1953 Rosters

 
Saskatchewan Baseball League :

North Battleford Beavers : Beisel Cliff INF, Berry Jack, Blackman Jesse 1B/EHP, Coleman Johnny P/OF, Dayne Mike Dzingelowski LHP/1B, Dean Elton 1B, Dean Les RHP, Dean Roy OF, Dodds Doug LHP (also Kamsack), Francis Emile SS/MGR, Green Louis C, Herron Robert RHP/OF, Holdaway Chuck P, Linck Bob MGR (also MJ Maples), McLeod Jackie LHP/1B, Nelson Kenneth OF, Richardson Murray LHP, Rodness Bob SS, St. John Del (also Saskatoon), Stone Arthur 2B, Tate Curtis 3B, Vogt Al P (also Royal Caps), Weekly Max LHP (also MJ Maples)

Moose Jaw Maples:   Bill Peterson started the year as the manager, but a slow start led to his dismissal.  Bill Nutzhorn took over on an interim basis until Bob Wright arrived.  But, that lasted only days.  Walter Tyler was next.  Tyler was available as the Medicine Hat team had folded early in the summer.  Tyler would be in charge until the Maples brought in Bob Linck who had begun the season with the North Battleford Beavers.

Peterson had collected the team from the Oakland-San Francisco area.  Johnny Ford says "six or seven had played together over the winter and the rest he knew from the Bay area and we all came up together on a bus."  

Moose Jaw had a parade of players (Ford " ... there were only two or three of us left a month later.")

Beatz Tom OF, Blaisdell Wally P, Bormouth Tom P (also MH Phillies), Bruno Ed P, Condie Jim, Dean John C (also Saskatoon), Douzas Milt C, Egler Lew, Ford Johnny 3B/C, Garrett Benny (also MJ Maples, Saskatoon), Graham Jerome P, Gulbranson Paul OF, Harbourne Jack P/OF, Henry Al OF, Huffman Earl 2B/OF, Johnson Harold 2B (also Saskatoon), Johnson Rufus OF (also MH Phillies), King Don P, King Lionel RHP, King Ralph P (also MH Phillies), Lambert Bob (also MH Phillies), Linck Bob MGR (also North Battleford), Mannerino Tom C, Martin Darrell RHP, McGuigan Chuck 2B, Mountaintes Milt C, Myers Jim P, Navone Joe P, Nutzhorn Bill, Pennington Gayle C, Peterson Bob 1B, Pierre Joe SS, Robinett Rip C, Rodgers Bob P, Seavers Harry C, Tanner Bobby P, Thompson John 2B, Tyler Walt 1B/OF (also MH Phillies), Weekly Max LHP (also North Battleford), White Dave P, Wright Bob Mgr (also MH Phillies), Zayas Roberto OF/SS (also Saskatoon)

Regina Caps :  A pre-season newspaper report identified the Caps as an "all-Negro team". The manager, Jim Williams (with Indian Head from 1950 to 1952), had played with the Negro League Homestead Greys in 1936-37-38 and the New York Black Yankees in 1941.  

Williams had several veterans of the Negro Leagues on his roster.  Sylvester Snead had played in the Negro Leagues in the late 30's through to the mid '40s.  He was in the Mandak League in 1950 with the Elmwood.  Charles Gary had a stint with the Homestead Greys. Clemente Varona had a few seasons with the Memphis Red Sox in the late 40's and early 50's. The club trainred in Florida then barnstormed with the House of David en route to Regina to begin the season.

Austin Roy P, Bruton Jack P/OF, Carswell Lindsay OF, Clark Lorenzo OF, Coleman Emery RHP, Coleman Frank, Donaldson Ira P, Ford John, Gary Charles 3B, Greer William JD P, Harrison Cliff "Lefty" P (also Royal Caps), Howard Percy (also Ligon's, Bowsman), Jefferson Willie P/OF, Knight Bobby SS, Latham Horace INF, Lloyd Johnny, Marshall Hiram UT, Martinez Sergio RHP (also Saskatoon), Peerless Charlie LHP, Pickens Frank, Reed Perry C, Reeves Johnny/Ed, Rivers Bill 1B, Shahzade Arthur OF (also Kamsack), Smith John 2B, Snead Sylvester UT (also Saskatoon), Trimont Percy OF, Varona Clement SS, Vera Jose P (also Saskatoon), Weir, Wilder Bill P, Williams JimBig Jim MGR, Williams Mike (also Winnipeg), Williams Roy, Wilson Bob P

