of the opposition for the locals who were coached by Rev. Victor Os— burne, the Presbyterian Minister at that time. The locals won most of their games and were recognized as the best in the area.

The members of the local team were Elwood Campbell, Harold Campbell, Peter Harding, Allison MacLeod, Walter Nailer, Leigh Johns- tone, Ralph Johnstone, Bill Dennis, Elmer MacLeod, Norbert Brennan, Grant MacLeod and Everett Paynter, who was the chief organizer of the team.

The few needs of the team were easily satisfied. Diamonds were located in various places during the teams short span of existence. One diamond was located in Will Johnstone’s field opposite Andrew Johns- tone’s house. A second location was in Elwood Campbell’s field below Heath Campbell’s house. Most of the games were played in the field opposite this on the farm now own-ed by Andrew Campbell. Concerts were held to finance the team, and ice cream socials were also held at the game to help buy the few supplies needed by the boys.

The softball team also had an enviable record during the four years that it operated. In 1960 Long River joined the newly formed Woodleigh Softball League consisting of such teams as, Kensington, Spring Valley, French River and New Annan. The team won the Wood— leigh Trophy three of the four years that they competed in the league.

The regular members of the team over the four years were Clair MacLeod, Hillard Bernard, Lloyd Profitt, Fred Doughart, George Doughart and Garth Gillespie. Others who played for at least one Year included Edwin Campbell, Donald MacLeod, Elmer MacLeod, Dale Johnstone, Barry Johnstone, Donald Thompson, Wendell MacLeod, Alvin Bernard, Hillard Thompson, Wendell Thompson, Emmett Fitzsimmons and Lawrence Thompson. All teams in the league bolstered their line- ups by players from other districts. Over the four years Long River gained valuable support from George MacKay of Darnley, George Riley of Baltic, Robert Marchbank of New Arman, Edwin Johnson of Margate and Eddie Leggett of Kensington.

Large crowds attended the games that were played in William Doughart’s field. On Saturday evening most parents and children of the districts came to the ball game to cheer for their boys in orange and black. In their final season the club was able to purchase jackets and crests to celebrate their victories. These were presented at the closing banquet in the hall. The Women’s Institute provided a victory feast for the team on the three occasions that they won the trophy. Other evidence of local interest in the team was displayed at the last banquet When a trophy, donated by Ernest Dunning for the most valuable play— er on the team, was presented. The winner was George Riley. Community SUpport and interest did much to enable this team to establish a fine record over the four years.

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