Meriden Little League opened its 12th season on May 8,1960 with a doubleheader and pre-game ceremonies at Little League Stadium. The league has grown to nearly 600 boys between the age of 8 and 12, the growing pee-wee organization expanded to three five-team circuits this year.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars furnished the color guard, U.S. Representative Robert N. Giainio of North Haven sent Chet Dunlop an American flag for the ceremony. The flag was flown over the Capitol of the United States. Reverend Winton Hoog of Augstana Lutheran Church delivered the invocation. Speaking briefly was Mayor John Ives, Chester Chmura, LL District 5 Commissioner, Harry Drucquer, chairman of the Parks and Recreation, Fred Cavallo, LL Chairman, high school coaches Herb Kenny of Platt, Bill Pappallo of Maloney, and Joe Schiopucie of Wilcox Tech. The Little League Pledge was introduced for the first time in Meriden LL History by chairman Cavallo.

In the opening game, Johnny Dominello cut down 15 batters on strikeouts and allowed only two hits as Hamrah rug defeated the Meriden Savings Bank before 400 fans at Little League Stadium. In the second game, Don Duffy spun a three hitter while Wint Filipek, Dave Quinoin and 10-year old Kurt Rossbach wielded hot bats as the Elks Club opened their season with a hard earned 7 to 4 win over the Malerba Royal Masters. Filipek went 3-for-3 with a solo home run for the winners. Joe Marinan also played well for the Elks.

1960 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
Wayne Wirth, John Ferry, Dave Horozy, Bill Wilcox, Peter Smith, Ed Goralnik, Jim Dobrindt, Pete Panciera, Art Leary, Douglas Magrath, Jim Hessel, Bob Sullivan, Ed Slisz, Vern Connell, Wayne Urban, and Rudy "Scooter" Maguder. Coached by Jim Fuda and Nick Anziano.

1960 Connie Mack All-Stars
Ronnie Amundson, Bob Bobrowski, Lee Spear, Bruce Allen, Mike Micowski, Jack Kaferle, Jim Knell, Joe Marinon,, Bill Mason, Mike Rybak, Tommy Popieniek, Art Iwanicki, Jimmy Brennan, Robert Carabetta, John Adamski, and Walt Pasieka. Coached by Chet Dunlop and Eddie Stevens.

More than 27,400 teams participate in the more than 5,500 Little Leagues. Berlin, Germany become the first European county to join the Little League orginization.

Meriden Little League opened its 13th season with a doubleheader and pre-game ceremonies at Little League Stadium. Originally scheduled for May 7,1961, rain postponed opening day ceremonies to May 15,1961. Don Russell, freshman baseball pilot at Wesleyan University was the main speaker and tossed out the first pitch to Chet Chmura, District 5 LL Commissioner. The VFW Post formed the color guard led by Commander John Hayes, while the Washington Park Junior Combination Corps furnished the music.

Following opening day ceremonies, Pembek Oil defeated CIO 10-4. Joe Simmons struck out 12 CIO batters for the win and Eric Crone and Dwight Dodge shared the pitching duties for CIO. In the second game Wonder Bread clipped Kiwanis 7-3.

News Flash 1961
Childern Playing With Matches Set L.L. Stadium Afire
It was a sad day in Meriden Little League History as Meriden's slick Little League Stadium is lost to fire on Saturday July 8,1961 as two ten year old boys playing with matches ignited the litter of paper beneath the wooden stadium. Attempts to put the fire out were made by three coaches and players who were holding a practice at the time. When firemen arrived the entire 1,150 seat grandstand was a mass of flames, some that shot 25 feet over the roof.

Lost with the grandstand stadium in the blaze were an American Flag, 2 baseball bases, 30 phonograph records, a record payer, 50 feet of microphone wires and a trumpet type amplifier-speaker, all located on the right side of the roof of the grandstand.

The Little League Stadium was built in 1951 by men and women volunteers. Construction firms gave lumber, concrete and other materials to convert the one time swamp into a ball park. It was fully equipped with electric scoreboards, dugouts, drinking fountains, and a concession stand. Among baseball great's who have visited the stadium were the late Connie Mack, Big Ed Walsh, and Ira Thomas, ex-major league catcher of the Philadelphia Athletics.

League President Fred Cavallo put out a plea for volunteers to remove and build a new stadium for the over 600 Little Leaguers. The grandstand was not insured and the damage was estimated at $1,000. The Grandstand type facility, was never rebuilt to its original form.

Regular season Little League games were played at Falcon Park, Columbus Park, Washington Park, Platt High School, Bronson Avenue Field, and "Little League Stadium." South Meriden played their games at Haberson Field, in South Meriden.

The three Meriden Little Leagues faced off to determine a Meriden Little League champion. The winner of the Meriden Little League then faced the South Meriden champion in a best of three-game series to determine the Greater Meriden champion. It marked the first series between the neighboring leagues. The Kiwanis Club from the Big Ed Walsh League swept the series in two straight games.

The 1961 Meriden Little League Championship was won by the Kiwanis Club of the Big Ed Walsh League.

Members of the Kiwanis Club team were: Mike Stanish, Tommy Dobrindt, Mark Bauchamann, John Furgalak, Dan Lee, Bob Augustyn, Stan Nessing, Ted France, Bill Bundock, Tommy Wojtunik, Pete Panciera, Dick Durgan, Art Larry, Larry D'Antonio, and John Shettleworth. Coached by Nick Anziano and Warren Dobrindt.

Kiwanis Club Wins City Championship
The Kiwanis Club of the Ed Walsh Division dethroned the Pembek Oilers of the Jack Barry Division by a 6-4 margin, August 22,1961, before 250 fans at Little League Stadium. Dick Durgan gave up nine hits while striking out five and walking only one for the win. Pat Brennan, the Oilers husky 138 pound righty, allowed five hits, walked two and fanned six in taking the lose. Brennan also homered and went 2 for 3 at the plate.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sends four All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament. The Art Hills All-Stars of South Meriden enter the tournament for the first time since their organization began in 1956. The league operated independently during the last six years, however this season it is affiliated with the National Little League of Baseball and is qualified to compete in district tournament play.

New Britain Bronson-Heights Little League All-Stars defeated the Jack Barry All-Stars 2-1 before 200 fans at A.S. Stanley Park in New Britain,on Saturday July 22,1961. Meriden's Bob Gibson fanned 8 and walked two in pitching a fine game for the Barry Stars. Pat Brennen and Joe Simmons had hits for the Barry nine.

