Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 292-22nd Street, Box 1388, , Sask. S0M 0E0 306-446-1983 [email protected] “HOME OF ’S BIGGEST BAT”

JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL VOLUME 33 # 1

CONGRATULATIONS !

TO OUR 2016 INDUCTEES

INDIVIDUALS Ron Bauml, Muenster, Sask. [Player/Builder] Terry Buck, Fresno, Cal. /, Sask.[Player] The Late Doug Dodd, Rabbit Lake, Sask. [Player/ Builder] Barry Erickson, Regina, Sask. [Player/Builder] Bev Hickie, , Sask. [Player] Regan Kjargaard, , Sask.[Player/Builder] Norm Loehr, Regina, Sask. [Builder] The Late John M.”Corky” McCann, Red Deer, AB/Admiral, Sask. [Player] The Late Lewis McNamee, , Sask. [Player/Builder] Harvey Schmidt, Medicine Hat, AB/Burstall, Sask. [Player] Fabian Schommer, , Sask. [Player] Robert W. Thompson, Edmonton, AB./Semans, Sask. [Player] Laurence Woodard, , Sask. [Player/Builder] Leo Wurtz, , Sask. [Player/Builder]

TEAM Leader Barons Senior Baseball Team 1961-1983. Marysburg Royals Senior Baseball Team. Viceroy Baseball Team 1946-1975.

FAMILY Lloyd Family, Swift Current,Sask.

COMMUNITY Lloydminster, Sask.

The 32nd Annual Induction is Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Battleford. Call for details.

2016 GOLD SPONSORS! Battleford Furniture, Battleford Earl and Ione Berard, Weyburn Cando Country Catering, Cando Flatlander Welding, Saskatoon Darwin Lackey, Weyburn Innovation Credit Union Original Joe's, Saskatoon SaskTel Smiley's, Saskatoon Superior Forklift, Lumsden Kondro Electric, Lloydminster, AB Keranda Industrial Supplies, Maidstone, Sask Saskatchewan Baseball Association Laurence and Marg Woodard, Weyburn

This Museum is the Protector and Caretaker of Our Rich Saskatchewan Baseball History 1 OBITUARIES RALPH PETERSON, MOOSE JAW, SASK. now deceased. Details not known. If anyone has information, please contact the office. Ralph was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.

MURRAY “BERT” OLMSTEAD, HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA, died November 17, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Bert was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.

DALE STEWART JOSEPH ZEMAN, DENVER, COLORADO, died January 4, 2016. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, December 14, 1946. Dale was a Life member of this organization and was the son of the Late Joe and Jessie Zeman of Saskatoon. Joe was a 2005 inductee of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Jessie was the recipient of the Dave Shury Cup in 1999.

DELL HALBERT, WEYBURN, SASK. died April 30, 2015, at the age of 87. Dell was a member of the 1946-1961 Griffin Cubs baseball team inducted into the Team Category in 1991.

LORNE EDWARD HALBERT, WEYBURN, SASK. died July 9, 2015, at 90 years of age. Lorne was a member of the 1946-1961 Griffin Cubs baseball team inducted into the Team Category in 1991.

BILL [MARIO] MAZZEI, ESTON, SASK. died July 13, 2015, at the age of 92. Bill was a long time supporter of baseball and enjoyed many years involved in a sport he truly loved. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

JAMES ALVIN FORREST, SASKATOON, SASK. died February 6, 2016, at 92 years of age. James was a longtime member of this organization.

BIRTHDAY WISHES Past Honourary President, Norm Bell-January 27th. Past Board Member, Ryan Bater-April 18th. Board Member, Ione Berard-April 18th. Board Member, Earl Berard-April 23rd. Past Board Member, Bob Burns-February1st. Board Member, Jessica Ertell-March 29th. Board Member, Ryan Herman-March 10th. Board Member, Ray Hoover-January 13th. Board Member, Don Macdonald-February 26th. Board Member, Bill Selnes-April 29th. Board Member, Frank Simpson-March 23rd.

