2002 Game results
20/04/02 HAVERING BENGALS 12 - OLD TIMERS 28 WON
05/05/02 OLD TIMERS 41 - TONBRIDGE BOBCATS 7 WON
12/05/02 OLD TIMERS 11 - BURGESS HILL COACHES 12 LOST
26/05/02 BRENTWOOD STAGS 14 - OLD TIMERS 34 WON
02/06/02 OLD TIMERS 15 - TIPTREE 19 LOST
09/06/02 OLD TIMERS 35 - HAVERING BENGALS 13 WON
30/06/02 TONBRIDGE BOBCATS 6 - OLD TIMERS 41 WON
06/07/02 HAVERING CARDINALS 14 - OLD TIMERS 12 WON
14/07/02 HAVERING BENGALS 23 - OLD TIMERS 35 WON
28/07/02 HAVERING BENGALS 24 - OLD TIMERS 8 LOST
04/08/02 TIPTREE RAYS 17 - OLD TIMERS 6 LOST
10/08/02 OLD TIMERS 10 - HAVERING CARDINALS 4 WON
26/08/02 OLD TIMERS 7 - BURGESS HILL COACHES 8 LOST
26/08/02 OLD TIMERS 7 - HAVERING CARDINALS 4 WON
01/09/02 OLD TIMERS 26 - ESSEX ARROWS 2 16 WON
22/09/02 OLD TIMERS 17 - HAVERING CARDINALS 20 LOST
2002 Match Reports
20th April 2002 Old Timers V Havering Bengals
I was unable to attend this game due to a prior commitment (actually I was on holiday in Iron bridge). However Hilary Harrold volunteered to do the scoring and an excellent job she did. We had George pitching first then Alan Kings. A total of 6 strikeouts between them Hits came from Steve Simmons (3b), singles from Mike Harrold (2), Norman (5), George (1), Steve (1), Peter (1), Phil (1) and Colin (3).
Final Score Old Timers 28 Havering Bengals 12
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5th May 2002 Tonbridge V Old Timers
A very cold and windy day at Ton bridge but with 1 win under their belt the team was very optimistic. We had a total of 25 hits. Norman (3B), Norman (2b), Mike (2b), and singles from John T (2), Mike (3), Norman (1), George (3), Tony (3), Ray (1), Peter (3), Goff (2), Andy (1), and Phil (3). Pitchers today were George, Tony and John T. with 7 strikeouts between them.
I would like to welcome a new player to the squad Andy Marchant. Andy helped out the team last year and was invited along to our annual dinner. He enjoyed himself so much that he decided he wanted to be an Old Timer so we let him in!
Final Score Ton bridge 7 Old Timers 41
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12th May 2002 Burgess Hill V Old Timers
Burgess Hill was unable to get their ground so the venue was changed to Enfield. Terry was rather concerned about player numbers as we had several players on holiday. I had sent an Email to Jonathan Gould at Channel 5 asking him if he could mention on his programme that the Old Timers were looking for players. He did and as a result we gained Adrian. Adrian had played baseball many years ago for the Sutton Braves and felt he would like to take up baseball again. Along he came and was able to take part.
George started off pitching ably assisted later by Tony. There were 7 strikeouts between them. We had 10 hits in the game Tony had a (2b), George (2b), singles from Norman (1), Tony (3), George (1), Andy (2), Colin (1). There were 9 stolen bases and 8 RBI’s.
As it was Burgess Hill’s home game they should have brought along an umpire but none available. However Jimmy Worts volunteered and umpired from behind the pitcher for the 7 innings. Did a good job. Thank You Jimmy. Must mention one of the Havering Cardinals came along with Andy and played for the Burgess Hill. Did a good job had 2 good hits for them well done Wayne.
