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COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
1909, 1926, 1928, 1934, 1938,
1940, 1941, 1942, 1945, 1947,
1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977,
2004
YR.....OVERALL......PLAYOFFS
1909...........19-1..............0-0
1924...........12-12............0-0
1925............18-11............0-0
1926...........34-19...........0-0
1927............20-14..........0-0
1928............30-14.........2-0
1929.............19-14..........1-2
1930.............12-17..........0-0
1931...............11-11...........0-0
1932..............9-32.........0-0
1933..............6-10..........0-0
1934..............31-9..........4-2
1935..............8-10..........0-0
1936..............14-13........0-0
1937...............10-8.........0-0
1938..............38-15........0-0
1939...............27-17.......0-0
1940..............38-13.......0-0
1941................21-12........2-2
1942...............28-10......3-0
1943.......No county team
1944.......No county team
1945...............25-6.......3-0
1946..............32-10......2-3
1947...............35-10......7-0
1948...............31-16......0-2
1949................18-25.....0-0
1950................18-23.....0-0
1951............No county team
1952...........No county team
1953...........No county team
1954..........No county team
1955...........No county team
1956...........No county team
1957..................17-21........0-0
1958.................16-14........0-0
1959..........No county team
1960..........No county team
1961............No county team
1962...........No county team
1963...........No county team
1964...........No county team
1965............No county team
1966............No county team
1967.............No county team
1968.............No county team
1969.............No county team
1970.............No county team
1971.............No county team
1972................35-11..................5-1
1973.................36-7.................3-0
1974.................33-11.................7-3
1975..................30-8.................2-2
1976...................32-8.................3-2
1977....................35-8.................7-2
1978....................22-11.................1-2
1979....................23-11................3-3
1980...................20-13...............2-4
1981.....................21-13.................0-2
1982.....................5-25..................1-2
1983.....................21-12.................1-2
1984.....................21-17.................1-2
1985.......................5-31.................0-2
1986......................16-21................0-2
COUNTY LEAGUE MANAGERS
1909....................Dick Brock
1924....................Dewey Cunningham
1925.....................Dewey Cunningham
1926.....................Connie Wardman
1927......................Chuck Strouse
1928.....................Connie Wardman
1929......................Connie Wardman
1930......................John Ruskovic
1931........................Connie Wardman
1932........................Grundy Volpe
1933........................Fred Sanders
1934.......................Dick Downing
1935.........................Fred Sanders
1936.........................Fred Sanders
1937..........................Grundy Volpe
1938.........................Walt Landgraf
1939........................George Patterson
1940.......................George Patterson
1941.........................George Patterson
1942........................George Patterson
1945........................Dick Freidhoff
1946........................Dick Freidhoff
1947.........................Dick Freidhoff
1948.........................Dick Freidhoff
1949..........................Frank Mozes
1950..........................Ray Smith
1957...........................Dom Agostino
1958..........................Dom Agostino
1972..........................Joe Hairhoger
1973..........................Joe Hairhoger
1974..........................Carmen Beatrice
1975...........................Carmen Beatrice
1976...........................Carmen Beatrice
1977...........................Carmen Beatrice
1978...........................Carmen Beatrice
1979...........................Carmen Beatrice
1980...........................Carmen Beatrice
1981.............................Carmen Beatrice
1982............................Carmen Beatrice
1983.............................Carmen Beatrice
1984............................Carmen Beatrice
1985............................Carmen Beatrice
1986............................Carmen Beatrice
1892
ELLWOOD CITY DEFEATS WAMPUM, 3-2, IN FIRST BASEBALL GAME IN ELLWOOD CITY HISTORY
In the beginning, there was baseball. As the Borough of Ellwood City is being incorporated, the first community baseball team is being formed. Under the management of George B. Nye, a baseball club is organized in May. On July 4, 1892 the first game ever played by an Ellwood City community team takes place on a field on Spring Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. In the inaugural game in Ellwood City history, Ellwood City defeats Wampum, 3-2, behind winning pitcher Thomas C. Marshall.
1893
BASEBALL CLUBS ARE ORGANIZED
More baseball clubs are organized in Ellwood City. Baseball clubs limit play primarily to games within the immediate area. Games are played within city limits and at Rock Point Park and Hazel Dell.
1901
STEEL CAR FORGE ORGANIZES TEAM
The Steel Car Forge team is organized by C.A. Martin. The team is the first Ellwood City team formed to compete against surrounding communities. Players include Ellwood City infielder Connie Wardman and pitcher Paul Luther of Pittsburgh.
1908
SHELBY TUBE TEAM ORGANIZED AND SHELBY TUBE FIELD BUILY
The Shelby Tube Company, bases in Shelby, Ohio, builds a steel tubing plant in Ellwood City. The Shelby Tube team, nicknamed the "Tubers", becomes the second local team to compete against surrounding communities. A baseball field, to be known as Shelby Field , is built on the property of the Shelby Tube Company property next to the mill. The field is also known as Tunnel Field due to its' proximity to the railroad tunnel.
1908
STEEL CAR FORGE DEFEATS SHELBY TUBE TO WIN CITY TITLE
In a battle for the city title, the Steel Car Forge team downs Shelby Tube, three games to one. Steel Car Forge won the opener, 1-0, and the second game ended in a 2-2 tie after 13 innings. Shelby Tube knots the series at one game apiece after winning the third game, 5-3. Steel Car Forge wins the fourth game, 11-8, to take a two games to one lead in the series. Steel Car Forge wins the fifth game, 12-3, to win the series and claim the city championship.
1909
SHELBY SOCIALS WIN TROLLEY LEAGUE-CAPTURE FIRST TITLE IN ELLWOOD CITY HISTORY
The Steel Car Forge and the Shelby Tube teams are combined. The team, under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, win Ellwood City's first baseball title by capturing the Trolley League Championship with an undefeated 10-0 record. The league, formed on the Harmony Streetcar Line, is comprised if Ellwood City, Butler, Evans City, Mars, Zelienople and Callery. The line-up during the season included Connie Wardman at third base, Chip Bayers in leftfield, Bill Bayers at second base, Goven "Mac" MacMurdo in centerfield, Bid Gillespie at first base, Joe Havice in rightfield, Barney McKay at shortstop and Kelley as the catcher. Paul Luther and Ben Wilson were the top pitchers. The team, managed by Dick Brock, finished the season with a 19-1 record.
1913
SHELBY TUBE EXPANSION FORCES LOSS OF SHELBY FIELD, SHELBY SOCIALS DISBAND
Due to extensive additions to the Shelby Tube Company, Shelby Field is demolished to make room for the expansion of the mill. The field has the premier baseball venue in the city since its' erection in 1908. Due to the loss of Shelby Field, the Shelby Socials team is disbanded.
1916
THE SHELBY BASEBALL LEAGUE IS ORGANIZED
The Shelby Baseball League is organized and the games are played on a filed between Glen Avenue and Second Street. Among the teams in the league are Bell A.C. , 4th Ward and the Eagles. The Fourth Ward ended the season with a 22-4 record. Pitcher Lefty Palm compiled a 17-1 record for the 4th Ward. The Eagles defeated Zelienople in an exhibition, 6-0, behind pitcher Carlo Johns' 18 strikeouts.
1920
BASEBALL PLAY BEGINS AT EWING PARK
On Saturday, June 12, 1920 the first baseball game ever at Ewing Park is played on the new grounds. In a game beginning at 3:15 PM, Ellwood City Shelby Tube defeats the Ritter Conley Company team of Leetsdale, 7-3. Morrison is the winning pitcher for Shelby Tube. The new grounds are used from June 12 through July 3 for the Shelby Tube team. The Shelby Team completes the rest of the season at the new Lincoln High School field. The Ewing Park grounds will be completely renovated in 1921 and will become the center of Ellwood City baseball activities.
SHELBY TUBE AND STANDARD ENGINEERING ORGANIZE BASEBALL TEAMS
Shelby Tube and Standard Engineering organize teams to participate against area competition. Shelby Tube started their season playing on the new grounds at Ewing Park and completed their season on the new grounds at Lincoln High School. Shelby Tube finished their season with a 12-6 record. The top pitcher was Nicholson with six victories which included a no-hit 4-0 victory against Butler. Standard Engineering completed their season with an identical 12-6 record. Knause led Standard Engineering with seven victories on the mound. Shelby Tube downed Standard Engineering in their only meeting, 22-6.
1921
EWING PARK FIELD UNDERGOES CONSTRUCTION
The Shelby Tube Company purchased over 300 lots in the area from Riverside Drive on the west to Joffre Street on the east. The property boundary on the north is the Ellwood City-New Castle Road. The Shelby Tube Company's plan of lots are used for housing and recreation for the Shelby Tube workers. The area will be named Ewing Park in honor of Shelby Tube Company attorney Thomas Ewing who oversees the construction of the plan. A baseball field is constructed between Petain Street and Foch Street. In May the construction of grandstands behind home plate begins and the field is graded. A wooden fence is also erected at the field. Due to the construction of the field, the Shelby Socials season is delayed until June 18.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS HUBBARD, OH, 20-9, IN THE FIRST GAME EVER AT EWING PARK FIELD
On Saturday, June 18, 1921 the first game ever played at the newly-constructed Ewing Park Field is played beginning at 3:30 PM. The Ellwood City Shelby Socials defeated Hubbard, OH, 20-9, in the inaugural game. The New Castle News reported that, "Ewing Park, used for the very first time, proved to be an ideal place for playing baseball and the big crowd thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the new bleachers and purchasing refreshments, which were dispensed by numerous persons."
DIP MCDANEL GRAND SLAM POWERS ELLWOOD CITY OVER HOMESTEAD GRAYS, 5-4
Ellwood City celebrates Merchants Day on July 20, 1921 by hosting the legendary Homestead Grays before the largest crowd in the city's 30-year history. Dip McDanel, considered the town's greatest athlete until that time, hits a grand-slam home run in the first inning over the left-field fence. The homer is the key hit in the Ellwood City 5-4 upset win.
1922
EAGLES AND IMPERIALS REPRESENT ELLWOOD CITY IN AREA COMPETITION
Ellwood City had two teams represent the city against area competition: The Eagles and the Imperials. The Eagles, managed by Bud Wardman, ended the season with a record of 11-7. Buck Falconie led the pitching staff with six victories. The Imperials, managed by Joe Smith, ended the season with a 14-7 record. Pitcher Pat Boyle accounted for nine victories on the mound.
EAGLES DEFEAT IMPERIALS FOR CITY TITLE
The Eagles and Imperials met in a five-game series for the city title. The Eagles downed the Imperials, 5-2, behind winning pitcher Carlo Johns. The Imperials, behind pitcher Van Dyke, won the next to games, 4-0, and 13-1. The Eagles won the fourth game to tie the series. The Eagles edged the Imperials, 3-2, in the fifth game to win the city title. New Castle pitcher Fiz Rodenbaugh out-dueled Pat Boyle to give the Eagles the win.
1923
EAGLES AND KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS REPRESENT ELLWOOD CITY
Ellwood City was once again represented this season by two teams: the Eagles and the Knights of Pythias. The teams played an independent exhibition schedule against area teams. Connie Wardman managed the Eagles and Jimmy Guy piloted the Knights of Pythias. The Eagles ended the season with a 6-17 record and the Knights of Pythias compiled a 13-5 record. The Knights of Pythias were led by shortstop Jesse Brown with six home runs. and first baseman Holliday Newton with four home runs. Dewey Cunningham added three triples.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWEEP THE EAGLES FOR CITY TITLE
The Knights of Pythias swept three straight games to win the city championship over the Eagles. The Knights defeated the Eagles, 3-2, in the opener with Sankey out-dueling Carlo Johns on the mound. The Knights took the next two games with a 5-4 win in 12 innings and completed the sweep with an 11-5 win.
