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a L.L Field <br />During the process of applying for a LL Charter, we were givan <br />a phamphlet called "HOW TO ORGANIZE A LITTLE LEAGUE." The infor- <br />matlon contained In this phamphlet is what %i»e have relied on to <br />make our plans. <br />Here are some exerpts from this phamphlet; <br />"Complete specifications and description of a Little League <br />Baseball field will be found on other pages in this brochure. <br />However, it is suggested that an area of at least 300 x 300 ft <br />be procured since this provides for scoreboard, fences and <br />concession facilities." <br />"Outfield fences shall be approximately 4‘ft. high." <br />"Sideline fences should be from 30 to 36-Inches high.’ <br />will be higher for safety purposes.) <br />(Ours <br />"Dugouts, etc., should be miniature, scaled to the size of <br />the players. The dugout should be screened for safety reason^*. <br />"It is recommended for best play that the outfield fence should <br />be 200 feet from the point of home plate. A field bounded by <br />a fence 200 feet from home plate at all points provided ideal <br />game conditions." <br />"Bluepri.nts for field layout and construction are available <br />through LL Regional Offices." <br />We sent for the blueprints. They contain every element of <br />LL Field that we h ave included in our Proposal. <br />According to John Eccles (LL District Administrator), there are <br />22 other chartered Little Leagues in the metropolitan area. <br />Most of tho eagues have multiple fields. Conservatively, <br />those 22 L. Leagues have 35 regulation fields. EVERY SINGLE <br />ONE OF THOSE CLDS has fences, dugouts and a concession building. <br />Why would Orono be the only chartered LL to build an incomplete <br />facility? <br />(See letter from John Eccles sent to Mike Hilbelink)