The Big Ed Walsh All-Stars scored three runs in the top of the sixth to oust Wolcott by a 6-5 margin. Pete Smith drove in four runs, including a tying homer in the fifth. Eddie Slisz, Joe Vincenzo, and Art Leary all pitched for the Walsh Stars. Bobby Sullivan, played fine defense and hit a 210 foot home run for the Meriden team.

The Connie Mack All-Stars parlayed the one-hit, 13-strikeout pitching of Allen Kiertz and back-to-back home runs by Mike Micowski and Richie Zipoli to eliminate Berlin 2-0, before 200 fans at Berlin's LL Stadium, on Saturday July 22,1961. The game was completed in one hour and ten minutes.

The Art Hills All-Stars won their first ever District 5 Tournament game against the Southington South All-Stars on Saturday July 22,1961 by the score of 6-0 before 300 fans.

The Art Hills All-Stars nosed out the Thomaston All-Stars 3 to 2 at Reeves Field in Thomaston behind the pitching of right-hander Wayne LeFort. Terry Bongiovanni played well on defense for the Art Hill Stars.

The New Britain Bronson-Heights All-Stars ousted the Connie Mack Stars 4-3. before 100 fans at A.S. Stanley Park. Dave Popieniek and Richie Zipoli missed out of the park homers by inches for the Mack Stars. Art "Chip" Iwanicki, Jack Kaferie and Allen Kiertz had hits for the Mack nine.

The Bristol McCabe-Waters All-Stars defeated the Ed Walsh Stars 9 to 4 before 400 fans at Frasier Field in Bristol. Bobby Sullivan blasted a grand slam 220 foot home run, over the left field wall. It was the second grand slam blow in two tournament games for Bobby.

Lanky speed-baller Tyrone Lampkin hurled the Bronson Heights All-Stars to a 3 to 1 victory over the Art Hills League All-Stars at New Britain. Art Hills Wayne LaFort had the only hit for the Meriden nine. Terry Bongiovanni and Beegee Carabetta pitched well in the loss, allowing only four hits.

1961 Jack Barry All-Stars
Pat Brennen, Paul Ossola, Jim Page, Joe Simmons, Jerry Dubois, Kurt Rosebach, Emil Altobello, Mike Soprano, Roy DePizzol, Bill Lange, Dave Grodzicki, Eric Crone, Ricky Miller, Bob Gibson, Roger Falis, and Eddie Parente. Coaches Art Mason and Johnny Styles.

1961 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
John Ferry, John Tapley, Mike Ferry, Larry McGoldrick, Vern Conneli, Eddie Slisz, Art Leary, Bill Bundock, Peter Panciera, Dick Durgan, Pete Smith, Joe Vincenzo, Gary Krock, Bobby Sullivan, Fran Slavinski and Mike Stanish. Coached by Vic Feldesy and Jim Fuda.

1961 Connie Mack All-Stars
Allen Kiertz, Mike Micowski, George Butler, Jack Kaferie, Walt Pasieska, Art "Chip" Iwanicki, Mike Micowski, Richie Zipoli, M Wollechiager, Fantozzi, Besek, Henry, Mark Broady, Dave Popieniek, Fox. Coached by ??

1961 Art Hills All-Stars
Dennis Kaiser, Terry Bongiovanni, Wayne LeFort, Frank Bennett, Beegee Carabetta, Denise Neaborrne, Opalski, Skiepowicz, and O'Malley. Coached by George Hollman and Sal Scurtio.

More than 5,500 teams in the US and elsewhere participate in Little League Senior League Baseball making its start for players who are between the age of 13 and 15 years old.

Meriden Little League takes on a whole new look for the 1962 season as two new Little League fields are dedicated giving each league their own home ball park. Up until this year all three leagues shared "Little League Stadium" on Britannia Street. The Ed Walsh League would now make their home at the "Civitan Club Little League Stadium", near Baldwin's Pond, and the Connie Mack League moved to the "Unison Club Little League Stadium" at Columbus Park. Today, Civitan Field is no longer there as it became a soccer field after Ed Walsh moved to Overlook Drive in the late 70's, and then an overgrown field in 1998. The Unison Field became a girls softball diamond when the Mack League moved to Kensington Avenue in the early 90's. South Meriden's Art Hills Little League opened its second season as a chartered LL program.

Meriden Little League opened its 14th season on May 21,1962 with a one game slate and pre-game dedication ceremonies at the Civitan Club Little League Stadium, located near Baldwin's Pond. Francis Wood, president of the Civitan Club presented the field to William Krock, chairman of the Little League Board of Directors. The VFW provided the color guard, and President-elect of the Civitan Club Kenneth Penfield was the guest speaker. Also attending were Chet Chmura, District Director, Police Chief Henry Maguder, Fred Mandeville and James Barry form the city Parks and Recreation, Bill Papallo Maloney High Baseball coach who was also a scout for the Kansas City Athletics, and Bruno Snider and Frank Corkin from "The Record."

Civitan Stadium took more than two years to complete. A total of $6,500 had been expended by the Civilan's in building the field, plus many, many, many volunteer man hours. The project was financed through the sale of fruit cakes, public auctions, and the staging of a basketball exhibition by the famed Harlem Magicians in conjunction with the Merchants Sports Club. Chief Maguder threw out the first pitch and the game was broadcasted by radio station WMMW.
The Breadmen defeated the Eagles by a score of 22-1 behind the two-hit pitching of Reece Schuler. Schuler struck out 15 batters while allowing only two walks. Home runs were hit by Ralph Gelo and Schuler from the Wonder team and Niel Macri from the Eagles.

In the Jack Barry League opener at Little League Stadium, the C.I.O. nine downed the Malerba Carbo Jets by a 11-9 count. Dwight Dodge put on a one man show as he pitched the full six innings fanning 13 batters, slamming three homers and knocking in six runs.

Regular season Little League games were played at Washington Park, Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium." Washington Park was used at the beginning of the season by the Jack Barry Little League while work was being done at Little League Stadium due to the grandstand fire in 1961. Records did not indicate the method used for selecting the two new stadium occupants or why JBLL would stay at Little League Stadium.

The 1962 Meriden Little League Championship was won by Wonder Bread of the Ed Walsh League.

Members of the Wonder Bread team were: Wayne Macri, Dave Gucwa, Tom Sepiol, Jay Bevacua, George Shulga, Tom Page, Paul Robb, Alfred Savejs, Leo Avery, Reece Schuler, Ralph Gelo, Jim Mongillo, and Gary Moran. Coached by Joe Navarro, Harry Shulga, and Joseph Gelo.