Saskatoon :  Ralph Mabee, the general manager, was the guiding light for Saskatoon along with coach Pete Beiden.  Barlow Bob, Beiden Pete MGR, Bentley Doug (also Delisle), Bentley Max (also Delisle), Breckner Leonard 1B/OF, Cisnero Ignacio RHP, Dean John C (also MJ Maples), Diaz Ezequiel SS, Doig Bob LHP, Garrett Benny (also MH Phillies, MJ Maples), Griggs Bennie RHP, Herrera Mario OF, Howe Gordie SS/1B, Jackson Buzz (also Winnipeg), Johnson Harold 2B (also MJ Maples), Kanshin Mike RHP (also Winnipeg), Karlson Len INF, Mabee Ralph UT/MGR, Martinez Sergio RHP (also Regina Caps), Morrow Jim RHP, Pendleton Reg, Ralph Mabee GM, Reyes Leopoldo 3B/OF (also Indian Head), Robertson Duffy BB, Romay Ignacio C/OF, Ryan James 1B, Shirley James C, Snead Sylvester UT (alson Regina Caps), St. John Del (also North Battleford), Tesch Oscar LHP, Vera Jose P (also Regina Caps), Watrous Sherman, Williams John P, Wills Ted LHP, Zayas Roberto OF/SS (also MJ Maples)
 

Southern League : 

Avonlea Arrows : Buttgereit Walter "Butch" P/IF, Campbell Garnet P/IF, Campbell Gordon P/IF, Carr (Dombowsky Hugo) Hugh P, Erdelyan John OF, Evans C, Forer Don OF/3B, Kirkpatrick Jim C/P/IF, Lee Everett SS, Lee Lloyd OF, McRorie Eric OF, Sanderson Archie P/3B, Scott Dick P, Smith C, Smukowich Larry C/P/OF, Sorenson Cliff C/P, Tysdal Elmer P

Milestone Athletics : Bell Bob P, Buckmayer Tony C, Coleshaw Johnny OF, Connellan Terry, Diehl Lawrence MA, Dieter Lawrence P, Doerksen, Ebbeson Ken 1B, Ebel Walter C, Grad P, Hayes Bill 1B, Hayes Garth INF, Heidt Ed P/IF, Hoeft Fritz P/IF, Hysop Morley OF, Klinck Wayne C, Kober Ken "Blackie" P, Leskun Bill OF, McNabb Morris C, Mitchell Hank OF/P, Pow Ashley 3B, Sakeris SS, Seed OF/1B, Shaw Lorne C/OF, Snell Eric IF, Snell Russ

Notre Dame Hounds :  Bell Dean 2B/3B, Claggett Bus OF/P, Daley Tim OF/P, Donald Bob 1B, Dornstauder Hank IF/OF/C, Faford John IF/P, Germann Frank IF/P/C, Huck Murray OF, Kunard Gary OF, L'Heureux Lionel "Happy" P, Lilley Les IF, Magis Ed OF, McNiven Ed 2B, McNiven Ray, Padewski John C, Pindera SS, Schiebelbein Rudy P, Steele Dale P, Sterzer Al P, Woodard George OF/1B, Zolinski OF

Regina Red Sox : Belick Art 2B, Booth Frank P, Cochrane Denny OF, Elbourne Gord 1B, Franks Ernie SS (also Sceptre), Goff P, Goodhue Sam SS, Janis Lawrence P, Leverick Tom P, McEachern Ken OF, McFadyen George OF/P, McLean Jake 3B, Mitchelmore Don P, Off Orville 2B, Prosofsky Ed 1B/P, Rennie Art OF, Richardson Wes P, Stimpson Bill IF, Turner Bob C

