09/02/2024 SECLMW's American Legion Baseball Headers and links

09/02/2024 SECLMW's American Legion Baseball Headers and links

(as presented on http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/)

2024 Department of Michigan Champions / awards

Midland Berryhill Post 165 - Class AA Champion
Marquette Post 44 - Class A Champion
George W. Rulon Player of the Year* - Cayden Smith (Midland Berryhill Post 165)
Michigan Player of the Year - Sean Parker (Adrian Post 275)
Robert Turner Memorial Scholarship - Nicklas Pantti (Marquette/MI Post 44)
Kiki Cuyler Award (AA) - Luke Lacourse (Midland/MI Berryhill Post 165)
Hal Newhouser Award (A) - Blake Walther (Marquette/MI Post 44)
Dr. Irvin L. Cowger RBI Memorial Award* - Nathan Ball (Midland Berryhill Post 165)
* = American Legion National Award

Michigan American Legion Baseball site - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/

Michigan Zone 1 & 2 American Legion Baseball programs - 2024

Adrian Post 275 "G. Chandler Bond" (Zone 1)
Blissfield Post 325 "Robert Meachen" (Zone 1)
Hudson Post 180 "Hannan-Colvin" (Zone 1)
Stevensville Post 586 (Zone 2)
Three Oaks Post 204 “Randall Couchman” (Zone 2)
Trenton Post 426 “Harold J Chatell” (Zone 1)

2024 American Legion Baseball (updated 08/26/2024)

#2024 Michigan American Legion Baseball

*Midland Berryhill Post 165 - Michigan Class AA Champion;

*Marquette Post 44 - Michigan Class A Champion;

*Zone 1 A & AA - open;

*Zone 2 A & AA - open;

*Zone 3 Class A & AA - open;

*Zone 4 Class AA - Midland Berryhill Post 165;

*Zone 4 Class A - Breckenridge/MI Post 29;

*Zone 5 Class AA - open;

*Zone 5 Class A - Gladstone/MI Post 71;

*Zone 5 Junior - Marquette Post 44 / White Diamonds;

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#2024 Ohio American Legion Baseball -

*Lancaster Post 11 - Senior Champion;

*Lancaster Post 11 - Junior Champion;

*Region 1 - Napoleon/OH Post 300

*Region 2 - Greenville Post 140

*Region 3 - open

*Region 4 - open

*Region 5 - Yeager-Benson/OH Post 199

*Region 6 - Lancaster Post 11

*Region 7 - Wayne County Post 68

*Region 8 - St Clairesville Post 159

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#2024 Illinois American Legion Baseball -

*Barrington/IL Post 158 - Senior Champion;

*Alton/IL Post 126/jr - Junior Champion;

*Division 1/2 - Wheaton/IL Post 76;

*Division 3 - Rock Island/IL Post 200;

*Division 4 - Danville/IL Post 210;

*Division 5 - Orient/IL Post 1961;

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#2024 Indiana American Legion Baseball -

*Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate - Senior Champion;

*Kokomo/IN Post 6/jr - Junior Champion;

*Region 1 - Valparaiso/IN Post 94/Prep;

*Region 2 - Crawfordsville/IN Post 72 Byron Cox;

*Region 3 - Terre Haute/IN Post 346 Wayne Newton;

*Region 4 - Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate;

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#2024 Kentucky American Legion Baseball -

*Owensboro/KY Post 9 - Senior Champion;

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#2024 Wisconsin American Legion Baseball -

*Eau Claire/WI Post 53 - Senior (AAA) Champion;

*Seymour/WI Post 106 - AA Champion;

*Lomira/WI Post 347 - A Champion;

*Kimberly/WI Post 60 - 17u Champion;

*Tomah/WI Post 201 - 16u Champion;

*Region 1 - Eau Claire/WI Post 53;

*Region 2 - Wisconsin Rapids/WI Post 9;

*Region 3 - De Pere/WI Legion;

*Region 4 - Manitowoc/WI Post 88;

*Region 5 - Oshkosh/WI Legion;

*Region 6 - Milwaukee/WI Post 426;

*Region 7 - Middleton/WI Post 245;

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#2024 West Virginia American Legion Baseball -

*Wheeling/WV Post 1 - Senior Champion;

*Area 1 - Wheeling/WV Post 1;

*Area 2 - Morgantown/WV Post 2;

*Area 3 - South Charleston/WV Post 94;

*Area 4 - Potomac Valley/WV Post 64;

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American Legion Baseball Links

American Legion Baseball - http://www.baseball.legion.org/

*American Legion Baseball - Michigan - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/

Post 98 - Big Rapids, MI Baseball - https://michigan-baseball.com/

Post 165 Baseball Midland-Berryhill, MI - http://www.midlandberryhill.com/

Post 275 Baseball Adrian, MI - https://post275adrian.com/announcements

Post 377 Chief Pontiac - Pontiac, MI - http://chiefpontiacbaseball.org/

*Ohio Legion Baseball Site - https://www.ohiolegion.com/baseball/

Post 63 Baseball Ottawa, OH - https://www.teampages.com/teams/916045-THE-FIGHTING-63RD-baseball-team-website

Post 300 Napoleon, OH - http://riverbanditbaseball.com/

*Illinois Legion Baseball Site - https://www.legionbaseballillinois.org/

*Indiana Legion Baseball Site - https://www.indianalegion.org/baseball

*Kentucky Legion Baseball Site - https://www.kylegion.org/index.php?id=22 (old?)

