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Millennium All-Star and Home Derby History

Millennium Sunday League Home Run Derby Champions
1998 - Earl Dawson, Thumpers (held @ Cooperstown Field, Havertown)
1999 - Jack Branyan, Burmont Inn (held @ Witmer Field, Prospect Park)
2000 - Mike "Bump" Dinella, Mary's Cafe/Josam (held @ Williamson Field, Havertown)
2001 - Mike Steppke, Barnaby's/VFW# 5546 (held @ Furey Road Field-2, Upper Chichester)
2002 - Brian Sellers, Rookie's River Room (held @ Witmer Field, Prospect Park)
2003*- John Brooks, Clank's Bar (held @ Mickey Vernon Field-2, Marcus Hook)
Pete Mahoric, Tom n Jerry's Rebels# (held @ Mickey Vernon Field-2, Marcus Hook)
2004 - Pete Mahoric, Tom n Jerry's Rebels (held @ Mickey Vernon Field-2, Marcus Hook)
2005 - Tim Burke, Frontier Saloon (held @ Dougherty Gillespie Field, Ridley Township)

* 2003 featured two separate Home Run Derby's - The Millennium A-Division and the Marcus
Hook Leagues held their own event while the Millennium B-Division and Millennium C-Division
also held an event. Therefore, there were two champions that year.

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Millennium Sunday League All Star Game Information

1998 All-Star Game(s)
game-1 ?
game-2 ?
MVP- Mick Boyer, Lamplighter Crusaders - National Division
MVP- ??? - Manoa Division
MVP- ??? - American Division
MVP- ??? - County Division

1999 All-Star Game(s)
game-1 ?
game-2 ?
MVP- Billy Jones, Lou's Gulf and Frank Zampitella, R.P's II - AmproSports Division
MVP- Dean Hose, Casey's Storm and John Sweeny, Casey's Storm - isite2020.com Division
MVP- Wally Yannuzzi, Tom n Jerry's Fury - Loan America Division
MVP- Bill Lane, ET's/Delcroft Beverage - Independent Division

2000 All-Star Game(s)
game-1 ?
game-2 ?
MVP- Kevin Spiecher - Ampro Sports Division
MVP- Mike Strong - DelcoSports.com Division
MVP- ??? - Loan America Mortgage Division
MVP- ??? - Independent Division

2001 All-Star Game(s)
game-1 ?
game-2 ?
MVP- ??? - Ampro Sports Division
MVP- ??? - Century Division
MVP- ??? - Independent Division
MVP- ??? - Springfield Ford Division

2002 All-Star Game
Millennium American Division vs Millennium National Division
MVP- Mike Hall, Tom n Jerry's Worth Sports - American Division
MVP- ??? - National Division

2003 All-Star Game(s)
Millennium A Division vs Marcus Hook League
MVP- Brian Sellers, Romansky’s Tavern - Millennium League
MVP- Scott Olsen, Sungate Diner/Moon Plumbing - Marcus Hook League

Millennium B Division vs Millennium C Division
MVP- Andy Ruhf, Tom n Jerry’s II - B Division
MVP- Rob Lambie, Casey's Saloon - C Division

2004 All-Star Game(s)
Millennium A-Division vs Millennium B-Division
MVP- ??? - Millennium A-Division
MVP- ??? - Millennium B-Division

Millennium C-American Division vs Millennium C-National Division
MVP- ??? - Millennium C-American Division
MVP- ??? - Millennium C-National Division

Millennium League vs Capitolo League
MVP - ??? - Millennium League
MVP - ??? - Capitolo League

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2004 Millennium Home Run Derby

By Joe Organek

Congratulations to Pete Mohoric, from Tom n Jerry's Rebels of the Millennium League "C" Division, who won the 2004 Millennium/Bats Plus Home Run Derby on Sunday at Mickey Vernon Park in Marcus Hook. If Mohoric was to repeat as champion, the 2003 Millennium League "B/C" Division Home Run Derby winner would have to earn the title by besting a field of twenty-one other contestants that was laced with some newcomers to the derby and some familiar names from other Delco home run contests.  He did just that, hitting two home runs on five swings in the final round to edge out Mick Boyer from Crusaders/Matty's Place of the Marcus Hook League. Boyer hit one home run in the final round to finish second. With a light wind, that was consistent most of the contest, here's how the field shaped up after the completion of the first round in which each contestant was allowed to swing at ten balls.

