LONDON PONTIACS
SENIOR INTERCOUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE
1965 Souvenir Program and Record Book
25c For a pre-game snack Town Bowl visit 2086 Dundas E. The Mascot Huron Bowl Restaurant 1062 Adelaide N. 172 Dundas St. 10 Pins At Its Best ■ ■aMwaMMHiBBnMaKMaiMBaaa TIM BURGESS — After guiding London to its first STAN ANDERSON — Regu Intercounty pennant since 1956, lar right fielder for Pontiacs, this hard-swinging first base- and one of league’s most man-outflelder-manager looks feared batters. Gabby, as he’s hopefully to a repeat perform familiarly known, is playing ance in 1965. Physically fit coach and known by his mates following a wrist break last as “The Leader”. A southpaw season, this former major batter he’s a perennial all-star leaguer can be a big cog in and twice league batting Pontiacs’ drive for a second champion and most valuable straight pennant. Bats and player. In 11 IC campaigns throws left. A Lambeth resi he’s amassed a .336 lifetime dent he’s employed as sales average. Employed as a representative for McGuinness welder at London and Distilleries Ltd,. Petrolia Barrel. i i i I I JUST FOR THE FUN HOME SEEKERS i 1965 PONTIACS’ SCHEDULE i INVESTMENT SEEKERS I OF IT! I All games start at 8:00 p.m. I LEASE-BACK SEEKERS I HAVE A VERNORS unless otherwise shown. I INDUSTRIAL SEEKERS I I AT HOME AWAY i Homes Ranging From I I $5,000 to $50,000 I Fri., June 4 — Stratford Sun., June 6 Guelph I (1:45) I Fri., June 11 — Guelph I N.H.A. and Conventional i Tues., June 8 i— Kitchener 1 Mortgages Sun., June 13 — Kitchener (7:30) £ (2:00 p.m.) I Wed., June 9 — Galt 1 i Fri., June 18 — Galt i Tues., June 15 — Stratford i John Thiel i Sun., June 20 —• Brantford Sat., June 19 — Brantford i (7:30 p.m.) i Real Estate Ltd. i Thurs., June 24 •— Listowel i 434-8441 Tues., June 22 — Galt f Sat., July 3 — Gait i i “Call The Man 'Who Knows Fri., June 25 — Listowel a Tues«, July 6 — Brantford i London Best” Sun., June 27 — Brantford i Thurs., July 8 — Stratford i (2:00 p.m.) B Tues., July 13 —• Listowel I Fri., July 2 —• Listowel I I Fri., July 9 — Kitchener Tues., July 20 — Kitchener 1 (7:30) I Good Luck, Pontiacs I Fri., July 16 -— Guelph I Sat., July 24 — Galt I McConville Insce. Fri., July 23 — Stratford I Canadian Bismac Wed., July 28 —< Guelph I I Agency Ltd. Fri., July 30 — Brantford I Complete Lines of Office Thurs., July 29 — Stratford I Tues., Aug. 3 — Listowel I 56 Wharncliffe Rd. N. Furniture & Stationery Thurs., Aug. 5 — Kitchener I I Fri., Aug. 6 — Guelph (7:30) 8 223 Dundas St. 433-3477 I 438-7295
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We, in London, have always been boastful of this beautiful “Forest City’'. We are proud of our position in commerce; as an education centre; and as a good. provider of jobs and opportunity. Here in the rich hub of Western Ontario our assets are the envy of other communities. As responsible citizens are we fully aware ®f the most valuable of all our assets — our young people? They must be given every encouragement to enter into the competitive spirit of healthful sport and to understand the meaning' of “playing the game”. The London Pontiacs were born to set this example for our youngsters, as well'as to revive interest in the great game of baseball, This club asks only for your support, and in turn pledge their effort to live up to those ideals that you expect.
JACK D. UMPHREY, Director London Pontiac Senior I.C. Baseball Club
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He boasts a London Motor Products during nine-ycar .255 IC average and the summer. Was named was the loop's MVP in 1958. league's Most Valuable Player last year. Beaver Lumber | 1964 Final Season’s Averages london Pontiaes ■; Toll-Morris i g s BATTING « Electric For All Building Needs 1 £ » Specialist In Electric Motors ! Player G AB R H RBI BA 1780 Dundas St, 455-0660 s Allen ...... 23 67 12 12 13 .179 J 24 Hours a Day * Ambrose ...... 22 77 12 20 13 .260 i Andemon, J...... 5 10 1 2 1 .200 t 88 Ifrrllarton 432-2675 } Anderson, S...... 29 112 27 33 28 .295 g i Baron ...... S 9 1 3 3 .333 8 Burgess« J...... 7 5 0 1 0 .200 g Burgess, T» ...... 1 3 1 1 1 .333 s Compliments of i Burgess. W...... 29 112 13 34 7 .304 § ! Czerwieniec ...... 30 135 20 36 22 .267 • Fisher Drugs ■ Hebert ...... -... 12 34 3 10 5 .294 £ Park Motors ! Kyle ...... 3 6 0 2 1 .333 J Specialising In $ Laptbome ...... 26 112 20 33 17 .295 1251 Commisri-oners Rd. s McKenzie ...... 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While not a consistent hitter he can be i lacking test season. His troublesome and keeps the i career reoora is 32 wins ana pitchers on their toes. » 35 losses. He’s 31. ®Si KES 832 SSS SSS SSSS S8SS S» SSS ES S8S SSSS 88 SS8 Ki KS EKS SK WSS KS «£ KS 8® Sffi W itffl 8® gg 8883 88® SEES ™ Sg i®: jjg $&S8 J888 K» S38S S& 288 8® 38® S8S S8S 3SSSS W SSSS SSS 18888 W 88S 8® SSSS SS8 SS8 SSSS SSSS 3^3 3® S® SSS 888 S8S i® SSSS KB S3- SiSS 8888 SEES SSSS S® SSS 8® StSS SSSS SSSS 3SSS SS3 SSS SSti ESS SSES ®« K» SSft ESS SSS « BSS Mil BRANTFORD RED SOX From 1959 through 1963 the Brantford concentrate on his catching duties. And include reserve catcher Gerry Convey, a Red Sox were the elite of the Senior Inter - when the power-belting batteryman is light hitter but good on defense; outfielders county, winning championships in each of calling the pitching signals he’s among the Jim Tort! and Robbie Vipond, both strong those five seasons. league’s finest. He hit a respectable .308 defensively but somewhat weak at the But then the bottom