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Pick up games, batting practice drawing players readying for Nov 1

Club members will appear in the traditional ceremonial uniform shirt and black bow tie.

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Nineteen players including Club members and rookie prospects assembled at North Shore Park on Tuesday October 4, for batting practice and an interclub game at North Shore Park. This opportunity occurs every Tue and Thur at 9:00 AM. (Photo Reynolds)
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This 1933 photo includes Babe Ruth. near the end of his career. Known as the "Sultan Of Swat" Ruth was a fixture around the St Petersburg during the spring training visits by the New York Yankees. Rumor has it that Ruth enjoyed attarctions of the City. (Photo Unknown. )
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November 1, will find the Kids and Kubs at their finest when the don the formal bow tie, the trademark of the "World Renown Kids and Kubs" entering their 93rd year of existance. Civic leaders throughout the City view the Club as a tourist attraction. (Photo Rob Moorman, Moorman Photographics)
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Opening game ceremonies beginat 9:30 AM, with a colorful flag presentation, accompanied by "Star-Spangled Banner" and "Oh! Canada". Businesses, churches, and family reunion gatherings are encouragedto involve the Kids and Kubs in their fundraising efforts (Photo: Rob Moorman, Moorman Photographics)

At St Petersburg's North Shore Park, the "Grand Daddy of Senior Softball" organizations will
open the 2022-23 season on Tuesday, November 1.

Opening game ceremonies beginat 9:30 AM, with a colorful flag presentation, accompanied by "Star-Spangled Banner" and "Oh! Canada" at North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Drive. The ball field is adjacent to the St Petersburg AquaticCenter at the Park.

Club members will appear in the traditional ceremonial uniform shirt and black bow tie. The tie became a trademark of the Club early in its 92-year existence. Long ties were an impediment to fielding ground balls, and the bow tie was out of the way, close to the collar, and much easier to
manage. The clip-on bow tie of today makes neither fielding nor tying an issue.

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Under the direction of a seven-member Board, the four teams within the Club call North Shore Park their home, with games every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, beginning at 10 AM.
Admission is free.The Saturday exhibition schedule features games against local and out-of-state teams and fundraising opportunities with local charities Saturdays.Exhibition

Saturday exhibition games will be added as the 22-23 season progresses. Local service clubs,
charities. Businesses, churches, and family reunion gatherings are encourageto involve the Kids and Kubs in their fundraising efforts. Contact the Club Office at 727-893-7108 for information on how this may happen.

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