*Wisconsin Legion Baseball Site - https://wilegion.org/legion-baseball

*West Virginia Legion (no baseball site) - https://www.wvlegion.org/

*Minnesota Legion Baseball Site - https://www.minnesotalegionbaseball.com/

Excelsior, MN Post 259 / Gopher Classic - https://www.excelsiorlegionbaseball.org/home

*Alaska Legion Baseball Site - https://www.alaskalegionbaseball.com/

*Missouri Legion Baseball Site - https://www.missouriamericanlegionbaseball.org/

*Nebraska Legion Baseball Site - https://www.nelegionbaseball.net/

*Pennsylvania Legion Baseball Site - https://www.palbaseball.com/

*South Carolina Legion Baseball Site - https://www.scalb.org/teams/default.asp?u=SOUTHCAROLI-BASEBALL&s=baseball&p=home

*Tennessee Legion Baseball Site - https://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=110

*South Dakota Legion Baseball Site - https://sdlegion.org/american-legion-baseball

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08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

*SECLMW's unofficial “Michigan at the American Legion World Series” - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082124-michigans-unofficial-history-in.html

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 - Champion

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) - Runner-up

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

*SECLMW's Day 5 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082024-2024-american-legion-world.html

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 - Troy/AL Post 70 5, Midland/MI Post 165 3

*v Troy/70.........: 0-0-0.0-0-2.3 = 5 (5-8-0-7lob); SP/nd-Brady Richardson (Enterprise/25; 4+ip-21bf, 2R/2er, 6H, 3BB, 4K); P2-Easton Walsh (Florala/26; 1.1ip-6bf, 0R, 0H, 2BB, 1K); P3/WP-Aiden Wright (Dale County/23-Enterprise CC; 1.2ip, 1R/1er, 1H, 1K); Haze McCorkel (Dothan/24) 3/3, 1RBI;

*H Midland/165: 0-0-1.10-0-.1 = 3 (3-7-3-9lob); SP/nd-Chad Brown (Hemlock/25; 5+ip-20bf, 2R/0er, 4H, 1BB, 1K); P2/LP-Brett Faccio (Midland/25; 1ip-6bf, 2R/0er, 1H, 1-HBP; P3-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1ip-7bf, 1R/0er, 2H, 1K); Aiden Robinson (Bay City Western/24) 2/3, 1RBI, 2B; Nathan Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/3, 1RBI;

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Awards -

*2024 American Legion World Series awards announced (The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262458/2024-american-legion-world-series-awards-announced

The 2024 American Legion Baseball awards were announced Tuesday night after the championship game of the 97th American Legion World Series.

*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2 with 24 total bases - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

*American Legion Baseball Slugger Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2with a .528 batting average - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

*Click Cowger RBI Award goes to Nathan Ball of Midland (Mich.) Post 165, with 13 RBIs - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

*American Legion Baseball Pitching Award goes to Tyler Ryden of League City (Tex.) Post 554, with 39 strikeouts - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

*Jack Williams Leadership Award goes to the coaching staff of Troy (Ala.) Post 70: Ross Hixon, Hunter Mann, Tanner Wells and Matt Whitton - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

*James F. Daniels Jr. Sportsmanship Award goes to Gunner Justice of Troy (Ala.) Post 70 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

*George W. Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year is Cayden Smith of Midland (Mich.) Post 165 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

*American Legion World Series STAT BROADCAST All-Tournament Team:

First base: Nathan Ball, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Second base: Gunner Justice, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Third base: Jackson Higgins, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Shortstop: Cayden Smith, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Catcher: Adam Leininger, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Utility: Sam Ovsak, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Designated hitter: Cody Walsh, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Adam Robinson, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Outfielder: Houston Markham, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Blake Wynn, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;;

Pitcher: Tyler Ryden, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Pitcher: Chad Brown, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Pitcher: Brady Fox, Wilmington Delvets (Del.) Post 1;

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*Michigan’s Smith named Legion Baseball Player of the Year (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262460/michigan%E2%80%99s-smith-named-legion-baseball-player-year (Cayden Smith - Midland/MI Post 165 - Beal City HS)

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards

#2024 ALB All-Academic Team announced https://www.legion.org/baseball/262414/2024-alb-all-academic-team-announced

All-Academic Team Captain: Tristin Pecevich, Quincy, Mass., Post 294

Northeast Region: Edward Curry, Valparaiso, Ind., Post 94

Mid-Atlantic Region: Lincoln Scott, Elkins, W. Va., Post 29

Southeast Region: Davis Albert, Dudley, N.C., Post 11

Mid-South Region: Hunter Hutchens, Tupelo, Miss., Post 49

Great Lakes Region: Brgan Kroger, Osseo, Wis., Post 324

Central Plains Region: Noah Jabman, Beatrice, Neb., Post 27

Northwest Region: Zach Hassan, Williamsburg, Va., Post 39

Western Region: Logan Sanders, League City, Texas, Post 554

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Media 08/21/24 -

*Troy Post 70 captures World Series Championship (Josh Boutwell / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/20/troy-post-70-captures-world-series-championship/