1924
ELLWOOD CITY JOINS LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE
The Lawrence County League is organized and Ellwood City has one of the initial entries. Under the sponsorship of the the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City records a 9-9 slate in the league and compiles a 12-12 record overall.
Record
12-12
Batting
Average
Jesse Brown..... .356
Harry Noss..... .350
Holliday Newton..... .304
Home Runs
Jim Hamill.....3
Triples
Jesse Brown.....2
Doubles
Clarence Carnegie.....6
Pitching
Carlo Johns.....7-6
1925
ELLWOOD CITY, COALTOWN TIE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE TITLE IN REGULAR SEASON-ELLWOOD CITY LOSES TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City and Coaltown tied for the Lawrence County Baseball League regular season pennant. Both teams finished the season with identical 16-5 records to force a three-game series to decide the champion. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City loses the best-of-three championship series, two games to one.
COALTOWN EDGES ELLWOOD CITY, 2-1, IN OPENER OF LAWRENCE COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Coaltown scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning and held on to edge Ellwood City, 2-1, in the opening game of the Lawrence County Baseball League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. Coaltown opened a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Murphy singled and Gerald Earls followed with a triple off the left field fence. The lead held up until the bottom of the fifth inning when Ellwood City knotted the score at 1-1. Harry Noss singled to right field and moved to third base when a sacrifice bunt was misplayed. Ray Dallenbach followed with a long sacrifice fly to right field to score Noss. Coaltown scored the winning run in the top of the ninth inning when Cleary walked, stole second base and moved to third base on a ground out. Cleary then slid home on a wild pitch to give Coaltown the 2-1 winning margin. Walter Kirker scattered five hits to gain the win on the mound for Coaltown. Pat Boyle was the losing pitcher for Ellwood City. Earls led Coaltown with a triple and Noss singled twice for Ellwood City.
ELLWOOD CITY DEFEATS COALTOWN, 12-2, TO KNOT LAWRENCE COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City banged out 16 hits on the way to a 12-2 win over Coaltown in the second game of the Lawrence County Championship Series at Coaltown. Ellwood City scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back. Ellwood City added three runs in the sixth inning and two more runs in the seventh inning to open up a 9-1 lead. Ray Dallenbach homered and tripled to lead Ellwood City at the plate. Pat Boyle homered and singled and Dewey Cunningham tripled twice. Jesse Brown and Jimmy Guy doubled and singled and Harry Noss and Sumner singled twice. Murphy led Coaltown with a home run and Kirker added a double. Boyle tossed a six-hitter to gain the win on the mound.
COALTOWN DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 6-4, TO WIN THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Coaltown scored five runs in the fifth inning to erase a 2-0 deficit and held on to defeat Ellwood City, 6-4, to win the Lawrence County Baseball League Championship at Energy. Ellwood City took a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning on Dewey Cunningham two-run homer. The lead stood until the sixth inning when Coaltown scored five runs on six consecutive hits to take a 5-2 lead. Coaltown added an insurance run in the eighth inning to up the lead to 6-2. Ellwood City rallied in the top of the ninth inning to score twice before Coaltown notched the final three outs. Walter Kirker and Stimple doubled and singled to lead Coaltown at the plate. Murphy, Palus and Minor added two singles apiece. Dewey Cunningham led Ellwood City with a home run and two triples. Kirker scattered seven hits to pick up the win for Coaltown on the mound.
Record
18-11
BATTING
Average
Jesse Brown..... .465
Pat Boyle..... .384
Grundy Volpe..... .360
Harry Noss..... .333
Home Runs
Jesse Brown.....3
Pat Boyle.....3
Triples
Jesse Brown.....5
Doubles
Jesse Brown.....10
Pat Boyle.....5
Pitching
Pat Boyle.....10-4
1926
ELLWOOD CITY WINS LAWRENCE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City compiled a 32-10 in league play to win the Lawrence County Baseball Championship. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, the title was the first for Ellwood City in the league-which was organized in 1924. Ellwood City was managed by Connie Wardman, the star infielder of the 1909 Trolley League champions.
Record
34-19
Manager
Connie Wardman
Batting
Average
Jesse Brown..... .399
Dewey Cunningham..... .353
Mark Jamison..... .320
Grundy Volpe..... .315
Mike Sanders..... .310
Home Runs
Jesse Brown.....6
Mike Sanders.....5
Fred Sanders.....4
Triples
Jesse Brown.....8
Dewey Cunningham.....8
Mike Sanders.....5
Grundy Volpe.....4
Doubles
Jesse Brown.....16
Grundy Volpe.....11
Mark Jamison.....10
Mike Sanders.....9
Fred Sanders.....8
Pitching
Mark Jamison.....24-6
1927
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 20-14 RECORD
Ellwood City completed a 20-14 mark while participating in both the Lawrence County League and the Beaver County League. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City compiled a 10-7 record in the Lawrence County League and completed a 9-5 record in the Beaver County League.
Record
20-14
Batting
Average
Mike Sanders..... .371
Grundy Volpe... .320
Fred Sanders..... .320
Joe Latiano..... .299
Numby Campbell..... .295
Ray Dallenbach..... .284
Under minimum 68 at-bats
Jesse Brown..... .545
Frank Fitzgerald..... .410
Home Runs
Ray Dallenbach.....3
Jesse Brown.....3
Frank Fitzgerald...3
Doubles
Mike Sanders.....7
Pitching
Christopher Racey.....9-5
Pat Boyle.....8-6
1928
BROWN SMACKS TWO HOME RUNS TO LEAD ELLWOOD CITY OVER BEAVER, 12-4, IN BEAVER COUNTY TITLE OPENER
Ellwood City defeated Beaver, 12-4, in the opening game of the Beaver County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. The victory gave Ellwood City a one-game lead in the best-of-three series. Jesse Brown smacked two home runs to lead Ellwood City. After two scoreless innings, Ellwood City scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning with two outs. Grundy Volpe smacked a double down the third base line and scored on Frank Fitzgerald's single to give Ellwood City a 1-0 lead. Mickey Huff walked and Brown belted his first home run to right field to give Ellwood City a 3-0 lead. Ellwood City added another run to up the lead to 4-0. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Ellwood City added another tally. Fred Sanders led of with a single, went to third base on a sacrifice bunt when the base was left unattended on the play. Pat Boyle lifted a sacrifice fly scoring Sanders to up the lead to 5-0. Ellwood City exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Volpe singled, moved to second base on a bunt and scored on a single by Huff to give Ellwood City a 6-0 lead. Brown followed with his second home run to left-center to up the margin to 8-0. Grinnen walked and Fred Sanders singled him to third base. Grinnen scored on an error to raise the lead to 9-0. Marshall doubled to score Sanders to up the lead to 10-0. Boyle followed with a triple to score Marshall to increase the lead to 11-0. Volpe singled scoring Boyle to give Ellwood City a 12-0 lead. Beaver scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning to narrow the score to 12-4. The game was called at that time due to darkness. Brown led Ellwood City with two home runs, a single and five RBI. Volpe added a double and two singles. Fred Sanders singled twice and Boyle added a triple. Winning pitcher Boyle threw a two-hitter for Ellwood City.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS BEAVER, 5-2, TO WIN BEAVER COUNTY TITLE BEHIND BOYLE
Pat Boyle tossed a complete game to lead Ellwood City to a 5-2 win over Beaver to win the Beaver County League Championship a Beaver. The win completed a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Mickey Huff smacked a home run for Ellwood City.
Record
30-14
Batting
Average
Jesse Brown..... .416
Mike Sanders..... .367
Frank Fitzgerald..... .350
Grundy Volpe..... .311
Fred Sanders..... .285
Home Runs
Jesse Brown.....3
John Grinnen.....3
Triples
Jesse Brown.....7
Doubles
Frank Fitzgerald.....15
Pitching
Pat Boyle.....15-5
Mark Jamison.....13-7
1929
HACK WILSON JOINS ELLWOOD CITY TEAM FOR GAME AGAINST ALIQUIPPA
National League home run leader Hack Wilson joined his hometown Ellwood City team in an exhibition at Aliquippa. With permission from the Chicago Cubs, Wilson participated in an exhibition game with Ellwood City against Aliquippa and belted two home runs.
ELLWOOD CITY CLAIMS BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE CO-CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City claimed a co-championship of the Beaver County League championship with Rochester. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City, managed by Connie Wardman, won the first-half title and Rochester won the second-half crown. The teams squared off for a best-of-five series for the league championship. Ellwood City lost at Rochester in the opening game, 8-4. The second game ended in a 3-3 tie at Ewing Park Field. Rochester won the third game, 5-3, at Rochester. Ellwood City won the fourth game over Rochester, 13-9, at Ewing Park Field. Rochester claimed Ellwood City had used imported players and the series was never completed. Ellwood City and Rochester both claimed the title. Ellwood City compiled a 19-12 record in the league.
Record
19-13
Batting
Average
Frank Fitzgerald..... .370
Jesse Brown..... .362
Grundy Volpe..... .328
Mike Sanders..... .327
Under 64 minimum at-bats
Gerald Earl..... .437
Home Runs
Gerald Earl....5
Triples
Jesse Brown.....5
Doubles
Frank Fitzgerald.....12
Pitching
Pat Boyle.....10-5
Lefty Miller.....7-5
1930
PITTSBURGH PIRATES DEFEAT ELLWOOD CITY, 4-0, AT EWING PARK FIELD
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Ellwood City, 4-0, at Ewing Park Field before perhaps the largest crowd to watch a game in the town's history. The Pirates visited Ellwood City on August 4 as part of the annual "Booster Day' celebration to participate in the Monday afternoon exhibition. Hall of Fame players, Pie Traynor and Lloyd Waner, did not see action. Hall of Fame player Paul Waner and National League All-Star were held hitless. Pat Boyle went the distance on the mound for Ellwood City. Grundy Volpe led Ellwood City with three singles. Mike Sanders and Frank Fitzgerald added singles.
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 12-17 RECORD
Ellwood City compiled a 10-13 record in the Beaver County League. Playing under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City went 12-17 overall.
Record
12-17
Batting
Average
Charley Irwin..... .297
Mike Sanders..... .281
Frank Fitzgerald..... .278
Joe Latiano.... .271
Under 58 minimum at-bats
Pat Boyle..... .461
Home Runs
Frank Fitzgerald.....2
Dom Mundo.....2
Doubles
Charley Irwin.....6
Frank Fitzgerald.....6
Pitching
Pat Boyle.....6-6
Dom Mundo.....4-4
1931
ELLWOOD CITY COMPILES 11-11 RECORD
Ellwood City completed in the Beaver County League and Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City started the season in the Beaver County League and finished the season in the Lawrence County League. Ellwood City logged a 5-6 record in the Beaver County League and 2-4 mark in the Lawrence County League. Ellwood City recorded an 11-11 mark overall.
Record
11-11
Batting
Average
Dick Freidhoff..... .324
Mike Sanders..... .323
Fred Sanders..... .305
Joe Latiano..... .274
Home Runs
Dick Freidhoff.....3
Triples
Mike Sanders.....3
Doubles
Mike Sanders.....7
Pitching
Mark Jamison.....4-3
Lloyd Shakely.....3-2
1932
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 9-22 RECORD
Ellwood City competed in the Beaver County League and compiled a 5-20 record. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City logged a 9-22 mark overall. Due to the poor crowds at the Ewing Park Field, the team moved to the Lincoln High School Field during the season.
