Independence Day Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game draws a crowd

The Greater Middletown Military Museum held its 6th  annual Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game  on the Fourth of July at Palmer Field.
 Norm Way was a member American Legion Post 75 an supporter of Legion baseball a World War II veteran who landed in Normand on D-Day plus 1, a charter member of the Greater Middletown Military Museum and on the Museums Board of Directors.. This year was a double header. First game between Middletown American Post 75 and Berlin American Legion starts at 10:00am. Second game was between American Legion RCP and Middletown. The game was announced by local legend Jim Bransfield. Tim D'Aquila coached Middletown's team.

Berlin American Legion beat Middletown 5-2. Middletown won 3-2 against Legion RCP. Middletown will play Meriden this Saturday at  4pm in a home game.

Video & photos courtesy of  Bill Maune from the Greater Middletown Millitary Museum .

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July 4th: Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game.

July 4th: Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game. The Greater Middletown Military Museum will hold its annual Norm Way Memorial Baseball Game at 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive in Middletown. All are welcome.
The Norm Way Memorial Baseball game will be held again this year. Norm Way was a member American Legion Post 75 an supporter of Legion baseball a World War II veteran who landed in Normand on D-Day plus 1, a charter member of the Greater Middletown Military Museum and on the Museums Board of Directors. The game will be on the 4th of July Pre-game ceremonies start at 10:45am. This year it will be double header. First game between Middletown American Post 75 and Berlin American Legion starts at 10:00am. Second game between American Legion RCP and Middletown starts at 2:00pm.

submitted by Bill Maune