It was the kind of early summer afternoon that was made for
baseball.
The smell of freshly cut grass blended with that of grilling hots
dogs and hamburgers during the Vineyard Little League championships at
Veira Park on Saturday, while the dust kicked up by the infielders was
quickly cleared away by a swiftly moving ocean breeze.
Underdog Tigers Land Little League Title
Championship Game Held on Saturday at Veira Park
By MAX HART
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit
Casey's face.
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt ‘twas Casey at the bat.
- From Casey at the Bat
by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Two Vineyard teams are still in competition and on Monday the 11-years-old-and-under team hosted Barnstable in what turned out to be a nail-biter until the very last out. Barnstable eventually won the game 8–7, but because the tournament’s early stages are double-elimination, the under-elevens are still in the competition.
Oak Bluffs parade and opening day ceremonies herald a new season for Martha's Vineyard Little League.
