1986 London Majors Program
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I ’ 1986 Souvenir Program $1.00 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING BRUCE SCOTT . tax planning REGAL CAPITAL PLANNER LTD. INVESTMENT PLANNING 526 Ox* J-Street East . RETIREMENT PLANNING London. Ontario N5Y 3H7 , ESTATE PLANNING (519) 33-3991 .« Member: Canadian Association of Financial Planners International Assoc, -of Financial Planning Better Business Bureau London Chamber of Commerce The Corporation of The City of London The Office of The Mayor Tom Gosnell Mayor On behalf of the City of London, I would like to extend a very special welcome to the staff, players, and fans of the London Majors on the occasion of the opening of your 1986 Season. Londoners are fortunate indeed to be represented in the Inter-County Baseball League by such a high calibre team as the London Majors and I join with ail Londoners in wish ing you a highly successful season. Good'luck and play ball! 300 (1. 3Soix 3033, i 'fy Serving LONDON Since 1963 RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT • Automotive Tools • Hoists • Plumbing Tools • Cement Equip. • Ladders • Pumps • Cleaning Equipment • Lawn & Garden Tools • Sanders • Fencing Equip. • Moving Equipment • Power Washers • Floor & Carpet Tools • Painting & DecoratingEquip. Construction-Industrial Equipment Air Compressors • Heaters & Fans • Power Washers Cleaning Equipment • Hoists • Pumps Compaction Equipment • Ladders • Scaffolding Chain Saws • Levels • Trenching Generators • Plumbing Tools • Welding Equipment 309 SPRINGBANK DR. LONDON MON - SAT 8:30 - 5:30 471-9910 Kensal Rental Service Ltd page 1 Page 2 WAYNE FENLON — Manager/Catcher The Montreal-born Fenlon is certainly a main stay on the London sports scene. This 22nd inter-county season has him in the new role of player-manager. His managerial philosophy is simple: he wants to bring an exciting brand of baseball back to town and In the process bring fans back to the park At the plate last season, Fenlon hit .289 in 35 games. He topped the l-C with only one passed ball for the season. His year culminated in the playoffs against Niagara Falls when he cracked three game-winning homers, including a grand slam and another in the bottom of the ninth inning. rwd Sportswear LONDON MANUFACTURER 1116 Dearness Drive (Dearness Mall across from White Oaks) Suppliers of London Majors’ Jackets, Sweat Pants and Bags. Specializing in Team & Club Jackets • Custom made Jackets • Ball Uniforms • Bags to Match • Sweat Pants • Track Suits We pride ourselves in quality workmanship, fit & prompt delivery. (For custom sizing — teams measured at ball park or shop.) DROP IN OR PHONE FOR AN APPOINTMENT. GOOD LUCK LONDON MAJORS! 519-686-1462 Page 3 ItartMs Cleaners*' Friendly Personal Service at Our 7 Locations page 4 truck rental WE LIVE UP TO OUR 519 York St NAME 433-1701 BARRY WHITE — Coach The Majors' third base coach is entering his third season with the team. He is optimistic that the young kids especially those former juniors who are in their second year of Inter- County ball, will show their talent. He is emphasizing baseball basics as the way back to the top of the standings. Off the field, Barry is an avid sailor. FOREST CITY | 'TTT EL/Ez LTD. 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OPEN DAILY: SUMMER HOURS May 3rd to September 7th, 1986- 10:00 am-8:00 pm WE SALUTE THE "LONDON MAJORS" Page 6 alex mckay — 2nd Base Last season, the Majors’ second baseman added a new wrinkle to his overall play by bang ing out six home runs (second on the team) and leading the Majors in RBls (35). He continued to anchor the middle of the diamond, registering 106 assists, most for a Majors' infielder and good for second in the league. He also had a hand in 21 double plays. The 1986 season marks the 13th for the 28-year-old McKay. As a bit of local trivia he slugged nearly 1000 home runs over a three year period as a regular feature of the TV-London evening sign-off montage. FILL your tank fill you tummy (sappy