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portsline S o f t h e N o r f o l k S p o r t s C l u b Vol. #26, No. 10 October 2011 October 10th – Luncheon Meeting Charles G. “Lefty” Driesell Schedule of Legendary Collegiate Basketball Coach Events Lefty Driesell grew up in Norfolk and attended Granby High School. After playing collegiately at Duke University, he began his coaching career as JV coach at Granby in 1954 and took All meetings are held at the over as varsity coach the next year. In 1957, he became head Holiday Inn–Virginia Beach-Norfolk coach at Newport News High School where his teams built a Hotel and Conference Center 57-game winning streak. 5655 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach, Virginia Lefty went on to coach at Davidson College, the Univer- sity of Maryland, James Madison University and Georgia State Lunch served from University. He retired on January 3, 2003 in the middle of his 41st season of coaching. 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. His final coaching record in the NCAA was 786-394. Lefty is the ONLY coach to win Meeting begins at 12:15 p.m. 100 games at four different universities, the ONLY coach to be named conference Meeting adjourns at 1:15 p.m. coach of the year in four different leagues and one of just three coaches to take four Oct 10 – Luncheon Meeting different teams into the NCAA Tournament. Lefty Driesell Lefty Driesell is a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He Legendery Collegiate Basketball Coach has also been inducted into eight other Halls of Fame. Sports illustrated named him Oct 24 – Luncheon Meeting as one of the 50 greatest Sports Figures of the Century from Virginia. He was the Paul Foytack - Former MLB pitcher only coach on the list. Detroit Tigers & Los Angeles Angels In 1973, Driesell was awarded the NCAA Award of Valor. He was credited with Nov 7 – Luncheon Meeting saving the lives of at least 10 children whose townhouses were on fire. Tom Brown – NFL Safety In December of this year, Lefty and his wife, Joyce, will be married for 60 years. Green Bay Packers (Superbowls I & II) They have four children and 10 grandchildren. and Washington Redskins Nov 21 – Luncheon Meeting Pat Fischer October 24th – Luncheon Meeting Washington Redskins DB Paul Foytack- Former MLB Pitcher Dec 5 – Luncheon Meeting Jerry Gaines, first black scholarship Paul Foytack was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1953 athlete at Virginia Tech to 1964. During his eleven year career, he played with the De- Dec 19 – Holiday Party troit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, posting a record of 86-87 Featuring the Landstown High with a 4.14 ERA. He was a regular and effective starter for the School Madrigals Tigers from1956 through 1959. During those years, he was among the top ten pitchers in the American League in: 1) few- For further information, contact the Sports est hits allowed per nine innings (three times); 2) innings Club office at 497-9583 or Wylie French, First Vice President, at 301-3485. pitched (three times); 3) strike-outs (three times); 4)complete games (twice); and 5) fewest walks per nine innings (once). When his production dropped off, he was traded to the Angels in June 1963. On July 31, 1963, during the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians, Foytack became the first pitcher to give up home runs to Our Condolences To four consecutive batters. He was the only pitcher to achieve this ignominious feat the family of 50-year member until New York Yankees rookie pitcher Chase Wright gave up four consecutive home Bernard “Bud” Tunstall runs to the Boston Red Sox on April 22, 2007. In 1964, he was released by the Angels, ending his major league career. He played in their loss. one season in Japan in 1965 for the Chunichi Dragons. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Results from Honey Bee Outing: Longest Drive: T H E S I G N A T U R E A T W E S T N E C K Open Division—Chris Ellis 3100 ARNOLD PALMER DRIVE Senior Division—Roger Kilb VIRGINIA BEACH Closet to the Pin 721-2900 Open Division—Carmine Pisapia Senior Division—Buck Stanton MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th Low Gross: Shotgun Start - 1:00 P.M. First Flight $60.00—Members $65.00—Guests Open - Jeff Osberg Seniors –Bill Driskill The Signature at West Neck will once again host our final Second Flight outing of the year—The Norfolk Sports Club Championship. Seniors – Frank Tehel Everyone always enjoy playing this beautiful golf course in Virginia Low Net: Beach. October is a great time for this outing. The weather should First Flight: be great and the course will be in tip-top shape. Make plans now to Open – Gene Ball Seniors – Gene Ball be a part of the event. We are limited on the number