State tournament set for Peabody
Staff writer
A state Babe Ruth baseball tournament for kids 16 and younger and an alumni reunion for former players are planned starting July 16 in Peabody.
Eight or more teams and 350 to 400 players and families are expected to descend on Peabody for the tournament.
Games will start at 10:30 a.m. July 17 and will begin at 2½-hour intervals, coordinator Jonathan Richstatter said.
People interested in volunteering or singing the National Anthem are encouraged to call Richstatter at (316) 217-1609 or assistant coordinator Christina Philpott at (620) 381-3410.
“Anybody that loves baseball, come out and watch and have fun with us,” Philpot said. “Come enjoy baseball in the park.”
The tournament will continue through July 20.
Players must be 16 and under as of Aug. 31.
A reunion for people who played, coached, or participated in Babe Ruth baseball in Peabody in the past 55 years also is planned for July 16.
Check-in for the reunion will be at 6 p.m. at City Park.
People unable to attend may send information to Richstatter and still be announced at the reunion.
A fireworks show will be the reunion finale.
“This is a special year and quite possibly the last opportunity to get back together and see where the program is today,” city council member Linda Martinez said.
Tournament games are scheduled for seven innings.
Admission will cost $7 a day for adults and $5 a day for ages 6 to 12. Children younger than 6 will be admitted free. More information is available from Richstatter or Philpott.