The Choice Parts, once trailing the best of 5 series 2-0, sweep both games on 9/14/14/ 7-1 and 4-3 to repeat as BASL champs. The Parts win their 12th league title, increasing their own league record. They made it to the Finals in their 1st BASL season (1980) but lost. They earned their 1st championship back in 1986. Congratulations to Mgr. John Rosenmiller and his squad. First -time Finalist Empire beat defending champ Choice Parts in the 1st 2 games on Sept. 7, but the Parts won game 3.
Empire swept Cardinals in 1 semi while Parts beat Ironbound 2 straight on Aug. 24 to get back to Finals.
2014 League Leaders
Games Oliver Vasquez 28
Hits Chino Cancel, Oliver Vasquez 31
Runs Alex Goldman, John Rodriguez 17
HR Tauren James 4
RBI Roberto Cespedes 19
Bat. Ave. John Rodriguez .464
Pitching
Wins John Brown, Rob Rocca 9
Winning Pct. Mike Peckins 1.000 7-0
Saves Doc Silber 2
IP Edgar Gonzalez Jr. 117
Raf Hernandez has opened up the Hudson Baseball Ctr. in Union City,NJ...indoor baseball & softball training...201-766-6072 or 6073; www.hudsonbaseballcenter.com
Berl Jones Jr. held a dedication ceremony at the Berl Jones Sr. + family Memorial (3rd base) Bench at Great Lawn #5 on Sat. Aug. 23. The late, great Berl Sr. was 1991 BASL Manager of the Year leading No Excuses to the championship.
Ironbound and Cardinals advance in Round 1 of the playoffs
Jack Oppenheim played the full game in RF in the Cardinals' 2nd game victory on July 27, He becomes the oldest player in league history to play an entire game, at age 82.
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Approved roster changes: Empire adds Jesse Reyes and waives Andy Santana. Rangers reinstate Mike Veetal and waive Sam Shaughnessy.
The umpire fee for 2014 is $50 per team per game.
The new rainout phone # is 212-613-5451.
I'm very sad to report that Alf Siegel, one of the founders of Choice Parts, has died suddenly of a heart attack in mid-January. He was the team's original 3rd baseman and managed the Parts to several division titles in the early 1980s.
Marc Rosenthal passed away on November 13. He was a substitute player with West's 2007 championship squad and more recently has been an umpire, working with the Lower Manhattan Coed League that plays on the fields next to ours. His presence at the park will be missed
softball player Eric Wu (of the Rangers) has started a company that manufactures high end Pro softball gloves priced far below what you would pay elsewhere. He offers many different styles in most sizes in two types of quality leather. So If you're thinking about buying a new glove take a look at what Eric can do for you. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the quality and value. Feel free to call Eric at 917-885-7811 or email him at prosportsgloves@gmail.com.
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Jay Goldberg, manager of the Skins, opened a baseball store --Bergino Baseball Clubhouse -- 67 East 11 Street NYC Handmade Beautiful Baseballs / Unique Retail / Art Gallery / Events / Custom Design Studio A baseball lover's dream in a Greenwich Village landmark building Jay Goldberg bergino@aol.com 212-226-7150
