At 9th annual wiffle ball tourney, East Boston Athletic Board raises
$3,000 for scholarships
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(EAST BOSTON) On Saturday August 26th, the
East Boston Athletic Board hosted its 9th annual charity wiffle ball
tournament.
Out of field of 10 teams, the Salesian Boys & Girls
Club led by Joe Bruno, Joe Caggiano, Nicole McCormack, Peter McCormack
and Steven Tauro captured the top prize in a well- fought game against
Stephen Passacantilli’s team.
By all accounts, the tournament
was a huge success, raising over $3,000 for college scholarships for
East Boston student athletes, which are awarded annually at the Banquet
of Champions in June.
The tournament was sponsored by City
Realty; Cunard Tavern; and Ed Deveau, Realtor - Mario Century 21.
Tournament proceeds were raised by the participants; other generous
sponsors - including Advance Automotive, East Boston Girls Softball,
East Boston Savings Bank, Little Asia, and Soundz Unique; and through
generous contributions by Senator Joe Boncore, Representative Adrian
Madaro, City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George and Stephen Passacantilli.
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Source: East Boston Athletic Board, August 28, 2017
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