$1.00 N9 0325 CANADA’S softdrink & 13 London Locations Shoppe to Serve You / 1984 SOUVENIR LONDON LONDON’S LARGEST 30 DIFFERENT WATERBED DEALER STYLES AVAILABLE Open Mon. - Fri. Sat. 10-9 10-6 1478 DUNDAS ST. 555 WELLINGTON RD. In The Eastown Plaza Just South of Commissioners 452-1440 685-3333 Printed by Carter’s Printing Services The Corporation of the City of London The Office of the Mayor Al Gleeson Mayor It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the City of London to extend greetingsand bestwishesto each ofyou as you attend the events of the London Majors. The growing interest and enthusiasm of all in sports and athletics is most heartening Best wishes for an exciting season. Al Gleeson, Mayor FANS: Kids, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to beautiful Labatt Park. Sit back, relax and enjoy the game and the excellent surroun­ dings before you. We, the London Majors, would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bob Neskas and Mr. Ted Bogal for their leadership and direction in making this facility available to us. But, folks, there is one man that has taken a personal interest in making this baseball field what it is, “The Best Baseball Diamond in our League” and undoubtedly one of the very best in all Canada. That man is Mr. Mike Regan. The Majors extend to you, Mike, a very special thank you. The London Majors are very appreciative to a man, to the P.U.C., and the City of London and are proud to call Labatt Park home. Enjoy the game. The London Majors Organization Program by UTT Graphics, London Page 1 ■ bob I burke jewellery “Formerly of Ted Dilts” 428 Dundas St 439-0461 (North of Dundas at Carling) ROY McKAY: MANAGER This is Roy’s 11 th year as Manager for the London Majors. Active in baseball both as an amateur and pro­ fessional, he began his career as a bat boy in the ’40s. From there he graduated to a pitcher in the ’50 and Manager in the ’60s and '70s. Roys keeps the troops relaxed with his quiet, calming personality. rtswear 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 5 HIGH QUALITY SADDY GAS LOW PRICES WHARNCLIFFE at MOUNT PLEASANT (around the corner from Labatt Park) “Win the game with SADDY GAS.” Where the Majors fill-up! CT nckhaft insurance ULs-tylldl I Brokers Limited 370 Queens Avenue,’London, Ontario N6B 1X6 Home — Auto — Commercial BUS: (519) 672-3890 LONDON MAJORS - 1983 FINAL STATISTICS BATTING GP AB R ,H 2B 3B HR SH SF SB CS BB HBP SO RBI AVG Dave Greenly 24 83 11 30 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 5 0 16 10 .361 Bill Yelton* 23 108 24 38 6 3 8 0 2 3 0 8 2 16 24 .351 Dave Byers* 32 117 22 41 7 0 9 0 4 0 0 20 1 15' 26 .350 Pete Moran 2 3 2 10 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .333 Larry Haggitt* 17 70 12 22 4 0 4 0 3 0 0 6 1 10 17 .314 John Faragher 18 32 5 10 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 14 1 .312 Ty Crawford 31 116 11 32 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 1 20 8 .275 Arden Eddie* 33 109 24 28 6 1 2 5 3 1 35 0 9 18 .256 Tom Mattingley 28 112 10 28 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 18 15 .250 Wyatt Stinson 13 31 4 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 4 1 .225 Glen Little 10 27 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 1 .222 Wayne Fenlon* 22 79 6 16 1 o 0 2 0 0 1 5 0 4 2 .203 Alex McKay 33 125 15 25 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 10 1 37 15 .200 Mike VanEsch* 8 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 .200 John Finlay 7 21 2 4 10 10 0 1 0 3 0 5 4 .190 Barry Boughner 6 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 0 .181 Ron St.Louis 21 68 14 12 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 6 7 .176 Jon Owen 10 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 ,167 Charles Westman 18 26 5 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 5 1 10 0 .076 Jeff Lapp 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 Mike Patterson 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Dennis