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August 30, 2012 Vol. 89, No. 7
Official Publications of The Wisconsin American Legion Family
www.wilegion.org
The mission of The American Legion, Department Of Wisconsin is to provide service to veterans, their families and their communities.
2012 Legion Baseball Season Concludes With All Star Weekend
The 87th season of American Legion Baseball in Wisconsin concluded August 19th with the All Star Weekend festivities. In the 41st Annual All Star Game held following the Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at Miller Park, the South pulled out a 7-5 victory over the North squad. Zach Borkowski of Burlington Post No. 79, who would later be named the game’s Most Valuable Player, got the scoring started with a two run double to left field. Brady Greene of Portage Post No. 47 followed with a RBI ground out to make it 3-0 after an inning and a half. The North would get on the board in the bottom of the third inning when Nick Lamers of Freedom was credited with an RBI on a fielder’s choice, making it 3-1 in favor of the South. Lamers was named the Chairman’s Award Winner. The South then scored four times in the top of the fourth in-
ning, with three of the runs scoring via wild pitches. Jordan Beck of Lomira-Theresa Post No. 347 connected on a sacrifice fly to right making it 7-1 in favor of the South team. The North would get one run back in the bottom of the frame when Tanner Biwer of Northern Door was credited with an RBI ground out making it 7-2. The score stayed that way until the bottom of the eighth when Altoona’s Justin Jinkin’s RBI single to right scored Cort Halbur of Wisconsin Rapids Post No. 9. The North added two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Willie Doll of Plover Post No. 543 scored on a throwing error and Mitch LaVelle of Chippewa Falls Post No. 77 tripled to right field scoring Caleb Boushley of Hortonville Post No. 55 to make the final 7-5. The weekend got underway on August 18th with the second class of inductees into the Wisconsin
American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The three gentlemen combined have given 117 years of service to American Legion Baseball in Wisconsin. The honorees were: George Husby - George has coached the Sturgeon Bay Legion team for the past 45 years. During that time his teams have won 614 games and made eight state tournament appearances. He was also instrumental in starting the Junior Legion program in 1976. Stan Torstenson – Stan has been involved in American Legion Baseball for 36 years. He started the Genoa City team in 1976, and served as Commissioner from 1992 – 2011. During his tenure Wisconsin saw growth in the number of teams participating in American Legion Baseball. James Coonan – “Cooney” has coached the La Crosse Post No. 52 team the past 36 seasons. During that time he has won 486 games and six state championships.
Department Commander Wayne Jensen throws out the 1st pitch prior to the Milwaukee Brewers game on August 19th at Miller Park.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT MILLER PARK All proceeds support Wisconsin Legion Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, Sept. 1st 6:10 PM Sunday, Sept. 2nd 1:10 PM
Make check payable to The American Legion, Dept. of Wisconsin or enter credit card information. Mail to: Wisconsin American Legion • PO Box 388 • Portage, WI 53901 • Attn: Kim or online at www.wilegion.org.
First Name __________________________________________________ Last Name __________________________________________________ Street Address _______________________________________________
Casey Seelow of Madison was named the 2012 Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Player of the Year and received a scholarship and recognition from Brewers outfielder Corey Hart and Dept. Commander Wayne Jensen.
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Nick Lamers of Freedom and Zack Borkowski of Janesville received recognition from Department Commander Wayne Jensen following the game. Lamers was the Chairman’s Award winner and Borkowski was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
2013 Membership Goal: 59,760 • August 7th Total: 26,782 – 44.82%
1ST
2ND 3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
8TH
9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
Dist. 3 47.37%
Dist. 1 46.09%
Dist. 10 44.05%
Dist. 4 41.76%
Dist. 12 41.44%
Dist. 8 40.77%
Dist. 5 39.80%
Dist. 7 39.72%
Dist. 9 44.59%
Dist. 11 39.36%
Dist. 2 38.54%
Dist. 6 34.55%