Regina Royal Caps : Clark Wendell OF/C, Fulton Jackie OF, Harrison Cliff "Lefty" P (also Caps), Heck, Hingley Doug 1B, Kyle Bill IF/OF, Larter Ron P 3B, Lawson Johnny OF/SS, Lysack Lou C, McMurtry Pete P, Rogers Buddy IF/P, Rothermal Claire 3B/2B, Sherran Don IF, Smith John "Bunny" SS, Vogt Al P (also North Battleford), Wall Vic "Lefty" P/OF, Wooley Don OF/C, Wooley Lloyd "Schoolboy" P

Weyburn Beavers : Burge Jim 1B/OF, Casemore Russ OF, Covert Keith "Casey" P/C, Garner Jim "Baldy" 2B, Gemmell Bud P/OF, Helfrick John P/2B/OF, Hogg Ralph P, Mayor Frank C, Sampson Keith SS, Sathers Milt C, Scoles Jack 3B, Shupe Doug OF, Shupe Gayle P/IF, Shupe Jack 2B, Wallin Roy OF, Wilder Les 1B

ManDak League : 

Brandon Greys :  Amaro Mario RHP, Andux Orlando SS, Banks Jim LHP, Brown Barney LHP, Butts Harry LHP, Cash Bill C, Deskin Jack C (also Winnipeg), Douglas Jesse 2B (also Winnipeg), Easterling Howard, Fields Wilmer OF/RHP, Griffith Bob RHP/OF, Hyde Cowan OF, Jenkins Pee Wee RHP/OF, King Clarence OF, Kyle Walter "Gus" C/OF (also Calgary Mercurys), McKinnis Gread LHP, Mitchell Joe 3B, Parker Tom RHP, Valentine James INF, Washington John 1B, WellsSr. Willie SS/MGR, Wilson Chuck UT

Carman Cardinals :  Andrews Sonny SS, Atkins Joe INF, Bostock Lyman 1B, Brewer Chet RHP, Cobb Gerry, Hutchinson Willie Ace RHP, Lockett Lester 2B/OF, Longest Bernell Chick, Lott Benjamin 2B, McCoy Ray, McCoy Walter RHP, McKerlie Almer, Murray John P, Newberry James RHP, Pine Felix, Porter Andy RHP, Preston Al P/OF (also Winnipeg), Rhodes Harry Lefty LHP, Robinson Norm OF, Souell Herb 2B/3B, Turner Bob C, Williams Willie Curly SS/3B

Minot Mallards :  Albosta Ed RHP, Bowman Duke Faber 3B, Bowman Ed 2B, Cain Marion Sugar RHP, Carroll Chuck OF, Chapman Roy LHP, Cooper Jack, Corcoran Don OF, Dempsey Larry RHP, Juelke Connie OF, Kelly John LHP, Klaudt Roy, Landsen Whitey, Lettau Neil LHP, Lombardo Lou LHP, Lowe Tom, Martin Warren RHP, Massaro Joe C, McLean Clifton Zoonie SS, Michael Jerry BB, Murray Mal, Renfroe Othello UT, Rocco Mickey 1B (also Winnipeg), Scarborough Dean 1B, Triplett Del, Washburn Bill LHP (also Winnipeg), Whitcher Bob LHP

Winnipeg Royals :  Barry Bill 2B, Barry Jack 1B, Beck Paul, Brown Danny, Butcher Dick, Cabrera Rafe SS/UT, Cleveland Bill OF, Deskin Jack C (also Brandon), Douglas Jesse 2B (also Brandon), Forten Carlos RHP (also Florida Cubans), Gallegos Mel, Gibbons Dirk RHP, Gowett Chuck P, Hairfield , Hinson Jim, Hughes Pete, Jackson Buzz (also Saskatoon), Kanshin Mike RHP (also Saskatoon), Louden Lou C, Merrill Rollie, Moore Dee C, Myers Ken, Parker Fred RHP, Preston Al P/OF (also Carman), Price Hal LHP, Rittenberg Bob 3B, Rocco Mickey 1B (also Minot), Spaeter Bill OF/1B, Strader Bob, Taylor Harry J RHP, Washburn Bill LHP (also Minot), Williams Mike (also Regina Caps)
 

Manitoba-Saskatchewan League :

