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US Military All Star Game on Comcast:
The US Military All Star Game that was played on June 10th is now showing on Comcast Ch12 in Boston and Brookline. It is also being shown on Comcast in Revere. Game times vary so you should check the listings.

The game features a war between the white lines. This is the second year for our Military Stars to visit Boston. The Military Team defeated YBL Stars 8-7 in 2007. But, it was the boys from Boston who prevailed in this wild and crazy affair. The YBL Stars won 12-10 by scoring 4 runs in the 8th inning.

Dave Scioli of Somerville Alibrandi Club smashed a tumultuous triple to plate two in the 8th to garner the win and MVP Honors.

If you want a copy of the DVD of the event - go to www.yawkeybaseball.com and click on Comcast. Follow the instructions and a DVD will be sent to you. Moneys transacted are between you and Comcast. The YBL gets no profit from the sales of those DVD's and we are not responsible for them.

Take care and enjoy the game. It was fun doing the play by play and being a part of Boston Baseball history!

US Military All Stars vs YBL All Sars, game 2:

The United States Military All Star Baseball Team will visit the Historic City of Quincy on June 10th. The Military All Stars, who represent some of the best baseball talent from all branches of the US Armed Forces, will play a 9 inning game against the Thomas A. Yawkey League All Stars at Adams Field. Game time is 7PM. Pregame begins at 6:45PM.

This is the second year that the Military team visited the Greater Boston Area. Last June they defeated the Yawkey Stars at Roslindale’s – Bill Stewart Field by a score of 8-7. The high flying Military Stars come to our region as they kick off the 2008 Red White and Blue Tour the.

Manager for the YBL Stars will be Mike Powers of the 10 time YBL Champion , Somerville Alibrandi's. The Military Stars will be managed by Ivan Cruz of the Cruz Baseball Academy.
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Vote Dave McKay for Governor:

Today I have entered the race for Governor of Massachusetts Red Sox Nation!

It is my hope that you will take the time to endorse my candidacy. Start by going to the Red Sox Nation site. Once at that location you can endorse my candidacy by clicking on the form provided.

Those of you who know me -- understand my love of the Red Sox and everything they stand for in our great area. I hope to be your voice at Fenway Park. There will be opportunities for the Regular Person -- like us to speak our concerns to those who make policy at the Old Ball Yard. My 40 years of coaching and administrating local amateur baseball programs and a life-time as a Red Sox Fan -- qualify me for this position.

To Endorse my candidacy please go to the Red Sox Nation endorsement page by clicking here:
* Put my name Dave McKay & my email address: yblprez@verizon.net.
* Select Massachusetts as the State.
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You do not need to be a member of red Sox nation to vote. You can also vote as many times as you like. Please help me out by sending this email to as many people as you think of on your email list. It is the only way that we can get the Boston baseball head - ME elected Governor of Red Sox Nation!

Vote early - Vote Often - VOTE DAVE MCKAY - Governor of Massachusetts Red Sox Nation.

Many thanks and I appreciate your help in this election.

Dave

David J. McKay
President - Thomas A. Yawkey Baseball League

YBL'ers Go Pro, Get Signed:

Medford Maddog Alum Matt Conney takes part in his first spring with the Red Sox.
Former Medford Maddogs Catcher Matt Cooney this spring is taking part in his first spring training with the Boston Red Sox organization.  Matt, pictured above with the Maddog coaching staff after visiting him this spring in Fort Myers, is the first Maddog to sign a professional contract inking a deal with the Boston Red Sox in July of 2007.  He was a member of the Gulf Coast Red Sox playing out   Fort Myers for the rest of the 07 season. Matt made his debut at Fenway Park, representing the Maddogs at the 2004 YBL All Star Game.

The 2007 YBL Awards are in:
It is with great pleasure that I announce the men who will be recognized for excellence on the field in the Thomas A. Yawkey Baseball League. Formal awards will be presented at our Hall of Fame Awards Banquet in June.

We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them warm congratulations.

Sincerely,
Dave McKay
League President

Click awards to see this years recipients.

2008 Yawkey League Board of Directors:

The following gentleman have been elected by membership to serve a one year term as Directors of the Yawkey League:
League President - Dave McKay
VP/Membership Officer - Joe O'Hara
Treasurer - Jim Drury
Secretary - Dave Treska
Eligibility Chairman - Dave Hanley
Grants Manager - Kevin George
Ex Officio - Communications Officer - Bart Lawyer

Field Safety Announcement:
 Call the Boston Police 911 immediately if there is a serious public safety concern at a park. Remember, your cell phone goes to the State Police when calling 911. You will have to ask to be transferred to the BPD.

  • If people walk onto the field - say NOTHING! Let the umpires speak to anyone trespassing on the field. If there are people doing drugs or perpetrating a crime call the Police. Remember, we have a permit to use the park. There is a Municipal Police Force at your disposal to relate to trouble makers. Call 617-635-4500 and ask the Mayor's Office to call the Municipal Police. Be nice when you make that call. I work with the folks in that office and if I hear that any of our teams abused a staff person, you will have to deal with me. You should remind your players and fans that there is absolutely no public drinking of alcoholic beverages before, during or after YBL games. Drinking -- Fans & players will be subject to arrest by BPD. Everyone is urged to leave the park right after a game has been completed.
  • If a situation gets out of hand the umpires are instructed to call the game - immediately. Players are to pack their bags and leave the park. Managers must make sure that players do not interact with perpetrators in any way. Let the Police handle trouble-makers! That is their job - they are armed and properly trained to handle these issues.
  • Managers/umpires should also call me on my cell 617-538-8277 if there are problems of any kind at the field. I should not find out about a problem after the fact. Mayor Menino, Park Commissioner Pollak and Police Commissioner O'Toole want our teams to be safe and to enjoy the summer. Police Officers have been trained to protect you. They are at your disposal to assist when needed.

Have fun and compete. The games we play provide neighborhoods with positive activity at Parks. Be safe and be smart! Thank you and see you around the ball-yards of Boston!

Problems with Lights?:
PLEASE CALL DAVE MCKAY @ 617-538-8277. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO REACH DAVE, CALL THE MAYOR'S OFFICE @ 617-635-4500. PLEASE BE POLITE AND ASK THAT THEY PAGE THE PARK DEPARTMENT AND INFORM THEM OF THE DIFFICULTY. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DAVE WORKS IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE AND HE WILL HEAR IF ANYONE DOES NOT CONDUCT THEMSELVES LIKE A GENTLEMAN.

Comcast Games of the week:
Boston's cable company - COMCAST has once again agreed to cover YBL games on its Municipal Channel. It is hoped that 2 games each week will be covered from Opening Day to the end of the play-offs. COMCAST has been a great partner in exposing the public to the YBL. We are very thankful for their coverage and dedication to amateur baseball in Boston. The schedule of COMCAST Games can be viewed by visiting the "Comcast" link from the main menu. Play dates will also be available for our fans to enjoy.

YBL Instant Action Scoreboard:
Please feel free to utilize our phone line 781-575-6115 to obtain game updates, scores and schedules. You are also welcome to leave a message for any league official by calling the YBL Instant Action Score Board.