_________________________________________________________ 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, 1998-2007 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. Issue Number 00387 _________________________________________________________ Volume X, Number 30 Publisher and Author October 2, 2007 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2006 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO 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 TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: 2007 NOMINATIONS FOR INDUCTION NWB HALL OF FAME This year two candidates were nominated for 2007 induction into the NWB Hall of Fame. Applications and/or statements were due September 30, this week nomination ballots will be distributed to the National Selection Committee (pending), and returns are being requested by October 8. Induction requires 75% approval of those submitting ballots. For the first time this year, the committee includes current members of the NWB Hall Fame (those indicating an interest and willingness to participate in the selection process). The 2007 nominations are: Kris Raniszewski, Detroit Danger (complete application with nomination statement submitted by John Raniszewski, Detroit Danger, Assistant Coach); and Lisa Scott, Montgomery County BarnCats (email short form and nomination statement submitted by Richard Bender, Coach, Montgomery County BarnCats). Kris "Lefty" Raniszewski, #23 pitcher, first base, and third base Detroit Danger, 2000-2005, and 2007 Detroit Diesel, 2006 Michigan Stars, 1996-1998 Well known in the Great Lakes Women's Baseball League as an accurate and durable pitcher, she has, "...an outstanding fastball that she will bust inside on one pitch, then she will have the next pitch bite the outside corner." At the plate, her nomination statement noted, "As a hitter, Kris hits with power to all fields." Lisa Scott, #11 utility player all positions Montgomery County BarnCats, 1992-2007 A consistent performer for the BarnCats since its inception in 1992, she has, "...played any position she has been asked to play and done it well." The nomination statement noted, "Her contributions to the team have always been positive while taking direction well and keeping a mindset towards individual and teammate improvement." More information and nomination statements for these players will be provided in induction announcements after balloting has been completed. For names, teams, details, and photos of players previously approved for induction into the NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2006, please see the NWB/HoF website. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are also available. The website main page has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE October 1, 1903 First modern World Series Game. October 1, 1932 Babe Ruth World Series "called shot." October 1, 1961 Roger Maris 61st homerun record. October 1, 1963 Mark McGwire birthdate, MLB player. October 2, 1908 Addie Joss pitches perfect game. October 2, 1920 Pirates and Reds play triple-header. October 3, 1872 Fred Clarke birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 3, 1899 Gertrude Berg birthdate, radio pioneer. October 3, 1974 Frank Robinson named Cleveland manager. October 4, 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers win only World Series. October 4, 1969 First League Championship Series. October 5, 1824 Henry Chadwick birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 5, 1959 Maya Lin birthdate, architect. October 6, 1905 Helen Wills birthdate, tennis player. October 6, 1926 Babe Ruth 3 homeruns in World Series game. October 6, 1985 Phil Niekro 300th win. October 7, 1856 Moses Fleetwood Walker birthdate. October 7, 1904 Chuck Klein birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 8, 1949 Sigorney Weaver birthdate, actor. October 8, 1956 Don Larsen pitches World Series perfect game. October 9, 1890 Aimee McPhearson birthdate, revivalist minister. October 9, 1898 Joe Sewell birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 9, 1940 Joe Pepitone birthdate, NY Yankee player. October 10, 1900 Helen Hayes birthdate, award winning actor. October 10, 1924 Washington Senators win only World Series. October 11, 1900 Eddie Dyer birthdate, World Series MLB manager. October 11, 1939 Maria Bueno birthdate, tennis champion. October 12, 1906 Joe Cronin birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 13, 1754 Molly Pitcher birthdate, Revolutionary War soldier. October 13, 1876 Rube Waddell birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 13, 1903 Boston wins first World Series. October 14, 1905 Giants all shut-out World Series. October 15, 1830 Helen Jackson birthdate, US Indian Commissioner. October 15, 1945 Jim Palmer birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 16, 1900 Goose Goslin birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 16, 1969 Miracle Mets win World Series. October 17, 1848 Candy Cummings birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 17, 1859 Buck Ewing birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 17, 1956 Mae Jemison birthdate, Endeavor astronaut. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume X, 2007 Season Publications Number 30, 2007 Nominations for Induction, October 1, 2007. Number 29, Improvements to Induction Procedures, September 18, 2007. Number 28, Proposed Induction Modifications, September 10, 2007. Number 27, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, August 30, 2007. Number 26, Clifford's All Night Stand (stadium), July 19, 2007. Number 25, Tributes or Tribulations for TeddyBallgame, July 9, 2007. Number 24, Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?, July 3, 2007. Number 23, Return of Young Frankenstein (Williams), June 30, 2007. Number 22, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 1, 2007. Number 21, Clifford Carries the Flag (Memorial Day), May 25, 2007. Number 20, Call for Philip Morr-razz (billboards), May 24, 2007. Number 19, Bodacious Broadcast (radio story), May 18, 2007. Number 18, Alibi Isis Augurs a Perfect Game, May 11, 2007. Number 17, Guideposts and Sentinels (code ribbons), May 4, 2007. Number 16, Fenway Bats and Panther Jets (VMF-311 Williams), April 27. Number 15, How to Succeed in Baseball Without Really Trying, April 20. Number 14, Personal Courage and National Resolve, April 16. Number 13, Talkin' with Bat and Glove (Robinson), April 13. Number 12, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fame Forum, April 5. Number 11, High Jinxes and High Hopes in Havana, March 28. Number 10, Clifford's Gigantic Gamer (gloves), March 23. Number 09, Great Caesar's Ghost (Williams), March 15. Number 08, The Night They KO'ed Hemingway, March 9. Number 07, Rumble at Ritchie (boxing), February 27. Number 06, Million Dollar Mermaid (Belles), February 14. Number 05, Clifford's Pennsylvania Pilgrimage, February 1. Number 04, Beisbol Belles Broadcast (training), January 30. Number 03, Liberty Heights Revisited, January 18. Number 02, In Remembrance of President Jerry Ford, January 3. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 1. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/handouts 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 or candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP AND 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. Membership covers transmission of newsletters, announcements, invitations, applications, and access to all website pages. Membership is $9.00 renewed annually, and an application is available on the NWB Hall of Fame website. _________________________________________________________ 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. Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2007 __________________________________________________________