Ed Walsh's Wonder Bread City Champs
Wonder Bread of the Ed Walsh League won the City Championship by defeating CIO, 22-5. Gary Moran pitched a six hitter and struck out five CIO batters. He also helped his own cause by hitting two doubles. George Shulga, Ralph Gelo, and Jim Mongillo hit home runs for the winners.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sends four All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament.

The Jack Barry Little League All-Stars nipped the Wolcott All-Stars, 2-1, in the opening round of the District 5 Tournament at Little League Stadium. Fireballer Dwight Dodge put on a fine exhibition of pitching for the locals, pitching three-hit ball over nine innings, striking out 19 batters and issuing only two walks. Eric Crone (3) and Ed Naamon (2) led the locals in the hit department.

The Connie Mack Little League All-Stars trounced the Southington All-Stars 14-0, Saturday July 23,1962, at Unison Field. Basil Havrilla fired a sparkling two-hitter for the win. Stars at the plate were Steve Robichaud with a home run and three RBI's, Dave Popienick two for three with 3 RBI's and Tommy Gaj with two for two a home run and three RBI's.

The Art Hills All-Stars were eliminated from district play by Berlin on a 3-0 score. Jack Farrel of the winners hit a first inning three-run homer for all the Berlin runs. Mark Aldrich toiled on the mound for the Hills Stars and pitched a good game allowing only four hits.

The Ed Walsh All-Stars lost its opening game to Berlin, 1-0. Reece Schuler pitched fine ball for Meriden giving up 6 hits and one run. Bob Mielcarz and Reece Schuler garnered the only hits for Meriden, both singles in the third. John Tapley played an outstanding game at shortstop for the Walsh nine.

The Connie Mack All-Stars pulled out a sizzling nine-inning 1 to 0 victory over the Bristol Edgewood All-Stars at Edgewood Park in Bristol. Tommy Gaj scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by Bristol. Steve Robichaud struck out 15 and issued three walks while giving up only three hits in going the distance.

The Jack Barry All-Stars defeated the Plainville All-Stars 11-9 at Little League Stadium, in Meriden. Tom Jastemski hit a three-run homer and two hits and Ed Naamon and Eric Crone shared the pitching duties for the Barry Stars. Eric Crone and Bill Carabetta drove in two runs each for the Barry nine.

The Connie Mack All-Stars defeated the Jack Barry All-Stars 6-4, before a large crowd at Unison Field in Meriden, eliminating the Barry Stars from tournament play and pushing the Mack Stars to the District Finals. Basil Havrilla, a small right-hander, worked the first 4 2/3 innings and reliever Ronnie Bruenn squelched a Barry rally pitching scoreless ball in the sixth to preserve the win. Steve Robichaud collected two hits, including a home run, and George Butler also had two hits for the Mack Stars. Eric Crone hit a three -run homer for the Barry Stars. Dwight Dodge, ace of the Barry staff, gave up 6 hits and three earned runs while striking out nine Mack batters. John Lynch had a hit and Dodge a double for the only other Barry hits.

The Meriden Connie Mack All-Stars won the District 5 Championship by whipping the Berlin All-Stars 9-3 at Unison Field in Meriden. It was the first ever district flag for the Connie Mack League since its inception into the Meriden Little League in 1953. The locals sewed up the title with a big seven run fourth inning highlighted by a grand slam home run off the bat of Mike Showerda. George Butler went 3-4 and Dave Popienick 2-3 at the plate for the local stars. Popieniek and Dave Burgess turned in some fine fielding for the local stars. Steve Robichaud went the route to gain his second All-Star win, allowing six-hits, two walks, and whiffing eight in his strong performance.

State Tournament Play
Paced by the batting of Tommy Gaj, the Connie Mack All-Stars defeated Union City All-Stars 9 to 3 before 500 fans at Unison Field, in Meriden. Backed by the six-hit, ten strikeout pitching performance of 195-pound Ronnie Bruenn the Mack Stars advanced. Tom Gaj went 3 for 3 with a grand slam home run, two hits, and five runs batted in.

The Connie Mack All-Stars were eliminated from the State Tournament by a 8-2 count at the hands of the Pop Smith New Haven All-Stars. Tommy Gaj led the locals going three for three at the plate and Dave Burgess went two for three.

1962 Jack Barry All-Stars
Ed Naamon, Bob Szymaszek, Keith Aloia, John Lynch, Charles Paddock, Eric Crone, Bill Carabetta, Paul Ossoia, Bruce Pogalski, Curt Rossback, Joe Mesite, Clarance Page, Larry Burdacki, Dwight Dodge, Tom Jastemski, Neal Roberts, and Duane Piccirillo. Coached by John Styles and John Dudzik.

1962 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
George Shulga, Mark Bauchmann, Mike Ferry, John Tapley, Bob Mielcarz, Gary Morgan, Bill Bundock, Larry McGoldrick, Ralph Gelo, Neil Macri, Keith Johnston, Dan Hatch, Denny Reardon, Jim Ongillo, Dick Durgan, and Reece Schuler. Coached by Joe Navarro and Harry Shulga.

1962 Art Hills All-Stars
Mark Aldrich, Martin, Everett Michalski, Bremer, Benjamin, Pipicelli, Leo Tupay, Zajac, Richards, Buck Godcher, and Chase.

1962 News Flash
Massicotte Signed By A's
Phil Massicotte, a hard working 19 year old mainstay of the Meriden Knights pitching staff, signed a contract with the Kansas City Athletics, on July 2,1962. Massicotte sold the scouts with his tantalizing curve and lively fastball in his impressive 14-strikeout job against Chester Deep River Essex. Phil was well-known in the local Little League Connie Mack circuit during the 1953 and 1954 season.

The right-handed standout was the second local boy to be signed by the A's in the past two years as Patsy Papandrea (Ed Walsh Star 1952 & 1953), also a Knight teammate, played for the Alberquerque, NM., team were he batted .320 before suffering a broken leg injury which forced to return home. Burt Dziadek was the other Meriden boy in the minors playing class A ball for the Minnesota Twins system.

