_________________________________________________________ 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, 1998-2008 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 00418 _________________________________________________________ Volume XI, Number 24 Publisher and Author September 4, 2008 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2007 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION KRIS "LEFTY" RANISZEWSKI 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 TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FORM Nominations for 2008 induction into the NWB Hall of Fame are due by September 30. Anyone participating in women's regulation baseball may submit a formal application, which is posted on the website, and may be printed and mailed or transmitted by email. The application has been improved this year, and is easier to complete with fewer statistics required. Applicants (or sponsors) complete the form and prepare a written nomination statement (1-2 pages). The website form also indicates eligibility and contains instructions. NWB Hall of Fame Website http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame Induction Nomination (Form-Induct) http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/news/index.cfm?cat=49764 There have been 25 baseball players approved for induction over several years. Names are listed in the masthead above. The website provides details, dates, stories, and photos. In addition to induction, as an entirely separate process, the NWB Hall of Fame also offers annual MVP awards (player, manager, or coach). An application is not required, and recommendations may be received from a manager, coach, or team by December 31. The website has more information. Annual MVP Selection (Form-Award) 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 (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are available. The website main page has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE September 1, 1890 Pirates lose 3 games in one day. September 1, 1957 Gloria Estafan birthdate, entertainer. September 2, 1850 Albert Spalding birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 4, 1905 Mary Renault birthdate, author. September 5, 1875 Nap Lajoie birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 5, 1914 Babe Ruth first MLB homerun. September 5, 1940 Raquel Welch birthdate, film actor. September 6, 1888 Red Faber, birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 6, 1943 Carl Scheib at 16, youngest AL player. September 6, 1995 Cal Ripken 2,131 consecutive game. September 7, 1993 Mark Whiten hits 4 homeruns in one game. September 7, 1998 Mark McGwire 61st homerun that year. September 8, 1907 Buck Leonard birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 8, 1965 Bert Campaneris plays all 9 positions. September 8, 1985 Pete Rose ties Ty Cobb with 4,191 hits. September 9, 1877 Frank Chance birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 9, 1898 Frankie Frisch birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 9, 1899 Waite Hoyt birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 9, 1965 Sandy Koufax pitches perfect game. September 10, 1890 Elsa Schaiparelli birthdate, designer. September 10, 1934 Roger Maris birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. September 11, 1918 Hedy Lamarr birthdate, film actor. September 11, 1946 Donna Lopiano birthdate, softball player. September 11, 1985 Pete Rose exceeds Ty Cobb with 4,192 hits. 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 XI, 2008 Season Publications Number 24, 2008 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, September 4. Number 23, Niner at the Plate (Casey II), August 4. Number 22, K.C. Higgins at the Bat (Casey), July 31. Number 21, Base Ball To Day, Polo Grounds, July 25. Number 20, Hit the Ball: Act One, Scene One, July 23. Number 19, Batting Beauty (Esther Williams), July 19. Number 18, Playing and Pitching Parodies, July 16. Number 17, Swinging in the Rain (Freed hits), July 14. Number 16, Begin the Ball-Guine (Porter hits), July 11. Number 15, Puttin' on Your Mitts (Berlin hits), July 3. Number 14, 2008 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 29. Number 13, Judy, Judy, Judy (Johnson), June 12. Number 12, Tales of Narda: The Guessing Game, May 10. Number 11, Clifford Plays Some Hoops (Auerbach), April 21. Number 10, Tales of Narda: Lady with the Light, April 13. Number 09, Tales of Narda: Turning the War Club, April 2. Number 08, Playing for a Higher Authority (Natural), March 22. Number 07, Prayerful Pearl (Janis Joplin), March 14. Number 06, Reigning at Ringside in Ritchie (boxing), March 11. Number 05, Tales of Narda: Origin of the Magic Bat, February 28. Number 04, Clifford's Favorite Store (Ballentine), February 15. Number 03, Bases Loaded, Reel Two, (baseball movies) February 12. Number 02, Bases Loaded Remake (Sunset Boulevard), February 2. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 2. 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, 1998-2008 __________________________________________________________