The state’s first Little League will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday with a parade and more
Saturday is a big day for Beverly Little League and we have a bunch of questions (and answers). Let’s play ball.
What’s going on Saturday?
Beverly Little League will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a parade and an opening day ceremony. At 10 a.m., teams will march in their uniforms from the Centerville Elementary School to Harry Ball Field, where the opening ceremony will take place. Organizers are expecting as many as 1,000 people.
Why is it such a big deal?
Beverly Little League is the oldest Little League in Massachusetts. The first game was played on June 11, 1950, at Bessie Baker Park.
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