Bowsman :  Blaine Gary C, Brownlee Bill 1B, Burchell Bob, Caughlin Gary BB, Clark Don, Conley Tex P OF, Fedorchuk Gene, Hagermeister Jim P, Hinchliffe Ford MGR, Howard Percy (also Ligon's, Regina Caps), Hubchick Bunt OF, Jacques Alan OF, Kukulowicz Aggie RHP, Leonhard Smitty OF, Pigg Leonard C, Robertson Johnny P, Seymour Al RHP, Soura Leland 3B, Stephenson Wayne Wimpy RHP, Tall Ray OF, Topoll Del SS/3B

Dauphin :  Jones Collins OF

Gilbert Plains :  Marquez Raul, Moore Jim, Schulz Bill C

Grandview :  Burbage Buddy, Lillie Andrew, Morton Cy INF, Watkins Frank RHP, Wylie Steve Ensloe RHP

Kamsack :  It was known as the Sequoias team as Roy Taylor filled his roster with players from the College of Sequoias and Fresno State University in California.  Allan Jim BB, Bennett Bob C, Bigelow Al, Dodds Doug LHP (also North Battleford), Farris Don, Green Stan, Hager Ron SS/2B, Hayes Dick, Jenkins Jim, Kosteniuk David RHP, Ladra Jack OF, Mohr Ken, Peterson Jim JD SS, Shahzade Arthur OF (also Regina Caps), Taylor Roy 2B/1B/MGR, Zeeben John

Roblin :  Fisher Bill

Yorkton :  Buchholz Al, Chorney Steve, Dembroski Ed, Fennel Ralph P, Harasyn Harry, Kahoot Merv, Koroluk Ernie P, Obodiac Stan, Pachal Vern P, Pearson Jim, Pinder Gordon, Prystai Bill, Prystai Harry, Prystai Metro, Zaharias Jim
 

Foothills-Wheatbelt League :

Carmangay :  Anderson Plenny, Andrekson George C, Collier Ray 3B, Ganger Steve RHP, Hernon Butch, Kucheran Bill RHP (also Cubs, Miners, Picture Butte, Granum), Moore Ken OF, Rhodes Glen, Rhodes Merv, Scholtz, Stevenson, White Benny 1B

Champion : Bouzyan Shorty MGR, Buchan Al, Fath Bob, Jensen Roger 1B, McGill, Pasolli Livio, Pasolli Sev, Siler Bud, Smith Merv, Steeves

Claresholm Meteors :  Berg Wayne, Connors Joe 2B, Davison Davie, Dodd Dutch, Ebgbener, Ebner Norm P, Glenn Hubert RHP/OF, Huddle Lefty 1B, Landrum Lee C, MacDonald Allie RHP, MacDonald Ward C, Olson Glen, Whitehead Boyd

Claresholm RCAF :  Campbell, Fisher, Hollingshead, Klysen Howie, Langley, Miller

Granum :  Jones Harold 2B/SS (also Miners), Kucheran Bill RHP (also Cubs, Miners, Carmangay, Picture Butte), Long Chester LHP, MacLeod Roy, Martin Seth P (also Miners), Matthews Matt P, Parker Wilson, Shearer Bob, Wesley Gord 2B, Zemrau Ed C (also Lethbridge Miners)

Nanton : Berger Jake P, Hawk Dick INF, Hawk Stan 3B, Jensen Gus, McKenzie C, Scott Jack

Stavely :  Bondy Bob 3B, Hughes Rollie, Hunt Willard OF, Lanman, Latiff Alex SS, McDonald Jim, McGinnis Fred OF, Sangstuen Hans, Woodham Bob, Yorgason Bob LHP, Yorgason Doyle, Zelski Bill

Vulcan :  Clarkson Clayton OF, Dann Ben, Howlett, Jankola Joe P, McAtee Ian P, McPherson Ron, Pruden Jim, Winn Skip C

Big Six League :

