The Moondogs thank Lou Debarbieri for his sponsorship
             for the  2013 Twin Rivers Baseball League

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Hackett's Park...in the beginning

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Bruce Alpaugh

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Dan Waelchli

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Bob Stocker

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   Pitcher Dave Palumbo opens the season
against the New Jersey Bucks, April 7, 2013, 11-5 victory
   Catcher is Bob Fatzinger.

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                 2013  Moondogs Schedule
Sun April 7       Moondogs @ New Jersey Bucks,  12:30PM, Bundt Park-  W 11-5           
Sun, April 14    Moondogs @ Franklin Red Sox, 12:30PM, Limeport Stadium  L 10-2
Sun, April 21,   Moondogs @ Hatboro Rays, 10AM Hatboro L11-2
Sun, April 28    Harleysville Angels @ Moondogs 10AM, Hackett's Park  W  6-5
Sun, May 5       Emmaus Dodgers @ Moondogs, 12:30PM, Hackett's Park  W 11-4
Sun, May 19,    Easton Brewers @ Moondogs, 12:30PM, Hackett's Park  PPD to 8/24
Sun, June 2,     Pottstown Pirates @ Moondogs, 10AM, Hackett's Park W 4-3, 10 Inn.
Sat June 8,      Moondogs @ Schwenksville Cubs, Noon, Palmer Park   PPD
Sun, June 16,   Warrington Generals  @ Moondogs, 10AM, Hackett's Park  L 11-8
Sun, June 23,   Perkasie A's @ Moondogs, 10AM, Hackett's Park
Sat, June 29,    Moondogs @ Schwenksville Cubs, 9AM, Palmer Park
Sun, June 30    Moondogs @ Hatfield Orioles, 10AM, Hatfield   
Sun July 7,       New Jersey Bucks @ Moondogs, 12:30PM, Hackett's Park
Sun, July 14,    Schwenksville Cubs  @ Moondogs, 10AM, Hackett's Park
Sun, July 21,    Moondogs @ Hatboro Royals, 10AM, Hatboro
July 26-28,       Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon
Sun, Aug 4,      Hilltown D'backs @ Moondogs, 1PM, Hackett's Park
Sun, Aug 11,    Franklin Red Sox @ Moondogs, 12:30PM, Hackett's Park
Sat, Aug 17,    Moondogs @ Emmaus Dodgers, 4PM, East Texas Park
Sat, Aug 24,    Easton Brewers @ Moondogs, 4PM, Hackett's Park
Sun, Aug 25,    Moondogs @ Easton Brewers, 12:30PM, Hackett's Park

       For a complete league schedule go to Bux-Mont MSBL Website

           TWIN RIVERS OVER 45 BASEBALL LEAGUE 2013
                                         FUNDRAISER

  Beginning Memorial Day, May 27th and ending on July 4th 2013, the teams in the Twin Rivers Baseball League will introduce a fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the 24th annual Diamond Dreams Charity Marathon held on the weekend of July 27th, 28th, & 29th at Easton's Hackett's Park.
   The fundraiser will be based on the Pennsylvania 3 digit evening number . The  winning ticket each week day will receive $75 with weekend winners receiving $150 and the winners on Memorial Day and July 4th receiving  $500
   Each ticket is  $10 and teams will begin selling tickets in early April.

                         The winning  number will be posted here daily.

           Good luck to the Easton Brewers, Butz's Deli Moondogs, Emmaus Dodgers,
                               New Jersey Bucks, and the Franklin Red Sox.

        Date          #        Winner
        5/27        887        Easton Brewers
        5/28        582        Lou Falco
        5/29        551        Steven Santee
        5/30        038        Will Jiorle
        5/31        254        Jim Kolowitz
        6/1          864        Ticket Not Sold
        6/2          655        Orrin Rabenold
        6/3          960        Ticket Not Sold
        6/4          933        Ron Guido
        6/5          114        Gene Leitgeb
        6/6          508        Randy Fleck
        6/7          207        Greg Whiteman
        6/8          717        Alexandra Ritter
        6/9          860        Ticket Not Sold
        6/10        352        Ticket Not Sold
        6/11        971        Elaine Apgar
        6/12        597        Robert Holden
        6/13        998        Ticket Not Sold
        6/14        365        Joe Daiello
                    
       

       
        
   
   