Coplen 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Mike Kilkenny 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Doug O'Boyle 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Steve Gomola 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Dennis Healey 3 0 0 0 0 C u 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Paul Miles 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Al Rathwell 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Page 6 1983_FINAL_3TATISTICS Monthly Records MAY W L PCT <JUNE_ W L PCT JULY-AUG_ W L PCT Brantford 1 0 1.000 Brantford 12 4 .750 Waterloo 10 3 .770 Toronto 1 0 1.000 St. Thomas 9 5 .640 Kitchener 12 4 .750 London 4 1 .800 Waterloo 10 8 .560 London 8 5 .620 Guelph 2 1 .667 Cambridge 8 7 .530 Stratford 9 6 .600 Stratford 2 1 .667 Kitchener 8 8 .500 Guelph 8 8 .500 St.Thomas 2 1 .667 Stratford 7 8 .470 Brantford 8 9 .470 Cambridge 1 2 .333 Toronto 8 10 .440 Hamilton 8 9 .470 Waterloo 1 2 .333 London 7 .9 .440 St.Thomas 8 9 .470 Kitchener 0 2 .000 Guelph 5 10 .333 Cambridge 4 11 .270 Hamilton 0 4 .000 Hamilton 4 10 .290 Toronto 2 13 .130 MIKE RODRIGUES Coach Hometown: Tijuana, Mexico Residence: London As a youth Mike lived only a stone’s throw away from Labatt Park, a geographical point-of-interest which probably played a part in his love for baseball. A pitcher by trade, Mike aids manager McKay in controlling the Majors pitching ranks. COMPLETE COLLISION WORK AND PAINT SERVICES FREE ESTIMATES DENTS—RUST—BODYWORK Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6, Sat 10 to 2 35 SEVEN-UP AVE. (Opposite Fanshawe College) 452-3400 BARRY WHITE Coach Barry is new to the coaching ranks for the Majors, but not new to baseball in London. A solid sports back­ ground in baseball and hockey dating back to the early ’50s when he chased bats for the Majors, Barry’s knowledge and enthusiasm will be most welcome in 1984. Page 7 FERGIE JENKINS Ht. 6'6" Wt. 210 Hometown: Chatham Residence: Bleinham Without picking up a baseball again Fergie Jenkins has already secured himself a place in Baseball’s Hall of Fame. The players and fans of the Intercounty League are very fortunate to have a player of his stature to learn from and applaud. Thanks Fergie! JON OWEN Ht. 6’2” Wt. 195 Hometown: Liverpool, Eng. Residence: London The Majors’ pitching leader in three important cate­ gories last season: wins 6; innings pitched 283; strikeouts 48. In addition to Jon’s fastball, batters must also contend with his famed ‘fork ball’, a pitch taught to him by MacComb, Mississippi hurler Billy Wallace. MIKE PATTERSON Ht. 6’ Wt. 175 Hometown: Dorchester, Ont. Residence: London This hard throwing sidewinder is the Majors best two- way pitching asset. Not only one of the league’s finest relief pitchers, Mike is also a solid starting pitcher. Second only to Jon Owen in innings pitched for the Majors last year, Mike is a durable individual who seems to improve as his workload increases. STEVE GOMOLA Ht. 6'2” Wt. 190 Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich. Residence: London Returning to the pitching staff for a second year, the Majors are looking for a good season from this Michigan native. Although registering only 2 decisions in ’83 due to an injury, his fine ERA helped to keep Lon­ don’s cumulative total the lowest in the league. Page 8 Fitness dynamics ENERGY IN MOTION - self-paced - individually progressive co-ed exercise with music to increase aerobic (cardiovascular) endurance movement control body awareness weight control flexibility strength - safe, effective, enjoyable conditioning; - well-trained instructors in physical education and preventive medicine; - pre-season team athletic work-outs for further information please contact: Linda Weld 439-4179 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 TOM MATTINGLEY Ht. 6’2” Wt. 190 B-R, T-R Hometown: Sarnia Residence: London Supplying most of London’s right-handed batting power, Tom Mattingley is a calm, collected performer.