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New South Wales
Baseball League Inc.
72nd Annual Report
For the year ending 30th June 2015
New South Wales Baseball
League Inc.
CONTENTS
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PAGE 1
AGENDA PAGE 2
NSW BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PAGE 3
BASEBALL NSW STAFF PAGE 3
SYDNEY BLUE SOX STAFF PAGE 3
PRESIDENTS REPORT PAGE 4
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT PAGE 6
SYDNEY BLUE SOX REPORT PAGE 8
NSW STATE LEAGUE REPORT PAGE 9
NSW WOMEN’S LEAGUE REPORT PAGE 12
BASEBALL NSW HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT PAGE 14
SYDNEY WINTER LEAGUE REPORT PAGE 17
NSW SCORERS ASSOCIATION REPORT PAGE 19
BASEBALL NSW AWARDS – 2014 PAGE 20
LIFE MEMBERS PAGE 22
AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL FEDERATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES – NSW PAGE 30
APPENDICES PAGE 31
APPENDIX 1: MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS PAGE 31
APPENDIX 2: BASEBALL NSW FINANCIAL REPORT PAGE 36
This report is produced solely for the benefit and information to members of New South Wales Baseball League Inc. It may
contain confidential information.
Author: Virginia Blakemore
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
New South Wales Baseball League Inc.
In terms of Clause 17.1 (b) of the League’s Constitution, at least 60 days’ notice is hereby
given to all Voting Affiliates and Affiliated Clubs of the League’s Annual General Meeting;
details as highlighted below:
Any Notices of Motion for inclusion as “Special Business” are to be submitted to BNSW not
less than 30 days prior to the AGM – COB Friday 20th September 2015.
The “Draft” Agenda is included as well as the summary of Appendices which need to be
completed and returned within the timeframes indicated. The minutes from the 2014 AGM
are to follow. The final agenda will be issued 15 days prior to the AGM – COB Monday 5th
October 2015.
A Strategic Council Meeting will be held on September 20th 2015 at the Murray Room, Level
2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush commencing at 7:30pm. This meeting
shall be designed to; inform the Board of significant membership issues, assist the Board to
design or review the organisation’s strategic direction, discuss state-wide issues, and review
and provide feedback to the Board on the results of its policies and the governance decisions
in practice at the member level.
Any enquires may be directed to the Baseball NSW office [email protected].
Mark Marino
Chief Executive Officer
Baseball NSW
72nd Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 20th October, 2015
Time: 7:30pm
Sports House – Quad 1, The Murray Room
Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
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AGENDA
1. Official Opening
2. Record of Attendance – confirm a quorum
3. Confirm Membership of the League (appendix C)
4. Confirm Minutes from the 2014 AGM (appendix I)
5. Matters Arising from the 2014 AGM
6. Review and Adoption of Financial Report (1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015)
7. Appointment of Auditor for 2015/16
8. Notices of Motion (appendix J)
9. Review and Adoption of 2014/15 Annual Report
10. Election of Board Members
11. Election of Life Members
12. Announcement of Standing Committee Delegates
13. Announcement of Audit Committee Appointees
14. Announcement of Technical Committee Appointees
15. Announcement of Hall of Champions Committee.
16. Closure & Fraternity
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NSW BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
NSW Board and their respective portfolios:
BOARD MEMBER PORTFOLIO RE-ELECTION Ray Vercoe ABL/ BA High performance, Technical Committee Re-election 2013
Peter Worboys State League, Winter League, Minor League Re-election 2013
Rodger Powell Commercial, Legal, Asset Management, Governance Re-appointment 2013
Therese Philibossian Country League, Junior League Re-election 2014
Anthony Brasher Finance Elected 2014
Anatole Zurrer Scorers, Umpires Women’s League Elected 2013
Peter Shmigel Stakeholder, Relationships, Special Projects, Events Appointed 2015
Warren Smith Communication, Marketing Appointed 2015
Laurie Patton Resigned 2015
BASEBALL NSW STAFF
Mark Marino: Chief Executive Officer
Pennie Jenkins: Office Manager
TBA: Manager of High Performance and Baseball Operations
Virginia Blakemore: Executive Assistant
Michael Ibbotson: Development Officer
Chris Doroudgar: Communications Manager
Garry Everson: Participation Manager
Mia Giteau: Accounts Manager
SYDNEY BLUE SOX STAFF
BJ Miller: General Manager
Bob Turner: Executive Chairman / Commercial Manager
Krissy Webb Sales & Ticketing
Kelly Cheng: Senior Operations Coordinator
Jason Pospishil: Blue Sox Manager
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
Baseball NSW has again produced a strong year of performance both on the field, and off the field. Off the back of an incredible 2014, BNSW has worked hard to continue delivering services and opportunities for the membership to enjoy. Our commitment to growing baseball, promoting baseball and delivering baseball has been the cornerstone of every decision made in the last 12 months. The financial position of the organisation remains strong, stable and transparent. The Board, and the Management of BNSW, has again produced a small profit for the fiscal year, which was in line with the budget forecast. The financial security and reliability of the organisation remains an ongoing focus to ensure the balance between resource spends, and available expenditure, is maximised for the sport. I want to thank Mark Marino and Anthony Brasher for their tireless commitment to making sure BNSW remains financially viable and sustainable for the future. The Sydney Blue Sox have again produced a season of highs, and although we weren’t successful in winning the championship, the Blue Sox went about the season professionally and gave the top teams a shake up when we had our opportunities. We wish Jason Pospishil and his team all the very best for the upcoming season. I think 2015 will be the year of the first of many Blue Sox championships to come. The High Performance program has again lead the country in delivering outstanding results at the elite level. I would like to congratulate every player, coach, manager, scorer and umpire that has represented NSW this year at a national level. Of special note are those who were chosen to represent Australia on the international stage. We are lucky that the sport of baseball can provide opportunities of a lifetime, and possibly the biggest opportunity for junior baseballers, is to play in the Little League World Series. The Cronulla Little League team, coached by Darren Fullerton and David White, did an outstanding job in winning the State and National Championships to qualify for the LLWS at Williamsport, USA. Congratulations to everyone at the Cronulla Sutherland Junior Baseball Association for such a successful campaign, and doing not only BNSW, but also Baseball Australia very proud with the world watching, and cheering you guys all the way. Congratulations. Baseball NSW and the Sydney Blue Sox are again grateful for the talented staff that deliver the game to the membership. Throughout the 2015 season, there have been a number of changes in the staff at the SBS and BNSW. We congratulate Matt Sundstrom and Glenn Williams on their successful appointments to Baseball Australia. We must also thank Tim Harradine for his commitment and drive as the CEO before his resignation in late 2014. Tim’s passion for baseball in NSW was second to none, and we wish him further success at Triathlon QLD. With Tim moving on, we had to move quickly to replace the role of CEO as the season was fast approaching for BNSW and the Sydney Blue Sox. The Board was happy to announce that Mark Marino had accepted the role as CEO for Baseball in NSW. Mark immediately brought a new energy to the role as CEO and worked round the clock (literally) to make sure he and his team continued to deliver for the membership. As Mark enters his second year at the helm, we wish him every success in 2015. In June of this year, I had the absolute privilege of presenting Kerry Jackson with the Baseball NSW Volunteer of the Year Award. In my short speech on the night, I said that I would like to be presenting every volunteer with an award, as it continues to fill me with pride when you see the work and
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dedication our volunteers put into the game. To all of the BNSW and Sydney Blue Sox volunteers, we can’t thank you enough for what you do, and please know that we are so appreciative of the time and energy you spend making baseball a great experience for so many. THANK YOU! The Board has again this year worked hard to deliver the vision and strategic direction for Baseball in NSW. This year we have focused on building our next Strategic Plan to take us from 2016 through to 2020. We have spent many additional hours of planning to develop the framework of taking baseball in NSW to the next level. We will continue to engage our stakeholders to make sure our strategic plan is fine tuned for the best outcomes possible. To Anatole Zurrer, Therese Philibossian, Anthony Brasher, Peter Worboys, Peter Shmigel, Warren Smith and Rodger Powell, thank you for your ongoing voluntary commitment to the Board of Baseball NSW. I also want to acknowledge Bob Turner’s contribution to all Board Meetings. With all the good things happening in Baseball NSW, surely it is time to sit back and enjoy some of our successes we have achieved, the Board’s position on this is very clear. We want the membership to enjoy these successes, we want the membership to see the progression we have made, and we want the membership to know the Board is continuing to work harder than ever to keep delivering a higher service to the game. Our engagement with key stakeholders including Baseball Australia, the Australian Baseball League, the State Government and commercial partners will provide further benefits in the months and years to come. More opportunities, greater visibility and a sense of belonging are all key short-term objectives we are pushing for. On behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate everyone on a successful 2015, and we look forward to continuing the success we have enjoyed in recent years. We want everyone to engage in the optimistic culture that Baseball New South Wales can provide for our members. Ray Vercoe President – Baseball New South Wales
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
Well this past year has definitely been eventful with some remarkable achievements throughout the season and a step up in what Baseball NSW has attempted to deliver to its members. We have had some amazing highs and I can only see continued prosperity.
