November 11, 2017

November 11, 2017

Armistice Day

Remembrance Day

Veterans Day

Veterans Day - http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

From Robert Laurence Binyon's "For the Fallen" - the "Ode to Remembrance"...

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Full poem (September, 1914) - http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/laurence-binyon-for-the-fallen.htm

From the Kohima Monument in Myanmar (ex-Burma) - attributed to John Maxwell Edmonds;

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today

"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae (May, 1915) - http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/john-mccrae-in-flanders-fields.htm

Many of the global political issues of the 21st century are founded in the post World War One era - the growth of the United States as a world power, the middle east, the recognition of Japan as a global nation, the creation of many of the Eastern European nations, the dissolution of the Russian Empire, the concept of "self-determination" of peoples.

Just as many have little knowledge on how the United States grew, many also have little idea on how much impact World War One had on the world we live in today.

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08/18 - 2017 American Legion Baseball Awards (some - not all!)

08/18 - 2017 American Legion Baseball Awards (some - not all!)

American Legion Awards -

#2017 American Legion Baseball All-academic team sponsored by diamond sports, inc. -

full listing - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/3562754-all-academic-team-sponsored-by-diamond-sports-inc-

Note - The team Captain receives a $5,000 scholarship, others receive $2,500 scholarships - individual state winners (like Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275, MI) receive $500 scholarships);

Team Captain: Trace Henry - Tupelo, Miss. - Post 43

Luke Johnson - East Hampton, Conn. - Post 156

Antonio Balducci - Mechanicsville, Va. - Post 175

Jackson Graham - Wilmington, N.C. - Post 10

Austin Dill - Cape Girardeau, Mo. - Post 63

Anthony Ebensperger - Plum City, Wisc. - Post 365

Chase Konert - Alma, Neb. - Post 118

Jarett Hamby, Rock Springs, Wyo. - Post 24

Marcus Alexander - Warick, R.I. - Post 43

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#2017 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year - Brian Dozier - Minnesota Twins

"Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Major Leagues for his character, leadership, playing abilities and community service. Individuals are recommended by their respective post."

link to full list - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/graduate

Some (not all) previous winners -

Brian Dozier - 2017

Cliff Lee - 2016

Alex Gordon - 2015

Michael Cuddyer - 2014

Chad Billingsley - 2013

Brandon Inge - 2010

Justin Verlander - 2008

Jeff Bagwell - 2003

Tony Gwynn - 1998

Greg Maddux - 1994

Harold Reynolds - 1990

Alan Trammell - 1989

Roger Clemens - 1988

Ryne Sandberg - 1984

Gary Carter - 1981

George Brett - 1980

Rick Monday - 1976

Carlton Fisk - 1975

Johnny Bench - 1973

Al Kaline - 1972

Harmon Killebrew - 1969

Mickey Lolich - 1968

Carl Yastrzemski - 1967

Frank Robinson - 1966

Warren Spahn - 1963

Bobby Richardson - 1962

Stan Musial - 1961

Ted Williams - 1960

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#American Legion World Series awards -

ALBB link - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238880/legion-baseball-awards-presented-alws

*George W. Rulon, American Legion Player of the Year Award - Shane Spencer, Henderson, Nev.

"Through a special arrangement with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a player is selected each year as the George W. Rulon Player of the Year. The award is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude and general good conduct."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Shane Spencer, Post 40, Henderson, Nev.

2016 - Will Smith, Post 58, Texarkana, Ark.

2015 Justin Hawkins, Post 193, Newberry, S.C.

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ

2013 Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ

2012 Emerson Gibbs, New Orleans, LA

2011 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN

2010 Brandon Drozd, Genoa NE

2009 Tyler Jacobson, Mixtacki-Johnson Post 337, Pulaski, Wisc.

2008 Patrick Singletary, Post 77, Hendersonville, N.C.

2002 Ty Henkaline, Post 217, Sidney, Ohio

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, Mich.

1991 Ryan Beeney, Newark Post 85, Newark, Ohio

1988 Mike Kessler, George Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1961 James J. Gerber, Edward C. Gehlert Post 554, Cincinnati

1959 Fred Bowen, Jr., Thomas A. Edison Post 187, Detroit

1957 Fred Fox, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati, OH (3B)

1955 Frank Birri, U. S. Postal Employees Post 216, Cincinnati

1952 Russell Nixon, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati

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*American Legion Baseball Slugger Award: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. - .529 batting average

"Since 1945, the American Legion has presented a slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jordan Patty, Post 165 (Midland Berryhill), Midland, MI (.529)

2016 - Tyler Villaroman, San Mateo, Calf. (.475)

2015 Ben Hess, New Orleans, LA Post 125 (.488)

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (.575)

2013 Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (.529)

2012 Evan Ryan, NE (.571)

2011 Dylan Huskey, Gaffney, SC (.500)

2010 Jake Hager, Las Vegas (.476)

2009 T.J. White, Las Vegas (.559)

2008 Brandon Bass, Omaha, Neb. (.576)

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (.523)

1998 Chad Opel, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill. (.632)

1997 Scott Deopere of Post 200, Rock Island, Ill. (.512)

1988 Scott Hughes, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (.465)

1986 Mitch Hannahs, Community Post 66, Maynard, Ohio (.486)

1978 Douglas J. Palmer, Ben J. Seifert Post 132, New Ulm, Minn. (.659)

1977 William F. Schell, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind. (.441)

1963 Jerry Mattingly, Funkhouser Post 8, Evansville, Ind. (.413)

958 Kenneth Peters, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.420)

1957 Fred Fox, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.412)

1953 Charles Selinger, Winnetka Post 10, Winnetka, Ill. (.457)

1947 George Moeller, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.500)

1946 Victor Kauffman, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.467)

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*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award: Jack Thomas Wold, Henderson, Nev., – 29 total bases

"The Big Stick Award is given at the American Legion World Series to the player who rounds the most bases in regional and national competition. "

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jack Thomas Wold, Post 40, Henderson, Nev.

2016* - Zach Luckey, Omaha, NE (27 total bases)

2016* - Angelo Bortolin, San Mateo, CA (27 total bases)

2015 Justin Hawkins, Newberry, S.C. Post 193 (31 total bases)

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (29 total bases)

2013 Anthony Bender, Post 28, Petaluma, CA (28 total bases)

2012 Evan Ryan, Omaha, NE (36 total bases)

2011 Tony Skefte, Eden Prairie, MN (45 total bases)

2010 Matt Halloran, Eden Prairie, MN (34)

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (39)

1999 Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (48)

1988 Scott Hughes, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (30)

1975 William John Wilson, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (42)

1974 Gregory Allen Tooley, Jenkins Post 254, Rockport, Ind. (22)

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Award: Zack Luckey, Omaha, Neb. – 13 RBIs

"Dr. Irvin L. Cowger, a former Department of Kansas adjutant and devoted baseball supporter. The National Americanism Commission established an award in Cowger's name, sponsored by the Department of Kansas. The recipient is credited with the most runs batted in during regional and national competition."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Zack Luckey, Omaha, Neb. (13)

2016 - Angelo Bortolin, San Mateo, CA (16)