*Stunning: Berryhill falls in World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-falls-world-series-final-19679909.php

*For Troy (Ala.) Post 70, a comeback and a 2nd ALWS title in 3 years (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262459/troy-ala-post-70-comeback-and-2nd-alws-title-3-years

*American Legion World Series title eludes Berryhill with late uprising (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/american-legion-world-series-title-eludes-berryhill-with-late-uprising.html

*Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/berryhill-plays-for-american-legion-world-series-title-on-espnu-tonight.html

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08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series -

08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series -

(1) Midland Post 165's 2024 post-season path

(2) Michigan in the American Legion World Series

(3) American Legion narrative for Michigan's American Legion World Series Champions (1959, 2009)

(4) Michigan's post-season awards

*American Legion World Series - Shelby, NC

08/20/24 - Troy/AL Pot 70 5, Midland Berryhill Post 165 3 - championship game

08/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

08/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

08/17/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

08/15/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

*American Legion Great Lakes Regional - Wheaton, IL

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 1

08/10/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

08/09/24 - Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3, Midland Berryhill Post 165 1

08/08/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 8, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 2

08/07/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

*American Legion Michigan Department Championship - Midland, MI

07/27/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 19, Blissfield/MI Post 325 4

07/26/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Mt Plaeasnt/MI Post 110/AA 2

07/25/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Bay City/MI Post 18 1

*American Legion Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Championship - Mt Pleasant, MI

07/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Bay City/MI Post 18 3

07/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 14, Big Rapids/MI Post 98 0

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*American Legion World Series - Michigan -

2024 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2022 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2021 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2018 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2017 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2015 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2014 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2011 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2009 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Champion / Region 5 Champion

2008 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1996 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1994 - Blissfield - Region 5 Champion

1990 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1978 - Allen Park - Region 5 Champion

1971 - Lincoln Park - Region 5 Champion

1964 - Detroit - Region 5 Champion

1959 - Detroit Post 187 - ALWS Champion / Sectional Champion

1943 - Flint - NorthEast Sectional Champion

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#1959 American Legion World Series at Hastings, NE

*Champion - Detroit/MI Post 187

*Runner-up - Hampton/VA Post 48

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

Sparked by the all-around play of 5-6 shortstop Fred Brown, Detroit, MI Post 187 won the American Legion World Series championship.

The Michigan champion had to overcome an opening day setback to advance through the elimination round to win the title. It was a remake of regional and sectional playoffs as Detroit rebounded in both those tournaments after early round losses to come back and win.

Detroit won the title with a pair of victories over previously unbeaten Hampton, VA winng 5-3 and 11-4.

Detroit managed only five hits in the championship game, but Hampton committed a record 10 errors. Two of the Detroit hits came from catcher John Hansen.

Bowen was chosen the American Legion Player of the Year while Phoenix's Louis Webb had the highest average at .478.

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#2009 American Legion World Series at Fargo, ND

*Champion - Midland/MI Post 165

*Runner-up - Medford/OR Post 15

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

On a sun-splashed afternoon that felt more like an autumn college football Saturday, Midland, Michigan Post 165 won the 2009 American Legion World Series championship.

It was a perfect ending to an otherwise imperfect tournament due to inclement weather. In fact seven of the tournaments 14 games were seven inning affairs instead of the normal nine-inning games due to the weather.

In the end it was Midland, Michigan claiming the national championship beating Medford, Oregon Post 15 11-4 in front of 1,867 at Newman Outdoor Stadium on the campus of North Dakota State University.

Defending champions Las Vegas returned to defend its title and was the pre-tourney choice to repeat but just prior to the start of the Series, Jeff Malm, the MVP in '08 signed a Big-League contract. Midland, the only other returning team from the 2008 field was then installed a slight favorite to claim the crown. Midland did not disappoint its fans by going 5-0 at the ALWS.

The mainstay was tourney MVP Jordan Dean.

Dean, shortstop, anchored a defense that turned 12 double plays,

Perhaps one of the wildest games in American Legion saw Midland eliminate Rowan County, NC 15-14.

Midland was cruising with a 12-0 margin going into the sixth innings when North Carolina exploded for eight runs. Midland countered with three runs in the seventh before North Carolina scored five in the seventh. In the bottom of the ninth, North Carolina scored again to cut the margin to one and the game ended that way.

The championship game was exciting as Midland jumped to an 8-0 lead and coasted to the win.

Midland ended its most successful season at 54-7 record.

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Michigan American Legion Baseball awards

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

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.

2024 Cayden Smith, Post 165, Midland, MI

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, MI

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

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*The American Legion Baseball Slugger - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

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

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. (.529)

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*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

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.

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Memorial Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

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.

2024 Nathan Ball, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

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.

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, MI (19)

2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)

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*James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award -

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.

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.

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

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

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.

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

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*American Legion Graduate of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/graduate

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.