1962 News Flash
"Little League Elbow" is New Baseball Plague
Some medical men say that while proud papa - a frustrated big leaguer, himself, - cheers him on, many a boy is pitching his heart out - and may be ruining his elbow at the same time.
The "Little League Elbow" condition was discovered by Doctor Brogdon when he noticed that 137 cases of elbow injuries at the Air Force base hospital in Lackland, Texas, 99 involved youngsters 9 to 14 years old. Nearly all were Little Leaguers (9-12) or pony (13-14) Leaguers. These doctors have uncovered a condition they call "Little League Elbow." "The elbow is not fully formed in a boy of Little League age," doctors said. "Also in many cases there is not proper warm-up." It was also noted that sidearm deliver caused many fractures of the arm and at this young age the overhand delivery should be the only throwing method for Little Leaguers.

Little League Summer Camp opens in Williamsport, Jackie Robinson is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and is guest at the Little League World Series, National Little League Week is proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy.

The Ed Walsh Little League opened its season on May 13,1963 with Lyons Tool & Die defeating Hancock's Pharmacy, 22-8 at Civitan Field. Rusty Phipps pitched seven hit ball and Tom Bukowski went 3-5 with 3 RBI's. Aaron Winston had two hits for the losers.
Pre-game ceremonies included the Washington Park Fife Drum and Bugle Corp. leading the color guard march to the flag pole with members of a five teams in uniform. President William Krock was the speaker.

The Jack Barry League opened its season on Saturday May 20,1963 at Little League Stadium, as opening day ceremonies were led by President Clarence Page, Reverend Harold Craw pastor of the First Congregational Church gave the invocation, the Washington Park Fife Drum and Bugle Corp. leading the color guard march to the flag pole, and Chet Chmura, District 5 Little League chairman, participated. Fred Cavallo presented a plaque in memory of the late Adolph Gawitt, former Jack Barry League officer who died in February 1963. Opening day ceremonies as included the dedication of the new fieldhouse and dugouts, rebuilt because of a fire in 1961.
In opening day action, the Elk's nine defeated Guida's Dairy 8-4.

The Connie Mack League opened its season on Saturday May 20,1963 as opening day ceremonies were led by Reverend Harold Craw pastor of the First Congregational Church giving the invocation, the Washington Park Fife Drum and Bugle Corp. leading the color guard march to the flag pole, and Chet Chmura, District 5 Little League chairman, participated. One of the highlights in the flag raising ceremony at Unison Field was the raising of the 1962 District Five Championship pennant won by the Connie Mack All-Stars.
In opening day action, Countryside Dairy was paced by Bruce Wollschlager, Danny Scarfo, and Jim Black all whom collected three hits apiece in their 20-5 win over Meriden Savings Bank. Bobby Geffker led the bankers going 3-4 with three RBI's.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1963 Meriden Little League Championship was won by Meriden Roofing of the Connie Mack League.

Members of the Meriden Roofing team were: Keith Iodice, Paul Ritsick, Chet Dunlop, Paul Novakowski, Joe Ferreri, Keith Kawecki, George Dominello, Butch Carlson, Greg Simmons, Mark Reale, R. David, and Dan MacIntyre. They were coached by Chet Dunlop Sr..

Simmons' No-Hitter brings City Title to Connie Mack
Greg Simmons, Meriden Roofing's big right-hander, pitched his second no-hit game of the Little League's round robin city series as the Connie Mack League Champions walloped the Eagles 12-1 to win the Little League Championship of the city. Simmons, a 110 pound speedballing right-hander, completed his fourth no-hit game of the year. Simmons also hit two over the fence clouts, one traveling 240 feet. George Dominello also homered for the roofers and Mark Reale had a two hit game as well.

The Ed Walsh Little League launched its season on Mothers Day, May 11,1964, at Civitan Field. Music was provided by the Washington Park Combination Corps and the local VFW post and the Southington Sea Explorers Ship, Cindo-Maru No. 1 outfit furnished the color guards. On hand for brief talks were Mayor William Shea, Police Chief Henry Maguder, Supt. of Recreations Fred Mandeville, William Krock, president of Ed Walsh, and Kenneth Larson president of the Civitan Club. The Rev. Herbert Peterson, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Art Cleaners donated a nylon 5x8 American flag for the field.
In opening day action, the Eagles came from behind to overpower Kiwanis 5-3. Lefty Jeff Durgan whiffed 11 Kiwanis batters and issued no walks for the winners. Tom Dobrindt also posted 11 k's and hit a two-run homer for the losers.

The Jack Barry Little League opened its season on Sunday May 17,1964 at Little League Stadium. Bill Malerba, sponsor of the 1963 Champs, tossed out the first pitch following a program in which the Rev. Harold Craw, Pastor of the First Congregational Church gave the invocation. President Clarence Page lead the march to the flag pole and the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps provided the music.
In opening day action, homers by Nick Lopez and Dave DeFrancisco led the Malerba Royal Masters to a 16-2 victory over UAW. Bob Koryenko was the winning pitcher and Rick Papke hit a home run for the losers.

The Connie Mack Little League opened its season on Sunday May 17,1964 at Unison Field. Chet Dunlop was the master of ceremonies and Alfred Fordiani Jr., Mack League president was the speaker. The Mack League paraded from John Barry School down Columbia Street to the field. The parade was lead by the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps.
In opening day action, Hamrah Rug won 3-2 over Meriden Roofing. Each pitcher only allowed two hits, Mike Getman was the winning pitcher and Dan McIntyre the hard luck loser. Dan O'Neil hit a 2-run homer for the winners and went 2-3 at the plate.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1964 Meriden Little League Championship was won by the Hamrah Rug Company of the Connie Mack League.

Hamrah Rug Wins City Title for Connie Mack
Hamrah Rug won the Silver City Little League Championship by edging the Malerba Royal Masters, 1-0 on the strength of a two-hit shoutout performance by Greg Maloney. Maloney walked none, fanned six, and got credit for the lone RBI with a base hit in the fourth inning. Hamrah scored the winning run in the fourth inning when Joe Jaworski was given a base on balls, Stan Najduch singled moving Jaworski to second, a passed ball moved Jaworski to third and Mike Getman drove him home with a single. Losing pitcher Mike Lopos also hurled a two hitter, fanning six and walked four. Hamrah Rug was coached by Carmine Scarfo and Malerba Tire was coached by Howard Hewitt.

The Jack Barry Little League opened its 1965 season on Mothers Day, May 9,1965, at Little League Stadium on Britannia Street. The Washington Park Combined Corps provided the music followed by the Reverend Harold Craw, Pastor of the First Congregational Church delivering the invocation. Bill Malerba, sponsor of the 1964 champs threw out the first pitch.
The Pembek Oilers opened the season with a 5-2 victory over the Elks Club, as Jim Sternberg hurled a four-hitter and struck out eight batters. Mike Sternberg hit a pair of doubles and Ron Cornell drove in three runs with a pair of singles for the winners.