Record
9-22
Batting
Average
Floyd Smilek..... .378
Fred Sanders..... .328
Joe Latiano..... .288
John Ursu..... .281
Under minimum at-bats
Frank Fitzgerald..... .416
Dick Freidhoff..... .364
Home Runs
Floyd Smilek....2
Triples
Grundy Volpe.....2
Floyd Smilek.....2
Doubles
Floyd Smilek.....4
Joe Latiano..... 4
Pitching
Joe Dombeck.....5 wins
Frank Poholsky.....3 wins
1933
JESSE BROWN HITS LONGEST HOME RUN EVER AT LINCOLN FIELD
On July 19, Jesse Brown launched the longest home run ever at Lincoln High School Field. Before a crowd estimated at over 2,000, Brown belted a home run that landed on the roof of the high school. The home run accounted for the only run for the Ellwood City Smith's in a 6-1 loss to Beaver Falls in a Beaver County League game.
ELLWOOD CITY SMITHS END SEASON WITH 6-10 RECORD
The Ellwood City Smiths, managed by Fred Sanders, finished the season with an overall record of 6-10. In Beaver County League competition with a record of 4-9.
Record
6-10
Batting
Average
Fred Sanders..... .310
Grundy Volpe..... .303
Dom Ferrante..... .277
Fred DeTullio..... .275
Home Runs
Fred DeTullio.....3
Ray Dallenbach.....3
Triples
Jesse Brown.....1
Doubles
Jesse Brown.....4
Dom Ferrante....4
Sam Neff.....4
Pitching
Wins
Frank Poholsky.....4
ELLWOOD CITY MERCHANTS LOG 10-17 RECORD
The Ellwood City Merchants, managed by Norman Pack, compiled a 10-17 record in independent play.
Record
10-17
Batting
Average
Norman Pack..... .353
Chuck McCloskey..... .343
L. Butler Hennon..... .323
Home Runs
Norman Pack.....1
Allen Wilson.....1
L. Butler Hennon.....1
Triples
Norman Pack.....4
Doubles
Norman Pack.....5
Pitching
Pat Boyle.....5-4
Ken Bohlander.....4-3
1934
ELLWOOD CITY WINS BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City, playing under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, won the Beaver County League Championship. Ellwood City won the second half title and met first-half champions, Beaver, in the championship series. Ellwood City, managed by Mark Jamison and Dick Dowling, compiled a 22-4 record in league play and 31-9 overall. At one point, the Shelby Socials had won an incredible 19 games in a row.
BEAVER DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 5-3, IN OPENER OF BEAVER COUNTY TITLE SERIES
Beaver downed Ellwood City, 5-3, in the opening game of the Beaver County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field.
ELLWOOD CITY KNOTS TITLE SERIES WITH 5-4 WIN OVER BEAVER
Ellwood City defeated Beaver, 5-4, at Beaver to tie the Beaver County League Championship Series. Pitcher Dory Gunnett raised his record to 16-0 with the win.
MCCULLOUGH LEADS ELLWOOD CITY OVER BEAVER, 3-2, TO TAKE LEAD IN BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Paul McCullough fanned 13 batters and homered to lead Ellwood City to a 3-2 win over Beaver in the Beaver County League Championship Series at Beaver. The win, the first part of a doubleheader on Labor Day, gave Ellwood City a two games to one lead in the series.
BROWN LEADS ELLWOOD CITY TO 7-6 WIN OVER BEAVER IN BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Jesse Brown smacked two triples to lead Ellwood City to a 7-6 win over Beaver in the Beaver County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. The win, in the second game of a Labor Day doubleheader, gave Ellwood City a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. In addition to Brown's offense, Fred DeTullio homered for Ellwood City. Dom Mundo was the winning pitcher for Ellwood City.
BEAVER DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 6-1, IN BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE SERIES
Beaver downed Ellwood City, 6-1, in the Beaver County League Championship Series at Beaver. The win narrowed Ellwood City's lead in the series to three games to two.
MCCULLOUGH 'S HOMER GIVES ELLWOOD CITY 2-0 WIN OVER BEAVER TO WIN BEAVER COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Sank McCullough belted a two-run homer in the top of the tenth inning to give Ellwood City to a 2-0 victory over Beaver to win the Beaver County League Championship at Beaver. With the win, Ellwood City captured the Beaver County League Championship Series, four games to two. After nine scoreless innings, Dick Freidhoff singled and McCullough delivered the game-winning blow. Dory Gunnett, who relieved Paul McCullough earlier in the game, picked up the victory in relief.
ELLWOOD CITY MEETS LAWRENCE COUNTY CHAMPION BESSEMER IN SERIES
After winning the Beaver County League title, Ellwood City was matched against Lawrence County League champion Bessemer in a best-of-three series.
ELLWOOD CITY BEATS BESSEMER, 10-5, IN OPENING GAME OF SERIES
Ellwood City beat Bessemer. 10-5, in the opening game of a series matching the Beaver County League champions and the Lawrence County League champions. Dory Gunnett pitched Ellwood City to the win at Ewing Park Field.
ELLWOOD CITY, BESSEMER TIE 7-7 IN SECOND GAME OF SERIES
Ellwood City and Bessemer played to a 7-7 tie at Ewing Park Field in the second game of a series between the Beaver County champion and the Lawrence County champion.
BESSEMER DROPS ELLWOOD CITY, 8-3, TO KNOT TITLE SERIES
Lawrence County champion Bessemer defeated Beaver County champion, Ellwood City, 8-3, at Bessemer. The victory knotted the best-of-three series at one game apiece.
MCCULLOUGH LEADS ELLWOOD CITY OVER BESSEMER, 3-1, TO CAPTURE INTER-COUNTY SERIES
Paul McCullough hurled Ellwood City to a 3-1 win over Bessemer in the inter-county series at Bessemer. Ellwood City won the best-of-three series, two games to one.
Record
31-9
Batting
Average
Dick Freidhoff..... .339
Jesse Brown..... .292
Fred Sanders..... .288
Sam Neff..... .283
Under minimum at-bats
Sank McCullough..... .444
Home Runs
Dick Freidhoff.....3
Triples
Jesse Brown.....6
Fred Sanders.....6
Doubles
Dick Freidhoff.....14
Fred DeTullio.....10
Pitching
Dory Gunnett.....18-2
Paul McCullough.....9-2
Lefty Miller.....3-2
1935
ELLWOOD CITY DISBANDS AFTER COMPILING 8-10 RECORD
Ellwood City competed in the Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City logged an 8-8 record in league play and 8-10 overall.
Record
8-10
Batting
Average
Sam Neff..... .333
Under minimum 36 at bats
Syl Ferrucci..... .412
Grundy Volpe..... .370
Home Runs
Dick Freidhoff.....1
Jesse Brown.....1
Triples
Sam Neff.....2
Doubles
Sam Neff.....4
Pitching
Lefty Miller.....2-0
Pete Greco.....2-2
1936
ELLWOOD CITY END SEASON WITH 14-13 RECORD
Ellwood City, managed by Fred Sanders, logged a 14-13 record for the season. Ellwood City, under the Shelby Socials sponsorship, competed in the Beaver County League. Ellwood City logged a 13-12 record in league play.
MUNDO THROWS 16 INNINGS IN 3-1 LOSS
Dom Mundo threw all 16 innings in a 3-1 loss to Beaver Falls Ing-Rich in Beaver County League play at Ewing Park Field. Beaver Falls Ing-Rich scored twice in the top of the 16th inning to break a 1-1 tie. Mundo fanned 14 batters along the way.
MUNDO FIRES NO-HITTER IN 11-0 WIN OVER B & W
Dom Mundo fired a no-hitter as Ellwood City downed B & W, 11-0, in Beaver County League play at Ewing Park Field. Mundo fanned 10 B & W batters in the victory.
Record
14-13
Batting
Dick Freidhoff..... .329
Vic Franus..... .290
Syl Ferrucci..... ,277
Chet Bognosky..... .264
Under 54 minimum at-bats
Ray Dallenbach..... .325
Romeo Shablesky..... .321
Home Runs
Dom Mundo.....2
Triples
Dick Freidhoff.....6
Doubles
Chet Bognosky.....6
Ray Dallenbach.....6
Pitching
Dom Mundo.....8-3
Dory Gunnett.....3-2
1937
MUNDO FANS 18 BATTERS IN ELLWOOD CITY 5-4 LOSS TO AMBRIDGE
Dom Mundo fanned 18 batters in an Ellwood City 5-4 loss to Ambridge at Ewing Park Field. The 18 strikeouts were a record for a seven-inning contest for an Ellwood City pitcher.
ELLWOOD CITY COMPILES 10-8 RECORD
Ellwood City competed in the Beaver County League. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City went 10-6 in league play and 10-8 overall.
Record
10-8
Batting
Average
George Reese..... .343
Vic Franus..... .315
Chet Bognosky..... .310
Tony Latiano..... .289
Dick Freidhoff..... .276
Home Runs
Dom Mundo.....2
Triples
Chet Bognosky.....4
Doubles
Dom Ferrante.....3
Dick Freidhoff.....3
Tony Latiano.....3
Pitching
Dom Mundo.....6-3
Lefty Miller.....2-0
1938
ELLWOOD CITY WINS INTER-CITY LEAGUE CROWN
Ellwood City won the Inter-City League title by winning both the first and second half titles. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City was managed by Walter Landgraph. The league was compiled of most of the Beaver County League teams of previous years. Both halves ended with disputed decisions. Ellwood City ended the year with a league record of 30-9 and an overall record of 38-15. Ellwood City met the Lawrence County League champions and were swept in three straight games. Bessemer downed Ellwood City, 7-0, 9-2 and 4-3 in 12 innings.
Record
38-15
Batting
Average
Vic Franus..... .373
Dom Ferrante..... .360
Chet Bognasky..... .355
Paul Greco..... .298
__________
Under 106 minimum at-bats
Wish Franus..... .323
George Komara..... .322
George Blazin..... .308
Home Runs
Vic Franus.....7
Triples
Chet Bognosky.....7
Doubles
Chet Bognosky.....13
Pitching
Lefty Miller.....10-2
Ted Franus.....7-2
George Komara.....10-4
Tom Beatrice.....5-3
Ralph Ferrante.....2-0
1939
ELLWOOD CITY COMPLETE 27-17 SEASON
Ellwood City competed in the Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City compiled a 19-15 record in league play and 27-17 overall.
Record
27-17
Batting
Average
Paul Greco..... .326
Joe Santillo..... .325
Tony Latiano..... .307
Dick Freidhoff..... .305
Vic Franus..... .295
George Komara..... .291
Under 88 minimum at-bats
Red Miloser..... .347
Fred DeTullio..... .338
Jim McCready..... .307
Home Runs
Dom Ferrante.....1
Paul Greco.....1
George Komara.....1
Vic Franus.....1
Triples
Paul Greco.....3
Doubles
Joe Santillo.....6
Pitching
Jim McCready.....8-4
Tom Beatrice.....7-3
Lefty Miller.....5-3
George Komara.....7-7
1940
ELLWOOD CITY WINS LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City captured the Lawrence County Championship. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City won the second-half title after Bessemer won the first-half title. Ellwood City, managed by George Patterson, swept Bessemer in a best-of-five series to win the championship.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS BESSEMER, 6-1, IN OPENER OF LAWRENCE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ellwood City defeated Bessemer, 6-1, in the opening game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS BESSEMER, 3-1, TO TAKE TWO GAME LEAD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ellwood City downed Bessemer, 3-1, at Ewing Park Field to take the second game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series. The victory gave Ellwood City a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series. Ellwood City took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Vic Franus singled, mobed to second base and scored on an-RBI single by Biff Blazin. Ellwood City incresed their lead to 3-0 with two runs in the fourth inning on RBI-singles by Dick Freidhoff and Lafty Miller. Bessemer scored their only run in the top of the eighth inning. Miller scattered 12 hits in a complete-game victory on the mound. Ray Smith led Ellwood City with a double and single. John Mazzant, Syl Ferrucci and Franus added two singles apiece. W. Stanley led Bessemer with a double and three singles. G. Stanley added three singles and Hervatine singled twice. Winning pitcher Miller fanned four batters. Snyder was the losing pitcher for Bessemer.