FROM OUR MEMBERS “------Baseball and coaching youth on the Cubs team in Regina was a very enjoyable part of our Dad’s life, and we were proud to have him inducted. Jim’s wife, our mother, now resides in Regina Lutheran Care Home. The enclosed donation is from the family to help continue the Hall’s traditions.Thank you, and continued success in all that you do.” Jan Forrest, Ivis, and Ian Young.

“------Always interesting to see what you have added to the museum. You are to be commended for your efforts for the benefit of all that visit the museum. Kind regards. ” Orvil Mything, Climax, Sask.

“—All the very best, Jane. God Bless”. Jeanette and Murray Smail, Moose Jaw, Sask. “----2015 was a very good year for me. Jane, you are one busy person with all that you do in one year for baseball history in Saskatchewan. ‘A job well done!’ I enjoyed browsing through the museum in the summer and getting to see the ‘Big Bat’. Hope the year was good to you.”. Elsie Earl, Estevan, Sask. 2 “---A special thank you and your staff for your hard work and dedication each and every year at the Saskatchewan Baseball Museum to preserve this rich heritage. It was an honour to attend and represent the Pruden Family with Jim and Ann Coolidge at the 2015 Induction Ceremony.” Joan Bexfield, , Sask.

“---Have a great year, Jane.” Jake Tilbury, Okanagan Falls, BC [Moose Jaw Regals] “Hi everyone at the museum. We enjoyed the banquet and induction ceremonies this past August. Thanks for the memories.” Wade and Sharon Sauter, Fairlight, Sask.

“------Keep on doing the good work for our baseball.” Ted Suer, Humboldt, Sask.

“-----The Late Chuck Holdaway’s wife, Rae, is in a nursing home in Airdrie. I read the newsletter to her.” William Gaskell, Airdrie, Alberta

“------Would you believe it. It has already been 5 years since we lost Rich. I’m sure he is still keeping an eye on everything to do with baseball! I hope you are still keeping well, Jane. I know you are still working hard. All the best in 2016. Take care.” Bess Eisler, Regina, Sask.

“---Thanks Jane, and all the very best to all you good people in the .” Bill and Debbie Gergely, Richmound, Sask.

“----Thank you for all your great work, and the best in 2016!” Fred Heron, Climax, Sask.

Immediately following our last newsletter that went out to the members the beginning of December, we received numerous Christmas wishes by mail, email and phone, from many of you. Thank you.

Bits and Pieces

CONGRATULATIONS to Aron and Betty Braun, who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 17, 2015, with their twins, Calman and Candy, and 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan. Aron was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, having started with baseball in 1958, and continues with the Umpire Mentoring Program that started in 2006, in Saskatoon. Aron has since mentored 87 games. His family continues to be involved with baseball with grandson Ryan, 19, in his second year with a baseball scholarship at Trinidad College in Colorado, USA. Ryan is 6’5”, and is a pitcher!

CONGRATULATIONS to Bob Burns, Estevan, announced his retirement from both Estevan Minor Baseball and Baseball Saskatchewan. As well as coaching, Bob was an umpire from 1951 to 2013, then continued active as a mentor and leader for umpires. Bob has lived in Estevan since 1957. Bob was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003, followed later as a Board Member of this organization.

CONGRATULATIONS to Board Member Gil Bellavance who became a great grandfather recently. Great granddaughter Ava Jean Rose is doing very well, and so is Grandpa! Gil also is now a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.

Congratulations to all that celebrated a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, a birth or other special event in your life.

