The Glenwood League "Old Timers" meet a couple times each season to re-live thier
playing days, enjoy the comrarerie of fellow players and play the greatest game around.
There are rumors of chilled beverages being consumed at these get togethers as well.
Glenwood Old Timers Day
August 15th, 2009 Ainsworth Field
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, the hot summer sun melted away the rust and the Glenwood oldtimers (Elmwood Beeer plus a few) got together and entertained a crowd estimated at 10. The day started with a smooth infield practive drill and moved to an awe inspiring round of batting practice. The participating players all took a few swings. Things were moving along until Jim "you big J" Stark got in the box. Starky wore out three BP pitchers and finally a tree removal service was called in to "cut out the roots" from the batters box.
The day then progressed to the Game. Two teams were selected by designated managers Harry Evanoff and Ron Nietupski. Nietupski's "Rocket Men" and Evanoff's "Bud Light Longnecks" participated in a game governed by "The Official Rules of Sandlot Baseball". Nupo clearly had an edge in understanding the rules and that may have played a factor in the outcome. Ted "Tweety" Reichert volunteered to umpire, but was sent packing when he asked each manager for a "C" note. The game was ultimately decided on a walk off single by Tom "Who wants me next year" Krawiec, Nupo's number one pick. The final score was 3-2. The outcome could have been very different, however, as the "Longnecks" left numerous invisible men on base. Star oldtimer performers for the winning "Rocketmen" were manager Ron Nietupski, Ryan Nietupski (still young, but now an oldtimer), Gary Lillis, Larry Fuller, Pete Freed, Bob Johnson, Tom Krawiec and Billy Hughes. The disappointed oltimer "Longnecks" were paced by manager Harry Evanoff, Jim Stark, Mike Freed and Frank Lauria. Non participating observers were Pat Hiegel, Mike Ford, Paul Antoske, Pat Malone and Ron Rudler.
The oldest of the oldtimers was Larry Fuller (1965) and the youngest was Ryan Nietupski (2006). The player who traveled the longest distance was Bob Johnson (1977) from Rochester, NY. The oldest equipment came from Gary Lillis (1973) who caught a fly ball with his "3 finger" glove from little league. It was a tie at one, for the player with the most artificial joints between Pete Freed (knee) and Ron Nietupski (hip).
The day concluded when the old players did what they did best at the conclusion of the game (thanks to Erie Beer Co.).
August 15th, 2009 Ainsworth Field
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, the hot summer sun melted away the rust and the Glenwood oldtimers (Elmwood Beeer plus a few) got together and entertained a crowd estimated at 10. The day started with a smooth infield practive drill and moved to an awe inspiring round of batting practice. The participating players all took a few swings. Things were moving along until Jim "you big J" Stark got in the box. Starky wore out three BP pitchers and finally a tree removal service was called in to "cut out the roots" from the batters box.
The day then progressed to the Game. Two teams were selected by designated managers Harry Evanoff and Ron Nietupski. Nietupski's "Rocket Men" and Evanoff's "Bud Light Longnecks" participated in a game governed by "The Official Rules of Sandlot Baseball". Nupo clearly had an edge in understanding the rules and that may have played a factor in the outcome. Ted "Tweety" Reichert volunteered to umpire, but was sent packing when he asked each manager for a "C" note. The game was ultimately decided on a walk off single by Tom "Who wants me next year" Krawiec, Nupo's number one pick. The final score was 3-2. The outcome could have been very different, however, as the "Longnecks" left numerous invisible men on base. Star oldtimer performers for the winning "Rocketmen" were manager Ron Nietupski, Ryan Nietupski (still young, but now an oldtimer), Gary Lillis, Larry Fuller, Pete Freed, Bob Johnson, Tom Krawiec and Billy Hughes. The disappointed oltimer "Longnecks" were paced by manager Harry Evanoff, Jim Stark, Mike Freed and Frank Lauria. Non participating observers were Pat Hiegel, Mike Ford, Paul Antoske, Pat Malone and Ron Rudler.
