Three Ironwood umpires to work LL tourneys

By JASON JUNO

sports@yourdailyglobe.com

IRONWOOD — Sam Fontecchio is used to calling balls and strikes on the Little League tournament trail once summer heats up. The veteran umpire is happy to be joined by some young blood from his town this summer.

He’s one of three Ironwood umpires selected to call the action at events across the country.

Fontecchio will call the Junior League Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington Aug. 2-8.

Ian Schoone also has a Junior League softball assignment, the Central Region tournament in Oskaloosa, Iowa (southeast of Des Moines), July 23-28, with the winner...