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Second TP Trophy and Picture Pickup Day Scheduled for Saturday, October 2

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY AWAITS FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS FROM ALL DIVISIONS WHO MISSED THE TP TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION DAY FESTIVITIES TO OBTAIN THEIR PRIZED TROPHY AND PICTURES FROM THE 2010 SEASON

The TP Baseball Committee has scheduled a second pickup date for trophies and photos that weren't picked up during the 2010 TP Tournament and the Tee Ball and Rookie Ball Celebration Day festivities.

Trophies and photos can be picked up on Saturday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the main lobby of the Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre (which is located at 485 Montrose Ave., just south of Bloor St. on the east side).

Jason Lee ( a member of the TP Baseball Committee) will be in the main office during this time. People wishing to pick up trophies and/or photos should check in with him.

2011 TP Registration Form In The Works

WITH ONLY 236 DAYS LEFT BEFORE OPENING DAY, THE TP BASEBALL COMMITTEE IS IN THE PROCESS OF FINALIZING DETAILS OF NEXT SEASON'S REGISTRATION FORM

There are ONLY 236 days left before opening day of the 2011 Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball Season and we have already received many requests and queries from parents and players about signing up for next season.

At this point, the TP Baseball Committee is in the process of finalizing plans for next season by taking into account all of our financial information. As soon as the 2011 registration form is ready to go, it will be posted on our website and e-mailed to all of this year's players, so keep watching. We'll get it out to all of you as soon as we can!

TP Trophy and Picture Pickup Day Scheduled for Thursday, September 23

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR THOSE PLAYERS AND PARENTS WHO WERE UNABLE TO GET THEIR TROPHY OR PICTURES AT THE TP TOURNAMENT OR THE TEE BALL & ROOKIE BALL CELEBRATION DAY

The TP Baseball Committee has scheduled a Trophy and Picture Pickup Day on Thursday, September 23 for those players and parents who were unable to attend the 2010 TP Tournament and the Tee Ball and Rookie Ball Celebration Day festivities.

The special pick-up time for trophies and photos that weren`t picked up during the season will take place this Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm in the main lobby of the Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre, which is located at 485 Montrose Ave. (just south of Bloor St. on the east side).

Please note that if you are unable to make it to the September 23 pickup date, the TP Baseball Committee will be  scheduling additional trophy and picture pickup dates. We will let you know about these additional dates once they are finalized.

Mosquito Day 12: Cubs edge Cardinals 10-9 to win Mosquito Championship in a nailbiter!

CUBBIES CLAW BACK FROM A SIX RUN DEFICIT AND HANG ON FOR VICTORY AGAINST STUBBORN CARDS IN A THRILLER OF A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

2010 TP Mosquito Division Champions

Joyous Cubs raise the Mosquito Championship Trophy.

The Cubs clawed themselves back from a six-run deficit and hung on for a 10-9 victory over the stubborn Cardinals to win a thrilling TP Mosquito Division Championship game today at Diamond # 2.

The Cardinals pitchers and defense stymied the Cubs batters for two innings as the Cards offense made the most of their opportunities in building an 8-2 lead after two and a half innings of play.

However, the Cubs hibernating offense awoke in the third and fourth innings with ferocity to score eight unanswered runs and take a 10-8 lead.

In the top of the fifth, the pesky Cardinals refused to quit as they scored a run to make it a one-run game. With one out and the tying run on third base, it took a gutsy pitching perfomance from Noah (15) of the Cubs to finally retire the last two Cards on groundouts to win the championship.

Congratulations to Head Coach Ted Sharp and Assistant Coach Irene Dzerowicz for the time and energy they spent this season in guiding the Cubs to the TP Mosquito Championship.

DAY TWELVE: There’s only one game left in ‘September Madness’!

THE 2010 TP TOURNAMENT WRAPS UP TODAY WITH THE MOSQUITO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN THE CARDINALS AND CUBS

SHOWDOWN! From left to right: Parsa (10) of the Cubs and Harry (14) of the Cardinals.

The marathon that is 'September Madness' is almost over. Forty-four tournament games have been played since September 7. It's been quite the rollercoaster ride and now there is only one game left in the TP Tournament and the 2010 TP House League Baseball Season.

The TP Tournament concludes this morning at Diamond # 2 with the Mosquito Championship Game between the Cubs (1) and the Cardinals (3) at 9:00 a.m.

Like the final glimmer of an Indian Summer, we hope to see you down at Christie Pits for the last game of 'September Madness' before it's over.

