Two weeks ago the A’s bus had a major breakdown on the way to a game and the expense of repair is going to be much larger than originally thought, putting a strain on the team’s operating budget.

            During this time the team has travelled in leased vans and charter bus, but hope to have the bus back in the next few days.

            If any of you can help us out, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations to the A’s can be sent to Clarinda A’s, 225 E. Lincoln, Clarinda, IA 51632.

            Hope each of you is having a great summer. Do keep in touch with us.

Clarinda will again host the NBC Central Regional Tournament July 26-29. The double elimination event winner will qualify for the NBC World Series in Wichita, KS July 30 – August 14.

            Deadline for entry is July 16, with the entry fee being $500 and roster restrictions being 28 players.. Anyone interested should contact Merl Eberly at (712) 542-4272 or email m.eberly@mchsi.com.

July 19 Clarinda will host the Japanese National team. The team is in the Midwest for three games. They will play Omaha Diamond Spirit and Team USA in Omaha following their game here. We have played the team once before as an exhibition game in Hutchinson, KS during the NBC World Series a few years ago.

            We want to have a good crowd for the game, so if you are in the area, plan to join us that evening.

Mother Nature has not been good to the A’s this past 10 days with five games rained out, forcing rescheduling.

            Sunday, June 27 the A’s will host St. Joseph Mustangs for a doubleheader beginning at 5:30; June 28 the A’s will travel to Mac’n Seitz A’s; July 12 Chillicothe Mudcats will be in Clarinda; July 13 the A’s will travel back to Chilllicothe for a double header and will go back to face the Mudcats again for a single game July 22.

We would like to Invite the A’s alumni back for the ceremony renaming for the Clarinda field and honoring Merl and Pat Eberly and family on the 26^th of June during Clarinda’s Baseball Days.  Details are still in the planning stages so please check back for more information.