ELLWOOD CITY EDGES BESSEMER, 3-2, TO WIN THE LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City edged Bessemer, 3-2, to win the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Bessemer. The win completed a three-game sweep for Ellwood City in the best-of-five series. Ellwood City scored two runs in the third inning to open a 2-0 lead. Ellwood City added another run in the fourth inning to raise the lead to 3-0. Bessemer scored a single run in the sixth inning to cut the lead to 3-1. Bessemer added another run in the eighth inning to narrow the lead to 3-2. Bessemer failed to score in the bottom of the ninth inning and the title went to Ellwood City. Ralph Ferrante allowed two runs to pick up the victory on the mound. Snyder was the losing pitcher for Bessemer. Lee Shirey led Ellwood City with two singles. G. Stanley, Tropea and Snyder singled twice for Bessemer.
LAWRENCE INDIES DEFEAT ELLWOOD CITY IN CITY-COUNTY SERIES
The Lawrence Indies, City League champions defeated Ellwood City, Lawence County League champions, to win the best-of -five series. The Lawrence Indies won the series three games to two. The Lawrence Indies won the first two games of the series, 6-4 and 3-2, Ellwood City win the next two games 5-4 and 11-4. The Lawrence Indies won the fifth and final game, 11-7.
Record
38-13
Batting
Average
John Mazzant..... .369
Fred DeTullio..... .340
Biff Blazin..... .333
John Ursu..... .284
Vic Franus..... 271
Bill Cole..... .270
Under minimum 102 at-bats
Ralph Ferrante..... .353
Alex Roebuck..... .296
Home Runs
John Mazzant.....3
Triples
John Mazzant.....7
Doubles
John Mazzant.....9
Pitching
Jim McCready.....14-5
Tom Beatrice.....7-0
Ralph Ferrante.....7-5
Lefty Miller.....4-1
Ray Johns.....4-1
John Hulick.....2-1
1941
ELLWOOD CITY CO-CHAMPIONS OF LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE
Ellwood City claimed a share of the Lawrence County League title. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City captured the first-half title and Hillsville won the second-half title. Ellwood City, managed by George Patterson, compiled a 21-12 record.
HILLSVILLE DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 7-4, IN LAWRENCE COUNTY TITLE OPENER
Hillsville downed Ellwood City, 7-4, in the opening game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Ewing Park.
FREIDHOFF, MCCREADY LEAD ELLWOOD CITY TO 7-3 WIN OVER HILLSVILLE TO KNOT SERIES
Ellwood City knotted the Lawrence County League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over Hillsville at Hillsville. Dick Freidhoff smacked a home run to lead Ellwood City. Jim McCready picked up the win on the mound.
MAZZANT, GRECO PACE ELLWOOD CITY IN 5-4 WIN OVER HILLSVILLE
Ellwood City edged Hillsville, 5-4, in the third game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Ewing Park. The victory gave Ellwood City a two games to one lead in the best-of-three series. Ellwood City scored the winning run on a bases loaded walk to Bill Marshall. John Mazzant homered to lead Ellwood City at the plate. Pete Greco was the winning pitcher for Ellwood City.
HILLSVILLE EDGES ELLWOOD CITY,4-3, TO KNOT LAWRENCE COUNTY TITLE SERIES
Hillsville edged Ellwood City, 4-3, to tie the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Hillsville. The win tied the best-of-five series at two games apiece.
ELLWOOD CITY, HILLSVILLE DECLARED CO-CHAMPIONS
Ellwood City and Hillsville were declared co-champions of the Lawrence County League. The fifth and final game of the best-of five series could not be played due to the inclement weather in October.
Record
21-12
Pitching
Pete Greco.....7-4
Jim Cree.....4-0
Ralph Ferrante.....3-2
Red Miloser.....2-0
1942
ELLWOOD CITY CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE WITH WIN OVER EAST LIVERPOOL AND "OLD TIMERS GAME"
Ellwood City celebrated the 50th anniversary of its incorporation as a borough throughout the year. A "Golden Jubilee' game was played at Ewing Park and Ellwood City defeated East Liverpool, 8-6. An "Old Timers Game" was also played to celebrated Ellwood City's 50th anniversary. Many legendary players of the past partiipated in the exhibition. Pat Boyle squared off against Carlo Johns on the mound. Fred Sanders homered and Jesse Brown doubled.
ELLWOOD CITY WINS NEW CASTLE CITY LEAGUE TITLE-THIRD STRAIGHT CROWN
Ellwood City won its third straight county league title by winning the New Castle City League championship. Under the sponsorship of the Shelby Socials, Ellwood City logged a 12-3 record in exhibition play. The New Castle Moose won the first-half title and Ellwood City captured the second-half pennant. Ellwood met the New Castle Moose in a best-of-five series for the title. Ellwood City, managed by George Patterson, compiled a 28-10 record overall.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 11-8, IN OPENING GAME OF NEW CASTLE CITY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ellwood City downed the New Castle Moose, 11-8, in the opening game of the New Castle City League Championship Series at New Castle,
ELLWOOD CITY, NEW CASTLE MOOSE TIE 3-3 IN SECOND GAME OF NEW CASTLE LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City and the New Castle Moose tied 3-3 in the second game of the New Castle City League Championship Series at New Castle. The game was suspended and Ellwood City held its one game to none lead in the best-of-five series.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 5-3, IN THIRD GAME OF NEW CASTLE LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City defeated the New Castle Moose, 5-3, in the third game of the New Castle City League Championship Series at Ewing Park. The victory gave Ellwood City a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series. Jim McCready hurled Ellwood City to the win on the mound.
ELLWOOD CITY EDGES NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 4-3, TO WIN NEW CASTLE CITY LEAGUE TITLE
Ellwood City edged the New Castle Moose, 4-3, to win the New Castle City League Championship Series at Ewing Park. The win gave Ellwood City a three-game sweep of the best-of-five series. Tom Beatrice picked up the win for Ellwood City on the mound.
Record
28-10
Batting
Dick Freidhoff..... .408
Ray Smith..... .356
Vic Franus..... .324
Lee Shirey..... .276
Biff Blazin..... .267
Home Runs
John Mazzant.....1
Dick Freidhoff.....1
Ray Smith.....1
Triples
John Mazzant.....7
Doubles
John Mazzant.....6
Vic Franus.....6
Pitching
Jim McCready.....11-3
Tom Beatrice.....10-3
Tom Smiley.....5-0
1943
ELLWOOD CITY PLAYERS SERVE COUNTRY DURING WORLD WAR II
With the country at war and many players serving overseas, Ellwood City did not organize a county league team this season.
1944
ELLWOOD CITY PLAYERS SERVE COUNTRY DURING WORLD WAR II
With the country at war and many players serving overseas, Ellwood City did not organize a county league team this season.
1945
ELLWOOD CITY WINS LAWRENCE CITY-COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE
Ellwood City won the Lawrence City-County League title. Playing under the sponsorship of the Ellwood City Boosters, Ellwood City won the first-half title with a 11-1 record. Ellwood City was runner-up in the second-half with a 10-5 record to the New Castle Moose. Ellwood City, managed by Dick Freidhoff, swept the best-of-five series and were 25-6 overall.
ELLWOOD CITY OUTSLUGS NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 13-10, IN LAWRENCE CITY-COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE OPENER
Ellwood City defeated the New Castle Moose, 13-10, in the opening game of the Lawrence City-County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field.
ELLWOOD CITY, BEHIND FERRANTE, WINS GAME TWO OVER NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 7-2, IN LAWRENCE TITLE SERIES
Behind the pitching of Ralph Ferrante, Ellwood City downed the New Castle Moose, 7-2, in the Lawrence County City-County Championship Series at New Castle. The victory gane Ellwood City a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series.
ELLWOOD CITY ROLLS OVER NEW CASTLE MOOSE, 12-3, TO WIN LAWRENCE CITY-COUNTY SERIES
Ellwood City rolled over the New Castle Moose, 12-3, to win the Lawrence City-County Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. The win completed a three-game sweep of the best-of five series.
Record
25-6
Batting
Average
Al Miller..... .343
Charley Milnes..... .341
Dick Freidhoff..... .313
Jack Hangst..... .296
Nill McClintick..... .289
Jack Desport..... .279
Home Runs
Jack Desport.....1
Bill McClintick.....1
Jack Hangst.....1
Triples
Jack Desport.....4
Doubles
Al Miller.....9
Pitching
Ralph Ferrante.....12-2
Tom Beatrice.....9-3
Jim McCready.....3-0
1946
ELLWOOD CITY RUNNER-UP IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE
Ellwood City finished runner-up in the Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship of the Elks, Ellwood City won the regular season title. Under the new Shaughnessy playoff system, Ellwood City met third-place Bessemer in the opening round. Ellwood City swept Bessemer and met Wampum in the best-of-five series finals.
WAMPUM EDGES ELLWOOD CITY, 3-2, IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES OPENER
Wampum edged Ellwood City, 3-2, in the opening game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field.
WAMPUM DEFEATS ELLWOOD CITY, 17-6, IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Wampum defeated Ellwood City, 17-6, in the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Wampum. The victory gave Wampum a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series.
WAMPUM DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 5-1, TO WIN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Wampum downed Ellwood City, 5-1, to win the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. Wampum swept the best-of-five series, three games to none. Wampum took advantage of five Ellwood City errors in the win.
Record
34-11
Batting
Average
Dick Freidhoff..... .415
Bill Cole..... .365
Joe Daugherty..... .318
Chuck Milnes..... .305
Jack Hangst..... .292
Jack Desport..... .291
Under minimum 90 at-bats
Vic Franus..... .380
Eugene Bilo..... .345
Red Miloser..... .300
Ray Smith..... .294
Pitching
Tom Beatrice.....12-3
Ellsworth Bauder.....9-2
Red Miloser.....5-1
Ralph Ferrante.....6-5
Norm Mohr.....2-0
1947
ELLWOOD CITY WINS LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City won the Lawrence County League Championship. Under the sponsorship of the Moose, Ellwood City finished in second place behind Wampum with a 28-10 record. Ellwood City swept two straight games in the first round of the Shaughnessy
playoffs against New Galilee. In the semi-final round, Ellwood City won two straight games over Wampum to reach the finals. Ellwood City, managed by Dick Freidhoff, logged a 35-10 record overall.
ELLWOOD CITY DEFEATS BESSEMER, 9-5, IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE OPENER
Ellwood City defeated Bessemer, 9-5, in the opening game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Bessemer. Ralph Ferrante was the winning pitcher for Ellwood City.
BAUDER LEADS ELLWOOD CITY TO 3-0 WIN OVER BESSEMER IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ellwood City, behind the arm of Ellsworth Bauder, shutout Bessemer, 3-0. in the second game of the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Ewing Park Field. Winning pitcher Bauder gave Ellwood City a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS BESSEMER, 5-2, TO WIN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City downed Bessemer, 5-2, to win the Lawrence County League Championship Series at Bessemer. Ellwood City completed a three games to none sweep over Bessemer in the best-of-five series. Tom Beatrice hurled Ellwood City to the victory. Ellwood City went undefeated in three straight series games to win the title.
