APPLES REUNITE

Old Timers Game A Hit
We Still Got It

Nashville


In a tradition started by the New York Yankees back in the late 1950's, it has been learned that several Apples this past weekend came together for their own version of 'Old Timers Day'

In a gathering of some of the original Overton Apples, it was a who's - who from the past as the Apples came together to celebrate the past and to wish all success in the future.

The gathering, held at the summer home of former Team President John Beasley, was highlighted by the appearance of 3 former Apples who have taken their skills south and joined the Birmingham based Adams group of the Southern U.S. Coed Softball League.

Making their first appearance together in Nashville since joining Adams were original Apples, Mary Anderson, Terry Mattingly and bartender extraordinaire, Dennis Miller.

"I can't tell you how good it is to see you all again" said Beasley as he looked around the crowd that included among others, former players Tom Nance, AGFHOF Don Bernitt, LPGA Golf Professional Vickie Chanley, and team pilot David Smith.

Beasley, who retired from the Apples several years ago, has since been tending to new endeavours in the Bahamas and elsewhere. "It's hard to believe it's been this many years since I have seen or talked to any of you" continued Beasley as he thanked those in attendance for their past efforts which in part led to the building of the juggernaut that is today known worldwide as The Apples.

Although a limited amount of information about the event will be made public at this time, it can be reported that a hoot and a holler was heard from the back deck when an all expenses paid week in the Bahamas was raffled off and awarded to the normally quiet and reserved Don Bernitt.

"Screw Disney World, I'm going to the Bahamas" said Bernitt as his name was drawn from the hat and he was awarded the grand prize of the evening. "There's just one catch" said Beasley when announcing the trip, "You have to tell me when you are going so that I can be sure to keep my family as far away from the island as possible."

After the awards ceremony, Beasley did for a few minutes turn his attention to discussing future plans for the team which now appear to include a renewed commitment to make a run at the 2010 World Coed Softball Championship.

Where things go from here is any one's guess.. But one thing that can now be said for sure, it will not be long before we again hear that now famous cheer...........

How bout them Apples!