Cleveland

Fall is upon us, but there are many who still remember June 26, 1948. On that memorable date was held another of the famous Annual Picnics at Jim Rutherford's estate outside of Chagrin Falls. The weather was ideal, the beer plentiful, the physical exhaustion complete, the dice were "hot," and the hour was late when the last of the diehards headed home.

George Cornell '44, chairman, and the picnic committee of Al Hutton '41, Bob Comvay '48, George Fisher '26, and-of course-im Rutherford 24 really put on a bang-up party. The baseball game—which lasted 27 innings- wore out approximately fifty stalwart athletes and produced some very promising prospects for the Cleveland Indians. Jack Childs '09 was a superb arbitrator of balls and strikes and held his ground against all hecklers. The pitching stars were Dave Johnson '35, "fast ball" artist, Prexy Bruce Eaken '26, "medium ball" specialist, and the famous "blooper" pitcher—who fooled all comers—Nelson Newcomb '24. Bill Crouse '34 demonstrated a "beer can" batting stance. Bill Hawgood '35 made a dazzling catch of a long foul ball over the fence in left field. He went over the fence with the ball. Jack Auwerter '35 was rumored to be taking* Ted Williams' place with the Red Sox next year.

Following the "short" ball game on the hilltop everyone gathered in the large recreation building for the drawing of the door prizes. There was everything from bandaids to a traveling bag, and the committee saw to it that there was a prize for each man present. What a committee!

George Fisher and "Dutch" Irwin 'u supplied the makings for a most delicious meal. The hamburgers, pickles, and Hassert's coffee left nothing to be_. desired. After dinner the gang turned to song, more beer and various games of chance. "Red" Flynn '29 was a master at craps. (He must have heard of Professor Bancroft Brown's dissertation on gambing odds).

Our thanks again to Jim Rutherford for his generous hospitality, and to George Cornell and committee for a very fine picnic.

NEW FACES: Arthur Kosse Jr. '48, from Long Island, now located at 1703 East 115 th reet, Cleveland; Ed Little '41, from Hanover, now living at 13118 Forest Hills Avenue, East Cleveland; Gail G. Grant '40, with the Gail G. Grant Company in Painsville. Ohio.

7 A dinsviiie, ohpo. With vacations over the Cleveland alumni are looking forward to a large attendance at he weekly luncheons every Friday noon at the Mid-Day Club. Your presence at these informal meetings indicates your interest in he Club s affairs. Let's support it wholeheartedly.

Secretary, w 664 Rose Bldg., Cleveland 15, Ohio