Cal Ripken World Series Coming To SEArkansas

James Waggoner, Chairman of the Board for Babe Ruth ,Inc., was in Monticello  Wednesday July 2nd to sign a contract with local baseball associations to bring the 12 year old Cal Ripken World Series to Monticello.  On hand were representatives of Warren and Hamburg to support the endeavor.

Myken Robinson and his grandmother Kay Robinson
presented a check to Cal Ripkin on behalf of the Warren
Ladies League to support the
World Series

Harold Robinson, a longtime proponent of youth baseball, from Warren, and his wife Kay were in attendance along with Bradley County Chamber of Commerce President David King.  Billy Williams, the superintendent of the Drew Central School District and a native of Bradley County was also present.

After the contract was signed, Kay Robinson submitted a check for $250.00 from the Warren Ladies League to help finance the event.  She challenged other Warren and Bradley County organizations to contribute to help raise $5000.00 from the county.  Harold and Kay personally donated another $100.00.  Anyone or group desiring to help may call Kay at 820-1664.

This series will bring many people to southeast Arkansas and benefit our youth.

James Waggoner