Tucson Old Timers (TOTS)
60-and-over baseball
TOTS luncheon is set for Thursday, April 13
This Thursday, April 13, the 60-and-over Tucson Old Timers (TOTS) will hold its annual banquet at the Sonoran Stable Dance Hall at 4231 S Pauline Lane. The luncheon gets underway at 11 AM.
According to manager Mike Dawson, a "Mystery Man" guest speaker associated with major league baseball for over 17 years will mosey up to the podium during the luncheon and talk some baseball to the TOTS members in attendance, their spouses, friends, and relatives.
March was a good month on the diamond for the TOTS, and once again, it was Joe Opocensky leading the way in the batter's box. The 73-year-old hard-hitting lefty went 21 for 35 (.600 batting average) and 12 RBI. Tim Tolson, 70, was the top RBI man with 14, while Johnny Mathews was second in runs-batted-in with 13. In addition, Jon Beady hit three home runs during the month, and Reed Palmer, the TOTS career home run leader, hit one round-tripper.
A special shout-out goes to the 10 "rubber arms" who took the mound in March, many battling the strike zone, the windy weather, and unseasonably colder temperatures.
Dawson logged the most innings in March with 39 and maintained a 3-3 record. He struck out 17 batters and walked only six. Opocensky logged 28 innings with a 2-2 record, while Pete Maldonado logged 20 innings with a 2-1 record. Beady pitched in two games and finished with a 1-1 record. Palmer logged 17 innings and finished with a 3-0 record.
Also, Bob Daliege, Dennis Crowley, Mark Rupert, Glen Vann, and Randy Livingston saw action on the mound.
Hats off to the TOTS pitchers in March.
And now for a warmer April and plenty of games ahead for the "boys of summer."
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