New Jersey District 12: News
Common Name, Uncommon Man: Jim Davis, the man behind the name of the awards in District 12.
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Jim Davis was ahead of the curve on this one. Long before the annual all-star tournaments became multi-media events, Jim Davis was providing excellent coverage of Little League.
Working for a newspaper based in Trenton, N.J., Jim focused on the leagues in District 12 and developed long-lasting relationships and friendships which eventually spread to Little Leagues in other parts of the state and region.
But he had a true passion for N.J. District 12 and the feeling was mutual with several annual awards named in honor of the late Trentonian sports writer. One year, his employer put up billboards complete with a large photo of the smiling Jim Davis to let the public know that Mr. Little League would be on the beat for another summer. For more than 30 years it was a beat he loved and it loved him back.
Upon his death in 2004, the twenty District 12 presidents unanimously decided to name the prize given to the winner of the annual premier all-star tournament The Jim Davis Cup. Although Jim loved the all-stars, he never lost sight of the young athletes who were solid citizens, and fittingly, a twelve year old boy and a girl from each league also receive the Jim Davis Sportsmanship Award every summer.
Jim’s favorite assignments were Little League, field hockey and basketball games and his coverage was described by colleagues as “all-out.” He has been recognized by other groups, including the Central Jersey Field Hockey Umpires’ Association who bestowed the Positive Force Award upon him in 2003 and the Central Jersey Field Hockey Association which named the senior all-star game “The Jim Davis Classic.”
Born in Atlanta, Ga., Jim Davis was a resident of Trenton most of his life. A graduate of Trenton Central High School, he continued his education with a year of college in New Hampshire. He returned to Trenton and began writing for the Trentonian. He later enlisted in the Air Force in 1969 and completed a four-year tour of duty, before returning back to The Trentonian as a staff writer in 1973. His coverage of girls’ sports in the 1970s was considered ground-breaking. A married father of three and grandfather of one, Jim was 54 when he died.
His legacy lives on in his family and his work, particularly through his efforts in Little League Baseball’s New Jersey District 12.
Mary Ann Tarr
Little League Baseball 50-70 Program
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Goal is to Potentially Establish Fully Integrated 50-70 Division as Early as 2013
By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
December 1, 2011
Little League International has completed a second year of assessments of the 50-70 Pilot Program that was made available to local leagues beginning in January 2010, and will offer an updated option to local leagues in 2012.
“By all accounts, the program has progressed,” Patrick Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development at Little League International, said. “Survey results again showed that many local leagues have embraced the concept of a division of play that provides a bridge between the standard Little League Baseball field and a conventional baseball field.”
Little League will use the third year of data collected from local leagues and districts to potentially craft a new division of play.
“Our goal is to evaluate the viability of offering the 50-70 Baseball Division to all leagues worldwide, as early as 2013,” Mr. Wilson said. “This would consist of full integration into the International Tournament, to include a World Series.”
District 12 Organizational Meeting to take place in January!
Friday, December 31
Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
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IS MY BAT OK? THREE EASY STEPS!
Latest Info as of March 18, 2011
FAQ's and more Details about Composite Bat Moratorium
Approved Composite Bats as of May 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 10
District 12 to Offer 50-70 Program this Spring - Sign-ups are already underway!
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50-70 Play to begin on Sunday April 10. Schedule, Supplemental Rules and Contact Information distributed to Managers and Presidents.
LET'S PLAY BALL!
Look for Schedule and Standings on Tab
Six of the Leagues in District 12 will offer 50-70 Baseball for players of Little League age 11 and 12. It is expected that play, utilizing Junior League Baseball Rules, will begin on the weekend of April 9 and 10 with games to be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the District and with leagues in Districts adjacent to District 12. A Section 3 Invitational Tournament in July may be offered if there is sufficient interest.
Players will also be permitted to participate in the Little League Baseball Major Division in their home league, and providing that they participate in 60% of the games, will be eligible for selection to that league's District Tournament Team.
Complete details provided by Little League Baseball were announced here last month.
Interested players and coaches should contact their League President and all registration will be through the local Little League. The following is a list of those leagues expected to participate. If your league is not here contact your League President and see how you too can participate.
Bordentown Little League
Cranbury Plainsboro Little League
Ewing Little League
HTRBA Little League
Sunnybrae Little League
West Windsor Little League
For a complete list of District 12 League Contacts click here!
Presidents interested in joining the ranks should contact Gene Palazzi, District 12 ADA, at 609-588-8972 or at htrbapres@aol.com
Saturday, January 15
Little League Softball 2011 PSA
Saturday, January 15
Little League Baseball 2011 PSA
Monday, November 16
Little League announces change in Regular Season and Tournament Pitching Rules
On November 4 and 17 Little League Baseball announced rule changes including changes to the regular season and tournament baseball pitching rules. Details will be published in the 2010 rulebooks but the regulations are listed below:
Regular Season Pitching Regulation
Tournament Pitching Regulation
Monday, February 15
Honda and Little League team up to support North Trenton Little League
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Little League Data Center
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League Presidents and Information Officers - Please be sure to update all new officers and board members for the 2012 season immediately after your elections. Updating the Little League Data Center will ensure that your volunteers receive all of the necessary details for the 2012 season.
League Presidents should then upload all 2012 rosters at the Little League Data Center. Please be sure to have the most current version of your League Administration software to avoid issues with uploading your information.
Use this link to access the Little League Data Center
Tuesday, November 21
Little League Baseball President and CEO meets with Presidents
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National League MVP Ryan Howard meets District 12 Little Leaguers
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Congratulations to Krysta, Casey, Isaiah, and Danny and we look forward to seeing them on the cover of the 2007 Little League Magazine.
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Monday, January 28
Non-wood Bat Legislation Update
Last week New Jersey Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan reintroduced his bill (A-372), to ban the use of non wood bats at all levels of youth baseball from high school to tee ball, into the new legislative session. The bill has been referred to the Law and Public Safety Committee. To date, a hearing date has not been scheduled. One subtle change to the new bill is the name. It is now titled “Steven’s Law” after the young boy who was seriously injured in a Police Athletic League game two years ago. We must all be vigilant of this effort and I urge you to join the Don’t Take My Bat Away Coalition.
Without your support this unnecessary legislation may become law in this state and others. Watch for further updates.
Sunday, February 3
Betty Leedom named Softball ADA Emeritus
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On Tuesday January 29, 2008 long time NJ District 12 ADA Betty Leedom retired from her position in the recreation department of Lawrence Township. More than 200 people gathered at Mercer Oaks to salute Betty and her commitment to the community. District Administrator Dave Koehler and wife Peggy, on behalf of the Presidents of District 12, presented Betty a special Little League Afghan. Koehler also named Betty Softball ADA Emeritus in recognition of her more than 25 years of support of the Softball program in Lawrence Little League and District 12.
Zig Zegarsky, Dave Koehler, Peggy Koehler, Bob Dalle Pazze, Ed Miller and Tom DeFlippo joined in the presentation.
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State Little League Fundraser
Chris Thornton, Chuck Latini, John Shutack, Tony Procaccini, Gene Palazzi and Dave Koehler attended the New Jersey State Little League Fundraiser in Eatontown, on Friday March 7. Vito Piconne and the Elegants provided the oldies entertainment including their 1958 hit Little Star.
Tuesday, May 20
HTRBA's Andy Edwards writes for ESPN.com's Earn Your Stripes
Andy Edwards of HTRBA Little League has written and published an article on ESPN.com. Check it out!
Saturday, November 8
Jack, Elaine and Griswold
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