_________________________________________________________ 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, TXU608273, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN, TXU34SIZX. Issue Number 00449 _________________________________________________________ Volume XII, Number 20 Publisher and Author September 16, 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, NELSON, SCHILLACE, DANCER, FERGUSON, WINTER, WRIGHT, LUKASIK, MILLIKEN, BALLENTINE, GEYER, WALLACE, CIULLA, GUIDACE, MACURIO, SHELDON, BEAUCHAMP, HUDSON, BRENNEMAN, FERENO, SWEENEY, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO, RANISZEWSKI, GIBBONS, WEAVER TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: 2009 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FORM As announced in June, applications for annual induction into the NWB Hall of Fame are due towards the conclusion of the baseball season by September 30, and may be submitted at any time prior to that date. Eligibility requirements for nomination are described in the application. Candidates, or their sponsors, should 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, which requires 75% approval of members submitting ballots. Names of those so honored are listed in the masthead above, and the website homepage contains complete references in chronological order. The website also has posted related celebrity player stories and photos. Note: In addition to annual inductions, the NWB Hall of Fame also offers season MVP awards (player, manager, or coach) through a separate selection process. Recipient recommendations may be received from a manager, coach, or team 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 September 12, 1913 Jesse Owens birthdate, Olympic athlete. September 13, 1938 Judith Marten birthdate, manners columnist. September 14, 1968 Denny McLain wins 30 games in a season. September 14, 1987 Blue Jays hit 10 home runs in one game. September 15, 1938 Gaylord Perry birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 15, 1962 Amanda Wakely birthdate, fashion designer. September 16, 1988 Tom Browning pitches perfect game. September 16, 1996 Paul Molitor 3,000th hit. September 17, 1879 Rube Foster birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 17, 1934 Maureen Connolly birthdate, tennis champion. September 17, 1984 Reggie Jackson 500th homerun. September 18, 1886 Powell Crosley birthdate, MLB owner. September 18, 1959 Ryne Sandberg birthdate, MLB player. September 18, 1996 Roger Clemens 20 strikeouts in one game. September 19, 1926 Duke Snider birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 19, 1965 Katrina McClain birthdate, basketball player. September 20, 1934 Grover Cleveland Alexander 300th win. September 21, 1892 Elmer Smith first World Series grand slam. September 22, 1830 Caroline Astor birthdate, Knickerbocker society. September 22, 1927 Tommy Lasorda birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 23, 1908 Merkle error lost NY Giants the pennant. September 24, 1940 Jimmie Foxx 500th homerun. September 25, 1932 Olive Beech birthdate, co-founder Beech Aircraft. September 25, 1965 Satchel Paige pitches 3 inning shutout. September 26, 1948 Olivia Newton John birthdate, singer. September 27, 1923 Lou Gehrig first (1923) and last (1938) homerun. September 27, 1939 Kathy Whitworth birthdate, champion golfer. September 28, 1920 White Sox team indicted (later acquitted). September 28, 1941 Ted Williams .406 finish. September 28, 1951 Allie Reynolds pitches no hitter for pennant. September 29, 1942 Madeline Kahn birthdate, Tony Award actor. September 29, 1954 Willie Mays makes "the catch." September 30, 1927 Babe Ruth 60th homerun record. September 30, 1947 First televised World Series. September 30, 1981 Dominique Moceanu birthdate, Olympic athlete. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XII, 2009 Season Publications Number 20, 2009 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, September 16. Number 19, Abbott and Ciullo in Lights-Out, September 8. Number 18, Sacred Isis Favors the Barncats, September 1. Number 17, Nike's Midsummer Night Team, August 28. Number 16, Abbott and Ciullo Join the Foreign Service, August 21. Number 15, Abbott and Ciullo Crown Miss Cherrydale, August 15. Number 14, Visions from Doctor Laura's Eyes, August 11. Number 13, Abbott and Ciullo in Going Gipper, July 31. Number 12, Abbott and Ciullo in One-Two-Three, July 19. Number 11, Abbott and Ciullo in Patience Please, July 3. Number 10, Abbott and Ciullo in Jolson Sings Again, June 16. 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, TXU608273, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN, TXU34SIZX. 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