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08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13) - SF/Loss

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) + SF/win

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

*v League City/554: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-0 = 0 (0-5-2-8); SP/nd-Tyler Ryden (Clear Springs/24; 7ip-25bf, 0R, 2H, 2BB, 8K); P2/LP-Braden Castle (Santa Fe/24; 2/3ip-6bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 2BB, 2K); Reese Brewer (Bay Area Christian/24) 1/4, 2B; Jackson Higgins (Santa Fe/25) 2/4, 2B;

*H Midland/165....: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-1 = 1 (1-4-0-4); SP/nd-Luke LaCourse (Bay City Western/25; 7.2ip-30bf, 0R, 5H, 3BB, 8K); P2/WP-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1/3ip-2bf, 0R, 0H, 1K, 1-HBP); Nate Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/4, 1RBI;

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

*v Wilmington/DE Post 1: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-2-2-4lob); SP/LP-Matt Speicher (Salesianum/24; 4ip-19bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP); P2-Hunter Dicarlantonio (Delaware Military Academy/25; 2ip-10bf, 3R/3er, 4H);

*H Troy/70.......................: 0-0-0.1-0-3.x = 4 (4-6-1-7lob); SP/WP-Brody Lindsey (Dothan/23-Southern Union State; 7ip/CG-25bf, 0R, 2H, 3BB, 5K); Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 2/3, 1RBI, HR;

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Troy/AL Post 70

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Media 08/20/24 -

*Wow!: Berryhill walks off into World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-walks-world-series-final-19665337.php

*Post 554 falls in extra-inning nail-biter, ending World Series run (James Lacombe / Galveston County Daily News) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-falls-in-extra-inning-nail-biter-ending-world-series-run/article_69531650-2d2f-5fc9-819f-b71dc17f7da8.html

*DelVets eliminated in American Legion World Series semifinals (Sean Greene / WDEL.com) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-eliminated-in-american-legion-world-series-semifinals/article_41b3a580-5ea9-11ef-a3b5-37c8b331d034.html

*no story yet (10:30am 08/20 - / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/category/sports/

*ALWS Game 13: Michigan denies Texas’ repeat bid with extra innings victory (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262448/alws-game-13-michigan-denies-texas%E2%80%99-repeat-bid-extra-innings-victory

*ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262450/alws-game-14-alabama-punches-title-game-ticket

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08/19/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/19/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5)

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlontini (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

*v Billings/4............: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-3-0-7lob); SP/LP-Drew McDowell (Billings West/24; 6ip/CG-25bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 3BB, 3K, 2-HBP);

*H Bossier City/202: 0-0-0.0-1-0-x - 1 (1-2-0-6lob); SP/nd-Brody Bower (Minden/24; 2.1ip-9bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 3K); P2-Jackson Jones (Benton/25; 2.1ip-11bf, 0R, 1H, 4BB, 1K); P3/WP-Cade Moore (Carthage, TX/25; 2.1ip-8bf, 0R, 1H); Hudson Brignac (Benton/24) 1/3, 1RBI;

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

*v Billings/4......: 0-0-0.1-0-2.0 = 3 (3-4-1-8lob); SP/LP-Zach Stewart (Billings West/24; 4ip-20bf, 4R/4er, 4H, 2BB, 1-HBP); P2-Jakob Wilcox (Billings West/24; 2ip-7bf, 0R, 1H); Colter Wilson (Billings West/24) 2/3;

*H Midland/165: 2-1-0.1-0-0.x = 4 (4-5-1-5lob); SP/WP-Sam Briggs (Standish Sterling/25; 5.1ip-24bf, 3R/1er, 3H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP); P2/SV-Jack Sequin (Bay City Western/25; 1.2ip-8bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB / 1/2, 2B); Cayden Smith (Beal City/24) 2/3, 2RBI, 2B;

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

*v Wilmington/1......: 0-0-0.2-1-0.0 = 3 (3-5-1-4lob); SP/WP-Brady Fox (Sanford/24; 6ip-24bf, 2R/1er, 3H, 3BB, 7K); P2/SV-Jack Rossi (Salesianum HS/24; 1ip-3bf, 0R, 0H, 2K); Michael Smyth (Saint Mark's/24) 2/3, 2B;

*H Bossier City/202: 0-0-1.0-1-0.0 = 2 (2-3-1-4lob); SP/LP-Easton Sanders (Glenbrook/25; 7ip/CG-28bf, 3R/3er, 5H, 1BB, 5K);

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

*v League City/554: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-3-1-3lob); SP/LP-Tyler Austin (Clear Creek/24; 5ip-23bf, 5R/5er, 9H, 4K); P2-Ian Alper (Clear Creek/25; 1ip-6bf, 3R/3er, 3H);

*H Troy/70.............: 0-1-0.0-4-3.X = 8 (8-12-2-3lob); SP/WP-Cody Walsh (Florala/24; 7ip/CG-24bf, 0R, 3H, 1BB, 6K / 2/3, 2RBI); Cody Markham (Pike Road/24) 3/4, 2RBI, 3B; Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 2/3;

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - W/Stripes (Midland/MI Post 165) / 2ndStars (League City/TX Post 554)

G14 7:00pm - W/Stars (Troy/AL Post 70) / 2nd/Stripes (Wilmington/DE Post 1)

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/19/24 -

*Meet the 2024 American Legion World Series semifinalists (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262438/meet-2024-american-legion-world-series-semifinalists

