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wy" 32 -- Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, Septemb 7, 1994 => Port Juveniles look back fondly on 1994 campaign The crisp, cool evenings, the changing colours on the Maple trees in town, and the fact that many of the Juvenile Merchants have gone off to college and university mark the end to an enjoyable and successful season for this fastball team. The Juvenile Merchants not only won the All-Ontario Championship for a third time, but they improved their play and record in the Oshawa and District Men's League The support of their many sponsors is much appreciated, for without them the umpires could not be paid, the necessary equipment could not be .. purchased, and the uniforms to tie the players together as a team would have patches on top of patches. Many thanks to the following sponsors: Roger Moase, CA, Precision Construction, JBK Industries, Ives Antiques, Van and Truck World, Classic Hot Dogs, XL Gas, Haugens, Williamson GM, Taylor Fuels, Mike Tobin Photography, Edwards Construction, Tri Son Paving, IGA, Millwork Home Centre, Key-Bar Offite Equipment, Sutton Group-Glen McCoy. The team wishes to recognize its coaches, Ron Redman, Wayne Venning and Bob Vander Slagt for their skill in coaching, their patience and their willingness to stick with the team through thick and thin. Also, thanks to Bob for his weekly sports reports how to use an alarm clock. Good baseball stories are usually mined on a diamond but there are few good ones to dig up with the majors closed for renovations. So let's step back in time for a tale told me by someone who was there and one he swears is true. Mel Famey was a star of renown through high school and the minors. He made it to the big leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers at age 20 because he could throw 95 miles an hour and his control was such that he could toss a curve ball into a tea cup. In the early days the only way opponents could catch up to the big right-handed pitcher was to face him in a day game after a night game. Mel, you see, liked to play card and sit up late shooting the breeze. He seldom saw the world before noon and didn't know ~For a dozen years, Famey looked like he could win 20 games but never did. He hadn't bothered looking after his arm. "Ice," Famey used to laugh, "belongs in a cup, not on my elbow." Besides, there were cards to be dealt after the ball game and he could always rest his arm on a green felt table. So by age 35, with a not so fastball and a straight curve, Mel barely saw the mound but still had a contract because the fans in Milwaukee loved him. After all they were a perfect match. He'd always been like a poster boy for America's beer capital. In the fall of that year the Brewers were in a pennant race. Oakland was in town for a three-game series and Sunday afternoon, after splitting the first two games, 'they played the rubber match.Milwaukee tied the game in the ninth and the teams traded runs in the 14th. By the 17th inning, the Brewers had only one pitcher left-Mel Famey Mel had grown accustomed to watching, not participating, so he'd been playing poker with fans near the bullpen. He'd also taken a six-pack of beer to work so as to keep the hot afternoon sun at bay. When the warmup call came, the six-pack was empty and Mel had to leave a pair of aces to head up onto the mound The crowd roared approval as Mel entered the game but were silenced when he walked the, first batter. he nearly fell on his face fielding a bunt but threw the second man out. With the next pitch, Mel accidentally hit a bat and got a foul out, but the Athletics sensed his wildness and quit swinging. Soon, Famey had walked the bases loaded. The manager could do nothing but sweat as Mel tried his best to throw a strike. His trademark control, however, had plumb eluded him and Mel walked home a run and the Brewers lost the game As the sun set on County Stadium and the fans had all gone home, two young Oakland players were strolling across the field towards the exit. They paused by the Brewers' bullpen and looked at the empty beer cans under the bench. One turned to the other and said; "That's the beer that made Mel Famey walk us." "Jim Hughson" is sponsored by YAMAHA Sales & =COUNTRY YAMAHA The Power To Satisfy. yuth of Blackstock (905) 986-443 in the paper. The faithfulness of the sports reporter for the Scugog Citizen in using these reports, and giving excellent photo and feature coverage is really appreciated. The members of the 1994 Juvenile Merchants are Richard Brough, Jeff Card, Jason Cochrane, Duane Empringham, Grant Kay, Steve Laird, Paul Linton, Scott Ma¢Lennan, Jason McBride, Brad Moase, lan Shrigley, Todd Smart, Tim Timms, Darrell Vander Slagt, Chad Venning. Lazers gave it their all The London Life Lazers saw their drive for a Scugog Baseball Association Tyke Championship come to an abrupt end. Durham Pharmacy kept at the Lazers all night and managed to win both the game and the right to advance to the championship. The final score of the game was 12-6 for the Pharmacy squad, but the point difference was 1 lowly point. Great pitching by the Pharmacy team was the key to their success. Tom Kittle and Darcy Stephens were both throwing well for their squad. Darcy also contributed offensively with a double in the third. Singles were recorded by Kaine Vanastan and Ryan Fitzsimmons. Chris Evans iced the cake for the Pharmacy team with a game ending triple. The Lazers led by some fine base running by Jesse Mullins, Mike Thompson and Matthew Welts came on strong in the first inning. Brian Chartrand hit a great single in the first inning which scored a couple of runs. Joey Lane, Sean McLellan and Matthew Welts each notched a single. Any community organization is only as strong as Its volunteers, and the Scugog Shores Museum has a small army of willing and dedicated volunteers who keep It going all summer. The Museum recently thanked their volunteers with a barbeque and corn roast on the Museum grounds. Some of those present gathered for this photo on the steps of the Historic Church. Curator Dan Robert (at far left) sald Museum would cease to exist without the efforts of the volunteers. Durham East 4-H Blackstock Fair was the scene of five 4-H Achievement Programs for Durham East. The first club to show their projects was the Sheep Club, under the leadership of Jim Coombes. For 1994, 22 members competed. Champion Showman was Dianne Bowman, Ennis- killen, who also showed the Reserve Champion Lamb. Dave Kemp, Blackstock, was Reserve Champion Showman and showed the Champion Lamb. WE'RE MOVING! |_NOJYMYNYER | SEPTEMBER 6th, 1994 LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER Coming soon to our Water St. location CHILI DOGS Also - Watch for the return of the FREQUENT EATER CARD! The Durham East 4-H Beef Club, under the leadership of Penny Beckett and Janet Sharpe, had twenty-two members complete. Champion Showman was Scott Nesbitt, Nestleton, who also showed the Reserve Championship Calf. Paula Pascoe, Enniskillen, was Reserve Champion Showman, while Jeremy Malcolm showed the Champion Calf. The Durham Swine Club, under the leadership of Bill Lamb and Youth Leader, Andrew Frew had twelve members complete. Champion Showman was Andrew Frew, Nestleton who showed the Reserve Championship Pig. Also displaying their 4-H projects were the Durham East 4-H Field Crops, under the leadership of Eri¢ Bowman and Dave Tamblyn, with Andrew Frew as Youth Leader. Blackstock Walk On The Wild Side Club, under leadership of Gail Johns, and Julie Byers, with Youth Leaders, Alison Malcolm, Andrea Johns and Colleen Arbuckle also had a display. Introducing. ... 7A MOBILE WASH W High Pressure Unit IW Hot & Cold W Fresh Water ® Brush & Chemical Service 8 Trucks, Trailers, Boats, We'll wash . (905) 986-0334