of players we can accommodate Second Flight: so please make your reservation early. Do not be left out. Last Seniors – Steve Johnson year the golf was great and the food extra special. We expect another great reception for our group this year. I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy a great day of golf followed by good food and fellowship. RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS For a successful 2011, the Sports Club needs participation from everyone at our final outing. Remember, everyone is welcome to AND WIN play in this outing; however, to be eligible for the Club Champi- onship, you must be a member of the Club and you must have A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO participated in three outings prior to the Championship outing. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Also, if you participated in the Club’s Charity Golf Day, you may count that outing as one of your three. Please plan on attending The member who recruits and bring one or more friends with you. the most new members for the year win: Alton Forbes Golf Chairman 1st Prize – $200 gift certificate 2nd Prize – $100 gift certificate — DIRECTIONS — From I-264 (Norfolk-Virginia Beach Expressway), take Exit New Members for September 17A to S. Independence Blvd. toward Princess Anne. Con- Joe G. Boone III John Brown tinue on S. Independence Blvd. to Princess Anne Road/VA- Chuck Abbott Ted Maroulis 165. Turn left onto Princess Anne Road and go 3.7 miles to Neal Smith Marcie Laumann Nimmo Parkway. Turn right onto Nimmo Parkway and go .5 Barry Davis Al Leitner mi and Nimmo Parkway becomes W. Neck Road. Continue on W. Neck Road 1.3 miles and turn right onto Signature 2011 NEW MEMBERS CONTEST TALLY Drive. Go .3 mile and enter the roundabout and take the first exit onto Legendary Drive. Go .9 mile and turn left onto Arnold John Brown 5 Marty Miller 1 Palmer Drive. *Betty Dail 3 Linwood Nelms 1 Bill Rainey 1 Carter Luck 1 — RESERVATIONS — Buddy Early 1 Frank Brothers 1 Jack Ankerson 1 Pete Decker 1 Call Betty at the Club office at 497-9583 by October 12 to re- Bob Allen 1 Steve Kakol 1 serve a place for you or your foursome. Since we have to guarantee William DeLoatche 1 In Tai Ryu 2 the number of meals, you must cancel your reservation by noon Marcie Laumann 1 Al Leitner 1 on October 14 or we must bill you for the cost of the food. If you Ted Maroulis 1 have any questions, please contact Alton Forbes at 436-1855. Total for year 24 The price includes the round of golf, cart, driving range, prac- tice putting green, prizes and a buffet meal after the event. Prizes *Because Betty’s job gives her an unfair advantage, will be awarded for both open and senior divisions. she has decided not participate in this contest. D I R E C T O R Y President’s Letter Marty Miller, President ........................................ 823-9539 Dear Members, Mike Sears, President-Elect ................................ 456-9124 The luncheon speakers during the month of August did an Office Operations, Sportsline & 2012 Jamboree excellent job and their messages were heartwarming. Marty Schottenheimer’s patriotic salute resulted in a moving and emo- Wylie French, First Vice President ...................... 301-3485 tional moment. Afterwards, he enthusiastically assured us that Weekly Luncheon Speakers the Virginia Destroyers would play a major role in sports in the Alton Forbes, Second Vice President ................... 436-1855 Hampton Roads community this season. On August 22nd, Roy Monthly Golf Outings Jefferson, former Redskin, reflected on his childhood and the road Maurice N. “Buddy” Early, Secretary ................ 857-0947 that he traveled to the National Football League. He also informed the audience about how football has taken a physical toll on his Roger Travaglio, Treasurer................................. 455-8192 body and the pain he has endured over the years. It was worth Ken Riedel, Sergeant-at-Arms ............................ 499-3379 the price of lunch to hear these two speakers. A special thank you is extended to Dick Thorne for coordinating Betty Dail, Executive Administrator ..................... 497-9583 the Norfolk Neptune’s Reunion. It was a great idea and created “a walk down memory lane” for the former players, coaches and fans. George “Skip” Burton III, Ex Officio .................. 545-4613 Over 120 individuals attended the function and enjoyed listening, 2011 Directors talking and socializing with the former football legends of the One Year Term Two Year Term Norfolk Neptune’s. This event will be cherished by many for years Bryce Burton Jack Ankerson to come. Blake Cullen Gene Smith On another note, the Norfolk Sports Club is experiencing a C. H. Lambert Buck Stanton slight increase in membership.