_________________________________________________________ F A M E F O R U M N E W S L E T T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N 'S B A S E B A L L H A L L O F F A M E National Syndicated Column (contents are protected) Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2009 TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055, TXU1OPSAH, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN, TXU34SIZX. Issue Number 00438 _________________________________________________________ Volume XII, Number 09 Publisher and Author June 5, 2009 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS MELISSA GIBBONS AND ROSIE WEAVER SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ALL "HALL OF FAMERS" http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/albums DIDRIKSON, HOWARD, SCHILLACE, DANCER, FERGUSON, WINTER, WRIGHT, LUKASIK, MILLIKEN, BALLENTINE, GEYER, WALLACE, CIULLA, GUIDACE, MACURIO, SHELDON, BEAUCHAMP, HUDSON, BRENNEMAN, FERENO, SWEENEY, NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO, RANISZEWSKI, GIBBONS, WEAVER TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: 2009 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FORM Applications for induction into the NWB Hall of Fame are due annually towards the conclusion of the baseball season by September 30, and should be submitted at any time prior to that date. Last year the form was revised and improved, and it is easier to complete with fewer statistics. Eligibility requirements are outlined in the application. Candidates, or their sponsors, must complete the form and prepare a written nomination statement. Anyone involved in women's baseball may submit an application. The NWB Hall of Fame website contains instructions and the application, which may be printed and sent by regular mail, or transmitted by email. NWB Hall of Fame Website http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame Form-Induct (Induction Application) http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/news/index.cfm?cat=49764 There have been 29 baseball players approved for induction since 1998 in voting by the National Selection Committee. Names of those so honored are listed in the masthead above. The website has more details, stories, and photos. Note: In addition to annual induction, the NWB Hall of Fame also offers season MVP awards (player, manager, or coach) through a process conducted without an application. Recommendations should be received from a manager, coach, or team; and are due by December 31. The website contains more information. Form-Award (Annual MVP Recommendation) http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/news/index.cfm?cat=49765 B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Also, free commemorative ribbons are available. The website homepage has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. C. HISTORIC TIMELINE June 3, 1851 NY Knickerbockers first baseball uniforms. June 3, 1888 Ernest Thayer writes "Casey at the Bat." June 3, 1906 Josephine Baker birthdate, innovative dancer. June 3, 1932 Lou Gehrig hits 4 home runs in one game. June 4, 1852 Tim Murname birthdate, MLB player. June 5, 1874 Jack Chesbro birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 5, 1989 Toronto Blue Jays Skydome opens. June 6, 1907 Bill Dickey birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 6, 1907 Bill Mokray birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 7, 1909 Virginia Apgar birthdate, scientist. June 7, 1947 Thurman Munson birthdate, MLB catcher. June 8, 1969 Yankees retire #7 worn by Mickey Mantle. June 9, 1914 Honus Wagner 3,000th hit. June 10, 1944 Joe Nuxhall youngest MLB pitcher (15 yrs 10 mon). June 10, 1982 Tara Lapinski birthdate, Olympic gold medalist. June 11, 1879 Roger Bresnahan birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 12, 1880 Lee Richmond pitches perfect game. June 12, 1939 MLB Hall of Fame building officially opens. June 13, 1851 Jim Mutrie birthdate, manager of the NY Mets, American Association, 1883-1887. June 13, 1912 Christy Mathewson 300th win. June 13, 1923 Yankee Stadium officially opens. June 14, 1876 George Hall first to hit for the cycle. June 14, 1906 Margaret Bourke-White birthdate, WWII photographer. June 14, 1916 Flag Day by Presidential Proclamation. June 15, 1938 Johnny Vander Meer first consecutive no-hitter. June 16, 1894 First squeeze play used in college game. June 16, 1917 Katherine Graham birthdate, Washington Post. June 17, 1865 Susan Picotte birthdate, physician to Omaha Indians. June 17, 1948 Dave Concepcion birthdate, MLB player. June 18, 1939 Lou Brock birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 18, 1986 Don Sutton 300th win. June 19, 1846 NY Knickerbockers first baseball game. June 19, 1903 Lou Gehrig birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 19, 1942 Paul Waner 3,000th hit. June 20, 1903 Glenda Vare birthdate, professional golfer. June 20, 1943 Andy Etchebarren birthdate, MLB player. June 21, 1731 Martha Washington birthdate, First, First Lady. June 21, 1964 Jim Bunning pitches perfect game. June 22, 1903 Carl Hubbard birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 23, 1963 Jimmy Piersall runs bases backwards. June 23, 1981 Longest professional game, 33 innings (Cal Ripken and Red Wings at Pawtucket). June 24, 1983 Don Sutton pitches 3,000th strikeout. June 25, 1906 Joe Kuhel birthdate, MLB player. June 26, 1819 Abner Doubleday birthdate. June 26, 1914 Babe Didrikson birthdate, NWB Hall of Fame. June 26, 1916 Cleveland originates use of uniform numbers. June 27, 1876 Davy Force first with 6 hits in one game. June 28, 1906 Marie Goeppert Mayer birthdate, Nobel Prize. June 28, 1910 Joe Tinker steals home twice in one game. June 28, 1949 Don Baylor birthdate, MLB player. June 29, 1905 Moonlight Graham plays only MLB game. June 29, 1936 Harmon Killebrew birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 29, 1990 Two no-hitters on the same day, Athletics in Toronto, Dodgers in Saint Louis. June 30, 1908 Cy Young at 41 pitches third career no-hitter. June 30, 1929 Bobby Jones wins US Open by 23 shots. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XII, 2009 Season Publications Number 09, 2009 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 5. Number 08, Abbott and Ciullo at Elysian Fields, May 24. Number 07, Abbott and Ciullo in Say Hay, May 15. Number 06, Abbott and Ciullo Seek Esther Williams, April 30. Number 05, Abbott and Ciullo Visit the Batting Cages, April 9. Number 04, Abbott and Ciullo at Spring Training, March 26. Number 03, Abbott and Ciullo Celebrate George's Birthday, February 22. Number 02, Commemorative NWB Hall of Fame Buttons, February 20. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 2. E. NWB HALL OF FAME PROGRAMS The National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame, an independent not-for-profit organization established September 1998, is situated in suburban Washington, DC. The objective is to recognize achievements of women in regulation baseball. The NWB Hall of Fame offers these programs for participants in regulation baseball with organized leagues. Managers are are encouraged to recommend recognition awards and suggest articles on their teams, players, or events. Applications are available through email and are posted on the website. NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Nominations for the NWB Hall of Fame are due September 30. Inductions may include four current and one previous players by formal application with candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP/MANAGER AWARDS MVP player and manager award requests are due December 31. Season nominations should be by a manager or administrator. One MVP player per team may be selected annually. _________________________________________________________ NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Richard C. Jaffeson, Executive Director PO Box 15282, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825 301-847-0102 HallFame@USA.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame "National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame" is a registered trade name with the State of Maryland. MD672265, October 19, 1998. Programs, articles, and contents presented herein are protected under provisions of the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Fame Forum registrations are listed below. TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055, TXU1OPSAH, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN, TXU34SIZX. Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2009 __________________________________________________________