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World Series Park

2011 World Series Park - 7th Season

For more information please contact Bob Davis (781) 233 - 4555

Teams playing at WSP in 2011 are:

Saugus High School (all home games for varsity and freshmen)

Saugus Babe Ruth (13 year olds & 14/15 year olds)

Saugus Wings AAU (2 teams)

Saugus Silverhawks AAU (4 teams)

Saugus Champions

Saugus American Legion - 2 teams

Saugus Force (formerly the Saugus Braves)

Directions to World Series Park
Route 1 to Main Street, Saugus (East) Exit

Main Street turn right onto Vine Street at traffic light.

Turn left onto Talbot Street at 4 way intersection.

Turn right onto Denver Street. Around sharp curve to left.

Turn right onto Dow Street.

The field is at the left rear of the Belmonte Middle School

at 25 Dow Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Let There Be Light!

On the occasion of the recent First Annual Alumni Baseball Game,
it was announced that World Series Park was kicking off a five-year
fundraising project to purchase lights for the ballpark.

Davis went on to explain that lights would provide the ability to have night games,
never having to call a game because of darkness, daytime rain-outs could be
rescheduled at night, the ability to play more games and there would be more
flexibility regarding the use of the field. Parents who work during the day
could see there son or daughter play at night. He said “Wouldn’t it be great
to come to a night game here on a summer night. “We’re looking into
all kinds of financial sources to raise what certainly seems to be a staggering
amount of money. But, I think we can do it with the perseverance we’ve
demonstrated with everything else we’ve done in building this first-class facility.”
The fundraising goal is a quarter of a million dollars, which at last estimate would
be the cost for a lighting system. Donations are presently being accepted.

Representing the Furtado Family, Dunkin Donuts franchisees, Christopher Furtado
presented World Series Park with a check for $2,000. This is the first donation
to the fund. Bob Davis of World Series Park explained to the crowd gathered that
the Furtado Family has been very kind to the park over the years.
Davis said “The Furtado Family has always been there for us, first donating
for the field to be built and then donating to build the dugouts and building.
The Furtados truly care about Saugus and helping its future, our youth.
They are a valuable asset to our community.”

Donations of $100 or more will entitle the donor’s name to be included on a
permanent plaque. Donations can be made in memory of an individual.
A running total will periodically be posted.
Please send donations to: World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906
Checks should be made payable to World Series Park
A great way to donate is through the General Electric Matching Gifts Foundation.
Any GE employee, retiree or spouse of a deceased retiree can qualify for
GE to match the amount of the donation.

For information about this or any questions about the lighting fundraiser,
please contact Bob Davis at (781) 233 - 4555

World Series Park Says it with Flowers
New addition to World Series Park this season - a flower bed in the shape of a baseball.

This 16’ diameter bed of white and red begonias was constructed on the
grounds of the baseball field and planted at the beginning of the summer.
The begonias and the “magic soil” that make up the flower bed
were donated by Huberman’s Greenhouses in Saugus.

The planter was built to improve the area surrounding the baseball field.
The idea of incorporating flowers into the design was presented to
Allan and Dana Huberman, long-time owners of Huberman’s Greenhouses.
They thought it was a great idea and wanted to get involved by donating
the needed flowers, their special soil and the necessary fertilizer.
The beautiful flower bed now compliments the adjacent baseball field.

Bob Davis of World Series Park said “The Huberman’s willingness and generosity
to step up and donate to the park with their great products is much appreciated.
It’s one more example of how Saugus businesses have responded to helping
us in our pursuit of creating a facility for the Saugus community to enjoy.
We wish the Hubermans the best in their rebuilding
following the devastating fire they recently experienced.”

Saugus Alumni Baseball Game Huge Success

The First Annual Saugus Alumni Baseball Game and Festivities, held Saturday,
September 17^th at World Series Park, attracted between 300 and 400 people.
Those in attendance enjoyed a very meaningful opening ceremony, the Game,
meeting former Red Sox ace pitcher Dick Drago, classic cars compliments of
Russell Tripp and Friends, a moon-bounce for the kids and lots of complimentary
food and drink. All donations will support Saugus baseball.

The newly formed Saugus Diamond Club sponsored this event as a way
of making Saugus people more aware of the great possibilities for
baseball in Saugus. This club is made up of former Saugus baseball
players and people who support the future of baseball in Saugus.

Alumni players competed in a nine inning game with Team Petrone,
coached by former coach Pat Petrone, coming out on top.
Playing for Team Petrone were:
Joe Rizzo, Stan Greene, Joe Barressi, Chris Coco, Mark Nazzaro,
Jeff Coco, Tom Gaeta, Matt Vecchio, Mark Mitchell, Chris Mikulski,
Steve Catazone, Rob Fisher, Scott Fulton, and Matt McCusker.
All the players graduated in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.

The opposing team, Team Tringale, was coached by
former coach Tom Tringale and made up of players
from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s:
Joe Markowski,Bob Lessard, Tom Tringale Jr., Doug Orlando,
Steve Capozzi, Brian Billingsley, Bob Merlina, Mike Autilio,
Al Matthews, Eric Naumann, John Nicolo, John Beliveau,
Mike Fauci, Mark Picardi, Keith Manning, Stan Orlowski,
Brian Silver, and Peter Nicolo.

Opening ceremony participants were Venere Salzillo, who sang the
National Anthem, State Representative Donald Wong, Diamond Club
president Chris Coco, Bob Davis of World Series Park, Author and
poet Tom Sheehan from the Class of 1947, Gene Decareau from
the Class of 1948 and Ryan Beliveau.
The ceremonial first pitches were thrown out by Daily Item Sports Editor
Steve Krause in memory of his father Edward Krause from the Class
of 1938 and Mike Carista from the Class of 1985, a Red Sox draftee
who traveled from Florida to attend. The MC/announcer was
Mark Bertrand and the photographer was Mark Salvetti.
Saugus Community TV covered the event.

Game sponsors were Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys Burgers and Fries,
Nick’s Place, Stop & Shop, Bianco & Sons Italian Sausage of Revere,
Ninety Nine Restaurant, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Perfect Parties USA,
Agganis Construction, Kowloon, Harrows Chicken Pies,
and Russell Tripp and Friends.

The Saugus Diamond Club wishes to thank all who made this
annual event such a huge success and all who made donations.
And Saugus Diamond Club invites all to next year’s
Second Annual Alumni Baseball Game and Festivities.

World Series Park Hosted
Babe Ruth Baseball

2011 District 1 Babe Ruth 15 Year Old All-Star Tournament