Note: In parenthesis is how many home runs each player hit in first round, to advance to the championship round.

(3) Chaz Nelson – Team College (Millennium League "C" Division)
(2) Mick Boyer – Crusaders/Matty's Place (Marcus Hook League)
(2) Tink Duranto – XTL Trucking (Marcus Hook League)
(2) Chris Warner – Team College (Millennium League "C" Division)
(1) Chris Bernal – James Moore Ptg./Seamus Mulligan's/Worth Sports (Marcus Hook League)
(1) Pete Mohoric – Tom n Jerry's Rebels (Millennium League "C" Division)
(1) Andy Ruhf – Barnaby's of Ridley (Millennium League "B" Division)
(1) Joe Zielke – Tom n Jerry's Voodoo (Millennium League "A" Division)

  

Pictured above are champion Pete Mohoric (left) and runner-up Tink Duranto

The Millennium League "C" Division had a good showing and did itself proud by having three of the eight contestants who advanced to the championship round. Thanks to the F.O.E. Club in Marcus Hook for their generosity, by making some food available after the Home Run Derby was completed.

The home run derby had a total of twenty-two contestants enter and along with the raffle raised a total of $320.00 towards the fundraising efforts of the 2004 Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic for the American Cancer Society.

Raffle Winners:
1st Prize: Bill and Brenda Smerigan – Deluxe Folding Hammock
2nd Prize: Steve Egan – Philadelphia Phillies Sports Plaque
3rd Prize: Chris Bernal – Philadelphia Eagles Sports Plaque
 

Home Run Derby:  When the twenty-five participants who entered the Home Run Contest and over forty All-Stars arrived in Marcus Hook last night, to help kick-start the Delco softball community’s fundraising efforts of the 20th Anniversary Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic for the American Cancer Society, they weren’t sure if any of the planned events would even take place. There was another threat of heavy thunderstorms in the area that could wash away all the festivities. But somehow the softball gods have always looked down on charitable softball events that are held at Marcus Hook Memorial Field. The home run contest started right on schedule at 6:30 p.m. with twenty-five contestants each donating a $10 entry fee, to raise a total of $250 for the American Cancer Society. John Brooks, representing both Mel’s Pub/Diamond Star Sports and Clank’s Bar got things started and never looked back, by smashing six home runs on ten swings, with most of them landing majestically in the Alan McIlvain Lumber Yard, well over 330 ft. away. These are the five players who advanced to the second round and their home run totals from the first round. John Brooks (6) – Mel’s Pub/Diamond Star Sports and Clank’s Bar,  Rob Amerson (5) – Seamus Mulligan’s Pub,  D.J.Lauro (5) – Seamus Mulligan’s Pub,  Joe Povenski (5) – Mel’s Pub/Diamond Star Sports,  Calvin Butcher (4) – Clank’s Bar.  What was said to be one of the better home run contests to be held in recent years, was shaping up to be just that with five ex-champions making it to the second round. But, this was to be John Brooks night. Again leading off in the second round and with each player receiving five swings, he promptly deposited four balls over the 300 ft. fence, making it very difficult for the rest of the field to duplicate his feat. You can tell when a player is battle tested from previous home run contests. Their competitiveness is easily seen when even after they are mathematically eliminated from winning the contest they are still determined to try for that last home run and put on a show for the fans. This was the case last night as all five gave it their best shot. Joe Povenski made his last home run one to remember, as the fans enjoyed watching one of his patented laser shots hit the top of the lumber yard roof in left-center field faster then a speeding bullet and make that familiar (clang) sound. Or what about Rob Amerson hitting two home runs with his first three swings, then waiting patiently for just the right pitch, hoping to to stay alive, but just missed lifting the ball in the air far enough. He got that same pitch on his final swing and hit a rocket, finishing with three home runs. Oh, how close he had come to sending the contest to a third round. Congratulations to John Brooks, the 2003 Marcus Hook Home Run Champion, who received a trophy, courtesy of Award Connection in Springfield and to all the participants who put on quite a show.

