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The Sports Album Drive For Necessary Funds Signals 'Play Ball' In Oakville By Vince Barrey Now that the skates hockey sticks have been stored away to gather dust until next fall, it's time to start looking over the baseball prospects here in Oakville, After scouting around to get some 'low-down" on what was being done in the way of prepar- ation, along comes Don Davis, chairman of the Finance Commit- tee of the Oakville Baseball as- sociation, with the! financial re- port for last season. This re- port shows quite clearly what it costs to operate this sport in Oakville and right now the asso- ciation is calling for assistance to get the "baseball" rolling. When I asked Don if Oakville was always baseball-minded, he squatted down in the corner of the office in that familiar position you see him in up at the ball park, tilted back his Stetson and unfolded an interesting history of baseball in Oakville that went back 60 years when the "White Oaks" represented the town , . . when no foul tips counted as and is strikes . . . when the only strike to be taken from close behind the bat was the third one, and when there was no such thing as a catcher's glove--only a glove with the fingers cut off at. the first joint and worn on the left hand. "The famous catcher in those days was the late George Corn- wall, who got the nickname "Squeeze" for the way he could hold the third one when Darby Moore was tossing them across the plate" quoth Don, After the "White Oaks" came the "Oakville Stars" with the famous battery of the late J, P. Fitzgerald, sports editor of the Telegram, and J, Cote, for many. years Oakville's postmaster. This team was managed by the late Dr. Sutherland. The "Stars" car- ried on for many years with dif- ferent managers and the late John Kelley had one of the best teams that ever represented Oak- ville, In 1904 and 1905 this team won 40 games with only two re- verses, "One of the best pitchers that stepped into the box was Harvey Williams with Paul Park- in on the receiving end" Don continued. Oakville's team again changed their name to "The Oaks" and produced some brilliant players. Wilsie Robinson, an outfielder, and Ken Wass, first baseman, were two of these greats of 1914. Another up-and-coming _ junior that year that later became syn- onomous with baseball in Oak- ville was the late "Salty" Wil- liams, who served in World War I and died on active service in World War IL His prowess at baseball is well known to all. In 1924 Oakville produced an Ontario Intermediate champion- ship team when the "Oakville Stars' won glory for their town, Ben Languay, Whitney Hillmer, Don Davis, Ginger Stevens, Ollie Johnson, Buck Evans and Cliff Scott were memorables of this team, managed by the late David Chapman, In succeeding years Oakville was always on the baseball map and last year they reached the top again when they copped the Intermediate pennant once more. Don raised up from his squat position, stretched his legs, pulled down his chapeau, and said, "We're going to change the name again this year, the sweaters will bear the name "Oaks." "What are the prospects for this year?" I queried. "We'll have another smart EW Greatest exponent of the sport of walking, Charles Priestman, 81, this year again made his St. Patrick's day hike from Toronto to Oakville, This annual walk of the energetic "foot man" was the best one he had enoyed in 1 years, he said on arrival. Ac- compariied by 18 members of the Morning Glory club, he arrived met by the Oakville Citizens' in town in the afternoon and was band, who led the club down Col- borne St. to the strains of "Mc- Namara's Band." Mr. Priestman swung his shillelagh with its green ribbon with enthusiasm and © 7 smiled at the large crowd which turned out for his arrival, Mayor Alf Whitaker officially welcomed the spry gentleman and other officials and old friends crowded around to express their congratulations. Mr, Priestman said it had been the best St. Patrick's day walk yet. "We weren't out to break any records," he said. "We just strolled along. We stopped to see and for a leisurely lunch at Port Credit, Our time was -approxi- mately 6 hours." Which is pret- ty good time in any man's league. the flood at the Etobicoke river |' Thursday, March 25th, 1048 Easter Church Service Calvary Baptist Church, Oaiyy, 10:30 a.m.