A DOG'S LIFE

The Alan Freed Story

  During the 1950's, Alan Freed became the first white DJ to play black rythym and blues sound to his many fans on WJW in Cleveland, Ohio. He called his young listeners Moondogs and the  the Five Satins, Orioles, The Dubs, Frankie Lymon, LaVerne Baker, and Sonny Til were some of the featured recording artists
    He was known as "the father of rock and roll".
   Eventually Alan Freed, the "King of the Moondogs," moved to New York and WINS where he hosted concerts at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem where Buddy
Holly and the Crickets became the first white group to perform there.
   Alan Freed never got to realize his influence on rock and roll.
   The "Payola" Scandal in the early 60's marked the end of Freed's career as he died in Palm Springs, California  on January 20, 1965 from cirrhosis bought on by alcoholism. He was 43 years old.

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On October 28, 2012 at Tempe Diablo Stadium, former Major Leaguers gathered to play a Charity " 
Legends Game"  as part of the MSBL World Series.
   Pictured are Reggie Jackson, Rollie Fingers, and  former  San Diego Padre pitcher  and present
   Moondog, Dennis Kinney.


  
  

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   By the way, if you happen to notice this logo and a sentence or two on this website that doesn't seem to fit, well these are the lyrics of some of my favorite songs. As a Moondog, they fit perfectly!

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                                                                                                                                          You see, you spend a good piece of your life
                                                                                                                                           gripping a baseball.
                                                                                                                                         And in the end, it was the other way around
                                                                                                                                           all the time.
                                                                                                                                            Jim Bouton
                                                                                                                                     

The Moondogs gratefully acknowledges Nancy Zuk Ellis, Kim Peterman, Donna Bartholomew, Adam Fleck, & Karen Prue, whose photographs and videos make this website come alive.

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   The Moondog. He was what the 50's were about. He found
paradise by the dashboard light and Fathers all warned their
daughters about him.
   He taught rockers how to rock.
   He was a great memory at a great time. His music will
live on.
   I thank the late Jeff Levan for bringing him to life.

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  In 1988, the Lehigh Valley Mens' Senior Baseball League was formed and I was picked to play for the Orioles and coach Dr. Charles Brooks. It was a 6 team league and the first playoff teams were the Orioles and Mets.
  The Orioles rubber-armed pitcher Ed Musselman pitched almost every game and was supported by Jim Goodheart, Sean Carrigan, Keith Smith, & Ron Kinek. The starting pitcher for the Mets: Rick Keppel.
  The following year, 1989, I started the Diamonds  with Randy and Larry Fry, Jim Trach, Tom Magilton, Frank Marakovitz,  John Senay and Del Buss.
  In 1997, a new team entered the league and  played in Roseto, Pa.  The roster included Dan Wittaker, Ant Casciano, Charlie Angelini, & Brad Decker.
  The name of our team-The Moondogs.
  Since that initial year, many players have worn the Moondog uniform both in the local league and/or in
Arizona. The nucleus of players have remained constant: Randy Fleck, Don Jean, Mike Zuk, Bob Thomas, Gordon Santee, Jim McRoberts,Ed Bartholomew and in recent years- Barry Peterman, Rich Wescoe, Dennis Kinney, Rick McGeehan,  Bruce Alpaugh, and, Tom George.
  It has been a great ride for the Moondogs-many MSBL league and playoff championships and 4 Arizona World Series National Championships.
  We are proud of our accomplishments both on and off the playing field.
  For those who have once been Moondogs and to those who still are, this page is dedicated to you.
We couldn't have done it without you.
Thank you,
Turk Starniri Jr.

 

                               Moondogs, 2011 Bux-Mont MSBL Over 45 League and Playoff Champions
Back : Gordon Santee, Mike Zuk, Ted DeLong, Dennis Kinney, Lou Falco, Dave Palumbo, Don Jean, Ed Emery, Ron Wentz,
              Turk Starniri Jr. Rick McGeehan
Front : Sam Crivellaro, Bruce Alpaugh, Jim McRoberts, Bob Thomas, Tom George, Brad Trump, Randy Fleck, Bob Stocker
          Tony Spidale, Ron Deibert (Missing from photo: Bill Goldsworth , Matt Connolly, & Rich Lewis)

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Wanted..young man single and free. Experienced in love preferred, but we'll accept the young trainee.

