Also, thank you to everyone who once participated in the board, making it as popular as it was back in the day. Betty is alive @ 96. Sisters to Actress Joan Leslie? My friend Stro sent a bulletin on myspace last night. Amen. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. (, Just came here to post about my cousin and now this? To learn what Missy-Jo, Francesca and I go through, read on! I'm just the police, you're the mayor lol, Not doing great, have certainly been better, but have permission to use the boy's computer. (. Her ex hubby died last year. 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.. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. She has a, Teller, thank you for posting these. (, 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. Kathy lives in Rome. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. Why, thank you both! Love the 'Birds also. He was narcissistic, called all the shots, was his own general manager, said Turbow. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. Our storms weren't too bad here as compared to further south. I'll see if I can find anything else. Inger Stevens died April 30th 1970. I slept all night! Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. (, I'll be the one going around asking "Now who was supposed to get what? But Vida knew he could get more.. As of 2012 she was alive I contacted her in Florida and she autographed a photo for me. (, Grad to report after 7 years I along with some help have located Joan Leslie sisters Mary and Betty and obtained their autographs. ), Finley chuckled happily. Thanks, Kathy! Good luck Jerry. Betty is alive @ 96. (, It's your board - whatever you say goes. I love them, always have. I love them too!!! (, I love that we have "found" Chuck Cunningham. I find it odd they didnt capture the imagination of Northern California. I'm so sad. I miss you, Daddy. Thats rightBarbara used this background when she started her board..must be a chick thing (, Of course, James - all women love roses! "If all roads lead to Rome, I know I'm going to Rome" is what Barbara said about the troll. 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. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) Where is my youth? With that the girls were gone and were back to guys, 18-20 wearing MLB uniforms and batting helmets, and guys who can usually catch a ball hit in their direction. In 1971, Oakland Athletics owner, Charles Finley introduced Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry, two local teenagers from Oaklands Bishop ODowd High School stationed along the Oakland Coliseum foul lines fielding foul balls and, between innings, serving the umpires lemonade and chocolate chip cookies. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images), 3456 x 5184 px (11.52 x 17.28 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB. Thanks, y'all. Debbi was one of the first ones he hired. Turbow, (also author of The Baseball Codes) inconversationwith former sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz, said Finley was the maelstrom at the teams center. Woo Hoo! You're making my birthday better. (, Whatever happened to steve and Shaun Simpson, According to an article online. (, Sorry you lost your dad, Missy-Jo. (. In the 2000s, most traumatic for fans like Barry are undoubtedly the teams lack of postseason winning play and the were-leaving-were-staying, back-and-forth headlines. Finley hired then 14-year-old Barry and her best friend, Debbi Sivyer, a fellow Bishop ODowd student to generate publicity. Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. I'm really gonna miss Penny. (, More Came Out As Rodney Harrison and Wade Wilson From The NFL Were Suspended, Saint Louis Cardinals Player Rick Ankiel Is Also a Customer Of The Same Place, For Growth Hormones. 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. (. I had the time wrong. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. What happened to Actresses Mary and Betty Brodel. You're SURE, and positively know this? (. (, Happy Birthday Eric Owen and may everyday be HAPPY!!! (, Added a bit of holiday color - Missy-Jo, if you don't like it, go ahead and change it. But in the pantheon of things, what made this team great was that they executed so perfectly, so consistently, he said. A research firm he hired to study it repeated the message, but he was an iconoclast and ignored the information. I know she would appreciate any good thoughts, wishes and prayers y'all could send for her and her sons, as they still are trying to come to terms with their new reality. What a great first present to give your mommy for Mother's Day! It was 5:52. Feedback: Since no one has been using it for its intended purpose, I am closing the board, at least temporarily. I think it's unfair of Barbara to accuse you of being a troll, and she never answered why she said that, and delted my message defending you (, Thanks - I think. ~grin~ (, Hi Kathy! IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? Can you e-mail me your snail addy again please? Anyone remember her 100 years old if still alive? IMDb says Sandra remarried and moved to Hawaii. There will always be people like Barry, whose memories and devotion to the team only sweeten and solidify with the each telling. (, You can work at my retired 'rassler's home too when we get rich. Collect, curate and comment on your files. I've been MIA and missed info. Hi Missy-Jo! As for trolling, Thanks for keeping the peace, Kathy. I do the same, but I don't know how much good it'll do when they use anonymouse (, If it's OK with Kathy, it's OK with me if y'all want to post obits here too. If they're messing with me, they're leaving somebody else alone. Show your support by donating any amount. (, The board was hacked, got it back now. If Missy-Jo decides she wants to resume operations, she or I will open it back up. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I saw him on the Best of World Class video. Were still best friends.. Yes, that is her name! (. Were still best friends.. Finley offered $50,000 for 72, the highest salary ever for a second-year player, Turbow said. I'm a little late on the wishes, 'S'ok. Boy, he's growing. She became Mrs. Fields Cookies of the empire cookie chain? said Barry. 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. It'll be his first round of Ramona. Thanks. (, Brenda Joyce is alive at age 96 (not in best of health) this according to her daughter Beth Ward (. I was scared of Gary but will miss him. I know she would appreciate any good thoughts, wishes and prayers y'all could send for her and her sons, as they still are trying to come to terms with their new reality. (1972 photo by Ron Riesterer) Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? In 72, it was Vida Blues holdout for higher pay. (. Oakland Athletics ball girl Mary Barry sitting along the foul line at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum during A's game. (, Found out today that Mary Brodel Russom passed away on June 3, 2015 @ 98. Thank you for the information on Cynthia Rhodes! If you haven't already located herBest of Luck jlp (, Actress Ruth Warren?? Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. (, You haven't abandoned anything or anybody! OAKLAND, CA - MAY 24: Original ball girls for the Oakland Athletics Debbie Fields and Mary Barry stand on the field prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on May 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. I think it was just a figure of speech, not an accusation against me. I do enjoy annoying you, but just so you know, I saw your photo and you actually ARE attractive, not plain (as you said). (Townsend) Born: 01/20/1918 (, Whatever became of Actresses Brenda Joyce and Mary Howard?? A really happy Thanksgiving this year! I'm trying to find out, Danny. I'm feeling down and wanted to brighten things up. Looking back at Ruben Sierra with the Oakland As, Remembering former As, Yankees utility man Hector Lopez, Oakland As reach inevitable mark with 100th loss, Oakland As announce 2023 Hall of Fame class, Conner Capel makes Oakland As history by taking field. No commercial uses without permission. Two of my fave WATN? 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. My thoughts are with his family. Whatever happened to Christine Nelson and Cathy Carr? (, I checked to see if he got his results he did, and it's not good, Kathy, thanks for checking and posting. Love you. Hi again Missy Jo! (. David Manning, WCCW Referee -- daughter posted here before. ( NT) -- jlp, Fri December 16, 2016 5:00pm CST. That really cost him.. (, I'm sorry to hear how things are. I need to learn not to have a mouthful of anything when I read things you write ~grin~ (, Thanks for linking to Jackie, Kat. So was Chris Kattan on SNL as her "brother Kippy." Oakland Athletics ball girls Debbie Sivyer and Mary Barry. I'd love to visit them for real someday and take yellow roses for all. 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. It's so sad. I see that now at Wikipedia. You know I'm here for you, whatever you need! Mostly, they cherished a cast of quirky, brawling, and high-caliber players like Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers and others. I've been trying to find something out, but, Where are they now Missy-Jo and Kathy?! I need y'all. She was in the movie Dirty Dancing Cynthia Rhodes was also in "Staying Alive" and was part of the group Animotion. He's 14 lb 9 oz now. Ultimately, it was because he never integrated with his team into the fabric of the community, Turbow said. (, Saw this on RAW Monday. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. When asked about why he brought in Barry and Sivyer, Finley told the media, I wanted to get the female interested in baseball., When it was suggested that the Oakland Athletics ballgirls mainly intrigued men as well as many teenage boys like myself back then (Hey, Mary Barry, are you out there reading this? (, Happy 19th birthday to my precious, Dustin Gene Shelton, who shares his day with the late Andy Gibb. With all you've gone through, it's understandable. Danny, thanks for posting all this great info. They own a chain of (, What ever became of Shirley Coates of Our Gang disappeared in the 60's. He shot out ideas right and left: designated hitter, colorful uniforms but he also pushed for an orange ball. Innovations that stuck included night World Series games and opening the series on a Saturday. WEH2 Richard Marx and his wife? Saw this post regarding Scottie - sad to tell you Rest In Peace, Retha Ann Sales Murders. Don't worry about it. (, Abel Fernandez - a star of "The Untouchables", Abel Fernandez - a star of "The Untouchables", Best thoughts and prayers to you Missy-Jo (, Thanks y'all and thanks to Kathy for keeping the board going. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. Margaret Lee "Thumper's mom in Bambi. I have Breast Cancer, I knew all of that, Fran, but I thought you had Fibro too. During the interview for the job, Finley asked Barry to name her favorite ball player. (. The standoff went on for six weeks, with dwindling attendance in Blues absence crippling the team. I don't remember so much sickness in the world when I was a kid. 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.. (, Don't have anything on-topic, but I'm touching base on all the boards, so Hi everybody! VonErich autographs and old WCCW merchandise, Kevin, I've found some on eBay but I never win the auctions. My oldest baby is turning 18 years old today!!! (, Happy Easter, my "peeps." (, I'm alive. Gotta hurry to post this, power keeps flicking on and off, even though there's not a cloud in the sky. Besides facing health issues of her own, Missy-Jo sadly lost her husband to a massive heart attack in June of this year. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. I'm not "trolling" you or your board--I'm just trying to badger "Kevin". Like many of Finleys innovations, the ball girl novelty would develop around other MLB stadiums in upcoming years and are still used in some ballparks today though maybe not as sexily attired. Kathy is beautiful inside and out and we could all use a defender like her. I'm so sad to hear this. (, Sorry to hear about Retha - if you need anything, let me know (, Beautiful graveside service. Thanks, Kathy. Start out small and expand to a nationwide chain. Turbow said there were two reasons: Finley had been told the Bay Area already had the Giants and wasnt a two-team market. Saw Kevin On WWE's RAW Earlier This Year (. Before I ban anybody I also report them to voy as spam. 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.. It's almost like having someone send them to you. (. (. (, Whatever became of China Lee- once married to Mort Sahl (, Thanks for posting this, Ron. Shirley Coates is still alive and living in Villa Park Ca. ~Kathy. 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. Billy is a fave of mine and hubby's. Flash forward to 2017, the Pleasant Hill professional massage therapist dresses more conservatively, but is no less enamored by her favorite Bay Area team. (, I find almost all the information I post by using Google. You'll be up again in a couple of hours, so don't get too excited about it. jlp- I can't believe it! (, It's not my board, it's Missy-Jo's, I just help her. That's the beauty of being a paid member editing! 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. Sent you an e-mail on Facebook, girlfriend. Roses - LOL! David was ref in Fritz Von Erich's WCCW in the 1980s. Before the start of the 1975 season, Oakland Athletics General Manager Carl Finley determined the girls had to go in the interests of the players marital harmony., Next: Trade Deadline Looming, A's Fans Deserve More. 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. (, I've been trying to find him- haven't had any luck- if I do I'll post! Book details As on-field glory, clubhouse drama, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week. (. (. 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