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Casey, of course, has seen more than his share of good years, some great ones too, since he started managing way back in 1955. He‘s been with Vern Dynes since 1962 with the exception of one season when the Jeweller‘s were inactive. Wow And what a record. A World‘s championship in 1972, two Canadian championships out of five trips. and five Ontario titles, three in a row a few years back. No, nothing has changed. Cer- tainly not Casey. “I‘m as enthusiastic as ever," states Casey. “You never lose the taste for winning. In fact, this year I figure we got a great chance of winning the All Ontario and Canadian too.‘ Has he lost his enthusiasm over the years. Just a bit? That’s when the Jewellers ofien their home season against John Oliver of the By Fred Simpson Spectators will be treated to “something old and something new” but, hopefully, “nothing blue” when the 1977 edition of the Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers fastball team takes to the field tomorrow (Thursday) night. “I’ve been pretty frustrated for the last two seasons.“ he said, “but I think it‘s over. We have a nice. young ball club with some ex- perienced players to go along with it. It‘s going to be a good year." Chatted with Casey the other day and he was in a very mellow mood. An optimistic one, too. Not to mention other such familiar faces as catcher George Dickey and outfielder Mickey Hancock. All veterans and all welcome. Casey's back And completing the portrait will be Dynes' field manager Russ “Casey” Cripps who will be starting his 10lst season. 100 of them as a Jeweller, I believe. I‘m referring specifically to the Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers fastball team which opens its Beaches League schedule tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Town Park. Old times It’ll certainly seem like old times what with pitcher Bob Domik back in the line-up after a few absent seasons. Must admit I‘m getting excited. But it all served to set the scene for the local ball season which gets under way just about now. How’s that for a lead-in? Mustard. anyone? I don’t know how much of the ball game they saw but they had a good time. I could tell by the elbows in my ears, the knees in my back, and the mustard on my jacket when I got home. I’m only kidding. Really enjoyed myself. I was seated among a battalion of youngsters and that alone was quite an experience. Great people. The seat I had was a trifle high up but there was no trouble seeing the astro turf. A magnificent green. Trouble is I couldn‘t see the ball. But you can‘t have everything. That wasn’t a holiday I took last week. It was a cry for help. Nothing serious, though. Just the distemper of our times. Thought I’d let you know. I did manage to take in a Blue Jays baseball game and it was great. Don’t think I've ever had such a magnificent view of the Toronto waterfront. It’s play ball time for Jewellers! John Ross . . . playingcoach Wednesday, May 18, 1977 Play ball Incidentally. if you win: to 'throw a beef burger in my direction, I‘m available 24 hours a day. A few weeks ago. she was worried about getting enough players for one team. The games will be played at the Pleasantville diamonds. Got a beef? Finally, here are the winners of the Richmond Hill Rams Beef draw; First prize (250 pounds of it) to J. Cabell, 111 Laverock Avenue, Rich- mond Hill; second prize (125 pound hind quarter) to Steve Honniger, 451 Elmwood Ave., Richmond Hill; and third prize (125 pounds, hind quarter) to Pat Gallienne, 215 Centre Street, Richmond Hill. “In fact," says Anne, “we now have a waiting list of 11 people. It‘s great." "a"..