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Broadcasters & Sportswriters - Gary Lindgren, Rod Belcher, Stan Farber, Jerry Geehan, Don Hill, Ed Honeywell, Nelson Hong, Clay Huntington , Earl Luebker, Elliott Metcalf, Art Popham (dec.) , Tom Page, and Bob Robertson, Dan Walton. Umpires - Ron Adams, Joe Bailey, Hal Berndt, Clarance Dean, Ron Grassi, Paul Gustafson, Dick Hassan, Ken Laase, John Holliday, Joey Johns, Dave Kerrone, Steve Liptrap, Rick Lewis, Ted Lopat, Lornie Merkle, Frank Morrone, Jim Oleole, Fran Pinchbeck, Gerald Redburg, Chuck Ruth, Ron Shaw, Clarence Stave, David Van Hulle, Jerry Woods. Sponsors - B&I Sports (Ron Irwin), Jim Bartle (aka Beetle) & The Haven Pub, Darold Billings/Billings Electric, Cammarano Bros., Inc., Frank Baskett and Baskett Lumber Company, Ben B. Cheney, Don and Rita Kitchen and the Schooner Tavern, Ples Irwin, St. Rita's Church & Sons of Italy, Spud Hansen/Spud's Pizza Parlor, Tacoma Elks Club, Washington Hardware, and Alden Woodworth. Honored Teams
Dill Howell Award Recipients 
Named after longtime sport enthusiast, Dill Howell, the award in his honor is given an individual who exemplifies Dill Howell's passion, commitment, and continued support for baseball in the Tacoma-Pierce County community.Dillard (Dill) Howell was born in Huntsville, Alabama but had resided in Tacoma since 1922. He passed away on October 30, 1985 at the age of 83. He was one of the original founders and directors of the Tacoma Athletic Commission which was established in 1943 to promote sports and civic betterment. And, the TAC is the longtime sponsoring organization of the annual Tacoma-Pierce County Baseball-Softball Oldtimer's banquet, an event that Dill worked on regularly. Dill began his career in the sporting goods business in 1922 as a salesman at Kimball's Sporting Goods and later became the store manager. In 1936 Kimball's was sold and Dill founded Howell Sporting Goods which he operated until retirement in 1978. The company was originally situated at 929 Commerce Street and later moved to 922 Commerce Street. When Dill retired he sold the business to three former employees-George Verbonus, Dwight Day, and Jim Osborne-who re-opened the business at 1927 Center Street before moving to a new facility at 3112 S. 38th Street. 
Howell Sporting Goods handled most of the athletic equipment and uniform needs for the area high schools as well as CPS and PLC and Dill was always very supportive of all local sports in the community. As a TAC president he was active with all TAC promotions such as the grid-go-round, hoop-go-round, Harlem Globetrotters exhibition games, Golden Gloves boxing event and much more.Dill was very instrumental in keeping semi-pro baseball alive in the area and was actively involved in the organization and operation of the Tacoma City League, Industrial League, and Valley League over the years. In many respects, he was the glue that kept these leagues going, always helping the teams out with baseballs, uniforms, bats, gloves and much more. It was a commitment to the sporting community that he made on a consistent basis and it is because of this commitment that the Tacoma-Pierce County Baseball-Softball Oldtimers Association proudly recognizes Dill Howell on an annual basis with this award named on his behalf. 