All Star Game:   It was time to turn on the lights, raise the curtain on what the Daily Times had billed "The Clash of the Titans" being the all-star teams from the Millennium League "A" Division and the Marcus Hook League. The game started with the Marcus Hook League winning the coin toss and deciding they wanted to hit first. After going down 1-2-3, the Millennium League "A" Division All-Stars quickly jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the bottom of the inning and hit four of their allotted six home runs. The game was moving along at a fast pace and into the middle innings when it became obvious that the storm was approaching. It was beginning to look ominous with vivid lightning streaking across the night sky. That’s when umpire Creighton "Doc" Moat said, "If that lightning gets any closer we’re going to have to stop the game." As if by divine intervention, the lightning seemed to stop at the Delaware River and surround the field in every direction. Something wasn’t right, there was a storm going on all around and yet not even a drop of rain fell on Delco’s softball mecca. That’s when Doc said, "It seems like we’re under some kind of dome." Five complete innings had past and the game became official, still no rain. After seven full innings the Millennium League "A" Division was winning by the score of 25-13. There wasn’t a 12 run rule being used in the All-Star Game so the game continued to the eighth inning. The Marcus Hook League All-Stars were determined to start a rally and they did, scoring four runs in the top of the inning to cut the deficient to 25-17. The game was now moving into the bottom of the eighth. I had just finished making one last push through the stands selling raffle tickets for the American Cancer Society, when the skies opened stopping the game with the Millennium League "A" Division coming away with a 25-17 victory in what was a entertaining and well played game. I think even the softball gods were saying to everyone nice job in raising money for a good cause, now it’s time to go grab a beer.  Here’s to the managers of both All-Star teams, Bob McLaughin (Millennium "A" Division) and Mike Stern (Marcus Hook League) for a fine job in putting together their rosters and getting everyone into the game. A special thanks to Bob Hornsby (Maggie McGuire’s Pub/bobhornsby.com) The maestro of digitial sports photography, was at it again taking many great shots of the Home Run Contest and All-Star Game along with the party afterwards at the F.O. E. Club. After the game the players and fans traveled across the street to the F.O.E. Club, where one of the best buffets that I have ever seen after any softball event was put out. That along with the price of a $1.50 for a bottle of beer was a sure combination that a good time was going to be had by all.  Between the Home Run Contest and raffle a total of $500 was raised from the Millennium/Marcus Hook Leagues for the 20th Anniversary Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic in their fundraising goals for the American Cancer Society. Thanks to everyone who made this a successful event. Here’s a list of the winners and their prizes from the raffle, which benefits the American Cancer Society. Scott Olsen – DeMarini Softball Bat, Mike Stern – Autographed Nolan Ryan Baseball Card,  Connolly’s Pub – Phila. Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Tickets – June 18th (Sec. 238 – Row 8),  Phil Torrens – $25. Best Buy Gift Card,  Jeff Olejniczak – Phillies Sport Plaque from the "Get a Woody Sign Co.",  Rich Duranto – 1962 Danny Murtaugh – Topps Baseball Card (PSA –Graded 8),  Drexel House Deli – Eagles Sport Plaque from the "Get a Woody Sign Co.",  Jim Blickley – Bike Softball Pants with Belt.  Thanks to Ed Hopkins from the F.O.E. Club for everthing he provided to have a great party.  Next year, the winner of the Home Run Contest will receive a softball bat of his choice and the All-Stars from both leagues will receive Millennium/Marcus Hook League All-Star T-shirts.

