“Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.” - William A. Ward, Inspirational Writer The Sportsline

Volume #29, No. 9 September, 2014

Schedule of The NSC’s Reunion! Upcoming NSC E ve nt s The Norfolk Neptunes were an American football franchise based in Norfolk, Virginia that played in the Continental Football League from 1966 until 1969 and the Atlantic Coast Football League from 1970 to 1971. The team played at Foreman Field at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. The Neptunes were among the most September 15th commercially successful professional football teams of its era outside of the two Evening Meeting Neptune’s Reunion major leagues; the 1969 season featured the team drawing over 13,000 fans per 5 pm - Social Hour (cash bar) game to their contests, more than double the Continental league average. The team 6 pm - Buffet Dinner 7 pm - Program also enjoyed a fair share of on-field success as well, winning the 1971 ACFL champi- 8 pm - Fellowship onship over the . If you would like to reminisce about the Nep- $25 for members; $30 for Guests tunes, and listen to many fascinating stories, then join us Monday, September 15th,

September 22nd beginning at 5 pm, as we take a look back at the area’s first professional football Golf Outing team. The event will be held at our usual luncheon spot, the Holiday Inn, 5655 Sewell’s Point - 1 pm Greenwich Rd., with a 5 pm social/cocktail hour, a buffet dinner at 6 pm, and the September 29th program at 7 pm. After the program there will be an opportunity for autographs Luncheon Meeting Clyde “Ducky” Davis and fellowship! Tickets, $25 for members and $30 for guests, are available by call- Former Umpire ing Bill Rainey at 757-467-0017 or by emailing him at [email protected]. You Scout for the LA Dodgers may also obtain tickets through the NSC office! Several former players will be in October 6th attendance, including Gary Glick, Otis Sistrunk, Art Zachary, and Paul Duda! Come Luncheon Meeting Tim Johnson out to look back on a great team and time for sports! Former NFL player Redskins & Steelers Special edition Neptunes Reunion hats are now available for purchase at a cost of $20 each. There is a limited quantity on these hats, and they may become a collec- All luncheon meetings are held at tor’s item someday! Contact Bill Rainey for more information or to purchase! the Holiday Inn Executive Center 5665 Greenwich Rd Virginia Beach, VA, unless otherwise stated.

Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. Meetings begin at 12:15 pm. The Reverse Raffle! The Reverse Raffle is back! Mark you calendars for Thursday, October 23rd

Get Well Wishes To: beginning at 6:30 pm, at 641 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake (Zulekia Court #35).

Frances Everton Your $100 ticket includes cocktails, dinner, prizes, and your chance at the $5,000 Jack Everton grand prize! Limited tickets are available, so hurry and get yours today! See any Paul Webb board member or call or email the NSC office to get them! P a g e 2 Letter from your President... Letter from the President NSC Directory It is hard to believe that the summer is almost over, and fall and the last third of the club year is fast approaching. Time has really gone by fast! Alton Forbes, President 436-1855 Even though we only have one third of the club year remaining, there are many upcoming events in which each of us can participate. G. Bryce Burton, President Elect Office Operation, Sportsline and, In addition to our regular luncheons over the next few months, we have 2015 Jamboree 545-4613 several great opportunities to take advantage of club events. This month William “Bill” Rainey, First Vice President we have the Norfolk Neptune reunion on September 15. This is an op- Weekly Luncheon Speakers 467-0017 portunity for club members to invite friends to a great event. Many of the former Neptunes are scheduled to appear and will afford everyone a Vicki Trexler, Second Vice President time to relive memories of the great times spent watching those players Monthly Golf Outings 489-3686 bring much enjoyment to all of us. Maurice N. “Buddy” Early, Secretary We have three important events upcoming in October and November. In 857-0947 October we will have our annual reverse raffle. In November we have Roger Travaglio, Treasurer 455-8192 the Naval Academy and Washington Redskin trip, and the Lady Mon- archs basketball game against Duke. The club needs the participation Mike Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms 560-6722 from every member to make these events great successes. There is in- Wylie French, Ex Officio 301-3485 formation included in this Sportsline detailing information on each event. Erin Round, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 497-9583 The “Call to Action” is still a very important project for the club. As you may recall, in my July letter, I asked for your participation in this en- deavor. At that time, I asked each member to consider making a contri- 2014 Directors bution to the club to assist us in matching the $5,000 sponsor contribu- tion by Joe Monaco’s company, Monaco Capital Management. As of the One Year Term Two Year Term writing of this letter, out of our approximately 240 members, only elev- W. Kirk Baldwin Rick Hensley en have responded with contributions totaling $2,546. I sincerely ap- Jim Hoffower Rick Laumann preciate the contributions from each of these members. Remember, it is Jack Nichols Joe Monaco not too late to contribute; every dollar you send helps to improve the Steve Samuels Rick Page financial position of the club.