Record
35-10
Batting
Home Runs
Ray Smith.....2
Triples
Eugene Bilo.....6
Doubles
Jack Hangst.....6
Pitching
Tom Beatrice.....13-4
Ralph Ferrante.....12-3
Ellsworth Bauder.....7-3
Norm Mohr....3-0
1948
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 31-16 RECORD
Ellwood City competed in the Lawrence County League. Playing under the sponsorship of the Moose, Ellwood City went 27-14 in the Lawrence County League regular season. In the first round of the Shaugnessy playoffs, Ellwood City met Wampum. Wampum defeated Ellwood City in the opener, 5-4, in 11 innings at Wampum. The teams tied the next two games, 2-2 and 2-2. Playing for the third straight day, Wampum defeated Ellwood City, 8-3, at Ewing Park Field to win the best-of-three series, two games to none. Ellwood City, managed by Dick Freidhoff, compiled a 31-16 mark overall.
Record
31-16
Manager
Dick Freidhoff
Batting
Average
Eugene Bilo..... .347
Bill McClintick..... .333
Jack Desport..... .308
Ray Smith..... .261
Under Minimum 94 at-bats
Prestopine..... .389
DeSanzo..... .368
Dick Freidhoff..... .343
Lee Shirey..... .313
Al Miller..... .268
Home Runs
Eugene Bilo.....2
Triples
Ray Smith.....5
Doubles
Eugene Bilo.....8
Jack Desport.....6
Pitching
Ralph Ferrante.....8-4
Tom Beatrice.....7-7
Norm Mohr.....4-0
Joe Hairhoger.....4-0
ELLWOOD CITY VETS WIN VFW STATE TITLE
The Ellwood City Vets won the the VFW State Tournament at State College. The Vets defeated New Castle, 14-4, and Clarion, 6-3, to reach the state final. The Vets defeated Coatsville, 10 -4, to win the VFW State Championship.
1949
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 18-25 RECORD
Ellwood City competed in the Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship the Ellwood City Vets, the team logged a 14-24 record in the league and 18-25 overall.
Record
18-25
Manager
Frank Mozes
Batting
Average
Al Miller..... .371
Bob Mohrbacher..... .356
Under minimum 86 at-bats
Jack Desport..... .346
Bob Gregg..... .339
Ray Smith..... .308
Home Runs
Al Miller.....4
Triples
Bob Mohrbacher.....4
Doubles
Al Miller.....8
Pitching
Rich Leposky.....3-0
Harry Miller.....4-2
Jack Gerlach.....3-3
VETS RUNNER-UP AT VFW STATE TOURNAMENT
The Vets were runner-up in the VFW State Tournament. The Vets defeated Linesville, 14-0, and Harmony, 11-0, to reach the state final. Coatsville defeated the Vets, 7-6, to win the state title.
1950
ELLWOOD CITY COMPILES 18-23 MARK
Ellwood City competed in the Lawrence County League. Under the sponsorship of the Ellwood City Vets, Ellwood City logged a 14-22 league record and 18-23 overall.
Record
18-23
Batting
Vic Folino..... .352
Al Miller..... .333
Bill McClintick..... .324
John Leposky..... .308
Jack Hangst..... .296
Nick Pavick..... .281
Harry Miller..... .268
Pitching
Ron Martin.....4-1
John Leposky.....3-2
Rich Leposky.....3-3
1972
ELLWOOD CITY RETURNS TO COUNTY LEAGUE BASEBALL
After 14 years with without a county league team, Ellwood City organized their first team since 1957, Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City joined the North County League.
THELLMAN NO-HITS EDINBURG, 5-1, IN OPENING GAME OF CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ron Thellman fired a no-hitter to lead Ellwood City to a 5-1 win over Edinburg in the opening game of the North County League Championship Series.
EDINBURG EDGES ELLWOOD CITY, 3-2, TO TIE NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Edinburg scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Ellwood City, 3-2, in the North County League Championship Series at Edinburg. The victory knotted the best-of-five series at one game apiece. Ellwood City opened the scoring in the top of the second inning to take a 1-0 lead. Ellwood City extended the lead to 2-0 in the top of the fifth inning to open up a 2-0 lead. Edinburg tied the game a 2-2 with two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Larry Roberts' sacrifice fly scored Jim Olenick with the winning run. Roberts tossed a three-hitter to gain the win for Edinburg. Losing pitcher Pete Sheeler fired a four-hitter. Bob Beltz doubled for Ellwood City.
ELLWOOD CITY, EDINBURG TIE 7-7 IN THIRD GAME OF NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City and Edinburg tied 7-7 in the third game of the North County League Championship Series at Koppel.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS EDINBURG, 9-2, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Ellwood City downed Edinburg, 9-2, in the North County League Championship Series at Koppel. The victory gave Ellwood City a two games to one lead in the best-of-five series.
SHEELER BELTS TWO HOME RUNS TO LEAD ELLWOOD CITY TO 12-3 WIN OVER EDINBURG TO WIN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE
Pete Sheeler belted two home runs to lead Ellwood City to a 12-3 win over Edinburg to win the North County League Championship Series at Union. Ellwood City, managed by Joe Hairhoger, won the best-of-five series, three games to one. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, the team finished with a 29-10 regular season record and 34-11 overall.
Record
34-11
Batting
Pete Sheeler..... .413
Kim Foley..... .383
Brian Conti..... .368
Chuck Nardone..... .333
Randy Chesko..... .315
Bob Beltz..... .287
Home Runs
Pete Sheeler.....6
Brian Conti.....4
Bob Beltz.....3
Randy Chesko.....2
Triples
Brian Conti.....6
Don Wick.....3
Kim Foley.....3
Doubles
Chuck Nardone.....12
Randy Chesko.....12
Kim Foley.....5
Pete Sheeler.....4
Bob Beltz.....4
Pitching
Chuck Nardone.....7-2
Rich Bartolomeo.....6-1
Bob Beltz.....4-0
Pete Sheeler.....4-2
Randy Crum.....4-2
Dave Tammaro.....3-0
Mark Spellman.....3-1
Ron Thellman.....2-1
1973
ELLWOOD CITY WINS NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City captured the North County League title for the second straight year. Ellwood City, managed by Joe Hairhoger, swept Union in the best-of-five series. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City won the regular season title with a 30-7 record and finished 33-7 overall.
BARTOLOMEO FOUR-HITS UNION IN OPENING GAME OF NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Rich Bartolomeo hurled a four-hit shutout to lead Ellwood City over Union, 4-0, in the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. Randy Chesko led Ellwood City a the plate with a double.
ELLWOOD CITY RALLIES TO DEFEAT UNION, 5-4, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Ellwood City rallied for three runs in the top of the fifth inning to defeat Union, 5-4, in the North County League Championship Series at Union. The win gave Ellwood City a two games to none lead in the best-of-five series. Ellwood City trailed 4-2 entering the top of the fifth inning. Ellwood City narrowed the lead to 4-3 before Bob Beltz singled in two runs to give Ellwood City the lead, Chuck Nardone and Randy Crum led Ellwood City with home runs. Pete Quinn and Rick Quinn tripled for Union. Pete Sheeler threw a complete game victory for Ellwood City.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS UNION, 5-3, TO WIN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City downed Union, 5-3, to win the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The victory completed a three-game sweep in the best-of-five series.
Record
33-7
Batting
Average
Pete Sheeler..... .452
Don Wick.... .410
Chuck Nardone..... .401
Bob Beltz..... .373
Randy Chesko..... .358
Randy Crum..... .356
Under minimum 80 plate appearances
Brian Conti..... .413
Vic Sharek..... .349
Joe Mancini..... .333
Jerry Bumbaugh..... .313
Under minimum 40 plate appearances
Rich Herman..... .424
Home Runs
Pete Sheeler.....8
Brian Conti.....2
Triples
Vic Sharek.....5
Pete Sheeler.....4
Chuck Nardone.....3
Doubles
Chuck Nardone.....9
Randy Chesko.....8
Don Wick.....7
RBI
Pete Sheeler.....42
Chuck Nardone.....36
Randy Crum.....32
Pitching
Pete Sheeler.....7-2
Bob Beltz.....6-3
Randy Crum.....5-0
Rich Bartolomeo.....4-0
Mark Spellman.....4-2
Mike Bitcko.....3-0
Ron Thellman.....1-1
1974
ELLWOOD CITY EDGES EDINBURG, 2-1, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS SERIES OPENER ON CONTI'S SINGLE
Ellwood City scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Edinburg, 2-1, in the North County League semi-finals series at Sanders Field. Brian Conti singled in Don Mancini with the game-winning hit. Edinburg took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning when Ken Crutcher walked, moved to third base on a single by John Carothers and scored on a ground out. Ellwood City tied the game in the bottom of the sixth inning on a double by Chuck Nardone and an RBI-single by Rich Herman. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Mancini walked, moved to second on a ground out and scored on Brian Conti's game-winning single. Mancini was the winning pitcher in relief of Rich Bartolomeo. Bartolomeo allowed two hits and one run over four innings. Mancini surrendered a hit in three shutout innings of relief. Nardone led Ellwood City with a double and single.
EDINBURG DOWNS ELLWOOD CITY, 12-3, TO KNOT NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL SERIES
Edinburg downed Ellwood City, 12-3, to tie the North County League semi-final Series at Edinburg. The victory knotted the best-of-three series at one game apiece.
ELLWOOD CITY ADVANCES TO NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE FINALS BEHIND BELTZ 5-0 SHUTOUT OF EDINBURG
Bob Beltz fired a three-hit shutout to lead Ellwood City to a 5-0 win over Edinburg in the North County League semi-final series at Sanders Field. The victory gave Ellwood City the best-of-three series, two game to one.
VOLANT DEFEATS ELLWOOD CITY, 9-6, IN OPENER OF NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Volant defeated Ellwood City, 9-6, in the opening game of the North County League Championship Series at Flaherty Field. Volant held a 1-0 lead after two innings before scoring four runs in the bottom of the third inning to take a 5-0 lead. Volant added four more runs in the fourth inning to open up a 9-0 lead. Ellwood City scored three runs in the sixth inning and three more runs in the seventh inning to narrow the score to 9-6. Keith Goodge led Volant with a triple and double and three RBI. Glenn McKissick doubled and singled and drove in three runs. Tom Burford doubled and singled twice and scored three runs . Pete Sheeler led Ellwood City with a two-run homer. Bob Green picked up the win for Volant.
SHEELER, NARDONE LEAD ELLWOOD CITY TO 4-1 WIN TO KNOT NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Behind the bat of Pete Sheeler and the arm of Chuck Nardone, Ellwood City downed Volant, 4-1, in the second game of the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field.The win knotted the best-of-five series at one game apiece. Ellwood City scored two runs in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead. Ellwood City added another run in the third inning to open up a 3-0 lead. Volant cut the lead to 3-1 in the third inning. Lou Sbarra singled in an insurance run in the sixth to up the Ellwood City lead to 4-1. Sheeler led Ellwood City with a triple and two singles. Ike Dubrasky and Steve Calabrese singled twice for Volant. Winning pitcher Nardone tossed a five-hitter in a complete-game victory for Ellwood City.
