Wayne Metcalf was presented a plaque by Baxter Springs Little League President, Bill Buck, during opening ceremonies recognizing the long time volunteer for his 55 years of service to the league and community. A new scoreboard was erected to officially renamed the local field as Wayne Metcalf Field. Photo by Dee Riley.
Tatum Shultz received a $100 Academy gift card from league president, Bill Buck for being top in the minor league candy sales at the Baxter Springs Little League opening ceremonies. Photo by Dee Riley.
Jeff Idelson and Jean Fruth were presented with signed baseballs from the Baxter Springs Little League during opening ceremonies at the newly renamed Wayne Metcalf Field. Jeff and Jean are working on a book celebrating the Grassroots of Baseball along Route 66. They are shown above with field namesake, Wayne Metcalf. Photo by Dee Riley.
Major Leaguer, Trezden Breuil was top in candy sales for his division and received a $100 Academy gift card during the Baxter Springs Little League opening ceremonies. Photo by Dee Riley.
Baxter Springs Little League hosts opening ceremonies
T-Ball had two top candy sales winners. Austin Morey and Corbyn Lake collected their $100 Academy gift cards at the Baxter Springs Little League opening ceremonies. Photo by Dee Riley.
It was a wonderful spring evening in Baxter Springs for the Opening Ceremonies of the 66th Season of Little League Baseball.
This years ceremony began with a thank you to all the volunteers, families and the Baxter Springs Parks and Recreation Department. “The generosity of our local businesses and volunteers is what keeps this league going,” said Art Roberts, board member.
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