The Norwood Little League All-Star teams open their title bids with games this weekend
Friday, July 22, Norwood American League All-Stars will play Needham — Division, 1 A11 Stars at Mills Field, Needham at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 23, at 2’00 p.m.
Norwood National League All-Stars will play Needham Division 2 All Stars at the Pleasant Street Little League Field, Norwood.
The American League All-Stars include the following:
Robert Jesseau, Red Sox; David Trailo, Red Sox, David Bader, Red Sox, Ronald Hardy, Red Sox; Stephen Coakley, Red Sox; Joseph Yel-apt/ Yankees; Patrick Dempsey, Yankees; Richard Moreshead, Yankees; James Jessick; Indians; John O’Malley, Indians; Robert Cappuccino, Indians, William Ilebner, Tigers, Brian Hebner, Tigers; Joseph Johnson, Tigers.
Managers are. Louis Jesseau and Nick Ferrara
The National League A1I Stars include Michael Marks, Braves; Joseph Didick, Braves; Richard Armour, Braves, Joseph Antonelli, Phillies; George Kelly, Phillies; Paul Folan, Phillies; Daniel Laakso, Cardinals; Thomas D’Espinosa, Cardinals; David Drummey, Cardinals; James Gormcley, Cardinals; James Hibbert, Dodgers; Anthony Kent, Dodgers; Keneth Colletta, Dodgers; Philip De Rose, Dodgers.
Managers are: George Shackley and Joseph Antonelli
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
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