VOLANT RALLIES FOR THREE RUNS IN FINAL INNING TO SLIP BY ELLWOOD CITY, 4-3, IN NORTH COUNTY TITLE SERIES
Volant rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to slip by Ellwood City, 4-3, in the third game of the North County League Championship Series at Flaherty Field. The victory gave Volant a two games to one lead in the best-of-five series. Ellwood City took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning on a two-run single by Chuck Nardone. Volant sliced the lead to 2-1 on an RBI-single by Steve Calabrese in the fourth inning. Ellwood City raised their lead to 3-1 in the top of the sixth inning on a solo home run by Bob Beltz. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Volant placed two runners in scoring position on a walk to Ike Dubrasky and a double by Ed Trimble. Dubrasky scored on a groundout to cut the lead to 3-2. Jim Clare singled scoring Trimble to tie the game at 3-3. With two outs, Joe Hudak singled in Clare with the game-winning run. Clare led Volant with two singles and Trimble added a double. Nardone and Rich Bartolomeo singled twice for Ellwood City. Hudak scattered six hits for Volant to gain the victory on the mound. Bartolomeo was the losing pitcher in a complete-game effort.
BELTZ FIRES TWO-HITTER AS ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS VOLANT, 4-0, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Bob Beltz fired a two-hitter as Ellwood City downed Volant, 4-0, in the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The victory deadlocked the best-of-five series at two games apiece. Ellwood City took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a bases-loaded walk to Beltz. In the second inning, two walks and and RBI-single by Chuck Nardone gave Ellwood City a 2-0 lead. Ellwood City added two more runs in the third inning on an RBI-single by Chuck Hutchison and a sacrifice -fly by Randy Chesko to take a 4-0 lead. Winning pitcher Beltz fanned seven batters along the way.
ELLWOOD CITY RALLIES IN FINAL INNINGS TO EDGE VOLANT, 4-3, TO WIN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City scored four runs in the final two innings to edge Volant, 4-3, to win the North County League Championship Series at Flaherty Field. Pete Sheeler singled in Randy Chesko in the bottom of the seventh inning for the game-winning run. The comeback win gave Ellwood City the best-of-five series, three games to two. Volant took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a walk to Glen McKissick and an RBI-double by Steve Calabrese. In the second inning, Joe Hudak singled, moved to second base on a sacrifice and scored on Keith Goodge's RBI-single to up the Volant lead to 2-0. In the fourth inning, Volant raised their lead to 3-0. McKissick reached on an error, moved to second base on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Calabrese. Down 3-0, Ellwood City rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. Chuck Nardone led off with a single and Sheeler drew a base on balls. Vic Sharek followed with a single scoring Nardone to cut the deficit to 3-1. Sheeler scored on an error to narrow the lead to 3-2. Sharek scored on a sacrifice fly by Prence t tie the score at 3-3. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Randy Chesko led off with a single and infield singles by Nardone and Brian Conti loaded the bases. Sheeler followed with a single scoring Chesko to give Ellwood City the 4-3 win. Nardone lead Ellwood City with three singles. Chesko added two singles. Calabrese doubled and singled to lead Volant. Winning pitcher Sheeler fanned seven batters in six innings of relief. Losing pitcher John Munnell went the distance for Volant.
Record
33-11
Batting
Chuck Nardone..... .475
Brian Conti..... .386
Rich Herman..... .384
Vic Sharek..... .337
Ed Prence..... .321
Lou Sbarro..... .310
Bob Beltz..... .273
Under minimum 88 plate appearances
Pete Sheeler..... .422
Randy Chesko..... .364
Randy DeLoia..... .325
2 box scores missing
Home Runs
Pete Sheeler.....6
Bob Beltz.....3
Chuck Nardone.....3
Brian Conti.....2
Vic Sharek.....2
Ed Prence.....2
Triples
Pete Sheeler.....6
Chuck Nardone.....5
Lou Sbarro.....3
Vic Sharek.....2
Doubles
Chuck Nardone.....12
Brian Conti.....7
Ed Prence.....5
Lou Sbarra.....4
Pitching
Chuck Nardone.....6-1
Rich Bartolomeo.....6-2
Don Mancini.....6-2
Bob Beltz.....6-2
Pete Sheeler.....3-0
Mark Spellman.....2-1
1975
Ellwood City, under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, ended the season with a 30-8 record. Ellwood City won the quarter-final round of the playoffs over Union 7-6 and 8-5. New Castle Reynolds defeated Ellwood City in the semi-final round, 7-3 and 6-3.
Record
30-8
Batting
Average
Pete Sheeler..... .408
Vic Sharek..... .388
Chuck Nardone..... .363
Ed Prence..... .337
Rich Herman..... .322
Brian Conti..... .320
Bob Beltz..... .280
Under 76 plate appearances
Don Wick..... .375
Randy Chesko..... .322
Randy Deloia..... .281
Home Runs
Pete Sheeler.....10
Bob Beltz....7
Vic Sharek.....5
Rich Herman.....2
Triples
Pete Sheeler.....6
Chuck Nardone.....5
Randy Chesko.....3
Rich Herman.....2
Brian Conti.....2
Doubles
Vic Sharek.....2
Pete Sheeler.....7
Brian Conti.....5
Chuck Nardone.....5
Don Wick.....5
Pitching
Jack Guy.....6-3
Chuck Nardone.....6-2
Mark Hutchison.....5-1
Keith Foley.....4-0
Bob Beltz.....2-0
Pete Sheeler.....2-0
Jim Birtalan.....2-0
1976
ELLWOOD CITY WINS NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ellwood City won the North County League Championship for the fourth time in five years. Ellwood City, managed by Carmen Beatrice, also won the regular season pennant. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City received a bye to the championship series against defending champion, Volant.
PISANO HURLS ELLWOOD CITY TO 9-0 WIN OVER VOLANT TO WINREGULAR SEASON CROWN
Frank Pisano hurled a three-shutout to lead Ellwood City to a 9-0 win over Volant to win the regular season title at Laurel. Ellwood City and Volant had identical 34-6 records in the regular season which forced the one-game playoff. The victory gives Ellwood City a bye till the championship series. After three scoreless innings, Ellwood City scored three runs in the fourth inning, two runs in the fifth inning and four runs in the sixth inning to open a 9-0 lead. Winning pitcher Pisano allowed just three singles in a route-going effort. Ted Zikeli and Rich Herman led Ellwood City with two singles apiece. Pete Sheeler tripled and drove in two runs and Vic Sharek tripled with three RBI.
NARDONE LEADS ELLWOOD CITY OVER VOLANT, 6-4, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES OPENER
Chuck Nardone rapped three hits and drove in three runs as Ellwood City defeated Volant, 6-4, in the opening game of the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. Ellwood City took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Nardone doubled and scored on two wild pitches. In the second inning, Ellwood City upped their lead. Pete Sheeler drew a base on balls. Vic Sharek followed with a single and after an error on the play, Sheeler scored to make it 2-0. Volant tied the score, 2-2, in the top of the third inning. Ike Dubrasky walked and Craig Marett reached base on an error. Tom Burford followed with a double scoring both runners. Ellwood City regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Tim and Ted Zikeli singled to lead off the inning. Nardone singled in Tim Zikeli and Ted Zikeli scored on an error to give Ellwood City a 4-2 lead. Volant narrowed the lead to 4-3 in the fifth inning. Bob Peterson walked, took second base on a wild pitch, moved to third base on an error and scored on Glen McKissick's sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Ted Zikeli singled and moved to third base on a single ny Jeff Potter. Potter stole second base. Nardone followed with a single scoring Zikeli and Potter to increase the lead to 6-3. Peterson homered for Volant in the top of the seventh inning to narrow the lead to 6-4. Nardone led Ellwood City with a double, two singles and three RBI. Ted Zikeli added two singles. Burford doubled and singled and Peterson homered for Volant. Winning pitcher Frank Pisano tossed a four-hitter in a route-going effort for Ellwood City.
VOLANT HOLDS OFF ELLWOOD CITY, 9-8, TO TIE NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Volant scored seven runs in the fourth inning then held on to defeat Ellwood City, 9-8, in the North County League Championship Series at Volant. The win knotted the best-of-five series at one game apiece. Bob Beltz led off the second inning with a home run to give Volant a 1-0 lead. Volant upped the lead to 2-0 on two singles and two walks. Ellwood City tied the score in the top of the fourth inning on a triple by Pete Sheeler followed by a Vic Sharek home rudded another run in the inning on a walk, a hit-batsman and an error to take a 3-2 lead. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Volant erupted for seven runs. Joe Hudak singled, Jerry Dubrasky walked and Bob Peterson followed with a three-run home run to give Volant a 5-3 lead. Glenn McKissick doubled and Beltz followed with a double to up the lead to 6-3. Keith Goodge followed with a two-run homer to make it 8-3. A walk, a singleand an error to raise the lead to 9-3. Elwood City scored a run in the fifth inning to cut the lead to 9-4. Ellwood City scored two more runs in the sixth inning on Jeff Potter's two-run homer to slice the lead to 9-6. In the top of the seventh inning, Tim Zikeli walked and Ted Zikeli singled for Ellwood City, With two outs, Chuck Nardone doubled scoring both runners to narrow the lead to 9-8. Bot Volant got the final out. Beltz led Volant with a home run and double. Hudak hit a triple and two singles and Goodge homered and singled. Peterson had a three-run home run. Jerry Dubrasky added two singles and McKissick doubled. Sharek and Potter led Ellwood City with two-run homers. Sheeler tripled and Nardone doubled. Craig Marett picked up the win for Volant on an eight-hitter.
BARTOLOMEO, SHEELER LEAD ELLWOOD CITY OVER VOLANT, 4-0, IN THE NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Rich Bartolomeo fired a two-hitter and Pete Sheeler blasted two triples to lead Ellwood City to a 4-0 win over Volant in the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The victory gave Ellwood City a two games to one lead in the best-of-five series. After two scoreless innings, Ellwood City took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. With two outs, Sheeler tripled and scored on an error to take a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Ellwood City added three more runs. Larry Fazioli singled and Chuck Nardone drew a base on balls. Sheeler blasted a triple past the 350-foot pole scoring both runners to give Ellwood City a 3-0 lead.Sheeler scored on a ground out to up the lead to 4-0. Shortstop Ted Zikeli made a fine defensive play in the seventh inning to preserve the shutout for Bartolomeo. Bartolomeo picked up the win surrendering two singles. Losing pitcher Tom Burford allowed five hits in a route-going effort. Sheeler led Ellwood City with two triples, two RBI and two runs scored.
