PITTSBURG CHALLENGES

GAY CLEVELAND

A rather strongly worded challenge has been issued to the Cleveland gay comm unity by our counterparts in the city of Pittsburgh. "Only three men have had the guts to accept." reads part of the widely distributed flyer. "Only three men. Indeed!" says Jim Blevins, one of the organizers of the NORTH COAST BOWLING LEAGUE. "ALL THREE en they approached answered the challenge is more like it."

Actually Jim's retort was more tonguein-cheek than true indignation. The fact is, he has been in close contact with the STEEL CITY SOFTBALL LEAGUE, which issued the challenge for the FIRST ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNEY. The initial tournament will take place on May 29th and 30th, 1982 (Memorial weekend) in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh teams, in turn, will come to Cleveland on September 4th and 5th, ( Labor Day weekend).

Housing will be provided within the gay community in Pittsburgh for teas participating in the May tournament. Afternoon play is scheduled on baseball diamonds with many social events and a night on the town to follow.

The main purpose of this tournament is to establish closer ties, not only, between Cleveland and our turnpike neighbors but also other cities, such as New York, Toronto and Washington, which will also be represented at the tournament. "A person doesn't necessa rily need above average softball skill to join, since several teams will make the trip to Pittsburgh," Blevins explained, "The main objective is to get as many area gay men and women as poss ible to participate."

Everyone interested in being on a team is urged to contact Jin Blevins at 228-3675, as soon as possible, as the first team meeting will take place May 11th. Jim may be reached anytime after 5:30 p.m. If Jim is unavailable, you may register and/or get additional infomation by contacting an EXEDRA bartender at 621-8414, anytime after 3:00 p.m. weekdays or after 7:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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room for the BELMONT-SANDUSKY NIGHT, now I know why they call it THE GA THERING. When Mike's not at work do they call it a brown out?

Scott G. I thought the last time you. were run out of New York you were told not to come back. Now I hear you're thinking of moving back. Kinda pushing your luck aren't you? Mickey, what was so interesting in the bath room? Or did you just forget your way back? You were there a hell-of-a-long time.

The bartender's TURNABOUT NIGHT was so successful at EXEDRA that they were invited to repeat their performance at THE GODMOTHER on May 23rd. I've heard they had to do it again...Kenny C. has drag fever.

Fred and Jeff may have to find themselves a new bar to go to now that Fred doesn't have that old juke box to beat up anymore. Frank gets my vote as the best looking coat check person in Cleveland. He always draws a crowd and they're not even checking coats!

Jerry Halliday and Lola are back in the area. I'm going to practice ay Madan cat calls...you've heard of "Jekyll and Hyde," well I'm going to "heckle and hide!" I just love that. Lola and her big lips, but then, so does Jerry.

Is it true that the clean up man at the NANTUCKET vorks in the nude? I've spent many a day peeking in the window but I can't see a thing.

Jeff, manager of the OP, if Don pays you by your looks you must be making a fortune. Manna get married? We could hold the reception on your new patio. Maybe Don from the LAMBDA could play the minister, I hear he's performed some strange things at that bar.at times.

Well, that's all for now folks. Don't overdo it Memorial day weekend and a happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there.

love, Rita

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NATIONAL TORCH RUN

Plans are being made for a torch run from Stonewall in New York City (leaving New York in mid-June) to open the GAY OLYMPIC GAMES in San Francisco (August 28,'82)

If YOU or anyone you know is interested in participating in this TORCH RUN in your area, please contact:

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