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Par-Troy West Opens Its 2013 Little League Season

The west side's boys and girls of summer celebrated a brand new year on the diamond.

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Play ball!

That was the cry after the Par-Troy West Little League's opening day festivities last Thursday.

Hundreds of boys and girls, their parents and local dignitaries were on hand to kick off a season of hitting and pitching and, hopefully, lots of home runs.

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As is traditional, the evening featured speeches, team introductions and the grand march of the players around a PTWLL field. Following the ceremonies, a new year of youth ball—and likely, new memories—began with the first day of games.

League President Frank Neglia said more than 750 kids get to experience the thrill of playing baseball and softball through PTWLL. 

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