WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!!!!!
This year has flown by like a rocket! The Cubs, in their re-structuring, have proven to be lackluster. They've still managed to raise a few eyebrows with a a streak of wins.
There is a very definite focus on next year, which should prove to be quite interesting schedule-wise. In addition to a very busy game schedule, the Cubbies will be traveling to the old country. Tally Ho....pip pip and all that rot! ENGLAND HERE WE COME!
I'm sure the Brits will be fascinated by baseball. Our pastime is actually becoming popular in various European areas.
Enjoy this edition of Cubs World Chatter!
This year has flown by like a rocket! The Cubs, in their re-structuring, have proven to be lackluster. They've still managed to raise a few eyebrows with a a streak of wins.
There is a very definite focus on next year, which should prove to be quite interesting schedule-wise. In addition to a very busy game schedule, the Cubbies will be traveling to the old country. Tally Ho....pip pip and all that rot! ENGLAND HERE WE COME!
I'm sure the Brits will be fascinated by baseball. Our pastime is actually becoming popular in various European areas.
Enjoy this edition of Cubs World Chatter!
ON DECK...
9/22 Cubs World Golf Scramble
10/3 October membership meeting- Guest speaker...Bill Berrier
11/7 November membership meeting Bleacher Bum Jack Hebron speaker.
9/22 Cubs World Golf Scramble
10/3 October membership meeting- Guest speaker...Bill Berrier
11/7 November membership meeting Bleacher Bum Jack Hebron speaker.
FINDING A RED WORD CAN WIN YOU A GIFT CARD!
Somewhere in the framework of this newsletter you will find a word printed in red. Take a few moments to write down the word on a piece of paper or card and bring it to the October membership meeting. There will be a drawings for two gift cards.
Good luck!
Somewhere in the framework of this newsletter you will find a word printed in red. Take a few moments to write down the word on a piece of paper or card and bring it to the October membership meeting. There will be a drawings for two gift cards.
Good luck!
AN INVITATION FROM CUBS WORLD CHATTER!
by Dan Marx
Welcome one and all to our members corner! Last month ,in our first edition, we asked what your talents were in baseball while you were growing up.
We had a very nice nice response and this month we want to examine the same subject a little differently. This time, we’d like to hear about the baseball accomplishments of your children and grandchildren. Perhaps they played well in school or little league. Others might have accomplished even more!
We know that you’re all proud of your offspring. We hope that you’d like to share their experiences with us. Let's celebrate this joy together!
by Dan Marx
Welcome one and all to our members corner! Last month ,in our first edition, we asked what your talents were in baseball while you were growing up.
We had a very nice nice response and this month we want to examine the same subject a little differently. This time, we’d like to hear about the baseball accomplishments of your children and grandchildren. Perhaps they played well in school or little league. Others might have accomplished even more!
We know that you’re all proud of your offspring. We hope that you’d like to share their experiences with us. Let's celebrate this joy together!
BE A CUBS WORLD CLUB LEADER!
Cubs World (like the Cubs themselves) depends on its players to win.
In November the Club thanks its volunteers, recognize exceptional contributions, and elect officers for the coming year as follows:
All-Star Awards Board recognizes outstanding contributions
over the past year.
The membership itself elects new Board Members that are expected to make exceptional contributions throughout their terms of office. All club members are eligible to nominate themselves or someone
else with the approval of the nominee:
Vice President Assist the president and step in for
the President when needed (2 year term)
Treasurer Manage and report on financial matters
(2 year term)
Board Member at Large (3 members, each with 1-year terms)
Represent the voice of the membership. Participate in all decisions of the board. President assigns roles appropriate to their experience and interest.
Please consider nominating yourself; or nominate someone else who has agreed to be nominated by you.
Send your nominations to : info@Cubsworld.org
Cubs World (like the Cubs themselves) depends on its players to win.
In November the Club thanks its volunteers, recognize exceptional contributions, and elect officers for the coming year as follows:
All-Star Awards Board recognizes outstanding contributions
over the past year.
The membership itself elects new Board Members that are expected to make exceptional contributions throughout their terms of office. All club members are eligible to nominate themselves or someone
else with the approval of the nominee:
Vice President Assist the president and step in for
the President when needed (2 year term)
Treasurer Manage and report on financial matters
(2 year term)
Board Member at Large (3 members, each with 1-year terms)
Represent the voice of the membership. Participate in all decisions of the board. President assigns roles appropriate to their experience and interest.
Please consider nominating yourself; or nominate someone else who has agreed to be nominated by you.
