Danny Colombo holds his hat high at Town Hall on Aug. 1, as Diane Mahon, Jack Hurd, Neal Coiley and Clarissa Rowe root. / Mike McCabe photo

The team's manager, Neal Coiley, told the audience that his team went 12-1, rebounding from a tough loss to South Weymouth to beat that team twice. Town Manager Brian Sullivan introduced three selectmen -- Clarissa Rowe, Jack Hurd and Diane Mahon. Annie LaCourt joined them a bit later. Kevin Greeley was not present. "This [playing in a Series] is something you'll remember for a long time," Sullivan said.

Cal Ripken team members leave their rolling-rally truck at Town Hall. / Mike McCabe photo

Talanian announced the gift from Chambers, whose name was on the banner of the rally truck, as well as others, including $1,000 from Cambridge Savings Bank. The Arlington Police Patrolmen's Association donated $1,500. A complete list is expected.

It is believed the estimated $12,000 needed for the trip was in hand not long after an appeal went out July 27 from Paul Carroll, league president; and Lori Ribeiro, fundraising committee chair; and Coiley. Even so, gift remain welcome. Anyone interested in making a tax-deductible donation can contribute online via aybsaonline.org or mail a check made out to AYBSA to:  All-Stars Fundraiser, Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Assn., Box 246 Arlington, Mass. 02474.

Team members were presented with purple travel bags. Town official received purple T-shirts and hats.

Following the ceremony, a cookout was held at the Knights of Columbus. People left, allowing rush-hour traffic to flow again, as Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" blasted over Mass. Ave.

Teams from across the nation are due to arrive in Tennessee on Aug. 4 and 5, with play beginning Aug. 7.

According to the World Series Web site, the schedule is:

• Aug. 4-5: Teams arrive in Martin
• Aug. 6: Manager Breakfast and picnic and banquet
• Aug. 7: Opening ceremonies and pool play begins
• Aug. 12-13: Single-elimination tournament games
• Aug. 14: Finals/championship games

Here are the brackets for the World Series (PDF file). The Series is expected to broadcast on cable TV, at an outlet to be determined.

Team members, coaches

Manager. Neal Coiley

Coaches:  Dan Kelly III, Bob Luz and Kevin Mills

 PLAYERS:

  Seth Coiley

  Daniel Colombo

  Tim Conroy

  Jared Glaser

  Andrew Guanci

  Patrick Harrington

  Ryan Justice

  Danny Kelly

  Michael Mazzola

  Remy Pontes

  Harrison Roberson

  Hunter Sleeper
 

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