1955 League Play

Little League Deserving of Help. (1955, March 21). Centre Daily Times, p4. 

Editorial:

Little League Deserving of Help

The Bellefonte Little League has called a meeting to make plans for the coming season. Frank Webster, the president, has invited everyone interested in the league to be at the YMCA tomorrow to help the league get started for the year.

It is certain that the old faithfuls who have behind the program will be there and will do their share but that isn’t enough. There are many others, even those whose boys will be among the players, who somehow don’t find the time to help support the program.

The Little League in Bellefonte has been a well-run and highly beneficial project. The physical plant of the league has been developed to a point that affords more than adequate facilities for league games.

Improvements and maintenance require the help of many hands. One of the best things that a man can do for the youth of his community is to get out and help with these chores.

We can also help out financially and when it comes time for the Little League’s annual call for funds we should remember that every penny is spend well for a worthwhile cause.

Tryouts Set in Little League. (1955, April 1). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Tryouts Set in Little League

Spring tryout dates were set for April 25 through 28 and plans were made to work at the field tomorrow at a meeting of the Bellefonte Little League Wednesday evening.

Tryouts will be held a the High School Athletic Field April 25 and 26 for boys 9 and 10 years and Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28 for boys 11 and 12 years old.

A boy may not play Little League ball or try out unless he will be 9 years old before Aug. 1. He may not play if he will be older than 12 before Aug. 1.

Parents are requested to make certain that their boys do not show up at tryouts unless they are eligible according to these regulations.

There have been cases when boys had to be dropped from teams when a checkup on their ages was made, it was pointed out by league officials.

Fathers of players and prospective players and other men interested are asked to work at the field tomorrow. The work will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through the afternoon. The men should take a shovel and a rake.

Little League Opens Monday. (1955, May13). Centre Daily Times, p14. 

Little League Opens Monday

The Bellefonte Little League will open its season with a parade , ceremony and game at the field on Fifth Ave. Monday.

The first game, between Keckler’s and Bellefonte Motors, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The program will open when the Bellefonte High School Band begins a parade at the high school at 6 p.m. Members of the Decker’s and Lions teams will appear in the parade in uniform. These two teams will meet each other at the field for the second game on Tuesday.

A flag-raising ceremony will take place at the field at 6:15 p.m. John G. Love will be master of ceremonies. Burgess Hugh M. Quigley will throw out the first ball for the game.

In case of rain the program will be held Tuesday.

Motors Stops Kecklers, 7-1. (1955, May 17). Centre Daily Times, p12. 

Deckers Defeat Lion Midgets, 4-1. (1955, May 18). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Motors Outslugs Lions by 18-2. (1955, May 21). Centre Daily Times, p8.

Kecklers Defeat Lions by 8-5. (1955, May 24). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Motors Remains Unbeaten on Win. (1955, May 25). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Kecklers Whip Motors by 13-1. (1955, May 27). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Lion Midgets Top Deckers, 4-3. (1955, May 28). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Lions Defeat Motors, 8-1. (1955, May 31). Centre Daily Times, p9.

Kecklers Down Deckers, 9-7. (1955, June 1). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Lions Win Close Midget Tilt, 4-2. (1955, June 3). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Homer Wins for Motor Sales. (1955, June 4). Centre Daily Times, p11.

Motors Edge Kecklers, 10-9. (1955, June 7). Centre Daily Times, p13.

Lions Keep Going On 5-1 Victory. (1955, June 8). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Kecklers Edge Deckers, 3-2. (1955, June 11). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Kecklers Nip Lions by 2-1. (1955, June 14). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Deckers Best Motors Midgets. (1955, June 15). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Motors Wins, Ties for 1st. (1955, June 16). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Kecklers Wins 1st Playoff. (1955, June 18). Centre Daily Times, p8.

Lions Start 2nd Cycle With Win. (1955, June 21). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Kecklers Wins Midget Title. (1955, June 22). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Kecklers Stop Motors, 5-4. (1955, June 23). Centre Daily Times, p18.

Deckers Topple Kecklers, 12-5. (1955, June 24). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Lions Hold Lead In Little League. (1955, June 25). Centre Daily Times, p8.

Motors Trounce Deckers, 22-0. (1955, June 28). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Kecklers Defeat Lions by 5-2. (1955, June 29). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Lions Regain Lead In Little League. (1955, July 1). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Kecklers Win, 3-1; Tie for 1st Spot. (1955, July 2). Centre Daily Times, p9.

Kecklers Stop Deckers, 10-4. (1955, July 5). Centre Daily Times, p13.

Motors Outslug Lions by 7-1. (1955, July 6). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Motors Defeat Deckers in 7. (1955, July 8). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Lions Thump Deckers, 11-3. (1955, July 12). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Motors Edge Kecklers, 6-5. (1955, July 13). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Kecklers Hold Loop 1st Place, 6-5. (1955, July 15). Centre Daily Times, p14.

Bellefonte Motors Downs Lions,6-1. (1955, July 18). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Motor Sales Tops Deckers, 15-0. (1955, July 19). Centre Daily Times, p10.

Keckler Wins Midget Crown. (1955, July 20). Centre Daily Times, p12.

Little Leaguers Get Honors In Bellefonte. (1955, October 6). Centre Daily Times, p18. 

Winners of Bellefonte Little League’s seventh championship, all-star team players, league graduates and players of all teams were honored at a dinner at the Milesburg-Boggs Township community Center last evening.

Elmer B. Keckler, sponsor of Keckler’s Chevrolet, league champion, received the winner’s trophy from Frank Webster, president of the league since its formation. Joe Bedenk, Penn State’s baseball coach praised the leadership of parents and others who have assured success of the league through the years.

John G. Love, toastmaster, introduced Keckler, Elmer B. Decker, John Decker, and Arthur Hipple, sponsors of the four teams.

Others introduced were Dr. William Schwartz, vice president of finance; Philip B. Ray, vice president in charge of the field; Mrs. Samuel Foresman, secretary; Glenn Blakeslee, treasurer; Glen Aumiller, players’ agent; Mrs. Russell Haupt, auxiliary president; Mrs. Ralph McMullen, vice president; Mrs. Caroline Caldwell, secretary; and Mrs. Arthur Dubbs, treasurer.

Vance Dimmick, umpire-in-chief, introduced Charles Coble, Earl Burrit, Kenneth Larimer, Jerome Leeitzell, Fred Gordon and Albert Gilliland, umpires.

Samuel Poorman presented gifts to the 12-year-olds who leave the league, and Mr. Ray gave them pins from the auxiliary.

Aumiller gave the all-star team pins and little league emblems. They were also given to Mr. Bedenk, Mr. Love and Pete DeLallo.

The managers, Jim Stevens and Henry Casper, Decker’s; Harold Rossman and Jim Rossman, Keckler’s; Russel Haupt and Charles Greninger, Bellefonte Motors, and Joseph Kustanbauder, and Joseph Kustanbauder Jr. were presented with gifts purchased by parents of league players.

John L. Hughes, president of the Pony League of Bellefonte and Vicinity, encouraged the 12-year-old boys to play in the league next year.

The program opened with the invocation by James Riser, Milesburg. The meal was prepared and served by the Community Centre Auxiliary.

William Rumberger was dinner chairman. Others on the committee were Mr. Webster, Mrs. William Hoover, Mrs. Lesler Dolan, Mrs. Isabel Ranio, Mrs. Philip B. Ray, Mrs. Ruth Walker, Mrs. Madeline Whitehill, Mrs. John L. Hughes, Mrs. Harry Mills and Mrs. Arthur Dubbs.