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19-586: In 2019, the Fremont Moo, a Collegiate summer baseball franchise, began play. Fremont briefly had a minor league team in 1892, playing as charter members of the six–team Class B level Nebraska State League . On June 20, 1892, Fremont had compiled a record of 11–18 under Manager Norman L. Baker when the franchise disbanded. The 1892 Nebraska State League, which was an integrated league, fully disbanded in July, 1892. In 1910, minor league baseball returned to Fremont, when

38-463: A final regular season record of 56–56, playing under manager H.A. Welch. Fremont finished in 4th place in the Nebraska State League final standings. Fremont found themselves with a $ 500 deficit after the season. The team tried a subscription drive and playing in a tournament to erase the debt, but both were unsuccessful. The franchise was sold to Norfolk, Nebraska , and the team moved to become

57-449: A parade to the ballpark and attend the game. This parade had become an opening day tradition. Fremont held a "pennant day" in 1911, unveiling an 18–foot banner for the 1910 championship. In the 1911 season, Fremont ended the season with a 69–43 regular season record under Manager L.D. Bennett, placing 2nd, finishing 2.0 games behind the 1st place Superior Brickmakers. Fremont had contentious games with Superior, leading to Superior appealing to

76-499: Is played in the United States by players of all ages, from young children to adults . Leagues for various skill levels and age groups exist throughout the US. In ascending order of age participation, here are a few examples: Youth baseball is played by elementary -school-age and high-school -age children of both genders . Of the various leagues listed below, Little League baseball is

95-615: Is played throughout the United States. High schools often have freshman , junior-varsity , and varsity teams . Some middle schools offer baseball programs. In the 2014-15 season, 486,567 boys and 1,203 girls played baseball at the National Federation of State High School Associations . American Legion Baseball is popular with junior-high- and senior-high-school students from ages 13 to 19. American Legion also provides regional, state, and national playoffs. College baseball

114-554: Is sanctioned by the NCAA , NAIA , and NCBA . College baseball players, especially professional prospects, often also play in collegiate summer baseball leagues during the off-season. In these leagues, their lodging and meals are provided by their host team, but no money changes hands. Many collegiate summer baseball leagues are affiliated to the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball , National Amateur Baseball Federation or

133-736: Is the Major Youth Baseball Alliance, LLC, which was formed by eight major national youth baseball organizations, whose programs have more than eight million participants. The eight organizations are: AABC (American Amateur Baseball Congress), AAU (Amateur Athletic Union of the United States), Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, NABF (National Amateur Baseball Federation), Pony Baseball, Super Series Baseball of America, and USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association). From 1998 (or earlier) through 2010 (or later), there has been an annual, national all-stars tournament each June —

152-721: The Norfolk Drummers in 1914. Fremont, Nebraska has not hosted another minor league team. In 2019, Fremont became home to the "Fremont Moo", a Collegiate summer baseball franchise, playing in the Expedition League . The Fremont Pathfinders played minor league home games at Association Lot . The ballpark was reported to have been located in an area south of East Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska. Fremont Pathfinders players Collegiate summer baseball Collegiate summer baseball leagues are amateur baseball leagues in

171-478: The United States and Canada featuring players who have attended at least one year of college and have at least one year of athletic eligibility remaining. Generally, they operate from early June to early August. In contrast to college baseball , which allow aluminum or other composite baseball bats , players in these leagues use only wooden bats, hence the common nickname of these leagues as "wood-bat leagues". Collegiate summer leagues allow college baseball players

190-642: The Pathfinders won the 1910 Nebraska State League Championship. On September 4, 1910, Fremont pitcher Sullivan Campbell threw a no–hitter in a 5–0 victory over the Seward Statesmen. The Pathfinders finished 63–42 in 1910, 4.5 games ahead of the 2nd place Columbus Discoverers. There were no playoffs. Manager, L.D. "Pug" Bennett, also pitched and played outfield. Fremont drew 16,966 fans, an average of 320 per game. On opening day 1911, all Fremont businesses were closed and students released from school to participate in

209-473: The Pathfinders became charter members of the reformed Class D level Nebraska State League. Other members of the eight–team league were the Columbus Discoverers , Grand Island Collegians , Hastings Brickmakers , Kearney Kapitalists , Red Cloud , Seward Statesmen and Superior Brickmakers . The 1910 Nebraska State League set a salary limit of $ 900.00 and a roster limit of 12. In their first season,

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228-835: The USA Baseball Tournament of Stars; its predecessor was the National Amateur All-Star Baseball Tournament (NAABT). The tournament features the top 16- to 18-year-old players from various baseball organizations, including the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC), American Legion, Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Baseball, National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF), PONY baseball, Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), and at-large teams from USA Baseball (the governing body of amateur baseball). School baseball

247-584: The ability to compete using professional rules and equipment, giving them experience and allowing professional scouts the opportunity to observe players under such conditions. To find a collegiate summer team, players work with their college coaches and prospective teams' general managers. They report to summer leagues after completing their spring collegiate season with their NCAA , NAIA , NJCAA , CCCAA , and NWAC teams. Some players arrive late due to their college team's postseason play, which sometimes runs into early June. In some cases, players are drafted during

266-486: The collegiate summer season. These draftees can remain with their collegiate summer team until they sign a professional contract. During the season, players are housed by volunteer host families and bussed to and from road games. The leagues vary greatly in their attendances, quality of play, and ability to attract scouts. The Alaska Baseball League (ABL) and the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) are considered

285-536: The most widespread. The Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, draws participants from around the world and is televised in the US on ESPN. The first annual National Youth Baseball Championships (NYBC) tournament was held in August 2008 for players in two divisions: 10U and 12U. The purpose of the tournament is to recognize one team as the "National Youth Baseball Champion." The tournament organizer

304-453: The other on purpose and forfeited games. The Nebraska State League called a meeting of directors, who reviewed the accusations and declared the two teams in a tie. The teams wished to play a playoff series. The league president ruled that a playoff series would have the first two games in Hastings, but Fremont disagreed, wanting the first two games at Fremont. Fremont refused to play, the situation

323-542: The president of the league to reverse some losses. The Superior appeal was denied. The 1912 Fremont Pathfinders ended the season in a controversial 1st place tie. Both Fremont and the Hastings Brickmakers played to a 66–45 regular season final records, which left them in a 1st place tie. The Fremont manager was again L.D. Bennett. At the conclusion of the season, Fremont and Hastings both had claims against each other involving roster inflation, teams losing games against

342-530: The two premier collegiate summer leagues. This list is organized by federation. Source: Chicago Suburban Baseball League Amateur baseball in the United States Amateur baseball is baseball in which the players either are not paid for playing , or (as in Town Team Baseball ) receive only a modest stipend or employment arranged by the team 's boosters . Amateur baseball

361-489: Was not resolved, and no playoffs were held to break the tie. At the 1913 Nebraska State League spring league meetings, a 1912 Kearney win over Hastings was reversed. This reversal gave Hastings a 1912 record of 67–44, one game ahead of Fremont. Fremont pitcher Harold Hinkley threw a no–hitter on July 27, 1913, as Fremont defeated the Beatrice Milkskimmers 12–0. In their final season, the 1913 Fremont Pathfinders had

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