1954 RAYBESTOS BRAKETTES

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L-R, top row- Lorraine “Chic” Meehan, Mary Jane Hagan, Manager Bernie Kaplan, Sally Kraska, Maureen Galvin
middle row- Marie Heady, Shirley Dubee, Dolores Ruffo, Millie Elias, Ann "Punxsy" Edmondson
bottom row- Marie “Jo-Jo” Ottaviano, Bev Mulonet, Edna Fraser, Ann Gregorini, Terry Maxwell

In posting a 43-9 record in 1954, the Brakettes captured both the National Girls' Softball League title and another New England Regional crown to earn a trip to the World Tournament in Orange, CA.

The Brakettes drew defending champion Betsy Ross Rockets of Fresno, CA, in their first game and suffered an 8-0 loss. Vancouver, BC, then eliminated Raybestos 2-1.

Mary Jane Hagan compiled a 13-3 record and tossed a no-hitter against the Caterpillar Dieselettes of Peoria, IL. She won two of four regional games with a no-hitter and a 2-hitter.

Maureen Galvin was a new member of the pitching staff.

from '54 program