the air
3.
Saturday
$400
A tea bag
There is no smoke, it’s an electric train.
Meat
All 12 months
A candle
2.
What day would tomorrow be if yesterday was five
days before the day after Sunday’s tomorrow?
Marg bought a used car for $600 and sold it to Sharon
for $800. She later bought it back for $1,000 and resold
it for $1,200. How much profit did Marg make?
It goes in dry, it comes out wet, the longer it’s in the
stronger it gets. What is it?
If an electric train is traveling south, which way is the
smoke going?
A clerk at a butcher shop stands five feet ten inches
tall and wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh?
How many months have 28 days?
1.
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5.
6.
7.
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Answers To Brain Teasers appear at the
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