Respectfully,

Alton

Next BOD Meeting: Tuesday, September 9th at 5 p.m. at the office of Joe Monaco Oceana Place 448 Viking Place ODU Women’s Basketball Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Although football season has only just begun, it’s never to early to plan for basketball! Join the NSC on Thursday, All club members are welcome and invited to each Board Meeting! November 20th, 2014 as we watch the Old Dominion Come see your Board at work! Lady Monarchs take on the Duke Blue Devils. We will once again, reserve a box with a special food package. Ticket prices and more information will be made available soon!

The Sportsline Volume #29, No. 9 P a g e 3 From your Golf Chair, Vicki Trexler

Cedar Point Country Club was the setting for our August 14th Golf Outing, the larg- September 29th est turnout to date. The day could not Luncheon Clyde have been more perfect as the weather was, by far, the prettiest day we have had “Ducky” Davis all year. TJ Young and his staff were Join us for our September most accommodating even providing 29th Luncheon, where Clyde preprinted score cards with players “Ducky” Davis will be our names. The chef served up a fabulous featured speaker. Clyde taco bar with all kinds of toppings and NSC members warming up on the "Ducky" Davis, Jr. is currently putting green before the outing at many compliments were paid. Many Cedar Point! serving as an Associate Scout Thank You’s to my helpers Erin Round, for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Adams and Bill Rainey! and is also serving on the Board of Directors of the Mid- dle Atlantic Major League Senior Flight A Senior Flight B Baseball Scouts Association as Low Gross: Bob Felty Low Gross: Fred Benham Members and guests listening to the rules before the outing "Treasurer". During his life- Low Net: Buck Stanton Low Net: Hank Kofron begins! time, Clyde "Ducky" Davis, Jr. has been elected into 3 Hall of Open Flight Fames, the Oscar Smith High UpcomingLow Golf Gross: Outings: Les Flora School Athletic Hall of Fame Low Net: Woody Ball (Class of 1958), the Tidewater Virginia ASA Hall of Fame as an umpire (1990), and the Upcoming Golf Outings: Eastern Virginia Officials As- September 22nd sociation Hall of Fame Sewell’s Point, Norfolk (2002). Hope to see you there! October 27th Signature at West Neck, VB Club Championship THANK YOU! Navy/Redskins Weekend! Special thanks to Dick Thorne for all of his hard work in preparing for the Neptunes We have space for you! Reunion!

We have spots available and this trip is open to all! We Special thanks to Bill Rainey for coordinating will begin, by traveling to Annapolis, on Saturday, No- the selling of the tickets for the Neptunes vember 15th to see Navy play GA Southern. After the Reunion! game, we will check in to the Hyatt Crystal City Hotel. On Sunday, we will travel to Fed-Ex Field to watch the Red- Special thanks to Joe Monaco in helping skins take on the Buccaneers, and will return home after guide our “Planning for the Future” sessions! the game. The price of $400 per person ($475 for single occupancy) includes a breakfast snack on Saturday, a full tailgate before each game, entrance into two game pools, tickets, hotel, and driver’s tip! A $200 deposit per person is due upon reserving. The remaining payment Congratulations to Linda Forbes on winning of $200 per person will be due on or before October 1st (if single occupancy, $275) Call the office to reserve the BIG Pot of our continuous 50/50 raffle at your spot NOW! Payments can be made over the phone! the 8/18 luncheon! The Norfolk Sports Club Supporting Athletics in the Hampton Roads Area PO Box 12501 Norfolk, VA 23451 757-497-9583

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