--Special Easter go, sion in the Sunday school; 7 -- Evening service, : Sunrise," by the pastor. Spey Easter music with a 50lo by yj, Monica Barnard, Trafalgar Circuit United Chup Sheridan, 11 a.m.; Wesley, pm; Munw's, 7:30 pm, Bruce W. Hall will preach, Knox Presbyterian Churel, Morning subject, "Is thers , door on the other side?" mye, ing subject, "The woman in tp, garden," The minister will Preach at both services. Baster myg, h 2:30 Rey, of Miss M. Leach, AT.CM, St. Jude's Anglican Churey Holy Communion, 7, 8 ang g am.;' Mattins and Holy Commyp, ion, 2.30 p.m.; Children's servigy 2.30 p.m.; Evensong, 7 p.m, sisting on Easter Day: The Rey, Canon Allen and the Rev. J. A Bell, who will preach at 11 ap, Palermo and Bronte Holy Communion at St. Luke; at 10 am. Church of the Epiph. any at 11.15 a.m. St. John's United Church Special music by the choir; g morning service, "Halleluja Chorus," with a second the "Messiah." of chorus Sermon junior choirs will unite in leading the service of praise. GREER Insure. Dr. Chase's, Oakville's OHA. RHYL Junior entry, From I to r. Front row--Ken Pollock, Dennis Drap- er; middle row--Jimmy Cowan, Phil Alcambrack, D. McNally, Ralph Porter, Hank Galbraith, Ray Patterson, Bill Currie; back row--Bill Trentiak, Bert Regan, trainers; Don Walsh, Don Ferguson, Mickey Stevens, Vic DeMarco, Doug: Begg; Mayor Alf Whitaker; Fred Turner, manager. Missing from picture, players Don Herbert and Bob Tripp, and coaches Bas. Megaffin and Elmer Lee. club this year as well as 20 kids' teams," said Don. "This is a grand way to keep the boys in- terested during the summer months--it eliminates juvenile de- linquency. But it costs a lot of money and I hope the citizens of Oakville will get behind the Baseball association in our drive for funds." This is the story related by Don. Mighty interesting, don't you think? On page 2 is a sum- mary of the 1947 financial 'state- ment. All good sportsminded citizens will undoubtedly dig down in his "jeans" and shell out so the "kids" of Oakville will be privileged to make names for themselves like others mentioned in this little story and help to keep Oakville high on the list as one of Ontario's best sports towns with a record second-to-none when a clean sheet is recorded where juvenile = delinquency is concerned. Meet the new standard of Big-Car beauty! New front-end styling -- new radiator and body ornamentation -- new colors -- new. and richer upholstery fabrics! All lending new beauty and luxury to Chevrolet's Bodies by Fisher -- the finest bodies made -- avail- able only on Chevrolet and higher-priced cars. Ride and P w Chevrolet. 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The boys were dressed in the pic- turesque costumes of the an- cient warrior, The leading roles Michael Warren, Muir Snow, Nes- tor Mitto, Terry Warren and Neil' Snow. The intermediate play, directed by Mr. E. L. Bott, consisted of two scenes from "Alice in Won- derland" The players, all 18 of them, were dressed in most at- tractive costumes, The princi- pal parts were taken by Ford Gordon, Tony Blaikie, Lionel Dorfman, Jack Kenney, Curtis Roberts, Bill Laszlo and Bill Stark. The senior play, "History in the Making," also written and directed by Mr. Hardwick, con- cerned the attempt of a foreign agent to steal data' on atomic energy from an absent-minded scientist--an aftempt which is foiled by the quick-wittedness of the family butler. Leading parts were taken by G. F. Tate, D, G. Roberts, F. W. Beasley, R. J, Donaldson, D. A. Willson, A, P. Reid and N. Harper. | TEEN TOWN By Bruce Squires Hi everybody! This week has really been a strain for every kid in the OHS. but now exams are over and we've got a whole week to celebrate, Tonight we ask all of you to come to our box social. Don't forget, girls, a box lunch or 75¢, and everything goes to tho poor starving chil dren in Europe, A Rotarian will auction off the lunches, so come well armed with money, guys. Next Wednesday (the OHS. at home is on our usual Friday night) come one, come all, to the Bunny Bump. The Royal Oaks will be there in their usual won- derful form and everyone will have a swell time, Speaking of the Royal Oaks, a hearty welcome back goes to Herbie Heldman, who has been were taken by David Hardwick, | absent from the orchestra for 3 few weeks due to illness. Wer all glad to have you back, Herb, and we hope to see you next Wei. nesday back in your usual plac Every badminton fan who is hoping to win one of the Tem Town badminton trophies and is having trouble finding a place t practice will be glad to hear that Teen Town will be open for prac. tice as long as someone will take the responsibility of looking afte the hall. For anyone who isnt sure of the age groups for the tournaments, they are: Junior boys and girls, 13 to 16 years senior boys and girls, years. Get practicing, you next week, O.T.H.S. First Annual AT HOME -- to be held in -- TEEN TOWN April 2nd FREDDY EVIS ORCHESTRA * Refreshments * Floor Show * Girls Formal * Boys Optional Admission $2 per Coupl EX-STUDENTS CORDIALLY INVITED DEVON ICE CREAM BRICKS--In flavors of Vanilla, Fr. Fruit, Three Flavor Choc. 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