*Berryhill wins pool, advances to World Series semifinals (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News 08/18/24) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-wins-pool-advances-world-series-19663325.php

*Fargo Post 2's season ends in American Legion World Series pool play after nearly earning tiebreaker (InForum / 08/18/24) https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/fargo-post-2s-season-ends-in-american-legion-world-series-pool-play-after-nearly-earning-tiebreaker

*Legion World Series: Billings Scarlets' ALWS run ends after pair of Sunday defeats (Brair Napier / 406 MT SPORTS) https://406mtsports.com/baseball/legion/billings-scarlets-alws-sunday-bossier-city-midland-shelby-nc-american-legion-world-series-montana/article_0ce04f54-5d94-11ef-8074-079a0d561035.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

*DelVets rallies to reach American Legion World Series semifinals (Sean Greene / WDEL.com 08/18/24) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-rallies-to-reach-american-legion-world-series-semifinals/article_b91de154-5dd1-11ef-95e6-b380601c2cac.html

*Troy Post 70 knocks off Texas to advance to World Series Semifinals (josh Boutwell / The Troy Messenger 08/18/24) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/18/troy-post-70-knocks-off-texas-to-advance-to-world-series-semifinals/

*Post 554 drops final pool game, but moves to World Series semifinal (James Lacombe / Galveston The Daily News 08/18/24) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-drops-final-pool-game-but-moves-to-world-series-semifinal/article_72259e5c-e690-505d-9b3d-6d3bff5200e8.html

*ALWS Game 9: Louisiana edges Montana in rain-delayed matchup (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262429/alws-game-9-louisiana-edges-montana-rain-delayed-matchup

*ALWS Game 10: Michigan wraps pool play with perfect record (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262430/alws-game-10-michigan-wraps-pool-play-perfect-record

*ALWS Game 11: Delaware edges Louisiana to advance to semifinals (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262433/alws-game-11-delaware-edges-louisiana-advance-semifinals

*ALWS Game 12: Alabama bashes way into semifinals, but Texas advances too (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262434/alws-game-12-alabama-bashes-way-semifinals-texas-advances-too

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08/18/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/18/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

League City/TX Post 554 - 2-0 (Runs Allowed: 5)

Troy/AL Post 70 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

Midland/MI Post 165 - 2-0 (Runs Allowed: 2)

Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 3)

Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlontini (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

*v Hudson/100: 0-0-0.0-3-0.0 = 3 (3-6-4-8lob); SP/LP-Connor Madden (Hudson/23; 2.1ip-20bf, 7R/6er, 8H, 4BB, 2K, 1-HBP); P2-Michael Atwater (Hudson/?; 2.2ip-14bf, 3R/3er, 4H, 1BB, 1K, 3-HBP); P3-Ryan Graf (Littlejohn/23; 2ip-6bf, 2R/1er, 2H, 1K); Chase Barrett (Nashoba/24) 1/4, 2RBI; Chase Donahue (Bromfield School/23-Southern Maine) 2/4, 1RBI, 2B;

*H Fargo/2......: 4-0-3.1-2-2.x = 12 (12-14-0-10lob); SP/WP-Boden Meier (Fargo Shanley/24; 4.1ip-20bf, 3R/3er, 2H, 4BB, 3K, 2-HBP); P2-Beckett Stimpson (Fargo Shanley/23-University of Jamestown; 2.2ip-12bf, 0R, 4H, 4K); Sam Ovsak (Fargo Shadley/24) 3/4, 3RBI, 2B; Connor Holm (Fargo North/23-N Oklahoma Tonkowa) 1/5, 2RBI; Adam Leininger (Fargo Shadley/24) 2/5, 2RBI; Wyatt Kosidowski (Fargo Davies/26) 3/4, 3RBI; Brady Manly (Fargo North/24) 2/4, 2RBI, 2B;

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*v Wilmington/1: 0-1-0.0-0-0.1 = 2 (2-4-2-2lob); SP/LP-Evan Frank (Salesianum/23-College of New Jersey; 1.2ip-16bf, 9R/4er, 7H, 3BB); P2-Andrew Firko (Concord/24; 1ip-3bf, 0R, 0H, 1K); P3-Matt McGill (Brandywine/24; 3.1ip-15bf, 0R, 3H, 2BB, 2K); Brady Fox (Sanford/24) 2/2;

*H Midland/165: 3-6-0.0-0-0.x = 9 (9-10-0-7lob); SP/WP-Brett Faccio (Midland/25; 4.1ip-15bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 1BB, 4K); P2-Tanner Sonntag (Bay City John Glenn/23-Palm Beach State College; 1.2ip-6bf, 0R, 1H, 1K, 1-HBP); P3-Landon Love (Beaverton/26; 1ip-4bf, 1R/1er, 1H, 1BB, 1K); Cayden Smith (Beal City/24) 2/4; Nathan Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 1/2, 2RBI; Luke LaCourse (Bay City Western/25) 1/4, 2RBI;

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G9 11am - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended 08/17

G10 1:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Billings/MT Post 4

G11 4:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Bossier City/LA Post 202

G12 7:00pm - Troy/AL Post 70 / League City/TX Post 554

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - Winner Stripes / Runner-up Stars