fell out of the last year and his lifetime IC average is a plate. talent market and the solid Sox sprung fine ,294 for five seasons. New faces on tire Bnantsox horizon more leaks than the proverbial sinking Salvisburg, veteran of senior ball in include righthanded pitcher Bill Latch ship and plummeted to the league cellar, Oakville for many years and later an IC ford of Belleville. The 22-year-older had finishing out of the playoffs for the first all-star .first and second sacker with a trial this spring with the Boston Red time since 195fi. Brantford and Hamilton, returns to the Sox and could be a key figure in the But pre-season reports indicate the Sox game following a three-year absence. His Brantford rebuilding propram. A pair of have tightened their garters and are again defensive ability at either base is without 20-year-oMs, Marty Sear, varsity catcher on the rise. question and his lifetime IC batting record with Yafle, and Chuck Cipola, varsity is a respectable .28,2. His managerial cre third sacker with Colgate, call Hamilton With the rubberized left arm of reliable dentials include guiding the Hamilton home and could fit into the Brantford Ron Stead, the booming bat otf backstop Beavers to playoff territory in their final lineup quite effectively. Ken Pipe a Ted Baker and the masterminding genius IC campaign in 1961, and the Brant junior from Dundas is also given hope of of veteran Bob Salvisburg to show the Sox to the first of their five consecutive landing a berth. way the Brantford nine is again aimed crowns in 1959. Missing from the ranks will be 1963 at the top rung of the league ladder. But three men do not a ball team batting king, third-sacker Jimmy Reeves. Stead, entering his ninth season in the make, so the Red Sox have’ cast their The veteran, hot-corner incumbent is Senior IC, boasts one of the league’s lines a little farther afield and come up •working east of Toronto and finds the greatest victory records, 65-24 and, while with another veteran of Brantford’s vic travel problems too great to surmount. recording a losing record of 6-7 last year tory era. He’s smooth -fielding second Red Sox lack depth at the outset of the serves notice that with a solid team to sacker Bob Frazier who played for the season but past experience has shown that back him up, he® be tough to beat. Sox from 1960-63. The native Floridan quality more than, compensates for Baker, for the past two years the play holds a career record of ,324 in the Inter quantity and if the Sox prove true to ing manager of the Red Sox, shucks off the county. form they may be few but they’ll be strategical responsibilities this year to Other returnees from last year’s squad mighty. S»HKaSSSSSS8SBSSBi0SSS8BSSS8SaSSSSSSSSWiSK(iiS®8f«8fS8S8SSSaS8S8S8ssasSSSS®BaeS38ea»RSB > SS3 isss 228 ssa ** SBa J8S3 w 684 a® s® 888 885 358 ® 868 *»» aw sss ass ks b*a «s 5 i i t CARTER I i £ g Compliments of i TV & RADIO 00. LTD. } g s g Admiral and Sparton g i Dutch Laundry & K Service On All Makes | g g I Dry Cleaners Ltd. ! 1776 Dundas 451-2110 J g § g g g ^$8®®SBSSKS88SSSS®S^Kas!saiffis!2£SESESSa8SSiSi®,SK^S£S! S B^LL BURGESS — Entering his seventh senior season. Bill JOE NASH —- Tabbed as is looking for a repeat of last Pontiacs’ regular second year’s performance when he sacker this year, this 28-year- batted .304. his best season to nld rookie bails from the date. A 5«ounjger brother of Halton Ootmty and Toronto manager Tim, BiH has proved senior leagues. He swings- a hrs wofftti at the bait and in the. mean bat and appears at home Md. He’ll likely play left with tihe glove. Could be one fieOid this year although he ctf the club’s biggest surprises could fill in at first. He’s 24 this year. He’s a salesman and an aerial photographer. vrtien not playing ball. 5 Compliments of Colonial Bluebird Compliments of Restaurant House of Music Don Here Homes Italian-Canadian Foods Everything On Record “Oarcoal Steaks’" 745 Waterloo St. 433-8145 257 Dundas St. 438-2602 227 Dundas St. A MATTER OF RECORD IN SENIOR INTERCOUNTY BASEBALL —1946-1964 SEASON BATTING GAME BATTING (Since 19.58) League Records Plate Appearances---Nine shared by 6 K-W players. Most Hits-—Billy Flick,. Waterloo, 1953 -— 88. At Bate—8-—Walt Bradley, Dave George -(K-W), Paul Allen, London, July Sth, 1963. Most Runs — Pete Karpuk. Galt, 1955, and Roy LeFevre. Oshawa, 1955 •— 62 each.. Runs—5—-Dan Jackson (K-W) 1958; Bob Salvis- Most Doubles—Wilmer Fields, Brantford, 1954—24. burg (Hamilton), Dave Smallwood (K-W) and Al Erick son (Listowel) — all tied. Most Triples—Buss Evon, London, 1950, and Doh McLennan, London, 1955 *—- 12 each. Hits—5—shared by many players. Most Home Runs — Ed Steele, Galt, 1953; Harry Fisher, Brantford, 1954, and 'Wilmer Fields., Brantford, Doubles-—3—Dan Jackson (K-W) May 19, 1958; 1954 — 14 each. Galt, June 27,19r8; Jim Wilson (Hamilton) June '5,1958; Frank Kinder J-uelph) July 9, I960: Jim Reeves Most Total Bases -— Harry Fisher Brantford, 1954 (Brantford) June 4, 1963. — 157. Most Runs Batted In •— llarrv Fisher, Brantford, Triples—2—Wray Upper (Galt) June 11, 1958: 1954 — 62. Bruce Dubrick (Listowel) July 19, 1958; Bill Roman Most Stolen Bases •— Dick Welker, Ki.tehe.tier. 1953, (Listowel) June 28, 1958: Bob Brain (Galt) June 29. - 38. 