Without doubt the major change has been to our organisational structure with many valued staff moving on and replaced by an influx of talented and energetic newcomers. Our beloved Narelle Fox has decided to retire with her husband Rod and I’m sure she will be happily off travelling the countryside. Glenn Williams has taken on the National High Performance Managers role with Baseball Australia which is a loss for BNSW but still a benefit with his continued involvement in our programs and High Performance development. We are currently interviewing for a replacement for Glenn and hope to have made a decision on this shortly. That said, the full time additions of Michael Ibbotson and Garry Everson have shored up our player development, our school programs and coaching accreditation opportunities. Obviously I have moved into the CEO role with Tim Harradine’s departure which has given me a real insight into seeing just how much our members do for their respective clubs, associations and players, truly inspirational. I would therefore like to take time here to thank Narelle, Tim and Glenn for their service over the years and wish them well in their future endeavours.
The continued good news is that BNSW have added a new Media & Communications Manager, Chris Doroudgar, who has been instrumental in improving communication with our membership. We have also added an Accounts Manager, Mia Giteau, who has been diligently keeping our finances in check. Pennie Jenkins has also taken over from Narelle in our Office Administration overseeing day to day duties as well as the IMG registrations. Finally, Virginia Blakemore has joined us in the role as my Executive Assistant. Most definitely a very good staff of motivated and competent people.
The BNSW Board of Management have also undertaken a review of its previous Strategic Plan and have endeavoured to revisit its priorities given the implementation of the recent Pathways Model. We have developed a 3 Year Plan with a real emphasis on member engagement. The major areas that we feel are of most significance are around the following;
1. Commercialise & Professionalise the Organisation 2. Efficient Structure & Governance 3. Communication 4. Facilities 5. Delivering the Game 6. Culture
Fortunately, BNSW has been able to report another profit for the past Financial Year. Our reportable profit for the 2014-2015 Financial year is $25,1777 which is down from last year. It needs to be mentioned that last Financial Year was only for a 10 month period where this year has been for a full 12 months. Proportionately capitation income has gone up which confirms an increase in our player numbers which is an encouraging sign. BNSW Board Member, Anthony Brasher is deserving of praise here given the amount of time and energy dedicated to guiding BNSW to getting our accounts in order while we transitioned into new accounting practices. Added to that I must also thank Mia Giteau for all of her hard work in making sure nothing slipped through the cracks.
Many of you would be well aware of the ongoing transition to IMG which has created its own set of challenges. However, BNSW has undertaken to remedy this by engaging with our membership to determine what we can do to assist with improving its functionality as well as looking at potential alternatives. We are confident that a permanent solution is close to being available to everyone.
As previously mentioned, the shift in our competition format to the Little League International model has seen a major revamp of our Pathways Model. With the advent of the State and National
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Championships of our Little League, Junior League and Senior League age groups, BNSW has seen a greater number of a junior players participate at a higher level of competition. The Little League tournament at Blacktown International Sports Park was a magnificent tournament that showcased some outstanding talent. We then saw what a great opportunity these tournaments can provide with the Cronulla Sutherland Little League team progressing through the State and National titles to be the first team from NSW to attend the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They represented themselves, their clubs, Association, State and Country proud in doing so and the NSW baseball community congratulate everyone involved.
Our development programs also saw a greater number of participants receive elevated levels of instruction and coaching via our “Super Series” programs, our Winter programs as well as the MLB Academy. BNSW were also fortunate to have some impressive names on hand to coach our players with the likes of Major Leaguer Glenn Williams, multiple ABL Gold Glove recipient, Mark Shipley, former ABL player Jason Dormor, Blue Sox coaching staff members such as Jason Pospishil and Nathan Wright just to name a few. All in all, we had over 300 players participate in our respective programs which is a testament to all the hard work Glenn Williams and staff put in to making sure BNSW continues to be the most competitive State in Australia.
On that note it is worth mentioning the fact that BNSW won 4 of the 5 National Championships on offer as well as having the following Australian Representatives;
10 representatives on the U12 Team that travelled to Taiwan
6 representatives on the U15 Team that travelled to Mexico
6 representatives on the Women’s U18 Team that travelled to Hong Kong
5 representatives on the Boy’s U18 Team that travelled to New Zealand
8 representatives on the U21 Team that travelled to Taiwan
We can be very proud of the effort put in by all of these talented representatives and acknowledge the parents, coaches and supporters of these fortunate players who make it all possible for them to excel.
Some events on the horizon that are worth mentioning are the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier which is being held at BISP in mid February. The hosting of another major International Event in our own backyard has been a monumental achievement for BNSW given the BNSW Board of Directors have been instrumental in securing funding for the event. Much credit must go to our Director, Rodger Powell, who helped in securing this funding from Destinations NSW.
Additionally, we are hoping to attract the Doosan Bears from the Korean top flight competition, the Korean Baseball Organisation, for pre-season training. This all bodes well for NSW as a desired destination for other international baseball organisations.
In closing I must thank the BNSW Board of Directors for their continued support and commitment to our great game. They have been tireless in their efforts and I am very appreciative
I wish everyone a successful year and look forward to a bright and prosperous 2015-2016
Mark Marino CEO – Baseball NSW
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SYDNEY BLUE SOX REPORT
We are proud to announce that it was the Blue Sox fifth straight year that they have made the playoffs
however falling just short in achieving the ultimate prize. There were many landmark moments this
past year with some significant highs and lows.
Standout moments were the farewell season for one of our favourite sons, Trent Oeltjen, who capped
his last year off by hitting for the cycle against the Melbourne Aces. The most tragic low was the
untimely passing of one of NSW’s great ambassadors, David Balfour. He will be sadly missed but not
forgotten.
On the playing front there was a number of the Blue Sox players who had standout US Minor League
seasons. We had Aaron Sookee and Zach Shepherd reach the championships. Some of our Blue Sox
players also had significant signings with US affiliates as seen with Alex and Lachlan Wells signing with
the Orioles and Twins respectively. Aaron also highlighted one of the major benefits of the ABL by re-
signing to professional baseball via the Arizona Diamond Backs and also participating in post season
play. Todd Van Stensel also proved that our NSW boys can cut it with the best the US have to offer by
being chosen in the Florida State League All Star team. The Blue Sox were also successful in retaining
The Hume highway cup again for second year running.
