Stanley Freehling throws out the first pitch Photo Credit: Patrick Gipson/Ravinia Festival
Once again at the Braeside field
Bats and mits two teams did wield
The Chicago Symphony versus Ravinia Trustees
(plus elected family members and Festival employees)
Named for Former Ravinia Chairman Stanley Freehling,
the annual softball game provides a competitive feeling
Conductor James Conlon got two hits
Against pitcher and Trustee Loring Knoblauch, in good spirits
Both teams were supported by a cheering crowd
And for their efforts, all involved were proud
Ravinia’s team played hard into the night,
But with a final score of 13-7, the Chicago Symphony won the fight
Keep on practicing and perfect your lineup
Next year’s our year, at the Stanley Cup!
Alexandra Kurland
Public Relations Intern
Once again at the Braeside field
Bats and mits two teams did wield
The Chicago Symphony versus Ravinia Trustees
(plus elected family members and Festival employees)
Named for Former Ravinia Chairman Stanley Freehling,
the annual softball game provides a competitive feeling
Conductor James Conlon got two hits
Against pitcher and Trustee Loring Knoblauch, in good spirits
Both teams were supported by a cheering crowd
And for their efforts, all involved were proud
Ravinia’s team played hard into the night,
But with a final score of 13-7, the Chicago Symphony won the fight
Keep on practicing and perfect your lineup
Next year’s our year, at the Stanley Cup!