One thing that we all have is memories. And if you have kids, those memories were dominated by sporting events, Christmas Concerts, Boy or Girls Scouts, youth group activities in church or those family vacations! Last night brought back one of my favorite memories - The New Era Baseball Tournament!
Over the past 65 years there has been a great Lancaster County Tradition - The New Era Baseball Tournament. Every July, as midget baseball closes it's season the New Era Tournament has been a focus point for young baseball players dreaming of the big leagues. So last night my neighbor & I (and his son & grandson) took a little trip to one of my favorite ball fields - Kunkle Field in Mt Joy!
The Mountville Indians have a great tradition, dating back to the 1960's. And they have seven New Era Titles in their collection, the last six under a great coach Bob Sauders! And his assistant, pitching guru, Jerry Bradley has been a steady influence in Mountville Baseball. And under the lights, as my neighbor and I did some 20 years ago, we traveled up to see the Indians play their first game!
Take a look at their Mountville Indians web site:
http://mysite.verizon.net/mountville-indians/index.html
Down two runs early, we saw the team battle back to win in the bottom of the fifth in dramatic fashion 5-4! The memories and "the new heart" were awesome! From the cool summer night as the sun set in Mt. Joy, to the famous Kunkle Burgers in the concession stand (can't eat those ANYMORE!), and the 11-12 year old baseball players, all was well in the world!
So, if you looking for heart rehab, or a Lancaster family tradition, or just a good baseball game, take a trip to Kunkle Field, Free Adminsion, $2 Kunkle Burger, and a priceless trip down memory lane!
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