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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1959
Page
5
Mothers invest time and energy in Elyria Little League, supporting sons Johnny or Jim and the team banner with encouragement. Auxiliaries fundraise through sales and concessions, keeping players healthy and teaching sportsmanship. Seasons run May through August, ending with picnics and banquets honoring 12 year old boys, coaches, and helpers.
West Mothers Auxiliary fuels a strong community effort at Lappin Field home games. President Mrs. Frank McHale praises the “terrific” response from members who assist across roles. A roster sale funds staff and players, while a 1959 tax stamp drive backs local activities.
Mothers of Little League form auxiliaries to support sons through baseball season. They run the concession stand at East Kiwanis Field and sell team pictures to fund expenses. Mrs Leon Rounds leads the major auxiliary with Mrs Thomas McCain as Minor A president and Mrs Frank Atkins heading Minor B.
Mothers Auxiliary supports Little League East with fund raising and in game cheer. Members including grandmothers and fathers attend, aid projects, sell candy and team pictures at Lexington Field. In 1957 East Little League were district champions.
Mothers of the Little League South players urge community support. They stress words of encouragement lift boys when games go against them. The group runs Troxel Field concession, candy sales, and party events to fund activities. Little League South claimed the 1959 state title, with Grandma Clarabelle Young a frequent supporter. Mrs Robert Fortman presides over the Mothers Auxiliary.
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