Here’s some of the highlights from the game:
Millennium League "A" Division 25
Marcus Hook Slow Pitch League 17

Millennium League "A" Division
Brian Sellers (Romansky’s Tavern) was named M.V.P. with 4 hits including a double, two home runs and four RBIs.
Adam Dragish (F.O.E. Rage) (HR), Bud Wright (Tom n Jerry’s Outlaws) and Bob Sellers (Romansky’s Tavern) all had three hits.
Bob McLaughlin (Tom n Jerry’s Outlaws) had a pinch hit three-run homer.
Joe Morris (Tom n Jerry’s/Last Call) was the winning pitcher and had three hits, including a three-run homer.

Marcus Hook Slow Pitch League
Scott Olsen (Sungate Diner/Moon Plumbing) was named M.V.P. going 4-for-4, with a home run.
Phil Torrens (Crest Tavern) went 4-for-4, with two RBIs and scored three runs.

Brian Sellers (Romansky’s Tavern) and Scott Olsen (Sungate Diner/Moon Plumbing) both received M.V.P. Trophies, courtesy of Diamond Star Sports.

Pictured below are MVP Scott Olsen with Mike Stern (left) and MVP Brian Sellers with Bob McLaughlin (right).

2003 Millennium/Marcus Hook League All-Star Teams

Millennium "A" Division				Marcus Hook League

F.O.E. Rage					Clank's Bar
Jim Blickley					John Brooks
Adam Dragish					Calvin Butcher
Karl Marsh					Steve DiMarino
						Mike Markiewicz
H& L Beverage/Burk's Bend
Jack Lambert 					Connolly's Pub
Mike Owen 					No Selections Made
Jeff Park 						
						Crest Tavern
Maggie McGuire's Pub/bobhornsby.com		John Bartlemeo
Bob Hornsby	  				Dave Marnhout
						Phil Torrens
Manoa Tavern
Harry Bishop					F.O.E./Delaware Valley Exc.
Jason Faulkner					Mike McGuire
Mark Pianelli					Joe Tecce
						Brian Zimmerman
Romansky's Tavern/Del Val Excavating
Steve LeViere					Sungate Diner/Moon Plumbing
Bob Sellers					D.J.Lauro
Brian Sellers					Matt Moore
						Jay Rissel
Seamus Mulligan's Pub/Dave Stitz Painting	Scott Olsen
Keth Butcher						
Jim Eckels					Wick's Seafood/Christy's
Frank Smith 					Rich Cropper
Fred Smith					Phil Profitt
						Wally Yannuzzi
Tom n Jerry's/Last Call
Joe Morris						
Kevin Murphy						
Don Nolan						

Tom n Jerry's Outlaws
Jeff Baron 						
Jeff Shull						
Buddy Wright						

The Millennium League "B" vs."C" Division All-Star Game took place yesterday (July 6th) at Marcus Hook Memorial Field, which was preceded by a Home Run Contest, with all proceeds from the events going to the 20th Anniversary Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic and their fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. 

Home Run Derby:  The Home Run Contest had twenty-one participants enter. After the first round was completed, four players had advanced to the second round where each was given five swings. Pete Mahoric (Tom n Jerry's Rebels) went first and was followed by Scott Keller (Tom n Jerry's Hitmen) Joe Dean (Tom n Jerry's Rebels) and Dan Williams (Clarkie's Goal Post). Only Mahoric and Keller were left standing, both hitting one home run to force another round. This time each was given three swings. Neither was able to launch a ball over the 300 ft. fence at Marcus Hook Memorial Field, but Keller twice hit the top of the fence in left-center field.  Each player had one swing in the fourth round to win the contest, but it wasn't to be. The were going to entertain the fans some more by forcing a fifth round, with both once again getting five swings. This time Mahoric lifted one out and waited to see if he would be the champion. Keller made a valiant effort, again hitting two balls off the fence. But it was to be Pete Mahoric's day as he was crowned the 2003 Millennium "B" and "C" Division Home Run Contest Champion. 