Final Score Burgess Hill 12 Old Timers 11
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Sunday 26.05.02. Old Timers V Brentwood
I was unable to attend this game as my father passed away in the early hours of that morning. So a big thank you to Lyle Smyth for taking on the thankless job of scoring. (You can never please everyone)
It was the first game for Tim and he had a single hit. There were 20 hits including a 3b Andy Marchant,George 2b,Singles from Andy (3),Tony (3),Norman(2),George(2),Tim(1),Phil(4),Paul(2),Colin(1),Pitchers today George and Paul. Total RBI’s in game 18
Final Score Old Timers 34 Brentwood 14
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Sunday 02.06.02 Tiptree V Old Timers
Very hot day and our first game against this team. Have to say felt their umpire rather biased but never the less we did our best. We had 13 hits with 2b Mike Harrold and Tony Smyth and singles from JohnT (2),Norman(1),George(2),Phil(1),Tony(3),Rob(1) and Peter(1). Pitchers today George, Tony and John T.With 12 strike outs between them. Total RBI’s 10.
Final Score Tiptree 19 Old Timers 15
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Sunday 09.06.02 Havering Bengals V Old Timers
Today it rained but we still played. There were a total of 11 hits with 2b from Andy and Tony, singles from Andy(3),Tony(2),Ray(1),Peter(1),Adrian(2). Pitchers today George and Tony with total of 7 strike outs between them. Total RBI’s 26. Good game despite heavy rain and the loss of numerous balls. Bacon sarnies on sale at kiosk were very good and warmed us up.
Final Score Havering Bengals 13 Old Timers 35
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Sunday 30.06.02 Old Timers V Tonbridge
Today we were at home to Tonbridge and definitely a better day. There were a total of 32 hits with 2b hits from Mike(2),Norman(1),Andy(1).Tim(1). Singles from Tim(2),Mike(3),Tony(6),Norman(2),George(4),Andy(2),Phil(1),Peter(4),Adrian(2),and Rob(1).Pitchers today George and Tim with a total of 11 strike outs between them. Total of 34 RBI’S for team. There were some spectacular dives at home plate by several players whose uniform got rather dirty in the process. Just to mention a few of the names Mike,Andy,Tim George, Alan . Think it was a contest at the end, however a few kept upright Pete for example. Lot of fun ,laughter and game enjoyed by all present. Thank you to Bengals umpire Graham Smith.
Final Score Old Timers 41 Tonbridge 6
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Saturday 06.07.02 Old Timers V All Stars From Havering
Today we were invited to the London Tournament to give an exhibition game. We were asked to select a team to play against and we asked Andy to pick players from the Havering teams. We had 5 hits which included 2b hits from Norman and Daniel. Singles from Andy(1),Phil(1) and Adrian(1).Pitchers today George and Tim 6 strike outs between them.15 RBI’S from team. Although we all enjoyed the day was a bit disappointing that we were hidden away on diamond 5 which meant most spectators were unaware of our presence. We also had to put up our own backstop and provide ball games.
Final Score Old Timers 21 Havering All Stars 14.
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Sunday 14.07.02 Old Timers V Havering Bengals
Today we were short of a catcher and Terry asked Alan Kings to catch, but unfortunately he had a problem with his glasses too big to go under mask. George volunteered to catch and did an excellent job. Alan pitched and he too did very well, ably helped by Norman. Total of 14 hits Norman 2b singles from Norman (4),Mike(1),Alan(1),George(1),Phil(1),Ray(1),Adrian(4),.Strike outs 8 RBI’s 24. Double play Phil and Pete. Umpire today John Dornin ,thank you John.
Final Score Old Timers 35 Bengals 23
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Sunday 28.07.02 Old Timers V Havering Cardinals
Instead of the scheduled game against the Bengals Andy asked could we play his Cardinals as they hopefully are in the playoffs. Andy George and occasionally Peter have been coaching these lads who ages range from 13-15 and they have done extremely well this year. Their motto is “if they can beat the Old Timers they can beat anyone”. Tim started the pitching and we went into action. Single hits came from Mike(1),Norman(2),Tony(1) and Ray(1). Additional pitching help from Tony and George. However the opposition were on form and things were not going too well for the OT’s. The boys were hitting the ball and moving like lightning between the bases. WE DIDN’T DO SO GOOD, THEY BEAT US. They played very well and deserved to win. Think the heat got to our players. Must admit it was very hot and uncomfortable. Good luck to the lads and we wish them all the best in their next games. We are all rooting for them they deserve to win the championships. George and Andy both worked very hard with them and the boys have responded. Umpires today John Dornin behind the plate Goff 3rd base and Graham 1st base .Thank you all very much.
