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The Foxboro Stickball League…

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The Foxboro Stickball League in Columbus, Ohio has recently started its forth season of play. We have also added a new field to the list we already play, Davis Field. The first night game in nearly a year was held last Sunday and lasted 2 and a half hours, ending with a fight in left field. For more information on the league visit www.geocities.com/dukefan08/stickball.html 2000 POST SEASON AWARDS MVP- Kyle Winter Pitcher of the Year- Kelly Winter Rookie of the Year- Willy Muholland Comeback Player of the Year- Jon Paton Golden Gloves- Eric Brunner, Doug Ault, Justin Braun, Jonathan “Crusher” Braun, Joey McDaniel Silver Sticks- Kyle Winter, Kevin Hayes, Matt Selhorst, Jonathan “Crusher” Braun, Doug Ault

I WAS BORN IN THE BRONX…

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I WAS BORN IN THE BRONX AND DELIVERED AT THE OLD LINCOLN HOSPITAL ON JACKSON AND WESTCHESTER AVE IN 1935. AND LIVED ON UNION AVE.BETWEEN 155 AND 156 ST. AS I GOT OLDER (6YRS) THE GUYS ON MY STREET AND THE GUYS ON UNION BETWEEN 156 AND WESTCHESTER AVE.WE WOULD ALWAYS COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER MOST OF US WENT PS#52 AND THOSE THAT DIDN’T WENT TO ST.ANSELMS CATHOLIC SCHOOL.WE WERE ALWAYS ON THE STRETS PLAYING STICKBALL, HIDE AND SEEK, RINGALEVIO, COPS AND ROBBERS, PUNCHBALL, FLYING KITS OFF THE ROOFS WITH RAZOR BLADES ON THE KITS TAIL TO CUT THEIR STRING. WE BECAME VERY CLOSE IN ALL THOSE YEARS GROWING UP NO ONE EVER SEEM TO MOVE AWAY. WE WOULD HANG OUT AT A COMMUNITY CENTER CALLED THE MELAROSE HOUSE OR ON THE STREET CORNER AT 156 AND UNION AVE. WE STARTED TO BRAKE UP WHEN WE LEFT FOR THE ARMED SERVICE OR GOT MARRIED. IN OUR TEENS WE FORMED ONE STICKBALL TEAM THE “LANCERS” AND PLAYED GREAT STICKBALL ON THE WEEKENDS FOR MONEY. THE LOCAL BOOK MAKERS AND STORE MERCHANTS WOULD BE THE HEAVY BETTERS. WE PLAYED TEAMS LIKE THE LUCK 7’S, THE NIGHTS THE ROCKETS NAMES I DONT REMEMBER FROM WALES AVE AND LONGWOOD AVE. THOSE WERE GREAT TIMES.

I was born in the Bronx…

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I was born in the Bronx in 1947. 29 west 181st St between Burnside Ave and Davidson Ave. Went to PS 91 near University Ave then Creston JHS and De Witt Clinton. Played stickball, punchball, PBC(Pitcher, Batter Catcher) Grand Concourse was the greatest- Lowes Paradise, Krums, Alexanders. Love to hear from anyone!!

I used to play stickball…

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I used to play stickball with both spaldeens and pensie pinkies. I preferred the pinkie as it seemed I could do more with it. when I was 15 I used to be able to throw a curve ball that would make the batter duck out of the way, just as the ball broke over the middle of the box. I was a stickball king. a God of sorts. I still play at age 52 and can beat most kids. Those were golden times and the pensie pinkie was part of it. I could also hit that ball into orbit. Like Mickey Mantle, my hits were high and far. Many times the balls were lost, presumed to be in orbit over the earth. So if you ever hear of a UFO and it is described as pink and round, please let me know.

In the Bronx in the the…

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In the Bronx in the the late 60’s and 70’s we played a game called off the curb. We had two players on each team you throw the ball down on the curb a ground ball caught by the infielder was an out as so were fly balls balls hit over the parked cars on a fly were a double if the ball hit the building in was a triple or home run depending how high it hit. Anthony

Yo Guys! PIMPLE BALLS ruled…

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Yo Guys! PIMPLE BALLS ruled my neighborhood in Philly! They were the only balls you could make sail on a peg in from the outfield (the next block.) They were the best for halfies after they died and you may even go home with a star shaped welt on your butt after a heated game of “assball” If anybody knows where I can find PIMPLE BALLS please let me know we’ll choose you in if you do!!!

I just read all the messages…

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I just read all the messages and most apply to me. First at 108 street Manhattan east side, then 89th Street West side. When I returned from the army my first thought when walking home was how empty the streets were. No Ball Games. I had played them all and great fun. Cops to watch out for, Hide sticks, two sewer hitters were rare but after all claimed to be. Older guys played for money, not me. Balls on roof and balls in basement..watch out for the Nazi who lived there… and pepsi for 5 cents were all part of it. Stopping when parent called and the game went on for those remaining. So many memories. Thanks I told my sons abourt these and they were impresses, not having known stickball..

On April 28 and 29, 2001…

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On April 28 and 29, 2001 we had our 6th annual Oldtimers Stickball Tournament. We dedicated the weekend in memory Raul Delgado and Louis “Chickie” Santiago both passed away in the year 2000. Raul was instrumental in starting the oldtimers tournament in Miami. Chickie played with us from the first year till he passed away. We miss them very much. We had players from Tampa,Deltona,Orlando, and from Miami. As usual we had a good time.

In Bayside, Queens, during…

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In Bayside, Queens, during the early 1950s, there was a game played at PS 41. It was called “double wall” and was a variant of stickball. Two players, batter and pitcher, and the batter had to hit a ball that bounced between the two walls. The more the better. We also played punchball, and I always wondered if this game originated, or was popularized during WWII, with limited space/only one spaldeen required. Bob