3 DONATIONS [received since last newsletter]

Janet Anderson, N.Battleford Bob Armstrong, Saskatoon, SK Ella Baron, Leader, SK Gil Bellavance, Battleford, SK Reg F. Belliveau, Surrey, BC Ron Bexfield, Lashburn, SK David Braitenbach, Humboldt, SK Art Burdett, N.Battleford, SK Wayne Commodore, Sherwood Park, AB Elsie Earl, Estevan, SK Joyce George, N.Battleford, SK Paul Hack, Saskatoon, SK Delmond(Dub)Henderson, Medicine Hat,AB William Hennenfent, Vancouver, BC George T. Hudec, Leader, SK Bump Hudson, Moose Jaw, SK Ed Hyland, Lethbridge, AB Delvyn Huyghebaert, Saskatoon, SK John E. Ingjaldson, Tantallon, SK Don Macdonald, Lloydminster, AB James W. McPhee, Vernon, BC Bud Miller, Saskatoon, SK Orvil Mything, Climax, SK Garry Olafson, Moose Jaw, SK Pete Richardson, Calgary, AB Wade Sauter, Fairlight, SK Doug Schultz, Watrous, SK Laura L. Smith, Regina, SK Calvin Thompson, Saskatoon, SK Kenn Townsend, Edmonton, AB Maureen Ulrich, Lampman, SK Jim & Grace Wallace, Medicine Hat, AB Dennis & Connie Williams, Woodlake, California USA Elks Lodge 369, North Battleford, SK Saskatoon Millennium Lions Club, Saskatoon, SK

DONATIONS “IN MEMORY” (received since last newsletter) Alvin Arnold, Regina, SK (2001 Inductee) – “In Memory” of wife Marlene Arnold.

Alice French, Delisle, SK – “In Memory” of husband Norman French (2010 Inductee)

Bess Eisler, Regina, SK – “In Memory” of husband Richard Eisler (1987 Inductee)

L. June Dunbar, Calgary, AB – “In Memory” of husband Lloyd Dunbar (1994 Inductee)

Wayne Thompson, Edmonton, AB – “In Memory” of a person friend, a friend of the family, a Sask. Baseball coach and umpire during my playing year—Gordon MacMurchy, inducted in 1989.

Young Family – wife Ivis Young, Regina, SK, son Ian Young, Calgary, AB, and daughter Janet Forrest, Regina, SK – “In Memory” of James (Jim) Kerr Young (2008 Inductee)

Garry & Claudia Shury, , SK. – “In Memory” of Reg MacIntosh. Garry & Claudia Shury, Yorkton, SK – “In Memory” of Jake Nickel, Saskatoon/Unity, SK

MEMBERSHIPS – SINCE LAST NEWSLETTER LIFE John Hemstad, Prince Albert, SK John Nakonechny, Ruthilda, SK Greg Sherloski, Calgary, AB John Yarske, North Battleford, SK. Endeavor & District Lions Club, Endeavor, SK

REGULAR MEMBERSHIPS – 2015 Lloyd Guenther, Vancouver, BC Wally Kaminski, Regina, SK

4 REGULAR MEMBERSHIPS – 2016 Lynn Andreoni, Moose Jaw, SK Hugh Bell, Regina, SK Reg F. Belliveau, Surrey, BC David Braitenbach, Humboldt, SK Len Breckner, Saskatoon, SK Greg Brons, Saskatoon, SK Bob Burns, Estevan, SK Roy Burns, Flintoft, SK Arthur J. Burdett, N.Battleford, SK Donald W. Cameron, Brockville, ONT Doug Dilts, Sandy Lake, MAN Reg W. Erhardt, Calgary, AB Roger Giesbrecht, N.Battleford, SK Lloyd Guenther, Vancouver, BC Lorne W.F. Harasen, Regina, SK Dennis Hebig, Saskatoon, SK Delmond (Dub)Henderson, Medicine Hat,AB Fred Herron, Saskatoon, SK Terry J. Hogg, Saskatoon, SK Rae Holdaway, Airdrie, AB George T. Hudec, Leader, SK Ray Hoover, N.Battleford, SK Bump Hudson, Moose Jaw, SK Delvyn Huyghebaert, Saskatoon, SK Ed Hyland, Lethbridge, AB John E. Ingjaldson, Tantallon, SK Denis Johnston, Roblin, MAN Wally Kaminski, Regina, SK Willard Kondro, Lloydminster, AB Norm Loehr, Regina, SK Don Macdonald, Lloydminster, AB Ed McCann, Regina, SK Mary McGerrigle, Yorkton, SK Brian McKnight, Duval, SK James W. (Jim) McPhee, Vernon, BC Tom Mackey, Nanaimo, BC Bud Miller, Saskatoon, SK Garry Olafson, Moose Jaw, SK Brad Pentz, Regina, SK Bill Perkins, Regina, SK Mark Perkins, Saanichton, BC Doug Rea, Saskatoon, SK Gerald Schmidt, Lafleche, SK Bernard Shenher, Assiniboia, SK Ed Shenher, Banff, AB Phil Shenner, Chestermere, AB Murray Smail, Moose Jaw, Sk Don Snyder, N.Vancouver, BC Barry Springman, Ft. Sask.,AB Ted Suer, Humboldt, SK Cal Thompson, Saskatoon, SK Jake Tilbury, Okanagan Falls, BC Allan D. Toth, Esterhazy, SK. Kenn Townsend, Edmonton, AB Tom Weatherald, , SK. Regular Memberships 2017 L. June Dunbar, Calgary, AB. Ed Hyland, Lethbridge, AB. [2018 and 2019]