On a personal note, it was also pleasing to see so many of our junior clubs make the effort to bring
their teams along to Blue Sox games, wearing the team jerseys and running on to the field with their
idols and standing alongside them for the National Anthems. Hopefully we’ll see more of that this year.
From an administrative perspective we have seen the integration of the Sydney Blue Sox organisation
with Baseball NSW. We now have a manageable synergy between the two organisations which
optimises our ability to maximise the opportunities within NSW for our baseball community. The Blue
Sox Coaching and playing staffs have also been actively involved with the BNSW development
programs by assisting with the Super Series and holiday clinics. So there is much to applaud in how the
team have represented themselves this past year.
Now that the new season is about to start we would encourage the greater BNSW membership to get
behind our State’s only professional franchise and cheer them on for what we hope will be our maiden
Championship in the new era. As a former player I can attest to how great a motivator it can be when
you see those young faces staring out at you so eagerly. All the while knowing that what you are
fortunate enough to be doing as a player is what they also hope to be doing one day soon.
So make a date and come on down to the ballpark and help us make this season one of the best ever.
With great anticipation!
Mark Marino
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NSW STATE LEAGUE REPORT
The 2014-2015 season brought some fantastic Baseball to the fans and supporters of all the Clubs involved. At each grade, from 18’s to 1st Grade, the standard of play showed the dedication and skill of the players and coaches alike. The large number of games lost to the weather was disappointing but beyond anyone’s control.
My role as Competition Manager Kerry Jackson proved challenging yet again, but we managed to get through the season without too many issues. I look forward to a more relaxed season next year.
The First Grade Premiership was taken out by the Penrith Panthers, coming from 4th spot and only qualifying for the playoffs on the last day of the season. All grades went down to the wire with several positions being decided in the last game.
The all-important CLUB Championship honours went once again to the Baulkham Hills Club.
Game Officials
The game could not go on without the continuing efforts of the Scorers and Umpires. They all share an undying passion for our game, although they might not always find themselves in agreement with the players.
The scorers are also responsible for the accumulation of the statistics and updating of the website, which all the players follow with great fervour. It should always be remembered that the scorers can only work with the information given to them.
The umpires have the unenviable job of controlling a group of enthusiastic, athletic, passionate players, who always think they are right. Players should recognise that umpires are not perfect, they don’t have built in instant replay, and they aren’t going to change their minds if you disagree with the call.
I implore ‘retired’ players to stay involved as umpires, coaches, administrators or scorers and keep the
game alive.
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Congratulations to the winning teams in each Grade;
I would like to also take this opportunity to acknowledge our award winners and high achievers for season 2014-15; -
Club Champions Baulkham Hills Kookaburras
Under 18 Minor Premiers Cronulla Sharks
Under 18 Championship Blacktown Workers
3rd Grade Minor Premiers Ryde Hawks
3rd Grade Championship Ryde Hawks
2nd Grade Minor Premiers Baulkham Hills Kookaburras
2nd Grade Championship Central Coast Marlins
1st Grade Minor Premiers Baulkham Hills Kookaburras
1st Grade Championship Penrith Panthers
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Committees and Volunteers
To everyone else, including your State League Delegates, Club committees the staff and Board of Baseball New South Wales, I sincerely thank you for your contribution throughout the year.
The future of the State League lies in the hands of the Clubs. They must continue to promote the game, and encourage the younger players of today to become the State League players of tomorrow.
To all of the stakeholders above, I thank you for your efforts this season and look forward to planning the future success of our League and Baseball in general.
Kerry Jackson
State League Standing Committee Competition Manager
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NSW WOMEN’S LEAGUE REPORT
Purpose The purpose and main function of the Women’s League Standing Committee is to conduct and develop the Sydney Women’s Competition and Implement and administer junior development programs provided or devised by the Technical Committee, with a view to improving the skills of junior players and increasing player numbers. Chairpersons Report The 2014/15 NSWBL season promised to be one of the best staged and it did not fail to deliver. With the season running for almost 6 months and the Women’s and Junior Nationals being moved to January from the usual Easter period it had the potential to create challenges for our member clubs to sustain the usual high playing standards we have experienced in previous seasons. The concerns were quickly washed away once the season began and we were very fortunate to see the current talent as well as many new comers to senior baseball show their capabilities to everybody and prove that women’s baseball is on the up and up in NSW. The 1st grade competition was a very competitive right from the start with 5 teams Ryde Hawks, Blacktown Workers, Baulkham Hills, Greenway Giants and Cronulla Sharks vying for the Rhea Cornell Shield. 2nd grade competition was again successful with 8 teams Macarthur Orioles, Cronulla Sharks, Concord Comets, Hawkesbury Hawks, Kellyville Fillies, Manly Warringah, Greenway and Blacktown Workers competing for premiership honours. As has been the case in past seasons our competition attracted some interest from overseas players looking to play in one of the only structured women’s competitions in world baseball. This season we had 2 players arrive to our shores. Marti Semetelli whom is one of the leading pitchers from team USA and Stacy Piagno who is also a pitcher for team USA. They made an instant impression, and many friends while over here. They also played their part with their respective teams to augment the high playing standard that exists in our 1st grade competition. Many of the hitters that faced them during the season are all the better for their contribution on the mound and I thank them for coming. They also made significant contributions to the women’s game as a whole through helping at clinics, Blue Sox games and basically anything that was asked of them. They both made significant contributions to the NSW Blue Sox Women’s Baseball team at the national championships. The 1st Grade competition was won by the Ryde Hawks Baseball Club and the 2nd Grade competition was won by the Hawkesbury Hawkes Baseball Club. Both clubs have been very successful in women’s baseball in recent years and it will be up to the other clubs to lift their games to beat those 2 clubs. There is a large amount of young girls playing junior baseball in the Sydney metropolitan area, these kids will form the future of women’s baseball in this state. There is now a clear pathway for any player to be who they want to be in women’s baseball. Whether it is playing for your country, state or even just a club. The women’s game can accommodate players of all abilities. Kids just need to know. Baseball NSW sent 3 teams to Queensland for the 2014 Girls Friendship Series. This series has been in existence for a few years now and creates an opportunity for girls to play in an all girls team and travel away together and make new friends along the way. Jo Warner worked very hard to get this group organised and up to Queensland. It was a successful series and I watched with I’m sure many others the press conference style interviews conducted over the course of the series on YouTube. They were great and I congratulate all the organisers for staging a great event. The NSWWBL also conducted 2 development days with our competition which were aimed at showcasing our game to the younger players our area. I thank all the players who participated as
