From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 1 10:41:15 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:41:15 -0500 Subject: ISC Forum almost at 200 subscribers Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060101103707.050b64e8@mail.pmihrm.com> Happy New Year All! The ISC Forum has been busy, so much so it has a few quirks the last couple of days with some items getting posted twice and others not getting posted at all. Our apologies for that. Jim Flanagan is working on those problems as we speak. But there is always some good reading there, check it out. To subscribe, go to the ISC Forum link on the ISC page at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ and follow the directions. When you register for this forum, we would appreciate it if you would follow these three simple rules: 1) use your own full name. 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If you have problems, send me the information. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Holiday Greetings from Al's Fastball: http://ecard.e-axis.com/get_card.php?id=223 Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 1 23:06:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 23:06:59 -0500 Subject: Lil Smokers Go to the Finals at the National's Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060101230537.02e431e0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: PeterJPorcelli(at)aol.com Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 21:28:35 EST Subject: Lil Smokers Go to the Finals at the National's To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Tampa Bay Li'l Smokers go to Final in National Tournament I know this is a softball list and I hope I do not try your patience when I gleefully report that the Tampa Bay Li'l Smokers, fire division AAU club baseball team have had a great run in the winter National Championship Tourney held each year during the last week of the calendar year in sunny Florida! There is not a lot of good news to report lately in our sport, mostly people jockeying for position, clout or political advantage, so I thought I would give you a bit of heart warming drama, like the type Hollywood used to craft and does so little of any more. This is the team my son, Trey played with until this fall season, when his mom and I decided to allow him to drop down to his own age group, yet still compete with the best players in the world, albeit with 11 year olds. When the decision was made, Trent Rubley, became the head guy on the field of this 12 and under team, and I dropped down to assistant. This enabled me to spend time watching my son play on the 11 and under East Coast Blue Devils going forward, and for Trent to take the Li???l Smokers on a crusade to see just how far they could go. When a coach???s son leaves, usually the team folds, but Trent & I refused to look at these kids as road kill. They were not playing their butts off week after week and making great strides under Rubley???s careful tutelage, just because my son was there. So we went forward this fall, and took on all comers. The regular season was filled with bitter lessons of what it is like to have lack of experience, what it means to practice good mechanics in games as well as practice, all without much return on the investment leading to the big climax of the season, the State & National tourneys. It also was marked with the reality that if you are green and work hard, you will play and get the aforementioned hard lessons, while if you have talent and you refuse to work your hardest, you get left behind, either on the bench or off the team. Perhaps the hardest lesson these kids have to learn is that just because they sign up and just because you might make the team in try out, is no guarantee you will still be there after any given week if you do not produce what is demanded from you in effort and attitude. That being the case, the Li???l Smokers barely qualified for the National???s after a mediocre State Tourney, finishing seventh, preceded by a less than spectacular 2-9 regular season. But that was all forgotten when the 10 remaining Li???l Smokers, who wear the identical uniforms the big Smoke Boys did, took the field this past week for a run at immortality. Originally the roster was 16, but Trent Rubley saw to it that overconfident cocky talent was told ???Don???t Bother coming,??? that those who resented new players with less talent but strong desire were also left home, and even parents who thought their kids indispensable, were told they need not show up, and it was their job as parents to explain it to their sons, who their kids were really supposed have listened to on the field. That left the remaining ten eager faces with a seemingly bloated eight ranking and nobody to blame for whatever was going to happen as the tourney unfolded. In the round robin, the first game was a close win and a gratifying one, as the kids played well but the bounces did not go their way, yet they still prevailed. The next game saw the face the number three team and fight back from a 5-0 early deficit to lose 8-6 but make a statement, that the Smokers were there to play. I saw a spark there, and knew that this group was going to do damage. In the third and final round robin tilt, the number 2 team eked out a 2-1 win over the Li???l Smokers but another warning message had been fired over the bows of the respective competition for the little men in black. Because the Smoke Kids had not allowed many runs, they squeaked into the playoffs and played the very first playoff game on the same day as the round robin with just nine boys, as we had an injury to the heel of our catcher and regular season MVP. In that game the Li???l Smokers bats came alive in the fifth and final sixth inning and they ran away with an 11-5 win. That put us into the quarter finals against an undefeated number 4 team who had a first round bye and an entire day off. Well, we fell behind by a run, then two, and it seemed like lights out and an excellent effort with a familiar ending, when the coach of the opposing Diamondbacks decided to pull a ???Barrie Penman??? and try to run out the time allotment instead of pitch to our little but nervous boys. Rubes objected to the lack of sportsmanship that usually accompanies such moves, (but not in Barrie???s case) and was barking how this sends the wrong signal, and he nearly got tossed over it. Parents groaned and the Li???l Smokers quietly loaded the bases with 2 out. After another stall move by the opposition, Rubley saw little time to waste and ordered his base runner on third to steal home. He did! The Diamondbacks were yelling at each other on the field, nobody wanting to take responsibility, then on a 1-2 count with runners on second and third, Rubes started the runners, and the little shortstop, Gabe Lopez, went with a pitch and sliced it to right field scoring the runner from third easily but it was also enough for our runner on second to hot foot it home and try to beat the throw that had been bobbled with all the yelling from the right fielder. He did, sliding under the tag and it was lights out for the Diamondbacks, who had a former Li???l Smoker problem child as their shortstop crying over the outcome. No tears in Smokerland, we were going to the semi final against the Lakeland Renegades! Now our catcher is well enough to give it a go. We are playing our fourth game in 24 hours and we are tired. We fall behind 3-0 in the second, the the Lakeland team who we had never beaten did something I never thought they would. They went into cruise control. A fourth inning saw the Smoker???s get five walks and four hits to go up 6-3 as shocked Renegade parents started grousing and management arguing. In the fifth inning, Renagade bats produced two runs to come within a run of the lead, then the overconfidence came back with such a close score. Lakeland thought they could turn it on at will. So when the Renegades took the field in the bottom of the fifth, they thought it would be minutes before they took the lead their next at bat. However, Li???l Smoker bats work without razzle dazzle as well, and we put another run up that looked huge. Just as we were ready to put it away, our opponents protested a pitcher???s inning count and we were delayed for 45 minutes while all was verified. As it turned out, a player of ours in a game from two days earlier had come in for one batter and was charged the entire inning, house rules, totally correct. We lost the player and the coach for the remainder of the game. Now we are down to nine again with an outfielder with only little league experience playing third base, admittedly a weakness they could exploit. They did not, we got through the sixth and we???re going to the final. The Li???l Smokers had handed two teams in a row their first tourney loss and each one was a ticket home for that team. In the final, we held the opposition and defending National Champs to a scoreless tie for half the game, before we succumbed 5-0 using a pitcher from the fifth on, who had never pitched with runners leading before the pitch, had never pitched from further than 46 feet, as we play 50, and so on. No excuses. We played hard. We also got to see what it takes to be a national champ because we played a good one. What a run! And a very heartwarming experience for the leftover kids who never complained, learned a boatload from Rubes, and experienced competition and glory similar to that which they will hopefully see and enjoy again in the future. The Li???l Smokers are runner up national champions, but moreover they are great kids who ran through brick walls for coach Trent Rubley. One of them is a ten year old (a bigg???un though) just to show what can be achieved! I hope you will take in this effort in hospitable fashion as I know I have burned up your fastpitch time with kids and baseball, but it is the type of life experience that paves the way for even greater achievement in the time ahead. Happy New Year to all, and congratulations to the Lil Smokers! My inspiration to post this story was learning that Al can???t take a post down once it is up, and I hope he turns a blind eye to this, accidentally Cheers! bsp; Peter J.Porcelli Proud sponsor and assistant coach Reply to PeterJPorcelli(at)aol.com PeterJ.Porcelli,II Reply to: PETERJPORCELLI at AOL.COM SILVERSTONE LENDING, LLC 727-572-7772 x 277 Ofc. 727-573-7728 Ofc Fax 727-446-7752 x 201 Res. before 8:00 PM 727-518-7383 Fax res Cellphone: 727-698-7259 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Holiday Greetings from Al's Fastball: http://ecard.e-axis.com/get_card.php?id=223 Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 2 10:02:03 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:02:03 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Defending_champs_do_it_tough_at_women=92s_NPC?= - NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060102100103.02e5b7a8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:57:55 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Defending champs do it tough at women's NPC Defending champs do it tough at women's NPC Monday January 2nd 2006 The opening day of the New Zealand Community Trust Women's National Provincial Cup has proved to be a tough hit out for defending champions Southland who recorded a win and a loss today. In games at Prince Edward Park, Papakura today Southland stumbled at the first hurdle in their quest to defend the title. The Southern side tasted defeat in their opening game against Canterbury going down 5-3 before bouncing back at the end of the day beating Waikato 11-4. The women's NPC is played over four days with the 11 teams entered split into two pools for round robin play before the top four sides move on to battle it out for the title. While it has been a tough day for Southland five teams have gone through day one unbeaten. In section one Canterbury, Hutt Valley and Counties have the perfect record while in section two Auckland and Hawkes Bay both recorded two wins. A feature of the first day of play has been big hitting with a lot of runs scored in many of the games as teams look to be in strong form early in the tournament. In the NZCT Under 19 Boy's National Championships at Canterbury Foundation Park, Christchurch defending champions Auckland are unbeaten after day one while the home side Canterbury have also started well with two wins. DAY 1 RESUTLS:- Counties Manukau 4 Waikato 1, Hutt Valley 11 Waikato 4, Counties Manukau 7 Western Bay of Plenty 0, Canterbury 5 Southland 3, Canterbury 16 Western Bay of Plenty 0, Tamaki Makaurau 9 Rotorua 0, Hawkes Bay 12 Wellington 6, Auckland 4 Tamaki Makaurau 2, Hawkes Bay 14 Rotorua 2, Hutt Valley 10 Western Bay of Plenty 5, Southland 11 Waikato 5, Auckland 5 Wellington 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Holiday Greetings from Al's Fastball: http://ecard.e-axis.com/get_card.php?id=223 Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 2 10:03:24 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:03:24 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Boys Nationals - Day 1 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060102100227.02e5bb80@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:58:23 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Boys Nationals - Day 1 NZCT UNDER 19 BOY?S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Monday January 2nd 2006 In the NZCT Under 19 Boy?s National Championships at Canterbury Foundation Park, Christchurch defending champions Auckland are unbeaten after day one while the home side Canterbury have also started well with two wins. DAY 1 RESULTS ? Canterbury 13 North Harbour 2, Wellington 7 Hawkes Bay 5, Auckland 18 Marlborough 0, Southland 6 Hutt Valley 5, Canterbury 11 Hawkes Bay 6, Wellington 13 North Harbour 6, Auckland 13 Hutt Valley 6, Southland 9 Marlborough 0. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Holiday Greetings from Al's Fastball: http://ecard.e-axis.com/get_card.php?id=223 Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 2 10:52:26 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:52:26 -0500 Subject: ISC Forum Hits 200 Mark! Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060102104957.02e77ac8@mail.pmihrm.com> 200 subscribers have joined the ISC Forum! Its easy to join, just go to the ISC main page at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ and click the "ISC Forum" link and then follow the instructions. When you register for this forum, we would appreciate it if you would follow these three simple rules: 1) use your own full name. (lower case, alloneword, e.g. johnsmith) 2) use an active email address (your own) 3) include your city/state/province (e.g. Toronto, ON) - Under "Location" Those not following this format will be deleted. If you are having trouble logging in - click the "Memberlist" verify your user name. no spaces, no caps, no nicknames. 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URL: From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 3 00:24:45 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:24:45 -0500 Subject: BHAC Pride Tournament Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060103002336.02e89b58@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:03:12 -0600 Subject: BHAC Pride Tournament X-FC-SERVER-TZ: 10486504 To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com From: "Timothy Hatten" For Immediate release Rockford, IL. 1-2-05 The Blackhawk Athletic Club Pride and Rockford Metro Sports of Rockford, Il is inviting the first four entry fees to participate in a five team round robin July 1st and 2nd in Rockford, IL. Entry fee is 400 dollars and travel money will be paid out based on order of finish. 1st: 600 dollars 2nd 200 dollars 3rd 150 dollars 4th 100 dollars Checks can be made out to: Rockford Men's Fastpitch Softball. Tim Hatten BHAC Pride General Manager. timh(at)ednet.rv.cc.il.us 815-921-3816 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 3 07:27:53 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:27:53 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Boys results - Day 2 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060103072654.02e88e88@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 21:12:39 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Boys results - Day 2 There has been plenty of big hitting on day two of the NZCT Under 19 Boy?s Championships being played at Canterbury Foundation Park in Christchurch. The big clash of the day came in the final round when the two unbeaten sides Canterbury and Auckland faced off. In a high scoring game the home team took it out 12-11 but it was a close run affair with Auckland scoring three runs in their finals at bat to give Canterbury a fright. DAY 2 RESULTS ? Auckland 14 Southland 4, Hutt Valley 13 Marlborough 0, Hawkes Bay 9 Southland 2, Wellington 6 Hutt Valley 4, Auckland 8 North Harbour 2, Canterbury 12 Marlborough 1, Hutt Valley 17 Hawkes Bay 7, Wellington 11 Southland 3, North Harbour 13 Marlborough 1, Canterbury 12 Auckland 11. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 3 07:30:52 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:30:52 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Day_of_upsets_at_women=92s_NPC_-_NZ?= Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060103073023.02e88e88@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 21:12:29 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Day of upsets at women?s NPC Day of upsets at women?s NPC Tuesday January 3rd 2006 The form book was thrown out the window on day two of the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Provincial Cup at Prince Edward Park, Papakura today. After a day of upsets only one of the 11 sides in the tournament can boast a perfect record. The unpredictable results started right from the first round of games today when defending champions Southland thumped Hutt Valley 16-6 but they couldn?t back it up in the next round as the Southern side went down against the home team Counties Manukau 2-0. There was no predicting the results as the day continued as first Hutt Valley bounced back from their earlier defeat to end the unbeaten run of Canterbury 4-3. The team from the Valley couldn't continue their winning run though in their last game of the day going down to the home side Counties Manukau 5-2. It was not all good news for the home side today though because after securing two strong wins early in the day they couldn't finish it off in their last game losing to Canterbury 8-1. While the top seeds were suffering defeats the only team to keep their head above water and remain unbeaten was Auckland who won two games today 12-1 over Rotorua and 6-2 against Hawkes Bay. Round robin play in the women?s NPC has now been completed and the top two teams from sections A and B will move on to a playoffs series over the next two days. The top two sides in section A are Canterbury and Counties Manukau while Auckland and Hawkes Bay qualify form section B. The remaining seven teams in the tournament will continue to compete over the final two days of the event for the minor placings. DAY 2 RESULTS ? Canterbury 10 Waikato 0, Southland 16 Hutt Valley 6, Counties Manukau 2 Southland 0, Hawkes Bay 10 Tamaki Makaurau 8, Hutt Valley 4 Canterbury 3, Auckland 6 Hawkes Bay 2, Wellington 9 Tamaki Makaurau 3, Waikato 15 Western Bay of Plenty 0, Counties Manukau 5 Hutt Valley 2, Wellington 13 Rotorua 2, Southland 14 Western Bay of Plenty 2, Canterbury 8 Counties Manukau 1, Auckland 12 Rotorua 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 3 23:04:27 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 23:04:27 -0500 Subject: OCDFL AGM Meeting Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060103230308.06614828@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: OCDFL AGM Meeting Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 21:51:15 -0800 OSHAWA, ON Hi Al and Season Greetings, The Oshawa City and District Fastball League's Annual General Meeting will be this Saturday January 7th 2006 at 10am in room G213 at Durham College/UOIT in Oshawa. If any present members in good standing would like to suggest any amendments to the constitution please present them in writing to Sylvia Ryan prior to the meeting. If there are any new teams interested in joining the league please refer them to Sylvia for information. Please contact Sylvia Ryan if you have any questions . Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City & District Fastball League Manager Claremont Rebels Manager Bracebridge Dura Pros Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Phone: 905-432-3272 FAX: 905-432-3721 e-Mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Mal Swift Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Vice President - Media and Promotion - http://www.ocdsa.ca Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Women's Varsity Fastball Team - OCAA International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 06:18:21 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:18:21 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Canterbury_book_place_in_women=92s_NPC_final_?= - NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104061726.066172c0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:11:22 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Canterbury book place in women?s NPC final Canterbury book place in women?s NPC final Wednesday January 4th 2005 Canterbury has won their way through to the final of the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Provincial Cup on the back of two wins today at Prince Edward Park, Papakura. Who Canterbury will meet in the final tomorrow is still to be decided as there is still one game to be played in the top four playoffs series. Tomorrow morning Auckland will play Hawkes Bay, if Auckland win they will go through to the final but if Hawkes Bay take victory then the home team Counties Manukau will be in the final. Canterbury booked the first finals spot today but it wasn?t without a hitch. In their opening top four playoff game this morning they lost to Auckland 2-1 but then the southern team bounced back with two wins 4-0 over Counties Manukau and 2-1 against Hawkes Bay. In other top four series games today Counties Manukau recorded two wins beating Auckland 1-0 and Hawkes Bay 4-0. Auckland had a win and a loss today to keep their finals chances alive while Hawkes Bay suffered two losses and drop out of title contention. The final tomorrow between Canterbury and either Auckland or Counties Manukau will be played at 3pm. DAY 3 RESULTS ? Counties Manukau 4 Hawkes Bay 0, Hutt Valley 8 Tamaki Makaurau 0, Rotorua 10 Waikato 9, Auckland 2 Canterbury 1, Southland 11 Wellington 4, Waikato 14 Western Bay of Plenty 5, Canterbury 2 Hawkes Bay 1, Southland 8 Tamaki Makaurau 7, Western Bay of Plenty 10 Rotorua 3, Counties Manukau 1 Auckland 0, Hutt Valley 4 Wellington 0, Canterbury 4 Counties Manukau 0, Tamaki Makaurau 15 Wellington 8 By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 06:19:39 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:19:39 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Boys Nationals - results day 3 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104061842.06617408@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:12:58 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Boys Nationals - results day 3 In the NZCT Under 19 Boy?s Championships at Canterbury Foundation Park, Christchurch today the home side have maintained their unbeaten record and go into the top four playoffs series tomorrow as the top seeds. On the back of their unbeaten record Canterbury go into the top four series as the number one team and will play second placed Auckland tomorrow morning for the right to take direct entry through to the final at 1pm. While the top two sides are playing off Wellington and Hawkes Bay will also face each other in the second top four finals series game. Who ever wins the game between Wellington and Hawkes Bay will keep their title chances alive and will go on to play the looser of the Canterbury v Auckland game for a place in the final. DAY 3 RESULTS ? Auckland 10 Wellington 3, Hawkes Bay 10 Marlborough 7, Canterbury 8 Southland 0, North Harbour 4 Hutt Valley 2, Hawkes Bay 9 Auckland 8, Wellington 10 Marlborough 3, Canterbury 3 Hutt Valley 2, North Harbour 18 Southland 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 06:21:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:21:32 -0500 Subject: Home side has high expectations at men's NPC - NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104062024.066172c0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:57:29 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Home side has high expectations at men's NPC Home side has high expectations at men's NPC Wednesday January 4th 2006 Despite the fact Manawatu have never entered the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Provincial Cup before that does not mean they won?t be aiming for the title when the tournament starts in Palmerston North on January 7th. Manawatu go into the NPC tournament as the home team and the bottom seeds but they are not daunted by the task ahead of them. Team manager Graeme Love is adamant that Manawatu won?t be there to just to make up the numbers. ?Any time we enter a tournament we are looking to take it out, we will take each game one at a time. Our aim is to win every game and eventually the tournament,? said Love. As they compete for the title Love believes one of his side?s strengths will be the combinations the players have worked on over recent seasons playing locally in Manawatu. ?The bulk of the players in our squad are Manawatu players who have been playing together for a long time so they know how each other plays. We are also on home territory so that is an added bonus.? The NPC tournament which runs from January 7th ? 10th is seen as one of development for New Zealand Softball and because of that the main men?s softball associations - Wellington, Canterbury, Hutt Valley, North Harbour and Auckland, are restricted to selecting players who are either under the age of 23 or were not protected players in the NZCT National League competition. All teams outside the main five have no restrictions on their selections. Wellington are the defending champions and they are taking a strong side to Palmerston North to defend the title. With pitching depth on the mound, current international Corey Matakatea in the outfield and a host of seasoned club and provincial softball campaigners backing them up Wellington will be tough to beat. Others sides expected to be strong include Hutt Valley who have new Black Sox pitcher Jeremy Manley on the mound. Auckland has a string of former Junior Black Sox players such as Jonathan Munden and Bernard Hale to call on. While Canterbury who are making their debut at the NPC also have a formidable line up including current NZCT Black Sox internationals Darren Davies and Daniel Milne. Teams Auckland ? Jonathan Munden, Carlos TeKawa, Bernard Hale, Des Pemerika, Michael Niu, Josh Niu, Takik Apu, Jake Tahu, Thomas Katene, Bobby King, Gordon Hooper, Walter Hati. Coach ? Tom Huta. Canterbury ? Lewis Acker, Jared Welsh, Penese Iosefo, Clayton Ellis, Errol Byrne, Darren Davies, Paul Delatour, Michael Sands, Gareth Cook, Phil Bayne, Daniel Milne, Scott Dale, Jamie Frisby, Brad Annandale, Phil Mountford. Coach Ted Forrester. Hawkes Bay ? Reagan Manley, Grant Dean, Hone Mark-Sinnot, Joe O?Leary, Luke Herrick, Darryl Tamati, Kyle Vanable, Josh Paul, Mario Herbert, Jovaan Hanley. Coach ? Ken Harris. Hutt Valley ? Jeremy Manley, Curtis Ames, Kevin Stockford, Tyson Byrne, Patrick Humphries, David Butler, Corey Karaitianga, Aaron Byrne, Jerol Lajpold, Jonas Mach, Justin Karaitianga, Rakai Hokianga, Charlie Poutaka-Reid, Kango Terui. Coach ? Lawrence Allen. Manawatu ? Casey Butler, Adrian Dyason, Grant Christian, Daniel Hita, Kuniaki Shibahara, George Wallace, Wayne Norman, Jason Taiaroa, Jason Temera, Anthony Olhsen, Kensuke Kawamura, Davin Harlen. Coach ? Darren Reid. Otago ? Mark Edmunds, Scott Cartwright, Tim Howard, Bevan Passmore, Daniel Tarapi, Wayne Sangster, Steven Todd, Chris Anderson, Peter Mathieson, Greg Egerton, Jason Teau, Bevan Campbell. Player / Coach ? John Scholten. Rotorua ? Shane Hunuhunu, Kelly Winsor, George Jolley, Jason Gerbes, Laurie Winiata, Santiago Lataire, Billy-John Hohepa, Eric Short, Pirikawana, Quinn McDonald, Steven Moore, Vaughan McGregor, Nick Wiki, Rueben Perenara, Victor Reihana, Neville Jolley, Vaughan Grey. Coach ? Vince Taylor. Wellington ? Craig Gibson, Paul Luka, Steven McFarlane, Steven Manson, Damien Lord, Lance Abbot, Shane Doherty, Geoffrey Farnsworth, Dave Bishop, Corey Matakatea, Hazley Martin, Wayne Walker, Brett Tibbits, Shaun Jamieson, Les Poutama. Coach ? Ray Timu. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 10:49:19 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:49:19 -0500 Subject: ISC Tournament List updated - more to come Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104102243.0661bdb8@mail.pmihrm.com> This is the time of the year we get lots of updates to post to Al's Fastball List and each tournament is added to the ISC Tournament List. To see the list, go to the main ISC page: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Select "Tournaments" and drill down to "Tournaments Listings" and from there select "I.S.C. 2006 Tournament Listings". Men's Fastball Tournaments are listed by date and show location. If we have received a press release or web link (URL) then you can click on that tournament and get a lot more information. IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to fastball at pmihrm.com and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event. When asked what are the guidelines, I point them first to the site: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball There are lots of excellent examples there of how to make an announcement. Remember, IF you are a subscriber, we will normally send your posting to our full list of subscribers. IF you are not a subscriber, it will only be posted to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball But ALL postings must follow a few simple guidelines. Another resource on how to prepare a posting is at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm A few KEY things to remember: Each writer should try to adhere to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why. If they follow the 5 W's rule, they should cover everything needed. a. State where this posting is from. Please remember this is a global list so identify your City and Province/State, etc. b. Please state if this is for men, women, boys, girls, etc., and at what level, is this ISC, ISC II, etc. (Only men's fastball tournaments will be added to the ISC site) c. Remember to include the dates of your event, if you are posting a tournament announcement. d. PLEASE sign your post and include your return email address, such as: mailto:fastball at pmihrm.com Please send ALL posts to fastball at pmihrm.com its easier for us that way, and, please do not CC other email addresses, your posting will be processed faster if it comes directly to fastball at pmihrm.com ONLY. For more information about Al's Fastball, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/ For information about our Copyright Terms and Conditions, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/legal.htm p.s. we regret that we still cannot take aol.com addresses as subscribers nor can they post to the List. AOL.COM are still blocking mail from us and other subscribers to sympatico.ca. Nothing personal against aol.com subscribers but as an ISP, aol.com truly sucks. If you are an aol.com user, you have our deepest sympathy and we highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest alternative provider. Please Remember: Promote the Game! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 10:54:43 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:54:43 -0500 Subject: Explorers Sign Outfielder Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104105340.0661b060@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 07:50:37 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers Sign Outfielder To: Al Doran Midland, MI The Midland Explorers are pleased to announce the addition of Rino Dambrosio for the 2006 season. A member of the Kitchener Hallman Twins in 2005, Rino brings significant Senior level talent and experience to the Explorers. After stints with the Oshawa Gators, Owen Sound Selects (where he was ISC All-World in 2003) and CanAm Windmillers, Rino will be patrolling the outfield in Explorer red and blue. "I'm very excited to add a player of Rino's caliber to our existing group of guys. I think our off-season roster moves will bring us back into the elite group of ISC teams in 2006", said Explorer manager Clint Beane. With the return of pitcher Grant Patterson and the addition of infielder Todd Moore, the Explorers roster is almost set for 2006. We're awaiting confirmation of 2 more returning pla yers before a final announcement is made. Kyle Beane kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 13:10:30 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:10:30 -0500 Subject: Merchandise Supplier of Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104130629.067fa450@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:55:30 -0500 Proforma Promotions Official Merchandise Supplier of Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament From: "Boncek, Cheryl" Proforma Promotions Official Merchandise Supplier of Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament Kitchener, Ontario ? January 4, 2006 ? Proforma Promotions, a leading provider of promotional products and e-solutions, has been named the official merchandise supplier of the Schneiders ISC World Men?s Fastball Tournament being held in Kitchener, Ontario, August 11-19, 2006. ?We are very excited that this year?s World Fastball Tournament will be held in Kitchener,? states Ken Doucet, Owner of Proforma Promotions. ?We are honored to be chosen as the official clothing supplier this year, as in 2002, and to be associated with such a well known, prestigious event.? The 2006 Kitchener World Fastball Tournament will bring together 84 teams to compete in three divisions and play 215 games during the nine-day period. With 600 volunteers and 50,000 spectators estimated in attendance, the ISC committee expects the event to impact the local community by approximately $7 million. Tom Clancy, tournament chairperson, states that finding the right vendor to meet all of the ISC?s apparel and commemorative needs was of utmost importance. ?Proforma Promotions was chosen because of the excellent merchandise that was supplied during our 2002 hosting of this tournament. Their pricing and quality were outstanding. We see much of the 2002 merchandise in caps and shirts at many ISC tournaments and, after four years, our shirts still look good and could pass as having just been purchased.? Ken Doucet has been involved in the fastball community since 1982 both as a player and a past executive committee member. His business, Proforma Promotions, has been providing Kitchener-Waterloo businesses with printing and promotional product solutions since 1992. With over 25 years of experience, Proforma remains clearly focused on meeting the graphic communications and business solutions needs of North American businesses and organizations. A leading provider of promotional products, printing, business documents, and e-solutions, Proforma has received numerous awards and is recognized by ASI as one of the ten largest distributors of promotional products. Proforma serves over 30,000 clients through more than 650 member offices in North America. The Proforma Worldwide Support Center is located in Cleveland, Ohio. http://www.proforma.com For more information, contact: Ken Doucet, Owner Proforma Promotions 519-888-0093 Cheryl Boncek Marketing Communications Specialist Proforma 8800 E. Pleasant Valley Rd. Independence, OH 44131 1-800-proforma ext. 3115 (p) 216-520-8400 ext. 3115 (p) 216-520-8475 (f) CBoncek(at)proforma.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 4 13:14:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:14:38 -0500 Subject: Posting Guidelines - Al's Fastball Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060104131155.067fa450@mail.pmihrm.com> IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to fastball(at)pmihrm.com and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event. When asked what are the guidelines, I point them first to the site: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball There are lots of excellent examples there of how to make an announcement. Remember, IF you are a subscriber, we will normally send your posting to our full list of subscribers. IF you are not a subscriber, it will only be posted to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball But ALL postings must follow a few simple guidelines. Another resource on how to prepare a posting is at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm A few KEY things to remember: Each writer should try to adhere to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why. a. State where this posting is from. Please remember this is a global list so identify your City and Province/State, etc. b. Please state if this is for men, women, boys, girls, etc., and at what level, is this ISC, ISC II, etc. c. Remember to include the dates of your event, if you are posting a tournament announcement. d. PLEASE sign your post and include your return email address, such as: mailto:fastball(at)pmihrm.com Please send ALL posts to fastball(at)pmihrm.com its easier for us that way, and, please do not CC other email addresses, your posting will be processed faster if it comes directly to fastball(at)pmihrm.com ONLY. For more information about Al's Fastball, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/ For information about our Copyright Terms and Conditions, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/legal.htm p.s. we regret that we still cannot take aol.com addresses as subscribers nor can they post to the List. AOL.COM are still blocking mail from us and other subscribers to sympatico.ca. Nothing personal against aol.com subscribers but as an ISP, aol.com truly sucks. If you are an aol.com user, you have our deepest sympathy and we highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest alternative provider. Please Remember: Promote the Game! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 07:29:52 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:29:52 -0500 Subject: Canterbury U19 Boys win title with unbeaten record Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105072853.06605148@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:09:49 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Canterbury U19 Boys win title with unbeaten record Canterbury U19 Boys win title with unbeaten record Thursday January 5th 2006 It has been a victorious day for Canterbury at the New Zealand Community Trust Under 19 Boy?s National Championships as they have claimed the title with a 5-3 win over Wellington in the final this afternoon. Canterbury have been unbeaten throughout the tournament and in front of a home crowd at Canterbury Foundation Park, Christchurch they were determined not to fall at the last hurdle. The final was a tight affair with the home side having to come from behind to take the win. A three run onslaught in the top of the sixth inning was the winning of the game Canterbury as they went from being one run down to holding a two run advantage that Wellington couldn?t pull back. Canterbury were the first to score in the game when lead off hitter Penese Iosefo came home on a sacrifice by Ihaka Davis in the top of the first inning. Wellington struck straight back though in their first at bat when Jake Jardine scored on a hit by designated player Mike Warr. Both sides scored again in the second inning with Iosefo crossing home plate for Canterbury while Gary Pointon scored for Wellington. The scores remained locked at 2-2 through to the fifth inning when Wellington took the lead for the first time in the game with Isaac Davis coming home on a hit by Lewis Temarama. Down but not out the home side struck straight back with interest in the sixth inning scoring three runs with Ihaka Davis, Callum Muir and Craig Higgs all crossing home plate to give Canterbury a two run advantage which they held for the rest of the game. A central figure in the game was Canterbury pitcher Penese Iosefo, on the mound he faced 28 batters giving up four hits and one walk while taking 12 strikeouts. With the bat Iosefo was just as influential picking up three walks from four at bats and scoring on two occasions. On the mound for Wellington was Vaero Hagai he faced 32 batters giving up seven hits and three walks while taking five strikeouts. Canterbury won their way through to the final with a comprehensive 6-2 win over Auckland in the playoff game this morning. Wellington had a tougher road to the final first they beat Hawkes Bay 10-2 and then they defeated Auckland 5-0 to book their final spot. Tournament team: Pitchers ? Penese Iosefo (Canterbury), Vaero Hagai (Wellington), Isaac Fletcher (Auckland). Catchers ? Michael Wilson (Auckland), Lewis Temarama (Wellington). Infield ? Sam Bishop (Hutt Valley), Nathan Thorp (Auckland), Damien Nairn (Auckland), Antony Stuart (Canterbury), Darryl Tamati (Hawkes Bay). Outfield ? Ihaka Davis (Canterbury), Isaac Davis (Wellington), Rongo Rapaea (Hawkes Bay), Timothy Tuakara-Kapi (Auckland). Designated player ? Chris Anderson (Southland). Coach ? Dave Pouaka (Canterbury) Manager ? Grant Saxson (North Harbour). Tournament top batter ? Isaac Fletcher (Auckland) average .583 Tournament top pitcher ? Penese Iosefo (Canterbury) Tournament MVP ? Penese Iosefo (Canterbury). Final Placings ? 1 Canterbury, 2 Wellington, 3 Auckland, 4 Hawkes Bay, 5 North Harbour, 6 Southland, 7 Hutt Valley, 8 Marlborough. Day 4 Results ? Canterbury 6 Auckland 2, Wellington 10 Hawkes Bay 2, North Harbour 5 Southland 1, Wellington 5 Auckland 0, Hutt Valley 18 Marlborough 5. Final ? Canterbury 5 Wellington 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 07:31:45 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:31:45 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Canterbury_claim_women=92s_NPC_title_in_?= comprehensive fashion - NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105073056.06605000@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:48:10 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Canterbury claim women?s NPC title in comprehensive fashi Canterbury claim women?s NPC title in comprehensive fashion Thursday January 5th 2006 In their first attempt at the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Provincial Cup title Canterbury have come out on top winning the final today 8-1 over Auckland. It was a convincing win coming in just five inning as the Canterbury hitters went on the attack in the final and Auckland had few answers. The NPC this season is the first time Canterbury have entered the tournament which has been running since 2002 in the current format. The winning of the game came in the fifth inning when Canterbury scored six runs to take the victory in five innings with the mercy rule invoked as Canterbury held a seven run advantage. Up until the fifth inning the final had been a tight game with Canterbury only holding a one run advantage. However in the fifth inning the Canterbury hitters went into overdrive smashing Auckland out of the game. Victorious Canterbury coach Todd Grego believes his side saved their best performance for the final where everything ?clicked?. ?It was a tight game until the fifth inning and then the girls went crazy with the bat. Going into the final the girls knew what was expected of them and they delivered,? said Grego. Going into the final Grego says within the team there was an element of payback for Canterbury after they were beaten by Auckland a day earlier in a top four playoff game. ?We lost to Auckland 4-3 in a top four playoff match so we saw the final as a bit of a rematch, we though we owed them.? Canterbury always held the advantage in the game after lead off hitter Nic Pouaka-Grego scored in the first inning. Auckland levelled the scores in the top of the second inning when Kyla Bromhead scored but Canterbury hit right back scoring in the bottom of the second inning via Brooke Lockhart. The score remained at 2-1 in Canterbury?s favour until the fifth inning when the game was won for Canterbury with Carmelle Sorenson, Nic Pouaka-Grego, Shar Mitchell, Sheree Cartwright, Te Awhina Hewer and Brooke Lockhart all crossing home plate. While the hitters came to life in the fifth inning for Canterbury pitcher Katie Newman was in control of the game from the start for the southern team. Newman faced 20 batters giving up four hits and one walk while taking two strikeouts. Pitcher Carina Hale started the game for Auckland and was doing well until the fifth inning. Hale faced 25 batters giving up 10 hits and two walks while taking four strikeouts. Emily Pateras replaced Hale in the fifth inning but by then it was too late, Pateras faced two batters giving up one hit. Canterbury booked their place in the final yesterday when they picked up three wins in the to four playoffs series. Auckland secured their place in the final this morning with a 3-0 defeat of Hawkes Bay. Day 4 Results ? Auckland 3 Hawkes Bay 0, Rotorua 13 Waikato 5, Southland 3 Hutt Valley 2, Wellington 8 Tamaki Makaurau 6, Counties Manukau 3 Hawkes Bay 2, Waikato 4 Western Bay of Plenty 3, Rotorua 11 Western Bay of Plenty 4. Final ? Canterbury 8 Auckland 1 (five innings). Final Placings ? 1 Canterbury, 2 Auckland, 3 Counties Manukau, 4 Hawkes Bay, 5 Southland, 6 Hutt Valley, 7 Wellington, 8 Tamaki Makaurau, 9 Rotorua, 10 Waikato, 11 Western Bay of Plenty. Tournament Top Batter ? Lynda Luke (Waikato), average .533 Tournament Top Pitcher ? Katie Newman (Canterbury), era 0.49 Tournament MVP ? Michelle Kingi (Counties Manukau). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 10:39:54 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:39:54 -0500 Subject: 2006 Snapper Shootout Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105103812.067d1f30@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Perry Bartley" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Snapper Shootout Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:33:14 -0500 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Attention Fastball Community SNAPPER SHOOTOUT June 2-4, 2006 Centennial Park Niagara-on-the-Lake (Virgil), Ontario The Snapper Shootout Tournament Committee is hard at work as planning for this years event is well under way. The Shootout enters it's third year of existence and looks to be better than ever. The field of teams simply gets tougher each year and 2006 will be no different. Once again this year we are pleased to welcome our buddies to the south as several US based teams have confirmed entry and fresh off their ISC II Tournament of Champions win, the Elmira Cubs will be making their Shootout debut. The host, Niagara Snappers are two time defending champions and will be in tough to keep this streak alive. In a short time the Snapper Shootout has become one of the premier ISC II level events in North America and acts as a great tune-up for teams wanting a preview of the competition prior to qualifiers and the T of C. SHOOTOUT SPECIFICS: * Entry fee is set at $350 US or $400 CDN. * Champion will receive $1500 CDN. * Premier ISC II level fastball. * Licensed Beer Garden. * Great Food. * Corbett's Source for Sports equipment booth on site. * Centennial Park is located in the heart of Niagara's wine country and approximately 15 minutes from Niagara Falls. The field of 16 teams is basically set and promises to offer fastball fans a terrific opportunity to see some of the best talent at the ISC II level. The line-up of teams will be announced as entries are received. For more Shootout information please direct questions to: Perry Bartley misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com or Dan Bernard dan55(at)cogeco.ca Take care, Perry Bartley 2006 Snapper Shootout misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 17:55:30 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 17:55:30 -0500 Subject: Aspen Interiors Signs Power Hitting Outfielder Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105175355.0680b078@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 13:36:58 -0800 (PST) From: jason kurylyk Subject: Aspen Interiors Signs Power Hitting Outfielder To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Saskatoon, SK Good afternoon Al, I would like to announce that Aspen has signed Greg "Scrappy" Crawford for the 2006 season. Greg is a welcome addition that will bring power, and leadership to our squad. Greg was one of the leaders for Calgary, and was a big part in them placing 3rd at the 2004 ISC in Fargo, Greg also made All-World that year batting .471 with 2hr, and 7 RBI. We look forward to Greg joining us, as we trying to improve on our 5th place finish at ISC last year. Stay tuned for more player announcements in the near future. Jason Kurylyk Aspen Interiors Black Sox From: jason kurylyk Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 18:00:07 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:00:07 -0500 Subject: Quyon Flyers Tournament --- June 9-10, 2006 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105175746.067ded28@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Joe McCleary" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Quyon Flyers Tournament --- June 9-10, 2006 Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 17:12:43 -0500 QUYON, QC 35 minutes from Ottawa, 10 minutes from Fitzroy Harbour. June 9-10 Men's open fastpitch 8 teams 1st annual tournament in order to raise funds for our trip to the Junior Canadians in Quebec this summer. Good warm up for Eastern Ontario ISC2 qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour the next weekend. Cold Beer, Good Food! Entry $350 Contact Darlene Kearns (819) 458-2714 darlene.kearns(at)cma.ca From: "Joe McCleary" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 5 20:48:55 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:48:55 -0500 Subject: Teams do battle for finals draw - Women - AU Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060105204712.02e4ebe8@mail.pmihrm.com> Subject: Teams do battle for finals draw Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 12:03:49 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 6 January 2006 Teams do battle for finals draw The pressure heats up on the diamond today with the top four teams doing battle for tomorrow's finals draw. Queensland goes into today's final as favourites, defeating reigning champions, New South Wales throughout the tournament (5-4 and 3-0). The winner of today's match secures an automatic place in tomorrow's grand final. Both teams have dominated the tournament with Queensland losing one match to South Australia and New South Wales with two losses, both against Queensland. Queensland has a stronger pitching depth with Olympians Tanya Harding (1996, 2000 & 2004), Kellie Hardie (2000) and Brooke Wilkins (1996, 2000 & 2004) leading the charge, although with Kelly Gentle and Tatiana Holodnow, New South Wales will provide strong competition for Queensland's batting line-up. Both teams boast strong batting line-ups, each with players who have represented Australia. The game is scheduled for 12.00pm today. ACT finished third on the ladder, by beating Victoria 2-1 in the first match of the double round robin tournament. Both teams finished with 4 wins and 6 losses. Victoria avenged their earlier defeat by beating ACT 6-5 on the second last day of round robin play. ACT have a good mix of youth and experience in their batting line-up with former Australian representative Sally McCreedy, complimenting young up-coming players, but lack depth in pitching. Victoria have struggled with the bat throughout the tournament against the top teams, but have the ability to hold teams to a low score with Australian representative Justine Smethurst leading the charge on the pitching plate with Ilsa Wakeling, Hayley Punter and Megan Farrell providing support. They go head-to-head at 5.00pm today in the elimination final with the winner to play the loser of the Queensland v New South Wales match. At 2.30pm, Western Australia and South Australia meet for the positional match of fifth spot. All of today's games will be played on Diamond 1 at the State Baseball/Softball Centre, Altona, Victoria. For results and play-by-play match reports, log onto http://www.softball.org.au FOR INFORMATION/INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au From: "DiAnne Lilburn" _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 6 14:30:17 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:30:17 -0500 Subject: Grand Masters Team looking for players Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060106142904.02e568b0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Sylvia Ryan" To: "'Al's Fastball'" Subject: Grand Masters Team looking for players Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:24:24 -0500 Oshawa Ontario We are a Grand Masters Team looking for players We will be entering the Grand Masters Ontario Tournament being held in Grafton Ontario July 21-23 And the Grand Masters Canadian Championships being held in Cobourg Ontario August 25-27 Interested persons please contact Sylvia Ryan info below Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City & District Fastball League Manager Claremont Rebels Manager Bracebridge Dura Pros Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Phone: 905-432-3272 FAX: 905-432-3721 e-Mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 7 13:14:48 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:14:48 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Defending_champs_take_a_hit_at_men=92s_NPC__-?= NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060107131402.02e59068@mail.pmihrm.com> From: Vance Subject: Defending champs take a hit at men's NPC Defending champs take a hit at men's NPC Saturday January 7th 2006 The defending champions Wellington have taken a hit on day one of the New Zealand Community Trust Men's National Provincial Cup at Colquhoun Park, Palmerston North today. The upset came in the last round of play today when Wellington was beaten by Hutt Valley Development 3-2. It was a game of missed chances for the defending champions as they out hit the Hutt Valley Development side 10-6 but they couldn't convert that advantage into runs. Wellington opened the scoring picking up one run in their first at bat. Hutt Valley Development struck back in the top of the second inning scoring three runs via a hit a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly. Wellington pulled back one run in the bottom of the inning but that was all they could manage the neither team scored again in the game. Jerome Smith was on the mound for the victorious Hutt Valley Development side while Craig Gibson pitched the game for Wellington. The victory by Hutt Valley Development sees them as the only unbeaten team in pool B as earlier in the day they also picked up a narrow 2-1 win over Rotorua. There are two unbeaten teams in pool B with Canterbury and Hutt Valley leading the way. Canterbury had two comprehensive victories today 7-0 over Nelson and 6-0 against Hawkes Bay while Hutt Valley battled out a couple of tight wins 3-0 over Nelson and 5-0 against Manawatu. Pool play in the men's NPC continues tomorrow with the key match up coming at 3pm when two of the unbeaten sides after day one Canterbury and Hutt Valley face off. DAY 1 RESUTLS: Canterbury 7 Nelson 0, Auckland 3 Otago 0, Hutt Valley 3 Nelson 0, Otago 4 Rotorua 1, Canterbury 6 Hawkes Bay 0, Wellington 5 Auckland 3, Hutt Valley 5 Manawatu 0, Hutt Valley Development 2 Rotorua 1, Hutt Valley Development 3 Wellington 2, Hawkes Bay 7 Manawatu 2. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 7 13:16:19 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:16:19 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 1 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060107131541.02e53e68@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 22:15:07 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 1 Saturday 7th January 2006 Play also started today in the New Zealand Community Trust Under 19 Girls tournament at Tauranga Domain, Tauranga. Two teams have been leading the others on day one with Hawkes Bay picking up three victories while defending champions Hutt Valley claimed two wins. Hawkes Bay who were runners up in the tournament last season have been setting the pace today with a busy schedule. The team from the bay opened the day with a 8-0 victory over Wellington, then backed that up with a 7-3 defeat of Canterbury and then finished the day with a 5-2 win over Counties Manukau. DAY 1 RESULTS: Auckland 16 Western Bay of Plenty 5, Canterbury 12 Counties Manukau 2, Hawkes Bay 8 Wellington 0, Hutt Valley 4 Horowhenua 2, Hawkes Bay 7 Canterbury 3, Wellington 2 Counties Manukau 1, Horowhenua 11 Western Bay of Plenty 0, Hutt Valley 11 Auckland 4, Hawkes Bay 5 Counties Manukau 2, Wellington 9 Canterbury 2. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 7 13:18:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:18:32 -0500 Subject: Queensland Takes Out Gilley's Shield - AU women Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060107131719.02e53e68@mail.pmihrm.com> Subject: Queensland Takes Out Gilley's Shield Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 18:13:57 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 07 January 2006 Queensland Takes Out Gilley's Shield Queensland has defeated New South Wales 2-1 in the grand final to take out the 2006 Australian Open Women???s Fastpitch Championship, the Gilley???s Shield. New South Wales were going for their third consecutive title and started well scoring a run in the first innings. However, Queensland responded immediately by scoring two in the same innings and then held on to their lead for the rest of the final. Despite a number of runners getting on base tight pitching from both teams prevented any further runs being scored. Although Queensland made some uncharacteristic infield errors consistent pitching from Olympian and winner of the Lorraine Woolley Medal for Best Pitcher, Kelly Hardie, restricted New South Wales to just one run. Hardie pitched to 113 batters throughout the championship, pitching a total of 30.67 innings with 24 strike outs and an earned run average of just .457 runs per game. For New South Wales, pitcher Nicole Bacon held Queensland to two runs before being replaced by Australian player Kelly Gentle in the 5th innings. Earlier in the day, Queensland defeated Victoria 7 runs to nil in the preliminary final, setting up another grand final with New South Wales and continuing the dominance of these two sides for the Shield since 1985. New South Wales??? 3rd base, Stacey Porter won the Sybil Turner medal for the Best Batter playing in 12 games with a slugging average of 0.727, scoring 15 runs and one home run. Young Queensland player, Nicole Smith playing as a pickup player for the ACT was awarded the Rosemary Adey medal for the Rookie of the Year. Smith played in 10 games with a fielding average of 0.947 and a batting average of 0.258. The Midge Nelson medal for the Most Valuable Player went to Amanda Doman who was instrumental in Queensland???s successful campaign with a fielding average of 0.950, a slugging average of 0.529 and an on base average of 0.476. Selectors were out in force during the five day championship, identifying players to represent Australian when they enter the international arena for the World Championships in Beijing in August 2006. This championship is the qualifier for Beijing 2008. FOR MORE INFORMATION/INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 8 08:15:17 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 08:15:17 -0500 Subject: Top four found at men’s NPC Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060108081425.02e591b0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:39:58 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Top four found at men's NPC Top four found at men's NPC Sunday January 8th 2006 With two days of play completed in the New Zealand Community Trust Men's National Provincial Cup at Colquhoun Park, Palmerston North only two teams can boast a perfect record. With round robin play in the tournament completed Canterbury have finished at the top of pool A with an unbeaten record while Hutt Valley Development lead pool B and are yet to taste defeat. Canterbury secured their top placing in pool A with a 3-1 victory today over the previously unbeaten Hutt Valley. In the tight match up Canterbury were always in front after scoring early. Lewis Acker controlled the game on the mound for Canterbury while Kango Teiru handled the pitching duties for Hutt Valley. Hutt Valley Development maintained their unbeaten run today but they were tested all the way. They opened the day with a narrow 2-1 victory over Auckland and then defeated Otago 6-5 in a tie breaker. With round robin play completed the top four sides will now move on to play a round robin series tomorrow ahead of the finals on Tuesday. Through to the top four from pool A are Canterbury and Hutt Valley while Hutt Valley Development and the defending champions Wellington go through from pool B. Day 2 Results: Canterbury 12 Manawatu 1, Hutt Valley Development 2 Auckland 1, Hutt Valley 3 Hawkes Bay 0, Wellington 25 Rotorua 2, Hutt Valley Development 6 Otago 5, Canterbury 3 Hutt Valley 1, Auckland 7 Rotorua 0, Hawkes Bay 17 Nelson 2, Wellington 5 Otago 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 8 08:16:52 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 08:16:52 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 2 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060108081609.050048c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:40:06 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 2 Sunday 8th January 2006 There are four teams tied at the top of the points table after two days of play in the NZCT Under 19 Girls National Championships at Tauranga Domain, Tauranga. Defending champions Hutt Valley, Hawkes Bay, Auckland and Wellington all have a four win one loss record. In results today Hutt Valley were thumped by Wellington 15-2 but then bounced back to defeated the previously unbeaten Hawkes Bay 14-0. Round robin play in the tournament continues tomorrow before the top four playoffs series starts late tomorrow and continues through to the final day of the tournament on Tuesday. Day 2 Results: Auckland 4 Horowhenua 2, Hutt Valley 12 Western Bay of Plenty 1, Hawkes Bay 7 Horowhenua 0, Wellington 15 Hutt Valley 2, Auckland 4 Counties Manukau 3, Canterbury 22 Western Bay of Plenty 4 Hutt Valley 14 Hawkes Bay 0, Wellington 11 Horowhenua 5, Auckland 7 Canterbury 4, Counties Manukau 12 Western Bay of Plenty 5. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 07:32:14 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:32:14 -0500 Subject: Title race going down to the wire at men’s NPC Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109073128.02ecf950@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:58:27 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Title race going down to the wire at men's NPC Title race going down to the wire at men's NPC Monday January 9th 2006 The title race for the New Zealand Community Trust Men's National Provincial Cup will come down to three games tomorrow at Colquhoun Park, Palmerston North. The top four sides will face off in semi finals tomorrow morning at 10am with the winners going through to the final at 2pm. In the first semi final top seed Hutt Valley will play Hutt Valley Development while in the other semi Canterbury will meet Wellington. The semi final seedings were found after a full round of games today which saw the top four teams playing off against each other. Canterbury suffered their first defeat of the tournament today when they were beaten by Hutt Valley 2-1. Following that loss Canterbury then bounced back with two more wins to secure the number two seeding for the semi finals tomorrow. The surprise package of the tournament Hutt Valley Development also suffered their first loss today, they went down against Canterbury 6-1 and Wellington 9-3. While they suffered two losses Hutt Valley Development did have one win in a grudge match against Hutt Valley with the development team coming out on top 2-1. Today's results however will count for little when play gets underway tomorrow with all of the top four sides just two wins away from the title. DAY 3 RESULTS: Canterbury 9 Wellington 4, Auckland 4 Manawatu 0, Hawkes Bay 11 Rotorua 0, Hutt Valley Development 2 Hutt Valley 1, Nelson 5 Otago 0, Hutt Valley 3 Wellington 2, Rotorua 3 Manawatu 2, Nelson 2 Auckland 1, Canterbury 6 Hutt Valley Development 1, Hawkes Bay 7 Otago 2, Hutt Valley 2 Canterbury 1, Nelson 7 Manawatu 0, Otago 4 Rotorua 0, Hawkes Bay 7 Auckland 0, Wellington 9 Hutt Valley Development 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 07:35:07 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:35:07 -0500 Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 3 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109073421.02ecec80@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:00:24 +1300 From: Vance Subject: NZCT U19 Girls nationals - results day 3 NZCT U/19 Girls Nationals Monday 9th January 2006 Hawkes Bay are one win away from claiming the title at the New Zealand Community Trust Under 19 Girls National Championships. The team from the bay secured their place in tomorrow afternoon's final at Tauranga Domain, Tauranga with a 6-1 victory today in the playoff game against Wellington. Who Hawkes Bay will play in the final is still to be decided with Wellington and the defending champions Hutt Valley to face off tomorrow morning with the winner securing a place in the final. DAY 3 RESULTS: Wellington 1 Auckland 0, Hawkes Bay 6 Western Bay of Plenty 5, Canterbury 8 Horowhenua 0, Hutt Valley 7 Counties Manukau 0, Hawkes Bay 2 Auckland 1, Wellington 8 Western Bay of Plenty 1, Canterbury 5 Hutt Valley 4, Horowhenua 10 Counties 1, Hawkes Bay 6 Wellington 1, Hutt valley 2 Auckland1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 16:56:51 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 16:56:51 -0500 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Kevin Bobroske for the 2006 season Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109165519.023c9a08@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Kevin Bobroske for the 2006 season Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:33:59 -0800 Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of infielder / designated player Kevin Bobroske for the 2006 season. Bobroske a resident of Victoria, BC is a proven consistent long ball threat at the Open Mens level, and is expected to provide the Grey Sox with offensive spark in the heart of the team's batting order. In 2005 Bobroske was a member of the Victoria Central Nine squad which captured the BC and Western Canadian Senior B Championships. Prior to this Bobroske was a key member of past perennial top quality Victoria open level teams including Travellers Inn, Strathcona Hotel Legends and Payless. Grey Sox Field Manager John Stuart commented on the signing. "I am very excited with the addition of Kevin to our line up, and look forward to having him in a Grey Sox uniform. His veteran leadership and proven abilities will give us added stability and depth in our line up". Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 20:53:41 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:53:41 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Radio 560, Mexico City, MX Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109205137.023e1c50@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:14:33 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Radio 560, Mexico City, MX The AAU International Tournament at the Disney Complex at Orlando, Florida is less than two weeks away, on January 19-22, 2006. We'll be posting profiles/rosters to acquaint readers with the teams that are competing in the tournament. RADIO 560 from Mexico City, MX will be back at the AAU International Tournament for the second year in row. The squad won last year's Mexico City Tournament. In the round-robin portion of the tournament, they are in Pool E, with Big Cove, North Carolina, the Union Storm of Canada, and Heflin Builders of NY Their AAU roster: Octavio Obregon If-C Oscar Obregon If-P Moises Congo If Omar Rodriguez If Ulises Cervantes C Oscar Cervantes Of Mauricio Rosales Of Alejandro D Harcourt Of Jose Luis Rosales Of Fernando Cazales P Ruben Castro P Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 20:55:51 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:55:51 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Houston Aces Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109205403.023e1b08@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:19:43 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Houston Aces This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Houston Aces are a team out Of Houston,Texas. The team has been around for about 20 years and is family based with the core of the team consisting of brothers and friends who grew up together. This is the teams first trip to the AAU tournament, and only its 3rd visit out of state. We are one of the top teams in Texas and look forward to new competition. Our website is http://www.houstonaces.com a schedule is up and we will be traveling a bit this year thanks to new sponsors! The Aces will be in Pool A, with Los Socios Venezuela, Earl's Club Wisconsin, and the Ohseken Redman of Canada. AAU Roster Buttar, Craig 2B Davila, Abel P/ MNG Davila,Moises 3B/OF Davila, Polo 1B/DH Davila, Saul OF/MNG Gilmour, Troy C Parra, Reymundo 1B/OF Perez, MArio SS Riojas, Ramiro P Sanez, Rudolfo CF Valdez, Panfilo P Wells, Wayne P Zamorategui, Anselmo LF Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:00:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:00:02 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Kitchener Hallman Twins, Canada Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109205707.023e10c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:24:11 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Kitchener Hallman Twins, Canada This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Kitchener Hallman Twins are in Pool C, and will face Venezuela/Miami, Alabama Fastpitch, and Jamaica in the round robin portion of the tournament. A bit more about the team, and their roster for the 2006 AAU: - host team for the 2006 ISC Worlds - 3rd at 2005 ISC Worlds - bronze medal - 2005 Canadian Nationals Players: TODD MARTIN (Pitcher) perennial World all-star - 7 ISC All World Awards - 2 ISC Championships - member of the 30 man Canadian National Team Pool - heading into his 2nd season with the TWINS PAUL KOERT (Lefthanded Pitcher)pitched for Quaker in 2005 - 27 yrs. old - one of the best Lefties in the game - 2 time World All Star - member of the 30 man Canadian National team Pool - 1st season with the TWINS DAN MARTIN (Lefthanded Pitcher) - 21 yrs.old - won back to back Canadian Midget Championships - one of the young up and comers in the game - 2nd year Junior with the Elmira Juniors CHRIS SHEWFELT (Catcher)- 27 yrs. old - one of the best young catchers in the game - rocket arm, great defense and a solid hitter - has caught Paul Koert since junior - member of the 30 man Canadian National Team Pool - 1st season with the TWINS KEVIN GIBSON (Catcher / Utiltity) - plays in the Aurora & District Fastball League where he catches Paul Koert as a member of the Claremont Rebels DAVE BAILEY ( Designated Player / Catcher) - veteran DP - had a good season at the plate in 2005 - game winning home run off of Muizaleer to eliminate defending World Champion Broken Bow from the 2005 Worlds - also a member of the Sebringville Sting 2002 NAFA "AA" Champions - 3rd season with the TWINS JODY EIDT (3rd baseman)- one of the top players in the World at present - first player to ever win back to back ISC MVP awards - perennial World all star - member of the Canadian National Team - 1st season with the TWINS EVAN BOYD (short stop)- 27 yrs. old - solid middle infielder with great hands - a tough out at the plate - may move to 2nd base in 2006 to make room for Chris Jones at short stop - 2nd season with the TWINS GRANT BAECHLER (2nd Base) - 25 yrs. old - one of the top young players in the game that can play any position on the diamond - grooming to become a dangerous Senior Level Hitter - a player to watch for years to come - heading into his 3rd season with the TWINS TODD BUDKE (1st Base) -perennial World All Star - former professional baseball player - great fielder and one of the toughest outs in the game - currently a member of THE FARM - played with Todd Martin for THE FARM TEDDY KOSCIESZA (outfield) - former member of the TWINS - current member of the Innerkip Eagles - great veteran hitter - tough to strike out DALE LEVY (Center Field)- arguably one of the best Center Fielders in the World right now - rocket of an arm - hits for huge power - fleet footed and gets to everything in the outfield - member of the Canadian National Team Pool - also a member of the Sebringville Sting 2002 NAFA "AA" Champions (MVP) - 3rd year with the TWINS GREG MILLER (outfield) - World Class hitter that took last season off to become a "dad" - has won 3 Canadian Championships - former member of the Toronto Gators, THE FARM TAVERN and the Owen Sound Selects - itching to get back into the game - 1st year with the TWINS PETE STEWART (outfield / Utility) - member of the Sebringville Sting - Hits for Power (Big Home Runs) - still developing as a hitter but has potential to take any pitcher deep DOUG EIDT - (Player / Manager) - will manage his nephew Jody in 2006 for the first time since Jody played junior ball - coached Jody in Midget & Junior - will take a few swings at the AAU like he always does - can still be a dangerous hitter - 3rd season as Field Manager of the TWINS DEREK SHACKLETON - (Coach) - Normally a starting infielder and dangerous batter, Derek is still recovering from a Broken Knee Cap and muscle damage that he suffered in a collision at 3rd base during the 2005 Canadians - specialists not sure why it hasn't healed better to this point - scheduled for an MRI in the next few weeks - status for the 2006 fastball season is doubtful - member of the Sebringville Sting 2002 NAFA "AA" Champions Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:07:53 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:07:53 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Union Storm, Canada Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109210539.023e1730@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:27:23 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Union Storm, Canada This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Union Storm from Ontario, Canada have announced their roster for the AAU International Tournament for January 21-23, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Jason Iuli will join ace Trevor Wardell in the pitcher's circle. Dusty Brown - 2B Tom Edie - 1B/Mgr Dave Ferguson - OF Jim Flanagan - P Jeff Franklin - C Aaron Gould - 3B Jason Iuli - P Tex Lessard - SS/2B Peter Mersereau - P/OF/DH Chris Payne - Util Troy Rick - SS/2B Trevor Wardell - P Greg Wardell - Util Trevor Wardell, Tex Lessard, Chris Payne, Troy Rick and Tom Edie were members of the Sr. Canadians Championship team from 2005. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:10:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:10:59 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Union Storm, Canada - Revised Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109210918.023e10c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:30:16 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Union Storm, Canada This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Union Storm from Ontario, Canada have announced their roster for the AAU International Tournament for January 21-23, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Jason Iuli will join ace Trevor Wardell in the pitcher's circle. In the round-robin portion of the tournament, they are in Pool E, with Big Cove, North Carolina, Radio 560 of Mexico City, MX and Heflin Builders of NY Dusty Brown - 2B Tom Edie - 1B/Mgr Dave Ferguson - OF Jim Flanagan - P Jeff Franklin - C Aaron Gould - 3B Jason Iuli - P Tex Lessard - SS/2B Peter Mersereau - P/OF/DH Chris Payne - Util Troy Rick - SS/2B Trevor Wardell - P Greg Wardell - Util Trevor Wardell, Tex Lessard, Chris Payne, Troy Rick and Tom Edie were members of the Sr. Canadians Championship team from 2005. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:12:53 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:12:53 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Quad City Sox, IL Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109211136.023e1b08@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:49:50 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Quad City Sox, IL This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Quad City Sox are merging with the Bloomington Stix for the 2006 AAU tourney. The Sox are coming off a strong top 8 finish in the ISC's in 2005. The Stix have made a good showing in Orlando the past few years including a top four finish in 2004 and a loss to the eventual champ Circle Tap in last year's playoffs. Joining this year's squad will be longtime ISC ace Al Rebling and Saskatoon's Jeff Farion. Rounding out the staff will be Calgary's Trevor McCabe and veteran Bobby Ginger. Catching the staff will be two time All-World selection Billy Kranz and in the middle of the lineup will be Chad Seeman a recent US National team selection and ISC veterans Nick Needham and Tommy Botkins. Quad City is in Pool F, and will face CPI, NY, the Cherokee Pirates of North Carolina, and the Texaco Pirates of the Bahamas. Quad City Sox AAU 2006 Roster: 1. Al Rebling QC Sox 2. Jeff Farion Saskatoon Merchants 3. Trevor McCabe Bar on the Ave 4. Bobby Ginger Bloomington Stix 5. Billy Kranz QC Sox 6. Nick Needham QC Sox 7. Tommy Botkins QC Sox 8. Daryn Miller QC Sox 9. Justin Goodwin Nokomis Bud Light 10. Chris Hammack Springfield Brandts 11. Eric Wince Bloomington Stix 12. Dave Willert Bloomington Stix 13. Danny Butler Bloomington Stix 14. Chad Seeman Bloomington Stix Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:15:03 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:15:03 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - CPI, NY Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109211334.023e1730@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:57:15 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - CPI, NY This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. CPI Fastpitch formerly McKie Sports Fastpitch out of Oswego, NY, will start their season off at the AAU International in Orlando, FL, January 19th-22nd. McKie Sports won the National Championship in 2004 at the ASA "A", and finished 12th in last year's ISC II Tournament of Champions, at Chippewa Falls, WI. Mike Cutro, Cutro Professional Inspections has taken on sponsorship of the team and will take on a managerial and players role as well. CPI teamed up with the Knoxville Ontario Fastpitch team and added some pitching to help out for this years AAU International tourney. AAU Roster: Shawn Sampson P Jason Smith P Dan Konkle, P Lyle Brown, UT Mark Blanchard 1B Jeff Lane, 2B Derek Stevens SS Kip Adams, 3B Mike McKie, DH/3B Charlie Walseman, OF Mike Sorzickas OF Hugh VanKonete OF Jorge Sepulveda C Mike Cutro C/manager Jim Adams Coach Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:18:18 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:18:18 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Team Minnesota Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109211622.023e1b08@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:11:15 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Team Minnesota This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Team Minnesota will be led by a pitching staff of Gerald Muizelaar, Rick Lang and Kevin Kammueller. Muzy needs no introduction, one of the best pitchers in the World, having won the ISC World Tournament Most Valuable Pitcher award. Lang has multiple All American Awards to his credit, and the 2003 ASA "A" Most Valuable Pitcher. Kevin Kammueller, teamed with Tim Murphy to lead Jeraldines to the 2003 NAFA "A" title. The website for the Team Minnesota club that will be participating in the AAU International in Orlando, Florida is now up and running at: http://www.teamminn.minnesotafastpitch.com Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com Team Minnesota is in Pool G, and will face the Cherokee Braves - NC, Team Colombia an Oklahoma Fastpitch. AAU Roster # Name Pos. 1 Zach Goring Uti 2 Lucas Goring OF 3 Gregg Cascaes SS 4 Scott Deutsch DH 9 Jason Wandler IF 15 Kevin Bahn OF 16 Brad Twordik C 19 Gerald Muizelaar P 20 Eric Lewis OF 21 Chris Diethert IF 22 Charlie Rambo OF 32 Jeff Ellsworth OF 36 Kevin Kammueller 44 Roman Foore 1B 48 Rick Lang P 10 Darrell Goring Manager 33 Brett Bresnahan Field Mgr. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:19:49 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:19:49 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Earl's Club, Wisconsin Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109211835.023e1730@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:18:57 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Earl's Club, Wisconsin This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida.The following is one in a series of team profiles for the AAU Tournament, January 19-22, 2006: Earl's Club, Wisconsin will be competing in Pool A, with the Houston Aces, Los Socios Venezuela, and the Ohseken Redman of Canada. Earl's Club was 4-1 att the 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions, at Chippewa Falls, WI, finishing 15th among 40 teams. The AAU Roster will be a combined roster of Earl's Club and Wilkomm Mobil, plus a few more players: Paul Skora Dale Horton Tim Barsuli Mike Froederman Eric Klabunde Joining them from Willkomm Mobil are: Ken Seiberlich Todd Lubkeman Mark Nelson Jim Kulakowski Jerrod Dulmes. Others players making the trip south with Earl's are: Chad Hoeppner Josh Johnson with another player or two to be added. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:21:27 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:21:27 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Texaco Pirates, Bahamas Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109212010.023e1b08@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:29:08 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Texaco Pirates, Bahamas This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. This is the Pirates fourth year to the AAU tournament,with making improvements each year. This year the Texaco Pirates have picked up two new power hitters in Lyle Sawyer and Jeff Rogers,and another good pitcher in Canadian Derek Mason, who was very effective for his team last year in Orlando,and the powerful Vancouver Grey Sox. Also the Texaco Pirates will have the veteran power pitcher in Edney [Heat] Bethel who went to Columbia and quallified the Bahamas for this years Pan Am games,and won three games for the Texaco Pirates in the 2005 AAU tournament defeating Maccabi USA, Cherokee tribe and Team Columbia,and pitched very well against the eventual champions, Circle Tap/The Bar of Appleton. This year we feel very strong with our new additions. The Texaco Pirates are in Pool F and will face Quad City, IL, CPI, NY, and the Cherokee Pirates of North Carolina. Roster: Derek Mason p/in Grant Albury c William Weatherford 1st Fred Sweetting 2nd base Lyle Sawyer ss Edney Bethel p/in Dave Albury 3rd base Tim Albury LF Jeff Rogers DP/ utl Greg Albury CF Andrew Albury RF Greg Gardner utl Nathanial Malone 3rd/ left field Haziel Mcdonald Manager/ player Looking forward to a great tournament. Texaco Pirates {Bahamas} Manager Haziel Mcdonald Email: whyworry (at) coralwave.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:24:11 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:24:11 -0500 Subject: To All 2006 AAU Teams - Request for Rosters/Profile Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109212153.023cd060@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:37:34 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: To All 2006 AAU Teams - Request for Rosters/Profile 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. We are asking all AAU International tournament teams to forward a roster and brief profile about your team, for posting here at Al's Fastball. If you have not already done so, please forward to jim (at) fastpitchwest.com You can review some of the others posted here for samples. Thank you. Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 9 21:35:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:35:02 -0500 Subject: OASA Pitching Clinic - April 29/30 2006 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060109213306.023e1b08@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Scott Tuttle" To: "Al Doran" Cc: "Scott Tuttle" Subject: OASA Pitching Clinic - April 29/30 2006 Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 20:10:19 -0500 COBOURG, ON Pitchers, Parents and Coaches The Team Ontario/OASA Pitching Clinic will take place in Cobourg on April 29/30th at Pad 2 Arena. The head instructor will be Doug Neil along with guest instructors who will lead the pitchers through the weekend and give them new ideas to take into the 2006 ball season. The registration,information and direction forms can be found at our OASA website which can be found at http://www.oasa.ca Thanks, Scott Tuttle http://www.oasa.ca From: "Scott Tuttle" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 10 07:26:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 07:26:32 -0500 Subject: Intentional Walk Rule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060110072504.0235d670@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Tony Smith (CPL)" To: "'Fastball at pmihrm.com'" Subject: Intentional Walk Rule Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:31:15 +1300 Gidday Al Greetings from Christchurch, New Zealand and Happy New Year to all list members. I'd just like to spark some debate about the intentional walk rule which Softball New Zealand has adopted under the behest of the ISF. I know it's been around a while now, but I'm no fan of allowing the hitter an automatic free pass to first base once the defensive team indicates the intentional walk. I've been told the rationale is to "speed up the game''. But I don't buy that for one moment. You speed up the game by encouraging more hustle between innings, not by introducing arbitrary rules like this one. To me, it detracts from the integrity of the game. I much prefer seeing pitchers forced to deliver four pitches to the batter. Why? Many times over the years I've seen pitchers throw the ball into the backstop to allow the tying or winning run to score from third base. Occasionally, I've seen them stray too close to the plate to allow a savvy hitter to lean over and punch the ball away for a game-winning RBI. How often did pitchers actually practise the intentional walk? It's not an easy thing for a pitcher accustomed to throwing on the corners to hurl four balls to a catcher standing up at the extreme edge of his area instead of crouching down behind the plate. Is this rule used at all major tournaments in North America? I notice Major League Baseball has yet to introduce a similar rule to "speed up the game''. Why is the ISF and constituent national associations trying to "speed up the game'' anyway. It's not as if fastpitch is watched by tens of thousands of fans. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. While I'm on my hobby-horse here, we had a situation in the New Zealand national under-19 men's tournament here in Christchurch last week where Penese Iosefo, a junior Black Sox pitcher and captain of the host Canterbury team, was intentionally walked FIFTEEN times! Including once in the final. Didn't stop him pitching his team to the tournament title for only the third time in its history and picking up the tournament MVP award. But it left a sour taste in the mouths of hometown fans. His coaches tried to remedy the situation by moving Penese up to lead-off from the clean-up spot. It worked in one game where he led off the inning four times. He was walked twice (pitched around, not intentionally) and picked up two hits from two ABs. Cheers Tony Smith Christchurch, NZ From: "Tony Smith (CPL)" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 10 07:28:05 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 07:28:05 -0500 Subject: Hutt Valley victorious at men’s NPC Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060110072709.0237cfb0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 19:07:32 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Hutt Valley victorious at men?s NPC Hutt Valley victorious at men?s NPC Tuesday January 10th 2006 Hutt Valley has been crowned the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Provincial Cup champions today with a 6-0 victory in the final over Wellington. In the final at Colquhoun Park, Palmerston North, Hutt Valley were always in command as they were the first to score and defensively pitcher Jeremy Manly was in control. In an outstanding performance Manly pitched a shutout against Wellington not giving up a hit in the game. Wellington?s only runners in the game came from walks. Hutt Valley hit the front in the final in their first at bat as they scored three runs with David Butler, Kango Teriu and Jeremy Manly all crossing home plate. The team from the Valley went further ahead in the second inning courtesy of a home run off the bat of Justin Karaitiana. With Hutt Valley holding a four run advantage Wellington had no answers as they couldn?t get hold of the pitching of Manly. The new NZCT Black Sox pitcher Manly faced 25 batters giving up just one walk and no hits while taking 12 strikeouts. Hutt Valley closed the game out in the fifth inning scoring another two runs when Corie Karaitiana and Justin Karaitiana both came home on a hit by David Butler. While Manly was in control on the mound for Hutt Valley the same couldn?t be side for the Wellington pitchers. Craig Gibson started the game on the mound for Wellington he faced 19 batters giving up seven hits, four runs and three walks while taking one strikeout. Shane Doherty replaced Gibson in the fourth inning and he faced 12 batters giving up four hits, two runs and one walk while taking one strikeout. Hutt Valley?s victory today is the second time they have claimed the Provincial Cup title having finished on top in the inaugural season of the tournament in 2002/03. Hutt Valley won their way through to the final with a semi final victory over Hutt Valley Development 4-1 while Wellington won their semi final match against Canterbury 6-4. DAY 4 RESULTS ? Otago 4 Rotorua 0, Hawkes Bay 9 Nelson 5, Otago 5 Manawatu 4, Auckland 7 Rotorua 0, Manawatu 10 Hawkes Bay 7, Auckland 3 Otago 2, Nelson 7 Rotorua 1, Wellington 6 Canterbury 4, Hutt Valley 4 Hutt Valley Development 1, Canterbury 7 Hutt Valley Development 0. Final ? Hutt Valley 6 Wellington 0. Final Placings ? 1 Hutt Valley, 2 Wellington, 3 Canterbury, 4 Hutt Valley Development, 5 Hawkes Bay, 6 Nelson, 7 Auckland, 8 Otago, 9 Rotorua, 10 Manawatu. Tournament Team: Pitchers ? Jeremy Manly (Hutt Valley), Jonas Mach (Hutt Valley), Regan Manly (Hawkes Bay). Catcher ? Lance Abbot (Wellington). Infield ? David Butler (Hutt Valley), Jerol Lajpold (Hutt Valley), Paul Delatour (Canterbury), Gareth Cook (Canterbury). Outfield ? David Bishop (Wellington), Kango Teriu (Hutt valley), Paul Luka (Wellington). Designated Player ? Penese Iosefo (Canterbury). Utilities ? Michael Foote (Hutt Valley Development), Geoffrey Farnsworth (Wellington), Kyle Vanabel (Hawkes Bay), Rakai Hokianga (Hutt Valley). Coach ? Lawrence Allen (Hutt Valley). Manager ? Alan Fleet (Auckland). Tournament Top Batter ? Kango Teriu (Hutt Valley). Tournament Top Pitcher ? Jeremy Manly (Hutt Valley). Tournament MVP ? Jeremy Manly (Hutt Valley). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 10 09:44:57 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:44:57 -0500 Subject: Aspen Interiors Sign Jason Hill For The 2006 Season Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060110094318.024b51c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:40:30 -0800 (PST) From: jason kurylyk Subject: Aspen Interiors Sign Jason Hill For The 2006 Season To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Saskatoon, Sk Good Morning Al, We would like to announce the signing of Jason Hill. Jason will be a great addition to our team, last year Jason was a big stick for Frankenmuth hitting .467, and 2 home runs at the ISC. Jason will be joining our pitching staff of Trevor Ethier, and Sean Whitten. We look forward to Jason being with us at ISC, and the Canadian Nationals in 2006. Jason Kurylyk Aspen Interiors Black Sox From: jason kurylyk Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 11 10:21:16 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:21:16 -0500 Subject: Aspen Black Sox SIgn Aaron Vail Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060111102003.023ae738@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 07:05:56 -0800 (PST) From: jason kurylyk Subject: Aspen Black Sox SIgn Aaron Vail To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Saskatoon, Sk Good morning Al, Aspen would like to announce another signing for ISC, Aaron Vail will be joining the squad this year as we work to improving our 5th place finish at ISC. Aaron has played baseball at the college level where he has been All-State, and been on every All-Star team possible, and also played softball ASA, and NAFA. Aaron played with Happy Hollow at the Broken Bow Invite tourney last year hitting .333, and made All tournament team. He will be playing a number of positions for us this year, 3rd, SS, 2nd, and outfield. We look forward to Aaron join our squad. Thanks Jason Kurylyk From: jason kurylyk Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 11 11:47:31 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:47:31 -0500 Subject: Response to Tony Smith; Intentional Walk rule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060111114612.023f06d0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Bill Hillhouse" Subject: Response to Tony Smith; Intentional Walk rule Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:40:03 -0500 Tony Kia Ora from the very cold North East USA. While I understand your plea and argument, I think if you were to reflect on this deeper, you'd realize that Softball NZ did the right thing. Now having said that, we can debate the rule all day long: Should the pitcher have to throw the pitches or not. But, in my opinion.... taking the ISF rule's is the best thing NZ could've done. Unlike countries such as the USA, New Zealand gears themselves up for one thing: ISF World Series. If that is the rule that is going to be used in '09 Saskatoon... then NZ is better off using it. You need to understand how much those "little things" NZ does help them in the long term development of their program. Even a simple thing like using the official ISF ball helps your team prepare much better than most of the others. USA softball does not use the ISF ball in championship play. We don't require our pitchers to throw under the antiquated ISF pitching rule. But NZ does. And look at their success. Then... take a look at the status of US Men's softball. The difference is staggering. I agree with you... it's stupid. The pitcher should have to throw the ball. But, adopting the ISF's rules, no matter how good or bad, is the best thing SNZ could do. It will help them progress, while everyone else continues to regress. Bill Hillhouse From: "Bill Hillhouse" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 11 16:43:05 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:43:05 -0500 Subject: OCDFL AGM 2006 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060111164117.023e2150@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: OCDFL AGM 2006 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:38:08 -0500 OSHAWA, ON On Saturday, January 7, 2006 the Oshawa City and District Fastball League commenced its' 80th year of operation with its' Annual General Meeting for 2006. It was very bad weather and several teams were unable to attend the meeting, but several accomplishments were made. From the President's Report, a special presentation was made to retiring umpire Don Bracey for over 25 years of officiating in the OCDFL, Ontario, Canada and International Championship Tournaments. Don is a Level V umpire who has called many big games and has been a member of the Durham Region Umpires Membership ( D.R.U.M. ) for many years. We will still see Don this summer as he evaluates future umpires for Provincial and Canadian Championships. Election of Officers was performed and the present Executive was unanimously returned to their current positions: 1. President Jim Spiers 2. 1st Vice President John Sharpe 3. 2nd Vice President Mal Swift 4. 3rd Vice President Scott Goff 5. Secretary/Treasurer Sylvia Ryan 6. Past President Ken Leonard New Membership was awarded to the Newmarket Stingers ( Midget ) after their presentation for inclusion. This team's head coach is Glenn Ford, who played 10 years for the Canadian National Team. Returning teams for 2006 include Aurora Shoeless Joe's, Bradford Sox, Lake Simcoe Lightning, Markham Majors, Newmarket Mudhens, Oshawa Double B Juniors, Oshawa Ravens, Port Perry Lumberjacks, Scarborough Wolverines and Toronto Champion Indians. Possibly returning are the Cobourg Diamond Kings, Stouffville Mennos, Claremont Rebels and the Oshawa Double B Midgets. Not operating this year are Stouffville Jones Pools (Jr.), Bramalea Indians (Mdgt.) and Durham Eagles (Int.). While we expect the number of teams in the OCDFL will be reduced this year, the final numbers will not be known until the the League Affiliation Meeting on March 4, 2006. If there are any teams still interested in joining the OCDFL, please contact Jim Spiers or Sylvia Ryan at the following numbers: Jim Spiers 905-432-1999 or nspiers848 at rogers.com Sylvia Ryan 905-432-3272 or sylvia.ryan at rogers.com Mal Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Vice President - Media and Promotion http://www.ocdsa.ca Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Women's Varsity Fastball Team - OCAA International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 08:15:51 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:15:51 -0500 Subject: Decatur Shootout question Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113081431.02434a28@mail.pmihrm.com> From: Fastpitchbob1(at)aol.com Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:08:21 EST Subject: Decatur Shootout To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Doug Gray has resigned from the Decatur Softball Organization. Have you had contact with anyone concerning the 2006 Decatur Shootout? If so, please alert me as to whether or not the tournament will be held and who I could contact by e-mail. Bob Clark Plangger's Furniture From: Fastpitchbob1(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 08:39:06 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:39:06 -0500 Subject: Correction - AFSA Classic / Aurora, IL -- July 28-30, NOT July 15-16 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113083459.0241e9a8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 01:55:58 -0600 From: David Perkins To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Correction - AFSA Classic / Aurora, IL -- July 28-30, NOT July 15-16 Corrected Date for AFSA Classic - Aurora, IL Aurora, IL July 28-30, NOT July 15-16 The Aurora Fastpitch Softball Association is again hosting the AFSA Classic Mens Major Fastball Tournament in Aurora, Il.. We are looking for ISC and ISC II level teams to compete at this event. It will be held July 28-30. We are looking for a 12 team max. This tournament will be a great warm-up for the ASA Open in South Bend, IN and the ISC World Championships in Kitchener, Ontario the first two weekends of August. (August 11-19, 2006.) Last year New York Patsy's defeated Vandalia Guaranteed Freight in the championship game, breaking the Dolan and Murphy Shamrock's two-year hold on the title. Once again, we are looking at having a max of twelve teams. There is a $200 entry fee with payouts to the top three teams (payout amount dependant on the number of entrants). There is a four game guarantee. Anyone interested can contact manager Robin Reder 630 898-5659 or Dave Perkins at dperk10(at)gmail.com or 630 330-5982. ___________________________________________________________________ From: David Perkins Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 09:27:01 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:27:01 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Ohsweken Redmen Fastball Team, Canada Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113092326.024fdff8@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Alisha Anderson" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Ohsweken Redmen Fastbal Team - AAU Roster Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:12:27 -0500 The Ohsweken Redmen Roster for AAU Tournament 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Ohsweken Redmen will be representing Ontario at the North American Indigenous Games in Denver, Colorado in July 2006. The Redmen will also be entering in the ISC travel league of Eastern Canada this year. #16 - Mike Joseph - Pitcher #19 - Rob Schwayer - Pitcher #72 - Darrell Anderson #87 - Derrick Anderson #17 - Calvin Miller #33 - Dave Sowden #14 - Rory Miller - Pitcher #11 - T.J. Hill #8 - Duane Greenbird #25 - Norm Logan #24 - Glen Maracle #23 - Craig MacDonald #4 - Belanger Brown Jr. From: "Alisha Anderson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 15:10:47 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:10:47 -0500 Subject: South Perth Men's Fastball League Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113150842.02459db8@mail.pmihrm.com> To: "Al's Fastball" From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: 36th Annual West St. Paul Tournament Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:44:36 -0600 West St. Paul, MN Re: July 21-23, 2006 January 13, 2006 The 36th Annual West St. Paul Tournament will be held July 21-23, 2006 at the West St. Paul Sports Complex in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Entry fee and payout information will be posted in the coming months but there is the date. As will hotel information. The past two years we have had a break on rooms with a hotel 5 minutes from the complex and this will be the case once again. Tournament format is double-elimination. Teams will only play Friday nite if they wish to, otherwise, first games are Saturday morning. We have had the top teams for both ISC and ISC II the past few years attend and anticipate the same this coming year. As information becomes available, it will be posted on http://.minnesotafastpitch.com Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the tournament. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 18:10:21 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:10:21 -0500 Subject: Decatur Shootout Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113180806.0241d758@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:55:45 -0800 (PST) From: Bloomington Stix Subject: Decatur Shootout To: aldoran at pmihrm.com Decatur, IL Decatur Shootout - 2006 June 16 - 18 Decatur Shootout June 16 - 18, 2006 Decatur, IL contact Lynne Durham: lynnee(at)one-eleven.net / durham(at)pietalent.com 217-677-2251 / 217-433-2507 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 13 20:36:29 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:36:29 -0500 Subject: Tommy Botkins Appointed I.S.C. Player Representative Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060113203422.023e8fa8@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Gordie Wise" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Tommy Botkins release Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:19:29 -0500 Tommy Botkins Appointed I.S.C. Player Representative I.S.C. Southern Vice President Charlie Smith has announced the appointment of Tommy Botkins of Hannibal, MO., as an ISC Player Representative. In making the appointment, Smith noted Botkins? having played the game for 15 seasons with several strong teams in the Midwest, his serious interest and involvement in the game, and his enthusiasm for promoting the sport and strengthening it. ?I am honored to be offered the chance to work with the I.S.C,? says Botkins, ?Believe me, I will try anyway I can to help keep the game going strong.? Tommy Botkins began playing the game of fastball in 1992 for O?Donnell?s Fastpitch from Hannibal. He played with that team for six years. His first appearance as a player in an ISC World Tournament came in Kimberly in 1998, playing with the Springfield Parrots. In 1999, he played for Bill Cook?s National Investors team. From 2000 ? 2002, he played for Norb Thurmer; and beginning in 2003 he has played for the Quad City Sox, the team which finished 8th in the 2005 World Tournament. Botkins sees himself as being versatile throughout his playing career noting that, ?I play wherever the team wants me. I don?t have a set position - - every year I seem to play a different position.? As he becomes an ISC Player Rep, that background of versatility will serve him well for that trait is critical in an effective player rep. Tommy is single, 35 years old, and a machinist by trade. Botkins is replacing Chris Miljavac who has resigned due to work and family commitments. Contact information for Tommy Botkins is: Tommy Botkins 2706 St. Mary?s Ave. Hannibal, MO. 63401 Phone: 573-248-1955 e-mail: tbfastball(at)mywdo.com January 13, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com From: "Gordie Wise" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 14 10:43:10 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 10:43:10 -0500 Subject: So Cal Bombers Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060114104121.023ed248@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Cesar Rodriguez" To: "Al's Fastball " Subject: So Cal Bombers sign two from Alberta Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:01:04 -0800 Calimesa, CA Southern California Bombers out of Calimesa, CA have acquired the services of Darrin Box from Edmonton, Ab, Canada & Kelly Winstrem from Langdon, Ab, Canada for the 2006 season. The Bombers would like to welcome Boxy & Kelly to the Bombers fastball team. Again we are extremely happy to add a world class player Darrin Box & Kelly Winstrem. The team is still in negotiations with one more player, the Bombers will be posting the final roster and tourney schedule for the 2006 Season in the coming days Best Regards, C-Rod. cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com From: "Cesar Rodriguez" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 16 14:21:23 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:21:23 -0500 Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas ,July 1st & 2nd, 2006) Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060116135621.02456260@mail.pmihrm.com> To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:14:00 -0600 Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas ,July 1st & 2nd 2006) X-Mailer: Juno 5.0.33 From: RUBEN RIOS 42nd ANNUAL GLOWWORM TOURNMAMENT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS THE LARGEST AND BEST MEN'S FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS Team Manager / Sponsor: It's that time of the year FASTPITCH SOFTBALL and the RIOS FAMILY is extending our invitation to you on the 42nd Annual Glowworm Tournament. The tournament will be held on July 1st and 2nd, 2006 and will be played Alva Jo Fisher and Kroger Stokes Softball fields. The tournament is a double elimination and the entry fee is $200.00 and we only accept cash or money order. The deadline is SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006. The tournament rules will be played to the 2006 ASA code. As President of the Glowworm Athletic Club, I can attest that the success of our 41st Annual Tournament was definitely memorable. There were a total of 25 teams that participated in last year's tournament. The Glowworm Athletic Club and the RIOS FAMILY want to thank everyone who participating in our tournament last year and keeping FASTPITCH ALIVE. We hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Ruben Rios, President Phone: (210) 333-0064 cell: (210) 854-6409 Hildebrand Rios III (210) 655-7739 Michael Rios (210) 696-7813 Mario Rios (210) 923-2586 cell: (210) 559-0814 Ceasar Rios (210) 342-1179 ext # 202 cell: (210) 421-7035 Rene Rios (210) 342-1179 ext # 202 David Rios (210) 337-8017 cell: (210) 843-4652 E-MAIL: iceworms(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 16 15:30:35 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:30:35 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Int'l Tournament - Second Request for Team Rosters/Profiles Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060116152929.024a4fa8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:25:43 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Int'l Tournament - Second Request for Team Rosters/Profiles Thank you to the 2006 AAU teams which have submitted their team rosters/profiles for posting here at Al's Fastball and on the "Morning Brief" at Fastpitchwest.com: Earl's Club, WI Houston Aces, TX Ohseken Redman, Canada Florida Fastpitch, FL Hallman Twins, Canada Radio 560, MX Union Storm, Canada CPI, NY Quad City Sox, IA Texaco Pirates, Bahamas Team Minnesota, MN Orr Park, OH Harter's Stars, FL We'd like to give readers some information about the remaining teams, so if you have not yet sent yours in, please email to jim (at) fastpitchwest.com . If you have a friend on one of the following teams, perhaps you can forward this note to them, and encourage them to send us a roster/profile of their team: Team USA, USA Los Socios, VZ Burke Explosion, NC Ambassadors, VI Venezuela/Miami Alabama Fastpitch Jamaica Big Cove NC Heflin Builders, NY Cherokee Pirates, NC Orlando Kings, FL Team Columbia Oklahoma Fastpitch, OK Fedlock, Wash. DC Panama/Orlando You can review some of the others posted here for samples: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball First pitch of the 2006 season, 4pm EST Thurdsay, January 19 ! Thank you. Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:13:09 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:13:09 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Orr Park Knights, OH Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117081135.025d5910@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:30:46 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Orr Park Knights, OH This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Orr Park Knights took the past year off due to some unfortunate injuries. The Knights did very well last year losing both of their games to Los Scocios in the AAU Tournament. This year they bring a stronger pitching staff and still have the well balanced offense. The Knights will compete for the TOC in '06. Major sponsors are Bobby Knight of Texas Tech, Innovative Constrution and Roofing, INC of St. Michael, MN, and Weaver Painting of Orrville, OH. Roster: Rick Yoder-3B Trevor Urban-SS Nick Harris-2B Pete Spoerl-1B Shane Flinner-C Justin Stock-OF Jason Whiteley-OF Steve Mothersell-OF Rob O'Neil-Utility Justin Heyman-P Joe German-P Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:14:56 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:14:56 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Ohseken Redmen, Canada Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117081349.0248b5c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:32:27 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Ohseken Redmen, Canada This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. The Ohseken Redmen will be representing Ontario at the North American Indigenous Games in Denver, Colorado in July 2006. The Redmen will also be entering in the ISC travel league of Eastern Canada this year. Roster: #16 - Mike Joseph - Pitcher #19 - Rob Schwayer - Pitcher #72 - Darrell Anderson #87 - Derrick Anderson #17 - Calvin Miller #33 - Dave Sowden #14 - Rory Miller - Pitcher #11 - T.J. Hill #8 - Duane Greenbird #25 - Norm Logan #24 - Glen Maracle #23 - Craig MacDonald #4 - Belanger Brown Jr. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:16:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:16:38 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile -Florida Fastpitch, FL and beyond Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117081520.025d5910@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:34:05 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile -Florida Fastpitch, FL and beyond This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Steve Thurmer will follow his Florida Fastpitch team's strong showing in 2005 with a pitching staff of Darren Zack and Jamie Simpson and the hitting of Michael Brown and Boomer Brush. Dr. Larry Mastrogianakos is once again behind the scenes for this squad. In last year's tournament, Florida Fastpitch finished in the "Elite Eight", knocking off the Hallman Twins from Canada, in a 12-9 slugfest, before falling to eventual 3rd place finisher, Mexicali, 2-0, just missing a spot in the Final Four. Skipper Steve Thurmer guided the Heflin-St. Louis team last year, which held a spot in ISC Ranking's Top 10 all year long. Roster: Mike Pullin Steve Runnings Chris White Tommie Gray Michael Brown Brad Johnson Steve Mitchell Paul Lynch Wayne Bryan Boomer Brush Darren Zack Jamie Simpson Larry Mastrogianakis Chad Edwards Jody Summerlin Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:18:15 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:18:15 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Harter's Stars, Clearwater, FL Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117081700.025d79f0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:35:40 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Harter's Stars, Clearwater, FL This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Harter's Stars from Clearwater, Florida will have the services of last year's Most Valuable Pitcher, Rob Scheller, along with Paul Algar, and Rick Plangger. Scheller pitched in last year's event with the champions, Circle Tap/The Bar of Appelton. Harter's Stars are a combination team of Masters Players Randy Brown, Larry Bedard, Jim Ballee, Nick McCurry, along with Atlanta, Alabama and Florida fastpitch players. Longtime veteran Nick McCurry will head things up. Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:21:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:21:02 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Fedlock Falcons, Wash D.C., "Fedlock Midland Chicago" Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117081917.0248b5c8@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:37:47 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Fedlock Falcons, Wash D.C., "Fedlock Midland Chicago" This is one of a continuing series of team profiles on the teams competing in the 2006 AAU International Tournament January 19-22, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Perhaps the FedLock Falcon team name for the DisneyWorld 2006 AAU Tournament should read "FedLock Midland Chicago." Two quality ballclubs are joining forces to journey to the warm temperatures of Orlando, Florida for a few days of top competition in January. The extended weather forecast predicts daytime temps to be in the mid-70 degree range. As long as it doesn't dip into the 30 degree range, as it did a few years ago in Orlando, the northern ballplayers will be quite pleased to be there. 2006 AAU FedLock is a combo platter of Midland players, FedLock players, and a sprinkling of old friends & some new faces. Always, however, FedLock is made up of good people who play the game with class. Kyle Beane - UT -- Midland slugger, 4-time ASA Major All American, 2-time ISC All World, USA Team Pan Am Silver Medalist. Todd Moore - UT -- Young burner with veteran abilities from 4 ISC WT. Steve Horning - UT -- Longtime Captain of Midland Explorer, 6-time ASA Major All American. Steve Roberts - UT -- The Sarge, Midland's top RBI producer & great clutch hitter. Sean Zaborowski - UT -- Veteran of 5 ISC WT, talented & smooth. Ken Coles - UT-- 12-year FedLock vet, ASA All American, slick on the basepaths. Doug Sleep - P -- Too many awards to mention, always on a top ten Major squad for ISC & ASA, USA Team, defines the word competitor. Dewey Dyck - P -- One of the top pitchers in Major, many huge years with Miller Toyota & other top Major clubs. Leo Roman - P -- Excellent thrower for many years, outstanding Chicago chucker. Joe Hineline - P -- One of the USA's brightest pitching prospects at 17 years old, helped lead his team to top finish at 2005 Juniors. Luis Saldana - UT -- Superb & slick Chicago product, plays anywhere. Tony Kahan - UT -- Veteran Chicago player, Team USA Maccabiah Gold & Silver, personality plus. Steve Sell - UT -- FedLock & Circle Tap backstop, led FedLock in hitting in Fargo ISC WT 2004. Paul Walford - UT -- Labeled by Jody Hennigar as the most complete player he's ever faced, Walley still plays every position well. Larry Hineline - UT -- Always a tough out, this veteran Baltimore player has played in dozens of ASA & ISC competitions. Jody Hennigar - Coach -- The Legend has retired from active play, but will be along for his vast expertise. Mike Groves - Manager -- Just when you think you're out............ Looking forward to being in the ballyard. Regards, Mike Groves falcon at fedlock.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:24:08 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:24:08 -0500 Subject: So Cal Bombers 2006 Roster Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117082209.025d9658@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Cesar Rodriguez" To: "Al's Fastball " Subject: So Cal Bombers 2006 Roster Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:11:23 -0800 Calimesa, CA Southern California Bombers out of Calimesa, CA So Cal Casa Trejo Bombers 2006 Roster Albert Mandibles IF Prescott, AZ Arturo Solano DH/IF Calexico, CA Dan Winick OF Walnut Creek, CA Darren Box DH/IF Calgary, Alberta, Canada Glen Ormsby IF Kaelowna,BC, Canada Jason Gruckman IN/OF Granada Hills, CA Jason Porto OF Elk Grove, CA Mike Butler IF La Verne, CA Nathan Divne OF La Verne, CA Raymundo Parra IF/DH Ensenada, BC, MX Kellie Winstrom IF Calgary, Alberta, Canada Ryan Brand P Calgary, Alberta, Canada Tony Peeples P San Miguel, CA Travis Price P Corona, CA Manager Kellie Winstrom Calgary, Alberta, Canada Coach Cesar Rodriguez Huntington Beach, CA http://www.bombersfastball.com Best Regards, C-Rod. Cesar Rodriguez cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 08:27:54 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:27:54 -0500 Subject: So Cal Bombers 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117082612.025d8e28@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Cesar Rodriguez" To: "Al's Fastball " Subject: So Cal Bombers 2006 Schedule Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:13:21 -0800 Calimesa, CA Southern California Bombers out of Calimesa, CA 2006 So-Cal Bombers Schedule February 18-19 Norwalk, CA April 22-23 Palm Springs, CA May 6-7 Red Rock-St. George, UT June 16-18 Saskatoon, Alberta - Skins June 23-25 Portland, Oregon - Rose Cup July 7-9 Denmark, WI ? Boys of Summer July (TBA) Best of the West, CA July 28-30 Vancouver, BC ? Vancouver Challenge Aug 3-6 South Bend, IN ? ASA Majors Aug 11-19 Kitchener, ON - I.S.C. World Tournament 2006 Best Regards, C-Rod. Cesar Rodriguez cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 14:51:13 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:51:13 -0500 Subject: World Fastball Invitational 2006 - Monkton, Ont. Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117144902.024b6d70@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: World Fastball Invitational 2006 - Monkton, Ont. Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:46:55 -0700 Phoenix, Az (- monkton, ont.) Wanted to inform the fastball "world" - fans, players, coaches, sponsors..etc, of the 2006 edition of the World Fastball Invitational - June 29 thru July 2 2006, in Monkton Ont. Once again we will play host to the "best" players and teams on the planet who will be competing for the biggest prize purse in the world. A few teams confirmed are: Defending World Champions & 2-time winner of the W.F.I., County Materials, World runner-up - The Farm Tavern, 2005 ISC 3rd place finishers - Kitchener Hallman Twins, and powerhouse entries Owen Sound/Orillia?? (name TBA), and Patsy's NY. More team announcements to come... As in the past, we will once again have world-class entertainment off the field, as well as great food throughtout the event!! And of course, the biggest, craziest, most rockin' beer-tent on the circuit!!!! - just ask those who have been here!!!! New this year, we will have the inaugural "Easton - Home Run Challenge" - the best power hitters in the world will go head-to-head to claim the title!!!...details on this to follow. Our website (yes, it's had it's problems) will be operational soon...again, I will update everyone on this later. See you there! Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational & Ass't Mgr. Kitchener Hallman Twins From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 17 22:05:12 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:05:12 -0500 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Australia_to_Meet_World=92s_Best?= Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060117220328.02570e18@mail.pmihrm.com> Subject: Australia to Meet World's Best Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:49:12 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 18 January 2006 Australia to Meet World?s Best The Australian Open Men?s softball team, Aussie Steelers, will come head-to-head with world number one, the New Zealand Black Sox at the Men's Commonwealth Championship at Altona, Victoria. From 25-29 January 2006, Softball Australia will host the championship, an International Softball Federation (ISF) sanctioned event, that will bring together four teams from the British Commonwealth including Australia (ranked third in the world), New Zealand (ranked first), Samoa (ranked sixth) and South Africa (ranked eleventh), for a four day display of some of the world's best male softball. The championship is aimed at trying to get men's and women's softball on the program for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and it will be the first time in almost five years the world number one New Zealand Black Sox team, have played in Australia. Australia will field a strong team of experience and youth, with Australia's six most capped players along with four players in the team who will make their Australian debut. Some of the players going into the championship include current Junior World Championship pitching record holder Adam Folkard (ACT), Andrew Kirkpatrick (ACT), Kris Kiefel (Vic), Jeff Goolagong (ACT) and Junior Men's World Championship heroes James Brooks (Vic) and Travis Southam. The last time the Aussie Steelers have beaten New Zealand was with a 7-1 victory in the final test of a four-game series in 2001. The international teams arrive this week to play in some practice matches against the Victorian Men's team in Geelong, Keilor Park and Narre Warren. DRAW Wednesday 25 January 5pm - New Zealand vs South Africa 7pm ? Opening Ceremony 8pm ? Australia vs Samoa Thursday 26 January 12pm ? South Africa vs Samoa 2.30pm ? South Africa vs Australia 5pm ? Australia vs New Zealand 7.30pm ? Samoa vs New Zealand Friday 27 January 12pm ? South Africa vs New Zealand 2.30pm Samoa vs Australia 5pm ? Samoa vs South Africa 7.30pm ? New Zealand vs Australia Saturday 28 January 11am ? New Zealand vs Samoa 1.30pm ? Australia vs South Africa 5.30pm ? Final 1 (1 vs 2) 8pm ? Final 2 (3 vs 4) Sunday 29 January 12pm ? Final 3 (LF1 vs WF2) 3.30pm ? Grand Final (WF1 vs WF3) AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Mike Titheradge ? Australian Open Men?s Team Manager Susan Crow ? Chief Executive Officer, Softball Australia ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 18 07:32:10 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:32:10 -0500 Subject: Old video of past great pitchers? Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060118072926.02565150@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:37:27 -0600 From: Ron Osborn To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Old video of past great pitchers? Do you know of anyone with an old game video library? We are looking for video of past greats like Ty Stofflet, Herb Dudley, Joan Joyce, Harvey Sterkel, Dick Brubaker, Roy Burlison, and others. Thank you, Ron Osborn http://www.fastpitch-mechanics.org From: Ron Osborn Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 18 11:00:04 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:00:04 -0500 Subject: 2006 AAU Team Profile - Team USA Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060118105828.024f11a8@mail.pmihrm.com> 2006 USA Softball Men's National Team #16 Chad Boom Barnesville, MN #21 Craig Daniels Stockton, CA #2 Matt Darling Waukee, IA #5 Ben Fjelland Slater, IA #23 Frank DeGroat Jr. Ringwood, NJ #9 Rey Garcia North Andover, MA #11 Adam LaLonde Kentwood, MI #14 Terry Luster Bunceton, MO #12 Chris Miljavac St. Joseph, MO #1 Blake Miller Albany, GA #24 Tom Owen Elkhart, IA #18 Sonny Perkins St. Michaels, AZ #34 Travis Price Santa Ana, CA #22 Landy Rodriguez West Haverstraw, NY #6 Chad Seeman Chenoa, IL #10 Cody Thomson Riverton, IA #19 Michael White Sioux City, IA coaches #7 Pete Turner, head coach Stockton, CA #25 Mitch Munthe, assistant coach Modesto, CA #13 Rich Clements assistant coach Stockton, CA From: "Brian McCall" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 18 14:22:40 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:22:40 -0500 Subject: 2006 Eastern Ontario ISC II Qualifier June 16-18 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060118142123.0253c720@mail.pmihrm.com> Subject: 2006 Eastern Ontario ISC II Qualifier June 16-18 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:36:40 -0500 From: "Brown, Adam" To: Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario West Carleton Electric Men's Intermediate Fastball Club is pleased to announce that Fitzroy Harbour will be hosting the ISC II eastern Ontario qualifier on June 16-18, 2006. Format will be double-knockout, entry fee $325. Depending on the number of entries, some games may also be played at the Stittsville diamond. The winner will receive a berth in the "ISC II Tournament of Champions" in Kitchener Aug 13-18 to compete against the best in North America. The tournament is open to all ISC II teams in Ontario and Quebec. We hope to have all 10 teams that were in the successful Blackburn 2005 qualifier back, plus a few more. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder led by Dan Konkle and Dan Bradley defeated the Micksburg Twins in last year's final. Team Easton Thunder went on to finish 3rd of 38 teams at the 2005 ToC in Wisconsin. The Cobourg Stingers finished third in Blackburn last year and also accepted a berth at the ToC when Micksburg was unable to attend. It should be an excellent weekend. Fitzroy Harbour has been the host for intermediate tournaments the last four seasons, including the 2003 OASA Men's C. Teams that have played in Fitzroy Harbour before know that we have a nice facility and get good crowds out, and it should be the same this June. If you have any questions about the event, accommodations, or anything else, just let me know. regards, Adam Brown adam.brown ottawa.ca 613-623-8867 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric Fastball http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com http://ca.geocities.com/fitzroyfastball/WCElectric.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 18 14:27:30 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:27:30 -0500 Subject: AAU - Pools & Schedule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060118142501.024daad8@mail.pmihrm.com> from: alex(at)aausports.org 2006 AAU Men's International Fastpitch Tournament January 19-22, 2006 - Disney's Wide World of Sports complex 28 teams in 7, 4-team pools. Round Robin play on Thursday and Friday. All teams will then be ranked 1-28. Top 24 go into a single elimination for championship and lowest 4 go into a 4-team single elimination for consolation championship. There will be a free, male only ISC Pitching Clinic ongoing during the tournament. Instructor is Bill Hillhouse. It is a walk-up clinic for prospective pitchers or current pitchers. Each pitcher or prospect must provide his own catcher. Details, contact Bill BillHillhouse at hotmail.com Pool A 1. Los Socios - Venezuela 2. Earls Club - WI 3. Houston Aces - TX 4. Ohseken Redmen - Ontario Pool B 1. Burke Xplosion - NC 2. Ambassadors - Virgin Islands 3. Florida Fastpitch 4. Team USA Pool C 1. Hallman Twins - Ontario 2. Venezuela/Miami 3. Alabama Fastpitch 4. Jamaica Pool D 1. Harter's All Stars - TX 2. Fedlock - Wash. DC 3. Panama/Orlando 4. Orr Park - OH Pool E 1. Radio 560 - Mexico 2. Big Cove - NC 3. Union Storm - Ontario 4. Heflin Builders - NY Pool F 1. CPI - NY 2. Cherokee Pirates - NC 3. Quad City Sox - IA 4. Texaco Pirates - Bahamas Pool G 1. Orlando Kings - FL 2. Colombia Nat'l Team 3. Team Minnesota 4. Oklahoma Fastpitch Thursday 4 PM Ohseken - Earl's Florida Fastpitch - Burke Venezuela/Miami - Jamaica Panama/Orlando - Orr Park Radio 560 - Union Storm Texaco Pirates - CPI Thursday 6 PM Colombia - Oklahoma FP Los Socios - Houston Aces Hallman - Alabama FP Fedlock - Harter's Heflin - Big Cove Quad City - Cherokee Pirates Friday 9 AM Team USA - Ambassadors Team Minnesota - Orlando Kings Houston Aces - Earl's Alabama FP - Jamaica Harter's - Orr Park Big Cove - Union Storm Friday 11 AM Ambassadors - Burke Orlando Kings - Oklahoma FP Cherokee Pirates - CPI Ohseken - Los Socios Hallman - Venezuela/Miami Fedlock - Panama/Orlando Friday 1 PM Los Socios - Earl's Team Minnesota - Colombia Quad City - Texaco Pirates Heflin - Radio 560 Hallman - Jamaica Team USA - Florida FP Friday 3 PM Ohseken - Houston Aces Venezuela/Miami - Alabama FP Texaco Pirates - Cherokee Pirates Radio 560 - Big Cove Panama/Orlando - Harter's Florida FP - Ambassadors Friday 5 PM Heflin - Union Storm Quad City - CPI Fedlock - Orr Park Team Minnesota - Oklahoma FP Colombia - Orlando Kings Team USA - Burke Ends Round Robin Play Saturday 9 AM CH 1 23 CH 2 22 CH 3 21 CH 4 20 Saturday 11 AM CH 5 20 CH 6 21 CH 7 22 CH 8 23 CO1 24 CO 2 25 Saturday 1 PM CH 9 23 CH 10 22 CH 11 21 CH 12 20 CO 3 24 Saturday 3 PM CH 13 20 CH 14 21 CH 15 22 CH 16 23 Saturday 5 PM CH 17 20 CH 18 21 CH 19 22 CH 20 23 Sunday 10 AM CH 21 22 CH 22 23 Sunday 12 PM CH 23 - from: alex(at)aausports.org Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 18 23:13:45 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:13:45 -0500 Subject: 7th Annual RED ROCK INVITATIONAL Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060118230943.02521c68@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:00:12 -0800 From: Bob Henning Subject: 7th Annual RED ROCK INVITATIONAL To: Al Doran St. George, UT The field is filling up quickly and we expect another complete field of 16 teams to attend this year's 7th Red Rock International Invitational Our latest new addition to the tournament is Patsy's from New York. Don't miss your opportunity to experience a great event that incorporates a fun trip to Las Vegas and/or Mesquite, Nevada for you and the entire family. 7th Annual Red Rock International Invitational St. George, Utah TOURNAMENT DATES: May 6 and 7, 2006 CLASSES: Major, A, AA, NAFA, (ASA A) ENTRY FEE: $350 US PITCHING RULE: ISC ENTRY DEADLINE: March 1, 2006 FORMAT: Round Robin into single elimination. GAMES GUARANTEED: Four ENTRY CHECKS Payable to: Roy Stout P.O. Box 812 Lake Hughes, CA 93532 St. George is located in the southwestern corner of Utah. It's a warm weather retirement community with seven beautiful diamonds consisting of golf green quality outfields with enclosed fences. There is a full service snack open during the entire tournament. The ball park is situated amongst the beautiful backdrop of red colored mountains and green trees and lawns. There is plenty of parking. The ball park is located just a few minutes away from the city center. These are the most beautiful diamonds West of Florida's Disney World. Many feel they are the finest they have ever played on. http://www.ci.st-george.ut.us/ Many teams over the years have made this a family trip combining Las Vegas and the Red Rock tournament into a super 3-4 day holiday. They either arrive a day early or leave a day later spending a night or two in Las Vegas. There are special group rates for 10 or more people. A few of the players significant others spent the entire time in Las Vegas and were joined by their men either before or after the tournament. http://www.vegas.com There is also a full facility resort located in Mesquite, Nevada just a short 25 - 30 minute drive to St. George. It has many inexpensive hotels and casinos. Some rooms in Mesquite last year were about $21.00 http://nevada.casinocity.com/mesquite/ Getting to the Red Rock International Invitational: St. George Airport: http://www.ci.st-george.ut.us/airport/ The St. George airport is located about 5 minutes the downtown area and about 10 minutes from the ball park. Las Vegas: McCarran International Airport: http://www.mccarran.com/airportguide.asp The Las Vegas airport is about a 1? hour drive North up Interstate 15. As you approach the mountain pass approaching St. George, the view is absolutely incredible. Be sure to bring your camera. Driving by car from the Salt Lake City area is about a 5 hour drive. Driving from Southern California can easily be calculated via Las Vegas. Ken Hackmeister, executive director of the International Softball Congress (ISC) will once again serve as Tournament Director. Josh Olmstead of St George Leisure Services will be the Host Administrator of the tournament. Roy Stout will be the Umpire-in-Chief. Umpires are from various locations around the USA as well as Canada. Many have ISF International and/or ISC World Tournament experience. All of the games will have three umpires working every game. It is expected teams will be from USA, Canada and Mexico. Games will conclude on Sunday early enough for teams to make flights from Las Vegas. Contacts: Roy Stout - Please contact Roy with any questions or concerns about teams, entry fees, deadlines, accommodation, prize money, etc. mailto:umpire5(at)verizon.net 661-724-1551 Ken Hackmeister - Ken is the tournament director and can assist with any technical questions. mailto:iscken(at)comcast.net 801-447-8807 Josh Olmstead - Josh has consistently been a major part of this tournament running smoothly. The facility, personnel and grounds crews are top-notch. mailto:recreat(at)infowest.com 435-634-5860 We are looking for a 16 team tournament again this year as there were 16 teams in 2005. We have negotiated with the Crystal Inn in St. George at $73 and have three rooms with late check out for each team on Sunday. All rooms come with a complimentary hot or cold breakfast for everyone registered. http://www.crystalinns.com/stg.html Contact Jodi toll-free 1-800-662-2525 mailto:Jodi(at)crystalinns.com Fastpitch West was the official photographer last year with Maddy Flanagan shooting all the photos. http://www.fastpitchwest.com/contact_us.htm Sometime in December we will be posting a link to pictures of the St. George Complex. See you all in sunny and warm St. George, Utah for the 7th Annual Red Rock International Invitational. Regards, Bob Henning mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca 604-878-1357 From: Bob Henning Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 19 19:40:55 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:40:55 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Thursday 4 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060119193846.0241d078@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) To: Fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: AAU Results - Thursday 4 PM Games Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 23:20:40 +0000 Orlando, FL Under sunny blue skies this afternoon and a temperature of 65 degrees F, the 2006 AAU Men's International Fastpitch Tournament began with a slate of 6 games at 4 PM. Six more games are currently underway to conclude this first day of play. Play begins Friday morning with 6 games each at the following times: 9 & 11 AM, 1, 3 and 5 PM. This will conclude the round robin portion of the tournament. Thursday, 4 PM Results Jamaica - 0 Venezuela/Miami - 16 WP - M Torres & Castillo LP - T. McCaw & Donaldson Union Storm - 4 Radio 560 - 0 WP - P Mersereau & Franklin LP - F. Cazales & Cervantes Florida Fastpitch - 15 Burke Xplosion - 1 WP - J. Simpson & White LP - D. Chapman & Probst Panama/Orlando - 1 Orr Park - 5 WP - J. Hegman & O'Neil LP - E. Gilbert, Vogel (4) & Prol Ohseken Redmen - 8 Earl's Club - 3 WP - R. Miller & Sowden LP - Lubkeman & Kulakowski CPI - 2 Texaco Pirates - 3 WP - D. Magon & Grant LP - J. Smith & Sepulveda, Cutro (6) Results of 6 PM games will be sent upon completion. Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 19 21:46:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 21:46:59 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Thursday 6 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060119214520.0232cc78@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Thursday 6 PM Games Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 01:14:02 +0000 Orlando, FL Heflin Builders - 16 Big Cove - 1 WP - Vasquez & Gasaway LP- Hill & Ledford Quad City Sox - 14 Cherokee Pirates - 0 WP - A. Rebling, McCabe (3), Farion (5) & Kranz LP - Taylor, Harjochee (5) & Harjochee, Driver (5) Alabama Fastpitch - 1 Hallman Twins - 12 WP - Martin, Koert (4) & Shewfelt LP - Dubsky, Bunge (3) & Perry Houston Aces - 0 Los Socios - 8 WP - Navas & Orupoza LP - Wells & Gilmour Fedlock - 2 Harter's All Stars- 1 WP - Sleep & Sell Algar, Scheller (LP 5) & LeBlanc Oklahoma Fastpitch - 4 Team Colombia - 4 Marcus Chaqued - Colombia Joe Leitke, Harry (6) - Oklahoma Fastpitch Friday games begin at 9 AM. Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 12:41:44 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:41:44 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: AAU Results - Friday 9 AM Games Message-ID: <1863692503-1137778970-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-19517-@engine27-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: iscken at comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:33:54 To:aldoran at pmihrm.com, jim at fastpitchwest.com, rachel at aausports.org Cc:iscken at comcast.net Subject: AAU Results - Friday 9 AM Games Alabama Fastpitch - 11 Jamaica - 0 WP Fawcett & Perry LP Salmon & Francis Team USA - 8 Ambassadors - 0 WP - White & DeGroat LP - Newton, Penn (4) & Abrey Earl's Club - 2 Houston Aces - 5 WP - Valdez & Gilmour LP - Johnson & Frodermann Union Storm - 11 Big Cove - 2 WP - Mersereau & Simes LP - Hill & Ledford Orr Park - 4 Harter's All Stars - 3 WP - Germain, Garrity (7) & O'Neil Scheller, R. Plangger (6), Algar (LP 7) & Esteves Team Minnesota - 3 Orlando Kings - 0 WP - Lang, Muizelaar (6) & Goring LP - Groves, Hineline (5) & Castillo 11AM games are underway with other games scheduled for 1, 3 & 5 PM. Today's play ends round robin. Ken Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 13:30:56 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:30:56 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: AAU Results - Friday 11 AM Games Message-ID: <1292294844-1137781922-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-17141-@engine08-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: iscken at comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:22:40 To:aldoran at pmihrm.com, jim at fastpitchwest.com, rachel at aausports.org Cc:iscken at comcast.net Subject: AAU Results - Friday 11 AM Games Correction on 9 AM results: Team Minnesota defeated Orlando Kings 4-0 rather than 3-0 as previously reported. Venezuela/Miami - 0 Hallman Twins - 11 WP - Martin & Shewfelt LP - Torres, Rivero & Castillo CPI - 14 Cherokee Pirates - 0 WP - Samson & Cutro LP - Harjochee & Driver Oklahoma Fastpitch - 5 Orlando Kings - 0 WP - Bolin, Leitko (6) & Ross LP - Ford & Castro Ambassadors - 8 Burke Xplosion - 3 WP - Winship & Abrey LP - McCarrick & Propst Los Socios - 2 Ohsweken - 1 WP - Perez & Oropeza LP - Schweyer & Sowden Panama/Orlando - 5 Fedlock - 11 WP - Roman & Kahen LP - Vogel, Gilbert (5) & Prol Orlando temperature is currently 76 degrees F under partly cloudy skies. Forecast for Saturday and Sunday is low 80's with sunshine. Ken Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 16:16:00 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:16:00 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Friday 1 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060120161431.0243d960@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Friday 1 PM Games ORLANDO, FL Heflin Builders - 11 Radio 560 - 0 WP - Vasquez, Ezekeil & Gasaway LP - Castro & Cervantes Hallman Twins - 15 Jamaica - 0 WP - D. Martin & Gibson LP - Rebling, McCabe (5), Farion (7) & Kranz Team USA - 14 Florida Fastpitch - 3 WP - Luster, Perkins (4), Thomson (7) & DeGroat, Daniels (5) LP - Zack, Mitchell (3) & Gray Earl's - 8 Los Socios - 7 WP - Lubkeman & Kulakowski LP - Navas, Ramirez (8), Perez (8) & Oropeza Colombia - 0 Minnesota - 4 WP - Muizelaar & Twordick LP - Caicedo & Guillermo From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 18:28:41 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:28:41 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Friday 3 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060120182730.02438818@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Cc: iscken at comcast.net Subject: AAU Results - Friday 3 PM Games ORLANDO, FL Harter's All Stars - 7 Panama/Orlando - 1 WP - Plangger, Scheller (4) and Esteves LP - Gilbert, Vogel (6) & Prol Venezuela/Miami - 4 Alabama Fastpitch - 2 WP - Hdez & Castillo LP- Bunge, Dubsky (7) & Perry Texaco Pirates - 11 Cherokee Pirates - 0 WP - Mason & Albury LP - Taylor & Harjochee Radio 560 - 5 Big Cove - 1 WP - Cazales & Cervantes LP - Hill & Ledford Ohsweken - 7 Houston Aces - 6 WP - M. Joseph & Sowden LP - Wells & Gilmour Florida Fastpitch - 0 Ambassadors - 3 WP - A. Smith & Parsons LP - Simpson, Zack (4) & White Later today when results of 5 PM games are sent, we will include the playoff bracket schedule of games on Saturday. Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 18:36:10 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:36:10 -0500 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Sign Rob Giesbrecht for the Canadian Nationals Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060120183506.024756d0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Sign Rob Giesbrecht for the Canadian Nationals Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:01:34 -0800 Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of outfielder / infielder Rob Giesbrecht to bolster the team's line up in its attempt to qualify for the 2006 Softball Canada Senior Mens FP Nationals to be held in late August in Prince George, BC Giesbrecht, a resident of Landmark, Manitoba and member of the Softball Canada National Team talent pool, is regarded as a high calibre senior mens fastpitch player, having most recently competed in the 2005 season with the Broken Bow New York Spirit, and then joining the Grey Sox for the 2005 National Championship held in St. Thomas, Ontario. He is signed for the 2006 season with the Fargo, North Dakota Kegel Black Knights. Grey Sox Field Manager John Stuart commented on the signing: "Rob is one of the premier players in the game, and his customary commitment, passion and high level of play shown in each and every game will provide us with the necessary depth and leadership to play against the tough competition". Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 18:41:33 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:41:33 -0500 Subject: South Central Illinois ISC Qualifier Set for Vandalia Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060120183841.024b76b0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "Gordie Wise" Subject: South Central Illinois ISC Qualifier Set for Vandalia Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:04:14 -0500 South Central Illinois ISC Qualifier Set for Vandalia Rich Well, ISC Area Commissioner, has announced the dates, site, and other details for the South Central Illinois ISC Qualifier for the 2006 fastball season. The competition will be held in Vandalia, Illinois, over the weekend of June 2, 3, and 4. The tournament will determine an area representative for the ISC World Tournament (which will be held in Kitchener, ONT, August 11 ? 19) and a second representative for the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions (in Kitchener, ONT, August 13 ? 18). The planned format is round robin with semi-finals and finals pitting the top two teams from each pool into a single elimination tourney. This format may change depending on the number of teams competing for the ISC World Tournament spot and the number competing for the spot in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Teams will need to declare as they enter the event whether they are competing for the ISC or the ISC ? II berth. Deadline for entry is March 31. Entry fee is $200. Checks should be payable to RichWell/The Freight Softball. To enter the event or for additional information, contact: Rich Well 2419 Linda Avenue Vandalia, IL. 62471 e-mail: riwell6(at)yahoo.com January 19, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com From: "Gordie Wise" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 20 23:05:28 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 23:05:28 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Friday 5 PM Games & Saturday Schedule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060120230423.023755a0@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Friday 5 PM Games & Saturday Schedule Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 01:15:29 +0000 Orlando, FL Heflin - 9 Union Storm - 0 WP Ezekeil, Vasquez (4) & Gasaway LP Wardell & Franklin Team Colombia - 11 Orlando Kings - 3 WP - Chaquez & Sandoval LP - Hingus, Ford (4) & Castro Fedlock - 3 Orr Park - 2 WP - Dyck & Sell LP - Garrity & O'Neil Team Minnesota - 10 Oklahoma Fastpitch - 2 WP - Kammueller & Twordick LP - Mosquito & Ross CPI - 3 Quad City - 4 WP - Ginger, Farion (6) LP - Konkle & Cutro Team USA- 16 Burke Xplosion - 0 WP - Price, Owen (5) & DeGroat LP - Chapman, McCarrick & Propst SATURDAY SCHEDULE - SINGLE ELIMINATION 9:00 am CPI vs Harter's All Stars Quad City Sox vs Panama Orlando Ambassadors vs Florida Fastpitch Venezuela/Miami vs Houston Aces 11:00 AM Team Colombia vs Radio 560 Union Storm vs Earl's Club Ohsweken vs Orlando Kings Oklahoma Fastpitch vs Alabama Fastpitch Big Cove vs Jamaica (Consolation) Burke Xplosion vs Cherokee Pirates (Consolation) 1 PM Hallman Twins vs winner of CPI-Harters Orr Park vs winner of Quad City - Orlando Texaco Pirates vs winner of Ambassadors-FL Fastpitch Team USA vs winner of Venez/Miami-Houston Consolation Championship 3 PM Team Minnesota vs winner of Colombia - Radio 560 Fedlock vs winnner of Union Storm-Earl's Club Los Socios vs winner of Ohsweken-Orlando Heflin vs winniner of OK FP - AL FP 5 PM 4 games involving winners of 1PM & 3 PM games. Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 12:54:06 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:54:06 -0500 Subject: A few pics from the AAU Tournament in Orlando Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121125317.0245e6a0@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:44:03 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: A few pics from the AAU Tournament in Orlando We've posted a few pics taken by Maddy Flanagan this morning at the AAU International Tournament in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, January 21, 2006. http://www.fastpitchwest.com/tournaments/beyond_the_west/aau/2006/aau_2006_photos.htm Click the menu buttons on the left side of the page to see the pics. We'll post a bunch more once we get back to the high speed connection at the hotel. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 12:55:58 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:55:58 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 9 AM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121125434.02460c68@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) To: aldoran at pmihrm.com, jim at fastpitchwest.com, rachel at aausports.org Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 9 AM Games Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:20:39 +0000 ORLANDO, FL This session begins the 24-team single elimination tournament for the 2006 AAU Men's International Fastpitch Tournament. Quad City Sox - 8 Panama Orlando - 1 WP - Farion & Willert LP - Bogo & Armier Venezuela/Miami - 10 Houston Aces - 2 WP - Torres & Castillo LP - Valdez & Gilmour CPI - 2 Harter's All Stars - 5 WP - Algar & Esteves LP - J. Smith, Sampson (7) & Sepulveda Florida Fastpitch 8 Ambassadors - 4 WP - Simpson & White LP - Newton, A. Smith (5), Winship (7) & Abney Four, 11AM games are currently underway. The 8 byed teams play at 1 & 3 PM. Quarter finals at 5 PM to complete the day. Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 13:43:20 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:43:20 -0500 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Tournament Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121134151.0234b298@mail.pmihrm.com> From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Ottawa Blitz Tournament Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:52:09 -0500 OTTAWA, ON July 21-23, 2006 The Ottawa Blitz Men's Fastball team is holding a tournament July 21-23, 2006. The tournament is located at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. with Cold Beer and BBQ. There is 3-4 hotels within 5 mins. from the ballpark and 15 mins. from Downtown. For information contact, Ottawa Blitz Fastball Scott Dumouchel 613-721-3532 From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 13:56:48 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:56:48 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Friday 1 PM Games - a missing game Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121135504.0242c678@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) To: Al Doran , Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:44:12 +0000 Here is the Friday 1 PM game - Quad Cities vs Texaco Pirates (Bahamas) Quad City - 4 Texaco Pirates - 5 WP - Bethel & Albury LP Rebling, McCabe (5), Farion (7) & Kranz From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 13:58:31 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:58:31 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 11 AM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121135735.0242c3e8@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 11 AM Games Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:40:02 +0000 ORLANDO, FL Ohsweken - 3 Orlando Kings - 1 WP - Miller, Schweyer (6) & Sowden LP - J. Hineline & Castillo Alabama Fastpitch - 5 Oklahoma Fastpitch - 3 WP - Fawcett & Perry LP - Leitka, Bolin (6)& Hudson Earl's Club - 4 Union Storm - 1 WP - Johnson & Frodermann LP - Merserau, Wardell (5) & Simes Radio 560 - 11 Team Colombia - 2 WP - Cazales & Congo LP - Caicedo & Mariaga Consolation Bracket Jamaica - 6 Big Cove - 3 WP - McCaw & Donaldson LP - Hill & Ledford Burke Xplosion - 11 Cherokee Pirates - 3 WP - McCarrick & Propst LP Harjochee & Driver Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 16:39:18 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:39:18 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 1 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121163809.0242d720@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 1 PMGames Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 21:20:28 +0000 ORLANDO, FL Texaco Pirates - 6 Florida Fastpitch - 2 WP - Bethel & Albury LP - Zack & Gray Harter's All Stars - 1 Hallman Twins - 6 WP - Koert, T. Martin (6) & Gibson LP - Algar, Scheller (5) & Esteves Orr Park - 3 Quad City Sox - 2 WP - Haymen, Garrity (4), McCabe (7) & O'Neil LP - Rebling & Kranz Team USA - 7 Venezuela/Miami - 2 WP- S. Perkins & DeGroat LP - Hernandez, Torres (4) & Castillo Consolation Championship: Jamaica - 9 Burke Xplosion - 14 WP - Chapman & Propst LP - Salmon, McCaw (5) & Donaldson Ken From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 17:02:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:02:32 -0500 Subject: AAU 5pm (EST) live on Ballparkradio.com Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121170112.0242dd88@mail.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:54:43 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan To: Al Doran Subject: AAU 5pm (EST) live on Ballparkradio.com ORLANDO, ON If our dial up connection cooperates, it looks like we will be broadcasting live from the Disney Complex in Orlando, Florida. Fedlock, DC/MI vs. Team Minnesota in a quarterfinal game; 5pm EST, adjust your timezone accordingly. Looks like a great pitching matchup with Gerald Muizelaar going for Team Minnesota and Dewey Dyck for Fedlock. For those who won't be home to hear it live, we'll post a podcast on the ballparkradio.com website. Click the "Click to Listen" link at the top of the page at Ballparkradio: http://www.ballparkradio.com Best regards, Jim Flangan From: Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 18:21:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:21:02 -0500 Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 3 PM Games Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060121181708.0242ee30@mail.pmihrm.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 3 PMGames Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:00:47 +0000 ORLANDO, FL Team Minnesota - 9 Radio 560 - 0 WP - Lang, Kammueller (4) & Twordik Ohsweken - 1 Los Socios - 5 WP Perez & Oropoza LP - Schweyer & Sowden Heflin - 7 Alabama Fastpitch - 2 WP - Vasquez & Gasaway LP - Dubsky, Bunge (6) & Perry Fedlock - 8 Earl's Club - 1 WP - Sleep & Sell LP Lubkeman & Kulakowski 5 PM quarter final games in progress: Hallman Twins vs Orr Park Fedlock vs Minnesota Heflin vs Los Socios USA vs Texaco Pirates Ken in progress: Gerald Muizelaar going for Team Minnesota and Dewey Dyck for Fedlock. For those who won't be home to hear it live, we'll post a podcast on the <http://ballparkradio.com>ballparkradio.com website. Click the "Click to Listen" link at the top of the page at Ballparkradio: <http://www.ballparkradio.com>http://www.ballparkradio.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 21 20:18:44 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 01:18:44 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: AAU Results - Saturday 5 PMGames & Sunday Schedule Message-ID: <981568464-1137892791-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-4832-@engine02-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: iscken at comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 01:15:10 To:aldoran at pmihrm.com, jim at fastpitchwest.com, rachel at aausports.org Cc:iscken at comcast.net Subject: AAU Results - Saturday 5 PMGames & Sunday Schedule Team Minnesota - 12 Fedlock - 3 WP - Muizelaar & Twordick LP - Dyck, Roman (5) & Sell Team USA - 14 Texaco Pirates - 0 WP - White, Thomson (4) & DeGroat LP - Garrity & O'Neil Hallman Twins - 9 Orr Park - 1 WP - T. Martin & Shewfelt LP - Garrity & O'Neil Heflin - 11 Los Socios - 10 WP - Ezekeil & Gasaway LP - Perez, Navaz (5) & Oropoza Sunday schedule 10AM - Team USA vs Hallman Twins & Team Minnesota vs Heflin Builders. Noon - Championship game Ken Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Sun Jan 22 09:42:16 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 09:42:16 -0500 Subject: AAU Final Four - Sunday, January 22, 2006 - Live on Ballparkradio.com Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Sun Jan 22 13:29:39 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:29:39 -0500 Subject: aau broadcasts - ballparkradio update at 10:30am Sunday Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 22 15:12:24 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:12:24 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: AAU - Team USA - 2006 Champions Message-ID: <203605893-1137960811-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-6526-@engine09-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: iscken at comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 19:33:04 To:aldoran at pmihrm.com, jim at fastpitchwest.com, rachel at aausports.org Cc:iscken at comcast.net Subject: AAU - Team USA - 2006 Champions The 2006 AAU Men's International Fastpitch Tournament ended today with Team USA taking a 3-2 win over Team Minnesota in the championship game. Adam LaLonde hit the game winning single in the bottom of the 7th inning. Earlier, Team USA defeated Hallman Twins of Kitchener, Ontario, 4-1 and Team Minnesota took a 6-4 win over Heflin Builders of Stillwater, NY to set up the championship game. Team USA took both individual honors when Travis Price was named the tournament's Most Valuable Pitcher and Frank DeGroat took the Most Valuable Player honors. Price was the winning pitcher in the championship game, going the distance while DeGroat hit .467 for the tournament and caught every Team USA game. The tournament was played in outstanding weather conditions all four days. Today's temperature is in the low 80's under sunny skies. The AAU thanked all 28 teams and their fans for supporting this 7th annual tournament and welcomed everyone back in 2007. Game Summaries for Sunday Team Minnesota 6 Heflin Builders 4 WP Muizelaar & Twordik LP Vasquez, Ezekeil (5) & Gasaway Team USA 4 Hallman Twins 1 WP - Luster, White (7) & DeGroat LP - Koert, T. Martin (5) & Shewfelt Team Minnesota - 2 Team USA - 3 WP - Price & DeGroat Muizelaar, LP Lang (5) & Twordik Ken Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 22 15:36:34 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:36:34 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: 2006 AAU Photos at Fastpitchwest.com Message-ID: <71151966-1137962261-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-9910-@engine12-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Flanagan Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:18:05 To:Al Doran Subject: 2006 AAU Photos at Fastpitchwest.com We are pleased to share some AAU photos at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/tournaments/beyond_the_west/aau/2006/aau_2006_photos.htm If you have any problem with link, see the AAU Links on the front page at Fastpitchwest.com These photos were taken Saturday. We'll be posting the complete photo galleries, including photos from Sunday's semi-finals and Championship game, along with top finishing team pics and individual award winners shortly. We'll post an announcement to Al's Fastball when the rest of the photos are up. Congratulations to Tournament Directors Alex Linares and Ken Hackmeister on another great tournament. A great start to the 2006 season! Best regards from Orlando, Florida Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Sun Jan 22 23:09:22 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:09:22 -0500 Subject: Doug Sleep Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Sun Jan 22 23:11:01 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:11:01 -0500 Subject: Catcher looking for a team Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 25 15:13:02 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:13:02 -0500 Subject: Nebraska – Western Iowa – South Dakota I. S. C. Qualifying Tourney Set Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 25 16:53:29 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:53:29 -0500 Subject: AAU Announces Details for 2007 AAU International Men's Fastball Tournament Message-ID: Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:30:30 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: AAU Announces Details for 2007 AAU International Men's Fastball Tournament ORLANDO, FL You have to hand it to the AAU -- the final out of the 2006 AAU International Tournament was just recorded a few days ago, and already they have a full color flyer out for the 2007 tournament -- in English and Spanish, no less. You can download and open the flyer by visiting the men's fastball page at the AAU website (PDF file, requires Adobe Reader): For those without Adobe Reader, the short version is: Date: January 18-21, 2007 Place: Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida Entry fee: $500 Entry deadline: November 15, 2006 Want some feedback on this tournament? Ask any of the 28 teams that attended this year's event. Don't wait as this tournament fills up fast! For further details, contact tournament director, Alex Linares: Alex Linares Amateur Athletic Union 407-828-5602 alex (at) aausports.org Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fasptitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Al Doran PLEASE REPLY TO: fastball(at)pmihrm.com http://www.alsfastball.com From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 25 17:22:13 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:22:13 -0500 Subject: Junior White Sox take step up in world champs preparations Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aldoran42 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 25 17:46:22 2006 From: aldoran42 at hotmail.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:46:22 -0500 Subject: Still problems with sending e-mail via aldoran@pmihrm.com pr fastball@pmihrm.com Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jan 25 23:07:49 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:07:49 -0500 Subject: Softball Optimistic for 2012 Olympic Reconsideration in two weeks Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060125230622.02536480@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: SOFTBALL OPTIMISTIC FOR 2012 OLYMPIC RECONSIDERATION IN TWO WEEKS Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:17:22 -0500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2006 SOFTBALL OPTIMISTIC FOR 2012 OLYMPIC RECONSIDERATION IN TWO WEEKS In just over two weeks, the XXth Olympic Winter Games will come to the forefront of the sporting world from Torino. First however, it is an Olympic Summer sport that could make headlines in the same city in Italy when the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 118th Session begins exactly two weeks from today. Don Porter, President of the International Softball Federation (ISF), the sport's world governing body, has led efforts to get reconsideration of softball's Olympic status for the 2012 Games programme put on the agenda for the Torino meetings since the IOC Session in Singapore last July. Last summer, women's softball was taken off the programme of the 2012 Summer Games in London following a vote that was very close and, as a result, led the ISF to immediately begin to seek reconsideration. Today Mr. Porter is on his way to Australia, where the 1st Commonwealth Softball Championship is about to begin. The hope is that softball will be added to the programme of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. "Our sport is already on the programme of 16 multisport games, which shows its universality and thus counters a previously reported criticism of softball not being a global sport," Mr. Porter said. He also pointed out that softball has many additional qualities that mirror what is expected of an Olympic sport, such as a clean doping record, the best athletes participating in the Games, low cost venues that will get continued use following the Olympics, and the promotion of women in sport, to name a few. The ISF President will attend the IOC Session in Torino accompanied by ISF Executive Vice President/Olympic Softball Mrs. HE Huixian (China), ISF Deputy Secretary General Ms. LOW Beng Choo (Malaysia), and ISF VP/Europe Mrs. Jelena (Tomic) CUSAK (Croatia). Mr. Porter said he will go there cautiously optimistic. "We've talked to many people who support reconsideration of women's softball for the 2012 Olympics. Now we need the re-vote to solidify our rightful reinstatement. Millions and millions of softball athletes, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents, and fans around the world are all waiting for it." The ISF is the world governing body of the sport as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). Softball (women's fast pitch) made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. There are 127 affiliated countries in the ISF and millions of participants in the sport worldwide. MEDIA: For more information, please contact ISF Director of Communications Bruce Wawrzyniak at brucew at internationalsoftball.com, (1.813) 864 0100, ext. 229, or (1.813) 453 8762 (cell). __________________________________________________ Regards, Rick Picard Program Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 07:38:04 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:38:04 -0500 Subject: Maddy Flanagan's Photos from the 2006 AAU International Tournament Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126073714.0294a250@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:49:15 -0800 From: Jim Flanagan Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: Al Doran Subject: Maddy Flanagan's Photos from the 2006 AAU International Tournament Maddy Flanagan's Photos from the 2006 AAU International Tournament are posted at Fastpitchwest.com. You can link in off the main page, or via the Morning Brief at this link: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=766 Hope you enjoy them ! Feel free to drop her a line at her email shown below. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Maddy's email: maddy (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 08:18:26 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:18:26 -0500 Subject: Australia wins their first game at the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126081709.02685b50@pop.pmihrm.com> Subject: Australia wins their first game at the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:34:07 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 26 January 2006 Australia wins their first game at the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Australia has won their first game of the championship defeating South Africa with a run-ahead rule in the bottom of the fifth on day two of the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship. South Africa started well with a two run home run by Mark Olivier. Australia took to the plate and got a lucky run thanks to a wild throw to second followed by an error in the South African outfield. In the bottom of the second, Australia tied up the game thanks to a long ball over the rightfield fence from David Newsome. A combination of South African fielding errors and aggressive batting helped Australia score another three runs for a 5-2 lead. In the third inning, David Newsome crossed the plate on Michael Gibson's hit to centrefield. A pitching change for South Africa did not help with Australia extending their lead when Joel Southam hit a three run home run for a 9-2 lead. Adam Folkard in his third game for Australia, shut down South Africa's batting with seven strike-outs and forcing the run-ahead rule. Australia's next game is against the New Zealand Black Sox at 6.30pm (ADET). In an earlier game, Tanifa Samoa held out to beat South Africa in a tie-breaker 16-10. Battling the heat, Tanifa Samoa led early on with Wayne Laulu scoring a three run home run which helped Tanifa Samoa to score six runs in the second inning. South Africa managed to shut out Tanifa Samoa in the fourth scoring 4 runs bringing themselves back in to the game. It was another shut out innings in the fifth by South Africa and then a home run by Jonathan Viljoen scoring two runs to bring the game to a 10 all ball game. Both teams were scoreless in the sixth and seventh innings forcing the game to a tie-break. Tanifa Samoa proved too strong with the bat and overpowered South Africa to win the game by six runs in the eighth. For interviews and photo opportunities, please contact DiAnne Lilburn on 0405 509 674. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 09:21:24 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:21:24 -0500 Subject: Black Sox fight back and show their class Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126092015.022fe208@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 23:45:29 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox fight back and show their class Black Sox fight back and show their class Thursday January 26th 2006 Under pressure and with time running out the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox have come from behind on day two of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne with an 8-5 victory over the home side Australia tonight. Going into the bottom of the sixth inning the world champion NZCT Black Sox were in the unusual position of being behind on the scoreboard. However with consistent hitting the Kiwi side managed to turn around a two run deficit into a three run advantage. In the bottom of the sixth inning lead off hitter for the NZCT Black Sox Travis Wilson set the tone for the inning powering the ball over the right field fence. Following that captain Jarrad Martin maintained the momentum with a single to left field before being brought home by a Bran Rona home run out of the park to give the NZCT Black Sox the lead. The NZCT Black Sox extended the lead further when first outfielder Daniel Milne scored on a fielding error and Stacy McLean came home on a hit by Stephen Ratu. Down by three runs going into the final inning the home side had no more magic in the bag allowing the NZCT Black Sox to take the 8-5 victory. Australia opened the scoring in their first at bat courtesy of the home run over the fence from second baseman Joel Southam. Not to be out done though the world champion NZCT Black Sox hit straight back with interest in the bottom of the first inning when Travis Wilson fired the ball over the centre field fence with Stephen Ratu on base. The NZCT Black Sox took the lead for the first time in the game in the bottom of the third inning when lead off hitter Thomas Makea tripled to right centre field and scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Wilson. However the home side refused to lie down against the NZCT Black Sox and wrestled the lead back in the fourth inning scoring three runs off five hits to give the Australians a one run advantage. In a move to counter the Australian hitting Jarrad Martin was replaced on the mound in the fourth inning by Jeremy Manley. Martin started the game for the NZCT Black Sox and faced 17 batters giving up seven hits and two walks while taking one strikeout. From the time Manley came onto the mound he had control of the game as he held strong to deny the Aussie hitters. Manley faced 13 batters taking four strikeouts while giving up just one hit. While Manley was strong on the mound with the bat Travis Wilson was the stand out performer for the NZCT Black Sox. From four trips to the plate Wilson picked up two home runs and a sacrifice fly for four RBI's in the game. The NZCT Black Sox will be back on the diamond tonight taking on Samoa the only other unbeaten team in the championship at 11.45pm (NZ time). Looking ahead to tomorrow the New Zealand team have another two games they play South Africa at 2pm (NZ time) and then face Australia at 9.30pm (NZ time). During the championship all teams will play each other twice before the finals playoffs on Saturday and Sunday. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 09:24:09 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:24:09 -0500 Subject: Day Two - Softball - Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126092259.07ee83e8@pop.pmihrm.com> Subject: Day Two - Softball - Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:49:01 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 26 January 2006 In a see-sawing game the New Zealand Black Sox triumphed over the Australian Steelers with an 8-5 win at the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch being played at Altona, Melbourne this week. In a big hitting game there were seven home runs hit with both teams taking to the pitching aggressively. Australia's Joel Southam led the charge hitting the first home run of the game with a long ball over right field fence in the first innings. New Zealand short stop Travis Wilson answered the call hitting an even bigger drive over centre field scoring 2 runs to take the lead. At the bottom of the third New Zealand's Thomas Makea added another run to the score board with a solo home run, giving New Zealand's Blacksox a lead of 3-1. At the top of the 4th innings Australia's Kris Kiefel challenged the Blacksox, hitting his first of two home runs for the game creating a ripple effect, with his team mates batting in another two runs for the innings to take the lead 4-3. Kiefel's second home run in the sixth gave Australia a more convincing lead until New Zealand's Travis Wilson got his second home run of the game. The Black Sox were on a roll with Brad Rona also hitting a two run home run to take the lead back from Australia. New Zealand scored another two runs for the innings then completed the game shutting down Australia's bats, to win the game 8-5 in the 7th. Earlier in the day Australia got the better of South Africa winning 9-2 and Tanifa Soma also defeated South Africa 16-10 in the 8th innings. Fridays games are: 12pm South Africa v New Zealand; 2.30pm Tanifa Soma v Australia; 5.00pm Tanifa Samoa v South Africa; 7.30pm New Zealand v Australia. For more information contact DiAnne Lilburn 0405 509 674 ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 14:06:00 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:06:00 -0500 Subject: Black Sox hold strong in tough tussle Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126140440.02684cb8@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:13:37 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox hold strong in tough tussle Black Sox hold strong in tough tussle Friday January 27th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox have claimed their third win in the Commonwealth Championship this morning (NZ time) with a 5-3 victory over Samoa in Melbourne, Australia. It was a tight tussle against Samoa with the world champion NZCT Black Sox being made to fight all the way for the win. Samoa were the first to get runs on the board when Michael Fenton scored on a hit by Wayne Laulu in the top of the first inning. The lead didn't last for long though with the Kiwi side striking straight back in the bottom of the inning when Travis Wilson scampered home on a single by Patrick Shannon. A third inning home run from champion outfielder Thomas Makea set the game up for the NZCT Black Sox. With debutant Todd Grego and Bevan Martin on base Makea fired the ball over the centre field fence to score three runs. The Samoans weren't about to give up the fight though with Jeremy Stanley powering the ball over the left field fence with one runner on to peg back two runs and close up the gap to just one run in the fourth inning. The NZCT Black Sox added one more run in the fifth inning when Rhys Casley came home on a hit by Fabian Makea after originally getting on base via a double. On the mound for the NZCT Black Sox was Marty Grant who pitched the full game facing 28 batters giving up five hits and three walks while taking eight strikeouts. For Samoa Penese Iosefo started the game and faced 15 batters giving up three hits, one walk and one hit pitch while taking three strikeouts. Heinie Shannon replaced Iosefo on the mound in the fourth inning and he faced 14 batters and took four strikeouts while giving up two hits and two walks. The win against Samoa was the second win for the NZCT Black Sox on day two of the championship to go with an 8-5 victory over the home side Australia. The defeat of Australia required a come from behind effort from the NZCT Black Sox with a five run hitting spree in the bottom of the sixth inning proving the winning of the game for the New Zealand team. Stand out performers for the NZCT Black Sox against Australia were power hitter Travis Wilson who set the tone with the bat picking up two home runs and four RBI's from four trips to the batters box. Also making a difference was pitcher Jeremy Manley who was introduced into the game in the fourth inning and stopped the Australians flow of runs. With the win over Samoa the NZCT Black Sox are the only unbeaten team after two days with all sides having played each other once. Samoa are ranked second having had victories over Australia on the opening day of the championship followed by a marathon 16-10 tie breaker victory over South Africa. The home side Australia have one win while South Africa is still to register a victory. Day two of the championship has proved an eventful one with extreme heat, rain and a marathon opening game causing delays of up to two hours meaning the final game of the day between the NZCT Black Sox and Samoa didn't finish until after midnight (Australian time). Looking ahead to later today the New Zealand team have another two games they play South Africa at 2pm (NZ time) and then face Australia at 9.30pm (NZ time). During the championship all teams will play each other twice before the finals playoffs on Saturday and Sunday. Commonwealth Championship Results: Day 1 Wednesday January 25th New Zealand 7 South Africa 0 Samoa 5 Australia 2 Day 2 Thursday January 26th Samoa 16 South Africa 10 (tie breaker) Australia 9 South Africa 2 New Zealand 8 Australia 5 New Zealand 5 Samoa 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 14:10:57 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:10:57 -0500 Subject: Circle Tap 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126140930.07e40190@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:45:39 -0600 (CST) Subject: Circle Tap 2006 Schedule From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com January 26, 2006 Denmark, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team is releasing their schedule for the 2006 campaign. CT is coming off a 4th straight top 10 finish(2002-10th, 2003-8th, 2004-4th, 2005-3rd(tie)). Our roster has some new faces, and some faces from prior teams. We are extremely confident with the team that has been assembled and have all intentions of another top 10 finish. The roster will be re-released in the near future. Here is where the Tappers will be this summer: May 12-14 Round Robin Warm-Up at CT. (Looking for 4-5 teams) May 19-21 Bombers Tournament at Palm Springs, CA May 26-28 Wisconsin Classic League at Circle Tap June 2-4 Grafmeier Invite at Kimberly, WI June 9-11 ISC State Tournament at Circle Tap June 16-18 OFF June 23-25 Eau Claire Classic at Eau Claire, WI July 1-2 OFF July 7-9 Boys of Summer Open at Circle Tap July 16-18 Holm Classic at Fargo, ND July 21-23 OFF July 29-30 Farm Tournament at Middleton, WI August 3-6 ASA National Championships at South Bend, IN August 11-19 ISC World Championships at Kitchener, ON August 23-24 NAFA World Series at Kimberly, WI Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 14:13:43 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:13:43 -0500 Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126141220.024fbb58@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:05:41 -0600 (CST) Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com January 26 Denmark, WI The Boys of Summer Tournament will be held July 7-9, 2006. We have had an overwhelming amount of teams express interest in the event so we've decided to expand to a 16 team event. A 3rd diamond will be used for a few games on Saturday which is conveniently located in Denmark Memorial Park along with diamond #2. The playoffs will be expanded to accommodate 8 teams. Format will be round robin with single elim playoffs. I will release all 16 teams when I have 100% confirmation that they are all coming. I can tell you teams span from New York to California and everywhere in between. I think it will be tough to find a tougher tournament anywhere outside the Worlds. The event is held at Circle Tap just outside of Denmark, WI and in the village of Denmark, both about 15 minutes South of Green Bay. CT has a unique feel like the old ball parks as it is set in the country with a backdrop of trees in left. The 1st base line is encompassed by a beautiful saloon so you can purchase your favorite food or drink and relax on the deck taking in the game. A beer garden is also outside for convenience and loads of bleacher seating. The Boys of Summer has always been an extremely well run event with the highest quality of teams, and huge crowds which lead to the expansion. We have made a deal with two hotels in Green Bay for provide accommodations to teams, families, fans, anyone coming to the even. The closest and most convenient(15 minutes) hotel again is the Amerihost Inn. The rate is $59.00. Call Jessie at 920-406-8200. Mention the Circle Tap rate. Also, the Baymont Inn on the West Side of Green Bay will also give the $59.00 rate. It is also located right off a freeway but is a little further(20-25 minutes away). The contact is Mary, phone is 920-494-7887. It is located on the same street as Lambeau Field. There is no kickback to CT, just something we like to do to accommodate our excellent teams, fans, families from out of the area. Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jan 26 15:00:12 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:00:12 -0500 Subject: Intermediate (ISC II) Mens team looking for a few players Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060126145828.07e44710@pop.pmihrm.com> Subject: Intermediate (ISC II) Mens team looking for a few players Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:50:01 -0500 From: "Derek Fitzmorris" To: Blenheim, ON Intermediate (ISC II) Mens team looking for a few players Blenheim Home Run Restaurant Mens Fastball team of the St Thomas and District fastball league is looking for a couple of position players to add to our current roster to play league and tournaments or possible just tournaments. If you are interested please contact Matt Haskell at matt(at)automo.ca From: "Derek Fitzmorris" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 27 08:57:24 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:57:24 -0500 Subject: Black Sox mixing it up but still keep on winning Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060127085530.02690cb0@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:50:34 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox mixing it up but still keep on winning Black Sox mixing it up but still keep on winning Friday January 27th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox have maintained their unbeaten run in their first game on day three of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne this afternoon with a 7-1 victory over South Africa. The starting line up that took to the diamond against South Africa today was without some of the familiar and experienced faces that normally lead the NZCT Black Sox team. Sitting on the bench were veterans such as Thomas Makea, Patrick Shannon and Brad Rona. NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase agrees that while in some positions the team had a new look to it today it is all about giving everybody in the squad game time and building playing depth to create more competition for places. "We are holding firm to our desire to increase the depth and expose more players to international softball. We have fielded four different teams in our first four games and we will continue doing that during round robin play before looking to the top nine players for the finals," said Kohlhase. In what has been a feature of the NZCT Black Sox game in recent seasons the Kiwi side scored early against South Africa when in the bottom of the first inning Nathan Nukunuku came home on a sacrifice fly by Rhys Casley after originally getting on base with a walk. Another feature of the NZCT Black Sox game is power hitting and that came to the fore in the third inning when catcher Bevan Martin fired the ball out of the ballpark for a home run over the left field fence. Following that Stacy McLean picked up a walk and Nathan Nukunuku singled with both then scoring on a hit to NZCT Black Sox captain Jarrad Martin. South Africa pegged one run back and showed their own batting fire power in the fourth inning when Gareth Scott powered the ball over the right field fence for South Africa's first run of the game. The NZCT Black Sox went further ahead with two runs in the fourth as Todd Grego and Roman Gabriel both crossed home plate and added another in the fifth innings with Stephen Ratu getting on the score sheet. Controlling the game on the mound for the NZCT Black Sox was veteran pitcher Marty Grant who gave up few chances to the South African hitters. Grant faced 25 batters giving up three hits and one walk while taking nine strike outs. While the NZCT Black Sox recorded their fourth win today and are the only unbeaten team in the championship coach Kohlhase says the team have not had everything their own way. Against both Australia and Samoa yesterday the NZCT Black Sox had to come from behind to win and fight hard. "We came from behind against Australia twice and we let both teams Australia and Samoa back into the game so that is something we have to understand and work on as a team," said Kohlhase. On the back of their victory over South Africa the NZCT Black Sox will be back on the diamond later tonight at 9.30pm (NZ time) when they take on tournament hosts Australia. **NEWSFLASH** Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship Due to rain delay, play was postponed. The diamond is recovering well and play will most likely recommence at 7.30pm (AEDT). Australia and Tanifa Samoa will restart play at 7.30pm (AEDT) with Australia in the box at the bottom of the second. The scores are 0-0. The next game will then be Australia vs the New Zealand Black Sox. The Samoa vs South Africa game has been re-scheduled for 8.30 tomorrow morning. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jan 27 17:54:05 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:54:05 -0500 Subject: from Bayshore Radio - OS - Fred Wallace - re Owen Sound team for 2006 Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060127175155.02a2b5e8@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Paul White" To: "Al Doran" Subject: from Bayshore Radio - OS - Fred Wallace Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:14:14 -0500 Owen Sound, ON A combination of American money and Owen Sound interests are reportedly heading to Kitchener-Waterloo this weekend for the I.S.C. Eastern Canada Travel League organizational meeting. Denny Bruckert of the United States is expected to meet with Lee Jacques Saturday about operating a Senior fastball club out of Duncan McLellan Park in 2006. Jacques reportedly would act as team manager on a Monday through Friday basis. Sunday, the club is expected to make their formal bid to re-enter the league when they attend the league's organizational meeting. Owen Sound has not had Senior fastball since the 2003 Selects won the Canadian Championships. From: "Paul White" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 10:43:47 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:43:47 -0500 Subject: Commonwealth Championship moves through to playoffs Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128104241.02446e98@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:07:33 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Commonwealth Championship moves through to playoffs Commonwealth Championship moves through to playoffs Saturday January 28th 2006 Continued heavy rain has seen the last three round robin games scheduled to be played in the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne today abandoned and the tournament now moves on to the playoffs stage. The world champion New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox are the top seed in the top four play off series given their unbeaten record in round robin play. Samoa is ranked second followed by the home side Australia and South Africa. Given their top two rankings the NZCT Black Sox and Samoa will play off tonight at 8.30pm (NZ time) weather permitting. The winner of this game with take direct entry through to the final tomorrow at 8.30pm (New Zealand time). In other play off games Australia and South Africa will face off in winner take all match. The looser of that game will drop out of the title race while the winner will go on the play the looser of the game between the NZCT Black Sox and Samoa for the right to go through to the final. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 10:46:10 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:46:10 -0500 Subject: Vic Guth Men's Tournament - Results Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128104508.0246a540@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:34:15 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Vic Guth Men's Tournament - Results January 28 2006 National champion Ramblers, without injured Black Sox pitcher Thomas Cameron, had a mauling from Wellington side Poneke-Kilbirnie at the annual Vic Guth series at Norana Park yesterday while host team United is the only unbeaten team on three wins. Cameron, with both hands injured and his pitching hand needing an operation, may miss the nationals and, on the form shown in the 8-1 PK win, the side will not achieve its ambition to win back to back national titles. Wellington team PK has travelled to Auckland for more tournaments than any other side, and won many more than its share, but yesterday's thumping of Ramblers was one of the sweetest wins. PK, not the top side in the Wellington area at this stage, conceded a run in the first inning when the stalwart Scott O'Neale hit and had to wait until the fourth when four runs came home on five consecutive hits off Bobbie King. For Dave Metekingi it was a great show, with a hit in the four-run procession which saw Craig Wallace, Metekingi, Wayne Walker and Brett Tibbits scored. He then ended another four-run rally in the fifth with a booming home run off Bobbie King's pitching. Steve McFarlane, John Stratford and Bobby Makris also scored in the second four run burst. The Metekingi homer enforced the mercy rule for a seven run margin, a real embarrassment for Ramblers. Dawie Sutton and the injured Cameron umpired. Ramblers had beaten Metro 3-2 and Otahuhu 8-1 previously and was coasting. The win against Metro came only after two tiebreakers after another classic O'Neale start for a Ramblers' run. But Dion Nukunuku, the holder of three world championship golds, was the man for the situation with a sixth inning home run to equalise. Garth Pollard scored Metro's tiebreaker run, aided by Josh Cooke, but Jason Halloran came home for the Ramblers' winner on stolen base and the error it forced. Jeff Weber and Graeme Gollan umpired with Harry Wooding the scorer. Ramblers had few problems with Otahuhu, finally winning 8-1. The remarkable O'Neale made it his third lead-off run in the first inning in three games on the day, slammed home by Aaron Thompson's home run and Lance Roberts hit another to score Halloran in the second. In the third, with one down, Lyndon Andrew hit a home run with O'Neale and Lawrence Naera both hitting over the fence in the fourth for a mercy run win. Northcote had home runs to Casey Eden and Todd Wilson, with a runner on base, to snatch an early 3-0 lead against Waitakere Bears going on to win 6-2 with Dean Wallace in fine batting form. It was fine attacking batting and Aaron Collier and Wallace combined in the second to keep the pressure on. Antony Stuart was walked and scored for Bears after a Rueben Topia hit in the third but that was the end of the Bears' hits. Wallace scored in the lat turn, along with Michael Boaler with David Down, batting two for two, also in form. United, unbeaten and jubilant, welcomed Brendon Rogers back after shoulder surgery and he scored after a hit and some pressure play for the late lead against Otahuhu in a 2-0 win. Ben Enoka scored the second on an error and a Michael Wilson hit. Once again Otahuhu pitcher Taiki Apu showed fine skill in confining United to two hits, but Thomas Mach did the same for the host club. Hawkes Bay side Tamatea started the match against Glenora with a Luke Herrick home run and the hits continued with Glenora's Nathan Thorpe hitting over but with three more big home run shots from Tamatea's Kyle van Abel, Rakai Hokianga and Shaun Marino for an 8-2 win. In the second, Herrick was walked and came home on a bunt by Hokianga and a hit from Jerol Lajpold while a Corrin Tauri triple scored Glenora's Stefan Van Lei Shout. Bob Mitchell and Walter Nukunuku umpired with Rowena McKenzie scoring the game. But Tamatea could not keep it up against United after United scored three in the second turn, from Alfons Ovenikovas, Isaac Fletcher and Adrian Peihopa . Herrick tried hard with another home run and Lajpold and Stacy Taylor combined for another in the last turn but it was not enough with United winning 3-2. Lynette Leathart scored the match with club man Hadyn Wildbore umpiring until there was a ruckus and he was replaced by the Tamatea coach. Most of the umpires are said to be at the Ray Joseph Memorial series in Hamilton. Auckland Marist, not having a great season, had another day to forget with no wins from two matches, minus their Samoa international pitcher Heinie Shannon who is in Melbourne. But the loss to PK was close with PK coming with two runs in the last two turns to sneak the win. Jonathan Munden started the Marist scoring in the first with a hit, followed by a stolen base and two sacrifice shots but Bobby Makris struck back in PK's first with a walk, a passed ball, a wild pitch and a hit from Craig Wallace. Marist's Jerome Haretuku was walked in the fifth and stole a base, was sacrificed to third and, with two more men going out, scored on a Munden hit. But the remarkable Metekingi, good for pitching and batting, ruined Marist's afternoon with a home run in the sixth, with two out. Then the veteran player and sometime coach Wayne Saunders showed his experience and determination when he was hit by a pitch. Steve McFarlane did the honours for the winner to end the game at 3-2. Jamie Love allowed only four PK hits while Marist snatched six from Vaero Hagai and Metekingi. Lynette Leathart scored the game with John Hall and Graeme Gollan umpiring. Christchurch side Richmond Keas came with a late run to try to head off a Metro team which sneaked three runs in the first. Steven Tau started with a bunt, Dion Nukunuku followed with a double and Des Pemerika hit to centre field. Richmond had to wait until the fourth before Chris Eden-Huria forced an error at third base and Mike Sands double was enough for Eden-Huria to sprint home from first. In the last Richmond turn Clayton Ellis led off with a walk, went to second on an error, strolled to third on a wild pitch and scored on a hit from Phil Mountford, who was tagged at home trying to get a winner. Eden-Huria hit, went to second on a fielder's choice and scored on an error to tie the game at 3-3 and give his team hope. But it was not enough as Bernard Hale hit to shortstop, gained second on a wild pitch and scored on a Pollard double for the 4-3 win which kept Metro in the hunt. Sands had two hits from three turns for Richmond. Dawie Sutton and Wiki Wikaira umpired and Harry Wooding scored. Northcote's fine start came to a halt against a determined Metro and the runs stopped. It was a 5-0 Metro win which again kept Metro at the front-runner level. Richmond made it one win and one loss with the 9-4 win over Marist. United won the third in a row over Glenora, winless after three, while Tamatea upset PK 6-3 and Richmond showed full power with a 12- 1 effort over Bears. Six teams are on two wins and a loss in a close contest. Results: Vic Guth Memorial series: Ramblers 3 Metro 2, United 2 Otahuhu 0, Northcote 6 Waitakere Bears 1, Tamatea 8 Glenora 2, PK 3 Marist 2, Metro 4 Christchurch Richmond 3, Ramblers 8 Otahuhu 0, United 3 Tamatea 2, Bears 4 Otahuhu 2, Northcote 4 Glenora 3, PK 8 Ramblers 1, Richmond 9 Marist 4, Metro 5 Northcote 0, United 2 Glenora 0, Richmond 12 Bears 1, Tamatea 6 PK 3. Wins, with the series running as a round robin: United 3 from 3, Metro 2/3, Ramblers 2/3, Northcote 2/3, Tamatea 2/3, PK 2/3, Richmond 2/3, Bears 1/3, Marist 0/2, Otahuhu 0/3, Glenora 0/3. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 10:48:36 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:48:36 -0500 Subject: Black Sox one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128104737.02446b80@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:25:00 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory Black Sox one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory Saturday January 28th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox are through to the final of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne to be played tomorrow. The world champion NZCT Black Sox secured their place in the final with a victory in the semi final tonight over Samoa 6-1. While the score line looks convincing NZCT Black Sox manager Grant McCarroll says the team were made to work hard for the win. "It is a good result but it was another close game, we were behind early and once again it was our batting that came to the fore and got us through," said McCarroll. Samoa were the first to score in the game when in the top of the first inning Kurt Allen scampered home on a pass ball after originally getting on base via a fielding error. With rain plaguing the championship today conditions for tonight's game were difficult with the astro-turf diamond very wet and that was reflected in the fielding errors made by both teams. The NZCT Black Sox scored their first two run of the game in the bottom of the first inning both courtesy of fielding errors. Firstly lead off hitter Thomas Makea doubled and then scored on an error while Nathan Nukunuku got on base via the same error and then scored on another error. A stand out performer for the NZCT Black Sox in the field tonight was rookie Hutt Valley pitcher Jeremy Manley. The 23-year-old is making his NZCT Black Sox debut at the championship and has been in commanding form during his time on the mound. Tonight against Samoa Manley controlled the game well after a slow start and gave the opposition hitters few chances. Manley faced 20 batters giving up one hit and three walks while taking seven strikeouts. Manley was replaced on the mound in the sixth inning by Marty Grant who closed the game out facing seven batters giving up two hits and taking two strikeouts. The NZCT Black Sox consistently scored runs throughout the game. First baseman Rhys Casley scored for the Kiwis in the second inning coming home on a sacrifice fly by Gus Leger after originally getting on base due to a fielding error. NZCT Black Sox vice captain Nathan Nukunuku kept the score board rolling along in the third inning when as lead of hitter he tripled to right centre field and then came home on a hit by Patrick Shannon. The final runs of the game for the NZCT Black Sox came in the fifth inning courtesy of a big hit from Travis Wilson as he smashed his third home run of the championship, this time with Nathan Nukunuku on base for another two runs. On the mound for Samoa was Heinie Shannon he faced 27 batters giving up six hits and two walks while taking seven strikeouts. Despite losing tonight Samoa are not out of the title race, by finishing in the top two after round robin play Samoa won the right to two lives in the play off section of the championship. To win a place in the final Samoa will play off tomorrow against the winner of the game between Australia and South Africa. Looking ahead to the final tomorrow at 5.30pm (NZ time) NZCT Black Sox manger Grant McCarroll says the team will be looking to continue with the form that has seen them go through the championship to this stage unbeaten. "We will be looking for a continuation of what we have been doing. It was a goal that we set ourselves at the start of the season to win this and it is important to continue the way we have been going and defend well," said McCarroll. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 23:05:00 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:05:00 -0500 Subject: So Cal Bombers sign Evan Potskin Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128230253.09565928@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 18:33:23 -0800 (PST) From: Cesar Rodriguez Subject: So Cal Bombers To: Al Doran Envelope-To: fastball at pmihrm.com Calimesa, CA Southern California Bombers out of Calimesa, CA have acquired the services of Evan Potskin for the 2006 season. The Bombers would like to welcome Evan to the Bombers fastball team. Evan Potskin hails from Prince George, British Columbia. Again we are extremely happy to add a player of the caliber of Evan Potskin. Cesar Rodriguez C-Rod cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 23:06:56 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:06:56 -0500 Subject: Black Sox to face Australia in Commonwealth Championship final Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128230539.09565550@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:17:22 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox to face Australia in Commonwealth Championship final Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Black Sox to face Australia in Commonwealth Championship final Sunday January 29th 2006 Trans Tasman rivalry will be to the fore this afternoon in Melbourne when the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox take on Australia in the final of the Commonwealth Championship. Australia has won their way through to the final with a hard fought 3-1 victory over Samoa earlier this afternoon. The NZCT Black Sox secured their final spot last night in the first semi final when they beat Samoa 6-1. During the round robin stages of the championship the world champion NZCT Black Sox played Australia just once and came away with a come from behind 8-5 victory. The final this afternoon will start at 5.30pm (NZ time). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jan 28 23:09:08 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 23:09:08 -0500 Subject: Australia to meet New Zealand in Gold medal game Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060128230810.09565a70@pop.pmihrm.com> Subject: Australia to meet New Zealand in Gold medal game Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:27:02 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 28 January 2006 Australia to meet world number one in Gold medal game Australia has just beaten Tanifa Samoa 3-1 in the preliminary final of the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship at Altona in Victoria. Top order bat, Michael Tanner (ACT) ran an inside the park home run in bottom of the third to put Australia on the board. Tanner continued his good form with the bat in the bottom of the sixth with a safe hit to centre field for a single. Team mate David Newsome (NSW) put down the perfect sacrfice bunt to move Tanner to second. Jeff Goolagong followed with a tripled to the right field fence to score Tanner. Kris Kiefel (Vic) then hit a long sacrifice fly to right field to score Goolagong for the third run. Samoa came out strong in the seventh scoring a run, but then were unable to capatilise leaving runners on base for Australia to take the game. Adam Humble (WA) dominated the Samoa bats from the pitching mound with just two hits and six strike outs from 23 batters faced. Australia, ranked third, will take on the New Zealand Black Sox, current world number one in the gold medal game at 3.30pm (AEDT). For more information, please contact DiAnne Lilburn on 0405 509 674. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 29 06:05:08 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 06:05:08 -0500 Subject: Australia goes down to New Zealand in Gold Medal Game Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060129060353.09558fe0@pop.pmihrm.com> Subject: Australia goes down to New Zealand in Gold Medal Game Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:30:50 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Media Release 29 January 2006 Australia goes down to New Zealand in Gold Medal Game The Australian Open Men's team, Aussie Steelers went down to world number one New Zealand Black Sox 5-3 in the gold medal play-off at the Commonwealth Men's Fastpitch Championship today. . The Black Sox's bats came out strong against the Aussie Steelers defence scoring one run in the first inning with Australia unable to score. It was not the case in the second with the Aussie Steelers defence shutting down the Black Sox bats three up three down. Kris Keifel led the Aussie Steelers charge at lead off with a hard ball between third and short stop, getting himself on base. Aaron Cockman hit a single to right field to move Keifel around. Next at bat Joel Southam read the pitch well, taking a base on balls to have all the bases loaded and designated player Paul Maisey at the plate. Maisey true to form, hitting two runners in with a ground ball to left field lifting the Aussie Steelers. A change to the line up was made putting in the experienced bat of Terry Downes who hit a huge fly ball to centre field sacrificing himself but scoring the run to put Australia in the lead 3-1. New Zealand were quick to reply with Travis Wilson hitting a long ball home run over the centre field fence, narrowing the margin 2-3 at the top of the third. The Aussie Steelers were unable to over power the Black Sox brilliant offence and defence with New Zealand batter Brad Rona hitting a two run home run in the top of the fourth and his team mates hitting a further run in the sixth to take the gold medal 5-3. For more information, please contact DiAnne Lilburn on 0405 509 674. From: "DiAnne Lilburn" ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 29 06:08:30 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 06:08:30 -0500 Subject: Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060129060658.095683c0@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:04:37 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title Sunday January 29th 2006 Awesome batting power and strong defence from the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox has taken the team to victory this afternoon in the final of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne. The world champion NZCT Black Sox defeated Australia in the final 5-3 as they came from two runs down in the third inning to claim the title. We are very happy, to win any international tournament is always an honour. The team played very very well said NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase. Throughout the five day tournament the NZCT Black Sox have had the hitting power to get themselves out of trouble and again today it proved valuable. The NZCT Black Sox started strongly picking up one run in their first at bat when Nathan Nukunuku came home on a hit by Jarrad Martin. In the second inning though the game deviated from the NZCT Black Sox game plan as good pressure hitting saw the home side Australia score three runs courtesy of four hits and one fielding error. However down on the scoreboard the class of the NZCT Black Sox hitters showed through. In the top of the third inning power hitter Travis Wilson smashed the ball over the left field fence for his fourth home run of the championship. Not to be out done in the top of the fourth inning Brad Rona repeated the dose for the NZCT Black Sox as he fired one out of the park this time with Jarrad Martin on base to add another two runs. The NZCT Black Sox added an insurance run in the top of the sixth inning when lead off hitter Patrick Shannon doubled to left field and then scored on a hit by Brad Rona. On the mound for the NZCT Black Sox was Marty Grant and after the second inning onslaught from the Aussie hitters he took control of the game. Grant pitched the full game facing 28 batters giving up six hits and three walks while taking two strikeouts. Looking back on the results coach Eddie Kohlhase believes it was a combination of strong defence and good hitting that won his team the title. It came down to hitting and good defence, Marty Grant started well then he gave up a couple of runs but he finished very strongly. He was backed up by some outstanding defence and the outfield of Thomas Makea, Gus Leger and Daniel Milne made some outstanding outs said Kohlhase. To make the final the NZCT Black Sox defeated Samoa 6-1 in the semi final on Saturday night. While Australia took the long route to the championship game defeating South Africa 5-4 and then beating Samoa today 3-1. The NZCT Black Sox went through the five day tournament unbeaten and were deserved winners in the final. Along will claiming the title the New Zealand team also made a sweep of the individual awards. Power hitter Travis Wilson was named tournament MVP, Wellington's Thomas Makea picked up the award for top batter and Marty Grant was named top pitcher. The NZCT Black Sox team along with the spoils of victory will return home tomorrow afternoon. Next on the international programme for the title winning team is the Pacific Cup in Japan in May. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 29 15:03:42 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:03:42 -0500 Subject: Vic Guth Day Two report from Trevor Rowse Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060129150158.02660c10@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:33:48 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Vic Guth Day Two report from Trevor Rowse Envelope-To: fastball at pmihrm.com January 29, 2005. Vic Guth Day Two report from Trevor Rowse in Auckland. Metro has set the standard for the rest in the 43rd annual Vic Guth Memorial series at Auckland?s Norana Park. All season the side, bolstered by Black Sox star Taifau Matai and pitcher Steven Tau, has led the Auckland competition and the team has only one loss, to national champion Ramblers on Friday night. Trying to find out the exact formula for the play-offs is not easy but the top points will count, even though the teams have not all played each other and, as I have been told many times, there are not two sections at all. United v Glenora. United made it four in a row with a 3-0 win started by two infield errors which allowed Scott Rattigan to score in the top of the first. Haydn Wildbore hit and another big error let in the second run in the third. Carl Hiko walked in the fourth and two further errors allowed United the easiest of wins, taking only two hits from Ngawati Apanui and Troy Caddy. Marko Lezaic managed Glenora?s sole hit in the fourth, off Isaac Fletcher. Dion Nukunuku umpired and L Rogers was the scorer. Poneke Kilbirnie v Tamatea. Both sides were still in the hunt for the top four all day and Tamatea won 6-3 to make sure that their progress was maintained. Johnny Stratford, in great form all season, led off with a hit, stole a base and scored on a Craig Wallace single in the top of the first. PK went two up with a third inning home run by Dale Metekingi, one of the stars of the series and PK seemed to be doing enough to take the game. Nobody told Tamatea?s gallant band and the side, with one out in the third, scored six successive runs. Rakai Hokianga singled, Shaun Marino doubled, Jerol Lajpold was deliberately walked, Stacy Taylor singled, Simon Rodgers bunted on and Puhi Rapaea hit over right field. 6-2. Steve McFarlane and Stratford combined for another PK run but the life had gone out of the Wellington men in the last two bats. Shaun Foster pitched, allowing nine hits, while PK grabbed eight from Marino. Graeme Gollan umpired with Rowena Mackenly scoring. Richmond v Waitakere Bears. Bears had a batting lesson/display as the Christchurch side took 12 runs from 12 hits and confined the Auckland side to four hits and one run, a homer from Travis Miller in the top of the fourth. That was the only good news for the Bears, having a bad run at the series. There was a mini-rally in the third from Anthony Stuart and Miller in the third before the run flow really started, but it came to nothing. Hits from Paul Stead, Carl Franklin and Chris Eden-Huria scored two in the first while Nigel Stevens and Stead hit in the second to score another. Ten runs came home in the third with three successive hits from Phil Mountford, Eden-Huria and Mike Sands. With none out, Aaron Risdon walked and Nathan Taikato tripled. Stevens doubled and Craig Higgs provided a single before Stead and Franklin walked. Mountford hit a grand slam over the fence and then three batters went out in order after an amazing flurry, but a frustrating inning for Bears? pitcher Kyle Kouka. 12-2 Bob Mitchell umpired with Lynnette Leathart scoring. Metro v Otahuhu. It was a tighter game for Metro, finally winning 3-0 with the runs coming in the fourth and fifth turns, the last of the game. Otahuhu grabbed three hits, a ground-rule double by Taiki Apu in the fourth and two in the fifth from Thomas Katene and Jimmy Kouka. Metro?s five hits from Apu?s pitching saw four in the last two turns. Taifau Matai, the Black Sox veteran, with three gold medals and a silver, hit a double to lead off the fourth. Bernard Hale, on of the new crop in the Black Sox training squad, walked and both scored on a hit by Metro veteran Mathew Utatao, with a some help from a short shot from Josh Niu. The final run came from a walk to pitcher Steven Tau, followed by two wild pitches and an error, with Hale?s final hit not advancing the runner. The game was called on account of lack of light. Scott Couch umpired and Jan Hutchings scored. Waitakere Bears v Marist. Marist?s woes continued as Bears recovered some prestige with a seven-hit display for a 6-2 win. Jonathan Munden, who had a perfect batting game, led off with a top of the first run after a centre field hit, a stolen base, fielder?s choice and a sacrifice and Miller hit over the fence to tie the score. Bears did the damage in the third with the first six batters making base, with four scoring. Stuart started with a hit, Miller walked, Rueben Topia forced an error, Kyle Kouka hit and Gerrard Long, the pitcher, was walked and there were back to back hits from Gordon Hooper and Paul Doolan. Marist?s Jamie Matiu hit with Jerome Haretuku hitting a home run, but Bears managed another through Stuart double in the fourth, followed by a Topia hit. Aporo Hiko and Tere Tuakana-Kapi umpired with Harriet Tomlin scoring. In the late night Saturday game, United went into the match unbeaten against Ramblers, shocked by the thumping from PK. Ramblers, after a rollicking from coach Ricky Earley, started smartly with Scott O?Neale showing his value as lead-off man for the fourth time in four games of the event. This time it was a walk, followed by a Lawrence Naera hit and a walk for ace batter Lyndon Andrew, but there was no follow up, letting United off lightly. Naera had the second of his three hits in the third but his double also failed without support. Then United, the host club and keen to take the title after a long spell out of the money, delighted its fans with a two-run rally initiated by Roger Marshman, the side?s reliable veteran. The Great Britain international hit to right field, Haydn Wildbore sacrificed, Brendon Rogers followed with a hit and Isaac Fletcher with a bunt, forcing an error, and two runs scored. It was a false hope as Ramblers, stung and not wanting more wrath from the coach, started the next turn with an Andrew double, Jason Halloran responded with a triple for one run and Halloran scored on a passed ball. Lance Roberts, Mr Reliable, was walked and scored, with two down, on a dropped outfield catch. In the fifth Ramblers started with a Naera hit and an intentional walk for Andrew. Errors allowed one run in before Halloran hit again for 5-2. Bob Mitchell and Duncan Enoka umpired, with Harry Wooding the scorer. Tamatea?s good run ended this morning with a 5-4 Northcote win but Northcote must have wondered if the loss to Metro was going to be repeated when Shaun Marino hit over the fence with Luke Herrick on base in the first. Casey Eden had the answer to that worry with a first batter home run. Two outs later and David Down did the same and it was 2-2. Rongo Rapaea and Jerol Ljpold put Tamatea in the lead again in the third with hits and it was Northcote?s turn to tie at 3-3 with a Dean Wallace home run. Coach Neil Morrison, who played the whole game, led off for Northcote with a hit in the sixth, Jimmy Grego supplied the sacrifice and Aaron Collier did the damage with a home run over centre-left field for 5-2. But the worry was not over for Northcote after Kyle Van Abel hit over with three outs to come. But the batters were tied up by Grego and the win was secured. J Edwin and David Sorenson umpired with L Rogers scoring. Metro needed the win against PK to stay on top and Terence Hibbert, the pitcher, started with a ground-rule double and Dion Nukunuku was walked, setting the scene for a home run from Taifau Matai. Then Bernard Hale repeated the medicine for 4-0. Steve McFarlane and John Stratford combined hits to claw one run back in the bottom of the third. Wayne Saunders, one of PK?s most loyal men, recreated his youth with a home run over centre field and McFarlane, not to be left out, did the same two batters later for 4-4 but it was not enough. Hale forced a sixth inning error, Des Permerika singled and an error let another Metro run in before Permerika also scored after Josh Niu?s hit. Bob Mitchell and Walter Nukunuku umpired with Lynnette Leathart scorer. Ramblers v Northcote. Scott O?Neale showed that he is of international class with his fifth lead-off success, this time with a home run which set Ramblers up for a win the side desperately needed. The 5-3 margin was enough to guarantee a top four place by the end of the second day. Lawrence Naera was aboard on an error and Aaron Thompson after a walk. One run scored on errors before Lyndon Andrew?s hit pushed the other home and it was a 3-0 first half of the first. Not to be out-done, US import Luis Joglar hit over left field with Eden, another fine lead-off man, on base after a hit. 3-2. Lance Roberts, with one out, hit for Ramblers in the second and scored on another O?Neale hit. Andrew forced a third inning error and scored on pitcher John Hireme?s hit. Jimmy Grego hit a home run and Aaron Collier followed with another hit but the game faded out without going into the fifth. J Edwin umpired and Cushla Shepherd scored the match. Glenora had a wonderful start against the high-flying Richmond when Troy Caddy hit a home run as lead off in the top of the first, Dennis Gedye followed with a hit and Leon Hardie drew the cheers with another home run for 3-0. After that it was totally one-way traffic as Richmond thumped home 17 runs with 14 hits. Mike Sands was the man of the day with three home runs and a single from four turns in a feat which equalled that of Lyndon Andrew a few years ago. There were seven Richmond homers as Glenora used its two top pitchers. The second inning was the killer with Richmond going through the order not once but twice, with Chris Eden-Huira, Sands and Aaron Risden hitting successive homers. Risden hit two home runs in two turns and was then substituted. What did he do wrong? Phil Mountford hit a homer and a single with Clayton Ellis two for three but there were two Richmond men without a hit between them. Graeme Gollan and Walter Nukunuku umpired with Harriet Tomlin scorer. 17-3 and no joy for the Glenora men, until they beat close local rival Bears 7-3 in the late game. Richmond, so happy earlier, struck reality when Ramblers won 8-5 and Northcote kept Marist?s embarrassments going with a 13-7 win. Metro and United battled until the sixth with little for the loyal fans, including two of the 1976 world series team, Allan Russell and Jimmy Fowler, to cheer. Then the game fell in for United. Brennan Findlay was on base when danger loomed with two of the most experienced players in the land. Dion Nukunuku, with four gold medals from junior worlds and three senior world titles and the much-decorated Taifau Matai. Nukunuku did not wait but pasted the first pitch into right field for 1-0. Matai did the same to put two men on and Bernard Hale hit his first pitch for two RBIs and 3-0. Not to be out-done, Des Pemerika hit the fourth run home and United?s great run had ended. Tamatea?s great sprint continued with a 7-0 shutout of Otahuhu and PK disposed of Bears 10-2. So the points ended up, with no sections but not every team played each other but they were seeded don?t ask any more but the top was well separated from the bottom. Results: United 3 Glenora 0, Tamatea 6 PK 3, Richmond 12 Bears 1, Metro 3 Otahuhu 0, Bears 6 Marist 3, Ramblers 5 United 2, Northcote 5 Tamatea 4, Metro 6 PK 3, United 3 Marist 1, Ramblers 5 Northcote 3, Richmond 17 Glenora 3, Richmond 11 Otahuhu 2, PK 11 Glenora 4, Tamatea 12 Marist 5, Metro 4 United 0, Tamatea 7 Otahuhu 0, PK 10 Bears 2, Glenora 7 Bears 3, Ramblers 8 Richmond 5, Northcote 13 Marist 7. Points, with five games to play and top four to play off today 12.45 and 3pm: Points: Metro 16, Ramblers and Tamatea 14, Richmond 13, United, Northcote and PK 12, Bears and Otahuhu 4, Glenora and Marist 2. Tamatea will play Ramblers, United v PK in key final games on Monday, with Northcote expected to beat Marist and Metro to beat Bears. Marist and Glenora, the only other match, will be playing for bottom place. So the top four is open, with Metro guaranteed, Richmond has a bye so goes to 15 so there will be three unlucky teams in what has been an extremely even competition. The semis are at 12.45 and the final at 3 pm. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jan 29 15:14:30 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:14:30 -0500 Subject: TidBits - January 2006 - ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada version Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060129150941.026380b0@pop.pmihrm.com> TidBits - January 2006 - ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada version For those not familiar with tidbits, its ballyard rumours, nothing more. Maybe no fact here at all, but same kind of stories you hear in the ballpark. Only those mentioned can confirm or deny these stories, and traditionally they tell us nada, or hardly ever, but they can straighten the story out any time. We should add that there are guidelines for posting to the list and for submitting TidBits, see them at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada ? Tid Bits from January 2006 AGM TidBits heard around the Coffee Machine at Grand Valley Golf Course near Kitchener this morning. With many Ontario teams in attendance, lots of updates and rumours. Bottom line, looks like a good year for Fastball in Ontario in 2006! Five of the seven teams from the League in 2005 are returning this year. Norwich and Six Nations will not be back in 2006 ? however Six Nations hopes to return to the League in 2007. The returning teams from 2005 are: Palermo Athletics Kitchener Hallman Twins Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles Jarvis Merchants Niagara Snappers Joining the League for 2006 are two new teams: Ohsweken Redmen Orillia Riversharks The teams will each play 24 games in an interlocking schedule that will include at least one weekend of play in June. The new team from Orillia Ontario hopes to play up to 8 games against their fellow league teams on June 9-11. This is not finalized yet but the league hopes to get in 16 games over the weekend in Orillia, using the same park where the annual Casino Rama tournament is held. This will not be a tournament however should provide fans in the area more than a glimpse of the talent on the seven teams in the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada. While Orillia hope to play up to 8 games that weekend, the other teams will be playing 3-5 games each. Many of the other teams will still be looking forward to playing each of the teams at home in the schedule. The final schedule will be released after the next league meeting on March 12. The ISC Area Qualifier is going to be played in Innerkip the weekend of June 16-17 (Friday and Saturday). An ISC II eastern qualifier will be held in Innerkip the same weekend, and an ISC II western qualifier will be played in Fitzroy Harbour the same weekend. The League Playoff will be played the weekend of July 28-30, location TBA. Hosts wishing to bid on this tournament will bring their bids to the March 12 meeting. All of the teams at the AGM were strongly represented this morning, bringing in their delegates to make a bid to get into the league and to discuss the schedules for the season. So, everyone is asking, ?Who are the Orillia Riversharks?, well the best way to answer that is to give the names I jotted down while Manager Denny Bruckert was refreshing his coffee. Here we go (with apologies for spelling errors, I cannot copy as fast as I once could): PLAYER PERSONNEL: Frank Cox ? P Robbie O?Brien ? P Michael White ? P Sean O?Brien ? C Pat Graham ? 1b Todd Moyer ? 1b/DH Rhys Casley ? 2b David Boys ? SS Pat McKintosh ? 3b Dereck Jackman ? infield Ian Fehrman ? OF Mike Taylor ? OF Andy Jackson ? OF Stacy McLean ? OF Dan Loney ? OF And a look for a few more names to be added. MANAGEMENT: Robert Nydick ? President / Chair of the Board / Sponsor Dennis Bruckert ? Field Manager / Director of Player Recruitment Julian Fernandez ? 1st base coach / Catcher Peter J. Porcelli, Jr. ? strategic planning Lee Jacques - Coach Paul Barnetson ? Vice President / Sponsor / Board of Directors As noted above, the full league schedule will be finalized at the next League meeting on March 12. At that time we also hope to find out what tournaments each of the teams in the League will be playing in, in addition to the Area Qualifier and the League Playoffs. My own informal straw poll of the teams present indicated a very low interest in participation in the 2006 Canadian Championships in Prince George at the end of the season, citing the distance to travel. Most of the teams indicated a strong interest in gearing up for 2007 when the Canadians will be held in St. John?s NL, a perennial favorite with ball players. This year, the one team present that seemed interested in going to Prince George was the Jarvis Merchants. Also expected to go are the defending champions from St. Thomas Ontario, the Centennial Evergreens. Lack of interest in the Canadians may result in a similar lack of interest in the provincial eliminations ? which have not been announced as yet. (August 4-7 but location TBA). Several of those in attendance, including players and umpires, noted that the quality of the ball this year in Orlando at the AAU tournament was great, and the weather could not have been better. A couple of the ball players are hoping to go to Hawaii in February for the Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament. The excitement is also building towards the 2006 ISC World Tournament being held in Kitchener starting August 11. We can expect that all ISC level teams in the Travel League will be doing their best to qualify for the world tournament being held in their own back yard. Watch for a lot of ball action in 2006 out of Ontario. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 30 07:30:05 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:30:05 -0500 Subject: TRANS TASMAN SERIES - International Women's Softball Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060130072912.02730de8@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:11:38 +1300 From: Vance Subject: TRANS TASMAN SERIES - International Women's Softball TRANS TASMAN SERIES International Women's Softball Resthills Park, Hamilton New Zealand Friday 3rd - Monday February 6th 2006 Teams: New Zealand Black Australia New Zealand Red New South Wales Walsh looking for consistency during Trans Tasman series Monday January 30th 2006 Consistency in performance will be the key to success for the New Zealand teams during the Trans Tasman series at Resthills Park, Hamilton next weekend. New Zealand Community Trust White Sox coach Mike Walsh says a downfall for the White Sox in the past has been a lack of consistency as they have put together a strong performance and then backed it up with an average one. Walsh believes a lot of the work towards consistent performance comes back to the mental side of the game which is something the White Sox management have been working on with the extended White Sox training squad in recent camps. There will be two New Zealand selection teams competing against Olympic silver medalists Australia and top Australian state side New South Wales over the four days of the tournament. All teams will play each other twice starting on Friday February 3rd in a double round robin before the top two sides play off for the title on Monday February 6th while the other two sides play for the minor placings. "The Trans Tasman series will give our players an opportunity against class opposition to show what they can do and see how far they have come. I am looking to see some good softball with our players playing to the standards required at this level," said Walsh. With two New Zealand teams taking part the series is something of a selection trial with the world champs in August in mind. The two sides were selected trying to achieve an even spread of talent making the games between the two Kiwi sides a true trial. Looking at the two Kiwi teams Walsh says there is a number of young new faces selected along with a group of former internationals who are coming back into the game. The series will be something of a recall to international softball for the likes of Tessa Wallace-Hoskin, Shirley Povey, Angela Hammond and Wendy Telfer who have all been out of international softball in recent seasons. While some are getting back into international softball for players such as Junior White Sox squad members Courtenay Maihi, Ashleigh Harmer, Melanie Gettins, Brooke Cutting, Okawa Priest, Courtenay O'Donnell, Carmelle Sorensen and Katrina Stockford the series will be their first taste of international softball. "The New Zealand teams will be going out to win every game and it would be great if both or at least one New Zealand team was in the final." New Zealand Red: Pitchers: Sheree Cartwright (Canterbury), Carina Hale (Auckland), Courteney Maihi (Waikato). Catchers: Tania Misa(Auckland), Melanie Gettins (Hawkes Bay). Infield: Angela Hammond (Canterbury), Kayo Marui (Hutt Valley), Talilotu Tonu'u (Auckland), Upu Lote(Hutt Valley), Katrina Stockford (Hutt Valley). Outfield: Kalala Gabriel (Auckland), Melisa Upu (Hutt Valley), Brooke Cutting (Wellington), Nardia Mauriohoohoo (Hutt Valley), Maleme Williams (North Harbour). New Zealand Black: Pitchers: Michelle Kingi (Counties Manukau), Lisa Such (Wellington), Jessica Hau (Hutt Valley). Catchers: Te Awhina Hewer (Canterbury), Okawa Priest (Hutt Valley). Infield: Fiona Timu (Auckland), Shirley Povey (Hutt Valley), Casey Roper (Auckland), Tianna Areaiiti (Southland), Courtenay O?Donnell (Auckland), Amber Irving (Auckland). Outfield: Api Stone ? O?Kane (Hutt Valley), Melanie Hulme (Canterbury), Ngamoko Hiku (North Harbour), Wendy Telfer(Southland), Tessa Wallace-Hoskin (Taranaki). Draw - (NZT) Friday 3 Feb 3.30pm Australia v NSW 5.30pm NZ Red v NZ Black Saturday 4 Feb 10.00am NSW v NZ Black 12.00pm NZ Red v Australia 2.30pm NZ Red v NSW 5.00pm NZ Black v Australia Sunday 5 Feb 10.00am NZ Red v NZ Black 12.00pm NSW v Australia 2.30pm NZ Black v NSW 5.00pm NZ Red v Australia Monday 6 Feb 10.30am NZ Red v NSW, NZ Black v Australia 1.00pm Play-off 3rd v 4th 3.00pm FINAL By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 30 16:33:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:33:49 -0800 Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - 2006 - roster announcement Message-ID: <30010630.48891@webbox.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - 2006 - roster announcement Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:16:15 -0500 Monkton, Ont. It is with great pleasure I announce the eight teams who will compete for the title this June 29 - July 2, 2006 at the World Fastball Invitational in Monkton Ontario. County Materials, The Farm, Kitchener Hallman Twins, Orillia Riversharks, Patsy's - NY, Saskatoon Aspen Black Sox, Midland Explorers, and the Heflin Gremlins. It goes without saying that the above teams are all "world class organizations", with the very best players and coaches on the planet, which is what our tourny is all about. We look forward to hosting these teams at the most anticipated tournament of the summer. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 30 17:21:41 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:21:41 -0800 Subject: Contact Information - Dave Sonnenberg - Page Brake (Salt Lake City, UT)? Message-ID: <30010630.51764@webbox.com> From: David Perkins To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Contact Information - Dave Sonnenberg - Page Brake (Salt Lake City, UT)? Envelope-To: fastball at pmihrm.com REQUEST FOR CONTACT INFORMATION Could someone please provide me with contact information for Dave Sonnenberg. Dave competed at last year's ISC with Page Brake, and I have had no success in contacting him. Thank you in advance for your time- Dave Perkins Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks (Aurora, IL) dperk10(at)gmail.com 630-330-5982 From: David Perkins Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 30 17:50:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:50:33 -0800 Subject: Vic Guth final day. Report from Trevor Rowse Message-ID: <30010630.53495@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:26:03 +1300 To: "SNZ Media Release":; From: Vance Subject: Vic Guth final day. Report from Trevor Rowse Envelope-To: fastball at pmihrm.com Vic Guth final day. Report from Trevor Rowse. The Vic Guth series seems to signal the start of real summer weather, and it was no different at Norana Park today when one of the closest contests was completed with Ramblers taking out the title. Just when it seemed that it was going to be Metro?s year to have some success, and the club does not have a big trophy cabinet, Ramblers sneaked in at the end to snatch the chance away, leaving the Brother Patrick next week. And Metro has won that only once since 1959. At the end of Sunday?s play there were six teams in contention but round-robin (of a sort) play which ended this morning eliminated United and PK. PK took out United and waited for the other results to go their way, but that did not happen. Northcote swamped Otahuhu, as expected, 11-4, and Metro took out Waitakere 5-0. Tamatea had a chance, but only by beating Ramblers, the national champion. Ramblers won 9-4. Starting with the final and working back. Ramblers 3 Metro 2. If everyone does his job, the game will be won. Lead-off batter Scott O?Neale knows how to do his job, learning it from Stu Kinghorn, the old master from United and Ramblers. Scott knows how to get on base and his percentage this weekend was over 90%. Terrence Hibbert walked him but his mates did not do their jobs. It was Metro?s Mathew Utatao who hit past third base in the third and moved to second. The sacrifice came from Brennan Findlay, Mr Loyalty himself. Hibbert sacrificed again and the first run scored. Lyndon Andrew also does his job and he hit in the fourth. Ramblers then had the break when a dropped catch in the outfield allowed the equaliser home and Ramblers? chase for the title started. In the sixth Donny Hale, the master batter, just back from a spell in Japan, stroked a shot into centre field, there were two stolen bases and a subsequent error and Ramblers had the lead. Josh Niu took advantage of a great Metro batting spell to equalise in the seventh. He hit to centre, Utatao and Findlay followed with hits and Dion Nukunuku, playing a side without his brother who is in Melbourne, brought the run home. With one down, up stepped O?Neale, the unluckiest man not to be a Black Sox sometime in his career, with the crucial double. Lawrence Naera, the quiet man in the squad, hit him home and Ramblers had the title, again, after last year?s great run of trophies. It was a dramatic reversal of form for both teams after their sad showing in the Dean Schick. There were five Ramblers? hits compared with Metro?s eight off most valuable player John Hireme. The umpires were Andrew Laird, Les Haslam, Dawie Sutton and Jeff Weber with Cushla Shepherd scorer. It was a full raft of ?blues? after a weekend where they were almost invisible. Semi-final: Ramblers 7 Northcote 1. Jimmy Grego and Derrek Coleman pitched for Northcote and Hireme for Ramblers. It was a four-hitter for Hireme but three came in the fourth when player-coach Neil Morrison, a man any team could be proud to have in charge, produced a double to move Todd Wilson from first to home. Wilson had started the rally with a hit. Morrison stills looks in great shape, years past the time most players have moved into the social grade and fills in only when he has to. But his effort was in vain as the amazing lead-off O?Neale, as well as Naera and Hale had all walked to start the first. O?Neale was tagged at home, Naera went out at second but Andrew hit to score Hale and then came home on an error and hits by Bobbie King and Jason Halloran for 3-0. It was the start coach Ricky Earley and pitcher Hireme needed. O?Neale, with one out, was on again in the second, Naera was enjoying himself with a double, Hale was walked and it was a sacrifice by Andrew which scored the run. A hit pitch for Aaron Thompson and a walk for King made it 5-0. The final run came when Coleman walked his first batter, veteran Lance Roberts, and who should slam the RBI triple but O?Neale, and no one was surprised. How did he miss the MVP, with no disparagement to John Hireme? O?Neale, King and Naera had perfect batting. Jeff Weber and Andrew Laird umpired with Harry Wooding the scorer. Semi final: Metro 4 Richmond 0. It is unusual for a pitcher to be lead-off batter, perhaps unique, but Steven Tau, the series best pitcher, did that and flied out to left field. But that was the end of the first innings? enjoyment for the Richmond team, one of the few South Island sides to ever travel to the Guth. The side put on a great showing every day and will be a threat at the nationals. Pitcher Nathan Taikato gave up six hits and the first was a home run to Nukunuku. Next up was one of the great players of the game, Taifau Matai, who hit to centre and scored on a steal and errors. Bernard Hale, the newest Black Sox squad member, like his brother in Ramblers, was walked and scored with the help of hitter Des Pemerika. There were three Richmond hits, two to Paul Stead and one for replacement pitcher Jared Walsh, and no threat to Metro. The sixth Metro run was to the ever-steady Garth Pollard who walked. Utatao and Findlay each hit well and the run scored. Les Haslam and John Hall umpired, with Lynnette Leathart scoring. Poneke Kilbirnie 11 United 4. United had the club?s fans excited as they often do in the early stages of the club's own tournament but PK gave NZ under-19 chucker Isaac Fletcher a torrid time with 14 hits. Steve McFarlane, the batter of the series, had a perfect score sheet with a sacrifice, two hits and a walk, Craig Wallace, Chris Neidabarski and the long-serving club hero Wayne Saunders had two each with Wayne Walker taking three for four. Remarkably, for this event, there were no home runs in such a high scoring game (and there was only one in the semis and final, so perhaps the batters had run out of energy). Tony Earley and Ben Enoka combined to score United?s only run in the third. But the win was not enough, under the complicated, even mysterious, system to make the semis. Umpires were Les Haslam and Jeff Weber with Lynnette Leathart scoring. Northcote 11 Otahuhu 4. Luis Joglar, the US import, scored in the first after his left field hit and another by David Down, aided by a wild pitch. Another Northcote run scored when coach Morrison walked. The runner stole before a passed ball and a hit by pitcher Grego snared the 2-0 lead. Casey Eden is not your hulking home run hitter but he hit the first of his two over the fence to start the third, Joglar did the same for his second hit, Down walked, Morrison defied Father Time with a hit, Michael Boaler walked and Aaron Collier hit, followed by Dean Wallace hitting over. 8-0. In the bottom of the fourth, with Wallace pitching, which he is only a part-timer at these days, Otahuhu came to life as if from under a tohunga?s spell. Max Maoate, the younger, hit over left field, Jake Tahu over centre, and with the interruption of a double from Taiki Apu, Rhys Mau hit over left field to collect a total of four runs. The batting spree ended four. Boaler walked to start the fifth and Eden hit over to end the Northcote scoring after eleven hits and nine walks off Jake Tahu. Grego conceded two hits and Wallace four, three of them homers. Joanne Edwin and Graeme Gollan umpired with Harriet Tomlin the scorer. Ramblers 9 Tamatea 4. At the risk of ramming home the point, Ramblers scored in the first and, Eddie Kohlhase please note, it was lead-off batter O?Neale again, hitting past second base, stealing a base, advancing on a bunt from Naera and scoring on a fielder?s choice, with Naera doing the same. Hale, frustrating as it was to all but Tamatea, was given first base by the pitcher. The 2-0 lead was well engineered but is nothing if the first man does not get on base. But the Tamatea side impressed all weekend and, in the third, showed the fans how to do it against the best. With one down, Rongo Rapaea doubled, Luke Herrick kept his form with a walk and Rangi Hokianga forced an error. Jerol Lajpold doubled and it was 3-2 to Tamatea and the match was on again. Hale started the third with a walk; boring for everyone by now. Andrew always obliges with a hit and Thompson hit over for a 5-3 lead to set Tamatea another target. Puhi Rapaea moved to third after an error in the fourth but could not get home. Then came another big Ramblers? inning, starting however with two down. Michael Cameron, in quiet form recently, hit over left centre and O?Neale, no further comment, over centre field. Naera singled, Hale walked to make it a perfect trio of strolls and Andrew hit again to score two more for the final score. O?Neale did go out twice but two for four ain?t bad. Naera was 2/3, as was Andrew. Andrew Laird and Joanne Edwin umpired with Cushla Shepherd scoring the game. Metro 5 Waitakere Bears 0. Sorry, stats not available. Marist 4 Glenora 2. The game for the wooden spoon. There were flurries of action in the first inning by both teams with Carlaus Te Kawa hitting on for Marist with no joy and Glenora putting Troy Caddy on with an error, followed by a Tim Tuakana-Kapi hit and a walk for Nathan Thorpe, but with no more luck. Jamie Love singled and Dylan Tomlin walked in the second but Marist could not push them around. Stefan Van Lie Shout did the same for Glenora. With one out, Marist made the break in the third with a Te Kawa hit to right, a walk to Errol Pokai with pitcher Damien Nairn forcing a shortstop error which scored one run. Jerome Haretuku hit two home and Love followed with another hit but that was it, even though Marist batted through the inning, leaving three on base. Caddy pitched in the fourth, taking over from Ngawati Apanui, and conceded a two-out single to Pokai and another to Nairn which scored the final run. For Marist it is back to hard work under coach Joe Forsyth, who had star pitcher Heinie Shannon in Melbourne with Samoa. For Glenora the lessons are all there and coach Tere Tuakana-Kapi has too much to teach before the next games. Marist out-hit Glenora 8-5. The umpires were Dawie Sutton and Walter Nukunuku with Harry Wooding doing the score book. It was a busy tournament for the volunteer umpires until the last day, with the scorers busy as usual, spending their summer days collating match statistics. The tournament statistician Christine Nukunuku was stuck indoors on her computer all day. The United volunteer crew, bigger this year to support stalwart Graeme Gollan, did a great job with food and ground maintenance for 41 games on three diamonds, aided by ASA manager Don Roberts. A boost to the facilities is the next thing to consider. From: Vance Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jan 30 22:04:14 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:04:14 -0500 Subject: Media Release "Marist St Micheals Wins Rehe Joesph Softball Tournament" in Hamilton - NZ Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060130220052.02638f38@pop.pmihrm.com> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: image00233.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 54430 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 31 09:24:50 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:24:50 -0500 Subject: USA Baseball Softball Academy - some familiar faces Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060131092354.022debe0@pop.pmihrm.com> About US http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/About_US.pdf Directions http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/Directions.pdf About the Facility: http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/Facility.pdf About Coach Trent: http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/Trent.pdf About Coach Jody http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/Jody.pdf About Coach Boys http://www.usa44.com/pdfs/Boys.pdf Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 31 14:52:43 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:52:43 -0500 Subject: Softball Umpire Convention Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060131144909.0265f670@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Jean Lamer" To: "Doran1 Al" Subject: Softball Umpire Convention Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:40:35 -0500 Media release VOYEZ LA VERSION FRAN?AISE PLUS BAS 31 January 2006 We are pleased to announce a softball Blue Convention to be held April 5-6-7-8, 2007 in the city of Qu?bec, Canada. What is a Blue Convention? Blue, respectful nickname given to umpires across North America & beyond in the disciplines of fastpitch, slowpitch & other summer sports. A convention, assembly regrouping a large number of people gathered to deliberate, share & perfect knowledge on reciprocal subjects. The maturity of the Canadian program of umpires, renown actually as the best around the world, incite us to send you an invitation to participate. More details about it next. Blue Convention Qu?bec 2007 The goal of this media release is for you to mark in your calendar for the event. Scheduled for Easter Weekend - April 5-8, 2007 in beautiful Qu?bec city, Canada. So in approximately 15 months. The umpire program & its development Created in the mid 80's with Level-1, Levels-2, 3, 4 & 5 were developped during the next 10 years, as much in fastpitch as slopitch disciplines. Parallel to, the instructor-umpire program Level-1, 2 & 3 were also put up. Logically, a special event had to be invented to harmonize the structure, & in '97, the first Blue Convention was held in Toronto, event that permit the program to progress with high steps. Next Blue Conventions were then held in Vancouver '99, Fredericton 2001, Kitchener 2003 & Calgary 2005. The city of Qu?bec will be living the 6th event & we'll also celebrate its 10th anniversary. Blue Convention 2007 The Blue Convention 2007 will continue in its tradition of offering outstanding and educational workshops, an inspiring keynote speaker and innovative events to Softball Officials. The convention is held every two years (on uneven years) with over 300 Softball officials gathering for this great networking opportunity. The Convention will be held Easter Weekend - April 5th to April 8th 2007 in beautiful downtown Qu?bec City at the Delta Qu?bec. Come early and enjoy this beautiful tourist city. Once again, we will be offering a Level IV clinic in conjunction with this event. Blue Convention, Qu?bec 2007 bilingual website http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com Universal Currency Converter www.xe.com/ucc A registration form for download on the Softball Canada Website is also available or as attached. http://www.softball.ca/Officiating/Registration.aspx Join us for the 2007 Blue Convention April 5 - 8, 2007 Delta Qu?bec, Qu?bec City, Canada An event not to be missed. EVENT CONTACT Donna Ozarko Program Director - Officiating & Publications 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212 Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7K3, CANADA 613-523-3386 ext. 3104 Fax 613-523-5761 dozarko at softball.ca www.softball.ca The Hotel has been selected as the Delta Qu?bec. Please make your reservations soon to take advantage of the low rate of $84.74can for single or double standard rooms. Reservations are to be made on an individual basis via the Delta?s direct line at 418-647-1717 or the toll free number at 1-888-884-7777 (direct to hotel Delta Qu?bec) or by fax at 418-647-2146 and finally by email at deltaquebec(at)chiphospitality.com. Callers must mention the group name Blue Convention 2007 to ensure they receive the appropriate rate and are included in the guestroom block. Sportly yours, Jean Lamer Arbitre / Umpire Communications Liaison Blue Convention, Qu?bec 2007 the-umpires-nest(at)sympatico.ca Next updates & recalls, May, Oct, Dec 06 & Feb 07 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Communiqu? SEE ENGLISH VERSION BELOW 31 Janvier 2006 Il nous fait plaisir de vous annoncer la tenue d'un Congr?s d'arbitres (les Bleus) de softball devant se tenir les 5-6-7-8 avril 2007 dans la Ville de Qu?bec, Canada. Qu'est-ce qu?un Congr?s des Bleus? Un Congr?s, assembl?e regroupant un nombre important de personnes r?unies pour d?lib?rer, partager, parfaire des connaissances sur un sujet donn?. Les Bleus, surnom respectueux donn? aux arbitres de softball en Am?rique du Nord & ailleurs dans le monde, dans les disciplines de la balle lente, la balle rapide & autres sports estivals. La maturit? du programme d'arbitrage canadien, reconnu ? juste titre comme le meilleur au monde actuellement, nous incite ? vous lancer cette invitation ? y participer. Plus de d?tails sur celui-ci plus bas. Ce communiqu? a pour but de vous permettre d'inscrire cet ?v?nement ? votre agenda ? l'avance. Pr?vu la fin de semaine de P?ques > du 5 au 8 avril 2007 < dans la belle Ville de Qu?bec au Canada, c'est-?-dire dans approximativement 15 mois. Le Programme canadien d'arbitrage au softbal & son d?veloppement Cr?? avec le Niveau 1 au milieu des ann?es 80, les niveaux 2, 3, 4 & 5 s'ajout?rent au fil des ann?es, autant dans les disciplines de la balle lente que la balle rapide. Parall?lement, le programme pour instructeurs-arbitres avec les Niveaux 1, 2 & 3 fut ?galement instaur?. Dans une suite logique, un ?v?nement sp?cial devait voir le jour afin d'harmoniser la structure, & en 1997, le premier Congr?s des Bleus (arbitres) au Canada, fut tenu ? Toronto, qui permit de faire progresser ? grands pas le programme. Les Congr?s des Bleus suivants ont eu lieu ? Vancouver en 99, Fr?d?ricton en 2001, Kitchener en 2003 & Calgary en 2005. Qu?bec vivra le 6e Congr?s & nous en c?l?brerons aussi le 10e anniversaire. Le Congr?s des Bleus 2007 Dans une tradition maintenant ?tablie, l'?v?nement offrira des ateliers ?ducationnels & pertinents, pr?sentera des intervenants inspir?s & planifiera d'autres ?l?ments innovateurs aux Officiels de Softball. Le Congr?s bi-annuel (aux ann?es impaires) regroupe plus de 300 officiels se rassemblant afin de perfectionner leur sport. Le Congr?s aura lieu le weekend de P?ques - du 5 au 8 avril 2007 dans la belle Ville de Qu?bec ? l'H?tel Delta du centre-ville de Qu?bec. Arrivez t?t & profitez de votre s?jour dans cette superbe cit? touristique. Encore une fois, nous tiendrons une Clinique de Niveau IV durant l'?v?nement. Le site bilingue du Congr?s des Bleus Qu?bec 2007 http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com Convertisseur de monnaies international www.xe.com/ucc/fr Un formulaire d'inscription est disponible pour t?l?chargement sur le site de Softball Canada ou tel qu'indiqu? ci-dessous. http://www.softball.ca/Officiating/Registration.aspx Joignez-vous ? nous pour le Congr?s, Qu?bec 2007 Du 5-8 avril 2007 Delta Qu?bec, Ville de Qu?bec, Canada Un ?v?nement ? ne pas manquer. La personne ? contacter Donna Ozarko Directrice des Programmes Arbitrage & Publications 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212 Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7K3, Canada 613-523-3386 ext. 3104 Fax 613-523-5761 dozarko at softball.ca www.softball.ca L'h?bergement s?lectionn?, le Delta Qu?bec. R?servez t?t afin de b?n?ficier des co?ts avantageux n?goci?s en chambre simple / double ? $84.74 canadiens. Les r?servations doivent se faire sur une base individuelle au Delta, par la ligne directe 1-418-647-1717, via la ligne sans frais 1-888-884-7777, par fax 1-418-647-2146 ou par courriel ? deltaquebec at chiphospitality.com Les appelants doivent mentionner le nom du groupe, Congr?s des Bleus 2007, pour profiter du prix mentionn? & afin de s'assurer de figurer sur la liste des chambres r?serv?es ? cet effet. Sportivement v?tre, Jean Lamer Arbitre / Umpire Liaison aux Communications Congr?s des Bleus, Qu?bec 2007 the-umpires-nest(at)sympatico.ca Prochaines mises ? jour & rappels en mai, oct, d?c 06 & f?v 07. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 31 16:42:50 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:42:50 -0500 Subject: Rehe Joseph Memorial Tournament Results Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060131164153.07d393c8@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:58:07 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Rehe Joseph Memorial Tournament Results Rehe Joseph Memorial Tournament Results: 28th - 29th January 2006 Men's Division:- Day One Saturday 28-1-06: Melville 9 Ramblers 6, Bears 1 Howick 12, Howick 3 Ramblers 0, Melville 0 MSM 9, Bears 4 Ramblers 7. Day Two Sunday 29-1-06 Bears 3 Melville 13, Howick 3 MSM 6, Ramblers 0 MSM 9, Howick 7 Melville 4 Final Marist St Michaels 12 Howick 0 Mens Section Top Awards: Top Batter: Sebastian Geravasuiti (Marist St Michaels) 8/12 .667 Top Pitcher: Sebastian Geravasuiti (Marist St Michaels) ERA 0.37 Most RBI's : Wayne Norman (Marist St Michaels) 8 MVP: Sebastian Geravasuiti (Marist St Michaels) Womens Division Day One Saturday 28-1-06: Bears 9 Melville 0, Saints 10 Te Aroha 6, Northcote 4 Marist 6, Saints 17 Melville 3, Te Aroha 8 taradae 1, Te Aroha 5 Northcote 7, Taradale 3 Bears 9, Melville 5 Marist 11, Bears 10 Saints 0, Northcote 15 Taradale 1, Te Aroha 3 Marist 12. Day Two Sunday 29-1-06 Taradale 1 Saints 11, Melville 4 Northcote 16, Marist 1 Bears 2, Northcote Saints Final Northcote 8 Waitakere Bears 2. Womens Section Top Awards: Top Batter: Atsuko Tanaka - Hawkes Bay Saints 8/11 .727 Top Pitcher: Megan Farrell - Waitakere Bears ERA 0.00 Most RBI's : Ngamoko Hiku - Northcote 7 MVP: Maleme Williams - Northcote http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Tue Jan 31 22:35:20 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:35:20 -0500 Subject: I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060131223333.029de298@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Gordie Wise" To: "Al Doran" Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:20:38 -0500 I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees The International Softball Congress, is reminding all teams of the upcoming May 1 deadline for submitting Out of Area forms (Letter of Intent) and fees which MUST by postmarked to the ISC not later than May 1. The Out of Area rules, forms, area definitions and team recap form are all available on the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com After reaching the front page, go to Rules & Forms at: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/webstartme/rules.htm Any player who resides outside the area boundaries of the area in which his team is based must submit the proper Out of Area form and fee. The rule applies to all teams planning to play ISC competition in 2006. ISC competition includes official ISC Travel Leagues as well as qualifying Area Tournaments and includes both the ISC World Tournament and the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. We are also asking teams with PRAWN players to submit a newly revised ISC roster form with their Letters of Intent, which is displayed on the ISC site under Rules and Forms. The revision includes a column to designate PRAWN players. A P is to be inserted for regular PRAWN?s and a PE for exempt PRAWN?s. The roster submitted with Out of Area forms, is a preliminary roster only and is not binding on the team for official ISC play later in the season. Please direct any questions about this process and the Out of Area rule to your Area or Travel League commissioner at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/webstartme/person.htm or to ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister at iscken at comcast.net January 31, 2006 From: Gordon Wise ISC Information Officer www.iscfastpitch.com sgwise(at)woh.rr.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 12:02:50 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:02:50 -0500 Subject: Black Bears beef up (for 2006 Canadians) Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201120017.08bc88f0@pop.pmihrm.com> Friday, January 27, 2006 Article as posted in The Prince George Citizen Black Bears beef up by TED CLARKE, Citizen staff It appears the Prince George Black Bears have added some teeth and a few claws to their fastball den. The hosts of the 2006 Canadian senior men's fastpitch championship have secured the services national team pitcher Korrey Gareau for the tournament, Aug. 27-Sept. 3 at Spruce City Stadium. Gareau, the top pitcher at the International Softball Congress world championship in 2005 and a three-time first-team all-star in the ISC world event, was announced Thursday as part of the Black Bears team. Gareau, who lives in Victoria, says he's looking forward to the tournament. He knows what kind of support to expect for the home team, having played for the Prince George Blazers at the 1995 Canadian junior national championship in Prince George. "I played for P.G. juniors in '95 in P.G. when they hosted nationals and it was a blast," said Gareau, in a media release. "I truly enjoyed the fan support we got that year and I am speculating it will be even bigger this year as some of the local talent have become great ball players and have proven they can beat anyone. "I have been on the oppposite side of the fan support (in Prince George) and it is an experience some teams might not be able to overcome." Gareau will join a pitching staff that includes former Prince George resident Collin McKenzie, Gareau's friend since childhood in Victoria, and Ryan Brand of Calgary. Gareau and Brand's signings were among several the Black Bears announced at Thursday's news conference. Evan Potskin, 31, a former Team Canada outfielder, initially said he would play for the Vancouver Gray Sox in the senior tournament, claiming at the time the Vancouver team had a better shot at winning the national title. But the signing of Gareau has led to a change of heart. "I had a chance to play with Korrey Gareau in 2002 with Victoria and he's one of the best pitchers in the world," Potskin said. "With him, and Collin McKenzie and Brand, we have a really good chance of winning. We have a really good hitting team, too. "Definitely, we have a chance to win the whole thing now, with Gareau pitching. Hopefully I can hit the ball like I'm known to, and play good defensively, and we can score some runs." The Black Bears have signed Darryl Sandback of Clearwater, a member of the 2005 ISC world champion County Materials team of Wisconsin, whom McKenzie called "one of the toughest outs he's ever faced." They also added Harvey Stevenson of Victoria, another former national team member, who provides the team some depth at catcher, and he'll likely back up homebrew Chad Ghostkeeper. Ghostkeeper was the all-star catcher at last year's senior championship in St. Thomas, Ont., where his hot bat helped the Black Bears to a seventh-place finish. Rick Rozychuk of Calgary also joins the fold as a position player. Rozychyuk played for the Calgary team at the 2005 world championship. "Our goal is to playing (in the championship game) on Sunday," said Black Bears general manager Jeff Hill. "With the players we've just recruited, we've given ourselves a good shot at being there." Black Bears head coach Nino Fabbro admits he can't wait to see his team at full strength on the field. Although the team will play about 50 games to prepare for the senior tournament, most of the out-of-town talent won't be available to the Black Bears until the week of the tournament. "I'm pretty excited about it," Fabbro said. "It kind of reminds me of the Prince George Lumbermen team we had in '77, when Victoria Payless was the only team that could beat us. With Evan coming, and the pitchers that we've got, it adds so much to the depth of the team. We filled the spots in the lineup we needed to get filled." Dave Koch and Len Potskin will serve as Fabbro's assistant coaches http://www.canadians2006.net/NewsDesk.html Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 12:18:56 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:18:56 -0500 Subject: 2006 Canadian Men's Championships site Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201121706.08be1fb0@pop.pmihrm.com> Web site for the 2006 Canadian - senior men's http://www.canadians2006.net/ August 27 to September 3, 2006 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 12:20:07 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:20:07 -0500 Subject: Around the Horn February Issue - Softball Canada Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201121912.08be1d20@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Around the Horn February Issue - Autour du losange ?diti on de f?vrier Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:53:56 -0500 Please note the February issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition de f?vrier de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format .PDF Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 23:04:06 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:04:06 -0500 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Searches for Pitching Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201230237.02714b00@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Bruce Hackett" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Searches for Pitching Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:55:56 -0500 Elkland, PA ? The Elkland Fastpitch Team is in search of pitchers for namely 2 specific tournaments for the 2006 season. Here are the dates: * July 15th-16th, Falcon Tournament (Dunkirk, NY) * September 1st-4th, 54th Annual Elkland Labor Day Tournament (Elkland, PA) Both of these tournaments are open class tournaments, with all levels of pitching able to be used. We have put out offers to several pitchers, but have no concrete confirmations at this time from them. Our team is looking for pitchers from Ontario, Ottawa, and possible the Middle Atlantic region of the US for these dates. The 2nd tournament would especially be a nice experience for a pitcher, as you would be playing for the host team of the Elkland Labor Day tournament, and would have the backing of the hometown crowds in Elkland. Our team is willing to cover travel expenses and hotel accomodations for the pitcher. All other expenses are open for negotiation between our team and the pitcher. Any pitchers interested, may email be back at: brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com The Elkland Fastpitch Team finished the 2005 season with an overall record of 33-10, and 4 tournament titles. The team also finished in 7th place at the 2005 NAFA A-Major World Series. More information can be found on the Elkland team by visiting the team website at: www.eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam Thanks, Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team Player/Coach From: "Bruce Hackett" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 23:10:26 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:10:26 -0500 Subject: Minnesota Fastpitch Updated and Slightly Improved Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201230922.026f3a68@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Minnesota Fastpitch Updated and Slightly Improved Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:05:18 -0600 Minneapolis, Minnesota www.minnesotafastpitch.com is updated and slightly improved for 2006. Most of the updates are in the "History" section. A couple more will be on the way in the coming weeks, without announcements to be made. For the teams in the Midwest, the "Tournament" section is somewhat scarce, so if you are hosting a tournament, please send me your information and I will gladly post it on the site. Brett Bresnahan www.minnesotafastpitch.com mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 23:16:12 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:16:12 -0500 Subject: Utah Area I.S.C. Qualifier Set Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201231404.02778618@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Susie and Gordie Wise" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Release - Utah Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 18:22:53 -0500 Utah Area I.S.C. Qualifier Set Area Commissioner Don Young has announced the details for the tournament which will qualify teams from the Utah area for both the I.S.C. World Tournament and for the I.S.C. ? II Tournament of Champions. The competition will be held on May 27 and 28. The location will be the Cottonwood Softball Complex in Salt Lake City. The tournament will be held as the Alpine tournament and will be sponsored by the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Department. The format will be round robin pool play which will lead to a single elimination playoff for the berths in the ISC tournaments in August. Entry fee is $300. For more information or to enter the tournament, contact either: Richard Poulsen at rpoulsen(at)slco.org Or Don Young at ut84118(at)aol.com Feb. 1, 2006 Gordon Wise ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 1 23:24:42 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:24:42 -0500 Subject: Qualifying Tournaments for Eastern Canada Berths in ISC World Tournament =?iso-8859-1?Q?and_for_ISC_=96_II_Tournament_of_Champions?= Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060201232257.02753f48@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Susie and Gordie Wise" To: "Al Doran" Subject: McGowan' release Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 19:05:20 -0500 Qualifying Tournaments for Eastern Canada Berths in ISC World Tournament and for ISC ? II Tournament of Champions Announced Bob McGowan, ISC Area Commissioner for Eastern Canada, is announcing the dates and sites for ISC tournaments which will send one team to the ISC World Tournament and a pair of teams to the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Here?s how it will unfold: The weekend of June 16 ? 18 will see two qualifying tournaments held in Innerkip, Ontario. One of these events will find teams competing for a berth in the International Softball Congress World Tournament, to be held in Kitchener August 11 ? 19. The format for this tournament will be double elimination. Entry fee is $350 with a check payable to ISC Ontario Qualifier. Teams from Quebec and the Maritimes are welcome to participate as well as those from Ontario. The winning team will advance to the ISC World Tournament. Entries and fees should be sent to Bob McGowan R.R. #1 Orangeville, Ontario L9W2Y8 e-mail: jbob99(at)allstream.net That same weekend (June 16 ? 18) a second tournament will be held in Innerkip. An additional tournament will also be held that weekend in Fitzroy Harbour. Each of these events will qualify a team for an automatic spot in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. The format for both the Innerkip and the Fitzroy Harbour qualifiers will be double elimination. Entry fee for either ISC ? II qualifying event is $300 with a check payable to ISC ? II Ontario Qualifier. Teams from Quebec and the Maritimes are welcome to participate as well as those from Ontario. Teams MUST identify whether they plan to play in either Innerkip or Fitzroy Harbour. Player rosters for either event must be submitted by June 7th. The winning team from each event will advance to the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions to be held in Kitchener August 13 ? 18. Entries and fees for these two events should also be sent to Bob McGowan (see address above.) Additional questions should also be addressed to McGowan. Feb. 1, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 2 12:51:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:51:02 -0500 Subject: ISC 2006 Tournament List updated frequently Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060202124634.027291d0@pop.pmihrm.com> Check in at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/webstartme/tours/tr2006.htm on a regular basis for all the latest tournament postings. This is the time of the year we get lots of updates to post to Al's Fastball List and each tournament is added to the ISC Tournament List. To see the list, go to the main ISC page: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Select "Tournaments" and drill down to "Tournaments Listings" and from there select "I.S.C. 2006 Tournament Listings". Men's Fastball Tournaments are listed by date and show location. If we have received a press release or web link (URL) then you can click on that tournament and get a lot more information. IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event. When asked what are the guidelines, I point them first to the site: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball There are lots of excellent examples there of how to make an announcement. Remember, IF you are a subscriber, we will normally send your posting to our full list of subscribers. IF you are not a subscriber, it will only be posted to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball But ALL postings must follow a few simple guidelines. Another resource on how to prepare a posting is at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm A few KEY things to remember: Each writer should try to adhere to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why. If they follow the 5 W's rule, they should cover everything needed. a. State where this posting is from. Please remember this is a global list so identify your City and Province/State, etc. b. Please state if this is for men, women, boys, girls, etc., and at what level, is this ISC, ISC II, etc. (Only men's fastball tournaments will be added to the ISC site) c. Remember to include the dates of your event, if you are posting a tournament announcement. d. PLEASE sign your post and include your return email address, such as: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Please send ALL posts to fastball(at)pmihrm.com its easier for us that way, and, please do not CC other email addresses, your posting will be processed faster if it comes directly to fastball(at)pmihrm.com ONLY. For more information about Al's Fastball, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/ For information about our Copyright Terms and Conditions, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/legal.htm p.s. we regret that we still cannot take aol.com addresses as subscribers nor can they post to the List. AOL.COM are still blocking mail from us and other subscribers to sympatico.ca. Nothing personal against aol.com subscribers but as an ISP, aol.com truly sucks. If you are an aol.com user, you have our deepest sympathy and we highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest alternative provider. Please Remember: Promote the Game! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 2 21:38:33 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:38:33 -0500 Subject: Media Release "Marist St Micheals Wins Rehe Joesph Softball Tournament" in Hamilton. Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060202213721.02e76670@pop.pmihrm.com> From: To: "Al Doran" Subject: Media Release "Marist St Micheals Wins Rehe Joesph Softball Tournament" in Hamilton. Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:56:54 +1300 Marist St Micheals Magic travelled to Hamilton this weekend, for the prestigious Rehe Joseph Memorial Fastpitch Softball tournament. The ?Magic? last played this tournament 4 years ago and produced a disappointing performance with 8 straight losses. This year?s goal was clear and precise; to win the title, and re-establish the Marist St Micheals club fine name in Softball. The Marist St Micheals Magic continued their great momentum from their Bronze medal finish at last weekends Braves tournament in Wanganui, with a display of devastating power hitting and uncompromising defence. The team smashed in 40 runs, 11 courtesy of the long ball, while the defence allowed only 2 runs lead by 50 strikeouts from Gervasutti and Hunuhunu. A new magic Star was born this weekend for the Rotorua Marist St Micheals Magic. Sebastian Gervasutti took a step to a complete different level. The recipient of the Batting, Pitching and MVP tittles has found his New Zealand home and is marking it loud and clear he means business. Gervasutti hit an amazing .667 batting average with 8 RBI?s on the back of 4 power home runs, to take out the batting title, which is unusual for a pitcher. He placed second on the tournament RBI (runners batted in) list only to his team mate Wayne Norman. However this did not distract him from his primary job as he fanned 42 batters by way of Strikeout?s from the pitching mound. His ERA (earned run average) of 0.03 gave him the full wrap of awards in the tournaments top pitcher. ?I felt the team played well this weekend, and I am very happy with my performance. I enjoy the chance to bat and show my game in this way. I am happy with the built momentum for this coming weekends Brother Patrick tournament in Auckland over Waitangi weekend.? Say?s a quite and modest Gervasutti. Other strong performances can from all over the park, with consistent hitting from Lataire .630, Gerbes, Norman, and Hunuhunu. Hard defence was played by all but none more solid than Bishop at second base. Game 1 Waitakere Bears 4 ? 0 Gervasutti 17 K, (7 innings) Game 2 Melville (Host team) 9 ? 0 Gervasutti 9 K, HR 2 Norman, Gervasutti, (6 innings ? mercy rule) Game 3 Howick (Auckland) 6 ? 2 Gervasutti 11 K, HR Gervasutti, Norman (6 innings ? time) Game 4 Ramblers Cavillers 9 ? 0 Hunuhunu 6K, HR Lataire, Gervasutti, Norman. Disallowed HR Lataire, Short (4 innings ? mercy rule) Game 5 Howick (FINAL) 12 -0 Gervasutti 5K, HR Gervasutti, Norman, Short (3 innings ? mercy rule) Thank you to all the supporters, families and team management staff, for all your efforts which are never unnoticed. The ?Marist St Micheals Magic? is next in action this coming Waitangi weekend (4-6 Feb) at Simpson Park in Auckland for the annual Brother Patrick Fastpitch tournament, hosted by the prestigious Auckland Marist Ball Club. Ring Barry for directions 0274 744 007 See you there!!!!! Loving the long ball. Marist St Michaels Magic Softball Web Page www.leaguelineup.com/marist-magic Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 3 08:05:31 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:05:31 -0500 Subject: Black too strong for Red in Trans Tasman Series Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060203080419.0a26a9e0@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:01:58 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black too strong for Red in Trans Tasman Series Black too strong for Red in Trans Tasman Series Friday February 3rd 2006 The first clash of the two New Zealand Selection teams in the Trans Tasman Series at Resthills Park, Hamilton today has seen the Black team defeat the Red side 5-3. The series is something of a trial for the New Zealand players as New Zealand Community Trust White Sox coach Mike Walsh looks ahead to the world championships in August. Stand out performers in the clash of the two Kiwi sides today were outfielder Ngamoko Hiku and pitcher Michelle Kingi both from the New Zealand Black team. With the bat Hiku picked up two hits from three at bats and scored on both occasions. In the field Hiku also made an impact picking up a good out in the seventh inning with a nice play at first base. On the mound for the Black team Kingi was in dominant form she faced 27 batters giving up just two hits while taking nine strikeouts and three walks. Kingi didn?t give up a hit until the sixth inning and proved hard to get hold of for the Red team. The clash between the two New Zealand teams was a tight affair and only came to life in the fourth inning when Fiona Timu, Ngamoko Hiku and Api Stone O?Kane all scored via a combination of hits, fielding errors and good running. Behind on the scoreboard New Zealand Red came out on attack in the sixth inning as they created pressure and scored three runs with Upu Lote, Melisa Upu and Sheree Cartwright all crossing home plate to level up the game. New Zealand Black reasserted their presence on the game in the sixth inning as they scored a further two runs with Ngamoko Hiku and pinch runner Wendy Telfer all scoring to give their team a two run advantage that the Red team couldn?t pull back. On the mound for the New Zealand Red team was Sheree Cartwright who faced 17 batters giving up three hits and three walks. Cartwright was replaced on the mound in the fourth inning by Carina Hale who faced 10 batters taking two strikeouts and giving up one hit. In the only other game played on the first day of the tournament saw Australia defeat New South Wales 3-1. Looking ahead tomorrow New Zealand Black and New Zealand Red both have two games as they play Australia and New South Wales. Trans Tasman Series, Resthills Park, Hamilton. Day 1 Results ? Australia 3 New South Wales 1, New Zealand Black 5 New Zealand Red 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 3 11:20:48 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:20:48 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Temporary Position Available at Softball Ontario for Students Message-ID: <1914013165-1138983721-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-5259-@engine27-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: "Michael Samways" Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:10:58 To: Subject: Temporary Position Available at Softball Ontario for Students Softball Ontarios Participation Program is currently looking to hire high school or university students to help complete an initiative over the next few weeks. The role will include calling minor softball associations in the evening and asking them to complete some tracking questions over the phone. This is a temporary role that will be concluded when the initiative has been completed. Compensation will be provided at a determined flat rate (plus long distance expenses), when the projects goals have been successfully accomplished. Deadline for applicants is Tuesday February 7th. No resume is required, but we ask that you please provide a brief summary of your softball background along with a reference to msamways at softballontario.ca, explaining why you would be a good fit for this temporary position. We would like to thank all applicants and will contact those that have been selected. Mike Samways Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON ph 416 426 7150 fax 416 426 7368 msamways at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 10:39:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 07:39:44 -0800 Subject: Ontario Masters & Grand Masters News Message-ID: <04020635.27651@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 10:32:05 AM From: "Dave Birnie" Add to People Section To: "Al Doran" Subject: Ontario Masters & Grand Masters News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario Masters & Grand Masters News OASA President, Dave Reynolds has officially confirmed the date and location for the 2006 OASA Masters & Grand Masters Championship. Date : July 21, 22, 23 / 2006 Location : Grafton Ontario Divisions : Masters & Grand Masters Masters Division : Pitchers 40 or older, can be 39 as long they turn 40 anytime during 2006 Position players 37 or older, can be 36 as long as they turn 37 anytime during 2006 Grand Masters Division : Pitchers and position players 45 or older, can be 44 as long as they turn 45 anytime during 2006 The Grand Masters division is a new division added for 2006. Don't know how to affiliate ? Need more information ? Visit the OASA web site for more information : http://oasa.ca/ Contact the OASA Registrar for more information : Mary Myles mjnm (at) sympatico.ca I am not associated with the OASA in any official capacity, just trying to get the information out and trying to promote masters / grand masters fastball as always. Check out the Ontario Masters Fastball web site for further details as they become available. Ontario Masters Fastball web site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ mailto:ranger11 (at) idirect.com mailto:ontariomasters (at) hotmail.com Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 15:30:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 12:30:02 -0800 Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 Message-ID: <04020635.45069@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 10:55:16 AM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 4 Denmark, WI July 7-9 The 6th Annual Boys of Summer Open tournament is ready to announce the field. As posted before this will be a 16 team, 3 diamond, round robin event running July 7-9, 2006. It will be held at Circle Tap, just outsided of Denmark, WI(12miles south of Green Bay, WI) and in the town of Denmark. 8 teams will advance to a single knockout playoff. The atmosphere is unduplicated. The field is extremely strong and unfortunately we had to turn teams away. As a convenience to all teams, families, fans, we have a deal with two hotels in Green Bay with great accomodations for only $59.00. They are: Amerihost Inn 920-406-8200 call Jessie, most convenient and closest hotel Baymont Inn 920-494-7887 call Mary. Closer to airport, up the street from Lambeau. Without further adue here is the outstanding field that will be competing" County Materials-Marathon, WI Farm Tavern-Madison, WI Circle Tap-Denmark, WI Orillia/OwenSound Riversharks-Ontario Patsy's-New York, NY Aspen Black Sox-Saskatoon, SK SoCal Bombers, Southern Cal Team Rainey, Whittier, CA Townline/Shoots- Green Bay, WI Planggers Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI Bloomington Stix- IL Dolan & Murphy- Aurora, IL Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA Albaugh Inc-Elkart, IA Kegel Black Knights-Fargo, ND IS Knights-Fargo, ND I'm excited already. It's been dubbed by some of the teams as the mini-Worlds. Hope to see you all at this year's event. Feel free to contact me with any questions. A team with it's own diamond, can't beat that!! Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 16:52:36 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 13:52:36 -0800 Subject: 1st Annual Summit Park Fastpitch Shootout - Foxboro, WI Message-ID: <04020635.50024@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 11:07:44 AM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: NEW MAJOR TOURNAMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 4 Foxboro, WI July 21-23, 2006 In 2006 there will be another cash tournament held here in the great state of Wisconsin. Marty McCuskey of Foxboro, WI(just south of Superior) will be hosting an 8 team, good old fashioned double knockout event. Here are the details Name: 1st Annual Summit Park Fastpitch Shootout Where: Summit Park, Foxboro, WI(14 miles south of Superior, WI) Purse: $8000. 1st place $4000 2nd $2500 3rd $1500 Entry Fee: $250 can be mailed to: Summit Park 7603 S. State Rd 35 Foxboro, WI 54836 When: July 21-23 Level: OPEN looking for the best 8 teams available Summit Park is located at the intersection of Hwy BB and State 35. There is Beer, liquor, and food located on site. Hotels and restaurants are nearby. Airport of convenience would be Duluth, MN. Marty expects to have a website with pics of the field and more info up in the next weeks. Please direct all inquries directly to to Marty at martymccuskey777 at yahoo.com or phone 218-590-9461 Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash at greenbaynet.com From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 16:57:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 13:57:26 -0800 Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 Message-ID: <04020635.50315@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 10:55:16 AM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 4 Denmark, WI July 7-9 The 6th Annual Boys of Summer Open tournament is ready to announce the field. As posted before this will be a 16 team, 3 diamond, round robin event running July 7-9, 2006. It will be held at Circle Tap, just outsided of Denmark, WI(12miles south of Green Bay, WI) and in the town of Denmark. 8 teams will advance to a single knockout playoff. The atmosphere is unduplicated. The field is extremely strong and unfortunately we had to turn teams away. As a convenience to all teams, families, fans, we have a deal with two hotels in Green Bay with great accomodations for only $59.00. They are: Amerihost Inn 920-406-8200 call Jessie, most convenient and closest hotel Baymont Inn 920-494-7887 call Mary. Closer to airport, up the street from Lambeau. Without further adue here is the outstanding field that will be competing" County Materials-Marathon, WI Farm Tavern-Madison, WI Circle Tap-Denmark, WI Orillia/OwenSound Riversharks-Ontario Patsy's-New York, NY Aspen Black Sox-Saskatoon, SK SoCal Bombers, Southern Cal Team Rainey, Whittier, CA Townline/Shoots- Green Bay, WI Planggers Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI Bloomington Stix- IL Dolan & Murphy- Aurora, IL Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA Albaugh Inc-Elkart, IA Kegel Black Knights-Fargo, ND IS Knights-Fargo, ND I'm excited already. It's been dubbed by some of the teams as the mini-Worlds. Hope to see you all at this year's event. Feel free to contact me with any questions. A team with it's own diamond, can't beat that!! Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.comand http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 20:53:06 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 17:53:06 -0800 Subject: Strong performance from New Zealand Red takes them to victory Message-ID: <04020635.64453@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 7:47:44 PM From: Vance Subject: Strong performance from New Zealand Red takes them to victory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strong performance from New Zealand Red takes them to victory Saturday February 4th 2006 Power hitting and precision fielding has taken New Zealand Red to theirfirst win in the Trans Tasman International Women?s Softball Series atResthills Park, Hamilton today. In a fine display of softball New Zealand Red defeated New South Wales8-4 in a game they never looked like losing. New Zealand Red team coach Lynda O?Cain was a happy woman following herside?s victory and believes the team?s loss earlier in the day againstAustralia 13-1 actually gave her girls some confidence as they managed totake a run off the Olympic silver medallists. ?We were always looking at this game against New South Wales as one wecould win. The fact we took a run off Australia I think gave us a bitmore confidence because we knew New South Wales weren?t going to be anytougher,? said O?Cain. Against New South Wales the New Zealand Red team were always in front onthe scoreboard. In the top of the first inning lead off hitter Upu Lotesingled followed by Sheree Cartwright who also picked up a hit to put tworunners on base. The decisive blow of the inning came next whenoutfielder Maleme Williams double to centre field to score both Lote andCartwright. The New Zealand team went further ahead in the second inning when UpuLote scored again along with Carmelle Sorensen. New South Wales peggedone run back in the third inning to pull the score back to 4-1. After conceding one run the New Zealand side struck straight back as UpuLote smashed the ball over the centre field fence with Katrina Stockfordon base to add another two runs to the Kiwi tally. New South Wales picked up a home run of their own in the bottom of thefourth inning when Renee Gloss hit the ball out of the park with a runneron base to narrow the scores up again. After fighting so hard and playing so well the New Zealand team were notready to relinquish their lead without a fight. In the top of the seventhinning the Kiwi side added two more runs when Sheree Cartwright hit theball over the centre field fence with Melisa Upu on base. New South Wales could pull back just one run in the bottom of the seventhinning giving New Zealand Red the victory 8-4. There were a number of strong performers for the New Zealand Red teamtoday with shortstop Upu Lote picking up three hits from four at batsincluding a home run. Catcher Carmelle Sorenson also played well making her internationalsoftball debut. The 16-year-old held the game together well, made a goodtag out at home plate and picked up a hit with the bat. ?This is her first full international and for a junior to come into atough game like that it is an outstanding performance,? said New ZealandRed coach Lynda O?Cain. Pitching New Zealand to victory was Sheree Cartwright who faced 20batters giving up seven hits, one walk and three runs while taking onestrikeout. Cartwright was replaced on the mound in the fifth inning byCarina Hale who pitched to 13 batters picking up three strikeouts whilegiving up four hits and one run. New Zealand Red team coach Lynda O?Cain believes the win will give herside another confidence boost as they look to continue their winning formand book a place in the series final. ?I have always said softball is about fundamentals but it is no goodhaving fundamentals if you don?t have self belief because at this levelyou must believe in yourself and back yourself and this win will help uscontinue with confidence in the series,? said O?Cain. While the New Zealand Red team have picked up a win today results havenot gone the way of the New Zealand Black team who are also taking partin the series. The Black team opened the day with a 13-1 loss against NewSouth Wales and backed that up with a hard fought 3-0 defeat againstAustralia. The Trans Tasman Series runs through to Monday February 6th with the fourteams completing a double round robin looking for a place in the final onMonday afternoon. The series is something of a trial for the two New Zealand selectionteams as New Zealand Community Trust White Sox coach Mike Walsh preparesto name his side to represent New Zealand at the world championships inAugust. Trans Tasman Series, Resthills Park, Hamilton. Day 2 Results ? New South Wales 13 New Zealand Black 1, Australia 13 NewZealand Red 1, New Zealand Red 8 New South Wales 4, Australia 3 NewZealand Black 0. Day 1 Results ? Australia 3 New South Wales 1, New Zealand Black 5 NewZealand Red 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 4 20:58:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 17:58:38 -0800 Subject: Brother Patrick Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <04020635.64784@webbox.com> Received: 2/4/06 7:56:02 PM From: Vance Subject: Brother Patrick Memorial Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brother Patrick Memorial, from Trevor Rowse 4 February 2006 It has been almost 30 years since Metro won the BrotherPatrick Memorial series, for the first and only time. Metro went through a golden season and then faded back tothe also-ran status but this season there are signs that the confidence,the ability and the squad is there, and not only to win this event. Metro beat the visiting Japanese under-23 squad 7-0 andUnited 10-2 in commanding displays. It was a day of big home runs with 29going over the fence in the first 12 games. And the big internationalplayers were hitting most of them. It was a painful day for pitchers, with worse to come in theheat. Metro 7 v Japan U-23 0. Kurt Allan hit two home runs, the first with hitter DionNukunuku on base in the first and the second with Nukunuku (walk) andhitter Bevan Martin in the third for five RBIs. Garth Pollard hit to leftfield in the fifth before Martin slammed another homer with TerrenceHibbert taking a two-hitter. Bernard Hale managed the seventh Metrohit. Lead-off batter Takashi Nagaoka started Japan off well butthe only other shot was from Shinj Kanamura in the third. Metro 10 United 2. The first two runs came from walks to Roman Gabriel andMichael Fenton in the first, with no follow up hits. Then Michael Niu andDes Pemerika hit with none down in the second before Garth Pollard, thequiet guy on the field, hit over centre field. Gabriel followed with ahit, with still none out and Fenton hit over centre. There was an out, then a walk to Allan and a fiercegrass-cutter drive to the left field fence by Duane Jerard which allowedAllan to sprint to third and then carry on at a stroll for the sixth runof the inning. Things went quiet when Isaac Fletcher took over the hurling,until Josh Cooke, given a turn in the fifth, hit and up stepped hisfather Michael Fenton, who hit his second homer of the tie. Allanfollowed with a hit but the game fizzled out. Brock Williams hit on to base for United in the first afterBen Enoka had doubled and been tagged at home. Tony Niu hit over thefence for United?s only runs. St Michaels Rotorua Marist 6 United 5 in a tiebreaker. Pitcher Sebastian Geravasuiti pitched a six-hitter andscored two runs, aided by a Jason Gerber home run and some grafting onthe bases. Gerber hit three home in the fifth to tie the game afterUnited had surged into an early lead. But the four in the first inning, from a double by CarlHiko, a walk to Williams, a bunt by Tony Niu and a single from Fletcher,who came home on a series of errors, and the unearned second inning runfrom Alfons Overienikovas, were wasted in the tiebreaker as Geravasuititook three straight strikeouts to leave the runner stranded. Mt Albert Ramblers 3 St Michaels Rotorua Marist 0 The Rotorua side came to Auckland with rave reviewsafter a win in the Ray Joseph Memorial in Hamilton last week. The sidehas been searching for games, sporting some lively Argentines and formertop player Shane Hunuhunu. The team had its chances in the loss to Ramblers as the VicGuth champions failed to sparkle or even spark. Nathan Nukunuku did his job with a first inning triple andcame home on a fielder?s choice, with Travis Wilson hitting a single withno one to follow him. Jason Halloran walked in the second and scored onpassed balls and an error, with Nukunuku scoring later in the inningafter an error, a stolen base and a double from Donny Hale. Hale should have had a home run in the fifth when his shotbounced off the building and was still in play, but was treated asa ground rule triple. Great news for Ramblers was the return to the mound ofpitcher Thomas Cameron after hand injuries. His pitching and fielding wasfirst class. Northcote v Waitakere Bears. Struggling behind the pitching of Brad Rona, Northcote stillbeat Waitakere Bears 8-7 in the tiebreaker, saved by the big hitters. Inthe winter third base Rona and Waitakere Bears? catcher Paddy Shannonboth play for County Materials in the Wisconsin area and the side won theUS championship. In today?s play they both pitched and gave each other a hardtime, each taking two home runs in a sparkling display during a day ofalmost thirty home runs. Rona scored in the third and fifth turns, afterhitting a single in the first. Each time there was no runner onbase. Shannon hit his in the third and fourth as Bears surged intoaction, catching up at 7-7 and each time they were solo shots. But ScottDixon had already hit a two-run homer before him in the fourth. DerrekColeman also hit a home run, his second of the day, but not of thatgame. Faced with Shannon in the tiebreaker, fresh pitcher ToddGrego gave him a walk and then struck out the last two batters in athrilling game. Marist 3 Japan 2. All season it has been a battle for the young catcherJonathan Munden as he tried hard to save his Black Sox spot, so wellearned last season. Working with solo Marist pitcher Heinie Shannon, thegallant Samoa international, he has tried to hold together a re-builtMarist team, a shadow of the unit of a few years ago. Against Japan he gained his confidence with two home runswhich, combined with Shannon?s first inning single to score Takaki Sato,the Japanese star who got away, were enough to win the match. Shannon did allow six hits but Japan left runners on baseunder pressure. Ramblers 2 Japan Under 23 0. The national champion team did not fire with only threehits against the three visiting pitchers, just out of the off-season. Theruns, a third inning Nathan Nukunuku effort, was started with an errorand scored on a sacrifice. In the sixth the former baseballer Travis Allan hit tocentre field, stole a base, went to third on a passed ball and scored ona sacrifice. John Hireme kept up his improvement with athree-hitter. Northcote 7 Marist 4 Three home runs undid Marist. Once again it was Rona andColeman chiming in, aided by former Marist star Dean Wallace, MrReliable. Rona forced an error in the first and Luis Joglar hit himhome, then scored on a Casey Eden shot. Munden hit to start the first and Sato, the former Japaneseunder 19 player who got away to Auckland, hit him home. He scored againin the third after a walk, a wild pitch and a hit by Carlaus TeKawa. In the fourth it was Marist pitcher Shannon with a big homerun to score Damien Nairn to make it 4-4 but errors in the tiebreakerwith a David Down walk and the Coleman homer did for Marist, which hadnine hits, seven from Grego and two from Coleman, who relieved in thefifth. The day?s umpires were Jeff Weber, Andrew Laird, Les Haslam,Andrew Lawson, Tony Cathro and Richard Gale and they shared the 16 games,leaving them tired and heat affected. The big tournament in Hamilton hascut down those available. The scorers were the same, with Frances Harlick organisingthem, Jan Hutchings collating the statistics with Lynnette Leathart,Adrienne Weller, Nicky Woon and Harriet Tomlin doing most of thegames. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 06:58:31 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 03:58:31 -0800 Subject: New Zealand sides taste victory Message-ID: <05020636.14379@webbox.com> Received: 2/5/06 1:04:40 AM From: Vance Subject: New Zealand sides taste victory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand sides taste victory Sunday February 5th 2006 Day three of the Trans Tasman International Women?s Softball Series atResthills Park, Hamilton has proved a profitable one for the two NewZealand teams as they look for a place in the series final. The four team series sees the two New Zealand selection sides taking onAustralia and New South Wales contesting a double round robin ahead ofthe playoffs tomorrow afternoon. In games today both New Zealand Red and New Zealand Black picked up winsand have two victories in the series. In the first game today New Zealand Red defeated New Zealand Black 2-0.The decisive blow for the Red team came in the fourth inning when AngelaHammond scored on a fielding error followed by Kalala Gabriel who camehome on a hit by Carmelle Sorensen. With a two run buffer the pitcher for New Zealand Red was giving up nochances Sheree Cartwright faced 26 batters giving up just two hits andone walk while taking 11 strikeouts. On the back of loss to the Red team New Zealand Black then came out andturned things around in the afternoon with a 2-0 victory over New SouthWales. Pitcher Michelle Kingi was the star performer for the Kiwi team asshe was strong with the bat and on the mound. With the ball in hand Kingi faced 26 batters giving up just three hitsand four walks while taking seven strikeouts. On the other side of thefence and with the bat in hand Kingi also proved hard too stop when inthe fourth inning she smashed the ball to left outfield for a stand updouble that scored Fiona Timu from second base. New Zealand Black?s other run in the game came in the third inning whenTianna Areaiiti got on base via a fielders choice then advanced to thirdon a hit by Upu Lote and then scored on a fielding error by New SouthWales. ?We knew this morning?s game was critical with who ever won that gamehaving a better chance of going through to the final and the Red teamplayed extremely well. The game against New South Wales was about pridein performance and self belief in each other and we came through with anoutstanding performance from Michelle Kingi,? said New Zealand Blackcoach Mike Walsh. Olympic silver medallists Australia are the only unbeaten team in theseries with five wins while New South Wales sit at the bottom of thepoints table with just one victory. There are still two games in the round robin to be played tomorrow andthey will prove to be crucial in deciding who will take on Australia inthe final at 3pm. TRANS TASMAN SEIRES - RESTHILLS PARK, HAMILTON. Day 3 results - New Zealand Red 2 New Zealand Black 0, Australia 6 NewSouth Wales 0, New Zealand Black 2 New South Wales 0, Australia 12 NewZealand Red 0 Day 2 results ? New South Wales 13 New Zealand Black 1, Australia 13 NewZealand Red 1, New Zealand Red 8 New South Wales 4, Australia 4 NewZealand Black 0. Day 1 results ? Australia 3 New South Wales 1, New Zealand Black 5 NewZealand Red 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 10:09:33 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 07:09:33 -0800 Subject: press release: Monkton World Fastball Inv - Broadcast Message-ID: <05020636.25841@webbox.com> Received: 2/5/06 9:00:30 AM From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: press release: Monkton World Fastball Inv. -2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. PRESS RELEASE The organizing committee of the World Fastball Invitational is very pleased to announce another FIRST for our outstanding event! We have reached an agreement to have (at least) the Championship game BROADCAST LIVE from the ballpark via our major advertising and marketing affiliate CKNX based is Wingham - who also operate 3 radio stations out of Wingham.. 920AM, 94.5 "The Bull", and FM102. "This is something that we have been working on for a very long time, and are extremely pleased to finally have the broadcast coverage of our championship final (or more), and hopefully garner more attention to the sport itself. The teams andplayers deserve this - the game deserves it"...."we will use this as a stepping stone from which we hope will give us some momentum - some basis to work forward with and possibly pursue this medium further." "promoting not only our event, but fastball in general - has been and will continue to be one of the fundamental values of the tourny. We want to see more kids back in the game, and it's starting to prove itself - as we've seen a slight increase in softball registrations in our minor programs - which is fantastic - but we have along way to go! " The Executive Organizing Committee World Fastball Invitational Monkton Ont. From: "Brian Baillie" Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 10:10:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 07:10:59 -0800 Subject: Hustle Hogs Fastball Announcements Message-ID: <05020636.25928@webbox.com> Received: 2/5/06 9:14:19 AM From: Les Johnson Add to People Section To: Al Doran Subject: Hustle Hogs Fastball Announcements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DeKalb, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs will again field a competitive intermediate team in 2006. The team is going into their ninth season. It has always been the goal of the Hogs to introduce the game of fastball to new players. The Hogs will again do this in 2006. The following are some announcements including administrative moves and scheduling. First, Matt Smith will be taking over as manager of the team. Smith takes over for Tommy Crouch who steps down from coaching but will still act as the team's General Manager.. Second, Mike Drew will act as assistant manager. Finally, Brian Tobin will act as web administrator. The Hogs web site is under construction. An announcement will be made on the address as soon as we add enough info to that site. Brian has always done a great job in organizing and hosting web sites. The Hogs will play three weekends, as well as competing in the very competitive Yorkville and Rockford weeknight leagues. The Hogs will aslo play a few exhibition games in early May against Dolan and Murphy and the Creative DJ's of Aurora. Here are the weekends: June 16-18 (Radom, Il) Terry Deering Memorial Tournament hosted by the Radom Faclons. The Hogs were a playoff qualifier in the 2002 tournament. July 22-23 (Thomson, Il.) Northern Illinois Fastball League "Big Weekend" September 1-3 (Brooklyn, Wi.) 12 team tournament. This will be the first time for the Hogs in Brooklyn. There will be more announcement in the near future. Les Johnson DeKalb, Il. seanmattchad at yahoo.com From: Les Johnson Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 13:07:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 10:07:51 -0800 Subject: 2006 Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <05020636.36539@webbox.com> Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 13:11:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 10:11:13 -0800 Subject: New OCDFL Website Message-ID: <05020636.36742@webbox.com> Received: 2/5/06 12:16:58 PM From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: New OCDFL Website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oshawa, Ontario The Oshawa City and District Fastball League has moved their website to www.ocdfl.ca from the old site of www.ocdsa.ca. The old website will also still be in effect until February 14,2006 or so. The next meeting will be OCDFL Affiliation on March 4, 2006. If there are any teams still interested in joining the OCDFL, please contact Jim Spiers or Sylvia Ryan at the following numbers: Jim Spiers 905-432-1999 or nspiers848 at rogers.com Sylvia Ryan 905-432-3272 or sylvia.ryan at rogers.com Mal Mal Swift - malswift at rogers.com Whitby Midget Girls Fastball Team - Assistant Coach Durham College Lords Women's Fastball Team - Assistant Coach Oshawa City and District Fastball League - 2nd Vice President - Media and Promotion - www.ocdfl.ca Durham Region Umpire Membership International Softball Congress II - Game controller and Awards Committee From: "Mal Swift" Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 13:13:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 10:13:53 -0800 Subject: 2006 Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <05020636.36903@webbox.com> Received: 2/5/06 12:16:39 PM From: "Tom Clancy" To: "Al Doran" Subject: 2006 Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener, ON Schneiders 2006 ISC Men's World Fastball Tournament August 11th - 19th and the Tournament of Champions ISC ll August 13 - 18th in Kitchener/Cambridge, Ontario Planning for the 2006 Schneiders ISC World Fastball Tournament and the ISC II Tournament of Champions continues at a steady pace. We are working on some interesting initiatives that fans will appreciate in August. And the food will meet Schneiders' and Anna Mae's standards for quality and freshness. Our WT Host Team the Kitchener Hallman Twins recently finished 3rd at the AAU tournament in Florida and our iSC ll Host the Bridgeport Pro Forma Braves has been practicing regularly for the upcoming summers play. The work on revamped dugouts with new fencing and backstop in the Peter Hallman Ball Yard has continued through December and January. Additional bleacher seating, as shown on our website will be fabricated during the winter and installed in May. We experienced our warmest January on record and the groundhogs have recently predicted an early spring. The diamonds and fields are in excellent shape. Advanced Tournament Passes and Reserved Seating Tickets can be ordered by mailing the order form on our website or by calling the Auditorium directly at (519) 741-2556. A limited amount of reserved seating located directly behind home plate in the center section of bleachers will be allocated on a first contact basis. Check out our website www.kwfastball.com or link to the reserved seating directly at http://www.kwfastball.com/Reserved.htm or call the Kitchener Auditorium Box Office at (519) 741-2556 Tom Clancy, Chairman Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament 519-748-0377 71 Lower Canada Cres. Kitchener, Ont N2P 1E9 mailto:tclancy at golden.net www.kwfastball.com Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 5 16:04:08 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:04:08 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Brother Patrick men's tournament - Results day 2 Message-ID: <1528550263-1139173523-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-20905-@engine30-cell05> -----Original Message----- From: Vance Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:44:23 To:"SNZ Media Release":; Subject: Brother Patrick men's tournament - Results day 2 Marist?s Brother Patrick-Pacific Blue series. Simson Reserve, Penrose. Sunday. In a tournament studded with tiebreakers, Marist organisers desperately tried to keep the games to schedule but Saturday night?s late games had to be played this morning and tomorrow?s will start at 8am. As well as tiebreakers there have been home runs. In the last game of the day, Japan v Ramblers went to a fourth tiebreaker before a giant home run, with bases loaded, gave the visitors a 7-4 win. 59 home runs have been hit so far, in 27 matches. Japan might have started the first day out of form with a loss to Marist but the side showed great determination to finish top of the group with a win over Northcote. The side is getting better every outing. Metro is also on a hot streak, still unbeaten after a demolition job on Japan Under-23. The odds are on Metro v Japan again in the final, after the early Monday showdown between the sides. A. Japan 5 Northcote 3. Lead-off batter Dean Wallace started his side off with a home run, national captain Jarrad Martin and Brad Rona singled and Casey Eden brought them home for a 3-0 lead and Northcote looked commanding. An injury to a Japanese batter, hit by a pitched ball, caused concern and brought the home team?s attitude into question, but Japan shrugged it off with a masterly batting display. Hiraku Yokoyama, who had singled in the first, did it again in the third and Kouchiro Mizguchi hit over the fence to narrow the gap. Brad Rona replaced pitcher Todd Grego in the fourth and suffered as Yasutoshi Yamasaki hit a home run before two more scored through solid batting from Kazuya Nakamura, Yu Nichimori and Synuei Suzuki. Harriet Tomlin scored while Jeff Weber and Andrew Laird umpired. A. Waitakere Bears 6 Auckland Marist 4. It has been a fine series for Black Sox man Jonathan Munden who started with a single, hit first of two, and scored on a home run to Takaki Sato but Bears struck back in the third after Gordon Hooper started with a hit. He went out at second but Travis Miller was on base, followed by Paddy Shannon and Rueben Topia who forced an error for a run, before Gerald Long hit to score two. Paddy?s brother Heinie kept up his steady batting form with a double in the fourth with back-up shots from Peter Van Campen, followed by a Peter Aro hit to score two for a 4-3 Marist lead. Paddy Shannon was hit by a pitch, Kyle Kouka bunted and Long hit a long one over right field for the winning margin. Paddy Shannon, emulating his brother in some respects, faced 24 batters for the win, with nine Marist hits. Harriet Tomlin, Richard Gale and Jeff Weber were the officials. A. Northcote 7 beat Hutt Marist 1. A. HV Marist 5 Auckland Marist 3. Hutt Marist was desperate to keep in the top section so started in style with Tyson Byrne tripling in the first, Michael Foote slipping single through before Feagaigai Feagaigai hot out of the park. Aaron Byrne also hit in the three-run start. Marist, with the batting of Carlaus Te Kawa, Sato, Gus Leger and the reliable Shannon, who it another triple, clawed back three runs but Marist could not collect even one more hit in the next four turns while Hutt had one from Jiri Vrezacheck. Then Blair Easthope doubled for Hutt and Scott Easthope scored him from second base. Les Haslam and Jeff Weber umpired with Adrienne Weller scoring. B. Japan Under-23 5 Rotorua Marist 2. Yusuke Sasaki hit a home run in the first with Takashi Ngaoka on base, then Norohito Aoyama tripled in the second, followed by Kei Kusumoto?s single for 3-0. Takuto Tutui tripled in the third and a walk by Sasaki set up the final runs from Kusumoto?s second single. Blake Purcell, Marvin Gardiner and Santiago Lataire combined for Marist?s two in the second. Lynette Leathart, Richard Gale and Les Haslam officiated. B. Japan U-23 11 United 3. Japan left no runners on base after their 12 hits, with Takasi Ngaoka taking three hits, including a home run. Masanori Ueno hit twice and was hit by a pitch and Kayunori Hirami also hit two, with one over the fence. United?s Brock Williams had two hits and combined with Tony Niu and Adrian Peihopa to score two runs with Simon Edwards hitting a double and scoring on Williams? second hit. B. United 7 Ramblers 6 (tiebreaker). Not only did Ramblers drop to third in the section, just making the top Brother Patrick section, but they dropped the mantle of national club champion in the process, allowing a side of inferior quality to climb back into the game. Jamie Robinson walked in the first, as did Scott O?Neale, the man who had a 100% lead-off record in the Vic Guth series last week. Both scored on a Lyndon Andrew hit and an error for a handy 2-0 lead. In the third it ballooned to 5-0 on errors, hit pitches and one hit, from Mike Cameron. It became the defining game of the season for Ramblers when United batted its third. Tony Niu, improving week by week, and Carl Hiko singled and both scored on a triple from Brock Williams, from Bobbie King?s pitching. O?Neale made the game safer for Ramblers with a fifth inning solo home run for a 6-3 lead, which United cancelled out easily. Simon Edwards started with a drive to centre field, Isaac Fletcher walked but was taken out in the attempt to steal second. Hiko tripled to score two and Williams hit again to tie the match up and force a time limit tiebreaker and Ramblers could not produce a run. Michael Wilson could for United, slapping a triple into right field. United outhit Ramblers 8-4. Andrew Lawson, Tony Cathro did the umpiring and Lynnette Leathart scored. B. Metro 5 Ramblers 4. Metro is aiming for the national title this season after decades of mid-table stuff and it showed against the reigning champion. Ramblers started in style, snapping at Metro for four runs. Nathan Nukunuku walked, Donny Hale singled, Travis Wilson forced an error to load the bases for Scott O?Neale who hit a grand slam, four-run effort. Ramblers did have another sortie in the third after Hale and Wilson hit but Hale was tagged at home and Wilson was stranded Metro?s new style of attacking play, with greater urgency, allowed Bevan Martin a single in the first but there was luck in the second when Duane Jerard was hit with a pitch before Bernard Hale doubled for one run. In the fourth, with one out, Kurt Allan hit over, followed by Bernard Hale?s homer and a Fenton hit which continued the run slide. Des Pemerika then hit another home run for the winning margin. Bro Patrick: Japan U-23 8 Northcote 3. Japan scored one in the first before Northcote scrambled runs from Dean Wallace in the third and fifth, aided by three hits from three turns from Brad Rona. Then Japan had a massive inning, scoring seven, with only a home run by Derrek Coleman as a Northcote answer. The win took the Japan side into second place in the section behind Metro and ahead of Ramblers. The winner went forward to play Metro. Richard Gale, Les Haslam and Lynnette Leathart did the officiating. BP. Metro 9 Japan U-23 2. Dion Nukunuku was caught on the fence in the first turn and the side had a fine double play in Japan?s first when Kurt Allan caught in centre field and rifled the ball to third to catch out the speedy Masamori Uemo going on the catch. The power batters started pumping in the second when, with one out, Bevan Martin made himself welcome as a guest player with a first pitch home run over centre field. That spurred the slimming Duane Jerard who also hit the first pitch over the same spot, prompting a prompt pitcher change, which is one of the features of the pitcher-rich visiting sides. Kayunori Hirana hit hard over left field in the third to cut the lead and Takuto Tutui did the same over centre in the fourth but the Metro bats flashed again in the bottom of the inning. Martin, once again with one out, hit over left field, Jerard was walked, Hale singled and Michael Niu joined the fun with a home run over centre for 6-2. There was worse to come for the visitors with a walk to the speedy Roman Gabriel who scored on a single by Nukunuku before Taifau Matai, the man with three gold and one silver world championship medals who hit his old Black Sox mate home for three more runs and the final tally. Terence Hibbert threw a two-hitter, giving Metro the chance to play Japan A in the game where the winner went straight to the final. But it was a Monday game, now not so early as some sides have to play at 8am. BP. Ramblers 8 HV Marist 0. This was the feature match for those who were there to watch Travis Wilson. It was classic hitting with the big man hitting over the fence in the first and third and taking a triple in the fourth. In the meantime Aaron Thompson also it a home run, Donny Hale a double and the rest were on base on walks when they were slammed home. The winner went on to meet top seeded Japan. John Hireme and Bobbie King shared the pitching, with Hireme doing the bulk, as he did in the next match against Japan. BP. Japan 7 Ramblers 4. This battle was out of sight on diamond 2, the graveyard on the day when the wind whistled down the ground. Syuhei Suzuki and Yu Nishimori, with help from Takayuki Sakai, scored one in the first and Lyndon Andrew and Lawrence Naera equalled at 1-1 with the game going into tiebreaker. The first tb was scoreless, then Nathan Nukunuku rifled a shot which hit first base and cannoned off the field and Ramblers took the lead but the game went back and forth to the fourth tiebreaker when Yukinori Nakashima hit a grand slam to win the match, when his side was trailing. It was a rude shock for the national champion side which was then due to play HV Marist again, but it was too late to start the scheduled games after day-long delays. Richard Gale and Andrew Lawson umpired. Harriet Tomlin scored. Plate: Bears 3 United 2. Simon Edwards, the ?father? of the United youngsters, hit a home run in the second with Brock Williams on base to take a lead but Bears, with Gordon Hooper hitting over the fence in the first and a combination of Victory Niu, Adam Morunga and Travis Miller grabbed two runs in the fourth for the win. Rowena MacKenzie scored and the umpiring was done by Andrew Laird and Jeff Weber. Plate: Auckland Marist 10 Rotorua Marist 3. Early home runs by Jonathan Munden and Heinie Shannon, with hitter Gus Leger on base, helped Auckland to a good start before Dylan Tomlin grabbed an unearned run in the second. Takaki Sato hit a homer in the third. In the fourth, Tomlin walked again, Munden forced himself on base, Leger doubled and Damien Nairn, who has played for Australia?s under-19 side, hit a grand slam. Gutsy Rotorua, who took five hits compared with Marist?s seven, went down to Jamie Love?s pitching but only after a fight. In the third Martin Gardiner hit on to base and the Argentine pairing of Santiago Lataine and Sebastian Gerrasutti hit well to score. Laurelle Rogers scored. Andrew Lawson and Tony Cathro umpired. Results: Japan 4 Bears 0, Japan U23 7 United 0, Metro 5 Ramblers 4, HV Marist 5 Auckland Marist 3, Japan 5 Northcote 3, Japan U23 5 Rotorua Marist 2, Bears 6 Auckland Marist 4, United 7 Ramblers 6, Northcote 7 HV Marist 1, Metro 6 Rotorua Marist 4. Plate section: Bears 3 United 2, Auckland Marist 10 Rotorua Marist 3. Brother Patrick section: Ramblers 8 HV Marist 0, Japan U23 8 Northcote 3, Japan U23 8 HV Marist 3, Metro 9 Japan U23 2, Japan 7 Ramblers 3 (4th tiebreaker). Games start at 8am and end with the final at 3.30. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 6 08:20:02 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:20:02 -0500 Subject: Minnesota ISC Results Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060206081855.02af34e0@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Minnesota ISC Results Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2006 23:00:38 -0600 I am looking for anyone who has or know anyone who has Gopher State ISC Travel League and/or Minnesota ISC Area Tournament results. My website at www.minnesotafastpitch.com has a in depth history section. I do get questions as to where the ISC History for Minnesota is and would like to add to this area of the site. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Brett Bresnahan breshz at minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com From: "Brett Bresnahan" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 6 08:24:31 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:24:31 -0500 Subject: Positives for NZ selectors despite no final spot Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060206082349.02af34e0@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:44:59 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Positives for NZ selectors despite no final spot Positives for NZ selectors despite no final spot Monday February 6th 2006 There was a distinct lack of New Zealand representation in the final of the Trans Tasman International Women?s Series at Resthills Park, Hamilton this afternoon but that fact is not a major concern for New Zealand Community Trust White Sox coach Mike Walsh. The four team series saw Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand Red and New Zealand Black contest a double round robin ahead of the playoffs this afternoon. Australia took out the final over New South Wales 5-3 to claim the trophy and maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament. With two New Zealand selection sides taking to the diamond over the four day tournament the series has been something of a trial with the world championships in China in August in mind. Despite having no New Zealand teams in the final NZCT White Sox coach Mike Walsh who also coached the New Zealand Black team this weekend believes there are positives to take out of the series. Both the Red and Black teams picked up two wins each in the series including victories over New South Wales. Also today the New Zealand Black side pushed eventual title winners and Olympic silver medallists Australia hard. The New Zealand team were three outs away from claiming victory over Australia and booking a place in the series final before a seventh inning revival saw Australia score three runs to turn around a one run deficit and win the game. The series saw 31 of New Zealand?s best female players out on the diamond getting some international exposure and testing themselves against the best. Included in the two teams were a number of junior players getting the first taste of international softball. ?The depth is starting to come, the experienced players are starting to get even better and the young ones are there pushing for the future. Some young players have stood up during the series,? said NZCT White Sox coach Mike Walsh. Looking ahead to the world champs and the naming of a 17 person squad in April Walsh says the selection process is going to be difficult with a number of players pushing hard for inclusion. ?We are going to have 17 quality players and as selectors we are going to have to make some tough decisions on the team to go to the world champs. It will be the toughest selection since the Sydney Olympics in 2000.? The campaign for success at the world champs this year began back in the 2002/03 season and Walsh says it has been a long process with a number of tough results along the way but now it is all starting to pay dividends. ?When we started out there was a little light at the end of the tunnel and now the light is getting bigger,? said Walsh. All Australian final in Trans Tasman Series The final of the Trans Tasman International Women?s Softball Series at Resthills Park, Hamilton this afternoon will see Australia taking on New South Wales. Australia won their way through to the final on the back of their unbeaten record during the opening three days of the tournament while New South Wales secured their place with the comprehensive 11-1 win over New Zealand Red this morning. Going into this morning?s final round robin games three teams New South Wales, New Zealand Black and New Zealand Red were all in contention for a place in the title game. New Zealand Black went closest to upsetting the Australian party when they went down 5-3 to the Olympic silver medalists Australia. In a heartbreaking result for the Black team the Australians came from behind to win the game. Going into the top of the seventh inning New Zealand Black held a one run advantage and only needed three outs for the game however the Australians showed their class and applied pressure to load up the bases and then convert their chance and scored three runs. New Zealand Black had one last chance in the bottom of the seventh inning but they couldn?t get any runners on base. Victory over Australia in the game this morning would have secured New Zealand Black a place in the final but it wasn?t to be. Day 4 results ? New South Wales 11 New Zealand Red 1, Australia 5 New Zealand Black 3, New Zealand Red 11 New Zealand Black 5. Final - Australia 5 New South Wales 3. Tournament top batter ? Natalie Titcume (Australia), average .522 Tournament top pitcher ? Tanya Harding (Australia), era 1.17 Tournament MVP ? Tracey Mosley (Australia). Day 3 results - New Zealand Red 2 New Zealand Black 0, Australia 6 New South Wales 0, New Zealand Black 2 New South Wales 0, Australia 12 New Zealand Red 0. Day 2 results ? New South Wales 13 New Zealand Black 1, Australia 13 New Zealand Red 1, New Zealand Red 8 New South Wales 4, Australia 4 New Zealand Black 0. Day 1 results ? Australia 3 New South Wales 1, New Zealand Black 5 New Zealand Red 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 6 13:55:27 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:55:27 -0500 Subject: Recent Long Beach Press Telegram Newspaper Articles Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060206135419.02ebdda0@pop.pmihrm.com> From: "Dave Blackburn" To: Subject: Recent Long Beach Press Telegram Newspaper Articles Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 10:51:21 -0800 Hi Al: Your readers should be interested in this article that appeared in Friday's Long beach Press Telegram Newspaper. The article focused on ISC Hall of Famer Nick Hopkins and the 10-time ISC World Champion Long Beach Nitehawks fastpitch team. The occasion was Nick's induction on Saturday Feb 4, into the Long Beach Century Club Hall of Fame, which represents all sports, for the entire city of Long Beach, CA. http://www.presstelegram.com/greatestmoments/ci_3469962 The next link is an article that lists the 1975 Long Beach NiteHawk ISC World Championship at Kimberly as the 14th greatest event in Long beach sports history. The paper published a series naming the top 50 moments in Long Beach sports. http://www.presstelegram.com/greatestmoments/ci_3469189 Congratulations Nick, Dave Blackburn ISC Commissioner Streaming and Broadcasting daveb(at)virtvent.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 6 15:12:23 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 15:12:23 -0500 Subject: Brother Patrick Memorial series - Finals Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20060206151128.07d715c0@pop.pmihrm.com> Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 09:02:30 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Brother Patrick Memorial series - Finals Brother Patrick Memorial series. Simson Reserve, Penrose. Final day. By Trevor Rowse - 6th Feb 2006 At last Metro has not only won a tournament, and in style as well, but has shown that it is a top contender for the club nationals in Hastings next month. After a gruelling three days, and the previous night too, Metro closed out a desperate late challenge from the full Japan national side to win the trophy 6-2. It was the club's first tournament win since the 1977-78 season when the club won the Auckland title and the Brother Patrick. In the other 48 years of the Patrick it had not even come second. But this time there was no doubt, even if the determined Japanese attacked Terence Hibbert's pitching with gusto in the last two turns. The Patrick comes first, and if you want to read about Marist's barn-storming finish in the plate, pick that up later. The Final: Metro 6 Japan A 3. First you need to know that this was no experimental team. The players were a mixture of those seen here at the world championship and on tours, with some bright new men. There was the usual selection of pitchers, coming and going usually, but this was no push-over. Metro was on fire from the first pitch. There was no respect shown to a top team because Metro had one of their own. Terence Hibbert (Samoa) was pitcher to Martin (BSox), Taifau Matai on first (three gold and one silver) as has Dion Nukunuku on second. Michael Niu (Samoa) on third with Roman Gabriel (BS) shortstop. Outfielders were Bernard Hale (BS squad), Allan (Samoa) and Mike Fenton (Samoa), with Duane Jerard (Samoa) as either catcher or DH. Not a bad squad, with pitcher Steven Tau (Great Britain) ready for pitching action too. So Gabriel started the show with a hit to right field but the bunt attempt by Nukunuku was a set up for a smart double play. Matai is no beginner and he hit well to centre and the action began as it had finished in the previous match. Allan won a walk, and did it well, Martin hit a double and two runs scored. Martin was tagged at second and the rally ended. Thanks to great plays from Gabriel, Metro managed to get nine batters out in a row but did not stop their own scoring. The second inning was the time to grind the visitors down a little more, just to make sure there was a buffer as they do not ever stop, like the battery boy. When you need a big man, send for Monster, the affectionate name for Jerard, who has lost 13 kilos recently, but still seems to carrying it around under his shirt, just in case. Joking aside, he certainly showed his international class with a booming home run, the 68th of the series. It was 3-0, but not for long. Niu won a walk, went to second on an out, charged to third on Gabriel's second hit and carried on after the error and chaos it caused. Nukunuku hit safely but the Japanese re-set the defences. 4-0, but was that enough? Everyone there knew that it was not. Hiraku Yokoyama had the first of his hits in the fourth but wasted away at first. Allan grabbed a double but the game went on into the fifth with more Metro joy. With one down, Nukunuku, really enjoying himself, hit to centre, Allan was walked, Martin hit again and Nukunuku scored for a real insurance run. Hibbert was still in charge. But that came to an abrupt halt just after he took a strikeout to start the fifth. Takayuki Sakai and Yu Nishimori hit, Kazuya Nakamura doubled to score one and it took a brilliant stop by Niu at third to prevent more runs. 5-1. There was a new pitcher for the sixth and it is only fair to say that the excellent Tatsuya Hamaguchi, who pitched the first five, was bemused by some of the calls which stretched his traditional stiff upper lip (and his lower one too). On came Kazutaka Murasato to a Hale single and an amazing overhead catch by second base Masakazu Tsukamoto which saved more than face. Fenton walked and Gabriel, really on fire, hit his third (of four). It was a ripper and caused more confusion so Hale was sent home instead of being held on three. A fine throw saw him taken out at home and the inning faded slowly. Japan, like all great teams, does not allow defeat in the team psyche. Yokoyama hit again to start the sixth, advanced on a wild pitch and sped home on a screamer to centre field by Ryuji Hazeyama. 5-2. Anything you can do, Martin can do too. With one down he pumped a home run over centre field for the 69th of the series, and the last. It was appropriate for his contribution to the squad. At 6-2 the team could feel a little more confident, or could it? No, the game was not over. There were no fat ladies singing, just the remnants of the fans who should have seen this real fastpitch softball contest in its entirety. It was a thriller and Nishimori had his second spell on base with a walk. A Nakamura repeat double put runners on second and third before Suzuki also hit to score one. 6-3 with two men on still and the tying run in the batter's box. Hibbert produced a strikeout. Then there was a lobbing shot into right field, gathered up by the eager Hale and the trophy, and a fine international scalp, belonged to Metro. It had been a long time between trophies. Ramblers had won it 15 times, Marist 12, Eden 8, Bears 3, United 2, with Metro equal on one with Northcote (the 2002-03 winner). Metro deserved great praise for the total composure and relentless style of the wins. Two in one day against Japan is a hard task for the Black Sox but this side is a sort of Black and Green Sox. Combined with the last-inning lost in the Guth last week, this has been the club's finest week for almost thirty years, since the days of the Metro crazy gang, a happy talented and highly entertaining group who tried to hit each pitch out of the park and often did so. This side, so different, is a worthy successor. The build-up. The day unfolded with Japan and Metro sitting in the top spots of the two-life elimination system, ready for the challenges from Japan under-23 and Ramblers. Both sides had beaten Ramblers in previous play while the under-23 group was proving a tough opponent for all teams, looking equal in skill with the A side. Ramblers 8 Northcote 1. Both sides were on sudden-death notice but Northcote had only one major shot, a home run by the "new" batting sensation Derrek Coleman. His pitching skill may be gone for a while but he has hit a few homers in the weekend. Aaron Collier managed the other hit. Fancy getting this sort of start. Scott O'Neale hit a third pitch homer in the bottom of the first and Nathan Nukunuku hit a first pitch shot over right field. You could imagine them saying, "Now lose!" In the second, with two down, Mike Gibbs hit over left field and it was a change when O'Neale, the greatest lead-off man on record, only hit on in the third and went around conventionally, with a steal, a passed ball and a sacrifice. Four came in the fifth with Bobbie King scoring on an error from a catch in the outfield, Nukunuku scoring on a Hale shot and Wilson, again, hitting over the fence. The game was over. Les Haslam and Andrew Laird umpires. Rowena MacKenzie scorer. Japan 23 beat Hutt Marist 5-1 with nine hits to keep the contest open, with the next hurdle the national champion club side. Jeff Weber and John Love umpired. Laurelle Rogers scored. Ramblers 3 Japan under-23 2. When first inning lead-off batter Takashi Nagaoka hit a home run after a battle with stalwart pitcher John Hireme, Ramblers knew that the team had better start hitting form. And hitting form had been missing, except for a few such as Travis Wilson. Nathan Nukunuku made base in Ramblers' first but went out, caught stealing, leaving Donny Hale with two out. So Donny did what he does best and hit over left field for 1-1. The champion was back in action for the champion club side of the country. In the third Japan was back in front again, with third base Takuto Tutui hitting over right field and Ramblers needed action, again. This time it came in more orthodox fashion with a Mike Gibbs' walk and hits by Bobbie King and Scott O'Neale for the 3-2 lead and that had to be enough as Hireme threw a five hitter. Harriet Tomlin scored the game while John Hall and Tom Heard umpired. Metro 4 Japan A 1 (the two-life teams). Metro had cleaned out Japan 23 the previous day and faced the big test. It was Japan A v Metro for the right to go directly to the final. At the start it looked to be shading to Japan when it was three-up and three-down for Metro and then two hitters made base for the talented visiting side. With a runner on three, Steven Tau showed his real class with a strikeout to catcher Bevan Martin and it was time for Metro to start. That job fell to Martin, the Black Sox catcher who has announced his international retirement. He hit over centre field for the welcome Metro lead. An error, under great pressure, saw Kazuya Nakamuta on base, to be hit home from first by Syukei Suzuki. But pitcher Kazutaka Murasato was in control, allowing no more batters on base. Even when the mysterious pitcher change came there was no Metro activity on base. That all changed in the sixth. Michael Niu hit to left field for Josh Niu to sacrifice himself for the cause. When Roman Gabriel, as fast and determined as any of the opposition, hit to centre field the pressure mounted on fresh pitcher Yukimori Nakashima and then it became a procession. 1-0. Actually the game escaped from what seemed secure clutches as the international opposition started to find confidence. Dion Nukunuku hit perfectly to centre, Taifau Matai was walked, wisely, or so it seemed at the time, and there was the ever-so-capable Kurt Allan to punch a shot to right field to score Gabriel. Martin clipped another to right to score Dion and there was a three-run buffer. Metro had batted right through the inning, with five hits, three runs and three left on base. It could have been worse for the Japanese. So there was Metro, unbeaten and in the final, waiting for Japan to try to repulse Ramblers. Dave Stevens and Andrew Laird umpired with Lynnette Leathart doing the scorebook. Japan 4 Ramblers 0. It was sudden death for both teams and the A side started off as it had finished the previous match, with a home run in the first. Youhei Ono hit over right field with a runner on board and a smart 2-0 lead against the iron man pitcher Hireme. It did not get any better. Nathan Nukunuku doubled in the first and was stranded there while Wilson hit a smart single to start the fourth but no one could follow him and it was a two-hitter. The batting had slumped even further but pitcher Kunihiko Kataoka was in scintillating form and was gaining in confidence throughout. So two teams were left for the one-off final. Jeff Weber and John Hall umpired. Laurelle Rogers was the scorer. For Ramblers it was the culmination of a weekend of curious form, more like the Dean Schick series bomb-out than the triumph of the Vic Guth last weekend. The side was eliminated, just as Japan 23 had been. Metro waited impatiently. And there was good reason for that as there was the plate final in between, giving the A team the chance to recoup and regroup. The final was delayed when there was the second diamond available. The plate final was also to be played to seven innings and that was a sorry prospect as no game on the weekend had gone to the seventh in the allotted time. So many of the fans wandered off home, to get things ready for dinner, or to make sure the children had a decent meal and sleep before the new school year. It was an anti-climax really, even though Marist did supply some much-needed fireworks to the afternoon, or at least Gus Leger did, in the plate final, which is further on. So to the Plate: The lead-up. United 4 Rotorua Marist 2. Although Rotorua scored two to start the game the side could not scratch out the hits and United did, with two runs in the second and two in the third. Tony Earley had two hits, one a triple, and so did Simon Edwards. Isaac Fletcher pitched the winning game. Dave Stevens umpired while Lynnette Leathart scored. Auckland Marist 3 Waitakere Bears 1. Paddy Shannon hit a home run in the fourth and Gerard Long a single in the fifth but that was the best the side could do against Heinie Shannon. Marist scored all the runs in the third, starting with a Jamie Love home run, Jonathan Munden walked, so did Takaki Sato and Gus Leger and Damien Nairn, as he did on Sunday, hit two home. Bears 3 United 0. Bears' batters stopped again against Kyle Kouka as the big man cleaned them out for a two-hitter. Shannon walked in the first and moved around the bases with Long before Reuben Topia hit them home. Kouka forced an error in the fourth and scored on another error, all the way from first. Les Haslam and John Love umpired. Rowena MacKenzie was the scorer. That took Marist and Bears to the final. It was the fastest game of the weekend, just under one hour 35 minutes for the seven innings. No other game got to seven in the time limit, and there was not one on the game anyway. Slow play, plus tiebreakers, made the games impossibly late. But back to the action. There were five Bears' hits off Shannon. The run came when he gave his brother Paddy a free ride to first where Topia cracked the second of his hits to score what seemed for so long to be the winner. Marist just could not score, despite the chances. Topia was set to score in the second before a miracle throw from returned Black Sox Gus Leger, which seemed to accelerate throughout its journey from centre field, slammed into Munden's glove to make a certain run into an easy out. Leger was everywhere in the outfield. His return to the Sox and the Commonwealth Cup win seemed to have boosted his confidence. There were eight Marist hits and chances in the second, fourth, fifth and sixth turns but still Bears clung to the 1-0 lead. Up came the seventh. One out and Peter Aro was hit by a Kyle Kouka pitch. Munden hit to right and so did Carlaus Te Kawa and, at last, there was the tying run and, it seemed, more delays to the long-delayed Patrick final. But Takaki Sato was walked and the bases were loaded, with the chance of a forced play and a double play perhaps. However Leger was the next batter. He had already hit, as had Te Kawa, Munden, Sato and the unlucky Jerome Haretuku who had hit a triple in the second. Leger waited out one pitch, then slashed a grand slam into left field. The Bears' run was now overshadowed by the winning 5-1 margin. Dave Stevens and Les Haslam umpired with Harriet Tomlin on the scorebook. Talk about a grandstand finish. The club can also celebrate the Friday night win over Japan A. The visitors had not settled down but Marist took that chance too. So the organisers had something to celebrate. Results: Pacific Blue-Brother Patrick Memorial. Plate section: United 4 Rotorua Marist 2, Marist 3 Waitakere Bears 1, Bears 3 United 0. Final: Marist 5 Bears 1. Brother Patrick section: Japan U-23 5 HV Marist 0, Mt Albert Ramblers 8 Northcote 1, Ramblers 3 Japan U-23 2, Metro 4 Japan 1, Japan 4 Ramblers 0. Final: Metro 6 Japan 2. Individual awards: Runs batted in: Yusuka Sasaki (Japan U-23) 10, home runs Bevan Martin (Metro) 5, stolen bases Patrick Shannon (Bears) 5, most strikeouts Heinie Shannon (Marist) 39, top batter Martin 0.625. The Simson Reserve, newly re-surfaced in grass, with its number one diamond still in the original artificial grass they told Eric Kohlhase would not last, 25 years ago now, has a second diamond which almost does the job, but it was hard yards for the B section, on that all weekend. The venue, in the Penrose industrial area, has no weekend neighbours apart from huge buildings, with plenty of car parking. The variety of seating areas, spots under trees, on the bleachers, under the outfield trees, where you need to think about protection from home runs these days, gives the ground an appeal totally lacking at Norana Park, which could be a field in the Gaza strip. The workers include the Moriarty family, the Kohlhase family, the Rattenburys, the Loves, the three Williams ladies, the Ginders family, Cooper family and the Utanga family, with other people doing their bit. It is a family club after all. John Giacon comes in for his annual stint and the management committee pitches in as always. It is one of the events on the Auckland softball calendar. Japan is to play Auckland in two games, at 6.30 and 8.30 Tuesday 8 February, at Norana Park. My apologies for any errors or omissions but there is a great deal to report. It is to try to give players the credit for otherwise unreported achievements, so each game has a short piece at least. My thanks to the scorers for their valuable assistance. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 7 17:11:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 14:11:20 -0800 Subject: Black Sox catcher retires a three time world champions Message-ID: <07020638.51149@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:36:28 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Black Sox catcher retires a three time world champions Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Black Sox catcher retires a three time world champions Wednesday January 8th 2006 Despite 12 years on the international softball diamond the decision to retire has still been a tough call to make for New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox catcher Bevan Martin. The 34-year-old made his senior international debut for New Zealand in 1994 and during his career has won three senior world championship titles, a junior world title in 1989 and a Commonwealth Championship gold medal this season. Martin says the decision to retire is due to the rigours his international softball career has placed on his body. In recent season he has been plagued by groin, knee and tendon injuries. ?Since 2002 injuries for me have been ongoing and the body can only take so much. I had goals set to go the 2009 world champs but that isn?t going to happen the body is finding it too hard,? said Martin. The veteran catcher announced his retirement to the Black Sox squad following their gold winning medal performance during the Commonwealth Championship in Australia last week. Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase who was on the diamond as a player in 1994 when Martin made his debut and there in the coaching box as he retired describes Martin as a ?Black Sox great?. ?He typifies what the Black Sox are all about, as a player he put the team ahead of himself he was the consummate professional. He was the glue behind what we see as a very special culture that the Black Sox have developed over the last two decades in the team we have a saying ?hand up instead of hand out? and he typified that,? said Kohlhase. The Taranaki based Martin says his 12 year stint with the Black Sox has far exceeded any dreams he may have had as a youngster. ?I never imagined my career would go this long, after the first world champs in 1996 I thought that might have been it I never thought it would go 12 years in the team at this level.? Martin has been with the Black Sox through a golden period in the team?s history as they have claimed world championship gold medals in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Rather than take individual kudos for the success Martin says it all comes down to the team and their desire. ?The guys have a real desire to be number one first and foremost; they push each other to get the number one spot. Seventeen players are selected in a squad but only nine can play and everyone is striving for one spot,? said Martin. When reflecting on the career of Martin former Black Sox coach Don Tricker can not speak highly enough of the man. ?I always considered Bevan Martin to be one of our most valuable players. He often had the toughest jobs of backing up the world best player in Mark Sorenson and because of that it limited his game time in the big games but it didn?t limit his contribution to the team. ?In South Africa in 2000 when we won the world champs I would have said Bevan was our most valuable player he set the bench mark for attitude, the team architecture and the team culture,? said Tricker. In years to come when he looks back Martin agrees he will have a lot to be proud of. ?When I got back from the Commonwealth Championship talking with my father and looking back over it and five gold medals from the juniors, three world champs and a Commonwealth gold medal it is something special.? Martin began his rise to the international softball diamonds as a youngster representing Taranaki. Following his success at the junior world championships he moved to the Hutt Valley playing for Hutt City United. In the late 1990?s following encouragement from his cousin and Black Sox captain Jarrad Martin, Bevan crossed the border and played his club softball for Poneke Kilbirnie and provincial softball Wellington. Softball NZ CEO, Dale Eagar, paid special tribute to Martin on hearing of his decision to retire. ?The Black Sox are strong as a team, on and off the diamond, but they will all recognise that they have lost in some way one of their cornerstones providing that strength. As recognised by Eddie and Don, Bevan was a special part of the mix,? said Eagar. Eagar recalls his earliest encounters with Martin at under 17 level, noting that even at that stage the potential was obvious. ?I was lucky enough to be involved with Bevan when he was in the Junior Black Sox team in 1989 and he was already showing at that point a level of dedication and strength of will that guaranteed him a place at three world championships with the Black Sox. If Bevan can pass even a small percentage of this on to his future secondary school students there will be some high achievers emerging from Coastal Taranaki College,? said Eagar When the Black Sox next go into camp and the next national team is named and he isn?t there Martin admits it will be hard. He believes the toughest part of not being part of the team anymore will be missing out on the people and the relationships that have been built up in the team over the last decade. Looking ahead Martin says he will be concentrating on his work at Coastal Taranaki College and studying for some teaching papers. Surfing will also be a new pass time for Martin as he enjoys future summer seasons away from the softball diamond. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 7 21:11:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:11:53 -0800 Subject: Victoria to Host Major International Softball Selection Event - AU Message-ID: <07020638.65583@webbox.com> Received: 2/7/06 9:11:51 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Victoria to Host Major International Softball Selection Event -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message Media Release 8 February 2006 Victoria to Host Major International Softball Selection Event The Waverley Softball Association in Victoria together with Softball Australia will host one of the most prestigious selection events for women?s softball in Australia, the Grand Prix Series. >From 10-12 February 2006, the second round of the 2005/2006 Grand Prix Series will see five state institutes and academies of sport teams - the AIS, NSWIS Blues, QAS Heatwave, VIS Titans and Western Arrow take to the diamond to demonstrate high-quality softball. Also participating in this round will be the Australian Under 19 Women?s team and special guests, the Japan Under 19 Women?s team. Players will be vying for selection in the Australian team which will compete in the Olympic qualifying event, the International Softball Federation?s Women?s World Championship in August this year so their performances will be closely monitored by selectors. Hallucinating The Australian Open Women?s team Head Coach, Fabian Barlow, said that the selectors will be looking for consistency in performance and players who have made improvements from their performances in Grand Prix 1 which was held in Queensland in December. ?It?s important for senior players and emerging players to demonstrate their fitness levels and how they react under the pressures of the sport.? There will be over 70 of Australia?s current top softball players, including Olympians Natalie Titcume (Vic), Natalie Ward (NSW) and Stacey Porter (NSW) and Australian players Kate Quigley (Vic) and Danni Hanna (Vic) competing on the diamond to show that they have what it takes. ?Every event leading up to the world championship is equally important and the Grand Prix Series provides an avenue to expand our identification of athletes and gives aspiring athletes a chance to stake their claim on selection. It?s also a great opportunity to see how the senior and more experienced players handle the pressures,? said Mr Barlow. The Japan Under 19 Women?s team will bring a different style of play to the diamond. ?Especially for the senior players, the Japanese will bring a different level of game and will be very beneficial for not only entering the World Championships, but when Australia meet Japan in New South Wales in March. They are very solid defensively and have quick contact runners and great speed and it?s important that our players at this early stage get a feel of the potential competition they will face.? Concluded Mr Barlow. The Audrey McLaughlin Cup is named after one of Softball Australia?s greats, Audrey McLaughlin AM, who will be doing the honours of the ?first pitch? prior to the Grand Final on Sunday. The last round of the Grand Prix Series for this year will be held at the New South Wales Softball Centre at Blacktown Olympic Park from 14-17 April. Following the Grand Prix Series, the Waverley Softball Association will also host the Under 19 International Series which will feature the Japan Under 19?s and the Australian Under 19?s in a three match friendly from 13-14 February 2006 in preparation for the 2007 International Softball Federation Junior Women?s World Championship. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW * Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s team * National Training Centre Head Coaches FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, TEAM LISTS, INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Received: 2/7/06 9:16:15 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Victoria to Host Major International Softball Selection Event -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message Media Release 8 February 2006 Victoria to Host Major International Softball Selection Event The Waverley Softball Association in Victoria together with Softball Australia will host one of the most prestigious selection events for women?s softball in Australia, the Grand Prix Series. >From 10-12 February 2006, the second round of the 2005/2006 Grand Prix Series will see five state institutes and academies of sport teams - the AIS, NSWIS Blues, QAS Heatwave, VIS Titans and Western Arrow take to the diamond to demonstrate high-quality softball. Also participating in this round will be the Australian Under 19 Women?s team and special guests, the Japan Under 19 Women?s team. Players will be vying for selection in the Australian team which will compete in the Olympic qualifying event, the International Softball Federation?s Women?s World Championship in August this year so their performances will be closely monitored by selectors. The Australian Open Women?s team Head Coach, Fabian Barlow, said that the selectors will be looking for consistency in performance and players who have made improvements from their performances in Grand Prix 1 which was held in Queensland in December. ?It?s important for senior players and emerging players to demonstrate their fitness levels and how they react under the pressures of the sport.? There will be over 70 of Australia?s current top softball players, including Olympians Natalie Titcume (Vic), Natalie Ward (NSW) and Stacey Porter (NSW) and Australian players Kate Quigley (Vic) and Danni Hanna (Vic) competing on the diamond to show that they have what it takes. ?Every event leading up to the world championship is equally important and the Grand Prix Series provides an avenue to expand our identification of athletes and gives aspiring athletes a chance to stake their claim on selection. It?s also a great opportunity to see how the senior and more experienced players handle the pressures,? said Mr Barlow. The Japan Under 19 Women?s team will bring a different style of play to the diamond. ?Especially for the senior players, the Japanese will bring a different level of game and will be very beneficial for not only entering the World Championships, but when Australia meet Japan in New South Wales in March. They are very solid defensively and have quick contact runners and great speed and it?s important that our players at this early stage get a feel of the potential competition they will face.? Concluded Mr Barlow. The Audrey McLaughlin Cup is named after one of Softball Australia?s greats, Audrey McLaughlin AM, who will be doing the honours of the ?first pitch? prior to the Grand Final on Sunday. The last round of the Grand Prix Series for this year will be held at the New South Wales Softball Centre at Blacktown Olympic Park from 14-17 April. Following the Grand Prix Series, the Waverley Softball Association will also host the Under 19 International Series which will feature the Japan Under 19?s and the Australian Under 19?s in a three match friendly from 13-14 February 2006 in preparation for the 2007 International Softball Federation Junior Women?s World Championship. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW * Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s team * National Training Centre Head Coaches FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, TEAM LISTS, INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 8 14:51:35 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 14:51:35 Subject: Page Brake- Lorange Retires Message-ID: <08020639.53566@webbox.com> Received: 2/8/06 5:15:36 PM From: "Mike Lorange" Subject: Page Brake- Lorange Retires -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Al Just information on Page Brake. I after 21 years am retiring to spend more time with my family and coach my son and daughter in sports. I just wanted to say thanks to you for helping promote the game. Thanks to Ken Hackmeister for introducing me to the game, and Carl Hansen for sponsering our team over the last 25 + years. I met a ton of great people and was taught to play the game by many, too many to mention all of them, but Thanks to Vaughn Alvey, Dennis Rose, Butch Latey, Tony Peeples, Jeff Coleman, Pueblo Bandits, Team Rainey, Portland for many memories that I'll always remember. Page Brake will not have a competitive ISC team any longer, but I will be working on putting together a boys team to start working towards playing at that level. There are many great people in fastpitch softball and I wish to say thanks to all of them for all the great memories. Also to Phil from the Patsy's, thanks for the support last year in the world tournament I really appreciated it. Thanks Mike Lorange Page Brake Softball From: "Mike Lorange" Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 8 15:15:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 15:15:38 Subject: IS Knights Sign Roman Foore and Zach Goring Message-ID: <08020639.55011@webbox.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: IS Knights Sign Roman Foore and Zach Goring Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 15:58:30 -0600 Fargo, North Dakota The IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota would like to announce the first of their new player signings for the 2006 season as we welcome Roman Foore and Zach Goring to the team. Both players will make the jump to ISC-level fastpitch after very successful careers at the ISC II/NAFA AA level the last several years. Foore, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, has played the last five years with Pate Bonding, Inc. (PBI) of West St. Paul, Minnesota. Last August he was named the MVP of the Minnesota ASA Class B State Tournament while helping PBI claim that crown. Later that month he was named Second Team All World at the NAFA Class AA World Series. Foore will be looked upon to add some pop in the middle of the Knights lineup while seeing time at first base and designated hitter. Goring, of Burnsville, Minnesota, makes the move to the IS Knights after playing the last several years with ASB-Villard of St. Paul, Minnesota. Goring, like Foore, was named Second Team All World at the NAFA Class AA World Series as well. Goring has also had success at the ISC II Tournament of Champions the last two years. Goring will be looked upon to play a utility role with the Knights. His athleticism allows him to play any position on the field outside of pitcher and catcher. Manager Paul Lybeck is very excited about these additions. ?They are very different in their style of play, kind of like thunder and lightning! One brings the important dimension of power while the other brings incredible speed.? ?As the Knights continue to transition their personnel after 20 plus years with the same nucleus, they are intent on maintaining their offensive and defensive balance,? Lybeck adds. ?These two only enhance that goal. In fact I dare say that our team could produce two of the top ten defensive infields at the ISC World Tournament.? Look for additional player signings later in the week, as well an announcement about the Knights 2006 schedule in coming weeks. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch at hotmail.com From: "Brett Bresnahan" Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 8 20:38:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 20:38:22 Subject: May 2-4 Blast Tournament in Waterloo, Ontario Message-ID: <08020639.74373@webbox.com> Received: 2/8/06 8:46:12 PM From: Dana Seiling To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: May 2-4 Blast Tournament in Waterloo, Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterloo, Ontario May 2-4 Blast Tournament - May 18-21, 2006 The 6th annual May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament will be held May 18 -21, 2006 at Hillside Park in Waterloo, Ontario. Sponsored by theWaterloo Ontario Fastball Association, this year's format will be opento two divisions, a 10-team Intermediate tournament, and an eight-teamdivision for Masters teams. The Intermediates will be split into two divisions playing around-robin format. The Masters will be a two-division, round-robinformat with a minimum of 3 games guaranteed. On the Intermediate side, there is a limit of three Canadian Senior/ISCposition players, one of which may be a pitcher. There will be noCanadian Senior/ISC Open pitchers in the Masters Division. The Mastersdivision will follow OASA rules for player age eligibility. Team Rosters should accompany the registration fee which is to bereceived by April 7, 2006. Preference will be given to returning teamswho have their entry fee and rosters in by April 7. After that date,the tournament will be opened up to entries based upon receipt of entryfees and rosters. Entry fee is $350.00 Cdn. for the Intermediates. The Masters entry feeis $250.00 Cdn. There will be $25 prize money paid per win in the roundrobin. The Intermediate winner will receive $800, with second paying$400. Masters champs earn $400, with $200 for the runner-up. Intermediate playoff rounds will include the top 4 teams from eachdivision in a cross-over beginning Sunday morning. Master playoffs willinclude the top two teams in each division in a cross-over, alsocommencing Sunday morning. Teams wishing to register may forward their cheques made payable toWaterloo Ontario Fastball Association to the contacts below. See web site: http://www.kwfastball.com Intermediate Contact: Richard Martin, Phone 519-747-4965 301-D Bluevale Street, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4H6 Masters Contact: Dana Seiling, Phone 519-585-0499 200 MacDonald Place, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 1L1 Email: kardan.waterloo(at)sympatico.ca From: Dana Seiling Als Fastball List * Email: fastball at pmihrm.com * Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Website: http://www.alsfastball.com/ http://www.ISCfastball.com/ NEWS:http://www.fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball http://www.pmihrm.com via: http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 09:50:04 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 06:50:04 -0800 Subject: Mid-Atlantic Area ISC-II Qualifier Set for Lebanon, Pa. Message-ID: <09020640.24676@webbox.com> Mid-Atlantic Area ISC-II Qualifier Set for Lebanon, Pa. Area Commissioner Bill Howell is announcing the dates and location for the qualifying tournament for teams in the Mid-Atlantic Area who wish to compete for a berth in the 2006 ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. The competition will be held in Lebanon, Pa. at Prescott Field The qualifying tournament dates are the weekend of June 23 ? 24. The winner of the event will gain a berth in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions to be played in Kitchener, Ontario, in August. The entry fee is planned to be $200, but will be determined by the number of teams entered in the competition. Entry fees must be paid by June 17, 2006. The format for the tournament will also be determined by the number of teams entered. To enter, or for answers to questions, contact: Bill Howell 3585 Elsa Ave. Waldorf, MD. 20603 Phone: 301 ? 870-5049 (Home) 301 ? 744-4688 (Work) E-mail: William.f.howell at navy.mil February 8, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 09:54:10 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 06:54:10 -0800 Subject: ISC Announces 2006 Male Developmental Fastball Tourneys Message-ID: <09020640.24923@webbox.com> ISC Announces 2006 Male Developmental Fastball Tourneys Wayne Fisher, Developmental Vice President, has announced a pair of developmental fastball tournaments for the 2006 season. This season the International Softball Congress will conduct one Jr. Men?s 23 & Under Tourney and one Under 19 Boys? Tourney. The Jr. Men?s 23 & Under Tourney will be held in Walcott, Iowa, the weekend of June 30 ? July 2. Larry Koberg will serve as Tourney Director. The Under 19 Boys? Tourney will be held the following weekend, July 7 ? 9. This event will be held in Frankenmuth, Michigan with Tom Stasik as Tourney Director. Entry fee for each of these international events will be $250. The ISC is planning to conduct a four-team Under 19 Boys? fastball playoff to be contested in Kitchener, Ontario during the ISC World Tournament held in that city. For more information, or to enter either of these developmental tournaments, contact the appropriate tourney director below: Larry Koberg Walcott Softball Association P.O. Box 163 Walcott, IA. 52773 Phone: 563 ? 284-6796 e-mail: (work): lhkoberg(at)midamerican.com (home): lkoberg(at)mchsi.com Tom Stasik 423 Mary Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Phone: 989 ? 652- 2058 e-mail: TomStasik(at)hotmail.com February 8, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 10:18:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:18:13 -0800 Subject: Indiana ISC Area Tournament Set for Elkhart Message-ID: <09020640.26366@webbox.com> Indiana ISC Area Tournament Set for Elkhart The engraved invitation to a spot in either the ISC World Tournament or the 2006 ISC ? II Tournament of Champions awaits the qualifying teams who compete in the Indiana ISC Qualifiers. The date is: June 23 ? 25. The location: Riverview Park in Elkhart, Indiana. The format for the event will be determined by the number of teams which enter the competition, but Commissioner Bob Clark notes that there will be a two-game minimum. Entry fee is $250 Commissioner Clark is optimistic that his Indiana Area will produce an entrant in both the ISC World Tournament and the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions when those two events are played in Kitchener, Ontario, in August. For more information, contact: Commissioner Bob Clark fastpitchbob1(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 10:22:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:22:17 -0800 Subject: Wisconsin East Area ISC Tournament Set for Denmark Message-ID: <09020640.26610@webbox.com> Wisconsin East Area ISC Tournament Set for Denmark Some of the elite of the Wisconsin fastball fraternity will gather in Denmark, WI., to compete for berths in international competition under the International Softball Congress banner later in the summer. ISC Commissioner Dave LeBlanc has announced that qualifying tournaments for teams from his area for positions in the ISC World Tournament and in the ISC-II Tournament of Champions will be held over the weekend of June 9 ? 11, 2006, at Circle Tap. The format will be round robin. The entry fee is $250 (US) For more information, or to enter the event, contact: Dave LeBlanc 304 Paul Drive Kimberly, WI., 54136 Phone: 920-830-2128 e-mail: Farm32(at)aol.com February 6, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 10:26:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:26:30 -0800 Subject: I.S.C. Qualifier Set for Ohio Area Message-ID: <09020640.26863@webbox.com> I.S.C. Qualifier Set for Ohio Area The battle for Ohio spots in international competition is set to be joined in June in the city of Orrville. Ohio Area Commissioner, Al Thomas, has announced that teams from his area will meet in Orrville over the weekend of June 24 ? 25 to compete for berths in both the International Softball Congress World Tournament and in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. The format for the Ohio competition will be Round Robin. The entry fee is $300. And the deadline for entering is June 1 For more information, or to enter the competition, contact: Bob Weaver Phone: 330-683-3688. or Al Thomas COACH724(at)aol.com February 6, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 11:17:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:17:50 -0800 Subject: IOC Vote on Softball Message-ID: <09020640.29942@webbox.com> February 9, 2006 Honorable Members of the ASA Council: Brian McCall has just called from Italy where he is working on the Winter Olympics to inform us that softball and baseball failed in their attempt to be placed on the London 2012 Olympic Program. The vote was 43 in favor of softball, 47 against. I understand that softball had numerous speakers make presentations on the Assembly floor in favor of softball being reinstated. Those against us campaigned not on the merits, or lack of merits of our sport, but on the fact that the IOC just voted six months ago on this issue and that it should not be revisited and that it would make the IOC look bad for changing their mind in such a short period of time. It appears that strategy won out today. It is too soon to say what our next steps will be. We are still an Olympic Sport, albeit that we are not on the 2012 Program. We will compete for our 4th consecutive gold medal in Beijing in 2008. I know that the British Olympic Organizing Committee was working on our behalf and we are excited that Great Britain is scheduled to play in World Cup II in OKC later this year. This is a tremendous blow to women's sports worldwide and I am saddened by the decision. Softball has grown worldwide and we have developed a viable television audience in the United States and in many other countries. At this time I do not know if we have any other options. I will keep you informed on any situation that arises relevant to this issue. I wish the news would have been different, but it is my style to never give up and I will do everything I can to get our sport back on the Olympic Program. I know that I can count on you for your continued support of our sport. Sincerely, Ron Radigonda Executive Director Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 11:20:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:20:29 -0800 Subject: IOC Vote out Softball Message-ID: <09020640.30102@webbox.com> >From Yahoo News http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060209/ap_on_sp_ol/oly_ioc_meeting;_ylt=AifSUuJnl83hiWhyEj_YIXes0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3cm82N TURIN, Italy - They're out! Baseball and softball won't be played at the 2012 London Olympics. And this time, the call stands. Baseball and women's softball remain on the program for the 2008 Beijing Games, and will be eligible to reapply for readmission to the 2016 games. London, however, is no longer possible. "We will work with them at theTop of Form 1 Bottom of Form 1 Olympic Games at Beijing and see if there's a chance to come back in the program" after London, IOC president Jacques Rogge said. "I understand the disappointment of those who pleaded for the reinstatement." Croatian softball player Jelena Cusak said the decision will cut off crucial funding for youth softball programs around the world. "These kids won't have the Olympic dream any more," she said. "They won't understand this decision. We can't explain it to them. They don't know the politics." Down to their final chances at the IOC's annual meeting Thursday, neither sport even made it to a vote. Support of at least 51 percent of members was required before reinstatement could go to a secret ballot. After that, each sport would have needed majority backing in a second vote. They never got that far: It was 46-42 against baseball and 47-43 against softball in the preliminary round. U.S. IOC member Anita DeFrantz, who had led efforts for softball's reinstatement, said the sport may have suffered from its perceived association with baseball. "Baseball and softball are continually presented as a package," she said. "Baseball is my nation's national past time, but softball has no option. For the athletes in softball, if it's not the Olympic Games there is little to look forward to." The sports were narrowly voted out at the IOC assembly in Singapore in July, becoming the first to be removed from the Olympics since polo in 1936. Softball fell one vote short of making the cut - 52-52, with one abstention. Baseball was eliminated by a 54-50 vote.. Because no other sports won admission in Singapore, London 2012 is left with 26 sports on the program, two short of the maximum. Baseball and softball can try to get back on the 2016 program at the IOC's session in 2009 in Copenhagen. Thursday's decision was seen as a political victory for Rogge, who feared that overturning July's vote would damage the IOC's credibility and set a bad precedent. It was also a setback for U.S. interests in the IOC, which is increasingly dominated by Europeans. "It's a very difficult decision, not just for our hemisphere but for Asian cultures as well," U.S. member Robert Ctvrtlik said. "There was a solid faction that didn't want the IOC appearing that they would flip on issues." During a debate before the vote, more than a dozen members - but only one European - spoke in favor of bringing the two sports back. Notably, the one who spoke out against was a prominent European - Crown Prince Willem Alexander of the Netherlands. "I think anti-Americanism was a factor," International Softball Federation president Don Porter told The Associated Press. "I think that vote was political. It wasn't about a sport. It had do with a political situation to protect the president.. It hurts our sport and it hurts our athletes." International Baseball Federation president Aldo Notari, an Italian, took a philosophical approach. "Of course, we will try again in 2009," he said. "Life continues. Baseball is out now, but continues to be a very strong sport around the world." London organizers had planned to build baseball and softball venues in Regent's Park at a cost of around $40 million. London 2012 deputy chairman Keith Mills said Thursday that organizers may still go ahead with softball facilities to leave a "legacy" for the sport. IOC members from Cuba, Australia, Guatemala, Brazil, Spain, Canada, South Africa and Taiwan were among those speaking in favor of readmitting both sports. Several delegates said the Singapore vote should be overturned because no replacement sports were brought in. While some members were opposed to reviewing a decision taken just seven months ago, Australian member Kevan Gosper said the IOC should have the courage to do so. "We should be big enough to review a decision if there is good cause," he said. "I think there is good cause and there should be no embarrassment that we are looking at it so soon." American delegate Jim Easton took part in the vote. In Singapore, he recused himself because of his business interests as a manufacturer of sports equipment. Citing "very significant changes in my business situation," Easton said he had received clearance from the IOC ethics commission and executive board to vote. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 12:24:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:24:11 -0800 Subject: ISC 2006 Tournament List Updated Message-ID: <09020640.33922@webbox.com> The ISC Tournament list for 2006 is updated on a very regular basis. Go direct to http://www.iscfastpitch.com/webstartme/tours/tr2006.htm Or, http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ and select Tournaments and scorll down to 2006 Tournaments List. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 12:31:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:31:16 -0800 Subject: Softball fails to regain admission to the 2012 Olympic Games in London Message-ID: <09020640.34348@webbox.com> Received: 2/9/06 12:24:44 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball fails to regain admission to the 2012 Olympic Games in London -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2006 Softball fails to regain admission to the 2012 Olympic Games in London (Ottawa) ? Softball's bid for reinstatement in the 2012 Olympic Games in London was rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Softball needed support from at least 50 + 1 percent of the IOC members before reinstatement could go to a secret ballot. Members voted 47-43 against the reconsideration sustaining the decision to exclude the sport for the 2012 Olympics. "We are certainly disappointed with today's vote" said Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada. "Women's softball has proven to be a winner at the Olympics in terms of television, attendance and athletic performance. We are still looking forward to an outstanding Canadian performance at the 2008 Olympics." The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing will set the stage for the push to have softball included in the 2016 Olympic Games. "We will work closely with the [ISF]," IOC President Jacques Rogge said. "We will work with them at the Olympic Games in Beijing and see if there is a chance to come back in the program." A vote on the sports to be included in 2016 Olympic Games will be held in 2009. While the sport of softball continues to be a popular sport among young Canadian athletes with approximately 300,000 players, the future of the sport will be looked after through key strategies and a self sustainability program. "Softball Canada has been actively introducing new programming such as our Parmalat Learn to Play Program aimed at players 6-10 years of age and our Long Term Athlete Development Model" CEO of Softball Canada, Hugh Mitchener said. "We are working with our member organizations to ensure that innovative programming and financial partnership plans will provide future opportunities for Canadians of all ages to enjoy softball." Softball was included as a medal sport in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and set records in attendance in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. The IOC was considering golf, rugby, squash, karate or roller sports as a replacement all of which were also rejected in Singapore in July of 2005. -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 13:30:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:30:25 -0800 Subject: IS Knights Sign Scooter Lange and Sisko Sabate Message-ID: <09020640.37896@webbox.com> Received: 2/9/06 1:05:02 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: IS Knights Sign Scooter Lange and Sisko Sabate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo, North Dakota The IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota would like two announce their second group of singings for the 2006 season with the additions of Scott ?Scooter? Lange and Sisko Sabate. Lange, of Lombard, Illinois, joins IS after spending last season with Heflin St. Louis and the Quad City Sox of Davenport, Iowa prior to that. Last year Lange earned First Team All American Honors at the ASA Major National Championship while playing with Runner-Up Florida Fastpitch. Lange, along with Lamar Noriega, will handle the catching duties for the IS Knights. Sabate, of Parana, Argentina, will join Rob Schweyer on the IS Knights pitching staff. Sabate spent 2005 playing with Albaugh, Inc. of Elkhart, Iowa, while also representing Don Bosco during his time in Argentina. He earned Second Team All World honors last August at the NAFA Class AAA/Open World Series while playing with Briggs/Tanner of Omaha, Nebraska. In 2004, he played with Morgan Transfer of Olympia, Washington at the ISC World Tournament and the Toros (Maracaibo) in the Venezuelan League. Sabate?s versatility will allow for great flexibility in the lineup. ?In an attempt to enhance the teams strengths and become one of the strongest teams up the middle, we have added Scooter Lange,? says IS Knights Manager Paul Lybeck. ?Last year with Heflin St. Louis he proved he is definitely one of the best defensive catchers in the game today. His experience should really help the maturation process of our other new addition Sisko Sabate. ?Sisko is an up and coming left-hander from Argentina who also carries a very good stick. The Knights are very excited with the prospects of how these two will fit into our lineup.? The IS Knights will release their 2006 final roster and schedule in the coming weeks. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 13:33:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:33:16 -0800 Subject: Statement from Amateur Softball Association Regarding IOC Vote Message-ID: <09020640.38069@webbox.com> Subject: Statement from Amateur Softball Association Regarding IOC Vote Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:15:42 -0600 From: "Brian McCall" Everyone, Like most of you, I am in Torino at the Winter Olympics. I am working as one of the press officers for Speedskating until the 27th but can be reached in Torino via cell phone at (39) 348-453-7752. My normal softball email is still valid while on the road ? bmccall at softball.org. If you need anything else feel free to contact my assistant Holly Kripokavich at 405-425-3431 or by email at hollyk at softball.org. Thanks! Brian McCall Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Statement From the Amateur Softball Association Regarding IOC Decision ?We are disappointed the IOC elected not to reconsider their decision last July to eliminate softball from the 2012 Olympic Program.? ?Their decision was procedural in nature and should have been focused on the merits of our sport. Softball is played in 130 countries worldwide and nearly half of those countries compete in order to gain berths in World Championship and Olympic competitions. Softball has continued to send its best athletes to the Olympics and women?s softball athletes have had zero positive drug tests since the sports inception.? ?It?s a sad day for everyone in our sport who has dedicated their lives to getting softball in the Olympic Games. It took over 30 years to get softball on the Olympic program the first time so we are going to do whatever is necessary to see that it is back on the program in 2016.? ?Softball has been recognized as an Olympic sport since 1991 and was included on the Olympic program in 1996. The sport is currently at an all-time high in world wide participation and television coverage. In an effort to continue the growth of softball, the Amateur Softball Association will be hosting the II World Cup of Softball, July 13-17 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The top teams in the world will be participating. Games from World Cup II will be televised not only domestically on ESPN but also internationally via a partnership with ESPN International.? ?The most recent decision by the IOC has placed an even greater importance on the World Cup. Softball fans across the globe can expect this event to take center stage in 2006 and beyond. We plan to work closely with our broadcast partners to ensure a worldwide audience and are confident something special will be planned in 2012?. ?The Amateur Softball Association has historically taken a leadership position in times of both joy and heartache. This recent IOC decision will make us fight even harder? ?It is important to remember that softball is still part of the Olympic Games in 2008 and has an opportunity to demonstrate to the IOC Members that it is deserving of a place in the Olympic Games in 2016.? About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 88 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About USA Softball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links the USA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls? National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training, equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is one of the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S. women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last five consecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visit www.usasoftball.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Statement From USOC Chairman of the Board Peter Ueberroth Regarding the Status of Softball and Baseball on the 2012 Olympic Program "The dreams of young people from around the world who aspire to compete in the Olympic Games in softball and baseball were dealt a setback today. We are disappointed the IOC chose to not reconsider its decision to eliminate these sports from the 2012 Olympic Games program. However, we will continue working with the international federations for these two sports, along with other countries, to see that they are reinstated to the Olympic program at the earliest opportunity." Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 23:10:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:10:21 -0800 Subject: Northeast Area I.S.C.Qualifiers Set for Oswego, NY Message-ID: <09020640.72693@webbox.com> Northeast Area I.S.C.Qualifiers Set for Oswego, NY Legends Field, a six-diamond lighted complex in Oswego, New York, will be the site of International Softball Congress Qualifying Tournaments over the weekend of May 13 ? 14. ISC Area Commissioner Billy Smith is announcing the event which will serve to qualify one team to the ISC World Tournament and at least one more to the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Entry fee is $300, payable to Billy Smith. Deadline for entry is May 1, 2006. The format will be Round Robin. All teams in the ISC Northeast area are eligible. Commissioner Smith points out that rules and guidelines are available from the ISC website (www.iscfastpitch.com) Smith also notes that there is a possibility that two berths in the ISC ? II tourney may be awarded, while only one spot in the ISC World Tournament will be available. Trophies will be awarded to both winners. To enter, or for more information, contact Billy Smith at billy_10925 at yahoo.com February 9, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 9 23:15:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:15:41 -0800 Subject: International Olympic Committee Strikes Out Softball Message-ID: <09020640.73014@webbox.com> Subject: International Olympic Committee Strikes Out Softball Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:32:32 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 10 February 2006 International Olympic Committee Strikes Out Softball The International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its 118th Session meeting in Torino today decided against even holding a vote for the re-admission of softball, keeping it off the 2012 Olympic Games program. Softball Australia President, Harvey Milson, today said that ?the sport was very disappointed with the IOC?s decision not to take a vote to reinstate softball but all efforts would now be directed into ensuring that softball is a vibrant sport in Australia.? Softball Australia Chief Executive, Susan Crow said ?Whilst finding it difficult to accept this decision, the process and the IOC concerns regarding their credibility, we need to regroup and focus on winning gold in Beijing 2008 and plan for the future post Beijing. Whilst our aspiring young athletes have had their dreams cut short, they still have the opportunity to play in World Championships and we are working hard to be admitted onto the Commonwealth Games program for 2010.? Ms Crow took the opportunity to call for a corporate backer to support the team?s preparation to ensure success in Beijing. On 8 July 2005 the Softball world was rocked when a decision by the IOC was made to drop the women?s sport from the 2012 Olympic Games after a 52-52 vote. In the IOC?s final report for the 2000-2004 Olympiad it cited their remarkable achievement in moving ?gender equity? to a higher level. With softball the only stand alone women?s sport, and the IOC stating that the percentage of female athletes participating in the Athens Olympics was up to 41%, the decision seem unjust with, what would be, the removal of not just 120 female athletes, but many other female participants such as coaches, organisers, umpires and administrators. With strong advocacy for the sport?s reinstatement from the International Softball Federation (ISF), Softball Australia and other member federations, the sport?s governing body was successful at having softball?s Olympic status for the 2012 Games program put on the agenda for the two day meeting. ?Softball Australia was reasonably confident that common sense, reason and fairness would prevail and that IOC members would have the courage to reverse a poor decision.? Ms Crow said. She sincerely thanked Australian Olympic Committee delegates and the Australian Government for their support. The sport is universal and it has many additional qualities of what is required for an Olympic sport, such as a clean doping record, the best athletes participating in the Games, low cost venues, and the promotion of women in sport. The ISF launched a ?Never Give Up? plan to continue the needed efforts and processes by all involved in softball to bring attention to the positive, progressive and strong affirmatives of women?s softball for its retention on the Olympic program in 2012 and thereafter. The ISF President, Don Porter has led the campaign and should be commended for his efforts to date, as well as softball supporters who have rallied for its inclusion from not only Australia, but worldwide. Softball Australia calls for continued support and to NEVER GIVE UP! AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Susan Crow ? Chief Executive Officer, Softball Australia FOR FURTHER INFORMATION DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Telephone: 03 9890 8200 Mobile: 0405 509 674 ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 10 08:46:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 05:46:48 -0800 Subject: Pitcher needed by Winterset A's from Winterset, Iowa Message-ID: <10020641.20881@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:38:37 -0600 Subject: pitchers X-FC-SERVER-TZ: 10486504 To: aldoran at pmihrm.com From: "Gary Christensen" Al the Winterset A's from Winterset,Iowa 50273 are in need of a quality pitcher for 2006 summer, we lost Sisko Sabate to more money unfortunately. Are there any pitchers out there that are capable of playing against the ISC 1 teams for 6 or 7 weekends that does not cost an arm and a leg?? phone is 515-462-3887 thank you for your help Gary Christensen Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 11 10:37:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:37:59 -0800 Subject: Michigan Area I.S.C. Tournament Set for Frankenmuth Message-ID: <11020642.27553@webbox.com> Michigan Area I.S.C. Tournament Set for Frankenmuth Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, Michigan, will once again be the site of the Michigan Area Tournament, This competition will serve to qualify a team for a berth in the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament and a second team for a position in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Commissioner Tom Stasik has established the weekend of July 7 ? 9 as the dates for his Area Tournament and Qualifier. Entry fee is $300. Deadline for entry is June 15. The format will be determined by the number of teams who enter the event. To enter, or for more information, contact: Tom Stasik tomstasik(at)hotmail.com February 11, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com and http://www.hrmsbook.com and http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 11 21:28:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:28:32 -0800 Subject: Big hitting gets bigger in Auckland Message-ID: <11020642.66587@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:23:25 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Big hitting gets bigger in Auckland Big hitting gets bigger in Auckland - From Trevor Rowse 11 February 2006 Marist officials moved the number one diamond fence in to the women?s limit, making the number two field fence even further away from the batters, but that did not worry national captain Fiona Timu at the Doreen Hutchings? Memorial tournament at Penrose?s Simson Park. The evergreen pitcher-fielder-batter slammed a pitch over the fence from the number two batters? box to amaze even her greatest fans and put Marist on track for a great 4-3 tiebreaker win against Mike Walsh?s national champion Te Aroha side. The Hutt Valley champion was three runs ahead at one stage but there was a big rally and Marist finally won in the tiebreaker. Then Waitakere Bears, the colourful but youthful side from the west, slammed into Te Aroha for a 2-0 win which kept everyone enthralled as Te Aroha attacked and attacked but the defence held firm. The champion side, winner of the last two Hutchings? series at Marist, fought back to win two of the four games to stay in contention with Marist taking four from four and Bears two from three. Doreen Hutchings Memorial series. Te Aroha 7 Papatoetoe 0, Marist 3 Waitakere Bears 2 tiebreaker, Northcote 10 Papatoetoe 3, Te Aroha 12 Melville 0, Marist 2 Northcote 1 (TB), Bears 2 Te Aroha 0, Papatoetoe 3 Melville 2 (TB), Marist 4 Te Aroha 3 (TB), Bears 6 Northcote 5 (TB), Marist 2 Melville 0. Sunday: Semi-finals at 12.30 and final at 3pm. Auckland Regional men?s series: Last weekend the batters hit home runs all over Simson Reserve in the annual Brother Patrick event, won by Metro after two wonderful wins over the Japan national team. The home run splurge continued yesterday at Metro?s Phyllis Street as the home team?s batters continued their winning form. It was a day to remember for many reasons. Metro beat Howick 8-4 and Waitakere Bears 10-2 with ten home runs responsible for most of the scoring. While pitcher Steven Tau threw both games, his batters gave him immense support, starting with Mike Fenton?s lead-off homer in the first against Howick. He also hit one against Bears. But he was overshadowed by a massive batting assault by team mate Taifau Matai who has had some wonderful days in thirteen year international career when he burst on to the international scene is his first representative year in 1993. He went to bat eight times, hitting safe crisp drives each time before Bears walked him in the eighth turn to make it a career day to remember. His last hit was one of the longest of his career and ranks with the biggest ever seen in the city. Another veteran to star was Howick player-coach Lance Croawell who had his greatest days, for metro, twenty years ago. Still fit, he took his place and hit over the fence to be the oldest to do so in premier play at 50 years old. He hit again in the match and his son Ryan shared the spotlight with a fence-defying catch to save a three-run homer. Duane Jerard, a constant big hitter, also hit a giant home run for Metro with Dion Nukunuku, Garth Pollard, Mike Niu, Mathew Utatao and Josh Niu also ramming home runs. Metro v Newcastle Homes Howick. Tau struck out the first four Howick batters while Fenton hit the homer to give him a lead. Pollard and Utatao made life hard for stand-in pitcher Paddy O?Neill, a real club man who crossed town to make sure that his team survived until regular pitcher Brian Stephens arrived from work. Pollard walked and Utatao hit over centre field for 3-0. Nukunuku and Matai also hit on to base but were left stranded. Then it was Lance Croawell?s turn. He was an outfield star in the Metro side of twenty years ago and still looks as fit at fifty. He led off the third with his homer and the team sparked up, going into the lead at 5-4 in the fourth when Trevor King hit over, Cameron Howell walked and Donyin Lin forced an error to let them both home. Metro tied at 4-4 when Pollard hit over and the game slipped away when Matai, Jerard and Michael Niu hit safely in the fifth, followed by a Pollard double which scored two. Fenton was hit by a pitch in the sixth, stole second, went to third on a passed ball and scored on Matai?s fourth hit of the game. Michael Niu was the unlucky one, hitting a shot which was just looping over the right field fence, with two out and two runners galloping home, only to see Ryan Croawell race to the spot, collide with the fence and still snatch the ball for the final Metro out. But the side was jubilant, split into two halves with derogatory names for each other, competing with the other half for hits and runs. Metro 10 Waitakere Bears 2. In the opening stages there was little hint that the Metro form would continue. Nukunuku and Matai hit safely to be on third and second but Bears? pitcher Kyle Kouka started a string of six successive strikeouts and it seemed as if the batting magic had gone with the gentle wind which was behind the batters. Bears? catcher Paddy Shannon started with a ground rule double in the first and Gerrard Long ended up tagged at third in the second turn and the sides were level. With one struck out in the third, Metro went into home run overdrive again. Fenton repeated his feat of the first game and Nukunuku, the holder of four gold medals from world championships, did the same in the next slot. 2-0 and the game changed. But it was not immediately as Bears hit back with Victory Niu hitting over left field and the next batter going out. Up came Travis Miller, a hero for the side in recent weeks, and he planted one over centre field for 2-2. Game on again. Josh Niu edged Metro ahead with a home run in the fourth and it was like a fantasy game, home run after home run. In the fifth it was a single by Nukunuku to start the action on the bases and up stepped the amazing Matai for his seventh bat of the afternoon, the first six being fine unstoppable shots for three doubles and three singles, and ironically no runs batted in, scoring only once himself. That changed. With fans wondering if the flow would stop, Matai hit the biggest of the season, and perhaps one of the biggest of all time, for two runs and Metro was really in the lead at 5-2. Tau, well into his second game, had a second wind and was in fine form again. So were his batters, with Utatao hitting a blooper shot into right and racing to second. There was fielding confusion after that with Patrick Langlois causing problems on the basepath, before going out while Utatao scored. Then Josh Cooke, on base on the fielder?s choice, scored with Matai walked. Jerard hit a huge shot over centre field for two runs and Michael Niu, not to be out-done, followed with another towering shot, both from Long?s pitching, and what had been a close match ended in total domination. It was easy to forget the Bears? fight, just as Howick had done. So Metro, so powerful, was also vulnerable. However the batting efforts rival those of the legendary Poneke-Kilbirnie sides of the nineties and early 21st century and this team does not play about. The fences are there to be challenged. It was a great afternoon at the ballpark and deserved a bigger crowd. Matai and his boys, plus Lance Croawell with his two hits, were worthy warriors. Men: Metro 8 Howick 4, Metro 10 Waitakere Bears 2, Mt Albert Ramblers 10 Otahuhu 1. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 12 15:49:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:49:16 -0800 Subject: Woodstock Tourney--May 20-22/2006 Message-ID: <12020643.46231@webbox.com> From: "DARIN KITCHING" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Woodstock Tourney--May 20-22/2006 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:52:50 -0500 Woodstock, ON Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club invites you to participate in our annual Victoria Day Weekend fastball tournament, at Southside Park in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2006. Format: Eight team divisional, two divisions of four teams. Each team plays the other three in its division. Top two teams from each division advance to "A" semi-final. Bottom two teams from each division advance to "B" semi-final. Format is based on eight teams but will be expanded if there is enough interest. All teams are guaranteed four games. Prize Money: "A" Champion: $1000 "A" Runner-up: $600 "B" Champion: $500 Entry Fee: $325 For more info e-mail questions to darinkitching at rogers.com or call Darin Kitching at 519-539-2563. We are using the ISC II ineligible list as a guideline to pitcher eligibility. If you have any pitchers on that list please tell us so that we can let you know if they can participate or not. We understand that some players on that list do not pitch at the senior level. Also, please note that the tournament dates are the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend. Darin Kitching Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club Mailto:darinkitching(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 12 16:04:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:04:26 -0800 Subject: Doreen Hutchings Memorial Message-ID: <12020643.47141@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:53:41 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Doreen Hutchings Memorial Pacific Blue-Marist Doreen Hutchings Memorial series. Simson Park, Penrose. By Trevor Rowse The final clash between two-time winner Te Aroha and North Harbour side Northcote was more than just a game between two teams, according to constant softball talk. Te Aroha coach Mike Walsh and Northcote?s Dean Rice were, until recently, coach and assistant of the White Sox but Rice resigned because of coaching differences, we are told. So when Northcote charged into a 7-2 lead, after a big error with two down, it seemed that the former assistant was going to have a big win. But the old master, coach of so many sides over the years that the list would be longer than this match report, had his team put the ball into play to test the Northcote women, and it worked with four runs scoring and the bases loaded when Northcote managed to get the final out to end the sixth. The ploy did not work in the seventh and Northcote went on to win the title 7-6. Te Aroha was lucky to even be in the game after three previous losses. The team had a walkover win against Papatoetoe in the opening game on Saturday when the side arrived without a full muster. Then there was an easy win 12-0 over Melville and the shock Bears? win 2-0 over the national champion. Marist beat Te Aroha 4-3 in a tiebreaker to add to the gloom of the Hutt Valley club and Sunday play made matters even worse when Northcote charged to a 10-7 win and Te Aroha faced elimination and a possible lunchtime trip back home. The situation was that if Papatoetoe beat Bears then Te Aroha was out, and that seemed to be happening when Papatoetoe went two runs up before Bears snatched the win with a three-run rally. Marist and Bears were the top two after section play but both missed the final. Te Aroha 4 Marist 3. Marist batted first with Casey Roper starting in style with a double. Kierah Harkness was hit by an Ashleigh Harmer pitch and Kalala Gabriel sacrificed to advance the runners. Fiona Timu, such a dangerous batter, was walked, prompting Marist stalwart Eric Kohlhase to declare that an intentional walk should be two bases as it handicapped the batting side. Te Aroha survived the rally but Marist did score in the second after Courtney O?Donnell waked. With two out, Roper hit again and O?Donnell raced home from first base. When Marist scored two in the third it seemed that Te Aroha?s weekend was going to be totally ruined. Gabriel started it with a hit, Timu bunted on, Gabriel went out at third but Carina Hale made base on the play and Timu scored on an error. Hale came home on a passed ball for 3-0. Hale?s pitching wavered in the third. Lara Andrews, Shirley Povey, Nadia Mauriohohoo and Melissa Upu all hit and two runs scored. The fourth started with a disaster with a fielding error letting Dinah Luke on base. Andrews bunted well, Povey hit to tie the match and even the introduction of Timu as pitcher failed to stop Mauriohoohoo hitting home the winner. Te Aroha out-hit Marist 8 to 6 and went to the side?s third successive final. Richard Gale and Andrew Lawson umpired with Laurelle Rogers the scorer. Northcote 1 Waitakere Bears 0. Bears? wonderful weekend ended in the disappointment of not managing a run in the semi. Tegan and Kyla Bromhead each hit, along with Amber King, but it was not enough. Pitcher Emily Pateras pitched well again but Northcote managed to group hits when Katy Hetherington, always the dangerous batter, singled to start the fourth. Aroha Haretuku bunted to sacrifice her to second and Jodi Byles, with two out, hit the first pitch into centre field for a double and the winning run. Victoria Reyland was the winning pitcher. Jeff Weber and Bill Smith umpired. Harriet Tomlin was the scorer. Final. Northcote 7 Te Aroha 6. Ngamoko Hiku certainly knew how to start the game in style, hitting through second, followed by Jackie Smith?s safe shot to shortstop for a classic start. Maleme Williams advanced Hiku with a catch in centre field and she scored on a fielder?s choice play. Nadia Mauriahoohoo singled to right field in Te Aroha?s first, Cindy Potae pushed her to third with a single and Kalo Tupou batted the run in. 1-1. Once again an error was crucial as Jodi Byles made base on a fielding lapse, two went out and there were hits in a row to Hiku, Smith and Williams to score two second innings? runs. Melissa Upu narrowed the gap in the third, hitting between the outfielders, going to second on a passed ball before coming home on a Potae hit. Owaka Priest also hit but did not score. Marist continued to sneak ahead with two more in the fifth. Smith, always using her deep international experience and speed, raced to first on a simple bunt, promptly stole second to show that she is still in the fastest of the female players, after all these years at the top, and went to third on a fielder?s choice. Hetherington, such a clutch batter, doubled to score the run and came home herself after an outfield catch and a single from Angela Stubbs. 5-2. Upu led off Te Aroha?s fifth with a hit but did not make it past second. Three runs ahead does not ever seem enough against the champion side and the buffer came with a disaster. Hiku, on a hit, and Smith on a choice play, were on base with two out when a skied catch was somehow dropped, mostly because the outfielder would not over-call the infielder, who was in a worse position. Two runs scored and the game seemed safe. Then Walsh put his batters in the frame to attack and, before Northcote could muster a resistance, there were four runs home. Luke and Lara Andrews started with hits, Povey hit them home, went to second on a sacrifice which was errored, Upu forced her way on base and Northcote decided to walk Potae. Tupoe caused problems with a short hit and two more runs had scored. The inning ended with an outfield catch with three on base. Northcote had survived. There were no more runs. Te Aroha ran out of ideas in the seventh and the title went to the under-dogs. Lance Type called the balls and strikes, with Richard Gale and Jeff Weber taking the bases. Frances Harlick did the scoring with Harriet Tomlin taking stats. There were awards for top team and top achievement, with presentations from Schott?s equipment. Top batter was Nadia Mauriahoohoo with .526, RBIs Saturday Jessica Wolferston Bears 4, Sunday Hetherington Northcote 8. Strikeouts: Saturday Kylee Peters Melville 14, Sunday Megan Farrell Bears 14, Stolen bases: Saturday Ashlee Johnston Melville 3, Sunday Ngamoko Hiku Northcote 3. Home run: Fiona Timu Marist. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 12 16:05:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:05:52 -0800 Subject: Auckland - North Harbour men - Sat comp Message-ID: <12020643.47228@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:53:51 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Auckland - North Harbour men - Sat comp Saturday play: Men - by Trevor Rowse Northcote 4 Marist 0. Brad Rona home run was the biggest of Northcote?s eight hits while Marist, with five, did not convert them to even one run. The Northcote win put the side back on track with Dean Wallace again showing his long-term class with a triple to start the second, hit home by Michael Boaler, who then scored on Todd Wilson?s double. Wilson is a great addition from Hutt Valley. Boaler scored again in the fourth when he, Derrek Coleman and Wilson hit in succession. Coleman has been the man with the bat in the last two weeks. In the fifth it was Rona?s home run. Jamie Love, making a fine start to his softball career at the top, had two hits and caused problems for Northcote both times. Jonathan Munden, Takaki Sato and Gus Leger, Marist?s consistent batters, did what they could with a hit each. Marist 12 Papatoetoe 5. There was a complete reversal of batting achievement in Marist?s second game with Love getting three hits for four turns for a fine day in the batting box. But he was outdone by Jamie Matiu who collected four for four, starting with a first inning home run with bases loaded. He scored two more but did not hit anyone else home. Love followed with a home run in the first for a 5-0 lead. Sato hit over in the second for one more run and there were three in the sixth when Matiu, Love and and Peter Aro scored. Heinie Shannon, who pitched to the first seven batters, was relieved by Love who allowed eight of the nine Papatoetoe hits. But Shannon had a home run of his own in the seventh when Marist scored three more. Matiu and Love also scored, aided by Munden. So Papatoetoe had enough hits to win the game, and enough runs. Big Mike Bristowe had a fine batting day with three hits, including a seventh inning home run as Papatoetoe made a futile four run rally, batting through the order as if it were the winning team. Phillip Tau hit in the third to welcome Love to the pitching plate and then stole third base. Bristowe scored in the fourth on a fielder?s choice and a double by Rhys Mau. He hit again in the fifth but went out at third base. Tau started the seventh with a single, Robert Lunjevich walked and Doyle Matautia hit to score one, with Lunjevich out at third. Matautia and Brendon Walsh scored on Bristowe?s home run but Papatoetoe was seven runs short. Les Haslam umpired and Raewyn Humphreys did the scoring for both Marist games. Glenora 4 Otahuhu 3. Pitcher Tom Huta did well to confuse Glenora?s batters for most of the game while Troy Caddy, despite illness, did the same for Glenora and the teams battled all game Otahuhu had a 3-1 lead, after Glenora?s Marko Lezaic hit a home run in the first, with two out, but Glenora clawed its way back into the game in the third, with two coming home on a hit by newcomer Mikaere Apanui, 15 years old and playing to fill a gap. He played a good game in right field and was the man on the spot after playing in the under-19 side earlier. Saturday?s games at Phyllis Street were controlled by Walter Nukunuku on plate and Tony Niu on base, with the second game being called solo by Andrew Laird. Tracey Atkins scored both games. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 12 17:08:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:08:01 -0800 Subject: 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Message-ID: <12020643.50956@webbox.com> From: bree10(at)comcast.net To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:45:59 +0000 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Invitational Tournament Date: June 24th-June 25th, 2006 Classification: Men's Major Fastpitch Location: Delta Sports Complex 10737 N. Union Ct. Portland, OR 97217 Format: 4-GG....3 games Saturday for seeding. Single knockout Sunday. All teams advance to Sundays Championship bracket. No. of Teams: 16 Teams. A number of great teams have already committed, including the Vancouver Grey Sox, Socal Bombers, Team Rainey, Prince George Black Bears, Pueblo Bandits, Norcal Mavericks and the host CR/Portland. Please send entry fees in asap. Limited to first 16 paid entrants. Entry Fee: $400.00....Send to: PMSA (attention Ron Boley) email- pkronb at ci.portland.or.us 10737 N. Union Ct. Portland, OR 97217 Travel Money: 1st Place........$1,500.00 (US Dollars) 2nd Place.......$1,000.00 3rd Place........$500.00 3rd Place........$500.00 Trophies: Team Trophies for top 2 teams 12 All-Star Player Awards Player MVP and Outstanding Pitcher Award. Host Hotel: Staybridge Suites 11936 NE Glenn Widing Dr. Portland OR, 97220 Contact Karen: 503-262-8888 Tourney Dir: Roger Jones 503-887-3200 (cell) or 360-896-7151 (home) jonesroger9(at)earthlinknet Hope to see you there! Brian Ree bree10(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 13 07:27:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 04:27:35 -0800 Subject: Minnesota Area Tournament Set for Stillwater Message-ID: <13020644.16130@webbox.com> Minnesota Area Tournament Set for Stillwater The Area Tournament for the Minnesota area will be held in Stillwater, MN., over the weekend of June 17 ? 18. The Minnesota Travel League will hold its competition over the weekends of May 13-14 and June 10-11. This competition, like the later Area Tournament, will be held in Stillwater on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River. Commissioner Les Novak has a total of six teams committed to the Travel League with the likelihood of two more coming aboard. For more information, contact Novak at: BestUmpLN(at)aol.com February 12, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 13 15:20:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:20:26 -0800 Subject: OASA House League Development Day in Ontario Message-ID: <13020644.44500@webbox.com> From: "Scott Tuttle" To: "Al Doran" Subject: OASA House League Development Day in Ontario Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:43:28 -0500 ONTARIO, CANADA Fastballers, As you may already know, the OASA Minor Committee are hosting 4 Expo's throughout the province, Scarborough (April 1), Penetanguishene (March 18), Stratford (March 25) and Bellville (April 8). We would also like to find out if any Midget, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior fastball team would like to conduct a House League Development Day in their area. We conducted a House League clinic in Oshawa approximately 4 years ago covering bunting, hitting, baserunning, throwing, catching, infield, and outfield. The clinic was a tremendous success and 60 - 70 ballplayers had fun while improving their softball skills. Oshawa Minor Ball association supported this event supplying water, volunteers, facility, and snacks for the morning and afternoon sessions. This clinic can be used for a mentor program in your area and if your team is interested in conducting a clinic contact me for the information. Team Ontario are also hosting a pitching clinic in Cobourg on April 29/30, more information can be found at www.oasa.ca. Thanks, Scott Tuttle tut2(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 13 15:24:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:24:54 -0800 Subject: Austin, TX., Host to I.S.C. Area Tournament for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas Message-ID: <13020644.44771@webbox.com> Austin, TX., Host to I.S.C. Area Tournament for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas The hot hurlers and batsmen of the vast reaches of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas will head to Austin, Texas, in May for the battles which will determine the representatives of that area to the International Softball Congress World Tournament and the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. John Limon, Area ISC Commissioner, is announcing all of the details for his area qualifier. The dates will be the weekend of May 27 ? 28. The Butler Softball Complex in Austin will be the site. The tournament will be hosted by Castro Concrete which is in its 10th season of hosting a major tournament action. Format will be double-elimination. K-master balls will be provided and used throughout the tournament. The entry fee is $225. Awards will be given to the teams finishing in the top four spots in the event; to a 12-man All-Tournament team; to a Most Valuable Pitcher and to a Most Valuable Player. A sportsmanship award will also be given. The prizes from this competition will be one berth in the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament and one berth in the 2006 ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Commissioner John Limon will be Tournament Director. Contacts for questions and for entering the event are: John Limon Phone: (512) 586-7495 or (512) 442-7554 e-mail: texasisc(at)gmail.com Lee Castro, Jr. Phone: (512) 921-6574 or ((512) 303-5248 Jimmy Limon (512) 825-7962 February 13, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 13 15:29:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:29:36 -0800 Subject: 40+ catcher looking for team for ASA 2006 national Message-ID: <13020644.45053@webbox.com> Subject: RE: 40+ Catcher Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:42:54 -0600 From: "Robert Williams" To: "Al Doran" Geneva, IL 40+ catcher looking for team for ASA 2006 national tournament. Please contact Rob Williams at fastpitch41(at)hotmail.com Thanks Robert Williams rwilliams(at)naperville203.org Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 13 22:41:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:41:29 -0800 Subject: Explorer Tournament - June 9-11 Message-ID: <13020644.70966@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:22:01 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorer Tournament - June 9-11 To: Al Doran Midland, MI The Explorers are looking for Senior/Major teams to come to the 5th annual Boulevard Lounge/Explorer Invitational the weekend of June 9th - 11th. 4-game guarantee, $400 usd entry fee. For more information, contact: Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo dot com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 14 08:21:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 05:21:35 -0800 Subject: Al's List is still down Message-ID: <14020645.19372@webbox.com> We are having problems sending email from our regular pop account to anyone. We definately cannot send email to our lists of Fastball subscribers. We can however still post to the News site http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball using web mail. This is the second week with the problem and so far the brain trust at Sympatico has been of absolutely no help at all. They do admit its their problem. Stay tuned. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 14 22:51:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:51:51 -0800 Subject: Marist St Michaels Magic Stun Japan Message-ID: <14020645.71587@webbox.com> From: To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: Marist St Michaels Magic Stun Japan Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:31:47 +1300 Here is a newspaper article of the Marist St Micheals Magic?s international game against Japan University enjoy By KRISTIN EDGE courtesy of www.dailypost.co.nz It might have been the Japanese versus the Kiwi lads but it was an Argentine who stole the softball show. Pitcher Sebastian Gervasutti played a major role in Marist Saint Michael's Magic 6-0 win over the touring Japan National University team at Rotorua's International Stadium yesterday. The 22-year-old from South America threw 20 strike outs during seven innings, smashed a home run to also bring a team-mate and headed off a Japanese player sliding home. Gervasutti, who arrived in Rotorua in January, was modest about his performance.? It was just one hit and I think I did okay with the ball." The Japanese style of softball was not foreign to Gervasutti, who has played sides in Australia as part of Argentina's Junior National team and the Japan U23 side in an Auckland tournament last weekend. "The Japanese have good contact with the ball, they like to hit hard." The Japanese were impressed, if not shocked, with Magic's performance. The international side, which combines students from six Japanese Universities, have played six games since arriving in New Zealand a week ago.Their record stands at five wins and two losses, including yesterday's game. But Coach Yutaka Miyahara said Magic were their toughest opponents so far.? I?m shocked. I expected a closer game," Miyahara said. "But they play with good spirit." Magic captain Jason Gerbes said Magic jumped at a request from Softball New Zealand to play the Japanese.? We have a lot of respect for the Japanese. They are very good in the field and real quick when they bat." Gerbes said a great performance by Gervasutti was backed up by a good team effort. First up Magic batter Argentine Santiago Lataire got the ball rolling when he smashed an automatic home run only four balls into the game. The Japanese looked sharp in the field making some great catches on the run in the outfield. In the bottom of the second innings it looked like the visitors might score with runners on second and third bases. But Gervasutti responded to the pressure making sure of a strikeout. The Japanese failed to settle when it came to players on the mound, using three pitchers during the game. In the fourth innings Magic capitalised on the inconsistent pitching with Gerbes managing to make it home. But it was in the following innings Magic managed to put three more runs on the board. After being struck with the ball Lataire walked to first then managed to steal second. With bat in hand Gervasutti hit an automatic home run. Not to be out done, Gerbes also registered an automatic home run after the ball was sent hurtling over the boundary, accompanied by plenty of vocal support. As the sun set on the stadium diamond so too did the chances of Japan making it back into the game. With loaded bases it was Gervasutti who yet again stepped up to bat. He was struck with the ball and as the Magic players shuffled round the bases it was Blake Purcell who scored the last run of the game. Magic Squad included: Lee Clarke, Alan Pukepuke(Coach), Barry Purcell (Manager), Dennis Tetuhi (1st Base Coach), Duane Bishop, Richard de Graaf, Dwayne Tapson, Jacquie Horgan(Satistician), Austin Gear, Eric Short, Robbie Jowers, Shane Hunuhunu, Jamie Clarke(bat boy), Sebastian Gervasutti, Santiago Lataire, Jason Gerbes. Japan University Squad included: Keiya Outi(Group Leader), Kensaku Suei(Sub leader), Hiroyuki Morita(General manager), Kazuya Yoshisue(Coordinator), Sinji Takahashi(Manager), Yutaka Miyahara(Coach), Thuyoshi Sadohara, Katsuo Tsuchiya, Fumikazu Motoi, Keisuke Matumoto, Kenj iSuzuki, Makita Naoya, Goro Kataoka, Masashi Namihira, Takayuki Higa, Takahiro Kubokawa, Yota Komi, Syun Moromizato, Daishi Uramoto, Masaki Otazawa, Takuma Yasui, Shunta Ageisi, Yuutaro Shiiba, Yasushi Hirayama, Jyoji Abiru, Eiji Sasaki. We would like to wish the Japan team all the best for the remainder of their tour of New Zealand. For further info please follow link www.leaguelineup.com/marist-magic We would also like to thank our supporters and sponsors; Duxton Hotels, Photo Arts, Easton (Ice and Inline 200), Hitchins NZ Ltd Loving the long ball. Marist St Michaels Magic Softball Web Page www.leaguelineup.com/marist-magic Jason Gerbes email: jason(at)hitchins.co.nz Mobile: 021 527 667 Fax: 07 348 7311 10 Horoeka Street Springfield Rotorua New Zealand Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 14 23:06:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 20:06:47 -0800 Subject: Durham College Fastpitch Skills Clinic Message-ID: <14020645.72485@webbox.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Durham College Fastpitch Skills Clinic Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:17:16 -0500 Hi Al Oshawa, ON The Durham College Women's Fastball Team presents its' 5th annual skills clinic on Mondays - March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. The clinic will be held at the Durham College Campus Athletic Centre. Instruction will come from the coaching staff of Jim Nemish, Mal Swift and Rosemary Theriault and assisted by the Silver Medal winning and fifty-six game streak winners over four years, the Durham College Women's Fastball Team. These very successful experienced instructors will assist you in taking your game to the next level. Throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching will be instructed during these sessions. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7 pm March 13,2006 or sooner if you contact one of the coaches, so you do not miss out. If registration warrants it there will be an early session at 7 pm for Mite, Squirt, Novice and 8 pm for Bantam, Midget and Other. Cost of the Clinic will be $ 60 per individual or $55 per individual family member for two or more. PLEASE NOTIFY ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW BY MARCH 1,2006 IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. When and Time: ( four sessions ) March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. Where: Durham College Campus Athletic Centre 2000 Simcoe Street North ( of Taunton ) Enter off Conlins Road that runs along north side of college and west of Simcoe Street North and from first set of lights follow it south into the Athletic Complex. Park in the Founders parking lot, north of the Complex and walk south just past Police Foundations Building turn right towards Athletic Department and down the stairs at the west end of the building. Contacts: Jim Nemish jrnemish at rogers.com 905 723 4857 Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com 905 668 1156 Rosemary Theriault theriaultfamily at sympatico.ca 905 5762522 Thanks Mal Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Vice President - Media and Promotion - www.ocdfl.ca Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Assistant Coach - Whitby Eagles Girls Rep Fastball Team Assistant Coach - Durham College Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Feb 15 16:10:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:10:47 -0800 Subject: Player Looking for Mens team to play for Message-ID: <15020646.47525@webbox.com> From: "Paul Crawford" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Player Looking for Mens team to play for Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:00:37 -0500 Peterborough, ON Well another year of fastball is almost here and I know people are chomping at the bit to get back on the diamond. I know I am and I am looking for a mens team to play for this yr. I am getting back into the game after a few yrs absense. I played 2 yrs ago but changes were made to the team and I was odd man out. I am 27 and looking for a team in the Peterborough area to play for. I am willing to travel some distance for a team and will try and make as many games and tourneys as possible. I am an outfielder and middle infieder. If there are any teams out there looking for players this year please contact me by email at crawf31(at)hotmail.com and by phone at (705) 743 0884 (h) (705) 930 0231 (Cell) CHEERS!! PAUL From: "Paul Crawford" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 08:40:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:40:46 -0800 Subject: 3rd annual Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic - Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <16020647.20525@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:28:51 -0800 (PST) From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: 3rd annual Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic - Ashland, Ohio To: AL'S FASTBALL ASHLAND, OH MAY 19-21, 2006 MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio is still looking for teams for the 3rd annual Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic May 19-21 at Brookside Park. With six teams allready committed spots are filling up fast. Contact me to get your spot. See below for tournament info and visit our website. 8-12 team RR format with single elimination tournament 3-4 game guarantee depending on amount of teams $350 US entry fee Wilson/DeMarini will be awarding MVP, batting champ, and top pitcher with gloves, bats, and players bags. Contact: Mike Van Dine at MAGICN2 {at} yahoo.com or 419-496-1044 Thank You! Mike Van Dine http://www.htosports.com?mvdsports From: MIKE VAN DINE Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 16:10:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:10:31 -0800 Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association - 2006 Elims - St. Thomas Message-ID: <16020647.47510@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:09:33 -0500 To: "Al's Fastball" From: Gary Wren Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce that St. Thomas, host of the 2005 Softball Canada Senior Men's Championships, will host the 2006 OASA Senior and Intermediate Men's Elimination Tournament at the Doug Tarry Complex in St. Thomas from August 4 to August 7 2006. The Senior teams will play for berths to represent Ontario in the Softball Canada Senior Men's Championships in Prince George British Columbia. The Intermediate Men will play for a $2000 cash prize and the Provincial A Championship. There will be cash prizes for the top four finishers with each of the those teams eligible to represent Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Championships. Gary Wren Chairman OASA Men's Committee http://www.oasa.ca/ From: Gary Wren Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 16:19:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:19:49 -0800 Subject: Shootout Adds Major Sponsors Message-ID: <16020647.48069@webbox.com> From: "Perry Bartley" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Shootout Adds Major Sponsors Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:09:18 -0500 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON JUNE 2-4, 2006 Shootout Adds Major Sponsors: Mick & Angelo?s Snapper Shootout The Snapper Shootout tournament executive is pleased to announce the partnership with Niagara?s award winning, Mick & Angelo?s Eatery and Bar. Mick & Angelo?s Snapper Shootout will now be the official name of the event. Also joining the Snapper family is Casino Niagara who have agreed to co-sponsor the three day ISCII level tournament. These additions will solidify an event that has gained momentum in the short three years of existence. The Mick & Angelo?s Snapper Shootout is set for June 2-4, 2006 at Centennial Sportspark in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Virgil), ON. Sixteen ISCII II level teams from Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio and NY State will take the field in hopes of dethroning the host and two time defending champion, Niagara Snappers. The Shootout executive has also coordinated accommodations with the Candlelight Motel which is located directly beside Mick & Angelo?s. Reduced rates will be provided to participating teams. For reservations: candlelightniagara.com or call 1800 572-0308. Teams that have confirmed entry include: Niagara Snappers Jarvis Rock South Lebanon Mississauga Arrows Alvinston Indians Orr Park Knights Waterdown Hammer Niagara Selects KMV Rise PA Power CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections) formerly McKie Sports (American) Toronto Champion Indians Shakespeare Colts Ashland Merchants Glencoe Astros St. Mary?s Gunners For more information please direct questions to the contacts below. SHOOTOUT CONTACTS: Perry Bartley misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com or Dan Bernard dan55(at)cogeco.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 22:12:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:12:54 -0800 Subject: I.S.C. Umpires Reminded of Uniform Requirements Message-ID: <16020647.69253@webbox.com> I.S.C. Umpires Reminded of Uniform Requirements ISC Umpire in Chief Ron Brinkman reminds all umpires who intend to umpire ISC Travel League or ISC Area Tournaments this summer that they must wear the official ISC uniform. Last August at the ISC annual Board of Directors meeting a motion was passed on this topic. That motion stated that any umpire working in any ISC Area Tournament or ISC Travel League must wear an official ISC Umpire uniform. Createch, the official ISC uniform supplier, has assured Brinkman that all orders placed by March 17 will be delivered by April 26. The official ISC uniform consists of grey slacks, navy or white golf shirt with the ISC logo, and a navy cap with ISC logo. To get to the Createch website first go to www.iscfastpitch.com click on ISC products, then click on ISC umpire apparel. This will get you to the Createch website. Once there you may order online or call their toll free phone number which is listed on the page. Createch will also provide ISC navy long-sleeved polo shirts and ISC red short-sleeve golf shirts. These orders are conditional if enough orders are placed for them. Brinkman also encourages any umpire who wants to wants to work ISC Men's fastpitch and is not in the ISC Umpire Pool to please join. You may do so by going to the ISC website, click on Rules and Forms and then Umpire Application Form. Once there fill out the application and send it to Brinkman at ISCump23 at talkamerica.net. All ISC umpires should remember to update your uniform plenty early. Contact Ron Brinkman with any questions. February 16, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 22:17:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:17:49 -0800 Subject: Pitcher needed in Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <16020647.69549@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:36:47 -0800 (PST) From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Pitcher needed in Ashland, Ohio To: AL'S FASTBALL ASHLAND, OH MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio is seeking a pitcher to go along with their current pitcher Tyron McKinney for the upcoming 2006 season. We will we playing at the ASA Major and ISC National Tournament. We are pretty much a weekend team as there are not many teams to play during the week in our area. To view a partial schedule visit our website www.htosports.com?mvdsports Anyone interested contact: Mike Van Dine at 419-496-1044 or MAGICN2(at)yahoo.com -Mike Van Dine From: MIKE VAN DINE Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 16 22:26:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:26:20 -0800 Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association - 2006 Elims - St. Thomas Message-ID: <16020647.70060@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:09:33 -0500 To: "Al's Fastball" From: Gary Wren Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO AUGUST 4-7, 2006 The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce that St. Thomas, host of the 2005 Softball Canada Senior Men's Championships, will host the 2006 OASA Senior and Intermediate Men's Elimination Tournament at the Doug Tarry Complex in St. Thomas from August 4 to August 7 2006. The Senior teams will play for berths to represent Ontario in the Softball Canada Senior Men's Championships in Prince George British Columbia. The Intermediate Men will play for a $2000 cash prize and the Provincial A Championship. There will be cash prizes for the top four finishers with each of the those teams eligible to represent Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Championships. Gary Wren Chairman OASA Men's Committee Gary Wren http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 17 13:50:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:50:26 -0800 Subject: PRESS RELEASE - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Message-ID: <17020648.39105@webbox.com> From: "Wayne Wells" To: "Al's Fastball List" Subject: PRESS RELEASE - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:49:28 -0500 PRESS RELEASE - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Media Release For immediate release February 16, 2006 Cobourg, Ontario The Canadian Masters Fastball Association (CMFA) Executive has now concluded its second meeting for the 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship. We are currently finalizing all the details around the 2006 Championship tournament with Men?s Masters, Men's Grand Masters and a Women?s Masters competition being contested at this years tournament. Additional details will be released in the coming weeks but what we can say in the interim is the following; 1) The tournament is scheduled for August 25-27, 2006 and will be played in Cobourg, Ontario at Legion Fields. From most fastball enthusiasts, Legion Fields is considered one of Canada's finest fastball complexes. For those who do not know, Cobourg is approximately 1 hour from Toronto straight east down HWY 401. Cobourg sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and offers many attractions, entertainment, fine dining and sporting events. 2) Again the tournament will offer Men's Master division, Women's Master division and will be including the Grand Master division for the first time. 3) Player and Pitching Eligibility rules will follow the lead by the Ontario Amateur Softball Association - Constitution and By-Laws. More details will follow but generally speaking to be eligible to play in the Canadian Masters Fastball Championship the following is required; Men's Master players must be 35 years old in the year of the event and pitchers must be 40 years old in the year of the event. Women's Master pitchers and players must be 35 years old in the year of the event to play. Grand Masters Men's pitchers and players must be 45 years old in the year of the event to play. All Master players are eligible to play both Master Men and Intermediate Men but are not eligible to play for a Senior Men's team at their respective Provincial Championships. Master players may be picked up by any team for an Eastern Canadian or Canadian Championship. Players must hold a valid Canadian Citizenship...............under review More specifics will follow. 4) The tournament format will consist of divisional play with single elimination for the playoff rounds. The format will provide each team a minimum of 4 games and up to a maximum of 6 games. 5) Team eligibility will be sought through your Provincial Championship with priority given to those teams first. If teams are interested in participating from Canada or internationally please contact our CMFA executive for consideration........Contact names at the bottom. 6) Some additional functions we are doing are as follows; team barbecue / a get to know each other session one night of the tournament, 1st and 2nd Team All Canadian tournament awards for all positions, player and team pictures available through Regional Event Photography , excellent souvenirs supplied by Proforma, etc. 7) The Canadian Masters Fastball Association is please to announce the following executive with some changes for the 2006 season. President - Wayne Wells (remaining from 2005) wells39(at)sympatico.ca 1ST Vice President - Sylvia Ryan(remaining from 2005) sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com 2nd Vice President ? Steve Bedard (remaining from 2005) sjbgolf(at)hotmail.com Treasurer & Secretary - Alex Rutherford(remaining from 2005)rutherfordfinancial(at)bellnet.ca Women's Committee Liaison - Cathy Cane cane(at)sympatico.ca Patty Nolan - Tournament Convenor fitznol(at)hotmail.com Dave Birnie (returning to the fold as an Executive Consultant to the Association) ranger11(at)idirect.com We will be posting information on a regular basis to www.fastpitchwest.com with the link to Al Doran's fastball http://www.alsfastball.com and as well to the Ontario Masters Fastball web site. http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Professional photographer from Regional Event Photography http://www.rephoto.ca/ Souvenirs supplied for the 3rd straight year by Proforma http://www.proforma.com/ Wayne Wells President Canadian Masters Fastball Association wells39(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 17 13:56:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:56:17 -0800 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Mike Piechnik for the Canadian Nationals Message-ID: <17020648.39458@webbox.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Mike Piechnik for the Canadian Nationals Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:50:35 -0800 Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of left handed pitcher Mike Piechnik to the bolster the team's pitching staff in its attempt to qualify for the 2006 Softball Canada Senior Mens FP Nationals to be held in late August in Prince George, BC Piechnik a resident of Victoria, BC is a well known and highly regarded top quality pitcher at the senior mens fastpitch level, having been recognized with numerous individual awards along with his significant contributions to many club and international team championships via his pitching prowess. Mike spent the 2005 season with the Broken Bow, NY Spirit, and is signed with Portland, Oregon CR for the 2006 season. Grey Sox Field Manager John Stuart commented on the signing: "Mike Piechnik is arguably one of the finest pitchers in the game. Anytime you have the opportunity to add a person with his proven abilities, along with his passion for the game and desire to succeed, strengthens our chances when we compete against the many tough teams that are seeking the national championship. I am confident that Mike's pitching experience and leadership will provide invaluable support to our current staff of Nick Underhill, Rick Smith and Derek Mayson". Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 17 13:58:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:58:08 -0800 Subject: 1st Annual Summit Park Shootout-Foxboro, WI Message-ID: <17020648.39568@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:47:41 -0600 (CST) Subject: 1st Annual Summit Park Shootout-Foxboro, WI From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com February 4 Foxboro, WI July 21-23, 2006 In 2006 there will be another cash tournament held here in the great state of Wisconsin. Marty McCuskey of Foxboro, WI(just south of Superior) will be hosting an 8 team, good old fashioned double knockout event. Here are the details Name: 1st Annual Summit Park Fastpitch Shootout Where: Summit Park, Foxboro, WI(14 miles south of Superior, WI) Purse: $8000. 1st place $4000 2nd $2500 3rd $1500 When: July 21-23, 2005 Entry Fee: $250 can be mailed to: Summit Park 7603 S. State Rd 35 Foxboro, WI 54836 When: July 21-23 Level: OPEN looking for the best 8 teams available Summit Park is located at the intersection of Hwy BB and State 35. There is Beer, liquor, and food located on site. Hotels and restaurants arenearby. Airport of convenience would be Duluth, MN. Website is summitpark-wi.com Please direct all inquries directly to to Marty at martymccuskey777 at yahoo.com or phone 218-590-9461 Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 17 14:03:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:03:46 -0800 Subject: New Format Possibility for ISC World Tournament In 2006 Message-ID: <17020648.39906@webbox.com> New Format Possibility for ISC World Tournament In 2006 There is a possibility of a new ISC World Tournament format in 2006 in Kitchener. If the Board of Directors of the ISC gives its approval, there will be a different look to the World Tournament when that international event hits Kitchener in August. And what a difference that format will be! Players, fans, ISC officials, and the host city of Kitchener are already rising to a standing ovation over the proposed change. The benefits awaiting fans, teams, and the hosting Kitchener organization are likely to include all of the following: 1. It is certain to provide more meaningful games earlier in the tournament ? and this will heighten the interest level during those days formerly devoted to round robin matches; 2. This increased interest in early games will attract more fans - - and attract them earlier in the tournament - - and keep them glued to their seats at the old ball park for the entire run of the event; 3. The lesser number of teams (32 instead of 40) will mean that nearly all games will be played on the main diamond so fans won?t face as many dilemmas as to which game they will watch; 4. The overall excitement of a true elimination bracket will be re-introduced to the World Tournament. History As we enter 2006 we find that there are simply not 40-teams available to play at the ISC World Tournament level. We are anticipating perhaps 32-35 teams with interest and ability to play the ISC World Tournament. This number includes 3 International teams. Of the 40-teams in our 2005 World Tournament, 11-13 teams have already announced they have ceased operations for 2006 or are otherwise unable to play the tournament in 2006. This information was gathered by polling every ISC Area and Travel League Commissioner in January. Background of Format Change Following the 2004 World Tournament, the ISC began working on alternative formats to accommodate fewer than 40-teams yet addressing the concerns and desires of teams, fans and host city. One of the focal points was to go back to an ?elimination type bracket? but altering it so teams could still be guaranteed 4-games. We think we have accomplished that goal with what is being called EGC-32 (Every Game Counts). And just what does the new ?Every Game Counts? format provide? It is a modified 32-team double elimination bracket with a 12-game ?play-in? round for teams who lose in the first or second round of the losers bracket. Ultimately, 4 teams emerge from the play-in round and are then integrated back into the regular losers bracket. Those 4-teams still have an opportunity to win the tournament. It is not a meaningless consolation round. Of the 32-teams, only 4-teams will be eliminated with 0-3 records. The remaining 28-teams are guaranteed 4 or more games. Since 2001, we have had numerous players and fans ask for a return to the elimination type tournament rather than the round robin. Many long-time ISC World Tournament fans have delayed coming to the tournament until after the round robin portion was complete. Both players and fans expressed disappointment in round robin because of the games they deemed meaningless and the number of blowouts. From a host city perspective, they obviously want as many fans as possible and it is felt that going back to the elimination bracket, more fans will attend and for more days. Process For Implementing in 2006 The only way the EGC-32 can be used in ?06 is with Kitchener?s approval and their approval was received on February 11. With Kitchener?s approval of EGC-32, the ISC Board of Directors now must formally vote to implement it in 2006. EGC-32 has already been approved by the ISC World Tournament Committee, the Player Rep Committee and the ISC Executive Committee. Sample Bracket On ISC Web Site For benefit of players and fans, we are displaying a sample EGC-32 bracket on our web site. Go to http://www.iscfastpitch.com >From front page, click on ?Tournaments? link and it will take you to a heading for the EGC-32 bracket display at the bottom of the Tournaments page. This web site display is intended to show how the EGC-32 bracket works and how the games flow. The chronological game schedule will likely have some changes between now and tournament time but our purpose now is to have everyone see how it works. To properly display the bracket on the web site, it does not lend itself to printing. For those would want a EGC-32 bracket to print on one 8 ? X 11 paper, send an email request to iscken(at)comcast.net and it will be sent in excel format as an email attachment. Team Rankings To Continue If EGC-32 is adopted for 2006, we will continue ranking ISC teams during the season and the top 16 teams from the late July rankings, will be placed in their proper seed position on the World Tournament bracket. The remaining 16 teams will be placed on the bracket based on a combination of rankings, geography and avoiding first round games between teams who regularly played one another during the season. Summary The ISC feels this new format will bring back much of the luster of the ISC World Tournament. As the name says, EVERY GAME COUNTS! BRING IT ON ! February 17, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 17 15:56:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:56:59 -0800 Subject: I.S.C. Announces Supply Sources of Softballs for 2006 Season Message-ID: <17020648.46699@webbox.com> I.S.C. Announces Supply Sources of Softballs for 2006 Season Attention: ISC Team Managers, Commissioners, and League Officials Pontiac Sports will be the supplier of the Worth Softballs for I.S.C. competition 2006 (in USA) C12WLISC (DREAM SEAM) $52.00/Dozen F120WCIS (K-MASTER) $54.00/Dozen (+ Freight Cost) All major credit cards honored Pre-book NOW and we will deliver and bill you at your requested date. PONTIAC SPORTS 222 N. MAIN ST. PONIAC, IL. 61764 PHONE (800) 710-6801 FAX (815) 844-2187 E-MAIL p_sports(at)fcg.net Vic Johns III Vic Johns IV The Canadian source for these balls is: Randy Beatty Phone: 519-752-3446 rbeatty(at)rawlings.com or Jason Shipley jshipley(at)rawlings.com Rawlings/Miken/Worth and deBeer Lacrosse Canadian Sales and Marketing Manager 70 Morton Ave. East, Unit 1 Brantford, ON N3R 7J7 February 14, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 19 17:33:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:33:11 -0800 Subject: OASA Junior Men's Elimination Tournament - Merlin, Ontario Message-ID: <19020650.52473@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 11:27:22 -0500 To: "Al's Fastball" From: Gary Wren Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association MERLIN, ONTARIO July 7-9, 2006 The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce that Merlin, will host the 2006 OASA Junior Men's Elimination Tournament at the Robert Guttridge Field in Merlin from July 7 to July 9 2006. The tournament will be a double knockout event. The Junior teams will play for berths to represent Ontario in the Softball Canada Junior Men's Championships in St. Leonard Quebec. Gary Wren Chairman OASA Men's Committee http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 20 11:35:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:35:26 -0800 Subject: Northern Illinois ISC Qualifiers Set Message-ID: <20020651.31008@webbox.com> Northern Illinois ISC Qualifiers Set AURORA, IL JUNE 17-18, 2006 Fastball teams from the Northern Illinois Area will have a shot at qualifying for either the 2006 ISC World Tournament or the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions when competition for those automatic berths takes place in Aurora, Illinois. ISC Commissioner John Reed is announcing that this qualifying event will take place over the weekend of June 17 and 18. It will be held in conjunction with the Dolan and Murphy/ATMI tournament. The format will be round robin followed by a playoff. Entry fee is $150. To enter or for more information, contact: Dave Perkins 937 Deer Path Rd. Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (630) 330 ? 5982 Or John Reed (815) 563 ? 4303 Home (815) 563 ? 4318 Work February 20, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com HTTP://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 21 08:09:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:09:23 -0800 Subject: 2006 Victoria Day Weekend Tournament - Sydenham, Ontario Message-ID: <21020652.18646@webbox.com> From: "Paul Lake" To: Subject: 2006 Victoria Day Weekend Tournament Sydenham, Ontario (North Of Kingston) May 20-21, 2006 Hello, I would like to inform everyone of the Kingston Cowboys' Victoria Day Weekend Tournament that will take place on May 20-21, 2006. The tournament will be held at the Keeley Road Diamonds in Sydenham, ON about 20 minutes north of Kingston. Entry Fee is $325.00 CDN. This is an ISC II level tournament for the most part, however there are no player restrictions. Based on 12 teams, each team will be guaranteed 3 divisional games, with the top 6 teams advancing to the playoff round. Prize money will be distributed as follows: Round Robin Wins: $50.00 each Quarter Final Win: $150.00 each Semi Final Win: $250.00 each Final Win: $500.00 each To enter a team, or for additional information, please contact Adam Lake at adamlake(at)kingston.net or at 613-484-1313. Deadline for entering a team is May 1, 2006. Please enter early. Several teams that have expressed interest thus far are: Kingston Cowboys Fastball Club Knoxville Ontario McKie's - NY Ricola Royals Fastball - Toronto Thank you, Adam Lake Kingston Cowboys Fastball Club adamlake(at)kingston.net 613-484-1313 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 21 23:17:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:17:03 -0800 Subject: Qualifying Tourneys Set for ISC Berths in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia Area Message-ID: <21020652.73107@webbox.com> Qualifying Tourneys Set for ISC Berths in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia Area The stage is set for competition in the Pacific Northwest which will fill a spot in the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament and another in the ISC ? II Tournament of Champions. Keith Erkenbrack, Area Commissioner for Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, has set the following dates for qualifying tournaments from his area: ISC ?II Tournament of Champions Qualifier - - Friday June 16 ? Sunday June l8. ISC World Tournament Qualifier - - Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2. Both tournaments will be held at South Memorial Park in Vancouver, British Columbia Entry fee will be $300. For more information, or to enter either tournament, contact: Craig Donaldson (cdonalds5(at)shaw.ca) Or Keith Erkenbrack (keithe(at)whidbey.com) February 21, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 23 09:54:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 06:54:05 -0800 Subject: Players needed for new Grand Masters Team Message-ID: <23020654.24928@webbox.com> From: "Dave Birnie" To: "Al Doran" Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:08:33 -0500 Subject: Players needed for new Grand Masters Team 2004) Colborne, Ontario The Colborne Rutherflo ( Grand Masters ) Men's Fastball Team are looking for a few players to complete their roster for the 2006 season. This is a brand new team being assembled to compete in the newly formed Grand Masters divisions at both the Ontario ( OASA ) and Canadian ( CMFA ) Championships. This is not a league team, tournaments only. We have one confirmed pitcher and are looking to add 2 more as well as a few position players. Players and pitchers must be 45 years or older, can be 44 as long as you turn 45 anytime during this calendar year. Ontario ( OASA ) Championship - Grafton Ontario July 21, 22, 23 / 2006 Canadian ( CMFA ) Championship - Cobourg Ontario Aug. 25, 26, 27 / 2006 Possibility of a few early season warm-up tournaments to help prepare for the Ontario's & Canadians. Please note this is a brand new team and will have it's own identity completely separate from any previous masters teams under the same name. To be eligible you must meet the age requirements above and must be a resident of Ontario and can not compete for a senior team at the Ontario Senior Eliminations. With the addition of the Grand Masters divisions it allows us older fastball athletes to keep playing and to compete against players our own age. The caliber of play should still be highly competitive but with great sportsmanship and camaraderie. For more information please contact .......... Dave Birnie - ranger11(at)idirect.com Alex Rutherford - rutherfordfinancial(at)bellnet.ca Thanks Dave Birnie Colborne Rutherflo ( Grand Masters ) From: "Dave Birnie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 23 13:30:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:30:42 -0800 Subject: Rich Hagan Passing Message-ID: <23020654.37928@webbox.com> From: "Tom Taylor" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Rich Hagan Passing Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:21:09 -0800 Richmond B.C. It saddens me to announce to the Fastpitch world the passing of our good friend Rich Hagan on Wednesday. Rich was a good man, never saying a bad word about anybody, he always saw the good side of a person and rarely the bad . Rich was the long time President of the Richmond Boys Assn., and Softball BC District Coordinator for his area. He most recently was the driving force of the 2002 Richmond Mariner team that won the Silver Medal at the Canadian Juniors in Vancouver. After that he dedicated himself to his son's Scott and Tyler fastpitch careers coaching the Richmond Mariners a midget team. In 2005, Rich, unafraid of competition for his young guys, entered the BC Senior D Provincials coming out with a hard fought silver medal. I believe that Haggie thought of this as one of his coaching highlights. It is so unfortunate that Rich will not be able to see the fruits of his hard work in developing his team for the 2007 Canadian Jrs. It is more unfortunate that we will not have Rich Hagan beside us again. Rich is survived by his wife Leslie, sons Tyler and Scott, and daughter Darcy. Tom Taylor Cell 604-805-0648 Fax 604-946-6152 mailto:td.tom(at)telus.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Feb 23 13:57:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:57:01 -0800 Subject: Rich Hagan Passing (With Arrangements) Message-ID: <23020654.39507@webbox.com> From: "Tom Taylor" Subject: Rich Hagan Passing (With Arrangements) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:52:54 -0800 Richmond B.C. It saddens me to announce to the Fastpitch world the passing of our good friend Rich Hagan on Wednesday. Rich was a good man, never saying a bad word about anybody, he always saw the good side of a person and rarely the bad . Rich was the long time President of the Richmond Boys Assn., and Softball BC District Coordinator for his area. He most recently was the driving force of the 2002 Richmond Mariner team that won the Silver Medal at the Canadian Juniors in Vancouver. After that he dedicated himself to his son's Scott and Tyler fastpitch careers coaching the Richmond Mariners a midget team. In 2005, Rich, unafraid of competition for his young guys, entered the BC Senior D Provincials coming out with a hard fought silver medal. I believe that Haggie thought of this as one of his coaching highlights. It is so unfortunate that Rich will not be able to see the fruits of his hard work in developing his team for the 2007 Canadian Jrs. It is more unfortunate that we will not have Rich Hagan beside us again. Rich is survived by his wife Leslie, sons Tyler and Scott, and daughter Darcy. Funeral Arrangements: Sunday February 26th @2:00pm Emmanuel Christian Church 10351 #1 Rd. Richmond BC Tom Taylor Cell 604-805-0648 Fax 604-946-6152 mailto:td.tom(at)telus.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 24 07:36:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:36:01 -0800 Subject: IS Knights Sign Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan Message-ID: <24020655.16644@webbox.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: IS Knights Sign Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:30:07 -0600 Fargo, North Dakota Manager Paul Lybeck of the IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota is proud to welcome Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan aboard for the 2006 season. Lang, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, returns to the IS Knights after playing the 2002 season with them. He will join the Rob Schweyer and Sisko Sabate on the Knights pitching staff. Lang spent 2005 with Albaugh, Inc. of Elkhart, Iowa. Prior to that, he threw with RWP, Inc. of Geneva, Minnesota. Lang has also thrown with Junker?s Bar and Grill of North Mankato, Minnesota and the Sioux Falls (South Dakota) Chiefs during his career. He has earned numerous honors, including being named the MVP at the 2003 ASA Class A National Championship with the National Champion Barley Pop A?s of Minot, North Dakota. Bresnahan, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has spent the last several years promoting the game of mens? fastpitch through his column in Let?s Play Softball as well as through his website at www.minnesotafastpitch.com and other outlets. He has worked and traveled with a number of teams on weekends and to National and World Tournaments the past several years in various roles and duties. Lybeck states that these two valuable assets round out the Knights roster for the 2006 season. ?Rick gives us both pitching experience and much needed depth at that position?. ?Brett gives us a dimension we have never had. Public relations has become a necessity in this age of falling fastpitch awareness. All one needs to do is look at the value of Zakk Flash to the Circle Tap team to understand this. Brett?s skills will greatly enhance the IS Knights in many areas?. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 24 09:53:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:53:16 -0800 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <24020655.24882@webbox.com> From: "Bob Henning" Subject: Rich Hagen Passes Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:40:10 -0600 Tragic News Vancouver softball has suffered a huge loss. Rich Hagan, coach of the Richmond Mariners, has passed away suddenly from a stroke on February 22. Rich is survived by his wife Leslie, sons Tyler and Scott, and daughter Darcy. You can log in to the Vancouver Softball Website at the Inside Curve: http://www.theinsidecurve.com and leave your comments in a form that has been set up: http://www.theinsidecurve.com/forums/index.php?showforum=16 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Comments from Softball BC UIC, Michael Track It is with sadness I am passing on the news of the untimely death of Rich Hagen from Richmond, BC. Rich's long association with softball included coaching the Richmond Mariners, Team BC and others -- as well as umpiring Rich was a gentleman and I shall miss him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Funeral: Sunday February 26 -- 2:00 pm Emmanuel Christian Community, 10351 Number One Rd, Richmond Hagan's address is 3440 Trumond Avenue Rmd V7E1B2 If you have any questions please call Darcy Hagan (daughter) at 604-271-0660 or email her at: darcyhagan(at)gmail.com Bob Henning mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Feb 24 10:53:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:53:58 -0800 Subject: Elkland Signs Pitcher for 2006 Season Message-ID: <24020655.28525@webbox.com> From: "Bruce Hackett" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Elkland Signs Pitcher for 2006 Season Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:46:29 -0500 Elkland, PA- The Elkland Fastpitch Team has signed on pitcher Scot Adams for the 2006 men?s fastpitch tournament season. Adams played in one tournament with the team during the 2005 season, and made it a memorable one. In July of 2005, Adams joined the Elkland squad for the Williamsport Tournament, and put on quite a display. In his two appearances, Adams compiled a 2-0 record, with a stingy 1.50 ERA and struck out 26 batters in 14.0 innings. Included in that tournament was an Elkland record set by Adams. Adams struck out a team record 17 batters in 7.0 innings vs. Harmonia Landscaping. Adams had already agreed to join the TNT South Lebanon team for the 2006 season, so he will not be available to the Elkland team for the full season. But he will make at least half the schedule for the season, including possibly joining the team for the NAFA World Series in August. Adams gives the team almost a lock on their pitching needs for the season. The team is still in talks with two different pitchers for select tournaments during the upcoming season, but for now the team has three pitchers on its roster. Adams joins pitcher Hugh Hillhouse and newcomer AJ Oosterkamp on the Elkland roster for the upcoming season. Oosterkamp, just 19 years of age will be brought in slowly to tournament softball, as this will be just his 3rd season of pitching, While Hillhouse has been a workhorse for the team for the last two seasons, compiling a 28-7 record in that time. The 2006 season will be Adams 16th season of fastpitch, and 12th season of pitching. In his career, he has been a NAFA All-World Selection (2002), as well as ASA Class C All-American (2005). The Elkland Team, which finished last season with a 33-10 record, will open the 2006 season on May 13th, at the 5th Annual May Elkland Round Robin Tournament. For more information about the Elkland Fastpitch Team, visit the team website at: http://www.eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam Thanks, Bruce Hackett Elkland Player/Assistant Coach From: "Bruce Hackett" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 25 15:20:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:20:15 -0800 Subject: So. Cal Bombers Sign Coach Message-ID: <25020656.44502@webbox.com> From: Trejotribe(at)aol.com Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:43:42 EST Subject: So. Cal Bombers Sign Coach Calimesa,ca The So. Cal. Bombers would like to welcome new team coach Kelly Mcgiffin of Penticton,British Columbia,Canada. Kelly is one of the top softball coaches in the country (CANADA). Kelly has been a coach in the national program since 2001. He was named B.C. Coach of the Year in 1993.Kelly served as the British Columbia Boys Canada Games program head coach from 1990 - 1997 and served as an assistant coach with the 2000 Junior Men's National Team program that won Bronze in Blacktown, Australia before being named to the Senior Men's team staff in September of 2001. Head Coach Team Canada Men's 19 and Under Team - 2005 World Junior Championships Bronze Medalists Coach of Men's Team - 2003 Pan American Games - Gold Medalists Kelly was named B.C. coach of the year in 1993 and has been with the Canadian National Team since 2001. We are excited about having Kelly Mcgiffin join our team and working with the young talent we have on our sqaud. Kelly will coach 3rd and share duties with Kelly Winstrom preparing us for the year. Ralph Trejo Jr. G.M. So. Cal. Bombers From: Trejotribe(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 25 15:21:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:21:59 -0800 Subject: Ontario Masters Fastball News Message-ID: <25020656.44607@webbox.com> Reply-To: "Dave Birnie" From: "Dave Birnie" To: "Al Doran" Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 06:48:41 -0500 Ontario, Canada To all fastball players, coaches, web site administrators, league executive members etc. Please forward this to all of your masters contacts and distribute at your league meetings if possible or even post to your own league's web site. 2006 Women's Masters, Men's Masters & Men's Grand Masters Fastball Championships Attention men's and women's fastball leagues in Ontario, the Ontario Amateur Softball Association ( OASA ) and the Canadian Masters Fastball Association ( CMFA ) have both added a Men's Grand Masters Division to go along with their regular masters divisions for the 2006 Ontario & Canadian Championships. The Ontario Championships will be held in Grafton Ontario ( Cobourg area ) July 21, 22, 23 and the Canadian Masters Championship will be held in Cobourg Ontario Aug. 25, 26, 27. Men's Masters players must be 37 years old in the year of the event and pitchers must be 40 years old in the year of the event. Women's Masters pitchers and players must be 35 years old in the year of the event to play. Grand Masters Men's pitchers and players must be 45 years old in the year of the event to play. Why not form an all star team from your league and enter these tournaments, a great way for older fastball athletes to compete on a level playing field with players of their own age and ability and play some highly competitive fastball. If you need more information check out the Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site at http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ or e-mail ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com with your questions. Thanks, Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Executive Consultant & Founding Member Canadian Masters Fastball Association Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ mailto:ranger11(at)idirect.com mailto:ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Feb 25 17:49:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:49:07 -0800 Subject: IS Knights Release 2006 Roster Message-ID: <25020656.53435@webbox.com> Subject: IS Knights Release 2006 Roster Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:50:08 -0600 Fargo, North Dakota The IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota are pleased to release their roster for the upcoming season. "This roster should give the Knights great versatility this year," says Manager Paul Lybeck. "Not only can players play multiple positions, they can play them at a high level. The defense should rate right there with the best in the game. "Team speed is improved and we should hit better this year as young players gain experience at this level of play. "Our pitching staff is underrated and should impress as the season progresses. "It should make for a very fun and interesting season." 2006 IS Knights Roster #1 John Tschida, INF #2 Lucas Goring, OF #3 Zach Goring, UTI #5 Greg Cascaes, INF #6 Bob Fleming, UTI #7 Jason Wandler, INF #8 Paul Lybeck, Manager #9 Dan Brekke, UTI #10 Sisko Sabate, P #11 Lamar Noriega, C #12 Steve Baumgartner, DH/OF #15 Scooter Lange, C #16 Tim Tweiten, OF #18 Rick Lang, P #21 Tony Kunka, 1B/OF #22 Roman Foore, 1B/DH #33 Brett Bresnahan, Coach #34 Rob Schweyer, P Any team interested in participating in the Eugene Holm Classic July 14-16 at Mickelson Park in Fargo, North Dakota, site of the 2004 ISC World Tournament, should contact Paul Lybeck at plybeck at juno.com. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 26 13:26:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:26:12 -0800 Subject: Player wanting innings Message-ID: <26020657.37660@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:44:49 -0800 (PST) From: Tony Kahan Subject: Player wanting innings CHICAGO, IL I am Tony Kahan and I have bounced around fastball for the past 20 years. I am from the Chicago area and am looking to hook up with a team needing players for this upcoming season. I can play any field position, catcher by nature but did start in right for Fedlock Explorers in AAU in January, and moved the ball in the tourney. I am a family man who got a "hall pass" for this season and I'd like to take advantage of it. I am a good team player but I am looking for innings and not bench time, look I am 40 not 20. Any team who is playing ISC caliber games that needs a player to commit please contact me. References upon request. cell phone:312-835-0324. Cheers. Tony Kahan From: Tony Kahan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 26 13:29:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:29:38 -0800 Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Tournament in Walcott, Iowa Message-ID: <26020657.37861@webbox.com> From: "DAVE BUENNIG" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Tournament in Walcott, Iowa Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:19:51 -0600 WALCOTT IA -- There will once again be a fastpitch tournament in Walcott, Iowa on Memorial Day Weekend in 2006. This year's tournament will be held May 26-28 on Victory and Wescott fields in Walcott. 8-10 teams will participate in what has become an outstanding weekend of fastpitch action. The tournament has already had interest from 6 teams, so additional 4 teams are needed to complete the field. The format will be a 4 game guarantee with a $200 (US) entry fee per team. This tournament offers great fun for everyone involved. Walcott is a scenic small town in Eastern Iowa that puts on an excellent fastpitch show many times each year. Walcott will also host the ISC's Jr Men's 23 & Under Tournament later in the 2006 summer. For more information contact: Sean Marten E-Mail: ssmarten(at)aol.com Phone: (563) 391-8307 Ron Foster E-Mail: poppafos(at)hotmail.com Phone: (563) 650-2837 If you're at all interested, it's recommended that you contact Sean or Ron as soon as possible, the tournament field will fill-up in a hurry. Hope to see you Memorial Day Weekend in Walcott! Dave Buennig Quad City Sox From: "DAVE BUENNIG" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 26 19:01:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:01:21 -0800 Subject: Northern regional league results (NZ) Message-ID: <26020657.57768@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:40:49 +1300 To: "SNZ Media Release":; From: Vance Subject: Northern regional league results Northern regional league softball - from Trevor Rowse. February 25 2006 Just when the season seemed to be turning for the raw Marist squad, 12-0 up against high-flying Metro with only four outs to get, umpire Glen Nalepa called the match off in Marist?s favour after some of the losers allegedly used personal abuse. The abrupt end took the gloss off the win as Metro will appeal to the ASA, on the grounds that the side had a mathematical chance of scoring enough runs to reverse the result before time ran out, or before the end of the fifth when the game might have ended under the mercy rule. When Ramblers smashed Marist 12-2 in just five turns in the second match, that reversal of form was a fizzer. Marist has not missed the top four play-offs of the Northern League or Auckland championship for twenty years but this season the club faces an early ending. But there was joy when Heinie Shannon showed his batting talents with three from three (and one from two in the second game). Takaki Sato had a double and a home run, Jamie Love a home run and there were key hits from Jerome Haretuku and Carlos Te Kawa, who was outstanding at shortstop. Jamie Matiu hit a home run with two out in the third, Jonathan Munden started the fourth with a fine hit, Shannon and Sato hit home runs back to back, Gus Leger hit well and Love hit his homer to cause Marist joy. Then came the bombshell end. Umpire Nalepa, who had been hearing this out of earshot of anyone else, could have made an example by ejecting one of the culprits, as an example to the others, and then another and another, until the message went home. Perhaps the first to go would have been Auckland?s most successful player, Taifau Matai, whose comment challenging Nalepa to take the abuse or leave, was audible well off the field. Instead there will be arguments and further fuss. No one wants umpires to face personal abuse and one wonders what good it does for those throwing it. Surely anyone who is under that sort of pressure is not going to react well when the call is 50-50 when human nature could take over. Revenge can come in different ways. One of the key culprits is the incredible shrinking strike zone. Batters stand in wait, like an ambush, waiting for the pitcher to finally come in tight. Ramblers 12 Marist 2 Ramblers, national champion and the new leader, did its own share of slugging to down the Marist boys in a complete reversal of form. Pitcher Heinie Shannon, so strong in the short first game, failed to fire in the second, conceding two runs and taking an out in the first three pitches of the match. Chief assassin was top world batter Donny Hale who planted the first pitch he faced over the fence with Nathan Nukunuku on base, then repeated the feat in the second turn. Nukunuku had previously hit a huge home run to make it 3-0. Hale?s second effort made it 4-0 and Ramblers went right through the order to score another four runs. Lyndon Andrew, who went 2/3, was walked, Aaron Thompson hit an automatic double and Bobbie King hit them both home. Mike Gibbs hit another automatic double, Mike Cameron was hit by a pitch (and again from in the fifth) and Lawrence Naera hit both home with a double. Jamie Love relieved Shannon at the end of the third and it took time for the batters to adjust but they were in action again in the fifth with four more runs, ending with a huge shot from Lyndon Andrew with two on base. A giant home run from Kelvin Roberts started the fifth. Cameron was hit again, this time by Love and, with two out, Reece Gasson hit Cameron home, then went out at second in a force. Scott O?Neale, who had a quiet game, luckily for Marist, singled and Andrew delivered the coup de grace with a towering left field home run to end the game early. Jeff Weber called the game and Harriet Tomlin was the official scorer. It had been an up and down day for Joe Forsyth?s men with the play-offs still in doubt. Howick, with great hopes of getting into the top four, struggled to beat Glenora 1-0 to keep in the race but Waitakere Bears, with games in hand, won two of them, downing Northcote 7-3 and Otahuhu 3-0 to move into a prime position to oust Marist and Howick from the top four. The Bears win over Northcote was a great boost as four Bears? members were in Rarotonga at a wedding. Paddy Shannon and Reuben Topia hit home runs against Otahuhu and Topia added a sacrifice. Kyle Kouka, who pitched most of the two games, hit a home run against Northcote, the bulk of whom won the national league for North Harbour this season, and Topia, in his best game of the season, added a run batted in against Brad Rona. Ramblers and Metro will take the top two spots in the best race for years. The sides play today at Warren Freer Park and both will be aiming to reach top form for the coming nationals in Hastings. It also means local bragging rights as both are from Mt Albert. Ramblers, in the club?s 60th season, also wants to win all the rest of the games and go on to take back-to-back national titles, a feat not achieved by an Auckland club since 1951. 55 years is a long time and Eden is no longer in the top grade. Ramblers has four national titles. Metro has never threatened to win nationals in its 50 years (next season), but has won one Auckland championship (almost twenty years ago). Waitakere Bears? women had a hard time for much of the season but the last few weeks have seen remarkable lifts in the side. For Papatoetoe little has gone to plan all season. Bears 6 Papatoetoe 5. Bears followed the weekend pattern, slamming home three runs in the first inning when Rebecca Bromhead started with a triple. A walk, an error and a double from Shannon Lockton caused a three-run rally. Amelia Kika had started the game with a single, stole a base and scored on a hit from Helen Packer, one of the dangerous batters of the sport. She hit a home run the previous day. So the 1-0 lead flipped to a 3-1 Bears? start. Papatoetoe left three on base in the second, on no hits, with Whitney Brown scoring after a walk, a hit pitch and an outfield error. 3-2. Papatoetoe went ahead 4-3 in the top of the third with Packer taking the second of her three hits, and a walk, from four turns. Amanda Preston, another fine player, tripled and then scored on a Brown hit. Kyla Bromhead, who was on base four times from four with only one hit, made first on a fielder?s choice and Mereana Joseph hit her to third before she scored on an FC for 4-4 and the westies were after fourth place. Papatoetoe sneaked ahead 5-4 in the fourth with fine batting from Jodie Teuka who tripled and scored on the error as she went for third. Packer hit again but there was no follow up. It was not enough. In the seventh Bears? Rebecca Bromhead forced an error and sister Tegan ran for her. Emily Pateras also created an error, Kyla Bromhead walked and Pateras scored on a hit from Lockton, the coach?s daughter. It was a tough end for the gritty Papatoetoe, always in the game but losing it on errors. Umpire and scorer unavailable. Results: Northern Regional league. Men: Waitakere Bears 3 Otahuhu 0, Bears 7 Northcote 3, Newcastle Homes Howick 1 Artizan Glenora 0, United 5 Glenora 2, Marist 12 Metro 0, Ramblers 12 Marist 2, Bears 7 Marist 6. Otahuhu 3 United 1, Ramblers 6 Metro 3, Waitakere 7 Marist 6. Points: Ramblers 32 (1 to play), Metro 26 (2), Northcote 20 (1), Bears 20 (1), Howick 18 (1), Marist 16 (2), United 12 (2), Otahuhu 10 (4), Glenora 6 (1), Papatoetoe 2 (2). Top four to play offs. Women: Waitakere Bears 8 Melville 0, Northcote 18 TWK Counties Rams 3, Marist 4 Papatoetoe 0, Papatoetoe 17 Melville 5, Bears 8 Rams 0, Bears 6 Papatoetoe 5, Marist 8 Melville 0. Points: Marist 18 (4 to play), Northcote 14 (6), Bears 10 (6), Papatoetoe 8 (3), Rams 6 (5) and Melville 0 (7). http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Feb 26 19:56:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:56:13 -0800 Subject: Reminder 5th Annual DC Annual Skills Clinc Message-ID: <26020657.61062@webbox.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Reminder 5th Annual DC Annual Skills Clinc Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:26:57 -0500 Oshawa, ON This Wednesday March 1, 2006 will be your last opportunity to make your attendance be known at the DC Skills Clinic. We require attendance confirmation to secure the gym time for the clinic. New Registration: Besides individual and family registration, we offer a new TEAM REGISTRATION for 6 or more players from one team for a price of $ 250 total. What a deal !!! Come on out and have some fun with your team. PLEASE NOTIFY ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW SO YOU OR YOUR TEAM DO NOT MISS OUT !!! If you missed the original announcement please refer to the following: Oshawa, ON The Durham College Women's Fastball Team presents its' 5th annual skills clinic on Mondays - March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. The clinic will be held at the Durham College Campus Athletic Centre. Instruction will come from the coaching staff of Jim Nemish, Mal Swift and Rosemary Theriault and assisted by the Silver Medal winning and fifty-six game streak winners over four years, the Durham College Women's Fastball Team. These very successful experienced instructors will assist you in taking your game to the next level. Throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching will be instructed during these sessions. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7 pm March 13,2006 or sooner if you contact one of the coaches, so you do not miss out. If registration warrants it there will be an early session at 7 pm for Mite, Squirt, Novice and 8 pm for Bantam, Midget and Other. Cost of the Clinic will be $ 60 per individual or $55 per individual family member for two or more. PLEASE NOTIFY ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW BY MARCH 1,2006 IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. When and Time: ( four sessions ) March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. Where: Durham College Campus Athletic Centre 2000 Simcoe Street North ( of Taunton ) Enter off Conlins Road that runs along north side of college and west of Simcoe Street North and from first set of lights follow it south into the Athletic Complex. Park in the Founders parking lot, north of the Complex and walk south just past Police Foundations Building turn right towards Athletic Department and down the stairs at the west end of the building. Contacts: Jim Nemish jrnemish at rogers.com 905 723 4857 Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com 905 668 1156 Rosemary Theriault theriaultfamily at sympatico.ca 905 5762522 Thanks Mal Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Vice President - Media and Promotion - www.ocdfl.ca Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Assistant Coach - Whitby Eagles Girls Rep Fastball Team Assistant Coach - Durham College Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 07:31:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 04:31:57 -0800 Subject: First Ward Falcon's annual fastpitch tourney Message-ID: <27020658.16404@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:44:36 -0800 (PST) From: John Sliwa Subject: tourney posting To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Dunkirk , NY July 14-16 2006 First Ward Falcon's annual fastpitch tourney Dunkirk , NY 14048 Contact : Tim Wdowiasz 716-679-6797 Double elimination $250 (American) July 14-16 2006 Play begins Friday at 6:30 PM ( 3 games on Friday if teams are available) all other play begins Saturday at 9 AM prizes: 1st $1200 2nd $500 3rd $300 (based on 16 teams , prizes will be increased based on participation and sponsorships) It is Men's it is an open division Pitchers in past include Tom Berube , Bill & Hugh Hillhouse , Chuckie Smith Other partcipants include Hallman Twins , Big John's (Lackawana , NY) Erie Bud ,Toronto Indians I hope this helps John Sliwa From: John Sliwa Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 08:04:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:04:06 -0800 Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <27020658.18336@webbox.com> From: "Susan M. Prichard" To: Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:43:08 -0500 Erie, PA May, 26-28, 2006 The 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament is set for May 26-28th in Erie, PA. There are still openings for 3 teams to fill the field. Below is the list of teams committed thus far: Midland Explorers Heflin's CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections...formerly McKie Sports Fastpitch) Innerkip Eagles Pennslyvania Power Osweken Redmen Budweiser of Erie (Elkland Fastpitch) Interested teams can contact Dan or Susan Prichard at baumanntourney(at)hotmail.com From: "Susan M. Prichard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 10:38:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:38:50 -0800 Subject: NEW major sponsor - Monkton- World Fastball Inv. Message-ID: <27020658.27620@webbox.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: NEW major sponsor - Monkton- World Fastball Inv. Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:28:34 -0500 Monkton Ont. PRESS RELEASE The Executive Organizing Committee of the World Fastball Invitational - Monkton Ontario is pleased to announce our new major sponsor for the tourny. We are extremely happy to have "Bud - Light" as our primary/major sponsor for this upcoming edition of the World Fastball Inv. 2006. "This is another step forward for the tournament. Our main objective last year was to solidify a deal with a major sponsor, and we did that with Molson's." "However, with success comes competition, and the folks at (Labbatts) Bud-Light realized there was a tremendous opportunity there and they wanted to become part of it. We did not have to sell this deal - it sold itself!!...which is a great thing!!" With our recent announcement of having our championship final BROADCAST LIVE, as well as adding a couple other new wrinkles - the Easton Home Run Challenge for example, allowed us to be in the drivers seat for such an agreement to happen. "When you do things well - and we think we have, it brings future opportunity a little easier." Bud-Light (Labatts) is very excited about this!!!....and we are sure it will show both on and off the field in this years tourny!!! The Executive Organizing Committee The World Fastball Invitational Monkton Ontario. From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 16:12:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:12:15 -0800 Subject: 2006 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Message-ID: <27020658.47623@webbox.com> From: "Paul Barnetson" To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: 2006 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:07:07 -0500 Orillia, Ontario, Canada After a period of a little uncertainty I am very pleased to announce that the 9th edition of the annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will again take place in the city of Orillia, Ontario, Canada. The date for the 2006 edition of the tournament will be Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th and the tournament will again be played at Kitchener Park. For those of you that have not yet been able to make the trip to the tournament, Kitchener Park is located right on the shores of Lake Simcoe in the heart of Ontario cottage country. Unfortunately, after creating the junior division of the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball in 2005, we have had some issues come up that we have been unable to resolve. So for that reason we have made the decision to suspend the operation of the junior division for 2006. Our plans are to add the junior division back into the tournament in the future. The Casino Rama World Series of Fastball has become one of the most sought after tournament titles of the annual major fastball tournament seasons. In past years, we have been successful in fielding some of the best and most competitive line up of teams at any of the major tournaments. We feel that we have again accomplished that for the 2006 tournament. Over the next few of weeks, we will be announcing the teams and rosters that will be competing at the 9th Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball. The total Prize Purse for 2006 will again be $15,000.00, with the championship team guaranteed to collect at least $5,000.00. We will also again be awarding the members of the championship team with the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball watches. 2006 TICKET PRICES Full Weekend Tournament Pass - $25.00 2-Day (Saturday & Sunday Pass) - $20.00 available at the gate only Individual Day Passes are available at the gate only Friday - $7.00 / Saturday - $ 15.00 / Sunday - $12.00 Within the next few weeks I will be sending out a special ticket offer to all the members of the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball mailing list. If you are not already a member of the mailing list and you would be like to be included on it please send me an email and include either a mailing address or your email address. The weekend tournament passes will be available to purchase at select locations around Orillia after May 1st, 2006 or from various organizing committee members while they are visiting other tournaments. If you would like additional information on the 9th Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball feel free to contact me directly or check out the tournament website at www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries. The website will be updated within the next few days. Paul Barnetson Marketing Coordinator City of Orillia, Parks and Recreation Department (705) 325-2050 Fax (705) 329-2176 pbarnetson(at)city.orillia.on.ca http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/tournaments Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 16:25:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:25:12 -0800 Subject: Passing of Russ Dekker Message-ID: <27020658.48402@webbox.com> From: "Dan Duemo" Subject: Passing of Russ Dekker Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:23:30 +0000 Niagara Falls, ON It is with great sadness that I must announce the passing away of Russ Dekker. Russ was the long time catcher for the Red Hot Chili Pepper's of the Niagara Falls Men's Fastball League and Golden Horseshoe Fastball League. He will be sadly missed and will be remembered for being not only a great teammate, but as tremenedous human being off of the field. Funeral Arrangements were not available at this time. He was 48 years old. We will miss you Rusty. Dan Duemo From: "Dan Duemo" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 17:30:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:30:13 -0800 Subject: Russ Dekker Funeral Arrangements Message-ID: <27020658.52303@webbox.com> From: "Dan Duemo" Subject: Russ Dekker Funeral Arrangements Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 22:20:31 +0000 Thorold, ON Can you please post the following information in regards to funeral arrangements for Russ Dekker. Funeral arrangements for Russ Dekker, who passed away on Sunday are as follows: Lamb-Bocchinfuso Funeral Home Thorold, Ontario 905-227-0161 Visitation on Thursday March 2, 2006 2-4 and 7-9 The funeral service will be held in the chapel at Lamb-Bocchinfuso Funeral Home on Friday March 3, 2006 11am. http://www.obituariestoday.com/Funerals/ResultFH.cfm?Funeral_Home_ID=31783 Thanks, Dan Duemo From: "Dan Duemo" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Feb 27 18:23:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:23:08 -0800 Subject: I.S.C. Board Approves E.G.C. Format for World Tournament Message-ID: <27020658.55478@webbox.com> I.S.C. Board Approves E.G.C. Format for World Tournament A vote of the Board of Directors of the International Softball Congress has approved a change in the format of the ISC World Tournament. Beginning with the 2006 World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, this August, the round robin format will be replaced by a double elimination format. This new format will also include a bracket for teams which lose their first two games in the competition and will allow teams from that bracket to play their way back into the tournament with a chance to win. The new format, called Every Game Counts (EGC) will feature 32 teams with 28 of these being guaranteed a minimum of four games. Berth re-allocations for the 2006 World Tournament are currently underway and will be announced as soon as they become available. Berth re-allocation is being based on a survey of all ISC Area and Travel League Commissioners which was conducted in January. February 27, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Feb 28 12:38:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:38:39 -0800 Subject: Darren Zack joins St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials Message-ID: <28020659.34808@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:19:26 -0500 (EST) From: Bill Horne Subject: darren zack To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com St. Thomas, ON I would like to thank you and the ISC executive and teams and the players For your support after the passing of my daughter Katie. Thanks to everyone. Also the St.Thomas evergreen centennials would like to welcome Darren Zack to there pitching staff for 2006. Darren will be with the team for tournaments in Jarvis, Woodstock, Orillia, ISAC qualifier and the Worlds if we qualify but not monotone as we did not get a invite again this year. Bill Horne From: Bill Horne Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 1 16:19:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:19:58 -0800 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <01030660.48089@webbox.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: IS Knights Announce 2006 Schedule Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:08:06 -0600 Moorhead, Minnesota The IS Knights of Moorhead, Minnesota are please to announce their schedule for the 2006 season. "This schedule should allow the Knights to compete against the best teams in the World during the regular season," says Knights Manager Paul Lybeck. "With a very young roster, seeing good pitching and playing a high level of competition will be very important in getting this team ready to compete in South Bend and Kitchener." 2006 Schedule May 13 and 14 Gopher State ISC Travel League, Stillwater, Minn May 27 and 28 Fargo Memorial Tournament, Fargo, ND June 2-4 Jack Grafmeier Invitational, Kimberly, Wisc June 9-11 Albaugh, Inc. Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa June 23-25 Eau Claire Classic, Eau Claire, Wisc July 7-9 Boys of Summer, Denmark, Wisc July 14-16 Eugene Holm Classic, Fargo, ND July 21-23 West St. Paul Tournament, West St. Paul, Minn Aug. 3-6 ASA Major National Championship, South Bend, Ind Aug. 11-19 ISC World Tournament, Kitchener, Ont, Canada Any teams interested in participating in the Eugene Holm Classic July 14-16 at Mickelson Park in Fargo, North Dakota, site of the 2004 ISC World Tournament, should contact Paul Lybeck at plybeck at juno.com. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.torontomls.net/PublicWeb/CL.asp?link_no=10416001.025200 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 1 16:47:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:47:14 -0800 Subject: Around the Horn March Issue Message-ID: <01030660.49726@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Around the Horn March Issue - Autour du losange ?dition de mars Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:33:26 -0500 Please note the March issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition de mars de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format .PDF Regards / Salutations Rick Picard Program Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.torontomls.net/PublicWeb/CL.asp?link_no=10416001.025200 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 1 16:47:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:47:58 -0800 Subject: IS Knights Announce 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <01030660.49771@webbox.com> From: "Brett Bresnahan" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: IS Knights Announce 2006 Schedule Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:08:06 -0600 Moorhead, Minnesota The IS Knights of Moorhead, Minnesota are please to announce their schedule for the 2006 season. "This schedule should allow the Knights to compete against the best teams in the World during the regular season," says Knights Manager Paul Lybeck. "With a very young roster, seeing good pitching and playing a high level of competition will be very important in getting this team ready to compete in South Bend and Kitchener." 2006 Schedule May 13 and 14 Gopher State ISC Travel League, Stillwater, Minn May 27 and 28 Fargo Memorial Tournament, Fargo, ND June 2-4 Jack Grafmeier Invitational, Kimberly, Wisc June 9-11 Albaugh, Inc. Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa June 23-25 Eau Claire Classic, Eau Claire, Wisc July 7-9 Boys of Summer, Denmark, Wisc July 14-16 Eugene Holm Classic, Fargo, ND July 21-23 West St. Paul Tournament, West St. Paul, Minn Aug. 3-6 ASA Major National Championship, South Bend, Ind Aug. 11-19 ISC World Tournament, Kitchener, Ont, Canada Any teams interested in participating in the Eugene Holm Classic July 14-16 at Mickelson Park in Fargo, North Dakota, site of the 2004 ISC World Tournament, should contact Paul Lybeck at plybeck at juno.com. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.torontomls.net/PublicWeb/CL.asp?link_no=10416001.025200 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 1 18:21:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 15:21:52 -0800 Subject: Al's List is still down Message-ID: <01030660.55404@webbox.com> Al's List is still down We are having problems sending email from our regular pop account to anyone. We definately cannot send email to our lists of Fastball subscribers. We can however still post to the News site http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball using web mail. This is the second week with the problem and so far the brain trust at Sympatico has been of absolutely no help at all. They do admit its their problem. Stay tuned. thanks Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.torontomls.net/PublicWeb/CL.asp?link_no=10416001.025200 Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 1 23:05:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:05:24 -0800 Subject: 2006 Eastern Canadian Masters Championship Message-ID: <01030660.72416@webbox.com> From: "Dave Birnie" To: "Al Doran" Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:43:45 -0500 Subject: 2006 Eastern Canadian Masters Championship 2006 Eastern Canadian Masters Championship Does anyone have any information about the 2006 Eastern Canadian Masters Fastball Championship ? Is there even going to be a tournament ? Where will it be held and what date ? Was there a tournament last year ? Does anyone have a name and contact information ? I would like to promote this tournament on the Ontario Masters Fastball web site, just need some info. Ontario Masters Fastball web site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 2 16:19:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:19:44 -0800 Subject: OCDFL Final Affiliation Meeting 2006 Message-ID: <02030661.48076@webbox.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: OCDFL Final Affiliation Meeting 2006 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:02:15 -0500 Oshawa, ON The Final Affiliation Meeting of the Oshawa City and District Fastball League will be this Saturday March 4, 2006 at 10 a.m. in the Durham College board room SW 117.The meeting room is in the south central building ( which faces the Durham College diamond ). Enter through the west entrance of the building. At that time all affiliation fees, insurance, bonds and other monies owing must be paid by the teams at this meeting. Also it is mandatory that all present and prospective teams have a representative in attendance. This will be the final opportunity for any new teams to enter into the OCDFL. These new teams should come prepared with a presentation and affiliation fees, etc. if accepted. Present teams and/or players are asked to submit any Constitutional, By-Law or Playing Rule changes in writing prior to the start of the meeting. Please print the Rule Change Form, available on the League web site - www.ocdfl.com - by selecting the "League Forms" link, and use it to record any changes. Submit your forms to John Sharpe or Jim Spiers when you arrive at the meeting. Team representatives should bring as much team information as possible regarding your playing night, park location ( maps ), starting time and opening date. Any further information can be obtained by contacting any of the following executives: Jim Spiers - President nspiers848(at)rogers.com Mal Swift - VP malswift(at)rogers.com Sylvia Ryan - Secretary/Treasurer sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Vice President - Media and Promotion - www.ocdfl.com Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 2 16:21:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:21:45 -0800 Subject: 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium Message-ID: <02030661.48196@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:10:44 -0500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2006 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium (Ottawa) ? Softball Canada and Softball British Columbia are pleased to present the 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium. This coaching development symposium conducted by Softball Canada in partnership with Softball British Columbia will take place from Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th in Richmond, British Columbia at the Best Western Richmond Hotel and Conference Centre. This two and a half day symposium is open to all local, provincial and national coaches and is designed to provide coaches with the most up-to-date training and instructional techniques presented by some of the world's leading international coaches and experts in order to raise the level of softball knowledge among softball coaches across Canada. ?Coaches are the key to any sport. One coach over their lifetime will come into contact with a high number of athletes and have a tremendous impact on those athlete?s lives. By providing coaches with the knowledge and resources they need to grow and learn, we will ensure that softball athletes across Canada can reach their potential whether it be to compete in the Olympics or to enjoy softball for a lifetime,? said Lise Jubinville, Program Director of Coaching and Domestic Programs at Softball Canada. ?We are thrilled to partner with Softball British Columbia in providing this great educational opportunity,? stated Bob Turner, Softball Canada?s Coaching Development Committee Chair. ?The speakers we have brought in are some of the best in the world and having the opportunity to learn from their experiences and ask them questions will have an enormous impact on our coaches.? The symposium will feature guest speakers such as Dr. Ken Ravizza, Professor at California State University (at Fullerton) and Sport psychology consultant for the USA Women?s Olympic Gold Medal softball team and Anaheim Angels, as well as other Olympic teams and athletes; Cindy Bristow, owner of Softball Experience and former International Softball Federation (ISF) Director of Development; Mark Smith, Canada's senior men's National Team head coach; Dr. Joy Butler from the University of British Columbia; Sandra Friedman and Dave Paetkau, former senior men's National Team athlete. Softball Canada has confirmed registration from 93 coaches from across Canada who will be participating in this event. Last minute registrations are still being accepted. Registration is $150 and includes instruction from the world's top coaches, a Conference registration package with handouts, entry into daily random draws, a golf shirt and portfolio. To register please download a registration form at www.softball.ca/coaching/softballspecific.aspx and fax it to Softball Canada at 613-523-5761 or email it to Lise Jubinville at ljubinville(at)softball.ca. For more information please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 2 16:23:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:23:15 -0800 Subject: OASA JR Eliminations July 7,8,9 Message-ID: <02030661.48288@webbox.com> From: "Jeff Hope" To: Subject: OASA JR Eliminations July 7,8,9 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:59:27 -0600 MERLIN, ONTARIO July 7-9, 2006 The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce that Merlin, will host the 2006 OASA Junior Men's Elimination Tournament at the Robert Guttridge Field in Merlin from July 7 to July 9 2006. The host committee welcomes all to the small hamlet of Merlin for a very competitive tournament and some fine Junior Men's Fastball. Accommodations can be made at the following locations: Wheels Inn Resorts and Convention Centre Richmond St. at Keil Dr. Chatham Ontario phone 519 - 436 - 5532 Book Rooms under Jr. Elimination Tournament to receive group rate Comfort Inn 1100 Richmond St. Chatham Ontario phone 519 - 352 - 5500 Luxury Inn 25 Micheners Rd Chatham Ontario phone 519 - 354 - 3366 Econo Lodge hwy. 401 at old 21 highway, Thamesville Ontario phone 519 - 674 -5454 Come on out and enjoy yourself, a 20 minute drive southwest of Chatham Thanks Elimination Host Committee From: "Jeff Hope" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 3 07:20:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 04:20:51 -0800 Subject: States best to meet in Blacktown (AU) Message-ID: <03030662.15743@webbox.com> Subject: States best to meet in Blacktown Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:56:39 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Release 3 March 2006 States best to meet in Blacktown The best male softballers from around Australia will do battle at the Australian Open Men?s Fastpitch Championship, John Reid Shield, in Blacktown, New South Wales from 5-11 March 2006. Players who represented Australia at the recent Commonwealth Men?s Championship in Melbourne will have the upper hand at state level, taking the experience of playing against the world?s best, in what was some of the most aggressive softball Australia has seen. The past two years has seen Victoria and ACT go head-to-head in the finals with Victoria coming out on top on both occasions. Victoria will look to the experience of Kris Kiefel, back-to-back winner of the Most Valuable Player, Paul Maisey, Australia?s most capped player and who announced his retirement from international competition in January, to lead the team. ACT will be hard to beat with the strong arm of Jeff Goolagong, the experience of Michael Tanner, arguably the best lead-off batter in the world and the two best young pitchers in the country in Andrew Kirkpatrick and Adam Folkard. New South Wales will have the advantage of home ground knowledge and support as they go into the championship with a young side, six of which are in their first year at Open level. Brother?s Joel, arguably the world?s best switch hitter, and Travis Southam, who debuted for Australia and at Open level this year, will be a team to watch. Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia won?t be without their chances either with Western Australia boasting five Australian players and Queensland with the experience of Terry Downes and others. It all shapes up to be an exciting and intriguing week of softball!! The first five days of the championship will be played as a double round robin format with the top four teams qualifying for the finals which will be played over the last two days of competition. The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 11 March at 7.30pm. The championship will be hosted by the New South Wales Softball Association in conjunction with Softball Australia and results and live play-by-play match reports will be available on Softball Australia?s website at www.softball.org.au. For the final day, Olympian Stacey Porter will be providing specialist net commentary. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit http://www.softball.org.au From: "DiAnne Lilburn" _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 3 08:15:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 05:15:49 -0800 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada - League Meeting - March 12, 2006 Message-ID: <03030662.19043@webbox.com> Cambridge, ON (Kitchener area) Where: Grand Valley Golf Course http://www.grandvalleygolf.ca/contact.html When: Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 9:00am We have a meeting on Sunday March 12/06 9:00 a.m. Grand Valley Golf Course. The Golf Course will be open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast for those that want it. Interested parties can contact – Colin Smith 905-790-8226 Al Doran 416-505-6204 Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Sue Sherry 519-745-9849 League President Colin Smith colinsmith at look.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 3 09:59:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 06:59:11 -0800 Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association - 2006 Tournaments Message-ID: <03030662.25245@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:56:57 -0500 To: "Al's Fastball" From: Gary Wren Subject: Ontario Amateur Fastball Association ONTARIO, CANADA The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce the Men's Provincial Tournaments for 2006. OASA JUNIOR B PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT All Ontario junior men's teams not going to the Junior Men's Canadian Championships are eligible to participate in the OASA Junior B Provincial Tournament to be held in Smithville Ontario at Leisureplex Park, August 12 and 13. It will feature a guaranteed 3 game format. OASA INTERMEDIATE MEN'S PROVINCIAL B AND C TOURNAMENT. All Ontario intermediate men's teams that do not finish in the top four teams at the OASA Intermediate Men's Elimination Tournament are eligible to register for the OASA Intermediate B and C Tournament to be held in Napanee Ontario at the North Fredericksburg Complex, September 1 to 3. It will feature a guaranteed 3 game format with teams being placed in the B or C division depending on their performance in the preliminary round. OASA MASTERS PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT The OASA Masters Provincial Tournament will be held in Grafton Ontario on July 21 to 23. The tournament will use a pool play format. The age requirement for the Masters Division is players must be 37 years of age and pitchers 40 years of age in the year of the event. Winners of the event are eligible for the Canadian Masters Championship. OASA GRAND MASTERS PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT This year the Ontario Amateur Softball Association has introduced a Grand Masters Division. The age requirement for Grand Masters is 45 years of age in the year of the event. This tournament will run in conjunction with the OASA Masters Tournament and will be held in Grafton Ontario July 21 to 23. AFFILIATION AND REGISTRATION Affiliation forms are avaiable from the OASA website at www.oasa.ca. Affiliation and registration deadlines are also stated on the website. A player may only sign ONE OASA registation form. Gary Wren Chairman OASA Men's Committee http://www.oasa.ca/ From: Gary Wren Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 3 19:17:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 16:17:04 -0800 Subject: The Long Beach Snakes Have Been Hatched Message-ID: <03030662.58718@webbox.com> From: "Dave Blackburn" To: Subject: The Long Beach Snakes Have Been Hatched Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:36:45 -0800 THE LONG BEACH SNAKES SLITHER ONTO THE 2006 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOFTBALL SCENE The Long Beach Snakes, a new fastpitch softball club debuted on Sunday Feb 26, with double header exhibition victories, over the Long Beach Black Sox (3-1 & 4-3). The team will compete in the ASA A/B Southern California Travel League, in the Spring and Summer months, and a few other Southern California Tournaments, before the Nationals. The pitching staff consists of veteran right-handers Ron Rupp, and Dave Blackburn. There is no lack of experience between the two, as they have combined to have thrown well over 3,500 ball games, throughout the last three decades. Rupp spent 20 years touring as the star pitcher of the California Cuties Comedy 4 Man novelty softball show, and he still possesses one of the best change-ups in the sport today. Ron Rupp is also serving as GM of the Ball Club. Blackburn is the ISC Commissioner of Streaming and Broadcasting, and is the Producer and Color Commentator of TV, and Internet broadcasts, from the annual ISC World Tournaments. In 2005, Blackburn was a Gold Medalist pitching for the Maccabi USA Fastpitch Club at the 17th World Maccabiah Games in Israel. Last summer Dave teamed with Matt Barnes to help pitch the Cowboys Fastpitch Club to the Summer and Fall League Championships of the Burbank Parks and Recreation City League. Utility man Clayte Robinson of Santa Barbara will be the 3rd Pitcher when needed, and can play any position on the field. Robinson played for several years for the Santa Barbara teams The Bucks, Instant Reply, and The Islanders. Helping Rupp to run the Snakes Ball Club on the field, is Player?Manager Barry Woolery, a seasoned, long time catcher from the San Diego Area. Another San Diegan is lead-off man Dean Bettencourt, who will patrol centerfield, and still possesses great foot speed at the age of 51. Proven offensive threats, and former teammates Shortstop Joe Vigil and Right fielder Phil Hiromerides will re-unite to co-anchor the Snakes offensive attack. Vigil was a 1994 ISC All World Selection, and a member of the US National Team Selection Camp in 1996. After taking a few years off away from ball, Vigil is ready to return to his role of terrorizing opposing pitching, with his unique slapper hitting style. In 2000, Phil Hiromerides was ASA B National Tournament Highest Batting average (.600), when his hitting helped lead Fresno Team Lyons to the ASA B National Championship. Phil was also a Member of 2002 ASA A National Championship Fresno Team Lyons, and named team Offensive MVP in that Championship Year. Phil also took the last few years off, and is excited about his return to fastpitch action. Another San Diego connection for the Snakes will be Alan Rohrbach and Aaron Owens who both bring veteran leadership to the team. Rohrbach still holds the distinction of being the first player to be named ASA Major All American, and ISC All World in the same season (1981). Alan won ISC World Championships in 1981 (Camarillo), and 1983 (Lancaster), and with 3 ISC All World selections, Rohrbach is a legitimate future candidate for the ISC Hall of Fame. To prove he can still lead a team offensively, in 2005, Alan had the highest batting average at the Over-50 ASA National Tournament. Aaron Owens will play 3B, when he joins the team in April, after fully recovering from off-season shoulder surgery. Owens has played in numerous ISC World Tournaments over the past 15 years, on teams such as the El Cajon Rangers, Vista Bombers, Long Beach Painters, SLC Page Brake, SOCAL Bucks, and Houston HIS. Aaron was also formerly an ISC Player Rep from the Western Region. The Aguilar brothers, Vincent and Bob Jr, both bring tremendously competitive attitudes and talents to the Snakes. Bob Jr will be the starting catcher, and Vincent will split time at first base, and DH. Both have great softball genetics as their father, Bob Aguilar Sr, was generally considered among the most feared power hitters to have played fastpitch softball, in Southern California, over the last half century. Designated Hitter Ron Mendez may also join the team, if he can nurse some injuries back in shape. Left fielder Alan Leuthard is a former baseball player at the University of San Diego, who will be playing his first year in the ASA A/B Weekend Travel League. Utility players Ricky Rupp, Tim Williams, Steve Dye, and Designated Runner John Harkins round out the Snakes 2006 roster. The team is still working on fundraising and sponsorship for this season. Anyone requesting info on the Long Beach Snakes Ball Club, in regards to scheduling or sponsorship, can contact GM Ron Rupp at Badronald23(at)aol.com. From: "Dave Blackburn" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 5 10:51:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 07:51:46 -0800 Subject: Auckland regional league finals - NZ Message-ID: <05030664.28400@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:33:45 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Auckland regional league finals If the regional league finals were between the top four sides only, Saturday?s play would have been intriguing, with some saying a conspiracy was afoot. But those who witnessed the slaughter of national champion Ramblers by the recently-embattled Northcote know that the 14-7 score line was no plot to let any other side win the final game of the round-robin. Thomas Cameron?s face showed that after he was replaced after Northcote?s sensational second turn. But Ramblers had sneaked ahead 2-0 in the second when Lyndon Andrew hit to the fence, over Casey Eden?s head, and the outfielder almost snared the ball. But his effort helped the shot over and Scott O?Neale, who hit a fine double, scored also. Cameron?s day went wrong when he walked Casey Eden and Todd Wilson, then allowed four successive singles, each snarling past the fielders, to score three Northcote runs. Derrek Coleman, who took an increasingly starring part in the win, Michael Boaler, Aaron Collier and Dean Wallace hit the singles, one batter went out, before Brad Rona was walked deliberately, leaving the bases loaded. Coach Neil Morrison, with Ramblers concentrating on stopping the next hitter, called for a bunt from the visiting American Luis Joglar. The big catcher obliged with a perfectly placed one, tantalisingly out of reach of catcher Lyndon Andrew. It was a killer move which took the score to 5-0. Eden hit safely as Northcote seemingly could do no wrong, Wilson struck out and then Coleman appeared for the second time in a 14-batter inning. He lofted a huge homer over centre field to continue his recent big batting to score three and it was 10-0. Ramblers, as national champion sides should, hit back immediately with two runs when Nathan Nukunuku swung with lightning speed, hitting over centre field with a horizontal drive, similar to his recent fine shots. The fourth passed with no runs for either side and it seemed that the game would become ordinary again. John Hireme took over the Ramblers? pitching and tamed the batters in the third and for two outs in the fourth while Andrew languished on third after a solid centre field single in Ramblers? fourth against relief pitcher Jimmy Grego. But Northcote?s third batter in the fourth was Coleman, who has had a golden run in 2006, directly opposite to his pitching success. He hit the ball so far that the clubrooms seemed in danger to edge Northcote further ahead. Lawrence Naera started the fifth with a smart single to left and Nukunuku was walked to start Ramblers? fight back. But Hale, usually the man who threatens the fences, had the third of his four tepid infield outs before Scott O?Neale slammed his home run to make the margin 11-7, making a recovery possible. Hireme survived the fifth, aided by a great outfield catch by Bobbie King, right on the right field fence to retire Wallace. Rona returned to the pitching job in the sixth and was threatened by hits to King and Nukunuku but there was no addition to the Ramblers? score. Then Rona, with time running out, made sure of the result with a powerful home run over right field. Leon Lambert won a walk from Hireme and up came former Cardinals? man Wilson who hit his home run, the seventh of the match, to put Northcote 14-7 ahead before umpire Andrew Laird ended the game on the time limit. It was hardly the result Ramblers wanted for the end of the round-robin, having suffered only one previous defeat, 0-1 against Marist in the first round. It was also not a confidence booster for the Auckland final against Metro on Sunday next, or for the final of the regional league where the team has been seeded through the first play-off day. In the ?battle? for minor placings, Metro was secure in second. Northcote, despite Waitakere Bears? final mid-week game against Otahuhu, is third. Bears is likely to finish on the same points? total but has a run deficit which reflects some odd results during the season. Northcote?s erratic form at least kept the side?s runs-for in credit. Bears beat Papatoetoe 13-3 but the South Auckland side, with a major jubilee looming next year, at least finished with a win, over Otahuhu, one of the improving sides of the year. Papatoetoe won 3-1. Marist, always in the top echelon over the past twenty years, dropped out of the top four to finish behind Howick, a team which caused anger at Northcote by winning a non-match by default after Auckland?s worst Saturday traffic snarl-up ever when cars were blocked right around the Manukau Harbour, threatening all activities. There were many technicalities discussed at Northcote?s appeal against Howick?s default win but they were rejected. Anyone who was involved in the chaos, as I was, but managed to find the motorway because I was heading into the mess, would probably have said, ?forget about it and play another day?. It depended where you lived that day, and where you were going. No one doubted the decision to award the Marist v Metro game to Marist, especially when the side was 12-0 ahead after four turns, but there was the continuing anomaly of the score of a forfeited game. When umpire Glen Nalepa said that he was sick of the personal abuse and called the game off, Marist had a fine lead. The forfeit cut that to the regulation 7-0, which could have made a difference if runs for and against had mattered. The rules should not handicap the side leading at the time or else the bush lawyers could have a field day, as they so often do in the rule-dominated sport. For example, Smart Town is trailing 10-0 in the fourth, knowing that a 7-0 loss will give it a play-off spot. Someone starts a melee, or an abuse session, and the whole team joins in. The umpire calls the game off and Smart Town makes the finals. All you need to know is the maths, as they say. The manipulation of the time limit all over town, from the juniors to the seniors, is an example of rule use. That?s why they have the infield fly rule, because the old-timers would drop a simple catch and work the triple play. But there is still one rule which handicaps the innocent. The pitcher throws one at the batter?s head and, in getting out of the way, the ball hits the bat. It is a foul, or sometimes even worse, a simple put-out, pitcher to first base. If the bat is not swung then it should not be a foul, or a hit, in this circumstance. This situation has existed for sixty years and still someone has not eliminated the anomaly. Come on Wayne Saunders, make a move. Sermon over, the Waitakere Bears? women had a set-back but only a minor one when an incomplete game against league leader Marist was completed, in a time turned back scenario, where the two teams, plus the same scorer and umpire, went back to a point in the game and re-started. Marist won 5-0, setting Bears a target for the Auckland final, the first contested by the ambitious club. With the men in the top four, and the women having an excellent second half of the season, the on-field situation has come some way to balancing the fire which razed the clubrooms mid-season. We need Bears to succeed, as we do Otahuhu, Glenora, Howick and Papatoetoe. It has been the best thing in recent years, having local teams doing well. With this on-field joy to live with, perhaps the talk of a western league will disappear into the ether it came from. North Harbour and Counties were once part of Auckland softball and neither can claim much progress, apart from Harbour?s juniors and a fine Council-controlled ground. Counties almost disappeared and Harbour still has only one major level club, men and women. The western league was a no-go even back in the sixties when United called for a split when Norana Park started operating. The world of sport has changed. There are so many options for young people, and easier, cheaper sports. There is no room for western, eastern, southern and northern organisations, only localised junior play to save trekking across town each Saturday. Leave that for the elite leagues, if necessary. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email: snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 6 11:33:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:33:23 -0800 Subject: Snappers Add Jamie Morey and Release 2006 Roster Message-ID: <06030665.30898@webbox.com> From: "Perry Bartley" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Snappers Add Jamie Morey and Release 2006 Roster Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 11:29:07 -0500 March 6, 2006 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Fastball Community, The Niagara Snappers Fastball Club is pleased to announce the addition of Jamie Morey for ISC Travel League action, ISC II play and some tournaments. Jamie will be counted on to handle middle infield responsibilities and will bring with him a quality stick with above average power. Jamie is a resident of St. Catharines, ON and plays with the St. Catharines RHCP of the GHFL. The Niagara roster is now set for 2006 and the team looks forward to improving on their 5th place finish at last years ISC II Tournament of Champions. 