Two baseball clubs from Manhasset were entered this summer in the Long Island Connie Mack League. One Indians club played in the 15-16 year-old bracket and the other was in the 13-14 year-olds. Both clubs played competitive schedules against other clubs in Nassau County and eastern Queens.

The league held an All-Star game for the 16-year-olds at Mitchell Field on Monday, July 29. Two 16-year-olds from the Indians participated under the lights on that sultry evening.

Dan Maimone (Manhasset Varsity last year) is a catcher and cleanup hitter for the Indians. He made the most of his at-bat, pounding a stand-up RBI double into the gap between right field and center field. He also played two flawless innings at first base and caught the last inning of the game. Dan had the distinction of being the only catcher in the All-Star game to successfully throw out a runner attempting to steal second base.

Pitcher-outfielder Matt Burke (Manhasset Varsity last year) also represented Manhasset at the All-Star game. Matt started in the DH spot, making an immediate impact in the first inning. After a solid base hit to left field, he advanced to second and third base on subsequent batters. He scored at the front end of a double steal, beating the second baseman's throw home. The fleet Burke also impressed the crowd with a running catch in center field, his only defensive chance of the game.

Three Manhasset players represented the 14-year-old Indians. The All-Star game was played in Seaford on Wednesday, July 31, also under the lights. Reminiscent of this year's professional All-Star game, the contest was suspended with the score tied at 2 after one extra inning due to concerns over pitching in the upcoming playoffs.

The game was dominated by great defense on both sides. Manhasset pitchers, Charlie Mayer (JV last year) and Chris Zaccherio (8th grade last year), each contributed an inning of pitching. Both pitchers shut down the opposing All-Star batters, allowing no runs in their innings.

Standout shortstop Luis Alvarez (JV last year) sparkled in the field. During the season Luis played with both clubs, and was quite at home competing against older players. In 4 innings, Luis played errorless ball at shortstop and third base and was instrumental in a number of defensive plays.

For the All-Stars, the games punctuated two months of grueling competitive ball representing their hometown, and gave them the chance to participate with the finest players in the area. All five players demonstrated that they belonged with this exclusive group.