Thanks, Kathy, for putting my gal Penny on the board. 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. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. (, I'll be the one going around asking "Now who was supposed to get what? Betty is alive @ 96. Whatever happened to Kellye Nakahara, my favorite female character on M*A*S*H! Hi Pam! 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. (, Just came here to post about my cousin and now this? No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. PayPal Acct: Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Love you. (. Contact your. ~Kathy. 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. He does a lot of theater work now, which is where he started. 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. Which made one member of the audience ask during a Q&A why as a teen born in 1961 and growing up in the Bay Area, he was the only one of his friends who followed the As. A friend's mother has her looking, and of course, WWE suspends 10 for violating policy on steroids, other drugs, Boy that's a heckuva a list. (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. He had a picture of Sal Bando on the wall behind him, so I said, Sal Bando. I wanted the job.. I love them too!!! (. They own a chain of (, What ever became of Shirley Coates of Our Gang disappeared in the 60's. Before I ban anybody I also report them to voy as spam. Hi again Missy Jo! Danny, thanks for posting all this great info. I miss you, Daddy. Bluegrass music and buried in her housecoat, looking better than she had in years. She's gotten me through a lot and I love her to pieces. Thanks, Kathy. I knew Kurt was having drug issues before leaving WWE. Three Bay Area men, including justice reform activist, plead guilty in Norteo RICO murder case, Californias hardest to book campground isnt in a famous park. He made me cry in "Little Children." (, This would have been Daddy's 61st b-day. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. (. What a great first present to give your mommy for Mother's Day! IMDB lists Norah Baring having had died Feb. 8 1985 from natural causes. Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Finley colored everything. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. (. Explain, please. I have Breast Cancer, I knew all of that, Fran, but I thought you had Fibro too. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. She was Danny I found the address for Lydia Bruce! Whatever became of her? Mommy loves you, Bubby. I think he mainly does musicals. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I hope you weren't in any of the storms. 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. (, Saw this on RAW Monday. Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. I hope she is getting better every day. I'm trying to find out, Danny. (, 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. You know I'm here for you, whatever you need! Can you e-mail me your snail addy again please? Start out small and expand to a nationwide chain. Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. Oakland Athletics ball girls Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry. Wonderful that Barbara is improving! The floor is history. It's so sad. 2023 Getty Images. Don't worry about it. I knew Gerry was having health problems but not Jack. 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. Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. Since it's Tuesday.Whatever happened to Leigh Taylor-Young from Soylent Green.pic inside, My bad.didnt notice it was a tripod pic.here's another, She was playing Katherine on "Passions", which is cancelled and moved from NBC to DirecTV. No commercial uses without permission. But Kathy, I don't have that. (, Ditto sister. 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!! "If all roads lead to Rome, I know I'm going to Rome" is what Barbara said about the troll. I recommend You're welcome! But Vida knew he could get more.. I think I'm going to re-read Ramona the Pest tonight with Bub. Finley colored everything. I think it was just a figure of speech, not an accusation against me. (, By the way, Kathy, you and yours have my prayers and love. 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. is a freelance writer. I don't know if you'll be able to get on to see it, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. (, Anyone hear how Barbara is doing? Sivyer, who came up with the idea to serve the umpires her homemade cookies, later married and became Debbie Fields, eventually opening her cookie shop in Palo Alto in 1977 Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chippery. Kathy is beautiful inside and out and we could all use a defender like her. Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. In 1969, Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley introduced "ball girls" (young girls who would sit in foul territory near the baselines to retrieve baseballs grounded foul by batters) to major league baseball. (, Whatever happened to steve and Shaun Simpson, According to an article online. (, I'm alive. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Thanks very much, Kathy. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. (, Sorry you lost your dad, Missy-Jo. Mom's got a big hole in one room, termites have been dining on it forever, Barbara called Peggy!! (, Glad I could help, even though I I know you didn't get what you REALLY wanted, maybe next year! There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3. (, Actress Jo Aann Sayers aka Miriam Lucille Lilygren Born: 10/22/1918 (, Thanks to Lordhelmut From StarTiger found and posted a contact address!! Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? They are both very real. Thanks for posting, y'all. I'll leave this message here so she can see your apology (, Thanks, Kathy. I had the time wrong. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. (. I got one 3 days after my birthday in 1989; great gift. 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. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. Happy 4th Birthday to Mommy's Sweetie, Eric Owen Lee Black. (. I was sure that it was "Kevin". Happy Holidays, Kathy and everyone who comes to "our" board. (, Michael PS Hayes Went By The Doc Hendricks on WWE (, I Saw Somewhere About The History That Kerry Von Erich Had Match Against Ric Flair A Few Times, Handsome Jimmy is one of my myspace friends. 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. To write most of the book, Turbow interviewed former players conducting interviews in rental cars, home offices and with Dick Green in sub-zero weather near Mount Rushmore and sports journalists like Schwarz, historians, and Finleys son, Paul Finley. You're welcome. She was in the movie Dirty Dancing Cynthia Rhodes was also in "Staying Alive" and was part of the group Animotion. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. Betty is alive @ 96. I slept all night! The teams mule mascot, Charlie O., won fans oddly fervent devotion that Barry still feels, but cant explain. Is the vulgar anti-Tesla sign on my neighbors truck illegal? (Manager) Dick Williams hammered fundamentals that made them great.. I love you, Grandma. I'm doing well. I will miss you. (, I checked to see if he got his results he did, and it's not good, Kathy, thanks for checking and posting. (, Barbara has started a new obits board (link inside), And trust me on this Chronicler was NOT the problem at the old now defunct obits board. I think I'm gonna borrow mom's copy of Queenie Peavy, I haven't read it since I was in my 20s. I'll see if I can find anything else. (, I love that we have "found" Chuck Cunningham. Have you heard from Barbara? (, Happy 94th Birthday to Erna Dee Dove Smith. Sivyer had a habit of serving cookies to the umpires between innings that led to her opening a small cookie shop in Palo Alto in 1977. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. (, Wrestling Manager Gary Hart has died 03/17/2008 at age 48. Thanks, Kathy. IMDb says Sandra remarried and moved to Hawaii. Privacy Policy. He was in the hospital with pneumonia and had a heart attack trying to breathe. Why, thank you both! 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 . Some stories were cut to pare the book down to 140,000 words. 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. (, I had to clean coffee off my monitor. So was Chris Kattan on SNL as her "brother Kippy." The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. (, Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. Trust me, I know. But fans need not worry that As history will be lost. (. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) The sex appeal of the two teens with Sivyer by the Oakland Athletics bullpen and Barry on the first base side caught the eye of fans and other owners. Norah Baring, Dorothy Layton,Dorothy Dare,Hazel Hayes,Ann Hovey?? Doesn't give a date or cause-just the year. He had remarried. (, Yes both are still alive as of Oct. 2015. (, You can work at my retired 'rassler's home too when we get rich. Cookie Notice Our storms weren't too bad here as compared to further south. (, Please pray for Rollin Hard -- Indy wrestler, That should be rollinhizard@hotmail.com (, From me: please pray for Jeff, Jesse, and Kim (info inside), Prayers of course, as always. Margaret Lee "Thumper's mom in Bambi. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". Actress June Vincent ? David Manning, WCCW Referee -- daughter posted here before. Shirley Coates is still alive and living in Villa Park Ca. (. She Whatever became of actor Sean Garrison? (. I don't know about the how, but according to one source I found, the when was July 27, 1999. I love them, always have. I have no idea why he came to mind, out of the blue like that, Gordie and Don are both in their mid 80's and live in their home province of Ontario, Canada and, Thanks for the info, Loretta! ), Finley chuckled happily. Along with each 1970s championship season, a major off-field drama developed. 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.. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) Joining an audience at a Distinguished Speaker Series presentation at the Lafayette Library to hear best-selling Oakland sportswriter Jason Turbow introduce his new book about the As, Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic, Barry said after the event, Im still an As fan.. 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