2010 Tony Anderson 2009 Frank Colarusso 2008 Kevin Kalal 2007 Jim Kittilsby 2006 Doug McArthur & Baseball Tacoma Inc. 2005 Roy Murphy 2004 Don Danielson 2003 Joe Stortini 2002 Dick & George Pease 2001 Marv Scott 2000 Holly Gee 1999 Bob Robertson 1998 The Gottfried & Mary Fuchs Foundation 1997 Marc Blau 1996 Brad Cheney 1995 Spud Hansen, Spud's Pizza Parlor 1994 Washington Hardware 1993 Tom Cross 1992 Ray Spurgeon 1991 Clay Huntington & Stan Naccarato 1990 Steve Orfanos 1989 Bob Tourtillotte 1988 Cammarano Bros., Inc. 1987 John P. Heinrick Marc H. Blau Meritorious Service Award Recipients 2010 Tony Milan 2008 Harland Beery 2008 Bob Christofferson 2007 Gary Nicholson 2006 Clarence Seman 2005 The Spry Family -- Lou, Steve, Brad and Gordy 2004 Jack Murphy 2003 Tony Anderson 2001 George Quigley 2000 Bob Maguinez 2000 Ken Wilson 1996-99 Not Awarded 1995 Joe Hemel 1994 Jerry Geehan, Don Hill, and Clay Huntington 1993 Tak Ikeda and Pat Steele 1992 Dr. Sam Adams, Dr. Robert Johnson, and Dr. Robert O'Connell 1991 Donald Turnbull, Doug Turnbull, Dave Turnbull, Maurice Turnbull and Bill Turnbull Marv Scott Coaches Award 2010 Merle Hagbo 2008 Roy Anderson 2008 Barry Crust 2007 John Heinrick 2006 Not Presented 2005 Bill Mullen 2005 Marv Scott Cy Greenlaw Old-Timers Salute Award 
The Cy Greenlaw Oldtimers Salute Award is named after one of our area's most gracious and kind-hearted
individuals to ever set foot in a ballpark. And, as the first recipient of the Oldtimer's Salute Award
in 2003 it seems only fitting to honor one of Tacoma's true pitching legends!Born Nov. 11, 1916, in Tacoma, Cy made a name for himself in the old Tacoma City League and played nine seasons in the minor leagues. In 1935 he was a member of the 1935 City League champion Superior Dairy team coached by Ocky Haughland. In 1937, before turning pro, Greenlaw and a star-studded roster for Johnson Paint of Tacoma earned a trip to the National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita, Kansas where Cy grabbed the attention of scouts as a flame-throwing lefty. The team finished fifth, and Greenlaw returned to his college pursuits, obtaining a degree from St. Mary's in 1939. Cy pitched for the Gaels, and was inducted into the St Mary's College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974. 
After the war ended, Cy joined the Tacoma Tigers of the Class B Western International League and was an
18-game winner in 1946, winning a 3-0 seven-inning no-hitter against the Yakima Stars at Tiger Park.
In fact, Greenlaw is one of only 14 pitchers to ever throw a no-hitter in local professional baseball
history. But his career was on the decline. After three seasons with Tacoma,
he played three more seasons with Wenatchee before retiring from baseball in 1951.2010 Cliff Schiesz 2009 Dick Greco 2008 Pete Sabutis 2007 Dick Milford 2006 Pat Rooney 2005 Walt Jutte 2004 John Milroy 2003 Cy Greenlaw TACOMA BASEBALL TEAM NO-HITTERS
Halama's no-hitter was the first 9-inning, complete game, perfect game in the PCL's history. The PCL began in 1903 and there have been approximately 71,250 games played through 2002. File.sportsmuseum Class of 2010 Fastpitch: None Slowpitch: Lloyd Livernash, Dan Luhtala, Vicki Panzari and Louise Rota Umpires: Ron Grassi Sponsors: None Sports Writers: Nelson Hong, Earl Luebker and Dan Walton Teams: 1979 Polar Bears Fastpitch Team: Dick Pollen (coach), Mike Konda (Assistant Coach), Connie Bridges, Margaret Cassidy, Peggy Ellis, Elaine Folgers, Jody Grace, Trish Hackett, Kris Lemon, Cindy Miller, Darvee Olsen, Debbie Osada, Kathy Pandrea, Terri (Pollen) Koberstein, Margaret Steeves, Vi Stewart and Lorie Timberman Mulhern. 