Thunder Tim at it again

Tucson Old Timers (TOTS)

60-and-over baseball

Thunder Tim Tolson did it again during the month of June. The 66-year-old left-handed power hitter led the 60-and-over Tucson Old Timers in hits (22), in RBI (17) and in batting average (.815). Tolson went 22 for 27 at the plate -- making just five outs during the entire month.

A tough out to say the least.

The closest TOTS to him were John Mathews (17 for 26, a .654 average) and Doc Thompson (17 for 23, a .739 average). Thirty four members took the field at one time or another during the month. Lloyd Barzell led all pitchers for the month with five wins and no losses. Reed Palmer hit the only home run during the month and now has nine for the season.

Denny Leonard led all hitters above the age of 80. Leonard, 81, went 3 for 20 and played in eight games. Floyd Lance, the oldest active player at 93 years of age, went 2 for 21, scored twice and knocked in a run in seven games.

Other top hitters for the month included Bob Daliege (10 for 19), Pete Peters ( 11 for 20), Ken Nebesny (14 for 21) and Palmer ( 12 for 21).

The TOTS welcomed its newest member Don Rockliffe. Don was approved by the TOTS' committee last week and received his hat. Don played in two games in June and batted an even .500 (3 for 6) and  scored four runs.

The TOTS were back in action this morning at Udall Park with Team White beating Team Blue 7-3. Tolson knocked in three runs for the winning team today. Joe Opocensky went the distance and picked up the pitching victory, while Mike Dawson took the loss. The game was close down the stretch. Team White had jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but both teams picked up just three runs apiece the rest of the way.