Volume 9 , Issue 33

Sandlot Baseball - National Aid Team

"Have no idea what year this was. My grandad was M.D. McNeil who played on the National Aid team. This article has been in the family for years. We have a pic of him with his team, Magnolia, either at Woodward or Vici. Any information anyone might have would surely be appreciated." -- Sherry McNeil Swires" - Email: jl-sl@nts-online.net

Article Reads: City Nine Adds Title - National Aid Taken Two Out Of Three From Dallas Sandlot Champs -- "National Aid, Oklahoma City's sandlot baseball camps were looking for more worlds to conquer Monday.

"The Insurance nine collected further honors over the week-end by trouncing the Employers Casualty team of Dallas, Texas, for the unofficial southwestern title.

"The city team won Saturday's contest, 4-3, and then clinched the series by taking the first game of Sunday's doubleheader, 7-3. The visitors took the second tilt Sunday, 5-3.

"John Paul Jones and Tebrinke were the wining pitchers, while the defeat was charged to Niswonger.

"Nashert, National Air first baseman, won the $25 prize for the best batting average. He fulfilled the requirements by taking part in all three games. he was at bat five times, received three bases on balls, was hit by a pitched ball and rapped out a safe blow. The trophy was given by Pettee hardware Co.

"The prize winners:
Most errors made in three games by one player, sweater by Ed Galloway: Lynch, Dallas, Murphy and McNeil, National Aid, tied. Names were drawn from hat, McNeil winning.

"Best fielding average in three games: Bonnie Stewart, National Aid; $10 Dobbs hat by Newbill's.

"First three-bagger hit in series: Lewis, Dallas; $5 in merchandise by Veazey Drug.

"For most putouts, unassisted, by one player in three games: Short, Dallas; hat by Sturm's.

"For most assists by one player in three games: McNeil, National Aid; shoes by Bryden....." -- [Click image for MORE.]
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