Rutherford Little League History: 2008

Officers

• Walt Mager, President
• Paul Bayse, A.L. Vice President
• Jeff Cassella, N.L. Vice President
• Nick Russo, Minor/Tee Ball Vice President
• Corey Gallo, Secretary
• Dennis Van Dyk, Treasurer
• Charlie O’Reilly, Player Agent

Major League Managers

• American League
  • Boiling Spring Masons: Dennis Van Dyk
  • Cedola’s Friendly Service: Tom Bloomer
  • Elks: Matt Gallegos
  • Keller-Depken Oil: Jeff Cassella
  • Lions: Bob Albern
  • Tancredi Plumbing: Jim Fecanin
• National League
  • Boiling Springs Savings: Dan Mariano
  • Fire Department: Bob Simone
  • Kurgan-Bergen Realtors: Pete Schiro
  • P.B.A. Local 300: Keith Birchby
  • A.W. Van Winkle & Co.: John Sasso
  • V.F.W. Post 227: Jim McCarthy

After 51 years as a sponsor, going back to the 1957 expansion, Flash Cleaners ends its sponsorship. The team is taken over by Cedola’s Friendly Service, a service station on Union Avenue near Sunset Park.

The league accepts offers from several organizations to conduct clinics before and during the season. Both All Pro Academy and Rutherford High School assist the League.

For the second straight season, the Rutherford American 10-year-old tournament team wins a district title. They advance to the section tournament at Five Firemen’s Field in Ridgefield.

After the season, the field is renovated. A completely new surface is installed, and much of the exterior fencing is replaced.