No, not for the Blue Jays -- for your Toronto Maple Leafs, the ones who aren't playing golf at the moment. Those of us outside Toronto will miss the Leafs' first home game of the Intercounty Baseball League season today at Christie Pits, but if you're in Melonville and have time on your hands, go catch the game. At a time when columnists and talking heads are constantly bemoaning how baseball "just isn't a game anymore" and so forth, the ICB League is a genuine throwback. Go Leafs Go!
If you're an autograph collector, or just want to shake the hands of some Hall-of-Fame gentlemen, tonight's Leafs' fundraising dinner at the Wyndham Bristol Place Hotel on Dixon Rd. includes Juan Marichal, Fergie Jenkins, Gaylord Perry, Monte Irvin, Tony Oliva and Mickey Lolich. In previous years, Jack Dominico has assembled panels of World Series winning managers and other great stars; I'm not sentimental about baseballs, but I've kept one signed by five World Series-winning managers. You may still be able to get last-minute tickets by calling 416-631-2600; I believe they are about $60, but the events are always fun and the stories are great.
Tomorrow afternoon, there's a doubleheader in my neighbourhood, starting at 2:00. Admission is free, though you should buy a program or contribute when the Leafs pass the hat. After they take care of Oshawa -- games rarely take more than two hours -- it will be time to watch Halladay-Washburn and enjoy a refreshing pint at Clinton's.
Tomorrow afternoon, there's a doubleheader in my neighbourhood, starting at 2:00. Admission is free, though you should buy a program or contribute when the Leafs pass the hat. After they take care of Oshawa -- games rarely take more than two hours -- it will be time to watch Halladay-Washburn and enjoy a refreshing pint at Clinton's.
Leafs Suck! GO CARDINALS!
The Intercounty League has a terrific new website as well, light years ahead of previous offerings. Check it out!
The Intercounty League has a terrific new website as well, light years ahead of previous offerings. Check it out!
http://www.bluejayway.ca
Is Rob Butler still playing there? I know Rich jumped to Niagara of the CBL, just unsure where his brother is.
Thanks
Is Rob Butler still playing there? I know Rich jumped to Niagara of the CBL, just unsure where his brother is.
Thanks