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New Orleans Boosters advance to AAABA semifinals under Nelson Graham's coaching

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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Summary

The New Orleans Boosters, guided by assistant coach Nelson Graham, advanced to the semifinals of the 81st AAABA Tournament, achieving a 5-4 comeback victory over Johnstown-2 Martella’s Pharmacy. Graham, returning to Johnstown for the first time since 1981, played for the Boosters in previous tournaments and expressed his excitement about being back. The Boosters are currently 4-0 and will face Maryland State Crabfest in the semifinals at Sargent’s Stadium. Graham has a long history with the tournament and has been actively involved in coaching youth baseball.

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•New Orleans Boosters won 5-4 against Johnstown-2 Martella’s Pharmacy.
•Nelson Graham returns to Johnstown for the first time in 45 years.
•The Boosters are 4-0 entering the semifinal against Maryland State Crabfest.
•Graham has coaching experience in youth baseball for about 10 years.
•He played in the AAABA Tournaments in 1980 and 1981.

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10:33 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans assistant coach makes first Johnstown AAABA trip in 45 years

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New Orleans assistant coach Nelson Graham hadn’t paced the dugout at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point in 45 years. Back then, Graham played on the New Orleans Boosters teams managed by icon Louis “Rags” Scheuermann. The 81st AAABA Tournament brought Graham back to Johnstown, and the 64-year-old has savored every moment as the Boosters advanced into the semifinal round via a dramatic 5-4 comeback ...
— Yahoo Sports

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