GLEN MCKISSICK BELTS TWO THREE-RUN HOME RUNS TO LEAD VOLANT TO 10-6 WIN OVER ELLWOOD CITY IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Glen McKissick smacked two three-run home runs to lead to Volant to a 10-5 win over Ellwood City in the North County League Championship Series at Volant. The victory tied the the best-of-five title series at two games apiece. Volant jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on two walks and McKissick's first three-run homer. Ellwood City tied the score in the in the third inning. Jeff Potter doubled and scored on an error to cut the lead to 3-1. Bucko Turner singled and Pete Sheeler hit a two-run homer to knot the score at 3-3. In the bottom of the inning, Volant regained the lead. Bob Beltz reached on an error, George Glasser walked and both scored on a double by Joe Hudak to make it 5-3. Ellwood City's Ted Zikeli homered to narrow the lead to 5-4 in the fourth inning. Tom Burford homered in the bottom of the fourth inning to increase the Volant lead to 6-4. Sheeler ripped his second homer of the game in the top of the fifth inning to cut the lead to 6-5. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Volant pulled away with a four-run rally. Burford singled, Peterson walked and McKissick followed with second three-run homer to raise the lead to 9-5. Volant added an additional run to up the margin to 10-5. Mc-Kissicl led the Volant attack with two home runs and six RBI. Burford homered and singled and Hudak added a double. Sheeler led Ellwood City with two homers and three RBI. Bucko Turner doubled and singled. Wnning pitcher Joe Hudak scattered seven hits in a route-going performance.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS VOLANT, 9-6, TO WIN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP-HERMAN TRIPLE KEYS FOUR-RUN LAST INNING
Ellwood City rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally past Volant, 9-6, to win the North County League Championship Series at Flaherty Field. Rich Herman's bases-loaded triple was the key hit in the the four-run rally. The victory gave Ellwood City the title in the best-of-five series, three games to two. By coin flip, Volant was the home team at the neutral field. Ellwood City scord two runs in the first innings. Chuck Nardone led off with a single and Pete Sheeler drea a base on balls. Vic Sharek singled home Nardone and Sheeler scored on an error to give Ellwood City a 2-0 lead. Volant cut the lead to 2-1 on Bob Peterson's home run in the bottom of the second inning. In the top of the fifth inning, Sheeler walked and scored Jeff Potter's double to raise Ellwood City's lead to 3-1. Tim Zikeli doubled in Potter to up the lead to 4-1. Ted Zikeli follwed with an RBI-double to increase the lead to 5-1. In he bottom of the fifth inning, Volant got a single, two walks and a hit-batsman to cut the lead to 5-2. In
the bottom of the sixth inning, Volant scored four runs to take the lead. Bob Beltz and Keith Goodge walked and George Glasser singled to load the bases. After a force out at home, Ike Dubrasky walked to force in a run to cut the lead to 5-3. After a second out, Tom Burford ripped a bases-clearing triple scoring all three runners to give Volant a 6-5 lead. Ellwood City responded with four runs in the top of the seventh inning. Sharek led off with single. Sharek went to third base on an error and scored on a ground out to tie the score at 6-6. Tim Zikeli walked and Ted Zikeli followed with a single. Frank Pisano walked to load the bases. Herman followed with a bases-clearing triple scoring all three runners to give Ellwood City a 9-6 lead. Volant got the opening runner on base, but the next three batters were retired. Herman led Ellwood City with a triple, double and three RBI. Sharek added three singles and Ted Zikeli doubled and singled. Peterson led Volant with a homer run and two RBI. Burford tripled with three RBI. Winning pitcher Frank Pisano scattered six hits in a route-going performance.
Record
32-8
Batting
Average
Pete Sheeler..... .442
Vic Sharek..... .442
Tim Zikeli..... .382
Ted Zikeli..... .355
Bucko Turner..... .297
Rich Herman..... .297
Larry Fazioli..... .286
Under minimum 80 plate appearances
Chuck Hutchison..... .298
Larry Kelly..... .293
Home Runs
Pete Sheeler.....20
Vic Sharek.....10
Tim Zikeli.....6
Bucko Turner.....5
Triples
Pete Sheeler.....12
Bucko Turner.....3
Larry Kelly.....2
Ted Zikeli.....2
Tim Zikeli.....2
Doubles
Vic Sharek.....10
Pete Sheeler.....8
Bucko Turner.....7
Tim Zikeli.....5
Rich Herman.....5
RBI
Pete Sheeler.....64
Vic Sharek.....52
Tim Zikeli.....32
Bucko Turner.....28
Pitching
Rich Bartolomeo.....7-0
Jeff Belonzi.....8-1
Frank Pisano.....6-2
Chuck Nardone.....3-1
Mark Hutchison.....3-1
Don Mancini.....2-1
1977
ELLWOOD CITY WINS NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP-FIFTH TITLE IN SIX YEARS
Ellwood City won the North County League title for the fifth time in six seasons. Ellwood City, managed by Carmen Beatrice, defeated Volant, three games to one, in the best-of-five title series. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting
Goods, Ellwood City logged a 34-9 record.
ELLWOOD CITY EDGES SCHULLER'S , 7-6, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS ON TIM ZIKELI SINGLE
Ellwood City edged Schuller's , 7-6, to win the opening game of the North County League semi-final series at Sanders Field. Tim Zikeli singled home the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning for the win. After a scoreless first inning, Ellwood City scored five runs in the bottom of the second inning. Vic Sharek doubled and Chuck Nardone singled. Ted Zikeli walked to load the bases and Tim Zikeli walked to score Sharek to give Ellwood City a 1-0 lead. Rich Herman followed with a single scoring Nardone and Ted Zikeli to up the lead to 3-0. Chris Russell walked to reload the bases. Tim Zikeli scored on a wild pitch and Jeff Foley's sacrifice fly scored Herman to up the lead to 5-0. Schuller's scored a run in the top of the third inning to cut the lead to 5-1. Bucko Turner's RBI-single in the fourth inning brought the Ellwood City lead to 6-1 . Jerry Bishop's home run in the fifth inning for Schuller's narrowed the lead to 6-2. Schuller's rallied for four runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the score at 6-6. After Schuller's failed to score in the top of the seventh inning, Ellwood City scored the game-winning run in bottom of the inning. Pete Sheeler and pinch-hitter Jeff Belonzi walked. Nick Nardone sacrificed both runners up and Ted Zikeli was walked intentionally. Tim Zikeli followed with a single to score Sheeler with the winning run. Nick Nardone led Ellwood City with two singles. Sharek added a double and Tim Zikeli and Rich Herman singled and drove in two runs. Mark Smiley led Schuller's with a double and single. Dave Conway, Larry Cole and Jerry Winters added two singles. Bishop added a home run. Don Mancini picked up the win with 1-1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
NARDONE'S ARM, BAT LEAD ELLWOOD CITY TO 7-2 WIN OVER SCHULLER'S TO ADVANCE TO NORTH COUNTY FINALS
Behind the arm and bat of Chuck Nardone, Ellwood City downed Schuller's , 7-2, in the North County League semi-final series at Pulaski. Nardone tossed a six-hitter and smacked a three-run homer to lead Ellwood City. With the victory, Ellwood City swept the best-of-three series and advanced to the championship series. Schuller's took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on Larry Cole's two-run homer. In the third inning, Ellwood City responded with a five-run rally. Tim Zikeli led off with a single and moved to second on a ground out. Jeff Foley reached on an error scoring Zikeli to cut the deficit to 2-1. Pete Sheeler walked and Vic Sharek singled scoring Foley to tie the score at 2-2. Nardone followed with a three-run homer to give Ellwood City a 5-2 lead. Ellwood City added two insurance runs in the sixth inning to take a 7-2 lead. Winning pitcher Nardone allowed six hits in his complete-game victory. Sharek led Ellwood City at the plate with three singles and an RBI. Nardone homered, singled and drove in three runs. Tim Zikeli singled twice and drove in a run. Jerry Winters singled twice and Cole homered to lead Schuller's.
VOLANT ROCKS ELLWOOD CITY, 19-3, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE OPENER BEHIND HUDAK
Behind the bat and arm of Joe Hudak, Volant rocked Ellwood City, 19-3, in the North County League Championship Series opening game at Volant. Hudak rapped four hits, including two home runs, and threw a four-hitter for Volant. Volant scored six runs in thr first inning to take a 6-0 lead. In the bottom of the second inning, Hudak and Bob Peterson hit back-to-back home runs to make it 8-0. Volant added six more runs in the third inning, which included another Hudak homer, to increase the lead to 14-0. Ellwood City scored twice in the top of the fourth inning to cut the deficit to 14-2. Volant scored twice in the bottom of the fourth inning to up the lead to 16-2. Keith Goodge smacked a three-run homer for Volant to raise the lead to 19-2. Tim Zikeli's solo homer in the seventh inning for Ellwood City closed the scoring at 19-3. Hudak led Volant at the plate with two home runs, two singles and three RBI. Oeterson homered and singled twice. Tom Burford doubled and singled and drove in three runs. George Glasser singled twice with three RBI. Goodge homered with three RBI. Ike Dubrasky singled twice and Jerry Dubrasky doubled for Volant. Bucko Turner doubled twice and Tim Zikeli homered of r Ellwood City. Winning pitcher Hudak allowed four hits for Volant.
WILLIAMS, HERMAN LEAD ELLWOOD CITY OVER VOLANT, 4-1, IN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE SERIES
Joe Williams threw a three-hitter and Rich Herman rapped two doubles and a single as Ellwood City defeated Volant, 4-1, in the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The victory knotted the best-of-five series at a game apiece. Volant yook a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a single by Joe Hudak, a walk to Bob Peterson and an RBI-single by Tom Burford. In the bottom of the third inning, Ellwood City took the lead, 2-1, on an RBI-single by Vic Sharek and a sacrifice fly by Chuck Nardone. Ellwood City added two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Tim Zikeli singled and scored on a double by Herman to up the lead to 3-1. Herman moved to third base on a ground out and scored on a ground out to increase the lead to 4-1. Winning pitcher Williams allowed three singles in a route-going effort. Herman led Ellwood City with two doubles and a single. Jeff Foley added a double.
PISANO BELTS GRAND SLAM, SOLO HOMER TO LEAD ELLWOOD CITY TO 10-9 WIN OVER VOLANT IN NORTH COUNTY TITLE SERIES
Frank Pisano smacked a grand slam and a solo homer to lead Ellwood City to a 10-9 win over Volant in the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The win gave Ellwood City a two games to one lead in the best-of-five series. Pisano led off the game with a home run to give Ellwood City a 1-0 lead. Ellwood City erupted for five more runs in the second inning. Chuck Nardone singled and moved to third base on a single by Ted Zikeli. Jeff Foley singled in Nardone to make it 2-0. Tim Zikeli walked to load the bases. Pisano followed with a grand-slam to raise the lead to 6-0. In the bottom of the third inning, Volant cut the lead to 6-2. Ike Dubrasky singled and George Glasser hit a two-run homer. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Dubrasky hit a solo home run for Volant to cut the deficit to 6-3. Glasser drew a walk and Greg Gulas doubled before Joe Hudak doubled to slice the Ellwood City lead to 6-5. Ellwood City responded in the top of the fifth inning with a four-run rally. Pete Sheeler led off with a single and with two outs, Chuck Nardone homered to up the lead to 8-5. Ted Zikeli followed with a home run to lift the lead to 9-5. Ted Zikeli's RBI-double scored another run to make lead 10-5. Volant rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Fred Peluso singled in a run to cut the Ellwood City lead to 10-6. With two runners aboard, Peterson hit a three-run homer left field to narrow the lead to 10-9. Volant failed to score in the bottom of the seventh inning. Pisano led Ellwood City with two home runs and five RBI. Ted Zikeli and Nardone homered and singled . Tim Zikeli added a double.Dubrasky led Volant with a home run and single. Hudak and Gulas doubled. Winning pitcher Keith Foley closed out the victory with four innings of relief.
ELLWOOD CITY DOWNS VOLANT, 4-1, TO WIN NORTH COUNTY LEAGUE TITLE-GAME SUSPENDED BY BRAWL-FOUR POLICE UNITS QUELL FRACUS
In a game marred by a bench-clearing brawl, Ellwood City defeated Volant, 4-1, to win the North County League Championship Series at Sanders Field. The win gave Ellwood City the best-of-five series, three games to one. The crown marked Ellwood City's fifth North County League title in six years. The game was suspended after a brawl erupted between players and fans of both teams in the top of the seventh inning.Police units from Ellwood City, Wayne Township, Wampum and Franklin Township were called to quell the fracus. The game was suspended until the next night when Ellwood City, with a large police presence surrounding the field, completed the win. Ellwood City opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning. Singles by Frank Pisano and Pete Sheeler and an error scored a run to stake Ellwood City to a 1-0 lead. Chuck Nardone's RBI-single upped the lead to 2-0. In the third inning, Vic Sharek walked, stole second base and scored on Nardone's single to increase the Ellwood City lead to 3-0. On the throw to the plate, Nardone took second base and scored on Ted Zikeli's RBI-single to up the lead to 4-0. Volant scored in the top of the fifth inning to narrow the lead to 4-1. Steve Calabrese was hit by a pitch and Fred Peluso singled. Joe Hudak sliced a double down the right field line scoring Calabrese. With one out, Bob Peterson walked to load the bases. But a pop-up and strikeout ended the inning. After a scoreless sixth inning, Volant mounted one final threat in the top of the seventh inning. Hudak walked and Jerry Dubrasky singled to runners at first and second base. An ensuing argument that began with the umpire turned into a brawl between both teams and their fans. After order was restored by police, the league commissioner suspended the game till the next night. When play resumed, Ellwood City retired the final three batters to complete the 4-1 win. Winning pitcher Don Mancini allowed four hits over six innings. Mancini was relieved by Pisano with two batters on base when the fracus began. When play resumed the next day, Keith Foley relieved Pisano with a 2-0 count on the batter and recorded the first out of the inning. Joe Williams, the fourth pitcher in the seventh inning for Ellwood City, retired the final two batters. Losing pitcher John Munnell was relieved by Hudak, who threw 3-2/3 innings of hitless relief. Nardone led Ellwood City with two singles and two RBI. Hudak led Volant with a double.
