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Is there a doctor in the house?
The AECOM boys were clearly not "ringers." Most of the guys hadn't played in 15 years. Medical student Challie Weaver never played (though he did have respectable baseball credentials). So what brought them here? According to Joe Dappalito the team captain, "We heard about the Stickball Classic in the paper and thought it would be great to come down. We spent the last week practicing by playing whiffle ball at lunchtime. This was the first time we ever played together as a team." Stickball aficionados will not be impressed by whiffle ball practice. However, whether it was their enthusiasm or just beginner's luck, the AECOM boys won their first game by defeating the Bronx Bombers 5-1. The joy of victory, was tempered early in the second game. The AECOM boys were no match for the Bronx Knights, a group of savvy stickball veterans, who quickly took a commanding lead. Curtis Sliwa, had a field day announcing the game, referring to the AECOM Boys as "Braniacs" (perhaps due to the Einstein name) and ascribing a medical profession to each of the players. Fans were treated to Sliwa's comments about the proctologists, brain surgeons, etc., though most of the players were actually plumbers and electricians. Sliwa implored the team to surrender as the score became increasingly lopsided, but the AECOM Boys played the full game and took their 15-0 beating in stride. "We had a great time," said Marc Scuola. "I think we'll be back next year."
We hope so.
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