G14 7:00pm - Winner Stars / Runner-up Stripes

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/18/24 -

*Legion World Series: Weather moves Billings Scarlets-Louisiana game to Sunday morning (Briar Napier / 406 MT Sports 08/17/24) https://406mtsports.com/baseball/legion/legion-world-series-billings-scarlets-bossier-city-louisiana-rain-delay-postponed/article_e845c6b6-5cfc-11ef-b2d1-0f7bf5d689b1.html

*Berryhill drills Delaware at World Series (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News 08/17/24) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-drills-delaware-world-series-19662453.php

*Fargo Post 2 finishes pool play 2-1 at American Legion World Series (Eric Moon / Valley News Live 08/17/24) https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/08/18/highlights-fargo-post-2-finishes-pool-play-2-1-american-legion-world-series/

*'I liked our vibe': Fargo Post 2 finishes pool play with decisive victory at American Legion World Series (Eric Peterson & Tom Larson / InForum 08/17/24) https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/fargo-post-2-finishes-pool-play-with-decisive-victory-at-american-legion-world-series (subscription?)

*Hudson Post 100 ends time at American Legion World Series with loss against Fargo (Kyle Grabowski / MetroWest Daily News 08/17/24) https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2024/08/17/live-coverage-hudson-post-100-fargo-american-legion-world-series/74840729007/

*ALWS Game 7: Energized North Dakota keeps semifinal hopes alive (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262422/alws-game-7-energized-north-dakota-keeps-semifinal-hopes-alive

*ALWS Game 8: Michigan jumps out early on Delaware (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262423/alws-game-8-michigan-jumps-out-early-delaware

*North Dakota twins follow dad’s footsteps into ALWS (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262421/north-dakota-twins-follow-dad%E2%80%99s-footsteps-alws (Fargo/ND Post 2 - 1992 Chris Meier & 2024 Landon and Bo Meier;

Media 08/17/24 late articles from Friday's games -

*Troy Post 70 drops 14-inning battle with North Dakota in World Series (Troy Messenger 08/17/24) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/17/troy-post-70-drops-14-inning-battle-with-north-dakota-in-world-series/

*ALWS Game 6: North Dakota outlasts Alabama in 14-inning marathon: (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262418/alws-game-6-north-dakota-outlasts-alabama-14-inning-marathon

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08/17/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/17/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

#2024 ALB All-Academic Team announced https://www.legion.org/baseball/262414/2024-alb-all-academic-team-announced

All-Academic Team Captain: Tristin Pecevich, Quincy, Mass., Post 294

Northeast Region: Edward Curry, Valparaiso, Ind., Post 94

Mid-Atlantic Region: Lincoln Scott, Elkins, W. Va., Post 29

Southeast Region: Davis Albert, Dudley, N.C., Post 11

Mid-South Region: Hunter Hutchens, Tupelo, Miss., Post 49

Great Lakes Region: Brgan Kroger, Osseo, Wis., Post 324

Central Plains Region: Noah Jabman, Beatrice, Neb., Post 27

Northwest Region: Zach Hassan, Williamsburg, Va., Post 39

Western Region: Logan Sanders, League City, Texas, Post 554

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*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

League City/TX Post 554 - 2-0 (Runs Allowed: 5)

Troy/AL Post 70 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Fargo/ND Post 2 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 11)

Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-2 (Runs Allowed: 14)

Stripes Pool -

Midland/MI Post 165 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 0)

Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 1)

Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 3)

Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlontini (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

*v Hudson/100........: 0-0-0.0-2-0.0 = 2 (2-5-1-4lob); SP/LP-Teddy McFarland (Hudson/23-Central Maine CC; 5ip-24bf, 4R/4er, 7H, 2BB, 2K); P2-Ryan Graf (Littleton/23; 1ip-5bf, 0R, 2H, 1K); Dan DeMirjian (Hudson/23-Famingham State) 1/3, 2B; Ryan Dillon (Marlborough/24) 2.3, 1RBI;

*H League City/554: 0-1-0.2-1-0.x = 4 (4-9-1-7lob); SP/WP-Tyler Ryden (Clear Springs/24; 4ip-13bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 6K); P2-Braden Castle (Santa Fe/24; 3ip-14bf, 2R/1er, 4H, 1BB, 6K); Reese Brewer (Bay Area Christian/24) 1/4, 1RBI, HR; Scott Martinez (Clear Creek/23) 1/2, 2B; Austin Rawls (Clear Falls/24) 1/3, 2RBI;

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

*v Troy/70.: 0-0-1.0-0-0.1-0-0.1-0-0.1-0 = 4 (4-7-2-15lob); SP/nd-Brody Lindsey (Dothan/23-Southern Union State CC; 1ip-6bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 2BB); P2-Aiden Wright (Dale County/23-Enterprise State CC; 3.2ip-18bf, 1R/0er, 3H, 3BB, 5K); P3-Easton Walsh (Florala/26; 2.1ip-8bf, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 1K, 1-HBP); P4-Jackson Killcreas (Opelika/24; 2ip-8bf, 1R/1er, 0H, 2BB, 3K); P5-Cody Walsh (Florala/24; 2.2ip-11bf, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 5K); P6/LP-Easton Dean (Wicksburg/24; 1.2ip-12bf, 2R/1er, 6H, 2BB, 3K); Cody Markham (Pike Road/24) 2/7, 1RBI; Blake Wynn (Dothan/23-Wallace CC) 1/7, 2B;