Record
34-9
Batting
Average
Chuck Nardone..... .463
Frank Pisano..... .395
Pete Sheeler..... .386
Vic Sharek..... .368
Bucko Turner..... .360
Tim Zikeli..... .365
Ted Zikeli..... .357
Jeff Foley..... .282
Under 86 plate appearances
Nick Nardone..... .361
Larry Fazioli.... .333
Home Runs
Vic Sharek.....8
Pete Sheeler.....6
Frank Pisano.....5
Triples
Frank Pisano
Doubles
Vic Sharek.....11
Ted Zikeli.....9
RBI
Vic Sharek.....41
Bucko Turner.....32
Chuck Nardone.....30
Pitching
Don Mancini.....7-1
Rich Bartolomeo.....5-0
Jack Guy.....5-0
Keith Foley.....3-0
Joe Williams.....3-0
Chuck Nardone.....2-2
1978
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 22-11 RECORD
Ellwood City compiled a 22-11 record in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City lost their quarter-final series to Union. Ellwood City lost the opening game, 3-1, and won the second game of the series, 13-7. Union won the final game of the series, 9-6.
Record
22-11
Batting
Average
Vic Sharek..... .481
Chuck Nardone..... .416
Tim Zikeli..... .411
Ted Zikeli..... .391
Jeff Meehan..... .370
Frank Pisano..... .366
Will Stoyanoff..... .336
Rich Herman..... .310
Home Runs
Frank Pisano.....7
Vic Sharek.....6
Jeff Meehan.....5
Triples
Jeff Meehan.....5
Vic Sharek.....4
Doubles
Tim Zikeli.....10
Chuck Nardone.....8
RBI
Jeff Meehan.....31
Vic Sharek.....26
Pitching
Don Mancini.....8-3
John Navage.....3-1
Chuck Kelly.....3-0
Keith Foley.....2-0
Vic Sharek.....2-1
1979
ELLWOOD CITY COMPILES 23-11 RECORD-FALLS ONE GAME SHORT OF FINALS
Ellwood City completed their North County League season with a 23-11 record. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City fell one game short of the Northy County League title series. Ellwood City defeated defending champion Volant, two games to one in the quarter-finals. Ellwood City won the opening game, 3-2, in 8 innings. Volant won the second game, 10-7, to knot the series. Ellwood City won the third game, 6-5, to advance to the semi-final series. Ellwood City lost the best-of -three semi-final series to New Castle Maranoff's, two games to one. Ellwood City lost the opener to New Castle Maranoff's, 8-1. Ellwood City won the second game of the series, 4-3. Ellwood City lost the final game of the series, 4-3.
Record
23-11
Batting
Rich Herman..... .446
Vic Sharek..... .427
Chuck Nardone..... .421
Frank Pisano..... .413
Jeff Meehan..... .380
Ted Zikeli..... .325
Home Runs
Frank Pisano.....6
Rich Herman.....5
Triples
Ted Zikeli.....5
Chuck Nardone.....4
Doubles
Vic Sharek.....9
Frank Pisano.....7
RBI
Frank Pisano.....48
Rich Herman.....39
Pitching
Don Mancini.....7-1
Frank Pisano.....6-2
Bob Maher.....3-1
Ed Urian.....3-2
1980
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 20-13 RECORD
Ellwood City completed a 20-13 record in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City advanced to the semi-final round. Ellwood City won the quarter-final best-of-three series by defeating Castlewood, two games to one. Ellwood City lost the opener, 5-0, before winning the next two games, 5-2, and 3-2. In the semi-final round, Volant defeated Ellwood City in the best-of-five series, three games to none. Volant won 5-2, 7-6 and 8-5.
Record
20-13
Batting
Average
Chuck Nardone..... .441
Marty Sberna..... .432
Vic Sharek..... .400
Ed Prence..... .329
Jeff Meehan..... .316
Will Stoyanoff..... .312
Joe Nardone..... .311
Home Runs
Chuck Nardone.....4
Marty Sberna.....3
Jeff Meehan.....3
Triples
Will Stoyanoff.....5
Chuck Nardone.....4
Marty Sberna.....4
Doubles
Marty Sberna.....7
Chuck Nardone.....7
Vic Sharek.....7
RBI
Vic Sharek.....35
Chuck Nardone.....31
Pitching
Don Mancini.....7-3
Ed Urian.....5-4
Mike Roth.....4-3
Bob Maher.....3-1
1981
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 21-13 RECORD
Ellwood City compiled a 21-13 record in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City lost in the quarter-final best-of-three series to New Castle Maranoff's, two games to one. Ellwood City lost 13-5 and 8-5.
Record
21-13
Batting
Marty Sberna..... .445
Chuck Nardone..... .430
Jeff Pasquale..... .421
Jeff Meehan..... .342
Dave Yerage..... .340
Dave Salmen..... .338
Vic Sharek..... .325
Ed Prence..... .322
Home Runs
Jeff Pasquale.....4
Vic Sharek.....4
Triples
Dave Yerage.....3
Doubles
Jeff Pasquale.....6
Jeff Meehan.....6
Dave Yerage.....6
RBI
Chuck Nardone.....29
Vic Sharek.....25
Pitching
Mike Parris.....7-6
Don Mancini.....7-1
Mike Roth.....3-3
Ed Lang.....2-0
1982
ELLWOOD CITY COMPLIES 5-25 MARK
Ellwood City, managed by Carmen Beatrice, logged a 5-25 mark in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City lost in the quarter-final best-of-three series to Brindle Printing, two games to none. Ellwood City lost 7-6 and 7-5.
Record
5-25
Batting
Average
Mike Hufnagel..... .394
Dave Yerage..... .353
Willie Stoyanoff..... .324
Under minimum 60 at-bats
Todd Higgins..... .313
Rod Guy..... .300
Home Runs
Todd Higgins.....2
Triples
Mike Hufnagel.....2
Jeff Whitlach.....2
Doubles
Will Stoyanoff.....4
Kris Morella.....4
RBI
Will Stoyanoff.....16
Mike Hufnagel.....10
Pitching
Don Mancini.....1-1
Wins
John Maielli....2
Mike Parris.....1
Chuck Gibbons.....1
ELLWOOD CITY RECORDS 21-12 MARK
Ellwod City compiled a 21-12 record in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City lost in the quarter-finals to New Castle St. Francis in the best-of three series, two games to one. Ellwood City won the opening game, 9-3. New Castle St. Francis won the next two games, 10-8 and 7-5.
ATLANTA BRAVES SIGN ROTH AFTER TWO-HIT, 16 STRIKEOUT IN ELLWOOD CITY 7-1 WIN
The Atlanta Braves signed Mike Roth after pitching Ellwood City to a 7-1 win over Horton's in the North County League at Castlewood. Roth fired a two-hitter and fanned 16 batters on the way to the victory. Atlanta Braves veteran scout Joe Caputo signed Roth and he was assigned to the Braves' Gulf Coast Class A team in Bradenton, Florida. Roth compiled a 5-0 record for Gulf Coast.
Record
21-12
Batting
Average
Dean Vandevort..... .456
Rod Guy..... .429
Dave Yerage..... .383
Ralph Bowser..... .326
Mike Hufnagel..... .315
Jere Estabrook..... .300
Tim Jesseman..... .280
Home Runs
Dave Yerage....4
Ralph Bowser.....3
Tim Jesseman.....3
Triples
Dean Vandevort.....4
Doubles
Dave Yerage.....9
Ralph Bowser.....8
Jere Estabrook.....7
RBI
Dave Yerarge.....34
Ralph Bowser.....30
Pitching
Mike Roth..... 5-2
Don Mancini.....5-1
Rick Pflug.....4-3
Bob Hoge.....2-3
Mike Parris.....2-0
1984
ELLWOOD CITY ENDS WITH 21-17 RECORD
Ellwood City recorded a 21-17 mark in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, New Castle St. Francis defeated Ellwood City in the quarter-final best-of three series, two games to one. Elwood City lost the opening game, 6-3, won the second game, 6-1, and lost the final game, 15-3.
Record
21-17
Batting
Average
Randy King..... .357
Mike Hufnagel..... .350
Bill Perry..... .322
Will Stoyanoff..... .315
Under minimum 78 at bats
Ray Scala..... .353
Pat DeCaro..... .345
Home Runs
Randy King.....8
Will Stoyanoff.....4
Jeff Meehan....4
Triples
Randy King.....3
Will Stoyanoff.....3
Dean Vandevort.....3
Doubles
Randy King.....8
Will Stoyanoff.....3
Dean Vandevort.....3
RBI
Randy King.....41
Will Stoyanoff.....20
Bill Perry.....17
Pitching
Ray Johns.....7-6
Pat DeCaro.....4-1
Don Mancini.....4-4
Mike Roth.....2-0
1985
ELLWOOD CITY LOGS 5-31 RECORD
Ellwood City finished with a 5-31 mark in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City was defeated in the quarter-final best-of-three series by New Castle St. Francis, two games to none. Ellwood City lost 10-9 and 5-0.
Record
5-31
Batting
Mike Hufnagel..... .450
Under minimum 72 at bats
Dan DeRose..... .377
Bob Sacco..... .355
Doug Mershimer..... .296
Home Runs
Mike Hufnagel.....3
Dean Vandevort.....2
Triples
Mike Hufnagel.....4
Dean Vandevort.....3
Doug Mershimer.....2
Doubles
Mike Hufnagel.....8
Rick Raman.....4
RBI
Mike Hufnagel.....26
Dean Vandevort.....13
Jeff Meehan.....10
Pitching
Wins
John Wiley.....3
Randy Craven.....1
Rick Raman.....1
1986
ELLWOOD CITY RECORDS 16-21 MARK
Ellwood City compiled a 16-21 record in the North County League. Under the sponsorship of Beatrice Sporting Goods, Ellwood City was eliminated by New Castle St. Francis in the best-of-three quarter-final series, two games to none.
Record
16-21
Batting
Average
Jeff Meehan..... .372
Mike Hufnagel..... .358
Jim Kosior.....284
Under 74 minimum at bats
Jim Allison..... .301
Ben Carter..... .287
Home Runs
Jim Allison.....2
Ben Carter.....2
Triples
Mike Hufnagel.....2
Jim Kosior.....2
Dan DeRose.....2
Allen Tomasello.....2
John Wiley.....2
Doubles
Butch Barkey.....9
Dan DeRose.....7
Jim Allison.....6
Mike Hufnagel.....6
Pitching
Ben Carter.....3-0
Wins
John Wiley.....6
John Horvath.....5
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