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70 seasons of baseball in Valley Stream

Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:18 pm

Baseball League players enjoyed hot dogs after the opening ceremony.

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Central High School senior Heather LaBarbera, left, opened the season at Firemen’s Field by singing the National Anthem. She is joined by Baseball League and local elected officials.

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Players were anxious for the start of the league’s 70th season. Most teams played their first game last Saturday.

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Coach Bobby Simona, right, his team and assistant coaches Jaime Taveras and Leandro Robles are joined by Baseball League President Bob Inzerillo, second from right, at Opening Day ceremonies last Saturday morning.

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The Valley Stream Baseball League began its 70th season of play last Saturday following Opening Day ceremonies at Firemen’s Field.

More than 400 players, along with their parents and coaches, filled the bleachers to hear from league President Bob Inzerillo. Mayor Ed Fare threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Heather LaBarbera sang the National Anthem. The children then enjoyed a traditional baseball snack — hot dogs.

The league is open to boys and girls, ages 4-19, on intramural and travel teams. Most teams played their first game of the year on Saturday.

Games will continue through late June. Trophy Day will be held in July followed by the annual championship dinner in September to honor winning teams in the Firemen’s, David Wright and Derek Jeter divisions.

See more photos from opening day here.

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70 seasons of baseball in Valley Stream

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