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The brainchild of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Mass.), the North2South Baseball Classic is an All-Star baseball exchange that seeks to bring together two prominent Boston neighborhoods, the North End and South End. The mission of the North2South Baseball Classic is to annually unite these neighborhoods in the spirit of friendly competition and good will.

The North End won Game 1 of the North2South Baseball Classic at the Friday, June 25th game at Langone Field with a score of 3-7. Pizzeria Regina donated 40 pizza pies and Lucia’s Donato Frattaroli donated the soda. The second game of the North2South Baseball Classic will take place on Monday, June 28th at Luis Taint Field, Peters Park in the South End. Game time is 6:00 p.m.

Click here to view all the photos from the June 25th Game 1 of the North2South Baseball Classic played at Langone Field on Commercial Street in the North End.

North End & South End Teams at the North2South Baseball Classic - Langone Field - June 25, 2010

North End All Stars (Coach Al Vilar) - Sean Byrne, Nicole Cerulli, Aaron Cronin, Anthony Freni, Nico Gennari, Ellie Gozigian, Tim Martin, Robert Pagliuca, Richard Perez, John Pezzuto, Coleman Shea, T.J. Shea, Eli Swab, Paul Szulc, Guarino Vilar

South End All Stars (Coach Owen Carison) - Justin Lopez, Hartman Russell, Alberto Butts-Lee, Santiago Paniagua, Alex Geronimo, Anthony Chevere, Manny Orti, Chaquille Pena, Ezequiel Pena, Anthony Cruz, Christian Pimentel, Jerrod Padilla, Christian Carrero, Ismael Median, Alex Curtain, Clifford Guerrero, Adonis Mejia, Ernest Caraballo, Chris Roman, Jozef Pineda

North End MVP Nicole Cerulli with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Coaches Al Vilar & Paul LuongoSouth End MVP with State Rep. Michlewitz, Coaches Owen & GeoNorth End & Game 1 MVPs Nicole Cerulli & Aaron CroninGame MVP Aaron Cronin with Rep. Michelwitz, Coaches Al Vilar & Paul Luongo

Click here to view all the photos from the June 25th Game 1 of the North2South Baseball Classic played at Langone Field on Commercial Street in the North End.

VOTE TO HELP US WIN SOME MONEY FOR OUR BASEBALL PROGRAMS:
 
The City of Boston Credit Union sponsored a contest for local baseball organizations. The first step was by lottery and we entered the Nazzaro Center Baseball Program and we were one of 5 finalists chosen. The next step involves voting by e-mail. Of the five finalists, whichever gets the most votes wins $500 for their organization. Second place wins $200 and the bottom three get $100 each, so we are guaranteed at least $100. The voting takes place between 9:00 am Wednesday May 12 and 4:00 pm Monday May 17. Anyone can vote but they are set up to register only one vote per Computer. So you can vote at your home and work!
 
Please ask your friends and neighbors to do this it only tales 2 minutes!!!
 
TO VOTE GO TO: cityofbostoncu.com
 
THANKS:  JR & Carl

North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Youth Baseball League

Opening Day - Saturday, May 1st

Langone Park, Commercial Street

Official Ceremonies start at 12:30 pm

Double Header:

1:00 pm Indians vs Cubs; 3:30 pm Red Sox Vs Cardinals

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Players Barbecue - In Memory of Frankie Vilar

More information at NEAABaseball.com

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will hold an early baseball registration period from January 17th to the 31st. 

A neighborhood baseball program, the NEAA Youth Baseball League provides a comprehensive baseball experience for youth in the North End, Waterfront, Back Bay, Beacon Hill and other surrounding neighborhoods combining teamwork, sportsmanship and skill building in a family atmosphere. Boys and girls ages 6 to 12 as of April 30th 2010 can register for the 2010 Minors Youth Baseball Program (ages 6 to 8) and the Majors Youth Baseball Program (ages 9-12). The fee during the early registration period will remain the same as last year, $35.00 per player.  

The purpose of early registration is to help give the organizers of both programs the ability to plan properly for another fantastic season of youth baseball in the North End.  The NEAA inconjunction with the Nazzaro Center will also host preseason clinics for all ages.  Details on Coach Dom's Clinic, T-Ball and Babe Ruth League (Ages 13 -15) will follow soon.

"Our goal is to provide the ultimate baseball learning experience by promoting competitive play, while instilling sportsmanship, preserving the fun of participation and creating the opportunity to make lifelong friendships," stated NEAA Baseball Coordinator John Romano.  NEAA volunteer commissioners, coaches and administrators have over 100 years of combined experience in providing baseball programs to the youth of Boston neighborhoods.  Commissioners Frank Iudiciani and Peter Sherin will return to again oversee the Youth Major's Program.

You can register on-line at neaabaseball.com starting on Sunday January 17th or in person at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet St starting on Tuesday January 19th.  For more information please contact John Romano at patjr@comcast.net.