JCCA Niseis : Abe Nobby, Hayashi Nobby SS, Hayashi Roy O,F Hirotsu Tak C, Kanashiro Jim, Kano Mike C, Kimoto Lefty LHP, Kimoto Yoho 3B/SS, Kitaguchi Charlie C/P, Kitaguchi Jim 1B, Matsumoto York C, Nishimura Yo, Ohno Jack P, Osato Tom, Oshiro Art RHP, Sarayama Chris, Takenaka Tomo P, Tateishi Jim P

Lethbridge Miners : Arisman Joe OF, Berlando Doran, Cattoni Jim, Deak Frank C (also Picture Butte), Henderson Stu P, Ingarfield Earl 3B, Ivanco Alex P, Jones Harold 2B/SS (also Granum), Kucheran Bill RHP (also Cubs, Carmangay, Picture Butte, Granum), Lagoyda John, Martin Seth P (also Granum), Negrello Hec 3B/P, Petrie Norm/Red P, Rodzinyak George OF, Slavich Matt OF/LHP, Sztaba Mitch 1B, Vaselenak George, Vaselenak John OF, Zemrau Ed C (also Granum)

Lethbridge Cubs : Bales Fred UT, Colwill Les 2B/SS, Granberg Wally P, Howard Joe P, Jones Paul H RHP, Klem Johnny OF/SS, Knarr Maynard P, Kucheran Bill RHP (also Miners, Carmangay, Picture Butte, Granum), Lindsay Bob, Maxwell Stan OF, Tarnava Jocko C, Vaselenak Mike 3B, Walkingshaw Darwin 1B, Yanosik Alex P/UT, Yanosik Clarence OF, Yanosik George MGR, Yanosik Howard C

Magrath : Alston Cal OF, Balderson Forest P, Hillmer Norm P, Karren Tommy, Pashuk Walt P, Rice Gord C, Rice Wes 2B, Wheeler Grant 3B

Picture Butte :  Anderson Floyd P, Branch Howard, Deak Frank C (also Miners), Ferguson Terry P, Gillies Barry, Kucheran Bill RHP (also Cubs, Miners, Carmangay, Granum), Malmberg Ted P, Menzies George, Temple Glen, Watson Harry

Taber : Anderson Del, Ganski, Kerkhoff Ted P, Knibbs Lloyd P, Ledgerwood Garth, Mariyama Jack, O'Donnell John, Tucker Murray

Chinook League : 

Calgary Mercurys :  Abel Dave C, Bassen Hank OF, Kyle Walter "Gus" C/OF (also Brandon), Lauer Bert, MacEwen Bentley LHP, Shields, Stewart Ron, Wylie Harvey SS

Calgary Purity 99 : Bond Leroy CG99, Bradley Lloyd P/OF, Fennessey Bill OF, Gibson Brian, Lahey Bert, Ryan Ernie, Stone Frank P, Thederahn Bill, VanWassenhove Reg, Weaver Bing C

Red Deer Dodgers:  Dunning Bernie, Gazely Pete, Ing Cyril 1B, Knibbs Pat SS, Kruger Pete, Martin Dave, Service Bill, Smith

Drumheller Miners :  Andronyk Jack CF, Berlando Jimmy 2B, Boesse, McKinnon Jimmy 1B, Neilsen Dale, Nociar Rudy, Saville Jimmy 3B, Sparrow Bill

Carstairs Cardinals :  Brian Ken, Casebeer Lloyd, Casebeer Mernus, Kirk Don LHP (also Delisle), Loewen Don, Noble Harold, Torrence Babe
 

Basin League :

Chamberlain  Chiefs :  Groat Soddy OF, Jenson Merle

Huron Elks :  Brewer Dick SS, Czaplewski Dick OF, Ertman Hank MGR C, Fox Barney, Kulig Al P, Lee Marty, Miller Bob P, Mish Pete OF, Swota Andy LHP, Weber Mo MRG

Mitchell Kernels :  Waldren Don SS, Wellman Guy C/MGR

Pierre Cowboys : Beckman Bert, Hardy Carroll OF, Musgraves Bob RHP

Valentine Hearts :  Baer Jack C/MGR

Watertown Lake Sox :  Haddican Hal 2B

Winner Pheasants :  Burns Paul, Ciminello Joe, Cook Ed

Yankton Terrys :  Branson Bill OF, Marges Joe C/MGR, Monroe Ralph, Puga Louis P, Schreiber Bernie SS/2B
 

