Lamar Little League Information

1958 In 1958, Lamar Little League was formed, while the Fort Bend National Little League continued to operate but without players from Richmond or Rosenberg. Richmond's two teams were the Fyr Fyters, sponsored by the Richmond Fire Department, and the Tigers, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Richmond. On May 13, 1958, home games were played on the fields located at the "NEW" T. W. Davis Memorial Park. Richmond Mayor Hilmar Moore threw out the first pitch, which was caught by Rosenberg Mayor, Guy McNutt. It was Hilmar's close tie to Mamie George that to the creation of TW Davis Park, which was exclusively a youth baseball complex. Hilmar had encouraged Mamie's support for what he saw as a need for youth in the community. Understanding the times, Mamie actually funded three parks: two in North Richmond, one for Blacks and one for Hispanics. That land is now part of the LCISD's Seguin Elementary Campus. Hilmar had Mamie's trust and respect because Hilmar managed the cattle operations at the George Ranch for 17 years after the death of Albert George. Lamar Little League had two teams from Richmond and four teams from Rosenberg. Mamie George named the park after her brother T.W. who had enjoyed baseball and played while he attended Saint Edwards University in Austin in the 1890's. 1976 Lamar Little League formed a corporation. It was called Lamar National Little League, its President was Poy Levy and its Vice President was Jodie Stavinoha.