2015 Justin Hawkins, Newberry, S.C. Post 193 (12)

2014 Micah Brown, Post 15, Medford, OR (22)

2013 Robert Busse, Post 28, Petaluma, CA (14)

2012 Taylor Elman, Omaha, NE (16)

2012 Evan Ryan, Omaha, NE (16)

2012 Matthieu Robert, New Orleans, LA (16)

2011 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN (18)

2010 Vince Ampi, Roseburg Ore. (19)

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (18)

2004 Troy Peterson, Eden Prairie, Minn. (20)

1999 Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (26)

1991 Ryan Beeney, Post 85, Newark, Ohio (16)

1988 Scott Hughes, Post 507, Cincinnati (17)

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. – 19 strikeouts

"Bob Feller was the first American Legion Baseball alumnus elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Despite an active business career, Feller continues to maintain a keen interest in the program. The recipient is the player with the most strikeouts in regional and national competition."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jordan Patty, Post 165 (Midland Berryhill), Midland, MI (19)

2016 - Gerald Hein, Kennewick, Wash. (24)

2015 Jordan Ragan, Medford, OR Post 15 (23)

2014 Jake Meyers, Post 1, Omaha, NE (29)

2013 Mike Shawaryn, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (33)

2012 Emerson Gibbs, New Orleans, LA (26)

2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)

2010 Kevin Hill, Midwest City, Okla. (35)

2009 Matt Stites, Festus, Mo.

2001 Chad Billingsley, Post 300, Napoleon, Ohio (43)

1999 Steve Grasley, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (43)

1989 Jeff Thelen, Janesville Post 205, Janesville, Wisc. (34)

1988 Scott Klingenbeck, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (36)

1982 Robert Wassenaar, Edina Post 471, Edina Minn. (34)

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*James F. Daniel Jr., Memorial Sportsmanship Award: Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

"The James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award is presented to a player who participates in the Legion World Series and best embodies the principles of good sportsmanship. "

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

2016 Logan Vidrine, Post 58, Texarkana, AR

2015 Ben Hess, New Orleans, LA Post 125

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI

2013 Robbie Podorsky, Post 81, Gonzales, LA

2012 Brent Tenuto, Brooklawn, NJ

2011 Brandon Woodruff, Tupelos, MS

2010 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, Minn.

2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, Ind.

2003 Michael Badger, Post 92, Rochester, Minn.

1996 Andy Hoffman, Berry Hill Post 165, Midland, Mich.

1992 John Klopp, Merle Guild Post 208, Arlington Heights, Ill.

1988 Pete Rose, Jr., George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1982 Michael David Hufhand, James DeArmond Golliday Post 6, Kokomo, Ind.

1979 Stephen Michael Petersen, Barrington Post 158, Barrington, Ill.

1976 Michael James Boddicker, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1975 Curtiss Dean Becker, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1971 Michael Leroy Curran, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1958 Scott Seger, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award: Henderson, Nev., coaching staff

"Adjutant Jack Williams led the Department of North Dakota for 49 years before his death in 1967. Aware that proper adult leadership is an important component of success, Williams encouraged qualified men to work in the program. To honor Williams' memory, this award is presented to the manager and coach of the national championship team as outstanding representatives of adult leadership. "

link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 Manager Scott Baker and staff;

2011 Manager Scott Hackett and coaches Mike Halloran and John Buteyn, Eden Prairie

2009 Dan Cronkright, Mgr., Steven Cronkright and Patrick Dawson, coaches, Midland, Mich.

2003 Coaches Tony Beck and Keith Kangas, Post 92, Rochester, Minn.

1999 Manager Jeff Larson, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn.

1999 Coaches Mark Paone and Mike Maslowski, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn.

1998 Manager Ken Schaake, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill.

1998 Coaches Steve Haug, Keith Opel, and Mike Schaake, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill.

1988 Manager John McMichen, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1988 Coach Tom Kilgore, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1983 Manager Clifton M. Olsen, Edina Post 471, Edina, Minn.

1983 Coach Bruce Barron, Edina Post 471, Edina, Minn.

1977 Manager Mel Machuca, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind.

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*StatCrew All-Tournament Team -

link (list at the bottom) - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238880/legion-baseball-awards-presented-alws

Designated Hitter: Zach Luckey, Omaha, Neb.

Utility Player: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich.

Catcher: Roger Riley, Henderson, Nev.

First Base: Jack Thomas Wold, Henderson, Nev.

Second Base: Peyton Williams, Randolph County, N.C.

Third Base: Tom Steier, Omaha, Neb.

Shortstop: Will Karp, Hopewell, N.J.

Outfield: Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

Outfield: Logan Allen, Bryant, Ark.

Outfield: A.J. Light, Lewiston, Idaho

Pitcher: Matt Stansky, Strewsbury, Mass.

Pitcher Josh Culliver, Omaha, Neb.

Pitcher: Shane Spencer, Henderson, Nev.

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*American Legion Great Lakes Regional MVP - Jordan Petty (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS);

*Kiki Cuyler Award (Class AA State MVP) - Martin Money (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS) -

Description - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler.pdf

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler_winners.pdf

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A State MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Robert Turner Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College) -

Description and Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/turner-scholarship-list.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Diamond Scholarship (Michigan) - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Description - http://usascholarships.com/american-legion-baseball-scholarship/

2016 winners - https://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/baseball2016_alb_state_scholarship_winners.pdf

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 Frank & Shirley Dick Scholarship - Ty Peck (Adrian Post 275 / Adrian HS - Jackson College);

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 G. Chandler Bond Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

*American Legion Regional MVP awards -

ALBB / Northeast Region Nick Martin (Shrewsbury Post 397 (MA))

ALBB / Mid-Atlantic Region - Zach Bregenzer (Hopewell Post 339 (NJ))

ALBB / Southeast Region Trevor Marsh (Randolph County Post 45 (NC))

ALBB / Mid-South Region Jake East (Bryant Post 298 (AR))

ALBB / Great Lakes Region - Jordan Patty (Midland Berryhill Post 175 (MI))

ALBB / Central Plains Region - Zac Luckey (Creighton Prep (Omaha, NE))

ALBB / Northwest Region - A.J. Davis (Lewiston Post 13 (ID))

ALBB / West Region - Ryne Nelson (Henderson Post 40 (NV))

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08/08 - final notes from Great Lakes Region - Midland Berryhill Post 165 Champions

08/08 - Jim's Baseball notes, scores, etc. - Tuesday August 8 - UNOFFICIAL!

also posted at http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/ 

unofficial American Legion District 2 (MI) - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/

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ALWAYS unofficial and normally unaudited - check dates, times, locations - things change (and I do make typos) - feel free to send me corrections, complaints and information;

American Legion Awards (as available) -

*American Legion Great Lakes Regional MVP - Jordan Petty (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS);

*Kiki Cuyler Award (Class AA State MVP) - Martin Money (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS) -

Description - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler.pdf

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler_winners.pdf

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A State MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Robert Turner Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College) -

Description and Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/turner-scholarship-list.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Diamond Scholarship (Michigan) - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Deacription - http://usascholarships.com/american-legion-baseball-scholarship/

2016 winners - https://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/baseball2016_alb_state_scholarship_winners.pdf

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 Frank & Shirley Dick Scholarship - Ty Peck (Adrian Post 275 / Adrian HS - Jackson College);

