William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-09-01 / 9. szám
Magyar Matters WPA members help minor league team celebrate by Richard E. Sarosi The Lake County Captains Baseball Team, the Class A affiliate of the *1 Cleveland Indians, celebrated the third Hungarian Heritage Nite with a win on July 29 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio. William Penn Association was one of the sponsors of the event and was acknowledged for celebrating their 125th anniversary with a message on the stadium’s video board. More than 350 people of Hungarian descent attended the game, including members of WPA Branch 14 Cleveland and Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio. Other organizations represented at the game included the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio (HCCNO), the Hungarian Cultural Garden, the Csardas Dance Group and Hungarian churches from the Cleveland area. The Magyar Himnusz and the Star- Spangled Banner were sung by two local Hungarians-Andrea Mészáros and Susanne Vizsolyi. Members of the Hungarian community carried onto the field a 30-foot by 15-foot Hungarian flag. Hungarian fans in the stands were invited to parade around the perimeter of the field. Branch 14 Secretary-Treasurer Richard E. Sarosi was one of six local Hungarians selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Richard was the first to throw and was excited to see that his throw made it to the catcher. Hungarian music was played over the stadium’s speakers before and during the game. All fans could view exhibits set up in the concourse by the HCCNO, the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum and the Hungarian Cultural Garden. There was also face painting for the children. The concession stands offered a special Hungarian menu, including kolbász and rétes. The weather was perfect for the ballgame and the fireworks display afterwards. The fireworks for the previous two Hungarian Nites had to be cancelled due to bad weather. It seems the third time was the charm, and the display was spectacular. The members of Branches 14 and 28 thank WPA helping make this event possible. We also thank National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán for attending the game with our local Hungarian community. The evening was such a success that the Captains are planning another Hungarian Heritage Nite for next season, allowing all fans the chance to share in our rich Hungarian culture. \Z Hungarians Americans from Northeastern Ohio unfurl the Magyar colors at Hungarian Heritage Nite. Enjoying the festivities were Branch 14 members (top) Alexis Dvorak (!) and Kathy Lanzara and (bottom, l-r) Dante Parete, Joan Parete and Paul Varga. Flag and Branch 14 Photos by Richard E. Sarosi Members and friends of Branch 28 Youngstown enjoyed an evening at the ballpark with their fellow Hungarian Americans. Photo by Frank Schauer