1966-1983 Tony's Wahzoos Women's Slowpitch Team: Judy Alexander, Jan Chase (coach), Julie Christensen, Nancy Craig (Player/Coach), Karen (Hanson) Pelton (Player/Coach), Margaret Heinrick (Player/Coach), Gail (Adler) Carlson, Leslie Albert, Michelle (Armstrong) Foran, Lynda (Butt) Hodgkiss, Dar Cartwright, Meredith (Fry) Doran, Nancy Goodwin, Mary Hause, Sandy (Hanson) Lucich, Gayle Hazen, Shannon Heinrick, Paulette Hoover, Nancy Jerkovich, Laurie Jones, Kris Kade, Gretchen Kade, Teresa Kade, Patti Knight, Barb Kuni, JoAnne McCaffrey, Sheila Samuelson, Stephanie (Stiltner) Pinard, Lynette Tallman, Vicky Thompson, Sandy Turnley, Terry Veitz, Debbie Viafore, Patti (Vogel) Moffett, and Fran Wax. Class of 2009 Fastpitch: Tom Kenyon and Ron Vandegrift Slowpitch: Kay Bentley, Joe Kilby (dec), Art Mclarney, Steve Shackett (coach), and Margaret Steeves Umpires: Clarence Dean & Rick Fox Sports Writer: Tom Page (former Suburban Times Sports Editor 1972-78) Sponsor: Jim Bartle (aka Beetle) & The Haven Pub Teams: 1991 People's Church USSSA Men's Church A World Champions - Ron Coder, Tim Cutter, Dave Glenn, Jerry Henderson, Ivy Iverson, Dave Nusser, Owen Shackett, Steve Shackett (coach), Darrell Shively, Mike Stevens, Scott Stoltzenberg, Dan Valentine, Ralph Van Dyk, Rich Van Dyk, Kurtis Wells, and Doug Weston. 1949 K Street City League Championship Team - Earl Birnel, Frank Bonaro, Frank Cey, Jim Hardy, Vic Martineau, Pete Mello, Dave Minnitti, Frank Morrone, Al Otto, Gus Paine (Mgr), Joe Paine (batboy), Larry Rask, Gene Reiber, Fred Rickert, Pete Sabutis, Dick Salatino, Joe Salatino, Cliff Schiesz, Hal Schimling, Hank Semmern, Ed Yusko, and Art Viafore. Class of 2008 Sponsor: 1958-1988 St. Rita's Church and Sons of Italy Slowpitch Teams Teams: Wilson High School (1977) State Championship Baseball Team - Bob Lightfoot (head coach), Hank Jarvits (Assist. Coach), Henry Bender, Mike Cheesman, Howard Kimura, Jim Koenig, Ken Lamb, Tab Lively, Mike Maxwell, Fred Minniti, Don Pratt, Dennis Randall, Rich Rhoads, Allen Stoops, Mike Wiese, Greg Wooldridge, and Kari Rein (statistician).  Class of 2007 Sponsor: Ron Irwin and B&I Sports Teams: Lakes High School (1974) State Championship Baseball Team - Ed Hardenbrook (coach), Steve Anderson, Joe Betzendorfer, Scott Brunick, Jim Carberry, Jim Charboneau, Larry Corbin, Richard Hassan, Richard Hendrickson, John Higginbotham, George Hilbish, Tom Mann, Richard Martin, Jeff Mitchell, Gary Olson, Mike Reffner, Richard Rodewald, Bruce Roth, and Mike Wholey. Manke & Sons (1974) Men's Fastpitch Team - Lowell Nelson (mgr), Jim Manke (sponsor), Keith Bauer, Jay Beach, Bill Boyer, John Collins, Lloyed Glasoe, George Hunter, Hank Jarvits, Tom Marshall, Darron Nelson, Gene "Chico" Thayer, Ken Thomas, Tommy Thomas, Ron Vandergrift. Class of 2006 Sponsor: Don & Rita Kitchen and The Schooner Tavern Teams: 1972-74 McKnights Foods Women's Slowpitch Team Class of 2005 Baseball: Harold Adams, Roy Archer, Merle Hagbo, Ed Hardenbrook, Al Manter Larry Marshall, Roger Peck, Duane Rossman, Ken Schultz, Don Semmern, and Hank Semmern Fastpitch: Betty Rowan Bland, Bill Boyer, Esther Deuel, George Roket, Marian Dubois Stahl, Tommy Thomas and Cleon Tungsvik Slowpitch: Bill Fleener, Cal Goings, Whit Hemion Jr., Sandy Molzan, Jim Petersen, Darleen Peterson and Sue Vincent Umpires: Steve Liptrap and Chuck Ruth Sportswriters/Broadcasters: Elliott Metcalf Sponsor: Frank Baskett and Baskett Lumber Company Teams: 1964 Tucci & Sons Men's Slowpitch Team 1948-1952 Parkland Mutual Fuels Women's Fastpitch Team These photos were taken during the 2005 annual Baseball-Softball Oldtimers Banquet. If you wish to order photos, please call Mike Sage at 206-498-3583 or email him at TTShooter@comcast.net. He will quote you prices for 3 x 5, 5 x 7, and 8 x 10 photos and you can make arrangements directly with him. Please refer to the number below the photo when placing your order with Mike.