Send your nominations to : info@Cubsworld.org
WATCH PARTY WELL ATTENDED!
by Wayne Richards
Perhaps the game itself wasn't the true fun part this get-together. What was wonderful was the nice turnout at Gators in Brownwood to be with good friends and true Cub fans.
People say that Cubs fans stand out. They're enthusiastic, loud and most of all forever proud of their team.
Here's proof. Don Mulder (seen here climbing the wall) noted that the Cubs banner placed proudly between two tv monitors needed to stand out a bit more. So, a green background helps the Cubs logo pop out for all to see!
At one point, a storm in the area kicked off the satellite signal. When the broadcast came alive again, a cheer came up in the crowd. The signal then vanished again with the corwd responding with an "Awwwwwww. Within moments, there was another cheer...and then an awwwwwww...and then another cheer....and then an awww. It was like an opera on a sports bar stage. Unfortunately, with regard to the game itself, the fat lady sang way off key!
by Wayne Richards
Perhaps the game itself wasn't the true fun part this get-together. What was wonderful was the nice turnout at Gators in Brownwood to be with good friends and true Cub fans.
People say that Cubs fans stand out. They're enthusiastic, loud and most of all forever proud of their team.
Here's proof. Don Mulder (seen here climbing the wall) noted that the Cubs banner placed proudly between two tv monitors needed to stand out a bit more. So, a green background helps the Cubs logo pop out for all to see!
At one point, a storm in the area kicked off the satellite signal. When the broadcast came alive again, a cheer came up in the crowd. The signal then vanished again with the corwd responding with an "Awwwwwww. Within moments, there was another cheer...and then an awwwwwww...and then another cheer....and then an awww. It was like an opera on a sports bar stage. Unfortunately, with regard to the game itself, the fat lady sang way off key!
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING SPEAKER WAS COLORFUL AND ENTERTAINING
by Dan Marx
Cubs World had a great turnout for their Labor Day membership meeting. Thanks to Barb Beil’s efforts , we were treated to a delicious dinner from Olive Garden including their world famous salad and breadsticks. And then during Let’s Play Too, our very own world famous Jim Gulesarian reminded us about what Cubbie occurences were all about. But that’s what being a true Cubs fan is all about. Because, as Jim pointed out, there were also quite a few good Cubbie occurences to offset the crazy ones.
Our featured speaker was Craig Anderson. Craig was a pitcher for the original 1962 New York Mets. The 1962 Mets had the worst record in the history of baseball, and Craig gave us a very humorous insight into the many characters that made up the team.
Of course, it all has to start with the legendary manager, Casey Stengel. Craig was telling us how excited all of the Mets were to be part of a meeting at spring training with Casey for the very first time. He spent about 15-20 minutes giving them all a pep talk and telling them what was expected of them. Then he told them to go out on the field and lineup in alphabetical order according to height!! I think all of those years managing Yogi Berra must have rubbed off on him. Casey was known within the club for his memory lapses and his occasional dozing off in the dugout. Craig was telling us that one day Casey asked his pitching coach to get Nelson warming up in the bullpen. The only problem was that the Mets didn’t have any player with the last name of Nelson.
Craig also told us a story about the marvelous one, Marv Throneberry, that was quite humorous. With 2 runners on base during one game Throneberry laced a triple to seemingly put the Mets ahead. The opposing second baseman asked the umpire for the ball, and touched second base, and the umpire called Marv out for not touching second base. Stengel came storming out to the umpire insisting that Throneberry touched second base. The umpire told Stengel to cool it, because Throneberry forgot to touch first base also.
Anderson also told us how he is still one of the few Mets to win both games of a doubleheader. He shared a few Cub experiences including watching Lou Brock hit a homer in into the center field bleachers in the Polo Grounds, one of the few players to do so. But his best Chicago experience was meeting a girl from Central Illinois, who 44 days later became his wife. Judy was there at the meeting with Craig. Thank you , Craig, for sharing with us.
by Dan Marx
Cubs World had a great turnout for their Labor Day membership meeting. Thanks to Barb Beil’s efforts , we were treated to a delicious dinner from Olive Garden including their world famous salad and breadsticks. And then during Let’s Play Too, our very own world famous Jim Gulesarian reminded us about what Cubbie occurences were all about. But that’s what being a true Cubs fan is all about. Because, as Jim pointed out, there were also quite a few good Cubbie occurences to offset the crazy ones.
Our featured speaker was Craig Anderson. Craig was a pitcher for the original 1962 New York Mets. The 1962 Mets had the worst record in the history of baseball, and Craig gave us a very humorous insight into the many characters that made up the team.
