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See the full story · 1 sourcesJOHNSTOWN, Pa. – All American Amateur Baseball Association National Tournament opening nights have been among the most important and memorable events in the history of Sargent's Stadium at the Point, which is celebrating its historic 100th anniversary year in 2026.
The venerable field has hosted the tournament 79 times – 1945 and then from 1947 through this year, excluding 1977.
On Monday, the tradition continued when Johnstown Mainline Pharmacy played New York in front of thousands of fans.
“It’s been here this whole time,” Johnstown Recreation Director Tony Penna Jr. said. “Think back to 1926, a hundred years, when you hear that, it’s just amazing and the rich, rich history and all the guys that played here. This is a staple. It’s the one consistent thing throughout all those years. There’s not too much stuff that’s still left other than that. That it’s still on this site, and it’s still here and we still have this tournament is just unbelievable.”
Opening night is an event that is beloved in many ways, including for its familiarity.
“It’s a consistent event,” Johnstown Oldtimers member Tony Crisafulli said. “We try to do things by tradition. It works out well for us. People do enjoy it. They love coming and they know what to expect. There’s no real surprises. They know what to expect.”
As usual, the pregame activities included the AAABA Ambassadors, Flood City Corvette Club drivers and players from the teams parading into the stadium, along with an awards ceremony.
Anita Stinson, a member of the Corvette group, participated in the parade, driving a car her late father, Thomas Weimer, had used for years, accompanied by her granddaughter.
“I’m trying to keep the tradition up,” Stinson said. “Now I bring my granddaughter, Annalyse Rummel, with me. He used to bring me when I was little, and now I bring her and hope the tradition continues.”
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