Class of 2004 Baseball: Dick Browse, Gene Clough, Ron Gee, Harold Larson, and Bruce Nichols Fastpitch: Hal Blumke, Kermit Lynch, Peggy (Moran) Ruehle, Larry Slovek, Joyce (Jones) Wolf, Phil Yant, Larry ÏCottÓ Zehnder, Margaret Zepeda, Delores "Dee" Sagmiller and Pat (Strachan) Stavig Slowpitch: Earl Birnel, Joe Kreger, Butch Pasquale, and Bill Wheeler Umpires:Bob Corbin, John Heinrick, Bob Heugel, and Dave Minitti Sponsor: Harry Esborg, Hollywood Boat & Motor and Len Manke, Cloverleaf Tavern Broadcasters/ Sportswriters: Art Thiel
Class of 2003 Baseball: Ron Billings, Frank Bonaro, Luther Carr, Dick Colombini, Maury Galbraith, Bill Geppert, Andy Helling, Glenn Huffman, Rod Keogh, Frank McCabe, and Stan Naccarato Fastpitch: Don Anderle, Merle "Butch" Corbin, Fran Luhtala, Woodrow Red, and Dick Yohn Slowpitch: Dave Benedict, Dave Bishop, Ken Laase, Terry Trowbridge, and Dick Zierman Umpires: Joe Bailey, Hal Berndt, and Rick Lewis Meritorious: Tony Anderson Sponsor: Ben B. Cheney, Tacoma Elks Club, Alden Woodworth
Class of 2002 Baseball: Tony Banaszak, Jr., Jess Brooks, Arley Kangas, Don Paul, Jim Pelander, Fred Rickert, Rance Rolfe, and Russ Wilkerson Fastpitch: Lou Rickenbacker and Gordy Bendick Slowpitch: Dick Halleen and Kathy Hemion Umpires: Joey Johns, Lornie Merkle, Frank Morrone and Clarence Stave Sportswriters/Broadcasters: None Sponsor: Ples Irwin Teams: 1947-1952 Edgewood, K Street and Olde Pilsner Baseball Teams Class of 2001 Baseball: Rick Austin, Jack Bratlie, Mel Manley, Dave Mathews, Ron Staples and Pat Weber Fastpitch: Roger McDonald Slowpitch: Ken DeForrest and Dave Wilsie Umpires: John Holliday, Dave Kerrone, Gerald Redburg and Dave Van Hulle Sportswriters/Broadcasters: None Sponsor: None Teams: 1940s-50s Spanaway Baseball Teams Class of 2000 Baseball: Ron Cey, Dale Bloom, Bill Ralston, Rick Lewis, Al Libke, Jr., Jim Neeley and Ocky Larsen Sr. Fastpitch: Jay Beach, Lloyd Glasoe, Dan Oliver and Ken Stancato Slowpitch: Lynn Larson and Dick O'Brien Umpires: Jim Oleole Sportswriters/Broadcasters: Rod Belcher Sponsor: Darold Billings & Billings Electric Class of 1999 Baseball: Ray Brammer, Dave Hall, Andy Ketter, Jack McStott, Carl "Kak" Wasmund and Ed Yusko Fastpitch: Hank Jarvits and Don Zurfluh Slowpitch: Maggie Heinrick, Jan Chase and Joe Stortini Umpires: Ted Lopat Sportswriters/Broadcasters: Bob Robertson Sponsor: None Teams: 1946 Sportsman Club Baseball Team Class of 1998 Baseball: Primo Artoe, Bob Fredricks, Bob Lightfoot, Vic Martineau, Harry Nygard, Morry Taylorand Ray Wing Teams: 1950 Midland Baseball Team--Valley & Sunset League Champions No inductees in: Fastpitch, Slowpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories Class of 1997 Baseball: Ozzie Edwards, George Grant, Garry Hersey, Harry Mansfield, Cliff Schiesz and Otto Smith Fastpitch: Darron Nelson No inductees in: Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, Sponsor, and Team categories. Class of 1996 Baseball: Howard Davis, Larry Loughlin, Dick Palamidessi, Wes Stock, Ron Storaasli, and Dick Schlosstein Slowpitch: Jim Lane, Marco Malich, Ken Schulz, Jerry Thacker and Bob Young No inductees in: Fastpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, Sponsor, and Team