The 2011 season marks

our 22nd year covering

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UPCOMING GAMES

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RECENT RESULTS

Friday, July 8

Fair Oaks 16, Yolo 10

 

Saturday, July 9

Fair Oaks 15, Folsom 7

 

Sunday, July 10

Fair Oaks 13, Lodi 3

 

Wednesday, July 13

Area 1 Playoffs

Arcata, California

Petaluma 11, Fair Oaks 9

 

Thursday, July 14

El Dorado 4, Fair Oaks 0

 

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Post 383 News
(Last updated: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 - 10 p.m.)

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA CROWNED LEGION WORLD CHAMP

    SHELBY, North Carolina (Aug. 16, 2011) - Congratulations to Eden Prairie, Minnesota for winning the American Legion World Series Championship today in Shelby, North Carolina. Eden Prairie beat Tupelo, Mississippi for the title, 5-4, before 5,896 fans. The 2011 World Series broke a 79-year-old record with 86,162 fans attending 15 games.

 

CHICO NUTS WIN AREA 1 TITLE

    ARCATA, Calif. (July 17, 2011) - The Chico Nuts claimed the Area 1 American Legion Championship today in Arcata. Chico had to play twice today to claim the crown, first defeating El Dorado 8-0 and then beating Petaluma 4-0. Chico now moves on to the State Championship which will be played at Borman Field in Yountville, July 23-27.

 

OAKS FALL FROM AREA 1 PLAYOFFS

    FAIR OAKS, Calif. (July 14, 2011) - We just received word that Fair Oaks lost to El Dorado by a score of 4-0 at the Area 1 Playoffs in Arcata, California. This ends the Oaks quest for the Area 1 title and a trip to the State Playoffs next week. Fair Oaks finished its season with a 25-10 overall record and won the 2011 District 6 Championship. It was a great season with some of the best players ever to wear a Post 383 uniform.

 

TWITTER FEED ACTIVE FOR EL DORADO GAME

    FAIR OAKS, Calif. (July 14, 2011) - The Twitter feed is live for the game today against El Dorado. Special thanks to Kevin Piombo for Twittering us updates.

 

OAKS LOSE AREA 1 OPENER TO PETALUMA, EL DORADO NEXT

    FAIR OAKS, Calif. (July 13, 2011) - We just got word that Fair Oaks lost its American Legion Area 1 opener to Petaluma by a score of 11-9. This means the Oaks will play tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. against El Dorado, an 18-14 loser to the No. Humboldt Giants.

 

AREA 1 PLAYOFF INFORMATION

    FAIR OAKS, Calif. (July 10, 2011) - Click HERE to get a PDF of the Area 1 Playoff bracket (NOTE: Updated 7/10/11, 11 p.m.). Click HERE for Google Maps directions to the Arcata Ballpark. There will be a $5 admission charge for adults and a $3 admission charge for seniors/students each day.

 

OAKS WIN DISTRICT 6 TITLE

    LODI, Calif. (July 10, 2011) - Fair Oaks Post 383 defeated Lodi 13-3 on Sunday to win the District 6 Championship at Zupo Field in Lodi. The Oaks now advance to the Area 1 Playoffs which begin on Wednesday, July 13, in Arcata, California. Post 383's opening game will be against Petaluma, the District 5 winner, at 10 a.m. Go HERE for the game story.

 

OAKS WIN BIG OVER FOLSOM FLAMES

    LODI, Calif. (July 9, 2011) - Fair Oaks beat Folsom tonight (Saturday) 15-7 at Zupo Field in Lodi. Go HERE for the game story. The Oaks play Lodi for the championship tomorrow at 11 a.m. If Lodi wins, a 2nd game will be played at 3 p.m. Lodi eliminated Yolo in the 3 p.m. game on Saturday by a score of 9-5.
 

OAKS WIN SLUGFEST OVER YOLO POST 77

    LODI, Calif. (July 8, 2011) - Fair Oaks remained the only unbeaten team in the District 6 Playoffs with a 16-10 win over Yolo at Zupo Field in Lodi Friday night. Go HERE for the game story. The Oaks will play on Saturday at 7 p.m. against Folsom which was a 14-11 winner over West Sacramento earlier in the day.

 

OAKS OPEN 2011 DISTRICT PLAYOFFS WITH WIN

    LODI, Calif. (July 7, 2011) - Fair Oaks opened the 2011 District 6 Playoffs with a win tonight, beating West Sacramento by a score of 15-4. The game only went seven innings due to the tournament's 10-Run Rule.

Go HERE for the game story. Friday, Fair Oaks will face Yolo, a 10-0 winner over Lodi, in a 7 p.m. contest at Zupo Field.

 

POST 383 GAME PHOTOS FOR SALE

    We are now offering game photos for sale. The cost is $5 for a 5x7 and $10 for an 8x10 plus a $1.75 per order shipping and handling charge (subject to change). This covers the cost of a photo mailer and postage. Go to the main photo index by clicking on the "Buy Photos" button at the bottom of the right column on this page. There is also a link in each game story under the headline and by the picture on that particular page. Orders are made through PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account...just a credit card. Click on the appropriate payment link from the shopping cart page.

 

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YAHOO DISCUSSION GROUP - Come and join our Post 383 Baseball discussion group on Yahoo. Post messages to other members about the team, District 6, and American Legion Baseball in general. To sign up, visit: Post 383 Yahoo Group Be sure and read the group rules before joining.


2011 District 6/Area 1 Playoffs


District 6 Playoffs - Zupo Field, Lodi, CA
Wednesday, July 6

  Lodi 13, Folsom 2

West Sacramento 12, Manhart 11

Thursday, July 7
  Yolo 10, Lodi 0

Fair Oaks 15, West Sacramento 4

Friday, July 8
  Folsom 14, West Sacramento 11

Lodi 18, Manhart 1

Fair Oaks 16, Yolo 10

Saturday, July 9

Lodi 9, Yolo 5

Fair Oaks 15, Folsom 7

Sunday, July 10

Fair Oaks 13, Lodi 3

District 6 Champion: Fair Oaks

 

Area 1 Playoffs - Arcata, CA
Wednesday, July 13

  Petaluma 11, Fair Oaks 9

No. Humboldt 18, El Dorado 14

Chico 11,  Red Bluff 8

Napa 15, So. Humboldt 5

Thursday, July 14
  El Dorado 4, Fair Oaks 0

Red Bluff 11, So. Humboldt 1

Petaluma 15, No. Humboldt 3

Chico 14, Napa 0

Friday, July 15
Red Bluff 8, No. Humboldt 2

El Dorado 11, Napa 4

Petaluma 10, Chico 6

Saturday, July 16
Chico 10, Red Bluff 8

El Dorado 14, Petaluma 8

Sunday, July 17
Chico 8, El Dorado 0

Chico 4, Petaluma 0

Area 1 Champion: Chico Nuts


Wallace & Shawn Strain (2010)

Paul Carlson (2010)

The Wright Family (2010)

Al Carlson (2011)

Tom Lininger (2011)

Paul Carlson (2011)

Keith & Kathleen Smith (2011)

The Piombo Family (2011)

 

The Sundberg Family (2011)

Mike & Melinda Frost (2011)

The Vaught Family (2011)

The Wheeler Family (2011)

Pat Leatherman (2011)

Ray & Virginia Dellaserra (2011)

Ray & Fran Dellaserra (2011)

Russ & Joan Evanski (2011)

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