| Barnstable American Legion Baseball| POST # 206 Established 1930 | We Support Our Troops 1955 Junior American Legion Champions |
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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Barnstable Post # 206 American Legion Baseball Main Offices 1550 Falmouth Road Center Place Unit 15 Centerville, MA 02632 (508) 771-1133
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The American Legion Mission... The purpose and scope of American Legion Baseball is to inculcate in our American youth a better understanding of the American way of life and to promote 100% Americanism. To instill in out Nation's Youth a sincere desire to develop within themselves a feeling of citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty and team spirit. To aid in the improvement and development of the physical fitness of our country's youth, and to build for the Nation's future through our youth.
Barnstable Post # 206 American Legion Commander Tom O'Connor presents Post # 206 Head Baseball Coach Sean Walsh with a check for $6,000 to help sponsor this year's team. Veterans and Asbestos Exposure – Important Information About YOUR Health Former members of the U.S. military face a variety of challenges upon their return to civilian life, including the transition back into mainstream society. If the individual has been injured, there is often quite a bit of physical therapy and medical treatment. What many former military personnel may not consider is the possibility of developing malignant mesothelioma cancer as a result of asbestos exposure while aboard navy ships, military aircraft or while residing in military housing. Asbestos-containing materials, including piping insulation and floor and ceiling tiles, were used extensively in the construction of navy ships, aircraft and housing prior to the 1980s, when the federal government instituted asbestos-usage regulations. If these materials were damaged, the asbestos-containing materials could release tiny asbestos fibers into the air, putting military personnel at risk of inhalation. If inhaled, the fibers (which have a claw-like structure) could cling to the mesothelium, or lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen for decades before the individual may begin to experience mesothelioma cancer symptoms, such as breathing difficulties or chest pain. Military personnel who served on navy ships during WWII are considered to be at a heightened risk of developing mesothelioma cancer, but individuals who served even after WWII may still be at risk. The latent period associated with mesothelioma (also referred to by many as asbestos cancer) is between 20 and 50 years, and the average age of newly-diagnosed veterans is between 50 and 70. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma patients generally surrender to this particularly aggressive form of cancer in less than 2 years. The survival rate for mesothelioma is less than 1%. Veterans and even current military personnel who suspect that they may have been exposed to asbestos while serving in the military should consult with a physician to determine whether or not they are at an increased risk of one day developing mesothelioma. While there is no known cure for this disease, early detection and mesothelioma treatment methods, such as chemotherapy, can improve the quality of life for mesothelioma patients. The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center is the web’s foremost resource for information regarding veteran asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cancer. The MAA Center website is certified by the Health On the Net Foundation (HONcode) as a trustworthy source of medical information on the web. Please visit www.maacenter.org for further information. |
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1954 Barnstable Post 206 Pitcher and BHS Athletic Hall of Famer Barnstable Post 206 Players Stage Strong Showing at Rockland Invitational Showcase... Collegiate coaches were abundant and on hand to evaluate each player and his prospect of playing collegiate baseball and each Barnstable Post 206 player performed at their best, with Hegarty, Lucas and Walsh each turning in rock solid pitching performances. The best hitters of the day were Myatt and Walsh as Myatt picked up a couple of nice hits and Walsh did the same versus the top high school pitchers in the region. Myatt will be a senior this fall at Barnstable High School while Walsh is an incoming freshman. Hegarty, a senior-to-be at Barnstable High School and the Red Raiders' top pitching ace, pitched exceptionally well throughout the day and turned in an equally impressive performance at second and third base. Post, an incoming junior at BHS with a perfect, 4.0 GPA, played brilliantly at second base, while Myatt turned in some really eye-opening plays in rightfield. Lucas, also only 14 years old and an incoming freshman, had the stands abuzz with his three strikeouts in two innings of work facing all juniors and seniors. Sullivan was spectacular behind the plate throughout the day and collected a couple of nice hits on the day. Rockland Invitational Showcase... Post 206 Falls to Whitman, 6-4, In Spite of Effort Post 206 Can't Hold Onto Lead in 12-8 Loss to Hingham Post 206 Gives Rockland Post 147's Best Pitching a Run for its Money, But Falls Short Again Post 206 Watches Lead Fall Away, Gets Stellar Outing from Righty Sean Morin Post 206 Falls Quickly to Powerhouse Brockton in Spite of Solid Effort Post 206 Errors Cost Them Dearly Against Pembroke
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