[Alsfastball] News from NJ ASA Hall of Fame

[Al Doran]

Subject: News from NJ ASA Hall of Fame
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 08:51:02 -0500
From: "Doug Smith" <dougs at bollingerinsurance.com>
To: "Al Doran (E-mail)" <fastball at pmihrm.com>


New Jersey


"At a recent meeting of the NJ ASA Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the 
following members of the fastpitch community were selected for induction 
into the NJ ASA Hall of Fame.  An induction ceremony will take place in 
early 2005.

         Carmen Araneo-Player Category:  Pitcher:   Elizabeth, 
NJ:    Carmen Araneo pitched for Burry Biscuit for 15 years in the 1950's 
and 1960's.   332 wins:  In excess of 4,000 strikeouts.  One of NJ's best 
when NJ fastpitch was at it's best.

         Bob "Whitey" Witkowski- Player Category:  Pitcher:  Sayreville, 
NJ:  Whitey Witkowski pitched for Sonny's and Sayreville Bar as well as 
others during a 23  year career which spanned from the 60's to the early 
80's.  Had in excess of 4,000 strikeouts including 35 in a 23 inning victory.

         Ricola USA Inc-Meritorious Service Category:  Sponsor:  Morris 
Plains, NJ: Ricola USA Inc has sponsored a traveling  men's fastpitch team 
for 15 consecutive years .

The NJ ASA Hall of Fame exists to pay tribute to those that have truly 
distinguished themselves in the game of softball in the state of NJ.  Our 
by laws and criteria for selection into the NJ ASA Hall of Fame closely 
mirror those of NY state so as to provide continuity within the Mid 
Atlantic Region.  Six people sit on the selection committee...a two thirds 
vote(4 out of six) must vote in favor for selection into our hall.  Araneo, 
Witkowski, and Ricola USA Inc were all voted in unanimously.

                                                     Yours in fastpitch,
                                                     Doug Smith- Chairman 
NJ ASA Hall of Fame Selection Committee
                                         Mailto:dougs at bollingerinsurance.com










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