Of course, it all has to start with the legendary manager, Casey Stengel. Craig was telling us how excited all of the Mets were to be part of a meeting at spring training with Casey for the very first time. He spent about 15-20 minutes giving them all a pep talk and telling them what was expected of them. Then he told them to go out on the field and lineup in alphabetical order according to height!! I think all of those years managing Yogi Berra must have rubbed off on him. Casey was known within the club for his memory lapses and his occasional dozing off in the dugout. Craig was telling us that one day Casey asked his pitching coach to get Nelson warming up in the bullpen. The only problem was that the Mets didn’t have any player with the last name of Nelson.
Craig also told us a story about the marvelous one, Marv Throneberry, that was quite humorous. With 2 runners on base during one game Throneberry laced a triple to seemingly put the Mets ahead. The opposing second baseman asked the umpire for the ball, and touched second base, and the umpire called Marv out for not touching second base. Stengel came storming out to the umpire insisting that Throneberry touched second base. The umpire told Stengel to cool it, because Throneberry forgot to touch first base also.
Anderson also told us how he is still one of the few Mets to win both games of a doubleheader. He shared a few Cub experiences including watching Lou Brock hit a homer in into the center field bleachers in the Polo Grounds, one of the few players to do so. But his best Chicago experience was meeting a girl from Central Illinois, who 44 days later became his wife. Judy was there at the meeting with Craig. Thank you , Craig, for sharing with us.
BILL BERRIER TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
by Dan Marx
Our speaker for the October membership meeting will be a fellow Villager, Bill Berrier. The meeting will be held Monday, October 3rd at Colony Cottage Rec Center. The doors open at 5:45 , and the meeting starts at 6:00 PM.
Bill was an All State and Little All America fullback in football, but it was the baseball diamond where Bill discovered his career would end up. He played in the Dodgers farm system from 1960-1967 in the minor leagues.
His true passion was managing in the minors, and he had an outstanding record. From 1966 to 1976 , Berrier had a winning percentage of .675 ( 1023-496).
After minor league coaching, he went on to become the head coach and athletic director at Juanita College in Huntingdon, Pa. He won numerous league championships during that time.
Throughout his career , he played against several individuals who were with the Chicago Cubs. While he was a manager with one of the Dodger’s minor league teams , he talked a young, struggling Rick Sutcliffe out of retiring from baseball. Lucky for us that he did.
As a farm system that continually provided the Dodgers with rookies of the year ( and they still do), we can only imagine some of the bright young stars of that time that he helped along the way.
We hope to see you there.
by Dan Marx
Our speaker for the October membership meeting will be a fellow Villager, Bill Berrier. The meeting will be held Monday, October 3rd at Colony Cottage Rec Center. The doors open at 5:45 , and the meeting starts at 6:00 PM.
Bill was an All State and Little All America fullback in football, but it was the baseball diamond where Bill discovered his career would end up. He played in the Dodgers farm system from 1960-1967 in the minor leagues.
His true passion was managing in the minors, and he had an outstanding record. From 1966 to 1976 , Berrier had a winning percentage of .675 ( 1023-496).
After minor league coaching, he went on to become the head coach and athletic director at Juanita College in Huntingdon, Pa. He won numerous league championships during that time.
Throughout his career , he played against several individuals who were with the Chicago Cubs. While he was a manager with one of the Dodger’s minor league teams , he talked a young, struggling Rick Sutcliffe out of retiring from baseball. Lucky for us that he did.
As a farm system that continually provided the Dodgers with rookies of the year ( and they still do), we can only imagine some of the bright young stars of that time that he helped along the way.
We hope to see you there.
BLEACHER BUM REPORT
by Jack Hebron
Well, looking back at this 2022 season I think many of us saw it go just about the way we all thought. From the very start of the season this Cubs team struggled and never really got into a good rhythm.
The decisions made by Chicago Cubs management since Theo Epstein left have been confusing, to say the least. Some of the moves, ranging from signings to trades and staff, the Cubs have made haven’t just been confusing, they’ve been downright questionable! Something must change in the offseason, but what?
One of the biggest prizes the Chicago Cubs came home with at the trade deadline wasted little time when it comes to making his big league debut. With Justin Steele going to the IL for his back, Hayden Wesneski took his spot on the roster and he did not disappoint. We may just have found a winner for 2023. But, just this one arm is not going to come close to what we need. Big signings are a must!
