So good to be back on the field with Blue today who played error free ball with passion like days of old in the first game. As 6.9 was ailing, I had the opportunity to have Jr. to my left and Woody to my right. After the third stellar infield play by Jr. it reminded me of the Rock Opera "Tommie" by the Who when I heard someone exclaim "Tommy Who?'! Just a little jab Tom as you didn't provide me with a sandwich! Blue snapped their losing streak by defeating Carroll Gray 8-3 in game one. A certain SS went 2 for 2, squared. The attendance for today's doubleheader was 20,099, of which One was of paid attendance (Shortie). Game two saw a rotation of Blue players as we were of full complement minus only Guy and Larry. Unfortunately the Gray team turned the tide on Blue by
winning 11-8. Being a tad bit rusty, Jr. has offered me some base running tips! The Calvary returned and the tide has turned..........next up, Harford on Monday.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Catonsville Game
Due to my absence I have not been updated, so I have no summary to report. So, here's to a friend:
Once upon a time
Blue had a player, 6.9
His glove improved and moved his feet
The speed which he ran was deemed fleet
With his progress, he earned 6.95
As he was rapping all a line drive
Left or right, hitting were his fortes
I suspicion, he goes both ways!
With passage of time he gained replevin
And now is adorned with number seven
The burden he bears is quite a big deal
He must live up to the former #7, Neal
He used to orate to give many a tickle
But aging has him now playing with his pickle
With balancing that act and playing ball
Someday 6.95 should be enshrined in the HALL!
Tom is now leading not only the Blue team, but the League and probably Softball Nation in the number of sandwiches he devours beginning in game one through the ten minute break and second game. BTW Liverwurst is one of his favorites!
Once upon a time
Blue had a player, 6.9
His glove improved and moved his feet
The speed which he ran was deemed fleet
With his progress, he earned 6.95
As he was rapping all a line drive
Left or right, hitting were his fortes
I suspicion, he goes both ways!
With passage of time he gained replevin
And now is adorned with number seven
The burden he bears is quite a big deal
He must live up to the former #7, Neal
He used to orate to give many a tickle
But aging has him now playing with his pickle
With balancing that act and playing ball
Someday 6.95 should be enshrined in the HALL!
Tom is now leading not only the Blue team, but the League and probably Softball Nation in the number of sandwiches he devours beginning in game one through the ten minute break and second game. BTW Liverwurst is one of his favorites!
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Glory Days
On Monday June 1, 2015, Carroll County's Senior Softball founder was recognized, honored, roasted and toasted with the retirement of his uniform number #1 at Maggie's Restaurant during the annual teams' dinner.
Original team members (L to R), Chip Baginski, Carl Reed, Harry Griffith and wife Janet, and
Henry Litchfuss.
The occasion called for a toast and ROAST so Tinker was chosen to emcee the event.
Photo: (L-R, Chip, Carl, Harry, Henry, Greg, Mel and Hank)
During the celebration, Harry's wife, Janet, was called upon to dress Harry with the ceremonial "Harry #1 uniform shirt" crafted by Evers and presented with the www.carrollcountyseniorsoftball.blogsite.com memorabilia booklet by Chance, our now antediluvian teammate.
The entire contents of Tinker's speech was acknowledged by Harry to be true!
The Reader's Digest condensed version goes as such:
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen and Neal. Allow me to introduce myself as REDACTED...
....during one of my carpool rides with Harry during a conversation over recent political events
Harry asked me if I would like to live to be as old as he, to which I answered, "sure". Harry then
said "let me give you some advice and stop watching Fox News and switch to Looney Tunes!".
..............................................................................................................................................
..............once lost and then found, the Lois Lerner emails have revealed REDACTED...........
....REDACTED.......REDACTED. The now surrendered private server emails of former
Secretary of State H REDACTED REDACTED has exposed the following: REDACTED.......
So now I'll ask Janet to strip Harry of his uniform shirt so that all in attendance will have the
opportunity to sign the jersey after dinner. ("Harry, I see the amorous glint in your eyes, but it can wait until you and Janet get home, or as you told me while embracing your wife upon your
arrival, get a room!").
Now let's eat!
The full text can be found by visiting Harry and asking to view his commemorative booklet or
at The Library of Congress under HGxx.bs.2015T.
Henry Litchfuss.
The occasion called for a toast and ROAST so Tinker was chosen to emcee the event.
During the celebration, Harry's wife, Janet, was called upon to dress Harry with the ceremonial "Harry #1 uniform shirt" crafted by Evers and presented with the www.carrollcountyseniorsoftball.blogsite.com memorabilia booklet by Chance, our now antediluvian teammate.
The entire contents of Tinker's speech was acknowledged by Harry to be true!
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen and Neal. Allow me to introduce myself as REDACTED...
....during one of my carpool rides with Harry during a conversation over recent political events
Harry asked me if I would like to live to be as old as he, to which I answered, "sure". Harry then
said "let me give you some advice and stop watching Fox News and switch to Looney Tunes!".
..............................................................................................................................................
..............once lost and then found, the Lois Lerner emails have revealed REDACTED...........
....REDACTED.......REDACTED. The now surrendered private server emails of former
Secretary of State H REDACTED REDACTED has exposed the following: REDACTED.......
So now I'll ask Janet to strip Harry of his uniform shirt so that all in attendance will have the
opportunity to sign the jersey after dinner. ("Harry, I see the amorous glint in your eyes, but it can wait until you and Janet get home, or as you told me while embracing your wife upon your
arrival, get a room!").
Now let's eat!
The full text can be found by visiting Harry and asking to view his commemorative booklet or
at The Library of Congress under HGxx.bs.2015T.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Harry Griffith #1 - "What About Harry"
It was ten years post George Orwell's "1984", that is 1994, when Harry Griffith, with his love for softball, took upon himself to establish a Senior Softball team for Carroll County. Harry approached Farmers and Merchants Bank with a proposition to donate and provide "Seed Money" to sponsor a team. With sponsorship secured, Harry assembled a team of 60 year olds and over to form the very first Carroll County Senior Team. Although the team's first year record ended 4-20, Carroll County was on their way to greater accomplishments. Harry Griffith was awarded the "Sportsmanship Award" in 1994.
On Monday, June 1, 2015, during the annual teams' banquet, the patriarch of Carroll County Senior
Softball, Harry Griffith, was toasted and "roasted" during the program where his #1 Jersey was retired. Tinker (Greg) was the emcee and along with his teammates Evers (Mel) and Chance (Hank), Harry was presented with his retirement Jersey and the remaining original team members in attendance (Henry Litchfuss, Chip Baginski and Carl Reed) were called forth to be recognized.
On Monday, June 1, 2015, during the annual teams' banquet, the patriarch of Carroll County Senior
Softball, Harry Griffith, was toasted and "roasted" during the program where his #1 Jersey was retired. Tinker (Greg) was the emcee and along with his teammates Evers (Mel) and Chance (Hank), Harry was presented with his retirement Jersey and the remaining original team members in attendance (Henry Litchfuss, Chip Baginski and Carl Reed) were called forth to be recognized.
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