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coaches during both clinics. In total 52 girls were reached during these 2 clinics and many of them now have forged friendships with our elite players and coaches that should last for many years to come. While I thank all of the players who have helped coach these kids I would like to formally thank Tahnee Lovering and Katie Gaynor in particular for their support of these and other initiatives over the last 12 months. Whenever I needed help with coaching clinics, programs etc. they were always willing to give up their free time to help. There is a lot to be said about these 2 and many of the other girls and it is good that they are being recognised by the little ones now and is a just reward for what they have achieved in women’s baseball and what they will achieve in the future. The kids loved these ladies and I know that they still maintain friendships with a lot of them. Social media, while some may not agree, it is here to stay and is one of the leading ways to get the message out to people about things going on in baseball of all forms. The New South Wales Women’s Baseball League Facebook page currently sits at 600 followers and along with our website will improve over time. We have appointed a social media manager and she has done a fantastic job at keeping our newsfeed current and the feedback from the community has been positive. I thank Ashleigh Connell for her hard work and support in this area of our communication and hope that her support continues into the future. Finally, to the executive of the NSWWBL, I would like to thank Stan Robson (Vice Chairman), Brian Delavere (Financial Controller) and Lyn Donald (Secretary). As a group we have functioned very well and have utilized our talents in specific areas to ensure the competition and the League ran as smoothly as possible. I would also like to thank the members of the standing committee for their support of women’s baseball and hope to see many more get involved in years to come. Yours in Baseball Steve Taylor Chairman NSWWBL
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BASEBALL NSW HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT
This year was again a very successful one for BNSW HP programs. The program saw several changes and additions for the year, which allowed the programs to expand opportunities for more players. The programs were able to service over 300 athletes with the adjustments to programs which is a significant increase compared to 180 the previous year. State Team Programs The state team programs were again very successful managing to take out four of the five National championships on offer. Credit must go to the hard working coaching staffs who volunteer their time to guide the players throughout the preparation and tournament play and the to players who dedicate their time to improving and representing the state with great pride. Under 25’s- NSW- National Champions Led by Shane Summersford, the Under 25s team took out their second straight title. The tournament was held in Cairns and there were several outstanding individual performances that contributed to the National Championships. Pitching Award- Travis McDonald Golden Glove- Alex Howe MVP- Alex Howe Open Women’s- NSW- National Champions Led by John Gaynor the Open Women’s team continued their reign of dominance at the National Championships. The team continued to show their class going through the championships undefeated and setting the benchmark for Women’s baseball in Australia. Golden Bat- Melinda Latimer MVP- Olivia Bannon Under 18’s NSW- National Champions NSWC- Bronze Medallist Led by Doug Rouse in his first campaign as U18 head coach the U18 NSW managed to win its 5th National Championship in 6 years. Beating WA in a nail biter grand final, which included the team turning a rare triple play. NSW Country were led by Stewart Bell and backed by strong outings by the Well’s Twins throughout the final series and beat Queensland on the final day to secure a bronze medal. This was an outstanding overall result for the BNSW HP programs. Under 16’s NSWC- 5th Place NSW- 6th Place Struggling t=some tough loses in the first round of play the NSW and NSWC teams met in the 5th v 6th game. NSWC took out this game to finish on top of the NSW rankings for the tournament. Not the result that the staffs and players were looking for however the bright spot for this age group was the individual awards won by the players below. Golden Bat- Jacob Krkovski- NSW Golden Arm- Alex Osborne- NSWC Youth Women’s
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NSW- National Champions NSWC- Fourth Place The NSW Youth Women’s team continued its dominance in this age group and won their fourth straight championship. They continued their unbeaten streak and boast a perfect record over four straight tournaments. Country NSW was beaten in the bronze medal game to finish fourth. Golden Bat- Jordan Richardson National Team Programs Baseball NSW was again a major contributor to National teams that represented Australia in International competition. Congratulations to the following players from NSW who represented Australia. 15U World Cup- Mexico Flynn Stallworthy, Samuel Henson, Jake Amos, Nicholas Anderson-Vine, Thomas Holland, Alex Osborne, Jason Pospishil- Head Coach, Brian Murphy- Assistant Coach, Neil Barrowcliff- Executive Officer 21U World Cup- Taiwan Lachlan Wells, Aaron Sookee, Josh Guyer, Todd Van Steensel, Guy Edmonds, James Philibossian, Zac Shepherd, Jacob Younis. 18U Oceania World Cup Qualifier- New Zealand Dean Frew, James McCallum, James Percival, Brad Simon, Alex Wells. 18U Women’s Team- Phoenix Cup, Hong Kong Lauren Donnellan, Jordan Richardson, Elarna Spinks, Olivia Bannon, Georgia Bower, Megan Molles. 12U World Cup- Taiwan Josh Beezley, Nich Chappell, Shayan Dolatshahi, Will Edwards, Zak Elvy, Solomon Maguire, James Nati, Zach Newbold, Alessandro Ranieri, Lachlan Thompson, Brian Murphy- Head Coach HP program The BNSW winter program involved 50 athletes who worked out throughout the week in an effort to continue their baseball development. Strength and conditioning programs, baseball specific, arm-care and spring and agility programs were all implemented to assist athletes improve throughout the program. The program also gave players the opportunity to prepare for the MLBAAP Program that was held on the Gold Coast in August. BNSW again had an outstanding showing of athletes at this program run by Baseball Australia and MLB. Congratulations to the following athletes who were invited to take part at the MLBAAP for 2015; Adam Barbaro, Jake Bramble, Kyle Cross, Dean Frew, Harry Fullerton, Oliver Howitt, Shane Kelleher, Jordan Lindsay, James McCallum, Dan Myrmell, Alex Osborne, James Percival, Josh Robbins, Flynn Stallworthy, Ben Tsui, Alex Wells. Dingo WS Baseball NSW entered three teams in the inaugural Dingo World Series. The event hosted on the Gold Coast saw NSW teams getting the opportunity to play against teams form other states and other countries. NSW South managed to take out the Australian pool of the tournament. Super Series
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The Super Series was rolled out in three age groups this past season. The series saw players get the opportunity to play more competitive games throughout the mid week program and get the chance to work with some BNSW’s best coaches. Australian Baseball League The Sydney Blue Sox continued to lead the way in providing opportunity for Australian players in the Australian Baseball League. The line up was again filled with players who have been members of the BNSW HP programs and it refreshing to see that these players get the opportunity to continue their development and get the opportunity to play in the Australian Baseball league. Professional Signings Congratulations to the following players who managed to get the opportunity to sign professional contracts.
Aaron Sookee- resigned with the Arizona Diamondbacks after a brilliant ABL season
Travis MacDonald- signed with the Cincinnati Reds after a great U25 campaign. Unfortunately, and elbow injury limited his opportunities with the Reds.
Brad Simon- signed with the Texas Rangers
Alex Wells- after a great MLBAAP and 18U World Cup campaign signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
I would like to than the staff at BNSW for their support through my tenure as High Performance Manager with Baseball NSW and look forward to working with them in my new National role. I’d also like to thank;
The players who continue to work hard and strive to be the best they can be
The coaches who volunteer their time in the programs for the betterment of the players and the game
The parents for supporting the players to take advantage of the opportunities available to them.
Yours in Baseball Glenn Williams
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SYDNEY WINTER LEAGUE REPORT
The 2015 Season saw 8 teams participate with the season being affected badly by the weather.We scheduled 14 rounds but some clubs only played 10 games, which was disappointing. Semi-final spots were up for grabs right up until the last games and once again the standard of play was a credit to all those involved.
Grand Final Day saw Petersham sweep all before them to claim all 3 Grand Finals along with the McDougall Trophy for Club Champions.
SWBL PREMIERS 2015
CLUB CHAMPIONS “McDOUGGALL TROPHY” PETERSHAM
FIRST GRADE “JIM STRICKLAND TROPHY” PETERSHAM
SECOND GRADE “KEN GULLIVER TROPHY” PETERSHAM
THIRD GRADE “ARTHUR BLANE TROPHY” PETERSHAM
Congratulations to Greenway on their hosting of the Final Series.
Their efforts were greatly appreciated by all concerned. Thanks also to Pirates for hosting the first week of semi-finals at Laybutt Reserve.
I would also like to thank the Umpires association for their efforts this season, with John Bailey & Rob Brown at the helm.
The commitment of all members of the committee and the club delegates is voluntary and contributes significantly to the strength of our administration and the competitiveness of the Clubs making up the ‘premier winter league’, so thank you again.
The provision of statistics and website information by Janine Hunt was invaluable. Special thanks to the club scorers who have assisted the process by using the scoring software and submitting the information quickly to enable Janine to keep everyone fully informed. The credibility of the stats is greatly enhanced by this method.