All Star Game:  The game, which featured the Millenniun League "B" vs. "C" Division All-Stars, was well played and alot of fun to watch as both teams and their fans which numbered over one hundred in attendance, really got into supporting their teams. The Millennium League "C" Division came away with a 12-10 victory over the "B" Division. Rob Lambie from Casey's Saloon led the way for the "C" Division and was named Most Valuable Player. He had two hits and scored the go ahead run in the fifth inning, while pitching three shutout innings. Other players who contributed to the win were. Dan Hess (O’Flaghertys Sports Pub) three hits, two runs scored and a RBI. Mike Holland (All-Pro Chiropractic) two hits, one run scored and a RBI. Mike McCarthy (Ford Property Maintenance) two hits, two runs and two RBI's. Chuck Kold (All-Pro Chiropractic) two hits, one run and a RBI. Steve Welk (Clarkie's Goal Post) two hits, two runs and two RBI's. The "B" Division Most Valuable Player was Andy Ruhf from Tom n Jerry’s II, who had three hits, including a double and three RBI's. Phil McGee (Tom n Jerry's Hitmen) three hits and a RBI.  J.T. Boyer (Flashback Cafe) three hits, triple and two RBI's. Mike Disney (Tom n Jerry's Hitmen) two hits and two runs scored. The Managers, Steve Byrne from the Mudsharks ("B" Division) and Dennis Ellixson from O’Flaghertys Sports Pub ("C" Division) deserve alot of credit for the way they handled their rosters, by getting over thirty-five All-Stars in and out of the game.  After the games the teams went to Tom n Jerry's Sports Pub where they were treated to a free buffet and beverages, thanks to the generosity of owners Jerry and Nerissa Burns. When it came time to draw the winners of the raffle, which also benefited the American Cancer Society, the players and fans from the Untouchables team who bought tickets couldn't be touched, winning three prizes including the top two, a DeMarini Softball Bat and (2) Field Box Seat Tickets, Section 238, Row 8 to the Phillies game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 30th.  The Millennium League "B" vs."C" Division All-Star Game and Home Run Contest raised a total of $525.00. 

Once again the Millennium Sunday League has done a great job in kick-starting the fundraising for the American Cancer Society and the 20th Anniversary Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic. Thank you. 

"B" Division All-Star Team 			"C" Division All-Star Team
Bud’s Cafe					All-Pro Chiropractic
John Murry – outfield				Chuck Kold - outfield
John Rogan – 1st base, 3rd base & catcher	Mike All-Pro - outfield

Cenzo’s Pizzeria				Bulldogs
No Selections Made 				Steve Egan - outfield
						Joel Rubincam - shortstop
Flashback Cafe
J.T. Boyer – outfield 				Casey's Saloon
Mike Ditomo – catcher				Rob Lambie - pitcher, 3rd base
Anthony Pepe – outfield 			Chuck McCloskey - outfield, 2nd base

Mudsharks					Clarkie's Goal Post
Robert LaPinta – shortstop, 2nd base		A.J. Welk - shortstop, 2nd base
Eric Angelucci – outfield			Steve Welk - outfield
Carl Angelucci – outfield			Dan Williams - outfield, catcher
Steve Byrne – (Manager)
						Ford Property Maintenance
Raceway Cafe I 					Mike Gaghen - shortstop
No Selections Made 				Mike McCarthy - outfield

Time Out Tavern 				Kovacs
No Selections Made				Al Fuimano - pitcher, 2nd base
						Brad Hermansen - shortstop, outfield
Tom n Jerry’s II
Rick Kratz – pitcher				O’Flaghertys Sports Pub
Steve Murtaugh – shortstop 			Dennis Ellixson - shortstop (Manager)
Andy Ruhf – 3rd base, 1st base			Dan Hess - outfield
						Brian Palmore - pitcher
Tom n Jerry’s Hitmen
Mike Disney – shortstop				Raceway Cafe II
Than Lunger – outfield				Jay Beaumont - 2nd base, outfield
Phil McGee - 1st base, catcher			John Bartlemeo - outfield

      						Tom n Jerry's Rebels
     					 	Pete Mahoric - outfield
      						Bob Harper - outfield

     						Untouchables 
     						Jeff Calabrese - shortstop
      						Dan Matthews - 2nd base

Contact Joe Organek at 610-622-1154 or e-mail: millpres2000@aol.com