Dansville Gliders capture NYCBL title, honor Frank Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Dansville Gliders won the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship for the first time, clinching the title after two games against the Syracuse Saltcats. The Gliders secured a 5-3 victory in Syracuse and followed that with a 10-7 win on their home field. Coach Mike Bassage's team finished the season with a 28-11 record. After the game, the franchise honored longtime play-by-play announcer Frank Williams with a commemorative plaque, recognizing his 48 years of dedication to local sports broadcasts, including time with the Rochester Red Wings.
- •Gliders defeated Saltcats 5-3 in the first game of the series.
- •Championship clinched with a 10-7 win in Dansville.
- •Team had players from as far as Hawaii and St. Louis.
- •Frank Williams recognized for 48 years in sports broadcasting.
- •Gliders finished the season with a 28-11 record.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dansville Gliders honor Frank Williams after winning NYCBL title
"After winning a historic title, the Dansville Gliders took some time to honor longtime play-by-play man Frank Williams.
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