1960; Wray Upper, July 6, I960; Ernie Myers (Listowel) July 5, 1960; Dave Lapth-orne (London) June 28, 1963. Most -Walks Received —- Butch Lawiug, Os-haw a 1953, and Jim Jones, Osbawa, 1953 — 66 each. Home Runs—2...several players tied. Most Times Struck Out •— Don. Gallinger. Kitchener, 1954 — 51, Sacrifices—2...several tied with two bunts and/or tw-o flys. Highest Batting Average — Jim Reeves, Brantford, 1963 — .444. Stolen Bases—4—Don McLennan (London) Aug. 4, Consecutive Game Hitting — Billy Flick, Waterloo, 1.9'58: Glare Maltby (Listowel) July 19, 1958; Bob 1953, and Hank Ckerwieniee, London, 1962 — 23. Gilhool-ey (Stratford) July 18. 1964. Caught Stealing—2—several tied. PITCHING Walks Received—5—Wray Upper (Galt) May 23, 19601 Most Strikeouts—Gentry ■‘Jeep" Jessup, Galt, 1953, — 140. Times Struck Out—6—Bill Burgess (London) at Guelph, June 20, 1964. Most 'Walks -— Bob Penny, London, 1953 •— 100. Lowest Earned Run Average — Ron Stead, Brant Most Runs Batted In—7-—B©b Zester (Listowel) ford, 1963 — 0.63. I960. Most Wins-—-Spud Bush, Brantford, 1961 ■— 16. Hit By Pitch.-—3—Bill Burgess (London) June 27. Most Losses ■— Joe Grasso, St. Thomas, 1953 ■— 15. 1962 • Dave Racer, 1, Gary Thomas, 2 (Listowel), 'Wayne Edwards (Galt) Aug. 14, 1961: John Poholsky, Best Won-Lost Percentage (10 or more decisions) Listowel. Ron Stead, Brantford, 1963 — 14-1, .933. Most Shutouts—Ron Stead. Brantford, 1963 •— 7. Hit Into Double Play—2—several tied. — 6 — GOOD LUCK PONTIACS! 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Thompson, a back from the brink of oblivion and de The Galt hill corps boasts one -of the feated these same Pontiacs four games to former Oakville and Hamilton, standout, loop’s southpaws in Eric Lomax, the IC three in the championship finals last. year. new in his ninth IC season, boasts a life earned run average leader who posted a It was the first title for the Galt nine time average erf .305 and closed the ’04 5-0 slate in '64 and has an IC lifetime since 1-935. campaign, -with, a .353 percentage. He record of 30 wins and 13 losses. Another But the taste of victory remains fresh too gained a first all-star team outfield veteran southpaw, Ross Paton, who boasts for the Terriers in- 1965. Under the berth but can also play a highly capable capable guidance of Wray Upper — now- third base. a nine- year standard of 46-28, doubles as in his 15th Interco-unty season . ) the a relief pitcher and coach. Terriers can be counted on to make an Krol, sion of the famed football star, ’The loss of pitcher Jim Merrick (4-5) other determined title chase:. Joe Krol, proved a real find for the and catcher Ray Stadler (.364) both U.S. Terriers last season, swinging a potent collegians who have accepted pro offers, Upper, whose lifetime IC average as a bat for a .337 average and 27 runs batted will he felt but not too sorely since prom fine .290. is ranked among the league’s in and proving the king-pin of the ising youngsters have appeared on the finest glovemen and plays- either third or pitching staff, particularly in the play horizon — fellows like Dennis Kelly, short. Backing up their talented leader offs. He was named first team all-star Ernie Hatt and Dave Sheen, all of whom are heavy hitting Roger Dewaele, Dick second baseman. Simpson, another rela can expect to see considerable action this Krol, Fred Thompson and Gib Simpson tive newcomer proved hiighffly efficient year. and veterans Ron Boomer and Larry with the bat, posting a ,357 average. Hard-throwing, but somewhat erratic, Cunningham.. Neither Boomer, an eight-year Ken Lavis (4-3), Simpson and Thompson DeWaele, now in his fourth season, flamboyant, first sacker, nor Cunningliam, can also be called on to augment the enjoyed bis finest year in 1964, posting a normafly a heavy-hitting, glue-gloved GaM mound staff. The Terriers bite can .345 average and setting the league pace outfielder enjoyed a good campaign with be every bit as sharp as its bark in ’65. PAUL ALLEN — Utility in - fielder and outfielder whose JIM LAVERY — Another desire far over-shadowed his London junior grad, Jim batting average in first two campaigns. But blossomed as swings a mean bat and will club’s leading slugger in last add depth to London's bench. year’s playoffs. A Tillsonburg An outfielder, he’s 21 years old. resident he’ll be teaching school in Petrolia next year. One of league's fastest runners. He’s a righthander and 23 years old. Oomplimente of Syd's Men's Needham Funeral Service & Boys' Wear 520 Dundas St. 432-6741 145 King St. 438-0412 8 — ass ss mwsasss® sm ;s kjs® w sss s® sas ms ms smi sm sss asss sm sm ms ssss ®s sm ®a bm sm sm ms ms s® ssss sass sss sm as sm sm sm ms ms ms ms sm ms ms ms sm ms ms ms bm sm ms ms ms ms sss bm bm bm sm ms s® ms ms sm sm sm bm sm ms ms ms sms ms sm msms sm sm ms GUELPH ROYALS Hanging out the “under new manage for duty. tonttogent and sopfaotnane Steeman (2-2) ment” sign, Guelph Bioyals took optimis DiCarlo, perennial ell-star shortstop to back him up indications are they’ll tically toward the 1965 Senior Interoounty hold their own. Kovac, an eight-year whose 14-year IC record is .259, is ex veteran of IC play can double as a relief campaign with, visions of a pennant flying pected to handle some of the coaching pitcher and infielder and does an adequate over their home park come mid-August duties as is former Guelph mayor, out job at both. fielder Hastings. The slugging outer- John Clark, SO-year-old relief pitcher garfener has a 10-year ,240 IC batting Imports can prove the key to Guelph who has been plying Ms wares in the IC average. Skinner, a cateher-seoand success with Frank Wyant, a catcher- since 1950, assumes the mantle of man baseman-shortstop. isn’t exactly the shortstop back for another fling. agement this year with. last year’s pilot, league’s most otent hitter but