LUCKY NO • • IL_ N• ~ 0133 Seafood Cafe 215 Piccadilly (at Richmond) 433-0695 LONDON ~ Sponsored by. ~acme neoo s1gns 50¢ 1981 Souvenir Program Try our conveniant Wharncliffe Rd. location + 3 other London locations OLD FASHIONED to serve you. T.M . Lie. By Wendys International -1141BUBDEBS. © 1980. DEBORDANTS DE FRAiCHEUR ~t1S chicken VAHa. says Good Luck Majors I lu pt oplt I >ND >N Wr1 •, II o fl •11 . I I lOIII I uul 1\yltru r 1 .:J j,. ((;~,ju> ndr f> n t>/' .:JJ, (t;;~,y rf' y,;";;,,, .':/i. fflv' <( Jj, vffny,, .#10'1,.,. vff., .. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 1981 season WJ. th the London Majors. The success of the home team can be measured in part by the enthusiasti<:= ~upp~rt of the fans. Similarly, the excite­ ~e~t of the compe~1t1on 1~ heightened when the hometown fans are JOined by a cheer.tng sect1on for the visitors. 1 know that your attenda~ce here is appreciated by both teams who will in turn entertatn you with their finest efforts. ' ' . And, on behalf of the citizens of London, I wish the MaJors a most successful season. Al Gl eeson, Mayor . FREE EST/MATES Service MASTeR ® 434-6816 PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING FOR HOME OR INDUSTRY SERVICEMASTER (LONDON) L TO. UPR-612 COLBORNE #from a household spot to a spotless house" 2 ICK. more th n y u might r ( li Campi te produc t lin 1n t11 foll ow1n g categor1 es OFFSET DUPLEXING COPIER DUPLICATING WORD PROCESSING MICROGRAPHICS 'RECORDS MANAGEMENT BU SINESS PAPERS AND SUPPLIES For- Further Inform ation Please Call (5 19)68 1-4 700 3 THE SPONSOR Acme Neon Signs (London) Ltd. was established in 1945. The company is owned by David J . Mcleod a London native who has been involved in the sign business for some twenty years. The company's manufacturing facilities are presently in Exeter, Ontario however the company has recently purchased a new manufactur­ ing facility on White Oaks Road in London and will be moving to the new premises in the near future. Our company manufactures pole, swing, fascia and neon signs for erection from Windsor on the west to Toronto on the east in the same centres as the Majors play their Intercounty baseball games. We at Acme are proud to be associated with the Majors for the 1981 season and wish them every success in their endeavours to bring The City of London an Intercounty Major Championship. ROY McKAY Mgr. At the helm once again, Roy hopes to improve the Majors attack in all categories. With one of the best W-L records to his credit as Mgr., Roy cites strong pitching as the key to suc­ cess in past years. Having assembled one of the best hitting lineups in years, combined with some of the best defensive players around . .. give the '81 squad a solid foun­ dation from which to work. Roy's ability to keep the game simple allows ·players to enjoy the game as it was meant to be played. 4 I IINIHIN 0 UIH .IV ANO OICVCLE SPECIALISTS'' ' ~ 2 7 W lllngton Roed 432· 7 Sponsor of l.ondon .Just Sports .Juniors ( ' vn1 ~ nut and waf('h lhr Majur~ or I he future 699 WILKINS ST. LONDON. ONT .685 0640 CEEPS BAMBOO ROOM C.P.R. HOTEL 671 Richmond St. LONDON, ONT. 432-1425 432-1426 Rick Tattersall As a scout the past 22 years, I have watched youngsters play baseball. I begin each spring in Florida with 70-80 roll ege and pro teams. then Michigan, Ontario into October, including assistant for team Canada play. I enjoy Londo n Major games, 5 Chris Speier, M ontreal Expos Shortstop, played against London in the senior Inter County, and attended clinics operated by Reno Bertoia and myself for Detroit Tigers a few years ago, as did many of the present London team, including owner Arden Eddie. Some thoughts : " Profanity never made a man out of a boy or gained respect for anyone" Body care-conditioning. Guard against the use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Narcotics, it is the only body you w ill 'ever have. Eat good food, get plenty of rest. LEGS : Loosen gradually into wind sprints. ARMS: Throw easy close, gradually move back. Throwing hand follows glove target, shift feet to receive on throwing side (both hands) grip ball on top across seams, elbow up, step and throw with a flick motion•at target. FIE LDING : Spread feet, weight forward, hands low , fingers and rump down, watch ball into glove, a fe w inches off left instep in front of body. Practice- short steps 1-2 pick it up short steps 1-2 throw. Fly balls catch off throwing shoulder, both hands, fingers up. DON'T