first EU macro-region - which defines this multi-functional platform of cooperation and in which particular attention is given to common development objectives and challenges or trends in future macro-regional policy. It is also intended to prepare a kind of map of action for other macro-regional strategies. The Baltic Sea region is characterised by broad multi-level cooperation in economics, environmental protection and many forms of social development. The countries which make up this region share many common challenges, and although they remain independent, they strengthen implementation of the European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea. The report, despite its fairly general nature, defines many common objectives and recommendations essential for successful realisation of the strategy, such as creating a good platform of cooperation, effective coordination and a management system.Hankyu Braves (4-2)
Big League World Series: Mojave Desert LL, Barstow, California
Little League World Series: Taipei, Taiwan
Senior League World Series: Sacramento, California

Awards and honors
Baseball Hall of Fame
Roy Campanella
Stan Coveleski
Waite Hoyt
Stan Musial
Most Valuable Player
Harmon Killebrew, Minnesota Twins, 3B (AL)
Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants, 1B (NL)
Cy Young Award
Mike Cuellar, Baltimore Orioles and Denny McLain, Detroit Tigers (AL)
Tom Seaver, New York Mets (NL)
Rookie of the Year
Lou Piniella, Kansas City Royals, OF (AL)
Ted Sizemore, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2B (NL)
Gold Glove Award
Joe Pepitone (1B) (AL) 
Davey Johnson (2B) (AL) 
Brooks Robinson (3B) (AL) 
Mark Belanger (SS) (AL) 
Paul Blair (OF) (AL) 
Mickey Stanley (OF) (AL) 
Carl Yastrzemski (OF) (AL)
Bill Freehan (C) (AL) 
Jim Kaat (P) (AL)

MLB statistical leaders

The save is introduced as an official statistic this year.  Ron Perranoski leads the majors with