he can be veteran all-star first sacker Walt Jefferies a threat. Valeriote, a second and third New faces on the horizon, include Ed petering from, fee game to devote full sacker, as a good fielder and a pesky Jordan, a promising looking lefthanded time to business, dark wffi. have his hitter. pitaher-fi-Bsit baseman from Toncntot, Al work curt out for him to mould a can- EtdheUs a catcher from. the Osliawa team tender with the loss of Watt and nephew Gumbley, ranked among fee league's in fee Metro junior league; Dave Heffer- Gary Jefferies, fee latter, an outfielder, better defensive outfielders and is in his san up from Acton Intermediates and third baseman, have decided to forego the seventh season. Mahoney, the team’s Mike Nunan, a former Guelph juvenile on field action, this season. power-better, can be a big gun in the fee cream of the crop. Guelph attack. WJestaway, a farmer St. But Clark’s plight is far from grim Thomas infielder, has shown considerable Royals will miss southpaw Garr Field. with such proven performers as Nick ability both in the field and at the plate. (2-2) and import Ed Croft (3-2) but Clark DiCarlo, John. Skinner, Teray Vateriote, is certain he’ll have a contender this year. Ran Gumfcftey, ’Ted Hastings, Mike Depth cai the mound may be a bit of And. John's been, around .long enough to Mahoney, Harry Barber, Bobbie Sleeniian, a problem for the Royals, but with right be a good judge of talent — both hte own Mike Kovac and Bud Westaway available hander Barter (9-6) heading the and his opponents. «SM MS MS BM BM BM MS SM M3 MS SMI MS BM SM BM BM MS SM MS IM MS iM! BM jSS BM MS 3SS 88 SM MS BM SM M3 MS SM MS SM MB BM BM MS MB MS MS SM MS iM SM SSS MS BM 8® MS SSS SM g® 8® SM MS MS SM MS Mi SM MS BM BM MS SM SM SM MS MS MSi EH MS SM BM KS SM M3 SM MS MS MS BM MS MS MS s j Compliments of i g i s ’ James Cowan & Co. 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SERVICE THE LEADERS — 1950-1964 Equipment 432-2214 CHAMPIGfti OXFORD ST. 455-2810 263 Bathurst Year Regular Season Playoffs 1950 Brantford Red Sox Waterloo Tigers 1951 Brantford Red Sox London Majors 1952 Kitchener Panthers Kitchener Panthers 1953 Waterloo Tigers Kitchener Panthers 1954 Galt Terriers St. Thomas Elgins 1955 Oshawa Merchants St. Thomas Elgin® SCHEDULE 1956 London Majors London Majors LONDON JUVENILES 1957 St. Thomas Elgins K-W Dutchmen LONDON DIAMONDS 1958 Oakville Oaks St. Thomas Elgins SCHEDULE 1959 Galt Terriers Brantford Red Sox Juno 5 •— London at Galt 1960 Brantford Red Sox Brantford Red Sox 1061 Brantford Red Sox Brantford Rel Sox June 12 — Brantford at London June 20 —• Strathroy at London 1962 Guelph Royals Brantford Red Sox 1963 Brantford Red Sox Brantford Red Sox June 20 —• Simcoe at London June 21 —■ London at Sarnia London Ponuacs Galt Terriers (8:30) 1964 June 25 — Kitchener at London MOST VALUABLE PLAYER SELECTIONS June .27 — Chatham at London June 27 —• London at Ingersoll Year Player Team June 30 — Stratford at London July 4 —- Sarnia (Midg.) at 1950 Alex Kvasnak Waterloo 1951 Wilmer Fields Brantford July 1 — London at St. Thomas July 2 — London at Chatham 1952-57 No selection (6:30) 1958 Johnny Ambrose St. Thomas July 3 •—• London at Galt 1959 Stan ‘‘Gabby’' Anderson London July 9 •— London at Strathroy 1960 Ron Stead Brantford July 7 — London at St. Thomas (8:30) 1961 Spud Bush Brantford July 10 '— London at Brantford 1962 John Pohoisky Guelph July IT •—■ Sarnia at London 1963 Ron Stead Brantford July 11 — London at Ingersoll 1964 Rolf Scheel London July 15 —■ London at Sarnia July 14 •— Ingersoll at London (8:30) BATTING CHAMPIONS July 17 — Simcoe at London July 18 —■ Strathroy at London Year Player Team Ave. July 18 — London at Simcoe July 25 — Chatham at London 1950 Alex Kvasnak Waterloo .379 1951 Fred Thomas. Kitchener .383 July 21 — Galt at London July 27 ‘— London at Sarnia 1952 Russ Evon London .361 (Midg.) (8:00) 1953 Billy Flick Waterloo .349 1954 Wilmer Fields Brantford .379 July 30 — London at Strathroy 1955 Wilmer Fields Oshawa .425 (8:30) 1956 Luther Clifford Brantford .397 1957 Jim Dickey Listowel .377 Aug. 1 ■—• Sarnia at London 1958 Wray Upper Galt .413 Aug. 3 —• London at Chatham 1959 Ernie Myers Listowel .423 Lucky Number 1960 Stan Anderson London -391 (6:30) 1961 Don Mayes London .400 1962 Hank Czerwieniec London .424 1963 Jim Reeves Brantford .444 1964 Bob Gilhooley Stratford .374 PITCHI NG CHAMPIONS, 1946-1964 — Earned Run Leaders N9 547 Year Pitcher Team Ave. 1950 Bobby Sehnurr Kitchener 1.67 1951 Bill Slack London 1.38 Quality Oars From Japan 1952 Bob Brake London 1.51 1953 Ray Ripplemeyer Oshawa 1.47 j. l in ni oi 1954 John Maldovan Kitchener 2.54 €. <£ J. 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He’s 22 years old. opposing pitchers. He’s 29. i t i ■ t Compliments of t i t i i ■ i i t t t i London’s Quality Car Wash i 8 t s i < “ A Clean Oar Rides Better-----Lasts Longer ’ ’ i i i i OOLBORNE AT YORK ST. » « a t 438-66'71 t i ■ KITCHENER-WATERLOO PANTHERS Having failed to complete the 1964 Panthers will mfess the steady twirling of ar second and in the outfield. Webber, campaign the Panthers loomed as doubt import George Valesente (14-11 in three a first baseman-outfiielder, carries a light ful star-tea® in 19-65. But the drive and campaigns) who is not expected to re stick but is strong defens • ambition of a handful of enthusiasts once turn. again revived baseball mtaresi in the Considerable aid in beefing up the Twin Cities and the Panthers can be Ait the plate, Panthers will not be squad is exected from junior grads