Natchez hosts youth ball tourney

Published 12:52 am Saturday, June 30, 2007

NATCHEZ — If you are in the mood for some good baseball, Duncan Park is the place today.

Natchez will play host to a round robin 11- and 12-year-old Dixie Youth Tournament starting at 10 a.m. at Carroll-Jones Field.

In Game 1, the Natchez and McComb 12-year-olds will face each other in what some say could be a glance into the future.

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“The first game could be a preview of the district championship,” JoJo Eidt said.

Eidt is the head of the 11-12- year-old Dixie Youth League at Duncan Park.

“It’s a good way for us to practice and get ready for our sub-district tournament,” Eidt said.

The tournament will consist of seven teams. Natchez, McComb and Franklin County will field an 11-and 12-year-old team. Pine Hills will enter their 12-year-old team.

“Every summer we travel somewhere else to play,” Eidt said. “I decided to have one here. We have a nice field and it’s good for us.”

Natchez teams will play at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4 p.m. and close out the night against Franklin County at 7.

Each game will have a time limit of an hour and a half.