DAY ELEVEN: The Calm Before the Final Game of the TP Tournament and the 2010 Season

WITH ANOTHER DAY OFF BEFORE TOMORROW'S SHOWDOWN BETWEEN THE CARDINALS AND CUBS FOR THE TP MOSQUITO CHAMPIONSHIP, HERE ARE SOME GREAT PHOTOS OF THE TP TOURNAMENT COURTESY OF WINSTON  FLEMING-SMIKLE TO TIE US OVER

With another off day before the final game of the TP Tournament and the house league baseball season itself, we thought we would take this opportunity to fill the void with some wonderful pictures from the tourney taken by Winston Fleming-Smikle.

Based upon feedback from parents, players and coaches alike, one of the things that everyone has loved about the TP Baseball Website this season has been the photography that has been posted to accentuate the writing in the postings. Even in this age of video on demand and social networking, the adage continues to ring true that a great picture can tell a thousand stories and marvel even the most hardened individual.

Please click here to view a collage of Winston's great photography from the 2010 TP Tournament.

The TP Baseball Committee thanks Winston for his generous contribution to our Photo Gallery.

If any other parents or players have any pictures from the TP Baseball Season that you wish to contribute, please email them to tpbaseball@gmail.com care of Paul for consideration.

Main Posting and Collage Photos courtesy of Winston Fleming-Smikle.

DAY TEN UPDATE: Rain Postpones Today’s Mosquito Championship Game

TP BASEBALL COMMITTEE RESCHEDULES MOSQUITO CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 9:00 A.M. ON DIAMOND # 2

UPDATED AT  3:45 P.M.

Rainstorms have caused the postponement of tonight's Mosquito Championship Game between the Cardinals and Cubs. The steady precipitation throughout the day has made the baseball diamonds at Christie Pits unplayable.

The TP Baseball Committee has been forced to cancel the original proposed date for the rescheduled Mosquito final (Friday, September 17) due to concerns that some coaches from the Cardinals and Cubs would not be available for the game tomorrow evening.

The TP Committee has now confirmed the rescheduling of the TP Mosquito Championship Game to Saturday, September 18 at 9 a.m. on Diamond # 2.

In case of  inclement weather, Parents and Players are strongly encouraged to check back on this website or our TP Weather Hotline at (416) 392-1914 [Press '4'] for updates on the status of their scheduled game.

Peewee Day 9: Jays Win Peewee Championship Game in Extra Innings!

 JAYS TOP THE RED SOX 12-8 IN A MARVELLOUS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

2010 TP Peewee Division Champions.

Jubilant Jays raise the Peewee Championship Trophy.

WHAT A GAME!

It took an extra inning before the Jays scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Red Sox 12-8 to win the TP Peewee Championship at Diamond # 2 tonight.

In a marvellous and well played game by both teams, the Jays and Red Sox battled each other tooth and nail for seven gripping innings. Runs were at a premium as both teams were tied 3-3 after three innings.

Eventually, the Jays offense chipped away at the Beantowners and built an 8-5 lead after five and a half innings of play. However, the never say die Red Sox rallied back with three runs in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game 8-8 to force an extra inning.

In the top of the seventh, the potent Jays offense made the most of their opportunities as they sent eight batters to the plate to score four runs to take a 12-8 lead. It was a lead the Jays would not surrender as Kane (1) closed the door on any Red Sox comeback.

Congratulations to Jays Head Coach Jerry Langton and his assistants (Fly D'Abreau; Greg Brown and Peter Dorton) for volunteering their time and energy in guiding the team to a much deserved Peewee Championship victory.

DAY NINE: There are only two games left in ‘September Madness’!

THE 2010 TP TOURNAMENT CONTINUES WITH TONIGHT'S PEEWEE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN THE JAYS AND RED SOX AT DIAMOND # 2

GAME ON! Left to right: Liam (7) of the Red Sox and Jake (12) of the Jays.

The marathon that is 'September Madness' is almost over. Forty-three tournament games have been played within the past eight days. It's been quite the rollercoaster ride and  now there are only two games left in the TP Tournament and the 2010 TP House League Baseball Season.

The TP Tournament continues tonight at Diamond # 2 with the Peewee Championship Game. The Red Sox (2) and the Jays (4) square off at 6:00 p.m.

With only two tournament games left, we hope you take the time to partake in 'September Madness' before it's over. 

TP Update: REP Minor Peewee and Minor Mosquito Tryouts Scheduled for Sunday, September 19