Gary expected to provide some spirited opposi hurting with the return of veterans Dave Ebel, Tom Searth and Brian Cressman, tion this year. Smallwood. John Couch, Watt Bradley, all of whom saw senior service test year. Nick Rinstthe and John Webber. Ebel, a third baseman tor outfielder, hit Under the guiding hand of Derwood a creditable .269 last year in senior play ‘‘Shorty” Miller, now in his 15 th Senior Smallwood, an outfielder and strong on while Searth, a first baseman-outfielder, Interiaxmiy campaign. the Panthers are defence, boasts a .315 lifetime IC .average batted .333 as did Cressman while appear expected to field strictly a home-brew through eight seasons. Couch, also an ing briefly. squad. outfielder playing his second full season, Pitching could prove their long suit showed considerable promise last- year Familiar faces missing from this year’s with such proven righthanders as 6’ 5” despite a .220 batting mark. Bradley, a squad include the Litzgus brothers, Larry Richard Jack (22-15 in five IC seasons); second team all-star outfielder last year and Wayne. Larry, a catcher has moved Howie Hupp (24-24 in 8 campaigns) and when he betted ,326 boasts a three-year to Hamilton, and Wayne, a third baseman, southpaw Gouri Heinbuch (3-4 last year) IC mark otf ,282 and has demonstated to St. Catharines, and wffl. be unavailable; as the mainstaj®. Kan Sherk (0-3 in considenable power at the plate. this year. Shortstop Ken Mark lias also ’64) and rookie southpaw Ed Britz, a In the infield, Rintehe, a nine-year indicated he’ll not return. junior grad are expected to add depth to veteran with a ,267 lifetime IC mark, is The Panthers have their work cut out the mound corps. Lefty Gene Zanatta expected to again be the hub of the inner for than if they hope to be contenders; (11-9 in 5 seasons) ranks as a doubtful circle of defense from the shortstop posi but with a wealth of good junior material competitor due to job committments. tion although he can perform well at third from which to draw they oould surprise. Compliments of For Your Farm Needs See Gallagher Case Power Motors Ltd. Eiuipnieni Your Rfimbler Dealer 229 Adelaide St. 432-7732 1777 DUNDAS ST E. GEORGE McGUIRE — End BRIAN PEAREN-riExpected ing a year’s retirement/’ this to take over the centrefield hard-torowing righthander is spot vacated by Hank Czerwieniec’s retirement, this ■expected to figure big in London school teacher is rated Pontiacs’ pennant plans this as one of the Pontiacs’ bright year- A Nova Scotia native, est prospects for 1965. A George wias the London nine’s graduate of London’s OBA champion junior Diamonds ace hurler from 1961-63 and two years ago he can also play could again be a major figure second base. His great speed in second straight pennant makes him. a constant batting drive. Employed at Northern threat. Bate left and throws right. Electric. He’s 28. 13 — sssasm m sss ®m#s8ssss!aK888a8saR8888S88as8S8Sffi8«8sss»s!8®S!ssiss88Ksass®sss®Bg38ass®Ks»g^gsi®^ffisagsass®sssw sb sas ssb ® sss bjs bss bss ass w ass ® ® ®s ® ss as sss as® ssss ass ass as ass w ss M as s® sss ws sb «b LISTOWEL MUSTANGS Returning to toe Senior Intercounty more than a few of their IC coa- As in the past, Lfetowel's main rente* after an absence of toree Seasons, temporaries. strength will come from toe calibre of the Listowel nine brings with it a new With veteran third sacker Bob Zister, material imported from U.S. college name — the Mustangs. ranks. The balance of the squad will be a Hanover resident, and possessor of a comprised of local talent with the ex One big question remains- unanswered, six-year .243 lifetime IC average and ception of Don Black, a Lastowel school however. V® the Mustangs have first sacker Ken Lawrence, a power poker teacher who received 'his basic training enough houses to make a run for the with, a four-year ,223 IC record, holding in Ixmdbh’s Eager Beaver and Junior prized' pennant? Only on the diamond down the corners of the infield, the ranks and who appeared briefly in London will that evidenee present itself. Mustangs have their only proven strength. senior livery during toe past couple of The balance of toe rosier will be filled seasons. . Under the guidance of manager Ken with virtually untried talent although ■Benjamin, a former Chatham stalwart John Kruspe, an outfielder wfco played The newly-born Mustangs may have who once played with the Ltetowel with. Listowel in their last year in toe toe awkwardness of cotte for toe early Legionnaires, the Mustangs have full con circuit, shows promise of developing into part of the campaign, but once they gain fidence they® make the going -rough for a top-notch competitor, their legs they could be troublesome. ACTIVE PLAYER LIFETIME AVERAGES Player, Team(s) Y G AB R H RBI BA John Amforose, St. T, Ldn ... 9 171 565 89 144 76 .25 5 From figures available Rill RwgesSj GSt ...... 2 28 107 9 24 10 .224 more years experience) Don Black, Ldn ...... 2 2 7 1 1 0 .143 (Players with two or 26 54 22 .225 RBI BA R-oss Ratal, Gilt ...... 14 97 240 Player, Team(s) Y G AB R H Gary Jeffries, Guel ...... 2 48 174 17 39 20 .224 3 85 373 55 126 69 .338 49 2-6 .223 Hank Czerwieniec, Ldn 139 .336 Ken Lawrencse, List, Sir ..... 4 71 220 32 RMn A^idiei/son:!, Juin ...... 11 222 802 194 270 Ron Bloomer. Git -...... 8 2-1.0 785 8,0 174 87 .221 3 5-2 192 44 63 36 .328 .221 Roger DcWiaele-j Git ...... 316 Mike Mahoney, Guel ...... 2 60 190 19 42 28 Dave Smallwood. KW ...... 8 195 683 127 216 118 Ken Hubbert, Brant ...... 