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 G. Chandler Bond Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Champions -

ALBB / American Legion World Series Champion - tbd

ALBB / Northeast (1) Region Champion - Shrewsbury Post 397 (MA) -

ALBB / Mid-Atlantic (2) Region Champion - Hopewell Post 339 (NJ) - 38-10

ALBB / Southeast (3) Region Champion - Randolph County Post 45 (NC) - 38-8

ALBB / Mid-South (4) Region Champion - Bryant Post 298 (AR) -

ALBB / Great Lakes (5) Region Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 175 (MI) - 40-2

ALBB / Central Plains (6) Region Champion - Creighton Prep (Omaha, NE) -

ALBB / Northwest (7) Region Champion - Lewiston Post 13 (ID) - 39-11

ALBB / West (8) Region Champion - Henderson Post 40 (NV)

ALBB / Illinois State Champion (A) - Edwardsville Post 165, IL

ALBB / Illinois State Runnerup (B) - Danville Post 210, IL (2nd most registered teams in Region)

ALBB / Indiana State Champion - Rockpost Post 254

ALBB / Kentucky State Champion - Shelbyville Post 39 (not in Great Lakes Region)

ALBB / Michigan Class AA State Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Class A State Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class AA Champion - Blissfield Post 325

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class A Champion - Hudson Post 180

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class A Champion - Gaylord Baseball Club

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 Class A Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 1 AA - Fort Dearborn Post 364 is the only participating team

ALBB / Michigan Zone 3 AA - no participating teams

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 AA - Sault Ste Marie Post 3 / AA is the only partiipating team

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Champion / Host - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Runnerup - Beverly / Lowell Post 389 / 750

ALBB / Ohio Junior State Champion - Conneaut Post 151

ALBB / Ohio Region 1 - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Region 2 - Sidney Post 217

ALBB / Ohio Region 3 - Sandusky Post 83

ALBB / Ohio Region 4 - Utica Post 92

ALBB / Ohio Region 5 - Circleville Post 134

ALBB / Ohio Region 6 - Lancaster Post 11

ALBB / Ohio Region 7 - Steubenville Post 33

ALBB / Ohio Region 8 - Beverly / Lowell Post 389/750

ALBB / Wisconsin State Champion (A) - Eau Claire Post 53

ALBB / Wisconsin State Runnerup (B) - Oshkosh (most registered teams in Region)

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#American Legion Great Lakes Regional - August 3-8

Location - Mercy Field / Napoleon Post 300 - Toledo, OH

*American Legion Baseball Great Lakes Region (Region 5) - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region5

*Local Region link - http://greatlakesalbb.wixsite.com/home

*ALBB Regional link - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/regional

*ALBB National preview - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238629/legion-baseball-64-team-regional-tournament-field-announced

Teams -

Host - Napoleon, OH Post 300 / RiverBandits

Illinois/A Champion - Edwardsville Post 165-99 / Metro East Bears

Illinois/B Runner-up - Danville Post 210 (2nd most registered teams in region)

Indiana - Rockport, IN Post 254

Michigan Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

Ohio Runner-up - Beverly/Lowell Post 359/750

Wisconsin/A Champion - Eau Claire Post 53

Wisconsin/B Runnerup - Oshkosh Baseball (most registered teams in region)

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Schedule -

*Wednesday August 2 -

ALBB Day 1 recap - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238668/legion-baseball-regionals-day-1-recap

Game 1 - Edwardsville Post 199-3 (1-0 / 41-8), Rockport Post 254-0 (0-1 / 19-6)

Game 2 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-15 (1-0 / 37-1), Oshkosh Post 70-7 (0-1 / 29-6)

Game 3 - Danville Post 210-11 (1-0 / 37-5), Beverly/Lowell Post 359/750-5 (0-1 / 27-15)

Game 4 - Eau Claire Post 53-3 (1-0 / 29-5), Napoleon, OH Post 300-1 (0-1 / 32-14)

*Thursday August 3 -

ALBB Day 2 recap - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238691/legion-baseball-regionals-day-2-recap

Game 5 - Rockport Post 254-11 (1-1 / 20-6), Beverly/Lowell Post 359/750-2 (0-2 / 27-16)

Game 6 - Oshkosh Post 70-9 (1-1 / 30-6), Napoleon, OH Post 300-8 (0-2 / 32-15)

Game 7 - Edwardsville Post 199-11 (2-0 / 42-8), Danville Post 210-8 (1-1 / 37-6)

Game 8 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-7 (2-0 / 38-1), Eau Claire Post 53-3 (1-1 / 29-6)

*Friday August 4 -

ALBB Day 3 recap - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238707/legion-baseball-regionals-day-3-recap

Game 9 - Danville Post 210-15 (2-1 / 38-6), Oshkosh Post 70-11 (1-2 / 30-7)

Game 10 - Rockport Post 254-9 (2-1 / 21-6), Eau Claire Post 53-8 (1-2 / 29-7)

Game 11 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-10 (3-0 / 39-1), Edwardsville Post 199-2 (2-1 / 42-9)

*Saturday August 5 -

ALBB Day 4 recap - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238714/legion-baseball-regionals-day-4-recap

Game 12 - Rockport Post 254-8 (3-1 / 22-6), Edwardsville Post 199-1 (2-1 / 42-9)

Game 13 - Danville Post 210-8 (3-1 / 39-6), Midland Berryhill Post 165-4 (3-1 / 39-2)

*Sunday August 6 -

*ALBB - World Series Field set - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238724/2017-american-legion-world-series-field-set

(Midland Berryhill Post 165 draws the Bye for Game 14);

Game 14 - Danville Post 210 (4-1 / 40-6), Rockport Post 254 (3-2 / 22-7)

*Courier Press - http://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/baseball/2017/08/06/rockport-falls-great-lakes-regional-semifinals/104357562/

Game 15 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-13 (4-1 / 40-2), Danville Post 210-1 (4-2 / 40-7) - 7in

*Midland Daily News - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Berryhill-makes-American-Legion-World-Series-for-11738251.php

*News Gazette - http://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/baseball/2017-08-07/memorable-run-comes-end.html

*Commecial News - http://www.commercial-news.com/sports/local_sports/sweet-for-speakers/article_96d7423c-fd40-5e90-a32f-0e06ce0141f2.html

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08/01 - Jim's unofficial notes on Michigan Class A American Legion Championship - Gladstone Post 71 wins!

08/01 - Jim's unofficial notes on Michigan Class A American Legion Championship - Gladstone Post 71 wins!

Heading to Mercy Field and want a coffee or snack?  Check out Strachn Bakery at 759 S Holland Sylvania Road, Toledo OH 43615 - it is just south of Mercy Field on the east side.  The open early (6am or before) in the morning.

