BRINGING IT HOME ALL-STAR GAME SET FOR A.V.Byline: Lee Barnathan Staff Writer LANCASTER - Ballplayers from the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley are used to traveling long distances. They won't have to this time. The 25th Daily News Bernie Milligan All-Star Game An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league. The players are often chosen by a popular vote of fans of the sport and the game often occurs at the halfway point of the regular season, although this is not the case for some all-star games will take place June 9 at Lancaster Municipal Stadium. It is the first time the storied contest, which counts 29 current or former major-leaguers among its past participants, will be played in the Antelope Valley. ``The Daily News is pleased to bring the Bernie Milligan All-Star Game to the Antelope Valley,'' said Bill Van Laningham, the newspaper's marketing director. ``We are thrilled to showcase the talents of these high school all-stars in a first-class facility like the Hangar, and we are hopeful the community will come out and support the game and these marvelously talented ballplayers.'' This year's game features the best high school seniors from the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. , Antelope, Simi, Conejo and Santa Clarita valleys as well as Glendale and the foothill areas. In addition, the Daily News is celebrating the quarter-century milestone with a special alumni game featuring players from the previous 24 rosters. Game time for the alumni game is 10 a.m., followed by the Bernie Milligan Game. Both the alumni and this year's seniors will be introduced prior to that 2 p.m. start. Doug Martin Doug Martin (born May 22, 1957 in Fairfield, California), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1st round (9th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 258 lbs. , coach at Lancaster High, has been named as a co-head coach for the East team. He earned the spot after leading the Eagles to the finals of the Daily News Invitational in March. ``This is a big deal,'' Martin said. ``We get to play with the big boys from down below. They get to play, and not having to go to Glendale (site of the games the previous two years) and have families travel all that way is great, too.'' Six area players have been selected to the team: pitcher Dana Eveland Dana J. Eveland (born October 29, 1983 in Olympia, Washington), is a relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He throws left-handed and bats left-handed. He is 6'1 and weighs 258 pounds. He went to college at Hill Junior College in Texas. and catcher Gino Murrietta of Palmdale; and outfielders Art Ortiz and Ryan Jefferson, second baseman second baseman n. Baseball The infielder who is positioned near and to the first-base side of second base. Noun 1. second baseman - (baseball) the person who plays second base second sacker Colton Walker and shortstop Tony Ortiz Tony Ortiz is a sports reporter for WXYT radio in Detroit, MI. In 1986, Ortiz began his radio career as an intern at WXYT. After gaining a paid position with the station, he worked as a producer for Michigan State basketball and football. of Lancaster. The JetHawks, who are hosting the California/Carolina League All-Star Game on June 19, are co-sponsoring the event, along with the city of Lancaster The City of Lancaster (2002 population: 133,914) is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. Its main town is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status. Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham, Slyne, and Carnforth. . Players are selected by coaches and Daily News staff based on their performances during their senior seasons. Statistics and intangible contributions are considered. The teams are divided into the East and West, with the 405 Freeway as the dividing line Noun 1. dividing line - a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity" demarcation, contrast, line differentiation, distinction - a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to . The Antelope Valley has a long tradition with the East team, going back to former Antelope Valley High pitcher Kevin Appier, now with the New York Mets
Alumni who presently live or played in the area and have registered thus far include pitcher Travis Allen (Quartz Hill, '99), catcher Leonard Arvizo (Simi Valley, '80), catcher Mike Arvizo (Littlerock, '99), outfielder Garrett Behnke (Canyon, '99), catcher Lou Fuentes (Poly, '82), shortstop Tim Hutting (Hart, '99), catcher Doug Maggiora (Saugus, '91), catcher-third baseman Bob Reyes (St. Genevieve, '78), infielder Jayme Riggio (Saugus, '92), first baseman Mike Romero (L.A. Baptist, '81), shortstop Ron Russell (Canoga Park, '83), pitcher-first baseman Jeff Salazar (Sylmar, '80), catcher Kyle Sarosi (Sylmar, '80), first baseman Bill Sivley (Canyon, '92) and pitcher Justin Wiley (Hart, '99). Alumni may still register by calling (818) 713-3627. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) The 25th Daily News Bernie Milligan All-Star Game will take place June 9 at Lancaster Municipal Stadium. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer |
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