1958 Western Canada Snapshots     
Safe at third

Edmonton shortstop Roger Tomlinson slides head first into third beating the throw to Lloydminster third baseman Curly Williams(Edmonton Journal, June 13, 1958)

1958 Ford catcher

Edmonton's Tom Satriano making a vain attempt to dodge catcher Johnny Ford's desperation lunge.  Pitcher Bennie Griggs is backing up the play.The umpire's face is visible by Satriano's left elbow. (Edmonton Journal, August 14, 1958)

Danny Adams, safe at home !

Saskatoon's Danny Adams slides home just ahead of the tag of Williston catcher Bill Heath. Umpire Ace Corbin was right on top of the play.  Cairns Field, Saskatoon.  (Saskatoon Star Phoenix, July 11, 1958)

Biasotti, Gillick, Gardner arrive in Edmonton

Friday, June 20th 1958. Going through customs on arrival at Edmonton, are third baseman Don Biasotti, and left-handers Pat Gillick and Bruce Gardner all from the University of Southern California who, on Thursday, won the College World Series. They debut Monday night at Renfrew Stadium against Saskatoon. (Edmonton Journal, June 21, 1958)

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