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Former players invited on July 5
Ely’s All-Class Reunion will include some friendly competition on the baseball diamond.
Former Timberwolves of all ages are invited to take part in the Ely Baseball Alumni Game, slated for Friday July 5 at Veterans Memorial Field.
The first pitch is tentatively set for 6 p.m. at the ballpark. The contest is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the local ballpark. Teams will be divided prior to the exhibition game, and the organizers say the focus is on fun and sharing old memories.
“We’re hoping that many former Ely baseball players will come back to participate,” said Tom Coombe, head coach of Ely’s Legion team, and the athletic director at the high school. “We’ve had a few Legion alumni games the last few years, and those have been fun events. With the reunion going on, it’s only fitting that we have an alumni game as part of the festivities.”
The two most recent head coaches for Ely High School baseball, current head coach and Ely alumni Frank Ivancich, and Ken Hupila, who coached the Wolves from 1985 through 2001, will serve as honorary coaches for the two participating teams.
“The last 40 years of Ely Timberwolf baseball will be represented on the coaching staff, and that speaks to the tradition and continuity of the program,” said Coombe.
All former Ely Legion are welcome to attend and participate, although interested alumni are asked to be at the ballpark by 5 p.m. to try on uniform pants and jerseys, and to warm up.
To help with planning, participants are asked to sign up in advance to play. Contact Tom Coombe at Tcoombe@aol. com or (218) 235-1025 to participate.
There is no charge to participate, and Ely baseball fans are invited to take in the ballgame as well as the rich tradition of the baseball program is celebrated. The concession stand will be open that night as well.
