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Dates: during 1960-1960
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When the game began, Levittown Pitch-Joey Marmello, a husky twelve-year-old (5 ft. 2 in., 117 Ibs.). proceeded to put on one of the greatest shows in Little League history. At bat. he hit a 225-ft. home run over the centerfield fence to drive in two runs. On the mound, he cut loose a big league fastball. By the end of the six-inning game. Joey had pitched a no-hitter, struck out 16 men and won the championship 5-0. Son of a former St. Louis Browns' farm hand, Joey has fanned...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Natch | 9/5/1960 | See Source »

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