REACH FOR BALL UNTIL IT IS THERE . PI TCH ER S : Control-Control- practice throwing hard, 80% at knees. Leave curve to coach. HITTING : Most good hitters spread their feet about shoulder w idth, w eight near even, shifting to their back foot, for a short step sw ing. Against a stiff front leg (the front knee should not collapse) w eig ht off heels, belly button to ba ll , barrel up for short stroke, hands back, step to hit and meet ball in front, with their arms extended. YOUNG CANADIAN PLAYERS ARE BEING SIGNED BE PATIENT - BE SELECTIVE - HUSTLE AND HAVE FUN. Harry Moore JOHN ROGERSON JEWELLERY LI MITED 402 Richmond St. Opposite Simpsons 438-1501 Remember-no one erer regrets bu1ing fl/3/itf "BEST OF LUCK MAJORS " 6 BARRY BOUGHNER - Anywhere 5'10" 190 lbs. Over the years, Barry has been one of the most consistent and versatile players in the league. A fiery competitor who gives 100% at all times. In 1980 " Boug" lead the Majors with a .382 batting average. A good fielder who can pitch, catch, play the infield or outfield. Boug has been a first allstar at 3rd base, 2nd base and last year as D.H. and vows to be a first allstar in the outfield. At allstar time, wait and see, Boug will be on it. DAVE BYERS S.S. 6'3" 200 lbs. Pro Experience: St. Louis Cardinal Organization After a 3 year absence from London, Dave is back I where his Junior/ Senior career began. A n ex­ tremely strong throwing arm and reliable glove 1 make him a solid man in the shortstop position. An explosive hitter, Dave also holds the I. C. record for season high batting average (.457 in 1977). ~RDEN EDDIE CF/ 18 5' 11 " 185 lbs. Arden's love affair with baseball is matched by very few. As owner of the Major's, he is kept very busy indeed but when he is on the field . .. Arden is all :>aseball. One of the smartest hitters in the league not to mention his dependable glove in the field). l),rden hopes to make 1981 the Year of the Majors. WAYNE FENLON Cat. 5'7" 195 lb??? At one of the most demanding positions in . baseball, Wayne has proved himself very durable 1 indeed. Consistently one.of the toughest hitters in the league, he did not strike out once 1n 1980. Mgr. McKay puts faith in Wayne's knowledge of pitchers _ and hitters throughout the league. Above all his attitudes though, is a great desire to win and have fun. .. 7 DAVE GODWIN Pit. 5'8" 165 lbs. Dave also played in Arva last year posting a 6-2 record. He played with the London Servicemaster Junior team last year a·s well winning 5 more games. Dave knows throwing strikes is the key to winning and we feel he can win some games for the Majors this season. .. KANE GODWIN Cat. 6' 185 lbs. Kane still has 2 years junior eligibility remaining but is among the few junior players that is ready to play senior baseball. The managers around the league will check his number twice after watching his smooth swing at the plate. Kane hit .400 while playing senior with Arva last season in the Western Counties League. That was 2nd best in the league. DAVE GREENLY C/ OF 6'1'' 200 lbs. Always a solid performer, Dave is in his first year ·as a senior. A catcher by trade, Dave could see action in the outfield or in the DH slot. LARRY HAGGITT 18 6'0" 195 lbs. Pro Experience: Detroit Tiger Organization A most welcome addition to the Major's hitting at­ tack, Larry is no stranger to Labatt Park. Debuting with the Majors in 1974 he has been noted as one of the leagues premier " long-ball" threats. larry won the league batting title with the Majors in 1975 with a .412 average. A sure glove hand at first base, along with good baseball sense . .. make " Haggar" most valuable indeed. 8 1'1 ' I ~II for ' 9 DAWN EDDIE JERRY COWDREY secretary - treasprer director of operations DON PLUMB BILL SHUTER statistition announcer CATHY BENNETT BILL BENNET ticket & gate assistant bus driver/assist trainer JENNIFER EDDIE RAY GADD ball girl LHP 26 Years of Sales usave gas, Ride a bike" lO motorcycles are our only business Rocky's Cycle Centre · 395 Wharncliffe Rd. S. London HONDA & HARLEY-DAVIDSON BODY WORK, PAINTING, WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION, FRAME STRAIGHTENING, FRONT END REBUILDING, ALIGNMENT 7 Cen1rc Street at vVh ;~r ncld f e Rd .S.' London. Ont. N6J 1 T4 1-tC?wie'J (!C?ttitJion Sezvlce 9nc. Telephone : 433-225 1 . TOWING SERVICE HOWIE GILBERT RICK O' LIARI AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE Proprietor Foreman Ralph Cummins & Son OPTICAL CONTACT LENSES 400 CENTRAL AVE.