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Cal Cup III – Saturday Results

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

Cal Cup III – Update – Saturday, October 28th, 2006

WOW! HAPPY HALLOWEEN that’s the best way to describe the opening day of Saturday’s Cal Cup III tournament in Hayward. The weather in beautiful Hayward, California was absolutely perfect and the ball fields were primped to perfection.

Dave Jordan and the Cardinals rolled in to Larry Standley Field to start the tournament off with a 9:00 game against Romie’s Angels of Hayward. After all pleasantries were exchanged Dave handed the beautiful CAL CUP Trophy to me for safekeeping. He stated that he would be back to claim it on Sunday. Rick Appiano manager of Romie’s Angels stated that he had 1 pitcher for the day and that they will see what happens he also wished me good luck in figuring out all of the tiebreakers for the first round of play. Of course I responded with the usual “hopefully that would be the least of my worries.” At the Hayward Sports Complex 3 fields were being used by the NSA girl’s fastpitch program and they were already well into their first games of the day (they start at 8 a.m.), what a great way to recruit x-fastpitch dads back into the game….more on that later! The Bay Area Merchants and Fat City teams were gearing up for the start of a long day!

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Cal Cup III – Driving Directions – Hayward, CA

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

SOUTH COUNTY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
OAKLAND A.S.A.
2006 MEN’S CLASS ‘B’ FASTPITCH
CAL CUP III CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 28 & 29, 2006
HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

Field Locations

Alden E. Oliver Sports Park of Hayward

258 Eden Park Place, Hayward

Driving from 880 North, exit Industrial Blvd. and go West to Hesperian Blvd. Left on Hesperian and travel approximately ¼ mile to Sports Park entrance on the right.

Driving from 880 South, exit on Whipple Ave. to the stop light, turn left under the freeway & right on Whipple down to Hesperian (by Kaiser Hosp.) turn right 2 stop lights and turn left to the Sports Park.

From Highway 92 and the San Mateo Bridge, exit Hesperian Blvd. and go South approximately 1.5 miles to Sports Park entrance on the right

Larry Standley Softball Field

27182 Patrick Avenue, Hayward

From 880 North or South, exit Tennyson Road East, Left on Patrick Avenue, Field will be on the right.

From Highway 92 and the San Mateo Bridge, exit Hesperian Blvd. and go South, Left on Tennyson Road, and Left on Patrick Avenue.

Concession Stand available at both locations.
No Dogs Allowed
No alcoholic beverages allowed at the Alden Oliver Sports Park.

So Cal Bombers lose Ormsby

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

YUCAIPA, CA – The So Cal Bombers would like to announce and clarify that they have lost the services of Glen Ormsby for the 2007 season. After coming to a very positive agreement on terms, and carefully ensuring Ormsby’s permission to post the signing, he has since decided to sign with another team and notified the Bombers that he will not suit up for us after all. There were no outstanding issues regarding the agreement and were told it was simply a ‘reverse of decision’. The Bomber’s are disappointed with the news but determined to continue forward with solidifying our roster. We hope things work out for Spike with his chosen direction and thank him for his contributions in 2006.

Cesar Rodriguez
So Cal Bombers
cesarrodriguez@sbcglobal.net

Phoenix Winter Invitational – Dec 9-10

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

PHOENIX, AZ – TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

All teams must be registered A.S.A and in good standing with their local Amateur Softball Association.

TOURNAMENT: 2006 A.S.A. Men’s Open FASTPITCH

LOCATION: Phoenix AZ

Fields TBA

DATE: December 9-10 2006

ENTRY FEE: $250 Payable to Luis Lopez

MAIL TO: Luis Lopez.
12416 W Marshall Ave
Litchfield park AZ 85340

ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday November 29, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
PHONE INQUIRIES: 602-332-7043
E-MAIL INQUIRIES jllopes2@hotmail.com
FAX: 623-979-3224

FORMAT

3 GAME Guarantee

Pool Play on Saturday; Top 2 Seeds from each Pool Advance to Single Elimination Championship on Sunday.
Top Lower Seeds Advance to Consolation Game

“Unless modified due to number of entries”

Once the scheduling has been completed it is final. Any teams that withdraw after the schedule has been completed will NOT receive a refund.

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Cal Cup III Looking for One More Team…

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

[HAYWARD, CA] – The Cal Cup Tournament, hosted this year in Hayward, CA is looking for one more team to round out the bracket. How about a team from SoCal? Or do you want to see the Cup stay up north for another year? The deadline for entries is this Friday, October 20:

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, October 20th, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
PHONE INQUIRIES: Vanessa Woodmansee (510) 881-8465
E-MAIL INQUIRIES: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com
FAX: (510) 881-6751

Click here for complete info at our earlier Morning Brief post.

