Busy Summer for Little League All-Stars [PHOTOS]

Variety of Wilmington Little League teams hold their own against stiff competition.

Though the town's Little League season is over, the summer went on longer for several Wilmington teams. All-Star season continued on Sunday for a trio of teams as Rotary Park played host to three tilts throughout the day. First at 10 a.m., the AA All-Stars took on their AAA opponents. Though the young players do not travel, they were selected for the squad based on their season performance. The AA roster included Rockies players Jared Venezia, Nolan Ricci, Kyle Monroe; Brewers players Jake Danieli, Keith MacDonald, Rich Stuart; D-Backs players Sean Kelley, Jake Arsenault, Tristan Ciampa; and Cubs players Ryan Martin, Eric Nesline, and Jason Marquard. For the AAA side the roster included Royals players Stephen Bowker, Tucker Bryne, Tim …

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Life in the Mom Lane

Little League: Curbing Moms' Enthusiasm

As much as you want to yell at the top of your lungs, sometimes the time just isn't right for it.

We have been waiting months, but spring is finally here and that means that baseball is in full swing. The Opening Day festivities are behind us and, from here on in, weekends and evenings will be filled with baseball. I’ll admit it. I am a die hard, tried and true baseball fan. I have spent my whole life cheering on the Red Sox and, no, I’m not the least bit quiet about it.   There is no way for me to deny it. I am a loud, exuberant and, sometimes, obnoxious baseball fan. I fear that my neighbors, and those who have sat next to me at Fenway Park, can confirm it. I’m not very good at holding back. Not really a terrible flaw. I love my team and I show it. Problem is, however, what happens when it is Little League and not the MLB that I’m …

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Wilmington Little League Celebrates Opening Day

Saturday's festivities kicked off the season for local baseball players and coaches.

Wilmington Little League players, coaches and parents kicked off the season in style on Saturday during the town's annual Opening Day parade and ceremony. Participants marched from Town Common and filed into Rotary Park, where local officials talked about the excitement of baseball season. "Enjoy every day you're on this field," said Board of Selectmen chairman Lou Cimaglia. "It goes by quick. These are memories that will last a lifetime." The Wilmington High School boys hockey team, fresh off its Division 2 state championship win, also participated in the festivities. Throwing out the ceremonial first pitches were a pair of United States Army veterans. Bill Savosik, a Vietnam veteran, and Charles Coleman, who recently returned from …

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Never Too Early to Think About Baseball Season

Wilmington Little League players can sign up Saturday.

There's plenty of snow to come and go before baseball season gets underway. But that doesn't mean it's too early to think about getting the kids out on the diamond. Wilmington Little League and Youth Softball has just two walk-in registration days for the 2012 season, and one is this Saturday from 4-6 p.m. in the 4th of July Building. In addition, registration is currently open online, where parents can pay by credit card at the Wilmington Little League website. Anyone signing up who wants to pay by check must register at the site by adding each participant to their shopping cart, but do not click "Check out." Following that part of the process, you can then view the total owed and drop off the cash or check in the express lane during the …

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In Memoriam: James Tildsley

An instrumental man in the forming of Rotary Park and long-time Little League president has passed away.

A funeral for James A. Tildsley, age 81, a long-time resident of Wilmington, was held this morning at Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., at 9 a.m. before his funeral services at St. Thomas church. He was laid to rest at the Interment Wildwood Cemetery.  Tildsley died Monday, November 15, 2010, at the Lowell General Hospital. Born on November 25, 1928, in Medford, MA, James was the dear son of the late Sidney A. and Louise (Minchello) Tildsley. He grew up in Medford, MA and was a graduate of Medford High School. James enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in November of 1947. He married Claire O'Neil on June 10, 1950, together they enjoyed over 56 years of marriage before her passing in April 2007. The…

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