categories. Class of 1995 Baseball: Jim Gallwas, Holly Gee, Phil Misley, Bill Murphy, Cap Peterson, Aaron Pointer, Elmer Thiel, Steve Whitaker and Mike White Fastpitch: Louise "Chris" Mazzuca Team: 1948 Pacific Lutheran College Baseball Team No inductees in: Slowpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1994 Baseball: Otto Balmer, Mike Dillon, Ron Goerger, Gordy Hersey, and Barney McFadden Fastpitch: Don Maitland, Bud Thomsen, Gertrude Wilhelmsen, and Bob Zurfluh Sportswriters/Broadcasters: Jerry Geehan Teams: 1954 Ben's Truck Parts Fastpitch Team 1969 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League Champions No inductees in: Slowpitch, Umpires, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1993 Baseball: Les Faulk, Bob Kohout, and Floyd Marcusson Fastpitch: Art Lewis and Bill Ruehle Slowpitch: Gordy Pfeifer Team: 1957-1958 Woodworth Contractors Baseball Team No inductees in: Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1992 Baseball: Cy Ball, Vern Kohout, Chuck Loete, Bob McGuire, Art Viafore, Chuck Viafore, and Heinie Vogel Fastpitch: Doug Adam, Wally Brebner, Alex Watt and Dick Webster Team: 1937 Johnson Paint Baseball Team 1952 Irwin-Jones Dodgers Fastpitch Team No inductees in: Slowpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1991 Baseball: Bob Dawson Sr., Cliff Ellingson, Bill Funk, Jack Johnson, Bryce Lilly, Al Maul, Frank Morrone, Lornie Merkle, Ford Mullen and John Pregenzer Fastpitch: Glen Collins, Bill Dunham, Dean Pitsch, Harry Rush, and Ed Sabol Team: 1956 Stanley Shoeman AABC National Champions Baseball Team No inductees in: Slowpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1990 Baseball: Joe Hemel, Ron Herbel, Earl Hyder, Vic Krause, Doug McArthur, Joe Mlachnik, Ernie Ruffo, and Bob Snodgrass Fastpitch: Frank Davies, Les Holtmeyer, Paul Larson, Earl Mahnkey, Leonard Thomas, and Tom Zurfluh Team: 1945 Todd-Pacific Stores Machinists State and NW Region Fastpitch Champions 1961 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League Champions No inductees in: Slowpitch, Umpires, Sportswriters/Broadcasters, and Sponsor categories. Class of 1989 Baseball: Morry Abbott, Earl Birnel, Les Bishop, Vern Champagne, Fred "Buzz" Doane, Jim Ennis, Dick Greco, John Heinrick, Floyd "Lefty" Isekite, Earl Kuper, Tony Lavorato, Bob Maguinez, Pete Mello, Dave Minnitti, Bill Moe, Dave Molitor, Al Pentecost, "Sleepy" Jim Robinson, Pat Rooney, Frank Ruffo, Joe Salatino, Ray Spurgeon, Rudy Tollefson, Stan Wallace, and George Wise. Fastpitch: George Karpach, LaVerne Martineau, and Gene "Chico" Thayer. Class of 1989 Baseball: Gordy Brunswick, Bob Houston, Vern From, John Milroy, Marion Oppelt, Gilly Portmann, and Jack Tanner. Fastpitch: Bob Frankosky. Class of 1987 Baseball: Sonny Bailey, Cy Greenlaw, Pete Sabutis, Hal Schimling, Marv Scott, and Erling Tollefson. Fastpitch: Jack Hermsen and John Rockway. Other Inductees-Year Unknown: Baseball: Lou Balsano, Frank Brozovich, Jimmy Claxton, Al Greco Sr., Ed Honeywell, Rick Johnson, Neil Mazza, Ed McCoy, Vern Morris, Bill Mullen, Clyde Olson, Bill Sewell, Joe Spadafore, and Paul "Doc" Wotton. Fastpitch: Lloyd Blanusa. |
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