ALWAYS unofficial and normally unaudited - check dates, times, locations - things change (and I do make typos) - feel free to send me corrections, complaints and information;

American Legion Awards (Michigan) -

*Kiki Cuyler Award (Class AA State MVP) - Martin Money (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS) -

Description - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler.pdf

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler_winners.pdf

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A State MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Robert Turner Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College) -

Description and Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/turner-scholarship-list.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Diamond Scholarship (Michigan) - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Deacription - http://usascholarships.com/american-legion-baseball-scholarship/

2016 winners - https://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/baseball2016_alb_state_scholarship_winners.pdf

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 Frank & Shirley Dick Scholarship - Ty Peck (Adrian Post 275 / Adrian HS - Jackson College);

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 G. Chandler Bond Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

#American Legion Baseball National Regional preview - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238629/legion-baseball-64-team-regional-tournament-field-announced

Champions -

ALBB / Illinois State Champion (A) - Edwardsville Post 165, IL

ALBB / Illinois State Runnerup (B) - Danville Post 210, IL (Kentucky's slot)

ALBB / Indiana State Champion - Rockpost Post 254

ALBB / Kentucky State Champion - Shelbyville Post 39 (not playing in the National)

ALBB / Michigan Class AA State Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Class A State Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class AA Champion - Blissfield Post 325

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class A Champion - Hudson Post 180

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class A Champion - Gaylord Baseball Club

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 Class A Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 1 AA - Fort Dearborn Post 364 is the only participating team

ALBB / Michigan Zone 3 AA - no participating teams

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 AA - Sault Ste Marie Post 3 / AA is the only partiipating team

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Champion / Host - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Runnerup - Beverly / Lowell Post 389 / 750

ALBB / Ohio Junior State Champion - Conneaut Post 151

ALBB / Ohio Region 1 - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Region 2 - Sidney Post 217

ALBB / Ohio Region 3 - Sandusky Post 83

ALBB / Ohio Region 4 - Utica Post 92

ALBB / Ohio Region 5 - Circleville Post 134

ALBB / Ohio Region 6 - Lancaster Post 11

ALBB / Ohio Region 7 - Steubenville Post 33

ALBB / Ohio Region 8 - Beverly / Lowell Post 389/750

ALBB / Wisconsin State Champion (A) - Eau Claire Post 53

ALBB / Wisconsin State Runnerup (B) - Oshkosh

AABC Connie Mack North Central Region - Grand Rapids Diamonds/MI

PONY / Palomino North Zone Champion - CM Stars/MI

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#ALBB 2017 Department of Michigan Class A State Tournament - July 27-30

Champion - Gladstone Post 71

Hal Newhouser Award (Class A Tournament MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

Location - Wilmot Field / Gladwin HS, Gladwin MI

Host - Gladwin Post 171

*Teams -

Host - Gladwin Post 171/A

Zone 1 - Hancock Post186 / Copper Country Flames (Zone 5 2nd place)

Zone 2 - Hudson Post 180

Zone 3 - Menominee Post 146 (Zone 5 3rd place)

Zone 4 - Gaylord Baseball Club

Zone 5 - Gladstone Post 71

Media -

RRNSports (also Radio/Internet coverage) - http://rrnsports.com/

Escanaba / Gladstone Daily Press - http://www.dailypress.net/sports/

Gladwin Record & Clarion (07/26) - https://www.gladwinmi.com/

Daily Mining Gazette - http://www.mininggazette.com/sports/local-sports/2017/07/ready-to-roll-2/

*Seven inning games / Mercy rule - 10 runs after five innings

*Double elimination

*American League Rules with American Legion / Michigan Class A exceptions

American Legion Pitchcount

*Thursday July 27 -

(1) Hancock Post 186-7 (1-0), Hudson Post 180-6 (0-1) - Jim's unofficial stats -

*V-Hancock/186 (7-8-2); SP/nd?-Hans Stimac (2-2/3ip, 2R/2er, 5H, 1BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Hancock/17); 2nd-Carter Crouch (1ip, 3R/2er, 3H, 2BB, 2K; Lake Linden/20); 3rd/WP?-Logan Fish (3-1/3ip, 1R/1er, 2H, 2BB, 2K; L'Anse/19); 2H (Fish-3); 2RBI (Fish-5; Stimac); HR (Fish/3R); 2B (Baily Ribich (Wakefield/18); Carter Nettell (Hancock/18); Brody Budweg (Hancock/17));

*H-Hudson/180 (6-10-1); SP/LP-John Kortz (7ip/cg, 7R/6er?, 8H, 2BB, 7K, 1-HBP; Napoleon/17); 2H (Griffin Reynard-3 (Sand Creek/19); Blake Borck (Hudson/19)); 2B (Reynard; Borck);

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170728/local-american-legion-baseball-teams-begin-state-tournaments

(2) Menominee Post 146-2 (1-0), Gladstone Post 71-0 (0-1) - Menominee & Gladstone GameChanger

*V-Menominee/146 (2-4-0); SP/WP-Bryce Tharp (7ip/cg, 0R, 3H, 5BB, 4K; Stephenson/17); 2H (Jesuo Beccera (Stehenson/18));

*H-Gladstone/71 (0-3-2); SP/LP-Quinn Downey (7ip/cg, 2R/0er, 4H, 5BB, 9K; Gladstone/19); 2B (Noah Olsen (Gladstone/17));

Media -

RRN Sports (Menominee / Gladstone) - http://rrnsports.com/story.cfm?story=2849

(3) Gaylord Baseball Club-4 (1-0), Hancock Post 186-0 (1-1) - Hancock & Gaylord GameChanger

*V-Hancock/186 (0-0-0); SP/LP-Hans Stimac (6ip/cg, 4R/4er, 6H, 2BB, 1K; Hancock/17);

*H-Gaylord/458 (4-6-1); SP/WP?-Drew Long (2-1/3ip, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 2K; Gaylord St mary/18); 2nd-Brendan Mendolina (2-2/3ip, 0R, 0H, 2BB, 3K; Gaylord/18); 3rd-Levi Irish (2ip, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 2K; Gaylord/17); 2H (Adam Nowicki (Gaylord St Mary/16); Josh Nowicki (Gaylord St Mary/17); Charlie May (Gaylord/18)); 2RBI (May); 3B (Adam Nowicki); 2B (May);

(4) Menominee Post 146-14 (2-0), Gladwin Post 171/A-3 (0-1) - 6in - Gladwin GameChanger

*V-Menominee/146 (14-12-3); SP/nd-Nathan Nowack (1ip, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 2K; Menominee/16); 2nd/WP-Levi Kempka (5ip, 3R/1er, 6H, 5BB, 5K; Menoninee/17); 2H (Jason Janquart (Menominee/18); Jesus Becerra (Stephenson/18); Alex Hanson (Stephenson/18); Bryce Tharp (Stephenson/17); Joe Ebsch (Menominee/18); Kyle Porath (Menominee/18)); 2RBI (Hanson; Tharp; Ebsch); 3B (Janquart; Tharp); 2B (Janquart; Becerra; Hanson; Ebsch);

*H-Gladwin/171 (3-7-3); SP/LP-Aaron Weston (7bf, 7R/2er, 1H, 3BB, 1-HBP; Gladwin/17); 2nd-Tanner Mielke (6ip, 7R/5er, 11H, 1BB, 2K; Gladwin/19); 2H (Damien Leddy-3 (Gladwin/19)); 2B (Leddy);

Media -

Gladwin Record & Clarion phot slide-show - https://www.gladwinmi.com/gallery/american-legion-class-a-state-tournament/collection_9ca89f3c-73a0-11e7-b8ac-8bc194a226d5.html