Age Defying Feat….

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

[SANTA BARBARA] – We hear that the ageless Clyde Bennett has another accomplishment to add to his long resume. At the ripe young age of 68, hours after becoming a great grandfather, he got behind the plate and caught his son, hard throwing 6’7″ son, Mark Bennett for seven innings — without a passed ball or dropped third strikes, no less. (It occurs to us that the latter fact might be explained by the fact that it’s easier to catch the ball than get up out of a crouch to go chase it down 🙂 )

Oh, and congratulations to Clyde’s grandaugher, Beth, who delivered a 7 lb, oz baby boy. Clyde couldn’t have accomplished the feat without her help. Mother….and great grandfather are resting comfortably.

Clyde Bennett, for those of you who may not know him, has been a longtime fastpitch player, coach and organizer. This past summer, his 23-and-under “Young Bucks” claimed a National Championship in ASA competition. Clyde’s son Mark Bennett has been pitching for Portland’s ISC team for the past several years, and was a member of the “South” team that won the “California Challenge” All Star series in Bakersfield last weekend.

And speaking of Clyde’s 23-and-under team, they are hosting a fund raising tournament November 18-19, 2006: (more…)

Entry Deadline for Cal Cup III This Week

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

[HAYWARD, CA] – Click here for complete info at our earlier Morning Brief post.

Cal Cup III – Hayward, CA – Oct. 28-29

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

SOUTH COUNTY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
METRO OAKLAND A.S.A.

2006 A.S.A. MEN’S “B” AND “C” FASTPITCH
CAL CUP III CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 28 & 29, 2006

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

[HAYWARD, CA] – All teams must be registered A.S.A and in good standing with their local Amateur Softball Association.

TOURNAMENT: 2006 A.S.A. Men’s “B” & “C” FASTPITCH

LOCATION: Hayward, California, Field Locations TBA

DATE: October 28 & 29, 2006

ENTRY FEE: $350.00 Payable to “S.C.S.A.”

MAIL TO: S.C.S.A.
c/o John Gouveia
1099 “E” Street, Hayward, CA 94541

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, October 20th, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
PHONE INQUIRIES: Vanessa Woodmansee (510) 881-8465
E-MAIL INQUIRIES: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com
FAX: (510) 881-6751

TEAM ROSTER: A.S.A. Official Championship Roster Form *Rosters are open, i.e. not tied to 2006 Championship Rosters but your eligibility/classification as of 10/01/06 is.

FORMAT: Pool Play on Saturday, Single Elimination on Sunday
“Unless modified due to number of entries”

Once the scheduling has been completed it is final. Any teams that withdraw after the schedule has been completed will NOT receive a refund.

TOURNEY BRIEFS: WWW.FASTPITCHWEST.COM

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Military Honors Ceremony and Luncheon for the late Brian McNaughton – Oct. 13

Friday, October 13th, 2006

You are all invited to the (Military) Full Honors Ceremony and Post Ceremony Gathering for the late Brian McNaughton:

Friday October 13th 2006 @ 1:30pm
OakHill Memoral Park
2640 Glenridge Rd
Escondido, Ca 92027
760.745.1781

Gathering at Medinas Italian Restaurant hosted by Adele McNaughton
330 W Felicita Ave
Escondido, CA
cross street is Escondido Ave
#760-746-0955 Medinas

Adele McNaughton #760.443.3707
Renee (McNaughton) Pulver #714.323.0582

Thank You, Renee


Click here for past articles about Brian.

Scorekeepers Needed in Tuscon, AZ

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Scorekeepers Needed for Baseball Fantasy Camp at Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Complex

Tucson, Arizona – Experienced Scorekeepers from the Tucson area are needed for the 2nd Annual Wood Bat Baseball tournament being held at the Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Complex. No age requirement.

The games will be morning and afternoon doubleheader games on:

Sat Oct 21
Sun Oct 22
Mon Oct 23
Tues Oct 24
Wed Oct 25

Two scorekeepers are needed each day plus two additional scorekeepers will be needed for Sunday when all four (4) fields will be used.

Pay is competitive and lunch is provided each day.

Interested persons should contact Jim Williamson at 509-961-5429. Jim was formerly head statistician for NAFA (North American Fastpitch Assn).

An alternate contact is Mike Murphey, Tournament Director, at 877-993-7338.