*H Fargo/2: 0-1-0.1-0-0.0-0-0.1-0-0.1-1 = 5 (5-13-2-18lob); SP/nd-Charlie Kalbrener (Fargo North/24; 6.2ip-30bf, 2R/2er, 4H, 4BB, 6K, 1-HBP); P2-Wyatt Kosidowski (Fargo Davies/26; 6.1ip-26bf, 2R/1er, 3H, 2BB, 11K, 1-HBP / 2/6); P3/WP-Jordan Leininger (Fargo Shanley/24; 1ip-5bf, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 1K, 1-HBP); Sam Ovsak (Fargo Shanley/24) 3/7; Adam Leininger (Fargo Shanley/24) 2/4, 1RBI; Jaxon Beiswenger (Fargo Davies/24) 2/5, 2RBI, 2B; Landon Meier (Fargo Shanley/24) 2/7, 1RBI;

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

G7 12:00pm - Hudson/MA Post 100 / Fargo/ND Post 2

G8 3:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Midland/MI Post 165

G9 7:30pm - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G10 1:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Billings/MT Post 4

G11 4:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Bossier City/LA Post 202

G12 7:00pm - Troy/AL Post 70 / League City/TX Post 554

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - Winner Stripes / Runner-up Stars

G14 7:00pm - Winner Stars / Runner-up Stripes

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/17/24 morning -

*Fargo Post 2 Legion baseball wins marathon World Series game (InForum - subscription?) - https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/fargo-post-2-legion-baseball-wins-marathon-world-series-game

*Later in the day? - Troy Messenger - https://www.troymessenger.com/category/sports/

*Play by play: Hudson Post 100 can't catch Texas Post 554 at American Legion World Series (Kyle Grabowski / Milford Daily News 08/16/24) https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2024/08/16/american-legion-world-series-live-updates-hudson-post-100-vs-texas/74826507007/

*Hudson Post 100 hangs with defending champ League City, Texas, before losing at American Legion World Series (staff / Worcester Telegram & Gazette 08/16/24) https://www.aol.com/hudson-post-100-hangs-defending-221047221.html

*Post 554 moves to 2-0 in pool play at American Legion World Series (James Lacombe / Galveston The Daily News 08/16/24) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-moves-to-2-0-in-pool-play-at-american-legion-world-series/article_19e6c6b0-6147-5212-a0d9-b6ab9e1f3091.html

*ALWS Game 5: Texas doubles up Massachusetts (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262415/alws-game-5-texas-doubles-massachusetts

*ALWS Game 6: (Richard Walker / The American Legion) not posted yet (7:30am my time zone) - https://www.legion.org/headlines/baseball

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08/16/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/16/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

Troy/AL Post 70 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 1)

League City/TX Post 554 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 3)

Fargo/ND Post 2 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 7)

Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Stripes Pool -

Midland/MI Post 165 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 0)

Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 1-0 (Runs Allowed: 1)

Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 3)

Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Complete Games (so far) -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Home Runs (so far) -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

*v League City/554: 1-1-1.4-0-0.0 = 7 (7-6-1-8lob); SP/WP-Asa Sampson (Clear Creek/25; 7ip/CG-29bf, 3R/2er, 3H, 4BB, 4K / 0/3, 2RBI); Tommy Huang (Clear Creek/24) 2/3, 1RBI, 2B; Brice Smith (Santa Fe/23) 2/3, 3RBI, HR; Alex Kudler (Clear Falls/23-Crowder) 1/3, 2B;

*H Fargo/2.............: 0-1-1.0-1-0.0 = 3 (3-3-3-5lob); SP/LP-Carson Shiek (Fargo South/26; 2.1ip-15bf, 3R/1er, 3H. 2BB, 2-HBP); P2-Landon Hale (Fargo South-Shanley/25; 1.2ip-10bf, 4R/4er, 2H, 3BB, 1K); P3-Jonah DeJong (Fargo North/24; 3ip-11bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 2K); Charlie Kalbrener (Fargo North/24) 0/1, 2RBI; J Leininger 1/3, 1RBI, 2B;

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

*v Midland/165.......: 0-0-0.1-1-0.1 = 3 (3-4-1-4lob); SP/WP-Chad Brown (Hemlock/25; 7ip/CG-26bf, 0R, 3H, 2BB, 12K); Sam Briggs (Standish/Sterling/25) 2/3, 1RBI;

*H Bossier City/202: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-3-3-5lob); SP/LP-Kade Bryant (Benton/25; 7ip/CG-28bf, 3R/3er, 4H, 2BB, 2K);

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

*v Hudson/100: 0-1-0.0-0-0.0 = 1 (1-5-1-5lob); SP/LP-Chase Donahue (Bromfield School-Southern Maine; 3.2ip-25bf, 9R/9er, 8H, 6BB); P2-Michael Domino (AM&SA/24; 2.1ip-10bf, 1R/1er, 3H, 1K); Dan DeMirjian (Hudson/23-Famingham State) 2/2, 2B;

