The Best in Community Baseball Since 1951
Who is Frederick National Little LeagueABOUT 500 FANS gathered at what was described as a "special" stadium built on 12th Street west of Motter Avenue on June 18, 1951 to watch an historic baseball game. They were there to see the first Little League game ever played in Frederick. Only a few months before, the Frederick Little League had been organized with Jim Grove as president. The league was placed in the Western Division of the state along with three teams from Cumberland, two from Hagerstown and one from Frostburg. Four teams were in that initial Frederick league: the Lions. Civitans, North End and South End. The league was for eight to 13 year olds. The opening game was scheduled for June 13, but postponed three times because of rain. Finally, on June 18, the Civitans edged North End 13-11 to win the first game. The initial postseason game was held July 25 and matched the Frederick All-Stars against the National All-Stars of Hagerstown. It was played in Frederick before 1,400 fans. Hagerstown scored seven unearned runs in the first inning and beat Frederick 7-3 to eliminate the local team from further district competition. Hagerstown managed only five hits off Frederick's Charles Weddle, but the local team made three errors in the first inning and Weddle walked two as Hagerstown took the early lead. The loss ended a short, but historic, season for the Frederick Little League stars.
Frederick National Little Leagues MissionThe objective of Frederick National Little League shall be to implant in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger, and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
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Frederick National Little League
P.O. Box 2043 Frederick, Maryland 21702 |