The Ed Walsh League also opened its season on Mothers Day, May 9,1965, at Civitan Field on North Wall Street. In opening day action, Biestek Insurance trounced Lyons Tool and Die, 25-3, as pitcher Ray Tencza struck out 12 and helped his own cause by slugging two doubles and a single in five plate appearances.

The Connie Mack League opened its season, May 16,1965, when the Unison Club officially gifted the ownership of the park to the Connie Mack Little League. Mayor William Shea threw out the first pitch, Robert Brooks, president of CMLL was the speaker, and the Washington Park Drum Corps provided the color ceremony.
Countryside Dairy, with hurler Pete Yara firing a one-hitter, blanked Roman Oil 15-0, in the Connie Mack opener. Dave Buonanni, three singles in four trips to the plate , Gary Brainard, belted a double, and Warren Wollschlager, smashed a triple, were the hitting stars for the victors.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1965 Meriden Little League Championship was won by Biestek Insurance of the Big Ed Walsh League .

Members of the Biestek Insurance team were: Gary Asplund, Raymond Rogalski, Raymond Tencza, Barry Craig, Peter Toce, Phil Miarecki, Fran Pilecki, Paul Zaborowski, Pat Natlo, Darryl Helm, Wayne Macri, Jerry Anzziano, Don Panciera, Bill Bryan, Bob Caneschi, and Mike Kotch. They were coached by Joe Galo and Don Craig.

Ed Walsh Wins City Title
Biestek Insurance of the Ed Walsh Little League was crowned City Champion on July 30,1965, after a 6-3 decision over Hamrah Rug at Civitan Field. The winners were limited to two hits by Dennis O'Neil, but they made the most of the base on balls and some poor fielding to score six in the first inning. Ray Tencza scattered seven hits to get the win for the Insurancemen. Raymond Tencza and Bill Bryan had the only hits for the winners.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sent three All Star teams to play in the District 5 Tournament. The Art Hills Little League did not enter this years tournament.

The Jack Barry League All-Stars went to Forestville and were eliminated by the Forestville All-Stars, 13-2. Forestville's Joe Smith allowed only three hits in going the distance. Rick Papke, Gary Stickel, and John Nurczyk were the only Barry Stars to get a hit.

The Connie Mack All-Stars went down to defeat in a tight battle with the Yalesville All-Stars, 2-1, at Unison Field. The Mack's lone run came on doubles by Chet Dunlop and Dennis O'Neil. O'Neil had two hits, Dunlop and Chris Sandstrom had one hit apiece.

The Ed Walsh League All-Stars absorbed a 5-0 blanking at the hands of the Wolcott All-Stars. Glen Woods and Ray Tencza shared the mound duties for the Walsh Stars. Jeff Durgan had the lone Walsh hit.

The Jack Barry Little League opened its 1966 season on Mothers Day, May 8,1966, at Little League Stadium on Britannia Street. John E. Carter, president of the Jack Barry Little League, was the announcer and Rev Harold Craw, Pastor of the First Congregational Church delivered the invocation.
In opening day action, Malerba trounced the UAW nine, 21-2. Mark Bobbi and Pete Harida both hit grand slam homers for the victors. Fred Bucchieri, catcher for UAW, played well in a losing effort.

The Ed Walsh League opened its season on Mothers Day, May 8,1966, at Civitan Field on North Wall Street. Mayor William Shea threw out the first pitch, Ed Walsh President Bill Krock, Police Chief Henry Maguder and Fred Mandeville were speakers.
Pete Durgan collected 4 hits to lead the Eagles Club to a 17-12 win over the Kiwani's in the opening game. Don Hepp went 3-4 for the losers.

The Connie Mack League also opened its season on Mothers Day, May 8,1966, at Unison Field on Lewis Avenue.
Roman Oil defeated Countryside Dairy 4-2, behind the pitching of Frank Goodrich in the Connie Mack opener. Goodrich had three hits and pitched a three-hitter for the winner. The winning blow was delivered by Bob Lohrmann.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1966 Meriden Little League Championship was won by the Home Meat Center of the Connie Mack League.

Members of the Home Meat Center team were: Steve Polvani, Sergio Buccilli, John Mazzarella, Mark Bender, Dick Ciccarelli, Bobber, Micowski, Campbell, Ritchie, and Feidesy. They were coached by ?

Connie Mack Brings Home the City Title
Home Meat Center of the Connie Mack League won the City Little League Championship with a hard earned 8-7, eight-inning victory over Hancock Pharmacy of the Ed Walsh League. John Mazzarella allowed nine hits and fanned ten to get the victory. Sergio Buccilli (2-3), John Mazzarella (1-1), and Mark Bender (2-5) lead the winners at the plate.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sent three All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament. The Art Hills Little League All-Star squad played a best of three series with the Yalesville Little League All-Stars and did not send a team to the District Five Tournament.

The Connie Mack All-Stars defeated the McCabe-Waters nine, 4-1, behind the relief pitching of Dave Buonanni who struck out eight batters in four innings of work. Sergio Buccilli and John Mazzarella collected two hits apiece for the victors.

The Ed Walsh All-Stars defeated the Plainville Stars, 3-0, behind Jay Hessel, who allowed only three hits while striking out 13 batters. Don Panciera, Jay Hessel, and Mike Kotck provided the offensive power for the winners.

The Jack Barry All-Stars shut out the Wallingford Stars 4-0 behind the three-hit pitching of Jim Sternberg. Mark Bobbi hit a home run for the Barry Stars.

The Connie Mack All-Stars turned back the Southington All-Stars 9 to 3 at Unison Field. Richie Gaj pitched five-hit ball for the win. Dave Buonanni, Richie Gaj, John Mazzarella, Sergio Buccilli, and Stanley Najduch all had two hits apiece for the Mack Stars.

The Jack Barry All-Stars came from behind to defeat Wolcott, 6-5, in Wolcott. Mark Bobbi was the winning pitcher for the locals. Bob Janiga hit a two-run homer and scored two runs. Tom Smith 2-3 and Jay Leigh 1-3 with two RBI's led the Barry nine.

The Ed Walsh All-Stars were defeated by the Thomaston All-Stars, 11-3, at Civitan Field. The only Walsh Stars to hit safely were Jay Hessel, Phil Mielcarz, Don Panciera, and Fred Biestek.