Looking ahead to next year the Cubs open spring training on February 25th through March 28th. The season opener is March 30th vs the Brewers. They will play every American League team next year. If your hoping the Cubs will visit Tampa your out of luck. The Rays will once again visit Wrigley Field May 29-31. The major event is the Cubs will play two games in London against the Cardinals on June 24th and the 25th. If you make it over there stop by and say hi the new King Charles III. The team will end the 2023 season in Milwaukee Sept 29, 30 and Oct 1st.
Bring on duhhhhh Bears!
by Jack Hebron
Well, looking back at this 2022 season I think many of us saw it go just about the way we all thought. From the very start of the season this Cubs team struggled and never really got into a good rhythm.
The decisions made by Chicago Cubs management since Theo Epstein left have been confusing, to say the least. Some of the moves, ranging from signings to trades and staff, the Cubs have made haven’t just been confusing, they’ve been downright questionable! Something must change in the offseason, but what?
One of the biggest prizes the Chicago Cubs came home with at the trade deadline wasted little time when it comes to making his big league debut. With Justin Steele going to the IL for his back, Hayden Wesneski took his spot on the roster and he did not disappoint. We may just have found a winner for 2023. But, just this one arm is not going to come close to what we need. Big signings are a must!
Looking ahead to next year the Cubs open spring training on February 25th through March 28th. The season opener is March 30th vs the Brewers. They will play every American League team next year. If your hoping the Cubs will visit Tampa your out of luck. The Rays will once again visit Wrigley Field May 29-31. The major event is the Cubs will play two games in London against the Cardinals on June 24th and the 25th. If you make it over there stop by and say hi the new King Charles III. The team will end the 2023 season in Milwaukee Sept 29, 30 and Oct 1st.
Bring on duhhhhh Bears!
PAT HUGHES NOW A CHICAGO CUBS HALL OF FAMER
by Wayne Richards
Pat Hughes is a very private and quiet individual. That is why there is not very much information available about his family and upbringing, which began in Tucson, Arizona. He was born in 1955.
He does speak openly and fondly about working along side the legendary Bob Eucker in Milwaukee. But when he came to work in Chicago, he blossomed quickly into the highly respected voice of the Cubs.
After decades of excellent "on air" service to fans, he has been accepted into the Cubs Baseball Hall Of Fame. Here is how the Cubs organization brought the news to the man of the hour. CLICK HERE
by Wayne Richards
Pat Hughes is a very private and quiet individual. That is why there is not very much information available about his family and upbringing, which began in Tucson, Arizona. He was born in 1955.
He does speak openly and fondly about working along side the legendary Bob Eucker in Milwaukee. But when he came to work in Chicago, he blossomed quickly into the highly respected voice of the Cubs.
After decades of excellent "on air" service to fans, he has been accepted into the Cubs Baseball Hall Of Fame. Here is how the Cubs organization brought the news to the man of the hour. CLICK HERE
A MICKEY MANTLE TRIBUTE TO REMEMBER
by Wayne Richards and Cindy Windsor
Most every member of Cubs World are aware that I have performed the national anthem for both the Kane County Cougars and the (dare I say it?) Chicago White Sox. On occasion I was joined a vocalist and friend whom I performed with on a regular basis to join me on the field. Her name is Cindy Windsor.
Mickey Mantle passed in August of 1995. Not long after that date, Cindy and I were scheduled to do the anthem at the Cell. Little did we know that we would be participating in a special tribute ceremony for the deceased legend.
Here's my amazing and talented friend to share her perspective of that day...............
"It was a great day
Hot and sunny!
The announcer asked for a moment of silence following the Anthem.
Our first Anthem together and typically the crowd begins to interrupt ….. “banner yet wave…
But no interruptions you could hear a pin drop. when we were finished I was overcome by the silence and reverence to Micky as we exited. Once off the field I broke down and bawled. We were a part of baseball history.
I tell this story about that day often.
It was an honor to honor Mickey!"
Cindy occasionally visits the Villages. Don't be surprised if things time out sometime that a very tall red headed woman might join me in singing the anthem for Cubs World.
by Wayne Richards and Cindy Windsor
Most every member of Cubs World are aware that I have performed the national anthem for both the Kane County Cougars and the (dare I say it?) Chicago White Sox. On occasion I was joined a vocalist and friend whom I performed with on a regular basis to join me on the field. Her name is Cindy Windsor.
Mickey Mantle passed in August of 1995. Not long after that date, Cindy and I were scheduled to do the anthem at the Cell. Little did we know that we would be participating in a special tribute ceremony for the deceased legend.
Here's my amazing and talented friend to share her perspective of that day...............
