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Bob Tomlinson announces new pages on Fastpitch Chronicle website

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

From Al’s Fastball:

Al and readers – I have been cleaning out items from the storage area of The Fastpitch Chronicle newspaper (1987-2002). In the process, I have tossed hundreds of items including copies of the issues, tournament programs, other newspaper clippings, pictures and more.

I’ve decided to add a page to The Fastpitch Chronicle website at
http://www.fastpitchchronicle.com/historical.html
where I will post articles from those great days of fastpitch covered by “The Chronicle.” The page is called Turning Back Pages and is dedicated to Irv Kawarsky, the longtime historian for both Ray Anderson’s Faspitch Softball News Bulletin and for The Fastpitch Chronicle newspaper.

The first few articles are now posted on the site and include “The Chronicle’s” front page story from September 1993 when Jack Fireman’s Toronto Gators stunned National Health Care Discount by winning 6-1 and 4-1 in the two final games. Once there, readers can also find out who the fans in the stands chose as their favorite players at that tournament.

After publishing The Chronicle for 14 years, I know that most fastpitch fans thirst for material on and about the game. I’ll also be firing up a Mens Fastpitch Trivia page on the site where fans can click into and try to answer the myriad of trivia questions that will be there. The trivia questions will probably change weekly in order to satisfy everyone’s thirst.

Keep up the great job service that you have been providing since 1995 Al.

Bob Tomlinson
The Fastpitch Chronicle
mail to: faspich1@aol.com
http://www.fastpitchchronicle.com

Editor’s note: For those of you who might be too young to remember, before the internet and Al’s Fastball, there was Bob Tomlinson and his “Fastpitch Chronicle”, a hard copy newspaper, with the latest news and photos that came out monthly. When Fastpitchwest.com was established in 1998, it was following in three big footprints showing the way: (1) Ray Anderson’s “Fastpitch Bulletin” (1970’s & 80’s) , Bob Tomlinson’s “Fastpitch Chronicle” (1980’s), and Al Doran’s “Al’s Fastball” (1990’s to present). Bob Tomlinson provided news and information in the world of men’s fastpitch for a generation of ballplayers. We heartily recommend his “history” page for some great stories on players and teams of another era.

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LB Black Sox Take SCIFL Weekend at Palm Springs, CA

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Click here for details at the Long Beach Black Sox website.. Sound loads with page, so if you’re at work, turn down that volume. Watch out for those spinning icons too 😉

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2007 ISC Guide Now Available

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

[Salt Lake City, UT] – The 2007 edition of the annual ISC World Championship Guide is now available for purchase. This new edition has 152 pages filled with information about the 2006 ISC World Tournament, the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions, 2006 Developmental Tournaments for both 23U and U19 teams. It contains historical records of most offensive, defensive and pitching statistics going back to 1947. The 2007 Guide has more photos than any prior editions. The Hall of Fame section has 8-pages of photos of 2006 inductees and the text of a very inspirational talk given by 12 year old Johnathon Baker of Kitchener. It also includes a complete list of all Hall of Fame inductees, by year and the rules for nominating someone for Hall of Fame consideration. Photos of all 32-World Tournament teams, World Tournament umpires, ISC II umpires and ISC Commissioners are in full color. It shows the following from 1947 to present: ISC World Champions, Most Valuable Players, Outstanding Pitchers, Leading Hitters and Most RBI. It has a great feature article on Dave Blackburn and his streaming team’s efforts to successfully provide video streaming of world tournament games from Kitchener last year. The all-time list of ISC All-World players, from 1947 thru 2006, covers 14 pages. It has a separate list of the 47 players making All-World teams 5 or more times. The Guide contains ISC rules and newly revised Region definitions.

Orders for the Guide can be handled in two different manners.

1. From our web site www.iscfastpitch.com click on ISC Products and follow the links. Payment is made by Visa or Mastercard.

2. Mail a $7.50US check or money order, payable to ISC, to Ken Hackmeister – 153 E. 200 S. – #10 Farmington, UT 84025. Or email to iscken@comcast.net to order and pay by Visa or Mastercard. We feel all fastball fans and players will want to have the 2007 ISC World Championship Guide for their collection as well as seeing some very interesting articles, stats and photos.

Ken Hackmeister
iscken@comcast.net

Welcome

Editor’s note: We are pleased to appear as a sponsor, at page 98, and to see that the ISC has included many of Maddy’s photos, started at page 79, a large color photo of Travis Price, featured prominently on the AAU Tournament flyer, and lots of ISC II photos at page 80 and those that follow.

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MinnDak Millers Release 2007 Roster and Schedule

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

[Fargo/Moorhead] – The MinnDak Millers are pleased to announce their roster and schedule for the 2007 season. MinnDak is looking to improve upon its 4th Place finish at last year’s ASA MajorNational Championship and a disappointing 18th place at the ISCWorld Tournament. The Millers enterthe season with four new players and revamped pitching staff from last year. This year’spitching staff will be comprised of newcomers Travis Price and Ward Gosse,along with returnee Rick Lang, who was sidelined last season with an injury. Chad and BJ Boom are the remaining newcomers and will add a pair of right-handed bats to MinnDak’s predominately left-handed lineup. MinnDak’s schedulewill once again see them play all of the top tournaments the Midwest has to offer.