MEMBERS NEEDED! An annual membership fee is $ 25.00. A Lifetime membership is $ 200.00. To those who have been receiving complimentary newsletters, we would appreciate receiving your membership fees in the very near future or you will be removed from the mailing list. Donation and membership forms included in this newsletter. Thank you An income tax receipt will now be provided for total membership fees.

-As postage has become quite expensive, we ask that you let us know if you want us to continue mailing your newsletter via Canada Post, or if you prefer it to be sent email. Please give us your email address or if you have changed it, please forward your new address. Also, please forward your new home address if you have moved. Email us at [email protected]. Thank you! If you have an article, a baseball story or poem, or something you would like to share with our members, please forward it to us. We will include such submissions in our newsletter. NOTE: Annual membership fees are due January 1st of each year. [LIFE MEMBERS DISREGARD THE ABOVE REQUEST] To our paid up members, thank you for your support! 5 To the 2015 inductees, and the 2015 Provincial Champion team members! The 2015 Saskatchewan Historical Baseball Review is now printed. It is an 8/12” by 11” book with coils and coloured photos, where provided, Order yours now. Cost is $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Orders for five [5] or more books, are shipped free. The 2014 book is nearing completion so let us know if you would like to purchase it. Did you purchase a DVD of the 2015 induction ceremony? We have several copies. Order yours now. Cost is $ 20.00, including postage.

2016 Silent Auction donations will now be greatly accepted. This is a good fund raiser that we hold at the Alex Dillabough Centre the day of the induction. All donations are gratefully accepted, even though you may not attend the induction. Our fund raising projects keep this Hall of Fame and Museum operating. We need your support!

CALENDAR ADVERTISING How about advertising in our 2017 Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame calendar? A black and white ad, approximately the size of a business card, costs $50.00. Photos of the 2016 inductees are featured and these calendars are a great gift. Call us.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2016 GOLD SPONSORS [If you are interested to be such a sponsor, please contact Jane for details].

Appreciation to our Advisory Committee Past Board Member, Glen Shockey, Perdue, Sask. Past Honourary President, Norm Bell, Saskatoon, Sask. Past Board Member, Bob Colliar, Meota, Sask. Past Board Member, Bob Burns, Estevan, Sask.

Annual General Meeting This was held Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the Saskatchewan Baseball Museum, Battleford. President Jane reported another very successful year. The 2016 Board of Directors include Jane Shury, President, Bill Selnes, Melfort, 1st Vice-President, Larry Romanow, Battleford, 2nd Vice President, and Gil Bellavance, Battleford, Secretary. The Directors are Earl Berard & Ione Berard, Weyburn, Len Breckner, Saskatoon, Don Cousins, Saskatoon, Jessica Ertell, Saskatoon, Bill & Debbie Gergely, Richmound, Ryan Herman, Battleford, Ray Hoover, North Battleford, Don Macdonald, Lloydminster, Garry Shury, Yorkton, Frank Simpson, Battleford and Laurence Woodard, Weyburn.

All tourists to our beautiful province of Saskatchewan are invited to visit the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford, and to take a picture of “Canada’s Biggest Bat”, located on the grounds of the museum at 292-22nd Street, Battleford.

We have many visitors from other countries and they are always impressed with having such a collection of history in such a small community. We are proud of our history!