The Jack Barry All-Stars moved to the finals against Yalesville with a 4 to 3 victory over Thomaston, at Little League Stadium. Mark Bobbi drove in two runs and Frank Kennedy one for the locals. Jim Sternberg pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight batters. Tom Smith made four spectacular catches in the field for the Barry nine.

The Yalesville All-Stars eliminated the Connie Mack All-Stars 6-5, at Unison Field. Lenny James led the offense going 2-3 with 2 RBI's.

The Yalesville Little League won the District Five Championship by defeating the Jack Barry All-Stars, 13-6, at Little League Stadium. Jay Leigh 2-3, Bob Janiga 2-3, and Mark Bobbi 2-2 and 3 RBI's, led the Barry nine offense.

1966 Jack Barry All-Stars, District Five Runner-up
Dan McLaughlin, Don Schuman, Pedro Cardona, Frank Kennedy, Jim Sternberg, Tom Smith, Steve Ward, John Carter, George Fieffer, Jay Leigh, John Severa, Bob Janiga, Pete Herida, and Mark Bobbi. They were coached by Bob Beaudry and John DeStefano.

1966 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
Mark Gaylord, Barry Craig, Don Hepp, Fred Biestek, Scott Belanger, Jim Smith, Mike Maguder, John Curry, Mike Kotch, Pete Savejys, Jay Hessel, Don Panciera, and Phil Mielcarz. They were coached by Nick Anziano and Joe Vincenzo.

1966 Connie Mack All-Stars
Dave Maranda, Melton Rease, Bill McGrath, John Spear, Bob Lohrmann, Frank Goodrich, Dale Ciccarelli, Sergio Buccilli, Anthony Biafore, Ricky Gaj, John Mazzarella, Dave Buonanni, Stanley Najduch, Warren Wollschiager, Gary Smith, Steve Polvani, Henry James, John Miller, and Andy Parker. They were coached by Carmen Scarfo and Nick Buonanni.

1966 Art Hills All-Stars
Bill Camire, Eddie Drake, Dennis Carabetta, Kevin Kiernan, Chris Piescia, George Horbacewicz, Kevin Casey, Bill Fieldhouse, Rick Girdausky, Jeff Ives, Dave Suzio, Ron Bacote, George Ryan, Frank Lorenzo, and Jeff Rice. They were coached by Gus French, Frank Stevens, and Dave Bragg.

Little League Baseball's Southern Region Headquarters opens in St. Peteraburg, Florida, ... The longest rain delay during a World Series Game delays the contest for one hour and 33 minutes.

The Jack Barry Little League opened its season at Little League Stadium on May 10,1967. The state champion Washington Park Drum Corps provided the musical background and color ceremony. Reverend Garvey of St. Rose Church gave the invocation. Joe Coffey of the Meriden Boys Club, William Malerba, and Max Muravnick of the UAW were guest speakers.
In opening day action, Rob Janiga flipped a no-hitter to lead UAW to a 4-0 victory over Malerba. Janiga walked four, fanned 11, and also aided his cause with a fifth inning solo home run.

The Connie Mack Little League opened its season at Columbus Park's Unison Field on May 10,1967. The state champion Washington Park Drum Corps provided the musical background for the 175 Little Leaguers on hand. Rabbi Albert Troy gave the invocation followed by the trophy presentations to the 1966 city champions, the Home Meat Center.
In the opening game, Home Meat Center defeated L&M Texaco 8-0 behind the two-hit pitching of Steve Polvani. Polvani struck out 10 batters and went 1-1 at the plate. Tom Wheeler was the losing pitcher for Texaco allowing only two hits.

The Big Ed Walsh Little League opened its season at Civitan Field on May 10,1967.
The Eagles defeated the Kiwani's Club 11-8 behind the three-hit pitching of Phil Mielcarz. Pete Durgan went 2-4 with three RBI's for the winners.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1967 Meriden Little League Championship was won by Hancock Pharmacy of the Big Ed Walsh League.

Members of the Hancock Pharmacy team were: Fred Biestek, John Biestek, Vim Gucwa, John Curry, Dave Gura, Sicilla. Hettrick, Todd Helin, Rivera, Griglun, and Rubano. They were coached by Ed Biestek.

Big Ed Walsh Wins City LL Title
Fred Biestek hit a two-run single in the last of the sixth inning to drive home Todd Helin from third and give Hancock Pharmacy of the Ed Walsh League the City Little League Championship on a 2-1 decision over Meriden Roofing at Civitan Field, August 2,1967. John Biestek was the winning pitcher giving up two hits while fanning eight. Vim Gucwa went 2-2 for the winners.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sent four All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament.

The Ed Walsh Little League All-Stars defeated the Terryville All-Stars, 10-1, at Terryville. Vince Battaparano homered twice, doubled off the fence, and drove in four runs for the locals. Fred Biestek hurled two-hit ball while striking out nine. Pete Toce also homered for the Walsh nine.

The Art Hills Little League All-Stars lost to the Plainville All-Stars 4-2, July 22,1967, at Somer Field in South Meriden.

Mike Lenard fired a three-hitter and his teammates erupted for six runs in the top of the sixth as Wallingford downed the Jack Barry Little League All-Stars, 6-0, at Exchange Stadium in Wallingford. Dan McLaughlin went 2-2 for the locals.

The Connie Mack All-Stars defeated the Southington South All-Stars, 11-9 in the first round of the District Five Tournament. Andy Parker and pitcher Steve Polvani each homered for the locals.

Paced by Al Lando's three-run homer in the first inning and Bob Cassey's two-hit pitching performance, the Berlin All-Stars blanked the local Ed Walsh nine 3-0. Phil Mielcarz and Dana Athorne had the two Walsh hits.

Pitcher Dave Giapponi lined a homer in the seventh inning to give the Yaklesville All-Stars a 1-0 victory over the Connie Mack All-Stars, at Yalesville. John Spear pitched seven innings, giving up six hits. In the last half of the sixth, Bob Ingeno lined a drive to center field which hit the center fielders glove and landed on the other side of the fence. There was a heated discussion as to whether the ball went over or under the fence with the final ruling being the ball traveled under. Ingenos was stranded at second and the game went into extra innings.

1967 Jack Barry All-Stars
Ken Hewitt, Steve Carabetta, Mike Page, Steve Ostasiewski, Ken Montgnon, Bob Janiga, Dan McLaughlin, Ron Cornell, Rick Nigro, Greg Costigan, Mark Perlot, Andy Zajac, Gary Chase, and Frank Kenndy. They were coached by ??