With coaching commitments and a number of potential Team USA conflicts as well, MinnDak willin all likelihood not be at full strength until July.

Coach Lybeckshowed his excitement about this years team saying, “I like the ourimprovements and I like our chances. If this teams chemistry comes togetherlike I think it will, we will turn some heads.”

Roster:

#1 John Tschida,Inf, St. Paul, Minn
#2 Lucas Goring,OF, St. Paul, Minn
#3 Zach Goring,Inf/OF, Burnsville, Minn
#5 Gregg Cascaes,Inf, Apple Valley, Minn
#6 Bob Fleming, OF,Fargo, ND
#7 Jason Wandler,Inf, Devil’s Lake, ND
#8 Paul Lybeck,Manager, Fargo, ND
#10 Guy Carlson,OF/Asst. Coach, Cohasset, Minn
#11 Lamar Noriega,C, Fargo, ND
#12 Steve Baumgartner,OF/DH, Moorhead, Minn
#14 Ward Gosse, P,Torbay, Newfoundland, Canada
#16 Tim Tweiten,OF, Fargo, ND
#18 Rick Lang, P,Sioux Falls, SD
#21 Tony Kunka,1B/OF, Moorhead, Minn
#22 Roman Foore,1B/DH, Apple Valley, Minn
#28 Chad Boom, P/Inf,Barnesville, Minn
#33 BrettBresnahan, Asst. Coach, White Bear Lake, Minn
#34 Travis Price,P, Corona, Cal
#41 BJ Boom, Uti,Sioux Falls, SD

James Landreman, Sponsor, Brantwood, Wisc

Schedule:

June 1-3, JackGrafmeier Memorial Tournament, Kimberly, Wisc
June 8-10, LibertyBank/Albaugh/Des Moines Hall of Fame Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa
June 22-24, EauClaire Classic, Eau Claire, Wisc
July 6-8, Boys ofSummer, Denmark, Wisc
July 22-24, WestSt. Paul Tournament, West St. Paul, Minn
July 27-29, NAFAOpen World Series, Middleton, Wisc
Aug. 2-5, ASA MajorNational Championship, South Bend, Ind
Aug. 10-18, ISCWorld Tournament, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

The Millers website at www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com has been updated.

Brett Bresnahan
breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com
http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com
http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com

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Paul Algar update

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

From Al’s Fastball:

Hi Al, as you all know I was attacked in New Zealand on the way home from my local bar by a man wheeling a crow bar. I was knocked unconscious and repeatedly hit over the head. I was later found laying in the gutter bleeding from the head and taken to the hospital where I underwent surgery to remove bone fragments and blood from my brain, they also placed two metal plates in to raise my skull from the brain. My nose was broken (again) and I received gashes to my ear and head that required 22 stitches. I spent 4 days in the hospital recovering and still get frequent headaches and dizziness, within a millimeter of losing my life, thankfully I will make a full recovery.

Al, that is not my main reason for this e-mail, due to such a large amount of get well wishes that would take me a month to reply to, and most did not come with a return address unless specifically included. I really would like to thank everyone through you that sent me get well wishes, cards and emails for a speedy recovery. I got emails from people that I have never met before who have seen me play, and from countries, team Canada, team USA, Australia and New Zealand black Sox. Not to mention my fellow competitor, from the best the game has ever seen to young men starting out. This was an unbelievably difficult time for me and you all lifted my spirits and touched me, thanks for your compassion, I hope I never have to return the favor. love your family, cherish life, play hard, there could be no tomorrow.

The real bad news is that I can have only one beer, for now.

Thanks again.

Paul Algar
palgar11@verizon.net

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ASA 50+ National – Mobile, Alabama

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

ASA National Tournament – 50+

Information Sheet

Tournament: Men’s 50 + Fast-Pitch
Date: July 6-8, 2007
Location: Lewis Brasell Softball Complex in Medal of Honor Park, Mobile, Alabama

Tournament Director:
Chan Keller,
Mobile Parks and Recreation Department,
2301 Airport Blvd., Mobile. AL 36606;
Phone: (251) 208-1631 Fax: (251) 208-1633
Email: kellerc@cityofmobile.org

Hotel Info:
America’s Best Inns – Exit 10, I-65 – Phone: (251) 457-4006
Ask for Softball Tournament Rate: $59.00 (Includes Breakfast)
Best Western Asbury Hotel and Suites – Exit 3, I-65 Phone (251) 344-8030 Rates: $85.00, 95.00 (Includes Breakfast)
Hampton Inn and Suites (Closest to Ball Fields) – Phone: (251) 776-5866
Rate: $109.00 and $129.00
Ramada Inn I-65 – Exit 3, I-65 – Phone: (251) 342-3220
Rate: $79.00 (includes Breakfast)
Family Inn – Exit 3, I-65 – Phone: (251) 344-5500, Rate: $59.77
Howard Johnson – Exit 1, I-65 – Phone: (251) 471-2402, Rate: $70.00
Red Roof Inn – Dauphin St. I-65 Exit – Phone: (251) 476-2004
Rate: $52.99
Fairfield Inn – Exit 3, I-65 – Phone: (251) 316-0029, Rate: $99.00
Courtyard by Marriot – Phone: (251) 344-5200
Mobile Marriot Airport Blvd.- Phone: (251) 476-6400
Residence Inn – Phone: (251) 304-0570

Manager’s Meeting:

A manager’s meeting will be held on Friday, July 6th at 11:30 AM at the Best Western Asbury Hotel, at Airport Blvd and I-65 (exit 3). Lunch will be served. No more that two (2) representatives per team please.

