William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-08-01 / 8. szám
Magyar Matters A night of Magyar culture and America's pastime by Richard E. Sarosi EASTLAKE, OH -- What a night to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" as the Lake County Captains baseball team celebrated the 5th Hungarian Heritage Nite with a win against the Bowling Green Hot Rods June 8 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio. William Penn Association was one of the sponsors of this event, and they were acknowledged on the stadium's video board. More than 350 American Hungarians were among the near sell-out crowd, including members of WPA Branch 14 Cleveland and Branch 28 Youngstown. Other organizations represented included the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio, the Hungarian Heritage Museum, the Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden and Hungarian churches from Greater Cleveland. The Magyar Himnusz and the Star Spangled Banner were sung by the Kis Magyar Kórus (the Little Hungarian Choir). A 30 by 15 foot Hungarian flag was carried onto the field by members of the Hungarian community. Hungarian fans were invited to parade around the perimeter of the baseball field before the game. WPA Branch 14 members David Horvath and Richard Jacob were part of a group of local Hungarians who were selected to throw out the first pitch. Hungarian music was played on the loud speakers before, during and after the game. Informational displays were presented in the concourse by William Penn Association, the Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden and the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio. There also was the always popular face painting for the children, which was done by members of the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum. Hungarian dishes, such as stuffed cabbage and strudel, were available at the concession stands. The weather cleared up by game time, and the temperature was comfortable for an evening baseball game. The beautiful fireworks display that followed the game was loud and featured the Hungarian colors of red, white and green, which made for some beautiful displays in the night sky. The members and friends of Branches 14 and 28 thank the WPA Home Office for supporting this wonderful celebration of our Hungarian heritage and helping us share Hungarian culture with other baseball fans. □ TOP: Members of the local Hungarian American community unfurl a 30 by 15 foot Hungarian flag on the field prior to the game. MIDDLE: WPA Branch 14 member David Horvath throws one of the ceremonial first pitches. LEFT: Branch 14 President Caroline Lanzara (seated behind table) and National Director Katherine £ Novak were among those sharing WPA's fraternal mission at the WPA information table set up in the stadium's concourse. 4 0 August 2013 0 William Penn Life