- u v u. null a uuvu, Halfwgly House, and Raypak Thormonics. Anne tells me that her cry for players a few weeks ago brought enough candidates to field four teams. The teams are Brian‘s Shell, Good news from Anne Mathewson of the Richmond Hill Ladies softball loop (which is a part of the Rich- mond Hill Ball Association). All I can say is this. If Casey has mellowed it‘ll mean he’ll only go through a couple packages of razor blades during the game instead of his normal five. See you at the game. Mess of notes A mess of notes here: Still on Dynes, slightly. The Jeweller‘s will be competing in that All Ontario Senior Elimination Tournament June 30 to July 3 at Ottawa. They open on the Friday against Sarnia at 11 am. So make your plans, now. Great weekend for ball He's mellowed? Who knows, Casey might even get thrown out of the gall game even though he claims to have mellowed lately. “I’m a real, lovable guy these days," he said. I‘m not sure if he had his tongue in his cheek or not when he said this. It‘ll be just like old times at the ball park tomorrow night around about 8:30 (the opening ceremonies start at 7:45 p.m., don’t miss them). Admission is free. fred simpson Depth is the only word for the cat- ching and second base positions with Domik and Webster will be backed up by newcomer Art Fowler, of London, who will also be available for outfield work. Catching depth Domik, of course, is returning to the Jewellers after several successful seasons in the Ontario Fastball League. Webster, a Richmond Hill product had a fine debut-season with the Hewellers in 1976 and is expected to be even more impressive this time out. The "something old and something new" theme will be provided by a generous mix of returning veterans and first-year youngsters with the accent on the latter. Youngest team Beaches Major Fastball League in an 8:30 game at the Town Park. Their 30game schedule actually begins tonight with an 8 pm. encounter at Kew Beach against Harper Diesel. The pitching staff will be in the more- than-capable hands of Bob Domik and Doug Webster who should be a potent one-two combination. “This is probably the youngest Dynes team we’ve fielded in years," said club spokesman Bob McLaughlin. “And also the strongest team since 1972 when we won the World‘s championship.” Dom/k returns Russ Cripps . mellowed? The lOâ€"acre Morgan Boyle Park on Pearson Avenue in Richvale currently boasts a softball diamond, two tennis courts. a soccer field, a field hockey pitch, playground equipment and a scout hall. A total of 350 athletes from eight high schools in the southern zone of York County ran, jumped and tossed their way through the day-long affair. Council Monday agreed to send the proposal back to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further study. Both girls were aiming at a four victory afternoon but Paxton was disqualified in the 100 metre hurdles, and Toporowski withdrew from the high jump after achieving the desired standard height because of conflict with other events. 350 athletes The controversial ‘tennis bubble’, quashed by council in its original Crosby Park location. is meeting with a much more positive reaction in a Morgan Boyle Park setting. “This would tend to indicate an in- terest in principle," said Andy Chateauvert. Bubble's back Richmond Hill may well have winter tennis after all! Paxton won the long jump, shot put and discus while Toporowski scored in the discus, javelin and shot put for junior girls. They were Cheryl Paxton in the senior and Jane Toporowski in the junior. The'areas srnallest‘high school, Rich= mond Hill produced the only triple winners in the field events. Richmond Hill High made up in quality what it lacked in quantity at the first qualifying competitions held last Thursday in the run for the 1977 York County championships. High schools Plenty of drama here as Thornlea’s Nancy Davison hits the finish line first in the 400 open relay Thursday in the first qualifying Festivities get under way at 7:45 with the game starting at 8:30. Mayor David Schiller and Councillor Al Duffy will be on hand when the Rich- mond Hill Dynes Jewellers open their I977 home season in the Beaches Major Fastball League tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Town Park. Rounding out the threesome will be another veteran, Brad Gaul, who is joining the Jeweller‘s after 10 years in the Beaches with, mostly, Chiovitti Bananas. He’ll be backed up by rookie Jeff Wood, of Richmond Hill, who is tabbed as having a “good arm as well as being a reasonable hitter." Heading the pack behind the plate will be veteran journeyman George Dickey who still provides a dangerous bat plus years of finely-honed defensive skills. Busy, busy, is the word for second base with returneees Terry MchI, and Bob Baird fighting it out with starry newcomer, Marty Tweyman. Tweyman, who has beén witli Toronto Globals of the OFL the past few three handling the former and three trying to