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U.A.
Plumbers Local No. 1 Softball
Team
New York City
 New York
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WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO FIELD THE BEST POSSIBLE TEAM. ALL MEMBERS
(JOURNEYMEN, APPRENTICES, HELPERS) ARE ELIGIBLE TO TRY OUT.
OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON WILL INCLUDE A WEEKNIGHT
DOUBLEHEADER LEAGUE, WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS IN THE TRI STATE AREA, AND THE U.A.
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN CINCINNATI,
OHIO IN JUNE.
DO NOT CALL THE UNION HALL OR THE TRAINING CENTER.
ALL
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO
TEAM
MANAGER GEORGE
MALANDRAKIS.
LETS FIELD A TEAM WE CAN ALL BE PROUD OF!
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MANAGER
George Malandrakis
COACHES
Mike Aloisi
Richard Garner
Anthony Russini
The Plumbers Local 1
TEAM
Tommy Barbaro
Jason Bonaventura
Anthony Breda
Paul Cotto
Ray Croke
Freddy Delligatti
Pete DeRosa
Al Esposito
Rob Esposito
John Fay
Lucas Kascheres
Keith Lagatta
Paul Sadicario
Vito Scirica
Tommy Sgueglia
Paul Tanzosh
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27th Annual UA National Tournament
“C” Division at Riverstar Goes To New York City Plumbers Local
Union No. 1
June 2004
By Andy Zureick
Cincinnati, Oh. – NYC Local #1 was a perfect 5-0 as they claimed the
championship in the 27th Annual UA National Tournament at Riverstar Park on
June 18-20.
NYC Local #1 opened the tournament with a 22-4 four-inning pasting of
Milwaukee #75. In the bottom of the 1st, seven runners came into score,
three on a Paul Cotto triple. Seven more scored in the 2nd. Pete DeRosa
drove in two in that at bat. The final eight NYC Local #1 runs came home in
the 3rd and that was all it would take. Keith Lagatta was 4-4 with two
triples. Cotto (5 rbi’s) and George Marino were 3-3.
Miami #725 put up a much better fight in game two. Bill Smith’s triple drove
in three to cap off a six-run 4th inning that gave NYC Local #1 a 6-0 lead.
Those were the only runs they would score in the game. The final score was
6-3. Bill Smith was 3-3 in the win.
Another big inning was the key to a 10-6 victory over Providence #51.
Trailing 5-0, NYC Local #1 rallied for eight in the bottom of the 2nd. Two
of those were the result of a home run off the bat of Paul Tanzosh. Tanzosh
was 2-3 in the game while Tom Barbaro was also 2-3 with three RBI.
Game four versus Toledo #50 was another low-scoring affair. The score was
tied 3-3 after five innings of play. Pete DeRosa broke the tie with a
two-run double. George Marino followed with a base knock for two more RBI.
They later added one more score for an 8-3 final. Paul Sadicario was a
perfect for 3-3 in the win. Marino was 2-3 with three runs batted in.
Toledo #50 got a second chance at NYC Local #1 in the final game of the
tournament. This one was a little higher scoring, but the result would be
the same. Keith Legatta snapped an 8-8 tie in the bottom or the third when
he singled in the go-ahead run. Ray Croke and Paul Cotto both drove in two
later in the inning to make it 13-8. The final would be 18-10 in favor of
NYC Local #1. Cotto tallied three RBI while going 3-4. Lagatta was also 3-4
in the championship. Ray Croke was tops at the plate at 4-4 including a
grand slam in the bottom of the 2nd inning that erased a 5-4 deficit.
AH Paul Cotto (.786) was the leading hitter in the tournament for NYC Local
#1.
Ray Croke batted .625.
According to NYC Local #1 team manager George Malandrakis, incredible
defense and the battery of Paul Sadicario and Fred Delligatti were the keys
to capturing the tournament title. Sadicario was the tournament MVP and
Delligatti displayed outstanding leadership from behind the plate. “Paul
gave us some great pitching. He kept us in the second game by holing Miami
#725 to three runs,” noted Malandrakis.
“It was [shortstop Paul Tanzosh’s] first year with the team. He was
incredible and had a huge home run against Providence #51 in our third game
to put us up 6-5,” said Malandrakis. “The whole outfield (Ray Croke, left
field; Keith Lagatta, left center; Tom Barbaro, right center; George Marino,
right field) was excellent.”
Malandrakis summarized saying, “Defensively we were great. Offensively we
were clutch when we had to be. There is a lot of veteran leadership on the
team. It was our first championship in a UA National, so it was very special
and a great Father’s Day to me since I couldn’t be with my children.” |
All
members are urged to attend!
Come out and support our team.
(See below for directions to local ball fields)
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Call or E-Mail George
Malandrakis for information about specific dates.
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Nassau
County Bay Park
Southern State Parkway from the West:
Take Southern State East to Exit 17S, Hempstead Avenue. From ramp, make a right
and immediately bear left at fork, and proceed on Ocean Avenue. Continue
approximately 2 3/4 miles to Atlantic Avenue. Cross Atlantic Avenue (Wendy's
Restaurant on corner) and proceed 1/10 of a mile and make the first left on
Front Street (East Rockaway Fire Dept. on corner) and follow "Green signs" to
Nassau County Bay Park. (Note: Front Street becomes Fifth Avenue) Follow Front
Street/Fifth Avenue to Marjorie Lane, make a left and look for the fields, on
your right after entrance to Park.
Plainview Park 733-8400
Washington Ave., Plainview
From North: Rte 135 to Old Country Rd. Make a right and go East to Manetto Hill
Road. Make left hand then right onto Washington Ave. Entrance is 1/4 mile on the
left.
Oceanside Park 763-0707
From the West: Hempstead Tpke. East to Nassau Blvd. Make a right and go south.
At Hall’s Pond, make a right onto Hempstead Ave. Take Hempstead Ave. to Ocean
Ave. Continue traveling south on Ocean Ave. until you’re on Sunrise Hwy (27).
Make a left onto Sunrise and take to Oceanside Rd. and make a right. Go down
approximately 3 miles to Mott St. and make a left.
Merrick Road Park Club House Rd., Merrick:
Meadowbrook Parkway south to Merrick Road East. Make a right at the first light,
Club House Road. Field is on the right.
Shell Creek Park - Island Park
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Southern State Parkway to Exit 20, Grand Avenue. Go
south and make a right on Maude Street. Take that to Long Beach Road. Go
left all the way into Island Park. At fork in the road, bear left onto
Austin Blvd. Left to Vanderbilt Park at end of street. |
Baldwin
Park
- Grand Avenue and Marilyn Ln., Baldwin,NY
Southern State Pkwy to Exit 20S - Grand Ave. Continue South on Grand Ave for 5
miles. Continue straight into Park.
(
Note: Please Do not call the Union Hall or Training Center regarding the Softball Team.)
Please contact George Malandrakis at
: (917) 922-3301
or E-Mail to : softball11362@aol.com ___________________________________________________________________________________
We would like
to thank all the officers and the members for
their support
of the team with the 50/50
raffle at each meeting.
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Throughout
the year, the Team will be holding 50 - 50 raffles. We ask that all winners take their prize
with our gratitude for participating in the fundraiser. Please continue to show
your support, and let's have a team we can all be proud of !
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