*Friday July 28 -

Media -

RRNSports (all games) - http://rrnsports.com/story.cfm?story=2851

G5 - Gladstone Post 71-8 (1-1), Hancock Post 186-0 (1-2 / eliminated) - Hancock GameChanger

*V-Gladstone/71 (8-6-0); SP/WP-Elliot Danhoff (7ip/cg, 0R, 5H, 5BB, 7K; Gladstone/16); 2H (Braeden Lamberg-3 (Gladstone/18); Jack Stephenson (Gladstone/17)); 2RBI (Lamberg-4; Stephenson); 2B (Stephenson);

*H-Hancock/186 (0-5-0); SP/LP-Carter Nettell (4ip, 3R/3er, 4H, 7BB, 3K; Hancock/18) ; 2nd-Carter Crouch (3ip, 5R/5er, 2H, 7BB; Lake Linden/20); 2H (Crouch);

G6 - Hudson Post 180-11 (1-1), Gladwin Post 171/A-2 (0-2 / eliminated) - Gladwin GameChanger

*V-Hudson/180 (11-12-2); SP/WP-Griffin Reynard (7ip/cg, 2R/1er, 4H, 2BB, 5K, 3-HBP; Sand Creek/19); 2H (Reynard-3; Nick Hamlin (Vandercook Lake/17); Scott Boden (Hanover Horton/17); John Kortz (Napoleon/17)); 2RBI (Hamlin-3; Boden; Brady Kaufman (Sand Creek/18)); 2B (Dylan Roddy (Sand Creek/17); Boden-2; Drew French (Hanover Horton/17); Kortz; Kaufman);

*H-Gladwin/171 (2-4-10); SP/LP-Justin Greer (5ip, 9R/6er, 9H, 2BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Gladwin/18); 2nd-Chandler Worden (2ip, 2R/0er, 3H, 1BB, 2K; Gladwin/19); 2RBI (Damien Leddy (Gladwin/19));

G7 - Gladstone Post 71-10 (2-1), Hudson Post 180-6 (1-2 / eliminated) - Gladstone GameChanger

*V-Hudson/180 (6-13-0); SP/LP-Chad Sommers (6ip/cg, 10R/10er, 9H, 4BB, 3K, 1-HBP; Jonesville/18); 2H (Dylan Roddy (Sand Creek/17); Scott Boden (Hanover Horton/17); Blake Borck-3 (Hudson/19); Sommers); 2B (Roddy-2; Borck);

*H-Gladstone/71 (10-9-1); SP/WP-Brandon Cooper (7ip/cg, 6R/5er, 13H, 1BB, 2K; Gladstone/17); 2H (Braeden Lamberg-3 (Gladstone/18); Jack Stephenson (Gladstone/17)); 2RBI (Lamberg; Lucas Weinert (Gladstone/18); Tyson Seymour (Gladstone/17); Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone/17)); HR (Ben Schwalbach/2R); 2B (Noah Olsen (Gladstone/17));

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170731/hudson-post-180-baseball-falls-at-class-state-tournament

G8 - Menominee Post 146-8 (2-0), Gaylord Baseball Club-6 (1-1) - Gaylord & Menominee GameChanger

*V-Gaylord/458 (6-9-2); SP/LP-Charlie May (5-1/3ip, 8R/6er, 7H, 4BB, 3K, 1-HBP; Gaylord/18); 2nd-Levi Irish (2/3ip, 0R, 1H, no BB; Gaylord/17); 2H (May; Irish; Brendan Mendolia (Gaylord/18)); 2RBI (Josh Nowicki-3 (Gaylord St Mary/17)); 2B (Irish);

*H-Menominee/146 (8-8-3); SP/nd-Nathan Nowack (5-2/3ip, 6R/4er, 7H, 4BB, 4K; Menominee/16); 2nd/WP-Jason Janquart (1-1/3ip, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 1-HBP; Menominee/18); 2H (Kyle Struve-3 (Wausaukee/19)); 2RBI (Jesus Becerra (Stephenson/18); 3B (Nowack); 2B (Janquart; Joey Ebsch (Menominee/18));

Media -

RRNSports (Menominee / Gaylord) - http://rrnsports.com/story.cfm?story=2852

*Saturday July 29 -

G9 - Gladstone Post 71-6 (3-1), Gaylord Baseball Club-2 (1-2 / eliminated) - Gaylord GameChanger

*V-Gladstone/71 (6-6-4); SP/WP-Tyson Seymour (7ip/cg, 2R/0er, 6H, 3BB, 2K; Gladstone/17); 2H (Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone/17)); 2B (Lucas Weinert (Gladstone/18); Ben Schwalbach; Jack Stephenson (Gladstone/17));

*H-Gaylord/458 (2-6-2); SP/LP-Brendan Mendolia (5ip, 5R/3er, 2H, 7BB, 7K, 2-HBP; Gaylord/18); 2nd-Drew Long (2ip, 1R/1er, 4H, 3BB, 1K; Gaylord St Mary/18); 2H (Jack Ryan-3 (Gaylord/17); Charlie May (Gaylord/18)); 2B (May);

G10 - Gladstone Post 71-9 (4-1), Menominee Post 146-6 (1 loss) - Menominee GameChanger

*V-Gladstone/71 (9-12-0); SP/WP-Owen Hanson (7ip/cg, 6R/6er, 8H, 1BB, 6K; Gladstone/18); 2H (Hunter Garling-3 (Gladstone/16); Den Schwalbach (Gladstone/17); Ian Schwalbach (Gladstone/20); Owen Hanson); 2RBI (Ben Schwalbach; Ian Schwalbach; Owen Hanson-4); HR (Owen Hanson/3R); 3B (Garling); 2B (Lucas Weinart (Gladstone/18); Garling; Ben Schwalbach; Ian Schwalbach);

*H-Menominee/146 (6-8-2); SP/LP-Jason Janquart (7ip/cg, 9R/9er, 12H, 3BB, 3K; Menominee/18); 2H (Jesus Becerra (Stephenson/18); Nathan Nowack-3 (Menominee/16); Jacob Rivard (Menominee/18)); 2RBI (Nowack-3; Bryce Tharp (Stephenson/17)); HR (Nowack/2R); 2B (Becerra; Tharp; Nowack);

Media -

RRNSports - http://rrnsports.com/story.cfm?story=2853

*Sunday July 30 -

G11 - Gladstone Post 71-15 (5-1), Menominee Post 146-2 (3-2) - CHAMPIONSHIP - Menominee GameChanger

*V-Gladstone/71 (15-10-2); SP/nd-Ian Schwalbach (2ip, 1R/1er, 0H, 5BB, 3K; Gladstone/20); 2nd/WP-Zach Hanson (4ip, 0R, 1H, 3BB, 2K; Gladstone/20); 3rd-Noah Olsen (4bf, 1R/1er, 3BB, 1-HBP; Gladstone/17); 4th-Ben Schwalbach (1ip, 0R, 0H, no BB, 2K; Gladstone/17); 2H (Braden Lamberg (Gladstone/18); Ben Schwalbach-3; Jack Stephenson (Gladstone/17)); 2RBI (Hunter Garling-4 (Gladstone/16); Ben Schwalbach-3; Stephenson-4; Elliott Danhoff (Gladstone/16)); HR (Garling/2R; Ben Schwalbach/2R); 3B (Stephenson); 2B (Lamberg);