"It was a great day
Hot and sunny!
The announcer asked for a moment of silence following the Anthem.
Our first Anthem together and typically the crowd begins to interrupt ….. “banner yet wave…
But no interruptions you could hear a pin drop. when we were finished I was overcome by the silence and reverence to Micky as we exited. Once off the field I broke down and bawled. We were a part of baseball history.
I tell this story about that day often.
It was an honor to honor Mickey!"
Cindy occasionally visits the Villages. Don't be surprised if things time out sometime that a very tall red headed woman might join me in singing the anthem for Cubs World.
BASEBALL HISTORY YOU SHOULD KNOW
by Wayne Richards
I begin this story with a question. Why did all the "cool" stuff happen before I was born in 1951? That same year I was brought into the world, a popular and important era in baseball history came to an end.
It was one thing to visit Wrigley Field. But in the North suburban town of Des Plaines, Il. stood a gem of a professional baseball venue called Admiral stadium. If you're familiar with the current day location of the Rand Road Community Mobile Homes, you have an approximation of where this ball park once stood.
by Wayne Richards
I begin this story with a question. Why did all the "cool" stuff happen before I was born in 1951? That same year I was brought into the world, a popular and important era in baseball history came to an end.
It was one thing to visit Wrigley Field. But in the North suburban town of Des Plaines, Il. stood a gem of a professional baseball venue called Admiral stadium. If you're familiar with the current day location of the Rand Road Community Mobile Homes, you have an approximation of where this ball park once stood.
The Admiral Music Maids played professional baseball in the NGBL...The National Girls Baseball League, which operated from 1944 to 1954. They won the championship in 1953.
The team started out in Chicago and moved in to the new Admiral Stadium built in 1949 at a cost of $80,000. This facility featured several concession stands, an office and dressing rooms complete with showers.
In its short history, the stadium suffered low attendance for a season due to unusually cold weather. But before that, there was a great deal of interest in the team as shown via weekend broadcasts on WBKB...now known as WBBM AM.
To keep revenue coming in, Admiral Stadium also hosted football games as well as racing. Many people called it a "Gem". But sadly, the memory of this special place is riding on the wind of history.
The team started out in Chicago and moved in to the new Admiral Stadium built in 1949 at a cost of $80,000. This facility featured several concession stands, an office and dressing rooms complete with showers.
In its short history, the stadium suffered low attendance for a season due to unusually cold weather. But before that, there was a great deal of interest in the team as shown via weekend broadcasts on WBKB...now known as WBBM AM.
To keep revenue coming in, Admiral Stadium also hosted football games as well as racing. Many people called it a "Gem". But sadly, the memory of this special place is riding on the wind of history.
Please enjoy a web site along with a short video which takes us back to the days when amazing female athletes entertained us right in our back yards!
It features PBS personality Geoffrey Baer who has fascinated viewers with his historical videos about Chicago.
There are also clips from other productions, including a documentary about the league. ENJOY!
CLICK HERE
It features PBS personality Geoffrey Baer who has fascinated viewers with his historical videos about Chicago.
There are also clips from other productions, including a documentary about the league. ENJOY!
CLICK HERE
THE LAST WORD ALONG WITH A QUESTION
by Wayne Richards
I think it suffices to say that the 2022 post season is not going to be easy to watch for Cubs fans. All we can do is study carefully how our team will make changes. I'm sure we all agree that there must be changes!
Rossy will be with us for years to come. With this in mind, I would like to pose a question.
If you had the opportunity to have a meeting with David Ross what would you suggest to him? Or, what would you ask him?
For instance, I tend to think that he pulls out pitchers too soon and too often. He would probably disagree with my theory, but then I'd ask why he does that. Then, I would run like hell! (Actually, he's a people person so all would be well!)
Anyway, one has to believe that there are great things in store for the Cubs. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the October membership meeting. GO CUBBIES!
by Wayne Richards
I think it suffices to say that the 2022 post season is not going to be easy to watch for Cubs fans. All we can do is study carefully how our team will make changes. I'm sure we all agree that there must be changes!
Rossy will be with us for years to come. With this in mind, I would like to pose a question.
If you had the opportunity to have a meeting with David Ross what would you suggest to him? Or, what would you ask him?
For instance, I tend to think that he pulls out pitchers too soon and too often. He would probably disagree with my theory, but then I'd ask why he does that. Then, I would run like hell! (Actually, he's a people person so all would be well!)
Anyway, one has to believe that there are great things in store for the Cubs. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the October membership meeting. GO CUBBIES!