6 SASKATCHEWAN BASEBALL MUSUEM 2016 EVENTS

May 20, 2016—Spring Fling-Legion Hall, Battleford June 11, 2016—Vintage Baseball Game-Battleford August 20, 2016-32ND INDUCTION, Battleford, Sask. August 20, 2016-Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Travelling Display Bus. In celebration of 50 years of sports in the province, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame will have a travelling bus touring the province. This bus will be located at our museum, 292-22nd Street, Battleford, on Induction Day. August 23, 2016-Diamond Girls one act play-Battleford September 16, 2016-3rd annual Ears and Beers-Legion Hall, Battleford. December-Volunteer Christmas Party and Open House

An Obituary printed in the London Times

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; life isn’t always fair and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies [don’t spend more than you can earn] and reliable strategies[adults, not children, are in charge]. His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six year old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended for using mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing a job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student, but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses, and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his five stepbrothers. I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else is to blame, I’m A Victim and Pay Me For Doing Nothing. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing!

FREE--Tickets to the 2016 induction ceremonies The first two people to complete and return the form below, BY POST MAIL, will receive two [2] complimentary tickets EACH, to the 2016 induction ceremonies. You will enjoy this memorable event!

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SASKATCHEWAN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME 32nd ANNUAL INDUCTION DAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016

11:00 am to 1:00 pm-Informal luncheon - Legion Hall 262-22nd Street Battleford, No charge for the luncheon, but donations accepted. Wheelchair accessible. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm-Tours of the Museum –292-22nd Street, Battleford. There will be a display of this year’s inductees. Wheelchair accessible. Reserved banquet tickets may be picked up at the museum.

THE FOLLOWING TAKES PLACE AT THE ALEX DILLABOUGH CENTRE Located at 421-28th St. Battleford. Wheelchair accessible. 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm-Reception Come early-renew old acquaintances and make new memories. Please be seated at your respective tables by 6:25 sharp!

6:30 PM SHARP TO 10: 00 PM. DINNER followed by the INDUCTION CEREMONY

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Dress-semi-formal- [suit-jacket/slacks.] Cash bar in the hall. Souvenirs available at luncheon and banquet. Silent Auction in hall. Bids close at 8:00 P.M. Individual name tags will be ready for the individual inductees. Team name tags [not individual names] will be ready for team members. Family name tags [not individual names] will be ready for immediate family members. Please inform the ladies at the Guest Book table if you are an inductee, a member of a team, a member of the family or community. PLEASE be seated at your table by 6:25 pm, to allow the proceedings to begin on time. There will be a 20-minute break before the Induction Ceremonies.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION--Motels and Hotels PLEASE book early. SPECIAL RATES available at those marked with a star. PLEASE inform them you are attending this event. *Gold Eagle Lodge - 306-446-8877 1-866-446-8877 * Lone Star Hotel-306-446-8888 *Tropical Inn-306-446-4700 1-800-219-5244 *Canadian Motel-306- 445-7747 1-844-445-7747 [formerly BCMI]

Travelodge- 306-445-9425 1-800-390-3947

CAMPGROUND INFORMATION―Destination Battlefords---306-445-2000 If you have any question about the events of the day contact us Phone 306-446-1983 or Email

This museum is the Protector and Caretaker of our Saskatchewan Baseball Heritage

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Box 1388, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0 Phone 306-446-1983 [email protected]

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We need names of the persons using these tickets. The building is completely accessible, but, if anyone requires wheelchair space at your table, please advise.Thank you.

If you are unable to attend in person, please consider making a donation for which you will receive a 100% tax receipt. Your support would be greatly appreciated

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CHEQUES ONLY TO: THE SASKATCHEWAN BASEBALL MUSEUM BOX 1388 BATTLEFORD, SASK. S0M 0E0 A reminder-regular annual membership fees are due at the end of the year! Our fiscal year is January 1 to December 31 of each year. If you have already paid, please disregard this. Thank You! LIFE MEMBERS, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS REMINDER---BUT DONATIONS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED!

This Museum is the Protector and Caretaker of our rich Saskatchewan Baseball Heritage