NEWS
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ONCE AGAIN IN THE TRADITION OF THE O.T.B.C. THEY ARE PACKING THEIR BAGS TO
TRAVEL TO EUROPE TO TAKE PART IN THE OLD LIONS OF VITERBO TOURNAMENT OVER THE
WEEKEND OF 8TH & 9TH AUGUST IN THE LAZIO REGION OF ITALY NEAR ROME .
THEY WILL BE THE SOLE UK REPESENTATIVES IN A THREE TEAM VETERANS / OLD TIMERS
TOURNAMENT WITH THE OLD LIONS OF VITERBO AND A TEAM FROM BERLIN , GERMANY .
THE OLD LIONS PLAY OUT OF AN IMPRESSIVE MUNICIPAL PURPOSE BUILT GROUND SHARED
WITH TOP ITALIAN LEAGUE TEAM THE VITERBO RAMS & THEIR YOUTH TEAM THE VITERBO
FALCONS , COMPLETE WITH MODERN CHANGING ROOMS ,CLUBHOUSE , SCOREBOARD ,
BLEACHERS , DUGOUTS , FLOODLIGHTS , CAR PARK ETC .
THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME O.T'S HAVE PLAYED THE OLD LIONS, THE FIRST TRIP OUT
TO ITALY BEING IN 2007 WITH THE OLD LIONS RETURNING TO THE UK IN 2008 TO THE
OT'S ENFIELD DIAMOND .
TRIPS LIKE THIS ARE GOOD PUBLICITY FOR THE CLUB AND FOR THE REST OF THE BBF ' A
' LEAGUES THAT MAKE UP THE OTHER END OF UK BASEBALL WHICH CAN EASILY BE
OVERLOOKED IN THE GRAND SCALE OF THINGS , ESPECIALLY BEARING IN MIND MANY
PLAYERS GRAVITATING TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE AND GB REPRESENTATION , THIS LEAGUE
WAS THEIR STARTING POINT .
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OLD TIMERS BASEBALL CLUB
NEWSLETTER JUNE 2011
Today I should be at Braintree scoring the game at our away game against the Braintree Rays but unfortunately railway problems mean it would take me too long to get there and equally as long to get home. So I decided to bring you up to date with what has been happening with the Old Timers Baseball Club.
The first game scheduled for the 5th June unfortunately we were unable to play as we have had injuries to key players and John our team manager had to inform the manager at London Marauders of the situation. Since then they have been granted a forfeit against us that they were not given 72 hrs notice which apparently is stated in the 2010 handbook.
The next game scheduled on the 12th June against the Herts Raptors was cancelled due to inclement weather and hopefully this will be played as a double header on the 24th July at their ground. It has been suggested
it can either be timed games or 7 innings. John will be talking to the team today for their thoughts. If is a double header, I will expect all players to be there.
19th June 2011
Old Timers V Tonbridge Royals
Pitchers today were Tony Smyth and Barry Mayfield and we had a total of 18 hits. All single hits from John (4), Colin (1), Paul (1), Billy (4), Hector (1), Tony (3), Richard (1), Peter (1), Barry (1) and Steve Chandler (1). There were 21 stolen bases, 8 RBI’s, 4 HP’s and 9 BB’s. Game called after 7 innings due to 10 runs ahead. Our umpire today was John Dornin.
Final Score Old Timers 18 Tonbridge Royals 8
26th June 2011
Cambridge Royals V Old Timers
Today we travelled to Cambridge to play the team winning the division at this stage. Our pitchers today were Paul and Peter, and we had a total of 4 hits all singles from Colin (1), Paul (1), Justin (1) and Tony (1). There were 4 stolen bases and 3 RBI’s. I double play John Turpin to Tony. Game called after 7th innings due to being at least 10 runs ahead.
Final Score Cambridge Royals 17 Old Timers 3
3rd July 2011
Old Timers V Cambridge Royals
Pitchers today were Matt and Tony and we had a total of 8 hits with a HOME RUN from Justin, Billy 1 (2b) 1(1b), John 1 (2b), and singles fro Colin (1), Tony (1), Hector (1) and Richard (1). There were 5 stolen bases, 6 RBI’s Unfortunately Richard was injured during the game and had to come out of the game. Our umpire today was John Turpin.
Final Score Old Timers 7 Cambridge Royals 19
Several players have received injuries this season Paul, Justin, Tony and Richard which has meant pressure being put on the remaining players but they have all done very well and kept the team going. Well done to you all and I pleased to see Justin, Tony and Paul back in the team and our best wishes go to Richard and hope to see him soon.
The final games for the season are 24th July away to Herts, 14th August home to Guildford and 21st August away to Guildford. There are no games on the 31st July 7th Aug or the 28th August.
There is a very good possibility that we will be an Old Timers team at the Italian Tournament in Viterbo , Italy in August but awaiting further details.
Our Annual MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT booked for the 29th August Bank Holiday Monday and I am awaiting confirmation from two teams who have been invited to take part. I hope it will go ahead and it would be appreciated to have all players attend as well as any social members who also would maybe like an inning or too. Social member if you can get to the game we would love to see you and come and support the team So let’s see that date in you calendar please.
I have another date for your diary and that is SATURDAY 19th November 2011 and this is for our ANNUAL DINNER, which is being held at the CROWN HOTEL, Chertsey the same venue as 2010. I have made a provisional booking and am in the process of looking at the menu and getting prices. It will be as before a three course meal with a choice of three for all courses one of which will be vegetarian. Rooms are available which if you require you will book for yourselves quoting the Old Timers. I would appreciate if you can let me know if you hope to attend please.
I have yet to book a date for the Post Season Meeting but it is usually held mid October.
This brings you all up to date and for me it has been a very hit and miss season to date. I really do hope we will have good attendance at both the Tournament and Dinner as they are the two main reasons the Old Timers were originally created for. This is our 23rd year and of the original Old Timers there are very few left and as a tribute to them let us make them the best highlights of 2011.
Thank you all for your continued support for the Old Timers Baseball Club.
Jean Crook
17th August 2011
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