The oldest of the oldtimers was Larry Fuller (1965) and the youngest was Ryan Nietupski (2006). The player who traveled the longest distance was Bob Johnson (1977) from Rochester, NY. The oldest equipment came from Gary Lillis (1973) who caught a fly ball with his "3 finger" glove from little league. It was a tie at one, for the player with the most artificial joints between Pete Freed (knee) and Ron Nietupski (hip).
The day concluded when the old players did what they did best at the conclusion of the game (thanks to Erie Beer Co.).
Harry Evanoff guards the line, and more importantly his beer, at Third Base.
T.K. Blasts one to Right Field.
Glenwood Old Timers vs. Jamestown Jammers Over 50
Saturday 5/2/2009
The Erie Glenwood League “Old Timers” Beermen traveled to Jamestown Saturday to take on the Jammers. The Jammers had their hands full from the beginning. The Beermen’s starting pitcher Greg “Mendel” Breski kept them on their toes when he hit the first batter on the toe, and then proceeded to throw pitches behind three other batters. Once he had them where he wanted them, he allowed only one run in three innings while fanning three.
The Beermen’s offense threatened early when Ron “the Rocket Man” Nietupski went 6 for 6 pack on the ride up, then stepped to the plate and lashed a single down the third base line. Pete Freed followed the Rocket Man and promptly snuffed out the rally. The Jammers went up three on the Beermen after Harry Evanoff followed Greg Breski to the mound. Their problem was not necessarily bad control, but the obvious prejudice of the umpire, who was suspected of channeling the spirit of John Edler. Breski and Evanoff combined for 8 K’s in six innings while scattering 4 hits and donating 7 free passes to first. Their precision hurling came despite only a 20 year hiatus from the mound. The Beermen finally dented the scoreboard in the 5th when Mike “Frenchy” Folga (or was it Tim Bickel?) walked, moved up on a Breski single and scored on a screaming double by Mike “Ambulance Chaser” Fetzner. Pete Freed stepped to the plate and quickly extinguished the rally.
The Beermen stormed back again in the 6th inning when the junior Rocket Man (Ryan Nietupski) lashed a single to left, then after a single and walk by two of the obscure Beermen, Fran “Mookie” Klemensic ripped a single to left driving in the tying run. The game was then turned over to the bullpen with Tom “that umpire didn’t understand how my curveball was dipping at the knees ” Krawiec shutting down the Jammers for two innings. He was greatly aided by two double plays between Jeremy “The Kid” Toman and Kent "Hawk" Williamson.
In the 8th, the Beermen almost broke through on an A.C. Fetzner single, but once again Pete “the Fireman” Freed came to the plate and killed the rally. Going into the 9th with the score deadlocked at 3 each, the keg blew on the Jammers. The Beermen “spun the wheel” and scored 3 runs paced singles by Harry “Neck” Evanoff, Krawiec , Frenchy, Breski and a double by Toman.
The Jammers threatened in the 9th as Krawiec’s arm blew up, but Mark Conser came in to put out the fire after doing his best to balk the tying run into scoring position. Kurt “Camouflage” Brooks played all nine innings but failed to do anything to merit inclusion in the highlights. However, if you look closely he is mentioned surreptitiously in the following notes.
Beermen Notes-
- Pete, who graciously fronted the money for the umpires once he determined that was the only way he could help the team, is still looking for his money from a couple of the guys who took beers and ran after the game without chipping in (for the beer or the umpires).
- Jeremy wants to know what you’re supposed to do with a stool and an udder.
- Bill Julio’s illegitimate son #7 on the Jammers went 1 for 1 with 3 walks and was happy to go home and tell his wife of his accomplishment.
- After 20 years of retirement, the Beermen stroked 15 hits vs. the Jammers 6. note- Pete Freed did not contribute to the hits.
- The umpire gave Breski a better strikezone because he felt sorry for him after throwing so many pitches on the wrong side of the batters.
- The Beermen were assessed $10 per player for damages to the field from Fran “the Roto Tiller” Klemensic’s antics while in right field.