*H-Menominee/146 (2-1-4); SP/LP-Alexander Hanson (5ip, 8R/8er, 6H, 5BB, 4K, 4-HBP; Stephenson/18); 2nd-Kyle Struve 92ip, 7R/5er, 4H, 2BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Wausaukee/19);

Media -

RRNSports - http://rrnsports.com/story.cfm?story=2856

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08/01 - 2017 American Legion Baseball Regionals (and Great Lakes Region game schedule)

2017 American Legion Baseball Regionals (and Great Lakes Region game schedule)

2017 National Tournament site - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/

2017 Regionals -

*Eight (8) Regions (Nine inning games, double elimination, rosters locked in June)

*Fifty (50) state champions

*Eight (8) host teams (automatic bye to Regional)

*Six (6) additional teams based on number of registered teams in state

*Eight (8) Regional Champions advance to the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC - There are no "AUTOMATIC" World Series teams;

National Participation (registered teams) - 2017 Department Champions & Region Qualifiers -

Region 1 / Northeast (August 2-6 - Shrewsbury, MA / Shrewsbury Post 397) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region1

Connecticut - 155 teams - Stamford Post 3, CT and West Hartford Post 96, CT

Maine - 45 teams - Bangor, ME and Braintree Post 86, ME

Massachusetts - 123 teams - Shrewsbury Post 397, MA

New Hampshire - 34 teams - Rochester Post 7, NH

Rhode Island - 20 teams - Woonsocket Post 85, RI

Vermont - 17 teams - Franklin County Post 1, VT

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Region 2 / Mid-Atlantic (August 2-6 - Leesburg, VA / Leesburg Post 34) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region2

Delaware - 11 teams - Delaware Post 1, DE

Maryland - 39 teams - LaPlata Post 82, MD

New Jersey - 50 teams - Hopewell Post 339, NJ

New York - 92 teams - Rockland Post 130, NY

Pennsylvania - 282 teams - Wesleyville Post 571, PA and Ephrata Post 429, PA

Virginia - 66 teams - Albemarle Post 74, VA and vs. Leesburg Post 34, VA

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Region 3 / Southeast (August 2-6 - Asheboro, NC / Randolph County Post 45) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region3

Alabama - 52 teams - Troy Post 70, AL

Florida - 22 teams - Tallahasse Post 13, FL

Georgia - 8 teams - Covington Post 32, GA

Kentucky - 18 teams - Shelbyville Post 37, KY

North Carolina - 109 teams - Randolph Co. Post 45, NC and Wilmington Post 10, NC

South Carolina - 80 teams - Florence Post 1, SC

*Tennessee (now Region 4)

West Virginia - 25 teams - Wheeling Post 1, WV

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Region 4 / Mid-South (August 2-6 - New Orleans, LA / New Orleans Post 285) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region4

Arkansas - 71 teams - Bryant Post 298, AR

Kansas - 73 teams - Ottawa Post 60, KS

Louisiana - 20 teams - Desrehan Post 366, LA and New Orleans Post 285, LA

Mississippi - 11 teams - Amory Post 25, MS

Missouri - 124 teams - Jefferson City Post 5, MO

Oklahoma - 8 teams - Ada, OK

Tennessee - 10 teams - Columbia Post 19, TN

*Texas (now Region 8)

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Region 5 / Great Lakes (August 2-6 - Toledo, OH / Napoleon Post 300) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region5

Illinois - 147 teams - Edwardsville Post 165, IL and Danville Post 210, IL

Indiana - 44 teams - Rockport Post 254, IN

*Kentucky (now Region 3)

Michigan - 37 teams - Midland Post 165, MI

Ohio - 60 teams -Beverly/Lowell Post 389/750, OH and Napoleon Post 300, OH

Wisconsin - 213 teams - Oshkosh Post 70, WI and Eau Claire Post 53, WI

Schedule -

*Wednesday, August 2 -

Game 1 - Rockport Post 254, IN vs. Edwardsville Post 165, IL 10:00 a.m.

Game 2 - Oshkosh Post 70, WI vs. Midland Post 165, MI Following Game 1

Game 3 - Danville Post 210, IL vs. Beverly/Lowell Post 389/750, OH 4:30 p.m.

Game 4 - Eau Claire Post 53, WI vs. Napoleon Post 300, OH Following Game 3

*Thursday, August 3 -

Game 5 - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3 10:00 a.m.

Game 6 - Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4 Following Game 5

Game 7 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3 4:30 p.m.

Game 8 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 Following Game 7

*Friday, August 4 -

Game 9 - Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7 10:00 a.m.

Game 10 - Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8 4:00 p.m.

Game 11 - Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 Following Game 10

*Saturday, August 5 -

Game 12 - Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11# 1:00 p.m.

Game 13 - Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 11# 7:00 p.m.

*Sunday, August 6 -

Game 14 - Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13# 1:00 p.m.

Game 15 - Two remaining one-loss teams (if necessary) 4:00 p.m.

#possible pairing changes based on prior games

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Region 6 / Central Plains (August 2-6 - Dickinson, ND / Dickinson Post 3 Roughriders) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region6

Iowa - 10 teams - Johnston Post 728, IA

Minnesota - 357 teams - New Brighton Post 513, MN and Ham Lake Post 2000, MN

Nebraska - 295 teams - Creighton Prep, NE and Papillion Post 32, NE

North Dakota - 67 teams - Fargo Post 2, ND and Dickinson Post 3, ND

South Dakota - 82 teams - Pierre Post 8, SD

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Region 7 / Northwest (August 2-6 - Missoula, MT / Missoula Post 27 Mavericks) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region7

Alaska - 21 teams - Juneau Post 25, AK

Hawaii - 45 teams - Mid Pacific Institute, HI

Idaho - 125 teams - Lewiston Post 13, ID

Montana - 65 teams - Missoula Post 27, MT and Bozeman Post 14, MT

Oregon - 42 teams - Medford Post 15, OR

Washington - 121 teams - Pepsi Pak Selah, WA

Wyoming - 38 teams - Cheyenne Post 6, WY

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Region 8 / West (August 2-6 - Denver, CO / Eagle Crest Post 1) -

link - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/region8

Arizona - 20 teams - Tucson Post 7, AZ

California - 51 teams - Chico, CA

Colorado - 75 teams - Grand Junction, CO and Eaglecrest Post 1, CO

*Hawaii (now Region 7)

Nevada - 33 teams - Henderson Post 40, NV

New Mexico - 34 teams - Albuquerque Post 13, NM

Texas - 10 teams - League City Post 554, TX

Utah - 32 teams - St. George Post 90, UT

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07/31 - Great Lakes Region state champions, Michigan American Legion player awards and Michigan and Ohio Zone and state region champions

07/31 - Great Lakes Region state champions, Michigan American Legion player awards and Michigan and Ohio Zone and state region champions - Unofficial

also posted at http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

unofficial American Legion District 2 (MI) - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/

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Abbreviated - hope to recap Michigan Class A Tuesday