Tournament Format:
The ASA three (3) game guarantee format will be used.

Entry Fee
The entry fee is $300.00. Please make check payable to City of Mobile and mail to Chan Keller, Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, 2301 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606.

Roster and Entry Form:
An official tournament entry form must be signed by the local ASA Commissioner and accompany the National Tournament Roster Form.

Deadline for Entry:
The entry deadline is June 22, 2007.

Tournament Drawing:
Tournament drawing will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, 2301 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL Pairings will be available by phone, fax or email.

Opening Ceremonies:
The Opening Ceremonies will be held at 5:00 PM on July 6th, 2007 at Lewis Brasell Softball Complex on Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL.

Tournament Begins:
The first games of the tournament will begin at 6:00 PM on July 6th, 2007.

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Houston Aces Set Clocks Ahead for Red Rock

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

The Houston Aces will be returning to St. George, Utah to play in the Annual Red Rock Tournament. The Aces are looking to improve on last years 2nd place finish and are coming with a revamped pitching staff and some additions on the field. This years roster for Red Rock includes

Terry Luster – P Saul Davil – Coach
Ward Gosse – P Javier Cruz – Asst. Coach
Doug Gillis – P Arturo Davila – Asst. Coach

Amir Askandari – Ut
Rick Barajas – 1B/Of
Abel Davila – Ut
Arturo Davila – 1B/3B
Moises Davila – 1B/3B
Polo Davila – C/DH
Saul Davila – Ut
Ben Duron – Of
Willie Echave – SS
Chuck Feliz – C
Ramses Orozco – Of
Ram Riojas – Ut
Anselmo Zamorategui – Of

The complete schedule and final roster will be released as soon as it is finalized.

Editor’s note: The Houston Aces lost their first game of the 2006 Red Rock Tournament – by forfeit – due to a time zone mix-up, but roared back strong to make it all the way to the championship game before falling to the 2006 Champions, the So Cal Bombers. (The Bombers were runners-up in 2005, taking care of unfinished business last year.) If Houston wishes to follow in the Bombers’ footsteps, going from runner-up to champion, they’ll have some stiff competition, but boast a strong trio of pitchers in Terry Luster, Doug Gillis and Ward Gosse. No truth to the rumor that Houston’s 2006 runner-up trophies had clocks on them, but you can bet they’ll have the time zone issue sorted out for this year. Many of the players stay in hotels in nearby Mesquite, Nevada, (30 minutes away) or come in through Las Vegas, NV (90 minutes away) — so a word to the wise – St. George, Utah one hour ahead of Nevada/California time.

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Monkton Website Updated

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

From Al’s Fastball

Monkton, ON Monkton, ONT-For those of you who wish to get information -purchase tickets, prices etc for the 2007 edition of the World Fastball Invitational, visit our website : www.monktonfastball.com

Website to be updated soon with participating teams, events, and news surrounding the event!We are extremely pleased to announce that AM920 will once again not only broadcast the final game live, but ALSO broadcast both games opening night – Thurs! Details and info. to follow!

Brian Baillie
ChairmanWorld Fastball Invitational
http://www.monktonfastball.com
theace012@hotmail.com

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Team Minnesota Website Updated for Red Rock

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Minneapolis, MN- Team Minnesota is pleased to announce they will be traveling to St. George, Utah for the Red Rock Invitational May 5 and 6. A number of coaching commitments will force Team Minnesota to take on a different look than they had at the AAU International Tournament earlier this year.

Team Minnesota has added Travis Price, Kyle Magnusson, Jeff Ellsworth, Tommy Thompson, Brett Olson and Paul Lybeck to their roster. Price joins Gerald Muizelaar and Rick Lang on the TM pitching staff. Magnusson, a Team USA maintay along with Price, will bring versatility to the Team Minnesota lineup. Ellsworth returns to the Team Minnesota outfield after having played with the club at the 2006 AAU. Thompson and Olson both bring a youth movement to the roster. Thompson earned First Team All World honors with Village Inn at the NAFA A-Major World Series last August and Olson is a former All American Baseball player at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lybeck will oversee managerial duties for Team Minnesota in Red Rock. Team Minnesota is looking to improve upon their quarterfinal finish at the AAU International Tournament.

The Team Minnesota website is updated at
www.teamminn.minnesotafastpitch.com
Brett Bresnahan
breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com

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