Gaupp has big return to campus

Carl Gaupp played baseball and would later go on to teach chemistry at Fredonia State. Its been about eight years since he last participated in an alumni game. This past Saturday, Dr. Gaupp broke open a close game vs. the current Blue Devils with a bases-loaded triple -- using wood. the Alumis went on to win 11-2 over a group of current Blue Devils.

 

Needless to say, Andy Dlugosz picked up the win in relief -- has he ever not vultured a win?. Jamie Sapienza added a few safeties and almost stole second. Winston Woodard was at his 11th straight alumni game and gave up only one run over three innings. Tommy flew in from Florida and flew around the bases, stealing a couple to add to his career total.

 

Joe Mauer look-alike Matt LaPorte caught all nine innings (since Rob Herrmann showed up in street  clothes). Tim Cowan -- now the HS coach at Chautauqua Lake -- put in a solid day. dan greco, Tommy Tantillo and Jon Messina manged not to get hurt.

 

For the Blue Devils, freshman Carl Wolf flashed some serious leather, while Tommy Morris "big leagued" a few plays. Kenny Johnston got lit up and struck out twice to assist the alums to victory.

Fredonia Baseball welcomed alumni back to Ludwig.

The 2012 alumni game was a success as the old timer's defeated the rookies with an 11-2 victory at Ludwig Field. Mother nature finally cooperated with us as Saturday's weather was beautiful. The alumni squad pictured above, from left to right: front row- Tim Cowan, Jon Messina, Tom Tantillo, Tommy Dee, Dan Greco: back row- Andy Dlugosz, Carl Gaupp, Jamie Sapienza, Matt LaPorte, Winston Woodard. The alumni have kept tabs on the current baseball team and are a huge part of our success. It was nice to be able to give back as we all had some fun playing the game that we love.