2006 Niagara Snappers Fastball Club: 00 - Scott Young 7 - Matt Bedrosian 9 - Alex Szockyj 10 - Pete Dobbin 14 - Byron Demoe 15 - Kevin Newhouse 19 - Trevor Falk 22 - Jim Wilson 24 - Mike Bateman 25 - Kres Andersen 27 - Jamie Morey 30 - Dean Carr 33 - Jarrod Burtt 41 - Dan Duemo 44 - Todd Dawdy 55 - Dan Bernard 77 - Perry Bartley 91 - Jay Paylove For the latest Snapper news, including details on the Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout, check out our website: http://www.niagarasnappers.com Take care, Perry Bartley Niagara Snappers Fastball Club misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 6 13:52:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:52:01 -0800 Subject: Blackburn Bombers 2006 Cash Tournament - July 7-9 Message-ID: <06030665.39218@webbox.com> Subject: Blackburn Bombers 2006 Cash Tournament - July 7-9 Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 13:47:36 -0500 From: "Shannon Borho" To: Ottawa, ON After hosting a successful ISC II qualifier tournament in 2005, the Blackburn Bombers will again be hosting their annual cash tournament this season. With the ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour on the weekend we generally run our tournament, we have moved the date to July 7-9 for 2006. As usual, there will be cold beer and BBQ food at the beer tent at the Arena diamond. The tournament will be open to all teams, but is intended for the Intermediate/ISC II level. We will be able to accommodate anywhere from 8-16 teams, so we hope to see the same 10 teams from last years qualifier and more. The entry fee will be $325 and there will be a three game guarantee. The prize money and tournament format will be determined once we have a rough idea of the number of teams. The previous winners for the tournament were the Kemptville Thunder (2004) and Ottawa Team Easton Thunder (2005). Blackburn Hamlet is an outer-suburb of Ottawa just east of the city's core. For more information about Blackburn, visit http://www.bmfl.ca/iscIItournament/blackburn.htm Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to forward this information along to anyone else who may be interested. Shannon Borho Blackburn Bombers shannonborho(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 7 10:54:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 07:54:19 -0800 Subject: 2006 Midland Explorers Message-ID: <07030666.28556@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 07:07:42 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Beane Subject: 2006 Midland Explorers To: Al Doran Midland, MI Roster and schedule for the 2006 Midland Explorers 9 Clint Beane Manager Auburn, MI 17 Del Benson Coach Munger, MI Lee Isenhart President Midland, MI 8 Kyle Beane Infield Grand Blanc, MI 20 Reid Benson Outfield St. Joseph, MI 14 Mike Crawford Pitcher Bracebridge, ON 6 Craig Crawford Catcher Kitchener, ON 55 Rino Dambrosio Outfield Toronto, ON 12 Dave Frick Outfield Ann Arbor, MI 44 Doug Gillis Pitcher Novi, MI 4 Steve Horning Infield Canton, MI 34 Eddy Ketelhut Infield Belleville, MI 5 Todd Moore Infield Clio, MI 91 Grant Patterson P Toronto, ON 33 Steve Roberts DH/C Reese, MI 10 Jeff Servinski Outfield Midland, MI 2 Sean Zaborowski C/1B/DH Ann Arbor, MI http://www.geocities.com/midland_explorers/roster.html May 13 ? 14 Midland, MI Practice and DHs May 19 ? 21 Jarvis, ON Jarvis Merchants Tourney May 26 ? 28 Erie, PA George Baumann Invitational June 2 ? 4 Woodstock, ON Legends of Fastball June 9 ? 11 Midland, Currie Stadium Boulevard Lounge Tournament June 16 ? 18 OFF June 24 ? 25 Kitchener/Oshweken, ON DHs vs. Twins & Redmen June 30 - July 2 Monkton, ON World Fastball Invitational July 8 ? 9 Frankenmuth, MI ISC Qualifier July 14 ? 16 Orilia, ON CasinoRama World Series July 21 ? 23 OFF July 28 ? 30 Midland, MI DHs vs. Alvinston (ON) August 3 ? 6 South Bend, IN ASA Major National August 11 ? 19 Kitchener, ON ISC World Tournament http://www.geocities.com/midland_explorers/schedule.html Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo dot com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 7 12:29:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:29:00 -0800 Subject: Jarvis Merchants ISC II/Intermediate Tourney - May 19-22nd Message-ID: <07030666.34237@webbox.com> Subject: Jarvis Merchants ISC II/Intermediate Tourney - May 19-22nd Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:22:38 -0500 From: "Patrick Graham" To: Jarvis, ON JARVIS MERCHANTS ISC II/INT. FASTPITCH CHALLENGE The Jarvis Merchants Fastball team (Jarvis, Ontario) will be running an ISC II/Intermediate tournament over the weekend of May 19th to 22nd. The first eight teams commiting will be accepted. Entry fee has been set at $325Cdn with a total prize payout of $1800. The championship game will be played mid-afternoon on the 22nd. Teams will be guaranteed three games. The intermediate tournament will be held at the same park as the Merchants ISC/Senior Fastpitch Challenge that is being held the same weekend. If interested or if you have any questions, please contact Pat Graham at 519-587-4375 or via email at pgraham(at)dapc.com. From: "Patrick Graham" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 7 16:33:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 13:33:11 -0800 Subject: Job Opportunity - Softball Ontario Participation Program Co-ordinator Message-ID: <07030666.48889@webbox.com> From: "Nancy Huang" To: Subject: Job Opportunity - Softball Ontario Participation Program Co-ordinator Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 16:02:26 -0500 TORONTO, ON March 7, 2006 JOB OPPORTUNITY - Softball Ontario Participation Program Co-ordinator Position Type - Full time ? one-year contract Location ? Toronto ? Sport Alliance of Ontario ? 1185 Eglinton Ave. East Softball Ontario is the provincial sport organization governing the sport of Softball. Softball Ontario is a council organization and its goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing program and services at all levels of competition. This position is an entry level position, ideal for the recent graduate of sports administration or related field of study. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person to co-ordinate our Participation Programs. Responsibilities include: ? Co-ordinator the School and Camp programs. ? Co-ordinate the Learn to Play Coaches clinics. ? Co-ordinate and attend Participation Committee Meetings. ? Staff Community events to promote sport and new Learn to Play program. ? General administration of Participation Program. ? Manage Program equipment and inventory. Qualifications: ? Degree in Sports Administration or equivalent experiences. ? Ability to co-ordinate programs to ensure proper administration, organization and delivery. ? Knowledge of budgeting. ? Good written and verbal communication skills. ? Working knowledge of softball. ? Knowledge of Microsoft Office would be an asset. This full-time position is a one year contract funded by The Ontario Trillium Foundation. Please submit your resume with salary expectations (email preferred - Word Format), by March 26, 2006 to: SOFTBALL ONTARIO Attn: Wendy Cathcart, Executive Director 1185 Eglinton Ave. East North York, Ontario, M3C 3C6 Fax: (416) 426-7368 Email : wcathcart(at)softballontario.ca Thank you to all applicants, however, only the successful applications will be notified for an interview Nancy Huang Administrative Assistant Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, Ontario M3C 3C6 Email: nhuang(at)softballontario.ca Web: http://www.softballontario.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 7 17:20:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 14:20:06 -0800 Subject: Southern Ontario Umpires Assoc. (SOUA) Message-ID: <07030666.51704@webbox.com> From: "Jay Hart" Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:07:36 -0500 Well Blue, 2006 ball season sure ain't far away now! Southern Ontario Umpires Assoc. (SOUA) will be hosting a refresher clinic for any official who would like to attend, even if your a new umpire looking to get started... Details; Jarvis Firehall Corner of Hwy 6 and Nanticoke Creek Parkway. Jarvis, Ontario. Saturday May 13th 8:30am registration clinic from 9am to 1pm Cost is $25 dollars per umpire... More info they can call me evenings at 905-701-0547 or e-mail @ jayhart at mountaincable.net Let me know if you have umpires that need to attend a refresher clinic this year, and we would be happy to help them out... See ya on a diamond! Jay Hart SOUA President From: "Jay Hart" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 7 22:04:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:04:02 -0800 Subject: Maisey Bows Out Message-ID: <07030666.68736@webbox.com> Subject: Paul Maisey Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:40:53 +1100 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" To: Hi, Australian Open Men's player, Paul Maisey, announced his retirement at the recent Commonwealth Men's Championship and I was hoping that you would be able to post this article on your website. If you have any questions or would like some images, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, DiAnne Maisey Bows Out Men?s softball came to a holt after one of softball?s greatest and much loved players, Paul Maisey announced his retirement. The Victorian?s decision to retire from international circuit after 11 years and 136 caps came as a surprise to some, but for Maisey, Melbourne seemed like the most appropriate time. ?The Commonwealth Men?s Championship seemed the perfect time for me to retire. It was an international tournament, in my home town, against the best in the world and it was in front of my family and friends whom have supported me throughout my career,? said Maisey. Every time he stepped up to the plate, Maisey took his roles within the Australian Open Men?s team, Aussie Steelers, very seriously which the team benefited from on many occasions. ?Playing for Australia has been a life changing experience and one worth all the hard work and dedication. I haven?t made a fortune, but have travelled the world experiencing softball in many different cultures. Representing your country is a great honour and one you will never forget,? said Maisey. Throughout his career he has played in three World Championships (1996, 2000 and 2004), debuting for Australia in 1995 in New Zealand where he hit a home run to score the first ever run against New Zealand. ?I have had many great sporting moments which I can look back on like hitting my first ever home run at international level and also in 1996 where I hit back-to-back home runs against the Owen Sound Tyrement. It was off a lefty pitcher named Brad Underwood and we went on the win the game. ?I will miss this and the ultimate challenge and the chance to test myself against the best. Most of all I will miss my teammates, the friends I have won and lost with for so long,? continued Masiey. Maisey?s Mother was a big influence in his decision to take up the sport in 1983 when every weekend he would go and watch her play and coach at the local West Gippsland Softball Association. The Association decided to hold a primary boys competition in which he participated and he fell in love with the game and played ever since. Softball has been a huge part of his life and although he has retired from international level, Maisey will continue playing for Victoria who he currently captains. ?I will never retire from all levels of softball as I love the game too much. I have decided to keep representing Victoria, for as long as they will have me, as well as play in local competition for my club team the Metrans,? continued Maisey. Maisey sees coaching as a direction he would like to take and his message to the aspiring players is that ?if you want it, work hard and experience all the softball you can. Become a student of the game and learn something from everyone you play with and against and use it to continue to improve your game and become the best softballer you can,? concluded Maisey. Paul Maisey may have batted for Australia for the last time, but the legend of his fighting desire and his remarkable contribution to the sport will live on. DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 8 15:10:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:10:12 -0800 Subject: Al's List is still down - but obviously the news is ALL here Message-ID: <08030667.43911@webbox.com> Al's List is still down We are having problems sending email from our regular pop account to anyone. We definately cannot send email to our lists of Fastball subscribers. We can however still post to the News site http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball using web mail. This is the 4th week with the problem and so far the brain trust at Sympatico has been of absolutely no help at all. They do admit its their problem but do nothing to fix it. Stay tuned. thanks Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.torontomls.net/PublicWeb/CL.asp?link_no=10416001.025200 Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 8 15:17:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:17:36 -0800 Subject: ESPN to televise the II World Cup of Softball - (women) Message-ID: <08030667.44355@webbox.com> Subject: ESPN to televise the II World Cup of Softball Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:08:49 -0600 From: "Brian McCall" ESPN to televise the II World Cup of Softball March 8, 2006 Oklahoma City, OK?The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with ESPN that makes ESPN networks the exclusive domestic home of the II World Cup of Softball, July 13-17 in Oklahoma City. In 2005, over 18,000 fans attended the five-day event where Japan upset the USA, the 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, 3-1. Fans from over 30 different states visited Oklahoma City with over $1 million generated in economic impact. The event was televised in over 20 different countries and watched by over six million U.S. households. ESPN and ESPN2 will offer six live telecasts, highlighted by the ESPN2 telecast of the July 17 championship game from the ASA Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City. ESPN will televise all five of Team USA?s round robin games against China, Japan, Great Britain, Australia and Canada. A detailed broadcast schedule is below: Date Game Time (Eastern) Thursday, July 13 USA vs. Australia 7:30 PM Friday, July 14 USA vs. China 7:00 PM Saturday, July 15 USA vs. Canada 12:00 PM Saturday, July 15 USA vs. Japan 8:00 PM Sunday, July 16 USA vs. Great Britain 1:00 PM Monday, July 17 Championship Game 9:00 PM "ESPN has done a terrific job in broadcasting softball events throughout the world and we are excited to continue our relationship with them," said Ron Radigonda, Executive Director of the ASA. ?This world class event brings tremendous exposure to our sport as we continue to emphasize the ever increasing global competitiveness.? ?Our team is looking forward to bringing the Cup back where it belongs?, adds USA Softball Women?s National Team Head Coach Mike Candrea. ?Japan really took it to us last year in the Championship Game so trying to find ways to motivate our team won?t be a problem.? ?Softball has been a ratings winner for our networks and we couldn?t be more pleased than to feature the USA Softball Women?s National Team in one of the biggest events of the year? said Laura Sandillo, ESPN?s Strategic Program Planner. ?Last year?s inaugural World Cup was a complete success and we expect an even better event in 2006.? Tulsa, OK-based Winnercomm will handle all aspects of the television broadcast related services including sponsorship sales, remote production and production design. Leverage Sports (New York City) has also been retained for national sponsorship sales. The final details for global distribution are still being finalized but will at minimum include deals in Asia, parts of Europe, Latin America, Central America, Canada and Australia. ESPN will also have rights for all its new media platforms including Mobile ESPN (the company's new mobile phone), ESPN.com and ESPN360 (broadband). Tickets for the II World Cup of Softball are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.softballoutlet.com or by calling 1-800-654-8337. All-session reserved seats are $50 and all-session general admission tickets are available for $30. Fans can also purchase the Ultimate Fan package which includes an all-session reserved seat in the premier section of the stadium, a personalized replica jersey and dinner with Team USA as well as an autograph session with the team. The Ultimate Fan Package can be purchased for only $250. II World Cup of Softball The II World Cup of Softball, a 6-team tournament sanctioned by the International Softball Federation (ISF), will feature the best fast pitch softball players in the world competing for their respective national teams. The six teams invited to participate in the event will compete in pool play from July 13-July 16. The top two teams from pool play will be seeded into the Championship Game while the remaining teams to battle for third and fifth place respectively. ESPN AND ASA Last September, ESPN and the Amateur Softball Association reached an agreement affording the sport with guaranteed windows of programming for mutually agreed upon softball content including the USA Softball Women?s National Team and the ASA Gold 18-Under National Championship. ASA AND WINNERCOMM Last October, the ASA signed a sales and production related services agreement with Tulsa, OK-based Winnercomm allowing for unprecedented full service agency representation and broadcast design for softball related content on ESPN. The ASA and Winnercomm are currently seeking business partners interested in targeting teenage girls and adult men and women with an active family oriented lifestyle. ABOUT THE ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. ABOUT WINNERCOMM Winnercomm, Inc. is America?s largest independent sports production, program development, marketing services and sales representation company with offices in Tulsa, Dallas, New York, Chicago and Nashville. Winnercomm-produced telecasts have won 12 Emmy Awards. The company produces over 1,000 hours of programming annually for ESPN and 13 other networks and owns the high-flying Skycam that has produced the unique overhead shots on ABC's Monday Night Football and ESPN's Sunday Night Football. Winnercomm programming includes horse racing (NTRA), professional rodeo (PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Wrangler ProRodeo Winter and Summer Tours, Pace Picante Finales, Xtreme Bulls), soccer (MLS, U.S. Soccer), bowling (PBA), lacrosse (MLL), softball (ASA/USA World Cup of Softball), cheerleading and dance (Varsity Brands), golf (LPGA, Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, People vs. the Pros, Trump Million Dollar Invitational), fishing (BASS), snowmobile and ATV racing (PowerSports Entertainment), hunting, sporting dogs, adventure and original entertainment. ABOUT LEVERAGE SPORTS AGENCY Leverage Sports Agency, LLC is a full sports service sports marketing agency focused on sponsorship sales for leagues, events and television properties with offices in NYC, Boston, Chicago and Charlotte. Leverage Sports works with the National Lacrosse League, ASA/USA Softball, NASCAR, Champions Cup Tennis Tour, America's Swim and Fitness Festival among other events and sports properties. From: "Brian McCall" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 8 15:21:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:21:18 -0800 Subject: PRESS RELEASE from ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Message-ID: <08030667.44577@webbox.com> Reply-To: "Christine Patenaude" From: "Christine Patenaude" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Fw: Corrected PRESS RELEASE2 from ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:10:13 -0500 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Geddes Subject: Corrected PRESS RELEASE2 from ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE from ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION In 2003, the OASA revisited its softball delivery mandate and established a challenging vision for the future along with a proactive and comprehensive set of objectives. One of these proactive efforts to give structure to the game are annual skill clinics or expos as we now refer to them and information sessions for players of all ages, coaches, scorekeepers, officials and those generally interested in promoting softball within their individual communities. We are attempting to create a learning environment and to promote accessibility to the game for all those who wish to participate regardless of their knowledge base. Please consult the OASA website at http://www.oasa.ca/ for detailed information on both the Expos and any general questions you may have with respect to the Ontario Amateur Softball Association. We were extremely pleased to have Active 2010 funding to support our efforts in establishing these clinics. Each full day event will feature fastball related sessions including skills clinics for players 4 and up, coach?s sessions, first aid sessions, sports injury, equipment suppliers, vendors etc. All sessions are from 9:00 - 5:00 with a cost per participant of $5.00. This year the clinics (Expos) will run for four (4) consecutive weeks at various locations within the province starting on the 18th of March at Canadian Martyrs Catholic School in Penetanguishene/Midland, followed on the 25th at the Stratford Northwestern Secondary School. On April 1st the expo moves to Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate in Scarborough and the final clinic wraps up on April 8th at Centennial Secondary School in Belleville. Instructors for these clinics are some of the very best in Canada. Gil Read, Grant Patterson, Jamie Woodend, Pat Humphries, Blake Orr, Pete Landers, Alison Bradley and Sommer West ? Canadian Women?s team will be in Scarborough, along with Evan Boyd, Pete Landers, Chuck Hendricks, Pat Humphries, Paul Koert and Ryan Freedman. Gil Read, is a Softball Canada Master Instructor. Gil has a vast amount of experience at multiple levels of the sport including assignment with the Canadian National Women?s entry at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Blake Orr is a native of and played his minor ball in Sydenham Ontario just north of Kingston. Pat Humphries is a 25 year old catcher from Scarborough, ON has entered the Senior Men?s arena in the past two years after finishing his junior career in Oshawa. Pete Landers played minor ball in Porcupine, Ontario before moving on to Oshawa where he played two years of junior ball. This legend of the game of fastball needs little introduction to his extensive list of accomplishments. Please take the time to check out our website and if you personally can not attend any of our clinics please pass on this information to some of your softball colleagues. From: "Christine Patenaude" http://www.oasa.org/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 8 15:23:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:23:14 -0800 Subject: Ritter and Kelly selected as the 2005 USA Softball Player's of the Year Message-ID: <08030667.44694@webbox.com> Subject: Ritter and Kelly selected as the 2005 USA Softball Player's of the Year Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:19:29 -0600 From: "Brian McCall" Jennie Ritter and John Kelly selected as the 2005 USA Softball Player?s of the Year Oklahoma City, Okla.---USA Softball announced today the selection of Jennie Ritter (Dexter, Mich.) as the 2005 USA Softball Female Athlete of the Year and John Kelly (Chester, Iowa) as the 2005 USA Softball Male Athlete of the Year. These two athletes have been submitted to the United States Olympic Committee to be considered for the USOC Female and Male Athletes of the Year. Ritter, in her first season as a member of the USA Softball National Team, was a dominating force for the Red, White and Blue. In her first appearance with the USA Elite Team, Ritter appeared in three games at the 2005 Canada Cup in Surrey, B.C., where she earned three wins. She was the workhorse of the team pitching more innings than any other pitcher (24.2) while compiling 20 strikeouts. In the latter part of July, she led the U.S. Elite Team to its first gold medal of the season at the Intercontinental Cup in Madrid, Spain. Against Italy in the finals, she was the winning pitcher after going five innings, allowing two hits and no runs to lead the team to a 6-0 win. During the Cup, she made three appearances, recorded two wins, pitched 11 innings without allowing a run and recorded 16 strikeouts. For her efforts she was named as the Most Valuable Pitcher of the Tournament. In the final national team event of the season, Ritter traveled with Team USA to the Pan Am/World Games Qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala. In three starts she did not allow a run in 12 innings of work while allowing only six hits. For the second time this year, Ritter led USA Softball to a gold medal and even more important the top seed at the 2007 Pan Am Games and a spot in the 2006 ISF World Championships. All of these accolades come after this 2005 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year finalist led the University of Michigan to its first ever National title. Kelly led the USA Softball Junior Men?s National Team to a fifth place finish at the 2005 ISF Junior Men?s World Championship in Prince Edwards Island. It was the highest finish for a USA Junior Men?s team in more than two decades. He carried the U.S. pitching staff through the championship pitching all but 13 innings. In that span he logged 34 innings of work, striking out 19 while compiling an ERA of 3.91. ?John Kelly was a warrior for us during the entire tournament,? Head Coach Tim Lyon said. ?He stepped up and was ready to take the ball every time we asked him to and gave it everything he had.? The USA Softball Women?s National Team was also nominated to the USOC in the Team of the Year category after continuing its winning ways into 2005, a year after winning its third consecutive gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. In its first appearance of the year at the International Sports Festival in Chula Vista, Calif., the team went undefeated, 5-0, outscoring opponents 34-2. Team USA finished with a team batting average of .364, nine homeruns and allowed only 10 hits in five games. In an exhibition game at the Champions Cup fans saw a rematch of the 2004 Olympic gold-winning USA and silver medalist Australia in Irving, Calif. Team USA proved the gold medal was rightfully theirs with a 10-0 shutout over Australia. The team turned in 11 hits and two home runs in the game. At the inaugural World Cup in Oklahoma City, Team USA outscored and out hit Japan but fell 3-1 in the championship game for a second-place finish. In its first event outside of the U.S., the Red, White and Blue saw a rematch against Japan at the Japan Cup. Despite finishing second in the Japan Cup, Team USA took the overall series with a 4-3 record, outscoring Japan, 22-8. The team wrapped up its 2005 campaign at the Pan Am/World qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala, securing the top seed to the 2007 Pam American Games with a 2-0 win over Canada in the finals. The team outscored its opponents 87-3 in nine games, also qualifying for the 2006 World Championships. ABOUT THE ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit http://www.asasoftball.com/ ABOUT USA SOFTBALL USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links the USA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls? National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training, equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is one of the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S. women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last five consecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visit http://www.usasoftball.com/ From: "Brian McCall" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 9 11:44:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 08:44:03 -0800 Subject: OASA - Men's Provincial Tournaments for 2006 Message-ID: <09030668.31543@webbox.com> From: "Christine Patenaude" To: "Al Doran" Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:19:45 -0500 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Wren" The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is pleased to announce the Men's Provincial Tournaments for 2006. OASA JUNIOR B PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT All Ontario junior men's teams not going to the Junior Men's Canadian Championships are eligible to participate in the OASA Junior B Provincial Tournament to be held in Smithville Ontario at Leisureplex Park, August 12 and 13. It will feature a guaranteed 3 game format. OASA INTERMEDIATE MEN'S PROVINCIAL B AND C TOURNAMENT. All Ontario intermediate men's teams that do not finish in the top four teams at the OASA Intermediate Men's Elimination Tournament are eligible to register for the OASA Intermediate B and C Tournament to be held in Napanee Ontario at the North Fredericksburg Complex, September 1 to 3. It will feature a guaranteed 3 game format with teams being placed in the B or C division depending on their performance in the preliminary round. OASA MASTERS PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT The OASA Masters Provincial Tournament will be held in Grafton Ontario on July 21 to 23. The tournament will use a pool play format. The age requirement for the Masters Division is players must be 37 years of age and pitchers 40 years of age in the year of the event. Winners of the event are eligible for the Canadian Masters Championship. OASA GRAND MASTERS PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT This year the Ontario Amateur Softball Association has introduced a Grand Masters Division. The age requirement for Grand Masters is 45 years of age in the year of the event. This tournament will run in conjunction with the OASA Masters Tournament and will be held in Grafton Ontario July 21 to 23. AFFILIATION AND REGISTRATION Affiliation forms are avaiable from the OASA website at www.oasa.ca. Affiliation and registration deadlines are also stated on the website. A player may only sign ONE OASA registation form. Gary Wren Chairman OASA Men's Committee Christine Patenaude Love a Tree Cotton Gift Bags 1-800-480-6706 lat(at)love-a-tree.com http://www.oasa.ca/ From: "Gary Wren" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 9 13:12:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:12:28 -0800 Subject: Alvinston Indians 2006 Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <09030668.36847@webbox.com> From: "Paul McCart" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Alvinston Indians 2006 Roster and Schedule Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:00:58 +0000 Alvinston ON. The Alvinston Indians will play in the ST Thomas and District fastball League as well as a very Busy Tournament Schedule with A Goal of Improving on Last years 3rd place Finish at the TOC. The Indians have added five players this season, Greg Huston and Scott Mcauley are returning along with Newcomers Derwyn Hodgins, Daryl Smith and Shawn Fenton. Roster # 93 Jeff Huston DH > Field Coach # 13 Paul McCart Manager #95 Joe Triest 2B #14 Andy Triest OF #24 Mike Black SS 3B #10 Kevin Morgan OF # 3 Brad Young P/DH #44 Doug Charlton P/DH #37 Derwyn Hodgins P #21 Marc Greenwood #7 Scott Smith C #11 Scott Mcauley SS #4 Daryl Smith OF #8 Ryan Chapman OF #18 Adam Swan OF #23 Shawn Fenton OF/1B #77 Greg Huston C/DH #49 Jason Hope C/1B/DH #55 Greg Moore P > League Only #13 Paul McCart 3B League only Tournament Schedule May 26-28 ST Clements June 2-4 Niagars Snappers In Virgil June 10 Golf tourney /Fundraiser Widder Station Thedford 1:00 pm Tee off June 16-18 ISC 11 Qualifier Innerkip July 7-9 Innerkip July 14-16 Open July 21-23 Open July 29-30 Midland DH's VS Exsplorers Aug 4-7 OSAS Elims ST Thomas Aug 13-19 TOC Kitchener IF Qualified Aug 25-27 Hillsburg If Qualified. >From > fastballchico13(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 10 07:41:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:41:06 -0800 Subject: River Sharks in Owen Sound Message-ID: <10030669.16962@webbox.com> From: "Fred Wallace" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: River Sharks in Owen Sound Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:18:51 -0500 OWEN SOUND, ON Fastball The Orillia River Sharks have confirmed they will be playing at least two ISC Eastern Canada Travel League dates in Owen Sound this year. The River Sharks, who feature several Owen Sound & area players, will face Oshweken on June 6th and then meet the Niagara Snappers on July 4th at Duncan McLellan Park in Owen Sound. There also exists the possibility of another Senior Men's Fastball event in early August at Owen Sound, but details have not been finalized. It's anticipated the potential August event would be tied in as pre-ISC World Tournament exhibition match. The World Championships are set for Kitchener in mid-August. The I.S.C. Eastern Canada Travel League organizational meeting is Sunday at the Grand Valley Golf Course. From: "Fred Wallace" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 11 11:51:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:51:02 -0800 Subject: Colborne Rutherflo Grand Masters Message-ID: <11030670.31962@webbox.com> From: "Dave Birnie" To: "Al Doran" Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:53:01 -0500 Subject: Colborne Rutherflo Grand Masters Colborne, Ontario March 11 / 2006 Colborne Rutherflo add 2 more pitchers ................................. The Colborne Rutherflo ( Grand Masters ) Men's Fastball Team are looking for a few players to complete their roster for the 2006 season. This is a brand new team being assembled to compete in the newly formed Grand Masters divisions at both the Ontario ( OASA ) and Canadian ( CMFA ) Championships. This is not a league team, tournaments only. We have 3 confirmed pitchers including Rick May, Rick Hames and Harold Passmore. We are currently looking for a catcher, short stop and an outfielder to complete our roster. Players and pitchers must be 45 years or older, can be 44 as long as you turn 45 anytime during this calendar year. Ontario ( OASA ) Championship - Grafton Ontario July 21, 22, 23 / 2006 Canadian ( CMFA ) Championship - Cobourg Ontario Aug. 25, 26, 27 / 2006 Possibility of a few early season warm-up tournaments to help prepare for the Ontario's & Canadians. For more information please contact .......... Dave Birnie - ranger11(at)idirect.com 905-573-9637 - evenings only Thanks, Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Colborne Rutherflo ( Grand Masters ) From: "Dave Birnie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 11 11:54:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:54:00 -0800 Subject: Summit Park Tourney - Foxboro Wi Message-ID: <11030670.32142@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 07:39:57 -0800 (PST) From: marty mccuskey Subject: summit park tourney To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Foxboro Wi My name is marty mccuskey, and I'm the owner of Summit Park in Foxboro Wi.I am lookin for any help I can get to spread the word of my fast pitch softball tourney. The Summit Park fast pitch shoot out will be held July 21-23 it will be a 8 team open tourney with a garunteed purse of $8,000. Entry fee is $250. I have busted my but to secure the prize money and hope to draw top teams. For more info I can be reached at 218-590-9461. Thank you for any help Marty http://www.summitpark-wi.com the web site is new and much more info will be added soon From: marty mccuskey Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 11 21:41:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:41:17 -0800 Subject: Last Chance 5th Annual DC Annual Skills Clinc Message-ID: <11030670.67378@webbox.com> From: "Mal Swift" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Last Chance 5th Annual DC Annual Skills Clinc Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:58:15 -0500 Oshawa,ON The gym has been secured at Durham College Athletic Centre and the very last chance to register for the clinic is Monday March 13,2006 from 6:30 pm to 7 pm. There are different registrations available for you, your brother, sister or friend and also a team rate, so take a look and register. Please see announcements below: As of now the number of players registered for the DC Skills Clinic dictates that the Clinic will run from 7 pm to approx. 8 pm on Monday nights as noted in the original announcement. If there is a dramatic increase in registrants up to and including the registration time of 6:30 on March 13, 2006, then and only then will I consider changing the timing format for the Clinic. There is still room in the clinic for more registrants, so if you know of anyone or possibly a group of people that would like to attend please notify me. I will update you of any further changes to the Clinic a.s.a.p. If you would like to forward your cheque to confirm your registration please send it to : Mal Swift 600 Stewart Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 3V4 Oshawa, ON This Wednesday March 1, 2006 will be your last opportunity to make your attendance be known at the DC Skills Clinic. We require attendance confirmation to secure the gym time for the clinic. New Registration: Besides individual and family registration, we offer a new TEAM REGISTRATION for 6 or more players from one team for a price of $ 250 total. What a deal !!! Come on out and have some fun with your team. PLEASE NOTIFY ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW SO YOU OR YOUR TEAM DO NOT MISS OUT !!! If you missed the original announcement please refer to the following: Oshawa, ON The Durham College Women's Fastball Team presents its' 5th annual skills clinic on Mondays - March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. The clinic will be held at the Durham College Campus Athletic Centre. Instruction will come from the coaching staff of Jim Nemish, Mal Swift and Rosemary Theriault and assisted by the Silver Medal winning and fifty-six game streak winners over four years, the Durham College Women's Fastball Team. These very successful experienced instructors will assist you in taking your game to the next level. Throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching will be instructed during these sessions. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7 pm March 13,2006 or sooner if you contact one of the coaches, so you do not miss out. If registration warrants it there will be an early session at 7 pm for Mite, Squirt, Novice and 8 pm for Bantam, Midget and Other. Cost of the Clinic will be $ 60 per individual or $55 per individual family member for two or more. PLEASE NOTIFY ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW BY MARCH 1,2006 IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. When and Time: ( four sessions ) March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm. Where: Durham College Campus Athletic Centre 2000 Simcoe Street North ( of Taunton ) Enter off Conlins Road that runs along north side of college and west of Simcoe Street North and from first set of lights follow it south into the Athletic Complex. Park in the Founders parking lot, north of the Complex and walk south just past Police Foundations Building turn right towards Athletic Department and down the stairs at the west end of the building. Contacts: Jim Nemish jrnemish at rogers.com 905 723 4857 Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com 905 668 1156 Rosemary Theriault theriaultfamily at sympatico.ca 905 5762522 Thanks Mal Mal Swift malswift at rogers.com Durham Region Umpire Membership SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Assistant Coach - Whitby Eagles Girls Rep Fastball Team Assistant Coach - Durham College Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee From: "Mal Swift" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 12 20:31:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:31:00 -0800 Subject: Shutt Equipment Contact Message-ID: <12030671.63162@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:31:57 -0600 From: "Brian Tobin" Subject: Shutt Equipment Contact Just wondering if you or anybody out there can help me get in contact with the Shutt rep that is at the WT each year. I've lost his info and would like to contact him so any help is appreciated. Please send me an email at ilfastpitch at gmail.com if you have his contact info. Thanks, Brian Tobin From: "Brian Tobin" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 13 23:32:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:32:25 -0800 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season Message-ID: <13030672.74049@webbox.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:04:07 -0800 Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce an extension of their agreement with pitcher Rick Smith which will now carry through the 2007 softball season. Smith a resident of Duncan, BC was coming off a fine 2005 season in a Grey Sox uniform and is being counted upon as one of the keys for the club as it attempts to qualify and compete at the 2006 ISC World Tournament and the Softball Canada National Championship. Having Smith in the fold beyond 2006 it is felt reinforces the Grey Sox commitment to the sport and to providing a top level senior mens program in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Grey Sox Co - Sponsor Conrad Margolis commented on the signing: "We are very pleased that Rick has committed to our program beyond the '06 season. Smitty has helped immeasurably with our efforts to keep the game going at a high level on the West Coast, and we appreciate his dedication to the Grey Sox both on and off the field. Smitty was probably our MVP in '05 and we look forward to many more fine pitching performances from him in a Sox uniform". Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 14 07:29:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:29:24 -0800 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season Message-ID: <14030673.16268@webbox.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:04:07 -0800 Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce an extension of their agreement with pitcher Rick Smith which will now carry through the 2007 softball season. Smith a resident of Duncan, BC was coming off a fine 2005 season in a Grey Sox uniform and is being counted upon as one of the keys for the club as it attempts to qualify and compete at the 2006 ISC World Tournament and the Softball Canada National Championship. Having Smith in the fold beyond 2006 it is felt reinforces the Grey Sox commitment to the sport and to providing a top level senior mens program in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Grey Sox Co - Sponsor Conrad Margolis commented on the signing: "We are very pleased that Rick has committed to our program beyond the '06 season. Smitty has helped immeasurably with our efforts to keep the game going at a high level on the West Coast, and we appreciate his dedication to the Grey Sox both on and off the field. Smitty was probably our MVP in '05 and we look forward to many more fine pitching performances from him in a Sox uniform". Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 14 12:01:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:01:45 -0800 Subject: 2006 Townline Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <14030673.32609@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:32:28 -0600 (CST) Subject: 2006 Townline Roster and Schedule From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com March 13 Green Bay, WI On behalf of the Townline Fastpitch team (no Shoots this year!) of Green Bay, WI I will release there roster and schedule. They are coming off a 7th place finish in the ISC World Tournament and look to improve on that as manager Craig Watermolen feels he's put together an outstanding offensive team. Roster Tane Richardson P New Zealand Betto Guerrinieri P Argentina Nick Shailes SS Australia Travis Southam 1B/OF Australia Gustavo Guerrinieri C/OF Argentina Aaron Nemiah C/OF New Zealand Josh Johnson IF/OF Wisconsin Chris Delorit 1B/LF Wisconsin Nick Lamphere 3B Wisconsin Aaron Smith utility Wisconsin Brad Vanderkelen 1B/OF Wisconsin Jim Corbett OF Wisconsin Jared Johnson utility Wisconsin Matt Denny C/OF Wisconsin Mark Melotte coach Wisconsin Mark Hermes coach Wisconsin Craig Watermolen Manager Wisconsin Alex Moreno Sponsor Schedule May 12-14 Warmup roundrobin at Circle Tap, still looking for 2 teams May 19-21 Des Moines or Rockford May 26-28 Classic League at Circle Tap Jun 2-4 Grafmeier Invite, Kimberly, WI Jun 9-11 ISC State at Circle Tap Jun 16-18 Decatur Shootout at Decatur, IL Jun 23-25 Eau Claire Classic at Eau Claire, WI Jul 7-9 Boys of Summer open at Circle Tap Jul 14-16 Aurora, IL Jul 21-23 Summit Park Shootout, Foxboro, WI Jul 29-30 Farm Tournament, Middleton, WI Aug 3-6 ASA National, South Bend, IN Aug 11-19 ISC World, Kitchener, ON Aug 23-24 NAFA World Series, Kimberly, WI thanks zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com > Please tell your friends about our Richmond Hill condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 14 14:21:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:21:29 -0800 Subject: Al's List is still down - but obviously the news is ALL here Message-ID: <14030673.40993@webbox.com> Al's List is still down We are having problems sending email from our regular pop account to anyone. We definately cannot send email to our lists of Fastball subscribers. We can however still post to the News site http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball using web mail. This is the 5th week with the problem and so far the brain trust at Sympatico has been of absolutely no help at all. They do admit its their problem but do nothing to fix it. p.s. This has NOTHING to do with www.escribe.com, its still down too, but this is a separate issue. escribe.com is owned by an individual in California with no connection to alsfastball.com or to fastpitchwest.com . escribe.com went down last August and its still down. the owner claims to be working on it but with any luck, we will have a new site up soon at www.alsfastball.com In the meantime, fastpitchwest.com is doing a wonderful job of providing fastball fans world wide with a place to read the daily fastball news we receive. We will continue with http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball however we have one concern with it: anything posted there stays there, we cannot remove material from that site once its posted, its there for ever. So be VERY careful and check what you send us before you hit the send button. We will not be responsible for any information posted in error. Believe it or not, we still get asked "what is wrong with your site... when will it be back up?" OUR site has never been down! http://www.alsfastball.com has always been up and in fact on the front page there is a big link to our news site at fastpitchwest.com We are moving our site, www.alsfastball.com to a new host this week and will soon have the ability to add a lot more material including Tournament Schedules and Results! Stay tuned. thanks Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 14 18:34:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:34:08 -0800 Subject: Please read Before registering for new ISC Forum Message-ID: <14030673.56151@webbox.com> Some very interesting discussions going on at the ISC FORUM these days. http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Click the "Forum" button beneath the picture on the front page. There is even an unofficial poll on how many teams should be in the World Tournament in the future, 32, 16, or 8. see [ Poll ] Is smaller better? When you register for this forum, we would appreciate it if you would follow these three simple rules: 1) use your own full name. (lower case, alloneword, e.g. johnsmith) 2) use an active email address - your own. 3) include your city/state/province under LOCATION. Those not following this format will be deleted. If you are having trouble logging in - click the "Memberlist" above to verify your user name. no spaces, no caps, no nicknames. thanks Al See our condo for sale: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 15 23:14:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:14:36 -0800 Subject: Live broadcast info & more - Monkton 2006 Message-ID: <15030674.72982@webbox.com> Received: 3/15/06 8:39:34 PM From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Live broadcast info & more - Monkton 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. As stated in an earlier posting here on Al's - the World Fastball Invitational in Monkton Ontario announced our championship final would be broadcast live via local radio - with hopes of adding streaming audio via the internet to every corner of the globe. Well, we have finalized our broadcasting agreement, and I am extremely delighted to announce that we will in fact broadcast the championship game live via the internet as well!! Details and links information will of course be posted at a later date here on Al's and our soon to be completed, new-look website!! Although still under construction, http://www.monktonfastball.com will have all of the information surrounding the event posted very soon, as well as a few photos from our first two events. I am will also announce the details of the inaugural Easton "Home Run Challenge" - in the next few days!!! also visit http://www.budlight.ca http://www.eastonsports.com Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 15 23:16:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:16:30 -0800 Subject: Millgrove, ON tournament - May 12-14, 2006 Message-ID: <15030674.73097@webbox.com> Received: 3/14/06 8:38:40 PM From: Jeremy deLeeuw To: Al Doran Subject: Tournament May 12-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MILLGROVE, ON The Millgrove Smoke 2nd Annual Spring Tune-up When: May 12th - 14th Where: Millgrove Park / Joe Sam's Cost: $350 We currently have filled 10 spots for this tournament and are looking to fill the rest of our tournament. Please call Jeremy 905-679-0930 or email vintagejerm20 at yahoo.ca. for rules or info. Thank You Smoke Fastball From: Jeremy deLeeuw Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 15 23:18:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:18:48 -0800 Subject: MVD Sports,Ashland,Ohio still in search of pitcher Message-ID: <15030674.73234@webbox.com> Received: 3/15/06 11:17:02 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE To: AL'S FASTBALL Subject: MVD Sports,Ashland,Ohio still in search of pitcher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio is still seeking a pitcher to go along with their current pitcher Tyron McKinney for the upcoming 2006 season. Al Rebling will also be joining us for the ASA Major. We will be playing at the ASA Major and the ISC National Tournament. We play mostly weekends as there are not many teams to play in our area during the week. What we are looking for is someone willing to move here for the season. Also willing to take position player from same area as pitcher. For further info please contact me. Mike Van Dine 419-496-1044 or MAGICN2(at)yahoo.com http://www.htosports.com?mvdsports Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 16 07:32:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:32:43 -0800 Subject: Fight for national supremacy in the bay - NZ men's Message-ID: <16030675.16458@webbox.com> Received: 3/16/06 3:36:41 AM From: Vance Subject: Fight for national supremacy in the bay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NZCT MEN?S OPEN CLUB TOURNAMENT Akina Park, Hastings Wednesday March 22nd ? Sunday March 26th Fight for national club supremacy in the Bay Thursday March 16th 2005 The country?s elite male softball players will be taking to the diamondsof Akina Park, Hasting next week as they compete in the New ZealandCommunity Trust Men?s National Club Championships. The 2005/06 tournament brings 25 club sides from around the country andthe fight for the title is expected to be intense with close to a dozensides looking strong enough on paper to take out the title. Hawkes Bay Softball executive officer Mark Carter believes the five daytournament will be a great chance to the regions sports fans to watchsome of the world?s best softball players in action. ?It will be a great tournament with 25 teams full of some of the topsoftballers in New Zealand,? said Carter. There will be two Hawkes Bay based club sides competing in the form ofHawkes Bay Harvest, Tamatea. But Carter says there will also be a lot oflocal interest in a number of the visiting teams such as Metro, Mt AlbertRamblers and Porirua who all have former Hawkes Bay players in theirranks. Mt Albert Ramblers go into the tournament as the defending championshaving defeated Miramar in the final last season. They will be strongagain this season with power hitters such as NZCT Black Sox playersNathan Nukunuku, Donny Hale, Lyndon Andrew and Travis Wilson in theirline-up. Vital to the performance of the defending champions will be theform of international pitcher Thomas Cameron who has been plagued byinjuries this season. Likely contenders for the title include last season runners up Miramarwho have the pitching depth to go one better. Also looking strong isNorthcote who have NZCT Black Sox captain Jarrad Martin on the moundalong with a majority of the North Harbour side who took out the NZCTNational League title earlier in the season. Other teams who will fancy their title chances are Metro from Auckland,Porirua, Parklands Christchurch United, Hutt City United and PonekeKilbirnie. All these sides have the hitting power to demolish any team inthe tournament, pitching strength and class players in keypositions. Another factor in the tournament will be the prospect of nationalselection as NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase prepares to name a teamto travel to the Pacific Cup tournament in Japan next month. TEAMS Hutt City United ? Jeremy Manley, Steven Deans, Brad Baker, RhysCasley, Mike Telfer, Charlie Reid, Darren McVey, Matthew Telfer, AaronSheman, Regan Manley, Scott Higgins, Brent Dalton.Player / Coach ? Trevor Evans. Mt Albert Ramblers ? Thomas Cameron, Lyndon Andrew, Scott O?Neale,Michael Cameron, Lawrence Naera, Nathan Nukunuku, Aaron Thompson, DonnyHale, Bobbie King, John Hireme, Kelvin Roberts, Jason Halloran, JamieRobinson, Troy Pirie, Reece Gasson, Travis Wilson, Michael Gibbs.Coach ? Ricky Earley. Northcote ? Jarrad Martin, Luis Joglar, Dean Wallace, AaronCollier, Brad Rona, Orlando Rodriguez, Todd Wilson, Michael Boaler, CaseyEden, Andrew Clark, Leon Lambert, David Down, Jimmy Grego, DerrekColeman, Rod Caddy.Coach ? Neil Morrison. Papanui Tigers ? Jarome Smith, Fint Stuart, Errol Byrne, ScottSutherland, Phil Bayne, Brendan Bellesky, Callum Muir, Nick Keen, TimNiven, Tyrone Wall, Derren French, Kit Vertogen.Player / Coach ? Steve Cate. Richmond Keas ? Penese Iosefo, Craig Higgs, Phil Mountford, PaulStead, Aaron Risdon, Michael Sands, Corey Harbrow, Matt Holmes, MarkParker, Nathan Taikato, Nigel Stevens, Chris Eden-Huria, Teina Anderson,Josh Harbrow, Steven Gill.Player / Coach ? Carl Franklin. Royal Canin Waitakere Bears ? Kyle Kouka, Patrick Shannon, RuebenTopia, Travis Miller, Walter Hati, Gordon Hooper, Adam Mouranga, ScottDixon, Victory Nui, Gerrard Long, Paul Doolan, Kevin Ung, Jarrod Brown,Andrew Porteous, Steven Huggins.Coach ? Wayne Reeves. Auckland Marist ? Heinie Shannon, Jonathan Munden, TristanBethune, Kaine Roberts, Takaki Sato, Carlaus Te Kawa, Jerome Haretuku,Gus Leger, Jaimie Love, Dylan Tomlin, Brian Anderson, Jeremy Stanley.Coach ? Mike Forsyth. Giants ? Richard Clarke, Curtis Ames, Mark Quinn, Trevor Aldred,Terry Waitere, Ryan Shannahan, Blair Thompson, Corie Karaitiana, JaretLambert, Justin Karaitiana, Gordon Wilmshurst, Cory Kinnon, Neil Foote,Russell Thompson.Player / Coach ? Tony Nixon. Parklands Christchurch United ? Michael Gaiger, Clayton Ellis,Darren Davies, Paul Delatour, Gareth Cook, Daniel Milne, Jamie Frisby,Scott Dale, Bradley Annandale, Jayden Moore, Blair Murphy, Murray Lanini,Bowen Annandale, Lewis Acker, Jared Welsh. Newcastle Homes Howick ? Brian Stephens, Brent Alexander, ToniBargiacchi, Greg Bain, Donyin Lin, Tim Tuakana-Kapi, Chris Powell, RyanCroawell, Trevor King, Ian Gibson, Troy Caddy, Kyle Wiltenburg, TimGodwin, Paddy O?Neill.Player / Coach ? Lance Croawell. Metro ? Steven Tau, Bevan Martin, Michael Fenton, Brennan Findlay,Roman Gabriel, Taifau Matai, Kurt Allan, Bernard Hale, Matthew Utataa,Garth Pollard, Michael Niu, Des Pemerika, Duane Jerard, Josh Niu, JoshuaCooke, Terrence Hibbert.Player / Coach ? Dion Nukunuku. Miramar ? David Gollan, Aaron Neemia, Stephen Ratu, Steven Manson,Steven MacFarlane, Johnny Stratford, Todd Grego, Damian McCulloch, WayneLaulu, Paul Luka, Stephen England, Craig Gibson, Corrone Conroy, DamienLord, Koichiro Tanaka.Coach ? Les Flint. Hutt Valley Marist ? Jonar Mach, Scott Easthope, TerrenceDavidson, Michael Foote, Blair Taylor, Tyson Byrne, Shaun Taylor, JoelPullen, Aaron Byrne, Glen Coleman, Martin Kupka, Feangea Feangea, LukeMacLennan, Tea Lomax, Nathan Taylor.Coach ? Robbie Easthope. Auckland United ? Isaac Fletcher, Michael Wilson, Simon Edwards,Brock Williams, Tony Niu, Alfons Ovienikovas, Adrian Peihopa, Tony Early,Carl Hiko, Ben Enoka, Kallan Compain, Dane Sorrenson.Coach ? Mark Fletcher. Tamatea ? Shaun Marino, Grant Dean, Jovaan Hanley, Joachim Paul,Graham Scarfe (jnr), Kyle Van Abel, Hayden Williams, Luke Herrick,Richard Thompson, Aaron Williams, Paul Algar, Hone Mark Sinnott, KyleEngebretsen, Jesse Steffert, Rhys Scarfe.Coach ? Graham Scarfe. Johnsonville ? Joe McAndrew, Shane Doherty, Lance Abbot, AndrewWharakura, Ryan Noble, Jason Francis, Dave Brackenbury, Geoff Farnsworth,Leigh MacDonald, Alan Jones, Tenga Pickering, Shaun Tait, DanielWharakura, Shintaro Kirkcaldie.Coach ? Matt Nirai. Poneke Kilbirnie ? Marty Grant, Shaun Foster, Vaero Hagai, StacyMcLean, Steve Joseph, Bobby Makris, Wayne Walker, Clayton Pepare, CraigWallace, Brett Tibbitts, Mike Nichols, Ricky Tibbitts.Player / Coach ? Wayne Saunders. Porirua ? Tane Richardson, Simon Rogers, Fabian Makea, RickManson, Dave Bishop, Thomas Makea, Lewis Te Marama, Haizley Martin,Tristram Samoa, Sam Bishop, Toni Bishop, Gene Lutton, Corey Matakatea,Fredrick Terkelsen, Maahi Simpson.Coach ? Les Bishop. Hutt Valley Dodgers ? Hamish Anderson, Brandon Fuge, GrahamJohnson, Vincent Godwin, Daniel Burns, Nick Hawthorne, Geoff Packer, LeonHardie, Shaun Ellis, Steven Makisi, Caine Baldwin.Coach ? Robert Fuge. Marist St Micheals Magic ? Sebastian Gervasutti, Jason Gerbes, LeeClarke, Duane Bishop, Dwayne Tapson, Santiago Lataire, Richard De Graaf,Eric Short, Black Purcell, Shane Hunuhunu, Brett Wellings, Wayne Norman,Rueben Colquhoun, Laurence Alan.Coach ? Alan Pukepuke. Hutt Valley Cardinals ? Jerol Lajpold, Kevin Stockford, MalcolmNamana, Rakai Hokianga, David Butler, Bronson Marino, Hata Wilson, DarrylMarino, Bradley Wardlaw, Kane Morgan.Coach ? Paul Stockford. Blockbusters - Matthew Collins, Derek Bird, Jeff carter, CraigCameron, Darren Troy, Grant Laird, Jason Te Wheoro, Darrell Peri, ThomasEgan, Darren Tate, Adam Borrell, Wayne Wheo, Ricki Robb, Mike O'Hagan,Nathan Borrell. Player / Coach - Matthew Collins. Hawke's Bay Harvest - Tamihana Hokianaga, George (Jiri) Vrzacek,Daryl Tamati (senior), Lachie Hook, Puhi Rapea, Te Rangi Chadwick, RongoRepea, Giovanni Mataurangi, Jessy Little, Daryl Tamati (junior), CoreyTamati, Dean Tamati, Josh Paul, Mario Herbert.Player / Coach - Ray Te Wake Otahuhu - Taiki Apu, Tommy Katene, Jake Tahu, Raka Repia, JamieBrear, Laurie Katene, Tasi Semi, Alex Katene, Jimmy Kouka, Jimmy Kouka,Bayley Hoani, Max Moate, Matt Hicks, Jody Katene, George Wallace, AbrahamMetuariki.Player / Coach ? Tom Huta. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 16 07:34:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:34:25 -0800 Subject: Last chance to impress at women's open clubs - NZ Message-ID: <16030675.16571@webbox.com> Received: 3/16/06 3:36:50 AM From: Vance Subject: Last chance to impress at women's open clubs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NZCT WOMEN?S OPEN CLUB TOURNAMENT Foundation Park, Christchurch Thursday March 23rd ? Sunday March 26th Last chance to impress Thursday March 16th 2006 As the countdown for the 2006 women?s World Softball Championships movesinto the final stages the New Zealand Community Trust National ClubChampionships to be held in Christchurch next week will be the lastchance to impress the national selectors. The world championships will be staged in Beijing, China in late Augustand New Zealand Community Trust White Sox coach Mike Walsh will name his17 person squad for the championships in early April. Walsh says the national club championships to be played at FoundationPark, Christchurch will be important in assessing the current form of allthe athletes in the frame for selection before the NZCT White Sox teamfor the world champs is named. ?This will be part of the selection process, it is the last major eventbefore the team is named and for some players the tournament will becrucial,? said Walsh. Going into the tournament with world champ selection in mind Walsh sayshe will be looking for continued improvement from all the athletesstriving for selection and the decision making from the players bothdefensively and offensively in the crucial moments of the keygames. Hutt Valley based club Te Aroha go into the tournament as the two timedefending champions and with a line up that includes eight current orformer internationals they will be hard to beat. Key to the success of the Te Aroha side will be the performance of youngpitcher Jessica Hau who has had limited time out in the middle thisseason due to injury. Also looking for big performances with world champsselection in mind will be Cindy Potae, Shirley Povey, Nadia Mauriohooho,Melisa Upu and Zavana Aranga. Challenges to Te Aroha?s title run are likely to come from Albion,Parklands Christchurch United, Miramar, Northcote and Auckland Marist. Northcote, under the coaching of ex NZCT Black Sox member Dean Rice, haveshown they are a force to be reckoned with at a number of clubtournaments since the Christmas break. Albion and Parklands Christchurch United hold home advantage so to speakand will be tough. Albion has New Zealand Softball?s 2004/05 FemalePlayer of the year Sheree Cartwright on the mound and NZCT White Soxtraining squad member Te Awhina Hewer catching. Parklands Christchurch United boasts experienced players such as KatieNewman, Nic Pouaka- Grego, Char Pouaka, Lisa Kersten, Melanie Hulme andAngela Hammond in the line up. TEAMS Te Aroha ? Jessica Hau, Cindy Potae, Shirley Povey, Dinah Luke,Katrina Stockford, Nadia Mauriohooho, Okawa Preist, Melissa Upu, KaloTupou, Lara Andrews, Yvonne Burgess, Courtney Hayes, MarianneCherrington, Zavana Aranga, Ashleigh Harmer. Coach ? Mike Walsh. Burnham Red Shots ? Jenny Mumm, Gaynor Hakaria, Penny Rolleston,Toia Taiepa, Donna Roberts, Ange Tautau, Dominique Ngauma, Rana Martin,Mata Peddie, Tracey Osaia, Virginia Parekura, Keryn Paekau, RaquelWilson. Coach ? Dave Taiepa. Poneke Kilbirnie ? Stasi Hagai, Kate McArtney, Serina Weber,Teanna Tipa, Monique Solomon-Mills, Nicole Stevenson, Rachel Warren,Whitney Neho, Phaedra Brice, Jasmine Russell, Anita Sydney, WhitneyBrown, Amelia Rika. Coach ? Alex Carter. Melville ? Kylie Peters. Melanie Gettins, Pearl Parsons, AngelaJohnston, Jody Darley, Ashley Johnston, Tania Topine, Bianca Brown, RuthHeihei, Kameta Puke, Liani Samuels, Pamela Proctor, Lois Johnston. Coach ? Johnnie Johnston. Saints ? Ngahuia Kapene, Kiri Shaw, Tiana Fowell, Courteney Shaw,Letitieia Carr, Kylee Young, Arahia Fowell, Tanya Weston, Michelle Smith,Amelia Smith, Toni Lee, Amanda Preston, Andreana Duncan. Coach ? Naomi Shaw. Johnsonville ? Vicki Shand, Erana Franklin, Nic Johnston, ElleHenderson, Nellie McCardle, Brooke Cutting, Vanessa Fergusson, Mel Smith,Bernie Cranney, Lauren Pollard, Sarah Rodgers, Maria Teariki, MarekoKirkcaldie. Coach ? Robin Cutting. Albion ? Sheree Cartwright, Te Awhina Hewer, Nic Milne, SharMitchell, Ani Phillips, Lani Stead, Debbie Chase, Kerry Hanning, SelinaPakoti, Tracey Ria, Lori Galloway, Kiley Franklin, Kim Riddle, MargaretEggers, Humarie Tiopara. Coach ? Mike Rush. Ellis Park ? Kate Brewerton, Wendy Clinch, Liana Conder, CarolHarwood, Lorry Hansen, Alice Higgie, Kiyomi Kitagawa, Heidi Leathart,Corrina McSweeney, Tama Sasaki, Sam Steel, Gemma Tuhega, Tania Watson,Karena Robinson. Coach ? Kath McGilbert. Northcote ? Victoria Reyland, Jodi Byles, Maleme Williams, LyleNorriss, Aroha Maretuku, Tara Kautau, Jackie Smith, Ngamoko Hiku, KateHetherington, Moana Cook, Meika Isgrove, Angela Stubbs, AtsukoTanaka. Coach ? Dean Rice. Auckland Marist ? Carina Hale, Lisa Arkell, Fiona Timu, CourtneyO?Donnell, Keriah Harkness, Casey Roper, Lydia Issacs, Kalala Gabriel,Ritua Peter, Edna Sundin, Stephanie Utanga, Michelle Kingi, RachelYoung. Coach ? Lynda O?Cain. Parklands Christchurch United ? Jess Thorne, Alysha Metuatini,Emma Frost, Jessica Levan, Nicole Baxter, Lisa Kersten, Kereana Harris,Melanie Hulme, Amiee Metuatini, Nic Pouaka Grego, Lisa Foot, AngelaHammond, Char Pouaka, Katie Newman. Coach ? Dave Pouaka. Waitakere Bears ? Dominique Rangi, Emily Pateras, Kyla Broomhead,Megan Farrell, Amber Irving, Pauline Tahuri, Mereana Joseph, Anna Bowden,Rebecca Bromhead, Shannon Lockton, Jessica Wolferstan, Tegan Bromhead,Vivan Marr, Michelle Venemore, Kayla Clark, Aleisha Dowd. Coach ? Alan Lockton. Stoke Eagles ? Abbie Cook, Fiona Bryan, Natalie Carter, DebbieKemp, Betty Costello, Pip Lee, Julie Kemp, Yvette Grant, Esmay Stuart,Leanne McDonald, Jenna Thompson, Jemma Thomson, Casey-Lee Misa, SherylRemnat, Stacey Moir. Coach ? Gavin Cook. Richmond Keas ? Elisha Smith, Carmelle Sorenson, Carly Werahiko,Cassandra Andrews, Alex Sorenson, TJ Gutsell, Christainas Paul, OrianaHesp, Kyla Hilhorst, Rachel Andrews, Lisa Whakarua, Theresa Tamala, TeRangi Heke, Amiee Cuttance, Natasha Phillips. Coach ? Greg Smith. Miramar ? Lisa Such, Alison Boys, Mereana Stack, Renee England,Jade Wikaira, Kimberly Nukunuku, Hope Weber, Ashley Johnson, MeganTasker, Sanita To?o, Ashleigh Vreeburg, Sofia Lindquist, TaraMcLean. Coach ? Wayne Nichols. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 16 09:47:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:47:03 -0800 Subject: Mike Groves in Hospital Message-ID: <16030675.24529@webbox.com> Received: 3/16/06 9:03:40 AM From: Kyle Beane To: Al Doran -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some of you may have heard, but Mike Groves has been hospitalized for the past week in an Arlington, VA hospital. He's been diagnosed with a disease called Sarcoidosis which manifested in his lungs, caused one to collapse, and has resulted in surgery and blood transfusions over the past few days. I've had quite a few messages from him, his spirits are high (I can tell because his notes are getting longer and the vocabulary more robust), and his outlook is positive. He told me that the biopsy that has been done show he does not have cancer. If you'd like to send him an email ( falcon(at)fedlock.com ), he's trying to catch up when he can. He can't talk on the phone, but is retrieving his voice messages. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he is recovering. Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 16 17:42:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:42:44 -0800 Subject: Australia goes head-to-head with Japan - women Message-ID: <16030675.53070@webbox.com> Received: 3/16/06 5:46:15 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australia goes head-to-head with Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 17 March 2006 Australia goes head-to-head with Japan The Australian Women?s softball team will hit the diamond tonight to compete against world rivals, Japan, in a five-game series at Blacktown Olympic Park in New South Wales from 17-19 March. The Japan Series will give Australian selectors the opportunity to see where the team is at as they prepare for the Olympic qualifying event, the ISF Women?s World Championship, to be held in Beijing in August 2006. ?It?s important for us, as a team, to see where our athletes are compared to the rest of the world and what improvements are needed as we head into the world championship,? said Fabian Barlow, Head Coach. Australia is no stranger to competing against the power and discipline of Japanese softball and expects Japan to send a full strength squad. Barlow is hoping that with a combination of five players who represented Australia in Athens mixed with players at the beginning of their international careers that the team will stand up to the demands of playing such a high quality team as Japan. Japan and Australia have been rivals for many years with Australia defeating Japan 3-0 in the Bronze medal match at Athens 2004, Australia going on to win Silver, and Japan proving last year that they were the best side in the world after winning the 2005 World Cup against the USA. ?We will be looking at trying different defensive combinations against the Japanese who will be applying pressure and testing our infield. It?s a perfect opportunity for players to give themselves a chance for world championship and/or Olympic selection and we are looking forward to a competitive world-class series,? concluded Barlow. The Opening Game on Friday 17 March will take place at 6.30pm (AEDT) and forms part of the Blacktown City Centenary Games festivities across Blacktown to mark 100 years of local government in Blacktown City. Softball Australia, in conjunction with New South Wales Softball Association, will be hosting the event and holding activities on Saturday 18 March with local multicultural groups as an early celebration to mark Harmony Day, an Australian Government initiative. FULL TEAM LIST BELOW AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Fabian Barlow ? Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s team ATHLETES Sandra Allen (QLD) Marissa Carpadios (QLD) Fiona Crawford (NSW) Kylie Cronk (QLD) Amanda Doman (QLD)* Kelly Gentle (NSW) Kelly Hardie (QLD) Natalie Hodgskin (QLD) Danica Howlett (NSW) Kate Judd (ACT) Jocelyn McCallum (QLD) Simmone Morrow (SA) Stacey Porter (NSW) Leah Quackenbush (WA) Kate Quigley (VIC) Danielle Stewart (QLD)* Kym Tollenaere (QLD) STAFF Fabian Barlow (Head Coach) (QLD) Troy Baverstock (Asst Coach) (NSW) Sue Tomlinson (Asst Coach) (SA) Jill Ritter (Manager) (NSW) Cheryl Dawes (Statistician) (QLD) Kylie MacDonald (Physio) (VIC) * Withdrawn due to injury FOR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 17 08:26:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:26:12 -0800 Subject: Junior Black Sox Development Squad Message-ID: <17030676.19680@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:11:24 +1300 From: Vance Subject: Junior Black Sox Development Squad Envelope-To: fastball at pmihrm.com Junior Black Sox Development Squad named with 2008 in mind Friday March 17th 2006 New Junior Black Sox coach Paul Stockford has named his first training squad today with a tour to Australia in July in mind and the long term goal of the 2008 World Championships. The squad of 32 players will assemble for a training camp in early April and following that Stockford will name his team to travel to Australia in July to compete in the Friendship Series. Stockford says the tour to Australia will be a great chance to give the players selected a taste of international softball while also giving them the experience of touring another country. ?It is really important to give the players a taste of international softball because the atmosphere and pressure is a lot different to what they are used to playing in New Zealand,? said Stockford. In the Friendship Series the New Zealand team will be taking on two Australian selection teams and following that an Australian team will be selected from these two sides to play the New Zealanders in another series. Also on tour Stockford is hoping to get the chance to match his Kiwi team against older state teams as well. While success in Australia is the immediate goal for the Junior Black Sox Stockford is also looking ahead to 2008 and the World Championships. ?The key is to develop a strong core of players and give as many players an opportunity to shine as possible. One of the key objectives for myself and the other coaching staff is to instill solid fundamental skills and a good work ethic so the players can go away from the camp and work on their game over the next 12 months and develop as players.? Junior Black Sox training squad: Patrick Langloin, Joshua Cooke, Jamie Love, Blair Garrick, Nicholas McGregor, Kallen Compain, Ben Enoka, Kirby Roper (Auckland), David McKenzie (Counties), Taiki Te Whero (Western Bay of Plenty), Kapuarangi Gardiner (Rotorua), Jovaan Hanley, Tamihana Hokianga, Campbell Makea, Te Rangi Chadwick, Billy Joe Kennedy (Hawkes Bay), Corey Timu, Michael Ernshaw, Bronson Marino, Joel Evans (Hutt Valley), Sam Morris, Byron Curtis, Pip Bennion, James Pointon, Hoani Russell, Sam Bishop (Wellington), Thomas Tulkens, Liam Haar, Matt Baxter, Tyson Hohua,Kyle Beaudoin, Josh Harbrow (Canterbury). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 17 16:03:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:03:50 -0800 Subject: Orillia Riversharks Introduce Themselves Message-ID: <17030676.47136@webbox.com> From: PeterJPorcelli(at)aol.com Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:35:40 EST Subject: Orillia Riversharks Introduce Themselves To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com ORILLIA, ON ORILLIA SHOWCASES ITS OWN TEAM FOR 2006 RiverSharks are a blend of Veteran Talent & Leadership There?s something a bit odd about singing ?Happy Birthday? to a newborn, yet the greeting ?Happy Birthday? actually only fits the occasion on the very day that baby comes into the world! The other ?birthdays? are really anniversaries of the Birthday itself. With that said, Happy Birthday came for the Orillia Quaker Riversharks just a couple of weeks ago as the Executive Committee of the ISC gave a resounding approval to the Sharks? Charter, declaring them Compliant, Reliant, and all together Sound, Serious, and ready to battle their opponents for the 2006 season? So without putting it off any longer, let?s give you the info on the team, its leadership, players, its schedule and maybe some insight into the way the Sharks will attack the sport this year! I know, you all think you have heard it already, yet not one of you is certain you can rely on what you have heard, unless you are either one of us, or getting it from us through this official channel. So let?s start with answering a question?..Just What the heck is a Rivershark? It is an oxymoron, that?s what it is. If you were expecting a physical description, start with pitching. Frank Cox, Robbie O?Brien and Mike White, that?s right Michael White, The (Gulp) ?Great White? will comprise our pitching staff. That?s right, nobody has beaten me to the ?Great White? Pun. When you think of it, why did it take so long for that comparison to come up? If anyone has left opposing teams in a pool of blood throughout his career, Michael defines the term, ?Menacing!? That leaves Frank Cox as the ?Bull Shark.? The bull shark, incidentally, has recorded the highest accumulations for documented ?Hits? or Physical attacks on Humans. Kinda makes a batter think a bit when he steps in the box against Frankie and his half-smirk, half grimace. That means we can turn to Robbie O?Brien as the ?Hammerhead.? A hammerhead Shark has those two ends of the hammer, a dual threat. In this case Robbie represents a double threat to his opponents both hitting as DH and throwing, as in ?Against you!!!? No other pitchers of the two aforementioned will step in to hit this year. Speaking of ?Pitchers who can hit? along with superior athletes, probably one of the biggest eye openers I ever experienced, was seeing Andy Jackson crush Homer after home run with the Windmillers in 1999 and 2002 against me with the Smokers, and never had I even suspected he was that good a stick when he played for me in the 90?s in spite of his willingness to step in. It is with great pride, I am reunited with a heck of a player, a whale of a hitter and a tough pitcher who will take the ball when asked and never hesitates. Since Andy sports gold locks, I guess that makes him the ?Lemon Shark.? Ok, time to change gears. The man who gave the team its name, serves as our President, shapes policy with the rest of the board, and contributes in all facets of softball matters, is none other than Bob Nydick, the respected Prof at Villanova U. Bob took the leadership bull by the horns in sorting out a lot of crucial matters in travel league, Exec Committee dealings and more. I personally find him affable, always enthusiastic, loyal to players who have performed for him, and much much more. Since Bob is from inland Pennsylvania, call him the ?Land Shark.? If any of you remember Saturday Night Live during Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase?s tenure. That routine ranks as an all time favorite and therefore is justly admitted to the many species of sharks. Our vice president is someone who needs no introduction, and don?t worry, I would be proud to go hunting with him, unlike some other VP?s I have been reading about. Paul Barneston, able leader and independent icon of the sport since 2001, save for the fact he is now affiliated with us, serves on our board and will be the promotional arm north of the US/Canadian border as a practical matter. I write semi-entertaining rundowns on our team, its people and try to put an interesting twist on the season, but if anyone is a seasoned promoter, it is Paul. He runs the record setting Casino-Rama tourney, which raised the bar years ago for the entire sport with award money, quality facility, talent of the competitive field, and more than I dare say, lest I get some other fine tourney promoters jealous. We are so proud to have Paul. He will lead and be a tremendous resource both. Call him the ?Blue Shark? Orillia?s Blue Water Lake makes Orillia the most physically serene and naturally beautiful venue the sport will see all year. Then there is the ?Tiger Shark!? Denny Bruckert is our Field Manager, Board Member and a strong hand in leadership. Denny is involved in all player transactions, makes the decisions on the playing field, as such, he is far from a shrinking violet. Still tenacious, after having won more National Titles and World Titles than any of his contemporary managers in the last two decades, his record speaks for itself. Denny has announced open competition across the board for all positions, yet notes this competition will be mostly manifested by surprises at some positions, excepting pitcher. ?We are set there with whom we have,?? says Denny. Assisting Denny will be Julian Fernandez, late of a Pennsylvania team, coaching first, and also catching in an ad hoc role. That makes Julian the ?Sand Tiger Shark? of the coaching staff. Julian is a quiet yet influential force on this team. A man of few words, yet much a team mate and one of the guys, Julian brings excitement and a relaxed look to this sport. You can?t miss his smile and eager eyes, when you see him competing from the coaches box, behind the dish, talking with one of his pitchers, or the guy next to him on the bench in the dugout. Call him the ?Chameleon Shark,? Lee Jacques will contribute to the coaching staff as an assistant to Denny, but Lee turns into the skipper on the field when we compete in the Travel League for weekday games and selected weekend head to head matches. Lee?s careful eye, steady leadership and coaching experiences, renders the Sharks ever ready for a feeding frenzy on opposing teams? We now turn our attention to the players that have been assembled. As mentioned above, there are no starters on this team as we expect to use a rotation that will provide an opportunity for all players to earn playing time. Our Catching position is one of the deeper positions we boast on our team, with DeWayne McKenzie, a veteran receiver with all the polish that goes with a contending team?s roster of battery mates. I confess to not knowing DeWayne very well, but from what I have heard, you won?t be able to shut me up bragging about him, once I get to know him better. Speaking of behind the dish, if there was even a man who keeps you on your toes mentally, yearning for his companionship whether in the dugout or on the field, it is Sean O?Brien, one of the best catchers this sport has seen in the past decade, and maybe the best handler of pitchers since the immortal Tim Wahl hung the cletes up as a Smoker after the 2002 season. Speaking of retirement, it is no small statement to mention that David Boys, maybe the best shortstop ever in our sport, has retired after earlier committing to this team, and then subsequently having had to resign to accept a promotion in his business career. David will be missed by the sport, and will get a proper retirement story once I get a chance and speak with him, sometime before he shows up as a full time civilian at a tourney. I am sure he will be seen watching competition at a tournament somewhere this summer, wearing his trademark khaki shorts with a smile as bright as a sunrise, it is now official, pretty boy has walked into the sunset. David ranks as one of my favorite players ever. I am also proud he last performed as a Smoker, and was a team mate on the Sharks, albeit for too short a time. Speaking of Sharks, I will miss Mike Smith on this team. Now there was a guy who endlessly promoted the Pennsylvania QR sharks, admittedly a part of this Orillia DNA. I pause at the thought I will be wearing the team?s Shark uniform a few times this year at tourneys I am able to attend in my role, but not see Mike. I will also miss the guys from Circle Tap we had hoped to bring on this team but ended up on competing rosters. They are great Guys and I will enjoy seeing us compete against them. Isn?t it great in our sport, that we enjoy our adversaries so much as friends and people? Even though I never was able to call Jody Hennigar a team mate, I still enjoyed this extraordinary man for 14 years. (I met him when he pitched for the ?92 Clearwater Bombers) It takes years to appreciate the people in our sport, but one of the endless factors of magic in this sport is the charisma of our opponents and the camaraderie we share just because we all eat and drink Fastpitch. Needless to say, I will also miss Smokers who have retired when they were still all world as Trent Rubley did. Trent was slated for this team, and was our first casualty of the Prawn rule. But frankly, the Trend Setting Softball School he runs with Jody Hennigar down the street from me, would have inevitably short circuited any possibility of Trent going another year, just like David Boys. I see that I have already spun quite a bit of yarn, just continue this later if you feel it is too long, but I dare you to put it down, given the excitement the Sharks? presence means to the sport, and the rivalries being born. So Who?s on first? Yes, that?s the man?s name. But on the Orillia team, Abbot & Costello can only tip their hats to the likes of Pat Graham & Todd Moyer. Patty has been a steady force, playing for my friends Tim Cox?s and Billy Simpson?s Owen Sound teams. He is one of the fiercest competitors the sport has been treated to in over ten years I have known him, and he still can beat most infields with a clean base hit one inning, followed by a bunt single his next at bat. Defensively, you never hear of him recording an ?E.? If ever there were a golden glover, Pat is the man. Todd, on the other hand is a gifted athlete whose hitting speaks volumes and presence on the field is respected at all times. I have watched Todd over the last few years develop into a quality hitter at the major level and I was always impressed with how he rests the bat on his shoulder and then quickly explodes on the ball. We look forward to Todd playing first base and getting some addition time in the DH role. Todd has plenty to accomplish with the Sharks and is poised to contribute this year to a Championship effort in a big way. Moving over to second base, if ever there were someone who sets the standard to all in his position it is 2004 ISC World Tourney Co-Top hitter, Rhys Cassley. Rhys has worn the World Title ring twice in the last three years, and ever since coming up with Dan Milne from New Zealand in 1999, he has been a top performer in our sport. He is one of the most physically gifted athletes ever to wear this uniform as a position player, much taller than most of his colleagues, yet at least as coordinated, and every bit as competitive. If a team needs to be strong up the middle, you can?t go wrong with Cassley as one of those you choose. The two most exciting players I observed last summer in St Thomas at the Canadian Championships were Ian Fehrman & Steve Mullaley. We will get to Mullaley later when we cover outfielders, but Ian is a hitting machine and maybe one of the brightest newcomers on the scene as well. He plays shortstop on this team with the retirement of Prawn David, and he will very capably fill those shoes as a player. Fehrman can take an outside pitch over the fence in right, turn on an inside offering and park it in left, then smash an 0-2 pitch up the middle and make the pitcher jump!!! He is slick fielding and has speed to burn. I single out our successful recruitment of Ian as a major reason I chose to stay involved in this sport on a competitive team. I look so much forward to seeing Ian play and help us win. If you see Patty Graham at one corner, at first base, look for the other corner occupied by Paddy Mackintosh. As The MVP of my Calgary team in 2004, being reunited with Paddy Mack is a big reason I leave Florida a few weeks of the year and come to compete in ball. Paddy is an excellent third baseman, and defines the term, ?Clutch Hitter.? As a Western Canadian import, Paddy is an example of some DNA diversity we sport in our makeup for 2006. So, yes we stand ?Pat? at both corners? Just when you think you have suffered enough at the hands of Shark infielders, watch out for Derrick Zechman who will complement Cassley at 2nd, Fehrman at short, and Paddy Mack at 3rd. Admittedly, I do not know a lot about this ?kid,? but I am told that I will love his style of play. During the last three seasons, he has been a regular at second, short, and third. This will serve him well as we expect him to get plenty of playing time at all three positions. I am told that he has a unique style in the field that earned him the nickname of ?Flounder.? I also checked out his hitting stats and I found that he hits for average with some power when needed. Balanced, we Sharks are, and what is more, we NEVER Sleep. When you think outfield, one of the most respected athletes of the grassy part of the field is Dan Loney. Dan has experience going back to the Napanee Express, played on many Northeastern based competitive teams in the USA and always been a favorite of his teammates. Dan is fast as lightning, an athlete who never gets out of shape, hits for average, and makes game saving plays. His arm is rarely challenged. Put him in center, left and right?.. Mike Taylor, a right fielder by trade, with his rocket of an arm and dangerous bat, Butch, as we know him, is one of the most positive energy guys on the team. He is envied for his talent by many, and has worn the championship ring for both World and National titles at a very young age. I surely hope his work commitments do not too much hinder his appearances, as he is a very special person both on and off the field. As maybe the soundest player fundamentally, we have on the roster, Stacy McLean brings youth and experience simultaneously to the table as well as a great glove, smart base running and a clutch bat. A first time team mate of mine, Doc Simmons laments losing him more than many you would think of. Given the stable of horses Doc Simmons amassed, Stacy shares some pretty elite company. Well I saved Steve Mullaley for next to last. No, not because his hitting nearly ended my final ISC run as manager, not because he tore up the Canadian?s in September of 2005, not because of the future for this team he represents, but for none of the above. This guy is the stuff dreams are made of and will be in the headlines more times than you will probably want to see him if you are opposing the Sharks this season. Denny Bruckert has not stopped talking about him since day one of this team?s organization. Now he is with us, Denny is happy, and so is the rest of the team. Welcome Steve! Lastly there is me. Peter ?Benchley? Porcelli. I am the Publicist and the PR arm for the Sharks. Call me ?Jaws.? I admit to having the biggest mouth in the sport, so who can disagree with me being yet another distinguished Shark? I will find a way to contribute every turn I can, that I promise. Yes, I know that after this article we will go back to being just Riversharks, but for the sake of shameless promoting, I have seized on the opportunity to intro our guys and group with a summer personnel preview. I even try to stir the image of hot beaches and summer temperatures we will enjoy at many venues when the weather warms up and we play ball. Whether it be Orillia in July, Woodstock to start the season, or the Magic of Monkton, the Sharks will be present wherever there is glory to be garnered. I also want to add that our updated website will be up and running very soon. If you have not seen it, check it out at www.QuakerRiversharks.com . It is one of the best softball sites I have seen and everything you wanted to know about the Sharks can be found there. It was developed and is maintained by Todd Evans. After opening the season in Woodstock, we make our splash in Orillia June 9-10-11 for the Travel League, followed by the ISC Qualifier at Innerkip on June 16-17 & 18. We then have a week off before invading Monkton sans Barrie Penman for the tourney run by the incomparable Brian Ballie. One of Denny Bruckert?s and my favorites, the Boys of Summer in Wisconsin is next July 7-8-9, followed by Prime Time at Orillia July 14-15- & 16. July 21-22 & 23rd sees the Sharks cross the Border to the USA in Allentown for the Walsh Memorial, then back to the Travel League tourney on July 29-29 & 30. Denny and I defend our US National Title with many from this team as The Tampa Bay Smokers Aug 4-5-6, then it is back into our Shark suits to ?fin?ish up the season at the ISC World Tourney starting August 11. We feel the Orillia Riversharks represent a new trend in Ball, with a base in a locale where most of its players are from, playing primarily in that same locale, draw its fans from, and combine both local sponsorship money with outside funds to produce a balanced and competitive team with the right principles at its base. We support the new direction the leadership in our sport is taking us, and anxiously prepare to show growth with a future where attrition, infighting and cutthroat competition had recently been perceived as the order of the day. And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water??. Peter J. Porcelli, II Reply To: PeterJPorcelli(at)AOL.com SILVERSTONE LENDING,LLC 727-572-7772 x 277 office 727-573-7728 Facsimile 727-698-7259 Cell Anytime 727-446-7752 x 201 res. until 9pm. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 17 16:32:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:32:24 -0800 Subject: Coaching Certification Update Message-ID: <17030676.48852@webbox.com> From: "Stephanie Sutton" To: Subject: FW: Coaching Certification Update Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:17:08 -0500 Organization: Softball Ontario TORONTO, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attention all Softball Coaches! The new NCCP is here! What does this mean? Softball Ontario no longer offers Level 1 Technical/Practical in Softball. This is effective for the 2006 season. The new course is called Competition-Introduction; Softball. Level 2 Technical/Practical is still being offered for the 2006. Competition Introduction/Level 2 is a requirement for certain Canadian Championships. It is suggested that you contact your Member Association to find out what your requirements are. For a listing of clinics, please visit http://www.softballontario.ca for details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: ssutton at softballontario.ca Steph Sutton Program Coordinator Coaches and Umpires Programs Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave E North York, ON M3C 3C6 416.426.7150 Fax: 416.426.7368 ssutton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 18 12:02:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:02:24 -0800 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <18030677.32652@webbox.com> Received: 3/18/06 11:17:31 AM From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's "OPEN" Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTTAWA, ON The Ottawa Blitz Fastball team is hosting their 1st Fastpitch Tournament July 21-23, 2006 at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. This will be an Open Tournament to any teams or players without any restrictions. The Park is located 5 mins. away from 3-4 Hotels and 15 mins. away from downtown. There will be Cold Beverages as well BBQ'd food will be served at the Field all weekend. The entry will be 325$ per team and teams will be selected on a first paid basis. as we will be taking the first 16 entries. For more information please contact, Scott Dumouchel 613-721-3532 bagwell5(at)hotmail.com http://www.leaguelineup.com/ottawablitz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 19 14:55:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:55:58 -0800 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's "OPEN" Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <19030678.43067@webbox.com> Received: 3/18/06 11:17:31 AM From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's "OPEN" Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTTAWA, ON The Ottawa Blitz Fastball team is hosting their 1st Fastpitch Tournament July 21-23, 2006 at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. This will be an Open Tournament to any teams or players without any restrictions. The Park is located 5 mins. away from 3-4 Hotels and 15 mins. away from downtown. There will be Cold Beverages as well BBQ'd food will be served at the Field all weekend. The entry will be 325$ per team and teams will be selected on a first paid basis. as we will be taking the first 16 entries. For more information please contact, Scott Dumouchel 613-721-3532 bagwell5(at)hotmail.com http://www.leaguelineup.com/ottawablitz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 19 22:27:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:27:46 -0800 Subject: Some Sad News Message-ID: <19030678.70175@webbox.com> Received: 3/19/06 10:11:58 PM From: "Steve Schucker" Add to People Section To: Subject: Some Sad News Stillwater, NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom McAvoy's daughter passed away yesterday. She was 40 years old and died from cancer. The family is not taking phone calls but can be reached at: Thomas J Mc Avoy 18 Clinton Ct. Stillwater, NY 12170 From: "Steve Schucker" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 19 23:44:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 20:44:15 -0800 Subject: 2006 CR/Portland Fastpitch Team Message-ID: <19030678.74765@webbox.com> Received: 3/19/06 9:20:07 PM From: bree10(at)comcast.net Subject: 2006 CR/Portland Fastpitch Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Portland, OR 2006 CR/Portland Roster and Schedule: #1 Sean McGovern OF #2 Terry Traverso INF #5 Mark Bennett P #6 Brian Kaneshige OF #7 Rick Martin OF #8 Randy Potskin INF #10 Brian Ree INF #12 John Tallmon INF #13 Mike Piechnik P #15 Roberto Bahler P #20 Rick Rozychuk INF #24 Rob Broberg OF #26 Tony Kahan C #27 Kevin Rasmussen C #30 Kent Zweifel OF #32 Marc Santillano INF #42 Rob Gehrke DP/UT #44 Louie Nasuta INF #9 Roger Jones....Manager #3 Eddie Wilson...Asst. Coach #14 Troy Terry.......Pitching Coach ........................................................................................................................... May 6/7.................Red Rock-St. George, UT May 20/21.............SoCal Bombers Tournament-Palm Springs, CA May 27/28.............Boatnik Invite-Grants Pass, OR June 3/4.................Vancouver Grey Sox(4 game super series)-Vancouver, BC June 17/18.............BC Cup-White Rock, BC June 24/25.............DEMARINI ROSE CUP-Porland, OR July 1/2..................ISC Qualifier-Vancouver, BC July 8/9..................Prince George Invite-Prince George, BC July 15/16..............Vancouver Grey Sox (4 game super series)-Portland, OR July 29/30..............Vancouver Challenge-Vancouver BC Aug 11/19..............ISC World Tournament-Kitchener, ON Brian Ree From: bree10(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 20 06:18:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:18:02 -0800 Subject: ISC level pitcher Message-ID: <20030679.11992@webbox.com> Received: 3/20/06 6:06:32 AM From: To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: ISC level pitcher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand I have up for offer the services of a top ISC Level pitcher who is available for the following weekends this season based in the US: May 26 ? 28 June 2 ? 4 June 9 ? 11 June 16 ? 18 July 1 ? 2 July 14 -16 August 3 ? 6 Any organisations interested please contact Jason Gerbes jason(at)hitchins.co.nz for more details onpitcher. From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 20 12:20:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:20:17 -0800 Subject: Softball Canada to launch "FanZone" - Softball Canada Message-ID: <20030679.33727@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada to launch "FanZone" - Softball Canada annonce le d?but du "FanZone" Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:07:27 -0500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2006 Softball Canada to Launch "FanZone" (Ottawa) ? Softball Canada is pleased to announce the imminent launch of the Softball Canada FanZone, an interactive series of e-mail from Softball Canada geared to put the fan "in touch" with the athletes and "up-to-date" on the sport of softball in Canada. The FanZone will feature a variety of different information including news and details on softball in Canada, player interviews, training tips, results, pictures, special promotions, contests and much more delivered directly to your inbox! With a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly distribution of information the FanZone is a great way to stay current on events and news concerning softball locally, regionally, and nationally. Set to officially launch in April, 2006, Softball Canada is inviting all those interested to sign up to visit the Softball Canada website (www.softball.ca/fanzone/fanzone.aspx) and register. All members who register before May 1st, 2006 will be automatically entered in a draw to win a Team Canada Leather Jacket donated by Gadar Promotions or 1 of 3 Team Canada Pullover Jackets. For more information on the FanZone, please contact Rick Picard, Director of marketing and communications by email at rpicard at softball.ca. -30- ___________________________________________________ POUR DIFFUSION IMM?DIATE 20 mars 2006 Softball Canada annonce le d?but du "FanZone" (Ottawa) - Softball Canada est fi?re d'annoncer le lancement imminent du FanZone de Softball Canada, une s?rie de courriels interactifs de Softball Canada, adapt? pour mettre les amateurs du softball "en contact" avec les athl?tes et "? date" avec le sport de softball au Canada. Le FanZone comportera une vari?t? de diff?rentes informations y inclut les nouvelles et d?tails sur le softball au Canada, les entrevues de joueurs, les secrets d'entra?nement, les r?sultats, les images, les promotions sp?ciales, les concours et beaucoup plus livr? directement ? votre adresse ?lectronique pr?f?r?. Avec une distribution d'information hebdomadaire et mensuelle, le FanZone permettra de rester courant sur les ?v?nements et les nouvelles au sujet du softball localement, r?gionalement, et nationalement. Le FanZone fera son d?but officiel en avril, 2006. Softball Canada invite tout ceux qui sont int?ress? de s'inscrire ? visiter le site web de Softball Canada (www.softball.ca/fanzone/fanzone.aspx). Tout ceux qui s'enregistrent avant le premier mai, 2006 seront automatiquement inclut dans une loterie pour gagner un manteau de cuire de l'?quipe nationale, un dont de Gadar Promotions ou un de trois manteaux de l'?quipe nationale. Pour de plus amples d?tails sur le FanZone, contactez Richard Picard, directeur du marketing et communication de Softball Canada par courriel au rpicard at softbal.ca. -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 20 22:29:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:29:55 -0800 Subject: 2006 Tournament Guide for the Pacific Northwest Message-ID: <20030679.70291@webbox.com> Received: 3/20/06 9:37:21 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" To: "Al Doran" Subject: 2006 Tournament Guide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Jim Williamson for immediate posting. jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com A 2006 fastball tournament schedule for the Pacific Northwest is posted on Jim Flanagan's Fastpitch West web site. http://www.fastpitchwest.com/ Click on Tournaments, then Northwest, then Northwest Schedule 2006. A printable version is available. This schedule also includes Championship Play dates for the ISC WT, ISC ToC, NAFA World Series and ASA Nationals. Corrections are welcome from Tournament Directors. From: "James Robert Williamson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 21 16:54:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 13:54:24 -0800 Subject: New Metro NJ/NY League Message-ID: <21030680.50175@webbox.com> From: Miller1127(at)aol.com Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:44:50 EST Subject: New Metro NJ/NY League To: Fastball(at)pmihrm.com NY/NJ Welcome to the home of the Metro Fastpitch League Opening Day Doubleheaders to kick off the new Metro Fastpitch League will be at 7pm on May 2nd at Memorial Fields in Linden. The new league has 8 teams. From New York are The 2005 National Champions, Champion Construction, ADCO Electric both from Staten Island, Brooklyn Clippers and Fort Apache Dodgers(Bronx). From New Jersey are Linden's own Sports Club, Summit's Jade Builders, Rahway's Rahway Athletic Club and Morris Counties Malcolm A's. This will be a Windmill Fastpitch League. The games will run from May 2nd and go well into August with the League Playoffs deciding the League Champ for 2006. For more information call League President Billy Oplinger at 732-213-6126 From: Miller1127(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 07:20:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:20:35 -0800 Subject: Big_hits_and_upsets_on_day_one_of_men’ss_ NZ Message-ID: <22030681.15747@webbox.com> Received: 3/22/06 3:40:01 AM From: Vance Subject: Big_hits_and_upsets_on_day_one_of_men?ss_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Big hits and upsets on day one of men?s national club champs Wednesday March 22nd 2006 It has been a tough day at the office for many of the pitchers competingin day one of the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National SoftballClub Championships at Akina Park, Hastings today. The opening day has been one for the batters with a lot of big scorelines and a couple of upsets to the form book. Giants from Wairarapa caused the biggest upset of the day when theydefeated top ranking Auckland Marist convincingly 7-0. While theAuckland side had a number of stars in their ranks such as Samoan pitcherHeinie Shannon and NZCT Black Sox outfielder Gus Leger they had no answerto the assault from Giants. A star for the underdogs was pitcher Justin Karaitiana who dominated theAuckland opposition with both the bat and the ball. Karaitiana put hisside on the front foot in just the first inning when he smashed a homerun with two runners on to give his side a three run advantage. On themound Karaitiana was also strong as he limited Auckland Marist to justfive hits in the game while taking nine strikeouts. After picking up a three run lead in the first inning Giants held tightto the advantage adding one more in the third inning and another in thesixth. Another big name team to taste defeat today was Poneke Kilbirnie who wentdown against Parklands Christchurch United 4-1. The Canterbury sidealways had control of the game after they scored two runs in the firstinning another one in the third and one more in the sixth. The only replyfrom Poneke Kilbirnie came in the fourth inning with one run. While consistent hitting was decisive for Parklands Christchurch Unitedalso strong was pitcher Michael Gaiger who took 12 strikeouts in the gamewhile conceding only six hits. For Poneke Kilbirnie NZCT Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant started the gameon the mound and pitched the first five innings of the game giving up sixhits while taking six strikeouts. Grant was replaced on the mound afterfive innings by Vaero Hagai who gave up two hits and took two strikeoutsfrom his time on the mound. Also tasting a surprise defeat today was Porirua who went in to thetournament as one of the form sides after claiming both the Wellingtonand Intercity titles. However past results counted for nothing againstRotorua Marist Magic as they went down 5-4 with fielding errors provingcostly in the game. It was a good day for the Rotorua side as they pickedup two wins today defeating both Porirua and Auckland United 12-2. The five day tournament continues tomorrow with key games seeing Miramartaking on Metro and Northcote playing Giants. Tomorrow will also be vitalfor teams such as Auckland Marist, Porirua and Poneke Kilbirnie as theylook to get their campaigns back on track after the defeats they sufferedtoday. DAY 1 RESULTS - Northcote 9 Johnsonville 2, Howick 5 Auckland United 1, Poneke Kilbirnie 9 Hutt Valley Dodgers 0, Hutt City United 5 Hawkes Bay Harvest 2, MtAlbert Ramblers 9 Waitakere Bears 0, Metro 8 PapanuiTigers 4, Hutt Valley Cardinals 17 Otahuhu 4, ParklandsChristchurch United 4 Poneke Kilbirnie 1, Auckland Marist 3Johnsonville 0, Porirua 15 Hawkes Bay Harvest 0, Rotorua Marist Magic12Auckland United 2, Waitakere Bears 6 Hutt Valley Dodgers 1, Mt AlbertRamblers 13 Blockbusters 0, Giants 5 Hutt ValleyMarist 4, Metro 6 Hutt Valley Cardinals 4, Hutt City United 1 Howick 0, Northcote 6 Richmond Keas 4, Tamatea 6Otahuhu 0, Giants 7 Auckland Marist 0, Miramar 8 Tigers 1, Marist Magic 5Porirua 4, Parklands Christchurch United 20 Blockbusters 0, Hutt ValleyMarist 8 Richmond Keas 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 08:57:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:57:20 -0800 Subject: Looking for ballplayer - Oshawa, ON Message-ID: <22030681.21546@webbox.com> From: "Sylvia Ryan" To: "'Al's Fastball'" Subject: Looking for ballplayer Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:50:34 -0500 Oshawa Ontario Team looking for a quality ballplayer to play five or six tournament weekends in the southern and western parts of the United States. All flights and rooms will be paid by the team. All interested players please contact Sylvia Ryan via e mail. Thanks in advance. Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Cobourg Rebels Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 09:06:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:06:34 -0800 Subject: Our sympathy to the McAvoy's - Monkton.... Message-ID: <22030681.22106@webbox.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Our sympathy to the McAvoy's - Monkton.... Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:01:34 -0500 Monkton, Ont. The World Fastball Invitational, it's Executive Committee, volunteers, grounds staff, and fans, have all been informed and are saddened by the recent news of the McAvoy's loss - Tom McAvoy's daughter. Tom of course is the long-time coach/manager of the Heflin Gremlins/Builders and many teams before these, and is one the most likeable men one would ever meet. His devotion to the game, his teams and players all stem from his wonderful, caring, and nurturing nature of being a parent and father. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you Tom and family. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 14:52:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:52:11 -0800 Subject: Elmwood Smoke Message-ID: <22030681.42843@webbox.com> Received: 3/21/06 10:52:00 PM From: "Andy Ahrens" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Elmwood Smoke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elmwood, ON Hi, i've been lookin around your site for a while now at tournaments and other teams links and we finally got our own up and goin and i was thinkin it'd be nice to get it up there with everyone else if ya dont mind. Our url is http://thedinger24.tripod.com/ if you could put that up that would be great appreciated. Anyways have a good night. Andy Ahrens From: "Andy Ahrens" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 16:07:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:07:16 -0800 Subject: Details on Metro League NJ/NY Message-ID: <22030681.47348@webbox.com> From: Miller1127(at)aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:52:53 EST Subject: Details on Metro League NJ/NY To: Fastball(at)pmihrm.com LINDEN, NJ To answer some questions from the Fastpitch Community: The new NJ/NY Metro League is made up of 4 Modified Fastpitch Teams & 4 Windmill Teams from New York:-Modified Teams: Champion Construction (Last seasons Modified National Champs -played as Gremlins) Staten Island ADCO Electric-Modified Majors also from Staten Island Brooklyn Clippers-Modified Majors Fort Apache Dodgers (Bronx)-Modified Majors from New Jersey:-Windmill teams Sports Club-Linden NJ Jade Builders-Summit NJ Rahway AC-Rahway NJ Malcolm A's -Morris County NJ I have been involved with Windmill Fastpitch for 40 years and have seen 100 plus NJ leagues fold in that time, including the 3 leagues the A's have played in 1977-2005. I would like to pay tribute to our League President Billy Oplinger, who while being a full time Police Officer and raising along with wife Diane, 3 beautiful children, has managed to defy time and has put together an 8 team league. Fastpitch -Modified and Windmill is alive and well in the Metro area for 2006. Malcolm Miller manager A's From: Miller1127(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 17:16:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:16:18 -0800 Subject: ISF President: Softball Peaking Message-ID: <22030681.51491@webbox.com> Subject: ISF President: Softball Peaking Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:15:56 +1100 Thread-Topic: ISF President: Softball Peaking From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2006 ISF PRESIDENT: SOFTBALL PEAKING Despite 2012 Olympic Vote, High-ranking Officials Supportive Too International Softball Federation (ISF) President Don Porter said today (click here to see Q&A) that interest is very high in the upcoming XI Women?s World Championship, despite what could have been perceived as otherwise as a result of the lack of support by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members last month to keep women?s softball on the programme of the 2012 Games in London. ?The popularity of our sport is right up there with many of the others that, like softball, have been successful on the world?s stage,? the ISF President said. ?Of course, this was all detailed in the IOC?s own Evaluation Report that they were quick to point to when pressed on trying to provide a reason why Softball was taken off the 2012 programme. ?For the Women?s World Championship alone, not only do we have our 16 teams, but there?s even a waiting list of other countries that had expressed interest in having their team compete if a spot opened up. We also are confident that television will be involved in this event. Softball is a great sport being played competitively all around the world, even if the IOC failed to acknowledge that with regards to the 2012 programme vote.? Mr. Porter added that, ?Certainly the spectator support is sure to be great as well. Softball is very big in China and the people there turn out in great numbers for events like a world championship.? The ISF XI Women?s World Championship, to be held in Beijing from August 27 ? September 5, is not only one of the qualifiers for the 2008 Olympic Softball competition that will be held in the same new stadium that will open this summer, but is an Olympic Test Event as well. ?We?re going to do great in Beijing,? the ISF President said, ?both this summer and in 2008.? Mr. Porter indicated that since last month?s IOC Session in Torino when a vote on whether or not to reconsider softball?s 2012 Olympic status went (47-43) against taking such action, he has still received communications from various sporting officials, including IOC Members, who have indicated that the sport deserved to be in the Games in London. Furthermore, the venue that would?ve been built for the 2012 competition is still being considered despite last July?s 52-52 vote being upheld by last month?s result. MEDIA: For more information, please contact ISF Director of Communications Bruce Wawrzyniak at brucew(at)internationalsoftball.com, (1.813) 864 0100, ext. 229, or (1.813) 453 8762 (cell). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 22 18:09:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:09:01 -0800 Subject: Mary Kay Diaz - (daughter of Tom McAvoy) obituary Message-ID: <22030681.54655@webbox.com> From: "Steve Schucker" To: "Al Doran" Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:26:39 -0500 De Vito Salvadore Funeral Home Inc 39 S Main Street Mechanicville, NY 12118 Phone Number: (518) 664-4500 Mary Kay Diaz STILLWATER Mary Kay McAvoy Diaz, 45, of Clinton Court, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 of medical complications at the Clark Institute in Tijuana, Mexico, with her devoted husband at her side, where she was receiving alternative natural medical treatment for pancreatic cancer. Born in Raleigh, N.C., January 18, 1961, she was the daughter of Thomas and Jean Taylor McAvoy of Stillwater. In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband of almost six years, James H. Diaz, whom she married May 28, 2000; her cherished one-year-old daughter, Angelina Emmanuelle Diaz; her sister, Debbie (Leon) Gandron of Mechanicville, and her husband's parents, Dr. Michael Diaz of Troy and Mercedes Diaz of Loudonville. A 1979 graduate of Stillwater High School, and Junior College of Albany and Spencer Business Institute, Mary Kay had held a number of jobs, lastly working for Plant Design, doing floral arrangements at a number of shopping malls. Previously, she had worked for DeCrescente Distributing of Mechanicville, was the former Ballston Spa District Manager for the Daily Gazette, worked at the office of C.L. King Stockbrokers of Albany and was a photographer for Black Studios of Schenectady. Mary Kay was creative with flowers and photography, and was very involved with the Alliance Church of Ballston Spa. Mary Kay's pride and joy was giving birth to a beautiful little girl last year and looking after her daughter's every need. Calling hours will be held at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 7:30. Burial will be in Stillwater Union Cemetery, Stillwater Friday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Angelina Diaz, C/O DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home or the Alliance Church, 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in loving memory of Mary Kay McAvoy Diaz. From: "Steve Schucker" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 23 07:29:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:29:52 -0800 Subject: Bat dominates ball on day one of women's national club champs - NZ Message-ID: <23030682.16305@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:11:26 +1200 From: Vance Subject: Bat dominates ball on day one of women's national club champs Envelope-To: fastball)at)pmihrm.com Bat dominates ball on day one of women's national club champs Thursday March 23rd 2006 Big hitting and wide score lines has been a theme on day one of the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Club Championships at Foundation Park, Christchurch today. The top ranked sides have set a blistering pace today leaving the lesser ranked sides in their wake. In section A Northcote and two time defending champions Te Aroha have both had big wins while in section B Albion, Wainui and Auckland Marist are the teams to watch. Northcote opened the day with an impressive 15-0 victory over Richmond Keas and then backed that up in the last game of the day with a 13-1 win over Saints. The bats were on fire for Northcote on the opening day as they picked up a mammoth 30 hits from their two games. Leading the way was Jackie Smith with six hits from eight at bats in the two games along with Maleme Williams who picked up five hits from six trips to the batters box. Defending champs Te Aroha were just as they convincing as they demolished Burnham Red Shots 15-0 and Poneke Kilbirnie by the same score line and then fought hard for a 7-4 win over Waitakere Bears. Setting the pace for Te Aroha with the bat was Shirley Povey who was in fine form with the bat against Burnham picking up three triples. In section B the fight to make the top two is going to be very tight with five top ranked title contenders having to fight for just two semi final places. Albion, Wainui and Auckland Marist had the best start today all finishing with two wins. While Miramar and Parklands Christchurch United both recorded one loss today and will have to fight back hard tomorrow if they are to remain in title contention. Round robin play in the tournament continues tomorrow with Wainui looking to have a tough day ahead of them in section B as they take on both Auckland Marist and Miramar. DAY 1 RESULTS - Section A - Northcote 15 Richmond Keas 0, Te Aroha 15 Burnham Red Shots 0, Saints 5 Poneke Kilbirnie 0, Waitakere Bears 4 Stoke Eagles 0, Northcote 10 Burnham Red Shots 1, Saints 15 Richmond Keas 3, Te Aroha 7 Waitakere Bears 4 (tie breaker), Poneke Kilbirnie 11 Stoke Eagles 8, Te Aroha 15 Poneke Kilbirnie 0, Waitakere Bears 3 Burnham Red Shots 0, Stoke Eagles 4 Richmond Keas 3, Northcote 13 Saints 1. Section B - Albion 6 Miramar 1, Wainui Patriots 9 Ellis Park 2, Auckland Marist 12 Johnsonville 0, Parklands Christchurch United 17 Melville 3, Albion 18 Ellis Park 0, Miramar 7 Johnsonville 0, Wainui Patriots 4 Parklands Christchurch United 3, Auckland Marist 9 Melville 0. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 23 07:32:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:32:08 -0800 Subject: Rain halts play at men’s national club - NZ Message-ID: <23030682.16442@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:12:37 +1200 From: Vance Subject: Rain halts play at men?s national club champs Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com HASTINGS, NZ Rain halts play at men?s national club champs Thursday March 23rd 2006 Persistent rain has hampered progress on day two of the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Club Championships at Akina Park, Hastings today. The bad weather has resulted in three rounds of games having to be abandoned and a revamp of the round robin section of the draw to be finished off tomorrow ahead of the start of the playoffs. When the weather cleared there was a chance for some action on the diamond with defending champs Mt Albert Ramblers showing impressive form as they defeated Poneke Kilbirnie 8-1 and Hutt Valley Dodgers 11-2. On the back of today?s results Ramblers lead section A along with Parklands Christchurch United who are also unbeaten. Ramblers showed strong hitting form on day two with NZCT Black Sox infielder Travis Wilson and Michael Gibbs leading the way with home runs against Poneke Kilbirnie. In section B the home side Tamatea have been the surprise package and are unbeaten after two days. Today they defeated Papanui Tigers 2-1 and Hutt Valley Cardinals 2-0 add to those results the win they picked up on the first night over Miramar and they look certain to qualify number one in section B. It was two close wins for Tamatea today with the two runs in their victory over Hutt Valley Cardinals coming via fielding errors. While the runs are coming in former NZCT Black Sox pitcher Paul Algar is showing his class on the mound for the home side in restricting the scoring for the opposition. In section C Hutt City United are the only unbeaten side and continued that form today with wins over Auckland United 4-1 and the previously unbeaten Rotorua Marist Magic 2-0. Northcote hold the perfect record in section D with the crucial win today coming over Giants 6-3. Going into the game both sides were unbeaten but Northcote were too strong with power hitting proving the difference. Both sides picked up six hits in the game the difference being all Giants hits were singles while Northcote?s included three home runs to Orlando Rodriguez, Brad Rona and Dean Wallace. In a revised draw the final round robin games will be held tomorrow morning before the first playoff games start at 3pm. DAY 2 RESULTS - Section A ? Parklands Christchurch United 13 Hutt Valley Dodgers 0, Mt Albert Ramblers 8 Poneke Kilbirnie 1, Parklands Christchurch United 9 Waitakere Bears 2, Poneke Kilbirnie 11 Block Busters 0, Mt Albert Ramblers 11 Hutt Valley Dodgers 2. Section B ? Tamatea 2 Papanui Tigers 1, Metro 8 Otahuhu 1, Hutt Valley Cardinals 10 Papanui Tigers 3, Tamatea 2 Hutt Valley Cardinals 0, Miramar 11 Otahuhu 1. Section C ? Hutt City United 4 Auckland United 1, Porirua 9 Howick 1, Hutt City United 2 Rotorua Marist Magic 0, Howick 10 Hawkes Bay Harvest 5. Section D - Northcote 12 Hutt Valley Marist 9, Johnsonville 6 Giants 5, Northcote 6 Giants 3, Richmond Keas 2 Auckland Marist 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 23 13:42:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:42:37 -0800 Subject: who were the Owen Sound TNF Toms No Frills? and when Message-ID: <23030682.38671@webbox.com> From: "Dave Mason" To: Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:28:14 -0500 Hello: I am looking for some info on a Fastball team called Owen Sound TNF Toms No Frills. I just picked up a team jacket and on one sleeve is the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada patch. Can you tell me what years this team played, if they appeared in any ISC championships and where I may find a link to some other info (past tournaments, etc.) ? Did Brad Underwood play for this team or was it a different team. I remember him with Canadian Tire and the Selects. I also remember seeing the Owen Sound team play in the ISC World's in Kitchener-Waterloo a few years ago, but do not recall seeing a TNF team anywhere. Looking forward to the K-W Tournament this summer Thanks for your help. Dave Mason From: "Dave Mason" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 08:28:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:28:21 -0800 Subject: Defending champs start playoffs with a bang - men's NZ Message-ID: <24030683.19815@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:03:29 +1200 From: Vance Subject: Defending champs start playoffs with a bang Defending champs start playoffs with a bang Friday March 24th 2006 - (midnight) Mt Albert Ramblers defending champions at the New Zealand Community Trust Men's Open Club Championships have sent a message today to their opposition in the top eight playoffs at Akina Park, Hastings today. In the opening top eight game Ramblers were in powerful form as they demolished Richmond Keas 10-2 in just five innings. The game was set up for the defending champs in the first inning when with loaded bases NZCT Black Sox catcher Lyndon Andrew smashed the ball out of the park for a grand slam home run to give his side a four run advantage after just the first inning. It was a great game with the bat for Andrew who picked up two home runs in the game while Michael Cameron also did some damage with the bat with one home run. Richmond Keas had few answers while they managed two runs they couldn't contain the power of the Ramblers hitters. Also starting the top eight playoffs well tonight was Parklands Christchurch United who upset the previously unbeaten Northcote 8-3. A star for PCU was Blair Murphy who hit two home runs in the game, one in the first inning to score three runs and another in the third inning to score two more runs. PCU were not the only team with home run hitters though as Northcote picked up one of their own off the bat of Orlando Rodriguez but it wasn't enough as PCU out hit Northcote in the game 10 to four. In other top eight playoff results Hutt City United maintained their unbeaten run with a 3-1 win over Miramar while Metro were too strong for Rotorua Magic 9-0. The top eight playoffs continue tomorrow as the teams compete to win a place in the final on Sunday. DAY 3 PROGRESS RESULTS - Section A: Mt Albert Ramblers 11 Parklands Christchurch United 1, Waitakere Bears 8 Block Busters 0, Hutt Valley Dodgers 9 Block Busters 3, Poneke Kilbirnie 7 Waitakere Bears 1. Section B: Otahuhu 9 Papanui Tigers 6, Metro 7 Tamatea 3, Miramar 6 Hutt Valley Cardinals 0, Miramar 3 Metro 1. Section C: Hutt City United 3 Porirua 2, Hawkes Bay Harvest 11 Auckland United 4, Rotorua Magic 4 Hawkes Bay Harvest 3, Porirua 7 Auckland United 6. Section D: Northcote 5 Auckland Marist 4, Johnsonville 4 Hutt Valley Marist 3, Richmond Keas 7 Giants 5, Auckland Marist 7 Hutt Valley Marist 0, Richmond Keas 2 Johnsonville 1. Top Eight Playoffs: Ramblers 10 Richmond Keas 2, Parklands Christchurch United 8 Northcote 3, Hutt City United 3 Miramar 1, Metro 9 Rotorua Magic 0. Minor Placings: Poneke Kilbirnie 7 Johnsonville 6, Waitakere Bears 5 Howick 2, Giants 7 Tamatea 0, Hawkes Bay Harvest 2 Tigers 0. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 08:29:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:29:43 -0800 Subject: Tight softball at women’s national club - NZ Message-ID: <24030683.19898@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:51 +1200 To: "SNZ Media Release":; From: Vance Subject: Tight softball at women?s national club champs Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Tight softball at women?s national club champs Friday March 24th 2006 Day two of the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Club Championships at Foundation Park, Christchurch has been marked by some tight results between the top ranked sides. The big hitting form side of day one Northcote were made to work hard in their first game today as they came from behind to defeat Waitakere Bears 3-2 in a tie breaker. Bears worked hard throughout the game and looked to have victory within their grasp but they couldn?t close the game out. Northcote opened the scoring in the first inning when Maleme Williams continued her strong form from day one picking up a safe hit to centre field and scoring on a safe hit by Katie Hetherington. Down by one run Waitakere Bears struck back in the fourth inning when a trio of hits from the Bromhead sisters gave the Bears a one run advantage. Rebecca Bromhead got the ball rolling in the fourth inning with a safe hit and then sister Tegan did the same before both scored on a hit to left field by sister number three Kyla. Northcote struck back in the sixth inning this time with Hetherington scoring on a hit by Aroha Haretuku. That run tied the scores at 2-2 and that is how it stayed through the regulation seven innings. In the top of the first tie breaker inning Northcote batted first and scored the go ahead run via Jackie Smith who came home on a wild pitch. Holding a one run advantage going into the bottom inning Northcote executed a good double play in the field to defuse the threat from Waitakere Bears and win the game. It was also tight in section B where Wainui were handed their first defeat of the tournament at the hands of Auckland Marist 3-2. It was a case of missed opportunities for Wainui as they out hit their Auckland Marist opposition six to four but they couldn?t turn those hits into runs. Auckland Marist always had the lead in the game after they scored first in the top of the third inning when Lisa Arkell came home on a fielding error after originally getting on base with a walk. Wainui struck back with one run in the fifth inning with Aimee Gilbert scoring but Auckland Marist then went further ahead in the top of the sixth inning when Michelle Kingi and Ritua Petero both scored. The final fight back from Wainui came in the bottom of the seventh inning as they scored one run through Gilbert again. The decisive play of the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning when with Wainui at bat and a runner on third NZCT White Sox captain Fiona Timu showed her class forcing the out at home to deny the game tying run and give the win to Auckland Marist. The final day of round robin play in the tournament will be held tomorrow as all the teams compete to finish in the top two in their section and win their way through to the tournament semi finals and final on Sunday. DAY 2 RESULTS - Section A ? Northcote 3 Waitakere Bears 2 (tie breaker), Saints 8 Stoke Eagles 6, Poneke Kilbirnie 11 Burnham Red Shots 0, Te Aroha 7 Richmond Keas 0. Northcote 11 Stoke Eagles 1, Waitakere Bears 4 Poneke Kilbirnie 3, Te Aroha 7 Saints 0, Richmond Keas 6 Burnham Red Shots 2. Section B - Albion 5 Johnsonville 2, Parklands Christchurch United 11 Ellis Park 1, Miramar 8 Melville 1, Auckland Marist 3 Wainui Patriots 2. Parklands Christchurch United 4 Albion 3 (tie breaker), Melville 3 Johnsonville 2, Auckland Marist 12 Ellis Park 0, Miramar 3 Wainui 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 08:31:07 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:31:07 -0800 Subject: Top eight found in tight race at men’s club - NZ Message-ID: <24030683.19982@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:41:48 +1200 From: Vance Subject: Top eight found in tight race at men?s club nationals Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Top eight found in tight race at men?s club nationals Friday March 24th 2006 The race to make the top eight at the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Club Championships at Akina Park, Hastings has gone right down to the wire this afternoon. Round robin play for the 24 teams in the tournament finished this afternoon with only the top eight teams to go through to the title race starting this evening while the remaining sides are left to battle it out for places nine through to 24. Qualifying for the top eight are defending champions Mt Albert Ramblers, Parklands Christchurch United, Metro, Miramar, Hutt City United, Rotorua Magic, Northcote and Richmond Keas. It was a tight race for some teams to qualify in the top eight with last years runners up Miramar having to rely on two wins this morning to qualify while also winning their way through to the top eight with a win today was Richmond Keas. With the top eight found the race for the title will get even tighter as the playoffs are underway now and will go through to 7pm tonight. The top eight teams will play a round robin series today and tomorrow as they compete for a place in the final on Sunday. DAY 3 PROGRESS RESULTS - Section A ? Mt Albert Ramblers 11 Parklands Christchurch United 1, Waitakere Bears 8 Block Busters 0, Hutt Valley Dodgers 9 Block Busters 3, Poneke Kilbirnie 7 Waitakere Bears 1. Section B ? Otahuhu 9 Papanui Tigers 6, Metro 7 Tamatea 3, Miramar 6 Hutt Valley Cardinals 0, Miramar 3 Metro 1. Section C ? Hutt City United 3 Porirua 2, Hawkes Bay Harvest 11 Auckland United 4. Section D - Northcote 5 Auckland Marist 4, Johnsonville 4 Hutt Valley Marist 3, Richmond Keas 7 Giants 5, Auckland Marist 7 Hutt Valley Marist 0, Richmond Keas 2 Johnsonville 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 08:33:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:33:02 -0800 Subject: Ashland, Ohio Softball Update Message-ID: <24030683.20097@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:24:29 -0800 (PST) From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Ashland, Ohio Softball Update To: AL'S FASTBALL Ashland, Ohio After 55 years of existence Ashland Ohio Men's Church League Fastpitch has come to an end, but a league and been formed to accommodate this loss. This new league is open to all players/teams in the state of Ohio. No matter who you are, what level of play you are or what team you play for on the weekends you are welcome to this new league. This league has Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays as available days to play. Schedules will be made to accommodate teams outside the Ashland area. Anyone in the Ohio area interested or wants more information please contact Mike Van Dine by email or phone. Mike Van Dine II MAGICN2(at)yahoo.com 419-496-1044 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 08:35:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:35:15 -0800 Subject: Bombers Loss is CR/Portland's Gain Message-ID: <24030683.20230@webbox.com> From: bree10(at)comcast.net To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com (Al Dorans) Subject: BOMBERS LOSS IS CR/PORTLAND'S GAIN Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:03:03 +0000 Portland, OR Evan Potskin, who originally planned on playing with the SoCal Bombers this summer, has committed to CR/Portland for the ISC's and several other weekends in '06. Like Randy Potskin and Rick Rozychuck, Evan Potskin will play with CR/Portland when there's no scheduling conflict with their Prince George Black Bears squad. Brian Ree From: bree10(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 11:28:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:28:11 -0800 Subject: 2006 Albaugh Inc. Schedule/Roster Message-ID: <24030683.30593@webbox.com> Subject: 2006 Albaugh Inc. Schedule/Roster Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:56:14 -0600 From: "Owen Tom" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Elkhart, Iowa Albaugh, Inc. has made some nice off season moves all while keeping our core team together in an attempt to improve upon our top 16 finish at last year's ISC World Tournament. We have picked up 2 new players, Sonny Perkins and Matt Plazzo. Both played for Team Iowa last season and should make an immediate impact. The 2006 team will include US National team members Tom Owen, Matt Darling, Ben Fjelland, Terry Luster and Sonny Perkins, with Jason Darling, Cory Christensen, Brian Lammers, Darren Dubsky, Travis Davis, Matt Owen, Randy Kramer, Travis Tweed and Drew Metille rounding out the squad. We are looking forward to an exciting and competitive season. Tom Owen - SS Matt Darling - OF Jason Darling - 1B/OF Ben Fjelland - 2B/C Matt Owen - Utility Randy Kramer - Utility Cory Christensen - 3B Brain Lammers - OF Drew Metille - OF Travis Davis - C Travis Tweed - OF Matt Plazzo - 3B/SS Darren Dubsky - P Sonny Perkins - P/1B Terry Luster - P 2006 Schedule May 20-21 Hall of Fame Des Moines, IA May 26-28 Memorial Day Walcott, IA June 9-11 Elkhart Tournament Elkhart, IA June 16-18 Decatur Shootout Decatur, IL July 1-2 ISC Qualifier Omaha, NE July 8-9 Boys of Summer Denmark, WI July 22-23 West St Paul St Paul, MN July 28-30 Farm Invite Middleton, WI Aug 11-19 ISC Kitchner, ON From: "Owen Tom" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 24 22:19:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:19:25 -0800 Subject: Paul Walford Message-ID: <24030683.69679@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:54:19 -0800 (PST) From: Cesar Rodriguez Subject: Paul Walford To: Al Doran Bombers sign Paul Walford for the 2006 season. Bombers would like to welcome Paul to the So Cal Bombers Fastball Team. Paul Walford, hails from Tampa Florida, played for a few teams in the past, last year was with Happy Hollow out of Wis, and before that played for Fedlock Falcons for 3 yrs, The Smokers for 5 yrs, The Spirit for 3 and The Farm Tavern for a couple of years. Was on the New Zealand National team for 10 years, won a number of hitting awards and MVP awards while playing in NZ, Won the ISC 2 times and made the All World team 2 times as well, In 1996 was the top Hitter at the ISC, made the ASA Championship team 3 times and have won that tournament 3 time. Cesar Rodriguez - So Cal Bombers cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 25 06:56:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:56:58 -0800 Subject: Finalists found as men's national club champs - NZ Message-ID: <25030684.14333@webbox.com> Received: 3/25/06 2:18:47 AM From: Vance Subject: Finalists found as men's national club champs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finalists found as men's national club champs Saturday March 25th 2006 Parklands Christchurch United and Hutt City United will meet in the finalof the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Club Championships atAkina Park, Hastings tomorrow afternoon on the back of a run of victoriesin the top eight playoffs today. PCU have gone through their section of top eight playoff games unbeatenrecording a tight 1-0 win over Metro, defeating Rotorua Magic 4-3 andbeating Northcote 8-3 on Friday night. PCU have suffered just one loss in the tournament and that came on theopening day of round robin play when they were beaten by the defendingchampions Mt Albert Ramblers. After earlier wins over Metro and Northcote PCU cemented their final spotwith a 4-3 win over the surprise package of the tournament Rotorua Magic.PCU had to rely on a late fight back to win the game with the winning runcoming in the bottom of the seventh inning when Brad Annanadale scamperedhome on a hit by Paul Delatour. HCU have been convincing in their lead up to the final and are yet totaste defeat in the tournament. In the top eight playoffs HCU beatMiramar 3-1, Richmond Keas 5-1 and then clinched the final spot with atight 1-0 win over Ramblers. The key win today for HCU came against the defending champions Ramblersas they came out on top by just 1-0. The only run of the game camein the third inning when Chris Telfer picked up a safe hit and scored ona single by Brad Baker. In a tight game it was one dominated by the pitchers as the traditionallypowerful batting line ups from both sides struggled to get on top. Forthe victorious HCU side Jeremy Manly was on the mound, he faced 26batters giving up five hits while taking 13 strikeouts. For RamblersThomas Cameron did the pitching he faced 25 batters giving up five hitsand taking four strikeouts. PCU and HCU will meet in the final at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Looking atthe two sides on paper they are hard to separate with both havinginternational class pitcher to call on in the form of Jeremy Manly forHCU and Michael Gaiger for PCU. Both teams also have plenty of hittingdepth so the final should be a very tight affair. DAY 4 RESULTS - Top Eight Playoffs: Northcote 4 Rotorua Magic 3, ParklandsChristchurch United 2 Metro 1, Northcote 1 Metro 0, Hutt City United 5Richmond Keas 1, Parklands Christchurch United 4 Rotorua Magic 3,Northcote 1 Metro 0, Hutt City United 1 Mt Albert Ramblers 0, Miramar 5Richmond Keas 4. Middle Eight Playoffs: Tamatea 4 Waitakere Bears 3, Tamatea 8 Howick 1,Porirua 7 Poneke Kilbirnie 3, Hutt Valley Cardinals 8 Johnsonville 0,Porirua 11 Johnsonville 1, Hutt Valley Cardinals 4 Poneke Kilbirnie 3,Giants 10 Howick 3. Bottom Eight Playoffs: Auckland United 10 Block Busters 3, Hutt ValleyMarist 5 Hawkes Bay Harvest 1, Otahuhu 16 Block Busters 5, Hawkes BayHarvest 5 Hutt Valley Dodgers 3, Hutt Valley Marist 8 Papanui Tigers 5,Auckland Marist 9 Otahuhu 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 25 06:58:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:58:43 -0800 Subject: Four teams remain in title contention - women - NZ Message-ID: <25030684.14439@webbox.com> Received: 3/25/06 2:18:54 AM From: Vance Subject: Four teams remain in title contention at =?iso- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four teams remain in title contention at women?s national clubchamps Saturday March 25th 2006 After four days of play there are only four teams left in contention forthe title at the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National ClubChampionships. Round robin play in the tournament at Foundation Park, Christchurchwrapped up today and of the 16 who started the tournament on Thursdayonly four will go through to the championship semi finals tomorrow. In the semi finals the unbeaten Auckland Marist will take on Northcotewhile the defending champions Te Aroha will play Wainui. Auckland Marist and Te Aroha are both unbeaten after round robin play andare the hot favourites to go through to the final tomorrow afternoon. The defending champions Te Aroha maintained their unbeaten run to daywith a comfortable 5-0 win over Stoke Nelson and a 8-2 win over fellowsemi finalists Northcote. Auckland Marist secured their top qualifying spot with two wins today 4-0over Albion and 1-0 against Miramar. The tightest race to make the semi finals came in section B where goinginto the final day of round robin play today there were four teams incontention for just one semi final spot. Wainui secured the finalqualifying spot on the back of two wins today 9-6 over Melville and 5-4against Albion with that game going to a tie breaker. The crucial play in that game came in the top of the eighth inning whenWainui picked up two wins in the top of the inning while Albion couldmanage just the one. DAY 3 RESULTS - Section A ? Northcote 7 Poneke Kilbirnie 2, Te Aroha 5 Nelson Stoke 0,Waitakere Bears 13 Richmond Keas 2, Saints 4 Burnham 3, Te Aroha 8Northcote 2, Poneke Kilbirnie 7 Richmond Keas 1, Nelson Stoke 3 Burnham1, Saints 4 Waitakere Bears 1, Section B - Auckland Marist 4 Albion 0, Parklands Christchurch United 7Miramar 0, Johnsonville 9 Ellis Park 1, Wainui 5 Albion 4 (tie breaker),Auckland Marist 1 Miramar 0, Melville 7 Ellis Park 0, ParklandsChristchurch United 8 Johnsonville 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Mar 25 22:05:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:05:08 -0800 Subject: AK Marist v Wainui in women’s national club final - NZ Message-ID: <25030684.68824@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:47:33 +1200 From: Vance Subject: AK Marist v Wainui in women?s national club final Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com AK Marist v Wainui in women?s national club final Sunday March 26th 2006 - 11:50am Auckland Marist will play Wainui in the final of the New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National Club Championships at Foundation Park, Christchurch this afternoon. In the semi finals played this morning the unbeaten Auckland Marist team defeated Northcote 11-1 in five innings while Wainui won their way through to the final with a 5-2 win over the defending champions Te Aroha. Auckland Marist were in ominous form with the bat in the semi final as they scored two runs in the first inning, one more in the second, six in the third and two in the fifth. A star with the bat for Auckland Marist was Michelle Kingi who picked up three hits and two RBI?s from four at bats while Fiona Timu had two hits and three RBI?s from four trips to the plate. Auckland Marist was always in control of the game as they out hit Northcote 14 to five. Along with doing the job with the bat Kingi was also strong on the mound for Auckland Marist she faced 17 batters giving up just five hits and one walk while taking three strikeouts. For Northcote their only run came in the fourth inning when Katie Hetherington scored on a hit by Aroha Haretuku but it wasn?t enough to get them into the game. On the mound for Northcote was Victoria Reyland. The other semi final between Wainui and Te Aroha went right down to the wire with the scores all locked up at 2-2 going into the seventh inning. Batting in the top of the final inning and with two down Wainui brought the game alive first with Lici Hina picking up a single followed by a triple to Api Stone O?Kane to score one run and then an in the park home run by Aimee Gilbert to score two more runs to give her side a three run advantage going into the bottom of the inning. Te Aroha battled hard in the bottom of the inning to pull back the deficit getting one runner on base but they couldn?t turn the game around. On the mound for Wainui was Trish Hina while Jessica Hau pitched the game for Te Aroha. Going into the 3pm final Auckland Marist could hold the advantage they are unbeaten in the tournament and when the two finalists met in round robin play Auckland Marist came out on top 3-2. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 26 06:58:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 03:58:17 -0800 Subject: Wainui in fairytale win at women's national club champs - NZ Message-ID: <26030685.14412@webbox.com> Received: 3/26/06 2:05:33 AM From: Vance Subject: Wainui in fairytale win at women's national club champs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wainui in fairytale win at women's national club champs Sunday March 26th 2006 - 7:30pm After more than 15 years out of the premier women?s softball competitionWainui have returned to the division with the bang claiming the NewZealand Community Trust Women?s National Club title at CanterburyFoundation Park in Christchurch today. NZCT White Sox players Togi Lote and her sister Upu were the backbonebehind the formation of the premier one women?s team in Wainui thisseason and they were richly rewarded today. Wainui won the final over thepreviously unbeaten Auckland Marist 7-4 in emphatic fashion. Wainui player coach Togi Lote believes Wainui haven?t had a premier onewomen?s team for over 15 years and says along with her sister theydecided to get a team together to give something back to the Wainuiomatacommunity. Upu and I have always wanted to play for Wainui, in the past we havenever had a team to go to so we thought we would start a team, said TogiLote. The victorious coach says many of the players in the team live in theWainuiomata area or have in the past. Wainui set the tone for the final when in the bottom of the first inningthey scored two runs with Upu Lote and Trish Hina both scoring on a hitto left field by Togi Lote. After the opening inning Auckland Marist were always on the back foot andwhile they pulled one run back in the third inning they never had thelead in the game. Wainui added one more run in the third inning and three more in thefourth to give them a 5-1 lead and after that they were never going togive it up. Auckland Marist pulled one run back each in the fifth, sixthand seventh innings but they never seriously challenged Wainui who addedone more run themselves in the sixth inning to further extend theirlead.. Victorious coach Togi Lote says the win was a big result for all theplayers in her team and a first national club title for all of them. We have all put a lot of time and effort into this team and the win meansa lot to everyone not just us put also our friends and family at home. In the final Wainui pitcher Trish Hina pitched a strong game to deny thedangerous Auckland Marist hitters. Hina faced 31 batters giving up sevenhits and two walks while taking three strikeouts. Hina was alsoinfluential with the bat picking up two hits and one walk in thefinal. In an attempt to defuse the Wainui hitters Auckland Marist used twopitchers in the game, Michelle Kingi started on the mound before beingreplaced in the fourth inning by Carina Hale. Kingi re entered the gamein the sixth inning. Kingi faced 23 batters giving up five hits and fivewalks while taking four strikeouts. During her time on the mound Halefaced 11 batters giving up five hits. Reflecting on the win Togi Lote couldn?t get the smile off her face andwas full of praise for all her players and also the team management. Through out the year we have done a lot of team building stuff and I knewwe had the team and the talent but we just had to do everything right offthe field. With all our preparation I wasn?t scared of any one here atthe tournament but I wanted us to raise our level so everyone wasfollowing us. Victory in the national club champs wraps a victorious year for Wainuiwho also claimed the Intercity title in the combined Wellington and HuttValley club competitions. Just getting through to the final was a tight affair for Wainui who hadto overcome defending champions Te Aroha in the semi final. Wainui wontheir semi final 5-2 but had to rely on the three run rally in the top ofthe seventh inning to book the final spot. Auckland Marist won their semifinal in convincing fashion 11-1 over Northcote. FINAL DAY RESULTS - Melville 5 Poneke Kilbirnie 3, Albion 15 Stoke 0, Johnsonville 9 RichmondKeas 1, Red Shots 12 Ellis Park 4, Te Aroha 14 Northcote 2, ParklandsChristchurch United 7 Saints 0, Waitakere Bears 2 Miramar 0. Semi finals ? Auckland Marist 11 Northcote 1, Wainui 5 Te Aroha2. Final Wainui 7 Auckland Marist 4. Final Placings 1 Wainui, 2 Auckland Marist, 3 Te Aroha, 4Northcote, 5 Parklands Christchurch United, 6 Saints, 7 Waitakere Bears,8 Miramar, 9 Melville, 10 Poneke Kilbirnie, 11 Albion, 12 Stoke, 13Johnsonville, 14 Richmond Keas, 15 Burnham Red Shots, 16 Ellis Park. Tournament Top Pitcher Michelle Kingi (Auckland Marist). Tournament Top Batter Melisa Upu, average .640 (Te Aroha). Tournament MVP Trish Hina (Te Aroha). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 26 07:00:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 04:00:01 -0800 Subject: Hutt_City_United_make_history_at_men’ss - NZ Message-ID: <26030685.14517@webbox.com> Received: 3/26/06 2:35:23 AM From: Vance Subject: Hutt_City_United_make_history_at_men?ss_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hutt City United make history at men?s national club championships Sunday March 26th 2006 - 7:45pm It has been over 50 years in the making but Hutt City United can now callthemselves national club champions after a victory today in the final ofthe New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National ClubChampionships. Hutt City United won the final today at Akina Park, Hastings 7-2 overParklands Christchurch United. Manager of the winning team Brent Dalton says the win is a momentous onefor all of the players in his team with some in the twilight of theircareer and all claiming their first national club title. Hutt City United went through the five day tournament unbeaten and werenever really tested in the final as they took control in the first inningand never relinquished it. Chris Telfer scored for Hutt City United in the first inning then theteam added two more in the second inning two in the fourth and one eachin the fifth and sixth inning. Parklands Christchurch United tried to get back into the game in thefourth inning when Daniel Milne scored and then Milne added another runin the sixth with a home run but it was all they could manage. Dalton says a lot of credit for the success of the team goes to NZCTBlack Sox pitcher Jeremy Manley. The hurler was in dominant form throughout the tournament and that was recognised with the presentation ofindividual tournament awards with Manley picking up the award for toppitcher and tournament MVP. ?The awards Jeremy picked up were a reflection of his dominance on themound. In the final after we scored a few runs early we knew Jeremywouldn?t give up more than one or two runs,? said Dalton. In the final Manley faced 27 batters giving up five hits while taking sixstrikeouts. For Parklands Christchurch United Michael Gaiger was on themound he faced 31 batters giving up five hits and three walks whiletaking two strikeouts. Looking back at the final victory Dalton believes his side?s consistencyat the tournament was the key. They were the only side to go through thetournament unbeaten with Dalton believing the key results came in roundrobin play when they defeated Porirua to knock them out of titlecontention. In the past Dalton says Hutt City United have often been know as a teamthat can make a semi final but can rarely carry through and win atournament. Dalton says key moments in the season came back in Januarywhen Hutt City United won the Vic Guth Memorial tournament with Daltonbelieving that win gave the side the confidence to know they can win atournament. Dalton says another key moment during the season came just a few weeksago when Hutt City United lost both the Hutt Valley and Intercity finalson the same day Dalton says those results made the team understand thatthey couldn?t just walk onto a diamond and expect to win. FINAL DAY RESULTS - Top eight - Final: Hutt City United 7 Parklands Christchurch United2. Middle eight ? Semi final: Porirua 4 Hutt Valley Cardinals 2, FinalPorirua 4 Waitakere Bears 2. Bottom eight ? Final: Auckland Marist 4 Hutt Valley Marist 2. Final Placings ? 1 Hutt City United, 2 Parklands Christchurch United, 3=Miramar, Northcote, 5= Ramblers, Metro, 7= Richmond Keas, Rotorua Magic,9 Porirua, 10 Waitakere Bears, 11- Hutt Valley Cardinals, Giants 13=Poneke Kilbirnie, Tamatea, 15= Johnsonville, Howick, 17 Auckland Marist,18 Hutt Valley Marist, 19= Hawkes Bay Harvest, Otahuhu, 21= PapanuiTigers, Auckland United, 23= Hutt Valley Dodgers, Block Busters. Tournament Top Batters ? Fabian Makea, average .692 (Porirua). Tournament Top Pitcher ? Jeremy Manley (Hutt City United). Tournament MVP ? Jeremy Manley (Hutt City United). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Mar 26 20:14:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:14:59 -0800 Subject: Gritty guys get the pay-off - NZ Message-ID: <26030685.62212@webbox.com> From: Vance Subject: Gritty guys get the pay-off -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gritty guys get the pay-off. From Trevor Rowse 27 March 2006 Hutt City?s comprehensive win at the club nationals is morethan a new name on the trophy. It is a triumph for all the club stalwarts over the years inone of the less-fashionable clubs of the Hutt Valley, making it a workingclass group if there ever was one in New Zealand softball. Beating reigning champion Mt Albert Ramblers on the way madeit so much more credible and creditable. For a team to shut-out a battingmachine like Ramblers is more than a pitching feat but a mental andphysical application. Well done HCU, making it a season which could have beentotally memorable for the club, if not for the slips in the local clubfinals. But no-one who was at the Dean Schick series at NorthHarbour in January will forget the gritty, no-nonsense, fighting stylethe team showed for its first win there in 15 years of dogged play.Always the side to beat, but never featured, Hutt is now a worthy holderof the title. Great to see a new face at the top, and such an inspirationto those who are in clubs, like Otahuhu, Glenora, Waitakere Bears andHowick, to mention just a few in Auckland which are aiming for thetop. So, Roy and Brent, and the late Doreen, and all the othersof the many, many years, well done for a dream come true. You have addedanother piece of history to New Zealand softball and another name to anillustrious list. And it seems that Jeremy will be one who can help retain theworld title. Perhaps there will be some more HCU names in thelist. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 27 15:03:17 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:03:17 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Need Pictures for fastball Calendar Message-ID: <1813667693-1143489893-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-7016-@engine18-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "derek pinkerton" Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:32:49 To:fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Need Pictures for fastball Calendar I am currently working on producing a calendar to promote Mens fastball and need both action photos and still pictures of some players ....it would be greatly appreicated if any one out there has pics of the following players ...Andrew Kirkpatrick...Lucas Mata...Jarrad Martin ...Adam Lalonde or any other other non-Canadian players. 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From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 27 15:43:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:43:38 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Jimmy Dunstans Corner Message-ID: <1594645845-1143492315-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-26002-@engine09-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: Vance Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:02:03 To:"SNZ Media Release":; Subject: Jimmy Dunstans Corner Jimmy Dunstans Corner A fictional story by Trevor Rowse Any resemblance to softballers you may know is entirely accidental ?? Jimmy did not see the ball hit the bat. ?? The pressure of the final inning, the excitement of the season, the anticipation of the big prize had let his concentration lapse. ??? Now he was paying for it. ?? They all grew up together, with little parental involvement, in the State Housing section, just over the creek from the big park. The flat land and few amenities meant that they pedalled for hours, all over town, searching for fun. ?? Before long their reputation grew. Larrikins, rascals, scoundrels, ragamuffins and other expressive words have been used over the centuries to describe such a group of boys. They all fitted. ?? He almost tripped as he spun left to get to the foul line. ?? He was Jimmy ?Dunny? Dunstan, the smart one who learned things at school. Max Graham was called ?Scuba? because he moved so slowly and there was Jason Malcolm or Jase. They were the followers, along with Weasel, the diminutive and usually unhappy Aaron Michaels, and Blackie, real name Willy Snow, sometimes Snow White. ?? Leaders of ?The Gang? were Smiler (always frowning) Roberts and Darren (Spike) Webster. Others were Darrell ?Sniffer? Watson, Oddy Sparks, Grunter Brown, who said nothing unless to the group, Mario ?Nosey Espiani? and the good-looking curly-headed David Boston, called Norman, after the film. ?? Across the bridges, up the creek, making dams and flooding back yards, they did everything except steal, well only fruit that they liked. Darren?s mother would kill him if he was dishonest, but fruit did not count. ?? The wind was drifting the ball away from him. ?? Was it going foul? ?? No it wasn?t going that far. ?? Timeless happy days went on until one afternoon the local policeman found them all swinging on trees in the smaller park, right near their houses. He knew them all, with their names in his book many times, and told them about a game which would satisfy them. ?? Oh they knew about softball, from school, from the endless queues waiting for a bat, never fielding the ball and countless arguments about who was out and who scored. They did not want to know. ?? This was different, said the policeman. If they were interested he could get some one to look after them as a team, put them into competitions and make it all so much more fun. ?? No one to back up, no second chance. ?? He took a giant breath. ?? It was time to dive. ?? So they met Manu, the first non-white person to penetrate their group. He was different, twice their age, with some home-made tattoos and a fancy haircut. It did not look promising for the boys but they listened. They did more than that. They played every night after school, Manu or not, into the dark to perfect their skills and for the Dodgers on the weekends. ? ?? They did the plays they saw watching the top teams, especially the days when the national provincial championships came to the big park. They watched, talked, questioned, worked as bat boys and learned. By cycling all over town there was always a good game to study. ?? No time to think about using the other arm to break his fall. ?? Manu was a cunning pitcher and taught them all the skills. Six of them could pitch well enough to win Saturday games, but Scuba, slow in everything else, was the best. He loved getting them out and, when he got too good for the grade, let the other team hit three times an inning to keep the boys busy. ?? They went up to an older grade, happily, and charged through that too. By the end of their second year, coming up 14, most had been approached by other coaches in the club, or by outsiders, to switch. It was beyond their group understanding. They were a one-team club within a club. The association worried about their impact on competitions. ?? Their arrival in the open grades, all just over the legal age of 14, was harder. The adults had the experience and more cunning. They kept watching the top teams and learning what it took to beat the wily and sneaky adults. They knew the rules and had weekly quizzes and it was no surprise that Weasel was the bush lawyer supreme. He could persuade umpires to change appeal rulings, quoting chapter and section with ease. It was the only book he had ever bothered to read. ?? Diving on and on with the ball still drifting away in the wind. ?? Desperately Jimmy stretched his arm. ?? Three years later they were so good that the Association allowed them in the premier grade as a second Dodgers? team. Immediately they made an impact and were sly with it, like Weasel, who could fool everyone with his dummy throws and throws to second base without even looking. He was soon the rep third base. Scuba was in the squad as pitcher, not top man, but the papers said it was going to happen. Coach Manu had retired. He said they needed a hard man to go the rest of the way. ?? The further it stretched, the further the ball seemed to move away. ?? The hour brings the man, they say, and help came from Butch Mason, an older ex-New Yorker who recognised the boys for what they were. They could have survived on the streets of old New York and they were going places. ?? There was nothing else in their lives but The Gang, the game and winning. They sometimes went to the movies, but it was all or nothing. That was the same in everything. All went or none went. No one walked or biked home alone, no matter where they were. They were a civilised gang all right, a tribe, and no one was going to prise them apart. ?? Butch had played catcher in semi-pro baseball and knew further tricks and better basics, undoing some of Manu?s style in some areas. He encouraged, made them think about their own errors and how to eliminate them, and how to stop any runner moving around the bases, no matter how fast. ?? The ball landed in the glove but the impact of his body on the March-dry field was huge. ?? Their physical and mental exhilaration was to get a shut out, but were never boring while winning. Other teams lifted standards and the crowds built up to see the Hard Case Boys, as one writer called them. They were showmen with class, like a circus act. ?? When the boys were around 19, and getting a little arrogant, the club helped them to the nationals. They raised the cash by group effort, and some of it was physical, building them into men. What a work gang they were and no one took time off, all arriving promptly for the extra work. ?? In the first nationals they finished eighth, delighted to see outside teams playing in style. ?? The ball dropped out, rolled over the foul line. ?? But to attend the nationals you first had to win your own league so the next season they set out to go through unbeaten. Game after game went by, tournaments, double-headers, midweek matches and they played wherever someone would have them. They were unbeaten all season. It was back to the nationals, with the experience behind them. ?? Every one had a paid job, but one that did not involve weekend or after-hours work. If there was one without a job for a while, that was no problem. ?? But there was little cost this time, playing the club nationals on the big park, near their homes. 74 matches unbeaten all season and unbeaten going into the final, winner take all. ?? Against a club with ten titles, they squeezed Darren home for the lead in the top the sixth and held it. ?? But a rough call and a hit put runners on second and third, with two out, in the bottom of the seventh. Scuba was tired but tricky, getting two strikes on the batter, and then came the hit off the end of the bat, the one right fielders dread as it does strange things. ?? That was facing Jimmy now. Winner take all. ?? Jimmy was flat on his face, no breath, no second chance. 2-1 and all over. ?? Lying flat, listening the hubbub of the crowd, Jimmy waited for someone to help him recover but only Butch came. ?Good try, son, ?he said. ?At the Polo Ground that would have been a hit all the way. Not your fault. We were just a year ahead of ourselves. ?? He helped Jimmy to his feet and walked him to the team. No one else spoke, to anyone. He felt as if he had lost it all by himself. He was too hurt and winded to speak to anyone in the gang. ?? As soon as he could he went to leave the awards? ceremony and there was no mate to go home. He had no car that day but that would never have mattered any other day. ?? He lived just over the bridge, in the next suburb. It was a short walk but the longest of his life, all alone, almost for the first time, and grieving for his mates. The loss meant nothing to him then, but where were they when he needed them. ?? Over the next few days it was the same and Jimmy changed. ?To hell with them then, if that?s the way they want it. I did my best, like they did, and we lost.? ?? When a couple finally came to his door he would not let them in or see them. He would show them who had the better determination and he vowed not to play for the Gang again. Never. He was the first to transfer, cutting all contact. ?? Loneliness still swept over him every day. Grief, anger, disappointment and confusion. He didn?t play long after that, going off to solo sports such as tennis, too high-class for him, and then nothing. His parents did their best to interest him in other things. There was a girl once but she could not handle the moods. Golf, the ultimate person against self sport, was his only solace. ?? Jimmy took to wandering the big park in the evenings when people had gone home to their families and friends. Sometimes he would look into the windows of his mates? houses and see them having fun. ?? One morning, a year after the final, a sign appeared in right field at the big park. Jimmy Dunstans Corner. Not even an apostrophe. Someone took it down but there was another there the following year and the next two. ?? The Dodgers played on, getting better and better under a new coach who had all the experience and drive. ?? Three years later, in another town, they won the title in another unbeaten season which experts rated as the best of all time. When they came back to the big park to celebrate in the new rooms. ?? Jimmy was outside in the dark, walking down the right field line. He came to his spot. How could he ever forget that piece of grass. ?? The speeches were echoing across the field through the perfect softball night. All the names. All the records. ?? Jimmy reached inside his little bag and took out a sign. Jimmy Dunstans Corner. Not even an apostrophe! Using a weight he banged it into the unforgiving ground. ?? The celebrations turned to cheering the new champions, and toasts. The band started playing, ?Take me out to the ball game?, three times, and ?We are the Champions?, twice. ?? Jimmy sat on the spot. Already half gone with vodka, his drink of the past three years, he swallowed more. ?Congratulations, you bastards?, he said and brought out a bottle of pills. ?? The music swirled into the night. ?? ?Now I?ll give you a different reason to remember Jimmy Dunstans Corner,? he said, and added the apostrophe. ?? The band played on. ? http://www.softball.org.nz/: * Email: snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email: vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 27 19:51:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:51:52 -0800 Subject: Need Pictures for fastball Calendar Message-ID: <27030686.60829@webbox.com> Received: 3/27/06 2:32:49 PM From: "derek pinkerton" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Need Pictures for fastball Calendar Kitchener, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am currently working on producing a calendar to promote Mens fastball and need both action photos and still pictures of some players ....it would be greatly appreicated if any one out there has pics of the following players ...Andrew Kirkpatrick...Lucas Mata...Jarrad Martin ....Adam Lalonde or any other other non-Canadian players. As well as needing pics there is plenty of space left for potenial advertisers to not only help promote the game of fastball but also use this new innovative way to advertise your company at very reasonable rates.....if any one has questions regarding advertisng or anything else feel free to contact me either via email dpink72(at)hotmail.com or by telephone @519-579-5473 Thank you, Derek Pinkerton Creative Calendars Kitchener, ONT From: "derek pinkerton" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Mar 27 19:56:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:56:42 -0800 Subject: Quick Reminder - ALL should read Message-ID: <27030686.61120@webbox.com> Please remember to format your email address without the traditional at sign in the email address or it will be blocked. I do fix up a lot of posts before they go out, but if I am on my blackberry, I simply do not have the time so the post goes up and there is no visible email address in the post then I get all the replies! So, PLEASE format your email address like this: yourname(at)yourdomain.com etc, so my address will be: fastball(at)pmihrm.com While at it, please also rember this is a global site, fastball fans world wide read it daily, so ALL posts must have the city and province/state or country at the beginning. many thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 28 07:32:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:32:21 -0800 Subject: Passing of Don Freeman Message-ID: <28030687.16459@webbox.com> Received: 3/28/06 3:45:26 AM From: Vance Subject: Passing of Don Freeman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi again all so soon, Dad passed away today (tues) at 12-30 lunchtime.I just came to work to quickly advise you all as I thought you would want to know. Please take acouple of minutes to remember him and know that we are quite relieved although very upset that the suffering has stopped. The funeral will be on friday but not sure what time yet. Thanks for all the lovely messages of support, it truly is nice to know that he was well respected. Take care, Brent Freeman Don was a long serving administrator of the game and was a former managerof the Black Sox team. Funeral details are not yet known, but will be circulated once they are. Brent Freeman Hillcrest Promotions Ph 09 920 4771 Mob 0274 827 507 http://www.hillcrestpromotions.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 28 07:33:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:33:50 -0800 Subject: New Zealand Softball looses great servant of the game Message-ID: <28030687.16549@webbox.com> Received: 3/28/06 3:50:56 AM From: Vance Subject: New Zealand Softball looses great servant of the game -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Softball looses great servant of the game Tuesday March 28th 2006 New Zealand Softball officials, players and supporters have been saddenedby the news today of the passing of Don Freeman. Don served the game at all levels from club and provincial through tonational. He was the backbone behind the Northcote softball club, formerpresident of North Harbour Softball Association, manager of the worldchampionship winning Black Sox from 1993-96 and a New Zealand Softballcouncil member for 14 years. As a player Don took to the diamonds in Auckland before crossing theHarbour bridge in 1975 and linking up with Northcote. From 1980 Don actedfirst as vice president and then president of the North Harbour SoftballAssociation and remained working for the association for over 25 years.Don?s final term as president ended just last year. Former North Harbour Softball president and current New Zealand Softballpresident Bob Leveloff describes Don as a person who loved the game ofsoftball and the people involved. ?He loved the game, he would spend so much time down at the diamond, anywork that had to be done Don was there doing it or organising it. Don wasthe man in the background always doing everything to make sure things ransmoothly,? said Leveloff. The commitment and dedication to the game shown by Don is irreplaceableand Leveloff says he will be sorely missed at the softball diamondsaround the country. The softball grounds and facilities at Rosedale Park, North Harbour are atestament to Don?s commitment to the sport as he was part of the teamthat worked to have the softball diamonds installed and the clubroomsbuilt. Don was a life member of the Northcote Softball Club, the North HarbourSoftball Association and New Zealand Softball. New Zealand Softball chief executive Dale Eagar was full of admirationtoday for Don commitment and service to the game. ?I count myself lucky in that all the time I have been involved at anational level in softball from 1983 onwards that I have had a guy likeDon Freeman to bounce ideas off. Don was the epitome of the committedvolunteer administrator he left no stone unturned to ensure the people hewas working for got the best deal from the game,? said Eagar. Don is survived by his wife Faye, sons Grant and Brent and his extendedfamily. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Mar 28 19:20:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:20:36 -0800 Subject: Maddy's Photos from Palm Springs, CA March 26, 2006 Message-ID: <28030687.58955@webbox.com> Received: 3/28/06 4:44:21 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Add to People Section To: "Al's Fastball" CC: Subject: Maddy's Photos from Palm Springs, CA March 26, 2006 MIME Ver: 1.0 Attachments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Springs, CA March 26, 2006 Thought you might enjoy perusing some photos that Maddy Flanagan took at Palm Springs, CA over the weekend, at the SoCal ASA opening league weekend: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=853 Best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 29 10:17:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:17:13 -0800 Subject: Orillia River Sharks Message-ID: <29030688.26352@webbox.com> From: "Paul Barnetson" To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: Orillia River Sharks Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:28:30 -0500 Orillia, Ontario, Canada March 29, 2006 Press Conference Advisory Orillia Showcases its own World Class Major Men?s Fastball Team The Orillia River Sharks are pleased to announce that team will be hosting their inaugural press conference to officially release the 2006 River Sharks roster, schedule and the team?s official logo. Some of the team?s coaches and players will be in attendance and will be available for interviews. We have assembled bios on almost all of the 2006 Orillia River Sharks players and they will be made available to members of the media. Members of the general public are welcome to come out and meet the players and coaches of the new Orillia Quaker River Sharks Major Men?s Fastball Team. Location: Orillia Boston Pizza, 3300 Monarch Drive, Orillia Time: 2:00 PM Date: Saturday, April 1, 2006 For more information contact: Paul Barnetson at (705) 323-3549 or by email at pbarnetson (at) city.orillia.on.ca Paul Barnetson Marketing Coordinator City of Orillia, Parks and Recreation Department (705) 325-2050 Fax (705) 329-2176 pbarnetson(aTcity.orillia.on.ca www.city.orillia.on.ca/tournaments Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Mar 29 23:08:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:08:16 -0800 Subject: Hustle Hogs Player Spotlights Message-ID: <29030688.72616@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:03:32 -0800 (PST) From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hogs Player Spotlights To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com De Kalb, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs Fastball team is entering their ninth season. In preparation for the upcoming season the Hogs will release player spotlights each week leading up to the team's first games in late April. Three players will be spotlighted each week. This week's player spotlights are on Sean Cavasos, Tim Murphy and John Colvin Sean Cavasos (OF) Cavasos led the Hogs in walks in 2005. Cavasos can play 4-5 different positions including catcher. Hogs' skipper Matt Smith states that, "Sean's ability to switch over from right to left handed and slap-hit combined with his speed makes him a tough out." Cavasos' slap hitting and strong right handed stick helped his .321 OBA in the '05 campaign. Tim Murphy (P) The Hogs are counting on big things from pitcher Tim Murphy in 2006. He won the NAFA A World Series Championship in 2003 and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Pitcher. Murphy is a hard throwing right hander that has suffered knee inflammation the past two seasons but has made the commitment to rehab for the '06 season. He seems to show no effects on the bothersome knee Murphy can also contribute at the plate adding power to the Hogs lineup. John Colvin (OF) Colvin continues to improve his hitting every season. The speedy outfielder worked his way back last season after tearing his ACL in 2004. By the end of the 2005 season he had fully recovered and became a tough out for the Hogs. Also, John's outfield play improves with every game. The Hogs open their season with a set of exhibition games on April 29th and April 30th in Cortland, Il which is right outside of DeKalb. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Mar 30 10:23:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:23:32 -0800 Subject: 9th Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Message-ID: <30030689.26732@webbox.com> From: "Paul Barnetson" To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: 9th Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:12:37 -0500 Orillia, Ontario, Canada March 30, 2006 After months of planning and working behind the scenes, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the 9th edition of the Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball is ready to go. The organizing committee has always tried very hard to assemble the best line-up of teams possible. We feel that we have once again accomplished just that. For the first time since year number one we will have a large contingent of very competitive Ontario teams competing at the tournament. The date for the 2006 tournament will be Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th. We are also working on setting up some exhibition games leading into the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball tournament weekend. More information on those games will be released in the coming weeks. The location of the tournament has not changed and the tournament will again take place on the shores of Lake Simcoe, at Kitchener Park. 2006 Participating Teams: County Materials from Marathon, Wisconsin ? reigning ISC World Champions The Farm Tavern from Madison, Wisconsin ? one of the Orillia fan favorites Hallman Twins from Kitchener, Ontario ? a very strong Ontario based team and the host team for the 2006 ISC World Tournament Patsy?s from New York ? A new team with some very familiar dominating players Kegal Black Knights from Fargo, North Dakota ? another new team in Orillia and one we are looking forward to see in action Midland Explorers from Midland, Michigan ? another one of the Orillia fan favorites Hefflin Gremlins from Ballston Lake, New York ? making a return to Orillia after a short absence Evergreen Centennials from St. Thomas, Ontario ? defending Canadian Champions Bright Cheese Eagles from Innerkip, Ontario ? making their first ever visit to the annual tournament For the first time in the 8 year history of the tournament, the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will showcase a host team. The Orillia River Sharks will try and make history in becoming the first Canadian team to win the annual tournament. Tickets for the tournament will go on sale beginning May 1, 2006. The prices for the tournament are as follows: Full Tournament Pass: $25.00 2-Day pass (Saturday & Sunday): $20.00 Individual Day Passes will be available for purchase at the gate only Friday Night: $7.00 Saturday: $15.00 after 5:00 PM: $7.00 Sunday: $12.00 As always, children 14 and under are admitted free. We will also be sending out a special ticket offer to members of the World Series of Fastball mailing list in the coming weeks. The tournament website will soon be updated with team rosters, the tournament schedule and additional information. Keep checking the website at http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries for additional information. Paul Barnetson Marketing Coordinator City of Orillia, Parks and Recreation Department (705) 325-2050 Fax (705) 329-2176 pbarnetson(at)city.orillia.on.ca http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/tournaments Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 31 08:17:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 05:17:44 -0800 Subject: Decision time looms for NZCT White Sox Message-ID: <31030690.19185@webbox.com> Received: 3/31/06 4:40:44 AM From: Vance Subject: Decision time looms for NZCT White Sox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Decision time looms for NZCT White Sox selectors Friday March 31st 2006 The big decisions will be made and the crunch calls debated over the nextweek as the NZCT White Sox selectors finalise their squad to representNew Zealand at the 2006 Women?s World Softball Championships in Beijing. NZCT White Sox coach Mike Walsh will name his squad to travel to Beijingon Thursday April 6th and the veteran coach admits there are a few tightcalls to make. In selecting the squad Walsh says he is looking for four pitchers, twocatchers and a combination of infielders, outfielders and utilityplayers. ?We are looking for a combination of youth and experience we want to knowthe 17 who we take can help us obtain the goals we are after,? saidWalsh. Looking at the squad Walsh says he is looking for an injection ofenthusiasm and desire and commitment to win. Results by the White Sox onthe international scene in recent seasons haven?t always reachedexpectations so Walsh says it is time for something new. ?We need an injection, we can?t keep doing the same old same old when weare not winning. We need 17 athletes who are prepared to do what ever ittakes to win a medal at the world champs and gain qualification for the2008 Olympics,? said Walsh. In selecting the squad Walsh says he along with selectors Steve Leitchand Gina Weber are looking for a range of skills both offensively anddefensively along with a variety of hitting options. Along with the squad of 17 that will be named next week up to eight nontravelling reserves will also be selected and they will train with thesquad over the next four months. Once the squad has been named the focus will turn to preparing forBeijing and the team will assemble for three five day training camps inMay, June and July. The travelling team will then head to Asia in earlyAugust for a short tour to lead into the world champs which start onAugust 27th and run through to September 5th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 31 12:17:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:34 -0800 Subject: Just a word about our condo - not fastball Message-ID: <31030690.33575@webbox.com> Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Mar 31 12:40:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:40:50 -0800 Subject: Just a word about our condo - not fastball - OPEN HOUSE Message-ID: <31030690.34972@webbox.com> RICHMOND HILL, ON YES, we are still having email problems, thanks to Sympatico. This post is NOT about Fastball, unless you count the fact that we hope to watch more fastball this summer IF we can soon sell or rent our new condo penthouse in Richmond Hill. IF you know of anyone interested in buying or renting a beautiful condo apartment in Richmond Hill, please let them know we are holding an Open House on Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, from 2pm to 4pm, each day. All the info, including pictures is on our site: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 1 08:43:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 05:43:23 -0800 Subject: 2006 County Materials Preview Message-ID: <01040691.20725@webbox.com> Received: 3/31/06 10:11:22 PM From: "Scott Standerfer" To: "Al Doran" Subject: 2006 County Materials Preview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marathon, WI The 2005 ISC World Champions, County Materials of Marathon, WI., announce four roster additions as they prepare to defend their title in Kitchener in 2006. Nathan Nukunuku, Karl Gollan, Zenon Winters, and Jason Loe will wear the County Materials colors this season and will add speed and depth to an already powerful lineup. All four are representatives of their respective National Teams. Nukunuku has been a fixture at shortstop for the past several years while hitting at the top of the New Zealand lineup while Gollan was a member of the pitching staff of the 2004 World Champion Black Sox. Winters, who played last year for Calgary, was a valuable member of the 2004 bronze medal winning Australia squad, while Loe was the 2nd baseman and leadoff hitter for the USA Jr. Men's National Team in last years ISF World Championship. 2006 County Materials Roster Lucas Mata Andrew Kirkpatrick Patrick Shannon Jarrad Martin Todd Schultz Kris Keifel Donny Hale Bill Sonnentag Joe Westfall Shawn Rychcik Thomas Makea Darrell Sandback Jeff Goolagong Karl Gollan Nathan Nukunuku Zenon Winters Jason Loe 2006 Schedule June 23-25 Eau Claire Invitational @ Eau Claire, WI June 29-July 2 Monkton World Men?s Fastball Invitational @ Monkton, ON July 7-9 Boys of Summer Tournament @ Denmark, WI July 14-16 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball @ Orillia, ON July 21-23 Bob Walsh Classic @ Allentown, PA July 28-30 Farm Tavern Invitational @ Madison, WI August 11-19 ISC World Tournament @ Kitchener, ON Scott Standerfer standerfer(at)mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 2 05:41:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 01:41:18 -0800 Subject: Brothers join forces on the mound for the Black Sox Message-ID: <02040692.6200@webbox.com> Received: 4/1/06 10:49:34 PM From: Vance Subject: Brothers join forces on the mound for the Black Sox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brothers join forces on the mound for the Black Sox Sunday April 2nd 2006 In a first for New Zealand men?s softball two brothers have been named topitch for the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox for a tour of Japanlater this month. NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase named his team today and included inthe squad are pitching brothers Jeremy and Regan Manley. The trip toJapan will be Jeremy?s second tour with the Black Sox while Regan will belooking to make his debut. While brothers have been selected in the past for the Black Sox they havenever both been pitchers. Another player selected today who will be looking to make their debut ontour is Hutt Valley Cardinals power hitter Malcolm Namana. Of the debutants Kohlhase says Regan Manley is a raw young talent andwhile he may not get a lot of opportunities on the mound on tour it willbe a chance to introduce him to international softball. ?Regan is a strapping lad and he throws the ball extremely hard, he haspitched in North America so he is not lacking in experience but he hasn?treally been seen at the next level,? said Kohlhase. The pitching line up for the tour includes the two Manley brothers alongwith Thomas Cameron and Michael Gaiger, the one notable omission beingveteran NZCT Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant. Kohlhase admits it was a big call to leave Grant behind for the tour butsays it is a good chance for the veteran to rest up ready for nextseason. ?It would be the first time in 13 or 14 years that Marty Grant?s namehasn?t appeared in a Black Sox touring squad. I have always looked toMarty Grant to win the games when it really counts and this is anopportunity for the rest of the guys to step up.? Malcolm Namana will be looking to make his NZCT Black Sox debut on tour.He has spent much of his career with Hutt Valley Cardinals and as a powerhitter has learnt much of his hitting technique from NZCT Black Soxhitting legend Mark Sorenson. ?Malcolm is an exciting prospect with the bat, we are looking to builddepth in guys coming off the bench and hitting the ball in the pressuresituations,? said Kohlhase. In another interesting selection outfielder Donny Hale from Auckland hasbeen selected in the infield to cover first base. Kohlhase says firstbase is a position the selection panel are keen to build depth in havingrelied heavily on Jarrad Martin in the position for the pastdecade. Instead of selecting Martin in the infield the veteran captain has beennamed as a specialist designated player. Kohlhase says traditionallyteams both in New Zealand and internationally have looked for a powerhitter in the designated player position however Kohlhase is looking foreven more from the position and sees Martin as a hitting and pitchingoption. The 17 man squad named today will travel to Japan at the end of thismonth to contest the Pacific Cup series against Australia, Samoa and thehome team. The NZCT Black Sox are the defending champions having claimedthe title at the inaugural series held in Rotorua last season. ?Obviously we want to win the tournament but what we have done in namingthe squad is include players with a specific purpose in mind,? saidKohlhase. NZCT BLACK SOX SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN: Pitchers - Jeremy Manley (Hutt Valley), Thomas Cameron (Auckland),MichaelGaiger (Canterbury), Regan Manley (Hawkes Bay). Catchers ? Patrick Shannon (Auckland), Stephen Ratu(Wellington). Infield ?Donny Hale (Auckland), Travis Wilson (Canterbury), Brad Rona(North Harbour), Nathan Nukunuku, vice captain (Auckland), Outfield - Daniel Milne (Canterbury), Thomas Makea (Wellington), RhysCasley (Hutt Valley), Stacy McLean (Wellington), Gus Leger (Auckland),Malcolm Namana (Hutt Valley). Designated Player - Jarrad Martin, captain (North Harbour). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 2 05:42:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 01:42:44 -0800 Subject: New Black Sox manager focussed on maintaining success Message-ID: <02040692.6287@webbox.com> Received: 4/1/06 10:48:36 PM From: Vance Subject: New Black Sox manager focussed on maintaining success -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Black Sox manager focussed on maintaining success Sunday April 2nd 2006 The challenge of taking over the management of the world champion NewZealand Community Trust Black Sox and maintaining the winning run is notsomething Wayne Small is taking lightly. Today Wayne Small has been named as the new NZCT Black Sox managerthrough to the 2009 World Championships replacing Grant McCarroll. A NewZealand Army Warrant Officer Small says the opportunity to be involvedwith the champion NZCT Black Sox team was too good to miss. ?I have worked closely with Grant McCarroll on a professional level overthe years and he is a friend and I have seen the joy and satisfaction hehas had from being manager and part of a winning team,? saidSmall. While the role of manager in a sports team can often be a thankless taskSmall believes any successful team requires another team of organisersbehind them ensuring everything is organised and in place. ?Behind any great team there has to be a team of workers aswell.? Coming into the role Small takes over with the Black Sox as three timesworld champions and he says he will be working hard to ensure the teammaintain that winning success. ?My main focus is to see the NZCT Black Sox continue winning and that Ido everything to the best of my ability to ensure we win the worldchampionships in Canada in 2009.? Small has served in the New Zealand Army for over 22 years and currentlyfills the position of logistics planner. He is married to wife Kerry andhas two daughters Olivia and Rebecca. The new manager Small was introduced to the NZCT Black Sox team duringtheir training camp in Lower Hutt this weekend and he will travel withthe team to Japan at the end of this month for the Pacific Cup Series.Grant McCarroll will also travel with the team to Japan to ensure asmooth handover process. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance at vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 2 20:00:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 16:00:24 -0800 Subject: Kegel Black Knights Sign last Pieces to the Puzzle!! Message-ID: <02040692.57747@webbox.com> From: "Loren Hochhalter" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:35:19 +0000 Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights Sign last Pieces to the Puzzle!! The Kegel Black Knights out of Fargo , ND would like to welcome Ward Gosse and Jim Harms to the Black Knights family. We believe the addition of these two players should put Kegel over the hump and make them very competitive every weekend out and also at the World tourney in Kitchener. War will bring yet another very strong arm to our rotation and pick up alot of valuable innings for us. Ward just coming off his silver medal finish with his team from New Foundland will be a solid addition to our club come World tournament time. Jim Harms come to us from the Happy Hollow club last year and will be a very valuable addition to our club bringing alot of versatility and solid veteran leadership to our young squad. His bat from the right side will be a nice addition to this very much left handed hitting team.. The club will also post our schedule and roster below. We believe this to be on of the strongest schedules we could find and really look forward to the competition week in and week out on the way to the world tournament. Team Schedule: May 13 - 14 ISC Travel League Stillwater, MN. June 2-4 Grafmeier Inv. Kimberly, WI. June 16-18 Ducks Unlimited Saskatoon, SK. June 23-25 Eau Claire Classic Eau Claire, WI. July 7-9 Boys of Summer Denmark, WI. July 14-16 Casino Rama Orillia, ON. July 22-23 Foxboro Open Foxboro, WI. Aug 11-19 ISC Worlds Kitchener, ON. KEGEL ROSTER: #1 Jim Landerman Sponsor #4 Jon Lewis Outfield #6 Ferdi Nelissen Coach #7 Nathan Giesbrecht 1st Base #8 Rob Giesbrecht Outfield/Infield #10 Tim Macumber Pitcher/1st Base #13 Jon Kegel Sponsor #14 Ward Gosse Pitcher #15 Jim Harms Outfield #16 Darcy Byrne Pitcher #19 Jeff Ellsworth Outfield #20 Eric Lewis Outfield #21 Chris Diethert 2nd Base #24 Duane Clarkson 2nd Base #25 Nathan Weins Utility #28 Chad Boom Shortstop #29 Brad Twordik Catcher #30 Peter Reimer 3rd Base #31 Loren Hochhalter Manager #33 Steve Langley Pitcher #41 BJay Boom Outfield/Infield #45 Adrian Brown Utility Loren D. Hochhlater Kegel Black Knights From: "Loren Hochhalter" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 3 09:57:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 06:57:54 -0700 Subject: Under 23 Softballers to Slide 2006 Championships to a Close! - AU Message-ID: <03040693.25198@webbox.com> Subject: Under 23 Softballers to Slide 2006 Championships to a Close! Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:10:42 +1000 From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Media Advisory 03 April 2006 Under 23 Softballers to Slide 2006 Championships to a Close! The Under 23 event will cap off the last of the annual Australian Fastpitch Championships for 2006, to end what has been one of the best softball competitions Australia has seen. Since 1 January 2006, 800 Australians from as young as 12 to 37 years of age have gathered on diamonds around Australia to compete for their state and to seek possible selection in an Australian team. >From 4-8 April 2006, young men and women will be taking part in what they view as one of the most competitive softball competitions which sees the very best from around Australia compete for the ultimate shields. The Australian Under 23 Men?s Championship, hosted by the Queensland Softball Association, will see six teams (ACT, NSW, NSW Country, Qld, Vic, WA) compete for the Laing Harrow Shield. New South Wales took home the Shield in 2004 and the Australian Under 19?s in 2005. The Australian Under 23 Women?s Championship, hosted by Softball Canberra, will see eight teams (ACT, NSW, NSW Country, NT, Qld, Tas, Vic and WA) compete for the Joyce Lester Shield. New South Wales have proven to be the stronger side, winning the Shield back-to-back since its inception. The Under 23 championships were introduced in 2004 to provide an opportunity for athletes who were no longer eligible at Under 19 level to continue their participation at a higher level and provide a pathway into open State and National teams. The full draws, results and play-by-plays can be found on Softball Australia?s website www.softball.org.au AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Ms Susan Crow, Chief Executive, Softball Australia Under 23 Men?s ? Queensland Sue Nisbet, General Manager, Softball Queensland ? 0409 267 884 Under 23 Women?s ? ACT Jon Wells, General Manager, Softball Canberra ? 0408 844 875 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 3 18:06:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:06:27 -0700 Subject: Around_the_Horn_April_Issue Message-ID: <03040693.54511@webbox.com> Received: 4/3/06 12:11:46 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Around_the_Horn_April_Issue_-_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the April issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition d'avril de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format ..PDF Regards, Rick Picard Program Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 3 18:10:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:10:24 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League Tournament Message-ID: <03040693.54748@webbox.com> Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League Tournament Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:19:29 -0400 From: "Greatrix, Rob" To: Niagara Falls Canada Hi Al For all intermediate/ISC II teams filling out their 2006 tournament schedule be sure to consider the annual Niagara Falls Men's League tournament August 11-13, 2006 in beautiful Niagara Falls Canada. We are adopting a new format this year to address some areas of concern. We have always had a sizeable gap in the level of competition between all the teams that enter and we are hoping the new format addresses this. The tournament will essentially be divided into two tiers. The top tier will be occupied by the more experienced competitive ISC 11 teams while the second tier will consist of the more recreational fastball teams. In a perfect world we would see an 8 team top tier and a 10 team second tier. Obviously a greater percentage of the prizes and money will be directed to the top division. The plan is to continue to advance 16 teams to Sunday into an A and B division in each tier. Essentially this would guarantee a 4rth game for most teams. There would be very little different form the previous years A, B, C and D Sunday divisions format except that the tiers would not cross over and therefore all of your preliminary games would be against similar competition. We are probably the first tournament to recognize the different level of competitiveness in ISC 11 play and we are trying to accommodate all teams that wish to play in this annual tournament, that is why we are adopting this format. We are now inviting ALL ISC 11 teams to the tournament and spots will be saved on a first come basis. I can't see a problem if a team elects to play in the top tier but we will be monitoring the bottom tier to ensure it consists of traditional club or rec teams. Thanks to the Shooters squad from Etobicoke who stiffed us last year we are going to have ask teams to pay up front this year. Its unfortunate that one bad apple tarnishes everyone but the executive had no other choice. The total prize money will continue to be approximately $2,600 assuming we fill the field again. The entrance fee will be $350 and there will be prizes awarded as well. Of course we will have the beer gardens overlooking diamond #1 and concessions, barbeque and a merchandising areas. No pitchers included on ISC and NAFA AAA lists. Visiting Niagara Falls in the middle of summer is a great draw for many teams and as always we will try to accommodate teams as much as we can from a scheduling standpoint. We will send out tournament packages with preferential hotel and restaurant rates. All teams who come to Niagara Falls year after year can attest to the great atmosphere, packed stands, cold beer and great friends that make this a must tournament for all ISC 11/intermediate teams. To reserve a spot please email Rob Greatrix (rgreatrix at kpmg.ca) or Janet Greatrix (mookeee at hotmail.com) or call 905-354-6654 and ask for Janet or Al. Thanks to all who consider us. Rob Greatrix, Fury Fastball Club. Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 1-800-223-5709 (toll free) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 4 07:23:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 04:23:19 -0700 Subject: Pools and Schedule Announced - 7th Annual Red Rock Invitational Message-ID: <04040694.15924@webbox.com> Received: 4/3/06 11:54:10 PM From: Bob Henning Subject: Pools and Schedule Announced - 7th Annual Red Rock Invitational ST. GEORGE, UT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pools and Schedule for the 7th Annual Red Rock Invitational Ken Hackmeister, tournament director and Roy Stout, assistant director and tournament UIC have announced the Pools and Schedule for the 7th Annual Red Rock Invitational tournament being held May 6-7, 2006 in St. George, Utah. This years tournament has drawn sixteen teams from Hawaii to New York, from Oregon to Texas, from Wisconsin to California, as well as from Utah/Arizona to Colorado. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pool A: Savala Rounders - SoCal A1- Tank - NoCal Patsy?s - NY Hogs ? UT Saturday ? Diamond - 4 9 AM ? Savala vs A-1 Tank 11 AM ? Patsy?s vs Hogs 1 PM - Hogs vs A-1 Tank 3 PM - A-1 Tank vs Patsy?s 5 PM - Patsy?s vs Savala 7 PM - Savala vs Hogs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pool B: Hilo Athletics - HI Santa Rosa - NoCal Bombers - SoCal Castlewood - UT Saturday ? Diamond - 1 9 AM - Hilo vs Santa Rosa 11 AM - Bombers vs Castlewood 1 PM - Castlewood vs Santa Rosa 3 PM - Santa Rosa vs Bombers 5 PM - Bombers vs Hilo 7 PM - Hilo vs Castlewood ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pool C: Cardinals - SoCal C/R Portland - OR Houston Aces - TX High Desert Dawgs ? AZ & UT Saturday ? Diamond - 2 9 AM - Cardinals vs C/R Portland 11 AM - Houston vs Dawgs 1 PM - Dawgs vs C/R Portland 3 PM - C/R Portland vs Houston 5 PM - Houston vs Cardinals 7 PM - Cardinals vs Dawgs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pool D: Team Rainey - SoCal Lumberkings - NoCal The Bar of Appleton - WI Colorado Rage - CO Saturday ? Diamond - 5 9AM - Rainey vs Lumberkings 11 AM - The Bar vs Rage 1 PM - Rage vs Lumberkings 3 PM - Lumberkings vs The Bar 5 PM - The Bar vs Rainey 7 PM - Rainey vs Rage Best regards, Bob Henning Information Officer and Tournament DUIC 604-878-1357 mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 4 18:38:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:38:05 -0700 Subject: Patsy's 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <04040694.56410@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:22:51 -0500 (From: "Steve Kooser" To: "al doran" Subject: Patsy's 2006 Schedule Massapequa, NY May 6 & 7: Patsy?s will open the season in beautiful St. George, UT, the Red Rock Invitational, hosted by Roy Stout and staff. St. George is a nice place to play and we have enjoyed previous visits there. We look forward to it. June 2-4: Woodstock, Ontario will provide the venue for our next stop. The teams and crowds are outstanding there and tournament organizer, Larry Lynch and his crew do an outstanding job of accommodating teams. June 29-July 2: After some time off, we?ll be back in action in the quaint village of Monkton, Ontario. Wow!!! What a great job Brian Baillie has done with this tournament. Only the best play there. As usual, the knowledgeable Canadian fans make this a must tournament to attend. July 7-9: Phil and Patsy?s attended this tournament last year but, Doc and I will be making our first trip to Denmark, WI for the Boys of Summer Classic. Usually, we have our Grand Island tournament that weekend, but this year we are free to go and enjoy the sights and sounds of Wisconsin fastpitch. July 14-16: Next stop!! Orillia, Ontario, Casino Rama. Not much more can be said about this one. Glad to be there! Paul Barnetson and the City of Orillia will have another great tournament. July 21-23: Doc and I will be making our annual trek to Allentown, PA to clash with the titans, County Classics and the Farm Tavern at the Bob Walsh Classic. BTW, the team?s coming with us. This is a great tournament to participate in. The PA folks have treated us well in previous trips. We?ve won a few and lost a few in Allentown but have really enjoyed the time spent there. The closed circuit TV coverage of the Finals is great!! See you then Tommy!! July 28-30: Lyons, PA will be the next stop on the tour. Mike Keating?s 3rd annual tournament will be the place. I?ll admit. I?m ignorant about this one. It sounds like it?s a good tournament, but Doc and I have never been there. Patsy?s won it in 2005. I?m looking forward to going. August 3-6: We haven?t decided yet, but it looks very likely we will attend the ASA Major Nationals in South Bend, IN. We?ll keep you posted. August 11-19: The final stop in 2006. Kitchener, Ontario, where the club will chase the ultimate goal and will try and improve on last year?s 4-3 record at the crown jewel, the ISC World Tournament. Back by popular demand, we are in the process of putting together another web site for this year?s team. When we get the address and everything put together we'll let everyone know. Steve Kooser mailto:skooser(at)cox.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 4 21:15:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:15:45 -0700 Subject: Junior Pitcher needed Message-ID: <04040694.65870@webbox.com> From: "Mike Moffatt" To: "fastball" Subject: Junior Pitcher needed Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 21:09:29 -0400 PETERBOROUGH, ON Quality starting pitcher needed for Ontario based Junior Mens team. Pitcher needed for 2006 Elims and other tourneys Please contact Mike at mike1551(at)personainternet.com or 705-657-1551 mike moffatt - coach peterborough jr. hitmen mike1551(at)personainternet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 4 23:01:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 20:01:00 -0700 Subject: Fargo Memorial tournament Message-ID: <04040694.72186@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:30:38 -0700 (PDT) From: mike0 Subject: fargo Memorial tournament To: fastball(AT)pmihrm.com FARGO, ND We are still looking for a few more teams for this years tournament. It is a four game guarantee, scheduled for May 27-28th at Mickelson Park in Fargo North Dakota. Payout will be based on number of entries, last year we had twelve. Entry fee is $235 American dollars. Please contact: Mike Oehlke at mikoehlke(AT)yahoo.com for more info. thanks Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 4 23:10:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 20:10:30 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hogs Player Spotlights Message-ID: <04040694.72756@webbox.com> From: Les Johnson Received: 4/5/06 12:23:26 PM From: Kyle Beane To: Al Doran Subject: Explorers/Boulevard Lounge Tournament - June 9-11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland, MI The Explorers are looking for at least one more team to round out the field for the 2006 Boulevard Lounge Tournament. The following teams have already committed. Midland (MI) Explorers Jackson (MI) Lightning Aurora (IL) Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks Ashland (OH) MVD Sports Heflin (NY) Planggers Oshawa (ON) Double B's Coppens (MI) Oshweken (ON) Redmen June 9-11 Entry fee $400 usd 4-game guarantee Hotel rate of $65 at Midland Holiday Inn Any interested team, please contact me: kbeane8 at yahoo dot com Thx Kyle Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 5 20:28:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:28:14 -0700 Subject: Team Ontario and World Junior Identification Camp - Victoria Day Weekend Message-ID: <05040695.63021@webbox.com> Received: 4/5/06 8:28:32 AM From: "Scott Tuttle" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Team Ontario and World Junior Identification Camp - Victoria Day Weekend Kitchener, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coaches and Athletes, The OASA and Team Ontario are hosting an evaluation camp on the Victoria Day weekend in Kitchener. This camp will allow the Team Ontario coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate the athletes during competition and a training atmosphere. The athletes eligible to participate in this identification camp are born in the years 1989, 1990, and 1991. Softball Canada will also be sending representatives from the Junior Men?s National Team to identify potential athletes for the 2008 Junior Men?s National Team. On the same weekend Softball Canada are holding a selection camp for the 2006 National Senior Men?s National Team at the same facility. This provides a great opportunity to see the top players in Canada compete for positions on the national team. Camp registrations will take place on a first come, first serve basis and the registration form can be found at our OASA website located at www.oasa.ca. To confirm your spot please forward the registration form along with a cheque for $190.00 payable to the OASA. Please print your email address clearly on the registration form for further communication. We would like to receive all registrations by May 1/06 to allow the staff to be prepared for this weekend. All athletes will register at the Residence Conference in Kitchener on Saturday May 20, put excess luggage in room then depart for the ballpark. We will forward more details to each athlete prior to the identification camp in regards to directions to the Residence Conference and facilities, and clothing needed for weekend. If you have any questions contact me anytime via e-mail or telephone. Thank you, Scott Tuttle 1-905-373-4181 tut2(at)sympatico.ca ?Committed to the Development of Today?s Youth through the Standard of Excellence? Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 5 20:30:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:30:55 -0700 Subject: 42nd annual Tom Sims Memorial Fast Ball Tournament Message-ID: <05040695.63182@webbox.com> Received: 4/5/06 9:42:50 AM From: Willie Rogers To: fastball MEAFORD, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Meaford Amateur Athletic Association & Dooleys Fast Ball Team are Hosting the 42nd annual Tom Sims Memorial Fast Ball Tournament on July 28, 29, & 30. At William Croft Athletic Field Meaford, Entry is $350.00 Guaranteed 3 games open to Industrial league teams{ 16 Teams Accepted} Total prize money$2250.00 Contact Ken Rogers 519 538-3079 E-Mail willie.rogers at bmts.com From: Willie Rogers Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 6 17:36:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 14:36:33 -0700 Subject: Southern Ontario Umpires Assoc. Message-ID: <06040696.52720@webbox.com> From: "Jay Hart" To: "Al Doarn" Subject: Southern Ontario Umpires Assoc. Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:22:29 -0400 JARVIS, ON The SOUA will be hosting a Refresher Clinic on May 13th. This is a Saturday morning from 9am til 1pm, registration starts at 8:30am. Please note that we did have to change our location from the Firehall in Jarvis, to the Lawn Bowling Club, which is about a kilometer further south from the Firehall on Hwy 6 in Jarvis...We have room for about 25 more umpires, if your interested let me know at jayhart(at)mountaincable.net or 905-701-0547. Jay Hart Zone 3 DUIC From: "Jay Hart" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 7 20:47:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 17:47:02 -0700 Subject: Quick Reminder - ALL should read - before posting Message-ID: <07040697.64150@webbox.com> Please remember to format your email address without the traditional at sign in the email address or it will be blocked. I do fix up a lot of posts before they go out, but if I am on my blackberry, I simply do not have the time so the post goes up and there is no visible email address in the post then I get all the replies! So, PLEASE format your email address like this: yourname(at)yourdomain.com etc, so my address will be: fastball(at)pmihrm.com While at it, please also rember this is a global site, fastball fans world wide read it daily, so ALL posts must have the city and province/state or country at the beginning. As well, please use a proper Subject. many thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 7 20:52:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 17:52:16 -0700 Subject: Al's List is still down - but obviously the news is ALL here - and sneak peek Message-ID: <07040697.64465@webbox.com> Al's List is still down We are having problems sending email from our regular pop account to anyone. We definately cannot send email to our lists of Fastball subscribers. We can however still post to the News site http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball using web mail. This is the 8th week with the problem and so far the brain trust at Sympatico has been of absolutely no help at all. They do admit its their problem but do nothing to fix it. p.s. This has NOTHING to do with www.escribe.com, its still down too, but this is a separate issue. escribe.com is owned by an individual in California with no connection to alsfastball.com or to fastpitchwest.com . escribe.com went down last August and its still down. the owner claims to be working on it but with any luck, we will have a new site up soon at www.alsfastball.com In the meantime, fastpitchwest.com is doing a wonderful job of providing fastball fans world wide with a place to read the daily fastball news we receive. We will continue with http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball however we have one concern with it: anything posted there stays there, we cannot remove material from that site once its posted, its there for ever. So be VERY careful and check what you send us before you hit the send button. We will not be responsible for any information posted in error. Believe it or not, we still get asked "what is wrong with your site... when will it be back up?" OUR site has never been down! http://www.alsfastball.com has always been up and in fact on the front page there is a big link to our news site at fastpitchwest.com We are moving our site, www.alsfastball.com to a new host this week and will soon have the ability to add a lot more material including Tournament Schedules and Results! SNEAK PEEK: http://www.reliantcms.com/sites/alsfastball.com/ In a few days, this new site will be running at http://www.alsfastball.com and as well a new Al's Fastball List will be running. Stay tuned. thanks Our condo in Richmond Hill, Ontario: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 8 15:41:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 12:41:55 -0700 Subject: Posting Guidelines - Al's Fastball Message-ID: <08040698.45845@webbox.com> IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to fastball(at)pmihrm.com and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event. When asked what are the guidelines, I point them first to the site: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball There are lots of excellent examples there of how to make an announcement. Remember, IF you are a subscriber, we will normally send your posting to our full list of subscribers. IF you are not a subscriber, it will only be posted to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball But ALL postings must follow a few simple guidelines. Another resource on how to prepare a posting is at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm A few KEY things to remember: Each writer should try to adhere to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why. a. State where this posting is from. Please remember this is a global list so identify your City and Province/State, etc. b. Please state if this is for men, women, boys, girls, etc., and at what level, is this ISC, ISC II, etc. c. Remember to include the dates of your event, if you are posting a tournament announcement. d. PLEASE sign your post and include your return email address, such as: mailto:fastball(at)pmihrm.com Please send ALL posts to fastball(at)pmihrm.com its easier for us that way, and, please do not CC other email addresses, your posting will be processed faster if it comes directly to fastball(at)pmihrm.com ONLY. For more information about Al's Fastball, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/ For information about our Copyright Terms and Conditions, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/legal.htm p.s. we regret that we still cannot take aol.com addresses as subscribers nor can they post to the List. AOL.COM are still blocking mail from us and other subscribers to sympatico.ca. Nothing personal against aol.com subscribers but as an ISP, aol.com truly sucks. If you are an aol.com user, you have our deepest sympathy and we highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest alternative provider. Please Remember: Promote the Game! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 8 23:23:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 20:23:14 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hogs Spotlight #2 Message-ID: <08040698.73522@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 19:08:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hogs Spotlight #2 To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Hustle Hog's Spotlight (week Two) DeKalb, Il. This week's spotlight features Tommy Crouch, Chad Crutcher and Dave Liddick Tommy Crouch (SS) Crouch is the career leader in Hits, Home Runs,and RBI for the Hogs. Last year, Crouch led the team in Doubles, HR's, RBI, OBA, and Total Bases. Manager Matt Smith says that, "Tom's positive attitude and excellent skills make him the leader of the Hogs." Chad Crutcher (2B) Crutcher led he team in runs scored in 2005. Chad has been one of the most improved players on the Hogs' roster over the last couple of seasons. His exceptional speed and a sure glove up the middle makes him one of the top players on the Hogs' roster.. Dave Liddick (C/OF) Liddick improved with every pitch after his first year of fastball last season. Liddick has excellent speed and developed himself in the Aurora Fall Development League into a solid catcher. Dave has the potential to be a .300 hitter becuase of his speed and quick bat. The Hogs open the 2006 season with a pair of Doubleheaders on April 29th and April 30th in Cortland, Illinois against Sycamore and The Creative DJ's. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 9 00:16:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:16:19 -0700 Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament, Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <08040698.76709@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 20:58:25 -0700 (PDT) From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament, Ashland, Ohio To: AL'S FASTBALL Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio would like to announce the Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament. Bill Van Dine held a distinction that will never be eclipsed. For nine consecutive years (1961-1969) he was the tournament director of the International Softball Congress World Tournament when the event was held in Rock Island, Illinois. He also served the ISC as Florida Area Commissioner from 1989-1993. He was inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame in 1992. Tournament will be held July 29-30 at Brookside Park in Ashland, Ohio. Same park Bill kept score and announced for the legendary Faultless Rubbermen. This tournament would be a great opportunity to get some games in before the men's major the following week in South Bend, IN. Any teams interested please contact Mike Van Dine II at contact info below. Mike Van Dine II MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio 419-496-1044 MAGICN2 at yahoo dot com www.htosports.com?mvdsports Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 9 00:18:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:18:42 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports Signs Tom Berube Message-ID: <08040698.76852@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 21:17:56 -0700 (PDT) From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports Signs Tom Berube To: AL'S FASTBALL Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports has signed Tom Berube for the 2006 fastpitch season. Tom comes back to Ashland after formerly pitching for Coor Light. He will join another past Coors Light pitcher Tyron McKinney. With the addition of Tom, MVD Sports plans to be very competitive this season. Below is a partial schedule along with MVD Sports roster for the 2006 season. May 19-21 MVD Sports-Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic, Ashland, OH May 27-28 Orr Park Memorial Weekend June 10-11 Midland, MI June 24-25 Orr Park ISC Qualifier July 15-16 Dunkirk, NY July 29-30 Bill Van Dine Memorial, Ashland, OH Aug 3-6 ASA Major, South Bend, IN Aug 11-19 ISC World Tournament, Kitchner Roster Mike Van Dine Matt Van Dine Mark Van Dine Justin Blair Brian Culler Andy Harpster Reggie Kline Joe Massie Tyron Mckinney Luke Painter Craig Scott Kevin Scott Tom Berube Matt Wurster Al Rebling (ASA Major only) Darren Miller (ASA Major only) Tommy Botkins (ASA Major only) Still looking for a few teams for our tournament in May. Anyone interested please contact me. Mike Van Dine II MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio 419-496-1044 MAGICN2 at yahoo dot com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 9 23:49:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2006 20:49:07 -0700 Subject: June 9,10 and 11 General Brown Fastpitch Message-ID: <09040699.75078@webbox.com> Received: 4/9/06 5:15:42 PM From: "Mike Lennox" To: Subject: Julne 9,10 and 11 General Brown Fastpitch Tournament in Cape Vincent NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cape Vincent NY The General Brown Men's Fastpitch Tournament will be once again held in Cape Vincent NY on June 9-11. This will be a round robin tourney on Friday and Saturday with three games guaranteed per team. Sunday will be a single elimination tournament for those teams that qualify.This is considered an open tournament. Entry fee is $250 and should be made payable to General Brown Men's Fastpitch League. For futher information contact Tournament Director-Michael Lennox, 22128 Lane Road, Waterown NY at 315-779-9962. Thanks. From: "Mike Lennox" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 10 11:26:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:26:33 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada announces its senior women's national team Message-ID: <100406100.30524@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" To: Subject: Softball Canada announces its senior women's national team - Fran?ais ? suivre FOR RELEASE ON April 10, 2006 Softball Canada's Senior Women's National Team selects its 17 best athletes (Ottawa, ON) ? Seventeen (17) senior women athletes have been named to represent Canada. The team will participate in the Ontario Pro Tour, the Canada Cup, the US Cup and will culminate with the 2006 International Softball Federation World Championships to be held August 27th to September 5th, 2006 in Beijing, China a qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The athletes who have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Championships are: Lauren Bay Trail, BC Alison Bradley Pinkerton, ON Erin Cumpstone Saskatoon, SK Cindy Eadie Brantford, ON Tamra Howren Surrey, BC Danielle Lawrie Langley, BC Sheena Lawrick Calgary, AB Angela Lichty Guelph, ON Robin Mackin Newmarket, ON Kristy Odamura Richmond, BC Noemie Marin Acton-Vale, QC Rachel Schill Kitchener, ON Katie Hnatyk London, ON Melanie Mathews Surrey, BC Jennifer Sailling Vancouver, BC Kaila Holtz Vancouver, BC Erin Mclean Whitby, ON Head Coach Lori Sippel Assistant Coach Lonni Alamada "I am please to announce the members of the Canadian Senior Women?s National Team. These women will represent Canada throughout a summer tour which will ultimately lead to the ISF World Championships (Olympic Qualifier) in Beijing, CHN" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach. "There is no doubt in my mind that earning and deserving the right to stand upon the podium in Beijing is utmost in every player?s and coach?s mind. These athletes have earned the right to wear ?Canada? across their chest. I am pleased by their efforts to this point and am excited to begin the team journey when the summer tour begins. " The team will play together for the first time as Canada's National Team in a mini pro tour in southern Ontario versus the New England Riptide in a series of exhibition games from June 17th to June 25th, 2006. For more information on the senior women's National Team and their schedule of events, please visit www.softball.ca Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POUR DIFFUSION LE 10 avril 2006 L??quipe nationale f?minine senior de softball du Canada s?lectionne ses 17 meilleures athl?tes (Ottawa, ON) ? Dix-sept (17) athl?tes f?minines senior on ?t? choisi pour repr?senter le Canada. L'?quipe participera dans le Pro Tour d'Ontario, la Coupe du Canada de softball, la Coupe des ?-U de softball et culminera avec les Championnats Mondiaux de la F?d?ration International du Softball, un qualificateur pour les Olympiques de 2008, le 27 ao?t au 5 septembre, 2006. Les athl?tes qui ont ?t? choisis pour repr?senter le Canada sont: Lauren Bay Trail, C-B Alison Bradley Pinkerton, ON Erin Cumpstone Saskatoon, SK Cindy Eadie Brantford, ON Tamra Howren Surrey, C-B Danielle Lawrie Langley, C-B Sheena Lawrick Calgary, AB Angela Lichty Guelph, ON Robin Mackin Newmarket, ON Kristy Odamura Richmond, C-B Noemie Marin Acton-Vale, PQ Rachel Schill Kitchener, ON Katie Hnatyk London, ON Melanie Mathews Surrey, C-B Jennifer Saillings Vancouver, C-B Kaila Holtz Vancouver, C-B Erin Mclean Whitby, ON Entra?neure Chef Lori Sippel Assistante entra?neure Lonni Alamada "Il me fait plaisir d'annoncer les membres de l'?quipe nationale f?minine senior. Ces femmes repr?senteront le Canada dans une gamme de comp?tition cette ?t? qui m?nera finalement aux championnats mondiaux de la f?d?ration internationale du softball (un qualificateur olympique) en Beijing, CHN" indique Lori Sippel, entra?neure chef. "Il n'y a aucun doute dans mon esprit que gagner et m?riter le droit de se tenir sur le podium en Chine est l'id?e pr?valente dans l'esprit de chaque joueur et entra?neure. Ces athl?tes se sont m?rit?s le droit de porter le symbole "Canada". Je suis satisfaite de leurs efforts ? ce point et je suis excit? de commencer la comp?tition avec cette ?quipe cette ?t?." L'?quipe nationale jouera ensemble pour la premi?re fois en titre d'?quipe canadienne nationale lors du Pro Tour d'Ontario dans une mini s?rie contre le New England Riptide de la ligue professionnelle de balle rapide le 17 au 25 juin, 2006. Pour plus d'information sur l'?quipe nationale f?minine senior de softball et leur calendrier d'?v?nements visitez www.softball.ca. Softball Canada est l?organisme de sport national r?gissant le d?veloppement et la r?glementation du softball au Canada. Ses grands objectifs sont de promouvoir, encourager et d?velopper la participation de masse et l?excellence internationale en softball. -30- Pour plus d'information contactez Richard Picard Directeur, Marketing et Communications Softball Canada T?l: (613)-523-3386 poste 3105 T?l?c: (613)-523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 10 15:19:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:19:42 -0700 Subject: Al's Fastball List - NEW - is up and running! Message-ID: <100406100.44513@webbox.com> We have run a test with all our subscribers and most seem to have received it. IF you did NOT get the note, then please let me know and I will add you to the NEW List. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 10 17:30:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:30:26 -0700 Subject: Al's Fastball List - NEW - is up and running! Message-ID: <100406100.52357@webbox.com> We have run a test with all our subscribers and most seem to have received it. IF you did NOT get the note, then please let me know and I will add you to the NEW List. Guidelines are still up at: http://www.alsfastball.com/webstart/news1.htm We will continue to send SOME news to ALL subscribers while we may also choose to just post SOME items to the News site. Our main site, www.alsfastball.com will change over soon to the new design and some news will be posted there as well. Watch for more announcements. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 10 17:37:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:37:20 -0700 Subject: DeMo EHS Fastpitch victorious in Antwerp Spring Tournament Message-ID: <100406100.52772@webbox.com> Subject: DeMo EHS Fastpitch victorious in Antwerp Spring Tournament From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:26:23 +0200 Antwerp, Belgium April 8 & 9 2006 DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem The Netherlands wins spring season tournament in Antwerp, Belgium Without 7 players due to several reasons DeMo EHS Fastpitch stayed unbeaten in the pre season of the European Softball scene. Darren Davies (NZ) and Martin Svoboda (CZ) will arrive beginning of May, Dutch National Team pitcher Erwin Visser wasn't able to play because of a bad case of flu, Glen Moreland (Richmond Hill, ON) still injured and Pim Winkel, Griffith Cathalina and Alphons Illis had work commitments, which meant both coaches Rob de Mooij and Norman Ames had to put on their cleats to help out the team! The organizers of this years tournament had been able to bring together a very strong line up with the top four Dutch teams (Dutch Champions Storks, 2005 runner up DeMo EHS, nr 3 Kokolishi and nr 5 TIW Survivors) along with Belgium Champions Brasschaat Braves and organizers Deurne Spartans. On Saturday, DeMo EHS had to face the strongest batting line up in Europe in Kokolishi. Kokolishi consisting only of players from the Dutch Antilles was beaten by their own weapon, the long ball. DeMo EHs started well with a 2 run homerun off the bat by Michel Groenhart. After Kokolishi tied the score in the second, coach Norman Ames gave DeMo EHS the lead again on a solo shot to right center field followed by a 3 run homerun to center field off the bat of coach Rob de Mooij! Kokolishi scored one extra run in the bottom of the fifth on a huge homerun by center fielder Enio Kwas but pitcher Eric Zomerdijk was able to shut down the side which ended the game and resulted in a 6-3 win. The second game of the day was heavily affected by rain and was called after three innings resulting in a 1-0 win over organizers Deurne Spartans. Winning pitcher was young Jeffry Visser. The first semi final played on Sunday was between Kokolishi and TIW Survivors which resulted in an easy win for the guys from The Hague (Kokolishi). The second semi final was a rematch of the 2005 "Holland Series" between Storks and DeMo EHS. Pitcher Eric Zomerdijk was in control the entire game and the DeMo EHS batting line up was on fire. Hits by Maurice Meijer, Anthony Beaumont, Michel Groenhart and Dave Hazel resluted in an easy win and a place in the final. Missing three of their pitchers (Visser, Svoboda and Moreland) DeMo EHS had to go again with rookie pitcher Jeffry Visser and what a talent this guy has. Both teams batted well with another homerun by Michel Groenhart which resulted in a 6-3 lead for DeMo EHS in the bottom of the fourth. Kokolishi came back in the fifth with hits of the bat of Gerald and Aldric Dunlop to 6-5 and a 2 run homerun meant the end of Jeffry Visser. Zomerdijk shut down the side in the 5th and the sixth inning. In the top op the 7th DeMo EHS was able to turn the game around on a couple of walks and hits from Etienne and Maurice Meijer which gave DeMo EHS a 9-7 lead. Zomerdijk then shut down the Kokolishi line up with two grounders and a fly ball to centerfield. This was the third year in a row that DeMo EHS was able to win the Antwerp Spring Tournament and adding the 7 missing players gives DeMo EHS a major confidence boost towards the start of the Dutch National League next weekend. And if even the coaching staff starts hitting homeruns....... Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlands www.clik.to/ehshaarlem norman.ames(at)gielissen.nl Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 10 23:15:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:15:41 -0700 Subject: Tom Rider Memorial Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <100406100.73073@webbox.com> Received: 4/10/06 8:17:09 PM From: Ryan McMillan To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Tom Rider Memorial Fastball Tournament Ponsonby, ON Tom Rider Memorial Ponsonby Men?s Fastpitch Tournament Where: Ponsonby Ball Park (located north of Guelph, Ontario) When: July 14th-16th, 2006 Why: To Raise Funds for Ponsonby Softball Teams Last Years Toronto Celtics Champions Team Cost: $300 per team Prizes: 1st $1000 2nd $500 3rd $300 (Prize money based on a 16 team tournament) Roster: 20 player per team Rules: Governed by Softball Canada Features: 16 Teams maximum Licensed Beer Garden BBQ Concession 4 Horseshoe Pits Free Parking Minutes from Elora Gorge Conservation Area Tournament Co-ordinator: Ryan McMillan Shirley Obergan rmcmill2 at hotmail.com shirleyobergan at netscape.net Make cheques payable to Ponsonby Recreation Club c/o: Shirley Obergan 6137 Weisenberg Rd Ariss, Ontario N0B 1B0 519-846-8113 shirleyobergan(at)netscape.net Please Send Contact Information for your Coach or Team Captain along with the registration fee. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 11 22:45:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:45:33 -0700 Subject: Sad News - Passing of William Zack Message-ID: <110406101.71264@webbox.com> Hi Al I just wanted to let you know that Darren's stepson - William passed away suddenly at home at the age of 24 - due to a blood clot. The services will begin tomorrow with the burial to take place on Thursday. Everyone is extremely upset as he was so young and this was so sudden. Just wanted to let you know. Take care. Leslie (Darren's Sister Leslie) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 11 23:07:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:07:30 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hogs' Spotlight #3 Message-ID: <110406101.72583@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:53:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hogs' Spotlight #3 To: fastball at pmihrm.com Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com DeKalb, Il. This week's Hustle Hogs' Spotlights will include Brian Tobin, Jay Armes & Shaun Ebert Brian Tobin (P/C) Tobin has developed himself into a very respectable pitcher. His control and intelligent pitching has kept the Hogs in many games. Brian also led he team in Slugging, Home Runs and Batting Average. Teammate Tommy Crouch said, " Tobe's has come a long way with his throwing. He also brings us a considerable amount of power in the middle of our lineup." Jay Armes (3B/P) Jay's 2005 season was his first in the game of Fastball. Jay stepped right in an hit a couple of Home Runs and batted a respectable .270. Armes also led the team in Triples. Jay also worked on his pitching in the off season and in the Fall League. He will log some innings this summer. Tommy Crouch states, "Jay is a hard worker and loves to play." Shaun Ebert (3B/OF) Shaun is a contact hitter that gets better every game. Ebert really improved his defense in 2005 and can play infield or outfield. Ebert brings a consistency with the glove and bat to the Hogs lineup and the Hogs look forward to continual improvement over the course of the season. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 11 23:10:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:10:53 -0700 Subject: K-W Pride Tourney Message-ID: <110406101.72786@webbox.com> From: "Rick Boyd" To: Subject: K-W Pride Tourney Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:14:15 -0400 St. Clements, On The Field is set for the 15th annual K-W Pride tourney in St. Clements Ontario The team's competing this year will be: Alvinston Indians Bridgeport Braves (2006 Host ISC II Tof C) Elmira Cubs ( 2005 Defending ISC II T of C Champions) Elmira Jrs Breslau Badgers Breslau Majors Harriston Mercury's Mitchell Mets Kitchener Phoenix Port Elgin Blue Devils (2005 2nd Place ISCII Tof C) Tavistock Merchants Moorefield Dukes Morpeth Magic Kitchener Selects Shakespeare Falcons Rockwood Rick Boyd From: "Rick Boyd" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 07:17:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:17:53 -0700 Subject: AlsFastball.com changes over today! Message-ID: <120406102.15605@webbox.com> We are very pleased to announce that Al's Fastball web site has changed over today from our old design, to our new design. Please visit us often.... we are still at http://www.AlsFastball.com but with a whole new look AND daily news! Selected news items from Al's Fastball List will be posted to the news site and there will be an archive. We fully plan to keep using the existing News site at fastpitchwest at least for the immediate future. We still have some work to do on the new site, we are adding features daily, including Team Roster and Schedule Announcements, Tournament Information, and hopefully lots of results this season. Thanks for your patience. Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 09:15:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 06:15:02 -0700 Subject: Wake today for William Zack - Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Message-ID: <120406102.22635@webbox.com> Hi Al The wake begins today at 3:00 p.m. with the funeral tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. It is being held at the Northwood Funeral Home - 942 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Take care. Leslie Dolan-Zack, William Robert - Suddenly at home in his 25th year on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Much loved son of Charlotte Zack and cherished step-son of Darren Zack. Son of Victor Dolan. Brother of Sean (Heather), Jonathon, Molli and Darren Jr. Loved grandson of John and Edith Zack, Ethel Klieber (late Elwood Dolan), and the late Kathleen and Louis Syrette. Most appreciated and enjoyable nephew of Dianne, Harry, Ed, Tim, Darlene, Mickey, Jay, Elaine, Paul, Brenda, Susie, Doug, Colleen, Orville, late Marcel, Leslie, Ray, Mack, Wendy, Ron, Jim, Nora, Paul and Linda. Special friend to Victor and Trevor Pine. William will be remembered by many, many cousins and friends. Thanks to all of his acquaintances and friends at Club 84. Friends and family may call at the Northwood Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 12:00 noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with Reverend Norman Fortier officiating. Interment at Garden River Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church would be appreciated by the family. http://www.northwoodfuneral.com/april06/dolan.html Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 15:51:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:51:12 -0700 Subject: Senior Women's National Softball Team to Tour Southern Ont Message-ID: <120406102.46400@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Senior Women's National Softball Team to Tour Southern Ont ario - L'?quipe nationale f?minine senior ? faire comp?tition dans le sud de l'Ontario Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:15:05 -0400 Fran?ais ? Suivre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2006 Senior Women's National Softball Team to Tour Southern Ontario (Ottawa, ON) ? Softball Canada's Senior women's National Team is set to tour southern Ontario in a mini series of exhibition games versus Softball Canada's Elite team and the New England Riptide of the Women's Professional Fast Pitch league from June 17th to the 25th, 2006. The Ontario Pro Tour will feature a 6 game schedule with the Senior Women's National Team competing against the Canada Elite team in Milverton, Ontario (June 18th) and Guelph, Ontario (June 19th). Team Canada will then face off against the New England Riptide for the remaining 4 games in Kitchener, Ontario (June 22nd, 24th and 25th) and Brampton, Ontario (June 23rd). "We are very pleased to be holding the National Women?s Tour in Southern Ontario" stated Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada. "Ontario has provided many top National team athletes over the years and southern Ontario has always been a softball hot bed in this country. We are very excited about working closely with our local hosts as we profile and showcase our top female softball athletes in Canada." Slated as training for the 2006 Canada Cup and the 2006 ISF World Championships, the Ontario Tour will inter-promote and expose the sport of softball and Canada's top athletes to fans across the nation, "It was thrilling for me as a developing softball player to see the high level of skill and intensity the national team brought to the field" said Cindy Eadie, National Team Athlete. "I hope we are able to make the same impression on the fans at our games and inspire them to be their best." Featured in the tour are Senior Women National Team local athletes, Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, On), Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON), Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) and Erin Mclean (Whitby, ON). The Ontario Tour is a great way for coaches, players and fans to experience world class softball. Tickets for the Ontario Tour will be available May 1st, 2006. For ticket information, please visit www.softball.ca. Both the Senior Women's National softball team and the Elite team will then participate in the 13th annual Canada Cup in Surrey, BC from July 1-9. The Senior Team will also compete in the USA World Cup in Oklahoma City and the World Championships, in Beijing, China from August 27th to September 5th, 2006 which is a 2008 Olympic qualifier -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POUR DIFFUSION IMM?DIATE 12 avril 2006 L'?quipe nationale f?minine senior ? faire comp?tition dans le sud de l'Ontario (Ottawa, ON) ? L'?quipe nationale f?minine senior de Softball Canada fera comp?tition au sud de l'Ontario dans une mini s?rie de parties d'exposition contre l'?quipe de l'?lite du Canada et le New England Riptide de la ligue professionnelle f?minine de balle rapide. La mini s?rie aura lieu le 17 au 25 juin, 2006. La mini s?rie d'Ontario se comportera d'un calendrier comp?titif de 6 joutes lorsque l'?quipe nationale f?minine senior affronte l'?quipe de l'?lite ? Milverton, ON (le 18 juin) et ? Guelph, ON (le 19 juin). L'?quipe du Canada fera face alors contre le New England Riptide pour les quatre dernier match ? Kitchener, ON (le 22, 24 et 25 juin) et ? Brampton, ON (le 23 juin). "Nous sommes tr?s fi?re de pr?senter la mini s?rie de l'?quipe nationale au sud de l'Ontario" dit Kevin Quinn, Pr?sident de Softball Canada. "L'Ontario nous a fournit beaucoup d'athl?tes sup?rieures de l'?quipe nationale au cours des ann?es et demeure toujours un endroit ou le sport de softball excelle. Nous sommes excit?s d'avoir l'opportunit? de travailler main en main avec les villes h?tes lorsque nous pr?sentons nos athl?tes ?lites de softball au Canada." Pr?vu en tant que m?thode d'entra?nement pour la Coupe Canadienne de Softball et les Championnats mondiaux de la FIS, la mini s?rie d'Ontario donnera occasion de promouvoir le sport de softball et les athl?tes ?lites de softball aux fanatiques ? travers le Canada. "C'?tait tr?s int?ressant pour moi, comme athl?te en d?veloppement, d'avoir la chance d'observer le niveau ?lev? des habilet?s et l'intensit? de l'?quipe nationale" avoue Cindy Eadie, athl?te de l'?quipe nationale. "J'esp?re que nous sommes capable de promouvoir la m?me impression sur les fanatiques lors de nos parties et les inspirer ? ?tre et de performer ? leur meilleur!" En vedette lors du mini s?rie d'Ontario seront les athl?tes de l'?quipe nationale locaux, Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON), Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON), Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) et Erin Mclean (Whitby, ON). La mini s?rie d'Ontario sera une excellente opportunit? pour les entra?neurs, les athl?tes et les fanatiques d'observer le softball de classe mondiale. Les billets pour la mini s?rie d'Ontario seront disponible le 1er mai, 2006. Pour plus d'information au sujet des billets, s'il vous pla?t visiter le site web de Softball Canada (www.softball.ca). L'?quipe nationale f?minine senior et l'?quipe de l'?lite participerons au 13i?me Coupe du Canada de Softball ? Surrey, C-B du 1 au 9 juillet. L'?quipe senior fera comp?tition aussi dans la Coupe Mondial des ?-U ? Oklahoma et les Championnats mondiaux de la FIS en Beijing, Chine du 27 ao?t au 5 septembre 2006. Les Championnats mondiaux en Beijing sert comme qualificateurs pour les jeux olympiques de 2008. -30- Richard Picard Directeur de Marketing et Communications Softball Canada 223 Rue Colonnade Bur. 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 17:34:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:34:13 -0700 Subject: Janet Greatrix passes Message-ID: <120406102.52586@webbox.com> From: "Setford, Blair" To: "'aldoran at pmihrm.com'" Subject: Janet Greatrix passes Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:56:23 -0400 It is with deep sadness that I must pass along the news that Janet Greatrix lost her battle with cancer this morning in hospital in Niagara Falls. Janet was the heart and soul of the Niagara Falls Mens' Fastball League and was of tremendous assistance in launching the GHFL. It is safe to say that we wouldn't be here today without her and her presence in the scorer's booth at Ker Park will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to Al and Rob Greatrix and their family. When I have details on the arrangements, I will pass them along. Blair Setford Golden Horseshoe Fastball League From: "Setford, Blair" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 18:13:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:13:56 -0700 Subject: Team Rosters and Schedules posted at alsfastball.com Message-ID: <120406102.54970@webbox.com> For those teams that already posted their rosters and schedules to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball we are now moving a copy over to the Teams link at our new site, http://www.alsfastball.com All ISC and ISC II teams are invited to post their rosters and schedules in a similar format to both sites. Don't keep your roster a secret! thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 18:23:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:23:22 -0700 Subject: Monkton Web Site is up! Message-ID: <120406102.55536@webbox.com> Monkton, Ontario http://www.monktonfastball.com/ June 29 - July 2, 2006 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 12 23:06:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:06:09 -0700 Subject: Last Chance for Aussie Softballers Message-ID: <120406102.72502@webbox.com> Received: 4/12/06 7:54:40 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Last Chance for Aussie Softballers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message Media Release Thursday 13 April 2006 Last Chance for Aussie Softballers Blacktown Olympic Park in New South Wales will be a buzz next week with the high speeds of pitches, the slogging of balls and the sliding for home bases as Australia?s best take to the diamond. The last round, round three of the 2005/2006 Grand Prix Series, will take place from 14-17 April and will showcase Australia?s best softballers from the five state institutes and academies of sport (NSWIS, AIS, WAIS, VIS and QAS). Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s team said that ?so far, we have been really pleased with the quality shown at the first two rounds of the Grand Prix Series and we are looking forward to players showing consistency and strong performances in round three.? The last two series has seen tough competition between teams as they vie for a spot in the Australian team. NSWIS Blue took out the first round defeating Western Arrow 13-9 and round two saw QAS Heatwave beat the VIS Titans 11-4. So the challenge is on to see who can take home the Audrey McLaughlin Cup! Following the Grand Prix Series, an Aussie Spirit team has been selected to take on Chinese Taipei from 18-20 April 2006. The International Series will display top level softball as both teams begin to prepare for the International Softball Federation?s Women?s World Championship which will be held in Beijing in August 2006. ?One of our major focuses for this international series is to see where we are sitting in terms of the international competition and what further developments are needed as we approach the Worlds,? said Barlow. The World Championship will be Australia?s chance to qualify for participation at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. There is a strong history between the two sides with Chinese Taipei forcing Australia to go through a second qualifying series after they defeated Australia during the 2002 play-offs. ?Chinese Taipei has a strong team and the series will give us an opportunity to see what level they are playing at and what improvements we need to make in time for the Worlds,? said Barlow. The International Series and Grand Prix Series will feature Australia?s top players and will be the last chance for players to make an impression on the selectors for possible inclusion in the Australian team for the ISF Women?s World Championship. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s team. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, TEAM LISTS, DRAWS ___________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 12:08:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:08:45 -0700 Subject: Canada East ISC II Qualifier in Innerkip in now full Message-ID: <130406103.33058@webbox.com> 4/13/06 10:42:07 AM From: "Setford, Blair" To: Al Doran Subject: Canada East ISC II Qualifier in Innerkip in now full Innerkip, Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada East ISC II Qualifier in Innerkip in now full Canada East ISC Commissioner Bob McGowan is reminding teams that there are still spots available for the ISC Qualifier June 16-18 in Innerkip. The winner of this tournament will receive a berth in the ISC World Tournament in Kitchener this August. However, please note that the ISC II Qualifier the same weekend in Innerkip is now tentatively capped at 16 teams with one team on the waiting list. ISC II teams in Ontario and Quebec can still enter the ISC II qualifier to be held in Fitzroy Harbour June 16-18. The entry fee is $300. The winners of each ISC II qualifier will receive berths in the ISC II Tournament of Champions with additional invite berths likely available. For more information, please contact: Bob McGowan jbob99(at)allstream.net 519.9641.6767 home 905.672.7473 office Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 12:13:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:13:14 -0700 Subject: Jarvis Merchants 2006 Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <130406103.33328@webbox.com> Received: 4/13/06 10:07:45 AM From: "Wagar, Scott" To: Subject: Jarvis Merchants 2006 Roster and Schedule JARVIS, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jarvis Roster The Jarvis Merchants, coming off a 4th place finish atthe Canadian Senior championships in St Thomas and an 18th place finish intheir first ISC World Tournament, are looking at making some noise on theSenior circuit again in 2006. With two years now under their belts, theMerchants are looking to add to their list of quality wins in 2005 thatincluded a 1-0 win over Broken Bow in Woodstock, victories over the HallmanTwins and Innerkip Eagles to win their first Ontario Senior Eliminations championship, along with wins over Patsy'sat the World Tournament andVancouver Grey Sox at the Canadian Nationals. To help take the nextstep, the Merchants have added Ryan Thompson to play shortstop and arebringing in coach Dan Donahue to provide a veteran presence forthis young team. Andrew Phibbs, who will be attending the Canadian Nationalteam camp in May, returns for his third year and will split the work loadwith Scott Wagar during the season and Jamie Simpson on selectedweekends. Adam Smith and Ryan Thompson reunite to anchor themiddle of the Merchants infield, with the up-and-comingMatt Lyon on third and the tandem of Greg Courneyea and Adam Dearborn splittingtime at first. Courneyea will also team with Allan Phibbs to manage the dutiesbehind the dish. Bob Gillow, Dan Garmon and Chad Staats all return fortheir third year in the Merchants outfield and will be joined by Brian Roote,who joins the Merchants after spending the past two years with the KitchenerHallman Twins. In the quest for a Canadian Championship, the Merchantswill add Simpson, Ian Fehrman and Pat Graham to their line-up for theOntario Eliminations and the Canadians in Prince George. The Merchants roster and schedule islisted below: Pitching Andrew Phibbs Scott Wagar Jamie Simpson (Jarvis Tourney,Provincials, Canadians) Catching Allan Phibbs Greg Courneyea Infield Adam Dearborn Adam Smith Ryan Thompson Matt Lyon Ian Fehrman (Provincials, Canadians) Pat Graham (Provincials, Canadians) Outfield Bob Gillow Dan Garmon Chad Staats Brian Roote Coaching Staff Dan Donahue Adam Smith Darryl Fehrman Fred Mckeen Clarke Staats - GM Bill Lindsey - OfficialScorer May 13-14 - Jarvis, ON-Exhibition Games May 19-21 - Jarvis, ON Jarvis Merchants Fastpitch Challenge June2-4 - Woodstock, ON- Legends of Fastpitch Tournament June 10-11 - Orillia, ON- ISC Travel League June 16-18 - Innerkip, ON- ISC Qualifier July 28-29 - Orillia, ON- ISC Travel League of Eastern CanadaTournament Aug5-6 - St Thomas, ON- OASA Eliminations Aug 11-19 - Kitchener, ON- ISC World Tournament Aug 27- Sept 2 - Prince George, BC- Softball CanadaSenior National Tournament From: "Wagar, Scott" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 15:43:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:43:28 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada to Host Provincial ID Camps (Junior Men' Message-ID: <130406103.45943@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada to Host Provincial ID Camps (Junior Men' s National Team) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:18:03 -0400 Fran?ais ? Suivre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2006 Softball Canada to Host Provincial ID Camps (Ottawa) ? Softball Canada in association with its member provincial and territorial associations will be hosting provincial ID camps for the selection of the Junior Men's National Team. The series of ID camps are open to male softball or baseball players age 19 or under prior to December 31st, 2008 (born in 1989 or later). The camps, which are designed to evaluate and appraise talent in the preparation for the 2008 Junior Men's World Championships, will be held in British Columbia (July 1st ? Tentative), Alberta (Tentative for June), Saskatchewan (July 29th and 30th ? Includes Manitoba), Quebec (June 9th), Nova Scotia (July 9th ? Includes New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island) and Newfoundland (to be determined). All men born between the years of 1989 and 1991 are encouraged to participate in these camps. Candidates who showcase exemplary skills, talent, focus and energy will be invited to participate in a final selection camp in 2007 to be considered to participate in the 2008 Junior Men's World Championships representing Canada. Leading the camps and the evaluation process will be the Junior National Team coaching staff with the assistance of local area coaches. The ID camps will focus on identifying speed, throwing and catching ability, hitting and fielding skills, base running and general fitness testing. To register for the camps, please visit the Softball Canada website (www.softball.ca) and complete the registration form. Return the completed registration form and the entry fee of $50.00 to Softball Canada, care of Ron Gallinger, Program Director, National Teams, 223 Colonnade Rd., Suite 212, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 or by fax at 613-523-5761. -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 15:47:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:47:37 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada Walk-On Evaluation Camps - women Message-ID: <130406103.46192@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" To: Subject: Softball Canada Walk-On Evaluation Camps - Camps ouvert d' ?valuation de Softball Canada Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:18:57 -0400 Fran?ais ? Suivre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2006 Softball Canada Walk-On Evaluation Camps (Ottawa) ? Softball Canada will be holding walk-on evaluation camps for the Senior Women's National Team in Port Perry, ON on May 28th and Richmond, BC on June 4th. The Softball Canada Walk-On Evaluation Camps are open to women born prior to 1988 (age 19 or older) and will focus on identifying individual talent and skill levels. Evaluations will be used towards the selection of the 2007 Senior Women's National Team athlete pool and possibly the 2007 National Team. Registration for the camps will be on a first come first serve basis and will be restricted by the overall openings and positions. To register for the camps, please visit the Softball Canada website (www.softball.ca) and complete the registration form. Return the completed registration form and the entry fee to Softball Canada, care of Ron Gallinger, Program Director, National Teams, 223 Colonnade Rd., Suite 212, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 or by fax at 613-523-5761. Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 15:50:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:50:14 -0700 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <130406103.46346@webbox.com> Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament From: Scott Dumouchel Reply-To: blitzfastball at hotmail.com Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:12:40 -0400 Ottawa, ON The Ottawa Blitz will be holding their first tournament July 21-23 at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. We currently have 8 teams, but am taking first 16. We are looking to have the Winner take 2000$ based on a 16 team entry. The entry is 325$ per team and I currently have teams interested and teams will be selected based on first payment received. Please contact me at fastball at hotmail.com or 613-721-3532.Scott Dumouchel From: Scott Dumouchel Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 16:00:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:00:58 -0700 Subject: Looking for little-league teams in Toronto Area Message-ID: <130406103.46992@webbox.com> From: Dave Capling To: 'Al's Fastball News' Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:09:09 -0400 Toronto, ON Was wondering if you could tell me where to get a list of local ball teams in Toronto and surrounding areas. Would be looking at more little-league teams than older. Thanks, Dave From: Dave Capling Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 16:13:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:13:26 -0700 Subject: Fastball Tournament - Moraviantown, Ontario - July 21-23, 2006 Message-ID: <130406103.47740@webbox.com> To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Fastball Tournament - Over $10,000.00 in Prize Money From: Bruce Stonefish Reply-To: stonefbr at hotmail.com Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:46:48 -0400 Envelope-To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com MORAVIANTOWN, ON Our Tournament is The 'Big How' Men's Fastball Open July 21-23, 2006 Moraviantown, Ontario $800.00 Entry Fee $5000.00 1st $1600.00 2nd $850.00 3rd $850.00 4th $400.00 - 5th-8th Allstar Team - $50 + Ball bag Each 3 Games Guaranteed 12 Teams Make Sunday Playoff 4 Pools of 4 Win your Pool - Guaranteed $400.00 contact: Bruce Stonefish 1(519) 692-7226 stonefbr(at)gse.harvard.edu Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 16:29:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:29:56 -0700 Subject: Posting Guidelines - Al's Fastball Message-ID: <130406103.48731@webbox.com> IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to fastball(at)pmihrm.com and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event on the ISC Tournament Page. When asked what are the guidelines, I point them first to the site: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball There are lots of excellent examples there of how to make an announcement. Remember, IF you are a subscriber, we will normally send your posting to our full list of subscribers. IF you are not a subscriber, it will only be posted to http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and our NEW News site at http://www.alsfastball.com But ALL postings must follow a few simple guidelines. Another resource on how to prepare a posting is at: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=61 It also covers guidelines for our New site. A few KEY things to remember: Each writer should try to adhere to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why. a. State where this posting is from. Please remember this is a global list so identify your City and Province/State, etc. b. Please state if this is for men, women, boys, girls, etc., and at what level, is this ISC, ISC II, etc. c. Remember to include the dates of your event, if you are posting a tournament announcement. d. PLEASE sign your post and include your return email address, such as: mailto:fastball(at)pmihrm.com Please send ALL posts to fastball(at)pmihrm.com its easier for us that way, and, please do not CC other email addresses, your posting will be processed faster if it comes directly to fastball(at)pmihrm.com ONLY. For more information about Al's Fastball, please go to: http://www.alsfastball.com/ For information about our Copyright Terms and Conditions, please go to: http://www.reliantcms.com/sites/alsfastball.com_old/webstart/legal.htm p.s. we used to say we regret that we still cannot take aol.com addresses as subscribers nor can they post to the List. AOL.COM are still blocking mail from us and other subscribers to sympatico.ca. Nothing personal against aol.com subscribers but as an ISP, aol.com truly sucks. If you are an aol.com user, you have our deepest sympathy and we highly recommend you run, not walk, to the nearest alternative provider. HOWEVER, we are trying to now include a few AOL addresses on our NEW list server and so far, so good. But the advice is still, AOL sucks, get rid of it! Please Remember: Promote the Game! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 16:31:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:31:32 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada announces its Elite Team - Softball Canada - women Message-ID: <130406103.48826@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" To: Subject: Softball Canada announces its Elite Team - Softball Canada annonce son ?quipe de l'?lite Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:22:20 -0400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2006 Softball Canada announces its Elite Team (Ottawa, ON) ? Softball Canada has named 18 athletes to its Elite Team. The Elite Team will participate in the Ontario Tour, a mini series versus the Michigan Ice of the women's professional fastpitch league and 2006 Canada Cup to be held July 1st to 9th. The athletes who have been selected to the Elite Team and represent Canada are: Sarah Belanger, Winnipeg, MB Brittany Freight, Placentia, CA Erin Gee, Burnaby, BC Becky Hartley, Richmond, BC Ashley Lanz, Winnipeg, MB Cambria McKay, Brampton, ON Megan MacKenzie, North Delta, BC Alisia Narodowski, Vancouver, BC Daniela Pappano, Bolton, ON Stephanie Ried, Pickering, ON Shannon Robinson, Etobicoke, ON Katie Rosentreter, Winnipeg, MB Shannon Rossiter, Surrey, BC Meaghan Stastook, Calgary, AB Tessa Thomas, Pickering, ON Megan Timpf, Port Dover, ON Janiva Willis, Irishtown, NB Jennifer Yee, North Delta, BC Head Coach Tony Foti Assistant Coach Shan MacDonald Assistant Coach Rick Church ?The strength of the Canadian Women?s National Softball Program is directly affected by that of the Canadian Junior and Elite programs" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Women's National Team Programs. "I am very pleased with the caliber of talent selected to the 2006 Elite Team. I have high expectations of them as they compete and represent Canada at various events this summer.? The team will play together for the first time as Canada's Elite Team in a mini tour in southern Ontario versus Team Canada in a two game series on June 18th in Milverton, On and June 19th in Guelph, ON. For more information on the senior women's Elite Team and their schedule of events, please visit www.softball.ca. Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. -30- Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca ______________________________________________________________________________ POUR DIFFUSION IMM?DIATE 13 avril 2006 Softball Canada annonce son ?quipe de l'?lite (Ottawa, ON) ? Softball Canada a s?lectionn? 18 athl?tes ? l'?quipe de l'?lite. L'?quipe de l'?lite participera dans la mini s?rie d'Ontario, une s?ries de joutes d'exhibition contre le Michgan Ice de la ligue professionnelle de balle rapide et la Coupe Canadienne de Softball de 2006 le 1 au 9 juillet. Les athl?tes choisis ? l'?quipe de l'?lite pour repr?senter le Canada sont: Sarah Belanger, Winnipeg, MB Brittany Freight, Placentia, CA Erin Gee, Burnaby, C-B Becky Hartley, Richmond, C-B Ashley Lanz, Winnipeg, MB Cambria McKay, Brampton, ON Megan MacKenzie, North Delta, C-B Alisia Narodowski, Vancouver, C-B Daniela Pappano, Bolton, ON Stephanie Ried, Pickering, ON Shannon Robinson, Etobicoke, ON Katie Rosentreter, Winnipeg, MB Shannon Rossiter, Surrey, C-B Meaghan Stastook, Calgary, AB Tessa Thomas, Pickering, ON Megan Timpf, Port Dover, ON Janiva Willis, Irishtown, NB Jennifer Yee, North Delta, C-B Entra?neur Chef Tony Foti Assistant Entra?neur Shan MacDonald Assistant Entra?neur Rick Church "La force du programme des ?quipes nationales f?minines sont directement affect? par celui des programmes junior et de l'?lite" avoue Lori Sippel, Entra?neure Chef des programmes des ?quipes nationales. "Je suis content avec le niveau du talent qui a ?t? s?lectionn? ? l'?quipe de l'?lite en 2006. Je tiens, de eux, des hautes expectations lors qu'elles font comp?tition et repr?sentent le Canada lors de leur calendrier cet ?t? L'?quipe jouera ensemble pour la premi?re fois en titre d'?quipe de l'?lite canadienne lors de la mini s?rie d'Ontario contre l'?quipe nationale dans une s?rie de deux joutes le 18 juin ? Milverton, ON et le 19 juin ? Guelph, ON. Pour plus d'information sur l'?quipe de l'?lite f?minine senior de softball et leur calendrier d'?v?nements visitez www.softball.ca. Softball Canada est l?organisme de sport national r?gissant le d?veloppement et la r?glementation du softball au Canada. Ses grands objectifs sont de promouvoir, encourager et d?velopper la participation de masse et l?excellence internationale en softball. -30- Richard Picard Directeur de Marketing et Communications Softball Canada 223 Rue Colonnade Bur. 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 19:06:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:06:07 -0700 Subject: 2006 Spring Swing / Summer Slam Fastpitch Weekend Message-ID: <130406103.58101@webbox.com> From: David Bell To: Subject: 2006 Spring Swing / Summer Slam Fastpitch Weekend Las Vegas, Nv. June 10-12, 2006 Due to park rehabs, NASCAR, Spring Break and Little League, the popular Spring Swing Fastpitch Weekend has been transformed into the SUMMER SLAM Fastpitch Weekend. The round robin tourney will take place in America's Fastest Growing Community, Summerlin, at the base of Red Rock National Park in the Willows Community. This years' event will take place June 10-12 on two fields and will be able to accomodate 12 teams total, six A/B and six C teams. Current plans are for a 5 game guarantee for $350.00. David Bell, formally of the Las Vegas Hitmen and KHT Pumpers currently with the Long Beach Black Sox is the tourney director. The weekend will be sanctioned by three associations and act as a qualifier for two of the three's National Tournaments. Rosters must be filled out prior to arrival. Concessions & t-shirts will be sold with the games being played in a park like setting complete with community swimming pool and several play areas for the younger kids. Teams will play a minimum of one double-header, possibly two in their five game set. Best record in division will determine each division's champion. Any questions please contact me at the sites below. Thank you, David Bell mail to: dvbell22(at)cox.net website: www.eteamz.com/lasvegashitmen Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 13 19:10:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:10:54 -0700 Subject: Pitcher needed for Red Rocks Message-ID: <130406103.58389@webbox.com> To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Pitcher needed for Red Rocks From: James Rowan Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:43:06 -0400 St. George, UT The Colorado Rage is needing a pitcher for the Red Rocks Tournament, May 6-7 in St. George, Utah. Contact James Rowan at rowscambow(at)aol.com. Thanks,James RowanColorado Rage Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 14 10:25:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:25:49 Subject: Spring Swing / Summer Slam Fastpitch Weekend (date correction) Message-ID: <140406104.37684@webbox.com> Received: 4/14/06 11:27:03 AM From: David Bell To: "fastball" Subject: Spring Swing / Summer Slam Fastpitch Weekend JUNE 9-11, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Las Vegas, Nev. Now that all of the park renovations have been completed, NASCAR has made its' way in and out of town, March Madness is over, Spring Break has come and gone, and Little League will be completed, it is time again to try and play some fastpitch in Las Vegas. The popular Spring Swing Fastpitch Weekend has been renamed to the SUMMER SLAM FASTPITCH WEEKEND, due to the new timing of the event June 9 - 11 at Willows Park in the Community of Summerlin at the base of the Red Rock National Park. The Weekend is for 6 "a/b" teams, and 6 "b/c" teams, in which each team, based on a full field is guaranteed 5 games for $350.00. All games will be played in a round robin format with four games penciled in for Friday night June 9th. For more information, please go to www.eteamz.com/lasvegashitmen Thank you, and hope to see you back in Southern Nevada. David Bell Long Beach Black Sox www.eteamz.com/lasvegashitmen mail to: dvbell22(at)cox.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 14 12:08:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:08:02 Subject: Glowworm Tournament July 1st, & 2nd 2006 San Antonio, Texas Message-ID: <140406104.43817@webbox.com> Received: 4/14/06 1:39:18 PM From: RUBEN RIOS To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Glowworm Tournament July 1st, & 2nd 2006 San Antonio, Texas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42nd ANNUAL GLOWWORM TOURNAMENT SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS THE LARGEST AND BEST MEN?S FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS Team Manager / Sponsor: It?s that time of the year FASTPITCH SOFTBALL and the RIOS FAMILY is extending our invitation to you on the 42nd Annual Glowworm Tournament. The tournament will be held on July 1st and 2nd, 2006 and will be played Alva Jo Fisher and Kroger Stokes Softball fields. The tournament is a double elimination and the entry fee is $200.00 and we only accept cash or money order. The deadline is SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006. The tournament rules will be played to the 2006 ASA code. As President of the Glowworm Athletic Club, I can attest that the success of our 41st Annual Tournament was definitely memorable. There were a total of 25 teams that participated in last year?s tournament. The Glowworm Athletic Club and the RIOS FAMILY want to thank everyone who participating in our tournament last year and keeping FASTPITCH ALIVE. We hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Ruben Rios, President Phone: (210) 333-0064 cell: (210) 854-6409 Hildebrand Rios III (210) 655-7739 Michael Rios (210) 696-7813 Mario Rios (210) 923-2586 cell: (210) 559-0814 Ceasar Rios (210) 342-1179 ext # 202 cell: (210) 421-7035 Rene Rios (210) 342-1179 ext # 202 David Rios (210) 337-8017 cell: (210) 843-4652 E-MAIL: iceworms(at)juno.com PLEASE RESPONSE BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 14 13:26:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:26:49 Subject: For all Fastballers with a web site Message-ID: <140406104.48541@webbox.com> eScribe is d-e-a-d dead, long live eScribe There are still a ton of web sites out there that were kind enough to link to us at the old news site www.escribe.com/sports/alsfastball/ PLEASE, if you have one of these sites, change our link to http://www.alsfastball.com - we will be forever grateful. And, if you have a web site for men's fastball that we do not know about, please let us know. Check our "Links" section at http://www.alsfastball.com/ to see if you are already there. Many thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 15 13:13:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:13:50 -0700 Subject: 2006 So Cal Bombers Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <150406105.36966@webbox.com> From: To: Subject: ISC Teams Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:55:39 -0700 2006 So Cal Bombers Roster and Schedule: #1 Dan Winnick - Walnut Creek, California #6 Albert Mendibles - Prescott Hills, Arizona #7 Mike Butler - Sonora, California #8 Jason Porto - Elk Grove, California #10 Chad Ghostkeeper - Prince George, BC, Canada #12 Paul Walford - Clearwater, Florida #13 Glenn Ormsby - Kelowna, BC, Canada #16 Raymudo Parra - Ensenada, BC, Mexico #19 Kelly Wenstrom - Langdon, Alberta, Canada #20 Ryan Brand - Calgary, Alberta, Canada #22 Nate Devine - Sonora, California #23 Darren Box - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada #25 Arturo Solano - Calexico, California #34 Travis Price - Corona, California #44 Jose JR, Mendez - Mexicali, BC, Mexico #99 Tony Peeples - San Louis Obispo, California Coaches #30 Kelly McGiffin - Penticton, BC, Canada #3 Cesar Rodriguez - Huntington Beach, California ...................................................................................................................... April 22????????.So Cal ASA A/B League, Palm Springs May 6/7..................Red Rock - St. George, UT May 20/21..............So Cal Bombers Tournament - Palm Springs, CA May 26/27..............Joe Santos Tournament - Pueblo, CO June 16/17.............Skins Game - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada June 24/25.............DeMarini Rose Cup - Portland, OR July 7/9..................Boys of summer ? Denmark, WI July 21/23...............Bob Walsh ? Allentown, PA Aug 3/6???????..ASA Majors ? South Bend, IN Aug 11/19............ISC World Tournament-Kitchener, ON, Canada www.bombersfastball.com C-Rod cesar(at)bombersfastball.com http://www.bombersfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 15 16:19:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:19:38 -0700 Subject: Farm Tavern 2006 Message-ID: <150406105.48112@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:12:47 -0600 From: Dean Holoien Subject: Farm Tavern 2006 To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Madison, WI this is the Farm Tavern Squad for 2006 Pitchers Korrey Gareau Jeff Wilson Dean Holoien Catchers Todd Twachtman Harvey Stevenson Infielders Dan Smet Paul Lynch Keith Mackintosh Boyd Dallman Daryl Joy Todd Budke Outfielders Colin Abbott Paul Rosebush Rob Gray Ryan Wolfe thanks Deano holer27(at)sasktel.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 15 18:18:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:18:35 -0700 Subject: DeMo EHS wins double header on opening day Dutch competition Message-ID: <150406105.55252@webbox.com> To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: DeMo EHS wins double header on opening day Dutch competition From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:46:18 +0200 Spijkenisse, The Netherlands April 15th 2006 Haarlem, The Netherlands based DeMo EHS travelled to Spijkenisse for their opening day double header against newcomers Spikes. With Canadian pitcher Glen Moreland (Richmond Hill, ON) still out with an injury, Czech National Team pitcher Martin Svoboda and former Fedlock Falcon Darren Davies arriving in May, the Demo EHS roster consisted of ten players but this didn't affect their performance at all. Line score game 1 (innings = runs - hits - errors) DeMo EHS: 2-0-0-3-0-0-0 = 5 - 12 - 0 Spikes: 0-0-0-0-2-0-0 = 2 - 3 - 0 Pitchers (K-BB-H-E) DeMo EHS: Erwin Visser (w) 7 inn 10-2-3-0 Spikes: Arjan Baanen (l) 7inn 7-2-12-1 DeMo EHS started this game well with a lead off single by Jeffry Visser followed by a sac bunt by Anthony Beaumont. Michel Groenhart came through with a RBI single to left field on which Jeffry Visser scored. Groenhart himself moved to second on a fielders choice and moved to third on a hit by Eric Zomerdijk. Rookie Dave Hazel got his first RBI of the season when his single to center field scored Groenhart. In the third DeMo EHS added three more runs when the exploded on a lead off triple by Zomerdijk, another RBI single by Dave Hazel followed by the second triple off the bat of good old Pim Winkel. Winkel then scored the third run of the inning on a RBI single by pitcher Erwin Visser. Spikes was only able to do something back in the bottom of the fifth when they scored two runs. Erwin Visser take control over the game again and ended in style with a strike out. Line score game 2 (innings = runs - hits - errors) DeMo EHS: 0-7-0-2-2 = 11 - 11 - 4 Spikes: 0-0-1-0-0 = 1 - 2 - 0 Pitchers (K-BB-H-E) DeMo EHS: Eric Zomerdijk (w) 5 inn 4-1-2-4 Spikes: Arjan Baanen 2inn 1-2-6-0 Spikes: Titus Blom 3inn 4-3-5-1 Homeruns: Michel Groenhart (2xsolo) Anthony Beaumont (Grand Slam) Jeffry Visser (solo) In game two DeMo EHS used the long ball again when they exploded in the second inning. Eric Zomerdijk got on base on a hit by pitch and was brought over to second on a hit by Etienne Meijer. Zomerdijk scored on a single by Pim Winkel and Meijer moved to third. Meijer then scored on a single by Erwin Visser. Bases got loaded when Maurice Maijer was walked and catcher Anthony Beaumont came through big when he hit his first career big league grand slam homerun! Michel Groenhart followed Beaumont's grand slam with a back to back homerun which scored the 7th run of the inning. Spikes got one back in the bottom of the third but Michel Groenhart hit his second HR of the game (solo). Dave Hazel scored another run in the 4th on a walk, two passed balls and a sac fly by Eric Zomerdijk. DeMo EHS completed its batting rage with a solo HR by Jeffry Visser to left field and a run by Maurice Meijer on a RBI single by Groenhart. Both games showed a complete team effort with 23 hits in 12 innings including 4 HR's, three triples and a double. A team batting avg of .418 over two games. The pitching staff worked hard and kept the Spikes team on only 5 hits. A great debut in the big leagues by Dave Hazel hitting 4-5. Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlands www.clik.to/ehshaarlem norman.ames(at)gielissen.nl Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 15 23:11:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:11:27 -0700 Subject: K-W Pride Tourney - Date Correction Message-ID: <150406105.72823@webbox.com> Received: 4/15/06 9:16:58 PM From: To: Al Subject: Re: K-W Pride Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Clements, On The Field is set for the 15th annual K-W Pride tourney in St. Clements Ontario, May 19-21, 2006 The team?s competing this year will be: Alvinston Indians (2002 ISC II ToC Champions, 2005 ISC II ToC 3rd place) Bridgeport Braves (2006 Host ISC II ToC) Elmira Cubs ( 2005 ISC II ToC Champions) Elmira Jrs Breslau Badgers Breslau Majors Harriston Mercury?s (2003, 2004 ISC II ToC Champions) Mitchell Mets Kitchener Phoenix (2005 Ontario Challenge Cup 3rd place) Port Elgin Blue Devils (2005 ISC II ToC 2nd place) Tavistock Merchants (2004 ISC II ToC 2nd place) Moorefield Dukes Morpeth Magic Kitchener Selects Shakespeare Falcons Rockwood Thanks Rick Boyd rdboyd(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 16 10:26:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 07:26:33 -0700 Subject: Young's Primetime Sports of Watertown, SD Message-ID: <160406106.26930@webbox.com> From: "Gary Young South Dakota Fastpitch" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Young's Primetime Sports of Watertown, SD #1 Gary Young C/Coach #2 Ryan Lawerence 3B/1B #3 JD Young P #4 Lonnie Struckman 1B/3B #5 Travis Young C #6 Chad Struckman SS #7 Greg Rislov P #8 Rod Lawerence 2B #9 Bruce Schwinger 2B #10 Bob Reiter RF #11 Dan Dies 1B/Coach #13 Joe Chislon DH/Coach #14 Pete Bludorn P #17 Marcus Englehart OF #18 Scott Rislov OF #21 Justin Struckman CF #22 Jessie Bludorn P/Utility #23 Nick Heig LF #28 JC Crawford P/Utility May 27-28 Fargo, ND Memorial Day Invite June 3-4 Sioux Falls, SD Earlybird Qualifier June 10-11 Sioux Falls, SD Invitational June 24-25 Riverfest Dawson, MN July 8-9 Field of Dreams Ramona, SD July 22-23 NAFA Qualifier Sioux Falls, SD July 29-30 Young's 33rd Annual Watertown, SD August 5-6 SD Masters State, Watertown, SD August 12-13 SD ASA "A" State, Sioux Falls, SD August 19-20 ASA Northern Regional, SD August 24-27 NAFA "A" World Series, Appleton, WI Gary Young Deputy Commissioner, Men's Fastpitch South Dakota Amateur Softball Assn. http://www.sdasasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 16 19:02:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:02:26 -0700 Subject: Baltimore Jim Bradford Classic Message-ID: <160406106.57884@webbox.com> Received: 4/16/06 6:01:26 PM From: "Steve Bedard" Subject: Baltimore Jim Bradford Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baltimore, ON Jim Bradford Classic ,June 9,10,11 Still looking for some quality teams Teams already committed to the tournament this year are, Cobourg,featuring Wayne Wells and possibly Mike Crawford,Scarborough Wolverines Canadian Junior Champions 2004 and 2005,Port Perry Lumberjacks Jr's,Motown Mussell, Interest Possibly from last years Winner Kanata Easton's with Dan Konkle,Toronto Champions,Napanee and possibly Peterborough Jr's. If you have an ISC II type team not afraid of good compitition ,this could be the tournament for you.Possibly $1500.00 for the winners with 10 teams and you are lucky enough to win all your games. Each game is worth Travel money. Entry is $450.00 $2800.00 in travel money with 10 teams Make cheques out to the" Jim Bradford Classic" and send to Steve Bedard,428A Victoria St. Cobourg Ont.K9A3G9. Please e-mail or phone for questions or entry. Thanks Have a care Steve Bedard 905-377-8447 sjbgolf(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 17 00:11:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:11:24 -0700 Subject: Passing of Peter Smith - Nova Scotia Message-ID: <160406106.76421@webbox.com> Received: 4/16/06 10:45:22 PM From: "Dave Houghton" RE: PETER SMITH - DEATH Softball Nova Scotia has lost a dedicated and life-long supporter of our sport. During his playing career, Peter had played high level Intermediate Fast-Pitch for many years on local East Hants Teams and had successfully participated in many tournaments throughout Nova Scotia. His passion for coaching Minor Softball was recognized by his peers and the many youths that were the benefactors of his skilled approach to the game. During the summers Peter spent countless hours coaching minor softball teams in the East Hants area and was driving force behind maintaining the Lantz Sports Field Complex. Teams coached & managed by Peter successfully competed and hosted numerous Provincial & Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships. Peter had been a key component of the Nova Scotia Men?s Canada Games Softball team coaching staff that successfully represented the province in 2001 (Ontario) and 2005 (Saskatchewan). We have lost one of our true ambassadors of our sport and a sincere friend! Funeral Arrangements: Ettinger Funeral Home ( 2812 Main Street, Shubenacadie ) Visitation: Monday ? April 17th (2-4 pm & 7-9 pm) Memorial Service: Tuesday ? April 18th (2 pm) Riverview United Church, Elmsdale, NS Donations may be made in Peter?s name to the Lantz Recreation Society Po Box 1555 Lantz, NS (B2S 3H5) From: "Dave Houghton" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 17 00:18:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:18:51 -0700 Subject: K-W Pride Tournament(Correction of Date) - back to original date Message-ID: <160406106.76869@webbox.com> Received: 4/16/06 10:16:00 PM From: To: Al Subject: K-W Pride Tournament(Correction of Date) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Clements, ON I"m feeling like a real idiot here.....Had knee surgery late last week, and I guess my brain is now needing it as well St. Clements, On I apologize to everyone for having to send yet another post concerning the tournament, I messed up on the the first post, omitting the date, and then advising the wrong date on the next one... The Pride tournament is being held on May 26-28th. Sorry for any inconvience this has caused. Rick Boyd rdboyd(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 17 16:37:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:37:27 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Announces 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <170406107.49185@webbox.com> Brampton, ON League President Mr. Colin Smith announced today that the League Schedule for 2006 has been finalized. The action will start Saturday, May 13 in Niagara Falls Ontario with the Snappers hosting the Kitchener Hallman Twins in a double header starting at 1pm. Kitchener will in turn host the Niagara Snappers in Kitchener the next day, Sunday, May 14, also at 1pm. Teams in the League this year are: Innerkip Eagles Jarvis Merchants Kitchener Hallman Twins Niagara Snappers Ohsweken Redmen Palermo Athletics Orillia Riversharks Each team will play 24 games this season, winding up with a League Playoff in Orillia Ontario on July 29-30, 2006. The winner of the League Playoff will receive a berth in the ISC World Tournament hosted in Kitchener in 2007, Yes, the World Tournament will be in Kitchener in both 2006 and 2007! The League Schedule for 2006 appears at: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/ISC_Travel_League_2006_Schedule.htm Results from all league games will be posted here after each game is completed. The League website is now at: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Team contacts and directions to the parks are also at this site. thanks Al Doran Vice President Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 17 19:08:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:08:49 Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - Easton "Home Run Challenge" 2006 Message-ID: <170406107.69067@webbox.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - Easton "Home Run Challenge" 2006 Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:29:59 -0400 Monkton, Ont. It is with great pleasure I announce that the World Fastball Invitational and Easton have teamed up to bring the inagural Easton "Home Run Challenge" to this years tourny. The competition will take place Friday night at approx 7:30 pm. The event will feature some of the best "power-hitters" in the game...possible entrants include The Farms Colin Abbott or Dean Holoien, from the Kitchener Hallman Twins - Dale Levy, Donnie Hale or Pat Shannon of County Materials, Orillia Riversharks Rob O'Brien or Rhys Casley, Frank Perez of Heflin, Darren Box??? of ??? and on and on..... The format is as follows: -each team will nominate 1 batter to represent their team making a total of 8 entrants. Each batter will be given a "pre-determined" number of "outs" (similar to what Major League Baseball does) Dependant upon time we will have the top 3 - 5 hitters from round one advance to the second round, where the hitters will once again attempt to launch as many balls as possible over the fence before their "outs" are up. The batter with the most home runs from round 2 will be our champion. The winner will walk away with the Easton bat of their choice - approx retail value of $500.00 !!!!!!! NOTES.... ALL BATTERS MUST USE BATS SUPPLIED STRICTLY FOR THIS COMPETITION BY EASTON. Easton will provide ALL bats for the competition, and will have a huge assortment of new bats of various weight, length etc. for ALL entrants to choose from. ALSO!!!..... To coincide with the tourny's devotion to bringing fastball back to our youth, we will draw the names of 8 young "fastballers" in attendance and they will be matched up with one of the hitters - don a jersey and stand on the field alongside their hero, in hopes of cheering their hitter to victory in order to win $500.00 EASTON DOLLARS for their own team!!! Easton will have a representative with a complete display of products on-site the entire week-end, to answer any questions, demo products, and help in any way possible. Visit www.eastonsports.com for a look at their complete array of exciting new fastball products! Also, visit to tourny website at www.monktonfastball.com - with more updates to be added! Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational From: "Brian Baillie" http://www.monktonfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 17 19:17:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:17:15 Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Invitational & Kitchener Hallman Twins... Message-ID: <170406107.69574@webbox.com> From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Invitational & Kitchener Hallman Twins... Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:50:46 -0400 Monkton, Ont In our continous drive to support fastball at the grass-roots level, the World Fastball Invitational along with the Kitchener Hallman Twins - 3rd place finishers at the ISC Championships in Eau Claire, have once again joined forces to host both "skills" and "pitching" clinics FREE OF CHARGE to local minor ball players in Monkton. After a hugely sucessful set of clinics in April 2005, we expect to have an even greater turn-out of kids than last year - over 100 kids!!!! With the kids ages ranging from 5 to 19, the Twins have developed a program to accomodate every level of player and will give personal 1 on 1 instruction for beginners and the most advanced. The Twins have also taken up the challenge to promote the game to our youth and will hold skills and pitching clinics in various locations in the next month or so. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational & Ass't Mgr. Kitchener Hallman Twins From: "Brian Baillie" http://www.monktonfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 18 09:24:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:24:29 -0700 Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <180406108.23206@webbox.com> From: "Susan M. Prichard" To: fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:52:24 +0000 ERIE, PA 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Tournament: May 26-28, Erie, PA The 2006 field is almost set. Only one opening remains to fill the tournament. Interested teams can call Dan or Susan Prichard @(814) 725-8403, or email baumanntourney at hotmail.com for details. Teams committed thus far are: 1) CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections?formerly McKie Sports Fastpitch) 2) Midland Explorers 3) Innerkip Eagles 4) Pennsylvania Power 5) Osweken Redmen 6) Heflin 7) Budweiser of Erie (Elkland) 8) Keating's Fitness Center 9) Scarborough Wolverines This years tournament will benefit the Ahlzeimers Association. From: "Susan M. Prichard" http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=baumanntournament Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 07:42:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:42:43 -0700 Subject: Souvenir Calendars Almost Ready For Print Message-ID: <190406109.17103@webbox.com> From: "derek pinkerton" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Souvenir Calendars Almost Ready For Print Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:31:36 -0400 KITCHENER, ON The First Ever edition of The Souvenir Calendar showcasing players from around the globe is almost ready for print , not only will the action photo's be a great souvenir, the calendar will also act as a comprehensive tournament guide for the entire summer showing dates of all important fastball events right across the province of Ontario and the northern untied states . I would like to thank all of the people who provided pictures the response was overwhelming much better then I initially thought it would be. Advertising is going a little slower then hoped but from the response for >pictures from the Readers of Al's site , I am hoping that through this post we can fill up the advertising space left in the calendar , so if you or anyone you know is looking to have their company name and or logo at every major FASTBALL event in the summer of 2006 please feel free to contact me for rates and sizes left. As well any teams or groups out there looking to make some money for their club these calendars are a great fundraiser , We already have a couple of youth teams in Ontario selling them in their local area's as well as the tournaments they will be attending...... Thank you , Derek Pinkerton Creative Calendars *registration #160398665 dpink72(at)hotmail.com 519-579-5473 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 15:26:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:26:28 -0700 Subject: 2006 Dolan & Murphy Schedule/Roster Message-ID: <190406109.44924@webbox.com> Received: 4/19/06 8:41:24 AM From: "Adam Perkins" AURORA, IL April 17, 2006 www.dmshamrocks.com The Aurora Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks announce theirSchedule and Roster as they prepare for a competitive 2006 season. TheShamrocks finished the 2005 season with a 37-15 record, winning the 2005Dick Tracy Tournament, 2005 Bowling Green Tournament, and the 2005 ISCNorthern Illinois Travel League. Below is a partial schedule alongwith a roster and player profiles for the 2006 season. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dolan & Murphy Schedule: MAY 20-21 Rockford, IL Dick Tracy 26-28 Walcott, IA Quad City Memorial JUNE 9-11 Midland, MI Midland Invitational 16-18 Aurora, IL Northern IL Travel League JULY 7-9 Denmark, WI Boys of Summer 14-16 Aurora, IL AFSA Classic 22-23 Thompson, IL Northern IL Travel League 29-30 Middleton, WI The Farm AUGUST 3-6 South Bend, IN ASA Open National 11-19 Kitchener, ON ISC Worlds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dolan & Murphy Roster/Profiles: Head Coach Brian Carson Manager Robin Reder Juan Potolichio(P) Coming back for his second year with the team. He hasa great work ethic and an even better attitude. Member of Argentinean Nationalteam. Had an ERA of 0.36 in 2001 Junior Fastball World Championships. NamedMVP pitcher of multiple tournaments in his homeland of Argentina and hepitched his team to a victory in the championship game at the ArgentinaNationals. Jason Iuli(P) Was Shamrocks best pitcher in 2004 (16-13). Memberof Samoan national team. Played in competitive Southern Californian Fastballleague. Won two big semifinal games in '04 leading the Shamrocksto the Championships in those tournaments. Has been working extremelyhard in the off-season on both his pitching and hitting, providing justanother threat at the plate for the shamrocks. Mike Drew (1B/DH) After playing 25 years of major fastball, Mike is avery productive player and a hard working leader with an abundance of experienceto share. He has been named to three All American teams and one All Worldteam. He has been named to numerous Master's All American teams. John Sudges(1B/DH) Has been the leading hitter in the World tournament(1999) and has been named to two All World teams. He has 20+ years of fastballexperience and has helped with the development of the Shamrocks young talent.John has been selected to three national Team Camps and won a NationalChampionship in 1995 with the Decatur Pride. Luis Saldena(OF/IF) Luis was an outstanding pickup last year. He hits forboth power and average and brings a distinct swagger to the team. He hasan outstanding arm and can play any position. Three time All conferencebaseball in Chicago Public League for Senn High School and he pitched ClassA in homeland of Puerto Rico. Brian Tobin(C/DH) Has the ability to lead team in home runs, he has deceptivespeed and can carry the team with his bat when he gets hot. He works wellwith the shamrocks young pitching staff and will fill the role of a thirdpitcher when needed. Brian will also be contributing to some of thecoaching decisions this season. Jarod Gutesha(OF/DH) He was the MVP of the ISC 23-under World Championshipsin 2003. Jarod had no problems making the jump to the Major level in '04.One of brightest future stars in Fastball, he continues to hit for poweras he fine tunes his strike zone. Cooper Carson(2B/OF) Cooper was also a member of the 2003 ISC 23-under Champions. He has surprising pop in his bat and has the ability to challengethe best pitchers in the game. Coop has quick hands and is dangerous anywherein the lineup. He has adjusted well to splitting time between the infieldand the outfield and has a bright future in the game. Adam Perkins(3B/OF) Was an ISC 23-under All Tournament selection in 2003and won the 23-under World Championship that same year. He is strong defensivelyat third base and continues to improve as a hitter. Adam is full of energyat all times and has come into his own as a player and a leader. Dave Perkins(SS) Named to 2004 ISC 23-under All Tournament team andwas a member of 2003 23-under World Champions (ATMI Precast). He is knownfor his intensity and hard-nosed play. Intelligent, hard-working hitteralways looking to improve his game. He is a team player that is a key pieceof Aurora Fastball's future as he has accepted more off-field duties toensure the success of the team. Dave Schuett(1B/OF) Dave earned All Tournament honors in the 2000 ISC 23-underin Mankato, MN (ATMI Precast). He was also a key member of the 23-underWorld Champion ATMI Pre-Cast. Dave returns for his second year with theShamrocks, bringing four years of ISC World Tournament experience. Hehas an excellent glove at first base and can play the outfield as well.Clearly the tallest player on the team at 6'5. DJ Cox(OF) This will be DJ's first year with Dolan and Murphy.DJ was named to 2004 ISC 23-under All Tournament team (ATMI Precast). DJwas team captain at Tennessee Temple University where he was named theMost Outstanding Player on Offense and was the All-Region First Team-CharlieHustle Award Winner. He finished his collegiate career in top 5 in Hitsand top ten in batting average in school history. He is a pesky hitterwith outstanding speed. Much like Cooper, he has a little more pop in hisbat than people realize. He was a big part of ATMI's success over the lastfew years and looks forward to roaming CF for the Shamrocks. Andrew Havercroft(C) This will be Andrew's first year with Dolan & Murphyas he will be traveling from Perth, Australia for his first season in theUS. Andrew went 5 for 12 at last years ISC in Eau Claire, WI withthe Alleroed Penguins of Denmark. He plays a variety of positions,has a strong arm and power from the left side of the plate. Andrewis highly recommended and is known for his great attitude and strong workethic. He will be a great addition to our catching staff, allowingLuis to roam the field more often. Jay Lavender(OF) This will be Jay's first year playing fastball as hemakes the jump from Aurora University to a Men's Major player. Theformer AU outfielder was named a 2005 NCAA Division III First-Team All-American,National Collegiate Baseball NCAA, Writers Association NCAA Division IIICentral Region Hitter of the Year, First-Team All-Central Region, NorthernIllinois-Iowa Conference (NIIC) Hitter of the Year, First-Team All-NIICand AU's 2005 Male Athlete of the Year. His athleticism will be agreat addition to our team and we look forward to watching him developas a fastpitch hitter. Milkman mailto:adam.perkins(at)hewitt.com http://www.dmshamrocks.com/ From: "Adam Perkins" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 19:05:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:05:37 -0700 Subject: CT Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <190406109.58073@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:12:15 -0500 (CDT) Subject: CT Roster and Schedule From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Denmark, WI USA April 19, 2006 #3 Matt Bramwell P Carbonear, NFLD #4 Don Garvey IF/C Greenville, WI #5 Kyle Magnusson OF Salt Lake City, UT #8 Jamie Knudson OF Oshkosh, WI #14 Todd Malnory UT Oshkosh, WI #15 Kevin Reichardt IF Appleton, WI #16 Dean Kane IF/Coach Denmark, WI #18 Darren Derricks IF Green Bay, WI #22 Jess Ellestad OF Oshkosh, WI #2? Bryan Hansen C Maribel, WI #23 Collin McKenzie P Victoria, BC #27 Chris Delarwelle DH Denmark, WI #29 Tom Crouch UT Dekalb, IL #40 Mike Roberts P Denmark, WI Schedule May 12-13 Warmup games at Circle Tap May 20-21 Casa Trejo Tournament @ Palm Springs, CA May 26-28 Wisconsin Classic League @ Circle Tap Jun 2-4 Grafmeier Invite @ Kimberly, WI Jun 9-11 ISC State @ Circle Tap Jun 23-25 Eau Claire Classic @ Eau Claire, WI Jul 7-9 Boys of Summer @ Circle Tap Jul 14-16 Holm Classic @ Fargo, ND Jul 29-30 Farm Tournament @ Middleton, WI Aug 3-6 ASA National @ South Bend, IN Aug 11-20 ISC World @ Kitchener, ON Aug 23-25 NAFA World Series @ Kimberly, WI zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 23:29:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:29:03 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hogs Spotlight #4 Message-ID: <190406109.73884@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:19:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hogs Spotlight #4 To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com DeKalb, Il. This is the fourth and final spotlight series dedicated to the DeKalbv Hustle Hogs Fastball club. Vince Virtue (3B/C) Vince has been hampered by injuries the last three seasons. However, Vince has still managed to be a consistent bat and an excellent utility player for the Hogs. Vince hit .245 in '05. A broken foot in July cost him the rest of the season. Vince is an extremely motivated player that can fill in many spots on the field. Matt Smith (of) Smith tore a quad muscle early in the 2005 season. He still managed to hit .400 and had an OBA of .421. Smith has been in the top two for batting average on the Hogs the last five seasons. Smith brings a great eye to the plate and is an excellent bunter. His leadership is valued by the team and was awarded the manger's job this off season. Mike Drew (1B/DH) Mike brings the only Men's Major World Championship ring to the Hogs. Mike has played for many world class teams and has All American and All World honors to his resume. Mike hit .315 in '05 and uses his experience to help the younger players on the team. Drew's value in the clubhouse is priceless. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 23:32:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:32:33 -0700 Subject: 32nd Annual Desboro Men's Fastball Tournaments - Intermediate/ISC II July 21-23 2006 - Recreational August 11-13 2006 Message-ID: <190406109.74094@webbox.com> From: "Donna Kaufman" To: Subject: 32nd Annual Desboro Men's Fastball Tournaments - Intermediate/ISC II July 21-23 2006 - Recreational August 11-13 2006 Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:22:56 -0400 ?NOW SPLIT INTO TWO SEPARATE WEEKENDS? - BOTH WITH 3 GAME GUARANTEE 32nd ANNUAL DESBORO MEN?S FASTBALL TOURNAMENTS (Desboro is near Owen Sound, Ontario) INTERMEDIATE / ISC II DIVISION Weekend of July 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2006 NOW ACCEPTNG first 16 teams ? 3 Game Guarantee Entry fee $350.00 per team ? No Senior or ISC I Pitching Recreational Division Weekend of August 11th, 12th and 13th, 2006 NOW ACCEPTNG first 16 teams ? 3 Game Guarantee Entry fee $350.00 per team No Senior, ISC I or II Pitching (This division will fill quickly - enter early!) Please send $50.00 non-refundable deposit along with players list no later than June 15, 2006 to: Desboro Community Club, c/o Donna Kaufman R.R. #3 Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0 (519) 794-2478 home (519) 372-9999 work (519) 378-5865 cell Balance of entry fee is due prior to first game. Contact person must sign in ? hour before your first game. Sign in at the beer gardens! C.A.S.A. Rules will apply. Disputes will be settled by Tournament Committee. Steel spikes WILL BE allowed for both divisions. Based on 16 teams, Guaranteed 3 games. After first 16 games: Winners of first two games will be placed in A Division, which will then be decided by double knockout. Winners of one game with one game loss will be placed in B Division and will then face single elimination. Losers of both of their first games will be placed in the C Division and will face single elimination. Intermediate / Recreational ISC II Division Division July 21-23 2006 August 11-13 2006 A Division - 1st $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 2nd 500.00 500.00 B Division - 1st $ 500.00 $ 500.00 2nd 300.00 300.00 C Division - 1st $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Prize money conditional on maximum number of teams in classification. In the event of a bye, high card wins the bye. GATE ADMISSION FREE. As always, the beer gardens will be under the maple tree at the back of Diamond A. BBQ and music in the beer gardens! Breakfast available until 11:00 a.m. Showers in the arena will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Test your bat Saturday night during our annual HOME RUN HITTING CONTEST (late Saturday - $10.00 per player). Rough Camping available. Book early - limited spots - $10 per tent, $20 per camper, etc. (Alcohol is not allowed at campsites) Contact Donna for details. Tournament organizers will not be liable for loss or injury. Games will be scheduled for the two Desboro diamonds only with rain delay backups in Chatsworth or Williamsford only if necessary. Rough campsites - air mattresses recommended - will be available behind the arena (no hydro hookup). Showers will be open from 7-11 am. Breakfast will be available from 8-11 a.m. Saturday?s home run derby is always good entertainment - test your bat! 32nd ANNUAL DESBORO MEN?S FASTBALL TOURNAMENTS INTERMEDIATE / ISC II DIVISION Weekend of July 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2006 PLEASE CIRCLE DIVISION / WEEKEND CHOICE Recreational Division Weekend of August 11th, 12th and 13th, 2006 ENTRY FORM AND PLAYERS LIST TEAM NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________ LEAGUE NORMALLY PLAYING IN: ________________________________________________________ CONTACT: ______________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ___________________ FAX #: ____________________ CELL #:_____________________ PLAYER?S LIST ? PLEASE NOTE ALL POTENTIAL PITCHERS 1__________________________________________ 10___________________________________________ 2__________________________________________ 11__________________________________________ 3___________________________________________12___________________________________________ 4__________________________________________ 13___________________________________________ 5__________________________________________ 15___________________________________________ 6__________________________________________ 16___________________________________________ 7__________________________________________ 17___________________________________________ 8__________________________________________ 18___________________________________________ COACH ___________________________________ MANAGER ___________________________________ Cheques made payable to Desboro Community Club? $50.00 non-refundable deposit along with players list no later than June 15, 2006 to confirm your position: DESBORO COMMUNITY CLUB, c/o Donna Kaufman R.R. #3 Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0 (519) 794-2478 (home) (800) 463-0303 or (519) 372-9999 (work) (519) 378-5865 (cell) email: kaufmandonna(at)hotmail.com OR flowernet(at)bmts.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 19 23:38:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:38:27 -0700 Subject: Hogs 2006 Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <190406109.74448@webbox.com> From: "Tom Crouch" Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 03:36:05 GMT To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Hogs 2006 Roster and Schedule DeKalb, Il. 2006 Hustle Hogs Fastball Roster Tim Murphy P Brian Tobin P/C Larry Lagerhasen P (Rockford league only) Jay Armes 3B/P Tommy Crouch SS Chad Crutcher 2B Mike Cook 2B Mike Drew 1B/DH-Asst. Coach Dave Lidick C/OF Iqbal Fedella OF John Colvin OF Shaun Ebert OF/IF Vince Virtue UT Jermey Bergman OF (Rockford league only) Shaun Cavasos OF Matt Smith OF-Coach Les Johnson-PR Schedule April Saturday, April 29th @ Cortland vs Sycamore Church League (DH) 1pm Sunday, April 30th @ Cortland vs Creative DJ?s (DH) 1pm May Saturday, May 6th @ Yorkville vs Aurora Shamrocks (DH) Time TBA Wednesday, May 10th @ Durand vs Cedarville/Woodstock (DH) 7pm Wednesday, May 24th @ Rockford (DH) vs Rock Valley College Club Team645pm Thursday, May 25th @ Yorkville (DH) vs Creative DJ?s7pm Wednesday, May 31st @ Rockford (DH) vs Cedarville 645pm June Thursday, June 1st @ Yorkville (DH) vs ATMI Pre-Cast7pm Thursday June 8th @ Yorkville (1 game) vs Mazon 7pm Wednesday, June 14th @ Rockford (DH) vs Blackhawk AC 645pm Thursday, June 15th @ Yorkville (DH) vs Tiger Club and Yorkville 7pm Friday-Sunday June 16th-18th @ Radom, Il. Tournament-will play Friday night at 730pm Thursday, June 22nd @Yorkville (1 game) vs Yorkville 7pm July Wednesday, July 5th @ Rockford (DH) vs RVC 645pm Thursday, July 6th @ Yorkville (DH) vs Countryside Center 7pm Wednesday, July 12th @Rockford (DH) vs Cedarville 645pm Thursday, July 13th @ Yorkville (DH) vs Tiger Club & Mazon 7pm Thursday, July 20th @ Aurora (DH) vs Aurora Shamrocks & ATMI 7pm Friday-Sunday July 21-23 @Thomson, Il. Travel League Big Weekend vs (Chicago, Thomson, Richwrap and playoffs) August/September Wednesday, August 2nd @ Rockford, Il. (DH) vs Blackhawk AC 645pm Sunday, August 27th @ Cortland TBA (DH) Saturday & Sunday September 1-2 @ Brooklyn, WI. Tournament Tom Crouch dfsc(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 15:53:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:53:19 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <200406110.46539@webbox.com> Received: 4/20/06 2:22:38 PM From: "Michael Mueller" To: Subject: Sioux Falls Sox Roster and Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sioux Falls SD April 20th, 2006 The Sioux Falls Sox of Sioux Falls, SD are please to announce their schedule and roster for the 2006 season. The Sioux Falls Sox, coming off a very successful 2005 campaign, where they took fourth in the West St Paul Tourney, and third place at the Holmes Classic in Fargo ND are very excited about the upcoming year. They hope to find their way back to the Tournament of Champions where they compiled a 4-0 record in 2005 before they were too shorthanded to continue. We look forward on building on our team success from a year ago. Mike Mueller Mark Mueller Chuck Huntimer Tim Hoover Kyle Eberts Brian Mitchell Tim Dejong Jamie Winter Chris Becker Lon Anderson Cory Knudtson Anthony Brown Joey Brown Jason Ytterness 2006 Schedule (Tentative) May 27-28- Fargo, ND June 3-4- Sioux Falls, SD June 10-11-Sioux Falls, SD July 14-15-Fargo,ND July 21-22-St Paul, MN July 27-28-Watertown,SD August 12-13- 18 Tournament of Champions August 17-21- Kimberly/Appleton, Wi (Nafa World Series) We are also looking for a pitcher to throw in a couple tourneys with us. Our pitcher who had been committed in the off-season recently jumped to a fellow ISC II/ Nafa AA team. The only way for us to travel to the ISC II in August is to get a commitment from another pitcher ASAP. If interested please contact me by email or phone. Mike Mueller Phone: 605-965-9501 Fax: 605-965-7731 Email:mmueller(at)prairiewave.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 16:41:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:41:50 -0700 Subject: Sioux Falls Sox Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <200406110.49451@webbox.com> Received: 4/20/06 2:22:38 PM From: "Michael Mueller" To: Subject: Sioux Falls Sox Roster and Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sioux Falls SD April 20th, 2006 The Sioux Falls Sox of Sioux Falls, SD are please to announce their schedule and roster for the 2006 season. The Sioux Falls Sox, coming off a very successful 2005 campaign, where they took fourth in the West St Paul Tourney, and third place at the Holmes Classic in Fargo ND are very excited about the upcoming year. They hope to find their way back to the Tournament of Champions where they compiled a 4-0 record in 2005 before they were too shorthanded to continue. We look forward on building on our team success from a year ago. Mike Mueller Mark Mueller Chuck Huntimer Tim Hoover Kyle Eberts Brian Mitchell Tim Dejong Jamie Winter Chris Becker Lon Anderson Cory Knudtson Anthony Brown Joey Brown Jason Ytterness 2006 Schedule (Tentative) May 27-28- Fargo, ND June 3-4- Sioux Falls, SD June 10-11-Sioux Falls, SD July 14-15-Fargo,ND July 21-22-St Paul, MN July 27-28-Watertown,SD August 12-13- 18 Tournament of Champions August 17-21- Kimberly/Appleton, Wi (Nafa World Series) We are also looking for a pitcher to throw in a couple tourneys with us. Our pitcher who had been committed in the off-season recently jumped to a fellow ISC II/ Nafa AA team. The only way for us to travel to the ISC II in August is to get a commitment from another pitcher ASAP. If interested please contact me by email or phone. Mike Mueller Phone: 605-965-9501 Fax: 605-965-7731 Email:mmueller(at)prairiewave.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 17:34:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:34:44 -0700 Subject: 2006 Teams List is Growing At AlsFastball.com Message-ID: <200406110.52625@webbox.com> Thanks to all the teams who have taken the time to share their rosters and schedules for 2006. The list is growing day by day. In case you did not notice, not only do we post Team Rosters and Schedules on the news archive site, they are posted on our own News site at http://www.alsfastball.com/ and they are added to the Team Profiles on our link http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=teams Most follow the same format, but as long as you provide the basic info, team name, player by name, and position, and list the tournaments you hope to go to this year, the fans (and other teams) will have a good idea what is happening to you this year. Promote the Game! Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 22:31:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:31:49 -0700 Subject: ISC Moves Website Message-ID: <200406110.70450@webbox.com> From: "Gordie Wise" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Press release Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:16:15 -0400 ISC Moves Website Now you see it, now you see it. Regular visitors to the ISC web site may have noticed some subtle changes to the web site in the last day or two. The familiar, mostly blue screen of http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ is now mostly white. And behind this change are many more changes to the most popular web site in the fastball world. The reasons for this relate to a decision to move from our old host site BlueGenesis to a new provider, Net Reliant http://www.netreliant.com/ The reasons for this were many and complicated but involved the retirement of our previous webmaster Brent Wade, a professional who has given the ISC many years of fine service. Brent assisted our ISC Web Director, Al Doran, with the technical side of the web site and produced a complete makeover of the site on a couple of occasions and automated many facets of the site including the Tournament List and Contact List but most notably the results page of the World Tournament. Al has been able to update the web site within minutes of the end of each game at the WT. With Brent's retirement, the ISC chose Net Reliant to host the ISC web site and to do a complete makeover, providing a whole new set of tools to Al Doran to make changes to the site. Al highly recommended Net Reliant and its founder, Rahemin Nanji for the job as he has seen a great deal of his previous work "and was most impressed. Net Reliant also recently did a total conversion of Al's Fastball Site as well http://www.alsfastball.com/ and he was most pleased with the results and the level of customer service." . For the past few weeks, Al and Net Reliant have been working behind the scenes converting the almost 1,000 pages of the ISC site over to a new automated format. This week, they physically moved the site from Blue Genesis to Net Reliant, and by now everyone should be able to see the results. "The main objective of the move" says Al Doran, our Web Site Director, "is to have our web site on a stable platform with the same people who assist us with the technical managment of the site. With the move, we will be using a new tool called ReliantCMS, a Content Management Solution provided by Net Reliant, to enable us to make website content changes more quickly and efficiently, with the bottom line being fastball fans world wide can see the news faster." ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister congratulated Al and Rahemin on the work done and the smooth transition of the web site. The change comes at a key time for the ISC where soon there will be announcments of Team Rankings, Out of Area Player Lists, and before we know it, the schedule for the World Tournament and the ISC - II Tournament of Champions. In today?s world of instant electronic information, the ISC cannot afford to sit back and not take advantage of the latest technology. Net Reliant is pleased at the opportunity to be working with the ISC and Looks forward to providing the organization with ongoing services, solutions, and support. April 20, 2006 Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 23:02:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:02:38 -0700 Subject: Bayswater-Morley - Updated website with Latest Results, Pics and Player Profiles Message-ID: <200406110.72298@webbox.com> From: "Paul Harris" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Bayswater-Morley - Updated website with Latest Results, Pics and Player Profiles Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:25:05 +0800 Bayswater Morley are one of the leading softball clubs in Western Australia and have taken out the Premiership for the State League Competition the past 2 years running... We have resently updated our site with the latest updates, player profiles and pictures for you all to see... Come check it out... http://bayswatermorley.softball.org.au From: "Paul Harris" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 23:14:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:14:09 -0700 Subject: Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout Message-ID: <200406110.72991@webbox.com> From: "Perry Bartley" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:58:02 -0400 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON The Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout is set with 16 confirmed teams. The Shootout will take place on June 2-4 at Centennial Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The field of teams promises to offer very competitive fastball at the ISC II level. Top prize will be $1500 Cdn plus Molson prizes. The host Niagara Snappers are two time defending champions and will be in tough to repeat in 2006 as the calibre of teams seems to get better each year. Here is a run down of the 16 confirmed teams. Teams will play a divisional format with the top two teams in each division moving on to the Sunday single elimination. Alvinston, ON Indians - Tied for 3rd at the TOC. They had a 3-2 at last year?s Shootout. Highlight of the 2005 season was finishing tied for 3rd at the Tournament of Champions. Pitching staff is anchored by a tough 1-2 combination of Doug Charlton and Brad Young. Have added Shawn Fenton, Scott Macauley and Derwyn Hodgins. Ashland, OH Merchants ? The Merchants finished 9th at the 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions and 2nd at the ASA ?B? Nationals. Last year?s Shootout finalists are a veteran squad with lots of talent including ISC II All-Tournament team members Trevor Urban at shortstop and John Melchiore behind the plate. Elora, ON Brewers ? competed in the Ontario Challenge Cup last year, but have added pitcher Todd Uhrig and infielder/pitcher Mike Pinder to an already potent lineup. Shortstop Ryan Dilgee and outfielder Terry Martin both won two ISC II championships with Harriston. Glencoe, ON Astros ? after finishing fifth at the Ontario ISC qualifier in 2005, the Astros have retooled, adding DH Gary Cooke and several other top players from southwestern Ontario. Will rely again on Shaun Winship to do the bulk of the pitching. Harrisburg, PA PA Power ? PA Power scored seven runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to win the ASA ?C? National Championship in 2005, finishing the weekend with an 8-1 record. Pitcher Eric Fogel was named an All-American at the tournament. Mississauga, ON Arrows ? finished 3rd in the GHFL in 2005 and had a 2-2 record at last year?s Shootout with wins over KMV Rise and McKie Sports. Have added highly regard junior graduate Ryan Cummings to complement Drew Hathway on the mound. Shortstop Tim Coe was the GHFL MVP in 2005. Niagara, ON Snappers ? 66 wins in 2005 including 6 tournament wins. Defending Shootout Champions, finished 5th at the 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions. Were ranked as high as #1 in Ontario and #4 in North America in 2005. Have added second baseman Jamie Morey to an already potent batting order and will have Dan Duemo and Byron Demoe on the mound. Trevor Falk is back from a knee injury that saw him miss half of the 2005 season. Orville, OH Orr Park Knights - The Orr Park Knights return after a one-year hiatus, adding a few players from the NY Bombers. The Knights will make a run at the ISCII ToC with a great group of guys led Bob Weaver (Manager) and Paul Harris (Coach) are very excited about the upcoming season and think this is the best team they've put together. Pitchers Chuck Smith and Justin Heyman will be on the mound for the Knights in 2006. Oswego, NY CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections) ? The team, formerly known as McKie Sports, finished 12th at the 2005 TOC. CPI plays a very competitive schedule and will feature pitchers Shawn Sampson and Rod Bunge, who combined to win the ASA ?A? Nationals in 2004. Palermo, ON Athletics ? Palermo won the OASA Intermediate Eliminations in 2005 and finished second at the Ontario ISC II Qualifier and finished 3-2 at the ToC, dropping a close first-round playoff game. Led by ace Gord Scott on the mound and hard-hitting Brian Prowse at the plate. Perkasie, PA KMV Rise ? After a disappointing Tournament of Champions, the Rise rebounded to win the Elkland Labour Day tourney. Have added pitcher/infielder Mike Smith and top Ontario pitcher Dan Konkle to complement GM/pitcher Tom Vogel. KMV went 2-2 in the 2005 Snapper Shoot-Out. Shakespeare, ON Falcons ? A young team who have played together since their minor ball days, the Falcons will be led on the mound by Fred Follings. Look for this team to make waves this year in ISC II competition. South Lebanon, PA TNT - 2nd at the Elkland Labour Day tourney, featuring New Brunswick native Jeremy Tracy on the mound. TNT?s roster has several former Riversharks, including Paul Batt, Brad Theys and Mike Rohrer. St. Mary?s, ON Gunners ? St. Mary?s play in the always tough South Perth Men?s Fastball League where they compiled an impressive 14-6 record. With a few key pickups on hand the Gunners could find themselves kicking up some dirt on the Playoff Sunday. Toronto, ON Champion Indians - Won the 2005 Hillsburgh Tournament to secure a berth to the 2006 ToC. Featuring pitchers Steve Ketchell, Tracy Woolridge and Ryan Swift, the Indians have a potent attack at the plate and have added former ISC All World player Paul Papulkas to an already formidable attack. Waterdown, ON Hammer ? Finished 2nd at the Elkland First Weekend Tournament, won the Waterdown league in 2005, won the GHFL regular season title in 2005. Have added pitcher Tim Neill to the lineup. A veteran team that will be looking to make a name for themselves at the Shootout in 2006. Please check back to Al's and the Snapper website soon for the latest Shootout announcements. niagarasnappers.com Take care, Perry Bartley Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 20 23:22:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:22:27 -0700 Subject: Bridgeport Proforma Braves Message-ID: <200406110.73489@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:00:40 -0400 (EDT) From: Subject: Bridgeport Proforma Braves To: Al Kitchener, ON The following is the roster of the Bridgeport Proforma Braves (Proud Host Team of the ISC II T of C) Boyd, Rick (Coach) Cox, Larry (Coach) Dickson, Andy (INF) Dickson, Jodie (OF) Eaton, Terry (IF,OF) Forbes, Sam (IF) Hoch, Jason (C,INF,OF) Kelly, Mike (INF,OF) McGarr, John (P, OF) McWhirter, Ron (C,INF) Murdock, Travis (OF,INF) Ross, Mel (P) Schnarr, Jay (INF) Schnarr, Jim (P) Schnarr, Jodie (OF) Weiler, Rob (INF) Winkworth, Cory (INF,OF) Winkworth, Todd (P,INF) Tournaments we are planning on attending: 1) May 26-28 K-W Pride Tourney in St. Clements 2) June 2-3 Woodstock Legends Tourney 3) June 9-11 Mitchell Tourney 4) July 7-9 Wroxeter Tourney 5) August 4-6 OASA Elims in St. Thomas 6) August 13-18 ISCII TofC in Kitchener 7) Sept15-17 South Perth League Playoff Tournament On behalf of the Brideport Ball Club, we wish all teams a great summer on and off the diamond, and were looking forward to being your hosts and seeing teams from across North America in Kitchener, On. Be sure to visit the ISC Host Web Site for regular tournament updates at www.kwfastball.com Regards Rick Boyd http://www.kwfastball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 21 09:07:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:07:36 -0700 Subject: 44th Annual Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Softball Tournament Message-ID: <210406111.22198@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:01:55 -0700 (PDT) From: TOM O'NEILL To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com AU SABLE FORKS, NY July 7-9, 2006 44th Annual Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Softball Tournament July 7th,8th,9th Au Sable Forks, NY 8 or 10 teams entry fee $250.00 american pay 3 places 8 teams 4 places 10 teams 1st $1500 for further information call Tom O'Neill (518)946-7471 or e-mail tpogiantsfan(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 21 11:22:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:22:24 -0700 Subject: Pete Schwab Memorial Fastpitch Tournament Message-ID: <210406111.30286@webbox.com> Subject: 2006 Pete Schwab Memorial Fastpitch Tournament - Frankenmuth MI July 14-16 Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:53:51 -0400 From: "Lach, David R" Frankenmuth, MI July 14-16 I'd like to invite everyone to this year's Pete Schwab Memorial men's fastpitch softball tournament. The tournament will be held July 14-16 in Frankenmuth's Heritage Park. As in years past, the tournament will be organized into a 4-game round robin tournament with the top 6 teams competing in a single-elimination playoff. A total of 16 teams are expected, as in years past. The tournament entry fee is $300. The tournament will be structured around ISC II type teams. Teams with pitchers on the ISC II pitcher's ineligible list will not be allowed unless written approval is given by the tournament committee prior to the entry deadline of July 1st. Lodging information can be found on www.frankenmuth.org. Please contact me (david.r.lach(at)delphi.com or 810-623-2276) if you would like information on hotel deals in town. Frankenmuth is a beautiful place to visit during the summer. I strongly recommend bringing your families along. Please contact me in the next few weeks if your team is interested in coming. Hope to talk to everyone soon! Best Regards, David Lach Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch david.r.lach(at)delphi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 21 19:53:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:53:34 -0700 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's "OPEN" Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <210406111.60957@webbox.com> From: "Scott Dumouchel" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's "OPEN" Fastball Tournament Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:19:46 -0400 Ottawa, Ont. The Ottawa Blitz Men's Fastball Tournament have 12 confirmed teams as we speak. I have 3 teams that are interested and to know by the end of this weekend what their availabillity will be. We will be hosting the event at Carlington Park on July 21-23, 2006. We will be accepting the first 16 paid teams into the tournament and there is no restriction on calibre of pitching. This is an OPEN tournament to any player or teams looking to enter. The Park is within 5 mins. from 3 Hotels and 15-20 mins. from downtown. There will be cold beverages as well as bbq'd food on site the whole weekend. The entry is 325$ a team with the prize money getting bigger as more teams enter. The winner will receive a minimum of 2000$ based on 16 team field. For more information, please contact me below as well please send your cheque to the following mailing address. www.leaguelineup.com/ottawablitz blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 613-721-3532 Scott Dumouchel 61 McEwen Ave. Apt. 801 Ottawa, On. K2B 5L3 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 22 12:41:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:41:01 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Tourney--May 20-22/06 Message-ID: <220406112.35004@webbox.com> Received: 4/22/06 10:42:14 AM From: "DARIN KITCHING" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Woodstock Tourney--May 20-22/06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodstock, ON Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club still needs a few teams to participate in our annual Victoria Day Weekend fastball tournament, at Southside Park in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2006. Format: Eight team divisional, two divisions of four teams. Each team plays the other three in its division. Top two teams from each division advance to "A" semi-final. Bottom two teams from each division advance to "B" semi-final. Format is based on eight teams but will be expanded if there is enough interest. All teams are guaranteed four games. Prize Money: "A" Champion: $1000 "A" Runner-up: $600 "B" Champion: $500 Entry Fee: $325 For more info e-mail questions to darinkitching at rogers.com or call Darin Kitching at 519-539-2563. We are using the ISC II ineligible list as a guideline to pitcher eligibility. If you have any pitchers on that list please tell us so that we can let you know if they can participate or not. We understand that some players on that list do not pitch at the senior level. Also, please note that the tournament dates are the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend. Darin Kitching Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club Mailto:darinkitching(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 22 13:12:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:12:31 -0700 Subject: Bret Baughman back up and running - e-mail wise Message-ID: <220406112.36894@webbox.com> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:47:05 -0500 To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com From: Bret Baughman Subject: Back up and running Due to the move of web servers by the ISC I have been down for the better part of this last week. I know a lot of you have gotten bounced mail but I assure you this has all been taken care of. If I could have anyone that has sent messages to me and I have not responded to, please resend them and I will get to them this weekend. I hope you all enjoy the new ISC site. Al has done a great job setting it up. I would also like to announce we are going to start placing some articles within the history section of the ISC. I would like to point everyone to 1981 where Al has put up 18 pages of articles and pictures from that tournament. Over the next few months I will be adding articles I have collected through the last year and stats that Gary Baughman has compiled running all the way back to the 1975 ISC World Tournament. Again if anyone has articles that you would like to see on the ISC web site under a particular year please forward them to me or to Al. I hope you have all had a good winter and good luck in the upcoming season. Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 23 12:14:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:14:06 -0700 Subject: CORRECTION - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Age Eligibilty Message-ID: <230406113.33390@webbox.com> Received: 4/23/06 8:45:30 AM From: "Wayne Wells" To: "Al's Fastball List" Subject: CORRECTION - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Age Eligibilty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASE CORRECTION - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Media Release For immediate release April 23, 2006 Cobourg, Ontario The Canadian Masters Fastball Association (CMFA) Executive mistakely reported the incorrect Men's age eligibility in a previous press release. All other eligibility's were correct. The following is the correct player and age eligibility's with the bold text on the Men's age as corrected; Player and Pitching Eligibility rules will follow the lead by the Ontario Amateur Softball Association - Constitution and By-Laws. More details will follow but generally speaking to be eligible to play in the 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship the following is required; Men's Master players must be 37 years old in the year of the event and pitchers must be 40 years old in the year of the event. Women's Master pitchers and players must be 35 years old in the year of the event to play. Grand Masters Men's pitchers and players must be 45 years old in the year of the event to play. All Master players are eligible to play both Master Men and Intermediate Men but are not eligible to play for a Senior Men's team at their respective Provincial Championships. Master players may be picked up by any team for an Eastern Canadian or Canadian Championship. The Executive are meeting today to finalize all details around the 2006 Championship tournament with Men?s Masters, Men's Grand Masters and a Women?s Masters competition being contested at this years tournament. These details will be released for teams wishing to compete for the Canadian Men's , Womens and Grand Master Championships. To refesh your memory the following is in place for the Canadain Championships; 1) The tournament is scheduled for August 25-27, 2006 and will be played in Cobourg, Ontario at Legion Fields. From most fastball enthusiasts, Legion Fields is considered one of Canada's finest fastball complexes. For those who do not know, Cobourg is approximately 1 hour from Toronto straight east down HWY 401. Cobourg sits on the edge of Lake Ontario and offers many attractions, entertainment, fine dining and sporting events. 2) Again the tournament will offer Men's Master division, Women's Master division and will be including the Grand Master division for the first time. 3) Player and Pitching Eligibility rules as described above. 4) The tournament format will consist of divisional play with single elimination for the playoff rounds. The format will provide each team a minimum of 4 games and up to a maximum of 6 games. 5) Team eligibility will be sought through your Provincial Championship with priority given to those teams first. If teams are interested in participating from Canada or internationally please contact our CMFA executive for consideration........Contact names at the bottom. 6) Some additional functions we are doing are as follows; team barbecue / a get to know each other session one night of the tournament, 1stand 2nd Team All Canadian tournament awards for all positions, player and team pictures available through Regional Event Photography , excellent souvenirs supplied by Proforma, etc. Wayne Wells President Canadian Masters Fastball Association wells39(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 00:07:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:07:03 -0700 Subject: 2006 Innerkip Eagles Roster & Schedule Message-ID: <230406113.76167@webbox.com> Received: 4/23/06 3:35:18 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Innerkip Eagles Roster & Schedule INNERKIP, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles are looking forward to the 2006 season after going 4-1 at the 2005 Worlds in Eau Claire, Wisconsin finishing 14th overall with the only loss coming to Circle Tap by the score of 6-3. Innerkip will be led by pitcher Jamie Simpson and the return of pitcher Jeremy Debelleval. Debelleval has spent the last 3 years with Fedlock and Kitchener Hallman Twins. Innerkip has also signed shortstop Derk Wright, who last year played with Eau Claire. Innerkip's coaching staff will be bolstered by Team Canada's Assistant Coach Ray Tilley. #1 Adam McIntyre - Outfield #5 Paul McIntyre - Infield #7 Derek Martin - Infield #8 Steve Running - Pitcher/Outfield #9 Jeremy Debelleval - Pitcher #13 Mike Vanboekel - 1st Base #16 Pat Humphries - Catcher #18 Derek Wright - Shortstop #24 Jamie Simpson - Pitcher - 2002 ISC All Star #26 Kevin Cassells - 3rd Base - 2004 ISC All Star #27 Mike Pullin - Infield/Outfield #29 Chris White - Catcher #33 Dave Fowler - Outfield - 2004 Canadian Championships All Star #77 Dan Skillings - Outfield/Pitcher - 2005 ISC All Star #88 Jamie Baker - Outfield - 2005 Canadian Championships All Star Coaching Staff #14 Jeff Whetstone #39 Geoff Alexander #44 Ray Tilley League Schedule Monday May 15 @ Palermo A's Thursday May 18 @ Niagara Snappers Tuesday May 23 Jarvis Merchants Tuesday May 30 Kitchener Twins Friday June 9 @ Orillia Riversharks SaturdayJune 10 @ Orillia Riversharks Tuesday June 13 Niagara Snappers Wednesday June 21 @ Oshweken Redmen Tuesday June 27 Oshweken Redmen Tuesday July 11 @ Kitchener Twins Tuesday July 18 Palermo A's Wednesday July 19 @ Jarvis Merchants Tournament Schedule May 26-28 George Baumann Tournament - Erie, PA June 2-4 Legends of Fastball - Woodstock, On July 14-16 Casino Rama - Orillia, On July 29-30 ISC League Playoff Tournament - Orillia, On August 11-19 ISC Worlds - Kitchener, On Jeff Whetstone Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 00:26:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:26:05 -0700 Subject: Keating's Fitness Center Announces 2006 Roster & Schedule Message-ID: <230406113.77309@webbox.com> Received: 4/23/06 6:29:43 PM From: "Mike Fulton" Add to People Section To: "Al Doran" Subject: Keating's Fitness Center Announces 2006 Roster & Schedule Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEATING?S ANNOUNCES ROSTER April 23, 2006 KEATING?S ANNOUNCES 2006 ROSTER Keating?s Fitness Center from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania has announced its 2006 rosterand schedule. Keating?s finished last year with a 26-14 record. Returning from last year?s squad will be: PitchersBill Hillhouse (15-6), 2.14 ERA and Greg Garrity (7-5), 2.65 ERA. Also returning will be CatcherMark Smith, Infielders Frank Keating Jr., Neal KoserDave Martin, and Kevin Smith. Returning in the outfield will be Keating?sleading hitter last year Justin Stock (.407), along with Bret McHenry, MikeKeating, and Mike Fulton, Jr. FrankKeating Sr. will be helping out the pitching staff. In addition, Keating?s is pleased to have added:Catcher Steve Sell (Circle Tap), outfielder Steve Ray (Quaker Riversharks), 3rd Baseman / Pitcher Dave Stokes,and Infielder Toby Ranck. 2006 Keating?s Fitness Center Schedule: May 19-21 ? TravelLeague; Lebanon, Pa May 26-28 ? Baumann Memorial Tournament; Erie, Pa. June 16-18 ? Travel League; Willow Street, Pa June 30 ? July 2 ? 4thof July Classic; Allentown, PA July 14-16 ? Travel League; Lyons, PA July 21-23 ? Bob Walsh MemorialTournament; Allentown, PA July 28-30 ? Keating?s PAInvitational Tournament;Lyons, PA August 3-6 ? ASA Major NationalChampionship; South Bend, IN August 11?19- ISC World Championships; Kitchener, ON September 1-4 ? ASA ?A?Nationals; Decatur, Illinois MikeFulton Managerof Keating?s Fitness Center gotti(at)ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 00:31:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:31:46 -0700 Subject: Legends of Fastball Classic Kicks off Major Men's Fastball in Ontario Message-ID: <230406113.77650@webbox.com> Received: 4/23/06 4:15:59 PM From: Subject: Legends of Fastball Classic Kicks off Major Men's Fastball in Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The summer of 2006 should prove to dispel the rumour thatmajor men?s fastball is a dying sport in Ontario, or forthat matter North America. While teams may continue to dissolveand in some cases merge, one thing is constant, the hub of the major tournamentwheel will roll through southern Ontario again this year. With major tournament announcements already placing Monktonand Orillia on most ardent fans ?must attend? list this summer, andboth the ISC World Tournament and the ISC 2 Tournament of Champions slated forKitchener in August, the only thing missing to wet the appetites of thegames most rabid and knowledgeable fans is the kick off event that sets thetone for all major men?s events in Ontario. It is with great pleasure that the Legends of FastballClassic announces its return to Woodstock, June 2,3and 4, at the beautiful Woodstock andDistrict Community Complex. The Legends event has quietly become a mainstay onthe Ontario tournament schedule over the past 3years, and organizers take great pride in being able to showcase the very bestof home grown talent while enticing some of the best of American based teams tomake the trek into the dairy capital of Southern Ontario. The Legends event is unique in many ways. First of all it isheaded up by a trio of ex-players in Brian Paton, Chuck Hendricks and Larry Lynch.These three have travelled to major tournaments around the globe and their experienceand focus is to put fastball at the forefront of the Legends weekend. Secondly,the concept of honouring ?legends of the game? brings the players, buildersand characters of bygone eras back to the ball park for one more curtain callon what was certainly their legendary careers. Local radio and televisionpersonality Brad Janssen brings class and professionalism to the center of thelegends ceremony, and his wife Marg heads up the administrative role ofthe organizing committee. The Legends is also unique amongst major Ontario fastballevents by focusing on Ontario based teams. Thecore of the tournament line-up over the past 3 years has been the member teamsof the ISC Travel League. This year will be no exception as 4 of the premierclubs will participate including Orillia Riversharks, Innerkip Bright CheeseHouse Eagles, Kitchener Hallman Twins, and the Jarvis Merchants. With the ISC returning to Kitchener later this year ,Legends organizers are happy to welcome both the 2005 ISC 2 ChampionElmira Cubs and the 2006 host team, the Bridgeport ProForma Braves to the fieldof participants. Likewise, the reigning Canadian National Champions, theSt.Thomas Evergreen Centennials will try to capture their first Legends Classictitle after losing out to the Broken Bow Spirit in the finals of the 2005event. The Legends Classic has always been an internationalevent and organizers are pleased to welcome back the Midland ( Michigan )Explorers, Heflin ( New York ) Buildersand the New York Patsy?s. Most of the players on these 3 teams have beentravelling into Southern Ontario for many years, andfans will certainly recognize a lot of familiar and talented performers overthe 3 day event. The tournament is a 10 team , 2 division round-robin formatwith the top 3 teams in each division advancing to a single knock-out eliminationplayoff. The 2 division winners will receive a bye in the first round ofthe playoff and there will be an immediate cross-over between divisions , withthe second place team playing the third place team on the other side. TheChampionship game will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sundayafternoon and will be telecast on the Rogers Cable Network in Woodstock . Stay tuned for the complete schedule and team profiles overthe next few weeks. One thing is for certain, there will be a new Legends ofFastball Classic champion in 2006. While the Broken Bow Spirit haveetched their legendary name on the first two tournament trophies, it is a wholenew ball game in 2006 ! Pencil in Woodstock, June 2,3and 4, for the Legends of Fastball Classic. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 07:54:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 04:54:53 -0700 Subject: Thank You (from Mike Groves) Message-ID: <240406114.17828@webbox.com> Received: 4/23/06 11:53:20 PM From: "Mike Groves" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Thank You -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Jim & Al, Please accept my deepest thanks for the time you guys took in posting info about what happened to me recently. I wish to also thank my friend Kyle Beane for posting updates to you regarding me. KB also was deeply concerned about my well-being, aside from being an info center. Many others weighed in with calls, text messages, and emails to me. It's incredible what their support provided to me in the way of a boost when I was falling apart physically & feeling terrible. As an example, an extreme example, my brother & I had to talk Darren Davies out of getting on a plane from New Zealand to Washington. (What is it about those Kiwis, anyways? Lifetime friendships forged in ballyards are deeper than Mafia blood oaths with those cats.....) .....but seriously, I learned, again, what kind of friends I have "out there" from softball. Kenny Coles showing up & just sitting in a chair in my room with me, not saying much, just there, while I drifted in & out of his world. Joe Coco just showing up at the hospital early each morning with breakfast, "cause I know how you like to eat, Groves." Most of all, my brother Pete & his wife Monica. Family, incredible, superb, just-do-it family. So, I decided, of course, to write a little bit of what happened to me, to tell y'all what happened to me. If you don't need the details, feel free to skip it. I do recommend that anyone take a moment, though, and look into what I've been diagnosed with: Sarcoidosis. It affects millions of people. I had never heard of it. Someone you know may have it & your action to alert them to it could help them prevent a health disaster.............. Last year I had a dry cough that I couldn't shake. I'd be pitching last summer here in DC & in the 4th or 5th inning I'd be exhausted, just ready to lie down on the grass & sleep. I'd always been as strong as a horse playing ball. So, in June of 2005, yep, the doc finds some stuff on my lungs. And thinks I have lung cancer. But to be sure I have to get a lung biopsy. But I really wanted to finish my divorce first, so that the ex couldn't ruin my brother in the businesses that Pete & I have developed. I just basically had to live with the knowledge that my doc thought I had cancer. Sat on that concept for about 7 months. And it does turn your head around, no doubt. The good part of that was that after 5 months went by, and I was still alive, I guessed that maybe it wasn't cancer. Did a lot of research on the Internet. And that's where I first discovered Sarcoidosis. Off I went into Arlington Hospital on March 10 of this year (a few weeks ago). And anything that could possibly go wrong, goes wrong. The "routine biopsy" turns into a clustermess of the highest proportion. The first day in the hospital, the tech putting a hole in the side of my chest for a wire goes too deep & punctures my lung. My left lung collapses while I'm in the CAT scan machine. This is while I'm conscious. Holy hell, it really is another level of pain when your lung collapses. I don't recommend it. The technicians & nurses were running around me, lying there in the CT machine, calling out "stat ! suction!" and things like that. They re-inflated it after 10 mins, but I just had to stay still & take it until they could get me stabilized. So, later that Friday afternoon the big-deal heart surgeon performs the lung biopsy. I'm under general for this one. Drills 3 holes in my left side, takes a piece out of my lung, sews me up. The next night, late Saturday, as in midnight, I'm standing in my room with a chest tube coming out of me. The chest tube is fun of a different sort: they spread your ribs & put a hole in through your ribs & stick a pretty good-sized diameter plastic tube into your chest cavity so you can drain out post-surgical blood & fluid. And I'm standing there in my room, coughing up blood clots, which is good, they say, and my brother is standing next to me, kind of helping me along & propping me up, all of a sudden Pete says "what the hell is that?" Cause deep, deepred blood is pouring out of me into the chest tube & out into a blood collection device called a blood register. I've never seen blood this color. All of a sudden, half a dozen nurses materialize from where? and push me down onto the gurney & they are yelling "stat! he's bleeding out!" Stat! get emergency OR ready NOW we're bringing him! stat! he's crashing, move it!"........and I'm watching my blood pressure & pulse just plummet on the digital readout at the foot of the gurney............my BP crashes from 143 / 80 to 35 / 20........ my pulse dives from 98 to 26........ and it was spooky as hell to see this happening to my own self & not a damn thing I could do about it..... cause you don't know if the numbers are going to stop...... ....it really hurts all over your body, cause the body starts pulling back all the blood from the extremities to the core to try to stay alive...........damn, it really, really hurts all over your body...........the crew of nurses are flying around, grimly calling out orders but total pros, really impressive how they move, working their asses off attempting to getme stabilized, my brother (Pete) is holding me up by the shoulders & Pete has turned completely ashen, helpless like me, telling me to hang in there, just hang in there............and I'm watching the damn numbers plummet, and all the people yelling, and I'm just thinking over & over, I don't believe it, here I go, I'm going out in this room, I'm going out in this room, I'm going out in this room, just like this, this is unbelievable, unbelievable, unbelievable, and then the pain just grows larger & larger like a thing in the room just taking me on & winning..........nothing more profound than that, no angels, no devils, no music, just this thought that I'm done, that I'm gonna go out in a room with green wallpaper, and nursesyelling "stat!" and this is happening to me, but how could this be happening to me, how could this be happening to me, how, how, how......... The nurses, bless them all, somehow get me stabilized, I still don't understand how... ........ and morphine injections slapped into the arm really is an amazing invention, I must say... .....the next night, it occurs to me that maybe I just won't be getting out of there at all, after all, the guy is 0 for 2 on me & now I'm receiving blood transfusions & even in my painkiller-induced mental fog, I figure out that things have gone from bad to worse......so I ask my favorite nurse, Meadd, a question that now sounds so melodramatic & stupid, but then it seemed to make perfect sense, and it was brutal just asking it, am I going to die........and Meadd looked at me, smiled quietly, and she says, michael I've seen a lot of what you're talking about, and it just wasn'tyour time that day.........and she turns & walks out of my room............. a few days later and have a second surgery so the arrogant surgeon can stop the internal bleeding going on inside me caused by him "nicking a piece of my overdeveloped lungs" (as he stated) and I spend 8 nights in cardio-pulmonary intensive care. They send me home cause the insurance company won't pay any more nights in the hospital. With torn cartilage in my ribcage, from when they spread my ribs. I'm only now getting to where I can move without pain. Pain the likes of which you never want to experience. So that's my story & I'm sticking to it. One day, you're physically fine & dandy. Then, in 24 hours you're unable to walk 30 paces without assistance.........But everything, every day is a wonderful thing, lemme tell ya, I'm loving it all............. I don't plan on altering what I like to do. I plan on starting back with pitching when I am able. Still plan on going surfing in Central America this summer. I'm going to ride in a 100 mile (century) bike ride in October. But, still haven't really digested what happened to me, still working with it, you know? Turns out I have Sarcoidosis. Millions of people have it. Could be in your lungs. Heart. Liver. Eyes. Any major organ. It can move from one organ to another. It's basically granules that impede organ function. Sometimes it's hard for me to catch my breath. Sometimes it's like I feel normal again. As for the ailment / disease, there's no cure. They don't know what precipitates the onslaught of it. Sometimes it goes away by itself. And sometimes it doesn't go away. One of those "no cause, no cure" deals in medicine. So, I become the guinea pig for awhile. Until I've had enough of the "experts" guessing. Then, I'll go my own way with it. Sarcoidosis doesn't discriminate, but it does hit black folks 10 times more than any other group (I looked at Kenny & I said you always said I was blacker than some black folks, here's proof.........lol ........). Sarcoidosis hits black women 12 times more than any other group. So, now that I've bored you with all this drama....... Peace on a wonderful weekend, mg Michael Groves Vice President Federal Lock & Safe, Inc. 5130 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22205 USA falcon(at)fedlock.com www.fedlock.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 13:58:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:58:47 -0700 Subject: May 2-4 Blast Tournament in Waterloo, Ontario Message-ID: <240406114.39671@webbox.com> Subject: May 2-4 Blast Tournament in Waterloo, Ontario Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:48:35 -0400 From: "Dana Seiling" Waterloo, Ontario The sixth annual May 2-4 Blast Tournament is looking for a couple more teams to round out the 10-team Intermediate division. Entry fee is $350 and the tournament runs from May 18-21, 2006. Out of area teams will not be scheduled to play Thursday night. Contact Richard Martin at 519-747-4965 From: "Dana Seiling" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 14:07:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:07:19 -0700 Subject: Mens Fastball Tournament (Elmvale, ON CAN) Message-ID: <240406114.40184@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:15:18 -0400 From: Shane Bywater To: Al's Fastball List Subject: Mens Fastball Tournament (Elmvale, ON CAN) Elmvale, ON The Wyevale Grey Power Tribe fastball club with support from Apexia Voice and Data and Leo Dubeau(Remax) is hosting it's annual men's fastball tournament. Where: Elmvale, ON CAN (25 min. North of Barrie, 10 min. East of Wasaga Beach) When: Jun.30, Jul.1,2 2006 (Canada Day long weekend) Number of teams: 12 Entry fee: $325 and no gate admission charge for players or fans Prize Money: A Winner - $1000 (Based on 12 teams) Pitcher eligibility: pitching is limited to ISCII caliber (based on rules set out by the ISC) Format: Round-robin, teams guaranteed 3 games (7-innings or time limit) Format details: Teams will be grouped into four pools of three. Each team will play the other two teams in their pool. Then the top two teams from each pool will be seeded into a single elimination tournament to decide the A Champion. The bottom team in each pool will be seeded into their own single elimination tournament to determine the B Champion. Championship game is scheduled for 2:15 pm on Sunday. Last Year's Winner - Minesing Monarchs Previous Year's Winner - Milverton Millwrights Last Year??s participants included: Wyevale Tribe Vasey Dodgers Toanche Eagles Elmvale Shakey's Elmvale Jimmy's Toronto Bingo's Minesing Monarchs Milverton Millwrights Orangeville There will be an outdoor Beer Gardens with great view of ball diamond. Accommodation available in Elmvale, Wasaga Beach, Midland and Barrie. If you have any questions please email me. If you would like to enter our tournament please send me an email stating so and also mail a post-dated cheque dated Jun.30/06 payable to "Tribe Fastball club" in the amount of $325 to: Apexia Voice and Data Attn: Shane Bywater 166 Bayfield St. Barrie, ON L4M 3B5 Before your first game is played we will give your cheque back in return for $325 cash which will make it easier to pay prize money and umpire fees... and beer if we run short! Regards, Shane Bywater 705-721-5600 shane(at)apexia.ca Wyevale Tribe member Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 14:46:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:46:20 -0700 Subject: pitcher looking for turney team Message-ID: <240406114.42525@webbox.com> Subject: pitcher looking for turney team From: sixerace Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:22:13 -0400 NORTHERN ONTARIO 25 yr old pitcher looking for a team to throw for 3-4 turney's , isc II team or a turney team. I throw heat and junk , with a rise , rise ch. , drop , drop ch. , and a slow curve.can throw others , but sticks to what works....feel free to drop a line , im situated in Northern Ontario Candada. From: sixerace Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Apr 24 23:10:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:10:06 -0700 Subject: 27th Annual Paul Ahearn Fastpitch Invitational Message-ID: <240406114.72750@webbox.com> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:39:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Gregory Burke Subject: massachusetts tournament To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Quincy, Mass. South of Boston 27th Annual Paul Ahearn Fastpitch Invitational June 24,25 Faxon Park - Quincy, Mass. South of Boston. A * C - men divisions Round Robin Format. Travel Funds - depends on # of entered teams. Red Sox are in town. Tough ticket, but possible. Thanks, great job Greg Burke Massachusetts ExPros gregoryburke(at)verizon.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 25 15:28:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:28:24 -0700 Subject: Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout Message-ID: <250406115.45046@webbox.com> To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout From: Randy Frame Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:07:41 -0400 STEWIACKE, NS June 2-4, 2006 The Stewiacke River Rats will be holding the 1st annual Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout Fastball Tournament from June 2-4, 2006 in Stewiacke, NS. This is open for Intermediate A,B and C calibre teams as well as Junior and Midget. Registration is $350.00 a team and you are guaranteed three games. First place is $1000.00, second is $500.00 Any team interested in playing, please contact Randy Frame at (902) 639-1357 or rframe(at)softballnovascotia.com thanks Randy rframe(at)softballnovascotia.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 25 17:30:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:30:14 -0700 Subject: Pitcher Required for Red Rock Invitational - May 6-7, 2006 Message-ID: <250406115.52357@webbox.com> Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:27:07 -0700 From: Bob Henning Subject: Pitcher Required for Red Rock Invitational - May 6-7, 2006 To: Al Doran St. George, UT If any upper level pitcher is interested in being considered to join the Las Vegas team for the 2006 Red Rock Invitational tournament being played in St. George, Utah on May 6th and 7th, please contact John Simers ASAP. John Simons 702-526-7432 jtsimers(at)interact.ccsd.net Bob Henning (Henner) Red Rock Committee mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Apr 25 22:16:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:16:15 -0700 Subject: Ontario Masters / Grand Masters News Message-ID: <250406115.69521@webbox.com> From: "Dave Birnie" To: "Al Doran" Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:00:05 -0400 Subject: Ontario Masters / Grand Masters News Ontario, Canada The 2006 Masters / Grand Masters fastball season is almost here. This year offers something different as the Ontario Amateur Softball Association ( OASA ) and the Canadian Masters Fastball Association ( CMFA ) have both added a Men's Grand Masters Division for the very first time. The grand masters division will allow players 45 and over a chance to compete for Ontario & Canadian Championships with players their own age and caliber. Within any division there are always teams of various levels of talent but for the most part the grand masters division should be competitive but without any dominating pitchers. This new division should allow leagues to form a grand masters team from within their own league. The Grand Masters age eligibility guidelines for both the Ontario & Canadian Championship is 45 years of age in the year of the event, so in theory a pitcher or position player could actually be 44 years old as long as he turns 45 years old before the end of 2006. (OASA) Ontario Masters Championship Date : July 21, 22, 23 / 2006 Location : Grafton Ontario Contact : Bob Abbot 905-852-9459 Divisions : Masters & Grand Masters Masters Division : Pitchers 40 or older, can be 39 as long they turn 40 anytime during 2006. Position players 37 or older, can be 36 as long as they turn 37 anytime during 2006. Grand Masters Division : Pitchers and position players 45 or older, can be 44 as long as they turn 45 anytime during 2006. The Grand Masters division is a new division added for 2006. Women's Masters Division : A non sanctioned tournament for Women's Masters Teams OASA Web Site : http://www.oasa.ca/ (CMFA) Canadian Masters Championship Date : Aug. 25, 26, 27 / 2006 Location : Cobourg, Ontario Contact : PADDY NOLAN H (705) 924-2952 C (705) 761-1610 fitznol(at)hotmail.com The tournament will offer a Men's Masters division, Women's Masters division and will be including the Men's Grand Masters division for the first time. Same age rules as OASA Championship. http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 26 06:53:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:53:13 -0700 Subject: Toronto Champion Indians 2006 Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <260406116.14134@webbox.com> From: "carl dusome" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Toronto Champion Indians 2006 Roster and Schedule Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:01:42 -0400 Toronto, ON The Toronto Champion Indians will participate in the Oshawa District League as defending champions for the first time. After qualifying last fall in Hillsburgh for this years ToC we are looking forward to representing the Oshawa league this summer in Kitchener. 2006 ROSTER Ball, Alan ( OF ) Batten, John ( INF, OF ) Berube, Tom ( P, INF ) league and elims only Estabrooks, Norm ( C, INF, OF ) Fairney, Bill ( OF ) French, Mark ( C ) Innes, Ken ( OF ) Johns, Ricky ( INF ) Ketchel, Steve ( P ) Mayer, Nick ( OF ) Mculligh, Mark ( INF ) Mintsopoulos, Pete ( OF ) Murchison, James ( C, INF ) Nibb, Cyril ( INF ) Patterson, Grant ( P ) league only Swift Ryan ( P ) ToC and tournaments Vieira, Bruce ( INF ) Woolridge, Tracy ( P, OF ) Popovich, Chris Mgr. Cameron, Jim Mgr. Dusome, Carl Coach LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Oshawa league play starts May 08 and ends in late September. See: http://ocdfl.ca May 19-21 MAY 24 BLAST WATERLOO,ON June 2-4 SNAPPER SHOOTOUT NIAGRA,ON July 2 Golf tournament fundraiser Angus Glen July 7-9 INNERKIP,ON Aug. 4-6 OASA ELIMS ST. THOMAS,ON Aug. 13-18 ISC II ToC KITCHENER, ON Aug. 26-27 HILLSBURGH, ON ( if qualified ) Sept. LEAGUE PLAY-OFFS With a few ineligible players for ISC II on our league roster the Toronto Indians are looking to add a pitcher and a player before the ISC II qualifiers in June. Carl Dusome crdusome(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 26 19:42:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:42:31 -0700 Subject: Australian Open Women's team selected for World Championship Message-ID: <260406116.60297@webbox.com> Received: 4/26/06 2:03:40 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australian Open Women's team selected for World Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message Media Release Wednesday 26 April 2006 Australian Open Women's team selected for World Championship The Australian Open Women's team has been selected for the XI ISF Women's World Championship to be held later this year at the Fengtai Sports Centre in Beijing, China, from 27 August to 5 September. The championship will also act as an Olympic qualifying event, with softball to be played at the same venue in 2008. Head Coach Fabian Barlow said the 17-member team is a mixture of experience and youth and is confident that it is the right mix for success. "We are confident with the dynamics of the squad we have chosen and feel it is the right mix to do Australia proud at the Worlds," said Mr Barlow. 12 of the 17 players selected in the team have previous experience at World Championships and Olympic Games, boasting 22 World Championship campaigns and 20 Olympic Games campaigns between them, with three players - Tanya Harding, Melanie Roche and Natalie Ward - having played at three World Championships and three Olympic Games. For five players - Kylie Cronk, Kelly Gentle, Kate Quigley, Danielle Stewart and Belinda Wright - it will be their first opportunity to play at a major championship. "There wasn't a set criteria, which allowed the younger players to rise to the challenge for selection. Australia has many quality players and, although selection was tough, a lot of the girls excelled themselves to prove they have what it takes to play at the elite level," said Barlow. The team will now go into an induction camp at the AIS Unit in Brisbane from 6-9 May to begin their preparations for the Worlds. Following this their preparations will include competing at the Canada Cup (1-9 July, Vancouver) and US Cup (13-17 July, Oklahoma) along with a further four training camps. "The team will be preparing for the mental challenge of what lies ahead over the next few months before we head to the Worlds. We have the right combination and skills to win the gold, but it depends on how we perform on the day," concluded Barlow. The team is as follows: Sandra Allen (QLD) 2 World Championships, 2 Olympic Games Marissa Carpadios (QLD) 1 World Championship, 1 Olympic Games Kylie Cronk (QLD) 1st Major International Championship Amanda Doman (QLD) 1 Olympic Games Kelly Gentle (NSW) 1st Major International Championship Kelly Hardie (QLD) 2 World Championships, 1 Olympic Games Tanya Harding (QLD) 3 World Championships, 3 Olympic Games Danica Howlett (NSW) 1 World Championship Simmone Morrow (NSW) 2 World Championships, 2 Olympic Games Tracey Mosley (QLD) 2 World Championships, 1 Olympic Games Stacey Porter (NSW) 1 Olympic Games Kate Quigley (VIC) 1st Major International Championship Melanie Roche (NSW) 3 World Championships, 3 Olympic Games Danielle Stewart (QLD) 1st Major International Championship Natalie Titcume (VIC) 1 World Championship, 2 Olympic Games Natalie Ward (NSW) 3 World Championships, 3 Olympic Games Belinda Wright (NSW) 1st Major International Championship AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women's team. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 26 19:59:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:59:26 -0700 Subject: 2006 Ontario ISC II Top 10 Message-ID: <260406116.61312@webbox.com> From: "Setford, Blair" To: Al Doran Subject: 2006 Ontario ISC II Top 10 Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:37:37 -0400 ONTARIO With the fastball season only about a week away, it's time for the 4th annual preseason rankings. For the Ontario ISC II Rankings this year, we will be using the average score of the Ontario teams that are ranked by the Ontario members of the ISC II Ranking Committee. 1. Elmira Cubs - The 2005 ISC II Champions come into the 2006 season ranked on top and all eyes will be on ToC Top Pitcher & MVP Casey Halstead. The Cubs have added a couple more graduating Waterloo Juniors to the team and there is concern about playing time for some, but an already impressive lineup may be even better in 2006. The Cubs are taking a big early step with the Woodstock Legends tourney on the heels of St. Clement's. 2. Alvinston Indians - After an impressive run to the semi-finals at the 2005 ToC, the Indians have brought shortstop Scott Macauley and pitcher Derwyn Hodgins out of retirement to bolster their lineup for 2006. Doug Charlton seems to get better with age and was throwing as hard as anyone except Konkle and Costello. The Indians will be in St. Clement's and the Snapper Shootout early in the year prior to Innerkip. 3. Port Elgin Blue Devils - Finalists at the 2005 ToC, the young Blue Devils squad run away with the Blue Water league last year, but will need to add some pitching help to keep ace Rob Fawcett fresh. If Dan Martin returns and they can find a #3, the Blue Devils will definitely be around on Friday at this year's ToC. Port Elgin will be in St. Clement's in late May. 4. Niagara Snappers - The Snappers won six tournaments in 2005 and finished tied for 5th at the ToC. Have added 2nd baseman Jamie Morey for tournaments and will move Trevor Falk back behind the plate and Kevin Newhouse to shortstop. Key for the Snappers success will be for Dan Duemo to duplicate his monster 2005 this year. The Snappers are in the Jarvis ISC tournament before hosting the Snapper Shootout and then heading to Innerkip. 5. Bridgeport PROforma Braves - Todd Winkworth will share mound time with Jim Schnarr this year, giving the Braves a solid 1-2. With Jay and Jodie Schnarr at the top of the lineup the Braves can hit with anyone and will be going into the season with the knowledge that they can win when it counts after taking the South Perth title last year. The Braves will be in St. Clement's and then the Woodstock Legends tournament. 6. Elora Wellington Brewers - With Todd Uhrig and Mike Pinder, the Brewers are set in the circle while Ryan Dilgee and Terry Martin bring lots of championship experience from their time with Harriston. Elora is in the Snapper Shootout prior to Innerkip. 7. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder - The million dollar questions is: What is Dan Konkle doing this year? The hot rumour in March had DK and Todd Fraser headed south to Pennsylvania, but that has cooled recently. Lefty Jeff Murphy and Darryl Buttar from Cobourg will travel east to join the Thunder for tournaments. They will be in the Fitzroy Harbour qualifier. 8. Micksburg Twins - Ace Corey Costello wants to bring the Twins to the ToC. Does anyone want to bet against him? Micksburg will try to qualify out of Fitzroy Harbour and Costello may be enough to get them to the ToC on his own, with some help from cousin Shawn. 8. Tavistock Smully's Merchants - Tavistock will be in need of some pitching help to go along with lone holdover Steve Cook in 2006. There's still lots of offence, despite the loss of Pinder, with the likes of Jamie Boyd, Jamie Rader and Dave Kollman. Tavistock is also in the St. Clement's tournament before travelling down the road to Innerkip. 10. Harriston Mercury's - Harriston pick up P Jeremy Osbourne and C Bryan Depencier from the wreckage of Highgate to go along with ace Scott Smith and DP Jeremy Creeden. While the loss of Dilgee will hurt up the middle, Harriston still has lots of experience and will be a force to be reckoned with in St. Clement's and Innerkip. 10. Toronto Champion Indians - Toronto went undefeated to win the Ontario Challenge Cup last August. A team loaded with veterans who can hit the ball, the Indians see plenty of good pitching every night in the Oshawa league and will be a contender in Kitchener. They are playing in Waterloo and the Snapper Shootout early on in the year. Other Ontario teams receiving votes: Palermo Athletics - just falling outside the top 10, Palermo showed they still know how to win with their victory at last year's OASA Intermediate Eliminations. Had a disappointing ToC, losing to Eric Steinbeck in the first round, but Palermo play top opposition every night in the ISC Travel League. Will be in Millgrove and the Snapper Shootout before heading to Innerkip. Waterdown Hammer - With ace Tim Neill on board, the Hammer will look to duplicate the success they often have on the road by travelling to Fitzroy to try to qualify. Shakespeare Falcons - Top gun Fred Follings heads to Innerkip with the Falcons who will look to build on their success in the South Perth league last year. Glencoe Astros - Shaun Winship has spent all winter putting this team together. Looks good on paper, but can they make it work in Innerkip? Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner blairjs(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Apr 26 21:41:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 18:41:59 -0700 Subject: 2006 Quad City Sox Message-ID: <260406116.67466@webbox.com> From: "DAVE & MEL BUENNIG" To: "Al Doran" Subject: 2006 Quad City Sox Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:36:45 -0500 Davenport, IA The Quad City Sox are looking forward to the 2006 season. We are hoping to improve on our best finish ever at the ISC World Tournament - an 8th place finish last year in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We have now finished in the top 16 of the World Tournament in 4 of the last 5 years. The addition of a couple of new faces, combined with the usual suspects, should make for an entertaining and productive year. Here is the 2006 Quad City Sox Roster: Al Rebling P Harold Kelly P John Kelly* P (Member of the 2005 USA 19 & Under Team) Bill Kranz OF Nick Needham 3B Keith Peterson 2B Daryn Miller SS Randy McDermott OF Tommy Botkins 1B Mark Reitz 3B Jimmy Siokos OF Rodney Doak C Bret Percy UT Henry Schelb SS Chris Hammack* OF (Formerly of the Bloomington Stix) Dave Willert* C (Formerly of the Bloomington Stix) Eric Wernke Mgr Sean Marten Coach *New to The Sox in 2006 2006 Quad City Sox Tournament Schedule: May 20-21: Hall of Fame Tournament, Des Moines IA May 26-28: Memorial Day Tournament, Walcott IA June 2-4: Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament, Kimberly WI June 9-11: Elkhart IA June 16-24: ISC Area Tournament, Walcott IA July 7-9: Boys of Summer Tournament, Denmark WI July 14-16: AFSA Tournament, Aurora IL July 29-30: The Farm Invitational Tournament, Madison WI August 11-19: ISC World Tournament, Kitchner ON For more information about The Sox contact Sean Marten at (563) 391-8307 or ssmarten at aol.com. Dave Buennig Quad City Sox buenns(at)msn.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 07:35:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 04:35:16 -0700 Subject: Black Sox bound for Japan Message-ID: <270406117.16663@webbox.com> Received: 4/27/06 3:45:48 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox bound for Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox bound for Japan Thursday April 27th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox fly out for Japan tomorrowmorning with just one thing on their minds ? winning the Pacific Seriesagainst Australia, Samoa and the home team Japan. The battle for 2006 Pacific Series supremacy will be played out atShellcom, Sendai from May 3rd ? 6th. In the tournament all four teamswill play each other twice in a double round robin before the playoffgames on Saturday May 6th when the top two sides face off for the titlewhile the other two teams playoff for the minor placings. Going into the four day tournament as the three time world champions anddefending Pacific Series winners NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase iswell aware that his team will be targeted as the one to beat. ?The fact we haven?t been beaten in a while is not lost on our oppositionand a lot of teams go into a tournament like this looking to get at leastone scalp from us,? said Kohlhase. It is seven years since the NZCT Black Sox last toured Japan but Kohlhaseis well aware of what the team will face. In a new experience for theplayers the ground where the tournament will be held is a fully enclosedindoor stadium used for both softball and baseball. ?This is a team that needs challenges and the excitement levels in theteam are high for the tour. None of the guys have played in an indoorstadium before with the exception of Michael Gaiger.? In the squad of 17 selected for the Pacific Series there are two new capsboth from Hutt Valley pitcher Regan Manley and outfielder Malcolm Namana.With the exception of the two debutants Kohlhase describes the squad asexperienced. ?It is an experienced team but we have always been mindful of introducingnew players to the squad to ensure we are not a team that rests on ourlaurels and we continue to try and lift our game to the nextlevel.? As he departs for Japan Kohlhase says the tour is another step in thelong term planning for the 2009 World Championships but he is also wellaware of the need for success at the Pacific Series as the NZCT Black Soxlook to maintain their winning ways. NZCT BLACK SOX SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN: Pitchers - Jeremy Manley (Hutt Valley), Thomas Cameron (Auckland),Michael Gaiger (Canterbury), Regan Manley (Hutt Valley). Catchers ? Patrick Shannon (Auckland), Stephen Ratu(Wellington). Infield ?Donny Hale (Auckland), Travis Wilson (Canterbury), Brad Rona(North Harbour), Nathan Nukunuku, vice captain (Auckland), Outfield - Daniel Milne (Canterbury), Thomas Makea (Wellington), RhysCasley (Hutt Valley), Stacy McLean (Wellington), Gus Leger (Auckland),Malcolm Namana (Hutt Valley). Designated Player - Jarrad Martin, captain (North Harbour). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 08:13:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:13:06 -0700 Subject: CPI Fastpitch Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <270406117.18934@webbox.com> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:53:26 -0500 Subject: CPI Fastpitch Roster and Schedule From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com TO: fastball(at)pmihrm.com McKie Sports under new sponsorship from Cutro Professional Inspections hopes to improve on its 12th place finish in last years ISC 11 TOC. CPI returns all players from last years squad with additions from Iowa that include Sam Eakins and Right Hander Rod Bunge. Oswego, NY Roster: #99 Shawn Sampson P Oswego, NY #3 Rod Bunge P Mechanicsville, IA #7 Mike Cutro C Oswego, NY #9 Mike Dicob C Lowville, NY #44 Mark Blanchard IF Oswego, NY #33 Wayne Lyndaker IF Colton, NY #10 Derek Stevens IF Croghan, NY #25 Chad Hodkinson IF Vernon, NY #16 Mike McKie IF Baldwinsville, NY #26 Charlie Walseman OF Albany, NY #22 Mike Zorcickas OF Oswego, NY #8 Mike Donovan OF Oswego, NY #2 Eric Hendricks OF Centerville, IA #28 Jorge Sepulveda UT Schenectady, NY #14 Sam Eakins UT Bloomfield, IA #21 Freddy Kent UT Oswego, NY Schedule: May 13th ISC 11 qualifier Oswego NY May 20th Kingston Cowboys Tournament May 27th Erie, PA Baumann Tourney June 3rd Snapper Shootout June 10th Cape Vincent, NY Tourney July 1st Croghan, NY Annual July 8th Ausable Forks, NY July 29th Holland Patent Aug 5th Niagara Falls, ON Aug 14-19th ISC II TOC Kitchener Aug 26th Elkand, PA Sept 2nd Prospect, NY Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 10:49:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:49:00 -0700 Subject: 2006 Pre-season Team Rankings Message-ID: <270406117.28285@webbox.com> From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) To: FASTBALL(at(pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Pre-season Team Rankings The 2006 ISC pre-season team rankings are now displayed at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=tournaments on the ISC web site. From front page, click on Tournaments. For the pre-season ranking only, we are showing 38 teams but subsequent rankings will likely show only the top 24. Of the 38-teams receiving rankings consideration, three are very questionable about fielding a team in 2006. This should be resolved when the next rankings come out in early June. Ken iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 18:45:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:45:41 -0700 Subject: Heflin Gremlins in Dominican Republic Message-ID: <270406117.56886@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:50:40 -0500 Subject: Heflin Gremlins in Dominican Republic From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com TO: fastball(at)pmihrm.com With a combination of players Heflin Gremlins made a trip to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for a 4 game set against the Dominican National Team April 20-23. Jumping off the plane and on to the ball field the Gremlins lost a tough 6-0 decision on Thursday night. Shaking off the rust the Gremlins played the Dominican team 3-2, 3-3, 3-1 before departing back to the States. Tom MacAvoy Manager Paul McCart Alvinston Indians Mark McCallum Belmont Blacksox Frank Perez Heflin Eduardo Leonardo Heflin Nate Fish Heflin Dan Winnick So. Cal Bombers Steve Miller Heflin Paul Algar Heflin Shawn Samson CPI Mike Cutro CPI Charlie Walseman CPI Jorge Sepulveda CPI Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 18:50:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:50:19 -0700 Subject: Oshawa City and District Fastball League (OC&DFL) Begins 80th Season Message-ID: <270406117.57167@webbox.com> From: "Jim Spiers" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Oshawa City and District Fastball League (OC&DFL) Begins 80th Season Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:16:25 -0400 Oshawa Ontario April 27, 2006 The Oshawa City and District Fastball League is set to begin its 80th season in 2006 with 13 teams. This is down from the 17 teams that took part in 2005 but we will also see some new faces, some player movement and some name changes. New to the League this year are the Scarborough Royals and the Newmarket Stingers Midget Boys Teams. The Royals are expected to impress this year as they are coming off a strong showing at the Canadians in 2005. Newmarket is not a totally new team as many of their players were part of the Bramalea Indians team that earned a silver medal at the Provincial Midget ?B? championships in 2005. The Claremont Rebels, who have been the backbone of the League for several years, were forced to fold due to a shortage of players. Fortunately for the rest of the League several of the Claremont faithful have made the move to new teams. Paul Koert, Chris Jones and Rob Watson will join the Oshawa Ravens. This will add pitching and defensive depth to an already impressive offence. John Sharpe and Scott Goff will join Wayne Wells and several graduating Oshawa Double Midget Players to form the Oshawa Rebels. Pitching depth and speed on the bases should be the trademarks of the newly formed Rebels team. Sylvia ?Sparky? Ryan will manage the team so you know these guys will be ready to play, or else! The Durham Eagles were also forced to pack it in but we should see a number of their former players reappearing elsewhere in the League. Both Ryan and Matt Swift will join the Oshawa Ravens while it is expected that Tracy Woolridge and Bill Fairney will be traveling down the 401 to Dieppe Park and the Toronto Champion Indians, last year?s League Champions. The Newmarket Mudhens and the Stouffville Jones Pools Juniors also could not sustain a sufficient nucleus to carry on. Some players from the Mudhens will land in Markham and several players from the Stouffville Juniors have been placed with either the Lake Scugog Lumber Jacks from Port Perry, or the Scarborough Wolverines. League batting champion Nick Dambrosio will join the powerful Wolverines who are looking to three peat as Canadian Junior Champions. The end result of this minor downsizing and player movement is a stronger, well balanced and even more competitive League. Fans from all of the centres involved can expect to see some very exciting games every time they go to the park this summer. The schedule for most teams will begin the week of May 8, 2006 with a 24 game, home and home schedule. Teams joining the OC&DFL this year include: Aurora Shoeless Joe?s; Bradford Sox; Lake Simcoe Lightning; Lake Scugog Lumber Jacks (formerly Port Perry); Markham Majors; Nemarket Stingers; Oshawa Double B Juniors; Oshawa Ravens; Oshawa Rebels; Scarborough Royals; Scarborough Wolverines; Stouffville Mennos and Toronto Champion Indians (2005 League Champions and 2005 ISC II Challenge Cup Champions) The Oshawa teams will be playing at Durham Field located at Durham College and the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology with season opening games on May 8, 9 and 10. On May 8 the 2005 League Champion Toronto Indians visit the Oshawa Ravens, on May 9 the two-time Canadian Junior Champion Scarborough Wolverines face the Oshawa Double B Juniors and on May 10 the Bradford Sox meet the newly formed Oshawa Rebels. Come to the park each of these nights and enjoy some of the best Fastball in Ontario and the best ballpark franks and burgers in the area. Visit the OCDFL web site at www.ocdfl.ca for complete schedules, scores, team information and the latest news. Jim Spiers President OCDFL nspiers848(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Apr 27 20:44:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:44:10 -0700 Subject: Fred Huntimer Fastball Tournament, Sioux Falls , SD Message-ID: <270406117.63998@webbox.com> Subject: Fred Huntimer Fastball Tournament, Sioux Falls , SD Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:59:44 -0500 From: "Michael Mueller" To: Sioux Falls SD April 27, 2006 The Sioux Falls Fastball Association is hosting the second annual Fred Huntimer Fastball Tournament on June 10th and 11th at Sherman Complex on West 12th St in Sioux Falls, SD. Fred served the game at all levels and was a great servant of the game. His commitment and dedication are sorely missed. This tourney is put on every year to help support the fastball community here in Sioux Falls. We had 16 teams participate last year. * Sanctioned by SD ASA] * 8 run rule after 41/2 innings * 12 run rule after 3 complete innings * No infield practice * All umpire decisions are final * If tournament is discontinued due to weather, travel expenses will be distributed based on number of games won * Neither city of SF nor SF Fastball Association will by responsible for any theft, accidents, or injuries on or off the complex * Entry fee must be received no later than June 4th, 2006 unless other arrangements are approved * Entry fees are $ 225 for the B and C division * Travel expense will be based on the number of teams in each division * 3 game guarantee Contact myself, or one of the following if interested: Darwin Stewart 361-8356 Po Box 111 Ramona SD 57054 Phone 605-482-8415 Chris Bauer 361-8356 Mike Mueller Phone: 605-965-9501 Fax: 605-965-7731 Email:mmueller(at)prairiewave.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 28 21:26:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:26:50 -0700 Subject: 2006 Indiana JayBirds Message-ID: <280406118.64095@webbox.com> Received: 4/28/06 4:12:55 PM From: "DAVID WILEY" Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Indiana JayBirds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, IN 2006 Indiana JayBirds Jay Mallernee Mgr./Head Coach Rod Eckman P Aaron Eckman P George Samons P David Wiley 1B Brandon Libler 2B Mike Smalley 3B Brent Mallernee SS Danny Elsten C/OF Beau Winans OF Brad Webb OF Jeff Johnson Utility Gary Cooper Utility Joe Sturgeon Utility Lance Schattner Utility The JayBirds (an ISC II level team) have added depth in the bullpen and the rest of the '06 roster, and will look to defend their 2005 NSA (Platinum/Gold Division) World Series Championship in Salem, VA; as well as, compete in the NAFA AA World Series in Kimberly, WI and ASA Class A National Tournament in Decatur, IL. We look forward to seeing you at the yard! Thanks, The 'Birds "DAVID WILEY" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Apr 28 21:26:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:26:50 -0700 Subject: 2006 Indiana JayBirds Message-ID: <280406118.64094@webbox.com> Received: 4/28/06 4:12:55 PM From: "DAVID WILEY" Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Indiana JayBirds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, IN 2006 Indiana JayBirds Jay Mallernee Mgr./Head Coach Rod Eckman P Aaron Eckman P George Samons P David Wiley 1B Brandon Libler 2B Mike Smalley 3B Brent Mallernee SS Danny Elsten C/OF Beau Winans OF Brad Webb OF Jeff Johnson Utility Gary Cooper Utility Joe Sturgeon Utility Lance Schattner Utility The JayBirds (an ISC II level team) have added depth in the bullpen and the rest of the '06 roster, and will look to defend their 2005 NSA (Platinum/Gold Division) World Series Championship in Salem, VA; as well as, compete in the NAFA AA World Series in Kimberly, WI and ASA Class A National Tournament in Decatur, IL. We look forward to seeing you at the yard! Thanks, The 'Birds "DAVID WILEY" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Apr 29 12:04:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:04:37 -0700 Subject: The Passing of Chuck Lockinger Message-ID: <290406119.32826@webbox.com> Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 10:53:11 -0500 Subject: The Passing of Chuck Lockinger To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com From: "Timothy Hatten" For Immediate Release 4-29-06 Rockford, IL. =============================== Chuck Lockinger, ASA Player Rep for the Chicago Metro and long time men's fastpitch player, sponsor, tournament coordinator, and basically everything else you can think of in the game of fastpitch softball died this past Thursday night, April 27th. This is a truly sad day for men's fastpitch and Northern Illinois. I got my first exposure to the men's major circuit with Chuck back in the early 90's. So I owe him much in letting me experience a men's major schedule, for the first time, and still working with me to expose younger males to the game of fastpitch. Most of the men's and boy's national tournaments, in Rockford, were the result of much of Chuck's hard work. Chuck not only put in countless hours of volunteer work, but also put in alot of his own money to run teams and fund tournaments. Even as the game has diminished to almost extinction, Chuck was still working with me to expose my 23 and under club team to fastpitch and young boys through the National Youth Sports Program. The last two years Chuck picked up the entry fee to allow the Rock Valley College club team to participate in the Dick Tracy tournament. Chuck was most pivotal in a article that I have been working on, for quite awhile, that has now been published in the International Journal of Sport Management. The article is titled: Addressing the Declining Participation Rates in United States Men?s Fastpitch Softball: Do International Governance and Organizational Structures Provide the Answers? The article compares and contrasts the ASA structure to the Australian Softball Federation's structure. Since Chuck has been apart of the ASA for many years he was pivotal in helping me understand how the ASA works and introducing me to several long time ASA folks down in Mobile a couple years ago. Even though Chuck was assertive about his opinions and views on how the game should be run, he always made decisions on what he thought was best for the game. Many did not always agree with him, but I hope most respected him for his love for the game. I know there were issues that I didn't agree with him on, but I always respected his passion for men's fastpitch softball. I know that many teams have not come back to the Dick Tracy, because of the weather and it always seems to be cold or rainy on that weekend. I would like to see, out of respect for Chuck, that for one last time that we get as many teams to participate as possible. I know, last year, he mentioned to me that he didn't know how much longer he could run the tournament as the number of teams kept decreasing. It is just a thought, that might be a good way to pay respect to Chuck. Chuck will be missed and this is not a good day for men's fastpitch. Tim Hatten BHAC Pride Rockford, IL. ================================================================ Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3rd from 4-8 pm. The funeral will be Thursday, May 4th at 11 am. Both the visitation and the funeral will be held at Schneider,Leuht,Merwin and Cooney Funeral Home in Woodstock. It is located at 1211 N Seminary (il rt 47 n) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Apr 30 13:49:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:49:26 -0700 Subject: DeKalb Hogs Win Two Message-ID: <300406120.39117@webbox.com> Cortland, IL. The De Kalb HustleHogs opened up their 2006 season on a cold and rainy day in Cortland, Il. against the Sycamore Baptist Church. The Sycamore Fastpitch Church League is still going strong. Sycamore was a young athletic club with new young pitchers trying to learn the craft of fastpitch pitching. The Hogs were rained out on Sunday and next play in Yorkville, Il. on May 5th at 1030am vs The Aurora Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks who are currently ranked 27th in the World by ISC Fastball. In game one, Tim Murphy of the Hogs allowed one hit and struck out eight en route to a shutout. Jay Armes came in for one inning of work and did not give up a hit to finalize the shutout. The Hogs scored five in the second inning and eight in the third inning to win the game 17-0. The Hogs played excellent defense and had big games from Chad Crutcher 2x2 4R, Mike Drew 3x3 3RBI, Sean Cavasos 2x2 2R, and Dave Liddick 2x3. Hogs 17 SYC Bap 0 WP Murphy (1-0) 4IP 8K 1H 2BB LP Kevin Mitchell Armes 1IP 2BB 0H 0ER Drew 3x3 3RBI, Crutcher 2x2 4R, Liddick 2x2 2R, Liddick 2x3 RBI Game 2 Brian Tobin started for the Hogs. He finished the game with 4IP 2H ER 3BB 9K. Tommy Crouch had 3RBI, Matt Smith was 3x3 and Mike Drew had 2RBI for the winners. Five different Hogs had 2 hits or more as the Hogs won another short game 11-2 Hogs 11 Syc. Bap.2 WP Tobin (1-0) LP Finn Smith 3x3 2R, Crouch 2x3 3RBI, Armes 2x3 2R, Drew 2x3 2RBI, Cavasos 2x3 2R, Ebert 1x1 From: Les Johnson Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 00:40:24 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 04:40:24 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: 2006 Vancouver Grey Sox Roster & Schedule Message-ID: <1691849468-1146458536-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-31424-@engine11-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:47:29 To:fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: 2006 Vancouver Grey Sox Roster & Schedule Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to formally announce their 2006 roster and schedule. For fans interested in taking in any of our home games, all Saturday doubleheaders commence at 3:30pm and Sunday doubleheaders start at 11:00 am at South Memorial Park, located on 41 Avenue East and Windsor Street in Vancouver. Please note that the following players listed on our roster; Rob Giesbrecht (Fargo, ND Kegel), Pat Mackintosh (Orillia, ON Riversharks) and Mike Piechnik (Portland, OR CR Fastpitch) are with the Grey Sox for the 2006 Softball Canada National Championship, and will be participating with the noted teams in the 2006 ISC World Tournament. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox Vancouver Grey Sox Roster 2 - Trevor Johnstone - IF - Vancouver, BC 7 - Scott Newitt - OF - Delta, BC 9 - Derek Mayson - P / IF - North Vancouver, BC 10 - Jeff Kawaguchi - OF - Vancouver, BC 11 - Kevin Schellenberg - IF - Squamish, BC 20 - Rob Giesbrecht - OF - Landmark, MB 21 - Rick Smith - P - Duncan, BC 22 - Gerry Kennedy - IF / DP - Vancouver, BC 23 - Kevin Bobroske - IF / DP - Victoria, BC 24 - Nick Underhill - P - Campbell River, BC 25 - Kris Waverick - C / OF - Delta, BC 26 - Pat Mackintosh - IF / OF - Saskatoon, SK 27 - Sean Cameron - IF / OF - North Vancouver, BC 32 - Mike Piechnik - P - Victoria, BC 38 - Brian Banner - C - Victoria, BC 42 - Dan Whiteford - IF / OF - Cobble Hill, BC 8 - John Stuart - Field Manager - Garibaldi Highlands, BC 44 - Todd Morrison - Ass't Coach - Chilliwack, BC 4 - Doug Van Os - Ass't Coach - Coquitlam, BC 33 - Kevin Careless - Pitching Coach - Victoria, BC Vancouver Grey Sox 2006 Schedule April 29 & 30 - Icebreaker Tournament @ Vancouver, BC May 6 - vs. Squamish Wizards @ Squamish, BC May 13 - vs. Prince George Black Bears @ Vancouver, BC May 14 - vs. Prince George Black Bears @ Vancouver, BC May 27 - vs. Prince George @ Prince George, BC May 28 - vs. Prince George @ Prince George, BC June 3 - vs. Portland CR @ Vancouver, BC June 4 - vs. Portland CR @ Vancouver, BC June 10 - vs Opponent TBA @ Vancouver, BC June 11 - vs Opponent TBA @ Vancouver, BC June 15 - vs Saskatoon Sr. Diamondbacks & Saskatoon Aspen Black Sox @ Saskatoon, SK June 16 - 18 - Ducks Unlimited Tournament @ Melfort, SK June 24 - 25 - Rose Cup Tournament @ Portland, OR July 1 - 2 - ISC Area Qualifier Tournament @ Vancouver, BC July 8 - 9 - Prince George Tournament @ Prince George, BC July 15 - vs Portland CR @ Portland, OR July 16 - vs. Portland CR @ Portland, OR July 21 - 23 - BC Open Mens FP Provincial @ Vancouver, BC July 28 - 30 - Challenge Cup Tournament @ Vancouver, BC August 11 - 19 - ISC World Tournament @ Kitchener, ON August 27 - September 3 - Canadian Nationals @ Prince George, BC From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 01:30:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:30:54 -0700 Subject: Buddy Yahn passing Message-ID: <300406120.81205@webbox.com> Received: 4/30/06 2:32:48 PM From: "Sylvia Ryan" To: "'Al's Fastball'" Subject: Buddy Yahn passing Oshawa On. Sad news to pass along Our friend Buddy Yahn has passed away Buddy was involved in Fastball in the Oshawa area for many years our condolences go out to Helen,Phil and all the family arrangements Oshawa Funeral Home King St W.Oshawa just west of Thornton Rd. visitation Tues 7-9 Wed 2-4 & 7-9 funeral 11am Thurs Sylvia Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 01:46:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:46:41 -0700 Subject: Black Sox power past opposition in warm up Message-ID: <300406120.82152@webbox.com> Received: 4/30/06 5:03:04 PM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox power past opposition in warm up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox power past opposition in warm up games Sunday April 30th 2006 It has been a weekend of victories for the New Zealand Community TrustBlack Sox as they have taken to the softball diamonds of Fukushima, Japanin the opening exchanges of their tour. The world champion NZCT Black Sox team only arrived in Japan on Fridaybut they were straight into their work yesterday picking up a 9-1 victoryover Japan Under 23 and then backed that up with a further three winstoday. Highlights of the opening game of the tour on Saturday against JapanUnder 23 were the NZCT Black Sox debut of Hutt Valley outfielder MalcolmNamana who picked up two hits from three at bats, also standing out inthe 9-1 Kiwi victory was Travis Wilson who smashed a huge home run into astrong head wind. In the games played today the NZCT Black Sox opened up with another winover Japan Under 23 this time by an 8-1 score line. Young Hutt Valleypitcher Regan Manley made his debut for the NZCT Black Sox as he startedthe game on the mound. Manley faced 16 batters giving up just one hit andone run while taking five strike outs. Manley was replaced on the mound in the fifth inning by NZCT Black Soxcaptain Jarrad Martin who faced 13 batters and gave up no hits whiletaking two strike outs. With the bat both Travis Wilson and Daniel Milne picked up home runs inthe game while Brad Rona recorded three hits from four at bats and ThomasMakea registered two hits from three at bats. In game two today the NZCT Black Sox took on a local Fukushima Selectionside and were untroubled coming out victors 6-0. This game was dominated by pitcher Jeremy Manley brother of Regan. Jeremywas in strong form on the mound as he gave the selection side no chances.Jeremy pitched the full game facing 29 batters and taking 15 strike outswhile giving up just three hits. While Jeremy was impressive on the mound he was backed up by the powerhitting NZCT Black Sox with Nathan Nukunuku, Jarrad Martin and Brad Ronaall recording home runs in the game. The NZCT Black Sox continued their winning form in the final game todayas they defeated the Japan Under 23 once again this time by 8-3 in a fiveinning game. Power hitting set up the Kiwi win as once again the outfield fence wererattled with the NZCT Black Sox picking up four home runs in the game offthe bats of Patrick Shannon, Thomas Makea, Daniel Milne and MalcolmNamana. On the mound for the NZCT Black Sox Thomas Cameron started the game andfaced 14 batters giving up four hits and three runs while taking fourstrike outs. Michael Gaiger replaced Cameron on the mound in the fourthinning and faced seven batters taking four strike outs. The games this weekend have been part of the warm up ahead of the PacificSeries which starts in Sendai on Wednesday May 3rd. The NZCT Black Sox gointo the four day series as the defending champions and will be lookingto retain that title when they take on Australia, Samoa and the home sideJapan in a double round robin before the play off games on Saturday May6th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 01:52:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:52:01 -0700 Subject: A Special Thank You to the Boys Message-ID: <300406120.82472@webbox.com> Received: 4/30/06 5:56:54 PM From: To: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 11:22:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 08:22:29 -0700 Subject: April news moved to Archives at AlsFastball.com Message-ID: <010506121.30300@webbox.com> April news moved to Archives Monday, May 1, 2006 Here it is May 1 already! Yes, there is lots of news, right up til midnight last night but since its now May, the April news has been moved to the archives, see http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=news I will only be posting news in the evenings this week while working on the road. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 19:08:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 16:08:07 -0700 Subject: Elmira Cubs top ISC II Preseason Rankings Message-ID: <010506121.58239@webbox.com> Elmira Cubs top ISC II Preseason Rankings Toronto, ON May 1, 2006 Defending Champion Elmira, ON Cubs claim top spot in the ISC II Preseason Rankings released today. Elmira tops a list of more than 50 teams from across North America that received at least one vote from the panel of 12 judges. The top 10 (including ties) break down as follows: 1. Elmira, ON Cubs 2. Niagara, ON Snappers 3. Alvinston, ON Indians 4. Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils 5. Bridgeport, ON PROforma Braves 6. Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder 7. Hermann, MO Black Gold 8. Oswego, NY Cutro Professional Services 9. Perkasie, PA Rise 10. Harriston, ON Mercurys 10. Tavistock, ON Smully's Merchants To see the full list, please see the ISC II section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com. The rankings will form the basis for seeding teams in the fifth annual ISC II Tournament of Champions which will be played August 13-18 at Budd Park in Kitchener and Kinsmen Park in Cambridge, Ontario. The tournament will feature 40 teams from across North America playing a four-game round robin schedule in eight pools of five teams each. The top three teams from each pool advance to a single elimination playoff bracket. For more information, please contact: Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner Email: blairjs(at)rogers.com Phone: 1.800.268.9374 x8803 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 19:14:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 16:14:36 -0700 Subject: Softball Magazine Feature Story and Photo Layout of 2006 AAU International Tournament Message-ID: <010506121.58628@webbox.com> From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Softball Magazine Feature Story and Photo Layout of 2006 AAU International Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Orlando, Fl] - Softball Magazine has published a feature story and photo layout on the 2006 AAU International Tournament in this month's issue: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=898 The magazine, dubbed the "Sports Illustrated of Softball" is available by subscription, and now also at a variety of newstands and bookstores across the country, including some Borders, Barnes & Noble, Waldens, Michael's, and all of the Books-A-Million If you're not already receiving it, we recommend it to you. Softball Magazine has been providing some great coverage of men's fastball over the past several years, including the AAU, Red Rock, Rose Cup and ISC tournaments. This month's issue features full page photos of AAU tournament MVP Frank DeGroat, Jr., on the "inside cover" and Travis Price, who earned Most Valuable Pitcher honors at the tournament. Both players played for the 2006 AAU champion, Team USA, and will be at the Red Rock tournament this coming weekend in St. George, Utah, with their respective teams, Patsy's of New York, and the So Cal Bombers. Runner-up Team Minnesota is also featured prominently in the article. Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest jim (at) fastpitchwest.com www.fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 1 19:19:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 16:19:33 -0700 Subject: Last call for Fitzroy Harbour June 16-18 - ISC II Message-ID: <010506121.58922@webbox.com> Canada East ISC Commissioner Bob McGowan is reminding all Ontario and Quebec ISC teams that there are only a handful of spots remaining for the ISC II qualifier to be held in Fitzroy Harbour June 16-18. To date, 12 teams have registered for the Fitzroy Harbour qualifier which will be capped at 16. This will be the final opportunity for Ontario and Quebec teams to qualify for the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions in Kitchener/Cambridge as the ISC II qualifier in Innerkip the same weekend has already been capped at 16. The entry fee is $300. The winners of each ISC II qualifier will receive berths in the 2006 ToC with additional invite berths likely available. For more information, please contact: Bob McGowan jbob99(at)allstream.net 519.9641.6767 home 905.672.7473 office or Adam Brown Adam.Brown(at)ottawa.ca or Fitzroyfastball(at)yahoo.ca 613.623.8867 Teams entered: Stittsville 56ers Fitzroy Harbour West Carleton Electric Ottawa I4C Victory Consulting Stouffville Mennos Waterdown Hammer Micksburg Twins Manotick Lomar Printers Ottawa Team Easton Thunder Ottawa Valley Raiders Blackburn Bombers Ottawa Blitz Kingston Cowboys Blair Setford Manager, Communications CI Investments 2 Queen Street East, 20th Floor Toronto ON M5C 3G7 T: 416 681 8803/1 800 268 9374 F: 416 364 2969 www.ci.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 00:39:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 21:39:16 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <010506121.78108@webbox.com> Received: 5/1/06 9:36:16 PM From: DOUG CHARLTON To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: New Website for the Alvinston Indians Fastpitch team. Alvinston, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to the request of our local fans, The Alvinston Indians Fastball Team has created a website . Our website is created to keep our fans informed and up to date with our league and tournament schedule. We hope to keep our fans interested with our great game of fastpitch softball by providing them with this service. Our web address is as follows: www.Alvinstonindiansfastpitch.piczo.com We hope you enjoy our site and we will see you at the ball parks soon. Good Luck to all Teams and Keep our great game alive! Yours in Fastball. Doug Charlton Alvinston Indians Fastball Team dcharl1073(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 10:08:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 07:08:53 -0700 Subject: Around_the_Horn_May_Issue Message-ID: <020506122.25883@webbox.com> From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Around_the_Horn_May_Issue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the May issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 10:10:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 07:10:55 -0700 Subject: Red Rock rosters Message-ID: <020506122.26008@webbox.com> Received: 5/2/06 4:20:32 AM From: CAngMatt5(at)aol.com Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Red Rock rosters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GM's and coaches, Fastball fans would like to see the rosters for the Red Rock tournament. From: CAngMatt5(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 10:13:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 07:13:13 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Icebreaker Results Message-ID: <020506122.26137@webbox.com> Received: 5/1/06 10:44:24 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Icebreaker Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, B.C. The Vancouver Grey Sox kicked off the 2006 season by compiling a 5-0 record to win the 2006 Vancouver Icebreaker Tournament at Connaught Park April 29-30. All games were limited to 5 innings. Weather was overcast and cool on Saturday but sunny and warm on Sunday. Game 1 Grey Sox 2 Vancouver Firefighters 1 W.P. Nick Underhill L.P. Craig Pidcock Game 2 Grey Sox 8 Kelowna Royals 0 W.P. Mike Piechnik L.P. Hedberg Game 3 (Quarter-Final) Grey Sox 3 Richmond Stealers 0 W.P. Rick Smith L.P. Darren Strang Game 4 (Semi-Final) Grey Sox 12 Kelowna Royals 0 W.P. Piechnik L.P. Hedberg Game 5 (Final) Grey Sox 8 Squamish Wizards 0 W.P. Underhill L.P. Peers Standouts at the plate for the Grey Sox throughout the Tournament were IF Dan Whiteford, 1B Derek Mayson and OF Jeff Kawaguchi. Squamish knocked off VanCity 10-7 in extra innings to advance to the final. VanCity had defeated defending Western Canadian Sr. B Champions Central 9 of Victoria 5-1 in a quarter-final game, thus an anticipated match-up of Underhill v. Collin McKenzie, who was with the Victoria squad, did not occur. First home games for the Grey Sox are scheduled for the following weekend, when the 2006 hosts of the Canadian Nationals, Prince George Black Bears, will visit for two doubleheaders at South Memorial Park, E. 41st near Fraser. Game times are 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday May 13 and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14. Conrad Margolis, Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Conrad Margolis" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 21:17:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 18:17:29 -0700 Subject: Super Stars Of Fastball Souvenir Calendar and Tournament Guide Message-ID: <020506122.66002@webbox.com> Received: 5/2/06 3:52:43 PM From: "derek pinkerton" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Super Stars Of Fastball Souvenir Calendar and Tournament Guide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener , Ont The Inaugural edition of International Super Stars of Fastball Souvenir Calendar and Tournament guide will be available for Fastball enthusiasts World Wide starting the long weekend of May here in Canada. Calendars will be available across the continent at Ball parks and as well through mail orders directly from Creative Calendars. The price of the Calendar is only $15 each ...or *$10 each plus shipping for orders of 10 of more ( * mail orders only). As an added bonus Creative Calendars and the newly formed Orillia RiverSharks have teamed up and are offering a free weekend pass to both the ISC Travel League Weekend June 9 - 11 in Rama Ontario and the League Playoffs July 29 - 30 at Kitchener Park in Orillia , Ont with the purchase of any $15 calendar...Be sure to ask your Calendar provider for your ticket for great fastball excitement!!!! Any teams wishing to use the calendar as a means of fundraising fell free to contact Creative Calendars directly (519) 579-5473 Also taking Advance orders now via phone or email Play Ball !!!! Derek Pinkerton Creative Calendars * registration #160398665 dpink72 (at) hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 21:47:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 18:47:41 -0700 Subject: Red Rock - Houston Aces Roster Message-ID: <020506122.67814@webbox.com> Received: 5/2/06 1:15:03 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Houston Aces Roster- Red Rock Houston, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Houston Aces will be making their first trip to the Red Rock Tournament. They look foward to some highly competitive games. You can check out their website at www.houstonaces.com for more information about the team, upcoming tournaments, and rosters. #12 Craig Buttar - IF/OF # Benny Carmona III - OF #26 Abel Davila - P # Art Davila - 3B/1B #17 Moises Davila - 3B/1B #22 Polo Davila - C #24 Saul Davila 1B/DH #19 Ben Duron - OF #44 Troy Gilmour - C # 1 Joe Morales - SS #10 Ramiro Riojas - P # 21 Jason Smith - P # 39 Wayne Wells - P # 20 Anselmo Zamorategui Jr - OF From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 22:05:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 19:05:36 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - California Lumberkings Message-ID: <020506122.68889@webbox.com> Received: 5/2/06 2:23:42 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - California Lumberkings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. George, Utah May 6-7, 2006 Red Rock Tournament Roster Thanks to manager David Weldin for sending his 2006 Red Rock Roster, the California LumberKings. Other teams are asked to post theirs as well (or send to me and I will forward to Al's Fastball) ROSTER: Grant Patterson P Sonny Perkins P Anthony Martinez P Chris Mooneyham C Dan Harbison C Russ Gozzola INF Carlos Flores INF Jarrod Vasaure INF Troy Parker INF Brian Teeters OF Shawn Mandolesi OF Dan Plesetz OF Dave Carlton OF Javier Fierro Util David Weldin Mgr Jeff Graham Coach The Lumberkings are in Pool D with Team Rainey - SoCal, The Bar of Appleton - WI and the Colorado Rage - CO. Their round robin schedule is: Saturday ? Diamond - 5 9AM - Rainey vs Lumberkings 1 PM - Rage vs Lumberkings 3 PM - Lumberkings vs The Bar Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 2 22:10:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 19:10:22 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - Colorado Rage Message-ID: <020506122.69175@webbox.com> Received: 5/2/06 3:27:48 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - Colorado Rage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to manager James Rowan for sending his 2006 Red Rock Roster, the Colorado Rage. Other teams are asked to post theirs as well (or send to me and I will forward to Al's Fastball) ROSTER: INF Brad Blackford C Dave Bruley INF Joe Bruley OF Eddie Dieker INF Chris Diethert INF Darryl Hogan INF Greg Hogan OF Michael Hogan P Kevin Kammueller C James Rowan P Kirk Smock OF Scott Sorensen P Kurt Tabashniuk OF Corey Walker INF Kevin Walker Thanks, James Rowan Colorado Rage The Rage are in Pool D with Team Rainey - SoCal, The Bar of Appleton - WI and the California Lumberkings. Colorado Rage - CO. Their round robin schedule is: Saturday ? Diamond - 5 11 AM - The Bar vs Rage 1 PM - Rage vs Lumberkings 7 PM - Rainey vs Rage Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 3 09:38:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 06:38:17 -0700 Subject: Black Sox start Pacific Series with a bang Message-ID: <030506123.24050@webbox.com> Received: 5/3/06 5:17:42 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox start Pacific Series with a bang -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox start Pacific Series with a bang Wednesday May 3rd 2006 Home advantage has counted for little tonight as the New ZealandCommunity Trust Black Sox have kicked off their 2006 Pacific Seriescampaign with a comprehensive 7-0 victory over Japan. It have been a powerful display from the world champion NZCT Black Soxboth offensively and defensively at the Shellcom Dome in Sendai Japan asthe Kiwi team have sent out a clear message not only to Japan but also tothe other two teams competing in the tournament Australia and Samoa. In their opening game of the tournament against Japan the NZCT Black Soxwere in unbeatable form as they overcame Japan in just five innings withthe mercy rule invoked as the Kiwi team held a seven runadvantage. Hutt Valley pitcher Jeremy Manley led the way on the mound backed up byan awesome array of hitters. Manley was outstanding one the mound as he used a wide array of pitchesto completely dominant the Japanese hitters. Manley stats for the gameback up his huge performance as he faced 16 batters and took 11 strikeouts while giving up no hits. While Manley was on top on the mound he was backed up by his hitters withinfielder Travis Wilson picking up two hits in the game while NathanNukunuku, Jarrad Martin and Rhys Casley all cleared the outfield fenceswith towering home runs. With one win under their belts the NZCT Black Sox are back on the diamondin Sendai taking on Samoa. In earlier results from the tournamentAustralia opened up with a 3-0 win over Samoa while Japan defeatedAustralia 4-1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 3 20:25:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 17:25:40 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - So Cal Bombers Message-ID: <030506123.62893@webbox.com> Received: 5/3/06 12:19:53 PM From: Trejotribe(at)aol.com To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: So Cal Bombers 2006 Red Rock Roster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yucaipa,CA. # 1 Dan Winnick...............................................................OF # 4 Sean Whitten.............................................................. P # 6 Albert Mendibles.........................................................INF # 7 Mike Butler................................................................INF #8 Jason Porto.................................................................OF #10 Chad Ghostkeeper.....................................................C/OF #12 Paul Walford..............................................................INF/OF #13 Glen Ormsby.............................................................INF #16 Raymundo Parra........................................................INF/OF #19 Kelly Wenstrom.........................................................C/INF #20 Ryan Brand................................................................P #22 Nate Devine...............................................................OF #23 Darren Box................................................................C/OF #25 Arturo Solano.............................................................INF/DH #34 Travis Price................................................................P #44 Jose "JR" Mendez......................................................INF #99 Tony Peeples.............................................................P #30 Kelly McGiffin.......................................................Head Coach #2 Cesar Rodriguez.....................................................Asst. Coach Trejotribe(at)aol.com Ralph Trejo Jr. Casa Trejo SO CAL BOMBERS Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 3 20:41:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 17:41:34 -0700 Subject: I.S.C. Clarifies Out-Of-Area Pitcher Rule Message-ID: <030506123.63848@webbox.com> I.S.C. Clarifies Out-Of-Area Pitcher Rule The ISC Executive Committee, last weekend provided a clarification of a rule passed last August by the Board of Directors. The rule requires World Tournament teams having three or more Out of Area pitchers, to declare their two OOA World Tournament pitchers by August 1 and offering a release to the pitchers not named to their World Tournament roster. Here is a clarification of that rule. 1. The OOA pitchers in excess of two per team, must be offered a release but the pitcher has the option of staying with his season team even though he cannot pitch in the World Tournament. 2. The declaration date is now changed from August 1 to June 15 and by June 30, the ISC Executive Director must be informed of any pitcher movement from team to team. This is to allow the final team rankings to reflect any pitcher movement. Failure to notify the ISC Executive Director by June 30 may result in the pitcher being declared ineligible for the World Tournament because the final team rankings may be distorted. 3. If a pitcher is released on June 15, he may continue to play for his original team in ISC Travel League and Area Qualifying Tournament competition even if that competition is after June 15. The pitcher would then go with a new team for the ISC World Tournament. Any pitcher who does not request a release and remains with the original team he signed Out of Area with is still eligible to pitch ISC Qualifying Events after June 15th. However if he is not one of the two declared OOA pitchers declared by that team on June 15th, he is ineligible for the ISC World Tournament. 4. Any pitchers changing teams are subject to applicable Out of Area fees in their new location even though the fee was paid by the original team for their location. The overall intent of the rule is to provide World Tournament participation to all pitchers who want to participate. If there are any questions about this or additional clarification is needed, please email ISC Executive Committee Chairman, Larry Fisher lfisher838 at ameritech.net. May 3, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise at woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 3 22:00:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 19:00:12 -0700 Subject: I.S.C. World Championship Guide Available Message-ID: <030506123.68566@webbox.com> I.S.C. World Championship Guide Available It is hot off the presses; it is a living, breathing depository of all that is I.S.C. fastball - - - and it is now available to you! The 2006 World Championship Guide is now available to the many fans, players, and team officials who follow the great International Softball Congress tournaments and activities. >From its colorful cover featuring photos of champions and award winners from both the ISC World Tournament and the ISC-II Tournament of Champions of 2005, through it?s detailed accounts of all games in both tournaments, through its presentation of those players who have made ?All-World? in the nearly 60 year history of the ISC, this production itself is world class! Some of its many highlights include: ** More photos than any previous World Championship Guide; ** All-time ISC records from 1947 through last season; ** Articles on PRAWN and the new ?Every Game Counts? tournament format; ** Full color in all 2005 World Tournament team photos; ** A lush and lovely 148 pages - - a real keeper! ** 21 pages devoted to coverage of ISC-II Tournament of Champions and all-time records from these events; ** A Hall of Fame section with many photos from last year?s inductions. Be the first kid on your block to own this impressive publication. You will discover something new every time you open the book. The World Championship Guide is available on line from http://www.iscfastpitch.com by clicking on ISC Products on the front page or by ordering directly from ISC Executive Director, Ken Hackmeister at iscken(at)comcast.net The price is $7.50 May 3, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 09:54:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 06:54:48 -0700 Subject: Makea hits Black Sox to victory Message-ID: <040506124.25042@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 3:39:55 AM From: Vance Subject: Makea hits Black Sox to victory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Makea hits Black Sox to victory Thursday May 5th 2006 With two home runs off the bat of Thomas Makea and a strong performancefrom pitcher Jeremy Manley the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox havecome from behind to defeat Australia 9-5 on day two of the PacificSeries. The NZCT Black Sox had to claw their way back into the game thisafternoon at the Shellcom Dome in Sendai, Japan after conceding five runsto Australia in the first inning. NZCT Black Sox captain Jarrad Martin started the game on the mound but hecouldn?t keep a lid on the Aussie hitters. Martin faced just sevenbatters and took one strike out while giving up three hits and five runs. Manley replaced Martin on the mound in the first inning and reined theAustralian batters in as they recorded just one further hit in the game.Manley faced 30 batters taking eight strike outs while giving up just theone hit. NZCT Black Sox manger Grant McCarroll said after the game that the Kiwiteam showed true grit and determination to fight their way back into thegame and level the scores up at 5-5 after seven inning. To break the deadlock the game went into the tie breaker inning and theNZCT Black Sox took full advantage picking up four runs while shuttingthe Australians out. Crucial with the bat for the NZCT Black Sox was Wellington outfielderThomas Makea who smashed two homeruns in the game including one in thetie breaker inning to seal the win for New Zealand. After being pushed hard by the Australians this afternoon the NZCT BlackSox will be back on the diamond tonight at 8pm as they take on the hometeam Japan. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 09:59:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 06:59:55 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Roster - Santa Rosa Fastpitch Message-ID: <040506124.25350@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 1:17:09 AM From: Herbert Dower Subject: Red Rock Tourney Roster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Santa Rosa Fastpitch Santa Rosa, CA Former home of the Guanella Bros. Floormen (Two-time ASA Major National Champions) Danny Macler 2b Brian Macler of Gary Dower 3b-p Tom Dower ss-c-p Brian Osborn c Mark Young 2b Mike Mathewson of Jewells Valesi of Preston Boswell of Tony Corkhill of Alvaro Valladares 1b-p Bill Hillhouse p Hugh Hillhouse p Manager and sponsor--Gary Dower ? Formerly the Santa Rosa Storm ? Finished third in ASA Class C National Qualifier. ? Won North Pacific State Tournament championship. ? Competed in 2005 Class C National Tournament in Stockton, going 1-2 to tie for 32nd place. ? Big wins in 2005 were over Long Beach Painters, Long Beach Black Sox, West Coast Financial, Bay Area Hi Reach, Oroville Braves, McLaughlin Air, San Juan, and Country Club Villa. ? Won Santa Rosa Wednesday Night League championship with 9-3 record. ? Won opening tournament of 2006, going 5-1 in Fairfield. From: Herbert Dower Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 10:04:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 07:04:49 -0700 Subject: IS Knights Change Moniker! Message-ID: <040506124.25644@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 7:37:29 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: IS Knights Change Moniker! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo-Moorhead "In a merciful move to end the Fargo Knights, confusion, the IS Knights will be changing their name to the MinnDak Millers beginning with the 2006 season. The team began in 1982 under the sponsorship of the Fargo Knights of Columbus. It then changed through the years, adding additional sponsors and being know as the DMS (Diagnostic Medical Solutions) Knights and then the IS (Imaging Solutions) Knights. But almost a quarter century later, the Fargo KC Club will be closing it's doors. Although we do not know if it is forever, it is time to publicly say "Thank You" for all you have done for our softball team and and for fastpitch softball. We would also like to thank Mike Hofer, who with DMS and IS, helped provide the funds to be able to compete against the World's best! However, there always comes a time for all good things to end. Out with the old and in with the new. Thus, giving birth to the MinnDak Millers! So anyone printing programs, making up tournament boards, or just reading on an Internet forum, there will be no more Fargo Knight confusion, because now it's MILLER TIME in MinnDak!" Paul Lybeck Manager, MinnDak Millers via Brett Bresnahan Assistant Coach, MinnDak Millers mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 10:08:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 07:08:42 -0700 Subject: Gopher State ISC Travel League Schedule Message-ID: <040506124.25876@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 7:48:19 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Gopher State ISC Travel League Schedule Announced Stillwater, Minnesota -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 2006 Gopher State ISC Travel League scheduled has been released. Games will take place May 13 and 14 at Lily Lake Park in Stillwater, Minnesota. Participating teams are: ASB-Villard (St. Paul) ISC II Herda & Sons (WaverlY) ISC II Kegel Black Knights (Fargo, ND) ISC MinnDak Millers (Moorhead) ISC (formerly the IS Knights) Village Inn (Hudson, Wisc) ISC II Game schedule is as follows Saturday May 13 10am Lower Field: Villard vs Village Inn Noon Upper Field: MinnDak Millers vs Herda & Sons Lower Field: Kegel Black Knights vs Village Inn 2pm Lower Field: Villard vs Herda & Sons 4pm Lower Field: MinnDak Millers vs Kegel Black Knights Sunday May 14 9am Upper Field: Kegel Black Knights vs Herda & Sons Lower Field: MinnDak Millers vs Villard 11am Upper Field: Kegel Black Knights vs Villard Lower Field: MinnDak Millers vs Village Inn 1pm Lower Field: Village Inn vs Herda & Sons Directions and such will be posted on www.minnesotafastpitch.com by Thursday afternoon, with an announcement being made on Al's Fastball. Brett Bresnahan mnfastpitch(at)hotmail.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 17:10:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 14:10:25 -0700 Subject: Need a catcher and pitcher in Des Moines Message-ID: <040506124.51180@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 4:02:16 PM From: Steve Moulton To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Men's fastpitch Softball DesMoines, Ia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am in need of a good catcher and possibly a back-up pitcher for our league and tourney this season. If you would have any contacts or suggestions, I would sure love to hear from you. You can call or e-mail., Steve Moulton, 515-967-2725, I am in the DesMoines, Ia area. Thanks so very much for any info you can give. Have a good day. From: Steve Moulton Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 18:16:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 15:16:59 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic Message-ID: <040506124.55174@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 1:37:07 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports has nine teams entered into the spring classic May 19-20 and is looking for one more team to get us to an even ten. If any team would be interested please email me or call me asap so I can get the schedule completed. Thank You! Mike Van Dine II MAGICN2(at)yahoo(dot)com 419-496-1044 http://www.hometeamsonline.com/softballteam/default.asp?username=MVDSPORTS Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 18:23:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 15:23:12 -0700 Subject: Greater Ottawa Fastball League 2006 Season Message-ID: <040506124.55546@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 11:45:37 AM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Greater Ottawa Fastball League 2006 Season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greater Ottawa Fastball League 2006 Season Ottawa, ON The Greater Ottawa Fastball League 2006 season kicks off on Weds May 10 with six teams vying for the championship. Playoffs are scheduled for early August, with the first round best of three (3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5), best of five semi finals, and best of five finals, with the league champion facing off in the regional finals vs. the Upper Ottawa Valley league champ. The league website is http://ca.geocities.com/fitzroyfastball/GOFL.htm. Schedule, results and contact information are all available on the site. Team Easton: Team Easton is looking to win their fourth straight league playoff title this year, after downing Stittsville in the 2005 finals. Dan Konkle will again be the main thrower for Easton, with veterans like captain Kevin Chevrier (All World infielder at the 2005 ToC), Dave Tubman, Randy Peck, John Peck and Todd Fraser anchoring the squad. Team Easton will play Wednesday night home games in Stittsville until the end of June, when they will play Tuesday nights in Stittsville. The Ottawa Team Easton Thunder ISC II tournament team is ranked #6 in the continent by the ISC and will be participating in the eastern Ontario ISC II qualifier. Stittsville 56ers: Stittsville were playoff finalists in 2005. Dan Bradley is the top pitcher for the 56ers. Key position players include captain Sam Oliver, Scott Herriott, and Dan Jessiman. The 56ers will play home games at the "Grove" in Stittsville on Wednesday nights throughout the year. After joining ranks with Team Easton for tournaments in past years, Stittsville will be entering the ISC II qualifier on their own and should be one of the favourites. Manotick Lomor Printers: The veteran Lomor squad, who finished at the top of the GOFL regular season standings in 2005 return for another season. Senior pitcher Jason Smith will be joining Manotick (mostly for home games only), complementing lefty Trevor Lahey and team captain Tony Riches. Position players contributing to Lomor's success are Mike "Pudge" Branchaud, Calvin Medynski, Lindsay Medynski, Lyle Schell and Adam Bickell. Lomor will play home games in Manotick on Wednesday nights and have entered the ISC II eastern Ontario qualifier. Manotick will also be hosting their own tournament June 2-4. Fitzroy Harbour West Carleton Electric: Fitzroy Harbour returns to the league for their third season with essentially the same squad as the 2005 edition that finished second in the regular season and finished second at the OASA Men's Intermediate Provincials. Bud "The Spud" Hanlon, Brad Porter and Mark Wright will hurl for the 'Trics. Returning position players are Troy Wilson DP/Util, Neil Murphy 1B, Trevor Barton 2B, Michael Cavanagh SS, Shawn Rebertz 3B, Steve "Beef" Johnson C, Jon Daley OF, Jason Armstrong OF, and captain Adam Brown OF. Todd Clouthier IF/OF, who will join the team full time this year, and newcomer Steve Cavanagh OF/P will replace two departing players. The WC Electric play their home games on Wednesday night in Fitzroy Harbour in front of the best crowds in the league and will host both the league showcase on July 16 as well as the eastern Ontario ISC II qualifier on June 16-18. Carp I4C Victory: I4C Victory is a new addition to the GOFL this season, comprised mostly of players from the Glen Cairn League. Teams under the I4C moniker have had success in the past at the Elkland Labour Day tournament and should fit into the calibre of play in the GOFL quite easily. Providing the pitching for I4C will be sponsor Neil Cooke and Trevor Wood, with Shawn Williams managing the squad. I4C Victory will play their home games at the Carp diamond on Monday nights. The team will also be entering the eastern Ontario ISC II qualifier. Ottawa Blitz: The Ottawa Blitz have also joined the GOFL this season, moving over from the Ottawa RA League to bring the total to six teams. The Blitz fared well in tournaments such as the 2005 OASA Men's Intermediate Provincials, and wanted to move to play in the competitive Greater Ottawa league. Jamie Blakely, Derrick Bulley, and Jim Blakely will handle pitching duties, with captain Scott Dumouchel leading the squad. The Blitz will play at the Manotick diamond on Wednesday nights, and will be hosting their own tournament at Carlington Park in Ottawa on July 21-23. submitted by Adam Brown Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric fitzroyfastballyahoo.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 18:24:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 15:24:44 -0700 Subject: Black Sox unbeaten at Pacific Series Message-ID: <040506124.55639@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 11:17:33 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox unbeaten at Pacific Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox unbeaten at Pacific Series Thursday May 4th 2006 After two days of the Pacific Series at the Shellcom Dome in Sendai,Japan the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox have maintained theirperfect record with a further two wins today. In high scoring games the NZCT Black Sox have defeated the home teamJapan 7-0 along with a come from behind 9-5 win over Australia. Just like the first day of the tournament the home team have had noanswer to the offensive power of the NZCT Black Sox tonight as the Kiwiteam have regularly accumulated runs while retaining a clean sheetthemselves. Standout performers with the bat for New Zealand were infielders BradRona and Travis Wilson who both recorded three hits from four at bats.Home runs in the game went to Wilson, Donny Hale and Stephen Ratu. As the Kiwi batters steadily accumulated runs NZCT Black Sox pitcherMichael Gaiger was doing his job on the mound denying the Japanesehitters. Gaiger pitched the full game facing 28 batters and taking ninestrikeouts while giving up five hits. While victory over Japan was convincing the NZCT Black Sox were pushed alot harder in their first game of day two against Australia as theyturned around a first inning five inning deficit to run out winners 9-5in the first tie breaker inning. The decisive blows against Australia came from NZCT Black Sox outfielderThomas Makea and pitcher Jeremy Manley. Makea picked up two home runs in the game including one in the eighthinning to seal the win. Manley came into the game in the first inningreplacing Jarrad Martin on the mound with the NZCT Black Sox five runsdown, the young Hutt Valley pitcher tied up the Aussie hitters onlygiving up on hit in the game. The NZCT Black Sox go into the final day of round robin play in thetournament tomorrow looking to maintain their perfect record they willplay Australia at 1pm (NZ time) and Samoa at 4 pm (NZ time). Following round robin play the top two teams will play off for the titleon Saturday afternoon (NZ time) while the bottom two sides are left tofight it out for the minor placings. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 4 18:30:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 15:30:53 -0700 Subject: Heflin Gremlins 2006 Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <040506124.56008@webbox.com> Received: 5/4/06 12:53:58 PM From: "Peter Schmitt" Subject: Heflin Gremlins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ballston lake, NY Dear Al: The Heflin Gremlins are pleased to announce their 2006 roster and schedule. Paul Algar P ? Lexington,IL Brian Urquhart P ? Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Blair Ezekial P/DH/Inf. ? Harbor Main, Newfoundland Steve Schucker OF ? NY, NY Bill McDonald Inf. ? Boston,MA Blake Miller Inf ? Albany,GA Mike Gasaway C ? Akron, OH Frank Perez Inf/DH ? Northeast, PA Eduardo Leonardo OF ? Santa Domingo, DR Ryan Kostel C ? Fairview Heights, IL Jordan Taveras Inf ? Santa Domingo, DR Nate Fish OF ?NY, NY Feliz Heredia OF ? Santa Domingo, DR Craig Wallace Inf ? New Zealand Ray Garcia OF ? Andover, MA John Rozich OF/C ? Oxford, PA Tom McAvoy Manager ? Stillwater, NY Steve Pollock Coach ? Newburgh, NY Peter Schmitt Coach ? Lockport, NY Schedule: Jarvis, Ont 5/19-5/21 Erie, PA 5/26-5/28 Woodstock,Ont 6/2-6/4 Midland.MI 6/9-6/11 Moncton, Ont 6/30-7/2 Ausable, NY 7/7-7/9 Orillia,Ont 7/14-7/16 Allentown,PA 7/21-7/23 Southbend, IN 8/3-8/6 (ASA) Kitchener, Ont 8/11-8/19 (ISC) Yours in Fastpitch, Peter Schmitt (peter.Schmitt at awin.com) Heflin Gremlins, Ballston Lake, NY Coach Thank-you; Yours in Fastpitch Peter Schmitt Coach Heflin Gremlins From: "Peter Schmitt" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 09:21:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 06:21:23 -0700 Subject: Black Sox complete round robin play unbeaten at Pacific Series Message-ID: <050506125.23038@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 3:55:19 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox complete round robin play unbeaten at Pacific Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox complete round robin play unbeaten at Pacific Series Friday May 5th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox are through to the final of thePacific Series on the back of an unbeaten record in round robin play atthe Shellcom Dome in Sendai, Japan. It was business as usual for the NZCT Black Sox today as they recordedanother two victories 11-4 over Samoa and 6-2 against Australia. A feature of the game against Samoa was the appearance of young HuttValley pitcher Regan Manley making his international debut. The21-year-old started the game on the mound pitching the opening threeinnings. Manley faced 15 batters giving up four hits and three runs whiletaking three strikeouts. Manley was replaced on the mound in the fourth inning by Thomas Cameronwho closed the game out facing 16 batters and taking three strikeoutswhile giving up three hits and one run. With 11 runs in the game the NZCT Black Sox accumulated runs well beforea major onslaught in the seventh inning as they scored six runs. Leading the way with the bat once again for New Zealand was Thomas Makeawho picked up two home runs in the game from just two trips to the plate.Also smashing home runs were Brad Rona and Stacy McLean while MalcolmNamana and Donny Hale were just as strong both picking up two hits fromthree at bats. Earlier in the day the NZCT Black Sox outclassed Australia 6-2 withMichael Gaiger dominating on the mound for the NZCT Black Sox he pitchedthe full game and gave up just three hits while taking eight strikeoutsagainst the 29 batters he faced. With the bat Travis Wilson, Donny Hale and Rhys Casley all picked up twohits while Wilson, Thomas Makea and Nathan Nukunuku registered homeruns. The offensive power of the NZCT Black Sox hitters matched with strongdefence has proved too much to handle for all teams in the tournament todate with the New Zealand team unbeaten with six wins. The final tomorrow will see the NZCT Black Sox taking on the home teamJapan at 4pm. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 10:27:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 07:27:35 -0700 Subject: Patsy's web site Message-ID: <050506125.27010@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 9:07:37 AM From: "Steve Kooser" To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: Patsy's web site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al, Massapequa, NY Although we have some work to do on the site, it is now upand running and will be updated during the Red Rock tournament. http://patsysfastpitch.com/ Steve Kooser mail to: skooser(at)ox.net Broken Bow Softball 2001, 2003 & 2004 ISC World Champions http://www.bowspirit.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 10:35:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 07:35:13 -0700 Subject: Mick & Angleo's Snapper Shoot-Out Schedule Message-ID: <050506125.27469@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 9:34:53 AM From: "Dan Bernard" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Mick & Angleo's Snapper Shoot-Out Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 16 of the top intermediate teams will come together June 2-4 to battle it out for a top prize of $1500 at the 3rd annual Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shoot-Out. 14 of the 16 teams entered are ranked in the recently released ISC II pre-season rankings. Below is a schedule for the weekend, more information on the tournament can be found on the Niagara Snapper's web site which is updated daily www.niagarasnappers.com Red Division Niagara Snappers (Ranked #2 in ISC II Rankings) CPI (Ranked #8 in ISC II Rankings) South Lebanon TNT (Ranked #39 in ISC II Rankings) Shakespeare Falcons (Ranked #42 in ISC II Rankings) Black Division Elora Brewers (Ranked #18 in ISC II Rankings) Mississauga Arrows (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) PA Power (Ranked #37 in ISC II Rankings) Toronto Indians (Ranked #19 in ISC II Rankings) Silver Division Alvinston Indians (Ranked #3 in ISC II Rankings) Ashland Merchants (Ranked #12 in ISC II Rankings) KMV Rise (Ranked #9 in ISC II Rankings) Waterdown Hammer (Ranked #30 in ISC II Rankings) White Division Glencoe Astros (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Orr Park Knights (Ranked #22 in ISC II Rankings) Palermo Athletics (Ranked #17 in ISC II Rankings) St. Mary?s Gunners (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) Friday Night Games 7:15pm - Elora Brewers vs. PA Power 7:15pm - KMV Rise vs. Waterdown Hammer 7:15pm - Palermo Athletics vs. St. Mary?s Gunners 9:15pm - Niagara Snappers vs. Shakespeare Colts 9:15pm - Toronto Indians vs. Mississauga Arrows 9:15pm - Alvinston Indians vs. Ashland Merchants Saturday Games 9:15am - Orr Park Knights vs. Glencoe Astros 9:15am - CPI vs. South Lebanon TNT 9:15am - Elora Brewers vs. Mississauga Arrows 11:30am - Alvinston Indians vs. Waterdown Hammer 11:30am - Glencoe Astros vs. St. Mary?s Gunners 11:30am - Niagara Snappers vs. South Lebanon TNT 1:45pm - Toronto Indians vs. PA Power 1:45pm - KMV Rise vs. Ashland Merchants 1:45pm - Palermo Athletics vs. Orr Park Knights 4:00pm - Shakespeare Colts vs. CPI 4:00pm - Elora Brewers vs. Toronto Indians 4:00pm - Alvinston Indians vs. KMV Rise 6:15pm - Orr Park Knights vs. St. Mary?s Gunners 6:15pm - Niagara Snappers vs. CPI 6:15pm - Mississauga Arrows vs. PA Power 8:00pm - Ashland Merchants vs. Waterdown Hammer 8:00pm - Palermo Athletics vs. Glencoe Astros 8:00pm - Shakespeare Colts vs. South Lebanon TNT Sunday Games 9:15am - Quarter Final #1 (game #25) Red #1 vs. Black #2 9:15am - Quarter Final #2 (game #26) Red #2 vs. Black #1 11:30am - Quarter Final #3 (game #27) White #1 vs. Silver #2 11:30am - Quarter Final #4 (game #28) White #2 vs. Silver #1 1:45pm - Semi-Final #1 (game #29) Winner Game #25 vs. Winner Game #26 1:45pm - Semi-Final #2 (game #30) Winner Game #27 vs. Winner Game #28 4:00pm ? Final Game (game #31) Winner Game #29 vs. Winner Game #30 ________________________________ Dan Bernard Logistics Manager A&T Leasing (905) 988-9905 office (905) 329-3230 cell (905) 988-5019 fax website: www.autoexportcanada.com e-mail: dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 12:13:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 09:13:03 -0700 Subject: Fastpitch Player looking for Team Message-ID: <050506125.33337@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 10:59:54 AM From: "Aaron S. Vail" Subject: Fastpitch Player looking for Team St. Paul, MN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My name is Aaron Vail I am a 23 year old fastpitch player looking for a team this summer. I was signed by the Aspen Black Sox in January, but they decided to pick up somebody else instead. I split time last year with Village Inn of Hudson, WI a NAFA A-Major/ISC II team and Happy Hollow of Eau Claire, WI ISC Major. I can play every position on the field except pitcher, but have mostly played catcher in fastpitch and middle infield in college baseball. I am currently located in the St. Paul, MN area and now that my coaching season is over, I forsee no problems for any weekends this summer Aaron S. Vail Assistant Softball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Hamline University email: avail01(at)hamline.edu office: 651-523-2304 cell: 612-889-100 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 12:21:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 09:21:41 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Message-ID: <050506125.33857@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 10:02:19 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Media Release Surrey, B.C. Canada May 5, 2006 Nine Countries Prepare Teams For Competition in 2006 CanadaCup (Set July 1 ? 9, 2006) (Surrey, B.C. Canada) Teams from all over the world are getting set to show the world that they can compete for a Canada Cup. The excitement of top-level world competition in the Women?s event gets underway Saturday, July 1, 2006 at SoftballCity(2201 ? 148thSt.). It?s a grand slam tournament lineup with four tournaments part of the Canada Cup competitive schedule for the first time! Up to 72 teams from many parts of the world will be coming to B.C. to take part in this softball extravaganza. This year?s tournament includes the 13th Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament featuring many international teams preparing for the 2006 Women?s World Championships in Beijing, China, the 5th Canada Cup International Fastpitch Futures Tournament World Junior Women?s, the 2nd Canada Cup 16 and Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament and returning for the 9th time, the Canada Cup Special Olympics Friendship Division Tournament, July 6 - 9. This year?s Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament running July 1 - 9 at SoftballCityin Surreywill feature up to 16 teams vying for supremacy including teams from Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Venezuelaand the USA. Up to 36 teams are expected to compete in the Futures Tournament, with play slated July 3 - 9 at SoftballCity and CloverdaleAthleticPark(64thAve and 168thSt.), both in Surrey. The 2006 Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament is scheduled July 3 ? 9 at SoftballCity and CloverdaleAthleticPark. Up to 24 teams will be accepted to compete in this event which introduced for the first time last year a third level of the sport. The Canada Cup Special Olympics Friendship Division Tournament takes place July 6 ? 9. The Canada Cup was started by chair Glen Todd in 1993 as an international women?s fastpitch developmental tournament to help the Canadian National team prepare for top-level international competition. Teams now regard the Canada Cup as one of the premier competitive tournaments in the world. For information on Canada Cup tickets and other tournament information call 604-536-9287 or visit http://www.canadacup.com for other tournament information including a listing of teams, as confirmed, that are expected to compete in the 2006 event. - 30 - Media Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan, Phone 604-581-9203, Fax 604-582-6565 or email: colleen at axionet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 5 15:34:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 12:34:07 -0700 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Season Preview Message-ID: <050506125.45401@webbox.com> Received: 5/5/06 2:20:04 PM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Season Preview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkland Fastpitch Team (Elkland, PA) 2005 Record- 33-10, 4 tournament 1st place finishes, 7th place finish at NAFA A-Major World Series, 17 game win streak to start the season Key Losses ? Pitcher Brad Porter (11-6, 2.49 ERA)(as a full time player), 1st Baseman John Dry (.406, 8 HR?s, 31 RBI?s), Outfielder Donny Schmidt (.333, 3 HR?s, 11 RBI?s) Key Acquisitions ? Pitcher Scot Adams (TNT South Lebanon Team), Utility player/Pitcher AJ Oosterkamp (Erie, PA), Outfielder Mike Rohrer (Keatings), Pitcher Gord Scott (Palermo Athletics), Outfielder Jeremy Miller (Erie, PA), Infielder Cody Orchowski (Elkland, PA), Official Elkland Fastpitch 2006 Roster -------------------------------------- Joe Cevette ? Manager/Outfielder Rob Hulsinger ? Scorekeeper Bruce Hackett ? Assistant Coach/1st Baseman Hugh Hillhouse ? Pitcher Scot Adams ? Pitcher *(select tournaments) Gord Scott ? Pitcher *(select tournaments) Chris McColl ? Pitcher *(select tournament) Brad Porter ? Pitcher *(select tournaments) Justin Cevette ? Outfield Russ Cooley- Outfield Grant Sherman ? Catcher Tony Bruce ? Outfield Ryan Wood ? Shortstop Bryan Miller ? Infielder Mike Makoweic ? 3rd Baseman Mike Rohrer ? Outfielder *(select tournaments) AJ Oosterkamp- Utility/Pitcher Jeremy Miller ? Outfielder Cody Orchowski - Infielder 2006 Elkland Fastpitch Schedule ---------------------------------- 1.) May 13th, Elkland Round Robin Tournament (Elkland, PA) 2.) May 27th-28th, Erie Memorial Tournament (Erie, PA) 3.) June 3rd-4th, Jersey Shore Tournament (Jersey Shore, PA) 4.) June 24th, Elkland Round Robin Tournament (Elkland, PA) 5.) July 8th-9th, Williamsport Tournament (Williamsport, PA) 6.) July 15th-16th, Dunkirk Tournament (Dunkirk, NY) 7.) August 12th ? 13th, Niagara Falls Tournament (Niagara Falls, Ontario) 8.) August 17th-20th, NAFA World Series (Wisconsin) 9.) August 25th-27th, Elkland 1st Weekend Tournament (Elkland, PA) 10.) September 1st-4th, Elkland Labor Day Tournament (Elkland, PA) Player Profiles ---------------- 1. Joe Cevette (5th Season) ? Cevette will stay on as head coach this season with Elkland, where he has compiled a managing record of 108-72-4 over the last 4 seasons. Cevette will also serve as a back up outfielder, and pinch hitter for the team. 2. Rob Hulsinger (2nd Season) ? ?Big Rob? as he is called by the team will be back for his 2nd season with the team. Hulsinger serves as the team scorekeeper, as well as a bench coach. 3. Bruce Hackett (5th Season) ? Hackett will start a new position with the team this year, as he will help with coaching duties, in addition to playing first base for Elkland. Hackett has a career .332 batting average with the team in 165 career games. 4. Hugh Hillhouse (3rd Season) ? Hillhouse will again be back as Elkland?s go to guy on the mound, only this year he will have many more to help out with pitching duties. Hillhouse has a career 29-8 pitching record with the team. 5. Scot Adams (1st Season) ? Adams spent one weekend with the Elkland team last season, and he is back in 2006 to help out when his schedule with the TNT South Lebanon Team permits. Adams was a 1st Team ASA Class C All-American last year. 6. Justin Cevette (5th Season) ? Cevette will be counted on to be one of the big Elkland bats this season. A career .343 hitter with the team, Cevette will have to build up his offensive numbers, much the way they have increased in years past. Cevette will also be moving to a new position this season, the outfield, and will more than likely spend a great deal of time in centerfield. Cevette is 2nd on the Elkland all-time list for homeruns (18), and 1st in all-time RBI?s (98). 7. Bryan Miller (4th Full Season) ? As Miller goes, so goes the Elkland offense. Miller is a force at the top of the Elkland lineup, with a career .377 batting average, and 24 homeruns in the past 3 seasons. Miller will be moving to 2nd base this season, giving the Elkland infield a bit of a new face. Miller scored 43 runs, and had 52 hits last season from the leadoff spot, and when hot at the plate, he can carry the team. 8. Tony Bruce (5th Season) ? You cannot ask for a better team player than Tony Bruce. Tony will again be in right field this season for Elkland and will bat at the bottom of the lineup, giving the team a boost out of the #9 spot in the batting order. Last season Bruce hit 7 homeruns will driving in 20 RBI?s. Tony is also a team leader on the Elkland squad, and will be counted on as much for that role as his outfield play. 9. Grant Sherman (5th Season) ? Sherman had a rebirth at the plate last season for Elkland, batting .287, with 4 homeruns and 27 RBI?s. Sherman also was able to catch nearly every inning for Elkland behind the plate, giving himself a fastpitch softball ?Carlton Fisk? type reputation for durability. Sherman will again nail down catching duties for Elkland this season, and is expected to bat near the end of the batting order. 10. Ryan Wood (3rd Full Season) ? Wood will be counted on more than ever to answer the call offensively for Elkland this season. Wood is the Elkland all-time batting average leader at .392, but for the first time will be batting up in the middle of the batting order. Wood will also be back at shortstop this season for Elkland, and hopefully his work schedule will allow him to be around for most of Elkland?s tournament schedule this season. Wood is a team leader and captain of the infield when in the lineup, when he?s in uniform Elkland is a better team. 11. Russ Cooley (2nd Full Season) - The New York Mets have Julio Franco, but Elkland has its own version of a veteran leader in Russ Cooley. Cooley, 50 years young, was a shot in the arm for Elkland last season, batting .290, with 2 homeruns and 12 RBI?s. Cooley will more than likely be in the outfield again this season, but could see some action at 3rd base, and also at the DH role. A healthy Cooley spells trouble for opposing teams with his base running havoc. 12. Mike Makoweic (2nd Full Season) ? Signed on as a fill in player last season, ?Muck? as he is known to teammates became the everyday third baseman for most of the season. His first full season back in fastpitch in many years, Makoweic improved both at the plate and in the field as the 2005 season progressed. Makoweic will be a full time player this season, and his gutsy style of play from the plate, to running the bases, to fielding will benefit Elkland this season. 13. Mike Rohrer (1st Season) ? Rohrer, a veteran of 18 years of fastpitch, Rohrer will help make up for the loss of Donny Schmidt when in the lineup. Unable to play full time for the team due to other team commitments, Rohrer gives the Elkland squad a veteran bat in the top of the lineup when available. Rohrer spent last season with Keating Fitness, and will play this season with TNT South Lebanon. 14. AJ Oosterkamp (1st Full Season) ? The future of the Elkland team may someday hinge on the development of this young man. Oosterkamp, just 19 years old, will enter his 3rd season of pitching, and early reports show him developing as a hurler. Oosterkamp, when not pitching, will serve as a utility player for the team, and his versatility in the field will give Elkland many late inning options as well as pitching options. 15. Jeremy Miller (1st Full Season) ? Miller is another young pickup for Elkland this year, and may just have the fastest wheels on the team. A speedster from the Erie (PA) league, Miller will serve as a reserve outfielder, and possible personal catcher of AJ Oosterkamp this season. Miller played in two games with the team last season, and he is not intimidated at the plate by any means. Miller will also give the team a runner off the bench in late innings when not in the lineup. 16. Cody Orchowski (1st Full Season) ? Orchowski joins the team this season, looking for experience in fastpitch, after being just one year removed from the Elkland High School baseball team. Orchowski, a 2nd baseman by trade, will give Elkland a runner off the bench, and also a back up infielder. Orchowski has fastpitch in his bloodlines, his father Andy was a tournament player for many years with various Elkland teams. 17. The Extra Pitchers ? Elkland has 3 Canadian pitchers who will be joining the team at various tournaments throughout the season. Pitchers Brad Porter, Chris McColl, and NAFA Hall of Famer Gord Scott will all be putting on the Elkland uniform this season at various times. Both Porter and Scott have played with Elkland before, and with both the team knows that it?s getting pitchers who will be keeping them in games. Reports of McColl seem to sound as though he will be a good fit with the team as well, and the squad is happy to have him on board this season. Elkland opens it's 2006 season on May 13th with 4 games scheduled in the 2006 5th Annual May Elkland Round Robin Tournament. Team Website - http://www.eteamz.active.com/ElklandFastpitchteam Thanks, Bruce Hackett The Elkland Fastpitch Team Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 21:04:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 18:04:15 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 9am scores Message-ID: <060506126.65212@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 1:48:20 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 9am scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Temperature at noon, beautiful sunny 72 degrees F (22 C) High today headed up to 84 degrees F (29 C) Saturday May 6, 2006 9:00 a.m. results Pool A A-1 Tank, CA - 8 Las Vegas, NV - 1 WP - Ed Gasper & Rogers LP - Cockerin & Hartley Pool B Hilo Athletics, HI - 6 Santa Rosa CA - 0 WP - Rob O'Brien & O'Brien LP - Bill Hillhouse & Osborn Pool C CR/Portland, OR - 5 West Coast Cardinals, CA - 0 WP- Mark Bennett & Rasmussen LP - Crawford & Winship (4) & Muratella Pool D Team Rainey, CA - 5 Lumberkings, CA - 4 WP - Bricklen Anderson & Acedo LP - Grant Patterson & Harbison We will be posting results after each set of games throughout the tournament, with 11am game results from today due up shortly. We will also be posting scores, photos and more at the Red Rock Tournament Website shown below. We will be doing live broadcasts of selected games via ballparkradio.com and will post the broadcast schedule to Al's Fastball and Ballparkradio as soon as we can confirm internet connection for broadcasts. I was pleased to discover this morning that the Red Rock complex now has a high speed internet connection ! Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 21:06:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 18:06:38 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 11am scores Message-ID: <060506126.65355@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 2:19:17 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 11am scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Saturday May 6, 2006 11:00 a.m. results Pool A Patsy's NY - 6 Hogs, UT - 1 WP - Muizelaar & DeGroat LP - Urquhart & Gray Pool B So Cal Bombers, CA - 6 Castlewood, UT - 2 WP - Travis Price & Ghostkeeper LP - Black, Fawcett (5) & Bingham Pool C Hi Desert Dawgs, UT/AZ - 2 Houston Aces, TX - 0 (forfeit, arrived late) Pool D The Bar of Appelton, WI - 7 Colorado Rage, CO - 3 WP - Colin McKenzie & Wartman LP - Tabashnuik & Rowan We will be posting results after each set of games throughout the tournament, to Al's Fastball, and posting scores, photos and more at the Red Rock Tournament Website shown below. We will be doing live broadcasts of selected games via ballparkradio.com and will post the broadcast schedule to Al's Fastball and Ballparkradio as soon as we can confirm internet connection for broadcasts. I was pleased to discover this morning that the Red Rock complex now has a high speed internet connection ! Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 21:07:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 18:07:52 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament Broadcast Schedule (Streaming Audio on Ballparkradio.com) Message-ID: <060506126.65429@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 2:40:31 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament Broadcast Schedule (Streaming Audio on Ballparkradio.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We will be broadcasting live (streaming audio) from the Red Rock Tournament in St. George Utah on Ballparkradio.com. Hope you can join us! * Note that game times are Utah time, Mountain Timezone * Adjust for your timezone accordingly. We are one hour ahead of those on the west coast and two hours behind those in EST. Saturday, May 6 5pm - Team Rainey, CA vs. The Bar of Appelton, WI Sunday, May 7 1pm - Semi-final 3pm - Championship game Live on www.ballparkradio.com Look for the "Click to listen" links on the front page of Ballparkradio.com Watch Al's Fastball Mailing List and Ballparkradio.com for any schedule updates or changes. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 21:08:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 18:08:52 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 1pm scores Message-ID: <060506126.65489@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 5:33:31 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 1pm scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Saturday May 6, 2006 1:00 p.m. results Pool A A-1 Tank, CA - 6 Hogs, UT - 3 WP - Doug Sleep & Reyes LP - Cody Thompson & Gray Pool B Castlewood, UT - 10 Santa Rosa CA - 2 WP - Chadwick & Bingham Pool C CR/Portland - 4 Hi Desert Dawgs - 2 WP - Piechnik & Rasmussen LP - Ratlif & Hajjar Pool D Lumberkings, CA - 4 Colorado Rage, CO - 3 WP - Sonny Perkins & Mooneyham LP - Smock & Rowan We will be posting results after each set of games throughout the tournament, to Al's Fastball, and posting scores, photos and more at the Red Rock Tournament Website shown below. Technical issues permiting, we will be broadcasting the 5pm MST (7pm EST) game between Team Rainey, CA and The Bar of Appleton, WI (Log into Ballparkradio.com and click the "click to listen" link.) Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 23:26:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 20:26:57 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 3pm scores Message-ID: <060506126.73773@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 9:17:04 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 3pm scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Saturday May 6, 2006 3pm results Pool A Patsy's NY - 8 A-1 Tank, CA - 1 WP - Terry Luster & Joglar LP - Darcy Byrne & Rogers Pool B So Cal Bombers CA - 14 Santa Rosa, CA - 0 WP - Ryan Brand & Wenstrum LP - Bill Hillhouse, Hugh Hillhouse (3) & Osbuorn Pool C Houston Aces, TX - 2 CR/Portland, OR - 0 WP - Wayne Wells, J.Smith (2) & Gilmour LP - Bahler & Rasmussen Pool D The Bar of Appelton, WI - 7 Lumberkings, CA - 5 WP - Gerard Long & Wartman LP - Martinez & Harbison Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 6 23:28:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 20:28:21 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 5pm scores Message-ID: <060506126.73856@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 9:24:57 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 5pm scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Saturday May 6, 2006 5pm results Pool A Patsy's NY - 16 Las Vegas Cowboys, NV - 4 WP - Scheller & DeGroat Jr. LP - Simkins, Cockering (5) & Carlos Pool B So Cal Bombers, CA - 10 Hilo Athletics, HI - 3 WP - Whitten & Box LP - Lehano & Lehano Pool C Houston Aces, TX - 5 West Coast Cardinals, CA - 4 WP - J. Smith, Wells (5) & Gilmour LP - Shaun Winship & Muratella Pool D The Bar of Appelton, WI - 11 Team Rainey, CA - 4 WP - McKenzie, Johnson (3) & Wartman LP - Panfilo Valdez, Duncan (3) & Garcia Last set of round robin games, 7pm Mountain time underway now. We'll post the final set of results when they conclude, and schedule for tomorrow later. Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 09:15:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 06:15:04 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 7pm scores Message-ID: <070506127.22661@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 10:36:23 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Saturday 7pm scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Saturday May 6, 2006 7pm results Pool A Hogs, UT - 7 Las Vegas Cowboys, NV - 5 WP - Ryan Webb & Gray LP - Cockerin & Hartley Pool B Hilo, HI - 4 Castlewood, UT - 3 WP - Rob O'Brien & O'Brien LP - Fawcett & Bingham Pool C West Coast Cardinals, CA - 12 Hi Desert Dawgs, UT/AZ - 11 WP - Crawford & Muratella LP - Ratliff & Winterhalter Pool D Team Rainey, CA - 8 Colorado Rage, CO - 2 WP - Bricklen Anderson & Acedo LP - Kammueller & Rowan That's all for Saturday, and concludes the round robin portion of the tournament. Standings, Seeding and Schedule for Sunday's Championship Bracket and Consolation Bracket to follow tonight. Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 09:16:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 06:16:35 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship Bracket Seeding & Schedule Message-ID: <070506127.22752@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 11:04:44 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship Bracket Seeding & Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Round robin play has concluded, with the top two teams in each of four pools advancing to the single elimination Championship Bracket: ELITE EIGHT TEAMS: Pool Winners: A - Patsy's, NY (3-0) B - So Cal Bombers, CA (3-0) C - Houston Aces, TX (2-1) D - The Bar of Appelton, WI (3-0) Pool Runner ups: A - A-1 Tank, CA (2-1) B - Hilo, HI (2-1) C - CR/Portland (2-1) D - Team Rainey (2-1) ----- SUNDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET SEEDING/SCHEDULE: 11am. - Diamond 1 A1 Patsy's, NY vs. B2 Hilo, HO 11am - Diamond 2 D2 Team Rainey, CA vs. C1 Houston, TX Winners of games above play semi-final at 1pm on diamond 1 ---------- 11am - Diamond 4 D1 The Bar of Appelton, WI vs. A2 A-1 Tank, CA 11am - Diamond 5 C2 CR/Portland, OR vs. B1 So Cal Bombers, CA, Winners of games above play semi-final at 1pm on diamond 5 ------ CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 3PM DIAMOND 5 Connection permitting, we'll be broadcasting (streaming audio) two games Sunday, a 1pm semi-final and the championship game at 3pm. (Mountain Time Zone) Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 09:17:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 06:17:52 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Consolation Bracket Seeding & Schedule Message-ID: <070506127.22829@webbox.com> Received: 5/6/06 11:13:13 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Consolation Bracket Seeding & Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST Round robin play has concluded, with the top two teams in each of four pools advancing to the single elimination Championship Bracket: SUNDAY'S CONSOLATION BRACKET SEEDING/SCHEDULE: 9 am. - Diamond 1 A3 Hogs,UT vs. B4 Santa Rosa, CA 9 am - Diamond 2 D4 - Colorado Rage, CO vs. C3 - West Coast Cardinals, CA Winners of games above play semi-final at 1pm on diamond 4 ---------- 9 am - Diamond 4 D3 - Lumberkings, CA vs. A4 - Las Vegas Cowboys, NV 9 am - Diamond 5 C4 - Hi Desert Dawgs, UT/AZ vs. B3 - Castlewood, UT Winners of games above play semi-final at 1pm on diamond 2 ------ CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 3PM DIAMOND 1 Connection permitting, we'll be broadcasting (streaming audio) two games Sunday, a 1pm semi-final and the championship game at 3pm. (Mountain Time Zone) Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 13:49:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 10:49:43 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Tourney Schedule - 20-22 May Message-ID: <070506127.39138@webbox.com> Received: 5/7/06 9:06:42 AM From: "DARIN KITCHING" To: "Al's Fastball List" Subject: Woodstock Tourney Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODSTOCK KELSEY'S VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE May 20-22, 2006 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Ingersoll Crush Ingersoll Masters Harwood Corners Fingal Jrs. Breslau Badgers Wyevale Tribe Innerkip Orioles Windham Centre Waterdown Hammer Kitchener Predators Belmont Blast Merlin Jrs. Saturday May 20: 1. 10:00 a.m. Ingersoll Crush vs. Fingal Jrs. East 2. 10:00 a.m. Innerkip Orioles vs. Kitchener Predators West 3. 11:45 a.m. Ingersoll Masters vs. Breslau Badgers East 4. 11:45 a.m. Windham Centre vs. Belmont Blast West 5. 1:30 p.m. Harwood Corners vs. Wyevale Tribe East 6. 1:30 p.m Waterdown Hammer vs. Merlin Jrs. West 7. 3:15 p.m. Ingersoll Crush vs. Innerkip Orioles East 8. 3:15 p.m. Fingal Jrs. vs. Kitchener Predators West 9. 5:00 p.m. Ingersoll Masters vs. Windham Centre East 10. 5:00 p.m. Breslau Badgers vs. Belmont Blast West 11. 6:45 p.m. Harwood Corners vs. Waterdown Hammer East 12. 6:45 p.m. Wyevale Tribe vs. Merlin Jrs. West Sunday May 21: 13. 11:00 a.m. Ingersoll Crush vs. Kitchener Predators East 14. 11:00 a.m. Fingal Jrs. vs. Innerkip Orioles West 15. 12:45 p.m. Ingersoll Masters vs. Belmont Blast East 16. 12:45 p.m. Breslau Badgers vs. Windham Centre West 17. 2:30 p.m. Harwood Corners vs. Merlin Jrs. East 18. 2:30 p.m. Wyevale Tribe vs. Waterdown Hammer West 19. 4:30 p.m. B quarter-final (9th place vs. 12th place) East 20. 4:30 p.m. B quarter-final (10th place vs. 11th place) West 21. 6:15 p.m. A quarter-final (3rd place vs. 6th place) East 22. 6:15 p.m. A quarter-final (4th place vs. 5th place) West Monday May 22: 23. 10:00 a.m. B semi-final (7th place vs. lower ranking B quarter-final winner) East 24. 10:00 a.m. B semi-final (8th place vs. higher ranking B quarter-final winner) West 25. 12:00 p.m. A semi-final (1st place vs. lower ranking A quarter-final winner) East 26. 12:00 p.m. A semi-final (2nd place vs. higher ranking A quarter-final winner) West 27. 2:00 p.m. B final (winner of game 23 vs. winner of game 24) East 28. 4:00 p.m. A final (winner of game 25 vs. winner of game 26) East Darin Kitching Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club From: "DARIN KITCHING" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 13:51:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 10:51:54 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Consolation Bracket - First Round Scores Message-ID: <070506127.39272@webbox.com> Received: 5/7/06 12:25:57 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Consolation Bracket - First Round Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament Mountain Time Zone - one hour ahead of west coast PST and two behind EST SUNDAY'S SINGLE ELIMINATION CONSOLATION BRACKET SCORES: 9 am. - Diamond 1 A3 Hogs,UT - 8 B4 Santa Rosa, CA - 1 WP - Urquhart, Thomson (4) & Brennin LP - Hugh Hillhouse, Mathewson (4) & Osborn 9 am - Diamond 2 C3 - West Coast Cardinals, CA - 8 D4 - Colorado Rage, CO - 1 WP - Shaun Winship & Daly LP - Tabashniuk, Kammueller & Rowan ---------- 9 am - Diamond 4 D3 - Lumberkings, CA - 11 A4 - Las Vegas Cowboys, NV - 8 WP - Anthony Martinez & Mooneyham LP - Simkins & Hartley 9 am - Diamond 5 C4 - Hi Desert Dawgs, UT/AZ - 6 B3 - Castlewood, UT - 2 WP - Ratlif & Winterhalter LP - Black, Fawcett (5) & Bingham --- 1pm semifinal on diamond 4 Hogs, UT vs. West Coast Cardinals, CA 1pm semi-final on diamond 2: Lumberkings, CA vs. Hi Desert Dawgs, UT/AZ ------ CONSOLATION BRACKET CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 3PM DIAMOND 1 -------- CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET games underway at 11am: A-1 Tank, CA vs. The Bar of Appelton, WI So Cal Bombers, CA vs. CR/Portland, OR Patsy's NY vs. Hilo, HI Team Rainey, CA vs. Houston Aces, TX LIVE BROADCASTS (Streaming Audio on BALLPARKRADIO.COM) Connection permitting, we'll be broadcasting (streaming audio) two championship bracket games Sunday, a 1pm semi-final and the championship game at 3pm. (Mountain Time Zone). Mountain time is one hour ahead of PST, and two hours behind EST. The 1pm broadcast will feature: Winner of A-1 Tank/The Bar of Appelton vs. Winner of CR/Portland/So Cal Bombers Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 13:53:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 10:53:18 -0700 Subject: Hogs drop two to Dolan & Murphy Message-ID: <070506127.39355@webbox.com> Received: 5/7/06 10:55:37 AM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs drop two to Dolan & Murphy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yorkville, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs dropped two to the Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks Saturday in Yorkville Il. This moves the Hogs to 2-2 on the young season. In game one, Larry Lagerhausen started for the Hogs and went 4 innings allowing 5 hits and 5 earned runs in the loss. Jason Iuli pitched for the Shamrocks and held the Hogs in check, allowing three hits and striking out 11. Matt Smith went 2x4 and Tommy Crouch was 1x3 with a SB for the Hogs. The final was 7-2. In game two, the Hogs took one on the chin in a 13-4 loss. The shamrock bats came alive and pounded out 10 hits. The only bright spot for the Hogs were Matt Smith 2x3 R and Shaun Cavasos 2x2 HR. Jeremy Bergman added a home run also. The Hogs play next in Durand this Wednesday vs Cedarville at 700pm. It will be a Doubleheader. Box: Game 1 R H E Aurora 7 7 1 DeKalb 2 3 0 WP Iuli LP Lagerhausen Game 2 Aurora 13 11 1 DeKalb 4 8 3 WP Tobin LP Murphy HR Cavasos & Bergman (Hogs), Gutesha 2 (Aurora). Les Johnson seanmattchad at yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 16:25:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 13:25:27 -0700 Subject: Also see the news at AlsFastball.com Message-ID: <070506127.48483@webbox.com> All news for May: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=25 Thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 23:42:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 20:42:17 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship Bracket First Round Scores - 11am Message-ID: <070506127.74665@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 18:02:37 -0700 From: "Jim Flanagan" Sender: jamesflanagan at gmail.com To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship Bracket First Round Scores - 11am Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament SUNDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET SEEDING/SCHEDULE: 11am. A1 Patsy's, NY -7 B2 Hilo, HO - 1 WP - Muizelaar, Luster (5) & De Groat, Jr.. LP - O'Brien & O'Brien 11am - C1 Houston, TX - 6 D2 Team Rainey, CA - 1 WP - Wayne Wells & Gilmour LP - Anderson, Valdez (7) & Garcia ---------- 11am - Diamond 4 D1 The Bar of Appelton, WI - 4 A2 A-1 Tank, CA - 2 WP - Colin McKenzie & Wartman LP - Doug Sleep & Rogers 11am - Diamond 5 B1 So Cal Bombers, CA, - 6 C2 CR/Portland, OR - 5 WP - Peeples (3), Price (1), Whitten (5) & Ghostkeeper LP - Bahler, Piechnik (1), Bennett (5) & Rasmussen ---- 1pm semi-finals Patsy's, NY vs. Houston Aces, TX The Bar of Appelton, WI vs. So Cal Bombers, CA ------ Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 23:44:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 20:44:46 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship & Consolation Bracket Semi-Finals - 1pm Message-ID: <070506127.74844@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 18:22:31 -0700 From: "Jim Flanagan" To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship & Consolation Bracket Semi-Finals - 1pm Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament SUNDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET So Cal Bombers, CA - 10 The Bar of Appelton - 1 WP - Ryan Brand, Peeples (5) & Box LP - Colin McKenzie, Long (4) & Wartman Houston Aces, TX - 4 Patsy's, NY - 2 WP - Smith, Wells (6) & Gilmore LP - Luster, Muizelaar (6) & De Groat, Jr. Championship game at 3pm: So Cal Bombers, CA vs. Houston Aces, TX Live streaming audio broadcast on Ballparkradio.com SUNDAY'S CONSOLATION BRACKET Hi Desert Dawgs, UT - 7 Lumberkings, CA - 6 WP - Ratliff & Winterhalter LP - Patterson, Perkins (7) & Harbison Hogs, UT - 5 West Coast Cardinals - 4 WP - Cody Thomson, Urqhart (5) & Branin LP - Crawford, Jordan (5) & Muratella Consolation Championship, 3pm: Hi Desert Dawgs, UT vs. Hogs, UT ------ Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 7 23:47:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 20:47:14 -0700 Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship & Consolation Bracket Finals - 3pm Message-ID: <070506127.74992@webbox.com> Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 18:44:28 -0700 From: "Jim Flanagan" To: "Al's Fastball" Subject: 2006 Red Rock Tournament - Championship & Consolation Bracket Finals - 3pm Canyons Complex, St. George, Utah - Red Rock Tournament SUNDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET FINAL So Cal Bombers, CA - 7 Houston Aces, TX - 1 WP - Travis Price, Sean Whitten (4) & Ghostkeeper, Box (4) LP - Wayne Wells & Gilmore THE SO CAL BOMBERS ARE THE 2006 RED ROCK TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS SUNDAY'S CONSOLATION BRACKET FINAL Hogs, UT - 15 Hi Desert Dawgs, UT - 10 WP - Urqhart, Webb (4) & Bratnin LP - G. Hone & Winterhalder The Hogs of Utah are the Consolation Champions for the 2006 Red Rock Tournament. TEAM AWARDS: Third Place - Patsy's, NY and The Bar of Appelton, WI Second Place - Houston Aces, TX Champions - So Cal Bombers, CA INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Most Valuable Player - Chad Ghostkeeper, So Cal Bombers Most Valuable Pitcher - Ryan Brand, So Cal Bombers All Tournament Team: 1. Gerard Long, The Bar of Appelton, WI 2. Josh Johnson, The Bar of Appelton, WI 3. Colin McKenzie, The Bar of Appelton, WI 4. Joe Morales, Houston Aces, TX 5. Moises Davilla, Houston Aces, TX 6. Wayne Wells, Houston Aces, TX 7. Jason Smith, Houston Aces, TX 8. Darren Box, So Cal Bombers, CA 9. Paul Walford, So Cal Bombers, CA 10. Rob McGiffin, So Cal Bombers, CA 11. Glenn Ormsby, So Cal Bombers, CA 12. Albert Mendibles, So Cal Bombers ------ Best regards, Jim Flanagan (for Ken Hackmeister & Josh Olmstead) www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Red Rock Tournament Website: www.fastpitchwest.com/redrock.htm * Watch website for "Maddy's Monday Night Photos" Broadcast Website: www.ballparkradio.com * We will be posting archives of the 3 games broadcast: Saturday, 5pm game, The Bar of AppeltonWI vs. Team Rainey, CA Sunday, 1pm Semi-final, So Cal Bombers CA vs.The Bar of Appelton, WI Sunday, 3pm Championship Game, So Cal Bombers, CA vs. Houston Aces, TX Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 8 23:37:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 20:37:53 -0700 Subject: Motown Muscle Men's Fastball Open - Teams Still Needed Message-ID: <080506128.74416@webbox.com> Received: 5/8/06 5:24:38 PM From: "Bruce Stonefish" Moraviantown, Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOURNAMENT - OVER $10,000 IN PRIZE MONEY Motown Muscle Men's Fastball Open - Teams Still Needed Moraviantown, Ontario (Southwestern Ontario-25 mins from Chatham/45 mins from London/just off 401) First 16 Teams Registerd and Paid July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 2006 Over $10,000 in Prize Money 1st Prize $5000.00 2nd Prize $1600.00 3rd Prize $850.00 4th Prize $850.00 5th Prize $400.00 6th Prize $400.00 7th Prize $400.00 8th Prize $400.00 Guaranteed 3 Games - (4 pools of 4) Win your pool guaranteed $400.00 Top 12 Teams make Sunday Playoffs (only one team per pool eliminated) All-Star Team $50.00 plus ball bag each Entry Fee - $800.00 plus two balls Walleye Fish Fry all weekend Door Prizes Archery One Site Tournament For More Information Contact: Bruce Stonefish 519-692-7226 - Home 519-401-2916 - Cell stonefbr(at)gse.harvard.edu - email Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 8 23:42:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 20:42:31 -0700 Subject: Hall of Famer wins Specialty Golf Match Message-ID: <080506128.74685@webbox.com> Received: 5/8/06 7:11:48 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" Subject: Hall of Famer wins Specialty Golf Match -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com For Immediate Posting Did anyone else notice that the winner of the Shoot Your Age tournament at Arnold Palmer's Country Club this past weekend was ASA Hall of Fame Pitcher Leonard Luken, now of Deerfield Beach, FL. Go to www.shootyourage.com for Results and Tournament Info ASA Hall of Fame Bio (From ASA Web Site) Year Inducted: 1993 Hometown: Covington, KY Category: Men's Fast Pitch Division: Men's Fast Pitch Leo Luken was one of the mainstays of the Fort Wayne, IN Zollner Piston pitching staff during the 1940s and 1950s when the Pistons won three consecutive ASA national titles. Nicknamed the Lion-Hearted, Luken started his 21 year career pitching in church league competition (1936-1938) before helping the Nick Carr Boosters of Covington, KY win the 1939 ASA national title with Luken compiling a 42-6 record. He joined the Pistons in 1940 and remained with them until the team disbanded in 1954. Luken won 12 games and lost none in national championship play. He won three games apiece in the 1942 and 1944 nationals. One of the wins in 1942 was a no-hitter against the defending national champion Bendix Brakes. In 23 innings, he allowed four hits, one run and fanned 33 batters. In 1945, he won four games including beating the Joe Louis Punchers in the final, 1-0 in Cleveland, OH. In 1946, he won a pair of games beating Cleveland , OH in relief of Bill West, 2-1 in 11 innings and shutting out Longview, WA 7-0, on a two-hitter.. Over three seasons, 1944-1945 and 1946, Luken put together a 53 game win streak before losing July 5, 1946 to Briggs Beautyware of Detroit, MI 2-1. He also had a 17 game win streak from May of 1953 to September of 1954. Luken had some impressive seasons for the Pistons including 1942 (29-2 with three no-hitters and 11 shutouts; 1944 (30-2), 1945 (35-0), 1946 (31-2); 1947 (17-4), 1949 (17-1 with 151 strikeouts in 145 1/3 innings), 1950 (15-3), 1951 (6-1) and 1954 (9-1). After the team disbanded, Luken remained with the Zollner Corporation as production and traffic manager before retiring in 1982. Since his retirement he also has been elected to the Indiana (1978) and Kentucky (1984) ASA Halls of Fame. Luken was born July 14, 1918. Jim Williamson Yakima, WA Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 8 23:45:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 20:45:32 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results - May 6/06 Message-ID: <080506128.74891@webbox.com> Received: 5/8/06 9:12:25 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results - May 6/06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox played Squamish Wizards on Saturday afternoon in Squamish (located midway between Vancouver and the Whistler ski resort). The Grey Sox won the first game 9-2. Rick Smith went the distance in picking up the win. Jimmy Peers suffered the loss, with Travis Moyle in relief. 1B Brian Mayson hit a 3 run homer in the 4th to spark the Grey Sox offence. SS Kevin Schellenberg also homered for the Sox. The 2nd game was played on a split squad basis with the "Grey Sox" winning the spirited contest, but given that the rosters were combined the game will not be recorded as an official win for Vancouver. The Grey Sox host the Prince George Black Bears in doubleheaders at South Memorial Park in Vancouver May 13-14. Games on Saturday are set for 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., and on Sunday for 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Conrad Margolis" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From jim at fastpitchwest.com Thu May 18 13:20:32 2006 From: jim at fastpitchwest.com (Jim Flanagan) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 10:20:32 -0700 Subject: test 051806 Message-ID: <6c9bd37b0605181020i45ae7276w5bac3e91c130b4e4@mail.gmail.com> test message, please disregard. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 18 18:20:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 15:20:49 -0700 Subject: We are Back! on-line that is at our FastpitchWest Archives Message-ID: <180506138.55417@webbox.com> Thanks to the super human efforts of Jim Flanagan, we are back on line! Sorry for the down time, but these things happen with computers from time to time. We have been mainly on line since last August at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball when we lost the very popular and long running eScribe site. ALL the news we posted since http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball went down on May 8, is posted at http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=25 newest on the top, oldest on the bottom. Thanks for your patience, and thanks again to Jim Flanagan. cheers Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 18 18:41:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 15:41:25 -0700 Subject: Casa Trejo Palms Springs Classic (Revised Schedule, 6 teams) Message-ID: <180506138.56653@webbox.com> Received: 5/18/06 3:51:00 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Casa Trejo Palms Springs Classic (Revised Schedule, 6 teams) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Springs, CA May 20-21, 2006 Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic --- >From the So Cal Bombers: Following a drop-out by one team, the tournament schedule has been revised for 6 teams: 1 So Cal 2 Circle Tap 3 Rainey 4 Portland 5 Pueblo 6 Lumberkings Saturday Round Robin Schedule. Field 1 Field 2 9 00 AM 1-5 4-6 11 00 AM 1-2 3-4 1 00 PM 2-6 3-5 3 00 PM 1-4 5-6 5 00 PM 2-3 Sunday Single Elimination Field 1 Field 2 10 00 AM 4-5 3-6 12 00 PM 1-W 2-W 2 00 PM Championship Game Best regards, Jim Flanagan jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From jim at fastpitchwest.com Thu May 18 20:13:39 2006 From: jim at fastpitchwest.com (Jim Flanagan) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 17:13:39 -0700 Subject: Motown Muscle Men's Fastball Open - Teams Still Needed In-Reply-To: <080506128.74416@webbox.com> References: <080506128.74416@webbox.com> Message-ID: <6c9bd37b0605181713i2f35ab5che8d1dfb6a7f5474a@mail.gmail.com> Received: 5/8/06 5:24:38 PM From: "Bruce Stonefish" Moraviantown, Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOURNAMENT - OVER $10,000 IN PRIZE MONEY Motown Muscle Men's Fastball Open - Teams Still Needed Moraviantown, Ontario (Southwestern Ontario-25 mins from Chatham/45 mins from London/just off 401) First 16 Teams Registerd and Paid July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 2006 Over $10,000 in Prize Money 1st Prize $5000.00 2nd Prize $1600.00 3rd Prize $850.00 4th Prize $850.00 5th Prize $400.00 6th Prize $400.00 7th Prize $400.00 8th Prize $400.00 Guaranteed 3 Games - (4 pools of 4) Win your pool guaranteed $400.00 Top 12 Teams make Sunday Playoffs (only one team per pool eliminated) All-Star Team $50.00 plus ball bag each Entry Fee - $800.00 plus two balls Walleye Fish Fry all weekend Door Prizes Archery One Site Tournament For More Information Contact: Bruce Stonefish 519-692-7226 - Home 519-401-2916 - Cell stonefbr(at)gse.harvard.edu - email Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From jim at fastpitchwest.com Thu May 18 20:14:25 2006 From: jim at fastpitchwest.com (Jim Flanagan) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 17:14:25 -0700 Subject: Hall of Famer wins Specialty Golf Match In-Reply-To: <080506128.74685@webbox.com> References: <080506128.74685@webbox.com> Message-ID: <6c9bd37b0605181714r2c7d5c46v7ccd1d2c9cad9efd@mail.gmail.com> Received: 5/8/06 7:11:48 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" Subject: Hall of Famer wins Specialty Golf Match -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com For Immediate Posting Did anyone else notice that the winner of the Shoot Your Age tournament at Arnold Palmer's Country Club this past weekend was ASA Hall of Fame Pitcher Leonard Luken, now of Deerfield Beach, FL. Go to www.shootyourage.com for Results and Tournament Info ASA Hall of Fame Bio (From ASA Web Site) Year Inducted: 1993 Hometown: Covington, KY Category: Men's Fast Pitch Division: Men's Fast Pitch Leo Luken was one of the mainstays of the Fort Wayne, IN Zollner Piston pitching staff during the 1940s and 1950s when the Pistons won three consecutive ASA national titles. Nicknamed the Lion-Hearted, Luken started his 21 year career pitching in church league competition (1936-1938) before helping the Nick Carr Boosters of Covington, KY win the 1939 ASA national title with Luken compiling a 42-6 record. He joined the Pistons in 1940 and remained with them until the team disbanded in 1954. Luken won 12 games and lost none in national championship play. He won three games apiece in the 1942 and 1944 nationals. One of the wins in 1942 was a no-hitter against the defending national champion Bendix Brakes. In 23 innings, he allowed four hits, one run and fanned 33 batters. In 1945, he won four games including beating the Joe Louis Punchers in the final, 1-0 in Cleveland, OH. In 1946, he won a pair of games beating Cleveland , OH in relief of Bill West, 2-1 in 11 innings and shutting out Longview, WA 7-0, on a two-hitter.. Over three seasons, 1944-1945 and 1946, Luken put together a 53 game win streak before losing July 5, 1946 to Briggs Beautyware of Detroit, MI 2-1. He also had a 17 game win streak from May of 1953 to September of 1954. Luken had some impressive seasons for the Pistons including 1942 (29-2 with three no-hitters and 11 shutouts; 1944 (30-2), 1945 (35-0), 1946 (31-2); 1947 (17-4), 1949 (17-1 with 151 strikeouts in 145 1/3 innings), 1950 (15-3), 1951 (6-1) and 1954 (9-1). After the team disbanded, Luken remained with the Zollner Corporation as production and traffic manager before retiring in 1982. Since his retirement he also has been elected to the Indiana (1978) and Kentucky (1984) ASA Halls of Fame. Luken was born July 14, 1918. Jim Williamson Yakima, WA Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com Alsfastball at fastpitchwest.com http://fastpitchwest.com/mailman/listinfo/alsfastball_fastpitchwest.com From jim at fastpitchwest.com Thu May 18 20:15:21 2006 From: jim at fastpitchwest.com (Jim Flanagan) Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 17:15:21 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results - May 6/06 In-Reply-To: <080506128.74891@webbox.com> References: <080506128.74891@webbox.com> Message-ID: <6c9bd37b0605181715h296944fehfc0e2826c5af5c9d@mail.gmail.com> Received: 5/8/06 9:12:25 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results - May 6/06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox played Squamish Wizards on Saturday afternoon in Squamish (located midway between Vancouver and the Whistler ski resort). The Grey Sox won the first game 9-2. Rick Smith went the distance in picking up the win. Jimmy Peers suffered the loss, with Travis Moyle in relief. 1B Brian Mayson hit a 3 run homer in the 4th to spark the Grey Sox offence. SS Kevin Schellenberg also homered for the Sox. The 2nd game was played on a split squad basis with the "Grey Sox" winning the spirited contest, but given that the rosters were combined the game will not be recorded as an official win for Vancouver. The Grey Sox host the Prince George Black Bears in doubleheaders at South Memorial Park in Vancouver May 13-14. Games on Saturday are set for 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., and on Sunday for 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Conrad Margolis" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 19 18:31:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 15:31:54 -0700 Subject: Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic Message-ID: <190506139.56083@webbox.com> Casa Trejo, Yucaipa,CA. MAY 19 2006. Update, fields 7 and 8 will be used in Palm Springs not 1 and 2 as posted. First teams listed will play on field 8 and next teams listed to play on fields 7. Thank you, bring your swimming shorts, the weather is beautiful. Thank you Ralph Jr. Trejotribe at aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 20 00:01:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 21:01:05 -0700 Subject: Day 1 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp Message-ID: <190506139.75834@webbox.com> Received: 5/19/06 9:10:32 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 1 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2006 Day 1 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp (Kitchener, ON) - Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team opened their selection camp at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, Ontario. Thirty of Canada's best softball athletes took part in two inter-squad games in their bid to be selected to the 2006 Senior Men's National Team who will compete at the VII Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico from September 29th to October 9th. The two inter-squad games consisted of a modified five inning softball game. In order to evaluate defensive situations, runners were automatically added to the bases in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th inning. Hitting was the strength of the athletes in day one as eight homeruns were hit in only ten innings of play. Ryan Wolfe (Melbourne, Ontario), Pat Graham (Ontario), Sean O'Brien (St. John's Newfoundland), Dale Levy (Ontario), Derek Mayson, Scott Newitt (British Columbia) all connected for homeruns and Darren Box (Edmonton, Alberta) connected for two. "Today was a very offensive day" admitted Mark Smith, Senior Men's National Team Head Coach. "It is great to see the bats going so well this early in the year. This can only mean good things for Team Canada." The hitting continued with Ian Fehrman (Ontario) going 2 for 3 with a triple, Scott Newitt (British Columbia) going 2 for 2, Bill Simmons (Ontario) going 2 for 3 and Keith Mackintosh (Saskatchewan) going 4 for 4 with 3 RBI's. Both Rick Smith (Duncan, British Columbia) and Frank Cox (Ontario) recorded wins in the circle as Paul Koert (Ontario) and Gerald Muizelaar (Shubenacadia, Nova Scotia) recorded a loss. The camp will continue on Saturday May 20thwith 3 inter-squad games and Sunday May 21st with another 3 inter-squad games. The final roster of the team will be announced no later than August 23rd, 2006. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 20 20:08:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 17:08:33 -0700 Subject: Decatur Shootout cancelled for 2006 Message-ID: <200506140.61882@webbox.com> Decatur, IL Due to low numbers, the Decatur Sports Foundation regretfully must cancel the 2006 Decatur Shootout. Please keep the same weekend on your calendar for the 2007 Shootout! Lynne Durham durham(at)pietalent.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 20 20:57:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 17:57:32 -0700 Subject: List of 2006 Tournaments in the Great State Of Texas Message-ID: <200506140.64822@webbox.com> 2006 Texas Tournaments May 27 & 28 : Austin Texas ; Castro Concrete ISC Qualifier Contact : John Limon texasisc at gmail.com June 3 & 4 : Galveston Texas ; Galveston White Sox Contact : Art Ovalle Ovalle64 at aol.com June 10 & 11 : Austin Texas ; Austin Blue Jay's Contact : Pete Tovar austinbluejays68 at yahoo.com June 17 & 18 : Houston Texas ; Houston Sportsman Father's Day Contact : Rolando Codina webmaster at stxnstns.com June 24 & 25 : Austin Texas ; Texas Stars (formally Aus. A's) Contact : Jesse Sepeda texasstarsmfp at yahoo.com July 1 & 2 : San Antonio Texas ; San Antonio Glo Worm Contact : Ruben Rios iceworms at juno.com July 15 & 16 : Houston Texas ; Rusk A.C. Latin American Contact : Arthur Juarez artj at ruskathleticclub.org July 29 & 30 : College Station Texas ; ASA State Tournament Contact : David Hudspeth dhudspeth at cstx.gov Aug 26 & 27 : Austin Texas ; Austin Parks and Rec. Contact : Snail Mendozaencarnacion.mendoza at ci.austin.tx.us Aug 31 - Sept 4 : Killeen Texas ; ASA "B" Nationals Contact : Glenn Morrison gmorrison at ci.killeen.tx.us -- John Limon ISC commissioner Tx,La,Okl,Ark 405 La Jolla Street Buda Texas 78610 (512) 586-7495 texasisc(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 12:17:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 09:17:14 -0700 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <210506141.33595@webbox.com> From: "Scott Dumouchel" Add to People Section To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, On. The Ottawa Blitz Tournament have 12 teams confirmed for July 21-23. We will accept more teams if still interested in attending. The entry fee is 325$/team and will be giving out 2000$ in prize money based on 16 teams. There will be a BBQ as well Beer Tent all weekend long at the Park. The Park is located 5 mins. away from 3-4 hotels and about 15 mins. from downtown. The tournament is OPEN to any team or player without any restrictions. If interested please contact below immediately before we close the entries. We will be needing a deposit to secure your spot as well of 150$. Scott Dumouchel Ottawa Blitz Fastball blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 613-721-3532 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 12:53:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 09:53:17 -0700 Subject: Day 2 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp Message-ID: <210506141.35755@webbox.com> Received: 5/21/06 11:41:18 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 2 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2006 Day 2 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp (Kitchener, ON) - The 2006 Senior Men's National Team athlete pool gathered again on Saturday, May 20th, at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, ON, for a second day of modified inter-squad softball games. While offense continued to be a dominating force in Saturday's scheduled events, pitching was not to be ignored. Game 1 The first of three inter-squad games played in Saturday's windy conditions at Peter Hallman Ball Yard, Kitchener, ON, saw the Grey Team defeat the White Team 6-2. The Grey squad was led by Rob Gray (Toronto, ON) who went 3 for 3 including a HR & 2B, driving in 4 of the 6 runs. Rob O?Brien (Elora, ON) added a solo HR while Geoff Evely (St. John?s, NL) contributed 2 singles in as many triples to the plate. Kevin Schellenberg?s (Squamish, BC) 2B was the only extra base hit off winning pitcher Nick Underhill (Campbell River, BC). Sean Whitten (Maddox Cove, NL) took the loss for the White Team. Game 2 The White Squad rallied to beat the Grey Team by a score of 5-3 in the second game of the afternoon. Tim Macumber?s (Newport, NS) 2 run opposite field blast staked his team to an early 3 run lead. It was preceded by a pair of doubles, one each from Bill Simmons (Smithville, ON) and Keith Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK). Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PEI) hit a 1st inning HR for the Grey Team while Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) chipped in with a 2B. Andrew Phibbs (Jarvis, ON) struck out 4 in picking up the win. Rob O?Brien (Elora, ON) took the loss. Game 3 The White Team claimed victory in the final match of the day, defeating the Grey Team 7-2. Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC) and Dale Levy (St. Mary?s, ON) were the offensive stars for the White Team, each going for 2 for 2 with a HR. Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) chipped in with 2 singles. Singles by Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) and Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC) were the only hits off winning pitcher Trevor Ethier (Saskatoon, SK). Paul Koert (Stouffville, ON) was charged with the loss for the Grey Team. Weather permitting the 2006 Senior Men's National Team athlete pool will compete on Sunday with 2 more inter-squad games at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, ON. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 14:31:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 11:31:32 -0700 Subject: Niagara Snapper Results from Jarvis Tourney Message-ID: <210506141.41654@webbox.com> Received: 5/21/06 1:24:49 PM From: "Dan Bernard" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Niagara Snapper Results from Jarvis Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday May 19th - Sunday May 21st Jarvis, ON The Niagara Snappers competed in the Jarvis Merchants Senior Tournament this weekend coming away with a 2-2 record and failing to qualify for Sundays playoffs. The Snappers opened up against the Oshawa Junior BB's who finished 4th at the junior Canadian Championships in 2005. Byron Demoe got the start and pitched 3 innings picked up the win as the Snappers downed the BB's 6-1. Dan Duemo pitched 3 innings in middle relief striking out 7 and Mike Bateman came on in the final inning striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced to record the save. At the plate, Peter Dobbin slammed his second home run of the year and went 2-4, and Scott Young and Kevin Newhouse also chipped in with 2 hits apiece. Saturday morning saw the Snappers matched up with the Kitchener Twins for the 5th time in a week. Kitchener won 3 games on opening weekend against the Snappers. The Twins were short handed this weekend with several of their stars away at the Team Canada Selection Camp. Mike Bateman pitched 4 solid workmanlike innings, the Snappers got past the Kitchener Twins 5-2. Again, the pitching by committee approach worked as Bateman pitched 4, Duemo pitched 2 not allowing a run and striking out 3, and Perry Bartley got his first throws of the season in by pitched the 7th inning and not allowing a run or a hit. Jarrod Burtt and Scott Young both went 2-3 with triples and Jim Wilson and Jamie Morrey went 1-3 with doubles to help push the Snapper offense. Saturday afternoon, the Snappers who were sitting at 2-0 and atop their division were set to face to very tough, veteran team Midland Explorers. Former USA National Team pitcher Doug Gillis got the ball for the Explorers and shut the Snappers down completely, throwing a 1 hitter and striking out 10 in a 7-0 Midland win that was shortened to 5 innings due to the mercy rule in effect. Trevor Falk had the lone hit for the Snappers. Byron Demoe gave up 6 runs in the first inning and then settled down for the next 3 innings not allowing a run and only 1 hit over that time. Jason Paylove came on in the 5th and gave up 1 run. At this point, three teams in the Snapper's division finished round robin play with a 2-1 record (Midland, Niagara, and Kitchener). However, based on runs against, Niagara gets the #3 seed so has to play a "play-in" game on Saturday night for the right to move on in the tournament and play in the playoffs on Sunday. The game is against the #4 seeded team from the other division which turned out to be the Oshweken Redmen featuring Rob Schweyer who is from the Jarvis area but pitches the majority of the summer professionally in the United States. The Snappers were in control the entire game being up 4-0 going into the top of the 6th, and then the wheels fell off. Errors and some timely hitting contributed to an 11-4 6 inning mercy loss to the Redmen. Dan Duemo was the tough luck loser, Duemo was throwing a gem until the 6th inning when his defense let him down and the Redmen took advantage of it sending 16 men to the plate. At the plate, the Snappers we paced by Scott Young who went 1-3 with a double and 2 RBI's. Alex Shotski helped out with a 2 hit game as did Trevor Falk. The Snappers will now turn their attention to their first GHFL game of the season which takes place this Wednesday May 24 at 8:30 pm in Mississauga against the Arrows. After that, the Snappers will return home for a double header on Tuesday May 30th against the #4 ranked senior team in North American, the Orillia Riversharks. Just a reminder that the Snapper Shoot-Out will be returning for its 3rd year from June 2-4 in Virgil at Centennial Park. There is more information, including a schedule of games on the Snappers web site at www.niagarasnappers.com. Included will be a full BBQ, a beer garden with views of all 3 diamonds, a full colour 40 page program that the Snappers have put together this year, opening ceremonies on Friday night with a special appearance by Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Burroughs, and lots of great fastball action. 16 of the best intermediate teams are converging on Virgil to try and grab their piece of the $2500 in cash prizes to be won, and to try to unseat the 2 time defending champion Niagara Snappers. Keep an eye out for more information that will be coming in your local newspapers as well as Cogeco Cable 10. We look forward to seeing everyone out at the ballpark. Game #1 (ISC II #2) Niagara Snappers 6 Oshawa BB's 1 WP: Byron Demoe 3IP, 1R, 1H, 5K, 2BB in relief Dan Duemo 3IP, 0H, 7K, 0BB in relief Mike Bateman 1IP, 0H, 2K, 0BB LP: Matt Humphries in relief Rob Bennet For the Snappers: Peter Dobbin 2-4, 1 home run: Scott Young 2-4, Kevin Newhouse 2-4 Game #2 (ISC II #2) Niagara Snappers 5 (ISC #3) Kitchener Hallman Twins 2 WP: Mike Bateman 4IP, 2R, 2H, 4K, 4BB in relief Dan Duemo 2IP, 1H, 3K, 0BB in relieft Perry Bartley 1IP, 0H, 1K, 0BB LP: Don Scott with 13k's over 7 innings For the Snappers: Jarrod Burtt 2-3, triple: Scott Young 2-3, triple: Jim WIlson 1-3, double: Jamie Morrey 1-3, double Game #3 (ISC #12) Midland Explorers 7 (ISC II #2) Niagara Snappers 0 5 inning mercey WP: Doug Gillis with 10 K's in 5 innings LP: Byron Demoe 4IP, 6R, 6H, 5K, 1BB in relief Jason Paylove 1IP, 1R, 1H, 1K, 0BB For the Snappers: Trevor Falk 1-3 Game #4 (ISC #38) Oshweken Redmen 11 (ISC II #2) Niagara Snappers 4 6 inning mercy WP: Rob Schweyer 12K's over 6 innings LP: Dan Duemo 5.67IP, 6ER, 10H, 2K, 0BB in relief Mike Bateman .33IP, 1R, 2H, 0K, 1BB For the Snappers: Scott Young 2-3, double, 2 RBI's: Alex Shotski 2-3, Trevor Falk 2-2 _______________________________ Dan Bernard dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 19:55:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 16:55:36 -0700 Subject: National Women's Ontario Tour Message-ID: <210506141.61106@webbox.com> Received: 5/21/06 6:31:13 PM From: "donmcilwraith" Subject: National Women's Ontario Tour Waterloo, ON Civitan Sports - Waterloo Region and Softball Canada are pleased to announce that Canada's National Women's Team 2006 Ontario Tour will commence in Kitchener June 14th 2006. All sessions will be open to the public for viewing. On July 20th the Elite team will leave for Michigan and the New England Riptide from Lowell Mass. will join our Senior team for a four game series. New England Riptide are members of the Women's Professional League in the States. Both Canada's Senior and Elite team will train daily: at Budd Park -- June 15 and 16th at: 8am - 12noon, 2 - 5pm and 7 - 9pm -- June 18th --- 8am - 12 noon -- June 19th --- 8am - 12 noon -- June 20th --- 8am - 12 noon, 2 - 5pm, 7 - 9 pm -- June 21st --- 8am - 12 noon, 2 - 5pm, 7 - 9pm at Peter Hallman Ball Yard -- June 17th: --- 8am - 12 noon --- 1- 4 pm they will participate with 5 -7 year old boys and girls in a "Learn to Play" beginners clinic. --- 7- 9 pm training --- June 22nd --- 8 am - 12 noon --- 5 pm - 7 pm pre game warm-up --- 7 pm Game -- Canada vs. New England Riptide --- June 23rd --- 8 am -- 12 noon --- June 24th --- 8 am -- 12 noon --- 5 pm - 7 pm pre game warm-up --- 7 pm game -- Canada vs. New England Riptide --- June 25th --- 11am - 1 pm pregame warm-up --- 1 pm Game -- Canada vs. New England Riptide Games will also take place in Brampton - June 23rd, Canada vs. New England Miverton - June 18th Senior team vs. Elite Team; for tickets call Becky at 519-2132 Guelph -- June 19th Senior Team vs. Elite Team.- for tickets call De at 519-767-0005 Ticket Bonus on General admission - buy 10 in any one group and get one free There will be autograph sessions available after each of the games. Attached is the order form for the Kitchener Games Thanks and we hope Ontario Softball fans will support this tour by our Women's National team. Pete McIlwraith dmcilwa902(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 23:54:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:54:06 -0700 Subject: Jarvis- Hallman Twins take title Message-ID: <210506141.75415@webbox.com> Received: 5/21/06 7:09:11 PM From: "Brian Baillie" To: "Al Doran" Subject: Jarvis- Hallman Twins take title. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JARVIS, ON A quick note to pass along to those who are interested... The Kitchener Hallman Twins defeated Midland Michigan to claim the title on a very cold, wet, and blustery day in Jarvis. The short-staffed but tenacious and classy Twins defeated the Oshweken Redmen, Heflin Gremlins, and the Explorers on Sunday - all back to back to back to take the top prize. From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 21 23:58:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:58:30 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Kelseys Fastball Tournament Monday Schedule Message-ID: <210506141.75681@webbox.com> Received: 5/21/06 8:20:25 PM From: "Joe Todd" To: "'Al Doran'" Subject: Woodstock Kelseys Fastball Tournament Monday Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODSTOCK, ON The line up of games Monday at Southside Park in Woodstock AT 10:00 am Harwood Corners (from Hickson) vs Merlin Magic Ingersoll Masters Vs Innerkip Orioles 12:00 noon 1st Place Waterdown Hammer Vs Belmont BlackSox 2nd Place Windham Centre Wildcats vs 3rd Place Ingersoll Crush 2:00 pm Winner of the 10:00 am games vs the Winners of the 12:00 noon games 4:00 pm Two winners of the 2:00 oclock games (Championship game) Joe Todd Ingersoll ftode739(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 22 14:03:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 11:03:37 -0700 Subject: May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Masters Results Message-ID: <220506142.39988@webbox.com> Received: 5/22/06 12:36:42 PM From: Dana Seiling Subject: May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Masters Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterloo, Ontario May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Masters Division Waterloo Classics 6 New Hamburg The Farm 2 WP - Jim Schnarr LP - Lorne Daer Oshawa Ravens 8 Mitchell Masters 3 WP - Mark Coutu LP - Jeff Pauli Waterloo Classics 14 Mitchell Masters 0 WP - Jim Schnarr LP - Kevin Yantzi New Hamburg The Farm 6 Oshawa Ravens 5 WP - Cam Struth LP - Blair McBratney Waterloo Classics 3 Oshawa Ravens 1 WP - Don Stebbings LP - Rick May Mitchell Masters 11 New Hamburg 5 WP - LP - Cam Struth Round Robin Finish 1. Waterloo Classics (3-0) 2. Oshawa Ravens (1-2) 3. Mitchell Masters (1-2) 4. New Hamburg The Farm (1-2) Semi-Final Round Waterloo Classics 7 New Hamburg The Farm 0 WP - Pete Spitzig LP - Cam Struth Oshwawa Ravens 9 Mitchell Masters 8 WP - Rick May LP - Jeff Pauli Championship Game - cancelled due to inclement weather. Oshawa andWaterloo declared co-champions. From: Dana Seiling Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 22 14:29:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 11:29:28 -0700 Subject: May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Intermediate Results Message-ID: <220506142.41534@webbox.com> Received: 5/22/06 1:20:53 PM From: Dana Seiling Subject: May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Intermediate Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterloo, Ontario May 2-4 Blast Fastball Tournament, Intermediate Division Scarborough Wolverines 3 Toronto Champion Indians 2 Elmira Advance Millwrights 4 Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws 11 Elora Wellington Brewers 8 Owen Sound Crunch 1 Palermo Athletics 10 Port Perry Lumberjacks 9 Elora WellingtonBrewers 7 ScarboroughWolverines 14 Elmira AdvanceMillwrights 6 Palermo Athletics 5 Owen Sound Crunch 1 Toronto ChampionIndians 3 Kitchener PhoenixOutlaws 10 Port PerryLumberjacks 3 Owen Sound Crunch 0 ScarboroughWolverines 7 Elmira AdvanceMillwrights 4 Port PerryLumberjacks 7 Elora Wellington Brewers 2 Toronto ChampionIndians 0 Kitchener PhoenixOutlaws Palermo Athletics Semi Final Round Elora WellingtonBrewers 16 Kitchener PhoenixOutlaws 8 ScarboroughWolverines 1 Elmira AdvanceMillwrights 0 Championship Game - cancelled due to inclement weather. Scarborough andElora declared co-champions. From: Dana Seiling Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 22 15:45:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 12:45:18 -0700 Subject: CPI Weekend Results Message-ID: <220506142.46087@webbox.com> Received: 5/22/06 2:43:35 PM From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Subject: CPI Weekend Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPI traveled to Sydenham, Ontario for the 2006 Victoria Day Weekend Men's fastball tournament held in Bowes Memorial Park. CPI claimed the A pool going 4-0, while Knoxville, ON claimed the B pool also going 4-0. After a long weekend with both teams playing 5 games through rain, wind, and sleet a championship game was not played. Game 1 CPI 5 Napanee 1 WP Sampson LP Madden Game 2 CPI 16 Sydenham 1 WP Sampson LP Dowdle Game 3 CPI 7 Fitzroy 1 WP Sampson LP Wright Game 4 CPI 3 Ricola 2 WP Sampson LP Thompson Game 5 CPI 7 Cowboys 1 WP Sampson LP Garrison Championship not played Charlie Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 22 21:07:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 18:07:26 -0700 Subject: Line-up for Legends Of Fastball Classic Scores A Winner Message-ID: <220506142.65417@webbox.com> Received: 5/22/06 8:01:24 PM From: Subject: Line-up for Legends Of Fastball Classic Scores A Winner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGENDS CLASSIC ATTRACTS ANOTHER WINNING LINEUP The 3rd annual Legends of Fastball Classic isless than 2 weeks away and already there is a lot of talk around the strongfield for this years event. Woodstock has been a formidablehost since the tournament inception in 2004, and with its proximity toKitchener and the ISC World Tournament this August , the locals are salivatingover the feast of fastball awaiting them in Ontario this summer. The line-up for the Legends Classic includes a strong localhost in the Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles. Innerkip personifies what ?countryfastball? is all about. Made up of predominantly local boys the Eagleshave made some strong showings at the ISC World Tournament in recent yearsincluding a top 10 finish in Fargo ND, in 2004.Their pitching staff is anchored by workhorse Jamie Simpson, an all-worldthrower in 2002. He shares the mound with former Waterloo Twin and Fedlock Falcon, Jeremy de Belleval, along with Dan Skillings and Steve Running whoalso provide much of the Eagles offence. Kitchener Hallman Twins are starting their quest for their first ISC World title, and would love to improve upon a strong 3rd placefinish in Eau Claire, Wisc last year. The Kitchener-Waterloo basedTwins are celebrating their 40th anniversary season in 2006 and arewidely recognized as Canada?s longestcontinuously operating major men?s team. Their pitching staff is anchoredby 2005 All-World pitcher Todd Martin, and hismound duties will be shared by lefty Paul Koert and power pitching Don Scott. Perennial Ontario fastballfavourites, the Midland Explorers, will bring their Michigan based clubback to Woodstock for a third straight year. Longtime Waterloo Twin, and former Canadian National team catcher CraigCrawford will be calling signals for a pitching staff led by veteran DougGillis, himself a stalwart on the USA National Team for many years. Returningto the Michigan ?blue? this year is lankyright hander Grant Patterson, looking to add his hard throwing arsenal to the craftsmanshipof his mound mate Gillis. Veteran infielders Kyle Beane and Steve Horningwill be counted on to add their hitting prowess once the table is set by theever dangerous lead-off man in Crawford. The St.Thomas Evergreen Centennials finished second at the Classiclast year, but served noticed to the fastball world that better things were tocome in 2005. They capped a dream year with a hometown victory in their firstever Canadian National Championship in late August. The Centennials are back inWoodstock and bring with them the legendary Darren Zack. Z-manis without question the most recognized face in the game of major men?sfastball, and without a doubt the greatest pitcher of his generation. Toeingthe rubber along with Zack is one of the games biggest hearts and certainly oneof its most successful workhorses in Trevor Wardell . Hard throwing Dan Beecroftrounds out a solid pitching staff and a very dangerous hitting line-up. The 10 team ? 2 division tournament structure willinclude 25 games over 3 days including the final at 3:00 pm Sundayafternoon. The championship game will be televised on Rogers cable fordelayed broadcast across the full Ontario Rogers system. Games will get underway on Friday June 2 at the beautifulWoodstock and District Community Complex Diamonds. Details of opening night games, a full tournament scheduleand the rest of the line-up will be posted later this week. Don?t forget the Legends Ceremony at 2:00 pm on Saturdayafternoon, when 5 more names will be added to the Legends of Fastball honourroll. Watch Al?s Fastball for the names of the 2006 honourees, later thisweek. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 09:29:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 06:29:03 -0700 Subject: Jarvis Merchant Fastball Challenge Results Message-ID: <230506143.23509@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 8:12:26 AM From: "Patrick Graham" Subject: Jarvis Merchant Fastball Challenge Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jarvis, Ont. Kitchener Twins Win Fastpitch Challenge The Kitchener Hallman Twins won the 3rd Annual Fastpitch Challenge over the long weekend by winning three straight games on Sunday to take the top prize. Led by the pitching of Todd Martin and Don Scott, Kitchener knocked of Ohsweeken, Heflin and Midland on Sunday in some chilly temperatures to claim the title. Rain held off for the most part but a stiff breeze and cool temperatures rolled in on Friday and stuck around for the weekend that put a bit of a damper on the opening weekend of fastball in Ontario. In the round robin portion of the tournament, Heflin took the top seed in the Edwards Division by going 3-0 and was followed by St Thomas, Jarvis and Ohsweeken, who all finished at 1-2. Midland won the Ryder Division in a tie breaker with a 2-1 record followed by Kitchener, Niagara and Oshawa. Game results are as follows: Game #1: Ohsweeken - 7 Jarvis - 5 WP- Schweyer LP- Wagar Hr- 0HW- LOGAN(2), MILLER, SCHWEYER JAR- STAATS, LYON, THOMPSON GAME#2: NIAGARA - 6 OSHAWA - 1 WP- DEMOE LP- HUMPHRIES HR- NIA- DOBBIN GAME#3: JARVIS - 5 ST THOMAS - 1 WP- SIMPSON LP- ZACK HR- JAR- THOMPSON; STT- PAYNE GAME#4- KITCHENER - 2 MIDLAND - 1 WP- MARTIN LP- PATTERSON HR- KIT- BOYD GAME #5: HEFLIN - 7 OHSWEEKEND - 4 WP- URQUHART LP- JOSEPH GAME #6: MIDLAND - 4 OSHAWA - 2 WP- WHITMAN LP- BENNETT HR- MID-DAMBROSIO GAME #7: HEFLIN - 8 ST THOMAS - 5 WP- EZEKIEL LP- WARDELL HR- HEF- SHUCKER (2), PEREZ STT- LESSARD GAME #8: MIAGARA - 5 KITCHENER - 2 WP- BATEMAN LP- SCOTT HR- KIT- BAECHLER GAME #9: ST THOMAS - 4 OHSWEEKEN - 1 WP- ZACK LP- SCHWEYER GAME #10: KITCHENER - 12 OSHAWA - 1 WP- MARTIN LP- MATHER HR- KIT- SHAKELTON, BAECHLER, DAIER, HUMPHRIES OSH- HUMPHRIES GAME #11: MIDLAND - 7 NIAGARA - 0 WP- GILLIS LP- DEMOE HR- MID- ROBERTS GAME #12: HEFLIN - 9 JARVIS - 6 WP- WINSHIP LP- WAGAR HR- HEF- KOSTEL, CHAMPAN, SHUCKER JAR- DEARBORNE PLAY-OFF GAME #1: OHSWEEKEN - 11 NIAGARA - 4 WP- SCHWEYER LP- DUEMO PLAY-OFF GAME #2: JARVIS - 6 OSHAWA - 1 WP- SIMPSON LP- BENNETT HR- JAR- THOMPSON, ROOTE, STAATS QUARTER-FINALS #1: ST THOMAS - 8 JARVIS - 5 WP- WARDELL S- ZACK LP- SIMPSON QUARTER-FINALS #2: KITCHENER - 10 OHSWEEKEN - 6 WP -SCOTT LP- JOSEPH SEMI-FINAL #1: MIDLAND - 4 ST THOMAS - 3 WP- PATTERSON LP- ZACK HR- MID- DAMBROSIO; STT- LESSARD SEMI-FINAL #2: KITCHENER - 5 HEFLIN - 4 WP- MARTIN LP- URQUHART FINALS: KITCHENER - 9 MIDLAND - 2 WP- MARTIN LP- WHITMAN HR- KIT- DAIER; MID- KETTLEHUT From: "Patrick Graham" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 11:05:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 08:05:48 -0700 Subject: Tribe Opens Season Well Message-ID: <230506143.29319@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 8:52:19 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Opens Season Well -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Tribe Opens Season Well The Wyevale Tribe opened up their season by traveling to Woodstock this past weekend. Although they did not make it to into the semi-finals on Monday, they sported a 2-2 record and made some great strides early in the season. In Game #1 the Tribe upended Harwood Corners 1-0 in great pitching battle. The Tribe?s Jason Giffen tossed a no hitter, and allowed only the first batter of the game to reach base via a walk. Rob Oliver tossed great game also giving up just a few hits and the lone run. Game #2 had the Tribe comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the 6th and scored 4 runs in the inning, to take the game 5-3, and set up a match up with the Hammer for first place in the division. Game #3 had first place on the line as the Hammer faced the Tribe. The Tribe gave up 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning, fueled by a throwing error from the outfield. The Tribe battled back to tie the score in the top of the 6th, but in the bottom of the 7th with 2 out and the bases loaded the Hammer came threw with the game winning hit to take the game 3-2. Game #4 saw the Tribe play the eventual tournament winners the Belmont Black Sox. After 2 innings with the score 6-2, Giffen relieved starter Kelly, and shut the Sox down the rest of the way. The Tribe could only muster 2 more runs and stranded the tying run at second base in the 7th. Overall the Tribe played well. Giffen pitched extremely well for the start of the season, but will need some help in Innerkip. Giffen pitched a total of 19 innings gave up just 2 earned runs and struck out 34 along the way. The Tribe will now try to clean up their game over the next 3 weeks and head into Innerkip with some confidence and momentum. Thank you to Woodstock Kelsey?s for putting on a well run tournament despite the inclement weather conditions. From: "Michael Kelly" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 11:22:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 08:22:08 -0700 Subject: Please Post ALL Invitational Tournament Results to www.alsfastball.com Please Message-ID: <230506143.30300@webbox.com> Just a reminder to tournament directors and teams about providing invitational tournament results to Al Doran. For ISC Ranking Committee purposes, http://www.alsfastball.com is the official Internet site for obtaining tournament results. Individuals can post to any other sites and forums of their choosing but for team ranking committee purposes, www.alsfastball.com is the one they are asked to use for tournament results. With the 2006 tournament season just underway, everyone's cooperation in sending tournament results to Al will be appreciated. The next ISC Team Rankings will be distributed following the upcoming Memorial Day weekend tournaments. Thanks, Ken iscken at comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 11:39:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 08:39:23 -0700 Subject: Ingersoll Crush Results Message-ID: <230506143.31331@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 9:56:53 AM From: Subject: Ingersoll Crush Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ingersoll Crush participated in the annual Woodstock Kelsey's tournament this past weekend, finishing 2nd place, losing to Belmont Black Sox in the finals. Over-all record for the tournament was 5-1 Scoring 60 runs while allowing 30. Game #1 - Ingersoll Crush - 17; Fingal Jrs. - 10 Game #2 - Ingersoll Crush - 7; Innerkip Orioles - 1 Game #3 - Ingersoll Crush - 12; Kitchener Predators - 7 Game #4 - Ingersoll Crush - 12; Fingal Jrs. - 5 Game #5 - Ingersoll Crush - 10; Windham Center Wildcats - 0 Game #6 - Ingersoll Crush - 2; Belmont Black Sox - 7 Adam Martin was the workhorse for the weekend pitching 26 1/3 innings collecting 3 wins 1 loss & 1 save, Rick Johnson got 2 wins & 1 save, and Rob Deakin came in and got 1 save. Offensivly Steve Johnson (8-17, 3 HR, 9 RBI's); Darryl Wharram (8-17, 1 HR, 10 RBI's); Jeff Figg (7-17, 1 HR, 8 RBI's); Rick Johnson (6-15, 1 HR, 5 RBI); Adam Learn (7-18, 9 RBI's); DJ Latford (7-18, 4 RBI's); George Randall (6-16, 2 HR, 6 RBI's); Eric Scott (6-20, 5 RBI's); Rob Deakin (1-1, 1 HR, 2 RBI's); Joe Ash (4-17, 2 RBI's) Ingersoll Crush is currently sitting on top of the standings in the Tri-County Fastball League with a record of 5-0 Darryl Wharram Ingersoll Crush webpage: http://www.geocities.com/ingersollfastball email: ingersollfastball(at)yahoo.