Front row from left to right: Paul Simoneau, Arnie Burgess, Ron Major, Sandy Oliver, Bob Oliver. Back row left to right: Gerry Laroche, Tim Fox, George O’Connell, Mike Peaco, Barry Peaco, Toby Tiner, Linda Faunce, Trudy Therrien.

The Glen Burgess/Sun Journal Memorial Trophy was presented August 31 to Major Auto Services for the Players League season Champion in the Auburn Recreation Department.  This is the second straight year that Major Auto has won this trophy.

Glen Burgess played softball for over 30 years and retired from playing when he was 65.  He was employed by the Sun Journal for 38 years before losing a battle with cancer in November, 2007.  

George O’Connell, a former teammate of Burgess, made the presentation.  Other former teammates were Arnie Burgess (Glen’s brother), Toby Tiner Sr., Barry Peaco, Mike Peaco, Tim Fox, Perry Morneau, Toby Tiner Jr., and Gerry Laroche.  Sandy Oliver (Glen’s sister) and many friends were also in attendance.  Representing the Sun Journal was Paul Simoneau.

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