be number one at the latter. Also on hand will be the Legion pipe Winter tennis yet? Schiller on deck Rush at second By Bob Thompson They’re off and running “There would be no cost to the tax- payer, and more summer facilities would be provided at no cost,” said Firth. The foul; finished Eourts Would be available year-round and, after a 10â€" year lease expired, could revert (with the Elub house )A entirely to the town. If approved, Firth indicated the bubble could be installed for the coming winter. Further, he promised to supply an additional two tennis courts, surfacing for the two old courts, a club house with year-round snack bar. fencing, land- scaping. hydro, sewage and gas._ _ _ Thornlea Secondary supporters were cheered by the double performance of Sue French in the junior girl 1500 metres and the open 3,000 metres. St. Roberts Calholic School, in its first official track and field com- Proponent Bob Firth told councillors the Morgan Boyle site would put the bubble 280 feet from the nearest residential property. Thornhill Secondary contributed junior Marcella Kinnell (400 and 800), senior Karen Cushing, (200 and 400), and Suzanne Manning (800 and 1500) to the list of double winners. In the two victory category Midget girls‘ Rosalie Campagna (100 and 200 metres) and Judy Neufeld (high jump and long jump) joined Markham High School teammate Donna Roe (Junior 100 and 200) for double hurrahs. Keen competition produced fewer multiple event winners than past years except for the aforementioned triple win athletes and 17 other competitors who came up double winners. Object of all this effort was to gain one of the top six placings in each event and advancement to the York County championships tomorrow (Thursday) at Etobicoke Stadium. However. as he hit last year. he‘s hoping to get a chance to try out his pitching arm tomorrow (Thursday) night. Returning after several years' ab- sence will be Duane Reid who should supply a good bat and an excellent glove at the shortstop? position. Mayor Schiller siid he :lidn't know whether he would be pitching or hitting at the opening ceremonies. Third basé is still a question mark with several aspirants including the aforementioned Tweyman and-or Baird and McCool. Not so shortstop. band and members of the Richmond Hill Minor: league as guests. First base seems to be secure in the hands of another newcomer. Stu Aiken, who played with the Oshawa Tonys last season and the year before with Newmarket Rays. “Aiken is a ‘pretty good defensive player and he can hit the long ball,“ said McLaughlin. Thorn/ea’s French “'I‘weyman is a very good singles and doubles type of hitter," said McLaughlin. “and he should be a very valuable addition." seasons, is toqted as carrying a big bat “Wayne has been ‘bléying out west Reid at short She's a winner round of the York County championships. Finishing a tough second is Karen Cushing of Thornhill secondary school. It was a Fifteen hundred M, Sue French, Thornhill. 5.1048 jump, Lynn Whittingham, Richmond Hill, 4.66; jump, Tracey Ilgner, Thomhill, 1:59; shotput, Toporowski. Richmond Hill, 10.93; discus. Ioporowski, Richmond Hill, 32.76; javelin. Topoxowski, Richmond Hill, 28.64. Junior Girls: Hurdles, Marianne Ball, Langstaff, 13.1; 100 M. Donna Roe. Markham, 12.9; 200 M, Donna Roe, Markham, 24.9; 400 M, Marcella Kimmel. Thornhill, 65.2; 800 M, Matcélla Kimmel. Thornhill, 2.34.0 Long Jump. Judy Neufeld, Markham, 4,88; high jump Judy Neufeld, Markham. 1.47; shot put, Andrea Kor chlnski. St, Roberts. 8.18; discus. Andrea Korchinski. St Roberts. 1941; lavelin, Wendy Klein, Ihornhill, 17.85 Hurdles. Lisa Bates, Thornhill High, 14.3: 100 M. Rosalie Campagna. Markham. 135; 200 M, Rosalie Campagna, Markham, 27,9; 400 M. Heather Steenhoff, Woodbridge. 67.0; 800 M, Mary Vallescuro, Woodbridge. 