Palo Alto Babe Ruth gets under way Saturday Palo Alto Babe Ruth gets under way Saturday (May 14, 2004)

Program will celebrate its 50th anniversary with Opening Day ceremonies at Baylands
The Palo Alto Babe Ruth Baseball League will celebrate its 50th Anniversary year at its Opening Day Ceremonies on at Baylands Athletic Center. Games will precede and follow ceremonies at 11 a.m.

Stanford basketball standout Matt Lottich will be the celebrity speaker, and recognition of the League's 50th Anniversary will be conducted by former Palo Alto Mayor Dena Mossar.

Palo Alto Babe Ruth League was one of the inaugural Leagues in Northern California when Babe Ruth baseball expanded west in 1954. The League is structured for 13-15 year old players, who have shown potential in their Little League careers, and are preparing for successful baseball experiences in high school, college, and beyond.

Several Palo Alto Babe Ruth alumni have played at the college and professional level, including Major League Baseball.

"Palo Alto Babe Ruth Baseball League has gone to State Championships consistently over the last few years," stated Paul Losch, league president. "We also are fortunate to have as our flagship ballpark the Baylands Athletic Center, which is one of the best youth baseball fields in California. The League has an outstanding roster of managers and coaches, many of whom played at the college and professional level."

The league has been recognized by the California State Assembly, and the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors for this anniversary. A number of Palo Alto elected and appointed officials will participate in the Opening Day Ceremony.

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