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Editors Column
The first thing your editorial staff needs to do in this edition is to extend a heartfelt
apology to our newest member, Mr. Pat Cremin. In the September issue, Pats picture
was included in the Rogues Gallery Section, but we neglected to include Pats last
name. For this significant omission, we have been red-faced since the official scorer
put the error on the scoreboard. Pat, we are truly sorry.
And as of this writing, the San Francisco Giants have finally concluded a horrible
2017 season. The last game of the year was a walk-off win coming on a Pablo
Sandoval home run with one out and the bases empty in the bottom of the ninth to
break a 4-4 tie and send the Giants into the off-season on a positive note, which sure
beats the snot out of losing the finale.
Our good friend and outstanding sports writer Bruce Jenkins recently wrote a
brilliant piece in the Chronicle in which he summarized the Giants shortcomings and
what the club will have to do in order to regain its status as a yearly post-season
contender and potential World Series champion. Its a lengthy list, and includes
fixing a bad bullpen, getting some serious power into the line-up, plugging some holes
in the starting rotation, and patching up some gaps at 3rd base and in the outfield.
Its doable, but does the Giants ownership have the will to open the spigots on the
teams money flow to pay for the help that is sorely needed? This massive repair job
wont be easy and it certainly cant be done cheaply.
This will be a very interesting off-season. Lets pay attention to the Winter Meetings,
and who declares as free agents. This should keep us on edge until that magical time
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in February when Pitchers and Catchers report. Until then, on the advice of The
Most Interesting Man in the World, Stay Thirsty, My Friends!
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Special Events Notes
October 19, 2017---Another Pieretti Group adventure is in the works. This is a day
trip to Thunder Valley Casino, and if you want a great time with great people, call
Blackjack Dave Longa at 650-244-9741 for all the scoop.
November 8, 2017---Dante Benedetti Baseball Benefit Dinner, honoring William Bill
Difu and Rich Ford. This fantastic annual event will take place at the South SF Elks
Club, with No Host Cocktails starting at 5:30 PM and dinner at 7:00. A flier is
attached to this newsletter, and it is suggested that you get your entry form in to
Dave Longa as seating is limited and this is a very popular event.
We Need a Recruitment Drive---Repeat Announcement
Honorable Fellow Old Timers, you all know the stark fact that we aint getting any
younger! We need to make a concerted effort to bring in some new members so that
we can keep the traditions of our great organization alive and running for many,
many years to come. So, the SFBOTA is encouraging all you members to start
recruiting friends, relatives, friends of relatives or relatives of friends to join our
fabled group. We are a living history book, but we run the risk of running out of
pages. Lets make sure this doesnt happen on our watch!!
Golf News
For the September 11 event at San Jose Muni, here are the closest-to-the-hole
results:
4th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Ken Mooney 10-7 (2) Cliff Righetti 16-11
Back Tees (1) Nobody (2) Surprise!! Nobody
7th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Ken Mooney 11-10 (2) Jack Scramaglia 22-3
Back Tees (1) Rich Huddleston 27-8 (2) The Famous Mr. Nobody
12th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Jim Reed 16-1 (2) Roger Strack 16-11
Back Tees (1) Rich Ford 20-2 (2) Nobody Again!
17th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Ron Lerohl 18-9 (2) Gary Bader 20-6
Back Tees (1) Rich Hagemann 16-8 (2) And the other Mr. Nobody!
And for the September 25 Battle by the Bay at Peacock Gap, here is the list of
sharpshooters:
3rd Hole---Forward Tees (1) Ron Restani 0-4 (2) Gary Bader 5-2
Back Tees (1) Bob Ford 16-0 (2) Mr. Nobody
6th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Chris McBain 3-10 (2) Roger Strack 3-11
Back Tees (1) Dan Merolla 3-1 (2) Paul Navarro 15-3
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10th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Leo Martinez 2-10 (2) Woody Woodall 6-11
Back Tees (1) Dan Merolla 5-0 (2) Ron Lerohl 6-11
13th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Hank Barron 33-3 (2) Mr. Nobody
Back Tees (1) Rich Ford 5-7 (2) Don Belli 11-1
16th Hole---Forward Tees (1) Roger Strack 4-6 (2) Ron Kelly 7-1
Back Tees (1) Ron Lim 10-9 (2) Dan Merolla 36-0
The next event will be on October 16 at Sunnyvale.
Words of Wisdom
We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through
Congress. Will Rogers
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of revered Old Timers Frank Cic
Williams and Gene Cross, as well as former Old Timer Tony Rey. Also noted by Past
President Leo Martinez, long-time Stanford athletics announcer Bob Murphy, a friend
to many Old Timers has also passed on. And last, we have received word from fellow
Old Timer John Ward of the death of Tom Teshara at age 89. Tom gave tirelessly of
himself to the game of baseball in San Francisco.
All of these wonderful gentlemen will be missed by all. May they rest in peace, and
may God bless and comfort their Families in their sorrow.
On the Mend
It always makes your news staff very unhappy to report Members who are on the DL
each month. This months list: Bob Martinez, Charlie Silvera, Clarence Grider, Don
Collopy, Jerry Big Sully Sullivan, Gerry DeRyan, Larry Nissim, Lou DeSalvatore and
long-time Old Timer Bill McCullough. Lets get all these guys back on the field. A
recent addition to this list is our Brother Old Timer Gene Hartje, and we hope he is
cleared for a return to the starting line-up soon!
Director Bill Angel is still battling a serious illness, and continuing on this list is Jim
Dowd, who continues making progress in his comeback from a serious illness. Friends
who would like to visit Jim are reminded to call first to make sure he is up to
receiving well-wishers, and count on seeing him after 1:00 PM.
A reminder: Jim Perry remains on the DL at Laguna Honda Home. Jim is brightened
up by cards and letters addressed to him at Laguna Honda Home, 375 Laguna Honda
Blvd, Building 1 North, Room 133A, San Francisco, Calif. 94116. Jim really
appreciates the devoted support of the SFBOTA.
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You Know Youre an Old Timer When
---you constantly talk about the price of gasoline.
---the little grey-haired lady you help across the street is your wife.
---you look for your glasses for half an hour, then find them on top of your head.
---you actually like the Weather Channel on cable TV.
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Thanks Old Timers---Your Monthly Newsletter Is A Great Read
WILLIAM DeMATTEI
Fellow Old Timer