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Mount Airy Gold Star Post 191
American Legion Baseball Program
March, 2008
The Senior American Legion team which plays on the field behind the Post home on
Prospect Road, is making plans for the 2008 season. The Western Maryland District has
added new teams this year. In addition to Mount Airy, it includes Frederick, Funkstown,
Brunswick, Urbana, Williamsport and Thurmont. The seven teams will compete for the
opportunity to play in the State tournament to be held in Frederick, July 25 through 28.
Gold Star Post 191 has approved a budget to support the team for the season.
The Senior Legion players do pay any fee or expenses for the opportunity to play
American Legion baseball. The major categories are:
LEGION FEES
UMPIRES
TRANSPORTATION
LODGING
EQUIPMENT
MOWING AND MAINTENANCE
MISCELLANEOUS
SCHOLARSHIP
In addition, the Baseball Boosters have approved a budget to support the
Junior American Legion team, the Fall Ball instructional program and major
improvements to the baseball field. This money is raised through player fees, the Basket
Bingo and the profit from the operation of the Snack Stand. The Basket Bingo is
scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008, beginning at 5:30 PM. Call Shirley Richardson
on 410-489-7035, or Dawn Richardson on 410-489-9699, or Mason Wilburn on 301-831-
7077 for ticket information.
Last year, the Baseball Boosters replaced the scoreboard with a new LED type board with
larger letters and numbers. Also, the Boosters rebuilt the warning track around the
outfield to provide better safety for the players. The dirt portion of the infield was
upgraded with additional Diamond Mix to improve drainage and make the field playable
sooner after a rainfall. The sod was replaced in the infield and the grading was improved.
In the fall, topsoil was added to eliminate low spots and the entire infield was over
seeded.
This year, the Baseball Boosters have purchased a flag pole for center field which will be
installed when the weather allows. It will be a nice addition to the appearance of the field,
especially from the Club Room windows.
The Baseball Boosters meet on the third Monday of each month in the small meeting
room. The meetings usually start at 7:30 PM. For further information, call:
Senior Legion – George Richardson 410-489-7035 or
Junior Legion – Frank Deutsch 301-829-5483.
2008 Mount Airy Legion Baseball Schedule (Senior and Junior)
Friday May 23 Jr Mount Airy @ Frederick Memorial Tournament
Saturday May 24 Sr Mount Airy vs. LaPlata @ Chaney 11:00
Sr
Mount Airy vs. Clinton @ Chaney 2:00
Jr
Mount Airy @ Frederick Memorial Tournament
Sunday
May 25
Sr LaPlata @ Mount Airy 12:00 DH
Jr
Mount Airy @ Frederick Memorial Tournament
Monday May 26 Sr Mount Airy @ Chaney 2:00 DH
Jr
Mount Airy @ Frederick Memorial Tournament
Wednesday May 28 Jr Damascus @ Mount Airy 5:30
Friday May 30 Jr Mount Airy @ Frederick 5:30
Saturday May 31 TBA
Sunday June 1 TBA
Jr
Mount Airy @ Berkeley 2:00 DH
Tuesday June 3 Sr Redbirds @ Mount Airy 4:30
Wednesday June 4 Sr Mount Airy @ Charles Town 5:30 DH
Jr
Gaithersburg @ Mount Airy 6:00
Friday June 6 Jr Mount Airy @ Gaithersburg 6:00
Saturday June 7 Sr Mount Airy @ Brunswick 11:00 DH
Sunday
June 8
Sr Mount Airy @ Williamsport 11:00 DH
Jr
Charles Town @ Mount Airy 1:00 DH
Monday
June 9
Sr Mount Airy @ Damascus 6:00
Jr
Berkeley @ Mount Airy 5:30
Tuesday
June 10 Jr Frederick @ Mount Airy 6:00
Thursday June 12
Jr Mount Airy @ Damascus 6:00
Friday June 13
Sr Mount Airy @ Damascus 6:00
Jr
Mount Airy @ Gaithersburg 6:00
Saturday June 14 Sr Thurmont @ Mount Airy 10:00 DH
Jr
Charles Town @ Mount Airy 3:30 DH
Sunday June 15 Sr Urbana @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Tuesday June 17
Sr Frederick @ Mount Airy 6:00
Jr
Mount Airy @ Damascus 5:30
Thursday June 19 Sr Mount Airy @ Berkeley 5:30 DH
Friday June 20
Sr Gaithersburg @ Mount Airy 6:00
Saturday June 21
Sr Funkstown @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Sunday June 22
Sr Dewey Lowman @ Mount Airy 12:00 DH
Jr
Mount Airy @ Williamsport 1:00 DH
Monday June 23 Jr Berkeley @ Mount Airy 5:30
Tuesday June 24 Jr Frederick @ Mount Airy 6:00
Wednesday June 25 Sr Mount Airy @ Urbana 6:00
Jr
Damascus @ Mount Airy 6:00
Friday June 27 Sr Mount Airy @ West Lawn 5:00 DH
Saturday June 28 Sr Mount Airy @ Boyertown 4:00 DH
Sunday June 29 Sr Mount Airy @ Stahl Post 12:00 DH
Jr
Williamsport @ Mount Airy 1:00 DH
Tuesday July 1 Sr Redbirds @ Mount Airy 5:00
Jr
Mount Airy @ Frederick 8:00
Wednesday
July 2 Sr Mount Airy @ Urbana 6:00
Friday July 4 Sr TBA
Jr TBA
Saturday
July 5 Sr TBA
Jr TBA
Sunday
July 6 Sr Brunswick @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Jr TBA
Wednesday
July 9 Sr Frederick @ Mount Airy 6:00
Saturday
July 12 Sr Mount Airy @ Funkstown 12:00 DH
Sunday
July 13 Sr Williamsport @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Tuesday
July 15 Jr Mount Airy @ Frederick 5:30 DH
Thursday
July 17 Sr Berkeley @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Saturday
July 19 Sr Charles Town @ Mount Airy 11:00 DH
Sunday
July 20 Sr Mount Airy @ Thurmont 11:00 DH
This is the schedule as of March 20, 2008. Games may be added or changed. The Junior
Legion team is playing in the Potomac Valley Junior Legion League.
Submitted by Mason Wilburn
masonwilburn@verizon.net
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