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Instructions for Downloading and Installing Programs

Note to Windows XP users - In certain instances, a problem can occur when trying to use the pull-down menus to make selections. To correct this problem, make the following change to the program's "Compatibility Mode" settings.
  1) Right-click on the icon used to start the program and left-click on Properties.
  2) Select the Compatibility tab at the top of the window.
  3) Check the Disable visual themes box.
  4) Click OK to close the window.

PoolPlay NEW 2-13-08

PoolPlay will create pool play schedules for 3 to 11 teams. The program can also be used to keep track of game scores and team won-loss records. Printing options include; printing schedules, printing scores for each game and printing won-loss records for each team. Schedules are saved in a database that can be converted to a Microsoft Excel file if desired.

Roster for Baseball Updated 4-28-08

This program allows you to create a baseball team roster including players, managers and coaches. Data can be entered manually or imported from a comma delimited text file such as a CSV file saved from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The roster can be saved for later revision. Rosters can be printed in either the regular season format or the official Babe Ruth All-Star format. In addition, the program can be used to print Babe Ruth birth cards for an entire team or for individual players.

Roster for Softball Updated 2-25-08

This program allows you to create a softball team roster including players, managers and coaches. Data can be entered manually or imported from a comma delimited text file such as a CSV file saved from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The roster can be saved for later revision. Rosters can be printed in either the regular season format or the official Babe Ruth All-Star format. In addition, the program can be used to print Babe Ruth birth cards for an entire team or for individual players.

Bracket Builder 3 New 2-4-03

An easy to use program that lets you build, edit and print double elimination tournament brackets for 3 through 12 teams. A startup option allows you to decide how you want each game's details displayed. You can choose to have the Day, Date and Time for each game shown directly in the bracket or displayed as a seperate list at the bottom of the page. Version 3 combines the features of the previous Standard and V2 versions in one program.

DoublePlay 2 Updated 2-2-07

Windows XP users - See note at top of this page.
This program handles both baseball and softball. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of Babe Ruth leagues. It provides an easy way to enter and maintain detailed information on player registrations and team rosters as well as managers, coaches and volunteers. It can generate several kinds of printed reports and lists including regular season team rosters in Babe Ruth approved format, with or without Babe Ruth or Cal Ripken logos. This program can be used for both 12 and under and 13 through 18 year old age groups. Users of the previous DoublePlay can install DoublePlay 2 and continue to use their existing databases.
For more information on this program, click Here.

DP2update.exe
If you have previously installed the complete DoublePlay2 package and just want the latest program update, you can download and run this much smaller file. To make sure it is the latest update, check that the "Last Modified" date shown for this file is the same as that of the full DoublePlay2 file.

Softball

This program is no longer available as a standalone version and will not be supported in the future. All of its features are now included in the new DoublePlay 2. If you are using the standalone program now, you should download and install DoublePlay 2. You will still be able to use your existing databases with the new program.

CardPrint Updated 6-21-08

Use this program to print names and birth dates on Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball I.D. cards before sending them off to headquarters to be laminated. Data can be entered manually, retrieved from a CardPrint database or imported from a comma delimited text file such as a CSV file saved from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. In order to import, you will need to know the directory where the file is stored, the name of the file to import and the fields where the NAME and BIRTH DATE information is stored.

Scheduler Updated 4-1-02

Input the days of the week, times, and fields and the program will automatically generate your schedule. Scheduler can be easily changed to handle time changes and rain outs. Prints a master schedule for the entire league.

e-Scorebook Updated 5-26-04

Use your laptop to keep score at the game or enter data after the game and let the program figure the stats.
You can import League, Team and Player information from DoublePlay or you can manually setup Leagues and Teams and enter Player information.

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Click the "Download Now" button associated with the file you want to download. Depending on what browser you use you may see a dialog box that asks you what you would like to do with this file. If so, select the option that lets you 'Save the program to disk', then click OK.
In the 'Save as' dialog box, select a folder on your hard drive where you want to save the file. One of the easiest things to do is to save the file to the 'Desktop'. That way it is easy to find. If you decide to save to a folder, be sure to note which one so you can find it again. Once a locations is selected, click 'Save'.
When the file has finished downloading, go to the folder (or the 'Desktop') where you saved the file and double-click on the file to begin installing the program. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
TIP: If you forget where the downloaded file was saved, select 'Find' from Windows' Start menu and search for the file's name.