1967 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
Fred Biestek, John Curry, Todd Helene, John Biestek, Mark Sicilia, Phil Mielcarz, Pete Durgan, Vic Feldesy, Tim Sarrazin, Bob Busa, Craig Crooker, Neil Orrill, Vince Battaparano, Pete Toce, Gary Asplund, and Dana Athorne. They were coached by Edwin Biestek and Jack French.

1967 Connie Mack All-Stars
Bob Ingeno, John Spear, Phil Mielcarz, Dana Athorne, Andy Parker, Steve Polvani, Dave O'Neil, Ciccarelli, Tom Wheeler, Marando, Anthony Biafore, and Harnois. They were coached by ??

1967 Art Hills All-Stars
Jeff Rice, Mark Lawler, Kevin Kiernan, Stanley Tompkins, John Ghidini, George Herbacewicz, Bill Camire, Kevin Polvani, Joe Gagnon, Frank Rodriguez, Steve Morris, Kevin Conklin, Kevin Casey, Brian Crawford Jay Costa, and Stan Orzeck. They were coached by Frank Stevens and Eddie Schaeper.

West Tokyo, Japan becomes the first Far East team to win the Little League World Series Championship.

The Big Ed Walsh Little League kicked off its program on Sunday, May 5,1968, at Civitan Field. Bill Krock, president of the league, was the master of ceremonies as Fred Biestek Sr. and George D'Annibale formed a special battery for the opening game pitch. Joe O'Connor served as the Leagues umpire-in-chief and Pete Fontanella assumed the publicity directors chores.

The Jack Barry Little League opened their baseball season on Sunday, May 12,1968, at Little League Stadium on Britannia Street. Don Eacmen, a teacher at Nathan Hale School, was the master of ceremonies and Rev. Marvin D. Nixon of the Calvary Baptist Church gave the invocation.
In the opener, UAW defeated Malerba, 6-4, behind Andy Zajac who pitched and went 2-3 at the plate. Ken Hewitt hit a two-run homer and Ed Hewitt went 2-3 for Malerba.

The Connie Mack Little League opened their season Sunday, May 12,1968, at Unison Field. The "VIP" musical group entertained the crowd prior to the opening day ceremonies. The Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps led the traditional march to the flag pole. Joe Ingeno, president of the league, was master of ceremonies and Charles Hamrah threw out the first pitch.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The Art Hills Little League from South Meriden joined Jack Barry, Connie Mack, and Ed Walsh Leagues in a four-team double elimination tournament to determine the Meriden Little League Championship. In the past, Art Hills had chosen not to participate in this annual event. They only made one previous appearance and that was in 1961 when they lost to the Meriden Little League Champions in a best of three series.

The 1968 Meriden Little League Championship was won by Hancock Pharmacy of the Big Ed Walsh League.

Members of the Hancock Pharmacy team were: Ray Slisz, Andy Corsetti, John Biestek, Bob Hettrick, Mark Sicilla, Luis Rivera, Todd Helin, Jack Wilson, Vin Gucwa, Ed Kolodziej, Bob Biestek, Herb Kenny Jr., Alvin Salgado, Pete Stevens, and Mike Marut. They were coached by Edwin Biestek and Jack Stevens. Andy Corsetti, John Biestek, Alvin Salgado, and Andy Corsetti collected hits for the winners.

Big Ed Walsh Wins City LL Title, 7-6
John Biestek doubled in the tying run and scored the winning run seconds later on a throwing error as the Hancock Pharmacy team edged the Malerba Recappers of the Jack Barry League, 7-6, to win their second straight City Little League Championship at Civitan Field. Malerbas, on some hefty hitting by Ed Hewitt, Ken Hewitt, Ray Ostasiewski, and Bill Boehle built a 6-0 lead after four innings but could not hold the lead.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sent four All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament.

The Jack Barry Little League All-Stars pounded out ten hits in romping to an 8-2 District Five victory against Southington, in Southington. Ken Hewitt allowed six hits in going the route, fanning six and walking two. Ed Hewitt, Kevin Paddock, and Ken Hewitt had two hits a-piece. Sterling Shanklin unleashed the clincher with a three-run homer in the fifth to put the game away.

The Southington North All-Stars paced by the pitching of Dave Nyren, defeated the Art Hills All-Stars by a 4-3 count at Habershon Field. Brian Crawford pitched well and Mark Gutzwa paced the locals with two base hits in three at bats.

Tom Farrell fired a three-hitter as the Berlin All-Stars defeated the Ed Walsh All-Stars 4-0, at Berlin. Ray Slisz had two of the three Walsh hits. John Biestek pitched one inning and struck out the side for the locals.

Sterling Shanklin pitched and batted the Jack Barry League All-Stars past Berlin by a 5-1 margin, at Little League Stadium. Shanklin allowed only two hits, struck out five, walked none, and added to his cause with a two-run homer. Andy Zajac also homered for the winners. Carl Schamell saved a big rally in the first inning when with the bases jammed he hauled in a long drive and then threw home to get a Berlin runner at the plate for the inning ending double play.

In a game that was postponed because of darkness, the Connie Mack All-Stars came up with a 14-13 eight inning victory over Plainville. The Mack Stars trailed 13-11 going into the bottom of the eighth and rallied on Ron Kinards bases loaded single. Earlier Gary Shibetta had tied the game after seven, with a three-run homer.

The Connie Mack All-Stars were eliminated from tournament play as Wolcott defeated the locals 13-6, at Unison Field. Gary Shibetta and Jeff Crooms hit circuit clouts for the locals. Eight of the Wolcott runs were unearned as the Mack Stars fell from tournament play through their own mistakes.

Jim Porpadich single handedly eliminated the Jack Barry League All-Stars as he no-hit the locals, and drove in the games only runs with a homer to give Yalesville a 2-0 decision, at Yalesville. Porpadich walked six and struck out 14 batters. Ken Hewitt allowed just four hits, walked six, and struck out nine for the Barry Stars.

1968 Jack Barry All-Stars
Jeff Ward, Tom Fahey, Tom Lucia, Steve Slisz, Kevin Paddock, Doug Theriault, Bill Dickson, Ed Hewitt, Craig Wishard, Sterling Shanklin, Ken Hewitt, and Andy Zajac. They were coached by Joe Paluszewski and Jack Sundberg.

1968 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
Ray Slisz, Toby Durgan, Bob Hetrick, John Biestek, Carnot, Athorne, Rogniski, Kenefick, Berndt, Luis Rivera, Gudelski, Pete Stevens, Sauejs, and Pearey. They were coached by Edwin Biestek.