Congratulations to -

Gladstone, MI Post 71 - Michigan American Legion Class A Champion

Midland Berryhill Post 165 - Michigan American Legion Class AA Champion

Napoleon, OH Post 300 / River Bandits - Ohio American Legion Senior Champion

American Legion Awards (Michigan only) -

*Kiki Cuyler Award (Class AA State MVP) - Martin Money (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS) -

Description - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler.pdf

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler_winners.pdf

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A State MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Robert Turner Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College) -

Description and Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/turner-scholarship-list.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Diamond Scholarship (Michigan) - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Deacription - http://usascholarships.com/american-legion-baseball-scholarship/

2016 winners - https://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/baseball2016_alb_state_scholarship_winners.pdf

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 Frank & Shirley Dick Scholarship - Ty Peck (Adrian Post 275 / Adrian HS - Jackson College);

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 G. Chandler Bond Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Champions -

ALBB / Illinois State Champion (A) - Edwardsville Post 165, IL

ALBB / Illinois State Runnerup (B) - Danville Post 210, IL (Kentucky's slot)

ALBB / Indiana State Champion - Rockpost Post 254

ALBB / Kentucky State Champion - Shelbyville Post 39 (not playing in the National)

ALBB / Michigan Class AA State Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Class A State Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class AA Champion - Blissfield Post 325

ALBB / Michigan Zone 2 Class A Champion - Hudson Post 180

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

ALBB / Michigan Zone 4 Class A Champion - Gaylord Baseball Club

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 Class A Champion - Gladstone Post 71

ALBB / Michigan Zone 1 AA - Fort Dearborn Post 364 is the only participating team

ALBB / Michigan Zone 3 AA - no participating teams

ALBB / Michigan Zone 5 AA - Sault Ste Marie Post 3 / AA is the only partiipating team

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Champion / Host - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Senior State Runnerup - Beverly / Lowell Post 389 / 750

ALBB / Ohio Junior State Champion - Conneaut Post 151

ALBB / Ohio Region 1 - Napoleon Post 300 / River Bandits

ALBB / Ohio Region 2 - Sidney Post 217

ALBB / Ohio Region 3 - Sandusky Post 83

ALBB / Ohio Region 4 - Utica Post 92

ALBB / Ohio Region 5 - Circleville Post 134

ALBB / Ohio Region 6 - Lancaster Post 11

ALBB / Ohio Region 7 - Steubenville Post 33

ALBB / Ohio Region 8 - Beverly / Lowell Post 389/750

ALBB / Wisconsin State Champion (A) - Eau Claire Post 53

ALBB / Wisconsin State Runnerup (B) - Oshkosh

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07/30- Michigan Class AA Championship recap - Midland Berryhill Post 165 Champion

07/30 - Michigan Class AA Championship recap - Midland Berryhill Post 165 Champion

ALBB 2017 Department of Michigan Class AA State Tournament - July 27-30

Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 165

Location - Gerace Field / Northwood University, Midland, MI

Host - Midland Berryhill Post 165

Teams -

Host - Midland Berryhill Post 165

Zone 1 - Fort Dearborn Post 364

Zone 2 - Blissfield Post 325

Zone 3 - Adrian Post 275 (runner-up Zone 2)

Zone 4 - Gladwin Post 171

Zone 5 - Sault Ste Marie Post 3 / EUP Travelers

Media -

Midland Daily News (final) Scoreboard - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/American-Legion-Baseball-state-tournament-11716709.php

Sault Ste Marie Evening News - http://www.sooeveningnews.com/sports

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports

Gladwin Record & Clarion (07/26) - https://www.gladwinmi.com/

Schedule - some guesswork on player's high schools, so no guarantees!

*THURSDAY, JULY 27 -

G1 - Blissfield Post 325-10 (1-0), Dearborn Post 364-1 (0-1)

*Fort Dearborn/364 (1-9-x);

*Blissfield/325 (10-x-x); SP/WP-Alex Slomski (9ip/cg, 1R/0er, 9H, 5K; Blissfield/17); 2H (Joe Jones-3 (Blissfield/17); Logan Nolff-3 (Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central); Slomski-3); 2RBI (Slomski);

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170728/local-american-legion-baseball-teams-begin-state-tournaments

G2 - Adrian Post 275-7 (1-0), Sault Ste Marie Post 3-4 (0-1) - Jim's unofficial stats

(game played at Bullock Creek HS due to weather delays)

*V-Adrian/275 (7-11-1); SP/nd-Jacob Land (1-1/3ip, 1R/1er, 1H, no BB, 2K; Lenawee Christian/16 - Glen Oaks); 2nd-James Estes (2ip, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 1-HBP; Clinton/18); 3rd-Cole Hayes (2-2/3ip, 2R/1er, 4H, 1BB; Adrian/20); 4th-Aaron Luci (2/3ip, 1R/1er, 2H, 1BB, 1K; Tecumseh/17 - Spring Arbor); 5th/WP-Blake Thompson (1-2/3ip, 0R, 0H, 2BB, 1K; Adrian/17); 6th/Save-Noah Snyder (2/3ip, 0R, 1H, 2K; Britton Deerfield/16 - Lake Michigan); 2H (Andrew Hribar (Adrian/18); Clark Nelson-4 (Clinton/18); Thompson);

*H-Sault Ste Marie/3 (4-10-1); SP/nd-Trevor Wregglesworth (7ip, 4R/2er?, 8H, 1BB, 1K, 2-HBP; Onaway/18); 2nd-Shane Thompson, JR (1ip, 1R/1er, 1H, 1BB, 1-HBP; Sault Ste Marie/18); 3rd/LP-James Burton (1ip, 2R/2er, 3H, no BB; Rudyard/18); 2H (Hayden Schneider-3 (Cheboygan/17); Michael Radle-3 (Cheboygan/17)); 2B (Schneider);

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170728/local-american-legion-baseball-teams-begin-state-tournaments

G3 - Blissfield Post 325-8 (2-0), Gladwin Post 171/AA-3 (0-1) - Gladwin GameChanger

*V-Blissfield (8-10-0); SP/WP-Drew Sconochia (6ip, 3R/3er, 4H, 4BB, 7K; Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central/16); 2nd- Anthony Sconochia (3ip, 0R, no BB, 2K; Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central); 2H (Jake Dunnett-3 (Bedford/17); Spencer Fisher (Blissfield/17); Andrew Brown (Blissfield/18)); 2RBI (Joe Jones (Blissfield/17)); 2B (Dunnett);

*H-Gladwin (3-4-2); SP/LP-Jacob Beckrow (4ip, 4R/4er, 5H, no BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Hemlock/17); 2nd-Ben Fleming (5ip, 4R/3er, 5H, 1BB, 3K, 1-HBP; Freeland/18); 2RBI (Colin Stahl (Ogemaw Heights/18)); HR (Luke Gunsell/1R (Gladwin/17); Stahl/2R);

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170728/local-american-legion-baseball-teams-begin-state-tournaments

G4 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-13 (1-0), Adrian Post 275-3 (1-1) - 7in - Jim's unofficial stats (EUP Travelers GameChanger available to check)

*V-Adrian/275 (3-5-3); SP/LP-Andrew Hribar (4-2/3ip, 9R/5er?, 8H, 2BB, 1-HBP; Adrian/18); 2nd-Spencer Cowen (1-1/3ip, 2R/2er, 4H, 1BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Tecumseh/17); 3rd-Clark Nelson (1/3ip, 2R/2er, 2H, 1BB; Clinton/18); 2H (Nelson); 2B (Cowen);

*H-Midland Berryhill/165 SP/WP-Garrett Willis (7ip/cg*, 3R/1er?, 5H, 2BB, 3K; Midland/18); 2H (Jordan patty (Midland/17 - Central Michigan); Martin Money-3 (Midland/18); Zach Schirmer (Bay City Western/16 - Delta); Logan LaCourse (Bay City Western/18)); 2RBI (Money-3; Schirmer); HR (Money/3R); 2B (Tyler David (Bay City Western/18); Gabe Denton (Clare/17 - Northern Iowa));

Media -

Adrian Daily Telegram - http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20170728/local-american-legion-baseball-teams-begin-state-tournaments

*FRIDAY JULY 28 -

Note - Of the games I saw, Game #5 (below) was the best to watch as an impartial observer (in my opinion and unofficial!).