240.5; 1500 M, Laura Brooks. Markham, 5.40.7; Garry Colbourne (400 and 800) and John Silverthorne (100 and 200) reminded everyone that Markham High School was in competition. Adding his own double win to the Markham cause was senior Jeff Wade in the long jump and triple jump. Distance aces Peter McClelland and Graham MacDonald of Thornlea rounded out the double victory parade with easy wins in the junior and senior 1500 metres and 3000 metre events. Langstaff midget boy competitors John Armstrong (800 and 1500) and Henry Losberg (long jump and high jump) kept their school colors before the winning judges in the junior section. Thornhill boys were represented by senior Doug Brown (400 and 800) and junior Andy Jackson in the hurdles and javelin events. The brown and white colors of St. Roberts were also prominent in the midget boy hurdles taking the first three places. The event was won by Danny Poirier. Langstaff shines petition, unveiled Andrea Korchinski in Senim Gifls: thgmidget girl shot put and discus. Hurdles, Cam Following are the complete results Heading the Jewellers’ brain trust again this season will be field manager “Ralph came out late, asked for a tryout, and really worked hard. He que thepteam,” saAiAd‘McLaughlin. Also expected to show well is Ralph Pollak, a resident of the Oak Ridges area. who played for Aurora juniors last season. Also returning will be veteFan star Mickey Hancock. Last but certainly not least. The outfield may come up with a few major surprises in the persons of rookies Mike Krouse and Ralph Pollack. “We’re really high on Krouse,” said McLaughlin. “He was a standout with Etobicoke last year who won the OASA junior championship. Thornhi/I’s Brown "He's a gobd hittér, has a good arm, and we’re really excited about him." in. "until Ac! Reid, incidentally, was a rookie with He'll be the 1972 World Champion Dynes team. John Ross He's also from Richmond Hill. swings a to He'll be backed up ably by another Finally: local product, Colin Wood. Play ball Krouse, in particular. is considered a “real find" by McLaughlin who found him himself. the past few seasons,” said McLaughlin, “and he should be a great asset. He can still go into the hole and grab those grounders.“ Surprises Bra/n trust great day all around at Thornlea high. Next step is Etobicoke Stadium tomorrow (Thursday). long high Jane Jane Jane 9‘27‘4 Seniot Boys Hurdles, Brad Bean, Thomhill. 24.2; 100 M, Don Moss, Thornhill 13.2; 200 M. Steve Vent. Bayview, 23.6; 400 M. Doug Brown, Thornhill, 53.2; 800 M, Doug Blown. Thornhill, 2.08.9; 1500 M, Graham MacDonald, Thornhvll, 4.07.7; 300 M, Graham MacDonald, Thornhill, Long jump, Jeff Wade, Markham. 6,20; 1]., Jeff Wade. Markham, 12.43; pole vault. Paul Denzel, Langsfaff, high jump, Jim Sfratton. Markham, 1.73; shot put Dennis Limoges. Thornhiff. 14.47; discus, Giles Tomasso, Langstaff, 30.75; javeline, Colin McLellan, Thomhill, 44.72. ’Long jump. Greg Walton, Richmond Hill, 5.80; 1.1.. Nyron Higgins, Matkham. 12.12; high jump, Randy Crittenden, Langstafi, 1.70; pole vault, Gard Miller, Woodbridge, shot put. Robert Pacitto, Baywew, 12.04; discus. Matk Tyndall. Thornhull. 31.34; javelin. Andy Jackson, Thomhill. 40.77. Long jump, Heinz Losberg, Langsiafl. 5.94; TJ., Heinz Losberg, Langstaff, 11.72; high jump, Tony Elan, Thornhill, 1.68; pole vault, Dave Masserella, Langstaff, shot put, Charles Evans, Markham, 12484; discus, Danny Henderson, Richmond Hilli 4039; iavelin, Shawn McDowell, Langstaff. 42‘96. Juniol Boys: Hurdles, Andy Jackson, Thomhill, 17.00; 100 M, John Silvertharn. Matkham, 1209; 200 M. John Silverthom, Markham. 23.3; 400 M, Gary Colboume. Markham, 54.2; 800 M, Gary Colbomne, Markhamt 2.09.2; 1500 M. Peter McLelland, Thornhill, 4.1.4; 3000 M, Peter McLelland, Thornhill, 9,540 Midget Boys Hurdles, Danny Poirier. St. Roberts, 168; 100 M, Tony Btian, Thornhill. 13.1; 200 M. Bill Madden Bayview, 23.7; 400 M. Ray Lee. Thornhlll, 57.9; 800 M, John Almstrong, Langstaff, 2.10.7; 1500 M. John Nmstrong, Langstaff, 4.39.0; 300 M. John Koning, Thornhill. 10.360 Hurdles, Carrie CoHett, Thornhlll, 1794; 100 M. Lautie Barnett, Richmond Hill. 15.05; 200 M, Karen Cushing. Thornhill, 2804; 400 M, Karen Cushing, Thomhill, 65.9; 800 M, Suzanne Manning, Thornhill, 2.323; 1500 M, Suzanne Manning, Thornhill. 5.1200; 3000 M, Sue French, Thornhill, 11.27.50 High jump. Leslie Rogers, Richmond Hill. 1.53; long jump. Cheryl Paxton, Richmond High, 4‘76; shot put. Cheryl Paxton. Richmond High, 919; discus, Cheryl Paxton. Richmond Hill High, 24.54. Javeline, Leslie McCleave, Bayview. 24.54 He'll be assisted by playing coach John Ross who is a returnee and who swingsha tough bat. A new addition wili be head coach Jim Cairns who previously headed Ngyvrhaijket Rays and Toronto Globals. Russell “Cgsgy” Cripps Jim Cairns . new coach Kadls photo)