Vestal Bears Emerge Victorious

 The NY Vestal Bears (age 13) emerged victorious at the 3rd Annual Mansfield, Pa. Summer Classic (July 9-11). The Bears allowed 11 runs (in five games), while at the same time scoring 51 runs. This record gave them first place. 

 The Bears played against teams from West Seneca (NY), State College (Pa.), Rochester and Maryland. The tournament was held at Mansfield University and sanctioned by East Coast Tournament Baseball.

 Pictured above are: Front left to right - Sean Kelly; Steve Whalon; Jamie Butler; Mike Danaher, Jr; Tim Kuchera; Tim Lewis; Pat Talbot; Bjon Mangouri.  Back left to right - Head Coach Mike Talbot, Assistant Coach Mike Danaher, Danny Werner; David VanGorder; Nate Jones; Ryan Bullock; Rob Terry; Assistant Coach Tom Baltz, Jeremy Baltz, Assistant Coach Tom VanGorder