2 54 177 18 39 20 .220 7 136 514 122 159 73 .309 .218 Murray Oliver, Haim, Git ... .308 Bill Zubyk, Ldn ...... 8 214 832 104 182 63 7 132 496 75 153 76 Dave Podk, Ldn ...... 5 92 312 36 67 19 .215 8 161 625 102 192 121 .307 .205 I, Girnmn-ghiam, Hiam., Git ... <305 Spud Bush, Brant ...... 7 67 229 32 47 25 Fred Thompson, Ham. GM.... 8 21-9 952 195 291 110 Harry Barber, Guel...... 4 50 93 11 19 4 .204 T STRATFORD CHIEFS Can Johnny Bell keep coming up with Fountain farmed toe nucleus of a club batted a crediMble .270, has made good miracles? which, ciinered fourth place and gave contacts with some top-rated US. pennant winning London Pontiacs night- That’s the uppermost question as toe rnares before bowing out in toe semi- ccOegians- as a coach at Michigan and Chiefs enter their sophomore season in finials. toe Chiefs can be counted on to be a con- toe Senior Intercounty. tending outfit. How strong they’S. be will But only Thomas, Libett and Fountain depend on the calibre of imported talent Last year, Bell, who- for many seasons remain from last year’s club and the and the ability of Honig to get the best plucked plums from U.S. college campus canny Bell has a major rebuilding chore passible mileage out off the excellent and turned Lfetowel into a perennial on hfe hands. Can he do it again? young talent avaffebflte on .the roster of contender, proved he’d lost none of his Stratfcrfs Junior Acadisam. magic in acquiring five above-par per He seems to think so. And to make formers including batting champion Bill his chore an easier one he’s enlisted the The Chdefis? situation -is not an en- Gilhootey, catcher Ken Plesha, outfielder aid of an ex-Listowel shortstop, via Uni vfefote one but the Beil magic- hasn’t failed Gary Jones and pitchers John Krasnan. versity of Michigan — Dick Honig. The yet and there’s bo evidence it’s apt to and Doug Etobred. The formidable five gLue-gloved infielder, who competed on now. The rest of toe league wffl. have to along with Bdb Zister. Ken Lawrence, the last Listawel team in toe Senior IC keep a wary eye on toe Chiefs — or get Gary Thomas, Nick libett and Doug prior to this season. — back in 1961 and scalped. ,w«»«S8«sa®«s«®8®s®®a®!®»®sss*s>a8»“s«8««ws«8*K»s8aK®®®®5SSKs»s)®8>®8e‘®8a8sas8!8S8a!S!!8sas! szssssjZ3®swsEasaaaais»«w¥s:^:^ssfis.-£aBs:;sss£asssasisassssiss ss! aa as sa s® gg sss bs ess si® jss ss ®s ss — 14 — LONDON PONTIAOS Cullatan waves his arms in the traditional Zubyk’s retirement. Playing-manager “safe” gesture. Tim Burgess is fully recovered from last year's wrist break and will see plenty of By Bob Ferguson And there for all to see to the prone action at first base. Veterans Tommy figure of Anderson, arms outstretched, McKenzie and Dave “Whitey” Lapthome The Bate — August 18, 1984. finger tips barely resting on home plate. will again told down the shortstop and The acknowledged “leader" has scored third base berths respectively. And. wflaat could well be the most important when it comes to depth, Pbntiacs have The place — Labatt Park. and certainly the most dramatic run of plenty with Johnny Ambrose, Bill his 11 -year IC career, in leading his mates Burgess and Newaitt. prepared to take a The situation — Bottom otf the 10th, to ttseir first pennant in sax seasons. tarn at first base; Paul Allen and Brian two out. score tied 5-5, and the Senior Peasren at second or short and Dan Interciouaity Basebail League pennant Mendham and Nash at third. riding on every pitch. London Pontiacs’ Lcm.dion’B subsequent loss to these same Terriers in a hard-fought playoff Stan “Gabby” Anderson stands on sec The outfield will likely consist of Bill ond base, the result of a beanball and final failed to dim the drama which un folded that night. Burgess in left, Pearen in centre and stolen base. Gatt pitcher Jim Merrick Gabby Anderson in righit. And to back rears -and flies plateward as Johnny them up there’s Ambrose, Tim Burgess, Ambrose awaits bat in hand. The ball is But that was last seaon. What 1965 Jim Lavery, Alien, Mendham and low in the dirt and eludes backstop Ray holds only time will tell. Tullodh. Stadler. The alert Anderson breaks for third, diving ’headlong' into the bag to a The 1965 edition of the Pontiacs shows swirl of dust. Stadler retrieves the ball Depth at every position and versatility added horsepower and indications are wiM prove vital in London's 1965 pennant and rifles it at third sacker Fred Thomp they’ll be driving for a second .straight son. The ball strikes him on the ankle drive. The absence of former batting and bounds a short way into left field.. pennant. champion Hank Czeawieniec and Zuibyk Shortstop Wray Upper moves over to are not apt to be felt too greatly. The retrieve it, The pitching staff, though short in loss oi righthanders Bay Hebert (who quantity should prove long in quality with finds business too time consuming) and righthander RoM Scheel (11-3) heading Ron Oldridige (who has moved to Ottawa) Suddenly the crowd rises to its feet, the mound corps- He’s the lone returnee may be felt but the addition of McGuire excitamient electrifying the night air. from last year’s squad. But he’s ably and McKay should more than compensate. backed up by two proven veterans, Anderson has gathered himself up out righthander George McGuire and south In addition to the available talent, on of the dust and begun a dramatic dash paw Roy McKay. Add to this trio, lefty the Pontiacs’ roster there’s a wealth of towards home plate. RM Wilkinson, righthanders Ken Books highly proficient young material avail and Lamy Trowiell and import right- able on the London