gas^ & WESTSIDE CAFE _ Around the corner at Wharncliffe & Mt. Pleasant Homemade Burgers & Ballpark Franks "WHERE THE MAJOR’S FILL UP" (Free Admission to Game with a Purchase) DAVE BYERS — Short stop The big shortstop from Dorchester starts his 17th l nter-County season in 1986. Byers started his l-c career with London in 1969 before a three-year stint in the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system, once again, Byers led the team in several key offensive categories, including hitting (.371), on-base percentage (.452), runs (24) and hits (49). Oddly enough, Dave says his weakness in the minor leagues was his hitting, the one aspect of his game that has made him such a valuable team leader for the Majors. Page 7 CHUCK WESTMAN — Centre Field in his third year with the Majors, Chuck con tinued to provide steady defence in the out field. He was second in the league in putouts by an outfielder (78). His best moment last year, however, came at the plate against Stratford in June. After a triple earlier in the game, he doubled in the bottom of the 11th inning to drive in the tying run, then scored on a single by the next batter with a spectacular head-first slide to give the Majors the win. Westman hit .296 last season and lead the inter-county League in stolen bases (16). in the offseason, he plays hockey and thinks about baseball. |GWGll6ry a friend in jewellery 428 RICHMOND ST. (JUST NORTH OF DUNDAS AT CARLING ST.) 439-0461 STEVE BUSHBY— Left Field/catcher in his first year with the Majors, Steve ran into injury problems early in the year which limited his playing time. He did, however, provide valu able service once healed, filling in at nearly every position, Including pitching and catching, and cracking five home runs. One of those homers was a game-winner in a 2-1 win over Stratford in June. 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OUR FEATURES INCLUDE- // I ' • A 27 hole layout offering 3 different i ' 18 hole combinations -A J—' Two par 71 courses and one par 72 course. • Play 27 holes for the price of 18... $10.50 any day of the week. • The most unique membership setup in Canada. • Complete Clubhouse facilities FANSHAWE GOLF CLUB TELEPHONE 455-2770 Page 10 MIKE PATERSON - Pitcher The iron man of the Majors' staff last year, Mike accounted for one-third of the team's total innings pitched (108) while throwing as both a starter and reliever in 19 of London s 36 games. He was often asked to come back on two days’ rest and one of his best performances came under those conditions a 14-1 complete game win over Niagara Falls in June. The Dorchester native is beginning his fourth year with the club and off the field enjoys hockey, golf and bicycling. BLOCKS CUBES CRUSHED NORTH jftSTAR ICE ITDO. 4 Stuart Street, London, Ontario N5Y 1S1 Office 455-3690 ROSS B. SMIBERT Res. 439-4776 RON ST. LOUIS — 3rd Base The 37-year-old third baseman is entering his fourth year with the Majors. Ron was one of only five interCounty players to play in all 36 regular season games and also led the Majors in three other offensive categories. While hitting .306, he set an i-c record for at-bats in a season (160) and also led the team In hits (49) and doubles (13). The Tecumseh, Ont native's big game last year came against the league cham pion Toronto Maple Leafs when he went 5-for5. Hockey and horse racing are among Ron's off season activities. page 11 Labatt’s Blue Most Valuable Player Awards Congratulations to the 1985 winners 1) May — Wayne Fenlon 2) June — Ron St Louis 3) July — Randy Manning Labatts Blue page 12 255 HORTON ST., LONDON, ONT. TELEPHONE (519) 434-5755 A special (<Thank You from the Bill Howard — Program Mike Regan -—Ball Park John Burrell — Welding Del Buck — Plumbing Brian Fenlon — Electrical George Lush — Clubhouse Mike Fenlon — Flowers A.G. — Things Fanshawe College Bill Petty & His Auto Mechanics Course — Bus Radio Westem-CHRW 94.7 FM — Live Game Coverage Shelley — Everything Page 13 page 14 Stationery Incorporated 3M 51/4” diskettes are tested 327 ways.