G5 - Gladwin Post 171/AA-3 (1-1), Sault Ste Marie Post 3-1 (0-2 / eliminated) - Jim's unofficial stats (Gladwin & EUP Travelers GameChanger available to check)

V-Sault Ste Marie/3 (1-4-1); SP/LP-Derrick Edington (8ip/cg, 3R/3er, 8H, 2BB, 7K, 1-HBP; Pickford/16 - Kellogg CC); 2B (Shane Thompson, JR (Sault Ste Marie/18));

H-Gladwin/171 (3-8-1); SP/WP-Hunter Merillat (9ip/cg, 1R/1er, 4H, 1BB, 5K; Meridian/18); 2H (Colin Stahl (Ogemaw Heights/18); Nolan raymond-3 (Standish Sterling/18)); 2RBI (Stahl); 2B (Zachary Backus (Pinconning/18));

Media -

Midland Daily News - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Strong-pitching-by-Merillat-Metiva-lead-Gladwin-11656600.php

G6 - Fort Dearborn Post 364-7 (1-1). Adrian Post 275-5 (1-2 / eliminated) - Jim's unofficial stats

*V-Fort Dearborn/364 (7-14-1); SP/WP-Luke Maness (6-2/3ip, 4R/4er, 10H, 1BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Dearborn Edsel Ford/17); 2nd/Save?-Jacob Hanoian (2-1/3ip, 1R/1er, 3H, 2BB, 3K; Riverview Gabriel Richard/17); 2H (Zachary Loewengruber-3 (Riverview/17); Hanoian; Kyle Amend-4 (Dearborn/16); Daniel Litwin (Dearborn/16)); 2RBI (Loewengruber; Amend);

*H-Adrian/275 (5-13-3); SP/LP-Jacob Land (4-2/3ip, 6R/6er?, 13H, 6BB, 2K; Lenawee Christian/16 - Glen Oaks); 2nd-James Estes (4-1/3ip, 1R/1er, 1H, 2BB, 2-HBP; Clinton/18); 2H (Ty Peck (Adrian/17); Noah Snyder-3 (Britton Deerfield/16 - Lake Michigan); Andrew Hribar (Adrian/18); Spencer Cowen (Tecumseh/17); Collin Bradley (Napoleon/19)); 2B (Snyder; Hribar; Clark Nelson (Clinton/18); Bradley);

G7 - Gladwin Post 171/AA-6 (2-1), Fort Dearborn Post 364-3 (1-2 / eliminated) - Gladwin GameChanger

V-Gladwin/171 (6-11-1); SP/WP-Garhet Metiva (9ip/cg, 3R/3er, 7H, 3BB, 9K, 1-HBP; Freeland/18); 2H (Alec Reed (Ogemaw Heights/18); Drew Cantrell (Gladwin/16 - Lansing CC); Colin Stahl (Ogemaw Heights/18)); 2RBI (Hunter Merillat (Meridian/19)); 2B (Metiva; Nolan Raymond (Standish Sterling/18); Stahl);

H-Fort Dearborn/364 (3-7-1); SP/LP-Shane Moran (6-1/3ip, 4R/3er, 8H, 5BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Dearborn/17); 2nd-Timothy Ohtake (2-2/3ip, 2R/2er, 3H, 1BB, 2K, 1-HBP; Livonia Churchill/17); 2H (Andrew Worth (?/17); Craig Weaver (Dearborn/16)); 2B (Reed Richardson (Dearborn/16));

Media -

Midland Daily News - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Strong-pitching-by-Merillat-Metiva-lead-Gladwin-11656600.php

G8 - Midland Berryhill Post 165-9 (2-0), Blissfield Post 325-3 (2-1)

Media -

Midland Daily News (Midland) - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Berryhill-whips-Blissfield-in-matchup-of-old-11656545.php

*SATURDAY JULY 29 -

G9 - Gladwin Post 171 AA-12 (2-1), Blissfield Post 325-1 (2-2 / eliminated) - 7in - Gladwin GameChanger

*V-Blissfield/325 (1-4-2); SP/LP-Anthony Sconochia (2ip, 2R/2er, 3H, 1BB, 1K, 3-HBP; Monroe St Mary Catholic Central); 2nd-Justin Gelso (1-1/3ip, 6R/6er, 3H, 3BB, 1K; Ida/18); 3rd-Joe Jones (1-2/3ip, 4R/4er, 4H, 3BB, 1K; Blissfield/17); 4th-Gage Campbell (1ip, 0R, 0H, no BB, 1K; Dundee/17); 2B (Daniel Rickle (Monroe/17));

*H-Gladwin/171 (12-10-1); SP/WP-Carson Longstreth (7ip/cg*, 1R/1er, 4H, 2BB, 11K, 2-HBP; Beaverton/19); 2H (Nolan Raymond (Standish Sterling/18); Drew Cantrell-3 (Gladwin/16 - Lansing CC); Zack Backus (Pinconning/18)); 2RBI (Cantrell-4; Cam Floyd (Pinconning/18));

Media -

G10 Championship - Midland Berryhill Post 165-5 (3-0), Gladwin Post 171 AA-2 (2-2) - Gladwin GameChanger

*V-Midland Berryhill/165 (5-7-0); SP/WP-Jordan Patty (6ip, 1R/1er, 5H, 1BB, 10K; Midland/17 - Central Michigan); 2nd-Cam Mitchell (2ip, 1R/1er, 3H, no BB, 3K; Mt Pleasant/17 - Northwood); 3rd/Save-Logan LaCourse (1ip, 0R, 0H, 1K; Bay City Western/18); 2H (Gabe Denton-3 (Clare/17 - North Iowa CC); Martin Money (Midland/18)); 2RBI (Money); 2B (Jeff Allen (Clare/18); Money);

*H-Gladwin/171 (2-8-1); SP/LP-Shane Yzquierdo (5ip, 5R/4er, 5H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP; Sanford/17); 2nd-Nolan Raymond (4ip, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 1K; Standish Sterling/18); 2H (Raymond-4; Brandon Bakos (Hemlock/17); Drew Cantrell (Gladwin/16 - Lansing CC)); 2B (Bakos; Cantrell; Raymond-2);

Media -

Midland Daily News - http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Berryhill-gets-by-gritty-Gladwin-squad-to-win-11718064.php

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