A practice rehearsal has been called for Thursday evening in preparation of the much anticipated 2nd Annual Old Gray Mayor's Basketball Game. We were told the practice session will be held at the old McDonald School on 9th St. Friday's game will be played at the Wellsville High School on Tiger Dr. Hope that doesn't confuse those old guys playing. Come to think of it this may be a test to see if all the mental faculties are still functional! Maybe they're just trying to confuse the East Liverpool Celebrity Alumni.
Originally schedule May 1 the game had to be postponed due to a water main break in the Village. It was rescheduled to May 14 before it was learned Wellville "Coach Silver Fox" had another engagement. Wanting desperately to get that traveling trophy back in the ville the game is on for Friday evening, May 21. Tickets purchased for the May 1 date are still valid.
There will be food, a 50/50, and many items for a silent auction. Legendary NCAA record holder Bevo Francis will be hand to meet and greet, sign autographs and attempt to remind the aging roundballers how to play the game. Proceeds from the game benefit Wellsville's Revitalization Committee and the Alley Cat Aide Brigade.
Pictured above is Beverly Hentzell (L), Candy Bangor & Minnie Carmichael with just a few of the of the many donated items for the silent auction. The M&M lawn ornament has a belly full of its name sake candy.
Doors open at 5:30 P.M. Game starts at 7 with Bevo tossing up the ball for the tip-off. See you there...
ole nib
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