Final Score Old Timers 8 Havering Cardinals 24
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Chaos on the M25 today as a result of a Transporter vehicle shed its load of Range Rovers and closed the road north & south. Pete & I were very fortunate although we had to wait to go through the tunnel with Ray’s expert guidance over the phone we reached Romford via the back route.
We were short of players, but George had asked Steve along and we borrowed two lads and a dad. We offer them our thanks for saving the day. George pitched the whole nine innings – no other pitcher and there were 9 strike outs. We had seven hits, including 2 base hits from George, Steve & Ray. Singles from Mike, Steve and Ray managed another two singles.
Colin arrived after a horrendous journey and took the place of one of the lads. We did manage two double plays in the game the first being between Ray-Mike –Peter and the next between George and Peter Barrett.
Final Score Havering Cardinals 4 – Old Timers 10
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Old Timers Memorial Tournament – Monday 26 August 2002
At the Annual Old Timers memorial Tournament we invited three other teams to compete with us, Burgess Hill, Herts Falcons & Havering Cardinals and Bengals. Gill Lyle, Hilary and Gill’s friend and daughter set up the barbecue and started to cook. Jane went round persuading people to buy raffle tickets and Jim acted as the security guard watching the wonderful prizes.
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With 13 players we were feeling hopeful as we started our first game against Burgess Hill. The game proved to be a good match up. George pitched and the hits included 2 base hits from John Thomas & Tony singles from Mike, Norman, George and Peter and a stolen base from Tim when he scored a run.
Final Score: Old Timers 7 – Burgess Hill 8
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Next game was the Old Timers v Havering. Tim & Tony pitched the game and there was a total of 5 hits, 2 base from Norman and singles from John Thomas, Tim and 2 singles from Stewart. John managed to steal 3 bases and Stewart one, and there was a double play between Norman & Phil.
Final Score: Old Timers 7 – Havering 4
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It was a very enjoyable day with members not only playing but managing to socialise as well. A big thank you to everyone who made the day go so well, especially to those who helped with the barbecue & raffle as the proceeds raised for the club were excellent.
We held a minute silence for those Old Timers sadly no longer with us, and remembered Richard who passed away this year, another sad loss for the team.
Final Positions for the day
1st Burgess Hill
2nd Herts Falcons
3rd Old Timers
4th Havering
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Essex Arrows V Old Timers – Sunday 1 September 2002
Today we travelled to Waltham Abbey and for a change the weather was good. Pitchers today were Tony & Tim. There were a total of 13 hits, with a 2 base from Tim and 2 singles and singles from Tony (2), John T, Norman, Ray, Rob, Peter, Malcolm, Colin and Tony’s son Ben. Ben came along as a guest player and had a great day. Grand total of 18 stolen bases, so we are not as slow as we thought.
Final score: Essex Arrows 16 – Old Timers 26
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Havering Cardinals V Old Timers – Sunday 22 September 2002
Our final game of the season was at Romford. You could tell it was the end of summer, as the football games had started.
George and Tim pitched today and managed 8 strike- outs, but did Havering want to win, they only allowed us 5 hits. Tony managed 3 singles, Andy one and Tim stared with a 3 base hit. We did manage 4 stolen bases.
Final Score Havering Cardinals 20 – Old Timers 17
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Overall the season was good. We played 16 games with 10 wins and 6 losses.
Terry Warner, Team Manager, followed this with the team presentations as follows:
Top Pitching Award - Tim Crescenti
Top Batting Award - Tony Smyth
Top Fielding Award - Pete Crook
Rookie of the year award – Rob Walker
Most Valuable Player – Mike Harrold
The John Mahoney Trophy went to George Simmons for hard work & time given to the Club.
The Founders Trophy went to Goff Phillips as a loyal player and supporter.