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2015 saw the loss of two very important members of the SWBL family. Anne Zucconi & David Balfour both lost their long fought battles with illness. Our thoughts are with their families and they will always be remembered.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 2015 FIRST GRADE MVP Grand Final Scott Cone Petersham
Batting Award Allessio Angelucci Petersham
Pitching Award Scott Cone Petersham
MVP Season Lachlan Mayo Petersham “Jack Rowley Trophy”
SECOND GRADE
MVP Grand Final Matt Gorman Petersham
Batting Award Derek Van Hilst Hawkesbury
Pitching Award Mitch Inskip Hawkesbury
MVP Season Darren Philips Petersham “Geoff Gorman Trophy”
THIRD GRADE
MVP Grand Final Gavin Dixon Petersham
Batting Award Jackson Gritching Petersham
Pitching Award John Candrick Hawkesbury
MVP Season Cooper Horton Petersham “Jim Hall Trophy”
SWBL ROOKIE of the YEAR – “TERRY LEWIS TROPHY”
Lachlan Mayo Petersham
Kerry Jackson
SWBL Competition Manager
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NSW SCORERS ASSOCIATION REPORT
This year our scorers have had an exceptional year with scoring. Our association is thriving and we
have welcomed many new scorers to our ranks.
We were involved with the following major tournaments:
1. Blue Sox
2. Nationals for Juniors U16’s and U18’s
3. U15 Girls Nationals
4. Women’s Nationals
5. U25’s Competition
6. Little League
7. State League
8. Gala days for Juniors
9. School Boys Competition
We have accredited 11 scorers adding 4 new level 1 to our ranks. It would not be possible to accredit
these scorers without the dedication of Sue McCullough and her wonderful teachers. All accreditation
is governed by our body known as CABS (Council of Australian Baseball Scorers).
We are also teaching scoring to beginner scorers in the different association to help the standard to
improve at park ball level. Each association has elect a “Scoring Coordinator” who are teaching the
basics from Tee-Ball to Live Ball and funnelling scorers to our accreditations clinics. This has resulted
in many scorers achieving their accreditation.
Some of our senior scorers have been selected to participate in Nationals in Sydney for U16’s and U18’s
and to travel to the ACT for the U15’s girls and Women’s competition. Others have travelled to Qld for
the U25’s. All reports from these Nationals have had favourably report on the standard of NSW Scoring
and all our scorers seems to have had a wonderful time and made friends and learnt different tasked
to make their scoring more enjoyable.
Finally, I would like to thank NSW Baseball, NSW Umpires and the different association for
acknowledging that scorers do have a place in Baseball in Australia.
Kaye Cooper
President
Scorers Association
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BASEBALL NSW AWARDS – 2015
Award Winner
State League 1st Grade
Lionel Harris Medal Matthew Bennett (Baulkham Hills)
Pitcher of the Year Charlie LeTourneau
Catcher of The Year Jason Rees (Central Coast)
1st Baseman of the Year Alex Johnson (Penrith Panthers)
2nd Baseman of the Year Daniel Glynn (Manly Eagles)
3rd Baseman of the Year Jesse O’Connell (Ryde Hawks)
Shortstop of the Year Michael Vine (Ryde Hawks)
Left Fielder of the Year Lachlan Mayo (Manly Eagles)
Centre Fielder of the Year Allessio Angelucci (Manly Eagles)
Right Fielder of the Year Shanin Hislop (Macarthur Orioles)
Designated Hitter Shane Benson (Macarthur Orioles)
Batting Champion Alessio Angelucci (Manly Eagles)
Rookie of the Year Jess O’Connell (Ryde Hawkes)
Manager of the Year Matthew Bennett (Baulkham Hills)
State League 2nd Grade
Pitcher of the Year Geoff Brotherton (Central Coast)
Batting Champion Matt Sneddon (Macarthur Orioles)
Most Valuable Player Geoff Brotherton (Central Coast)
State League 3rd Grade
Pitcher of the Year Andrew Lewis (Baulkham Hills)
Batting Champion Tyson Mangioni (Cronulla Sutherland)
Neville Peter’s Memorial (MVP) Alex Cobb (Macarthur Orioles)
State League Under 18’s
Pitcher of the Year Brad Simon ( Canterbury Vikings)
Batting Champion Ben Hunt (Cronulla Sutherland)
Most Valuable Player Kyle Cross (Ryde Hawks)
State League Under 25’s
Pitcher of the Year Travis McDonald
Batting Champion Nick Dimmers
Golden Glove Michael Vine
Most Valuable Player Alex Howe
Sydney Winter Baseball League (2014)
3rd Grade MVP Ryan Hore
2nd Grade MVP Lachlan Mayo
1st Grade MVP Tom Cunninghame
Women’s League 1st Grade
Rookie of the Year Lauren Hughes
Golden Glove Lou Binet
Golden Arm Maddi Lenard
Batting Champion Katie Gaynor
Most Valuable Player Kim McMillian
Women’s League 2nd Grade
Rookie of the Year Jordan Richardson (Macarthur Orioles)
Golden Glove Monique Frack (Manly Eagles)
Pitcher of the Year Cassie Donald (Cronulla Sharks)
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Batting Champion Diana Mackenzie (Blacktown Workers)
Most Valuable Player Samantha Galea (Greenway Giants)
Sydney Blue Sox Awards (2013/14)
Reliever of the Year Dae-Sung Koo
Pitcher of the Year Luke Wilkins
Gold Glove Zac Shepherd
Silver Slugger Josh Dean
Rookie of the Year Alex Howe
Most Valuable Player Trent Oeltjen
Baseball NSW State Awards
Junior Female of the Year Olivia Bannon
Junior Male of the Year Alex Wells
Senior Female of the Year Tahnee Lovering
Senior Male of the Year Alex Howe
Officials
Umpire of the Year Ben Nash
Scorer of the Year Jeanette Irwin
Other
Volunteer of the Year Kerry Jackson
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LIFE MEMBERS
* Denotes deceased
1898: Metropolitan Baseball Association
1900: New South Wales Baseball Association
1944: New South Wales Allied Baseball Council
1945: New South Wales Baseball Union
1970: New South Wales Baseball League
This listing of Life Members is taken from Annual Reports and newspaper articles. Annual Reports
are not available for years 1898 to 1907, 1909 to 1911 and 1917 to 1919. The year of election of
some life members in this period has been recorded as the year the member’s name first appeared
in an annual report or in a newspaper report of an annual meeting in those years when annual
reports are not available.
Life Members
Elected: Not Known
Name: Richard C. Callaway*
Notes: Played in 1886 with Sydney and Union Baseball Clubs. Was a foundation member in the
1898 establishment of the NSWBA and secretary from 1903 to 1905. Prominent umpire and
initiator of schoolboy’s baseball in 1909. Waverly Club member from 1898 to 1930s.
Tom Roberts who was prominent in promoting baseball among schoolboys, wrote a letter to the
Sydney Sportsman in 1911 seeking recognition for Dick Callaway’s dedication and work for baseball
stating “Surely no one is more entitled to be called ‘Father of Baseball in Australia’. He added “I am
aware that he was made a life member of the Association” Lack of documentation prevents
confirmation of Richard Callaway’s appointment.
Elected: 1901
Name: James Cassius Williamson*
Notes: Was first President of Victorian Baseball League after the Spalding visit and a Vice President
of NSWBA from 1900 to 1903. Year of appointment appears to be 1901, when he presented a
‘Challenge Shield’ for interstate competition between NSW and Victoria which NSW won
permanently in 1903. His name appears in a list of life members in 1908 Annual Report, but not in
subsequent years. The whereabouts of the challenge shield is not known.
Elected: 1902
Name: Harry A Solomon*
Notes: Harry Solomon was a Vice President till 1903 before leaving Australia and not returning till
1933 when he presented evidence to the NSW Baseball Association that he had been elected a life
member of the association in 1902.
