Back in the Day…

This would be your West Ward Worms, one of the eight teams in the Renovo Midget League back in 1973. Lee Miller provided the picture and the identities of squad members. If any are incorrect, blame him. Kneeling, left to right, ? Fantaskie, Mark Schnars, Jobie O’Brien, Jim Miller, Joe Bauer, Butch Bibey, Todd Gregory, Pat Moriarty, Mike Coleman, Scott Miller; back row, left to right, the Record’s own Jim Morgan (on crutches; note spiffy plaid pants), Bob Shaffer (33), ? Fantaskie (11), Jerry Monoski (15), Dale Summerson (62), Gene Shields (14), Lee Miller (5), Richard Clark (23), league co-foundere Lou Loague. Other teams were Irish Acres, East End Eagles, South Renovo Bobcats, Farwell Falcons, North Bend Tigers, Leidy Township and Noyes Township.