Game Summary
Erie 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 6
Jamestown 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4
Erie had 15 hits, Jamestown 6. 2b Toman, Fetzner, Brooks. Five Erie players had two hits each- Klemensic, Evanoff, Breski, R. Nietupski, and Toman. SO- Erie- Breski 3, Evanoff 5, Conser 1. RBI- Fetzner 2, Klemensic, Evanoff, Breski, Brooks.
We don’t know the names of the Jamestown players…only their numbers.
Saturday 5/2/2009
The Erie Glenwood League “Old Timers” Beermen traveled to Jamestown Saturday to take on the Jammers. The Jammers had their hands full from the beginning. The Beermen’s starting pitcher Greg “Mendel” Breski kept them on their toes when he hit the first batter on the toe, and then proceeded to throw pitches behind three other batters. Once he had them where he wanted them, he allowed only one run in three innings while fanning three.
The Beermen’s offense threatened early when Ron “the Rocket Man” Nietupski went 6 for 6 pack on the ride up, then stepped to the plate and lashed a single down the third base line. Pete Freed followed the Rocket Man and promptly snuffed out the rally. The Jammers went up three on the Beermen after Harry Evanoff followed Greg Breski to the mound. Their problem was not necessarily bad control, but the obvious prejudice of the umpire, who was suspected of channeling the spirit of John Edler. Breski and Evanoff combined for 8 K’s in six innings while scattering 4 hits and donating 7 free passes to first. Their precision hurling came despite only a 20 year hiatus from the mound. The Beermen finally dented the scoreboard in the 5th when Mike “Frenchy” Folga (or was it Tim Bickel?) walked, moved up on a Breski single and scored on a screaming double by Mike “Ambulance Chaser” Fetzner. Pete Freed stepped to the plate and quickly extinguished the rally.
The Beermen stormed back again in the 6th inning when the junior Rocket Man (Ryan Nietupski) lashed a single to left, then after a single and walk by two of the obscure Beermen, Fran “Mookie” Klemensic ripped a single to left driving in the tying run. The game was then turned over to the bullpen with Tom “that umpire didn’t understand how my curveball was dipping at the knees ” Krawiec shutting down the Jammers for two innings. He was greatly aided by two double plays between Jeremy “The Kid” Toman and Kent "Hawk" Williamson.
In the 8th, the Beermen almost broke through on an A.C. Fetzner single, but once again Pete “the Fireman” Freed came to the plate and killed the rally. Going into the 9th with the score deadlocked at 3 each, the keg blew on the Jammers. The Beermen “spun the wheel” and scored 3 runs paced singles by Harry “Neck” Evanoff, Krawiec , Frenchy, Breski and a double by Toman.
The Jammers threatened in the 9th as Krawiec’s arm blew up, but Mark Conser came in to put out the fire after doing his best to balk the tying run into scoring position. Kurt “Camouflage” Brooks played all nine innings but failed to do anything to merit inclusion in the highlights. However, if you look closely he is mentioned surreptitiously in the following notes.
Beermen Notes-
- Pete, who graciously fronted the money for the umpires once he determined that was the only way he could help the team, is still looking for his money from a couple of the guys who took beers and ran after the game without chipping in (for the beer or the umpires).
- Jeremy wants to know what you’re supposed to do with a stool and an udder.
- Bill Julio’s illegitimate son #7 on the Jammers went 1 for 1 with 3 walks and was happy to go home and tell his wife of his accomplishment.
- After 20 years of retirement, the Beermen stroked 15 hits vs. the Jammers 6. note- Pete Freed did not contribute to the hits.
- The umpire gave Breski a better strikezone because he felt sorry for him after throwing so many pitches on the wrong side of the batters.
- The Beermen were assessed $10 per player for damages to the field from Fran “the Roto Tiller” Klemensic’s antics while in right field.
Game Summary
Erie 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 6
Jamestown 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4
Erie had 15 hits, Jamestown 6. 2b Toman, Fetzner, Brooks. Five Erie players had two hits each- Klemensic, Evanoff, Breski, R. Nietupski, and Toman. SO- Erie- Breski 3, Evanoff 5, Conser 1. RBI- Fetzner 2, Klemensic, Evanoff, Breski, Brooks.
We don’t know the names of the Jamestown players…only their numbers.