Diamonds’ junior Upper’s arm is cocked to make the hander Gary Newitt, plus the occasional roster. Included as potential senior stars throw but the veteran infielder appears relief stint from veteran Johnny Ambrose are infielders Larry Rooks and Jim too shocked to release the ball as the and the Pontiacs-’ pitahmg corps might be Rodrigues, outfielders Fred Fickling and exhausted Anderson stumbles closer even stronger than it was in ’64. Joe Staats and pitchers Don Martin, toward the victory island. Galvanized Graham Ballantine and Doug Poole, all into action Upper drills the ball toward The catching department has also of whom could see senior service this Stadler just as Anderson launches his been beefed up with. Dave Pook again, year. patented headtong dive. A cloud of dust the key figure and ably backed by rookie obscures home plate from view of the Wayne Tulloch, a former standout all- It's unlikely the pennant clinching suddenly hushed crowd. Umpire Ab around performer from Chatham. drama of 1964 will be repeated, in just CuBaton is squarely in the middle of it. that fashion but 1965 is bound to see its The infield is also changed somewhat share of the diamond drama and you can Then the air to shattered by the cheer with rookie Joe Nash expected to claim count on. the Pontiacs to do their share ing crowd, as the dust abates and the second base slot vacated by Billy of the script writing. « BEST WISHES t 5 Tommy White's Sport Shop WAYNE TULLOCH—Versa ; 636 Talbot St. 631-5460 J St. Thomas, Ontario tile. That describes this 21- year-old rookie from Chatham. » “The Place Where Athletes ! Meet” A good hitter, he can catch, « play infield and outfield and g « n ■■»»»■> WK u k ■■■« even piteth should the need arise. He’s employed by Cana LARRY TROWELL — A dian Liquid Air Ltd. newcomer to senior ranks, iihas 24-year-oOd painter hopes to nail down a berth as a righthanded pitcher. — 15 — 1964 FINAL SEASON’S AVERAGES TEAM RECORDS BATTING Team G AB R H RBI BA Galt ...... 32 1154 132 311 160 .269 London ...... 30 1081 177 268 142 .248 Kitchener ...... 28 947 104 227 88 .239 Brantford ...... 28 914 117 208 91 .227 Guelph ...... 32 1096 156 248 124 .226 Stratford ...... : 30 998 136 221 109 .221 PITCHING Team IP SO W L Pct. ERA London ...... 272 216 19 13 .594 2.61 Galt ...... 280 2/3 211 18 1 4 .563 3-06 Guelph ...... 285 2-49 17 15 .531 3.24 Stratford ...... 262 230 16 14 .533 3.60 Kitchener ...... 241 255 12 18, .400 3.69 Brantford ...... 237 2/3 204 n 19 .367 3.87 FIELDING Team. PO A E TC DP PB LOB FA Guelph ...... 855 305 66 1226 15 18 242 .947 London ...... 816 345 69 1230 16 8 290 .944 Kitchener ...... 723 264 68 1055 6 7 257 .936 Galt ...... 842 376 89 1307 20 13 259 .932 Brantford...... 713 263 73 1049 12 4. 220 .931 Steatford ...... 783 305 .101 1189 15 15 233 .916 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS BATTING Average ■— Bob GiMiooley, Steal...... ______374 Plate Appearances — Bred. Thompson, Galt ...... 149 At Bats — Hank Czerwieniec, London ...... 135 Runs — Gilhooley ...... 33 Hits — Thompson ...... 47 Total Bases — Roger Dewaele, Galt ...... 31 Doubles — Stan Anderson, London ...... 9 Triples — Ran Gumbley, Guelph ...... 5 Home Runs- — Dewaele ...... 7 Sacrifice Bunts — Carl Bessey, Brantford ...... 5 Sacrifice Flys — Larry Cunningham, Galt ...... 4 Stolen Bases — GWhooley ...... 16 Caught. Stealing — Thompson ...... 5 Walks — Gilhooley ...... ,...... '..... 26 Steifceouits — Gary Jeffries, Guelph...... 40 Hit By Pitch — Nick DiCarlo, Guelph ...... 5 Hit In Double Plays — Ww Upper, Galt; Ron Stead, Brantford ...... 5 Runs Batted In. — Anderson ...... 28 PITCHING Gaines — Harry Berber, Guelph ...... 20 Innings -— Rolf Soheel, London ...... 119 Batters Faced •— Ron Stead, Brentford...... 492 Runs — Stead, Gary Thomas, Steatfoird ...... 54 Hits — Stead ...... 117 Home Runs — Stead ...... 6 WJalks — George Valesente, KW ...... 38 Strikeouts — Stead ...... _...... 125 Hit Batsmen — Barber ...... 6 Wild Pitches — Gary Field, Guelph ...... io Games Started — Sohe-el 14 Games Finished — Stead ...... 14 Complete Games — Stead ...... 13 Wins — Scheel ...... H Losses •— Stead ...... 7 Earned Runs — Thomas ...... 3g Earned Run Average — Erie Lomax, Galt ...... 1.35 — 16 — iation finals before bowtag to Hamilton. ranks as- an outlaw group, ‘competing in THE SENIOR INTERCOUNTV As the years rolled on several other the money market with the minor pro teams appeared briefly under the Inter fessional squads for talent Operators BY BOB FERGUSON county banner but in the early years a poured in cash in an effort to build better Senior into: county Statistician New York Yankee-type domination of the teams, the player calibre improved — circuit existed — first by Guelph which several major leaguers roamed the IC Senior Intercounty took the first three titles, then by Galt gardens during the “gold in them tihar baseball in its 46 years Which won the next three. In 1922, Galt hills” days. . The league was undoubtedly of operation, has greatly won the Ontario senior crown. But the superior in class of play to many minor resembled a roller - Guelph-Galt domination was shattered in pro groups. So much emphasis had been coaster — plenty of ups 1925 with London claiming the title and placed on the senior series that the IC no and downs. Preston running second. The next year, longer operated one as an association — Its existence is due St. Thomas was the winner. But the the senior operators did. so as the Senior largely to ' the sports Guelph-Galt combination came back Inter