Celebrating 26 continuous years, the annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, at Puopolo Field in Boston’s North End. Opening ceremonies featured the Boston Police Color Guard. The baseball exchange program is held each summer between the North End and sister city North Adams. Photos by Matt Conti.
The Boston Mayor’s Cup Baseball Tournament has been a summer tradition for NEAA Little Leaguers for many years. Each year kids from the NEAA Little League test their skill against Little Leaguers from other areas of the city such as Charlestown, Parkway, East Boston and the South End. The NEAA may not be as big or have as Read More…
The North End Athletic Association’s North End Dodgers 13 to 15 year old team traveled to North Adams Mass this past weekend to participate in the 26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange. The coaches – Ralph Martignetti and Domenic DiCenso, the players and many family members along with GM John Romano and his wife Patrica spent Read More…
As part of our commitment to the youth and families of the North End and our baseball program, the North End Athletic Association periodically buys tickets to events. On Friday July 8th, 20 NEAA Family members went to the Red Sox game to watch the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4. It was a little Read More…
The North End Athletic Association honored 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 Domenic Campochiaro Field at Langone Park Complex. “These two gentleman have dedicated a good part of their adult life Read More…
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will give out awards to all of the players in their Minor & Junior Leagues on Friday Night June 24th at 6:00 pm at Langone Field prior to the start of the Annual All-Star Game, this year being held in honor of Phil Orlandella and Michael Giannasoli. The First Read More…
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…
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox Foundation, thirty-five members of the North End Athletic Association family went to two Red Sox games this past week against the Oakland A’s. We were able to see some of the record breaking offense while beating the A’s in both games that we attended. The Red Sox 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…