News
For
league news go to: http://www.hometalent.org/news.htm
March
4, 2001 -- League Organizational Meeting
At the annual HT League meeting
in Monona at the Village Lanes, Cambridge was voted
in as a new team to the league. The total of teams in the league is
44.
The
realignment committee presented a suggested realignment proposal to the
league and it passed.
Also
in new business the league voted to use only wood bats for the 2001
season. The motion passed by almost a 2 to 1 margin.
July 5, 2000 - Team Creates Fireworks During 4th of July Weekend
The first game of the 4th of July weekend was against visiting Monona. Marshall won 10-9 by holding of a late rally by Monona in the top half of
the 9th. Thanks to Jason Setphenson's solo home run in the top of the 8th inning
creating the one run margin of victory.
The second game versus Waterloo at their annual 4th of July celebration.
All of Marshall's runs were driven in by home runs. Totaling 9 runs on 6 home runs; two by starting pitcher Mark Laufenberg, two by Jason
Setphenson, one each from Todd Grossman and Tim Deforest. The final score was 9-4
with Marshall on the winning side.
April 30, 2000 -- Scrimmage verse
Columbus
The team scrimmaged a new expansion team this year the
Columbus Blues. The scrimmage was the first meeting between the to teams.
It was odd to see familiar faces (former Marshall players) on the opposing
team. An excellent crowd was at the park to enjoy the beautiful weather
and some cold beverages.
March 26, 2000 -- The 2000 League Schedules are released
March 15, 2000 -- First MHT Practice
The first practice of the year was a success. We had nine
players show up ready to play. We played catch in the gym and had batting practice
in the batting cage. It was a good time catching up on the latest baseball
news.
March 5, 2000 -- New Teams in Home Talent League
At the annual HT League meeting Columbus and Deforest were voted
in as new teams to the league. This means that many players on our team
last year will be playing for their hometown teams. For example, players
like Joe Kirchberg, Keven Schepp and Matt Wachholz will be playing for Columbus.
Jeff Armstrong was named Columbus's Head Coach. Clint Seltzner will be playing
for Deforest this year.
March 5, 2000 -- Commemorative 2000 Year Patch
The HT League players will wear a patch celebrating the new millennium
on their uniforms. Marshall's Jon Frey had the idea and design for the
patch.
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