Albion Midget League celebrates start of season number 70
League has been part of Albion community since 1956
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The Albion Midget League celebrated the opening of another season on Saturday. Scott DeSmit, the league commissioner, served as emcee and passed the microphone to the players to introduce themselves in front of the crowd at the Midget League Field behind the Town Hall on Clarendon Road.
These teams include Elks Rotary at left and some of the Vets at right.
These teams include Carlton at left and Elks Rotary at right.
The Midget League has been an annual tradition in Albion since 1956. The league has expanded with teams from Elba, Hamlin, Holley and Brockport, as well as central Orleans teams with Barre, Sandstone, Carlton, Elks Rotary and the Vets.
There are 11 teams in total and each will play a 15-game regular season schedule which is slated to conclude on June 30. The playoffs are scheduled for July 7 and 9 with the championship game to be played on July 12.
DeSmit and the league were able to give out 28 prizes worth about $1,700 that were donated by the community.
Photo by Isabella Zasa: Orly the Bicentennial Ox threw out the ceremonial first pitch and then greeted many of the players with high fives. Orly is the county’s mascot for the 200th anniversary of Orleans County.
