Thursday, June 5, 2008

Blue & Gold Classic

If you’re looking for something to do this Fourth of July weekend, look no further than Utica because that is when Adrean’s annual Blue & Gold Classic will be played. Put simply, this tournament field is flat out loaded. There are seven teams from New York, including each of the past three NYS championship teams, three perennial powers from New Jersey and a two-time Maryland state champion. Rounding out the field of 12 is the winner of two of the previous five World Youth Championships from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Baseball fans are in for a treat when this weekend comes around. With the NYS Tournament taking place in Newburgh this year, this is sure to be the best baseball in the area this summer. This might even be the best display of amateur baseball in the state in 2008 as the field is likely even deeper than that of the NYS Tournament. Play will be begin on Thursday, July 3 with the championship game slated for Sunday, July 6. The games will take place at three locations in the area: Murnane Field at Donovan Stadium, Joe Corr Memorial Field at New Hartford Sr. High School and Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School. I will post a detailed schedule once I receive the information.

Here's a quick run-down of the teams:

Adrean Post 625, NY
Three-time NYS champions (1966, 1972, 1982)

Binghamton Post 80, NY

Melvin Roads Post 1231, NY
2007 NYS champions

New Hartford Post 1376, NY
2006 NYS champions

Shrub Oak Post 1080, NY
2005 NYS champions

Utica Post 229, NY
1974 NYS champions

Vestal Post 89, NY
2002, 2007 District 6 champions

Brooklawn Post 72, NJ
6-time World Youth Tournament champion
23 NJ state championships since 1954 (most recent in 2001)
12-time Mid-Atlantic Regional champion (most recent in 2005)
2-time national champion (1991, 2001)
Manager Joe Barth Sr. was named 2000 amateur baseball manager of the year by USA Baseball in Las Vegas. Barth is entering his 56th year as Brooklawn manager.

Haddon Heights Post 149, NJ
2003 NJ state champions

Hamilton Post 31, NJ
5-time NJ state champions (1966, 1967, 1987, 1993, 2006)

Gaithersburg Post 295, MD
Two-time MD state champions (2003, 2004)

Guaynabo Post 154, PR
Winner of two of the previous five World Youth Championships

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a great thing for this area. Applause is in order for the people responsible for this and especially Mike Macchione. High quality competition and it will only get better in years to come

Anonymous said...

The original founder of this tournament, Gil Wood is from Binghamton where the tournament has been held in the past. From what I understand he remains involved. It is Binghamton's loss and Utica's gain.

Anonymous said...

As a player on the 1966 State Champion Adrian Post Team, I think you should recognize that Adrian Post is a 3 time New York State Champion! Hats off to Mike Macchione and his committment to Legion baseball

Andrew Donovan said...

Ahhh will do. I was working from records that only went back to 1970 so I was unaware of that. Thank you for pointing it out. I'll add it. ps. Shouldn't you know how to spell "ADREAN" if you played with them?...just kidding of course...Thanks for reading and providing input.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your prompt attention and updating the site.....I'll definitely check in from time to time. Regarding my misspelling of Adrean Post....Howie Manore(sp) would have benched me!

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