1968 Connie Mack All-Stars
Ron Kinards, Gary Shibetta, Jeff Crooms, Joe Miller, Dominello, Ritchie, Micowski, Wollschiager, Spencer, Brooks, Zvenjnicks, Brooks, Scarfo, and Patzlaff. They were coached by ??

1968 Art Hills All-Stars
Chris Sattler, Dale Desjardinis, Joe Gagnon, Steve Morris, Kieth Mueller, Tom Bremer, John Morrison, James Costa, Jim Colbert, Randy Petruzielo, Brian Crawford, Mark Lawlor, Dave Wheaton, and Mark Gutzwa. They were coached by Norm Wruck and Fave Bragg.

Big League Baseball for players 16-18 years old is started... Darrell Garretson, head of the NBA's Officials Association, is a manager of the Garden Grove, California team in the Little League World Series....Turk Schonert, who became an NFL quarterback, was a member of Garretson's team...Little League Baseball has grown to more than 6,000 programs.

The Jack Barry Little League opened it season on May 4,1969 with a short opening day program followed by a doubleheader at Little League Stadium
In the first game. the Elks Club beat Guida's Dairy, 8-6. Will Dickson, the winning pitcher, scored four runs in sparking the win. Tom Mango pitched well for the dairymen.
In the second game, Ed Hewitt tripled to drive in two runs and Brian McNaughton was the winning moundsman as Malerba defeated Pembek, 6-3. Kevin Paddock pitched well for the oilers.

Following a short opening day ceremony, Biestek Insurance defeated Zula's Golf, 3-1, in the season opener in the Ed Walsh Little League, on May 4,1969, at Civitan Field. Kevin Rogalski starred for the winners with a home run in the third inning.

Following a short opening day program, Hamrah Rug edged Meriden Roofing, 5-4, in the Connie Mack Little League opener, on May 5,1969, at Unison Field. Dave Cortr came home on a past ball in the bottom of the seventh inning with the winning run.

Regular season Little League games were played at Civitan Club Field, Unison Club Field, and "Little League Stadium."

The 1969 Meriden Little League Championship was won by the Somer Club of the Art Hill Little League.

Members of the Somer Club team were: Steve Topper, Michael Gagnon, Jim Topper, Stuart Anderson, John Mixey, Phil Wieloch, Joe Dupuis, Tony Dionizio, Keith Mueller, Jim Gelbert, Bill David, Charlie Kielbowicz, John Indorf, Bob Beale Jr., and Pete Kenefic. They were coached by Dave Bragg and Bob Beale.

Art Hills Little League wins their first Meriden Little League Championship.
The Somers Club of the Art Hills Little League won their first City Championship with a 3-1 win over Roman Oil of the Connie Mack Little League. Keith Mueller gave up four hits. walked three and struck out four to get the win. Phil Wieloch went 2-3 for the winners.

District 5 Tournament Play
Meriden Little League sent four All Star teams to play in the District 5 tournament.

Ed Hewitt fired a one-hitter and clouted a two-run home run to lead the Jack Barry All-Stars to a 12-2 victory over New Britain, at New Britain. Hewitt walked eight batters and struck out ten. Bob Hettrick hit two doubles in two at bats and Lloyd Brown and Kevin Paddock went 3-4.

The Ed Walsh League All-Stars were eliminated from District Five Tournament competition as they suffered a 7-1 defeat to the Prospect All-Stars at Little League Stadium, on July 16,1969. Mike Meglietta drove in the only Meriden run with a single to score Pete Stevens in the third inning.

The Connie Mack All-Stars were zipped on a four hit effort by Wolcott's George Fregeau at Unison Field by a 2-0 score. Mike Mitoraj gave up three hits and fanned ten for the locals. Dave Amann, Mark Julius, Mike Mitoraj, and Dan Santomerro had the only hits for the Mack Stars. .

The Art Hills Little League saw a home run by Steve Giordano in the fifth stand up as the Wallingford All-Stars registered a 1-0 decision at Wallingford's Exchange Stadium. Billy David pitched an impressive three-hitter for the Hills Leaguers as he walked two and struck out seven. Dan McInnis and Mark Gutzwa had the only hits for the Art Hills Stars.

Forestville defeated the Jack Barry Little League All-Stars 7-6, on back-to-back homers by Dave Watkins and Frank Qwianko. Kevin Paddock went 3-4, and Bill Dickson 1-3 with 4 RBI's led the Barry Stars.

1969 Jack Barry All-Stars
Kevin Paddock, Ed Hewitt, Brian McNaughton, John Torres, Lloyd Brown, Sunberg, Bob Hettrick, Garnder, Maugo, Bill Dickson, Lazarski, Ellison, Dorau, and D'Annible. They were coached by Nick Scarfo.

1969 Big Ed Walsh All-Stars
Ken Rogalski, Kevin Rogalski, Mike Magietta, Bob Hetrick, Sternberg, Karzmarczk, Poirter, Adduci, Pete Stevens, Uhlman, Wedge, and Berndt. They were coached by Edwin Biestek.

1969 Connie Mack All-Stars
Dave Amann, Ken Ritchie, Kieth Harnois, John Dominello, Joe Dominello, Mark Julius, Mike Mitoraj, Dan Santomerro, Bob Poirier, Dick Lorenzo, Allen Polvani, and Bob Dailey. They were coached by Nick Scarfo.

1949....The Moose Club............Meriden LL
1950....The Moose Club..........Ed Walsh LL
1951....Pembek Oil................Jack Barry LL
1952....Pembek Oil................Jack Barry LL
1953....The Moose Club..........Ed Walsh LL
1954....No Series
1955....Gilmartin Rams.....Connie Mack LL
1956....C.I.O.........................Jack Barry LL
1957....The Moose Club..........Ed Walsh LL
1958....Eagles Club.................Ed Walsh LL
1959....Meriden Roofing....Connie Mack LL
1960....Pembek Oil.................Jack Barry LL
1961....Kiwanis Club...............Ed Walsh LL
1962....Wonder Bread..............Ed Walsh LL
1963....Meriden Roofing....Connie Mack LL
1964....Hamrah Rug Co......Connie Mack LL
1965....Biestek Insurance.........Ed Walsh LL
1966....Home Meat Center..Connie Mack LL
1967....Hancock Pharmacy.......Ed Walsh LL
1968....Hancock Pharmacy.......Ed Walsh LL
1969....Somers Club...................Art Hills LL

Meriden Little League District Championships 1950-1969