by Luigi Natale Saturday was another beautiful day for baseball. Luigi Natale’s Tigers and Tim Griffin’s Indians were ready for their 3rd meeting of the season. The Indians beat the Tigers earlier in the season 3-1 and forfeited their last game just 3 days ago. Both teams were ready for a rematch. And this rematch Read More…
The North End Athletic Association will honor former coach, umpire, director and president Phil Orlandella and former coach, umpire and current all-around volunteer Michael “Mikey Fud” Giannasoli at this years’ NEAA All-Star Game on Friday June 24th at 7pm at Domenic Campochiaro Field at Langone Complex. “These two gentleman have dedicated a good part of Read More…
by Luigi Natale The Tigers and Cubs have been rivals for as long as anyone can remember. This Saturday afternoon showdown was destined to be memorable, and boy, was it ever! The commissioner, Ralph Martignetti, moved the game to the earlier 1:30 slot, clearly for the TV coverage. Luigi Natale’s Tigers and Dan Shea’s Cubs Read More…
The rain finally cleared, the sun came back out and the Cardinals and the Cubs got to take to the field for game two of their season. Both teams won on opening day and took their 1-0 records to Langone Park for an early season battle. The Cardinals sent ace Nico LaColla to the mound and Read More…
The North End Athletic Association kicked off the 2016 baseball season with a fabulous opening day on Saturday, April 30th. The park was full of young baseball players, the families, friends and supporters of the NEAA. The sun was shining and it was a glorious day for baseball. Three games were played one from the Read More…
Boys and girls ages 4-21 have broken out the gloves, bats and cleats and begun practicing as they eagerly await the NEAA Baseball Opening Day of April 30th. This year the North End Program, run by Commissioner Ralph Martignetti and Sports Coordinator John Romano will have approximately 250 children as part of a baseball team. Read More…
Catch up on the NEAA (21 and under) Dodgers and their run in this year’s playoffs: NEAA 21U Dodgers Finish 14-4; 2nd Seed in the Playoffs The NEAA 21U Dodgers wrapped up their regular season with a 15-0 thrashing of Waltham and secured the 2nd seed for the upcoming playoffs. The Dodgers have been rock solid all Read More…
by Frank Iudiciani On Wednesday, July 29th, the NEAA Dodgers team of 13-15 year old boys faced a team of elite Japanese youth in the Boston Red Sox Foundation’s Annual Japan-Boston Baseball Exchange. The day once again began at Puopolo Park with a baseball clinic conducted by members of the Boston Parks League for both teams. Read More…
For 25 years, Boston’s North End and sister city North Adams have held the annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange Tournament. The teams celebrated the anniversary on Saturday night at Puopolo Park as part of this year’s exchange. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh presented co-founder George Canales with a plaque dedicating “George Canales Way.” Co-founders Joe Sgarano and John Fiumara from Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh greeted the Charlestown and North End 11-12-year-old teams during the Mayor Cup Baseball Tournament division playoffs held at the Parkway Little League Complex in West Roxbury July 18 and 19. More than 600 youngsters on 44 teams took part in the tournament representing South Boston, East Boston, Parkway, Roslindale, Savin Hill, Read More…
What a series the North End All Stars played against the South End in winning a 2 game sweep to take the annual North2 South series! Led by Head Coach Luigi Natale, Assistant Dennis Lacolla and Assistant Dan Shea, the North End came out ready to play in game one, shutting the South End down. Read More…
(Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) On Friday June 26th, the NEAA celebrated our annual All-Star game. The game was played in honor of the memory of long time NEAA Coach, Director and President Joseph “Coach Dom” Campochiaro. The day started off with the six Minor League teams playing their final games. There were Read More…