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Legion World Series in Shelby,NC

Discussion in 'American Legion' started by tj21, Aug 9, 2008.

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  1. Aug 9, 2008 at 7:20 PM #1
    tj21

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    August 22-26, Keeter Stadium in Shelby,NC

    http://www.2008worldseries.com/index.htm

    http://www.baseball.legion.org/pairings.pdf


    Day 1, Fri.Aug.22
    10am- Central Plains Champ Omaha,Neb(40-16) vs. Western Champ Las Vegas,Nev(70-7) Las Vegas,Nev wins 7-5
    Great Lakes Champ Midland,Mich(55-10) vs. Mid-Atlantic Champ South Richmond,VA(33-5) South Richmond,Va wins 5-2
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    5pm- Northwest Champ Pasco,Wash(48-18) vs. Mid-South Champ Jonesboro,Ark(42-10) Pasco,Wash wins 12-3
    Southeast Champ Sumter,SC(34-3) vs. Northeast Champ Bristol,Conn(35-9) Sumter,SC wins 5-3
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    Day 2, Sat.Aug.23
    10am- Omaha,Neb(40-17) vs. Jonesboro,Ark(42-11) Jonesboro,Ark wins 13-8
    Omaha,Neb Eliminated
    Midland,Mich(55-11) vs. Bristol,Conn(35-10) Midland,Mich wins 15-5
    Bristol,Conn Eliminated
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    5pm- Las Vegas,Nev(71-7) vs. Pasco,Wash(49-18) Las Vegas,Nev wins 10-8
    South Richmond,Va(34-5) vs. Sumter,SC(35-3) Sumter,SC wins 9-6
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    Day 3, Sun.Aug.24
    1pm- Midland,Mich(56-11) vs. Pasco,Wash(49-19) Pasco,Wash wins 10-8
    Midland,Mich Eliminated
    5pm- Jonesboro,Ark(43-11) vs. South Richmond,Va(34-6) South Richmond,Va wins 13-8
    Jonesboro,Ark Eliminated
    Doubleheader- Las Vegas,Nev(72-7) vs. Sumter,SC(36-3) Las Vegas,Nev wins 11-9
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    Day 4, Mon.Aug.25
    6pm- Pasco,Wash(50-19) vs. Sumter,SC(36-4) Pasco,Wash wins 8-7
    Sumter,SC Eliminated
    9:35pm- South Richmond,Va(35-6) vs. Las Vegas,Nev(73-7) Las Vegas,Nev wins 6-1
    South Richmond,Va Eliminated
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    Day 5, Tues.Aug.26
    Heavy rains all day, game eventually postponed to next day
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    Day 6, Championship Wed.Aug.27
    9am- Pasco,Wash(51-19) vs. Las Vegas,Nev(74-7) Las Vegas,Nev wins 5-1
    Las Vegas,Nev(75-7) is Legion World Series Champions

    Congrats to all teams involved...
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2008 at 11:06 AM #2
    tj21

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    Looks like the field is now set, with all 8 teams scheduled to be in Shelby Aug.21,,,,, games begin Aug.22.

    Note, Las Vegas has won 70 ballgames...
     
  3. Aug 19, 2008 at 12:33 PM #3
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    also note Sumter South Carolina only has 3 losses

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  4. Aug 19, 2008 at 12:41 PM #4
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    win 9 of every 10 games on average

    Sumter and Las Vegas both with winning percentage of 91.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM #5
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    If anyone can dig up any W/L records that are not posted above, throw'em at me and I'll add'em.

    Btw, I agree only 3 losses all year is very impressive too.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2008 at 1:06 PM #6
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    One thing to consider...

    The weather,,,, because with Tropical Storm Fay currently sliding across Florida, they don't know where it'll go next, but extended forecasts show 30-40% rain in NC starting Friday thru next midweek. And if that mess heads this way, even if its only rain, it could wash out everything for a couple days or so.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2008 at 2:35 PM #7
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    During my travels, I spent close to a year in Sumter SC in 2006 when Sumter hosted their state tournament. As luck would have it, the motel where I was staying was only about a block away from Post 15's field. I got to learn quite a bit about the history of Sumter Post 15. Sumter was the second legion team to be formed and joined the legion program. If not mistaken this year would make 12 state titles to their credit. Bobby Richardson who played for the Yankees and a great friend to The Mickey Mantle still lives in Sumter and is a big supporter of local baseball in Sumter. He has lunch everyday at the same small town cafe. Sumter really knew how to put on a State Tournament and they are rich in baseball tradition. The people of Sumter are really proud of Post 15, much like Caldwell, Cherryville, Shelby and etc are proud of their Post. The players in Sumter take a lot of pride in wearing that uniform. So hats off to Sumter South Carolina.

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  8. Aug 19, 2008 at 3:10 PM #8
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    nice post

    thanks for that background. Nice to know there are still some Sumter's around in legion ball.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM #9
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    Well I'm pretty sure the tournament organizing committee would certainly like to see the host team Shelby (or some other local team) in the World Series, especially after seeing the huge crowds they had last weekend (26,000 thru just 4 days),,,,, but even tho theres not a North Carolina team playing in this thing, there will surely be some great baseball to watch, probably big names on these other teams nationwide, and (someone asked about scouts), pretty sure you can see a college coach or 2 in Shelby next week or so.

    Btw, once again, for those who cannot make it to Shelby, all games will again be broadcast live at:

    http://www.theboss.us/

    or you can listen at: http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?user=alb&o=cal_stamp
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2008 at 8:41 AM #10
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    up north team

    ah the convenience of the web.....................
    the team from Mich. is 55-10.
    The Ark. team is 42-10.
    the Neb. team is 40-16.
     
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