Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. (, HAH! (Townsend) Born: 01/20/1918 (, Whatever became of Actresses Brenda Joyce and Mary Howard?? VonErich autographs and old WCCW merchandise, Kevin, I've found some on eBay but I never win the auctions. Why was there no geographic loyalty? the man asked. Can you e-mail me your snail addy again please? All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! (, Brenda Joyce is alive at age 96 (not in best of health) this according to her daughter Beth Ward (. I was born and raised in Oakland I just know I was part of an era when it was exciting to be paid by Finley, to get free tickets for our families.. David was ref in Fritz Von Erich's WCCW in the 1980s. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. I'm so sad. I'm going to send you a message on Facebook and MySpace and e-mail, hopefully you'll get one of them lol Love you (, Sorry to hear this. (, Actress Jo Aann Sayers aka Miriam Lucille Lilygren Born: 10/22/1918 (, Thanks to Lordhelmut From StarTiger found and posted a contact address!! Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the board. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. With that the girls were gone and were back to guys, 18-20 wearing MLB uniforms and batting helmets, and guys who can usually catch a ball hit in their direction. With crazy stats so unprecedented that opposing teams would have Vida Blue Days to milk the financial rewards of a special promotion when the As came to town a 24-8 record, 1.82 ERA, 301 strikeouts the Cy Young and MVP award-winning pitcher in 71 earned only $14,500. Doing my best, let me know if I cross the line. and the lovely Betty Jane Rhodes? I'm the source of the VE's being here, Jean. Schwarz said that after the negotiations were resolved, Blue was uncharacteristically bitter and would complain about pitching while icing his arm and talking to the media. It's almost like having someone send them to you. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Really? Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. As for trolling, Thanks for keeping the peace, Kathy. If you haven't already located herBest of Luck jlp (, Actress Ruth Warren?? (. (, Happy 94th Birthday to Erna Dee Dove Smith. I watched them every. Jean, I watched them on cable out of Dallas. Actress June Vincent ? In 1971, Oakland Athletics owner, Charles Finley introduced Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry, two local teenagers from Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School stationed along the Oakland Coliseum foul lines fielding foul balls and, between innings, serving the umpires lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. But Vida knew he could get more.. 17K views, 383 likes, 39 loves, 51 comments, 54 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Oakland Athletics: Last weekend, Major League Baseball's first ballgirls returned to the Coliseum to throw out the. Aren't they pretty, Barb? What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. Missy-Jo, I'm always in your corner, even when I can't find the energy to drag myself out of mine. Shirley Coates is still alive and living in Villa Park Ca. I hope you weren't in any of the storms. As Dan Epstein put it inBig Hair and Plastic Grass a fascinating look at baseball and American culture in the 70s, The shop would eventually grow into a worldwide empire, netting the former ball girl a substantially larger payday than any As player ever made under Finley., In Nancy Finleys recently released Finley Ball, she writes that at the end of 1974 the ballgirl plan was eventually scrapped due to complaints from several player wives. In 1971, Mary Barry dressed in hot pants and took her position near first base, scooping up foul balls and attention from fans and national media as an Oakland As ball girl and one of the first females hired to work on a Major League baseball field. I don't remember so much sickness in the world when I was a kid. (, James, Kathy is one of my guardian angels. I've been following his health and praying for him for quite awhile. Hi Missy-Jo! I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. contribution is not tax-deductible.) (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN!!!!! Bluegrass music and buried in her housecoat, looking better than she had in years. Where we see need, the Fibro Sisters can supply. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3. Here's what Yahoo Movies has to say. He shot out ideas right and left: designated hitter, colorful uniforms but he also pushed for an orange ball. Innovations that stuck included night World Series games and opening the series on a Saturday. But Vida knew he could get more.. I've sent you an e-mail. ~grin~ (, Hi Kathy! (. (, More Came Out As Rodney Harrison and Wade Wilson From The NFL Were Suspended, Saint Louis Cardinals Player Rick Ankiel Is Also a Customer Of The Same Place, For Growth Hormones. Ms. Dorothy, thank you so much for taking time to help my friends as they have comforted me. One charged with murder, second suspect released, in mass shootout that killed teen at Oakland music video shoot, Alameda briefs: USS Hornet to host CarrierCon, Anchors Aweigh events, Walnut Creeks Shake Shack is finally opening this weekend, Apply for Oakland-Japan high school student exchange program. (. Joe Pichler - Missing since January 2006. I was wondering what ever happened to actress Pamela Ferdinand? Explain, please. I hope he's found OK. (, Joe will be on an episode of Touched By An Angel on Hallmark Channel, Monday, March 2 (, Sorry Mercedes - deleted your message because of the troll attraction. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. He, like me, was short and overweight. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3. That's the beauty of being a paid member editing! One charged with murder, second suspect released, in mass shootout that killed teen at Oakland music video shoot, Garamendi's bill would extend water treatment facility permits, Alameda County Supervisors allow eviction moratorium to remain until end of April. (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! (. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. Thanks for posting this. (. But Kathy, I don't have that. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. They own a chain of (, What ever became of Shirley Coates of Our Gang disappeared in the 60's. (, We should open our own funeral home and give people a contract before they die so they can be dressed and made up how they'd want to be. But in the early 1970s, baseball enthusiasts celebrated three-in-a-row World Series championships and relished or were roiled by owner Charlie O. Finleys penny-pinching tactics and wildly creative marketing campaigns. As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. (, Whatever happened to steve and Shaun Simpson, According to an article online. Inger Stevens died April 30th 1970. But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. I need y'all. Love you too, got you in my prayers. Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. He never moved here from Chicago. Norah Baring, Dorothy Layton,Dorothy Dare,Hazel Hayes,Ann Hovey?? Other costly mistakes involved scapegoating second baseman Mike Anders for a team loss, refusing to comply with contract terms for Catfish Hunter a mess that ultimately set the stage for todays free agency and opening only one ticket booth, resulting in long lines for fans. I see that now at Wikipedia. He shot out ideas right and left: designated hitter, colorful uniforms but he also pushed for an orange ball. Innovations that stuck included night World Series games and opening the series on a Saturday. I'll leave this message here so she can see your apology (, Thanks, Kathy. Anyone know the whereabouts of actress Lydia Bruce? The floor is history. Whatever happened to Kellye Nakahara, my favorite female character on M*A*S*H! I'm just the police, you're the mayor lol, Not doing great, have certainly been better, but have permission to use the boy's computer. Two of my fave WATN? (, You're welcome! I'm feeling down and wanted to brighten things up. MAJOR prayers headed your way! Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. In 1971, Mary Barry dressed in hot pants and took her position near first base, scooping up foul balls and attention from fans and national media as an Oakland A's ball girl and one of the first . He had remarried. But Finleys oddities and frugality didnt guarantee prosperity; it often hurt the team and fans, according to Turbow. (, Saw this on RAW Monday. Diamond Dallas Page mistakenly comments that Jerry Brisco died. ( NT) -- jlp, Sat October 17, 2015 4:49pm CST. Spent last night in the ER. Former wrestler B. Brian Blair ("Killer Bees") arrested . Wow, what a mess. But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. What a great first present to give your mommy for Mother's Day! (. With all you've gone through, it's understandable. Pam, did you by chance mean Pamelyn Ferdin, who played Felix Unger's daughter on "The Odd Couple" and was in tons of teen stuff? I think I'm going to re-read Ramona the Pest tonight with Bub. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. (. The cute pair was clad in tight white shorts, green or gold fitting shirts (depending on the uniform of the team for the game), gold knee socks and white shoesin an era when the majority of other major league teams relied on wiry teenage boys to field foul balls on the playing field ball boys, on the other hand, are rarely seen wearing tight shorts. Of course, it still wasn't enough, so I'm headed back now, but, I'm late in sending Birthday wishes too, but have a great year and a great life- make everyday your special day!! (, Grad to report after 7 years I along with some help have located Joan Leslie sisters Mary and Betty and obtained their autographs. You'll be up again in a couple of hours, so don't get too excited about it. (. Thanks, Kathy. I think he mainly does musicals. (, I used to watch wrestling some when I was little, and would be visiting my papaw. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Mom's got a big hole in one room, termites have been dining on it forever, Barbara called Peggy!! IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? I love you. I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? I know he was born after Gable's death. (, You can work at my retired 'rassler's home too when we get rich. It was 5:52. Hope you're both okay? (. Cookie Notice The teams mule mascot, Charlie O., won fans oddly fervent devotion that Barry still feels, but cant explain. Sisters to Actress Joan Leslie? (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images), 3456 x 5184 px (11.52 x 17.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB. As soon as I deleted one another would appear. (, It's not my board, it's Missy-Jo's, I just help her. Danny, thanks for posting all this great info.

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