Colorful and outspoken Jim Avolio passed away on January 18, 2016.
Jim took our game so seriously that no small controversy missed his powerful opinion. At heart, he was endearing. The Turtles and The Snails will miss him.
Here is a link to his Daily Herald Obituary.
In-Memoriam: Allen J. Zientara
Our fellow league player Al Zientara passed away on Tuesday November 3.
Here is a link to his obituary: http://colonialfuneral.com/obituary/Allen-J.-Zientara/Chicago-IL/1560830
Here is a link to his obituary: http://colonialfuneral.com/obituary/Allen-J.-Zientara/Chicago-IL/1560830
Condolences to Linda Koren.
Games Moved to Lions' Park
The games have moved from Huffman Park (W. Dundee - Tartans Drive) to Lions' Park (East Dundee). Saturday mornings.
Games start around 10:00 AM but many arrive early for throwing and catching and batting practice.
Games start around 10:00 AM but many arrive early for throwing and catching and batting practice.
Dr. Bill Rotermund 1926-2015
Dr. Bill Rotermund, our leader, manager and friend passed away on January 15, 2015.
In anyone was "in charge" of this over 60 softball league, Bill was. He worked with the Dundee Township Park District, chose our "uniforms" and when he was able, came to watch our games. When Bill was just a tad younger, he also played. Everything with a smile and incredible good spirits. He will be missed. Condolences can be directed to DeFiore Jorgensen where you can also see him complete obituary.
Play Ball!
Remember the Folks of Summer?
Remember the Boys Folks of Summer?
Click on "Batting Practice" to see the action.
Batting Practice 2013
Click on "Batting Practice" to see the action.
Batting Practice 2013
We Are Not Afraid
We may be devilishly slow, we may not run the bases as fast as we used to, but we are not afraid of devils. Not even dust devils. Apparently, Sy had company around second base for about ten minutes! Was it payback for past sins?
Photo credits to Virginia.
Happy Birthday Bill!
Presented to Bill Rotermund on the occasion of his 85th Birthday.
You can view or order a print or large poster of this collage by clicking on this link. This will take you to Clark Photo Labs and this picture. If you would like prints, you will need to sign up for an account on Clark. I find them to be reliable and relatively inexpensive. Follow the instructions after clicking on the link. I think it's easy.
You can also see the 15 minute video which is a slide show of several years worth of photos. Clicking this link will take you to YouTube.
If you would like your own copy of the slide show, drop me an e-mail and I will bring a DVD to the next Saturday. The DVD is made so it loops over and over. All you need is a DVD player and a TV.
FOUL BALL!!!
OUTFIELD FLY BALLS
An outfield fly ball is judged to be fair or foul by the relationship of the ball to the foul line at the moment it first touches the ground, or where it first touches a fielder. If the ball touches a fielder in-flight, the judgment is made at where the ball was when it was touched, NOT from where it may land after a miss, or drop of the ball, by a fielder. The position of the fielder is irrelevant. You only focus on the ball and the foul line.
See Baseball Rules
Jim's Unusual Softball Skill...
...he plays with his lips.Here we see them flapping long after the game pressing his case that Tom had an unfair leadoff.
Welcome to the 2011 Season
We notice a definite youth movement among the Turtles and Snails. Congrats to the players shown here who collectively had no errors and were never thrown out.
Welcome to our newest athletes for 2011:
Arnie
Bernie
Frank
Jeff
Miles
Accumulated News
Everyone gets nervous when one of us shows up with a shovel. Loren wonders who wanted his final resting place to be right next to first base. Or, was Tom acting on Jim's orders ("Why would you hit to third when there's a man on first and second").
Look at these faces! Has late season malaise set in? It's only early August. Or maybe they're watching Tom dealing with the last guy who struck out (see picture, above).
Diane tries out for Turtles and Snails and is accepted. Many accused Jim of bringing a ringer (c'mon, look at that uniform) but the truth is folks, we're all either turtles or snails and everyone is welcome!
Look at these faces! Has late season malaise set in? It's only early August. Or maybe they're watching Tom dealing with the last guy who struck out (see picture, above).
Diane tries out for Turtles and Snails and is accepted. Many accused Jim of bringing a ringer (c'mon, look at that uniform) but the truth is folks, we're all either turtles or snails and everyone is welcome!
No Doubt...Rained Out
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We got in two innings before the sky opened.
We're not sure what Sy was doing here.
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Our Team!
The 2010 League (at least those who showed up).Bottom Row from left to right:
Hal, Ken, Nick, Elmer, Tom, Tom, Bill, and Loren.
Second Row (left to right):
Jim, Allen, Virginia, and Dennis
Third Row (left to right):
Sandy, Roy, Sy (partially blocked),
Nancy, Cookie, Winnie, and Tom.
Fourth Row: Sorry, almost all totally blocked but enough to identify:
Jan, Linda, Kathy (hair only), and Rich.
Sign goes up waiting in advance of huge game.
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