*H Troy/70......: 4-0-0.5-0-1.x = 10 (10-11-1-7lob); SP/WP-Cole Hewitt (Dothan/24; 4ip-17bf, 1R/0er, 5H, 2BB, 4K); P2-Easton Walsh (Florala/26; 2ip-6bf, 0R, 0H, 2K); P3-Easton Dean (Wicksburg/24; 1ip-4bf, 0R, 0H, 1-BB); Brady Richardson (Enterprise HS/25) 2/4, 2RBI, 2B; Cody Walsh (Florala/24) 2/1, 1RBI; Haze McCorkel (Dothan/24) 1/4, 2RBI, 2B; Blake Wynn (Dothan/23-Wallace CC) 3/3, 2B; Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 1/3, 2B; Gunner Justice (Macon East Academy/24) 2/4, 4RBI;

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

*v Wilmington/1: 2-0-0.0-4-0.0 = 6 (6-8-1-9lob); SP/WP-Matt Speicher (Salesianum HS/24; 4.1ip-19bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 3BB, 7K); P2-Jack Rossi (Salesianum HS/24; 2.1ip-12bf, 0R, 3H, 1BB, 3K, 1-HBP / 3/4); P3-Evan Frank (Salesianum HS/23-College of New Jersey; 1/3ip-1bf, 0R, 0H); Michael Smyth (Saint Mark's/24) 2/3; Hunter Dicarlantonio (Delaware Military/25) 1/2, 1RBI, HR;

*H Billings/4.....: 0-0-0.0-1-0.0 = 1 (1-5-3-10lob); SP/LP-Colter Wilson (Billings West/24; 4.2ip-26bf, 6R/4er, 6H, 4BB, 3K, 2-HBP); P2-Zach Stewart (Billings West/24; 1.1ip-5bf, 0R, 2H, 1K); P3-Jaxon Meyer (Billings West/24; 1ip-5bf, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 1-HBP); Kade Vatnsdal (Billings West/24) 2/3;

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#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

G5 4:00pm - Hudson/MA Post 100 / League City/TX Post 554

G6 7:00pm - Troy/AL Post 70 / Fargo/ND Post 2

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

G7 12:00pm - Hudson/MA Post 100 / Fargo/ND Post 2

G8 3:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Midland/MI Post 165

G9 7:30pm - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G10 1:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Billings/MT Post 4

G11 4:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Bossier City/LA Post 202

G12 7:00pm - Troy/AL Post 70 / League City/TX Post 554

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - Winner Stripes / Runner-up Stars

G14 7:00pm - Winner Stars / Runner-up Stripes

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/16/24 morning -

*Berryhill opens World Series with win over Louisiana (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News 08/16/24) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-opens-world-series-win-louisiana-19659252.php

*Bossier Phillies fall in pitchers’ duel in American Legion World Series opener (Russell Hedges / Bossier Press-Tribune 08/15/24) https://bossierpress.com/baseball-bossier-phillies-fall-in-pitchers-duel-in-american-legion-world-series-opener/

*Big blast helps Post 554 win American Legion World Series opener (James Lacombe / Galveston The Daily News 08/15/24) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/big-blast-helps-post-554-win-american-legion-world-series-opener/article_2ca7b517-b250-5951-9603-7a0b1ad4afd6.html

*Texas knocks of Post 2 in opening round of Legion World Series (InForum) https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/texas-knocks-of-post-2-in-opening-round-of-legion-world-series (subscription?)

*Hudson Post 100 falls to Troy (Ala.) in first game at American Legion World Series (staff / Worcester Telegram & Gazette 08/15/24) https://www.telegram.com/story/sports/2024/08/15/hudson-post-100-falls-in-first-game-at-american-legion-world-series/74811641007/

*Troy Post 70 dominates to start World Series run (Josh Boutwell / The Troy Messenger 08/15/24) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/15/troy-post-70-dominates-to-start-world-series-run/

*DelVets wins opening game of 2024 American Legion World Series (Sean Greene / WDEL.com 08/15/24) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-wins-opening-game-of-2024-american-legion-world-series/article_594bfb22-5b73-11ef-be83-9b9769235e74.html

*Legion World Series: Billings Scarlets can't find rhythm, drop opener to Delaware (Brair Napier / 406 MT Sports 08/15/24) https://406mtsports.com/baseball/legion/american-legion-world-series-billings-scarlets-wilmington-delaware-shelby-nc/article_53e71738-5b74-11ef-bc8d-b76dbd4db5f9.html

*ALWS Game 4: In battle of 1st-timers, it’s a win for Delaware (Richard Walker / The American Legion 08/15) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262410/alws-game-4-battle-1st-timers-it%E2%80%99s-win-delaware

*ALWS Game 3: Alabama rolls past Massachusetts (Richard Walker / The American Legion 08/15) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262409/alws-game-3-alabama-rolls-past-massachusetts

*ALWS Game 2: Michigan finds hits in time to beat Louisiana (Richard Walker / The American Legion 08/15) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262408/alws-game-2-michigan-finds-hits-time-beat-louisiana

*ALWS Game 1: Texas opens title defense with win over North Dakota (Richard Walker / The American Legion 08/15) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262407/alws-game-1-texas-opens-title-defense-win-over-north-dakota