Elected: 1903
Name: Charles H. Barnes*
Notes: Secretary of the NSWBA from 1899 to 1902 and prominent interstate umpire from earliest
years of interstate fixtures against Victoria and during the 1914 Giants-White Sox games.
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Elected: 1908
Name: R.T. Kelly*
Notes: First appears as life member in 1908 report. Actual year of appointment not known, but
may have been that year, as he presented the R.T. Kelly silver cup for establishment of a second
grade competition in 1907.
Elected: 1911
Name: Jame A. Minnett*
Notes: Was President of the NSWBA from 1909 to 1919. Life membership was conferred in June
1911, but he is not in the list of life members in the 1915 & 1916 annual reports. Annual reports
are not available for the years 1917-19, but he was listed again from 1920.
Elected: 1920
Name: Edwin A. Tyler*
Notes: Petersham player from club’s inception in 1900. First appears as a life member in 1920
which may well be the date of his election as he was Treasurer from 1907 to 1910 and secretary of
the Association from 1911 until 1919.
Elected: 1923
Name: Albert C. Bain*
Notes: In 1918 managed the Bondi Club in the NSWBA winter, which maintained Waverley Oval for
baseball and NSWBA when Waverley switched to the NSW National Baseball League’s winter and
summer competitions from 1915 to 1918.
Elected: 1927
Name: Harold G. Kilminster*
Notes: Was a prominent umpire, summer advocate, administrator with NSWNBL and NSWBA and
chairman of the NSWBA executive committee in 1926.
Elected: 1929
Name: Frederick C. ‘Pony’ Young*
Notes: An American who played with St. George from 1914 Manager of Kellogg’s (Australia) Ltd,
till he returned to live in US in late 1920s and negotiated the visit of Multnomah Athletics in 1929.
Elected: 1931
Name: James L. ‘Jimmie’ Searle*
Notes: Jimmy Searle was known as the ‘Father of Baseball’ in this state, initiated the formation of
the Redfern Baseball Club in 1897 leading to the establishment in 1898 of the Metropolitan
Baseball Association, due to his close association with cricketers in his sporting goods business.
Umpired after playing days ended. Co-founder of Western Suburbs Churches Baseball Union in
1912, owner of Imperial Oval, Dulwich Hill during world war one and early twenties. Official coach
of schoolboys in 1920s.
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Elected: 1931
Name: David M. Angus*
Notes: Was a prominent umpire
Elected: 1934
Name: Thomas C. Bury*
Notes: NSWBA player, umpire and official. One of several brothers all playing baseball in the
Leichhardt area. Became a summer baseball advocate, who managed National League NSW
representative teams on interstate visits in early 1920s.
Elected: 1936
Name: Harold W. Turner*
Notes: If Jimmy Searle was the ‘father’, Harold W. ‘Mum’ Turner, as his nickname implies, was a
veritable mother’ to baseball, becoming involved in the game with the formation of the Petersham
Club in 900, playing for and managing NSW teams. Secretary of NSWBA 1909, 1910, chairman of
executive committee 1934,37 & 1941,43 before retiring. Designed J.C. Williamson Shield for 1908
US Fleet visit, editor of ‘Baseball Weekly’ and souvenir programmes for Stanford and Multnomah
visits and the General Douglas Macarthur Cup series during World War II.
Elected: 1940
Name: Alfred B. Solomon*
Notes: NSWBA administrator and NSW team manager. Prominent umpire and Petersham official.
Elected: 1944
Name: Milton J. ‘Jim’ Chapman *^
Notes: Was an official of the City Houses Association and heavily involved in the organisation of
games with American servicemen during World War II.
Elected: 1944
Name: Bert McTaggart *^
Notes: Began his baseball with Ewart Coo-ee club in late 1920s, official of the City Houses
Association in the 1930s, Secretary of the Allied Baseball Council in 1944, initiator and first
Secretary of the NSW Baseball Union from 1945 to 1956. Was Secretary of the Australian Baseball
Council in 1958 and 1959. Bert returned as an official of Sydney Winter Baseball League after the
controversial NSWBL switch to ‘summer only Baseball’ in 1973.
Elected: 1944
Name: Harold E. Kennett*^
Notes: Player with Burwood, then Marrickville clubs, represented Australia against Stanford &
Multnomah 1928/9 and captained NSW in early 1930s. Became an administrator of NSWBA till
World War II.
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Elected: 1944
Name: Jack Lambert *^
Notes: Was a Leichhardt summer and winter player during first world war years and the 1920s.
Represented NSW from 1921-25 & 1927-29, Australia against US Stanford University 1928 and US
Multnomah 1929. He was a member of NSWBA Executive 1929-30 & 1933, delegate to ABC
1930,1932, 33, 34, State Selector 1937 to 1940 and Vice President 1934 to 1944 Presented the
Brother Lambert Shield for inter-association All Age competition.
Elected: 1944
Name: Harold C. Steele *^
Notes: First played in Western Suburbs Churches Union during World War I, then Dulwich Hill and
Marrickville clubs, represented NSW and became administrator of NSW Association and NSWBA
Secretary prior to and during World War II years.
Elected: 1944
Name: Arthur P. Nichols *^
Notes: City Houses Association official pre-world war II, first President of the NSW Baseball Union
from 1945 to 1950. Brother to life member George J. Nichols.
^ These life members appeared in the first annual report of the NSW Baseball Union for the year
1945 resulting from clause 27 (b) of the incoming Union’s constitution adopted in February 1945
stating “The existing life members of the Allied Baseball Council shall automatically become Life
Members of the NSW Baseball Union”.
Elected: 1948
Name: Jack Mould*
Notes: Prominent with University from World War I time and then Waverley club. Father of later
NSWBU President and NSWBL Commissioner/life member G.C. ’Don’ Mould.
Elected: 1950
Name: Robert M. Anthony*
Notes: Bob Anthony was an administrator from the 1930s till after World War II. A St George club
player and official.
Elected: 1951
Name: Roland H. ‘Roly’ Pearce*
Notes: ‘Roly’ Pearce was an official of the NSW Baseball Union. One of the founders of
Canterbury-Bankstown club. Father of NSW player and coach Albert Pearce.
Elected: 1956
Name: George J. Nichols*
Notes: City Houses player and years Treasurer of the NSW Baseball Union 1945-54 & 1961-3.
Initiator of the travel scheme for Claxton Shield tours and carnivals. Brother to life member Arthur
Nichols.
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Elected: 1957
Name: Archer Phillip Austin, BEM*
Notes: Was a player in the 1920s that represented a National League NSW team against Victoria in
Melbourne in 1922, then a lifetime involvement with St George club and St George Association.
Elected: 1959
Name: Gordon Charles ‘Don’ Mould*
Notes: Waverley and NSW player in 1930s, President of the NSW Baseball Union from 1951 to
1969, NSW Commissioner for Baseball 1970 to 1980 and President of the Australian Baseball
Council/Federation from 1963 to 1975. Life member of Waverley club.
Elected: 1959
Name: Alfred Emmerick *
Notes: Alf Emmerick began playing baseball as a schoolboy in 1911 and became a long time
member and president of St George club. He represented NSW through the 1920s, Australia
against Stanford and Multnomah and early 1930s and continued his involvement in NSWBU
administration from 1949 to 1960 as a selector at State and Australian levels. Father of NSW
players Colin and Alan Emmerick.
Elected: 1962
Name: Kenneth C. Gulliver, OAM*
Notes: Mosman and NSW player in late 1930s through 1940s and then in administration. Life
Member of Mosman club.