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The 2010 Moondogs, Over 55 Division
Phoenix, Az.
Front row from left: Sam Crivellaro, Turk Starniri Jr., Rich Wescoe, Gordon Santee, Jim McRoberts, Ron Deibert, Randy Fleck.
Back row from left: Rick McGeehan, Dick Prue, Rich Lewis, Dennis Kinney, Barry Peterman, Frank John, Dennis Ritter, Mike Heck, Don Jean, Dave Palumbo, Tom Czycz, Ted DeLong, Gene Lietgeb, Mike Zuk, Bob Zerfass.

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Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss. Soften my dreams with your sigh
Tell me you love me for a million years. If it don't work out, then you can
tell me goodbye.

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  In 1962, I was playing for the Phillipsburg Collegians in the  Tri-County League and after a game a young child approached Carl Bethman, one of my older teammates .
    " Mister," he said,  " When I grow up, I want to be a baseball player ".
   Fifty two year old Bethman looked the kid in the eye and replied, "Sorry kid, you can't do both".

  Team Captain Mike Zuk pay a visit to pitcher Dave Cardell, Peoria, Az.

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                     Phil & Chet Torcivia

Whether he was
watching son Phil or just hanging around, Chet
was one of the guys
and a loyal fan.

Chet Torcivia
1931-2010

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Moondog pitcher, Brad Moharter, 1995-2004,
Most Outstanding Pitcher  1998 & 2003

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                                                                                                                                                    As I go along my lonely way,
                                                                                                                                                       I visualize your face.
                                                                                                                                                    When  pass through my
                                                                                                                                                                                                          doorway,
                                                                                                                                                      what's left for me to face?

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  Receiving 2009 Championship rings, from left: Don Jean, Turk Starniri Jr., Bob Thomas, Gordon Santee, Dennis Bishop, & Dennis Ritter.
   We worked extremely hard for this one!

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If you really love love him and
there's nothing I can do.
Don't try to spare my feelings,
just tell me that we're through.

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Barry & Kim Peterman

Dennis & Sue Kinney

Gordon and Monique by the pool at the LaQuinta.
 

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                    Why does everyone sing "take me out to the ballgame" when they're already there?
                                                                                                                                          Larry Anderson

2006 MOONDOGS LEAGUE AND PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS
Front: Randy Fleck, Luis Rodriguez, Rick Kreig, Jim McRoberts, Scott Werner,Ron Wentz
Back: Gordon Santee, Don Jean, Ed Emery, Mike Zuk, Turk Starniri, Tony Falcinelli, Steve Brescia, Brad Moharter, Rick McGeehan

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Moondogs, 2004 League Champions
From left: Brad Moharter, Turk Starniri Jr., Gordon Santee, Mike Zuk, Ed Bartholomew, Ray Ganser, Morgan Whitebread, Rich Wescoe, Rich Lewis,
Tom George, Mike Witkowski, Mike Heck, Rick Kreig, Tony Spidale, Bob Stocker, Ron Wentz

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Ray Ganser, 2004

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Am I building paper castles?
Paper castles in the sky.
Could you fall for me?
Could it really be or am I
aiming much too high?

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                                                               Hardball Magazine, Fall, 2000

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         The MSBL League
         Clambake, 2003.
         The Reservoir.         
            Hellertown, Pa

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LVMSBL 2002 Final Standings

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                                            LVMSBL 2001, Final Standings

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                   LVMSBL 1999

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How's you life been goin' on?  I got a wife and for years we've been goin' strong.
There's something I just got to say.  Sometimes we make love and I still see your face.

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                     Moondogs vs Colorado Silver Bullets, Tuesday, August 12, 1997, Bicentennial Park, Allentown, Pa

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Back row: Amy Cavanuagh, Jeff Litz, Bob Thomas, Tony Falcinelli, Gordon Santee, Turk Starniri jr., Rick Miller, Bob Zerfass,
              Randy Fleck, Ed Bartholomew
Front row: Tom George, Ken Wellington, Lou Hernandez, Gary Search, Trini Huertas, Mick Corpora,Joe Maguilio,

                                                                              LVMSBL Final Standings, 1996

                                             

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  The Earl Filmore Trailer Park Moondogs receive their championship rings at a ceremony at the Widow Tavern, Stockertown, Pa.
  The Filmore Trailer Park is located just outside Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on Rt 57
and is between the toxic waste dump and the sewage plant.
  Downwind sites are still available.

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  When he's keeping score, he wants no interruptions, needs time to concentrate and has the difficult task in judging whether a ball is a hit or error. In other words, Gordon Santee works very hard at his craft. He is very good at what he does and nothing is overlooked in his scorebook.
  So when he gets a chance to relax and relieve tension, he make a bee line to Hooters and the beautiful girls.
  You're livin' large now, Gordon.
 

