SPEAKERS FOR THE OCCASION The four guest speakers of the evening shown at left are, top left, Raymond F. Bennett, top right, Harry H. Straus, Jr., bottom left, E. B. Garrett, Jr., bottom left, R. G. Deyton. name. If Footsie doesn’t stand out in those shoes now, he never will. Walter Straus was awarded a loving cup, which glistened so bright it wouldn’t register on film for the photographer. This was presented to Wal ter for his achievements as business manager of the Champagne team. One of the umpires, we won’t mention his name here, was presented a pair of glasses with instruc tions to have them changed every three months. Hugh Bradburn was awarded a new baseball, to play with all by himself. Hugh was commended highly for his fine work in serving as the league’s prexy for his third season. Since nobody carries chawing tobacco to a ban quet which wasn’t held on the ball diamond, Jack Alexander had to be content with a can of smok ing tobacco. Mr. Bauer introduced the guests of the evening, Messrs. Harry H. Straus, Jr., Robert G. Deyton, Raymond F. Bennett and E. B. Garrett. Mr. N. H. Collisson could not be present due to other com mitments. These men were high in their praise of our sport’s activities here at Ecusta in regards to em- ployer-employee relationships. Mr. Straus made the trophy awards to the Championship teams and leading batters of the league for the 1950 season. Mr. Bennett made an interesting talk in re gards to our fellow Ecustans who are in Clinton, Iowa, studying the process of making cellophane. Most of these men are great sports enthusiasts and we regret they were unable to attend the banquet. However, we look forward to their re turn and being with us when future banquets are held. A portion of the evening was devoted to a (Continued on page 22) John Emory L. C. Poor ‘vN EMORY AND POOR LEAD BOWLERS John Emory is currently leading the depart mental bowling league with an individual of 175 pins per game. John is fighting to regain the league’s highest individual crown which he held in 1948, and lost to Bruce Reynolds last season. John, a member of our Ecusta team, is also one of the top bowlers of the WNC Ten Pin League. L. C. Poor also one of the top bowlers of our league, at this writing is tied for second place with Harvey Souther, in the individual average race of the league. Although, Bruce Reynolds and Walter Green are close behind and the out come is unpredictable, these four men will have to do some fancy bowling to catch up with Emory barring any mishaps to Emory’s bowling in the next six weeks. 19

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