Hector Roman Jr. and two time Batting Champion Derek Bauer had three hits each to lead the Malden Maddogs to a 9-5 opening night win over the Andre Chiefs at Maplewood. It was the only ICL game played. Juan Parra, Dave Lightbody, and Kyle DeRoma all had two hits for the Chiefs while Andrew Caulfield added a solo homer. Rob Carrillo (1-0) went four innings to get the win with relief help from Brian Pelrine. Lefty Jonathan Richard (0-1) took the loss as Anthony Delprete (4 innings) and Bryan Saffelle (2 innings) also worked for the Chiefs. Each team banged out 10 hits but Chiefs’ pitching issued 9 walks. Games in Lexington and Melrose were both rained out. ICL action continues tonight with the Blue Sox and Bulldogs meeting at Lexington High at 8:00 PM and the Chiefs visiting the Middlesex Expos at Brandeis University at 8:15 PM.

John “Pancho” Webb, a star with both the Hosmer Chiefs and the Medford Mustangs in the late 1960’s and 1970’s, has passed away. He was scheduled to be inducted into the Intercity League Hall of Fame. Pancho was drafted by the Red Sox and spent time in their minor league system. He is member of the Medford High Hall of Fame where he was a standout infielder, hockey player, and a place-kicker/wide receiver on the 1967 MHS Class A champion undefeated team. Pancho’s obituary is below: John J. Webb a life-long resident of Medford passed away unexpectedly at home on January 17, 2022. He was 70. He graduated from Medford High School, Class of 1969. John was born in Lynn, the cherished only son of John T. and Anna E. (Galanti) Webb. Survived by his sister Karen Saporito and her husband Richard of Wilmington, MA. Uncle of Nicholas Saporito and his wife Tamara of Medford, Jessica and Dan Kretzenger of Tewksbury and Michael and Kristen Saporito of NH. Great-Uncle to Sophia, Bella, Charlie, Thomas and Tessa. John who was known to many as ‘Pancho’ was raised and educated in Medford and played sports throughout his life. He was a star athlete, especially with the Medford High Mustangs Baseball team and was inducted into the Medford High School Hall of Fame. John relocated to Florida for a short period when he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox Farm Team; this was such an exciting time for him and quite an accomplishment. Soon after, Major League Baseball went on an extended strike and all the rookies were released. John then returned home to his family in Medford. John took a job with the Boston Housing Authority for several years and he continued to follow his favorite Boston Sports Teams. At John’s request all Funeral Services will be private.