Elected: 1964
Name: John B. Hollander, MBE*
Notes: Lane Cove player in Northern Suburbs Association then coach and club Life Member of Lane
Cove in Major League, Chairman of NSWBU Executive Committee from 1958, through the
changeover to summer baseball when he switched to the Baulkham Hills club, till 1980. Became
Commissioner for NSW Baseball from 1981 to1986. NSW member/director of the Australian
Baseball Council/Federation from 1963 to 1986 and life member.
Elected: 1965
Name: Jack P. Ross*
Notes: Petersham player in 1930s, post-war official with Canterbury Bankstown, Chairman of
Executive Committee of NSW Baseball Union from 1955 to 1957, assisting financially in Union’s
recovery from problems after disastrous night baseball trials.
Elected: 1967
Name: Roy Vivian Crook*
Notes: First played with the Dulwich Hill Club during World War I and administrator in W.S.
Churches Union, then Bankstown-Sydenham Association and President of Metropolitan Baseball
Association post world war II. Was Secretary of the NSW Baseball Union from 1957 to 1971.
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Elected: 1969
Name: Frank G. Stewart*
Notes: Umpire from 1930s, President of NSW Umpires Association post world war II and President
of St George club.
Elected: 1971
Name: Cecil R. Kemp*
Notes: Petersham and NSW player through the 1930s and non playing captain coach in Claxton
Shield 1950 to 1954, 1958 to 1967. Australian All Star selection as captain /coach 1951 to 1953 and
1963. Chairman of NSW Baseball Union Executive Committee from 1950 to 1955. Life Member of
Petersham-Leichhardt Club
Elected: 1976
Name: Brian V. Davis*
Notes: Marrickville player from 1945 to 1962, NSW Chrysler Cup representative 1955-56, Assistant
Secretary of NSW Union 1963-69. Baseball journalist for SM Herald and AAP in 60s & 70s. As
President of Auburn Baseball Club Ltd negotiated NSW government grant for floodlights and
extensions to make Oriole Stadium Australia’s first international standard playing field in 1980.
NSWBL historian and author of ‘Complete Book of Aussie Baseball’.
Elected: 1976
Name: Colin A. Emmerick*
Notes: St George and NSW player from 1940s to 60s, St George club administrator and life member.
Son of life member Alf Emmerick, brother to Alan Emmerick.
Elected: 1982
Name: Harry Waddington*
Notes: Player from Nestanglo in 1930s, player & administrator with Western Suburbs district club
post war and later an official of Cumberland Association. Life Member of Cumberland Association
and Western Suburbs and Auburn Clubs.
Elected: 1984
Name: Clifford Watson
Notes: Player from 1940s turned umpire and committeeman. Long standing Judiciary Chairman of
NSWBL. NSW Commissioner for Baseball from 2000-2002
Elected: 1991
Name: Barry Holland
Notes: Canterbury-Bankstown and NSW representative before taking up accredited coaching
position with NSW League. Pitching Coach of ABL’s Sydney Storm in the late 1990s.
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Elected: 1993
Name: James Strickland*
Notes: Son of City Houses and NSW pitcher of thirties James R. Strickland. NSWBL Secretary from
1983 to 2000.
Elected: 1994
Name: Ken Douglass
Notes: Played baseball with Balmoral and Lane Cove Clubs, then with Port Melbourne in Victoria,
then on return to Sydney played with Lane Cove and then coach and administrator with the Baulkham
Hills Club. Commissioner for NSW Baseball from 1989 – 2000 and is a Life Member of the Australian
Baseball Federation, Port Melbourne and Baulkham Hills Clubs.
Elected: 1998
Name: David Hill*
Notes: Began a lifetime interest in baseball from the early 1900s following the Leichhardt Club. He
became an umpire, but his involvement was difficult as his work as a merchant seaman kept him
away for long periods. When he retired he continued his umpiring and attends all Annual meetings
including the 1999 AGM at which he was elected a life member.
Elected: 1999
Name: Peter Worboys
Notes: Canterbury-Bankstown player, accredited coach and Development Officer with the NSWBL.
Coached the Under 18 NSW state team
Elected: 2002
Name: Cheryl Barnier
Notes: President of the independent NSW Junior Baseball League.
Elected: 2005
Name: Ian Lewis
Notes: Devoted extensive time to CBNSW, now recognised as One Baseball NSW.
Elected: 2005
Name: Paul Birch
Notes: Devoted extensive time to CBNSW, now recognised as One Baseball NSW.
Elected: 2005
Name: Warren Williams
Notes: Devoted extensive time to CBNSW, now recognised as One Baseball NSW.
Elected: 2008
Name: Allan Parrot
Notes: Devoted extensive time to CBNSW, now recognised as One Baseball NSW. Head Coach of
Australian Provincial teams for many years and other Country teams.
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Elected: 2008
Name: Montague Alfred “Monty” Noble*
Notes: A notable administrator in his era. Was President of the NSW Baseball Association for 21
years consecutively. Monty was an Australian cricketer in the summer and then a baseballer in the
winter. (Posthumous Life Member)
Elected: 2014
Name: John Pond
Notes: A life long volunteer and Executive Assistant / Administration for various clubs
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AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL FEDERATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES – NSW
2005 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Name Era State
Harry Simpson Pre 1990 NSW, SA & VIC
Tom Gleason Pre 1990 NSW
Harold Franks 1900 – 1918 NSW
Eric McElhone 1900 – 1918 NSW
Les Agnew 1900 – 1918 NSW
Ken Gulliver* 1919 - 1946 NSW
Ernie Yum* 1919 – 1946 NSW
Billy Ford 1919 – 1946 NSW
Alf Emmerick 1919 – 1946 NSW
Kevin Cantwell 1947 - 1967 NSW
Ron ‘Brandy’ McPherson 1947 – 1967 NSW
Ray Lawler* 1947 – 1967 NSW
Larry Home* 1968 – 1988 QLD, NSW & WA
Craig Shipley Player – spec cat. NSW
James Searle m/c – pre 1900 NSW
Harold Turner m/c – 1900 – 1918 NSW
Cec Kemp m/c – 1947 - 1967 NSW
2006 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Mervyn Deigan* 1947 - 1967 NSW
Jack Rowley* 1947 – 1967 NSW
Lionel Harris 1968 - 1988 NSW
2007 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Charles Simmonds* 1900 - 1918 NSW
Bill Edmonds* 1947 – 1967 NSW
2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Wallace Pratt* 1900 – 1918 NSW
Harold Kennett 1918 – 1946 NSW
2009 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Paul Elliot 1968 – 1988 NSW
Gary White 1989 – 1999 NSW
2010 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Monty Noble* 1900 – 1918 NSW
Andrew Watson* 1900 - 1918 NSW
Cyril Graham* 1919 – 1946 NSW
2011 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Grahame Cassel 1989 – 1999 NSW
Cecil Lambert* 1900 – 1918 NSW
Jack Lambert* 1919 – 1946 NSW
2012 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Richard ‘Dick’ Shirt 1947 – 1967 NSW
Glenn Williams Player – spec cat NSW