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Gordon Santee..A Teacher

  Born September 14, 1928 in Easton, Pa, Gordon Santee graduated from Easton High School in 1945 and took a B.S. in Chemistry from Lafayette College in 1951. He earned M.S. degrees in Polymer Chemistry and Science Education from the University of New York, Syracuse, then returned to Easton where he taught high school chemistry for 28 years.
  "I loved the kids but tolerated no nonsense in the classroom," says Gordon. "When I took early retirement last year, the kids gave me a standing ovation at Commencement. It was totally unexpected. I've never been so deeply moved."
   "Studies and work came first in my day," he recalls. "We were not wealthy. My Dad was a milkman. It was the depression and we were expected to do our part." Gordon drove the horse drawn milkwagon after school.
   "I loved sandlot ball in the summer though, and continued until I began dating my wife in 1953."
   Gordon and Molly raised 3 children: Susan, and twins Steven and Sharon.
   Molly was killed on September 7, 1986 in a car accident caused by a drunken driver.
   "Gordon and his wife were inseparable," recalls Ed Bartholomew, Chairman of 50 Hours of Baseball.
"You'd see them,chaperoning the school dance, working on some committee. When she died, he was lost. When he found MSBL, it was the best thing to happen to him."
   After reading a newspaper ad in the spring of 1988, Gordon called Joe and Rhonda Cassazza, who were organizing the league in the Lehigh Valley. At 59, he worried that he might be too old. :You'll never mistake me for an All-Star"  he told them.
   After watching a scrimmage with some high school players, he noticed that the older guys were dropping fly balls and kicking grounders. "I can do that," he said. At his first at bat he scratched a single and tripped over first. "I've never been particularly graceful'" he said.
   "There's a ballplayer in that 66 year old body," says team mate Turk Starniri Jr., a former Pro prospect himself.
   "Gordon faces each day with the enthusiasm of the Captain of the good ship Lollipop, he's the most positive person I know. But when the situation calls for it, he can be quite stern..just like a retired chemistry teacher"
   Because of his teaching duties, he didn't make an Arizona World Series but since his retirement, he hasn't missed. "It is great being part of their success," he says, "but if winning is your only goal, then you're priorities are wrong"
   Gordon was the MSBL League President from 1993 to 1998 and nothing got by him. His ethics served him well. Those men with whom he served will testify.
This abbreviated article appeared in Hardball Magazine in the Summer of 1994. You can access the full story online.
 

                           In the dugout, 2006

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          Gary Search, 1996-2004

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A good hitter, a good fielder
and a better person.
Dennis Bressler
1954-1998

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LVMSBL 1993 Final Standings

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                                                                                                                                                 No other dream could replace
                                                                                                                                                 that lonely and cold empty
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                                                                                                                                                 and fill my heart with love.
                                                                                                                                                 For it's you I'm dreaming of.

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The Moondogs, Arizona, 1993, from video

The Lehigh Valley Blasters, Arizona, 1994

Top Row: Rick Miller, Dave Povenski, Santos Martinez,
Ed Bartholomew, John Pena, Al Jones, Jack Seidwitz,
Tom Marrero, Tony Falcinelli, Bill Huston, Ken Gourley.
Bottom row: Bruce Henry, George Duffy, Jim Gerber,
Ron Greennsweig, John Martucci, Trini Huertas,
George Gibbs, Ed Musselman, Rich Rocovsky

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                 Scoring

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                                  Rick Kreig & Scott Werner

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Chippendales relax
after a performance.

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I want a Sunday kind of love.
A love to last past Saturday night.
I'd like to know it was more than
love at first sight.

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Dan Waechli, Bob Fatzinger, Mike Witkowski, Neal Eichelberger, & Tom George,
Arizona, 1993

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John Senay and
Ed Bartholomew.
How'd that rattlesnake
meat taste?
Arizona, 1996,
Rawhide Saloon

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                John Senay

In this game, July 1993,
he played 9 positions in
9 innings.
He was the Moondogs
winning pitcher

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The Odd Couple, Dave Toth & Tom George

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          Mick Corpora, Gary Prugh, & Terry Sutton
              50 Hours of Baseball, Bucky Boyle Park , 1990

        
                 
                 

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                                   From the Lehigh Valley MSBL  1990 Season Yearbook