county Baseball League, an affiliate boom which followed the to again rule the scene until St. Thomas of the association. They even went to the cessation of hostilities of took all the marbles in 1933. In 1934, extent of having a league commissioner, ■arid War I. Attention Stratford, one of the charter members, John Gillies, a London lawyer, and him diverted from warfare, took its first .crown. self a former pitcher with London Majors. interest in sports began The Majors by tiiris time had become the BOB to revive and with it Meanwhile the original association loop’s dominant factor. FERGUSON had continued to grow with an inter formation of countless mediate and junior series being added in But like all ratter-coasters, the down numbers of leagues. Such a group was the 1922. hill grade had to come and the “golden Intercounty Association. Through the egg” grew smaller and smaller until a years the tireless efforts of an ever- By the m.id--30’s the Intercounty had more sane policy of operations was changing group of men has kept the grown into a power to be reckoned with adopted. Dissolution of the Senior Inter- association alive and flourishing. in Ontario baseball circles. When Strat county Baseball League came in 1S57 In 1919 the IC launched its inaugural ford won the 1934 OBA title it was the when London, the 1956 pennant and season. The -league consisted ctf four fifth straight for Senior Intercounty playoff champs, and Brantford joined clubs — Guelph., Galt, - Stratford and teams. Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Welland and Kitchener—the latter operating as a rival The depression and World War II fol Tonawanda, N.Y., in the Great Lakes- for the professional team in the Michigan- lowed and while activity became some Niagara District League. The reniatader Ontario League. what curtailed, the Inter-county survived of the IC clubs continued as a senior The season was a rocky one with and rapidly rose to tiie heights in the series under the association banner. hassle after hassle disrupting on and off league’s golden era following the second This proved strictly a one-year venture field activities. But tine group survived, global conflict. and London, Brantford and Hamilton. Guelph claimed the pennant and went Tliis was truly the league’s hey-day into the Ontario Amateur Baseball Assoc with the Intercounty, listed in professional (Continued on Page 18) ® ® ® ® M ® m w > ® W »» m m a ® ® ® ® » « « * » » re « m m m w w * ® ® ® ® to w m M w w i»» Ks a? m fis w m as ® is ® » ks ® k sa is s® m sa s» as s® bs ss se ts w I® w Best Wishes LONDON PONTIACS The new Free Press building on York Street is one of the most modern newspaper plants in Canada. It is symbolic of progress in Western Ontario. Serving LONDON and WESTERN ONTARIO Oe iWWii Jw — 17 — ^^aK^^WW^^W»S®^^W^Wmm^W^4SSWt«S®iW^^Sffi^S^i®^miSS!S8SSSSSSSSSSS3SKaS8 8SiSSSS8S!8S4!B4aSS(aSif»S!S®»S«SaSSS8S4!SaS8SS8aS58£jasS88SS®8 ^SSSKBSSS!^S3^®S3SS®S®S88S!S8SmS8S6aKiSSiMSHSSS8SSSSSiS8SSSi®£ Senior Intercounty 1964 Final Season’s Averages ■— ^London Fontiacs (Continued from Page 17) FIELDING rejoined the IC in 1958. Oakville Oaks Player, Pas. PO A E TC DP PB FA won the pennant in the nine-team Allen, 2b, of, 3b ...... 40 26 11 77 4 0 .857 cincuit then withdrew from the league. Ambrose. lb ...... 199 14 3 216 12 0 .986 The downhOl ride continued rapidly Anderson, J., cf ...... _ 4 0 2 6 0 0 .667 thereafter until 1963 when only five teams Anderson, S., at ...... 29 2 1 32 1 0 .969 went to the post — Brantford, Galt, 6 0 1 2 .857 Guelph. mtchener-Waterloo and London. Baron, c 7 0 Burgess, J-, p ...... „.'. 0 4 1 5 0 0 .800 Then the uphill journey began with Burgess. T., lib ...... 6 1 0 7 0 0 1.000 Stratford swelling the ranks to six clubs Burgess, W., of, lb ...... Ill 4 6 121 3 0 .950 last year. This season Listow-el rejoins Czerwieniee, of, ss, 3b ...... 46 3 1 50 0 0 .943 the group bringing the count to seven Hebert, p ...... 26 2 35 0 0 .943 clubs. Competition has become keener Kyle, p, 2b, of ...... 0 1 0 0 1.000 with Brantford’s five-year hold on the 1 0 top rung having been snapped in 1964 LapthoMie, 3b ...... 24 42 9 75 2 0 .880 and Galt and London looming as the McKenzie, ss ...... 54 75 6 139 6 0 .957 big guns. Mendham, If, Sb ...... 8 3 1 12 0 0 .917 Oldridge, p ...... 14 1 ia 0 0 .944 War and depressions, golden eras and Parker, p ..... _...... 0 1 0 i 0 0 1.000 glory days have failed to subdue the drive Book, e ...... 215 22 10 247 .960 of the IC players and executives and, as 0 6 the 46th season is recorded to the history Rodrigues, ss ...... 6 9 2 17 0 0 .883 books, a spirit of conttaaed optimism Scheel, p ...... 5 36 5 46 4 0 .891 exist. The uphill ride is a slow one but Winch, p ...... 0 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 history shows the IC has made it before. ZuibyOr, 2b ...... „...... 53 55 7 115 7 0 .939 We think they can do it again. 5PORTS on (HRIH1EL 10 RACING, SOCCER, GOLF, HOCKEY, BASEBALL, BOWLING, FOOTBALL, CURUN6 ®SfaSEfSSSSSS3SSES>«SSSSSSSffiSSaSi3B^.^-SSffiSSSSKaESSSiaSESSSSffiffiSSS LONDON PONTIACS Official Ballot “BIG CHIEF” Player of the month award My nomination for ...... is (month) (player) Signed ...... Ballots will go into barrel for weekly draw. Voter’s Name and Address ■ m Ml M Ml M at Ml M Mi Ml M Ml M M M BB M BB M M MB BB M Ml M IM M Ml Mi M Mi Mt Ml Mt M Ml Mi Mt ue M St Ml Ml Ml Ml M BB BB BB ■ ■» M ■■ M M Ml ■■ M M M M ■■ M M Ol M ■■ M M M M M M M M Ml M ■■ M ■■ I — 19 — Members of the L.M.P. 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