The certificate reads...
"Little League Baseball® Incorporated
In witness that SAINT MARYS NAT'L LITTLE LEAGUE
has been organized in accordance with established procedures
of Little League Baseball and is hereby franchised
Certificate of Charter ~ Golden Anniversary
Granted herein are all privileges needed for proper conduct of your league
consistent with the best interest of the Little League movement
Issued May 20, 2002 at Williamsport, Pennsylvania ~ (signed) Steve Keener, President.
...from the Little League Baseball Historical Timeline
1952:
- Peter J. McGovern becomes the first full-time President of Little League Baseball.
- ... Baseball immortal Connie Mack is a visitor to the World Series.
- ... Little League expands to more than 1,500 programs.
... and St. Marys, Ohio receives its first Little League Baseball charter.
virtual St. Marys, Ohio
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