Independent / League unknown :

Indian Head : It was a whole new lineup for the Rockets in 1953 as most of the 1952 club moved on to Regina with manager Jimmy Williams.  The Florida Cubans of 1952 formed the basis of the Indian Head team of 1953. Arozarena Marcelino 3B, Barbon Roberto P, Conner Will P, Guerino Jose OF, Hernandez Jose Hippy P, Hernandez Juan P, Johnson J P, Miranda Miguel C, O'Farrill Orlando Chico SS, Penalver Mario OF, Prats Juan UT, Ruyal Mario OF, Reed C, Seoane Pedro 1B, White Sammy P, Yzquierdo Gilberto Mgr

Andrews Curly, Arozarena Marcelino UT, Barbon Roberto UT, Conner Will P, Guerino Jose OF, Hernandez Jose Hippy P, Hernandez Juan P, Johnson J P, Miranda Miguel C, O'Farrill Orlando Chico SS, Penalver Mario OF (also Florida Cubans), Prats Juan RHP, Reed C, Reyes Leopoldo 3B/OF (also Saskatoon), Ruyal Mario OF, Seoane Pedro 1B (also Florida Cubans), White Sammy Lee, Yzquierdo Gilberto C/MGR

(A team barnstorming in the USA under the banner of the Florida Cubans boasted a lineup which included - Mario Penalver, Pedro Seoane, Mario Herrera, Roberto Barbon, Jose Hernandez, Juan Dominguez, Wilfredo Gonzales, Orlando Arango and Carlos Forten.  The manager was listed as Jesse Richardson) - The Abilene Reporter-News, May 18, 1953.

Florida Cubans :  Arango Orlando P, Dominquez Juan P, Forten Carlos RHP (also Winnipeg), Gonzalez Wilfredo P, Penalver Mario OF (also Indian Head), Richardson Jesse, Seoane Pedro 1B (also Indian Head)

Delisle :  Baltzan Dick, Bentley Bev, Bentley Doug (also Saskatoon), Bentley Max (also Saskatoon), Coben Murray LHP, Daniels Johnny OF, Dean J, Goodwin Arlo, Kirk Don LHP (also Carstairs), McKenzie Ted, Morris Doug, Murray Keith, Whitford, Worth Harold

Ligon's All-Stars / Prince Albert Imperials:  Earl Bill, Graham, Grant Cliff, Howard Percy (also Bowsman, Regina Caps), Ingram Lee/Horace, Kelly Milt, Kelly Walter, Long Avery, Mann Tie, McDaniels Fred, Pearson Frank RHP, Pierce Pete/Sam, Trotter Fox, Washington William, Worthington

Sceptre :  Franks Ernie SS (also Regina Red Sox), Gullickson George, Howes Ernie, Jacobson Cliff P, Lutcher Smoke Rinie, Mahaffy George 1B, Olmstead Bert P/3B, Schmidt Fred SS, Scott Doug, Shields Fergie, Shields Jim, Speers

Leduc Oilers :  Brown 3B, Johnson SS/OF, Kadatz 2B, Karbonic OF, Knapp OF, McDonald P, Moen 1B, Murphy OF, Owen C, Wildshoot P

Medicine Hat Phillies :  Bormouth Tom P (also MJ Maples), Garrett Benny (also MH Phillies, Saskatoon), Johnson Rufus OF (also MJ Maples), King Ralph P (also MJ Maples), Lambert Bob (also MJ Maples), Tyler Walt 1B/OF (also MJ Maples), Walker Calvin, Wright Bob Mgr (also MJ Maples)

Beverly Drakes :  Boyko Harold BB, Dombrosky Wally, Kinnear Dick, Mucha Ed, Oliver Chuck, Pruden Stan, Sankoff Tom, Schwabb Frank, Steele Len, Weremy Ernie, Weremy Joe LHP

New York Harlem Yankees :  Johnson 2B, Jackson 3B, Henderson C/1B, Leonard OF, Evans SS, Crosby OF, Brown OF, Shelton C, Gray P, Brown 1B