2013 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Brendan Kingman 1989-1999, 2000-onwards NSW
*Denotes Deceased
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
Seas. 1st Grade 1st Grade Div
B 2nd Grade
2nd Grade Div
B 3rd Grade 3rd Grade Div B Under 18's
2014/
2015
Penrith
Panthers
Central Coast
Marlins Ryde Hawks
Blacktown
Workers
2013/
2014
Blacktown
Workers
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
2012/
2013 Ryde Hawks
Macarthur
Orioles
Blacktown
Workers Central Coast
2011/
2012
Central
Coast
Baulkham
Hills
Macarthur
Orioles
Baulkham
Hills
2010/
2011
Macarthur
Orioles
Baulkham
Hills
Blacktown
Workers
Macarthur
Orioles
2009/
2010
Canterbury
Bankstown Central Coast Cronulla
Baulkham
Hills
2008/
2009
Blacktown
Workers Central Coast
Canterbury
Bankstown
Baulkham
Hills
2007/
2008
Manly
Warringah
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills Ryde Hornsby
2006/
2007
Canterbury
Bankstown
Ryde
Eastwood Cronulla Illawarra
2005/
2006
Baulkham
Hills
Manly
Warringah
Baulkham
Hills Auburn
2004/
2005
Ryde
Eastwood
Ryde
Eastwood
Ryde
Eastwood Auburn
2003/
2004
Ryde
Eastwood
Manly
Warringah Cronulla
Manly
Warringah
2002/
2003
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
Canterbury
Bankstown Cronulla
2001/
2002
Canterbury
Bankstown Cronulla Cronulla
Baulkham
Hills
2000/
2001
Canterbury
Bankstown
Ryde
Eastwood Cronulla Cronulla
1999/
2000
Ryde
Eastwood Illawarra
Ryde
Eastwood Cronulla
1998/
1999 Cronulla
Baulkham
Hills
Ryde
Eastwood Cronulla
1997/
1998
Baulkham
Hills Blacktown
Ryde
Eastwood Central Coast
1996/
1997
Baulkham
Hills Cronulla Macarthur Illawarra
1995/
1996 Macarthur
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
Manly
Warringah
1994/
1995
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills Cronulla
1993/
1994
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills Auburn
Canterbury
Bankstown
1992/
1993
Western
Suburbs
Canterbury
Bankstown North Shore
North Shore
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Seas. 1st Grade 1st Grade Div
B 2nd Grade
2nd Grade Div
B 3rd Grade 3rd Grade Div B Under 18's
1991/
1992
Auburn Auburn Auburn Manly
Warringah
1990/
1991 Auburn
Baulkham
Hills
Baulkham
Hills
Canterbury
Bankstown
1989/
1990
Baulkham
Hills Auburn
Baulkham
Hills
Manly
Warringah
1988/
1989
Canterbury
Bankstown
Baulkham
Hills Auburn Auburn
1987/
1988 Auburn Moorebank Auburn Moorebank Auburn
Western
Suburbs
Manly
Warringah
1986/
1987 Auburn
Manly
Warringah
Baulkham
Hills
Manly
Warringah
Baulkham
Hills Moorebank
Canterbury
Bankstown
1985/
1986 Auburn St Marys Auburn Blacktown Auburn Moorebank
Baulkham
Hills
1984/
1985 Auburn Auburn Auburn
1983/
1984 Auburn Moorebank Auburn West Suburbs Mosman
1982/
1983 Auburn
Baulkham
Hills Auburn Baulkham Hills Auburn Mosman
1981/
1982 Auburn Auburn
Canterbury
Bankstown
1980/
1981
Canterbury
Bankstown
Manly
Warringah Auburn Kuring-Gai
Canterbury
Bankstown
Western
Suburbs
1979/
1980
Canterbury
Bankstown Ku-ring-gai Auburn
Western
Suburbs
Canterbury
Bankstown Mosman
1978/
1979 Auburn Campb’town Auburn Campbelltown Mosman Cronulla
1977/
1978 Auburn Campb’town
Manly
Warringah Cronulla Auburn
Petersham/
Marrickville
1976/
1977
Manly
Warringah Mosman
Canterbury
Bankstown
1975/
1976 Auburn Auburn Auburn
1974/
1975 Auburn Auburn Camp ‘town
NSW Major League Competition changed from a Winter Competition to a Summer Competition
1973 Canterbury
Bankstown
Sydney
University Petersham Marrickville St George
Manly
Warringah
1972 Canterbury
Bankstown Rockdale Petersham
Manly
Warringah Mosman Marrickville
1971 Waverley Lane Cove Petersham Lane Cove Auburn Lane Cove
1970 Waverley Mosman Petersham Rockdale West
Suburbs
Manly
Warringah
1969 Waverley Auburn Lane Cove Manly
Warringah
Western
Suburbs
Manly
Warringah
1968 Waverley St George Lane Cove St George Western
Suburbs Auburn
1967 Petersham Auburn Petersham Auburn Petersham Auburn
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Seas. 1st Grade 1st Grade Div
B 2nd Grade 2nd Grade Div B 3rd Grade 3rd Grade Div B Under 18's
1966 Waverley St George Western
Suburbs
1965 Petersham
Leichardt
Petersham
Leichardt Lane Cove
1964 Petersham
Leichardt St George St George
1963 Petersham
Leichardt Lane Cove Mosman
1962 St George Lane Cove St George
1961 W Suburbs St George Lane Cove
1960 St George Mosman Lane Cove
1959 St George Mosman Western
Suburbs
1958 Western
Suburbs Mosman
Western
Suburbs
1957 Petersham
Leichardt Mosman St George
1956 Marrickville St George St George
1955 Petersham
Leichardt St George Mosman
1954 Marrickville St George St George
1953 St George St George Petersham
Leichardt
1952 St George Mosman Petersham
Leichardt
1951 St George Petersham
Leichardt
Petersham
Leichardt
1950 St George Petersham
Leichardt
Petersham
Leichardt
1949 Petersham
Leichardt Mosman Mosman
1948 St George Petersham
Leichardt
Petersham
Leichardt
1947 Petersham
Leichardt Marrickville Marrickv’e
1946 St George Western
Suburbs Waverley
1945 Western
Suburbs
Ashbury/West
ern Suburbs
1944 Waverley Marrickville
Bankstown
/
Sydney
1943 St George Waverley
1942 Marrickville St George
1941 Marrickville Petersham
Leichardt Cremorne
1940 Nestangle St George St George
1939 Marrickville Petersham
Leichardt Lane Cove
1938 Marrickville Waverley Waverley
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Seas. 1st Grade 1st Grade Div
B 2nd Grade 2nd Grade Div B 3rd Grade 3rd Grade Div B Under 18's
1937 Marrickville Waverley Waverley
1936 Waverley Cumberland Waverley
1935 Petersham
Leichardt Cumberland
Petersham
Leichardt
1934 Waverley Petersham
Wests St George
1933 Leichardt Waverley Bankstown
1932 Petersham
Wests
Petersham
Wests Marrick’lle
1931 Petersham
Wests
Petersham
Wests
Petersham
Wests
1930 Waverley Leichardt Petersham
Wests
1929 Leichardt Leichardt Petersham
Wests
1928 Waverley Waverley Rozelle
1927 Waverley Waverley Rozelle
1926 Waverley Waverley Kegworth
1925 Waverley Waverley Petersham
Junior
1924 Petersham Leichardt Kegworth
1923 Leichardt St George Rockdale
Giants
1922 Petersham Bondi Waverley
1921 Waverley Leichardt Blue
Sox Petersham
1920 Waverley Petersham
Congs
Petersham
Congs
1919 Leichardt Dulwich Hill Stanmore
Cubs
1918 Petersham
#2 Dulwich Hill
Petersham
Congs
1917 Petersham
#2 St Elmo’s
1916 Sydney
University St Peters
1915 Waverley Petersham
Junior
Petersham
Junior
1914 Waverley Petersham St Bodes
1913
Mosman/
North
Sydney
St George Waverley
1912 Leichardt Petersham
Junior Waverley
1911 Leichardt St George Petersham
Junior
1910 Burwood Waverley
1909 Paddington Waverley
1908 Paddington Waverley
1907 Petersham Lane Cove
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Seas. 1st Grade 1st Grade Div
B 2nd Grade 2nd Grade Div B 3rd Grade 3rd Grade Div B Under 18's
1906 Woollahra Waverley
1905 Petersham Petersham
1904 Paddington Auburn
1903 Paddington Chatswood
1902 Leichardt Paddington
1901 Paddington Paddington
1900 Paddington
1899 Redfern