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 11:46:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 08:46:45 -0700 Subject: Hall of Fame Tournament - Albaugh Inc. Message-ID: <230506143.31773@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 10:17:45 AM From: "Owen Tom" Subject: Hall of Fame Tournament - Albaugh Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hall of Fame Tournament - Albaugh Inc. Des Moines, Iowa Albaugh, Inc.of Elkhart, Iowa went 5-0 over the weekend to claim the Des Moines Hall of Fame Tournament title. Albaugh posted wins over Winterset, Reasoner, and Quad City Sox. In the final, Albaugh defeated Quad City 9 - 2. Albaugh will be at the Quad City Memorial Tournament this weekend where Aurora, Plannagers, Bloomington, Thompson, Quad City Sox, Richwrap and Reasoner will be competing. Tom Owen Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 13:25:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 13:25:19 Subject: Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch ... ISC II roster & schedule Message-ID: <230506143.48486@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 2:20:10 PM From: "Lach, David R" Subject: Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch ... ISC II roster & schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Millington, MI Thisyear?s Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch team has been re-vitalized with the additionof both youth and experience. Outfielder Mike Gohsman has been welcomedback to the team after a six year absence. Mike will add valuabletop-level experience to the team, as well as a strong bat in the middle of thelineup. In addition, the team welcomes a rising star in infielder BrianJammer, formerly of the Frankenmuth Driving Schoolclub. Brian has developed quickly over the past couple years. Hisbat will also pace the middle of the UTD lineup. Finally, outfielder PatMurtha and utility player Nick Borcherding will also add to the team?s speedand depth. Returningthis year, after playing with the team for ASA tournaments last year, will bepitcher/DH Jim Yates (London, OH), formerly of the Orr Park Knights. Jim?spresence on the team, last year, was felt both on the field and in the dugout. Jimproved to be both a strong player and an even better teammate. This year,Jim brings with him both pitcher Ed Cable and utility player Mark Gonce frommid-Ohio. Ed and Mark helped lead the Columbus Cyclones to 3rdplace in the ASA C National tournament last year. Ed will providevaluable experience and depth on the mound, while Mark will add experience atboth the catching and outfielder positions. UTD hasplanned a mixed schedule of Michigan ISC Thumb travel league games and invitationaltournaments and will represent the league in the 2006 ISC II TOC tournament. The team is also looking to rebound after a disappointing 2-2 finish at lastyear?s ASA B National tournament by making a run at the ISC II TOC topspot. Theteam will also play host to the Pete Schwab Memorial Fastpitch tournament heldin Frankenmuth?s Heritage Park, July 14-16. Afew spots are still available in the strong ISC II level field. Interestedteams should contact me as soon as possible to reserve a spot (david.r.lach at delphi.com). 2006Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch Preliminary Roster # 12 Mike Aguirre, C [Millington, MI] # 5 John Borcherding, INF [Millington, MI] # 9 Nick Borcherding, INF [Millington, MI] # 10 Ed Cable, P (2005 member of ColumbusCyclones) [Lucasville, OH] # 44 Brandon Coleman, INF, OF [Millington, MI] # 16 Chris Dipzinski, OF, MGR, SPONSOR [Millington, MI] # 00 Mike Gohsman, OF, INF (2005 member of MungerBulldogs, 2000-2004 member of Midland Explorers) [Millington, MI] # 6 Mark Gonce, C, OF (2005 member ofColumbus Cyclones) [Galena OH] # 1 Brian Jammer, INF, C (2003-05member of Frankenmuth Driving School[Reese, MI] # 8 Dave Lach, OF, P [Frankenmuth, MI] # 33 Pat Murtha, OF [Freeland, MI] # 24 SteveShores, INF [Lapeer, MI] # 7 Mike Spagnuolo, P (2002 ISC IITOC MVP Pitcher) [Fairgrove MI] # 21 Jamie Tackabury, C [Frankenmuth, MI] # 3 Jim Yates, P, DH [London, OH] Tournaments May 27-28 Orr Park Memorial DayClassic (Orrville, OH) June 16-17 Ken Zulski Memorial (Petoskey, MI) June 30-July 2 Lumber Company Invitational (Zeeland, MI) July 14-16 Pete Schwab Memorial(Frankenmuth, MI) July 28-30 ASA Michigan B State Tournament (Bay City, MI) Aug 13-19 ISC II TOC (Kitchener, ON) From: "Lach, David R" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 13:35:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 13:35:21 Subject: Day 3 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp Message-ID: <230506143.49093@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 3:01:32 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 3 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2006 Day 3 of Softball Canada's Senior Men's National Team Selection Camp (Kitchener, ON) - Softball Canada closed their Senior Men's Evaluation Camp on Sunday May 21st, 2006 with one final inter-squad game at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, Ontario. Cold temperatures and high winds limited the day's activities to only one six inning inter-squad game. While hitting was the force of Friday and Saturday, pitching took center stage on Sunday. The pitchers dueled to a 1-1 tie as the game was called following the 6th inning due to weather. The White team scored their run early as Bill Simmons (Smithville, ON) led off the bottom of the 1st inning with an infield single and eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Jody Eidt (Mitchell, ON). The Grey Team replied in the top of the 3rd inning when Trevor Johnstone (Sicamous, BC) led off with a triple. Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) followed with a sacrifice fly to drive in Johnstone. Newitt was robbed of a hit in his next trip to the plate as shortstop Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) made a nice diving stab at his hard line drive. Eidt and Fehrman each singled to round out the hits for the White Team. Keith Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) led the Grey Team with two singles. Chris Shewfelt (St. Catherines, ON) had the remaining Grey Team hit, a single in the 4th inning. Gerald Muizelaar (Shubenacadie, NS) and Sean Whitten (Maddox Cove, NL) each took to the circle for the Grey Team, combining to strike out 8 batters while Rick Smith (Duncan, BC) and Andrew Phibbs (Jarvis, ON) got the call for the White Team. Smith struck out 5 in his three innings of work and Phibbs pitched three scoreless innings to finish up the cause. The Senior Men's National Team Coaching staff will come together again at the International Softball Congress Championships in early August to finalize their evaluations and string together a final roster. These players will then compete at the VII Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico from September 29th to October 9th. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 14:57:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 14:57:35 Subject: So Cal Bombers Capture Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic Message-ID: <230506143.54025@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 4:56:33 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: So Cal Bombers Capture Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Springs, CA Casa Trejo Classic May 20-21, 2006 Saturday, May 20, 2006 Round Robin Results The 2006 Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic" got underway Saturday the 20th at Demuth field in beautiful Palm Springs Ca. with a 6 team field that included ISC ranked teams #8 Circle Tap, #13 SoCalBombers, #18 Pueblo Bandits , #20 CR/Portland , #22 Team Rainey and ISCII #45 LumbeKings. Scores: Saturday 20th 9am CR/Portland ??2 LumberKings ??1 (ISC # 20 defeats ISC II # 45) Pueblo Bandits ?-3 SoCalBombers ?-2 (ISC # 18 defeats ISC #13) 11am SoCalBombers ?4 Circle Tap ?3 (ISC # 13 defeats ISC # 8) CR/Portland ?3 Team Rainey ?1 (ISC #20 defeats ISC # 22) 1pm LumberKings ?-4 CircleTap ?-3 (ISC II #45 defeats ISC # 8) Pueblo Bandits ?5 Team Rainey ?0 (ISC #18 defeats ISC #22) 3pm CR/Portland ?3 SoCalBombers ?2 (ISC #20 defeats ISC # 13) Pueblo Bandits ?5 LumberKings ?1 (ISC # 20 defeats ISC II #45) 5pm Circle Tap ?-3 Team Rainey ?-1 (ISC # 8 defeats ISC # 22) Sundays Seedings/Won-Loss Records: #1 Pueblo Bandits 3-0 #2 CR/Portland 3-0 #3 SoCalBombers 2-1 #4 LumberKings 1-2 #5 Circle Tap 1-2 #6 Team Rainey 0-3 Single Elimination Sunday The So Cal Bombers captured their second tournament title in 3 weeks, following their Red Rock win with a championship win in the Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic. The Pueblo Bandits, who earned the top seed after Saturday's games, finished second. Sundays Schedule had the #1 and #2 seed teams having a 12 noon game. # 6 Vs # 3 at 10:am # 4 Vs # 5 at 10:am 10am Games # 6 Team Rainey ??1 # 3 SoCalBombers ??2 # 6Team Rainey Eliminated (ISC # 13 defeats ISC # 22) #4 LumberKings ??3 #5 Circle Tap ??5 # 4 LumberKings Eliminated (ISC # 8 defeats ISC # 45) 12 Noon Games # 1 Pueblo Bandits ?-4 # 5 Circle Tap ?-0 # 5 Circle Tap Eliminated (ISC # 18 defeats ISC # 8) # 2 CR/Portland ?-0 # 3 SoCalBombers ??5 # 2 CR/Portland Eliminated (ISC # 13 defeats ISC # 20) Championship Game 2 PM # 1 Pueblo Bandits ?????0 # 3 SoCalBombers ?????7 (ISC # 13 defeats ISC #18) # 1 Pueblo Bandits 2nd Place # 3 SoCalBombers CHAMPIONS 2006 CASA TREJO PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC Most Valuable Pitcher - Jeremy Manly, Pueblo Bandits Most Valuable Player - Glenn Ormsby, So Cal Bombers I would like to thank the teams (circle tap, cr/portland,pueblo bandits, team rainey and the lumberkings for attending this years inaugural tournament. We had 8 teams committed and played with only 6 teams, but 6 very strong teams with pitching staffs of Piechnik, Manly, McKenzie,Scheller, Brand, Perkins, Bahler, Gervosati, Price, Anderson, Peeples, Bennett, and Wilson just to name a few. I would like to thank Roy Stout and his umpiring crew for being short handed and working extra in the warm weather. The city of Palm Springs gets an A for keeping the fields wetdown and prepped before each and every game, good job. Thank you to the snack shop folks for keeping us fed both days. Vicky Oltean Palm Springs Park And Recreation department Director is the person responsible for the parks for us and we thank you for a great weekend. See you next year, Ralph Trejo, Sr. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 19:32:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 19:32:08 Subject: Legends of Fastball Schedule - Woodstock, Ontario Message-ID: <230506143.70500@webbox.com> Woodstock, ON JUNE 2-4, 2006 See the link for the Pool Standings and Schedule: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_Legends_ScheduleA.htm Larry Lynch larry.lynch at city.kitchener.on.ca Woodstock, ON June 2-4, 2006 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 23 20:11:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 20:11:24 Subject: Dick Tracy Invitational Rockford, Il Message-ID: <230506143.72857@webbox.com> Subject: FW: Dick Tracy Invitational Rockford, Il Rockford, Il (This is all we received so far - AD) Sat May 20 Townline Green Bay, WI 3 Duncan Outlaws Elkhart, IN 2 Sat May 20 Townline Green Bay, WI 9 Dolan & Murphy Aurora, IL 0 Sat May 20 Townline Green Bay, WI 9 Blackhawks AC Rockford, IL 2 Sun May 21 Townline Green Bay, Wi 16 Clark Construction Elkhart, IN 0 Sun May 21 Townline Green Bay, WI 7 Bloomingtopn, Stix IL 0 Sun May 21 Townline Green Bay, WI 4 Thomso, IL 2 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 07:25:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 04:25:43 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 9,10 Message-ID: <240506144.16115@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 10:56:10 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 9,10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip, On Jarvis 4 Innerkip 3 W.P. Andrew Phibbs L.P. Jamie Simpson Home Runs - Matt Lyons, Chad Staats ( Jarvis ) Pat Humphries ( Innerkip ) Innerkip 8 Jarvis 2 W.P. Jeremy Debelleval L.P. Scott Wagar Home Runs - Robert Bomberry ( Jarvis ) Steve Running , Kevin Cassells ( Innerkip From: "Jeff Whetstone" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 07:45:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 04:45:59 -0700 Subject: Rice Creek Lightning Win MVD Sports Tournament Message-ID: <240506144.17332@webbox.com> Received: 5/23/06 11:15:33 PM From: "Sean Kelly" Subject: Rice Creek Lightning Win MVD Sports Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marshall, MI The Rice Creek Lightning(formerly Sportsman Park Lightning) won the MVD Spring Classic in Ashland last weekend with a record of 5-0, improving their season record to 17-1. The Lightning defeated the Ashland Merchants(3-1), Orr Park(9-4 and 10-0), MVD Sports(7-2), and Akron(17-2). The Lightning also won their opening tournament in Colwater, MI defeating the Goshen Gators, Suburban Insulation, Blues Softball, Duncan Outlaws, and D.C. Current. The team plans to compete in the ISC II and ASA A National after winning three straight Michigan State Championships and finishing 3rd at the ASA B National last year with a record of 10-2. ROSTER: Brian Skirka- CF Sean Kelly- P Trevor Kelly- UTIL Ryan Tundevold- C/OF Adam Saylor- OF Lance Adams- UTIL Matt Shook- UTIL Gabby Rivard- 1B Josh Marten- OF Jeff Lovell- P Chris Rivard- C/3B Ryan Saylor- 2B Steve Saylor- Coach Ben Kelly- Coach **Chad Ferguson- UTIL (full time player- ISC II ineligible) SCHEDULE: COLDWATER ASHLAND MIDLAND ELKHART PETOSKEY FRANKENMUTH COLDWATER- STATE A KITCHENER- ISC II DECATUR- NATIONAL A Sean Kelly Skelly(at)albion.edu Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 07:47:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 04:47:58 -0700 Subject: Hitmen Scrunch Crunch Message-ID: <240506144.17452@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 6:19:35 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Hitmen Scrunch Crunch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound Howick Hitmen 8 Scenic City Automotive Crunch 6 The game was scoreless into the top of the 4th inning when Howick starting pitcher Darryl Wheeler skied one that the Crunch lost in the lights and allowed Wheeler to scamper into third base. Catcher Devon Connor hit into a fielder's choice to score Wheeler and give the Hitmen a 1-0. The Crunch tied the game in the bottom of the 4th. Pitcher Garrett Baker hit a hard hopper to get on base. He was sacrificed to second by Mike Majury and scored on two passed balls. In the bottom of the 5th, the Crunch went up 2-1. Shortstop Ken Kivell walked, stole second and was plated on a double by Crunch catcher Tony Lisk. The Hitmen though exploded for 6 runs in the the top of the 6th inning. With reliever Brandon Kerr and Wheeler on base, Connor drilled a 3 run homer to give the Hitmen a 4-2 lead. Later, with two out in the inning, Drew Fidler and Rob McGee were on board when left fielder Mark Olson tagged Baker for another 3 run homer, giving Howick a 7-2 lead. The Crunch came right back with a 4 run inning in the bottom of the 6th. Majury walker, Bill Ottewell slammed a double and Chris Barfoot singled to score Majury. That was followed by a bases loaded strikeout/passed ball combination and then an another rbi single from Jason Redmond to make it 7-5 Howick. With two runners on Kivell nailed one to right field that Ty Brown of Howick made a great catch on for the second out, but also allowed Dan Fromanger to score from third to pull the Crunch to within 1. Howick scored the final run of the game in the top of the 7th. Wheeler singled, advanced on two hit batsmen and scored on a wild pitch to make the final 8-6 Hitmen. Wheeler and Kerr were touched for 8 hits but managed to strand 6 Crunch runners on base. Baker went the complete game for th Crunch giving up 7 hits and striking out 7. Howick Hitmen..0..0..0..1..0..6..1....8 O.S. Crunch......0..0..0..1..1..4..0....6 Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 08:05:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 05:05:49 -0700 Subject: Heflin Gremlins at the Jarvis Merchants Fastball Challenge Message-ID: <240506144.18522@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 7:02:08 AM From: "Peter Schmitt" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heflin Gremlins at the Jarvis Merchants Fastball Challenge After a good Saturdayof Pool A play the Heflin Gremlins from Ballston Lake were 3-0 going into Sunday. Forty degrees, rain and 30 mph winds made for a challenging semi-final game against the Kitchener/Waterloo Twins. The Gremlins were leading 4-3, but in the bottom of the seventh the Twins struck for two runs and the win. With a 3-1 record for the week-end the boys from Ballston Lake went home with a third place finish. Next week the Gremlins will be in Erie, PA. Line scores as follows: Game 1 Ohsweeken Redmen 4 - 6 - 0 Heflin Gremlins 7 - 7 - 0 WP - Urquhart, Kostel (8K) LP - Miller, Joseph (10K) For Heflin: Ezekial 3/4,Perez 3/4 For Ohsweeken: McDonald 3/4 Game 2 St. Thomas Centennials 5 - 5 - 0 Heflin Gremlins 8 - 12 - 0 WP - Ezekial,Kostel (10K) LP - Wardell(5)Zack(1),Wismer (6K/2K) HR - Heflin - Schucker(2), Perez St. Thomas - Lessard For Heflin - Perez 3/4,Schucker 2/4, Ezekial 2/4 For ST.Thomas- Lessard 2/4 Game 3 Jarvis Merchants 6 - 9 - 0 Heflin Gremlins 9 - 13 - 0 WP - Winship, Kostel (7K) LP - Wagar, Phibbs (2K) HR - Heflin - Kostel, Chapman Jarvis - Billow For Heflin - Leonardo 3/4,Taveras 2/4,Chapman 2/3, Kostel 2/3 Game 4 Semi Final Heflin Gremlins 4 - 6 - 0 Waterloo Twins 5 -8 - 0 WP - Martin, Humphries (11K) LP - Urquhart, Kostel (11K) HR - Twins - White For Heflin - Perez 2/4, Kostel 2/3 For Twins - Boyd 2/4 Peter Schmitt Coach Heflin Gremlins Ballston Lake, NY Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 13:00:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 10:00:06 -0700 Subject: Pueblo Bandits Palm Springs Classic Report Message-ID: <240506144.36179@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 11:56:26 AM From: "Mike Kelley" Subject: Pueblo Bandits Palm Springs Classic Report Pueblo Bandits Palm Springs Classic Report The Pueblo Bandits management and players would like to extend a WARM thank you and congratulations to the SoCal Bombers s for a job well done on and off the field this past weekend in Palm Springs. Triple digit temperatures and a couple of key plays in the final are all that prevented a perfect weekend for the Bandits. While missing Cliff Wisdom and Mark Moziejko on the weekend the Bandits came together in the field and at the plate to show they are poised to improve on their twelfth place finish last year at the ISC and to prove their initial #18 ranking this season may be a bit low. Against a solid field of ISC ranked teams, the Bandits posted a 4-1 record on the weekend. With wins of 2-1 over the host Bombers, 5-0 over Team Rainey, and 9-1 over the Lumberkings on Saturday, the Bandits entered Sunday as the number one seed. Dominating pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting were the order of the day for the Bandits. Not to mention a breakout performance by Bandit shortstop Lauro Felix who was amazing in the field all weekend and equally impressive at the plate with four home runs in the five games played. A no hitter, and 4-0 win by Manley and the Bandits in the semi final game over number 8 ranked Circle Tap set up the rematch against the Bombers, who defeated Portland 5-0 in the other semi final. With temperatures over 100 degrees, Manley allowed only his second earned run in five games on a close play at the plate. The young hurler exited and the Bombers put the game away securing a 7-0 victory after posting a few more runs on Bandit relievers. In short, the Bandits look good early in 2006 and are in action this weekend as they host the Joe Santos Memorial Tournament in Pueblo, Colorado. From: "Mike Kelley" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 13:09:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 10:09:11 -0700 Subject: NSA Mens National St George, Utah - Labor Day Weekend Message-ID: <240506144.36725@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 11:46:16 AM From: "daparker" Subject: NSA Mens National St George, Utah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St George,Utah Labor Day Weekend The Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association in partnership with the National Softball Association would like to announce the inaugural NSA WoodBat World Series to be held in St George,Utah over Labor Day Weekend. There are no player or pitcher restrictions other than a residency requirement of any state bordering your home state. Canadians may play, but on a canadian team. You must be a citizen of your respective country. The entry fee will be $300 with a 3 game guarantee. Bill Givens in St George, Utah is the primary contact at (435)673-4148. His email is softball at infowest.com. A little history on the inception of the Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association. This association was created late last season in response to some of the injuries that happened to several pitchers during the 2005 season. We created a small travel league which has kicked off this year with it's first two successful weekends in Roosevelt, Utah and Laramie,Wyoming. The partnership was created with the NSA due to the fact that we as the RMFA did not have the time or resources to run a top flight national tournament. This partnership has proven to be a mutually beneficial endeavor for all people involved. Our website will be http://www.woodbat.org This website should be up and running in the next two weeks. We will have a list of bat manufacturers and bat types that have already been tested in men's fastpitch play. We will also have the entire Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association contact information. Any body interested in participating,please contact us. My contact information is: Dave Parker President Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association Lafayette,Colorado 303-475-8142 wyofastpitch at wyoming.com Thank You, Dave Parker Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 13:15:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 10:15:03 -0700 Subject: Pueblo Bandits 2006 Roster Message-ID: <240506144.37077@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 12:01:03 PM From: "Mike Kelley" Subject: Pueblo Bandits 2006 Roster Pueblo, CO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Jeremy Manley - Pitcher 2. Peter Mersereau - Pitcher 3. Jerry Santos - Catcher 4. Shawn Vanduvall - OF - DH 5. Sam Christenson - INF 6. Cliff Wisdom - 2nd base 7. Bobby Rosthenhausler - OF 8. Mike Kelley - INF 9. David Frank - Catcher 10. Mark Moziejko - INF - OF 11. Buddy Armijo - Pitcher 12. Frank Basurto - OF 13. Sammy Rostenhausler - OF 14. Randy Arellano INF - OF 15. CJ Williams - OF 16. Mike Santos - OF 17. Nick Santos - INF 18. Mike Ramirez - INF 19. Herb Wisdom - Coach 20. Chris Santos - Manager Chris Santos Manager Pueblo Bandits 303-690-4847 - home 303-267-9612 - direct line office 303-799-9612 - fax 303-419-7352 - cell jcsantos25(at)msn.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 13:26:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 10:26:48 -0700 Subject: Manotick Tournament Message-ID: <240506144.37778@webbox.com> Manotick Tournament Wednesday, May 24, 2006 June 2-4, intermediate. All teams from the GOFL are entered, including Kanata Team Easton. The Dickinson Days Tournament in Manotick, ON is looking for two more teams to fill out the field. Interested teams can contact Tony Riches at (613)286-5284. Thanks. Tony Riches Lomor Printers 888 Lady Ellen Place Ottawa K1Z 5L5 (613)728-1956 mobile 286-5284 tony.riches(at)lomor.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 15:58:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 12:58:29 -0700 Subject: Dick Tracey Results Message-ID: <240506144.46873@webbox.com> Rockford, IL. Tim Hatten, Rockford Metro Sports Results from the Dick Tracy Tournament held on Saturday, May 20th. Pool A Dolan+Murphy 11 Blackhawk 3 Duncan Outlaws 6 Dolan 1 Green Bay 3 Duncan 2 Green Bay 9 Dolan 0 Duncan 3 Blackhawk 2 Green Bay 9 Blackhawk 2 1st Green Bay 3-0 , Wisconsin 2nd Duncan Outlaws 2-1, Indiana 3rd Dolan+Murphy 1-2 , Illinois 4th Blackhawk Athletic Club, 0-3 , Illinois Pool B Thomson 3 Richwrap 2 Thomson 11 Clark Construction 2 Bloominton 17 Clark 8 Thomson 2 Bloomington 1 Richwrap 7 Clark 0 Bloomington 5 Richwrap 2 1st Thomson, IL 3-0 2nd Bloomington, IL 2-1 3rd Richwrap, Elburn, IL 1-2 4th Clark 0-3 Pool C Red Dog 11 Woodstock 3 Red Dog 6 Goshen Gators 3 Crtizman 1 Goshen gators 0 Red Dog 12 Critzman 5 Goshen 9 Woodstock 8 Critzman 11 Woodstock 2 1st Red Dog 3-0, Wisconsin 2nd Critzman 2-1, Wisconsin 3rd Goshen 1-2 , Indiana 4th Woodstock 0-3, Illinois Results from the Dick Tracy Tournament held on Sunday, May 21st. Sunday single elimination (round one) 1 Richwrap 2 Blackhawk 0 2 Critzman 8 Dolan +Murphy 1 3 Bloomington 13 woodstock 1 4 Clark construction 10 Goshen gators 9 2nd round 5Duncan Outlaws 9 Richwrap 0 6 Thomson 2 Critzman 1 7 Bloomington 4 Red Dog 0 8Green Bay 10 Clark cons. 0 Semi finals 9 Thomson 3 Duncan Outlaws 0 10 Green Bay 7 Bloomington 0 Finals Green Bay 4 Thomson 2 Timothy Hatten TimH at ednet.rvc.cc.il.us Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 24 17:28:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 14:28:50 -0700 Subject: Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend in Walcott IA Message-ID: <240506144.52302@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 4:27:26 PM From: "DAVE & MEL BUENNIG" Subject: Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend in Walcott IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walcott IA -- One of the best weekends for fastpitch action is almost here! The schedule for this weekend's tournament in Walcott, Iowa appears below. Wescott and Victory Parks in Walcott provide a great atmosphere for fastpitch action. Hope to see you in Walcott. Pool A: 1) Quad City Sox 2) Bloomington Stix 3) Reasoner 4) Richwrap Pool B: 5) Albaugh 6) Dolan & Murphy 7) Planggers 8) Thomsen Friday, May 26th: Wescott Park Victory Park 7:00 1 vs 4 6 vs 8 9:00 2 vs 3 5 vs 7 Saturday, May 27th: Wescott Park Victory Park 1:00 3 vs 4 5 vs 6 3:00 2 vs 4 6 vs 7 5:00 1 vs 3 5 vs 8 7:00 1 vs 2 7 vs 8 Championship Sunday, May 28th: Wescott Park Victory Park Championship Bracket Consolation Bracket 10:00 B1 vs A2 A3 vs B4 12:00 A1 vs B2 B3 vs A4 2:00 Consolation Finals (Winners of A3/B4 vs B3/A4) 3:00 Championship Finals (Winners of B1/A2 vs A1/B2) For more information contact Ron Foster at poppafos(at)hotmail.com or (563) 650-2837. Dave Buennig Walcott Memorial Weekend Tournament Staff From: "DAVE & MEL BUENNIG" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 00:08:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:08:03 -0700 Subject: CT in Palm Springs Message-ID: <240506144.76253@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 8:48:12 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT in Palm Springs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 20-21 Palm Springs, CA The Circle Tap Fastpitch team ventured to the West Coast for it's first games of the season and came away with an extremely dissapointing 2-3 mark. There were positives to come out of the weekend however, most importantly getting some games in and getting most of the guys together for the first time. First off I want to thank Chris Miljavac, Marc Benjamin, Tommy Gray, and Rob Scheller for filling in as we were missing a few players due to coaching and work commitments, i.e. Kyle Magnusson, Kevin Reichardt, Todd Malnory, and Jamie Knudson. The weather in desert was a very nice 101 when we landed Thursday night, can't ask for a whole lot better than that. Thanks to the SoCal Bombers and the Trejo group for putting on a very nice event and giving us a chance to see some teams that we don't normally see until the Worlds. The results are as follows: Game 1 #8Circle Tap 3 #13SoCal Bombers 4 CT 3 3 0 SB 4 6 0 The first action of the year for the Tappers was a very tight game throughout with a very good Bombers team. CT grabbed an early 2-0 advantage as leadoff hitter Jess Ellestad walked Miljavac flew out advancing the runner, Chris Delarwelle walked and with two out rookie to the team Tom Crouch came up with a two run single. SoCal made it a 2-1 game in the bottom half on a Glenn Ormsby home run. The Bombers would take a 3-2 lead in the 3rd on a two run blast by Albert Mendibles. CT would even the score at 3 in the 5th as Miljavac walked and scored on a Delarwelle base hit. The time limit expired after 6 complete and the game knotted at 3. International tie breaker rule in place put Tommy Gray at 2nd for the tappers but he was stranded at 3rd on 3 straight strikeouts by relief pitcher Tony Peeples. SoCal placed Dan Winnick at 2nd in the bottom half and with two out Glenn Ormsby came up with the game winning base hit to give the Bombers a 4-3 win. WP:Tony Peeples in Relief of Ryan Brand LP:Collin McKenzie Game 2 #8Circle Tap 6 Lumberkings(CA) 7 5innings CT 6 8 0 LK 7 10 0 The Tappers came out swinging in the top half of the 2nd grabbing a 5-0 lead. Tom Crouch and Marc Benjamin had triples in the inning along with base hits by Darren Derricks, Chris Miljavac, Chris Delarwelle, and Don Garvey. The Lumberkings struck right back in the bottom half with 5 of their own on a home run by Russ Gozzda, base hit by Jeff Twist, double by Jeff Wilson and a base hit by Javier Mierro. CT took a 6-5 advantage in the top of the 4th as Miljavac picked up a two out triple and scored on a Delarwelle base hit. Time expired in the 5th so the Lumberkings had a last crack at it going into the final half. CT replaced starter Matt Bramwell with veteran Rob Scheller. Gozzda drew a walk, Twist struck out Wilson walked and both runners advanced on a passed ball. Scheller struck out the lead off man and then Javier Flores delivered a two out two run base hit to end the game. WP:Jeff Wilson LP:Rob Scheller in relief of Matt Bramwell Game 3 #8Circle Tap 3 #22Team Rainey(Whittier,CA) 1 TR 1 2 0 CT 3 5 0 Circle Tap scored their first win of the season against a familiar foe in Team Rainey. Rainey struck first in the top half of the first as Jesse Duncan led off with a base hit advanced to 2nd on sacrifice and with two out scored on a Chris Hunt base hit. CT aswered in the bottom half as Ellestad walked Chris Delarwelle knocked him in with a double and then scored on a Don Garvey base hit. It remained a 2-1 game until the bottom of the 6th when Ellestad singled and advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch and scored on a Chris Miljavac base hit. WP:Rob Scheller, Collin McKenzie(4th) LP:Bricklin Anderson Game 4 playoff #8Circle Tap 5 Lumberkings 3 5innings CT 5 6 1 LK 3 4 3 Circle Tap left 3 men on in the first two innings and finally cashed in, in the 3rd as Jess Ellestad walked and scored on a Chris Miljavac double. The Lumberkings would score 3 times in the bottom half to take a 3-1 lead. Jeff Twist led off with a home run, Dave Weldon walked and advanced to 2nd on a throwing error after the lead off hitter popped out. Following a strike out Shawn Mandolesi walked, a wild pitch advaced both runners and Sonny Perkins delivered a base hit scoring two. CT made it a 3-2 game in the 4th as Matt Bramwell reached on an error and later scored on a Darren Derricks base hit. The Tappers struck 3 times in the 5th as Delarwelle drew a lead off walk, Don Garvey picked up a base hit and Tom Crouch delivered a two run double, he scored on a Tommy Gray base hit. Time limit was called so the Lumberkings had last wraps. Starting pitcher Rob Scheller struck out the lead off man, the two hitter grounded out and the third hitter picked up a base hit. Collin McKenzie was called on and he got the 3rd out. WP:Rob Scheller, Collin McKenzie(5th) LP:Jeff Wilson(5th), in relief of Sonny Perkins Game 5 Semi-final #8Circle Tap 0 #18Pueblo(CO) Bandits 4 PB 4 7 1 CT 0 0 1 I have to think real hard to remember the last time a Circle Tap team was shut out much less no-hit. Jeremy Manley threw a great game and Pueblo's middle infield made some ridiculous defensive plays to take away a couple of base hits. Lauro Felix hit a HR in the 3rd to give Pueblo all they would need to win. They tacked on single runs in the 4th, 5th, and 6th. WP:Jeremy Manley LP:Collin McKenzie, Matt Bramwell(7th) The Tappers hope to rebound in the Wisconsin Travel League this weekend in the friendly confines of the Circle Tap diamond in Denmark, WI. CT plays The Bar of Appleton at 8PM Friday. PMF/The Bar at 5PM Saturday, Townline at 7PM Saturday and the CT Lumberjacks at 3PM Sunday. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 07:55:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 04:55:20 -0700 Subject: Hogs Split with Rock Valley Club Team Message-ID: <250506145.17890@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 11:45:22 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs Split with Rock Valley Club Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The DeKalb Hogs traveled to Rockford, Il. Wednesday night to play the RVC fastpitch team in a DH. Game 1 The Hogs scored two in the first as Jay Armes drove in Matt Smith (single) and Mike Drew drove in Tommy Crouch (walk). Brian Tobin pitched well allowing two runs on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts. The Hogs then scored three in the top of the fifth with a 2 RBI single from Mike Drew that scored Tommy Crouch (single) and Matt Smith (single). Shaun Ebert also knocked in Mike Drew. Matt Smith added a home run in the seventh for the 6-2 win. Hogs 6 7 2 RVC 2 3 0 WP Tobin 7IP 3H ER 4K 4BB Smith 2x3 HR, 2R RBI Crouch 2x3 2R Armes 2x3 2RBI Drew 1x4 2RBI In game two, Ron Elgin of RVC baffled the Hogs with his knuckleball. The only hits were by Shaun Cavasos and Matt Smith. Brian Tobin took the loss pitching his second game of the night. The final score was 7-0. The loss dropped the Hogs to 3-3. They go to Yorkville tomorrow night to play a DH at 7pm. RVC 7 8 1 Hogs 0 2 3 LP Tobin 5IP 8H 6ER 4K 0BB Cavasos 1x1 Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 08:33:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:33:33 -0700 Subject: Hall of Fame results in from Iowa Message-ID: <250506145.20186@webbox.com> http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/Des%20Moines%20HOF%202006.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 13:48:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 10:48:52 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League, Orillia at Shsweekend Message-ID: <250506145.39104@webbox.com> Ohsweeken, Ont May 24 Game#13 Orillia Riversharks - 6 Ohsweeken Redmen - 2 WP- Frank Cox LP- Rory Miller -Orillia led 1-0 off a lead-off HR by Steve Mullaley. The Redmen took a 2-1 lead off a walk, error, passed ball and bloop single over 2B in the bottom of the 5th. Riversharks responded with 5 runs in the top of the 7th. Game #14 Orillia Riversharks - 6 Ohsweeken Redmen - 1 WP- Rob O'Brien LP- Mike Joseph -Orillia scored twice in the first as Mullaley and Pat Graham come around to score after leading off the game with back to back singles. A 2RBI single by Brent Thompson puts the Riversharks up 4-0 in the third. Graham tripled in 2 runs in the sixth. O'Brien stikes out 15 and the Redmen push one across in the bottom of the seventh. Al Doran Vice President ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada fastball at pmihrm.com http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 14:14:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 11:14:16 -0700 Subject: ISC QUALIFIER - TX, OK, LA, AK Message-ID: <250506145.40630@webbox.com> Received: 5/25/06 12:03:07 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: ISC QUALIFIER - TX, OK, LA, AK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC Qualifier TX, OK, LA, AK May 27-28 Austin, TX The Houston Aces will be traveling this weekend to Austin, TX to play in their area qualifier. The tournament will be a double elimination tournament with a 14 team field. Their will be teams representing Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Galveston, San Antonio, and Oklahoma. The Aces look forward to a competitive tournament as the play for a birth in the ISC World?s in Kitchener. Updates of the tournament will be given through the Houston Aces website at WWW.HOUSTONACES.COM. From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 17:14:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 14:14:06 -0700 Subject: CR/Portland in Palm Springs Message-ID: <250506145.51419@webbox.com> Received: 5/25/06 2:43:23 PM From: bree10(at)comcast.net Subject: CR/Portland in Palm Springs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 20/21 in Palm Springs, CA The CR/Portland squad would like to thank Ralph Trejo and the SoCal Bombers for a great weekend of ball in beautiful Palm Springs, CA. The fields, hotel, pool and scenery were very nice. I would recommend any teams looking to get out of the cold and play some early and stiff competition to plan for Palm Springs in '07. Relying on solid pitching from Mike Piechnik, Mark Bennett and Roberto Bahler, the team managed to win all 3 games Saturday, earning a bye in the first round of Sundays elimination. Saturday scores: CR/Portland.........2 Lumberkings.........1 W-Mike Piechnik L-Sonny Perkins CR/Portland..........3 Team Rainey.........1 W-Mike Piechnik L-Bricklen Anderson CR/Portland........3 SoCal Bombers...2 W-Mark Bennett L-Travis Price Sunday was a different story against the SoCal Bombers, who won their first round game against Team Rainey. The game started off with CR/Portland committing some very costly errors in the top half of the first, while not capitalizing with the bases loaded in the bottom half. In the end we stranded 10 runners, with Tony Peeples and Travis Price shutting us out. CR/Portland........0 SoCal Bombers...5 W-Tony Peeples L-Mark Bennett The team looks to rebound against a very strong Vancouver Grey Sox team, June 3/4 in Vancouver, B.C. in a 4 game super series. Brian Ree CR/Portland bree10(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 17:18:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 14:18:27 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Kelsey's Tourney Results Message-ID: <250506145.51682@webbox.com> Received: 5/25/06 2:53:14 PM From: "DARIN KITCHING" Subject: Woodstock Kelsey's Tourney Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODSTOCK KELSEY'S VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND RESULTS Division 1 Ingersoll Crush Fingal Jrs. Innerkip Orioles Kitchener Predators Division 2 Ingersoll Masters Breslau Badgers Windham Centre Belmont Black Sox Division 3 Harwood Corners Wyevale Tribe Waterdown Hammer Merlin Jrs. Saturday May 20: 1. 10:00 a.m. Ingersoll Crush 17 Fingal Jrs. 10 2. 10:00 a.m. Innerkip Orioles 8 Kitchener Predators 1 3. 11:45 a.m. Ingersoll Masters 14 Breslau Badgers 5 4. 11:45 a.m. Windham Centre 2 Belmont Black Sox 0 5. 1:30 p.m. Harwood Corners 0 Wyevale Tribe 1 6. 1:30 p.m Waterdown Hammer 7 Merlin Jrs. 0 7. 3:15 p.m. Ingersoll Crush 7 Innerkip Orioles 1 8. 3:15 p.m. Fingal Jrs. 12 Kitchener Predators 5 9. 5:00 p.m. Ingersoll Masters 3 Windham Centre 8 10. 5:00 p.m. Breslau Badgers 1 Belmont Black Sox 2 11. 6:45 p.m. Harwood Corners 3 Waterdown Hammer 11 12. 6:45 p.m. Wyevale Tribe 5 Merlin Jrs. 3 Sunday May 21: 13. 11:00 a.m. Ingersoll Crush 12 Kitchener Predators 7 14. 11:00 a.m. Fingal Jrs. 10 Innerkip Orioles 1 15. 12:45 p.m. Ingersoll Masters 2 Belmont Black Sox 9 16. 12:45 p.m. Breslau Badgers 2 Windham Centre 4 17. 2:30 p.m. Harwood Corners 1 Merlin Jrs. 0 18. 2:30 p.m. Wyevale Tribe 2 Waterdown Hammer 3 19. 4:30 p.m. B quarter-final: Ingersoll Masters 10 Kitchener Predators 3 20. 4:30 p.m. B quarter-final: Merlin Jrs. 9 Breslau Badgers 8 21. 6:15 p.m. A quarter-final: Ingersoll Crush 12 Fingal Jrs. 5 22. 6:15 p.m. A quarter-final: Belmont Black Sox 6 Wyvale Tribe 4 Monday May 22: 23. 10:00 a.m. B semi-final: Harwood Corners 5 Merlin Jrs. 6 24. 10:00 a.m. B semi-final: Innerkip Orioles 10 Ingersoll Masters 1 25. 12:00 p.m. A semi-final: Waterdown Hammer 5 Belmont Black Sox 6 26. 12:00 p.m. A semi-final: Windham Centre 0 Ingersoll Crush 10 27. 2:00 p.m. B final: Merlin Jrs. 4 Innerkip Orioles 6 28. 4:00 p.m. A final: Belmont Black Sox 7 Ingersoll Crush 2 B Champion: Innerkip Orioles A Champion: Belmont Black Sox Sorry for the lateness of the post. Thanks to all teams and fans who endured the weather to make this years tournament a success. Darin Kitching Woodstock Kelsey's Fastball Club Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu May 25 22:45:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 19:45:29 -0700 Subject: Eastern Canadian Travel League Games 11 & 12 Message-ID: <250506145.71303@webbox.com> Received: 5/25/06 9:43:52 PM From: Subject: Eastern Canadian Travel League Games 11 & 12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, Ontario ISC TRAVEL LEAGUE GAMES 11 & 12 PALERMO @ KITCHENER HALLMAN TWINS Game # 1 Kitchener 7 Palermo 6 WP Dan Martin with Don Scott in relief in the 7th LP Gord Scott Game # 2 Kitchener 7 Palermo 1 ( 6 innings ) WP Don Scott LP Chris McColl Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 26 07:37:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 04:37:33 -0700 Subject: Keating's Travel League Results Message-ID: <260506146.16823@webbox.com> Received: 5/26/06 4:30:05 AM From: "Mike Fulton" Subject: Keating's Travel League Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEATING?S WIN FIRST TRAVEL LEAGUE W/E May 21, 2006 Lebanon, Pa. KEATING?S WIN FIRST TRAVEL LEAGUE W/E Keating?s Fitness Center from Wilkes-Barre Pa. went undefeated to capture the 1stweekend championship of the Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League.Keating?s finished the weekend with a 6-0 record, a .360 team batting average,and a 1.37 team earned run average. Keating?s openedup their schedule with a 7-1 victory over the Lancaster Merchants on Fridayevening. Bill Hillhouse threw a 2 hitter while striking out 10 and walkingnone, in his complete game victory. JustinStock led the 10 hit attack for Keating?s with a 3 for 5 performance. Hehad a double, 2 singles, 2 RBI?s, a stolen base, and scored 2 runs. DaveStokes was 2 for 3 with 2 singles and an RBI. Greg Garrity doubled and drove in2 runs. Mike Keating, Neil Koser, Bret McHenry, and Mark Smith all singled. For Lancaster JasonMcClune had an RBI double and Chad Sensenig singled. Next forKeating?s was the KMV-Rise. Keating?s defeated the Rise 4-1.Keating?s scored 2 in the top of the 1st and the Rise cameback with 1 in the bottom half of the inning. The scored stayed that way untilthe 5th when winning pitcher Greg Garrity hit a 2 run home run.Garrity led Keating?s both offensively and defensively. In his completegame win Garrity allowed 3 hits while striking out 12 batters and walking none.Offensively Garrity was 2 for 3 with a home run, a single and 3 RBI?s. For the Rise Andy Sabodoubled and scored a run. Chad Ochle and Chad Walter had a single each. In their last game ofthe round robin portion of the weekend Keating?s defeated South Lebanon 10-2. Greg Garrity had a 2 for 4 outing. He homered,singled, had 2 RBI?s, and scored 2 runs. Bret McHenry was 2 for 4 with adouble, single, and a run scored. Mike Keating, Dave Martin and Kevin Smithwere all 2 for 4 with 2 singles each. Toby Ranck belted a solo home run. NeilKoser and Justin Stock had a single each. For S. Lebanon Tracywas 2 for 2 with a double and single. Keith Evans was 1 for 2 with a solo homerun. In the 1stgame in the playoff portion of the weekend Landis Markets gave Keating?sall they could handle. Keating?s barely escaped with a 5-4, 9 inningthriller. Landis scored 4 runs in the top of the 2nd to take a 4-1lead. Keating?s bounced right back in their half of the inning with a 2spot to make the score 4-3, Landis. The scored stayed that way untilKeatings? Greg Garrity knotted things up with a lead off solo home run inthe bottom of the 6th. In the bottom of the 9th inning,with the international rule in effect, Dave Stokes advanced to 3rdbase on a wild pitch. After a strike out for the 1st out, Toby Ranckdrove in Stokes with a sacrifice fly to right with the winning run. Dave Martin led the Fitnessmen at the plate with a 2 for 3 effort including 2 singles and an RBI. GregGarrity had a solo homer and Toby Ranck tripled and had 2 RBI?s. MarkSmith had a double and an RBI. Neil Koser, Justin Stock and Dave Stokes allsingled and scored a run each. Winning pitcher BillHillhouse gave up 3 earned runs, had 10 strike outs, and didn?t walk abatter in his 9 inning complete game victory. For Landis, Ryan Moyerhad a 3 run homer. Troy Hertzler had a double and Kory Kollar had an RBIsingle. Troy Hertzler pitcheda very good game in defeat. In 9 innings he had 6 strike outs and allowed 1walk. In the semi-final gameKeating?s defeated Marysville 12-1. Steve Sell led the 14 hit attackgoing 3 for 3 with 3 singles. Dave Stokes was 2 for 3 with a 3 run home run, asingle, 4 RBI?s and scored 2 runs. Dave Martin was 2 for 2 with a triple,single and 3 RBI?s. Greg Garrity and Justin Stock had 2 singles and anRBI each. Bret McHenry doubled and scored a run while Frank Keating Jr. andMike Keating had a single apiece. Winning pitcher Greg Garrity had 9 strike outs and walked 1 in his completevictory. For Marysville JamieCassel, Damour and Gibney all singled. The championship gamewas a rematch with KMV-Rise. Keating?s defeated the Rise 3-1. Winningpitcher Bill Hillhouse scattered 8 hits while pitching the complete game. Hestruck out 4 and walked 3 batters. Keating?s jumpedout to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Dave Stokes ledoff the inning with a solo homer. Later in the inning Justin Stock got hit by apitch with the bases loaded for the 2nd run. The Rise came rightback with a run of their own when Bart Fenstermacher hit a sacrifice fly.Keating?s pushed across an insurance run in the 5th on asacrifice fly by Stokes. For Keating?sGreg Garrity and Mike Keating were 2 for3 with 2 singles each. Dave Stokes went 1 for 2 with a home run and 2RBI?s. Dave Martin, Bret McHenry, Toby Ranck and Justin Stock allsingled. For the Rise MattDayle was 2 for 2 with a double and single. Andy Sabo was 2 for 3 with 2singles. Bill Hillhouse had agreat weekend on the mound for Keating?s. Hillhouse had a 3-0 record,pitched 23 innings, gave up 5 earned runs, had 24 strike outs, gave up 3 walksand had a 1.52 ERA.Greg Garrity was 2-0. He pitched 12 innings, gave up 2 earnedruns, struck out 21, walked 1 and had a 1.17 ERA. Dave Stokes was 1-0 with a1.17 ERA. Offensive Greg Garrityled Keating?s. He was 10 for 19, (.526), 3 home runs, a double, 6singles, 9 RBI?s, scored 7 runs, had a .682 OBP, and a 1.053 SLG; DaveMartin was 8 for 16 (.500), triple, 7 singles, 2 stolen bases, .632 OBP, ..625SLG; Dave Stokes was 6 for 12 (.500), .571 OBP, 1.00 SLG; Neil Koser batted..429; Justin Stock (.400), triple, 7 singles, 2 stolen bases, 2 HBP, ..522 OBP,..500 SLG; Mike Keating batted .375, .563 OBP; Bret McHenry (.333), 2 doubles, 3singles; Mark Smith (.333); Toby Ranck (.300), home run, triple, single, ..800SLG. Keating?s willbe competing in the Baumann Memorial Tournament this weekend in Erie Pa. Their first game is at 9:00AM on Saturday. 1stGame R H E Keating?s 7 10 0 Lancaster 1 2 3 Hillhouseand M. Smith Rutledge, Herr (6) andSimes W.P. =Bill Hillhouse L.P. =Earl Rutledge 2ndGame R H E Rise 1 3 2 Keating?s 4 5 1 Vogel, Zimmerman (6)and Lawrence Garrityand Sell W.P. =Greg Garrity L.P. = TomVogel 3rdGame R H E Keating?s Fitness 10 13 1 S. Lebanon 2 5 1 Stokes and Sell GibbleNordell (6) and Lutz W.P. =Dave Stokes L.P. =Larry Gibble 4thGame R H E Landis 4 5 1 Keating?s 5 8 2 Hertzlerand Kollar Hillhouseand M. Smith W.P. =Bill Hillhouse L.P. = TroyHertzler 5thGame R H E Keating?s Fitness 12 14 0 Marysville 1 5 1 Garrityand Sell J. CasselBornman (4) and Simmons W.P. =Greg Garrity L.P. =Jamie Cassel ChampionshipGame RH E Rise 001 000 0? 1 8 0 Keating?s 020 010 X? 3 9 0 Smith and Oschle Hillhouseand Sell W.P. =Bill Hillhouse L.P. =Mike Smith MikeFulton Managerof Keating?s Fitness Center gotti(at)ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri May 26 17:56:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 14:56:50 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Standings - 26 May 2006 Message-ID: <260506146.53985@webbox.com> From: "Susan Sherry" Kitchener, ON ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Standings at May 26, 2006 Runs Runs Games Won Lost Tied For Against Points Played Ppnd Kitchener Hallman Twins 5 0 1 36 14 11 6 Innerkip Eagles 3 1 0 17 9 6 4 1 Orillia Riversharks 2 0 0 12 3 4 2 Jarvis Merchants 1 1 0 6 11 2 2 Niagara Snappers 0 3 1 7 22 1 4 1 Palermo Athletics 0 4 0 10 20 0 4 Ohsweken Redmen 0 2 0 3 12 0 2 Sue Sherry Secretary/Statistician sherrys (at) sgci.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 09:36:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 06:36:20 -0700 Subject: Player looking for a team in Green Bay area Message-ID: <270506147.23951@webbox.com> Received: 5/26/06 6:05:01 PM From: Phil Roder -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just moved to Green Bay, WI from Kansas City, MO. I have played fastpitch for 4 years in KC and was wanting to find a team in Green Bay. Any advice?Any contact info? From: Phil Roder Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 09:37:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 06:37:44 -0700 Subject: WICL Friday 5-26-06 Message-ID: <270506147.24041@webbox.com> Received: 5/27/06 1:58:56 AM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: WICL Friday 5-26-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wisconsin Classic League May 26-06 Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #1, 6:30 Townline-----------------------------------001 041 1-----7 7 0 2 Pioneer Metal Finishers / The Bar-----000 000 0-----0 1 1 1 Betto Guerrinieri (wp); Tane Richardson (5) & Aarom Neemia Ian Knott (lp); Ryan McCue (7) & Matt Warpinski HR-Townline- Jim Corbett- GS in 5th: Travis Southam solo in 6th; Matt Denny 7th Game #2, 8:00 PM Circle Tap-----------------501 01------7 8 1 5 The Bar of Appleton-----000 00------0 1 1 2 Matt Bramwell (wp); Colin McKenzie (5) & Bryan Hansen Gerard Long (lp) & Bill Huss HR- Circle Tap- Don Garvey solo 5th From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 09:52:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 06:52:24 -0700 Subject: Report from Erie on Sat am re Fri night rain out Message-ID: <270506147.24886@webbox.com> Report from Erie Saturday, May 27, 2006 Welcoming Teams to the George Baumann Memorial FastPitch Tournament May 26th - 28th, 2006 in Erie, Pennsylvania Rain delay! Due to the rain today, Friday nights 8:00 game between Heflin's and Osweken will be rescheduled for Saturday night at 8:00. We will follow the original schedule on Saturday, starting at 9:00AM...field conditions pending. Erie, PA ? Baumann Memorial ? May 26-28, 2006 http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=baumanntournament Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 10:06:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 07:06:11 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Standings - 26 May 2006 Message-ID: <270506147.25745@webbox.com> http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=116 League web site: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 16:38:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 13:38:19 -0700 Subject: Marist St Michael's Magic Mens Fastpitch softball team out of Rotorua, New Zealand season rap Message-ID: <270506147.49273@webbox.com> Received: 5/24/06 6:59:39 PM From: Subject: Marist St Michael's Magic Mens Fastpitch softball team out of Rotorua, New Zealand season rap What aSoftball Season now the Dust has settled. Well what a year it has been. The Marist St Michael?sMagic Mens Fastpitch softball team out of Rotorua, New Zealand had a year of great success, and many fond memories. Started withy many months of planning which produced ourteam vision "10 or better" by Barry Purcell (Manager),Lee Clarke (Softball President) and Jason Gerbes (captain). It was the catalyst to the magic posting some great numbersin their 61 Game 7 Tournament season. The magic achieved a win percentage of .609, scored 330 runsfrom 1284 turns at bat, 59 of those runs by the sweetest of swings the"Home Run" During their 311 innings of softball we stole 77 Bases, andwhere caught 21 times. We took that lonely walk back to the dug-out after beingstruck out 410 times. Our Pitches preformed well by throwing a total of 4154strikes, for a total of 444 strike-outs. The team allowed 188 runs this season,but will need to work on the 88 that where allowed through errors. All of theses stat's helped the Magic to a bronze finish atthe Braves Tournament in Wanganui, a Sliver finish at the Lion Red Classic inHastings then a Champions title billing at the Rehe Joseph Memorial inHamilton, and a international scalp of the Japan varsity touring team. This set us up for the Two goals in our vision statement"10 or better" To win the Rotorua league for an unprecedented 3rdstraight Year and to finish the king of all Tournaments "The New ZealandClub Championships" in 10th place or better. The final of the Rotorua league saw the Magic against firsttime finalist Tarewa Giants lead by the Veteran pitching of Vaughan Grey. Thisclose match was sealed with a 7th innings home run by right fielder BlakePurcell to take the Magic to the final championship winning score line of 2-0.Goal one achieved! Then on to "10 or better" which was a huge goalset. Ball teams outside of the major softball centre's in NZ are not supposedto make the elite top eight. So we set off to Hastings for thefive day long tournament as the quite unknown team from Rotorua. We where pooled with 5 other teams, and the top 2 finisherswould make the illustrious ?top eight?. First up was AucklandUnited which saw the Marist Magic march pass12-2. Then the mighty Porirua who finished 3rd last year; this turned out to bethe game of the Tournament for us. Porirua opened with 2 runs in the first,which we quickly replied with 1 in the bottom of the first then 3 in thesecond. Porirua tied it up with a run a piece in the 4th and top of the 7th.Then came the dark. The game was delayed 90 minutes while we where transferredon to the main diamond under lights. So at 4 all, with 3 outs to get 1 run towin the game, Grey hits a high infield blooper and scampers to second, withreplacement runner Hohepa on second base, Lataire hits one off the rightfielders glove to score the winning run. Magic wins 5-4. Next up is the eventual winners Hutt City United lead by theMVP pitching of NZ Blacksox Jeremy Manly. The rain stopped play as did Manleywith our runs. HCU win 2-0. So we must win the remainder of our pool matches tomake the top eight. Well Gervasutti strikes out 15, with Gervasutti, Lataire andColquhoun home runs we beat Howick of Auckland 4-1 and Grey throws a completegame to over come the Hawkes Bay Harvest 4-3. Celebration time! Marist Magic finishessecond in our pool and makes the Golden "Top eight" Second goalachieved! Season awards went to the following: "The strike outKING" or kings with 39 a piece Lee Clarke and Blake Purcell, Golden gloveBlake Purcell, Top Hitter Sebastian Gervasutti .442, MostImproved Blake Purcell and MVP Sebastian Gervasutti. We would like to tank all the opposition we faced this year36 different teams, the tournament and competition organisers. Our sponsors formaking life a lot easier, Easton, Photo Arts, Hitchins NZ, Duxton Hotels,Conning Signs. All the players for their unconditional efforts to achieving ourgoals, the Coaches Alan Pukepuke, Laurence Alan and Ken Price, our StatisticianJacquie Horgan and a huge thanks to our MangerBarry "The legend" Purcell. Lastly our supporters and great families for being the rockbehind the mountain. Marist Magic squad for 2005-6season, Austin Gear, Eric Short, Richard De Graaf, Blake Purcell, DwayneTapson, Santiago Lataire, Duane Bishop, LeeClarke, Sebastian Gervasutti, Jason Gerbes, Kelvin Tapson, WayneHorgan, with tournament play from Shane Hunuhunu, Wayne Norman, ReubenColquhoun, Terrance Hibbert, Brett Wellings, BJ Hohepa, Robbie Jowers, Waki Akurangi, Phil Ngawaka, Jonas March, Marlin Gardiner, KapuarangiGardiner, Victor Reihana, Leon Hardie, Brandon Fuge, Louis Jogar, Matthew Collins, Joe Fazakerley, Vaughan Grey, Blair Gurnic, Mario Herbert,George Ironside, Wesley Knapp, Dylon Pederson, Huia Vercoe, Puru Waerea, Kelly Winsor. All of the 2005-2006 season news can be checked out at www.leaguelineup.com/marist-magic That?s us for the 2005-2006 season, time now to rug upfor the NZ winter. Only the imagination holds the reality of nextseason.........see you then. Loving the long ball. Marist St Michaels Magic Softball Web Page www.leaguelineup.com/marist-magic Jason Gerbes email: jason at hitchins.co.nz Mobile: 021 527 667 Fax: 07 348 7311 10 Horoeka Street Springfield Rotorua New Zealand Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 18:06:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 15:06:32 -0700 Subject: Ballplayers headed to Canada to play ball, take note Message-ID: <270506147.54567@webbox.com> Its a good thing that ballplayers would never drink and drive. This relates to anyone trying to enter Canada with a DWI on their record: I checked a bit and found: http://www.northgardeninn.com/NGI-Border-Crossing.htm DWI Conviction: Canadian authorities are reported to be refusing admission to drivers with a DWI conviction in the USA. Such records are immediately available on Canada Immigration computers and may show convictions as far back as 20 years ago. Those with such convictions may be able to get a waiver for up to 30 days visitation upon payment of a $200 (Canadian) fee. A single DWI conviction may be permanently expunged from the Canadian computers for payment of $400 (Canadian). Canadian officials are reported justifying the fees because they feel DWI is a serious crime and it is a way of keeping "undesirables" out of Canada. The law, which has been in effect since 1978, has not been evenly or consistently enforced. However, reports in October 1999 indicate more and more drivers with USA DWI conviction records are being refused admission to Canada without paying extra fees. http://www.dui.com/criminal_records/canada_dui_record.html Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of MINOR OFFENCES (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENCES (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well, those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in Canada. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/can-am/washington/visas/inadmissible-en.asp Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of MINOR OFFENCES (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENCES (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well, those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in Canada. http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/consequences/persons-who-are-inadmissible-to-canada.htm Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of MINOR OFFENCES (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENCES (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well, those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in Canada. http://www.1800duilaws.com/article/travel_to_canada.asp Almost all convictions (including DUI, DWI, reckless driving, negligent driving, misdemeanor drug possession, all felonies, domestic violence (assault IV), shoplifting, theft, etc) can make a person inadmissible to Canada, regardless of when they occurred. For this reason, it is not recommended that persons with past convictions attempt to enter Canada without first obtaining necessary documents. It is always the final decision of officers at ports of entry to decide whether a person should be allowed into Canada.? http://www.montreal2006.org/en_traveling_to_canada.html If you still have questions, you should contact your local Canadian consulate or a Canadian immigration attorney. Please note that if you have had a DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence / Driving While Intoxicated) or other criminal record offence, you should consult with your local Canadian consulate or an immigration attorney as soon as possible to confirm your eligibility for entry into Canada. http://www.abhunting.com/immigration.asp INADMISSIBLE CLASSES: Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of minor offences (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of indictable criminal offences (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well, those who have been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in Canada http://www.startribune.com/397/story/338353.html In Canada, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is considered a felony. Anyone with a criminal record may be refused entry into Canada. Those convicted of DWI are considered "members of an inadmissible class." There are some exceptions. For example: ? If five years have passed since the end of the sentence imposed for the DWI offense, a person can apply for "Approval of Rehabilitation." If approved, the inadmissibility status arising from the DWI no longer holds. ? If less than five years have passed, or if the person is seeking a single or limited-time visit, he or she can apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. Contact a Canadian consulate or embassy to verify your status and more specifics. Go to: canadianembassy.org/immigration/inadmissible-en.asp. http://www.hotel--canada.com/travel_canada.html Entry requirements: When entering from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days. Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Canadian consulate before travel. http://www.lawyers.ca/dui/dui.htm If a US citizen or other non-Canadian citizen is convicted of a DUI offence in the USA or a dui offence in any country other than Canada, the DUI offender will be inadmissible to Canada on grounds of criminality, unless rehabilitated, because the DUI offence is deemed to be a Canadian DUI offence and all Canadian DUI offences are deemed indictable (similar to a US felony - see above) unless the Crown has elected to proceed with the DUI offence by summary conviction (which will never have happened because the DUI offense occurred outside Canada. The situation will be different if the DUI offence occurs in Canada and the Crown elects to proceed by summary conviction which they normally do. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3775/is_200309/ai_n9286699 What do you do if you have DWI convictions on your record, even old ones dating back a decade or more? You can contact a U.S. attorney knowledgeable in this area and seek to have your record purged. Alternately, you can look into getting what's called at "Minister's Permit." The procedures for doing that can be found at the following Web site: cic.gc.ca/english/applications/rehabil.html. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat May 27 20:03:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 17:03:25 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces ISC Results Message-ID: <270506147.61579@webbox.com> Received: 5/27/06 6:58:14 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: Houston Aces ISC Results AUSTIN, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Houston Aces Fastpitch Team are in Austin, TX playing for a birth in the ISC Worlds. Saturdays results are as follows. 11 A.M. Houston Aces vs Austin Indians The Aces started their first game of the weekend against the Austin Indians. The Aces bats stayed hot from Red Rock scoring 10 runs over 5 innings of play. Panfilo Valdez took the mound for the Aces allowing no runs and 4 hits throwing a gem. The Aces got the win and next would face the Oklahoma Bombers. Aces 10 vs Indians 0 2 P.M Houston Aces vs Oklahoma Bombers The Aces next faced the Oklahoma Bombers a tough scrapy team in their 2 P.M. game. Wayne Wells took the mound throwing almost perfect allowing 3 hits with 11 strikeouts. The game stayed at zero until the 3rd inning. Then right fielder Ben Duron bunted with two outs and two men on, an error on the throw to first scored both runners. The Aces added 2 more in the 5th off a hit to the center field fence from Mario Perez. The Aces would win 5 - 0 and will face the Austin Jokers at 8 P.M. Aces 4 vs Bombers 0 8 P.M. Houston Aces vs Austin Jokers The Aces will face the Austin Jokers at 8 P.M. tonight, Jason Smith will take the mound for the team. Results of the night cap will be sent after the game as well as who the Aces will play next. Stay Tuned. From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 13:36:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 10:36:22 -0700 Subject: 06WICL 5-27-06 Message-ID: <280506148.38358@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 1:42:24 AM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 06WICL 5-27-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wisconsin Classic League May 27, 2006 Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #3 1:00----------------------------------R H E lob Townline-----------------------003 010 0-----4 5 3 9 Circle Tap Lumberjacks-----000 210 0------3 5 3 7 Tane Richardson (wp); Betto Guerrinieri (4); Tane Richardson (7) & Gustavo Guerrinieri Dave Miller (lp); Scott Bortolini & Brad Dvorachek HR- Townline- Josh Johnson 2 run in 3rd ? Lumberjacks- Tim Jorgeson solo in 4th Game #4 3:00 Circle Tap Lumberjacks-----010 100 0-----2 4 0 5 The Bar of Appleton---------000 000 0-----0 5 0 4 Mike Roberts (wp) & Mike Chalupny Gerard Long (lp) & Bill Huss HR- NONE Game #5 5:00 Pioneer Metal Finishers / The Bar-----000 100 0-----1 3 0 4 Circle Tap---------------------------------001 001 x-----2 7 2 5 Ian Knott (lp) &Matt Warpinski Matt Bramwell (wp) & Bryan Hanson HR- Circle Tap- Matt Bramwell solo in 6th Game # 6 7:00 Circle Tap---------000 000 0-----0 3 0 2 Townline----------000 001 x-----1 5 0 5 Colin McKenzie (lp) & Don Garvey Tane Richardson (wp) & Aaron Neemia HR-NONE Game #7 9:00 The Bar of Appleton--------------------003 0 Pioneer Metal Finishers / The Bar----003 Ian Knott; Rick Thompson (lp) (3); Ryan McCue(7) & Matt Warpinski Gerard Long (wp) & Bill Huss HR-The Bar of Appleton-(2)Gerard Long 3 run in 3rd & solo in 7th; Kyle Van Abel solo in 7th PMF/The Bar-Rick Thompson solo in 5th Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 13:37:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 10:37:58 -0700 Subject: Dolan & Murphy in Walcott IA Message-ID: <280506148.38456@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 7:10:52 AM From: "Brian Tobin" Subject: Dolan & Murphy in Walcott IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walcott IA The weather has been great as has the food and fans. Juan came back on fire. With 2 games pitched in pool play he is 2-0 with one 8 inning no hitter against Tomsen and held Plangger's to 2 runs over 6 innings as our offense woke up to win 9-2. We lost to Albaugh 9-1 to finish second in our pool. Albaugh (3-0) vs QC Sox at 10:00 (2-1) Bloomington (2-1) vs Dolan and Murphy (2-1) at 12:00 Winners advance to championship Thanks, Brian Tobin ilfastpitch(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 13:39:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 10:39:50 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces ISC Results - 8pm game Message-ID: <280506148.38567@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 8:30:32 AM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: *** Spam *** Houston Aces ISC Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 P.M. Houston Aces vs Austin Jokers In the last game of Saturday's play the Houston Aces faced the Austin Jokers. The Aces got on the board first with a lead off homerun by Mario Perez. They added one more in the 1st inning to take an early 2-0 lead. In the 3rd the Jokers cut the lead in half with a solo homerun to right field making it 2-1. The score stayed the same until the 5th when the Aces added 1 making it 3-1. In the next inning the Aces opened up scoring 7 making the final score 10-1. Jason Smith took the mound throwing a 3 hitter with 11 strike outs. The Aces are undefeated through Saturday and will next play the Houston 9 ( H.I.S ) in the semi-final on Sunday morning at 9:30 A.M. Stay tuned for results. Houston Aces 10 vs Austin Jokers 1 There was an error in the stats against the Oklahoma Bombers, pitcher Wayne Wells threw a 2 hit game with 12 strikeouts. Sorry for the mistake. From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 13:41:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 10:41:54 -0700 Subject: Results Kingston Cowboy's Tournament May 20-21 Message-ID: <280506148.38690@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 9:24:39 AM From: Adam Lake Subject: Results Kingston Cowboy's Tournament May 20-21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYDENHAM, ON Hello Everyone, Here are the results from the 2006 Kingston Cowboys fastball tournament played in Sydenham, Ontari on on the May 20 & 21 weekend. Game #1 - Napanee Junior Express vs Sydenham Napanee 7 Sydenham 2 WP: Tim Kellar (Starter) 2K 2ER Bryan Brooks (Relief) 2K 0ER LP: Mike Halligan (Starter) 5K 2ER 3UER Pat Severin (Relief) 0K 0ER 2UER RBI's: Napanee: Andy Madden (2), Chris Lewis, Cory Brooks Sydenham: Chris Carroll, Pat Severin Game #2 - Knoxville, ON vs Valley Raiders Knoxville 10 Valley 0 WP: Craig Hollingsworth 0H 10K **NO HITTER** LP: Ryan Cox 5H 4ER 6UER 3K RBI's: Knoxville: Mike Burnette (2), Dave Kemp, Ryan Bowes, Cory Fowler Valley: Game #3 - Fitzroy Harbour vs Ricola Ricola 4 Fitzroy 1 WP: Jamie Thompson 2H 1ER 5K LP: Brad Porter 4H 3ER 1UER 8K RBI's: Ricola: Kevin Brink, Robbie Gray, Eric Hemphill Fitzroy: Steve Johnson Game #4 - Royals vs Napanee Midget Express Napanee 5 Royals 1 WP: Nick Brooks 2H 1ER 10K LP: Marvin Smith (Starter) 2H 3ER 1K Mikey Cristobal (Relief) 3H 0ER 2UER 1K RBI's: Napanee: Joran Graham (2), Lucas MacNeill Royals: Domenic Demasi Game #5 - C.P.I. vs Napanee Junior Express C.P.I. 5 Napanee 0 WP: Shawn Sampson 2H 0ER 7K LP: Andy Madden 9H 5ER 8K RBI's: C.P.I.: Charlie Walseman (2), Derek Stevens (2), Mike Donovan Napanee: HR: Charlie Walseman - C.P.I. Game # 6 - Kingston Cowboys vs Valley Raiders Kingston 9 Valley 4 WP: Jon Swaine 5H 1ER 3UER 9K LP: Bryce Levesque (Starter) 3H 5ER 2K Darren Featherstone (Relief) 1H 3ER 1UER 0K Game #7 Sydenham vs Ricola Ricola 5 Sydenaham 2 WP: Jeff Van Hooser (Starter) 0H 0ER 3K Barry Van Hooser (Relief) 3H 1ER 1UER 3K LP: Scott Nichol (Starter) 6H 5ER 2K Dale Dowdell (Relief) 2H 0ER 5K RBI's: Ricola: Kevin Brink, Robbie Gray, Chris Mendell, John Dry, Matt Foster Sydenham: Pat Severin Game #8 - Knoxville, ON vs Royals Knoxville 13 Royals 0 WP: Jason Smith 0H 5K 0ER Dan Konkle 0H 5K 0ER **COMBINED NO HITTER** LP: Marvin Smith 1H 6ER 1K Mikey Cristobal 6H 5ER 1K Jason Young 1H 2ER 1K RBI's: Knoxville: Mike Burnett (4), Dave Kemp (2), Kurt Clark (2), Jeff Lane (2), Ryan Bowes (2), Mike Paul Royals: Game #9 - Fitzroy Harbour vs Napanee Junior Express Napanee 4 Fitzroy 1 WP: Bryan Brooks 3H 1ER 9K LP: Bud Hanlon 7H 3ER 1UER 1K RBI's: Napanee: Andrew Wemp, Kyle Mack, Jeff Hansen Fitzroy: Mark Wright Game #10 - Napanee Midget Express vs Valley Raiders Valley 5 Napanee 3 WP: Darren Featherstone 6H 2ER 1UER 4K LP: Kyle Arsenault 7H 5ER 4K RBI's: Valley: Joe McCleary, Darren Featherstone, Bryce Levesque Napanee: Craig McGarvey, Scott Mills HR: Bryce Levesque - Valley Game #11 - C.P.I. vs Sydenham C.P.I. 17 Sydenham 1 WP: Shawn Sampson 4H 1ER 4K LP: Dale Dowdell 7H 6ER 3UER 0K Pat Severin 2H 2ER 0K Scott Nichol 5H 6ER 1K RBI's: C.P.I.: Mike Donovan (2), Mike McKie (2), Mike Cutro (2), Sam Eakins, Charlie Walseman, Derek Stevens, Jorge Sepulveda Sydenham: Dale Dowdell Game #12 - Kingston Cowboys vs Knoxville, ON Knoxville 15 Kingston 4 WP: Jason Smith (Relief) 0H 0ER 3K Dan Konkle (Starter) 5H 4ER 2 K LP: Jason Benne (Starter) 7H 6ER 1ER 0K Adam Garrison (Relief) 8H 8ER 3K RBI's: Knoxville: Hughie Vankoughnett (3), Kurt Clark (3), Mike Paul (2), Lyle Brown (2), Dave Kemp, Ryan Bowes, Cory Fowler Kingston: Chris Switzer, Kevin Buchan, Adam Garrison HR: Hughie Vankoughnett - Knox, Lyle Brown - Knox Game #13 - Napanee Junior Express vs Ricola Ricola 6 Napanee 2 WP: Jeff Vanhooser 4H 1ER 1UER 11K LP: Andy Madden (Starter) 4H 2ER 1UER 1K Bryan Brooks (Relief) 2H 0ER 3UER 2K RBI's: Ricola: Eric Hemphill (2), John Dry Napanee: Ben Tee Game #14 Valley Raiders vs Royals Royals 3 Valley 1 WP: Marvin Smith 5H 1ER 6K LP: Bryce Levesque 5H 3ER 2K RBI's: Royals: Adam Solnick, Mikey Cristobal, Jason Young Valley: Joe McCleary Game #15 - Fitzroy Harbour vs C.P.I. C.P.I. 7 Fitzroy 1 WP: Shawn Sampson 7H 1ER 6K LP: Brad Porter 5H 4ER 3UER 4K RBI's: C.P.I.: Mark Blanchard (2), Derek Stevens, Shawn Sampson Fitzroy: Trevor Barton Game #16 - Kingston Cowboys vs Napanee Midget Express Kingston 6 Napanee 2 WP: Chris Switzer (Relief) 2H 0ER 4K Jason Benne (Starter) 2H 2ER 4K LP: Kyle Arsenault (Relief) 4H 4ER 1K Joran Graham (Starter) 2H 2ER 3K RBI's: Cowboys: Jon Swaine (2), Tim Murphy, Geoff Crawford Napanee: Scott Mills ** This was the final game scheduled fro Saturday night, however play was halted in the bottom of the third inning and resume on Sunday morning. Napanee pitcher Joran Graham was struck with a line drive in the forehead. The ambulance was called and Joran spent the night in the hospital. Joran was able to come out to the tournament on Sunday afternoon and said that all things considered, he was feeling OK. Joran had a concussion, multiple fractures of the sinus cavity and I believe a hairline fracture of the skull. With some time off, Joran should be fine. The Kingston Cowboys would like to send a special thank you out to Mike Cutro of the C.P.I. team. When this incident happened, Mike immediately left his game and took charge of the situation. As a 20+ year fire department veteran in New York Mike was certainly qualified to take care of Joran until the ambulance arrived and he did a great job of talking Joran through what was happening. Game #17 - Sydenham vs Fitzroy Harbour Sydenham 6 Fitzroy 3 WP: Mike Halligan 6H 2ER 1UER 9K LP: Bud Hanlon (Starter) 4H 2ER 3K Mark Wright (Relief) 4H 1ER 3UER 2K RBI's: Sydenham: Pat Severin (2), Terry Redden, Chris Carroll Fitzroy: Jason Armstrong, Mike Cavanaugh, Shawn Rebertz Game #18 - Knoxville, ON vs Napanee Midget Express Knoxville 6 Napanee 0 WP: Craig Hollingsworth 3H 0ER 8K LP: Nick Brooks (Starter) 10H 5ER 1UER 1K Kyle Arsenault (Relief) 0H 0ER 0K RBI's: Knoxville: Lyle Brown (2), Dave Kemp, Kurt Clark, Cory Fowler Napanee: HR: Cory Fowler - Knox Game #19 - C.P.I. vs Ricola C.P.I. 3 Ricola 2 WP: Shawn Sampson 5H 2ER 5K LP: Jamie Thompson (Starter) 6H 3ER 5K Jeff Van Hooser (Relief) 1H 0ER 0K RBI's: C.P.I.: Mike Cutro, Sam Eakins Ricola: Chris Mendell, John Dry Game #20 - Royals vs Kingston Cowboys Kingston 4 Royals 0 WP: Adam Garrison 4H 0ER 9K LP: Marvin Smith 5H 3ER 1UER 4K RBI's: Kingston: Jason Benne (2), Jon Swaine, Tim Ferguson Royals: SEMI FINAL #1 C.P.I. vs Kingston Cowboys C.P.I. 7 Kingston 1 WP: Shawn Sampson 5H 1ER 5K LP: Jon Swaine (Starter) 6H 7ER 3K Jason Benne (Relief) 1H 0ER 1K RBI's: C.P.I.: Mike Dicob (2), Charlie Walseman (2), Mike Donovan, Mark Blanchard Kingston: Jeff Hannah HR: Charlie Walseman - C.P.I., Jeff Hannah - Kingston SEMI FINAL #2 Knoxville, ON vs Ricola Knoxville 6 Ricola 3 WP: Jason Smith (Relief) 1H 0ER 11K Dan Konkle (Starter) 2H 2ER 1UER 1K LP: Jeff Van Hooser (Starter) 2H 2ER 3UER 3K Barry Van Hooser (Relief) 1H 1ER 3K RBI's: Knoxville: Ryan Bowes (4) Ricola: Rick Wright HR - Ryan Bowes - Knox FINALS C.P.I. vs Knoxville, ON Due to weather and travel requirements, the teams decided to split the prize money and were declared Co-Champions. Adam Lake Kingston Cowboys Fastball Club 613-484-1313 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 16:15:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 13:15:18 -0700 Subject: George Chapman elected to Softball Alberta Hall of Fame! Message-ID: <280506148.47895@webbox.com> http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=235&cntnt01origid=15&cntnt01dateformat=%25A%2C%20%25B%20%25e%2C%20%25G&cntnt01returnid=16 Edmonton, AB Congratulations to George Chapman of Edmonton from all his former team mates and fans across the country. Kind words may be sent to George at: porgie(at)shaw.ca Les Barber lesbarber(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 18:18:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 15:18:50 -0700 Subject: Rumours out of Erie - 6pm Message-ID: <280506148.55303@webbox.com> Rumours out of Erie Sunday, May 28, 2006 Erie, PA We had heard nothing out of Erie since the rain delay on Friday evening, but a little bird just told us the following: Midland beat Heflin's 6-3 in the championship game. ( Gilles beat Algar ) Heflin beat Keatings to get there. ( Garrity and Urkquart started ) Midland beat Innerkip 1-0 to get there. ( Patterson beat Simpson ) Congrats to the Midland Explorers! Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:09:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:09:04 -0700 Subject: Utah Area Tournament - ISC & ISC II Message-ID: <280506148.69121@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 3:18:52 PM From: UT84118(at)aol.com Subject: Utah Area Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SALT LAKE CITY, UT The most important score from the tournament was RAIN 1 - Tournament 0. After 4 games on Saturday morning, the rains came and washed out the rest of the day. Scheduled to resume on Sunday, fields were good at 10:00 AM but by the noon starting time hail and rain put us under water again. Since no teams expressed an interest in a spot at the Tournament of Champions, the tournament will not be rescheduled and entry fees will be applied to the Pioneer Days tournament in July. I wish I had better news from the Utah Area. Scores: Castlewood 'C' 12 - Kings 2 BMC West 10 - Cedar Ridge 7 Innovative Communications 10 - Page Brake Jrs. 0 Boise Clippers defeated Fremont Motor Company score unknown. From: Don Young ut84118(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:15:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:15:33 -0700 Subject: St. Thomas Centennials ISC Roster Message-ID: <280506148.69511@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 6:16:41 PM From: Subject: St. Thomas Centennials ISC Roster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Thomas, ON Bill Horne GM Chuck Hendricks Coach Tom Edie Coach Dan Denniss Coach Darren Zack P Trevor Wardell P Dan Beecroft P Jim Midgely 3B Stefan LeBlanc OF Ken Kivell 2B Tyler Lessard SS Robert Bomberry C/DP Chris Wismer C/OF Troy Rick Utility Mark Coleman OF Chris Payne Utility Kevin Lynch OF Brian Harvey 1B Thanks Al, wiz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:23:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:23:30 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces Win ISC South Message-ID: <280506148.69988@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 7:37:05 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" CC: Subject: Houston Aces Win ISC South -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Houston Aces went undefeated this weekend at 5-0 winning their ISC Qualifier. The following is a recap of Sunday's games. 9:30 A.M. Houston Aces vs Houston Nine ( H.I.S.) Semi-Final In a battle of undefeated's the Aces took on H.I.S in the semi final in the morning. Pitcher Wayne Wells took the mound for the Aces while Robert " Tito" Florencia took the hill for H.I.S. The Aces started early scoring 2 runs in the first when with 2 man on cathcer Troy Gilmour singled to right scoring 2 runs. In the top of the second H.I.S. countered with 4 runs of their own and having the advantage at 4-2. The H.I.S. would then add 1 more in the 4th making it 5-2. In the 5th with one man on base 2nd baseman Peter Saldana would hit a 2 run homer to left field making it 4-5. Enter pitcher Panfilo Valdez who retired the side in the 6th. The Aces would then add 1 more tying the game at 5. In the last inning the Aces would score one more making it 6-5 and giving them the win and advancing to the finals. Houston Aces 6 - Houston Nine ( H.I.S) 5 4 P.M. Houston Aces vs Houston Nine ( H.I.S) Final The Aces would again face H.I.S. in the final. Pitcher Jason Smith would take the mound against H.I.S. In the 1st inning H.I.S. would take an early lead scoring 2. In that same inning the Aces would score 2 of their own making it even. The game would stay tied for 2 more innings as Jason Smith held H.I.S. The Aces bats came alive and before the game was done they would add on 7 more runs making it 9-2. This would give the Aces the Championship and a birth to the ISC World's. Houston Aces 9 vs Houston Nine ( H.I.S.) 2 Representing the All Tourney Team for the Houston Aces: Mario Perez Panfil Valdez Troy Gilmour Craig Buttar Jason Smith - Most Valuable Pitcher Ben Duron - Most Valluable Player Pictures of the tournament as well as results can be seen at http://WWW.HoustonAces.com From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:30:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:30:59 -0700 Subject: 06 WICL 5-28-06 - Wisconsin Classic League Message-ID: <280506148.70437@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 7:39:36 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 06 WICL 5-28-06 - Wisconsin Classic League -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wisconsin Classic League May 26-06 Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #8, NOON The Bar of Appleton-------000-----0 1 2 3 Townline---------------------83x---11 4 1 2 Kirk Shillcox (lp) & Andy Ratchman Betto Guerrinieri (wp) & Gustavo Guerrinieri HR-Townline-Chris Delorit 2R in 1;Jared Johnson 2R in 1; Nick Shailes 2R in 1 Game #9, 2:00 PM Pioneer Metal Finishers / The Bar-----001 000 0----0 4 1 5 Circle Tap Lumberjacks-----------------300 000 x-----3 6 1 6 John Goral (lp) & Matt Warpinski Dave Miller (wp) & Mike Chalupny HR-NONE Game #10, 4:00 Circle Tap Lumberjacks----200 030 2------7 11 2 5 Circle Tap--------------------000 002 0-------2 4 1 4 Mike Roberts (wp) & Brad Dvorachek Colin McKenzie (lp) Matt Bramwell (5) & Bryan Hansen HR-Circle Tap Lumberjacks-Jon Zipperer 3R in 5; Brad Dvorachek 2R in 7 Circle Tap- Chris Delarwelle solo in 6, Don Garvey solo in 6( back to back From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:35:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:35:23 -0700 Subject: Bridgerport Braves Win St. Clements Tournament Message-ID: <280506148.70700@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 7:45:59 PM From: Subject: Bridgerport Braves Win St. Clements Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St .Clements, On The Bridgeport Braves of the SPMFL were victorious at the St. Clements Tourney this weekend Game # 1 vs Breslau Bagers. Bridgeport 9 - Breslau 4 Winning Pitcher - John McGarr Losing Pitcher - Ryan Shannon Game #2 vs Elmira Cubs - Brideport 12 - Elmira 10 in 9 innings Winning Pitcher:: Jim Schnarr Losing Pitcher : Casey Halstead Game # 3 vs Mitchell Mets - Bridgeport 9 - Mitchell 2 Winning Pitcher : Todd Winkworth Losing Pitcher : K. Gettler Game #4 vs Port Elgin - Bridgeport 7 - Port Elgin 3 Winning Pitcher : John McGarr Losing Pitcher : M. Hamilton Port Elgin then defeated the Alvinston Indians, to earn a berth in the finals and would have to defeat Bridgeport Twice. Game # 1 of finals Port Elgin 5 - Bridgeport 2 Winning Pitcher : S. Winship Losing Pitcher :Jim Schnarr This set up the "if" Game Game # 2 of finals Bridgeport 5 Port Elgin 3 Winning Pticher : Todd Winkworth Losing Pitcher : S. Winship Great weekend again in St. Clements with great weather, and some great ball games.The Braves thank the tournament organizers for another well run tournament B Division- Harriston Defeated the Elmira Jrs. I'm sure the tournament organizers, will report all game scores shortly. Regards Rick Boyd Bridgeport Braves Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun May 28 22:38:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 19:38:08 -0700 Subject: Legends of Fastball Classic, Woodstock, June 2-4, 2006 Message-ID: <280506148.70866@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 6:51:35 PM From: Subject: Legends of Fastball Classic, Woodstock, June 2-4, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASE WOODSTOCK, ON Legends Classic Welcomes Two New Powerhouse Teams When the Legends of Fastball Classic kicks off this Fridayevening, two new additions to the major men?s game will introducethemselves to the Ontario fans. Tournament organizers areproud to welcome the Orillia (OntarioRiversharks and the Massapequa, ( NY )Patsy?s for their first trip into Canada?s fastballhotbed. Ranked # 4 and # 5 respectively in International Softball Congress pre-seasonpolls, these two clubs will showcase some the premier fastball talent in thegame today. The Orillia Riversharks bring a talent laden line-up thatincludes world class pitching, hitting and defence. Head coach Denny Bruckert,a two time ISC World Champion, will jockey a pitching stable that includes Ontario stars FrankCox, Robbie O?Brien, and Andy Jackson, along with legendary Kiwi and USANational Team ace, Michael White. Offensively, the Sharks look to feast on opposing hurlersand their tank includes Sean O?Brien, Mike Taylor and Rys Casley, all ex-Broken Bow Spirit World Champions; Pat Mackintosh an ISCWorld All-Star in 2005, and former Jarvis Merchants Pat Graham and Ian Fehrman,both vying for a roster spot on Canada?s National Men?s Team. The Riversharks will get their first taste of shark bait at 9:00 pm on Fridayevening, when they hook up with the host Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles . The NY Patsy?s will make their Ontario debut inthe tournament opener Friday night , when they square off with the ISC # 3ranked team the Kitchener Hallman Twins. Make no mistake, the Patsy?s areno mamma?s boys. Their roster is a who?s who of Canadian, Americanand New Zealand National Team alumni and their head coach Ron ?Doc?Simmons is a legend in ISC World Tournament success. Simmons has also pilotedhis clubs to both previous Legends of Fastball Classic tournament championships. While ?Doc? may have seen his Broken Bow clubride off into the sunset, his focused and straight shooting style is exactlythe prescription for Patsy?s run at an ISC World title. Pitching has always spelled success in big time men?sfastball and with a bullpen that includes Adam Folkard and Heinie Shannon (NewZealand ), and Gerald Muizelaar and Rob Scheller (Canada ), there is no doubt Patsy?s bring their own brand of head ache reliefto Simmons? operating-theatre. Offensively, some of the games great young guns give Patsy?sboth power and speed in the batters box. Adam Lalonde and Chris Miljavac ( USA) will set the table while Brad Rona and Travis Wilson( New Zealand ) will supply the punch in a line-upthat is solid from top to bottom. The Legends Classic will welcome back some old friends againthis year with the return to Woodstock of theHeflin Gremlins ( NY) and the Jarvis Merchants ( ONT). The Heflin Gremlins have made many trips into Ontario over theyears and were among the original 10 teams that made up the inaugural Legends ofFastball Classic in 2004. Led by long time coach Tom MacAvoy, the Gremlinspitching staff is anchored by long time ?Farmer? ace, Paul Algar.Along with ?Alfie? look for Canadian east coasters BlairEzekiel and Brian Urquhart to shoulder much of the pitching load. Offensively,the Gremlins are sparked by center-fielder Steve Schucker, along withpower hitting Dominicans Frankie Perez and Edward Leonardo, and Kiwi sluggerCraig Wallace. The Jarvis Merchants continue to shine on the major men?sradar, and player-coach Adam Smith looks to both youth and tradition to fertilizehis crop of 2006. Smith has also brought in legendary player and coachDan Donahue to help teach the two-time Canadian Junior Champions how to buildsimilar success at the elite men?s level of the game. The Merchants willlook to big Andrew Phibbs and Scott Wager to build on strong years in 2005 asthe cornerstones of their pitching staff. Offensively, the ageless Smith andveteran power hitter Ryan Thompson look for continued growth in Greg Courneyea,Allan Phibbs, Bob Gillow and Chad Staats to keep the Merchants intough against the prime pitching opposition the Legends Classic will be servingup. The Legends of Fastball Classic is set, and the 10 team, twodivision, round robin format is sure to serve up a grand slam of thrills andexcitement for players and fans alike. The first of 25 weekend games get underway on two diamondsat 7:00 pm Friday night, with a another twosomegoing at 9:00 pm. Admission at the WoodstockDistrict Community Complex diamonds is $5 Friday night, $10 all day Saturdayand $10 all day Sunday. A Weekend Pass is withouta doubt the best value in fastball entertainment around, at just $20 for theentire tournament. Make plans for a weekend in Canada?s diary capital, the Legends of Fastball Classic in Woodstock, June 2,3and 4, 2006. From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 06:40:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 03:40:27 -0700 Subject: Results from Austin Texas May 27th & 28th Message-ID: <290506149.13404@webbox.com> Received: 5/28/06 11:45:48 PM From: "John Limon" Subject: Results from Austin Texas May 27th & 28th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourteen teams came to Austin this Memorial weekend for some of the best softball in the south . Here is a summary of the games played. Gm.1 : Austin Jokers - 5 Houston Diablos -3 WP- Alvarez LP- Barker Gm 2 : Beaumont Showstoppers -6 Austin Stars - 0 WP- Fuller LP - Martinez Gm 3 : Houston Sportsman - 6 San Antonio Glo Worm -0 WP - Salazar LP - Medina Gm 4 : Houston Geo-Per -5 Austin Castro Concrete- 3 WP - Martinez LP - Riojas Gm 5 : Houston Aces - 8 Austin Indians - 0 WP - Valdez LP - Tepole Gm 6 : Houston HIS Nine -5 San Antonio Compardes - 2 WP - Florencia LP - Armijo Gm 7 : Austin Jokers - 6 Houston Sportsman - 5 WP - Alvarez LP - Camacho Gm 8 : Beaumont Showstoppers -7 Houston Geo-Per - 6 WP - Fuller LP -Munioz Gm 9 : Houston Aces - 4 Oklahoma Bombers - 0 WP - Wells LP - Beets Gm 10 : Houston Nine - 11 Galveston Whitesox - 0 WP - Loya LP - Pacheco Gm 11: Stars - 8 Castro 4 WP - Casteneda LP - Davila Gm 12 : Dialbos - 12 Glo Worm - 6 WP - Barker LP - Rios Gm 13 : Sportsman - 7 Compardes - 0 WP - Salazar LP - Armijo Gm 14 : Indians - 15 Geo- Per - 4 WP- Tepole LP - Martinez Gm 15 : Bombers - 11 Stars - 0 WP - Mayen LP - Martinez Gm 16 : Diablos - 12 White Sox - 0 WP - Barker LP - Pacheco Gm 17 : Aces - 5 Jokers - 0 WP - Smith LP - Alvarez Gm 18 : Nine - 9 Showstoppers - 2 WP - Florencia LP - Fuller Gm 19 : Sportsman - 5 Bombers - 0 WP - Salazar LP - Beets Gm 20 : Diablos - 6 Indians 2 WP - Barker LP - Tepole Sunday Gm 21 : Sportsman - 5 Showstoppers - 2 WP - Camacho LP - Fuller Gm 22 : Diablos - 7 Jokers - 5 WP - Barker LP - Alvarez Gm 23 : Aces - 6 Nine - 5 WP : Valdez LP : Loya Gm 24 : Sportsman - 5 Diablos - 1 WP - Camacho LP - Barker 4th Place - Houston Diablos Gm 25 : Nine - 12 Sportsman 5 WP - Florencia LP - Salazar 3rd Place - Houston Sportsman Gm 26 : Aces - 9 Nine - 2 2nd Place - Houston HIS Const. Nine 2006 Castro Concrete Softball Club and ISC South Tournament Champions " Houston Aces " * All Tournament Team * Houston Diablos - Mike Govea - Rick Barker Houston Sportsman - Andrew Duron - Victor Salazar - Manuel Aranda Houston HIS Nine - Joe Morales - Jeremiah Perez - Roberto Florencia Houston Aces - Mario Perez - Panfilo Valdez - Craig Buttar - Troy Gilmour Most Valuable Pitcher - Jason Smith Houston Aces Most Valuable Hitter - Benny Carmona Houston HIS Nine Most Valuable Player - Ben Duron Houston Aces A big thank you to all the Teams and all the fans , we had alot of good fastball played here and we hope to see everyone back in 2007 Best of luck to the Houston Aces in Kitchener John Limon ISC commissioner Tx,La,Okl,Ark 405 La Jolla Street Buda Texas 78610 (512) 586-7495 From: "John Limon" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 06:48:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 03:48:41 -0700 Subject: Alvinston Indians Finish 3rd at ST Clements Message-ID: <290506149.13899@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 5:25:21 AM From: "Paul McCart" Subject: Alvinston Indians Finish 3rd at ST Clements Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alvinston ON, Canada This past weekend, the Alvinston Indians travelled to St. Clements for their first tournament of the young season. Alvinston captured wins over the Breslau Black Sox and Kitchener Phoenix, to put them in the "A" Division of the tournament, and earning a double-life for their efforts. The Indians then dropped a one run decision to the Port Elgin Blue Devils, defeated the Mitchell Mets, and lost in the semi-finals to Port Elgin again by a one-run margin, and just missed advancing to the finals because of the loss. They finished third in the "A" Division of the tournament, which acted as a tune up for next wekeends Snapper Shootout tournament in Niagara Falls. Overall, the weekend was considered relatively successful, as the local Indians faced some stiff competition and got the bats going, while recording a 3 wins and 2 loss record. In game #1, Alvinston nipped Breslau 2-1. Doug Charlton was the winning pitcher for the Indians tossing 5 innings and allowing 4 hits and 1 run, while striking out 10 Breslau batters. Derwyn Hodgins earned the save in the contest, as he pitched 2 scoreless innings and fanned five batters in the process. Mark Johnson counted both runs for the Indians, while Joe Triest had both RBI's. In game #2, Alvinston faced off against the Kitchener Phoenix, who they defeated by the final score of 4-1. Brad Young was effective on the mound for the Indians as he earned the victory. He pitched 5 1/3 innings, scattering six hits, allowing one run, and strking out 5. Derwyn Hodgins again came in in relief to earn the save, pitching 2/3 of an inning, allowing 1 hit, and striking out 1. Scoring for the Indians were Mike Black, Brad Young, Andy Triest, and Scott McAuley. Driving in the runs were Mike Black (2), Joe Triest, and Brad Young. Brad Young dialed long distance in the game, as he belted a solo home run, while he and McAuley as well as Black, all had multi-hit games. In game #3, Alvinston battled the Port Elgin Blue Devils. This was an entertaining affair, but Alvinston suffered a tough 1 run loss, as Port Elgin scored 1 run in the final inning to secure the win. Marc Greenwood was 2/3 for the Indians with a solo home run and a single, while Black and J. Triest also had multi-hit games. Scoring for the Indians were Black (2), Darryl Smith, and Greenwood. Collecting RBI's were J. Triest (2), Greenwood, and Young. In game #4, the Indians needed a win to advance to the semi-finals of the "A" Division. They did just that, as they mercied their opponents, the Mitchell Mets, by the final score of 9-2. Derwyn Hodgins toed the rubber for the Indians, as he earned the 5 inning victory, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, while walking one, and recording 5 strikeouts. The Indians offence was firing on all cylinders as Mark Johnson, Ryan Chapman, and Darryl Smith all contributed with the long ball. Scoring for the Indians were Black (3), D. Smith (2), J. Triest, Johnson, Chapman and Greenwood. Driving in the runs were Johnson (3), D. Smith (2), Black, J. Triest, S. Smith and Chapman. In game #5, the semi-final game, with an opportunity to advance to the finals, the Indians faced off against the Port Elgin Blue Devils again, and the same one-run bitter taste of defeat happened again, as the Indians dropped a 6-5 decision. Scoring for the Indians were Black, Johnson, J. Triest, Young, and A. Triest, while Johnson (2), Young (2), and Greenwood drove in the runs. Johnson and Young went deep for the Indians in this contest, with Johnson's being of the two-run home run variety. >From > fastballchico13 at hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 06:50:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 03:50:27 -0700 Subject: Alvinston @ ST Clements Tourney Message-ID: <290506149.14005@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 5:31:10 AM From: "Paul McCart" Subject: Alvinston @ ST Clements Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alvinston ON Canada ST. CLEMENTS TOURNAMENT RESULTS - ALVINSTON INDIANS This past weekend, the Alvinston Indians travelled to St. Clements for their first tournament of the young season. Alvinston captured wins over the Breslau Black Sox and Kitchener Phoenix, to put them in the "A" Division of the tournament, and earning a double-life for their efforts. The Indians then dropped a one run decision to the Port Elgin Blue Devils, defeated the Mitchell Mets, and lost in the semi-finals to Port Elgin again by a one-run margin, and just missed advancing to the finals because of the loss. Game Results: Game #1 - Alvinston Indians vs. Breslau Black Sox Score - Alvinston 2, Breslau 1. WP: Doug Charlton - 5 IP, 1 ER, 10 K, 3 H, 1 BB Derwyn Hodgins - 2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 0 H LP: Marc G - 6 IP, 2 ER, 1 K, 5 H, 4 BB For Alvinston: Mark Johnson - 1/2 with a triple, 2 runs and a walk Ryan Chapman - 1/1 with a triple and two walks Brad Young - 1/2 with an RBI single and a sac Joe Triest - 1/2 with a single, RBI groundout to score a run, and a sac Scott Smith - 1/2 with a double and a walk Game #2 - Alvinston Indians vs. Kitchener Phoenix Score - Alvinston 4, Kitchener 1 WP: Brad Young - 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 6 H, 1 HB Derwyn Hodgins - 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 H, 1 HB LP: Mel Ross For Alvinston: Mike Black - 2/3 with a single and double, 1 run, 2 RBI's Brad Young - 1/1 with a solo home run and 1 walk Scott McAuley - 2/2 with two singles For Kitchener: J. Sexton 2/3 with a triple and a single Game #3 - Alvinston Indians vs. Port Elgin Blue Devils Score - Port Elgin 5, Alvinston 4 -Alvinston ties game in top of the seventh, and allows game winning home run in bottom of the seventh... WP: Rob Fawcett LP: Brad Young For Alvinston: Mike Black - 2/4 with a single and a double and 2 runs Joe Triest - 2/4 with 2 singles and 2 RBI's Marc Greenwood - 2/3 with a HR and a single, 1 run, and 1 RBI For Port Elgin: Pinch hit solo home run by Ryan Whitney 2 run home run by Darryl McKinnon Game #4 - Alvinston Indians vs. Mitchell Mets Score - Alvinston 9, Mitchell 2 WP: Derwyn Hodgins - 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 5 K, 1 BB LP: Kevin Pomfret For Alvinston: Mike Black - 2/3 with a single and a double, 3 runs scored, and 1 RBI Darryl Smith - 2/3 with a single and a two run home run, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI's. Joe Triest - 1/2 with an RBI single, a run, and a walk Mark Johnson - Pinch hit 3 run home run Ryan Chapman - 1/2 with a solo home run Marc Greenwood - 1/2 with a single, and a run For Mitchell: Kevin Gettler - 1/1 with a single and a walk J. Walkom - 1/2 with a solo home run D. Pauli - 1/2 with an RBI single Game #5 - Semi Finals of "A" Division - Alvinston Indians vs. Port Elgin Blue Devils Score - Port Elgin 6, Alvinston 5 WP: Rob Fawcett LP: Doug Charlton For Alvinston: Mark Johnson - 1/4 with a two run home run Joe Triest - 2/4 with a single and a double, and a run scored Brad Young - 1/1 with a solo home run, a sac fly, and 2 RBI's Scott Smith - 2/3 with 2 singles For Port Elgin: Back to back to back Home Runs by Aaron Whitney, Mike Riley, and M. Willis Darryl McKinnon - game winning RBI single -Alvinston records a record of 3 wins, and 2 losses (both by a one run margin) in the tournament, good for third place in the "A" Division. The bats picked up as the weekend went on. Good weather all weekend led to many great games, and great competition. -The Alvinston Indians head to Niagara Falls next weekend for the Snapper Shootout, in what will be an ultra competitive 16 team field, and will be a good tune up for all teams for the ISC II Qualifier. Andy Triest Sent By > fastballchico13(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 07:58:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 04:58:27 -0700 Subject: St. Thomas Centennials ISC Roster AND Schedule Message-ID: <290506149.18083@webbox.com> St. Thomas Centennials ISC Roster St. Thomas, ON Bill Horne GM Chuck Hendricks Coach Tom Edie Coach Dan Denniss Coach Darren Zack P Trevor Wardell P Dan Beecroft P Jim Midgely 3B Stefan LeBlanc OF Ken Kivell 2B Tyler Lessard SS Robert Bomberry C/DP Chris Wismer C/OF Troy Rick Utility Mark Coleman OF Chris Payne Utility Kevin Lynch OF Brian Harvey 1B Schedule for 2006: 3rd at Jarvis Fastpitch Challenge - lost to Midland in Semis Woodstock Legends Classic June 2-4 ISC qualifier - Innerkip June 16-18 Orillia Casino Rama July 14-16 Ontario Eliminations, St. Thomas, Aug 4 - 7 ISC Worlds Kitchener (if we qualify) Aug 11-19 Canadians - Prince George, BC, Aug 27-Sept. 3 Thanks Wiz wizkid(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 08:18:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 05:18:53 -0700 Subject: CPI at Erie weekend results Message-ID: <290506149.19305@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 7:15:12 AM From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Subject: CPI at Erie weekend results ERIE, PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPI traveled to Erie, PA for annual Baumann Memorial this past weekend. Next up for CPI June Results PA Power 7 CPI 6 WP High / Vogel(6) LP Sampson CPI 16 Innerkip 1 WP Bunge LP Debelleval / Runnings (2) For CPI Bunge 1 hitter Heflin 4 CPI 3 WP Urquhart / Ezekial(5) Algar(6) LP Sampson Redmen 12 CPI 2 WP Joseph LP Bunge / Sampson(5) Charlie From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 12:45:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 09:45:50 -0700 Subject: Pitcher Needed! Houston, TX Message-ID: <290506149.35324@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 11:22:17 AM From: alf garcia Subject: Pitcher Needed! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for pitcher for June 17-18 weekend. (Houston, Texas) Please contact me ASAP if interested!! Jo From: alf garcia Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 15:34:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 12:34:47 -0700 Subject: Walcott IA Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <290506149.45449@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 2:19:52 PM From: "Gary Baughman" Subject: Walcott IA Memorial Tournament WALCOTT, IA MAY 26-28, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the scores from Walcott IA Memorial Weekend Tournament. I will post linescores and stats Tuesday night. Davenport IA Quad City Sox 11 Elburn IL Richwrap 1 5Inn Aurora IL Dolan & Murphy 1 Thomson IL 0 8 Inn Bloomington IL Styx 6 Reasnor IA RPM's 0 Elkhart IA Albaugh Inc. 8 Benton Harbor MI Plangger's 3 Reasnor IA 6 Richwrap 4 Albaugh Inc. 9 Aurora IL 1 5 Inn Bloomington IL 6 Richwrap 0 Aurora IL 9 Plangger's 2 6 Inn Quad City Sox 0 Reasnor IA 5 Albaugh Inc. 9 Thomson IL 1 Quad City Sox 4 Bloomington IL 0 Plangger's 8 Thomson IL 7 10 Inn Consolation Bracket Reasnor IA 6 Thomson IL 2 Plangger's 7 Richwrap 4 Consolation Final Plangger's 4 Reasnor IA 2 Championship Bracket Quad City Sox 6 Albaugh Inc. 5 Bloomington IL 4 Aurora IL 0 Championship Final Bloomington IL Styx 7 Davenport IA Quad City Sox 0 5 Inn. Thanks,Gary Baughman I.S.C. Statistician Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 16:14:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 13:14:55 -0700 Subject: Rocky Mountain Fastpitch League Results Message-ID: <290506149.47874@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 12:32:07 PM From: "daparker" Subject: Rocky Mountain Fastpitch League Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denver, Colorado The first two weekends are in the books for the Inaugural RMFL Travel League. The first weekend of the league was also the first time that Cedar Ridge of Roosevelt,Utah had ever been able to play a game at home. They have no city league and no other team in the Uinta Basin to play. The Mountain States Rebels traveled to Roosevelt on the 29th and 30th of April for a 4 game set. Cedar Ridge swept the saturday twin-bill 7-6 and 4-2 with Wes Nielsen getting the first win and his father getting the second. Dave Parker took the losses in both games for the Rebels. Sunday morning again saw two tight contests as Cedar Ridge again swept the Rebels 8-7 and a 2-1 nailbiter that saw a great throw from behind the plate to throw out a advancing runner at second to end the game. Wes Nielsen and Shawn Nielsen combined for the two Cedar Ridge wins and Dave Parker again shouldered the pitching duties and the two losses for the Rebels. May 14th and 15th saw the Rebels traveling to Laramie,Wyoming for a 4 game set against Brown and Gold Outlet of Laramie. Game 1 saw Dave Parker take the rubber against Casey Campbell of BG. The Rebels shutout the Laramie squad into the 6th and preserved the win. Dave Parker took the win with Casey Campbell taking the loss. Game 2 saw the Laramie bats awaken against Dean Parker as they won a 13-3. Sunday Morning again had Dave Parker for the Rebels as they cruised to a 6-3 win. Dean Parker took the ball in the second game and took a 6-1 lead into the seventh only to lose 7-6. Next weekend,the Salt Lake City Kings travel to Roosevelt for a 3 game set against the Cedar Ridge fastpitch team on Saturday June 3. This will be Salt Lake's first time in league play. June 24th and 25th see Roosevelt,Utah traveling to Laramie for a 4 game set while the Rebels will be hosting Universal Athletic from Gillette in Laramie. Any team interested in either hosting or traveling for a weekend in the Rocky Mountain area please drop me a note. We have teams willing to come to your park at any time. Thank You, Dave Parker President Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association Lafayette,Colorado wyofastpitch(at)wyoming.com 303-475-814 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 16:19:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 13:19:55 -0700 Subject: Wood Bat League thoughts... Message-ID: <290506149.48174@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 12:52:54 PM From: "daparker" Subject: Wood Bat League thoughts... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al, As we started this league and entered into a partnership with the NSA to host a national tournament we felt we had two issues. The technology of the bats had surpassed what the game was supposed to ever play at. The second issue was the raising of the strike zone back to the letters(at least). Our first concern was bat durability,could we find a bat that would be durable enough to play with and not become a financial burden to play. We have found that Ash Bats will break and we do not recommend them,at least not unless a very high quality Ash. We have found that Maple and Bamboo are very durable. In fact, we have yet to break either bat in a game. We wanted to make sure that the bats were durable but also very playable. We still wanted the speed of the fastpitch game without some of titanic shots being hit at people the last several years. We found that a .47 core ball with a wood bat is the Fastpitch game we were looking for. The .44 Core ball is a little too dead and there is no need for .50 Core. The infamous Strike Zone issue. We have cussed and discussed this issue for the last several years. Here is the biggest positive...8 games all played to seven innings with a 1:40 time limit. The game is picked up. There are a few more riseballs thrown and not for waste pitches. As a pitcher, I move back and forth between playing in this league and our local league in Colorado. It is night and day. There has not been an issue with an umpire with the higher zone and umpires get screamed at nightly with the lower zone. The travel league concept this year was one team traveling to play 3-4 games at someone elses home. Home team pays all field,umpires and balls. The traveling team pays to get there. This concept has worked brilliantly. No ridiculous $350 entry fees plus travel expenses. No friday night motels and early monday morning returns home in time to go to work. Just Fastpitch Softball. Al, thank you for keeping this list alive through the years to give the fastpitch community a place to promote the game. I can't stress enough how willing these teams are to play. If there is a team wanting to host or to travel(especially in Colorado!!!HintHint,there are two teams less than 2 hours from Denver willing to play)just drop us a note. Thank You, Dave Parker President Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association Lafayette,Colorado wyofastpitch(at)wyoming.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 16:39:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 13:39:37 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox v. P.G. Black Bears - May 27-8 Results Message-ID: <290506149.49355@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 3:47:22 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox v. P.G. Black Bears - May 27-8 Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prince George, BC - The Vancouver Grey Sox won all 4 games in Prince George over the weekend. By all reports the weather was great - hot and sunny - and there were good crowds on hand at newly renovated Spruce City Stadium, site for this year's Canadian National Championship in August. Saturday, May 27: Game 1 Grey Sox 11 Black Bears 6 W.P. Nick Underhill (10K's), and Kris Waverick L.P. Ryan Brand and Chad Ghostkeeper HR - Vancouver - Dan Whiteford (3R) HR - P.G. - Eddy Dent (2) - (3R and 2R) Game 2 Grey Sox 7 Black Bears 0 W.P. Rick Smith (2 hitter, 8K's), and Brian Banner L.P. Dan Valachy and Chad Ghostkeeper HR - Kevin Schellenberg, Gerry Kennedy (2R), Derek Mayson (3/3 ) Sunday, May 28: Game 3 Vancouver 8 Prince George 1 W.P. Nick Underhill (2 hitter, 8K's, 1 BB), and Brian Banner L.P. Ryan Brand, and Chad Ghostkeeper Grey Sox: Gerry Kennedy-3/3, 2R HR; Scott Newitt-2/2, HR; Dan Whiteford-2/3, 3R HR Game 4 Vancouver 7 Prince George 2 W.P. Rick Smith (8K's), and Kris Waverick L.P. Norm Linton, and Jason Fulton Grey Sox: Derek Mayson-2/3 3RBI The Grey Sox are now 14-0 on the season. Next on the schedule is a 4 game set v. Portland C/R, with pitchers Mike Piechnik, Roberto Bahler and Mark Bennett, on June 3-4 at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. Doubleheaders are slated for Saturday, June 3 starting at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon May 29 23:43:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 20:43:31 -0700 Subject: Explorers win Erie tourney Message-ID: <290506149.74760@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 7:51:58 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers win Erie tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erie, PA Following up their 2nd place finish in the season-opening Jarvis Merchants tourney, the Explorers won the George Baumann Memorial Tournament in Erie this past weekend. Outfielder Rino Dambrosio was named MVP of the tourney, batting .600 with 2 homers and 7 RBI. Game summaries as follows: Game 1 Explorers 5 Scarborough 0 WP - Grant Patterson - 3H, 0BB, 11K LP - Matt Leahy (Blake Orr in 5th) Rino Dambrosio 4x4, Craig Crawford 2x4 with 3 RBI, Kyle Beane 2x4 Game 2 Explorers 8 Keatings 2 WP - Doug Gillis - 4H, 0BB, 6K LP - Greg Garrity (Bill Hillhouse in 5th) Steve Horning 3x4 with HR and 3 RBI, C. Crawford 3x4, Beane 2-run HR Game 3 Explorers 7 Buwieser of Erie/Elkland Fastpitch 2 WP - Mike Crawford - 2H, 1BB, 9K LP - Hugh HIllhouse (Gord Scott in 6th) Sean Zaborowski - 2x3 (2 HR), Todd Moore 2x3 Game 4 - Semi-final Explorers 1 Innerkip 0 WP - Patterson - 3H, 2BB, 5K LP - Jamie Simpson Steve Horning - solo HR in top of 1st Game 5 - Championship Explorers 6 Heflin 3 WP - Doug Gillis - 7H, 1BB, 5K LP - Paul Algar (Blair Ezekiel in 5th) Dambrosio - 2x4 (HR, 3 RBI), C. Crawford 2x3 (HR, 3 RBI) Explorers season record stands at 8-2 going into next weekends Legends of Fastball tournament in Woodstock, ON. Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo dot com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 07:45:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 04:45:43 -0700 Subject: Pitcher needed for ASA 23 and under Message-ID: <300506150.17321@webbox.com> Received: 5/29/06 11:30:52 PM From: "Timothy Hatten" Subject: Pitcher needed for ASA 23 and under -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release: Rockford, IL. The Rock Valley College Men's Fastpitch Club is looking for one more American pitcher that would be interested in pitching in the 2006 ASA 23 and under national tournament. The tournament is being held in North Mankato, MN. August 3-6th. If interested please contact me at the information listed below. Tim ============================================== Timothy Hatten, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., NSCA-CPT Rock Valley College Academic Chair and Associate Professor, Division of Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Activity Director: RVC National Youth Sports Program 3301 N. Mulford Rd (PEC) Rockford, IL. 61114 815-921-3816 http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten timh(at)ednet.rvc.cc.il.us Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 07:47:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 04:47:46 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Darren Box for the Canadian Nationals Message-ID: <300506150.17445@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 12:56:00 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Darren Box for the Canadian Nationals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of catcher Darren Box to bolster the team's line up in its attempt to qualify for the Softball Canada Senior Mens Fastpitch Nationals to be held in late August in Prince George, BC. Box a resident of Edmonton, Alberta is a highly regarded elite player at the Senior Mens Fastpitch level. He spent the 2005 season with the Broken Bow, NY Spirit and is signed for the majority of the 2006 season with the So Cal Bombers. John Stuart, Grey Sox Field Manager commented on the signing. "Any time you have an opportunity to add someone with the ability of a Darren Box to your line up, it immediately brings added depth and experience in big game situations to the team". I look forward to having him in a Grey Sox uniform, and have no doubts that he will solidify our roster with his leadership and presence. Box will make his Grey Sox debut on the weekend of June 3 and 4, when the Sox host Portland CR for a 4 game super series at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. More information about the Grey Sox can be found via our website at www.vancouvergreysox.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 09:24:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 06:24:54 -0700 Subject: KW Pride (St. Clements) Tournament Wrap-up Message-ID: <300506150.23271@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 8:01:35 AM From: Subject: KW Pride (St. Clements) Tournament Wrap-up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ST. CLEMENTS, ON The 16th annual Pride Tournament wrapped up this past weekend witharguably one of the strongest intermediate line-ups to be s The 16th annual Pride Tournament wrappedup this past weekend with arguably one of the strongest intermediate line-upsto be seen this year outside of a qualifying tournament. Six of the top 10ranked Ontario intermediate teams wereamong a field of 16 teams who battled it out over the weekend with the BridgeportProforma Braves coming out on top as the ?A? Division Champions fortheir 2nd time in 3 years. Port Elginhad another solid weekend forcing Bridgeportto the ?IF? game but were unable to defend their 2005 title. Thetable is set for a great rubber match next year as Port Elgin?s firstappearance at the Pride tournament last year saw them defeat Bridgeportin their 2004 title defence. The Alvinston Indians finished third with both oftheir losses in the double knockout ?A? Division coming by way of 1run deficits to Port Elgin. The Mitchell Mets a perennial ?A?Division contender rounded out the ?A? Division again this year butwere unable to get by the solid hitting of Bridgeporton Saturday night and Alvinston Sunday morning. Harriston in their first appearance at the PrideTournament came out on top of a very solid ?B? Division field. TheElmira Jrs. had a strong weekend knocking off both the Elmira Cubs and the TavistockMerchants before bowing out to Harriston in the ?B? Divisionfinals. Harriston, knocked in to the ?B? Division with a round 1 lossto the Elmira Jrs. (1-0) was able to exact some sweet revenge on the Jrs. onSunday when the money was on the line. The Breslau Black Sox captured the ?C?Division championship with wins over Moorefield and then Rockwood in thefinals. With the addition of 4 new teams and 6 teams on awaiting list the Pride Tournament continues to be a popular choice to kick off theyear. Jim Farwell runs a great tournamentand when Mother Nature cooperates you can?t find a better way to spend aMay weekend. A warm welcome to the Alvinston Indians, Morpeth Magic, Harriston,and the Kitchener Selects. Likewise, a big thanks to all the teams that havecontinued to battle it out and share some laughs in the ?arena?year after year. It was a pleasure having you and we look forward to seeing youagain next year. ROUND 1 Mitchell Mets - vs. Rockwood - 3 Elmira Jrs - 1 vs. Harriston -0 Breslau Badgers - 3 vs. BridgeportBraves - 9 Kitchener Selects - 0 vs. ElmiraCubs - 12 Kitchener Phoenix- 2 vs. Tavistock Merchants - 1 Alvinston Indians - 2 vs. BreslauBlack Sox - 1 Morpeth Magic - 3 vs. Shakespeare Falcons - 2 Port Elgin- 9 vs. Moorefield - 3 ROUND 2 Winners Bracket: Mitchell Mets - 3 vs. Elmira Jrs- 1 Bridgeport Braves - 12 vs. ElmiraCubs - 10 (10 innings) Kitchener Phoenix- 1 vs. Alvinston Indians - 4 Morpeth Magic - 3 vs. Port Elgin- 5 Losers Bracket: Rockwood - 5 vs. Harriston - 6 Breslau Badgers - 6 vs. KitchenerSelects - 2 Tavistock Merchants - 7 vs. Breslau Black Sox - 2 Shakespeare Falcons - 6 vs. Moorefield - 2 "A" DIVISION (Double Knockout) Mitchell Mets - 2 vs. BridgeportBraves - 9 Alvinston Indians - 4 vs. Port Elgin- 5 Bridgeport Braves 7 vs. Port Elgin - 3 Mitchell Mets - 2 (4th) vs. Alvinston Indians - 9 Port Elgin- 6 vs. Alvinston Indians - 5 (3rd) Bridgeport Braves - 2 vs. PortElgin - 5 (forces "IF"game) BRIDGEPORT BRAVES - 5 (1st) vs.Port Elgin - 3 (2nd) "B" DIVISION (Single Elimination) Elmira Jrs. - 6 vs. ElmiraCubs - 1 Tavistock Merchants - 9 vs. Shakespeare Falcons - 0 Kitchener Phoenix- 4 vs. Morpeth Magic - 1 Harriston - 7 vs. BreslauBadgers - 1 Elmira Jrs. - 7 vs. TavistockMerchants - 2 Kitchener Phoenix- 6 vs. Harriston - 9 Elmira Jrs. - 2 vs HARRISTON- 6 (Finals) "C" DIVISION (Single Elimination) Rockwood - 3 vs. KitchenerSelects - 2 Breslau Black Sox- 8 vs. Moorefield - 3 Rockwood - 3 vs BRESLAU BLACK SOX - 5 (Finals) Paul Brown, CSCS, DC Dearborn Health Performance & Wellness Centre Waterloo, Ontario www.dearbornhealth.com drbrown(at)dearbornhealth.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 11:13:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 08:13:11 -0700 Subject: 3rd Annual Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shoot-Out Message-ID: <300506150.29769@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 10:04:06 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: 3rd Annual Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shoot-Out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON May 30, 2006 The Snapper Shoot-Out is about to get underway in 3 days time. There will be 16 of the best intermediate teams from Canada and the U.S. competing for more than $2500 in cash prizes. The Niagara Snappers go into the tournament having won the first 2 Shoot-Outs beating the St. Catharines RHCP in the finals in 2005 and the Ashland Merchants in 2005. The tournament kicks off on Friday June 2nd at 7:00pm and concludes with the finals on Sunday June 4th at 4:00pm. Opening Ceremonies featuring Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Burroughs, ISC II Commissioner Blair Setford, and the Snapper Executive Committee are scheduled to run from 8:45pm until 9:00pm on the Friday night. If you are in the Niagara area over the weekend, stop by for a burger and a beer and catch a few games of high caliber ISC II fastball. The tournament takes place at the Centennial Arena and Sports Park in the beautiful town of Virgil, ON. Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls are all a 5 minute drive from the park. Directions to the park, a printable schedule, copies of the rules, and a great promotional poster, which is running in all the local papers this week, can be found on the Niagara Snappers web site at www.niagarasnappers.com We will be sending Game Summaries to Al's Fastball every night after the action concludes to keep all the fastball fans updated on the days games. Red Division Niagara Snappers (Ranked #2 in ISC II Rankings) CPI (Ranked #8 in ISC II Rankings) South Lebanon TNT (Ranked #39 in ISC II Rankings) Shakespeare Falcons (Ranked #42 in ISC II Rankings) Black Division Elora Brewers (Ranked #18 in ISC II Rankings) Mississauga Arrows (Not Ranked) PA Power (Ranked #37 in ISC II Rankings) Toronto Indians (Ranked #19 in ISC II Rankings) Silver Division Alvinston Indians (Ranked #3 in ISC II Rankings) Ashland Merchants (Ranked #12 in ISC II Rankings) KMV Rise (Ranked #9 in ISC II Rankings) Waterdown Hammer (Ranked #30 in ISC II Rankings) White Division Glencoe Astros (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Orr Park Knights (Ranked #22 in ISC II Rankings) Palermo Athletics (Ranked #17 in ISC II Rankings) St. Mary's Gunners (Not Ranked) Friday Night Games 7:15pm - Elora Brewers vs. PA Power 7:15pm - KMV Rise vs. Waterdown Hammer 7:15pm - Palermo Athletics vs. St. Mary's Gunners 9:15pm - Niagara Snappers vs. Shakespeare Falcons 9:15pm - Toronto Indians vs. Mississauga Arrows 9:15pm - Alvinston Indians vs. Ashland Merchants Saturday Games 9:15am - Orr Park Knights vs. Glencoe Astros 9:15am - CPI vs. South Lebanon TNT 9:15am - Elora Brewers vs. Mississauga Arrows 11:30am - Alvinston Indians vs. Waterdown Hammer 11:30am - Glencoe Astros vs. St. Mary's Gunners 11:30am - Niagara Snappers vs. South Lebanon TNT 1:45pm - Toronto Indians vs. PA Power 1:45pm - KMV Rise vs. Ashland Merchants 1:45pm - Palermo Athletics vs. Orr Park Knights 4:00pm - Shakespeare Falcons vs. CPI 4:00pm - Elora Brewers vs. Toronto Indians 4:00pm - Alvinston Indians vs. KMV Rise 6:15pm - Orr Park Knights vs. St. Mary's Gunners 6:15pm - Niagara Snappers vs. CPI 6:15pm - Mississauga Arrows vs. PA Power 8:00pm - Ashland Merchants vs. Waterdown Hammer 8:00pm - Palermo Athletics vs. Glencoe Astros 8:00pm - Shakespeare Falcons vs. South Lebanon TNT Sunday Games 9:15am - Quarter Final #1 (game #25) Red #1 vs. Black #2 9:15am - Quarter Final #2 (game #26) Red #2 vs. Black #1 11:30am - Quarter Final #3 (game #27) White #1 vs. Silver #2 11:30am - Quarter Final #4 (game #28) White #2 vs. Silver #1 1:45pm - Semi-Final #1 (game #29) Winner Game #25 vs. Winner Game #26 1:45pm - Semi-Final #2 (game #30) Winner Game #27 vs. Winner Game #28 4:00pm - Final Game (game #31) Winner Game #29 vs. Winner Game #30 Dan Bernard dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 11:46:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 08:46:45 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - needs a team Message-ID: <300506150.31784@webbox.com> Show Extended Headers - Format for Printing Received: 5/30/06 10:42:11 AM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic Eau Claire, Wi June 23-25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eau Claire Classic is looking for a team to fill out 16 team tournament. Tournament is held at beautiful Carson Park, site of the 2001 & 2005 ISC World Tournaments. Dates are June 23-25, entry fee is $350.00. Please contact tournament director Stu Taylor at 715-839-5198 or stu.taylor(at)ci.eau-claire.wi.us if interested!! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 13:53:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 10:53:44 -0700 Subject: Pitcher needed for ISC - Northwest Illinois Message-ID: <300506150.39401@webbox.com> Show Extended Headers - Format for Printing Received: 5/30/06 11:53:17 AM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Pitcher needed for ISC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________ For Immediate Release: Our Northwest Illinois Men's Fastpitch Club is looking for some pitching support to help in our upcoming ISC Qualifier and also once we are in Kitchener. With also the possibility of attending the Farm tournament in late July. We have one strong international pitcher but require another arm and/or stick to help us reach our goals. We are interested in hearing back from anyone who may be fit this bill. Please contact me at the information listed below. Scott s.glazier(at)mchsi.com 815 238 1817 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 17:48:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 14:48:05 -0700 Subject: 1 TEAM NEEDED - Ottawa Blitz Fastball Message-ID: <300506150.53465@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 4:45:34 PM From: "Scott Dumouchel" Subject: 1 TEAM NEEDED - Ottawa Blitz Fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, Ont. July 21-23 Fellas, we are in need of 1 more team to make 12 teams. We had a team back out yesterday and would like to fill the spot immediately. It is OPEN to any team(s) or player(s) interested in attending the Tournament. It is being held July 21-23 at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. The entry is 325$/team and will likely be guarantteed 3 games at round robin if we can get 1 more team. We will be giving out 2000$ in Prize money based on 16 Team Field. We will be having a beer tent, bbq'd food and the field is located within 5 mins. from 3 hotels and 15 mins. from Downtown Ottawa. If interested, please contact immediately. Here is the list of teams attending as well, Thanks. Ottawa Blitz Valley Raiders Blackburn Bombers Newboro 56ers Carp 14C Manotick Lomor Printers Quyon Flyers(Junior) St-Leonard Express(4th at 2005 Canadian Junior Men's, 2006 Host) Scarborough Wolverines(2004, 2005 Canadian Junor Men's Champions) Bramalea LumberJacks(Junior) Oshawa BB Juniors(Junior) Scott Dumouchel Ottawa Blitz Fastball blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 613-721-3532 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 21:33:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 18:33:13 -0700 Subject: Legends Classic to Honour 5 on Saturday Message-ID: <300506150.66969@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 8:11:40 PM Subject: Legends Classic to Honour 5 on Saturday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODSTOCK, ON Press Release Legends Classic Celebrates 5 Fastball Heroes One of the most anticipated and unique aspects of the Legends of Fastball Classic is the Saturday recognition of those who havemade ?legendary contributions? to the game of fastball in the Woodstock area, Internationally and for the betterment of the game. While a legend is considered to be a remarkable performer orperhaps someone who is famous for achievement, the selection committee has realized that a legend means much more than someone who has excelled on the field. Certainly those who have been honoured in the past include an elite group of National Team veterans, club team stars and the best of woman?s fastball performers. In addition, builders of the game, major sponsors and media personnel who have championed our game have all been given their due recognition, albeit in many cases much too long overdue. This year 5 more names will be added to the Legends Honour Roll and each will receive their due recognition in ceremonies scheduledfor 2:00 pm Saturday afternoon at the Woodstock District Community Complex Diamonds. This years honourees include : DARREN ZACK, the personification of legend itself. Inaddition to being the greatest pitcher of his era Z is without a doubt the most adored Canadian fastball ambassador of this generation. STEVE VIRAG, a dominant right-handed pitcher and power hitter whose remarkable career made him a household name in southern Ontario from themid-60?s until the late 1980?s. DICK PARKER, a dominant force on Woodstock?s elite fastball teams in the 70?s and 80?s. Intimidating in size and strength, the power hitting first-baseman terrorized opposing pitching over along and illustrious career while competing in the best Ontario leagues of his era. LORI SIPPLE, the ?pride of Milverton? and one of the greatest woman?s fastballers ever to come out of Ontario. A dominant pitcher and Team Canada ace, Lori excelled at ISF World Championships and the first Olympic woman?s fastball event before retiring to a coaching role at her alma matter, the University of Nebraska. She was named head coach of Canada?s Woman?s National Team this past year and will be inducted into the ISF Hall of Fame this Fall. LARRY LYNCH, a player, coach, and builder,?Hawk? has been a fixture in Ontario?s major men?s game for over 32 years. The architect of the Waterloo Twins, Lynch has coached in 15 ISC World Tournaments with a winning percentage of ..700 dating back to 1990. He has won 4 provincial championships and a 2004 National Championship, while promoting the game by running major tournaments and local fastball events for nearly 20 years. The Legends of Fastball Classic will include 10 major men?s teams from across Ontario and the USA and runsall weekend beginning with double header games at 7:00 and 9:00 Fridayevening June 2. The Championship game is scheduled for 3:00 Sunday afternoon and will be broadcast province wide June 10 at 8:00 pm on Rogers. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 22:01:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 19:01:40 -0700 Subject: CT @ Wisconsin Travel League Message-ID: <300506150.68680@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 8:55:11 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT @ Wisconsin Travel League] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 26-28 Denmark, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team hosted the WI Classic League at Circle Tap and came away with a disappointing 2-2 mark (4-5 overall). The bats are still very much in hibernation here in the early going. When you look up and down our line up it's hard to figure out how we're not scoring but it's happening and hopefully that will change in the very near future. Game 1 Circle Tap 7 The Bar of Appleton 0 5innings CT 7 8 1 TB 0 1 1 The Tappers came out whacking in their home debut of the 2006 season grabbing 5 runs in the 1st. Jess Ellestad led off with a double and scored on a Chris Delarwelle double, Don Garvey singled putting runs on the corners, both of them scored on a Todd Malnory double, Kevin Reichardt followed with a base hit again putting runners on the corners and both of them scored on a Darren Derricks base hit. The score remained 5-0 until the 3rd whem Malnory picked up another double and would later score on a Darren Derricks ground out. CT picked up the final run in the 5th on a Don Garvey home run. Garvey 2x3 HR, Malnory 2x3 2-2B 2RBI, Derricks 1x2 3RBI WP:Matt Bramwell 3IP 0H 6K McKenzie 2IP 1H 4K LP:Gerad Long 5IP 8H 4K 4BB Game 2 Circle Tap 2 PMF/The Bar 1 PT 1 3 1 CT 2 5 2 Circle Tap squeeked out a tight one against a good young local team in PMF/The Bar. CT took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the 3rd as Kyle Magnusson doubled with one out and Don Garvey followed with an RBI double. PMF/The Bar would even the score in the 4th as Ric Thompson picked up a one out base hit and with two out Dick Kouba knocked an RBI triple. CT went ahead in the 6th on a solo shot by pitcher Matt Bramwell. Magnusson 2x3 2-2B WP:Matt Bramwell 3H 13K 0BB LP:Ian Knott 5H 2K 2BB Game 3 Circle Tap 0 Townline 1 CT 0 3 0 TL 1 5 0 This was a classic pitchers duel and was a very tight game the entire way. A rowdy obnoxious crowd cheering for and against both squads fueled the already competive sides against each other. In the 3rd inning following a couple base hits Kevin Reichardt got called out on a very tight call at the plate which almost got the benches clearing. The crowd was split on the call and I personally didn't have a good angle. It was very close either way. Townline scored in the bottom of the 6th as Jim Corbett singled and with one out Nick Lamphere hit a ball to shallow left field which was misjudged as it got lost in the lights allowing Corbett to score. WP:Tane Richardson 7IP 3H 5K 2BB LP:Collin McKenzie 6IP 5H 10K 1BB Game 4 Circle Tap 2 CT Lumberjacks 7 LJ 7 11 2 CT 2 4 1 The Tappers came out with very slow bats against our brother team. Jon Zipperer hit a two run homer off the scoreboard and Brad Dvorachek hit a 2 run shot for the Lumberjacks. Chris Delarwelle and Don Garvey hit back to back solo shots for CT in the 6th. WP:Mike Roberts 7IP 4H 2K 0BB LP:Collin McKenzie 4IP 2R 4H 4K 0BB Bramwell 3IP 5R 6H 3K 1HBP Circle Tap looks to bounce back in the Grafmeier Invitational this weekend in Kimberly, WI 6PM Friday Upper diamond vs PMF/The Bar Saturday 1PM vs Plangger's 3PM vs Kegel, and 5PM vs Bloomington Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue May 30 23:05:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:05:03 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada-Games 17,18 Message-ID: <300506150.72482@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 9:59:28 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada-Games 17,18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip, On Innerkip Eagles 3 Kitchener Hallman Twins 0 W.P. Dan Skillings - 7 innings, 4 hits allowed, 9 k's L.P. Steve Kreuter - 6 innings, 8 hits allowed, 4 k's Kitchener Hallman Twins 6 Innerkip Eagles 0 W.P. Don Scott - 5 innings, 1 hit allowed, 9 k's L.P. Jeremy Debelleval - 5 innings, 11 hits allowed, 8 k's Home Runs -Ron White, Chris Shewfelt From: "Jeff Whetstone" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 08:04:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 05:04:12 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio results past two weekends Message-ID: <310506151.18431@webbox.com> Received: 5/30/06 11:21:53 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio results past two weekends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports opened their first weekend May 20-21 playing host to their Wilson/DeMarini Spring Classic. This first weekend for MVD Sports was very disapointing. Finishing with a record of 2-3. MVD Sports then bounced back tying for first this past Memorial Weekend going 3-2 in Orrville, Ohio at the Orr Park Memorial Weekend Tournament. MVD Sports will be back on the field in Midland, MI June 10-11. Mike Van Dine II MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio MAGICN2(at)yahoo(dot)com http://www.hometeamsonline.com/softballteam/default.asp?username=MVDSPORTS Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 08:05:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 05:05:40 -0700 Subject: CR/Portland Tops Boatnik field at Grants Pass, Oregon Message-ID: <310506151.18520@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 3:25:49 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: CR/Portland Tops Boatnik field at Grants Pass, Oregon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Grants Pass, Oregon] Boatnik Memorial Weekend Tournament 25,000 people annually converge on Grants Pass, Oregon from all over the U.S. and Canada for the Boatnik Memorial Day Weekend Festivities. The Boatnik Men's Fastpitch Softball Tournament sponsored by David Wise State Farm Insurance was held Memorial Day Weekend in Grants Pass, Oregon serving as a NAFA World Series Qualifier. Beginning with two exhibition games on Friday night and ending at 2:30 pm Monday with the nationally ranked Portland, Oregon Adidas team taking the title and the $500 team travel money. The runnerup was the A-Major Addidas team also from Portland who were awarded $250. Third place was Mock Ford from Grants Pass, Oregon, Fourth Place was last years ASA C National Runner-Up Brotherton Pipe(formerly Global) of Southern Oregon. Finishing 5th was the Portland Gamblers and taking 6th place was Blacksmith of Grants Pass and taking 7th place was Tule Lake-Beeber, California. Players from as far away as Argentina participated. Portland went 5-0 in winning the championship with an average run differential of 10-2 per game. The Tournament format was a four game guarantee with 2 round robin games that seeded all teams in to a full double elimination tournament. No team was eliminated until 6 pm on Sunday. The tournament saw two brief rain delays but finished each day on time. The key elements of this event that make it so special are the spectators that watch every game with no less than 100 people present and with a high of 500 during some games. Riverside Park has one of the best settings to play men's fastpitch anywhere in the U.S. With a permanent 250 foot fence, electronic scoreboard, announcers for every game and scorekeepers for every game make it truly a fastpitch players dream. By team votes, next year's event will feature both an upper and a lower bracket and will continue with a four game guarantee. The host committee also hopes to increase the travel money to $1,750 in 2006 as well. The Upper bracket will be for NAFA AA(ASA Good B) and higher teams and the lower bracket for NAFA A and A-Major teams(ASA C and low B). Team trophies were awarded to the top 4 teams and the All Tournament team was awarded very nice keepsake plaques and was selected by the Tournament Committee and is as follows: Most Valuable Pitcher, Mark Bennett, Portland Close runners up were Portland's other pitcher Roberto Bahler and the Runner-up pitcher Greg Soule. Most Valuable Players Marc Santillano, Infield, Portland Brian Traible, Infield, Addidas All Tournament Team Brian Ree, Shortstop, Portland Kevin Rasmusson, Catcher, Portland Louie Nasuta, Infield, Portland Jeff Reach, Outfield, Portland Josh, Agnew, 3rd base, Adidas Jason Aponte, 2nd Base, Adidas Scott Nokes, Outfield, Adidas Bert Ford, pitcher, Mock Ford Scott McGowan, outfield, Mock Ford Mark Love, Outfield, Mock Ford Brady Howe, Outfield, Mock Ford Keith Willard, shortstop, Brotherton Rich Ireland, 1st Base, Brotherton, (One homerun was measured at 380 feet) Josh Cowger, utility, Gamblers Mark Connelly,pitcher, Blacksmith Mike Ackerman, catcher, Tule Lake-Beeber Each of the top 7 teams, by participating in this NAFA World Series Qualifier, was awarded a berth to the NAFA World Series in the following class: Portland in AAA(Pitchers approved Bennett and Roberto) Adidas in A-Major(Pitchers approved Greg Soule and Mike Warren) Mock Ford in A-Major(Pitchers approved Bert Ford and Mike Trotter and Mark Winters) Brotherton Pipe in A-Major(Pitchers approved Kelly Richardson, Morgan Mapes, Wynn Malikowski) Gamblers in A(pitchers approved Josh Cowger, Jake Lehr, Papa George) Blacksmith in A (pitcher approved Mark Connelly, Jeremy Alger) Tule Lake-Beeber in A (pitchers approved Russ Windam, Chris Ackerman, Givens and Carpenter) Umpires for the event were Greg Fowler, Bend Oregon, Larry Trudell, Eugene, Oregon, Clyde Bennett, Santa Barbara, California, Dave Oliver, Coquille, Oregon, Don Alexander, Prospect, Oregon. The Tournament Director and Announcer was Paul Schomer, the Head Scorekeeper Cherie Keeler, Marketing Director Ken Hicks, Field prep Troy Terry and Mike Duffy and NAFA Executive Director, Benjie Hedgecock. The City of Grants Pass donated a ton of turface and the Hidden Valley Girls Fastpitch Team provided the food and beverage concessions. We invite everyone to come join us in 2007 for this fine men's fastpitch tournament over Memorial Day Weekend. For more information contact NAFA Executive Director, Benjie Hedgecock at 503-5598-5398 or by email at Nafafastpitch at aol.com or click on the link on www.Nafafastpitch.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest.com jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 08:44:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 05:44:33 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Games 15 and 16 - Orillia at Niagara Message-ID: <310506151.20848@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 7:33:27 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Games 15 and 16 - Orillia at Niagara -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON May 30, 2006 Game #15 Orillia Riversharks 10 Niagara Snappers 3 *5 inning mercy WP: Rob Obrien 5IP, 3R, 5H, 11K, 0BB LP: Mike Bateman 4IP, 8R, 8H, 4K, 4BB in relief Jason Paylove 1IP, 2R, 4H, 0K, 0BB Orillia HR: Mike Taylor, Pat Graham Niagara HR: Trevor Falk Game #16 Orillia Riversharks 6 Niagara Snappers 2 WR: Frank Cox 7IP, 2R, 4H, 12K, 0BB LP: Dan Duemo 7IP, 5R, 9H, 3K, 1BB Orillia HR: Sean O'Brien x 2, Ian Fehrman, Andy Jackson, Niagara HR: Trevor Falk, Todd Dawdy From: "Dan Bernard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 09:36:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 06:36:36 -0700 Subject: Simcoe Rural Fastball League - Week 3 Message-ID: <310506151.23975@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 8:27:39 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Simcoe Rural Fastball League - Week 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Simcoe County, ON Three weeks into the season and the Toanche Brooklea Eagles were finally able to set foot on the diamond and kick off their 2006 campaign. One problem. They were playing the Vasey Countrymen. Vasey pitchers Jason Phillips and Brad Robinson held the Eagles hitless as they marched to a 10-1 victory to improve their season record to 2-1. In other action, Graham McNabb and the Wyevale Tribe put a halt to Perkinsfield's two-game winning streak as he held the Bantus to two hits while striking out 14 in a 7-2 victory. The Tribe improved their record to 2-0. After a lengthy break, the Minesing Monarchs showed no signs of their time off as they dominated the Uhthoff Nationals by a score of 14-3. Standings Minesing 2-0 Wyevale 2-0 Vasey 2-1 Perkinsfield 2-1 Toanche 0-1 Wyebridge 0-2 Uhthoff 0-3 Michael Kelly kellymikej(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 14:56:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 11:56:20 -0700 Subject: A heartfelt thanks from the Zack Family Message-ID: <310506151.43160@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 1:34:04 PM From: "darren zack" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garden River, ON William Robert Dolan-Zack On April 9th, my family experienced a severe blow with the loss of our much loved son and brother, nephew and cousin to many. Our family was fortunate to be well supported by our extended family and friends and the communities of Batchewana First Nation and Garden River First Nation. A big Migwetch. A heartfelt thanks to all the Fast Pitch Friends across the nation and our friends and neighbors of Sault Ste. Marie, Club 84 and many First Nation Communities. Your love and support and compassion assisted our family in dealing with our great loss. Your presence and understanding thoughts and prayers, your many, many acts of kindness willl always be a Tribute to William, it will remind us of the many hearts our William touched in his lifetime. We will be forever grateful Migwetch Love Darren, Charlotte, Sean, Heather, Jonathon, Molli and Darren Jr. Zack From: "darren zack" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 15:08:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 12:08:30 -0700 Subject: Erie Tourney - The Heflin Gremlins record Message-ID: <310506151.43890@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 10:50:01 AM From: "Peter Schmitt" Erie, PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Heflin Gremlins from Ballston Lake NY traveled to Erie PA to compete in the Annual George Baumman Fastpitch Tournament. After Friday, great weather prevailed for the rest of the week-end, quite warm actually. The Gremlins went 4-0 in pool play with great offense from Steve Schucker, Edward Leonardo, Frank Perez and Blair Ezekiel. In the semi -final, Heflin defeated Keatings Fitness Center, then went to face the Midland Explorers for the championship. Midland had a little more in the tank and defeated the Gremlins 6-3. Line scores as follows: Game - 1 Heflin Gremlins - 12 - 14 - 0 Innerkip Eagles - 4 - 5 - 0 WP- Urquhart, Gasaway (7k) LP- Simpson/DeBellevel,White (8k) For Heflin - HR- Leonardo Shucker 4/4 (4RBI),Ezekiel 2/4 (RBI), Leonardo 2/4 (2RBI) For Innerkip - HR - Humpries, Pullin(2) Game - 2 Heflin Gremlins - 11 - 7 - 0 PA Power - 0 - 2 - 0 WP- Ezekiel, Kostel (10k) LP- Rutt, Sweger (2k) For Heflin - HR - Leonardo Miller 3/4, Leonardo (3RBI) Game - 3 Heflin Gremlins - 4 - 8 - 0 CPU (Oswego NY) - 3 - 5 - 0 WP - Urquhart/Ezekiel/Algar, Kostel LP- Sampson, Cutro For Heflin - HR - Leonardo, Schucker Schucker 2/3 (2RBI), Leonardo 2/3, Tiburcio 2/3, Kostel 2/3 For CPU - Mike Mckie 2/3 (2RBI) Game- 4 Heflin Gremlins - 5 - 9 - 0 Oshweeken Redmen 1 - 3 - 0 WP - Algar, Gasaway (7k) LP - Schweyer, Souden (9k) For Heflin - Leonardo 2/3 (2RBI),Perez 2/3, Gasaway 2/3 For Oshweeken - HR - Miller Semi-final Heflin Gremlins 6 -9 - 0 Keatings Fitness 1 - 1 - 0 WP - Urquhart, Kostel (7k) LP- Garrity/Hillhouse, Sell (8k) For Heflin - Schucker 2/4 (2RBI), Leonardo 2/4 For Keatings - HR - Garrity Final Midland Explorers 6 -10 - 0 Heflin Gremlins 3 - 7 - 0 WP - Gillis,Crawford (6k) LP - Algar(4)/Ezekiel(3), Gasaway (5k) For Midland - HR - Dambrosio, Crawford Dambrosio 3/4(2RBI), Crawford 2/4, Frick 2/4 For Heflin - Schucker 2/4 (2RBI) On behalf of the Heflin Gremlins Ballteam, I wish to thank Dan and Susan Pritchard for thier great efforts again this year. This well orchestrated tournament in Erie is something we look forward to every season. The local hospitality and assistance is second to none, and they arranged for excellent weather. The next tourney for the Gremlins is the Legends of Fastpitch Tournament in Woodstock Ontario http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_Legends_ScheduleA.htm Yours in Fastpitch Peter Schmitt Coach Heflin Gremlins Ballston Lake, NY From: "Peter Schmitt" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 15:15:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 12:15:00 -0700 Subject: Pueblo Bandits Roll in the Joe Santos Memorial Message-ID: <310506151.44272@webbox.com> Pueblo Bandits Roll in the Joe Santos Memorial The Pueblo Bandits reached their second title game in as many weeks when they faced off in a battle of Manley men in the Joe Santos Memorial Tournament Final. Bandit ace Jeremy Manley led the Bandits to an 8-1 win over his younger brother Regan Manley of the Colorado Rage in the championship game. The Bandits achieved run rule victories in all but one game during the three-day event held at their home park. Jeremy Manley was again dominant on championship Sunday, this time completing the weekend with a win in the final. Peter Mersereau threw a no hitter on Saturday in a run rule shortened affair. The Bandits came out swinging on Sunday, outscoring opponents 27-2 to take the title. By virtue of their win, Pueblo earned a berth into the ISC tournament. The Colorado Rage earned the ISC II berth with their runner-up finish. This tournament showed a resurgence of team and fan interest in men?s fastpitch with teams from El Paso, TX, Arizona & Utah and from all over Colorado. Thanks to all who participated and supported the event. In attendance were Charlie Smith, ISC Treasurer, and Dick Mason, ISC President/Commissioner, who commented on how ?great the tournament turned out.? Below is the list of game summaries. 2006 Joe Santos Memorial Fastball Tournament Summary Pueblo, Colorado May 26, 27 & 28, 2006 1. Bandits ? Pueblo, Colorado 2. Rage ? Denver, Colorado 3. Desert Dawgs ? Arizona & Southern Utah 4. Tatis ? El Paso, Texas 5. Nationals ? Denver, Colorado 6. Bombers ? Denver, Colorado 7. Warriors ? Ft. Collins, Colorado 8. Longshots Fastpitch ? Commerce City, Colorado 9. Bucky?s ? La Junta, Colorado 10. Dan?s Custom Paint & Body ? Pueblo, Colorado 11. Colorado Lobo?s ? Pueblo, Colorado 12. Fitness Together ? Pueblo, Colorado Friday Joe Santos Field 6 PM - Opening Ceremony 6:30 PM ? Nationals 12 vs Dan?s Custom Paint & Body 10 8:00 PM - Pueblo Bandits 7 vs Fitness Together 0 9:30 PM - Colorado Lobo?s 1 vs Colorado Rage 8 Saturday - Joe Santos Field City Park Field 4 City Park Field 3 Tatis 9 vs Bombers 2 Warriors 21 vs Bucky?s 1 Longshots 13 vs Dan?s P&B 0 Desert Dawgs 8 vs Colo Rage 2 Nationals 7 vs Fitness Together 8 Colo. Lobo?s 7 vs Bombers 1 12:00 PM: Bucky?s 0 vs Pueblo Bandits 10 Warriors 10 vs Longshots 0 1:30 PM: Bandits 8 vs Desert Dawgs 7 Colorado Rage 3 vs Tatis 4 Saturday - Joe Santos Field City Park Field 4 Longshots 10 Dans Paint & Body 3 Colorado Lobos 15 Bombers 4 Fitness Together 8 Denver Nationals 4 Desert Dawgs 9 Bucky?s 0 Tatis 9 Longshots 2 Sunday - Joe Santos Field Pueblo Bandits 8 Colorado Lobo?s 1 Colorado Rage 8 Fitness Together 0 Desert Dawgs 11 ? Warriors 0 Pueblo Bandits 11 ? Tatis El Paso Texas 0 Colorado Rage 5 ? Desert Dwags 3 Championship Game Pueblo Bandits 8 Colorado Rage 1 Mike Kelley" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 15:50:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 12:50:28 -0700 Subject: ISC Release June 1 Team Rankings!!! Message-ID: <310506151.46408@webbox.com> The 2006 ISC June 1 team rankings are now displayed at http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=tournaments on the ISC web site. From front page, click on Tournaments. Note there are 38 teams ranked. Ken iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 16:15:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 13:15:12 -0700 Subject: Please do NOT use Columns in Tournament Reports! Message-ID: <310506151.47891@webbox.com> We have only said it about 99 times before, but we keep getting reports with nice neat columns of information, but please note: THEY DO NOT WORK! I can post some of them onto my site, http://www.alsfastball.com but even then some of them look terrible. On the fastpitchwest archive, they look dreadful. On email blasts to our lists, they look worse. So Please, no columns in your reports. Our guidelines are worth a read if you have not posted before, or recently. http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=61 thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 17:45:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 14:45:12 -0700 Subject: Orillia to play two games in beautiful downtown Hillsburgh! Message-ID: <310506151.53290@webbox.com> Orillia, ON Games 47-48 - Palermo at Orillia Tuesday, June 20 ISC Travel League Of Eastern Canada The Orillia Quaker Riversharks will be playing Game 47 and 48 in Hillsburgh instead of Elora. This is the doubleheader against Palermo. We will be playing at the downtown diamond instead of the one on the outskirts of town. For any further information contact me. Lee Jacques http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 23:40:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 20:40:07 -0700 Subject: Ontario Masters / Grand Masters News Message-ID: <310506151.74562@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 7:53:58 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: Ontario Masters / Grand Masters News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario Masters / Grand Masters News Some important dates for Ontario Masters / Grand Masters Teams to consider ..... OASA affiliation deadline - June 15th OASA Certificate deadline - June 30th The OASA Masters / Grand Masters Provincial Championship tournaments are only 7 weeks away. The Grand Masters division is a brand new division created for pitchers and position players 45 and older, can be 44 years old as long as you turn 45 before the year is over. This Grand Masters division provides an ideal opportunity for older fastball athletes to participate at a fully sanctioned OASA provincial championship. This new division should still be competitive but there shouldn't be any elite level pitchers or teams. Why not put an all-star team together from your league or reunite your former team for a reunion type weekend with some good fastball. OASA Masters / Grand Masters Provincial Championship Date : July 21, 22, 23 / 2006 Location : Grafton Ontario Divisions : Masters & Grand Masters Masters Division : Pitchers 40 or older, can be 39 as long they turn 40 anytime during 2006 Position players 37 or older, can be 36 as long as they turn 37 anytime during 2006 Grand Masters Division : Pitchers and position players 45 or older, can be 44 as long as they turn 45 anytime during 2006 The Grand Masters division is a new division added for 2006. Don't know how to affiliate ? Need more information ? Visit the OASA web site for more information : http://oasa.ca/ Contact the OASA Registrar for more information : Mary Myles mjnm(at)sympatico.ca The Canadian Masters Fastball Association has also added a Grand Masters division for 2006. (CMFA) Canadian Masters Fastball Championship Date : Aug. 25, 26, 27 / 2006 Location : Cobourg, Ontario Contact : PADDY NOLAN H (705) 924-2952 C (705) 761-1610 fitznol(at)hotmail.com The tournament will offer a Men's Masters division, Women's Masters division and will be including the Men's Grand Masters division for the first time. Same age rules as OASA Championship. There is one Ontario grand masters team currently working on their roster which will have at least 5 guys 50 or older with one of them being a 59 year old pitcher. Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters at hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 23:44:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 20:44:18 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox host Portland C/R- June 3-4/06 Message-ID: <310506151.74839@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 8:16:00 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: FW: Vancouver Grey Sox host Portland C/R- June 3-4/06 MEDIA RELEASE The Vancouver Grey Sox Sr. Men's fastpitch team take a 14-0 record into a 4 game Super Series this weekend v. Portland C/R. The visitors are led by legendary Victoria pitcher Mike Piechnik. Vancouver is currently ranked 6th in the world by the International Softball Congress ("ISC") while Portland holds down the # 18 spot. (www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/June_1_Ranking(1).htm) Grey Sox pitchers Nick Underhill and Rick Smith are both 6-0 to start the season. Canadian National Team catcher Darren Box of Edmonton has been added to the Grey Sox Canadian roster and will make his debut this weekend. Games on Saturday, June 3 are scheduled for 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday, June 4 for 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All games at South Memorial Park on E. 41st Avenue between Fraser and Knight streets. Conrad Margolis, Vancouver Grey Sox 604-802-8921 (cell) From: "Conrad Margolis" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed May 31 23:47:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 20:47:35 -0700 Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Results Message-ID: <310506151.75036@webbox.com> Received: 5/31/06 9:14:50 PM From: "Susan M. Prichard" Subject: 16th Annual Baumann Memorial Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland Wins! Under sunny 80 degree weather in Erie, PA, The Midland Explorers captured the 16th Annual George Baumann Memorial tournament by defeating Heflin Builders 6-3. Rino Dambrosio was named MVP of the tournament. In the championship game, Dombrosio and Craig Crawford each hit two-run homers ,as Midland erased a 2-0 deficit with three-run innings in both the 3rd & 4th innings. Doug Gillis got the win on the mound. Steve Schucker had 2 RBI's for Heflin, the runner-up for the 2nd straight year after winning back to back titles in 2003 & 2004. Paul Algar took the loss for Heflin. Midland advanced to the championship game by defeating the Innerkip Eagles 1-0 on a Steve Horning solo homer in the first inning. Heflin advanced with a 6-1 victory over Keating's Fitness Center. Below are the final scores for the tournament: Budweiser of Erie 1 Keating's Fitness Center 4 Cutro Professional Insp. 6 PA Power 7 Scarborough Wolverines 0 Midland Explorers 5 Innerkip Eagles 4 Heflin Builders 12 Osweken Redmen 8 PA Power 3 Innerkip Eagles 1 Cutro Professional Insp. 16 PA Power 11 Heflin Builders 0 Midland Explorers 8 Keating's Fitness Center 2 Budweiser of Erie 3 Scarborough Wolverines 11 Innerkip Eagles 5 Osweken Redmen 2 Heflin Builders 4 Cutro Professional Insp. 3 Keating's Fitness Center 3 Scarborough Wolverines 1 Innerkip Eagles 9 PA Power 1 Osweken Redmen 12 Cutro Professional Insp. 2 Budweiser of Erie 2 Midland Explorers 7 Heflin Builders 5 Osweken Redmen 1 Pool B #1 Heflin Builders 6 Pool A #2 Keating's Fitness 1 Pool A #1 Midland 1 Pool B #2 Innerkip Eagles 0 Championship Game Midland Explorers 6 Heflin Builders 3 From: "Susan M. Prichard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 10:45:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 07:45:36 -0700 Subject: June 1 - ISC II Team Rankings Released ! Message-ID: <010606152.28113@webbox.com> June 1, 2006 Strong showings against top ISC-level competition through the month of May was enough for the Niagara, ON Snappers to move up one spot to the top rung of the ISC II rankings released today, edging out the Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils by a single point. Bridgeport, ON Braves also inched upward in the rankings after their win in the St. Clement's, ON tournament while the defending ISC II Champion Elmira, ON Cubs fell to #3 after a poor outing. Making the biggest jump in the rankings was the Bakersfield, CA California LumberKings, leaping up to #13 from #46 after signing of a pair of highly regarded B.C. pitchers. Teams debuting in the rankings include Kitchener, ON Phoenix Outlaws and Thomson, IL Area Merchants. The top 10 break down as follows with preseason ranking in brackets: 1. (2) Niagara, ON Snappers 2. (4) Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils 3. (1) Elmira, ON Cubs 4. (5) Bridgeport, ON Braves 5. (3) Alvinston, ON Indians 6. (8) Oswego, NY Cutro Professional Services 7. (6) Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder 8. (7) Hermann, MO Black Gold 9. (10) Harriston, ON Mercurys 10. (9) Perkasie, PA Rise A total of 37 teams received at least one vote from the panel of 12 judges. Two sets of rankings were chosen at random to be dropped from this term's final rankings. A different two sets will be dropped in all future rankings. To see the full list, please see the ISC II section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com. The rankings will form the basis for seeding teams in the fifth annual ISC II Tournament of Champions which will be played August 13-18 at Budd Park in Kitchener and Kinsmen Park in Cambridge, Ontario. The tournament will feature 40 teams from across North America playing a four-game round robin schedule in eight pools of five teams each. The top three teams from each pool advance to a single elimination playoff bracket. For more information, please contact: Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner Email: blairjs(at)rogers.com Phone: 1.800.268.9374 x8803 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 10:51:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 07:51:19 -0700 Subject: Vandalia - The Freight vs Radom Falcons 5/31/06 Message-ID: <010606152.28461@webbox.com> Received: 6/1/06 7:25:03 AM From: richard well Subject: vandalia - the freight vs radom falcons 5/31/06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/ NEXT GAME: JUNE 2 7:30 vs NOKOMIS RECORD COMING IN: 0-0 RECORD GOING OUT: 1-1 Game 1: Radom Falcons 6 Vandalia - The Freight 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Radom Falcons 000 000 6 - 6 6 0 Vandalia The Freight 001 010 0 - 2 4 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-John Kiselewski 7 innings/4 H/2 R/2 ER/9 K/3 BB and Bauza Loss-Marty Cloe 7 innings/6 H/6 R/6 ER/10 K/4 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Mark Burnam 2-4, RBI / Brian Buscher 1-3, 3B / Rich Well RBI / Jeremy Curll 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the bottom of the 3rd on a Buscher 3B and Well sac fly?..The Freight made the score on a Hobbie BB, wild pitch and Burnam 1B?..after 6 innings Cloe had given up 3 hits and 9 strikeouts, but in the 7th, after a strikeout, a Freight error opened up the Falcons for a 6 run inning?.. GAME 2 Radom Falcons 1 Vandalia - The Freight 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Radom Falcons 000 100 0 ? 1 3 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 003 001 x ? 4 7 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 4 innings/1 H/1 R/1 ER/5 K/1 BB ? Nick Casey 3 innings/2 H/0 R/0 ER/1 K/2 BB ? and Casey (4) and Well (3) Loss-Ricky Kasban 7 innings/7 H/4 R/4 ER/3 K/1 BB and Gebhart FREIGHT HITTERS: Mark Burnam 1-3, 3B, RBI / Brian Buscher 1-3 / Nick Casey 1-2 / Marty Cloe 1-3 / Alan Meinhart 1-3, RBI / Bryan Hobbie 2-2, 3B, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight score 3 in the 3rd inning on a Curll BB, Hobbie 3B & RBI, Burnam 1B & RBI?.Falcons scored 1 in the 4th?.The Freight scored 1 in the 6th on a Casey BB, Cook sac and Meinhart RBI 1B?. The Freight record 1-1 June 1st ISC Rankings #38 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 11:07:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 08:07:02 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - games 19-20 - Jarvis at Ohsweken Message-ID: <010606152.29403@webbox.com> Received: 6/1/06 8:47:35 AM From: "mike joseph" Subject: redmen fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game #19 @ Jarvis vs. Ohsweken Jarvis- 11 Ohsweken-3 Mercy rule W.P.-Scott Wager and Allan Phibbs L.P.-Luke Hill,Rory Miller (3) and Dave Sowden Homeruns-Scott Wager, Matt Lyons,Dan Garmon,Allan Phibbs Game #20 Jarvis- 4 Ohsweken-1 W.P.-Andrew Phibbs and Allan Phibbs L.P.-Mike Joseph and Dave Sowden Homerun: Dave Sowden From: "mike joseph" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 17:29:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 14:29:20 -0700 Subject: Wyevale Tribe Tournament Message-ID: <010606152.52338@webbox.com> Received: 6/1/06 3:18:02 PM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Wyevale Tribe Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The Wyevale Tribe is still looking for a couple of teams to round out the field for their tournament. Anybody interested should contact Shane Bywater shane at apexia.ca I think we have 9 or 10 confirmed. Wyevale Tribe, Minesing, Milverton, Port Elgin, Orangeville, Napanee Jrs... Entry Fee: $325 Format: Round Robin / Single Elimination with A & B side (3 Game Guarantee) Date: June 30, July 1-2 Location: Elmvale/Wyevale Pitching: ISC II only 1st Prize: $1000 (Based on 12 Teams) Michael Kelly kellymikej(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 17:48:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 14:48:22 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends Forcasts and Odds Message-ID: <010606152.53483@webbox.com> WOODSTOCK LEGENDS PRE-TOURNAMENT FORECASTS >From Woodstock Legends Diamond Dirt ? June 2-3-4, 2006 Divisional Play SHAMROCK DIVISION ROUND-ROBIN PLAY PREDICTIONS 1) Kitchener Hallman Twins ? coming off May long-weekend tourney win in Jarvis - and sizzling 10-1-1 start to season ? 2006 host ISC team has depth, experience and character. 2) New York Patsy?s ? the merging of Broken Bow & Patsy?s could prove successful, on heels of ?Modified championship? last week. 3) Midland Explorers ? despite strong early season play, a tough division schedule may keep the Explorers from their traditional scramble into Sunday?s elimination round. 4) St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials ? odds defied last year, losing title game heart-breaker. 2005 Canadian Champs enjoy their underdog role and could wreak havoc on Sunday. 5) Bridgeport PROforma Braves ? great opportunity to compete with the ?Big Dogs? prior to serving as host for the Kitchener 2006 ISC II event. Any win this weekend is huge! CLASSIC DIVISION ROUND-ROBIN PLAY PREDICTIONS 1) Orillia Riversharks ? on paper, the class of the tourney ? if team plays to capabilities, Sharks will add to their trophy case. 2) Ballston Lake Gremlins ? creative line-up often results in success for Gremlins ? could make the cross-over finals, or bow out meekly. 3) Innerkip Eagles ? steadily improving each year, winning 2005 ISC pool, and finished 12th ? vocal host fans could make a difference. 4) Jarvis Merchants ? need to take their game up a notch ? Sunday play could occur if team displays effort to makes its own breaks/fortune. 5) Elmira Cubs ? 2005 ISC II champions dominated play in Wisconsin - team will be challenged vs. veteran competitors ? timely hitting needed to advance to Sunday. ODDS TO WIN WOODSTOCK LEGENDS 2006 CHAMPIONSHIP >From Harrah?s of Mildmay Orillia Riversharks 3-2 The Sharks have combined veterans and youth, depth on the mound, firepower at the plate, an experienced coach, and back-up support at every position, on and off the field, to ensure an appearance in Sunday?s televised finale. Win, place or show money a solid lock this weekend for this multi-national squad of Canucks, Americans and Kiwis. Kitchener Hallman Twins 2-1 Twins will host 2006 ISC World Club Tournament in August, and have mildly tinkered with 2005 ISC & Canadians Bronze medalist line-ups. Paul Koert can log tons of innings supporting crafty, but injury-prone, Todd Martin. Massepaqua New York Patsy?s 3-1 The Patsy?s are anything but, featuring significant excellence and depth on the mounds ? many roster players are new to opposing pitchers, and will provide quality plate appearances after adjustment is made from popular modified competition in the U.S. of eh. Four countries represented in line-up. Ballston Lake Heflin Gremlins 4-1 The Gremlins are aptly named, as pre-tourney line-up is often phantom-like, some favorable results can be attributed to leprechaun-ish luck and some devilish behavior. Prone to being the victim of upsets, but has tradition of cashing weekly tournament prize cheques. Midland Explorers 5-1 Great start to the season (8-2) including strong play in Jarvis and Erie tourneys, will be tested against quality teams in divisional play. Classy team that you love to cheer for but usually requires one more timely ?rbi? for the big money win. St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials 6-1 Last year?s tourney long-shots were able to ?Git ?er Done?, advancing to the finals and losing a nail-biter to the Spirit. Roster has strong team chemistry and squad is basking in after-glow of 2005 Canadian Championship. Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles 12-1 Home-brew SW Ontario line-up that represents its community professionally, and is making climb in ISC rankings ? can play occasional spoiler to the big-name squads, but needs ?Herculean? effort to make the final four. Jarvis Merchants 14-1 Team that enjoyed considerable success in junior ranks is often competitive, but has history of inability to close out the big ?must-win? matches. Always entertaining, but seeks game-to-game consistency. Elmira Cubs 20-1 Big step for a team that retained the ISC II title back for Ontario ? squad that takes it to the base-paths and patrols outfield effectively and welcomes opportunity to don the spikes against superior, veteran competition. Perhaps youth can overcome ? could be the emergence of another quality Ontario senior team. Bridgeport PROForma Braves 22-1 Host team for the ISC II Tournament of Champions has all the trappings off the field and before the first pitch ? an extremely tough weekend schedule may be huge hurdle for this mix of friends sprinkled with new-comers. The adage that a team with chemistry that is strong off the field can do wonders on the field will be tested every inning. John Thompson 519-884-4050 sstj99(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 1 20:54:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 17:54:58 -0700 Subject: First Annual Ontario All-Star Challenge Message-ID: <010606152.64679@webbox.com> Received: 6/1/06 7:50:10 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: First Annual Ontario All-Star Challenge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Perth and Golden Horseshoe Fastball League All-Stars Teams to Meet in First Annual Ontario All-Star Challenge Kitchener (June 1, 2006) ? For years in the beer gardens at tournaments and more recently on internet chat forums, the question always gets asked: Which league has the best players? The first annual Ontario All-Star Challenge will help answer that question as the best of the local South Perth Men?s Fastball League will take on the Golden Horseshoe Fastball League (GHFL) in an all-star game this August. The game, to be played at 9 pm on Thursday August 10 at Hallman Park, will be a prelude to the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament which starts the following evening and the ISC II Tournament of Champions that kicks off that Sunday. ?We?ve been saying that we?ve got the best league in Ontario for a long time and now we?re going to put that to the test,? said South Perth league president George Nahrgang, whose 18-team league stretches from Harriston to Mitchell to Tavistock, and boasts the winners of the last three ISC II tournaments ?We?re really looking forward to the opportunity and I think we?re going to surprise some people,? countered Blair Setford, president of the 11-team GHFL, which includes teams in Mississauga, Hamilton-Waterdown and the Niagara region. Setford approached Nahrgang with the idea for the game over the winter. ?It?s something that all ball players talk about when they get together and, with the ISC Worlds in Kitchener the next two years, this is the perfect showcase for the All-Star Challenge.? ?This is a great opportunity for fastball fans to come out and get a taste of the action that they?re going to see during the third week of August,? said host committee chairman Tom Clancy. Both leagues count several senior ball players on various team rosters, along with many more top-notch intermediate players, so the game will undoubtedly be hotly contested ? particularly with the added incentive of a to-be-determined wager between the two leagues. ?I?m sure we?ll come up with something besides just bragging rights,? said Nahrgang. ?This isn?t a grudge match yet, but it really does have the potential to develop into a good rivalry,? added Setford. Some of the South Perth players expected to take part in the game include Don Scott and Dale Levy of the Kitchener Hallman Twins, the host team for the ISC World Tournament, along with Jim, Jodie & Jay Schnarr of the Bridgeport PROforma Braves, who are the host team for the ISC II Tournament of Champions ? the intermediate division of the ISC. Among those that may be representing the GHFL are Scott Wagar, who led his Jarvis team to 4th at last year?s Canadian Senior Nationals, Byron Demoe, of the Niagara Snappers, who tied for 5th at last year?s ISC II championship, and Jeff Wilson, who has won four junior national championships in a row and is graduating to senior ball this year. Admission to the park will be free for the game, which will be preceded by a game at 7 pm featuring the Czech Republic National Team and the Danish club team that are competing in the ISC World Tournament. The game will also be broadcast over the internet on streaming audio through www.ballparkradio.com. - 30 - For further information, please contact: Blair Setford Golden Horseshoe Fastball League 1.800.268.9374 ext. 8803 blairjs(at)rogers.com www.ghfl.ca or George Nahrgang South Perth Men?s Fastball League 519.595.2609 judge(at)cyg.net www.kwfastball.com/southperth.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 07:37:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 04:37:23 -0700 Subject: Michigan ISC/TFSL Weekly Report Message-ID: <020606153.16825@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 5:43:23 AM From: Subject: Michigan ISC/TFSL Weekly Report TFSL / ISC WEEKLY REPORT 2006 WEEK ONE MAY 16-17 Tue. 5-16 in Munger Game One: Munger Bulldogs 6 ? 9 WP: Brent Lynch 12 K 1 ? 0 Millington Up To Date Painting 3 ? 7 LP: Mike Spagnuolo 6 K 0 ? 0 Bulldogs: Punky McKinstry 2 ? 2, T, 2 BB, 4 R; UTD: Steve Shores 2 ? 4 , D; Pat Murtha 1 ? 3 , T Game Two: Frankenmuth Tiffany?s 5 ? 11 WP: Pete Loachridge 17 K 1 ? 0 Munger Bulldogs 4 ? 5 LP: Brent Lynch 15 K 1 ? 1 Tiffany?s: Joe Funch 3 ? 5, RBI; Muke Meinecke 3 ? 5 , 2 D, 2 RBI; Bulldogs: Brent Lynch 2 ? 4; Jeff Servinski D, RBI; Puncky McKinstry T, RBI Wed. 5 ? 17 in Frankenmuth Game One: Frankenmuth Tiffany?s 3 ? 6 WP: Pete Loachridge 10 K 2 ? 0 Auburn Buzz 0 ? 5 LP: Greg Wright 3 K 0 ? 1 Tiffany?s: Joe Funch 2 ? 3, Ed Gerow 2 ? 3, D, Brett Szagesh 2 ? 2 , D, Buzz: Duaine Vogel 2 ? 3 Game Two: Millington Up To Date Painting 9 - ? WP: Dave Lach 6 K 1 ? 0 Munger Vols 1 ? 1 LP: Ryan Truemner 6 K 0 ? 1 UTD: Dave Lach 3 ? 3, 2 HR, 7 RBI?s , GS; John Borcherding 2 ? 3, D; Pat Murtha 2 ? 3, RBI Vols: Brent Jacobs 1 ? 2, HR WEEK TWO May 23 - 24 Tue. 5 ? 23 in Auburn Game One: Munger Bulldogs 4 - 8 WP: Doug Gillis 14 K 1 ? 0 Munger Vols 0 - 1 LP: Kyle Beane 5 K 0 ? 1 Bulldogs: Ken Benson 3 hits; Adam Brechtelsbauer 2 hits; Vols: Justin Jacobs only hit Game Two: Munger Bulldogs 5 - 6 WP: Brent Lynch 9 K 2 ? 1 Auburn Buzz 4 - 3 LP: Greg Wright 15 K 0 ? 2 Bulldogs: Ken Benson 2 ? 3 ; Adam Brechtelsbauer HR, 2 RBI?s; Buzz: Trent Ruthig 2 ? 4 ; Kyle Engle D Wed. 5 ? 24 in Frankenmuth Game One: Frankenmuth Tiffany?s 7 - 7 WP: Pete Loachridge 9 K 3 ? 0 Millington Up To Date Painting 0 - 2 LP: Dave Lach 2 K 1 ? 1 Tiffany?s: Brett Szagesh 2 ? 3, D, 4 RBI; Rich Kathrens 2 ? 2 ; Terry Hoppe 2 RBI?s UTD: Mike Spagnuolo D; Game Two: Millington Up To Date Painting 9 - 9 WP: Mike Spagnuolo 3 K 1 ? 1 Auburn Buzz 7 - 8 LP: Greg Wright 13 K 0 - 3 UTD: Steve Shores 2 ? 3, HR, 2 RBI; Jeff Hess 2 ? 2, RBI Buzz: Tom Short 2 ? 4, RBI; Jim Beyerlien 2 ? 4 WEEK THREE MAY 30 ? 31 Tue. 5 ? 30 in Munger Games rained out Wed. 5 ? 31 in Frankenmuth Game One: Munger Bulldogs 5 - 5 WP: Jeff Servinski 4 K 1 ? 0 Millington Up To Date Painting 3 - 8 LP: Mike Spagnuolo 4 K 1 ? 2 Bulldogs: Brent Lynch 2 ? 4, T, 2 RBI UTD: Mike Gohsman 2 ? 4, HR, 2 RBI; John Borcherding 2 ? 3, RBI Game Two: Bulldogs vs Tiffany?s rained out to be made up on Mon. June 5 in Frankenmuth at 8:30 STANDINGS AS OF 6 ? 1 WON LOST G/B Frankenmuth Tiffanys 3 0 Munger Bulldogs 4 1 .5 Millington Up To Date Painting 2 3 2.5 Munger Vols 0 2 2.5 Auburn Buzz 0 3 3 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 12:48:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 09:48:05 -0700 Subject: Schedule - Boulevard Lounge/Explorers Message-ID: <020606153.35464@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 8:20:17 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Schedule - Boulevard Lounge/Explorers Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland, MI June 9-11, 2006 Following is the schedule for the 5th Annual Boulevard Lounge/Midland Explorers tournament, June 9-11, at Emerson Park in Midland. Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Pool A ? Explorers (MI), Dolan & Murphy (IL), Planggers (IN), Oshweken (ON), Coppens (MI) Pool B ? Heflin (NY), MVD Sports (OH), Rice Creek Lightning (MI), Oshawa (ON), Priority Mortgage (MI) Friday 7:00 Explorers vs. Coppens Rice Creek vs. Priority 9:00 Oshawa vs. Priority Saturday 9:00 DM vs. Planggers 11:00 Rice Creek vs. Heflin Explorers vs. Oshweken 1:00 Oshweken vs. Coppens MVD vs. Oshawa 3:00 Priority vs. Heflin Coppens vs. Planggers 5:00 Heflin vs. Oshawa Planggers vs. Explorers DM vs. Oshweken 7:00 DM vs. Explorers Priority vs. MVD Oshawa vs. Rice Creek 9:00 MVD vs. Rice Creek Sunday 9:00 am Oshweken vs. Planggers Coppens vs. DM MVD vs. Heflin 11:00 1st A vs. 2nd B 1st B vs. 2nd A 1:00 Championship Kyle Beane Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 12:53:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 09:53:22 -0700 Subject: Hogs Split With ATMI Message-ID: <020606153.35784@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 9:55:15 AM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs Split With ATMI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yorkville, il. The Dekalb Hustle Hogs split with ATMI Precast in aurora in the Yorkville league to move their overall record to 4-4 on the young season. Game 1 It was all ATMI as Juan Pottilichio shut down the hog bats and Andrew Havercroft had four hits for ATMI. The hogs had hits from Matt Smith, Chad Crutcher, Tommy Crouch and John Colvin. The final was 13-3. ATMI 13 14 2 Hogs 3 4 2 RBI Smith, Crouch, Crutcher Game 2 This one was a little different for the Hogs as they pounded out 14 hits scoring 8 runs in the first two innings. Matt Smith and Tommy crouch were both 3x3. Matt smith also had a home run. Sean Canvases, Jay Ar mes and Ken Hod gen all had two hits for the winners. Hogs 11 14 0 AT MI 3 3 2 RBI Crouch (2), Smith (2), Hog den (2), Ar mes (1), Virtue (1) WP Murphy 5IPA 3H 3ER 6K BB The hogs are next in action next wednesday in Rockford. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 13:03:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:03:38 -0700 Subject: Canada East ISC & ISC II Qualifier Draws Message-ID: <020606153.36401@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 10:41:32 AM Subject: Canada East ISC & ISC II Qualifier Draws -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada East ISC & ISC II Qualifier Draws Bob McGowan, Canada East ISC Area Commissioner, is pleased to announce the draws for the ISC & ISC II Qualifiers to be held in Innerkip & Fitzroy Harbour June 16-18. A record of 35 teams are competing in this year's qualifiers. The winners of each tournament will receive a berth in either the ISC World Tournament or the ISC II Tournament of Champions being held in Kitchener August 11-19 with additional invite berths to both tournaments likely to be made available. All teams are reminded that final rosters are due Wednesday June 14. ISC Qualifier in Innerkip - All games in Diamond 1 Friday June 16 7:00 pm Game 1 Scarborough Wolverines vs Ohswegen Redmen 8:30 pm Game 2 Jarvis Merchants vs St. Thomas Centennials 10:00 pm Game 3 Orillia Riversharks vs Winner Game 1 Games continue Saturday at Innerkip on Diamond 1 starting at 10:00 am with the championship game scheduled for 8:00 pm. The "if" game will follow immediately after if necessary.. ISC II Qualifier in Innerkip Friday June 16 7:00 pm Game 2 Drumbo 1 Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws vs Mitchell Mets 7:00 pm Game 3 Drumbo 2 Palermo Athletics vs Shakespeare Falcons 7:00 pm Game 6 Innerkip 2 Tavistock Smully's Merchants vs Ingersoll Crush 8:30 pm Game 1 Drumbo 1 Niagara Snappers vs Monkton Muskrats 8:30 pm Game 5 Drumbo 2 Harriston Mercury's vs Orangeville Resolve Kings 8:30 pm Game 4 Innerkip 2 Elora Wellington Brewers vs Morpeth Magic 10:00 pm Game 7 Drumbo 1 Glencoe Astros vs Hickson Reds 10:00 pm Game 8 Innerkip 2 Alvinston Indians vs Wyevale Tribe Games continue Saturday at 8:00 am in both Innerkip and Drumbo with the championship game scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 pm. The "if" game will follow immediately after if necessary. ISC II Qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour Friday June 16 7:00 pm Game 2 Fitzroy 2 Stouffville Mennos vs Ottawa Blitz 7:00 pm Game 4 Fitzroy 1 Waterdown Hammer vs Quyon Flyers 7:00 pm Game 5 Stittsville 1 Kingston Cowboys vs Blackburn Bombers 7:00 pm Game 6 Stittsville 2 Enterprise Oasis Pools vs Carp I4C Victory Consulting 9:00 pm Game 1 Fitzroy 1 Fitzroy Harbour West Carleton Electric vs Eastmain Fireballs 9:00 pm Game 3 Stittsville 1 Stittsville 56ers vs Ottawa Valley Raiders Saturday June 17 10:00 am Game 7 Fitzroy 1 Ottawa Team Easton Thunder vs Winner Game 1 10:00 am Game 10 Stittsville 2 Micksburg Twins vs Winner Game 6 Loser's bracket games start Saturday at 8:00 am in both Fitzroy Harbour and Stittsville with the championship game scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 pm. The "if" game will follow immediately after if necessary. For more information, please contact: Bob McGowan jbob99(at)allstream.net 519.941.6767 home 905.672.7473 office or, for info on the Fitzroy Harbour qualifier Adam Brown Adam.Brown(at)ottawa.ca or Fitzroyfastball(at)yahoo.ca 613.623.8867 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 13:13:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:13:56 -0700 Subject: Manotick Tournament June 2-4 Message-ID: <020606153.37018@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 12:08:41 PM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Manotick Tournament June 2-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manotick, ON Here is the draw for the Manotick Tournament on June 2-4. Manotick is about 20 minutes south of Ottawa, ON. It is a 10 team double knockout. Participating teams are all ISC II level: Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder (ISC II #6) Ottawa, ON Valley Raiders Ottawa, ON Blitz Carp, ON I4C Victory Blackburn, ON Bombers Manotick, ON Lomor Printers Quyon, QC Flyers Stittsville, ON 56ers Prince Edward County, ON Fitzroy Harbour, ON West Carleton Electric All teams will be participating in the ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour/Stittsville from June 16-18 except for Prince Edward County and Manotick (which was originally entered but forced to withdraw due to player shortages). G1 Friday 7PM D1 Ottawa Valley Raiders vs. Ottawa Blitz G2 Friday 8PM D2 Carp I4C Victory vs. Blackburn Bombers G3 Friday 9PM D1 Manotick Lomor Printers vs. Quyon Flyers G4 Saturday 10AM D1 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric vs. Winner G1 G5 Saturday 11AM D2 Ottawa Team Easton Thunder vs. Winner G2 G6 Saturday Noon D1 Stittsville vs. Prince Edward County G7 Saturday 1PM D2 Loser G2 vs. Loser G3 Home Run Contest 1:45 D1 G8 Saturday 3PM D1 Winner G3 vs. Winner G4 G9 Saturday 4PM D2 Loser G1 vs. Loser G6 G10 Saturday 5PM D1 Winner G6 vs. Winner G5 G11 Saturday 6PM D2 Winner G9 vs. Loser G5 G12 Saturday 7PM D1 Winner G7 vs. Loser G4 G13 Saturday 8PM D2 Winner G11 vs. Loser G8 G14 Saturday 9PM D1 Winner G12 vs. Loser G10 G15 Sunday 10AM D2 Winner G13 vs. Winner G14 G16 Sunday 11AM D1 Winner G8 vs. Winner 10 G17 Sunday 1PM D1 Winner G15 vs. Loser G16 G18 Sunday 3PM D1 Finals G19 Sunday 5PM D1 If necessary game sent by Adam Brown, Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 13:27:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:27:39 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada Ontario Tour - Media Passes Message-ID: <020606153.37841@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 9:48:25 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada Ontario Tour - Media Passes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA ADVISORY June 2, 2006 Media Passes for Softball Canada's Ontario Tour (Ottawa, ON) ? Softball Canada's Senior women's National Team is set to tour southern Ontario in a mini series of exhibition games versus Softball Canada's Elite team and the New England Riptide of the Women's Professional Fast Pitch league from June 17th to the 25th, 2006. The series will consist of a six (6) game schedule and a 1 day clinic as follows: June 17 - National Team Clinic - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Peter Hallman Ball Yard, Kitchener, Ontario June 18 - Canada Elite vs. Canada - 7:00 pm, Arand Field, Milverton, Ontario June 19 - Canada Elite vs. Canada - 7:00 pm, Exhibition Softball Park, Guelph, Ontario June 22 - New England Riptide vs. Canada - 7:00 pm, Peter Hallman Ball yard, Kitchener, Ontario June 23 - New England Riptide vs. Canada - 7:00 pm, Old Brampton Fairgrounds, Brampton, Ontario June 24 - New England Riptide vs. Canada - 7:00 pm, Peter Hallman Ball yard, Kitchener, Ontario June 25 - New England Riptide vs. Canada - 1:00 pm, Peter Hallman Ball yard, Kitchener, Ontario Featured in the tour are Senior Women National Team local athletes, Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, On), Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON), Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) and Erin Mclean (Whitby, ON). If you plan to attend the Ontario Tour, please submit your request for media passes no later than June 09, 2006 to Rick Picard, Director of Marketing and Communications by phone: (613)-523-3386 ext. 3105, by fax: (613)-523-5761 or by email: rpicard(at)softball.ca. Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 17:25:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 14:25:00 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Challenge Tournament: July 28, 29 & 30 Message-ID: <020606153.52079@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 12:55:18 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Announcement - 2006 Vancouver Challenge Tournament: July 28, 29 & 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports Association are pleased to officially announce the 8 teams that will compete in the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Men's Open FP Tournament to be held July 28 - 30 at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The host Grey Sox (ISC #6) will face stiff competition from a strong field of teams. This year's entrants include: - Saskatoon, SK Aspen Interiors Black Sox (ISC # 7) - Yucaipa, CA So Cal Bombers (ISC # 8) - Portland, OR CR Fastpitch (ISC # 18) - Saskatoon, SK Sr. Diamondbacks (ISC # 35) - Prince George, BC Black Bears (ISC # 36) - Richmond, BC Linus Software Stealers (ISC unranked) - Squamish, BC Wizards (ISC unranked) The Vancouver Challenge has always provided fastpitch enthusiasts with good quality games, and the teams with an excellent tune up prior to the ISC World Tournament, and the Softball Canada Nationals. With the noted line up of teams, this year's event should live up to past experiences. Previous tournament champions include: 2005 - Broken Bow NY Spirit, 2004 - Victoria Travellers Inn, 2003 - Vancouver Grey Sox, 2002 - Victoria Fine Line. Further details leading up to the event including the schedule of games etc. will be provided and can also be accessed via our team website at www.vancouvergreysox.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox http://www.vancouvergreysox.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 18:45:12 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:45:12 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock Message-ID: <1165261602-1149288315-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-14667-@engine11-cell05> 7PM Patsys vs twins Delayed to 11.PM Patsys delayed at airport Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 21:52:14 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 01:52:14 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 2 Message-ID: <490605838-1149299537-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-1085-@engine02-cell05> 9PM Hedlin 3 Wp algar Jarvis 2 Lp phibbs Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 22:35:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 02:35:59 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - patsys have landed Message-ID: <1149425922-1149302162-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-30375-@engine19-cell05> Patsys have arrived and will play Kitchener at 11 PM or when first diamond is available. Orillia about to mercy innerkip ON diamond 1. 1035.PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 22:51:45 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 02:51:45 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - St Thomas over midland Message-ID: <1687425832-1149303108-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-1397-@engine11-cell05> 1050PM St Thomas. 1 Wp Zack Midland. 0 Lp. Gillis Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 2 23:03:42 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 03:03:42 +0000 GMT Subject: Orillia over innerkip Message-ID: <171473932-1149303825-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-15838-@engine30-cell05> 11PM Orillia. 10 Wp. White Innerkip. 0 Lp Simpson Mercy MVP Rob o,brien Rain possible Warming up Kitchener. Vs. Patsys Lightening Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 00:46:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 21:46:25 -0700 Subject: Woodstock - Game 1 - started late ended early Message-ID: <020606153.78568@webbox.com> Due to flight problems out of NYC, part of Patsy's team could not make it out of the airport in New York. They came in very late to Woodstock. Their 7pm game was put off until 11pm thanks to the gracious hospitality of the Kitchener Twins, who agreed to delay the game 4 hours.... and to the umpires and staff who also graciously agreed to work the late night game. The teams took to Diamond 1 at about 11pm as scheduled, just after the mercy game, Orillia 10-0 over Innerkip. The game was underway by 1115pm but there were signs of trouble in the skys, light rain at first, thunder then lightening and the blue crew will just not let a game proceed under those conditions, its just not safe. Too bad, both teams were off to a great start. Bill Simmons started the game off with one of his classic singles for Kitchener, hustling to beat the throw at first, then moments later stole second. Next inning, Simmons on base again, and Red Levy hit a home run. In the 3rd inning, Kitchener were leading 3-2 when the game was called. at 1155 it was raining very hard and the lightening was severe. Todd Martin had the ball for Kitchner and Hinie Shannon was on the rubber for Patsys. So it was 3-2 Twins in the 3rd when UIC Peter K called the game. I do not know where this picks up, I am guessing on Sunday morning as there is a full schedule for tomorrow. I will be changing the schedule soon, Patsys is playing the 8am game instead of Kitchener. We hope to report all day tomorrow, Saturday. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 01:05:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:05:12 -0700 Subject: Directions to the park in Woodstock, from Toronto Message-ID: <020606153.79694@webbox.com> Directions from Toronto to the ballpark in Woodstock, Ontario. Hwy. 401 to Hwy. 59 N. Oxford Road. Then turn left at Juliana Dr. - Exit 232 This is the exit just after going up the long stretch of road just past the large green Woodstock Flag. Once you exit, go towards the row of hotels, including the Quaity Suites and Super 8, just behind Tim Hortons, get into the left lane and turn left at the first set of lights, onto Juliana Drive. Drive past hotels and the golf course, following Juliana up the hill and then down to a "T" intersection and turn right onto Finkle Street. Follow the road up the hill, to the ball complex on your right. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 01:53:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:53:41 -0700 Subject: Woodstock - Friday evening - first four games 2006 Message-ID: <020606153.82602@webbox.com> Woodstock Legends of Fastball 2006 Friday, June 2, 2006 Woodstock, ON Game 1 7pm Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Patsys of New York. Part of the team delayed due to problems getting out of New York today, so tournament directors ask Hallman Twins if they will play at 11pm if Patsys can make it by then. Graciously, Twins agree to play at 11pm Patsys arrive around 10pm and by 11pm are on diamond 1 with Kitchener warming up and by 1115 Game 1 is finally underway. Unfortunately, the weather that held Patsys in New York was now moving in on the Woodstock area. Bill Simmons started the game off with one of his classic singles for Kitchener, hustling to beat the throw at first, then moments later stole second. Next inning, Simmons on base again, and Red Levy hit a home run. In the 3rd inning, Kitchener were leading 3-2 when the game was called. at 1155 it was raining very hard and the lightening was severe. Todd Martin had the ball for Kitchner and Heinie Shannon was on the rubber for Patsys. So it was 3-2 Twins in the 3rd when UIC Peter Kluszczynskicalled the game. I do not know where this picks up, I am guessing on Sunday morning as there is a full schedule for tomorrow. I will be changing the schedule soon, Patsys is playing the 8am game instead of Kitchener Sat am. GAME 2 Heflin Gremlins at Jarvis Merchants Heflin: 0.0.0.2.0.2.0.x.x.x.3.6.2 Jarvis: 1.0.0.0.0.1.x.x.x.x.2.6.0 WP: Paul Algar: 7Ip, 2R, 2ER, 6H, 9K, 1BB C: Chris Kostez LP: Andrew Phibbs: 7IP, 3R, 3ER, 6H, 8K, 3BB C: Allan Phibbs For Heflin, Edwardo Leonard had a home run. Dave Thompson, 3 hits, 2 RBIs. For Jarvis, Chris Smith had a home run in the 1st.; first pitch of the game. MVP of game went to Dave Thompson, left fielder for Heflin, 3 for 3, 2 RBIs, 3 put outs. This game was played on diamond 1 since Patsys was not available to play Kitchener at the scheduled 7pm start time. GAME 3 Innerkip Eagles at Orillia River Sharks Orillia: 10 Innerki: 0 5-inning mercy Inneriip: 0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.6.0 Orillia: 3.3.2.2.X.x.x.x.10.13.0 WP : Michael White : 5IP, 0R, 0ER, 6H, 8K, 0BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Jamie Simpson: 3IP, 6R, 6ER, 7H, 2K, 3BB Jeremy DeBelleville: 2IP, 4R, 4ER, 6H, 4K, 1BB C: Pat Humfries MVP of Game: Rob O?Brien of River Sharks 2 singles, 2 doubles, Fehrman had 3 hits and one RBI MCtavish had 3 RBIs, 2 run homer. For the Eagles, Derek Wright had one triple. GAME 3 St. Thomas Centenniels at Midland Explorers St. Thomas: 1 Midland: 0 St. Thomas: 0.0.0.0.0.1.0.x.x.x.1.5.0 Midland: 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.2.1 WP: Darren Zack: 7IP, 0R, 0ER, 2H, 7K, 1BB 2-hit game for Zee man C: Dave Momberry LP: Doug Gillis: 7IP, 1R, 1ER, 5H, 9K C: Steve Roberts Brian Harvey had two hits for St. Thomas With one out in the top of the 6th, Troy Rick had a single. Left fielder Mark Coleman drove in Troy Rick with a two out single. MVP of Game: Mark Coleman Lots of action planned for Saturday: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_Legends_ScheduleA.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 07:19:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 04:19:35 -0700 Subject: Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out Friday Scores Message-ID: <030606154.15757@webbox.com> Received: 6/2/06 11:44:33 PM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out Friday Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON June 2, 2006 Friday night results from the 3rd annual Mick & Angelo?s Snapper Shoot-Out that kicked off this evening with 16 teams competing for the $1500 first place prize. With 14 of the 16 teams competing in the Shoot-Out ranked among the top 35 in the ISC II June 1 rankings, the Shoot-Out is one of the toughest tournaments in the province to win. Anyone reading this that is within driving distance should come down for the day to enjoy some of the best intermediate ball that you will see outside of the Tournament of Champions. We have cold beer (and lots of it), great food at the concession stand, plenty of seating for the fans, and you can also pick up our 40+ page FULL COLOUR program which has great articles including one penned by our own ISC II Commissioner Blair Setford. Red Division Niagara Snappers (Ranked #1 in ISC II Rankings) CPI (Ranked #6 in ISC II Rankings) South Lebanon TNT (Ranked #35 in ISC II Rankings) Shakespeare Falcons (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Black Division Elora Brewers (Ranked #11 in ISC II Rankings) Mississauga Arrows (Not Ranked) PA Power (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Toronto Indians (Ranked #19 in ISC II Rankings) Silver Division Alvinston Indians (Ranked #5 in ISC II Rankings) Ashland Merchants (Ranked #15 in ISC II Rankings) KMV Rise (Ranked #10 in ISC II Rankings) Waterdown Hammer (Ranked #20 in ISC II Rankings) White Division Glencoe Astros (Ranked #22 in ISC II Rankings) Orr Park Knights (Ranked #24 in ISC II Rankings) Palermo Athletics (Ranked #12 in ISC II Rankings) St. Mary?s Gunners (Not Ranked) Six games were played tonight with another 18 games scheduled for Saturday. Results are provided below (latest ISC II rankings in brackets): Game #1 (#11) Elora Brewers 7 (#28) PA Power 0 5 inning mercy WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Billy Kozlovac in relief Ryan Rutt Game #2 (#10) KMV Rise 2 (#20) Waterdown Hammer 1 WP: Mike Smith LP: in relief Drew Hathway, Tim Neil started Game #3 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 2 (#12) Palermo Athletics 1 WP: in relief Steve Cook, Cam Struth started LP: Gord Scott Opening ceremonies were held with speeches by ISC II Commissioner Blair Setford, Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Gary Burrows, Ontario Tourism Minister Jim Bradley, and tournament chairman Bill Weaver. The American and Canadian national anthems were played and teams were officially welcomed to the Shoot-Out. Now back to business? Game #4 (#1) Niagara Snappers 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 5 WP: Dan Duemo, in relief Mike Bateman LP: Fred Follings, in relief Chris Evers Game #5 (#19) Toronto Indians 3 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 2 WP: Steve Ketchel LP: Ryan Cummings Game #6 (#5) Alvinston Indians 7 (#15) Ashland Merchants 1 WP: Brad Young, in relief Derwyn Hodges LP: Scott Hershey Dan Bernard www.autoexportcanada.com dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 07:26:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 04:26:20 -0700 Subject: 06 Grafmeier 6-2-06 Message-ID: <030606154.16163@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 2:22:22 AM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 06 Grafmeier 6-2-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament June 2 Sunset Park Kimberly WI Pool A 1. The Farm, Madison, WI 2. Townline, Green Bay, WI 3. The Bar of Appleton, Appleton, WI 4. Quad City Sox, Moline IL 5. MinnDak Millers, Fargo, ND Pool B 6. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL 7. Circle Tap, Denmark, WI 8. Pioneer Metal Finishers/The Bar, Denmark, WI 9. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND 10. Plangger Furniture, Benton Harbor MI Game #1-----6:00 PM----- Upper Circle Tap, Denmark, WI------------------523 00----10-9-2 PMF/The Bar, Green Bay, WI-----------000 00------0-3-4 Ian Knott(LP); John Goral (3) & Matt Warpinski Matt Bramwell(WP); Mike Roberts (3) & Brad Dvorachek HR-None Game #2-----6:00 PM----- Lower Townline, Green Bay, WI-----------------503 100 3----12-9-1 The Bar of Appleton, Appleton, WI---013 000 0-------4-4-1 Betto Guerrinieri (WP); Tane Richardson (5) & Aaron Neemia Gerard Long (LP) & Conrad Bain HR- Townline-Chris Delorit 3r in 1st,Tane Richardson solo in 1st, Nick Shailes 3r in 3rd The Bar-Shaun Jamieson solo in 2nd, Kyle Van Abel 3r in 3rd Game #3-----7:30 PM----- Upper PMF/The Bar, Green Bay, WI------------001 000 1-----2-5-2 Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL------210 001 x-----4-4-1 Ian Knott(LP) & Matt Warpinski Bob Ginger (WP); Karl Gollan & Jon Kelly HR-Doug Williams (2) solos in 1st & 6th Game #4-----7:30 PM----- Lower MinnDak Millers, Fargo, ND--------------100 001 4-----6-12-1 The Bar of Appleton, Appleton, WI----000 000 1------1-3-0 Sisko Sabate (WP) & Scooter Lange Shaun Jamieson(LP) & Conrad Bain HR- Tony Kunka(2) solo in 6th & 2r in 7th The Bar- Kyle Van Abel solo in 6th Game #5-----9:00 PM----- Upper Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND-------100 000 2-----3-6-1 Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL----022 001 x------5-7-4 Steve Langley (LP); Darcy Bryne (6) & BradTwordik Dewey Dyck (WP) & Jon Kelly HR-Stix- Lance Freeman solo in 6th Game #6-----9:00 PM------Lower Quad City Sox, Moline IL-----------------201 000 1------4-6-3 The Farm, Madison, WI-------------------332 100 x-----9-10-2 Jeff Farion (LP) & Rodney Doak Korrey Gareau(WP); Dean Holoien(3); Jeff Wilson & Todd Twachtmann; Harvey Stevenson HR- Sox- Keith Peterson solo in 3rd From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 09:39:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 06:39:35 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends - Revised Schedule Saturday am Message-ID: <030606154.24158@webbox.com> Revised Schedule: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm we will be doing updates on this site via our blackberry all day. later in the day will update: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm Al Doran Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 10:41:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:41:32 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 6 Message-ID: <1011641042-1149345695-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-32205-@engine09-cell05> Patsys. 10 Wp. Muizelar Bridgoort. 3 Lp. Schnarr 935 AM Bright and sunny Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 10:54:07 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:54:07 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 5 Message-ID: <1669089030-1149346451-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-15213-@engine30-cell05> Heflin. 3 Wp. Ezekiel Elmira. 2 Lp. Bradley Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 11:40:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 08:40:46 -0700 Subject: Woodstock - Sat am early - Games 5 and 6 and more Message-ID: <030606154.31429@webbox.com> Saturday, June 3, 2006 Note on GAME 1 from last night. Rain delay (and lightening) at midnight, game called at 1155pm. Could not re start due to storm. As I understand it, as of today, Saturday, this game will pick up again IF NECESSARY at 8am Sunday, a five inning game. ALSO NOTE: the schedule has changed from the original due to the very late arrival of Patsy?s last evening. Kitchener graciously agreed to play at 11pm and tournament organizers then traded Kitcheners next couple of games with Patsy?s. See the new schedule. If the team name is highlighted its because they traded between Kitchener and Patsy?s. See http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm GAME 5 Elmira Cubs at Heflin Gremlins Heflin: 0.0.0.2.0.0.0.1.x.x.x.3.4.0 Elmira: 0.0.0.0.0.0.2.0x.x.x.2.5.0 Exciting extra inning game. WP: Blair Ezekiel: 8 IP, 2R, 0ER, 5H, 3K, 0BB C: Ryan Kostel LP: Mark Bradley: 8 IP, 3R, 0ER, 4H, 6K, 3BB C: Graham Baechler For Heflin: Edwardo Leonardo had a single in B8 to drive in the winning run. For Elmira: Brad Thompson had a single and a home run. Adam Hiller hit a triple. MVP of Game: Blair Ezekiel A beaufiful morning in this great ball park in Woodstock. GAME 6 Bridgeport Proforma Braves at New York Patsy?s (this was originally Kitchener?s game ? see note above). Patsy?s: 0.0.0.4.6.x.x.x.x.10.7.0 Bridgeport: 0.0.2.0.1.x.x.x.x.3.5.3 WP: Gerald Muizelaar: 5 IP, 3R, 3 ER, 5H, 5K, 1 BB C: Frank deGroat LP: Jim Schnaar: 5.1 IP, 8 R, 7 ER, 5 H, 2 K, 2 BB Don Harris: 0.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 1 BB C: Ron McWhirter For Bridgeport: Jody Schnarr had a home run and 2 RBIs For Patsy?s: Travis Wilson had 2 home runs, 3 RBIs Jeff Hook had a single, a triple, and 2 RBIs Adam Lalonde had a single and a triple. MVP of the Game: Travis Wilson Lots of great ball today, come out and enjoy this great park! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 12:23:41 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:23:41 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 7 Message-ID: <651607709-1149351824-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-14985-@engine19-cell05> This one went extra innings! Elmira. 7 Innerkip. 5 1220 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 12:26:22 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:26:22 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 8 Message-ID: <1972567493-1149351986-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-23046-@engine18-cell05> Bridgeport. 3 Midland. 2 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 14:18:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 11:18:29 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Legends - rain delay at 2pm Message-ID: <030606154.40892@webbox.com> 2pm EDT After starting off the day with beautiful bright clear skys and sunny warm weather, the temp dropped about 10c in under an hour, the clouds moved in and at the crack of 2pm everyone jumped out of their seats when a huge bang of thunder shook the park. Kitchener Hallman Twins at St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials Good sized crowd were watching a great pitching duel between Paul Koert of Kitchener and Trevor Wardel of St. Thomas. Tight game with St. Thomas leading 1-0 in the 6th when home plate umpire (and UIC) Peter Kluszczynski and everyone ran for cover. Heavy rain but major fear is the lightening. I do not have the score from the other diamond, sorry. We think the storm is a short one but only time will tell. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 15:58:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 12:58:29 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends - Games 7 and 8 Message-ID: <030606154.46890@webbox.com> Woodstock, ON GAME 7 Elmira Cubs at Innerkip Eagles Elmira: 0.0.0.0.1.3.1.2.x.x.x.7.9.2 Innerkip: 2.0.0.0.1.0.2.0.x.x.x.5.7.1 WP: Casey Halstead: 2 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 0 BB Ryan French: 5.2 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 6 K, 6 BB Dan Bradley: 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB C: Graham Baechler Halstead hit in wrist by line drive end of 2nd inning. Bradley came into the game in Bottom of 8th inning with the bases loaded and only one out and was instrumental in turning the double play that ended the game and the win for his team, Elmira. LP: Jeremy deBellevil: 5 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 2 BB Jamie Simpson: 3 IP, 6 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 2 BB C: Chris White For Elmira, Brad Thompson had a home run. This was a team effort by the gutsy Cubs from Elmira who kept the fans entertained and on the edge of their seats for 8 innings of good old fashioned fastball. For Innerkip, Mike Pullin had a home run, a single and a BB. GAME 8 Midland Explorers at Bridgeport Proforma Braves Bridgeport: 0.0.0.1.2.0.X.x.x.x.3.8.1 Midland: 2.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.2.8.1 WP: John McGarr: 7 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 8H, 1 K, 0BB C: Ron McWhirter LP: Grant Patterson: 6 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 8 H, 9 K, 1 BB C: Craig Crawford MVP of the Game: Rob Weiler with the game winning RBI. Games 9 and 10 are still in rain delay. St. Thomas was leading Kitchener 1-0 in 6th when the storm hit. Now 4pm EDT Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 17:19:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:19:20 -0700 Subject: Keating's Fitness Center Results From Erie Message-ID: <030606154.51731@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 4:03:51 PM From: "Mike Fulton" Subject: Keating's Fitness Center Results From Erie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 26-28, 2006 Erie, Pennsylvania Keating's Fitness Center from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. finished tied for 3rd Place in the Baumann Memorial Tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. They finished with a 2-2 record. Keating's opened up the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Budweiser of Erie. Winning pitcher Dave Stokes only allowed a 7th inning run while striking out 5 and walking none. Mark Smith led Keating's at the plate going 2 for 3 with a triple, a single and 3 RBI's. Frank Keating Jr. doubled and scored a run. Mike Keating, Bret McHenry, and Toby Ranck all singled. For Budweiser Russ Cooley had a double and Justin Cevette and Bryan Miller had a single each. The Midland Explorers pounded out 10 hits in their 8-2 victory over Keating's. Winning pitcher Doug Gillis struck out 5 batters and had no walks. Steve Horning was 3 for 4 for the Explorers. He had a home run, 2 singles and 3 RBI's. Craig Crawford went 2 for 4 with a double and a single. For Keating's, Frank Keating Jr. was 2 for 3 with a double, a single and a run scored. Mark Smith blasted a 2 run homer, and Greg Garrity contributed a double. Keating's had to come from behind in a must win situation to defeat the Scarbarough Wolverines 3-2. With the win Keating's advanced to the semi-final game in the Baumann Tournament. Down 2-1 in the last of the 6th inning, Frank Keating Jr. blasted a lead off homer to left center field to tie the score at 2. Greg Garrity followed with a single. Justin Stock ran for Garrity and advanced to 2nd base on a wild pitch with no one out. Dave Stokes hit a long drive to left for the 1st out, but the throw to 3rd base went out of play allowing Stock to score the go ahead run. Scarborough did not threaten in the 7th as winning pitcher Bill Hillhouse retired them in order. Hillhouse had 7 strike outs and didn't allow a walk. Keating's was led offensively by Frank Keating Jr. with a 2 for 3 effort. He had a home run and a single. Bret McHenry was 2 for 3 also, with 2 singles and a run scored. Greg Garrity and Kevin Smith chipped in with a single each. Steve Mullaley was a perfect 3 for 3 for Scarborough, all singles. Heflin Builders beat Keating's in the semi-final game of the Baumann Tournament 6-1. Brian Urquhart pitched a 2 hitter to pick up the victory. Losing pitcher Greg Garrity accounted for the only run of the game for Keating's with a 2nd inning solo home run. Justin Stock had a single and 2 stolen bases for Keating's. For Heflin Steve Schacker was 2 for 3 with a double, a single and 3 RBI's. Ed Leonardo was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and an RBI. Keating's was led offensively by 1st baseman Frank Keating Jr. with a batting average of .417. He had a home run, 2 doubles, 2 singles, scored 2 runs and had a SLG of .833 Greg Garrity had a .375 Avg, a home run, double, single, 2 runs. .583 OBP, .875 SLG. Mark Smith batted .333, had a home run, triple, single, 5 RBI's, 2 runs, .889 SLG. Bill Hillhouse led the pitching staff with a 1-0 record, 12.2 IP, 11 K's, 1 BB's, 2.30 ERA. Keating's over-all record is now (8-2). The next weekend of games for Keating's will be the Travel League at Willow St. June 16 - 18. 1st Game Budweiser of Erie-------1--5--0 Keating's Fitness-------4--6--1 Scott and Sherman Stokes and M. Smith ----W.P.= Dave Stokes ----L.P.= Gord Scott 2nd Game Midland---------8--10--0 Keating's-------2---4---2 Gillis and Roberts Garrity, Hillhouse (4), Garrity (7) and Sell ----W.P.= Doug Gillis ----L.P.= Greg Garrity 3rd Game Scarborough-------------2--6--2 Keating's Fitness------3--6--1 Leahy and Clayton Hillhouse and Sell ----W.P.= Bill Hillhouse ----L.P.= Matt Leahy 4th Game Keating's-------1--2--0 Heflins-----------6--9--0 Garrity, Hillhouse (4) and Sell Urquhart and Gasaway ----W.P.= Brian Urquhart ----L.P.= Greg Garrity Mike Fulton Keating's Fitness Center (Manager) gotti(at)ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 19:25:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:25:28 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends - Saturday afternoon and eve Washed Out Message-ID: <030606154.59312@webbox.com> Woodstock, ON At 2pm a thunderstorm hit the area and the games in progress were stopped. St. Thomas was leading Kitchener 1-0 in the 6th so I belive that game will go in the books as a 1-0 win for St. Thomas. I understand Innerkip were leading Jarvis on the other diamond but I do not have official word on that yet. I do hope to get the game sheets for those games, but it will now have to be sometime on Sunday. SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING HAVE BEEN WASHED OUT. The fields are simply to wet to play on and more rain is forcast. A new draw has been made up for Sunday, with two teams going home (Innerkip and Midland) and the remaining eight to play a single game knockout for the rest of the day. I have some of the match ups on the schedule http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm and trying to confirm the remainder of the schedule as we speak. 7:30pm Saturday. Semi finals at 1pm and championship game at 3pm - Sunday. More to follow as soon as I get it. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 19:30:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:30:57 -0700 Subject: Patsy's in Woodstock Message-ID: <030606154.59641@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 5:00:55 PM From: Subject: Patsy's in Woodstock I : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are experincing technical trouble on our web site. Please bear with us. Patsy's ran in to some travel dificulties opening night of the Legends of Fastall tournament. The game against the Hallman Twins was rescheduled graciously by Larry Lynch and crew for 11:00pm. Patsy's broke out to a 2-0 lead vs Todd Martin on a walk to Adam Lalonde and an inside the park homer by Frank Degroat. But, Patsy's pitcher Heinie Shannon could not hold the lead as he gave up a two out 3-run home run to the Twins Dale Levy. The rain came and after 2 and 1/2 innings the Twins were leading, 3-2. The remainder of the game is still waiting to be resumed. Saturday morning Patsy's took on the Brookfield Braves. Gerald Muizelaar started and finished with a 5 hitter and 6 k's. The New York bunch trailed 2-0 after three but erupted for 10 runs in the fourth and fifth to post a 10-3 win. Travis Wilson and Jeff Hook had 3 rbi's each for Patsy's while Wilson had two home runs. Adam Lalonde was 3x4 with an rbi. Due to the rain in Woodstock, eight teams have advanced to a single elimination tournament on Sunday. Patsy's will play the Jarvis Merchants at 9:00am with the semi's at 1:00pm and the Finals at 3:00pm. -- Steve Kooser Patsy's Softball mailto: skooser(at)cox.net http://www.patsysfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 20:03:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:03:39 -0700 Subject: Grafmeier 6-3-06 Early Message-ID: <030606154.61602@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 6:59:34 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: Grafmeier 6-3-06 Early -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grafmeier 6-3-06, Kimberly WI Game #7 ------9:00 AM----Upper Townline-------000 000 0-----0-1-2 Millers----------100 103 0-----5-3-0 Tane Richardson(LP) & Aaron Neemia Rob Schweyer (WP) & Scooter Lange HR- Tim Tweiten solo in 4, Tony Kunka 2r in 6 Game #8 ------9:00 AM----Lower Plangger?s---------000 000 02-----2-8-1 PMF/The Bar-----000 000 00-----0-1-0 Doug Sleep(WP) & Dan Wingard Ian Knott (LP) & Matt Warpinski HR-NONE Game #9 ------11:00 AM----Upper MinnDak Millers------200 000 0-----2-1-0 QuadCity Sox---------100 000 0 -----1-1-2 Sisko Sabate (WP) & Scooter Lange Al Rebling (LP) & Rodney Doak HR- Millers- Tony Kunka 2r in 1 Game #10 -----11:00 AM----Lower Kegel Black Knights-----108 00-----9-9-0 PMF/The Bar--------------000 00-----0-0-2 Darcy Byrne (WP); Tim McCumber (5) & Brad Twordik COMBINED NO HITTER Ian Knott (LP); Rick Thompson (3) & Matt Warpinski HR-Chad Boom 2r in 3, Tim McCumber solo in 3, Brad Twordik solo in 3, Jim Harms 2r in3, Eric Lewis solo In 3 Game #11 -----1:00 PM----Upper The Farm-----------------213 102 0-----9-7-1 The Bar of Appleton----000 012 0-----3-4-0 Jeff Wilson (WP) & Harvey Stevenson Gerard Long (LP) & Conrad Bain HR- Farm- Todd Budke 3r in 3, Rob Gray 2r in 6 Game #12 -----1:00 PM----Lower Plangger?s------000 000 0-----0-0-0 Circle Tap----011 130 x-----6-9-0 Sean Kelly (LP) & Ryan Tundewald Matt Bramwell (WP) & Brad Dvorachek PERFECT GAME HR- Kevin Riechardt Solo in 2, Jess Ellstad Solo in 4 Game #13 -----3:00 PM----Upper Townline-------103 00--------4-6-3 The Farm-------145 2x-----12-10-0 Betto Guerrinieri (LP); Tane Richardson (3); Josh Johnson (4) & Gustavo Guerrinieri Jeff Wilson (WP); Korrey Gareau (4); Dean Holoien in (5) HR- Townline-Gustavo Guerrinieri solo in 3, Aaron Neemia solo in3 Farm -Harvey Stevenson 3r in 3, Game #14 -----3:00 PM----Lower Kegel Black Knights---010 100 0-----2-3-3 Circle Tap----------------111 021 x-----6-6-2 Tim McCumber (LP); Darcy Byrne (5) &Brad Twordik Colin McKenzie (WP) & Don Garvey HR- Kevin Riechardt Solo in 2 From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 20:17:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:17:56 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends - new Sunday Schedule Posted Message-ID: <030606154.62459@webbox.com> Woodstock, ON http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm Midland and Innerkip Eliminated SUNDAY ? ONE GAME KNOCK OUT ELIMINATION (Two teams sent home ? final 8 will play single game elimination) thanks Al http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 3 22:13:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 19:13:52 -0700 Subject: Saturday Results from Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out Message-ID: <030606154.69412@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 8:31:19 PM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Saturday Results from Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON June 3, 2006 RAIN RAIN RAIN!!! Rain was the order of the day today as the Snapper Shoot-Out headed into the second day of competition. 6 games were postponed and will be played tomorrow morning starting at 8:30am and 10:00am, with the quarterfinals kicking off at 11:30am. The 6 games that were postponed today will be 1 hour and 15 minute games and the playoff games will be 1 hour and 45 minute games. We wanted to send a HUGE thank you out to all the teams and the umpires that played in this mess throughout the day, it was raining all day yet every team stepped on the field and competed, and the umpires stayed right there with them until the rain finally forced play to come to a halt. Current standings and potential playoff match-ups are at the bottom of the page. Saturday results from the 3rd annual Mick & Angelo?s Snapper Shoot-Out kicked off this evening with 16 teams competing for the $1500 first place prize. With 14 of the 16 teams competing in the Shoot-Out ranked among the top 35 in the ISC II June 1 rankings, the Shoot-Out is one of the toughest tournaments in the province to win. Red Division Niagara Snappers (Ranked #1 in ISC II Rankings) CPI (Ranked #6 in ISC II Rankings) South Lebanon TNT (Ranked #35 in ISC II Rankings) Shakespeare Falcons (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Black Division Elora Brewers (Ranked #11 in ISC II Rankings) Mississauga Arrows (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) PA Power (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Toronto Indians (Ranked #19 in ISC II Rankings) Silver Division Alvinston Indians (Ranked #5 in ISC II Rankings) Ashland Merchants (Ranked #15 in ISC II Rankings) KMV Rise (Ranked #10 in ISC II Rankings) Waterdown Hammer (Ranked #20 in ISC II Rankings) White Division Glencoe Astros (Ranked #22 in ISC II Rankings) Orr Park Knights (Ranked #24 in ISC II Rankings) Palermo Athletics (Ranked #12 in ISC II Rankings) St. Mary?s Gunners (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) Friday Results Game #1 (#11) Elora Brewers 7 (#28) PA Power 0 5 inning mercy WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Billy Kozlovac in relief Ryan Rutt Game #2 (#10) KMV Rise 2 (#20) Waterdown Hammer 1 WP: Mike Smith LP: in relief Drew Hathway, Tim Neil started Game #3 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 2 (#12) Palermo Athletics 1 WP: in relief Steve Cook, Cam Struth started LP: Gord Scott Game #4 (#1) Niagara Snappers 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 5 WP: Dan Duemo, in relief Mike Bateman LP: Fred Follings, in relief Chris Evers Game #5 (#19) Toronto Indians 3 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 2 WP: Steve Ketchel LP: Ryan Cummings Game #6 (#5) Alvinston Indians 7 (#15) Ashland Merchants 1 WP: Brad Young, in relief Derwyn Hodges LP: Scott Hershey Saturday Results Game #7 (#22) Glencoe Astros 7 (#24) Orr Park Knights 3 WP: Shaun Winship, in relief Brett Neal LP: Chuck Smith, in relieft Jason Giffin Game #8 (#6) CPI 3 (#35) South Lebanon TNT 2 8 innings WP: Rod Bunge LP: Jeremy Tracey Game #9 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 3 (#11) Elora Brewers 1 WP: Andy Hicks in relief Duane Singer LP: In relief Mike Pinder, Jeff Detta started Game #10 (#5) Alvinston Indians 3 (#20) Waterdown Hammer 2 WP: Doug Charlton, in relief Derwynn Hodges LP: Jim Hurst, in relief Drew Hathway Game #11 (#22) Glencoe Astros 3 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 3 Glencoe Pitcher: B. Wolfe, in relief Shaun Winship St. Mary?s Gunners Pitcher: C. Smith, in relief Steve Cook Game #12 (#1) Niagara Snappers 13 (#35) South Lebanon TNT 7 WP: Byron Demoe LP: Scott Adams Game #13 (#19) Toronto Indians 6 (#28) PA Power 2 WP: Steve Ketchel LP: Merlin High Game #14 (#10) KMV Rise 9 (#15) Ashland Merchants 7 WP: Tom Vogel, in relief Fred Torkeleson LP: In relief Scott Hershey, Bob Shettler started Game #15 (#12) Palermo Athletics 5 (#24) Orr Park Knights 3 WP: Chris McColl LP: George Topp, in relief Chuck Smith Game #16 (#6) CPI 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 7 WP: In relief Rod Bunge, Shawn Sampson started LP: Fred Follings Game #17 (#11) Elora Brewers 8 (#19) Toronto Indians 2 WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Tracey Woolridge Game #18 (#10) KMV Rise 5 (#5) Alvinston Indians 1 WP: Fred Tomlinson LP: Brad Young, in relief Doug Charlton STANDINGS AFTER SATURDAY'S GAMES Red Division Niagara Snappers 2-0 CPI -20 South Lebanon TNT 0-2 Shakespeare Falcons 0-2 Black Division Elora Brewers 2-1 Mississauga Arrows 1-1 PA Power 0-2 Toronto Indians 2-1 Silver Division Alvinston Indians 2-1 Ashland Merchants 0-2 KMV Rise 3-0 Waterdown Hammer 0-2 White Division Glencoe Astros 1-0-1 Orr Park Knights 0-2 Palermo Athletics 1-1 St. Mary?s Gunners 1-0-1 SUNDAY?S SCHEDULE 8:30am - Orr Park Knights vs. St. Mary?s Gunners (St. Mary?s needs to win this to get into the playoffs) 8:30am - Niagara Snappers vs. CPI (whoever wins this game will take first in the division, both teams are guaranteed to make the playoffs, this is just for seeding purposes) 8:30am - Mississauga Arrows vs. PA Power (if Mississauga wins, they take the #1 seeding in their division, Elora takes the #2 seeding andToronto Indians go home, if Mississauga loses Toronto Indians are in the playoffs with the #2 seed and Elora jumps up to the #1 seed) 10:00am - Ashland Merchants vs. Waterdown Hammer (this game will not be played, both teams have agreed to not play, it will not affect them as both teams are out of the playoffs) 10:00am - Palermo Athletics vs. Glencoe Astros (Glencoe needs to win this to get into the playoffs, Palermo can sneak into the playoffs with a win in this game) 10:00am - Shakespeare Falcons vs. South Lebanon TNT (meaningless game, both teams are out of the playoffs but have agreed to finish off their schedule) PLAY-OFF SCHEDULE Quarter Final #1 (Game #25) 11:30am Quarter Final #2 (Game #26) 11:30am Quarter Final #3 (Game #27) 1:00pm Quarter Final #4 (Game #28) 1:00pm Semi-Final #1 (Game #29) 2:30pm Winner Game #25 vs. Winner Game #26 Semi-Final #2 (Game #30) 2:30pm Winner Game #27 vs. Winner Game #27 Finals 4:00pm Winner Game #29 vs. Winner Game #30 Dan Bernard www.autoexportcanada.com From: "Dan Bernard" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 07:33:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 04:33:51 -0700 Subject: Grafmeier 6-3-06 Late Message-ID: <040606155.16613@webbox.com> Received: 6/3/06 11:12:22 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: Grafmeier 6-3-06 Late -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament June 3, 2006 Sunset Park, Kimberly WI Game #15 -----5:00 PM----Upper The Bar of Appleton-----002 000 0-----2-3-0 QuadCity Sox------------112 001 x------5-8-2 Shaun Jamieson (LP) & Conrad Bain Jeff Farion (WP); Al Rebling & Dave Willert HR- The Bar-Kyle Van Abel solo in 3 Sox-Keith Peterson Solo in 1 Game #16 -----5:00 PM----Lower Stix------------000 000 0------0-3-1 Circle Tap---100 001 x-----2-11-1 Dewey Dyck (LP) & Jon Kelly Mike Roberts (WP) & Brad Dvorachek HR-NONE Game #17 -----7:00 PM----Upper Plangger?s----000 000 0----0-1-1 Kegel----------000 001 x----1-1-1 Doug Sleep (LP) & Dan Wingard Darcy Byrne (WP) & Peter Reimer HR-NONE Game #18 -----7:00 PM----Lower The Farm------000 021 2-----5-10-1 Millers----------000 011 0------2-5-1 Dean Holoien (WP); Korrey Gareau (5) & Harvey Stevenson Sisko Sabate (LP) & Scooter Lange HR-Farm-Darrell Joy Solo in 6 Millers- Roman Foore Solo in 5 Game #19 -----9:00 PM----Upper Plangger?s-----000 000 0----0-0-1 Stix-------------001 101 x----3-6-2 Sean Kelly (LP) & Dan Wingard Karl Gollan(WP) & Jon Kelly NO-HITTER HR-NONE Game #20 -----9:00 PM----Lower QuadCity Sox-----000 000 0----0-4-1 Townline-----------101 030 x----5-9-1 Jeff Farion (LP); Al Rebling (6) & Dave Willert Tane Richardson (WP) & Aaron Neemia HR-Townline-Tane Richardson solo in 3 Sunday June 4, 2006 Lower Diamond 10:00 AM-Circle Tap, Denmark WI (4-0) VS MinnDak Millers, Fargo ND (3-1) Noon----------The Farm, Madison WI (4-0) VS Stix, Bloomington IL (3-1) 2:00-------------------- PM Winners For Championship Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 08:00:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 05:00:42 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of E Canada - Standings Message-ID: <040606155.18226@webbox.com> KITCHENER ON ISC TRAVEL LEAGUE OF EASTERN CANADA STANDINGS AT June 3, 2006 http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=116 Sue Sherry Secretary/Statistician sherrys(at)sgci.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 10:37:15 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 14:37:15 +0000 GMT Subject: ISC ii defeat ISC. - Woodstock Message-ID: <1150878074-1149431839-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-10211-@engine09-cell05> Game 19 Bridgeport. 3 Wp. Winkworth Kitchener twins. 1 Lp. Martin Bridgeport will play winner of patsys and Jarvis St 1PM Patsys lead Jarvis ON diamond 2 1035 AM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 10:44:22 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 14:44:22 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 20 Message-ID: <753038149-1149432265-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-7138-@engine27-cell05> Patsys. 1 Wp. Folkard Jarvis. 0 Lp. Phibbs. Patsys will play bridgeport in semi 1045 Zack warming up for St Thomas Algar for hedlin Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 11:13:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 08:13:31 -0700 Subject: Woodstock games 19-20 and remainder of afternoon items Message-ID: <040606155.29795@webbox.com> Woodstock, ON After the Saturday afternoon wash out, the final 8 teams are playing one game knock out until we have a champion. See the schedule at http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm I just did my last update before checking out of the hotel. ALL updates until this evening will be done via my blackberry to our alternate news site at fastpitchwest. Game 19 ISC II team upset highly rated Kitchener Hallman Twins. Bridgeport defeated the Twins 3-1 in a spirited game that saw Todd vs Todd, i.e., Todd Winkworth took the win for Bridgeport while Todd Martin took the loss for the Twins. Bridgeport will play Patsy's at 1pm Game 20 Patsy's defeated Jarvis 1-0. WP for Patsy's was Adam Folkard. LP for Jarvis was Phibbs. Signing off. Watch http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball for updates via my blackberry for the remaining games today. Tonight I will update www.alsfastball.com from my home base. Thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 12:54:25 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:54:25 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock game 21 heflin win Message-ID: <2086081030-1149440069-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-13601-@engine18-cell05> Heflin. 8 St Thomas. 5 Wp. Urquart in relief of algar Lp Zack. Relief from wardel St Thomas led most of the way but fish hit a 3 run HOUR for heflin 1250 PM Heflin will now play Orillia Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 13:27:48 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 17:27:48 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - Orillia over elmira Message-ID: <698393902-1149442072-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-22456-@engine19-cell05> Orillia. 6 Elmira. 5 In 8 innings Wp. O,brien in relief of white Orillia tried to enter Cox but he was not ON their lineup card Lp. Bradley? Unofficial Tied 4 - 4 after 7 Home run by elmira in t8 2 RBI by mullali to win the game In b8 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 14:41:52 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:41:52 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - patsys eliminate bridgeport Message-ID: <685247922-1149446516-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-9778-@engine12-cell05> Patsys. 9 Bridgeport 2 Wp. Shannon Lp staff Mcgarr. 2 Winkworth 2 Schnarr. 1/3 5 innings 2. Home runs by Travis Wilson. In 4 home runs by patsys Jodie schnarr hit home run for bridgeport for 2 runs in 3rd Patsys will play winnet of Orillia vs heflin St 3PM. Or shortly after Rogers TV here for Ontario network 235PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 15:09:44 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:09:44 +0000 GMT Subject: Orillia and heflin in extra innings Message-ID: <1756388873-1149448188-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-15714-@engine18-cell05> 3PM Tied. 1 - 1 Orillia tied it up in 7th Winner plays patsys. Eta 4.PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 15:43:48 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:43:48 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - prediction Message-ID: <1097732737-1149450232-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-26812-@engine27-cell05> Patsys. Vs. Orillia Heflin loaded the bases in the 9th and left them there Orillia brought in 4 runs 344PM Eta of championship game 430PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 15:52:58 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:52:58 +0000 GMT Subject: Orillia and patsys in final Message-ID: <1320679311-1149450782-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-14537-@engine19-cell05> Woodstock Orillia over heflin in semi 9 innings Orillia. 4 Heflin. 1 Wp. O,brien in relief of Cox Lp. Algar for urquart. Ian fehrman got winning RBI 345PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 16:20:44 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:20:44 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock Message-ID: <979401351-1149452448-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-17747-@engine27-cell05> 405PM Championship game underway. 405PM 44. Vs. 44. Pitching Ob for Orillia Muizellaar for patsys Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 17:04:26 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:04:26 +0000 GMT Subject: Orillia lead after 4 innings Message-ID: <871769633-1149455070-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-29290-@engine03-cell05> 5PM 5 - 0. For Orillia after 4 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 17:18:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 21:18:59 +0000 GMT Subject: Woodstock - Orillia 2006 champions Message-ID: <1930430124-1149455943-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-16300-@engine11-cell05> Orillia. 7 Patsys. 0 5 inning mercy. Wp. P,brien Lp. Muizelaar. 515PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 20:47:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 17:47:25 -0700 Subject: Grafmeier 6-4-06 Finals Message-ID: <040606155.64229@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 4:20:19 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: Grafmeier 6-4-06 Finals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament June 4, 2006 SunsetPark, Kimberly WI Final Pool Play Standing Pool A 1. The Farm, Madison, WI------------------4-0 2. MinnDak Millers, FargoND------------3-1 3. Townline, Green Bay, WI----------------2-2 4. QuadCity Sox, MolineIL---------------1-3 5. The Bar of Appleton, Appleton, WI---0-4 Pool B 1. Circle Tap, Denmark, WI---------------------4-0 2. Bloomington Stix, Bloomington, IL--------3-1 3. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND------------2-2 4. Plangger Furniture, Bent. Harbor MI ---- 1-3 5.PMF/The Bar, Green Bay, WI---------------0-4 It has been a beautiful, sunny weekend for the whole tourney. No tarp pulling what so ever !!! Game #21----------10:00 AM---------- Lower Diamond DenmarkWI CircleTap 1, FargoND MinnDak 0 (Jun 04, 2006 at Kimberly WI #21) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FargoND MinnDak.... 000 000 0 - 0 3 0 (3-2) DenmarkWI CircleTap 100 000 X - 1 1 1 (5-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: FargoND MinnDak - Schweyer Rob & Scooter Lange DenmarkWI CircleTap - McKenzie Colin & Brad Dvorachek Win-McKenzie Colin Loss-Schweyer Rob HR DENMARK - Delerwelle Chris Solo in First Game #22--------12:00 PM---------------Lower Diamond Madison WI The Farm 4, BloomingtonIL Stix 1 (Jun 04, 2006 at Kimberly WI #22) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm. 001 011 1 - 4 6 2 (5-0) BloomingtonIL Stix. 000 001 0 - 1 6 2 (3-2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: Madison WI The Farm ? Gareau Korrey; Holoien Dean(7) & Todd Twachtman BloomingtonIL Stix - Dyck Dewey & Jon Kelly . Win-Gareau Korrey Loss-Dyck Dewey HR MADISON - Smet Dan solo in 5th, Gray Rob solo in 6th HR BLOOMINGTOM ? Willaims Doug solo in 6th Championship Game #23-----2:00 PM-----Lower Diamond Madison WI The Farm 4, Denmark WI CircleTap 2 (Jun 04, 2006 at Kimberly WI #23) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm. 101 002 0 - 4 8 1 (6-0) DenmarkWI CircleTap 000 000 2 - 2 4 3 (5-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: Madison WI The Farm - Holoien Dean & Harvey Stevenson DenmarkWI CircleTap ? Bramwell Matt & Brad Dvorachek Win-Holoien Dean Loss-Bramwell Matt HR DENMARK - Malnory Todd 2 Run in 7th Congartulations to the New Grafmeier Champions The Farm, MadisonWI Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 21:25:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:25:28 -0700 Subject: Snapper Shoot-Out Crowns a New Champion Message-ID: <040606155.66513@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 8:18:12 PM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Snapper Shoot-Out Crowns a New Champion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON June 4, 2006 A new champion was crowned today at the 3rd annual Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out. See below for a full list of scores over the weekend. The entire Niagara Snapper team and all the volunteers want to thank the teams, umpires, and fans who showed up this weekend. Despite some bad weather on both Friday night and Saturday, this will go down as the most competitive Shoot-Out yet. We are already making plans for next years tournament which we hope will outperform even this years. Red Division Niagara Snappers (Ranked #1 in ISC II Rankings) CPI (Ranked #6 in ISC II Rankings) South Lebanon TNT (Ranked #35 in ISC II Rankings) Shakespeare Falcons (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Black Division Elora Brewers (Ranked #11 in ISC II Rankings) Mississauga Arrows (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) PA Power (Ranked #28 in ISC II Rankings) Toronto Indians (Ranked #19 in ISC II Rankings) Silver Division Alvinston Indians (Ranked #5 in ISC II Rankings) Ashland Merchants (Ranked #15 in ISC II Rankings) KMV Rise (Ranked #10 in ISC II Rankings) Waterdown Hammer (Ranked #20 in ISC II Rankings) White Division Glencoe Astros (Ranked #22 in ISC II Rankings) Orr Park Knights (Ranked #24 in ISC II Rankings) Palermo Athletics (Ranked #12 in ISC II Rankings) St. Mary?s Gunners (Not Ranked in ISC II Rankings) Friday Results Game #1 (#11) Elora Brewers 7 (#28) PA Power 0 5 inning mercy WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Billy Kozlovac in relief Ryan Rutt Game #2 (#10) KMV Rise 2 (#20) Waterdown Hammer 1 WP: Mike Smith LP: in relief Drew Hathway, Tim Neil started Game #3 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 2 (#12) Palermo Athletics 1 WP: in relief Steve Cook, Cam Struth started LP: Gord Scott Game #4 (#1) Niagara Snappers 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 5 WP: Dan Duemo, in relief Mike Bateman LP: Fred Follings, in relief Chris Evers Game #5 (#19) Toronto Indians 3 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 2 WP: Steve Ketchel LP: Ryan Cummings Game #6 (#5) Alvinston Indians 7 (#15) Ashland Merchants 1 WP: Brad Young, in relief Derwyn Hodges LP: Scott Hershey Saturday Results Game #7 (#22) Glencoe Astros 7 (#24) Orr Park Knights 3 WP: Shaun Winship, in relief Brett Neal LP: Chuck Smith, in relieft Jason Giffin Game #8 (#6) CPI 3 (#35) South Lebanon TNT 2 8 innings WP: Rod Bunge LP: Jeremy Tracey Game #9 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 3 (#11) Elora Brewers 1 WP: Andy Hicks in relief Duane Singer LP: In relief Mike Pinder, Jeff Detta started Game #10 (#5) Alvinston Indians 3 (#20) Waterdown Hammer 2 WP: Doug Charlton, in relief Derwynn Hodges LP: Jim Hurst, in relief Drew Hathway Game #11 (#22) Glencoe Astros 3 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 3 Glencoe Pitcher: B. Wolfe, in relief Shaun Winship St. Mary?s Gunners Pitcher: C. Smith, in relief Steve Cook Game #12 (#1) Niagara Snappers 13 (#35) South Lebanon TNT 7 WP: Byron Demoe LP: Scott Adams Game #13 (#19) Toronto Indians 6 (#28) PA Power 2 WP: Steve Ketchel LP: Merlin High Game #14 (#10) KMV Rise 9 (#15) Ashland Merchants 7 WP: Tom Vogel, in relief Fred Torkeleson LP: In relief Scott Hershey, Bob Shettler started Game #15 (#12) Palermo Athletics 5 (#24) Orr Park Knights 3 WP: Chris McColl LP: George Topp, in relief Chuck Smith Game #16 (#6) CPI 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 7 WP: In relief Rod Bunge, Shawn Sampson started LP: Fred Follings Game #17 (#11) Elora Brewers 8 (#19) Toronto Indians 2 WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Tracey Woolridge Game #18 (#10) KMV Rise 5 (#5) Alvinston Indians 1 WP: Fred Tomlinson LP: Brad Young, in relief Doug Charlton Game #19 (N/R) St. Mary?s Gunners 6 (#24) Orr Park Knights 3 WP: Steve Cook LP: Chuck Smith Game #20 (#1) Niagara Snappers 3 (#6) CPI 2 WP: Jason Paylove LP: Shawn Sampson Game #21 (N/R) Mississauga Arrows 5 (#28) PA Power 0 WP: Ryan Cummings LP: Ryan Rutt Game #22 (#15) Ashland Merchants (#20) Waterdown Hammer *game was not played, both teams agreed Game #23 (#22) Glencoe Astros 5 (#12) Palermo Athletics 3 WP: Shaun Winship LP: Chad Reed Game #24 (#35) South Lebanon TNT 8 (#28) Shakespeare Falcons 0 WP: Jeremy Tracey LP: Kyle Harloff, in relief Scott MacTavish FINAL DIVISION STANDINGS Red Division Niagara Snappers 3-0 CPI 2-1 South Lebanon TNT 1-2 Shakespeare Falcons 0-3 Black Division Mississauga Arrows 2-1 Elora Brewers 2-1 Toronto Indians 2-1 PA Power 0-2 Silver Division KMV Rise 3-0 Alvinston Indians 2-1 Ashland Merchants 0-2 Waterdown Hammer 0-2 White Division St. Mary?s Gunners 2-0-1 Glencoe Astros 2-0-1 Palermo Athletics 1-2 Orr Park Knights 0-3 PLAY-OFF RESULTS Quarter Final #1 (Game #25) (#11) Elora Brewers 8 (#1) Niagara Snappers 7 WP: In relief Mike Pinder, Todd Uhrig started LP: In relief Jason Paylove, Perry Bartley, Dan Duemo started Quarter Final #2 (Game #26) (#6) CPI 3 (N/R) Mississauga2 WP: Rod Bunge LP: Andy Hicks Quarter Final #3 (Game #27) (#5) Alvinston 7 (N/R) St. Mary?s 0 WP: Doug Charlton LP: Steve Cook **St. Mary?s had to forfeit after a player on their team was ejected and they had no more eligible players to put on the field. Quarter Final #4 (Game #28) (#10) KMV Rise 10 (#22) Glencoe Astros 2 *5 inning mercy WP: Mike Smith LP: Shaun Winship Semi-Final #1 (Game #29) (#6) CPI 8 (#11) Elora 3 WP: Shawn Sampson LP: Mike Pinder, in relief Jeff Detta Semi-Final #2 (Game #30) (#10) KMV Rise 5 (#5) Alvinston 3 WP: Tom Vogel LP: Derwyn Hodges, in relief Doug Charlton Finals (#10) KMV Rise 6 (#6) CPI 5 WP: In relief Mike Smith, Fred Turkolson started LP: In relief Shawn Sampson, Rod Bunge started #22 Steve Moore of KMV Rise named tournament MVP Big congratulations go to the KMV Rise who battled hard all weekend long and walk away with $1500 first prize money. CPI was in it right until the end and they have to be congratulated as well. This was the first time we have had an All American final at the Shoot-Out and the teams really put on a great show for the fans. Dan Bernard www.autoexportcanada.com From: "Dan Bernard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 22:13:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:13:11 -0700 Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Looking for Games Message-ID: <040606155.69375@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 6:56:08 PM From: "scott glazier" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THOMSON, IL Thomson Area Merchants - Looking for Games The Thomson Area Merchants are looking for games on the following dates. We are a competitive ISC II level team based in Northern Illinois, with ambitions of qualifying for ISC 1. We have international standard pitching so you will be guaranteed of some good games. June 10th - Saturday only. Any team that may want either a single game or double header. July 1st and 2nd - Either individual games or any tournament that may still have openings. If you would like more information or have any tournaments open please contact us on : s.glazier(at)mchsi.com 815 259 3568 Cheers Scott From: "scott glazier" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 22:16:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:16:41 -0700 Subject: CT at The Grafmeier Message-ID: <040606155.69586@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 8:31:46 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT at The Grafmeier -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 2-4 Kimberly, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team made loads of progress this week in going 5-1(9-6 overall) and earning a 2nd place finish at the Grafmeier Invitational in Kimberly, WI. Weather was gorgeous in the mid 80's all weekend. Our bats finally came alive on Friday and Saturday and we got outstanding pitching performances from all three pitchers. Thanks to Brad Dvorachek for filling in behind the plate this weekend. Results Game 1 Friday 6PM #13 Circle Tap 9 PMF/The Bar 0 5innings CT 9 10 1 PT 0 4 3 The Tappers came out hitting in the top of the 1st and scored 4 times. Jess Ellestad led off with a base hit moved to 2nd on a passed ball and scored on a base hit by Tom Crouch. Chris Delarwelle followed with an RBI single, with one out Kyle Magnusson picked up an RBI single and with two out Kevin Reichardt hit an RBI single. In the 2nd CT tacked on two more as Ellestad led off with a walk, Crouch reached on an error, Delarwelle knocked in one with a base hit followed by a sac fly RBI by Don Garvey. CT added 3 more in the 3rd as Reichardt led off with a base hit and scored as Darren Derricks reached on an error, Ellestad walked and Crouch followed with a base hit bringing home two. Ellestad, Crouch, Delarwelle and Reichardt each had two hits. WP:Matt Bramwell 3IP 1H 7K Mike Roberts 2IP 3H 4K LP:Ian Knott Game 2 Saturday 1PM #13Circle Tap 6 #31Plangger's (Benton Harbor, MI) PF 0 0 0 CT 6 11 0 Everything kind of came together in this game, we hit very well and Matt Bramwell threw a perfect game. CT grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 2nd on a solo home run by Kevin Reichardt. The Tappers added a run in the 3rd as Jess Ellestad led off with a base hit and was knocked in on a Don Garvey base hit. Ellestad hit a solo shot in the 4th. In the 5th Don Garvey and Kyle Magnusson singled, with one out Reichardt walked, Brad Dvorachek picked up an RBI single and Darren Derricks followed with a 2RBI base hit. Ellestad 2x3 HR, BB, Garvey 3x4 2B, Reichardt 1x2 HR, 2BB, Dvorachek 2x2 BB WP:Matt Bramwell 7IP 0H 10K LP:Sean Kelley 6IP 11H 4K Game 3 Saturday 3PM #13Circle Tap 6 #11Kegel Black Knights(Fargo, ND) 2 KB 2 3 0 CT 6 8 2 CT struck first in the bottom of the 1st as Jess Ellestad led off with a walk Tom Crouch singled and Chris Delarwelle followed with a sac fly RBI. Kegel evened the score as Rob Geisbrecht walked and scored on a Nathan Geisbrecht base hit. In the bottom half Kevin Reichardt hit a solo shot to make it a 2-1 game. CT made it a 3-1 game as Ellestad led off the 3rd with a double, was sacrificed to 3rd and scored on a wild pitch. Kegel came back with a run in the top of the 5th as Jeff Ellsworth hit an RBI double. CT came back with a pair of runs in the bottom half as Ellestad walked and scored on a Tom Crouch double, Don Garvey also picked up an RBI double. CT would add another run in the bottom of the 6th as Darren Derricks walked and would eventually score on a sac fly by Chris Delarwelle. Ellestad 2x2 2B, 2BB, Crouch 2x3 2B, Garvey 2x4 2B WP:Collin McKenzie 7IP 3H 5K LP:Tim McCumber with relief from Steve Langley Game 4 Saturday 5PM #13Circle Tap 2 #22Bloomington, IL Stix 0 BS 0 2 0 CT 2 10 1 The Tappers hit the ball very well in this one against a familiar face in Dewey Dyck, however only cashed in 2 runs as we stranded 9 runners. We got another great pitching performance from veteran Mike Roberts. CT grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the 1st as Kyle Magnusson singled and scored on a Chris Delarwelle double. The game would remain that way until the 6th when Tom Crouch hit a two out triple and scored on a Jamie Knudson base hit Ellestad 2x4, Magnusson 2x4 WP:Mike Roberts 2H 7K 2BB LP:Dewey Dyck 10H 7K 0BB Game 5 Sunday 10AM Semi-Final #13Circle Tap 1 #20MinnDak(Moorhead,MN) Millers 0 MM 0 4 0 CT 1 1 0 This was an old-school pitcher's duel. CT got a run in the first with two out as Chris Delarwelle smashed a bomb into the river. Other than that Rob Schweyer was lights out for MinnDak the rest of the way. The Millers stranded runners in every inning but the 6th. Collin McKenzie got the outs when we needed them to secure the win. WP:Collin McKenzie 4H 13K 5BB LP:Rob Schweyer 1H 10K 0BB Game 6 Sunday 2PM Finals #13Circle Tap 2 #2The Farm(Madison, WI) 4 FT 4 8 0 CT 2 5 3 The usually sure handed CT defense let up a couple unearned runs which turned out to be the difference in this one. The Farm struck in the 1st as Rob Gray drew a two out walk, Colin Abbot singled but a throwing error allowed Gray to come all the way around and score. The Farm made it a 2-0 game in the 3rd as Gray reached on an error Colin Abbot reached on a fielder's choice, Todd Budke singled and Daryl Joy hit an RBI single. Farm tacked on a couple more in the 6th as Dan Smet singled and scored as Harvey Stevenson reached on an error and later scored on a Keith McIntosh base hit. The CT offense came alive a bit in the 7th as Kyle Magnusson drew a one out walk and Todd Malnory hit one into the bleachers in left center to make it a 4-2 game. After a strike out, Darren Derricks singled but was stranded as WP Dean Holoien struck out another batter. Derricks 2x2, Mike Roberts 2B, Malnory HR WP:Dean Holoien 5H 10K 1BB LP:Matt Bramwell 1ER 8H 5K 1BB 1HP Circle Tap's next action will be June 9-10 at Circle Tap for the WI Area Tournament. CT plays at 7:45 and 9:30 Friday night against Townline and The Farm and will play one game on Saturday. All 3 teams have earned berths to the ISC World Tournament. Should be strong games all weekend. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 22:41:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:41:22 -0700 Subject: Story from Thursday's Woodstock Sentinel-Review Message-ID: <040606155.71067@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 7:05:18 PM From: Darryl Smart Subject: Story from Thursday's Woodstock Sentinel-Review -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's a fun piece we did to get people wrmed up for the Legends of Fastball tournament What are they really saying? By Cory Smith Sports reporter WOODSTOCK ? Mark Van Vliet, the Belmont Black Sox pitcher, had barely finished his warm-up tosses when the chirping began. ?Let?s go, big shooter,? a teammate called out. ?C?mon now, twelve pack,? another said. Those were the decipherable words of encouragement sent the hurler?s way during the Woodstock Kelsey?s tournament earlier this month. Much of the rest, it can safely be said, was mumbo-jumbo. ?You always want to be talking,? Ingersoll Masters shortstop Steve Hilderley said. ?It keeps you in the game and gets everyone loose. The more you chat the more it keeps you in the game.? Most of the time the chatter is for the players? own benefit. The fans are just the beneficiaries. ?It?s quiet a lot of the time and it shouldn?t be,? Hilderley said. ?Everyone has their own words or lingo. It?s just whatever comes out.? It was like that at Southside Park a couple of weeks ago and it will be the same this weekend at the Legends of Fastball tournament held at the Community Complex. With some of the top teams from across Canada and the U.S. taking part, fans may not understand what is being said or even what is going on, but they aren?t necessarily missing much. ?When it?s quiet it just seems boring and flat,? Woodstock Kelsey?s catcher Darin Kitching said. ?Sometimes the crowds aren?t too big so you have to make some noise and stay in it.? The lingo can get even more confusing when Kitching is behind the plate and teammate Mike Pullin is on the mound. Kitching?s nickname is Zip while Pullin is called Hip. It?s just part of the fastball experience. ?I don?t really think about it too much, just whatever comes out,? Kitching said. ?I don?t know that the pitcher can hear it anyway.? That?s the case with Mike Wells, a pitcher with the Masters. Wells said there have been times when he?s had to step off the mound and regroup after a teammate said something humourous, but he?s learned to keep his focus on the batter in front of him, not the teammates behind him. ?Over the years I?ve been able to tune it out,? he said. ?Once in a while someone will get you. It?s a nice way to keep loose and keep everyone at ease. Fastball is a fast sport. It?s a good way to keep sharp.? While every player might have a unique phrase or two, there are some steady constants that fans will catch this weekend. ?Hum now,? and ?atta babe? are just two of them, most often reserved for pitchers. Teams are often referred to by the colour of their jerseys, such as when a player at the Kelsey?s tournament said: ?Hey there, red team, c?mon now, whaddya say?? Players, if they don?t have a nickname, are usually distinguished by their last names with a ?y? tacked onto the end of it or the number of their jerseys. ?Big poke seven ball,? sounds more like something you might hear in a pool hall rather than on the ball diamond. ?You gotta keep it light. You can?t take it too seriously,? Ingersoll Crush catcher Darryl Wharram said. ?It?s important to keep guys coming out. The important thing is to have fun and keep guys loose.? Atta babe. -- Darryl Smart Sports Editor, Woodstock Sentinel-Review 16 Brock Street Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3B4 (519) 537-2341 ext. 258 From: Darryl Smart Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 22:51:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:51:53 -0700 Subject: Woodstock S-R story on Innerkip Eagles Message-ID: <040606155.71698@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 7:06:06 PM From: Darryl Smart Subject: Woodstock S-R story on Innerkip Eagles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eagles set to fly By Cory Smith Sports reporter WOODSTOCK ? If fastball is a game of timing, the Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles have impeccable instincts. Each year on the first weekend of June, the Eagles find a way to either pile up the hits or allow a pile of runs. Of course, the first weekend of June also happens to be the Legends of Fastball Classic. Parallel? Yes. Frustrating? Absolutely. Despite playing on familiar fields in front of friends and family, the Eagles have struggled in their three years at the tournament, which kicks off tomorrow night at the Community Complex. ?It?s always different playing close to home,? Eagles? coach Jeff Whetstone said Wednesday. ?It?s a good calibre of teams, and in order for us to win and make the playoff round we have to play to our potential. Like in previous years, our main goal is to play on Sunday.? Unlike previous years, however, the Eagles need to combine both elements of their game if they want to make a run this weekend. If they get quality pitching from the likes of Jamie Simpson, Jeremy de Belleval, Dan Skillings and Steve Running, they?ll hang in against some of the top teams in Canada and the U.S. But they?ll also have to get some production from the bats of Mike Pullin, Pat Humphries and Dave Fowler. Otherwise, improving on last year?s mark of 1-3, which Whetstone called ?very disappointing,? will be tough to do. ?We need good pitching, good defence and timely hitting,? Whetstone said, alluding to the word du jour. ?We?ve never had everything clicking at the same time. When we pitch we don?t get the hits, and when we hit we don?t get the pitching.? Whetstone figures his team will have to go at least 2-2 to have a shot at the playoffs, although a 3-1 record would likely assure them a game on Sunday. Regardless, a strong finish would not only break the Eagles? string of disappointing performances, but it would improve their ranking heading into the world?s in Kitchener this summer. ?They higher you?re ranked, the weaker your opponent will be,? the skipper said. All of which makes a quick start paramount when the Eagles open the tournament tomorrow night. Unfortunately for the Eagles, their timing couldn?t be worse. They?ll face the Orillia Riversharks in their opener at 9 p.m., a squad that has eight former national team players and who Whetstone has pegged as the favourite. ?Our first game we?ll be hard-pressed to win,? he said. ?We?ve got to be at the top of our game to beat them. ?A big win against one of these teams will pump us up and give us some confidence.? So, too, will a better sense of timing. -- Darryl Smart Sports Editor, Woodstock Sentinel-Review 16 Brock Street Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3B4 (519) 537-2341 ext. 258 From: Darryl Smart Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 23:28:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:28:52 -0700 Subject: Woodstock Legends report 2006 by Al Doran - wrap up Message-ID: <040606155.73915@webbox.com> Woodstock Legends of Fastball 2006 Friday, June 2, 2006 Woodstock, ON Game 1 7pm ? played at 11pm Kitchener Hallman Twins vs. Patsy?s of New York. Part of the team delayed due to problems getting out of New York today, so tournament directors ask Hallman Twins if they will play at 11pm if Patsy?s can make it by then. Graciously, Twins agree to play at 11pm Patsy?s arrive around 10pm and by 11pm are on diamond 1 with Kitchener warming up and by 1115 Game 1 is finally underway. Unfortunately, the weather that held Patsy?s in New York was now moving in on the Woodstock area. Bill Simmons started the game off with one of his classic singles for Kitchener, hustling to beat the throw at first, then moments later stole second. Next inning, Simmons on base again, and Red Levy hit a home run. In the 3rd inning, Kitchener were leading 3-2 when the game was called. at 1155 it was raining very hard and the lightening was severe. Todd Martin had the ball for Kitchener and Heinie Shannon was on the rubber for Patsy?s. So it was 3-2 Twins in the 3rd when UIC Peter Kluszczynskicalled the game. Not a complete game. GAME 2 Heflin Gremlins at Jarvis Merchants Heflin: 0.0.0.2.0.2.0.x.x.x.3.6.2 Jarvis: 1.0.0.0.0.1.x.x.x.x.2.6.0 WP: Paul Algar: 7Ip, 2R, 2ER, 6H, 9K, 1BB C: Chris Kostez LP: Andrew Phibbs: 7IP, 3R, 3ER, 6H, 8K, 3BB C: Allan Phibbs For Heflin, Edwardo Leonardo had a home run. Dave Thompson, 3 hits, 2 RBIs. For Jarvis, Chris Smith had a home run in the 1st.; first pitch of the game. MVP of game went to Dave Thompson, left fielder for Heflin, 3 for 3, 2 RBIs, 3 put outs. This game was played on diamond 1 since Patsy?s was not available to play Kitchener at the scheduled 7pm start time. GAME 3 Innerkip Eagles at Orillia River Sharks Orillia: 10 Innerkip: 0 5-inning mercy Innerkip: 0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.6.0 Orillia: 3.3.2.2.X.x.x.x.10.13.0 WP : Michael White : 5IP, 0R, 0ER, 6H, 8K, 0BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Jamie Simpson: 3IP, 6R, 6ER, 7H, 2K, 3BB Jeremy DeBelleville: 2IP, 4R, 4ER, 6H, 4K, 1BB C: Pat Humfries MVP of Game: Rob O?Brien of River Sharks 2 singles, 2 doubles, Fehrman had 3 hits and one RBI MCtavish had 3 RBIs, 2 run homer. For the Eagles, Derek Wright had one triple. GAME 4 St. Thomas Centennials at Midland Explorers St. Thomas: 1 Midland: 0 St. Thomas: 0.0.0.0.0.1.0.x.x.x.1.5.0 Midland: 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.2.1 WP: Darren Zack: 7IP, 0R, 0ER, 2H, 7K, 1BB 2-hit game for Zee man C: Dave Bomberry LP: Doug Gillis: 7IP, 1R, 1ER, 5H, 9K C: Steve Roberts Brian Harvey had two hits for St. Thomas With one out in the top of the 6th, Troy Rick had a single. Left fielder Mark Coleman drove in Troy Rick with a two out single. MVP of Game: Mark Coleman Lots of action planned for Saturday: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_Legends_ScheduleA.htm Saturday, June 3, 2006 Note on GAME 1 from last night. Rain delay (and lightening) at midnight, game called at 1155pm. Could not re start due to storm. ALSO NOTE: the schedule has changed from the original due to the very late arrival of Patsy?s last evening. Kitchener graciously agreed to play at 11pm and tournament organizers then traded Kitchener?s next couple of games with Patsy?s. See the new schedule. If the team name is highlighted its because they traded between Kitchener and Patsy?s. See http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/legends_2006_schedule.htm GAME 5 Elmira Cubs at Heflin Gremlins Heflin: 0.0.0.2.0.0.0.1.x.x.x.3.4.0 Elmira: 0.0.0.0.0.0.2.0x.x.x.2.5.0 Exciting extra inning game. WP: Blair Ezekiel: 8 IP, 2R, 0ER, 5H, 3K, 0BB C: Ryan Kostel LP: Mark Bradley: 8 IP, 3R, 0ER, 4H, 6K, 3BB C: Graham Baechler For Heflin: Edwardo Leonardo had a single in B8 to drive in the winning run. For Elmira: Brad Thompson had a single and a home run. Adam Hiller hit a triple. MVP of Game: Blair Ezekiel A beautiful morning in this great ball park in Woodstock. GAME 6 Bridgeport PROforma Braves at New York Patsy?s (this was originally Kitchener?s game ? see note above). Patsy?s: 0.0.0.4.6.x.x.x.x.10.7.0 Bridgeport: 0.0.2.0.1.x.x.x.x.3.5.3 WP: Gerald Muizelaar: 5 IP, 3R, 3 ER, 5H, 5K, 1 BB C: Frank deGroat LP: Jim Schnaar: 5.1 IP, 8 R, 7 ER, 5 H, 2 K, 2 BB Don Harris: 0.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 1 BB C: Ron McWhirter For Bridgeport: Jody Schnarr had a home run and 2 RBIs For Patsy?s: Travis Wilson had 2 home runs, 3 RBIs Jeff Hook had a single, a triple, and 2 RBIs Adam Lalonde had a single and a triple. MVP of the Game: Travis Wilson GAME 7 Elmira Cubs at Innerkip Eagles Elmira: 0.0.0.0.1.3.1.2.x.x.x.7.9.2 Innerkip: 2.0.0.0.1.0.2.0.x.x.x.5.7.1 WP: Casey Halstead: 2 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 0 BB Ryan French: 5.2 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 6 K, 6 BB Dan Bradley: 0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB C: Graham Baechler Halstead hit in wrist by line drive end of 2nd inning. Bradley came into the game in Bottom of 8th inning with the bases loaded and only one out and was instrumental in turning the double play that ended the game and the win for his team, Elmira. LP: Jeremy deBellevil: 5 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 2 BB Jamie Simpson: 3 IP, 6 R, 0 ER, 6 H, 4 K, 2 BB C: Chris White For Elmira, Brad Thompson had a home run. This was a team effort by the gutsy Cubs from Elmira who kept the fans entertained and on the edge of their seats for 8 innings of good old fashioned fastball. For Innerkip, Mike Pullin had a home run, a single and a BB. GAME 8 Midland Explorers at Bridgeport Proforma Braves Bridgeport: 0.0.0.1.2.0.X.x.x.x.3.8.1 Midland: 2.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.2.8.1 WP: John McGarr: 7 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 8H, 1 K, 0BB C: Ron McWhirter LP: Grant Patterson: 6 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 8 H, 9 K, 1 BB C: Craig Crawford MVP of the Game: Rob Weiler with the game winning RBI. GAME 9 Kitchener at St. Thomas St. Thomas: 1 Kitchener: 0 Six inning game called due to heavy rain 2pm Saturday. St. Thomas: 1.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.x.1.3.1. Kitchener: 0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.x.0.3.1 WP: Trevor Wardell: 6.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 K, 1 BB C: Chris Wisner LP: Paul Koert: 6 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 0 BB C: Chris Shewfelt For St. Thomas: Brian Harvey had a triple and a single. For Kitchener: Ron White, a triple, and Jody Eidt, a triple. This was a hard fought match that everyone wanted to see finish, but it was not to be, it rained hard and never stopped. The rest of the day was washed out. GAME 10 Jarvis Merchants at Innerkip Eagles Jarvis: 3 Innerkip: 2 Jarvis: 0.0.2.0.1.0.x.x.x.x.3.5.2 Innerkip: 0.2.0.0.0.x.x.x.x.x.2.6.0 This was another game stopped in the middle of the 6th inning with only one run separating these two teams. The rain put an end to that. WP: Scott Wagar no stats available ? c: Allen Phibbs LP: Dan Skillings no stats available ? c: Pat Humpries For Jarvis, Smith had 2 hits. For Innerkip, Kevin Cassels hit a 2 run home run in the 2nd inning. GAMES 11 to 18 RAINED OUT SATURDAY GAME 19 Bridgeport PRO Forma Braves at Kitchener Hallman Twins Bridgeport: 3 Kitchener: 1 Bridgeport: 2.0.0.0.1.0.0.x.x.x.3.5.3 Kitchener: 0.1.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.1.5.1 WP: Todd Winkworth: 7 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 K, 1 BB C: Jason Hoch LP: Todd Martin: 7 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 4 BB C: Chris Shewflet For Bridgeport: Sam Forbes went 1-4, singled in the game winning run. Trevor Eaton scored 2 runs. For Kitchener, Ron White hit a solo home run in the 2nd inning. MVP of the Game: Sam Forbes singled in two runs in the 1st inning. Kitchener were eliminated from the tournament in this game. Bridgeport moves on to play Patsy?s at 1pm. Interesting to note that this game featured the Host team for the 2006 ISC World Tournament being held in Kitchener, August 11-19 AND the Host team for the ISC II Tournament of Champions being held in Kitchener and Cambridge August 13-18. Also interesting to note that both pitchers are well known in the area and are named ?Todd?, Winkworth for Bridgeport and for their cross town friends, Martin for Twins. If anyone ever had any doubt about the quality of play one can expect at an ISC II tournament, this game in particular, and the play by both the Braves of Bridgeport and the Cubs of Elmira, should put it to bed for good. Both teams played their hearts out and went home proud. They also behaved like gentlemen on and off the field all weekend. Congratulations to both the Braves and the Cubs. Larry Lynch and his group did a good thing bringing in these two popular local teams. GAME 20 Jarvis Merchants at Patsy?s of NY Patsy?s: 1 Jarvis: 0 Patsy?s: 0.0.0.1.0.0.X.x.x.x.1.2.3 Jarvis: 0.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.0.4.2 WP: Adam Folkard: 7 IP, 0R, 0 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 2 BB C: ? LP: Andrew Phibbs: 6 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 H, 9 K, 3 BB C: ? MVP of Game: Adam Folkard from Australia (pitcher for Patsy?s). Another tightly fought contest that made it a pleasure to be in the ball yard on a sunny Sunday morning. GAME 21 St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials at Heflin Gremlins Heflin: 8 St. Thomas: 5 Heflin: 3.0.1.0.4.0.X.x.x.x.8.9.1 St. Thomas: 2.1.1.1.0.0.0.x.x.x.5.8.0 WP: Paul Algar: 3 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 K, 0 BB Brian Urquahart 4 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB C: Ryan Kostel LP: Darren Zack: 5 IP, 8 R, 8 ER, 9 H, 3 K, 1 BB Trevor Wardell: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 K, 0 BB C: Dude Bomberry For Heflin: Steve Shucker had a single, a home run and an RBI Nate Fish had 2 home runs and 5 RBIs Dave Thompson had a double and a single. For St. Thomas: Brian Harvey had a home run, 2 RBIs Troy Rick had a single, a double, and two RBIs MVP of the Game Nate Fish St. Thomas is eliminated. This was a closely fought contest until the bottom of the 5th when Heflin broke out for four runs. Up until then it was a sea saw battle, with many thinking that St. Thomas with their powerful bench strength would out last the very short bench of Heflin, but it was not to be. GAME 22 Elmira Cubs at Orillia Riversharks Orillia 6 Elmira 5 Orillia: 1.1.1.1.0.0.0.2.x.x.x.6.10.1 Elmira: 3.0.0.0.0.1.0.1.x.x.x.5.7.0 WP: Mike White: 6 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 0 BB Rob O?Brien: 1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, 1 BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Dan Bradley: 8 IP, 6 R, 4 ER, 10 H, 2 K, 2 BB C: Graham Baecher For Orillia: Rob O?Brien had a triple and a single. Rhys Casley had 2 singles. Steve Mullally had a home run and a single (game winner) (2 run) For Elmira: Brad Thompson a home run and a single Lyndon Grovum, a home run Kevin Guschner, a home run and a single. (home run in top of 8th) MVP of Game: Steve Mulally with a home run, a single and 2 RBIs. Game winning RBI (in bottom of the 8th with Rob O?Brien and Rhys Casley on base ? to score). Another great game to watch with the gutsy ISC II team from Elmira dragging Orillia into an eight inning nail biter. GAME 23 Bridgeport Braves at Patsy?s of NY Patsy?s: 9 Bridgeport: 2 5 inning mercy game Patsy?s: 1.2.2.1.3.x.x.x.9.12.0 Bridgeport: 0.0.2.0.0.x.x.x.2.5.0 WP: H. Shannon: 5 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 0 BB C: Frank deGroot LP: John McGarr: 2 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 K, 1 BB Todd Winkworth: 2.2 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB Jim Schnarr: 0.1 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 H, 0 K, 0 BB C: Jason Hoch For Patsy?s: Travis Wilson, a single and two home runs, went 3-3 Frank de Grout, a home run and a single, went 2-3 Chad Busch, a home run and a single, went 2-3 Louis Joglar, a single, a double and a triple, went 3-3 For Bridgeport: Jodie Schnarr a home run. Jodie Schnarr hit a two run home run in the 3rd inning for Bridgeport to almost tie it up but Patsy?s came back in the bottom of the inning to push ahead 5-2 and almost out of reach. Bridgeport Braves had a great run this weekend. GAME 24 Orillia Riversharks at Heflin Gremlins Orillia: 4 Heflin: 1 Orillia: 0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.3.x.x.x.4.9.0 Heflin: 1.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.1.4.0 WP: Frank Cox: 10 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 13 K, 8 BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Brian Urquhart: 9 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 1 K, 3 BB Paul Algar: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB C: Ryan Kostel For Orillia: Pat Graham had a single and a triple Rob O?Brien a single and 2 RBI Ian Fehrman had the game winning RBI in the top of the 8th. Another nail biter and with a very short of bench Heflin, clawing all the way to the 10th inning. MVP of Game: Pat Graham GAME 25 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Patsy?s of New York at Orillia River Sharks Orillia: 7 Patsy?s: 0 Orillia: 0.0.3.2.2.x.x.x.x.7.6.1 Patsy?s: 0.0.0.0.0.x.x.x.x.0.1.1. WP: Rob O?Brien: 5 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 H, 12 K, 0 BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Gerald Muizelaar: 5 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 6 H, 3 K, 1 BB For Orillia: 3 run home run by 3rd baseman Ian Fehrman went into the duck/swan pond way over the right field fence (wild life and SPCA are looking for him). 2nd baseman Rhys Casley hit a two run home run. Andy Jackson hit a two run home run with Ian Fehrman on base in the bottom of the 5th to wrap it up. MVP of the Game: Rob O?Brien, 1-hitter, 12 Ks How do you explain this one? Orillia struggled against both Elmira (an ISC II team) and Heflin Gremlins, who were playing with a very short bench. Then they go up against the ?Team of Giants? from NYC and blow them out of the park. I cannot explain it. Patsy?s must have the biggest team I have ever seen, the average size must be about 6?3?, and there are not enough seats in a dugout to hold them all, there are so many of them. They had one tight game today and a slug fest, but their final game, they forgot their bats, it seems. Maybe Orillia was just up for it and were at their peak, I do not know. Not sure its going to make good TV viewing, but any men?s fastball on TV is worth promoting so look into the Roger?s network (in Ontario only) tomorrow, Monday evening, June 5th and again next Saturday, June 10th. At least you will see the two of the better teams to take the field this year, even if it is only a five inning game. END OF GAME SUMMARIES. My thanks to ALL the game scorers and announcers who took great care to prepare these game reports and a special thanks to Joe Todd for bringing every one of them to me. I cannot do justice to thanking Larry Lynch, Chuck Hendricks, Brian Paton and all their colleagues and friends who worked so hard to bring us a great weekend of ball. We cannot blame them for the weather but we can thank them for making sure we got in great ball when it was not raining on Sunday. I know Larry will do his usual great job of a tournament wrap up, after he takes a couple of well earned days of rest. And I am sure we will hear from many teams who participated and hear their side/s of the story. This is a quality event at a great park and should be added to your MUST LIST for 2007. It was great seeing so many fans who are old friends in the park again after a long cold winter; welcome back to all of you. Sighted in the park (only a partial list) Maz without Pat; Bill and Anne; Gibby without the cat; John and his other brother John; the whole gang from KW; Marg and her room mate; Joe Todd and his gang of score keeper/announcers; and sorry to all I have missed. Prominent missing: Spring, Joe T. Roger, Pat. We missed you. Thanks Al Doran Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 23:37:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:37:43 -0700 Subject: Legend's Tourney - by Bridgeport PRO forma Braves Message-ID: <040606155.74446@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 9:46:56 PM From: Subject: Legend's Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bridgeport, On On behalf of the Bridgeport PROforma Braves Fastball Club, we would like to thank Larry Lynch and his staff for the invitation to be part of the Legend's Fastball Tournament this past weekend in Woodstock. It was a great learning experience for our ball club, that can only help us this coming year as the Host team for the ISCII Tournament of Championship this coming August. Coming out of that calibre tournament with a 2-2 record was a superb and victorious weekend for us, considering some of the top world class talent participating this weekend. The teams we faced treated us with respect and class and made us feel at home. Thanks again Rick Boyd From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 23:42:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:42:38 -0700 Subject: Pictures from Legends of Fastball in woodstock Message-ID: <040606155.74743@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 10:12:35 PM From: Darryl Smart Subject: Pictures from Legends of Fastball in woodstock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out some great shots from the semifinal and final games in Woodstock. http://www.smartpix.photoreflect.com thanks, Darryl From: Darryl Smart Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 4 23:47:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:47:33 -0700 Subject: Manotick Tournament results June 2-4 (ISC II) Message-ID: <040606155.75038@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 10:45:35 PM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Manotick Tournament results June 2-4 (ISC II) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manotick, ON ISC II #7 Ottawa Team Easton Thunder won the 10-team double knockout June 2-4 Manotick tournament with a perfect 4-0 record. Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric finished second, losing to Easton in both the winner's bracket final and the final game. Ottawa Valley Raiders lost their first game but came all the way up the loser's bracket and finished third. Eight of the participating teams will be in Fitzroy for the ISC II qualifier in two weeks. After a nasty day of rain on Saturday, the weather was nice for the final games on Sunday. Despite the beer garden being torched and burned to the ground in late Saturday / early Sunday, the host Manotick Lomor Printers team fought through the adversity and came up with an alternative spot for the teams to enjoy a pint. (It's true, it actually burned to the ground.) Final order of finish: 1. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder 4-0 2. Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 3-2 3. Ottawa Valley Raiders 4-2 4. Carp I4C Victory 3-2 5. Stittsville 56ers 1-2 Quyon Flyers 1-2 7. Ottawa Blitz 1-2 Blackburn Bombers 1-2 9. Manotick Lomor Printers 0-2 Prince Edward County 0-2 Scores (a bit incomplete - blame it on the fire) Blitz 7 Valley 4 Blackburn 7 I4C 1 Quyon 2 Manotick 1 WC Electric 9 Blitz 1 Easton def. Blackburn Stittsville 7 PE County 0 I4C 6 Manotick 3 WC Electric 10 Quyon 5 Valley 10 PE County 1 I4C 6 Blitz 5 Valley def. Blackburn Valley 9 Quyon 1 Easton 5 Stittsville 3 WP - Dan Konkle LP - Darren Featherstone I4C 4 Stittsville 3 WP - Jason Smith LP - Darren Featherstone Easton 8 WC Electric 1 WP - Jeff Murphy LP - Brad Porter (with relief from Bud Hanlon) Valley 2 I4C 1 WP - Chad Hargrove LP - Neil Cooke (with relief from Jason Smith) WC Electric 6 Valley 3 WP - Mark Wright Save: Brad Porter LP - Chad Hargrove (with relief from Ryan Cox) Easton 6 WC Electric 0 WP - Dan Konkle LP - Brad Porter (with relief from Bud Hanlon) Easton took home $900 in prize money, WC Electric $600. Tourney Awards: Top Pitcher: Dan Konkle (Easton) Top Hitter: Todd Fraser (Easton) Most Valuable: Michael Cavanagh (WC Electric) Submitted by Adam Brown Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 5 07:31:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 04:31:42 -0700 Subject: Thomson Merchants in Dubuque Message-ID: <050606156.16487@webbox.com> Received: 6/4/06 11:15:58 AM From: "scott glazier" Thomson Merchants in Dubuque The Thomson Area Merchants rolled to there 1st tournament win of the 06 season at the Dubuque Hall of Fame tournament in Iowa on Saturday. Led by ace Czech Republic International pitcher Jonas Mach, Thomson won all three games played convincingly. In the first run-ruled shortened game against Hammerheads strong team hitting led to a 10-0 victory. Highlights of the offensive attack included a 2 run home run to New Zealand catcher Casey Eden. In the second pool play game vs the Junior Sox out of Quad Cities, young pitcher Mach again dominated the opposition in the early innings, before being replaced for the save by veteran thrower Larry Tempe. The end score being 6-1, including a towering 2 run shot over the right field fence by lead off hitter Justin Eissens In the championship final against Tauber Construction, Thomson again jumped out to a early lead courtesy of back to back doubles by Kevin Anderson and Michael House. Thomson built on this lead to end up winning the game 7-1. Eden again contributed a home run over the center field fence. Thomson now continues to build towards our local ISC qualifier in Walcott in late June. The team has ambitions of ISC qualification but must beat strong competition including the Quad City Sox to advance to the ISC tournament in Kitchener. Another highlight of the day for Thomson was seeing hard hitting veteran Gerry Westemeier inducted into the Dubuque Fastpitch Hall of Fame. This is as a reward of many years of commitment both on and off the diamond by Gerry. Congratulations to Gerry for this achievement. We still look forward to seeing you on the diamond for many years to come. From: "scott glazier" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 5 13:58:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:58:51 -0700 Subject: Learn to Play with the Canadian Women's National Team Message-ID: <050606156.39716@webbox.com> Received: 6/5/06 10:52:27 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Learn to Play with the Canadian Women's National Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to Play with the Canadian Women's National Team LEARN TO PLAY WITH SOFTBALL ONTARIO AND THE CANADIAN WOMEN?S NATIONAL SOFTBALL TEAM! KITCHENER, ONTARIO ? Softball Ontario is excited to announce a once in a lifetime opportunity for children ages 4 to 8 years old to learn from Canada?s best softball players. Along with the Canadian Women?s National Softball Team, the Kitchener Minor Girls Softball Association, and the Guelph Girls Softball Association, Softball Ontario will be holding a Learn to Play clinic coached by the Canadian National Team. Held at Peter Hallman Ball Yard on June 17, 2006, this FREE clinic gives children ages 4 to 8 years old the opportunity to try softball for the first time, learn from our country?s best players, and improve their existing softball skills. Participants will receive free T-Shirts along with other goodies provided by Softball Ontario. Registration and warm-up games begin at 12:00 PM; the Learn to Play clinic will start at 1:15 PM. The participants will rotate through the various Learn to Play stations manned by National Team players, giving the children the opportunity to meet and learn softball skills from each of the women on our National Softball Team. Registration is limited to the first 100 participants; contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca or (416) 426-7150 to register. Registration forms are available online at www.softballontario.ca. Additional opportunities to meet the National Team are available at an Autograph session scheduled after the clinic. The Learn to Play clinic is held in conjunction with the Team Canada 2006 Ontario Pro Tour held June 15 ? 25, 2006 in Kitchener, with additional games in Brampton, Guelph and Milverton. For further details and ticket information, contact Pete McIlwraith at dfm70(at)hotmail.com or (519) 894-5315. Fax ticket orders to (519) 894-9516. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 5 14:02:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:02:11 -0700 Subject: Explorers in Woodstock Message-ID: <050606156.39917@webbox.com> Received: 6/5/06 11:36:56 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers in Woodstock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodstock, ON As the weather played havok with scheduled games, the Explorers finished a disappointing 0-2 at the Legends of Fastball tournament. Able to get 2 games in before the rains started, the games against Kitchener and Patsy's were cancelled. Game 1 St. Thomas 1 Explorers 0 WP - Zack LP - Gillis Mark Coleman drove in the games only run in the 6th inning. Benson and Beane had the only hits of Zack. Game 2 Bridgeport 3 Explorers 2 WP - McGarr LP - Patterson Midland scored 2 in the first as Horning tripled and scored on Sac Fly by Crawford. A Beane single and Roberts double scored their 2nd run. Bridgeport scored one in the 4th, and two in the 5th for the win. Explorers play this weekend in the Annual Boulevard Lounge tournament at Emerson Park in Midland. Website has been updated with current results, news, and roster/bio information. http://www.geocities.com/midland_explorers/ Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 5 14:11:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:11:11 -0700 Subject: Monday's Legend story from Woodstock S-R Message-ID: <050606156.40452@webbox.com> Received: 6/5/06 8:23:13 AM From: Darryl Smart Subject: Monday's Legend story from Woodstock S-R -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun shines on Orillia Orillia wins rain-shortened Legends of Fastball tourney By Cory Smith Sports reporter The Woodstock Sentinel-Review ? Perhaps the toughest opponent any team faced during this weekend?s Legends of Fastball Classic was one they couldn?t beat. Mother Nature wreaked havoc during the three-day tournament, cutting short games, eliminating teams and even changing the format from a three-day, round robin and playoff setup to a one-day, single elimination event. So, a day after Mother Nature had her say, the Orillia Riversharks had theirs, pounding out three home runs to win the tournament 7-0 over New York Patsy?s. "The committee adjusted very well to make the best out of the situation," organizer Brad Janssen said prior to Sunday?s championship at the Complex. "With the co-operation of the teams, we wanted to make it the best we could Sunday." The Riversharks certainly did that, winning three games on Sunday, including two in extra innings, to wrap up the championship. Orillia used the long ball to clinch the title, hitting three bombs off Patsy?s starting pitcher Gerald Muizelaar. Ian Fehrman?s three-run homer into the pond was the winning, and longest, hit. It was about the only water that was welcome during the tournament, which was thrown into chaos after a series of thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday. By the time play was suspended Saturday afternoon, only seven of the 25 scheduled games had been played, forcing organizers to come up with an alternative plan for Sunday. The Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles and Midland Explorers, who were both winless in the first two days, were eliminated and the remaining eight teams played on the final day. "We agonized over what we were going to do with it," organizer Larry Lynch said. "Talking to some of the other coaches, they said: ?What about a single elimination?? That?s a brain wave we didn?t have." That meant the first two days of the tournament were basically for naught, unless you were a member of the Eagles or Explorers, who were victims of the abbreviated round robin. "That?s the one thing about single knockout, you can?t make any mistakes," Lynch said. "If you don?t make that happen in the first game you go home." The Eagles, who continued their string of disappointing performances at their ?hometown? tourney, lost their first two games and were leading their third in the bottom of the sixth against the Jarvis Merchants before rain halted play. Their 0-2 record, which included losses against the Riversharks and Elmira Cubs, sent them packing. "That?s why it?s so disappointing," Eagles shortstop Mike Pullin said. "Everyone is here to watch. It?s still early (in the season) yet, we?ll pick it up." The loss against the Riversharks was not surprising, but giving up a late two-run lead and losing in extra innings to the Cubs, one of two intermediate teams in the tournament, was the clincher. "They just plugged away," Pullin said. "They?re a good team for ISC. "It?s just the little things that added up. It wasn?t too bad. I?m sure we could have played better." Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 5 18:45:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:45:10 -0700 Subject: Grey Sox v. Portland : June - 3/4 Super Series Results Message-ID: <050606156.56896@webbox.com> Received: 6/5/06 4:42:43 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Grey Sox v. Portland : June - 3/4 Super Series Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox split their 4 game series with Portland C/R on June 3/4. Portland edged the Grey Sox 3-1 and 6-5 on Saturday and Vancouver rebounded to win 7-0 and 7-4 in the Sunday contests. The weather was great for most of the weekend and good crowds were on hand at South Memorial Park. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Game 1 Portland 3 Grey Sox 1 W.P. Mike Piechnik, Roberto Bahler(4), Piechnik (5), and Rob Gehrke L.P. Rick Smith and Kris Waverick Portland: Louie Nasuta - 3/3; Rob Gehrke - 2/3, 2RBI Vancouver: Kris Waverick - 2/3; Brian Banner - 2/3 Game 2 Portland 6 Grey Sox 5 W.P. Mike Piechnik and Kris Waverick (on loan from Grey Sox due to injuries) L.P. Nick Underhill and Darren Box Portland: HR - Kris Waverick; Mark Santillano; Evan Potskin (2R); Brian Ree- 3/4 Vancouver: Darren Box- 2/3, Jeff Kawaguchi- 2/3, Sean Cameron- 2/3 SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Game 3 Grey Sox 7 Portland 0 W.P. Rick Smith (1 hitter, 14 K's), and Darren Box L.P. Mike Piechnik, Norm Linton (5), and Rob Gehrke Grey Sox: HR Gerry Kennedy (Grand Slam); Dan Whiteford - 2/3 Game 4 Grey Sox 7 Portland 4 W.P. Nick Underhill and Brian Banner L.P. Norm Linton and Louie Nasuta Grey Sox: Brian Abrey - 3/3, IP HR, 3RBI; Gerry Kennedy - 2/3; Derek Mayson- 1/3, 2RBI Portland: Evan Potskin - 2/3, HR; Terry Traverse- 2/3 Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox From: "Conrad Margolis" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 6 06:53:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 03:53:40 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 3rd at Grafmeier Message-ID: <060606157.14201@webbox.com> Received: 6/5/06 11:20:51 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 3rd at Grafmeier -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The #20 ranked MinnDak Millers opened their major-level season this past weekend at the Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament at Sunset Park in Kimberly, Wisconsin, tying for Third Place. MinnDak came into the tournament shorthanded as they were missing Steve Baumgartner, Rick Lang, Lamar Noriega, John Tschida and Jason Wandler. On Saturday, Tim Tweiten was injured, leaving MinnDak further shorthanded. The Millers received strong pitching all weekend from Rob Schweyer and Sisko Sabate and timely hitting for the weekend. Pool Play, Pool A Friday MinnDak opened the weekend with a 6-1 victory over The Bar of Appleton. Lucas Goring led off the game with a double, stole third base then scored on a Gregg Cascaes single. MinnDak would not score again until the sixth inning on Tony Kunka?s solo home run. The Millers tacked on four insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Scooter Lange led off with a single and then scores on Zach Goring?s double. Lucas Goring singled. Zach Goring scored on Tim Tweiten?s ground out. Kunka then hit his second homer of the game, scoring Lucas Goring. The Bar countered with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. Sisko Sabate had a strong pitching performance, taking a no-hitter and perfect game into the fifth inning and ending with six strikeouts. #20 MinnDak 6 The Bar of Appleton (Appleton, Wisc) 1 MDM 100 001 4-6 11 1 Bar 000 000 1-1 3 0 WP-Sisko Sabate (3-1) LP-Shaun Jamieson HR-Tony Kunka (8, 9), MinnDak; Kyle Van Abel, The Bar Sabate and Scooter Lange Jamieson and Conrad Bain Roman Foore, 2-4 Lucas Goring, 2-4, 2B, RBI Zach Goring, 2-3, 2B Tony Kunka, 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI Sisko Sabate, 7 IP, 3 hits allowed, 6 K, no BB Saturday In their first of three games on Saturday, MinnDak was anchored by a strong pitching performance in this game. Rob Schweyer took a perfect game into the seventh inning, surrendering a hit with one out in the final frame. MinnDak jumped out to an early lead when Gregg Cascaes drew a walk in the first inning then stole second base. Two batters later, he would score on Tony Kunka?s double. Tim Tweiten led off the fourth with a home run to give MinnDak a 2-0 lead. The Millers added insurance three runs in the sixth. Lucas Goring led off the inning with a single and advanced to third on a two-base error on the play. Two batters later, he scored on Tim Tweiten?s fielder?s choice. Dan Brekke entered as a pinch runner for Tweiten and scored on Tony Kunka?s home run. #20 MinnDak 5 #10 Townline (Green Bay, Wisc) 0 TL 000 000 0-0 1 1 MDM 100 103 x-5 5 0 WP-Rob Schweyer (2-0) LP-Tane Richardson HR-Tony Kunka (10), Tim Tweiten (4), MinnDak Schweyer and Scooter Lange Richardson and Aaron Neemia Lucas Goring, 2-3 Tony Kunka, 2-3, 2B, HR, 3 RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 1 hit allowed, 7 K, no BB Tim Tweiten, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI MinnDak posted their third win on the weekend over the Quad City Sox 2-1. The Millers posted two runs in the first inning with two outs. Gregg Cascaes drew a walk then scored on Tony Kunka?s home run. Quad City scored in their half of the first inning. Sisko Sabate started the game and threw five innings. Rob Schweyer came in for two innings of relief to earn the save, striking out the first five batters he faced. The game ended on an outstanding play by shortstop Gregg Cascaes, who dove and knocked the ball down, then flipped to second basemen Zach Goring to end the game. #20 MinnDak 2 #16 Quad City Sox (Davenport, Iowa) 1 MDM 200 000 0-2 1 0 QC 100 000 0-1 2 1 WP-Sisko Sabate (4-1) LP-Al Rebling S-Rob Schweyer (1) HR-Tony Kunka (11), MinnDak Sabate, Rob Schweyer (6) and Scooter Lange Rebling and Rodney Doak Tony Kunka, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 4 K Rob Schweyer, 2 IP, 5 K The Millers closed out pool play with a 5-2 loss to The Farm Tavern. The Millers didn?t get a runner on until Zach Goring reached by error in the fourth inning. MinnDak would attempt to close the gap but The Farm would counter every time they did. Going into the game, MinnDak was guaranteed a spot in Sunday?s Championship Bracket and earned the number two seed out of their pool. #2 The Farm Tavern (Madison, Wisc) 5 #20 MinnDak 2 Farm 000 021 2-5 11 1 MDM 000 011 0-2 5 0 WP-Dean Holoien LP-Sisko Sabate (4-2) HR-Darrell Joy, Farm; Roman Foore (2), MinnDak Holoien, Garreau (5) and Harvey Stevenson, Jr. Sabate and Scooter Lange Roman Foore, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI Sisko Sabate, 2-3, 7 IP, 3 K Championship Bracket Sunday, Semifinals This game saw a battle of pitchers between Rob Schweyer and Collin McKenzie. Schweyer struck out 10 batters and allowed only one hit, a first inning home run to Chris Delarwelle. MinnDak left 9 runners on base for the game. #13 Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 1 #20 MinnDak 0 CT 100 000 0-1 1 0 MDM 000 000 0-0 4 0 WP-Collin McKenzie LP-Rob Schweyer (2-1) HR-Chris Delarwelle, Circle Tap McKenzie and Brad Dvorachek Schweyer and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes, 2-3 Sisko Sabate, 2-3 Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 10 K Brett Bresnahan MinnDak Millers breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 6 09:04:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 06:04:08 -0700 Subject: In Search Of Tom Berube Message-ID: <060606157.22034@webbox.com> Received: 6/6/06 7:54:21 AM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: In Search Of Tom Berube -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tommy Berube, this is your coach. You've have a new email address and new phone number. Call me or email me. I cannot get a hold of you. Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio 419-496-1044 cell 419-281-4429 work 419-289-3342 home From: MIKE VAN DINE __________________________________________________ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 6 16:38:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:38:45 -0700 Subject: Tom has been found! Cancel the search. Message-ID: <060606157.49311@webbox.com> Tom has reported in. Call off the search. Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio 419-496-1044 cell 419-281-4429 work 419-289-3342 home From: MIKE VAN DINE Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 07:21:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 04:21:06 -0700 Subject: ISC Returns To Owen Sound...for 1 night Message-ID: <070606158.15843@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 6:19:05 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: ISC Returns To Owen Sound...for 1 night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Riversharks Sweep Redmen ISC Eastern Canada Travel League Games 23-24 at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound The Orillia Riversharks swept the Oshweken Redmen 9-2 & 8-1 in a doubleheader. The games marked the first ISC action in Owen Sound since the 2003 Canadian Championship Tournament which was won by the now-defunct Owen Sound Selects. Owen Sounders played a prominent role for the Riversharks in the two wins as both Frank Cox and Andy Jackson were the winning pitchers. Oshweken led the opener 2-1 in the 4th after a sacrifice fly by catcher Dave Sowden drove in Calvin Miller. However, the Riversharks exploded for 5 runs in the bottom of the inning. Dwayne McKenzie tied the match with an rbi double which was followed by a 3 run homer from Steve Mullaly. McKenzie and Sean O'Brien homered in the 5th to seal the win for Orillia. Cox gave up 3 hits and struck out 9 to win the opener. For the Redmen Mike Joseph took the loss as he was touched for 7 hits. In the nightcap, Mullaly scored in the first and third innings to give Orillia 2-0 lead. Oshweken got on the board in the top of the 4th when pitcher Rory Miller drilled an r.b.i. double to score Calvin Miller. However, the Sharks added one in the bottom of the inning when shortstop Steph Walma knocked in McKenzie. Then in the 6th, the Riversharks had another 5 run inning to end it, highlighted by two run homers from both Mullaly and Jackson. Jackson got the win in the circle for the Riversharks and was impressive striking out 15. Rory Miller took the loss for the Redmen. The Riversharks will return to Duncan McLellan Park July 4th for a doubleheader against the Niagara Snappers >>> Game 1 Oshweken Redmen...0..1..0..2..0 Orillia Riversharks....1..0..0..5..3 Game 2 Oshweken Redmen...0..0..0..1..0..0 Orillia Riversharks....1..0..1..1..0..5 >>> Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting, Owen Sound From: "Fred Wallace" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 10:56:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 07:56:11 -0700 Subject: Mitchell Mets short 1 team Message-ID: <070606158.28755@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 9:47:10 AM From: Andy Bader Subject: Mitchell Mets short 1 team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitchell, ON Mitchell Mets intermediate men's fastball tournament (16-team event) is short one team for their tournament this weekend, June 9-11, due to the late cancellation of a previous entrant. We have some irons in the fire, but any club which might be interested in an intermediate level tournament (no ISC listed pitchers), should contact myself, Jeff Pauli (jeffp(at)woodcockbrothers.com) or Kory Dietz (jdietz(at)cyg.net) a.s.a.p. if interested. First game time is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, win or lose play at 3 p.m. Saturday. Guaranteed 3 games. Entry is $350. Thanks! Andy Bader South Perth Men's Fastball League Secretary/Statistician 519-348-8431 (work) 519-348-4606 (home) 519-348-8836 (fax) From: Andy Bader Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 12:04:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:04:32 -0700 Subject: Canada West ISC Travel League Super Series Games 1,2 Message-ID: <070606158.32854@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 11:04:08 AM From: jason kurylyk Canada West ISC Travel League Super Series Games 1,2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saskatoon, Sk Good Morning Al, Games 1, and 2 were played last night in Saskatoon featuring The Aspen Interiors Black Sox VS Sr Diamondbacks. Game 1 Aspen beat the Diamondbacks 14-2, Trevor Ethier had the win, striking out 11 with Zach Flath taking the lose. Chad Hanson had the lone home run for Aspen. Game 2 Aspen defeated the Diamondbacks 4-0 Jason Hill took the win striking out 6, and Ryan Olde took the loss. Home runs by Aspen Jason Hill, and Kelly Lenuis. Aspen takes a 2 games to none lead in the best of 5, and will host the Aspen Open this weekend in Saskatoon @ Gordie Howe Park. Teams will include Grand Prairie, Calgary, Bruno, Jr diamondbacks, Sr Diamondbacks, and Aspen. Thanks Jason Kurylyk Aspen Interiors Black Sox Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 12:10:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:10:30 -0700 Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th Message-ID: <070606158.33218@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 11:05:47 AM From: "Owen Tom" Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th Albaugh Inc. is looking forward to hosting the Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Invitational this weekend. The ingridents to a great tournament are in place, a good weather forecast and strong competition. Bret Baughman will be handling the reporting of the tournament. Liberty Bank ? Albaugh Inc. Invitational Pool A Pool B 1. Albaugh Inc. Elkhart, IA A. Reasoner Reasoner, IA 2. Pueblo Bandits Pueblo, CO B. Omaha Omaha, NE 3. MinDak Millers Fargo, ND C. Legends Des Moines, IA 4. Quad City Sox Davenport, IA D. Winterset A?s Winterset, IA Tournament Schedule Friday, June 9th 6:30 pm A vs C 8:30 pm 1 vs 4 Saturday, June 10th Field #1 Field #2 10:00 am B vs C A vs D 12:00 pm 2 vs 3 A vs B 2:00 pm 4 vs 3 C vs D 4:00 pm 2 vs 4 B vs D 6:00 pm 1 vs 3 8:00pm 1 vs 2 Sunday, June 11th ? Single Elimination Tournament starting at 9:00am with the championship game at 3:00pm From: "Owen Tom" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 12:35:23 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:35:23 -0700 Subject: Orillia River Sharks in Woodstock Message-ID: <070606158.34709@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 11:14:29 AM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Orillia River Sharks in Woodstock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 2 ? 4 Woodstock, ON After many years ofinvolvement in this great game of fastball, as a tournament director,scorekeeper, volunteer and most of all a fan, I am really excited about my newrole with the Orillia River Sharks. I have been looking forward to thisweekend in Woodstock since the middle of this pastwinter. For the first time,the Orillia Quaker River Sharks took to the field as a team to see if theycould get and work together as a team. The players did not disappoint, as theyworked together, picked each other up and at the end of their first weekend ofplay, they were the last team standing. Prior to gettinginto the game reports I must give a big thank you to Larry Lynch, ChuckHendricks and their entire crew for all the hard work they put into organizing thetournament and making sure things ran smooth. For anyone that wasn?t in Woodstock on theweekend, the amount of rain that came down on Saturday was enough to givenightmares to any tournament director. Yet, Larry, Chuck and their crew handledeverything efficiently and professionally and did everything they could to makesure teams got to play ball and there was a winner declared on Sunday. The work of thediamond crew was amazing. I was back at the diamond Saturday evening and therehad to be 6 inches of standing water on the infields. I have to admit thatafter having been in that position myself in the past, I was real confidentthat we would even be able to play ball on Sunday. The diamond crew must haveworked through the night because not only were the fields playable on Sundaymorning, they were in great shape and they held up through all the games onSunday. Once again, thanks to Larry, Chuck and their entire crew for a greatweekend. Game1 - Friday ? 9:00 PM # 4 - Orillia River Sharks (10) vs. #17 - Innerkip Bright Cheese Eagles (0) 5 innings Innerkip 0- 6 - 1 Orillia 10? 14 ? 1 Michael White got thestart in the River Sharks first game and he pitched very strong in his firststart of the season. The Sharks bats came alive in the bottom of the 1st inningand before the inning was over they had scored 3 runs. Ian Fehrman got thingsstarted with a leadoff single, Fehrmen moved to 2nd on a walk toAndy Jackson. Fehrman scored on a single by Rob O?Brien. Pat Mackintoshthen hit a single that scored Jackson before Pat gotcalled out in a rundown before 1st and 2nd. In thebottom of the 2nd inning the Sharks picked up right where they leftoff. Steve Mullaley, Sean O?Brien, Fehrmen and Rob O?Brien all hadbase hits, while Pat Graham and Andy Jackson got on base with walks. At theend of the 2nd inning the Sharks had added 3 more runs. In the 3rdinning the Sharks added 3 more hits by Mullaley, Loney and Fehrman, and 2 moreruns. In the bottom of the 4th had 3 more base hits by Rhys Casley,Mullaley and Loney, as well as a 2-run homerun by Mackintosh. All in all, avery good start for the new Orillia Quaker RiverSharks. WP: Michael White - 5IP ?6H ? 0R - 0BB ? 8K LP: Jamie Simpson ?3IP ? 10H ? 8R ? 3BB ? 4K - Jeremy DeBelleville ?1IP ? 4H ? 2R ? 1BB ? 2K Game# 2 - Sunday ? 11:00 AM # 4 ? Orillia RiverSharks (6) vs. ISC II #3 ? Elmira Cubs (5) 8 innings Elmira 5 ?7 ? 1 Orillia 6? 9 ? 1 The Elmira Cubsstarted this game very strong by 3 runs in the top half of the 1st inningon the strength of a 3-run homerun by Grovum. The Sharks came to plate in thebottom of the 1st inning trailing by 3 runs and they managed to get1 back. Fehrman and Graham both grounded out, Jackson got on baseby a throwing error, R. O?Brien hit a triple to score Jackson and Casleystruck out to end the inning. After a rough 1st inning, Michael White has settled in and is keeping the Elmira batters offbalance. In the bottom of the 2nd Mackintosh got things startedwith a leadoff single, moved to 2nd on a fly ball be Mullaley andscored on Sean O?Brien?s double. In the bottom of the 3rdthe Sharks get another run back on a leadoff walk to Graham, he advanced to 2ndon a sacrifice by Jackson and scored on asingle by Casley. The bottom of the 4th saw the Sharks take thelead for the first time in the game with a long leadoff homerun by SteveMullaley. Both pitchers continued to keep the hitters off-balance until thetop of the 6th when White gave up a homerun to Thompson (Elmira). At theend of 7 innings the game is all tied up at 4 ? 4 and we are heading toextra innings. In the top of the 8th inning, with Rob O?Brienin to pitch for the Sharks, Elmira player, Guyscherhits a leadoff homerun to take the lead for Elmira. Aftergiving up a triple, O?Brien successfully gets out of the inning withoutgiving up anymore runs. The bottom of the 8th inning and thepressure is on the Sharks batters to come through. Rob O?Brien leads offthe inning with a single, Steffen Walma goes in to run for O?Brien, Casleysingles, Mackintosh moves the runners over with a bunt down the 3rd baseline, Mullaley hits a sharp single to score both runners. Sharks win and moveon to play Hefflin. WP: Rob O?Brien? 1IP ? 2H ? 1R ? 1BB ? 2K - Michael White - 7IP ?5H ? 4R - 0BB ? 5K LP: D. Bradley ?8IP ? 9H ? 6R ? 2BB ? 2K Game# 3 - Sunday ? 1:00 PM # 4 ? Orillia RiverSharks (4) vs. #12 ? Hefflin Gremlins (1) 10 innings Orillia 4? 11 ? 0 Hefflin 1 ?4 ? 0 This game was apitchers duel from the very beginning and both teams starters pitched very well. Both pitchers bent but they wouldn?t break and they got the outs whenthey needed them. Hefflin scored their only run of the game in the bottom ofthe 1st inning with Miller getting on-base with a leadoff walk,stole 2nd and then scored on Leonardo single. Hefflin?sleadoff run looked like it might hold up throughout the game with the way the pitcherswere throwing the ball but on the Sharks bench they are already adopting a ?neversay die? attitude. Mullaley got things started in the top of the 7thinning with a leadoff single, he advanced to 2nd on a sacrifice buntby S. O?Brien, Loney hit a fly ball to left field for the 2nd outof the inning, Fehrman hit single to score Mullaley to tie the game. Onceagain the Sharks are heading to extra innings to decide a game. Through the 8thand 9th innings both pitchers continued their dominance. In the topof the 10th inning the Sharks were finally able to break through atthe plate. S. O?Brien is on 2nd base as a result of theInternational Tie-breaking rule, Walma goes in to pinch run, Walma moves to 2ndon a sacrifice by Loney, Fehrman gets to 1st after being hit by apitch, Graham hits a sac fly to move the runners, Jackson walks to load up thebases. Rob O?Brien hits a single to score 2 runs; Bob Nydick goes in torun for R. O?Brien, Casley hits a single to score Jackson and theSharks are up by three. The Sharks are able to hold off Hefflin in the bottomof the 10th inning and they will now move on to the Championshipgame against Patsy?s. WP: Rob O?Brien? 1IP ? 1H ? 0R ? 0BB ? 1K - Frank Cox - 9IP ?3H ? 1R - 8BB ? 12K LP: B. Urqhart ?9.2IP ? 11H ? 4R ? 3BB ? 1K - Paul Algar ? 0.1IP? 1H ? 0R ? 0BB ? 0K Game# 4 - Sunday ? 4:00 PM ?Championship # 4 ? Orillia RiverSharks (7) vs. #5 ? Patsy?s of New York (0) 5innings Patsy?s 0? 1 ? 0 Orillia 7? 6 ? 1 The game started offas a real pitchers duel between Muzelaar (Patsy?s) and R. O?Brien(Orillia) as all either team could muster was 1 baserunner through the first 2 ?innings of play. In the bottom of the 3rd inning the Sharks batscame alive as S. O?Brien got things started with a single, Walma went into pinch run for O?Brien: Loney followed that up with another single andthen Ian Fehrman hit a big 3-run homerun that actually landed in the pondbeyond the right field fence. The Sharks added 2 more runs in the bottom ofthe 4th inning with R. O?Brien getting a leadoff walk, BobNydick went in to run for O?Brien and Rhys Casley hit a 2-run homerunover the centre field fence. The Sharks kept things going in the bottom of the5th inning with Fehrman getting a leadoff walk and following Grahampop-up to the catcher Andy Jackson hit a 2-run homerun into the net in leftfield to end the game All-in-all a goodstart for the Orillia Quaker River Sharks but it wouldn?t have happenedwithout all the hard work that Larry, Chuck and their entire crew put into thetournament. Once again, we want to thank all the volunteers that worked sohard to make the tournament work. Next up for theRiver Sharks is a league weekend, June 9 - 11 in Orillia against theInnerkip Eagles and the Jarvis Merchants. Games will start at 7:00 PM against Innerkipand the same two teams will play Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. TheJarvis Merchants will then come in to play the Sharks at 7:00 PM Saturdayevening and again at 10:00 AM Sunday morning. All the games will be played at the Rama ball diamond, located across the roadfrom Casino Rama. Paul Barnetson Orillia Quaker River Sharks pmbarney(at)rogers.com http://www.quakerriversharks.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com 2006 China HCM Strategy, Technology & Outsourcing Conf & Expo http://www.tp2006.cn/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 12:49:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:49:48 -0700 Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th Message-ID: <070606158.35576@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 11:35:00 AM From: "Owen Tom" Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. Tournament Schedule - June 9 - 11th Men?s Fastpitch Softball Tournament Elkhart, Iowa June 9 ? 11, 2006 Liberty Bank ? Albaugh Inc. Invitational Free Admission Beer tent and full concession stand available Pool A 1. Albaugh Inc. Elkhart, IA 2. Pueblo Bandits Pueblo, CO 3. MinDak Millers Fargo, ND 4. Quad City Sox Davenport, IA Pool B Reasoner Reasoner, IA. Omaha Omaha, NE Legends Des Moines, IA Winterset A?s Winterset, IA Tournament Schedule Friday, June 9th 6:30 pm A vs C 8:30 pm 1 vs 4 Saturday, June 10th Field #1 10:00 am B vs C 12:00 pm 2 vs 3 2:00 pm 4 vs 3 4:00 pm 2 vs 4 6:00 pm 1 vs 3 8:00pm 1 vs 2 Field #2 10:00 am A vs D 12:00 pm A vs B 2:00 pm C vs D 4:00 pm B vs D Sunday, June 11th ? Single Elimination Tournament starting at 9:00am with the championship game at 3:00pm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 16:51:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 13:51:16 -0700 Subject: Croghan, NewYork Annual Fastpitch Tournament Message-ID: <070606158.50060@webbox.com> From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Subject: Croghan, NewYork Annual Fastpitch Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Croghan, NY will again host its annual tournament This is an ISC II caliber tourney and is still looking for interested teams. Croghan, NY rec park. Located on the edge of the Adirondack Mountains 1.5 hours North from Syracuse, NY and 1.75 hours from Kingston, Ontario. June 30th-July 2nd, 2006 Entry fee $225 Pays top 4 Payout is dependent on number of teams Contact information Jon Walseman 315-346-6681 From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 7 19:53:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:53:38 -0700 Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 Message-ID: <070606158.60997@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 6:01:15 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark, WI USA The schedule for the 2006 Boys of Summer Open tournament held at Circle Tap and Denmark Memorial Park in Denmark, WI has been released. The dates are July 7-9, 2006. It has been dubbed my many as the "mini-World" Tournament. Teams scattered from both coasts of the US and a couple teams from Canada round out the 16 team round robin tournament. An 8 team single knockout tournament will be the medium we use to crown the champion. We are extremely excited about the quality of teams that will participate this year. It was very difficult but we had to turn 3 very good teams away as we always fill up very early. The crowds are always strong and passionate. The atmosphere is electric as you can watch the games in the stands on the deck of the bar or inside the bar through the windows at Circle Tap. Enjoy your favorite beverage or you can order food off the outstanding menu while you watch the games. Denmark Memorial Park 2 miles away will play host to diamonds 2 and 3 and are of high quality with concessions at both diamonds. We invite all softball fans, commissioners(ISC,ASA,NAFA) alike to take in the action at one of North America's Premier Fastpitch Events. Here is the schedule, a hard copy can also be downloaded on our website. www.circletap.minnesotafastpitch.com (Please note the change of venue for the 9 and 11AM Saturday games at the Denmark diamonds. Townline/MinnDak and Townline/Patsy's will be on the Upper and Team Rainey/Albaugh and Team Rainey/Kegel will be on the lower as printed below) PoolA County Materials-Marathon, WI Aspen Interiors-Saskatoon, SK SoCal Bombers-Yucaipa, CA Plangger's Furniture-Benton Harbor, MI PoolB Farm Tavern-Madison, WI Kegel BlackKnights-Fargo, ND Albaugh Inc.-Elkhart, IA Team Rainey-Whittier, CA PoolC Orillia Riversharks-Orillia, ON Circle Tap-Denmark, WI Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA Dolan&Murphy-Aurora, IL PoolD Patsy's-New York, NY Townline-Green Bay, WI MinnDak Millers-Moorhead, MN Stix-Bloomington, IL Circle Tap Diamond(Highway X&NN) Friday 6:00 Circle Tap vs Dolan&Murphy 7:45 Patsy's vs MinnDak Millers 9:30 The Farm vs Kegel Denmark Memorial Park Upper Diamond Friday 6:00 Townline vs Bloomington 7:45 Orillia vs Quad City 9:30 County vs Plangger's Saturday Circle Tap 9:00 SoCal vs Aspen 11:00 County vs Aspen 1:00 County vs SoCal 3:00 Plangger's vs SoCal 5:00 Circle Tap vs Quad City 7:00 Circle Tap vs Orillia 9:00 A1 vs B2 Playoff(Game 25) Denmark Upper Diamond 9:00 Townline vs MinnDak 11:00 Townline vs Patsy's 1:00 Albaugh vs Kegel 3:00 Albaugh vs The Farm 5:00 Team Rainey vs The Farm 7:00 Plangger's vs Aspen Denmark Lower Diamond 9:00 Team Rainey vs Albaugh 11:00 Team Rainey vs Kegel 1:00 Dolan&Murphy vs Quad City 3:00 Dolan&Murphy vs Orillia 5:00 MinnDak vs Bloomington 7:00 Patsy's vs Bloomington Sunday 10:00 Playoffs at all 3 diamonds Sites to be Determined G26-D1 vs C2 G27-B1 vs A2 G28-C1 vs D2 Noon Playoff Games at CT and Denmark Upper G29-W25 vs W26 G30-W27 vs W28 2:00 Championship Game at Circle Tap As always trophys will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams and plaques handed out to the All-Tournament Team immediately following. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 07:30:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 04:30:11 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hogs Win 2 Message-ID: <080606159.16397@webbox.com> Received: 6/7/06 11:39:37 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hogs Win 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rockford, Il. The DeKalb Hogs swept Cedarville Wednesday night by the scores of 5-3 and 11-7 to improve their record to 6-4 on the season. The Hogs are next in action Thursday night at 7pm in Yorkville. Here are the recaps: Game 1 Tommy Crouch was 3x3, 3R and Mike Drew was 2x4 with 2RBI as the Hogs won 5-3. It should also be noted that Chad Crutcher was 2x3 with a double. The Hogs played great defense behind pitcher Larry lagerhausen which included a great diving catch by Iqbal Pedela in the seventh to preserve the win. Lagerhausen allowed 2 ER in 7 innings of work. Hogs 5 11 2 Cedarville 3 7 1 WP Lagerhausen 7IP 7H 2ER 4K BB LP J. Reed RBI Drew 2, Crouch Game 2 In the second game,e the Hogs pounded out 9 runs in the first inning and cruised to an 11-7 victory. Shaun Cavasos, Mike Drew, Vince Virtue, and Chad Crutcher all had two hits for the winners. Brian Tobin picked up the win to improve his record to 3-2. Hogs 11 13 3 Cedarville 7 8 2 WP Tobin 7IP 8H 6ER 6K 6BB LP G. Reed RBI Drew 2, Ebert, Padela, Liddick, Virtue Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 08:25:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 05:25:16 -0700 Subject: Vandalia Illinois - June 7th - The Freight vs Altamont Home Center Message-ID: <080606159.19704@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 7:14:29 AM From: richard well Subject: Vandalia Illinois - June 7th - The Freight vs Altamont Home Center -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch NEXT GAME: JUNE 10th Kelso Klassic ? Kelso, Mo. RECORD COMING IN: 1-3 RECORD GOING OUT: 3-3 Game 1: Altamont, Il Home Center 1 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Altamont Home Center 000 010 0 ? 1 3 2 Vandalia The Freight 121 100 1 ? 6 8 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/3 H/1 R/0 ER/12 K/2 BB and Well Loss-Darrin Stuckemeyer 7 innings/8 H/6 R/4 ER/9 K/3 BB and Booher FREIGHT HITTERS: Jeremy Moore 1-3, RBI / Rich Well 1-3 / Nick Casey 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI?s / Mark Burnam 1-2, HR, RBI / Greg Bellaver 1-2 / JD Arnold 1-4 / Kevin Cook 1-4 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the bottom of the 1st on a Moore BB, Buscher sac, Casey RBI 1b??.The Freight scored 2 in 2nd as Arnold reached on error, Curll reached on wild pitch, Moore RBI 1b, and Curll scored on a wild pitch?..The Freight scored 1 in the 3rd on a Burnam HR??in the 4th the Freight scored on a Buscher BB, Well 1B, and Buscher scored on a fielders choice by Casey???Casey homered in the 7th for the final Freight run??. GAME 2 Altamont, Il Home Center 2 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Altamont Home Center 000 002 0 ? 2 4 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 020 101 2 ? 6 6 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Marty Cloe 5 innings/1 H/0 R/0 ER/11 K/2 BB ? Payton Cloe 2 innings/3 H/2 R/2 ER/1 K/1 BB ? and Casey Loss-Guse 7 innings/6 H/6 R/6 ER/9 K/6 BB and Grobengeiser FREIGHT HITTERS: Rich Well 1-3 / Nick Casey 3-4, HR, RBI / Kevin Cook 1-3 / Bryan Hobbie 1-2 / Jeremy Moore RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the 2nd on a Casey 2B, Buscher wild pitch, and both scored on wild pitches?..The Freight scored in the 4th on a Arnold BB, Cook 1B and both scored on wild pitches??in the 6th the Freight scored on a Cook BB, Hobbie 1B, Moore BB - RBI, Burnam BB??in the 7th The Freight scored on a Casey solo HR, Bellaver BB, Buscher BB and he later scored on a wild pitch??.. The Freight record 3-3 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 19:05:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 16:05:42 -0700 Subject: 44th Annual Au Sable Forks Tournament open for more teams Message-ID: <080606159.58130@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 5:50:46 PM From: TOM O'NEILL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Au Sable Forks, NY 44th Annual Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Softball Tournament July 7th-9th entry fee $250 1st place $1500 2nd $750 3rd$500 We still have openings. We are located in Au Sable Forks 20 miles Northeast of Lake Placid on the banks of the Famous Au Sable River. For more information Contact Tom O'Neill (518) 946-7471 or e-mail me tpogiantsfan(at)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 19:17:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 16:17:34 -0700 Subject: Salford Storm Fastball Tournament - Aug 11-13 Message-ID: <080606159.58842@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 6:09:33 PM From: "Terry Kemp" Subject: Salford Storm Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norwich, ON Aug 11-13, 2006 The Salford Storm fastball club will be hosting a tournament on Aug 11-13, in Norwich, Ontario. The format is: 16 Team Double Elimination (Garunteed 2 games) The Entry fee will be $325 Prize Money: 1st - $1300 2nd - $800 3rd - $500 (Prize money is set for 16 teams and may vary) Non-Roster tournament No ISC Pitchers For more information contact Craig Stubbs @ 519-863-5098 or email @ hpayne(at)cablerocket.com All teams are welcome and we hope to see you there! From: "Terry Kemp" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 19:42:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 16:42:17 -0700 Subject: One of the teams from Europe at the ISC; Denmark (DD'S) Message-ID: <080606159.60323@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 3:49:36 PM From: "Gilles Fournier" Subject: One of the teams from Europe at the ISC; Denmark (DD'S) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DENMARK Hi All The following is a short write up about one of the European teams participating at the ISC in Kitchener/Waterloo in August 2006. The Danish Team is an ?all star? team from the Danish 1st division, witch is the top devisionin Danish fastball. The Danish Dynamite (DD?s) is the name that has been chosen for the ?all star? team from the Danish 1st division. The Danish National men?s fastball league is made up of a 1st, 2nd and 3rd division. The 1st division has 7 teams, while the 2nd and 3rd division have 5 teams each. Teams have the opportunity to play them selves into a better division. By winning the division title in a lower division, this gives them the right to play the last place team of the division higher up. For example the winner of the 2nd division plays the last team in the 1st division. The winner wins the right to move in to the higher division or to stay in the same division. The winner of the 1st division wins the Danish National Title and the right to play in the European Cup the following year. The 2nd and 3rd divisions are more recreational league level, while the 1st division has some of the best teams in Europe. Two different Danish teams have won 2 of the last 3 European Cups. The Danish league started having import players in 2000. Each team is only allowed 2 non-EU residents on the field at the same time. This year there are 10 non-residents playing in the Danish 1st division. Over the years most of these players have been from New Zealand and Canada, but there has also been players from other countries like the US, Australia, Argentina and the Czech Republic. This is players that come to Denmark for the sole purpose of playing fastball and does not include the other non-Danes that are in Denmark for other purposes. In Denmark, men?s fastball is the main ?ball? sport. There are 3 times as many men that play fastball then there are women. There is a junior under 14 league and a junior 17 league for boys. Baseball is almost non-existent; there is only 1 team that plays in the Swedish league. Denmark is doing what it can to keep that great game of men?s fastball alive. Gilles Fournier and Patrick McCarron started the Danish Dynamite concept in 2002. At the time both were involved with the Danish National team (Coach and assistant coach). The team has played in the 2 ?money? tournaments in Europe. The Guernsey tournament witch they won in 2002 and the Tournament in Prague, Czech Republic, where the DD?s have finished 2nd. The concept was meant to be a supplement to the national team activities. This is important, especially now that a very large part of the funding from the State as been removed from most of the smaller sports associations in Denmark incl. fastball, volleyball and basketball. The national team activities have been greatly reduced because of this. The DD?s are an extra incentive for the guys that put in the hard work. This gives them the opportunity of playing for the ?all star? team of the best division of men?s fastball in Denmark, and the possibility of playing in the big tournaments, like the ISC, witch is regarded her as the most prestigious event in men?s fastball. The team has been totally self-funded, in other words, the guys have to pay them selves and help to find sponsors. The Team will be participating in the ISC this year in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario in August. The team this year: # 20 Jesper Panduro (Odense Giants, pitcher): Jesper is the most travelled and one of the most experienced Danish players. Jesper has played fastball for teams in Holland, Venezuela and New Zealand, but has been back in Denmark for the past 2 seasons. He has played for the National team for many years and has been to 3 ISF world Championships. # 99 Kim Hansen (Stenl?se Bulls, pitcher): Kim is a young pitcher and rising star in Denmark. He played on the junior (under 19) national team that won, for the first time in Danish history, the European Championship 2 years ago. Kim also helped his Danish team in winning the Danish National title for the 1st time last year. # 29 Rasmus S?rensen (Allerr?d Penguins, pitcher/outfielder): Rasmus has played on the national team for 6 -7 years now and has played in 1 ISF world championship in South Africa. Besides pitching, he has been a stable outfielder and he adds a good stick to the line up. Rasmus played in the ISC last year for the Aller?d Penguins. # 5 Thomas Hansen (H?rsholm Hurricanes, catcher): Thomas is a young catcher that started playing for his club team at the junior level. He has been on the national team for the last 2 years. Thomas has also played a couple of seasons for club teams in New Zealand. # 08 Patrick McCarron (Ballerup Vandals, infielder/catcher): Pat is originally from Prince George, BC, Canada. He has been in Denmark since 2002, were he was the assistant coach for the Danish National team for 2 years and he was Head Coach last year. He has played for the Vancouver Grey Sox in Canada. In Denmark he has played for the Ballerup Vandals witch have won 7 national titles in the last 9 years and 2 European Cups. # 24 Gilles Fournier (Ballerup Vandals, infielder) Gilles grew up with fastball back in Canada (Ottawa area) and he thought that the days of softball were over when he moved to Denmark with his Danish wife 12 years ago. But new life was actually put in to it and he found out the he could combine his career as an MD and fastball. He coached the National team for 8 years and he is in his 12th season with the Ballerup Vandals. # 19 Alexander Brewerton (Ballerup Vandals, shortstop) Alex has been on the National team for 6 years now; witch is quite impressive considering that he is only 24 years of age. He has played 1 season in Vancouver and 2 seasons I New Zealand for Porirua. He has been a member of the Ballerup Vandals for 4 seasons now. Quick shortstop with a good arm. His bat has improved a lot in the last couple of years and he is a good lead off batter. # 35 Jacob Heller (Aller?d Penguins, 1. base) Jacob moves quickly for a big guy. Stable and dependable 1. baseman. Good stick in the middle of the line up. His love and passion for the game is never in question. Jacob has been on the National team for 4 years and has played the last 2 seasons for the Aller?d Penguins. # 21 Dennis Kihlgast (H?rsholm Hurricanes, outfielder/utility). Dennis is a young player with a lot of natural talent. Especially his batting has improved in the last couple of seasons. He has played a couple of seasons in New Zealand and he is planning on retuning next season together with Thomas. # 10 Frederik Terkelsen (H?rsholm Hurricanes, 1.baseman/outfielder). Frederik has literally grown up with fastball in Denmark. He has played 2 seasons in New Zealand all ready at the age of 18 and was on the National team at the age of 16. His talent is so obvious, that he might not be able to come with us to the ISC this year. He has been invited to participate in a Major League Baseball academy for 18?s and under in Italy for 3 weeks, and this coincides with the ISC. This is quite impressive when you consider that Frederik has never played baseball! Jason McCarron (Aller?d Penguins, catcher/utility). Jason came to Denmark with his brother Patrick, in 2002 and played 1 season for the Aller?d Penguins.He played with the DD?s in the tournament they won in Guernsey. He is a solid and dependable player with lots of experience in fastball. Simon Rogers / Ziggy (Ballerup Vandals, 1. baseman/catcher). Ziggy is from New Zealand and he has played several seasons for Porirua. He was in Denmark for a short period last year and played some games with the Ballerup Vandals and in the Bill Jeffrey?s Tournament in Holland. # 44 Jens Terkelsen (H?rsholm Hurricanes, coach/utility). Jens is the person that started fastball in Denmark in the late 70?s early 80?s. He was a player on the National team for many years, including the first time that a Danish team participated in the ISF world tournament in 1988 in Saskatoon, Canada and the last time a Danish team participated in 2000 in South Africa. Jens is still a pillar for Danish softball and he is now also coach for the under 19 Danish National Team. As previously mentioned the DD?s are totally self funded, so we are still working on taking 2 other players to the ISC, but they can not commit as of yet for financial reasons. Cheers Gilles Fournier Danish Dynamite (DD?s) Denmark gilleslfournier(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 8 23:07:51 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:07:51 -0700 Subject: Ahearn Memorial - Quincy, Mass. Message-ID: <080606159.72658@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 9:17:05 PM From: Gregory Burke Subject: Ahearn Memorial -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quincy, Mass. (27th Annual). June 24-25 One team is needed for the Ahearn Memorial tourney June 24,25 in the Boston area. Quincy is 10 minutes south of the city. The Red Sox are in town and tickets are tough to get. Round robin and travel funding available. Thanks Greg Burke gregoryburke(at)verizon.net Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 08:16:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 05:16:38 -0700 Subject: Softball pioneer recognised as Wellington NZ sporting legend Message-ID: <090606160.19186@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 3:44:08 AM From: Vance Subject: Softball pioneer recognised as Wellington sporting legend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Softball pioneer recognised as Wellington sporting legend Friday June 9th 2006 Thirty seven years after retiring as a player softball pitching legendBill Massey was this week inducted as a Wellington Sports Legend at theregional sports awards. In his playing days Massey was the dominant figure in New Zealandsoftball and as a pitcher was often called ?The Man with the Golden Arm?.During his time on the mound Massey led his club side Railways to sixnational titles and Hutt Valley to seven provincial titles. He was alsopart of the New Zealand team at the inaugural world championships in 1966where the Kiwi side placed third. When reflecting on his playing days Massey recalls the hard work put inat club level by supporters and administrators to make everything happenout on the diamond. ?For me it was special just to play the game, every time I donned auniform for club or representative I always felt proud to play the gameand proud to wear the uniform,? said Massey. While Massey pitched his team to great success at club and provinciallevel he says the honour of wearing the silver fern and playing for hiscountry was a highlight. Massey recalls the inaugural world championships in Mexico in 1966 whenwith a playing of squad of 15 along with a manager, coach and umpire theyset off with little knowledge of international softball and the challengein front of them. ?Mexico was a tremendous experience, we toured through America and Hawaiithree weeks prior to the world champs. When we left New Zealand wethought we were pretty hot we didn?t realise what was ahead of us. Thelittle club sides we played against in the build up were giving us ahiding and that woke our ideas up and in the end I think we performedpretty well,? said Massey. Following his playing days Massey remained in the game as an umpire andcoach. He achieved his New Zealand umpires badge in the 1960?s andcoached senior and kids teams at the Railways club. Softball New Zealand CEO, Dale Eagar, stated the award was recognition ofthe huge effect Massey had on the game at the top level, especially inhis time as a player. ?It is great to see one of the pioneers of elite softball honoured insuch a way, watching Bill?s reaction on the night, and then being witnessto the very obvious respect, even reverence, shown by a current Black Soxteam member congratulating Bill on his achievement, were memorablemoments for me,? said Eagar. Looking back to his times on the playing diamond Massey says a lot ofthings have changed in the game. When he was on the mound as a pitcherthe softball diamonds had no perimeter fences so batters were looking tohit the ball hard through the field but now with fences in place battersare looking to hit the ball high and out of the park. Other changes have seen development in bats which have gone from beingsmall and wooden to high technology aluminium and designed to hit theball over the fence. While some things may have changed Massey says he still loves the gameand when he reflects on the sport and looks back at the worldchampionship winning record of the current Black Sox team he is full ofadmiration. ?Look at the Black Sox now and they are a team of athletes and some ofthe other teams such as America and Canada don?t seem as dedicated. I canremember years ago when America was really good and it was years beforewe (New Zealand) could even score a run off them,? said Massey. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 08:21:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 05:21:23 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel league games 27 & 28 Kitchener at Palermo Message-ID: <090606160.19472@webbox.com> Received: 6/8/06 11:46:24 PM From: "Larry Withnell" Subject: ISC Travel league games 27 & 28 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eastern Canada ISC Travel League Kitchener at Palermo Games 27 & 28 Game 27 Kitchener-5 Palermo-1 WP-T. Martin LP- C. McColl HR- D Levy Game 28 Kitchener-7 Palermo-1 WP- P. Koert LP-C. Reed From: "Larry Withnell" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 08:47:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 05:47:18 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Jarvis at Niagara (Games 29 & 30) Message-ID: <090606160.21025@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 7:21:50 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Jarvis at Niagara (Games 29 & 30) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 29 Niagara 5 Jarvis 2 WP: Mike Bateman 7IP, 2R, 4H, 9K, 2BB LP: Scott Wagara 6IP, 5R, 5H, 11K, 2BB Niagara Home Runs: Trevor Falk and Scott Young Jarvis Home Runs: Matt Lyon and Adam Dearborne Game 30 Jarvis 7 Niagara 0 *5 inning mercy WP: Andrew Phibbs 5IP, 0R, 3H, 9K, 0BB LP: Jason Paylove: 5IP, 7R, 10H, 4K, 0BB ________________________________ Dan Bernard Logistics Manager A&T Leasing (905) 988-9905 office (905) 329-3230 cell (905) 988-5019 fax website: www.autoexportcanada.com e-mail: dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 11:06:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 08:06:22 -0700 Subject: Snapper Shootout Images Message-ID: <090606160.29370@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 8:58:06 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Snapper Shootout Images Niagara-on-the-Lake June 9, 2006 Our wonderful photographer Robin Wilson of Aerial Promotions has posted pictures from the Mick & Angelos Snapper Shoot-Out that took place this past weekend. If any teams/players are interested in obtaining copies of these images either electronically or in print, they can e-mail Robin directly at smile at aerialpromotions.ca Hi Dan, Here is a quick fix for the time being. This will be a temporary link, until I have more time. http://www.aerialpromotions.ca/2006NSS/index.htm I have a lot more pictures that I will be posting at a later date. Thanks, Robin From: "Dan Bernard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 11:15:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 08:15:37 -0700 Subject: 16th Annual Best of The West Tourney set for Santa Barbara - July 29 - 30 Message-ID: <090606160.29926@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 10:06:08 AM From: "Dave Blackburn" Subject: 16th Annual Best of The West Tourney set for Santa Barbara - July 29 - 30 Santa Barbara, CA 16thAnnual Best of The West Tourney set for Santa Barbara - July 29 - 30 TOURNAMENTDATES: Sat July 29 & Sun July 30,2006 CLASSES: All Players and Classes are welcome to participate; no players are ineligible PARK(S) Pershing Park- 2 Fields & Cabrillo Park - 1 field (if 12teams) PITCHINGRULE: InternationalSoftball Congress (ISC) SANCTIONING: Amateur Softball Association (SO-CAL ASA) ENTRYFEE: $400 ENTRYDEADLINE: 8Teams (Possibly 12) Send in check to reserve your spot ASAP FORMAT: RoundRobin Pool Play into a single elimination 8 team Championship bracket. The Tournament will include a 4 team consolation bracket (if there are 12teams) GAMESGUARANTEED: Four ENTRYCHECKS: Makecheck payable to: Dave Blackburn Mail checks to: Dave Blackburn Tournament Director ? Best of The West 1720 Pacific Ave. #106 Venice, CA 90291 Picturesque Pershing Park will hostthe 2006 Best of The West Tournament ? The 2-Field Complex is adjacent to Santa Barbara City College, located 1block from the Beach. Questions: Contact Dave Blackburn. Cell phone 310-266-7803,or via email daveb at virtvent.com. The Best of The West is the longest running annual Men?sFastpitch Tournament in the Western USA. Santa Barbara is located on the South end of the Central California Coast, approximately 100miles North of Los Angeles. RoyStout will against serve as the Umpire in Chief. PLEASE NOTE!! There are not a lot of affordable Hotel / Motel rooms that will beavailable in Santa Barbarain that late July weekend. If you hesitate in making your team?s Motel reservations,it will be difficult to find affordable housing. Here are some suggestions: There are a few Motel6?s located with easy driving ofthe ball parks Reservations:800-4-MOTEL6 (800-466-8356) For 2 Adults, these Motel 6 rooms range from approximately $99.99 - $105.99 / Night MOTEL 6 - Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North #0346 4200 Via Real US 101 at Santa Monica Road / Santa Claus Lane Carpinteria, California, 93013 Phone: (805) 684-6921 Fax: (805) 566-0387 http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0346 Located 11.2 miles east of downtown Santa Barbara and 1.8 miles northwest of downtown Carpinteria. Approximately $105.99 / Night Motel 6 - Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South #1353 5550 Carpinteria Avenue US 101 at Bailard Avenue / Casitas Pass Road Carpinteria, California, 93013 Phone: (805) 684-8602 Fax: (805) 566-9097 http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1353 Located 12.7 miles southeast of downtown Santa Barbara and 0.1 miles northwest of downtown Carpinteria Approximately $105.99 / Night Motel 6 - Santa Barbara - Goleta #0028 5897 Calle Real US 101 at Fairview Avenue Goleta, California 93117 Phone: (805) 964-3596 Fax: (805) 683-0647 http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0028 Located 7.2 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara and 0.3 miles northeast of downtown Goleta. Approximately $99.99 / Night Dave Blackburn Best of The West Men?s Fastpitch Tournament 310-266-7803 daveb(at)virtvent.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 11:17:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 08:17:41 -0700 Subject: Mitchell Mets 16th annual Intermediate tournament Message-ID: <090606160.30045@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 9:19:59 AM From: Andy Bader Subject: Mitchell Mets 16th annual Intermediate tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitchell, ON Fastball enthusiasts will be interested in catching an early season look at a number of top quality intermediate men's fastball teams this weekend at the 16th annual Mitchell Mets invitational tournament in Mitchell, ON Action begins tonight (Friday, June 9) with three games at 6:30 p.m., continues tonight until the last scheduled start at 9:30 p.m., begins in earnest Saturday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. and runs all day with preliminary games. Playoff action takes place Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m., and is capped with the 'A' championship on the men's side of the tournament Sunday at 4 p.m. All told, 15 teams will compete in the men's side of the tournament, including the host Mets, defending-ISC II champion Elmira Cubs, ISC II hosts Bridgeport Braves, and other strong teams representing Elora, Port Elgin, Ingersoll, Glencoe, Milverton, Harriston, Zurich, Owen Sound, Elmira Jrs., Tavistock, Monkton and Fullarton. The Mitchell Jr. ladies are one of eight teams on the ladies draw. Stratford, Milverton, St. Marys Jrs., Chepstow, Brampton, London and Port Elgin are also set to compete for this championship. Mitchell's Keterson Park (arena facility) is located on Wellington Street. Mitchell is located 10-minutes west of Stratford on Highway 8, only 45-minutes north of London on Highway 23 - the hub of fastball activity in southwestern Ontario! See you there! Andy Bader c/o Mitchell Mets tournament committee Mitchell, ON 519-348-8431 (work - daytime) 519-348-4606 (home - evenings) From: Andy Bader Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 14:33:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:33:46 -0700 Subject: Tribe Tourney Needs 1 More Team Message-ID: <090606160.41814@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 12:07:07 PM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Tourney Needs 1 More Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The Wyevale Tribe has 11 teams confirmed, and are looking for that elusive 12th team to round out the field. Date: June 30, July 1-2 Location: Elmvale/Wyevale Entry: $325 1st: $1,000 Pitching: ISC II Only Teams Confirmed Are: Wyevale Minesing Orangeville Milverton Lake Scugog Jrs Napanee Jrs Toronto Bingos Port Elgin Bucktown Maryhill Elmvale Any one interested contact Shane Bywater shane at apexia.ca Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 9 18:39:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 15:39:19 -0700 Subject: Last Call - MI ISC, ISC II and NAFA Qualifier July 7-9 Message-ID: <090606160.56548@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 3:55:38 PM From: "Scott Stasik" Subject: Last Call - MI ISC, ISC II and NAFA Qualifier July 7-9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frankenmuth, MI As a final reminder, teams interested in the ISC, ISC II or NAFA championships should contact Tom Stasik (tomstasik at hotmail.com) or me (scottstasik at gmail.com ) by JUNE 15th to reserve a spot in the Michigan Area qualifier for these tournaments July 7-9 in Frankenmuth, MI. Entry fee for all three levels of play is $300. Thank you, Scott Stasik scottstasik(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 01:31:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 22:31:25 -0700 Subject: Explorer Tournament - Friday night Message-ID: <090606160.81275@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 11:15:19 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorer Tournament - Friday night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland, MI Opening night at the '06 Boulevard Lounge tournament got underway with 3 games. Weather was perfect for ball and a good turnout of fans showed at the Stadium. Game 1 Explorers 4 Coppens 1 WP - Doug Gillis (4H, 12K, 0BB), LP - Rick Engle (7H, 11K, 6BB) Engle drove in a run with a double in the 3rd inning and Kevin Coppens had 2 hits for Coppens. For the Explorers, Todd Moore drove in 2 runs with a single in the 6th. Steve Horning and Craig Crawford hit back to back homers in the 7th. Steve Roberts was 2x3 (plus 2 stolen bases). Game 2 Priority Mortgage 5 Rice Creek 2 WP - Duke Vanderark (6H, 4K, 4BB), LP - Sean Kelly (10H, 6K, 2BB) Rice Creek scored 2 unearned runs in the top of the 1st and Ryan Saylor had 4 hits. Terry Boetsma drove in 2 runs with a double in the 3rd. Scott Gruppen drove in 2 with a single in the 4th. Dave Lach, Boetsma and Jeff Geggen each had 2 hits. Game 3 Oshawa 7 Priority Mortgage 6 WP - Rob Bennet (8H, 7K, 0BB), LP - Tracy Boetsma (11H, 3K, 1BB) Matt Dasilva and Rob Bennet homered for Oshawa while Sammy Tyler, Bennet, Carl Moloney and Jamie Plirson each had 2 hits. Mike Gruppen homered for Priority while Dave Lach, Terry Boetsma and Gruppen each had 2 hits. Games begin Saturday morning at 9:00 and finish with a set of games at 9:00 p.m. Kyle From: Kyle Beane Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 01:35:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 22:35:01 -0700 Subject: 06 WI State Tourney 6-9-06 Message-ID: <090606160.81491@webbox.com> Received: 6/9/06 11:58:56 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 06 WI State Tourney 6-9-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISCONSIN STATE TOURNAMENT June 9,10, &11, 2006 DenmarkWI CTLumberjacks 13, DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar 5 (Jun 09, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar 202 01 - 5 6 4 (0-1) DenmarkWI CT Lumberjacks 260 14 - 13 10 3 (1-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar - Thompson Rick; Jamieson Shawn(2) & Conrad Bain DenmarkWI CT Lumberjacks - Miller Dave;Bortolini Scott(4) & Mike Chalupny Win-Miller Dave(1-0) Loss-Thompson R(0-1) T-1:24 HR DENMARKP - Thompson Rick solo in 3rd HR DENMARKL - Jorgeson Tim (2) 2 run in 1st & 2 run in 5th; Timm Chris2 run in 2nd. Thompson R faced 4 batters in the 2nd. GreenBay WI Townline 4, Denmark WI CircleTap 3 (Jun 09, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI CircleTap 011 000 1 - 3 8 1 GreenBayWI Townline 030 001 X - 4 5 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI CircleTap - McKenzie Colin & Jeff Wartman GreenBayWI Townline - Richardson Tane & Aaron Neemia Win-Richardson Tane Loss-McKenzie Colin T-2:00 HR-NONE From: "Hank De Wild" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 01:39:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 22:39:09 -0700 Subject: Elkhart Iowa - Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Friday Results Message-ID: <090606160.81739@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 12:02:54 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Elkhart Iowa - Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Friday Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tonight started one of the best kept secrets in fast pitch softball. Thisis the second year I have traveled to a little out of the spot wayElkhart Iowa for the Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational and again I washighly impressed, great main diamond and a great small town feel for thegame of Men's fast pitch softball. Tonight started out with 2 games onthe main diamond. Game 1 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------- Des Moines.......... 100 - 1 2 0 Reasnor............. 38X - 11 11 0 ----------------------------------- LOB - Legends 1; RPM's 2. 2B - Moulton. 3B - Witt. HR - Mullin;Beyer. SB - Moulton; Stone. DesMoines IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------- Verwers, Todd L,0-1....... 1.1 10 11 11 3 1 Dare, Randy ............... 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 Reasnor IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wakefield, Dan W,1-0...... 3.0 2 1 1 0 6 PB - McCaughey. Game 2 Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Davenport Ia at Albaugh INC Jun 09, 2006 at Elkhart Ia (Field 1) Davenport Ia 4(1-0) Albaugh INC 3 (0-1) Player AB R H BI Player AB R H BI --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Hammack, Chris rf.......... 3 1 0 0 Darling, Jason 1b.......... 3 1 2 0 Miller, Daryn ss........... 4 1 1 2 Fjelland, Ben 2b........... 2 1 0 1 Peterson, Keith 2b......... 4 1 2 0 Owen, Tom ss............... 1 0 0 0 Kranz, Bill 1b/cf.......... 2 1 1 0 Perkins, Sonny dp/p........ 3 0 1 1 Willert, Dave c............ 4 0 1 0 Darling, Matt cf........... 3 0 1 1 Needham, Nick 3b/dp........ 0 0 0 0 Davis, Trais c............. 4 0 0 0 Wernke, Eric dp........... 2 0 0 0 Owen, Matt 3b.............. 4 0 1 0 Siokos, Jimmy lf........... 2 0 0 1 Christensen, Corypr...... 0 0 0 0 Botkins, Tommy dp/1b....... 3 0 0 0 Mettille, Drew lf.......... 2 1 1 0 Schelb, Henry cf/3b........ 2 0 0 0 Lammers, Brian rf.......... 1 0 0 0 Kelly, Harold p............ 0 0 0 0 Luster, Terry p............ 0 0 0 0 Rebling, Al p............. 0 0 0 0 Totals..................... 26 4 5 3 Totals.....................23 3 6 3 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Davenport Ia........ 400 000 0 - 4 5 0 Albaugh INC......... 210 000 0 - 3 6 0 ----------------------------------------- LOB - QC Sox 8; Albaugh 10. 2B - Peterson. HR - Miller. HBP -Needham. SH - Owen T 2; Mettille. DavenportIa IP H R ER BB SO WP BK HP IBB AB BF FOGO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly, Harold ............. 2.0 4 3 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 9 14 1 3 Rebling, Al W,1-0......... 5.0 2 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 14 20 4 4 AlbaughINC IP H R ER BB SO WP BK HP IBB AB BF FOGO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luster, Terry.............. 3.0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 3 Perkins, Sonny L,0-1...... 4.0 4 4 3 6 9 1 0 1 0 16 23 2 1 WP - Perkins. HB - Perkins. PB - Davis. Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 09:25:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:25:12 -0700 Subject: Elkhart Iowa - Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Saturday Lineup Message-ID: <100606161.23301@webbox.com> Elkhart Iowa - Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Saturday Lineup Saturday, June 10, 2006 Looking forward to some great games Saturday and a very entertainingsingle elim tournament on Sunday. 10:00am B. Omaha 10:00am A. Reasnor RPM's Game 3 C. Des Moines Legends Game 4 D.Winterset A's 12:00pm 2. PuebloBandits 12:00pm A. Reasnor RPM's Game 5 3. MinnDakMillers Game 6 B. Omaha 2:00pm 4. Quad CitySox 2:00pm C. Des Moines Legends Game 7 3. MinnDakMillers Game 8 D. Winterset A's 4:00pm 2. PuebloBandits 4:00pm B. Omaha Game 9 4. Quad CitySox Game 10 D. Winterset A's 6:00pm 1. Albaugh Inc Game 11 3. MinnDak Millers 8:00pm 1. Albaugh Inc Game 12 2. Pueblo Bandits Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 20:40:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:40:12 -0700 Subject: Travel League Game Results - Games 31, 32, 33 & 34 Message-ID: <100606161.63800@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 2:04:38 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Travel League Game Results - Games 31, 32, 33 & 34 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results from Orillia - June 9th and 10th Game # 31 Orillia - 2 vs Innerkip - 0 Innerkip Eagles - 0 / 2 / 1 Orillia River Sharks - 2 / 4 / 2 WP: Frank Cox - 7IP / 2H / 0R / 13K / 1BB LP: Jamie Simpson - 6IP / 4H / 2R / 6K / 1BB HR: Orillia - Pat Mackintosh (2-run) Game # 32 Orillia - 5 vs. Innerkip - 1 Innerkip Eagles - 1 / 3 / 1 Orillia River Sharks - 5 / 7 / 0 WP: Rob O'Brien - 7IP / 3H / 1R / 17K / 0BB LP: Jeremy DeBelleval - 6IP / 7H / 5R / 6K / 4BB Game # 33 Orillia - 7 vs. Innerkip - 0 - 5 innings Orillia River Sharks - 7 / 8 / 1 Innerkip Eagles - 0 / 0 / 2 WP: Michael White - 5IP / 0H / 0R / 7K / 0BB - NO HITTER - only 1 baserunner allowed in 5 innings LP: Jamie Simpson - 5IP / 8H / 7R / 3K / 1BB Game # 34 Orillia - 9 vs. Innerkip - 3 - 6 innings Orillia River Sharks - 9 / 10 / 0 Innerkip Eagles - 3 / 6 / 2 WP: Andy Jackson - 4.1IP / 5H / 3R / 3K / 1BB Michael White - 1.2IP / 1H / 0R / 2K / 1BB LP: Dan Skillings - 5IP / 8H / 8R / 5K / 3BB Steve Running - 1IP / 2H / 1R / 0K / 0BB HR: Pat Mackintosh - Grand Slam in the top of the 5th From: "Paul Barnetson" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 20:41:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:41:26 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports in Midland, MI Message-ID: <100606161.63877@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 3:48:59 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports in Midland, MI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio at Midland, MI Game 1 1:00 vs. Oshawa MVD Sports 7 Oshawa 0 Brian Culler 1/1, Kevin Scott 1/1, Ty Mckinney 2/2, Matt Van Dine 2/3 WP: Ty Mckinney 8K, 3BB LP: Rob Bennett 4K, 4BB Game 2 7:00 Priority Mortgage Game 3 9:00 Rice Creek Lightning Game 4 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Heflin NY Mike Van Dine MAGICN2(at)yahoodotcom Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 23:17:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:17:47 -0700 Subject: Orillia River Sharks - Results from League Games - #35 and 36 Message-ID: <100606161.73257@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 9:29:00 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Orillia River Sharks - Results from League Games - #35 and 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia, ON Results from Eastern Canadian Travel League Game #'s 35 and 36 Saturday, June 10 Game # 35 Orillia (3) vs. Jarvis (1) Jarvis Merchants 1 - 7 - 0 Orillia River Sharks 3 - 9 - 0 WP: Frank Cox 7IP - 7H - 1R - 10K - 1BB LP: Scott Wager 6IP - 9H - 3R - 3K - 6BB Game # 36 Orillia (3) vs. Jarvis (2) Jarvis Merchants 2 - 6 - 2 Orillia River Sharks 3 - 5 - 0 WP: Rob O'Brien 7IP - 6H - 2R - 14K - 1BB LP: Andrew Phibbs 6.1IP - 5H - 3R - 8K - 1BB Home Runs: Pat Graham (Orillia) From: "Paul Barnetson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 10 23:20:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:20:06 -0700 Subject: Wisconsin State Tournament 6-10-06 Message-ID: <100606161.73397@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 4:54:16 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com : Wisconsin State Tournament 6-10-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISCONSIN STATE TOURNAMENT June 10, 2006 Circle Tap, Denmark, WI Madison WI The Farm 11, DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar 0 (Jun 10, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar -000 0 - 0 4 1 (0-2) Madison WI The Farm ---- 350 3 - 11 10 1 (1-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar - Jamieson Shawn & Conrad Bain Madison WI The Farm - Wilson Jeff & Todd Twatchmann Win-Wilson Jeff (1-0) Loss-Jamieson Shawn (0-1) T-1:17 HR MADISON - Gray Rob2 run in 2nd; Wolfe Ryan solo in 5th Denmark WI CircleTap 12, DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar 1 (Jun 10, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #4) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI CircleTap -----570 - 12 12 0 (1-1) DenmarkWI PMF/TheBar -100 - 1 1 0 (0-3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI CircleTap - Delerwelle Chris & Jeff Wartman Denmark WI PMF/The Bar - Goral John; Thompson Rick(2) & Matt Warpinski Win-Delerwelle Chris Loss-Goral John T-0:46 HR DENMARKC - VanAbel Kyle 2 run in1st; Malnory Todd 3 run in 1st; Magnusson Kyle 3 run in 2nd; Wartman Jeff; 2 run in 2nd; Goral John faced 5 batters in the 2nd. Madison WI The Farm 12, Denmark WI CircleTap 2 (Jun 10, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #5) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm. 601 5 - 12 9 0 (2-0) Denmark WI CircleTap 002 0 - 2 2 5 (1-2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm -Holoien Dean & Harvey Stevenson Denmark WI CircleTap - McKenzie Colin & Jeff Wartman . Win-Holoien Dean Loss-McKenzie Colin T-1:25 HR MADISON - Wolfe Ryan solo In 1st;Stevenson Harvey 3 run in 1st; Holoien Dean 2 run in 4th HR DENMARKC - Crouch Tom 2 run in 3rd Madison WI The Farm 12, GreenBay WI Townline 3 (Jun 10, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #6) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GreenBay WI Townline 000 120 - 3 3 1 (1-1) Madison WI The Farm. 500 115 - 12 11 0 (3-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GreenBay WI Townline - Guerrinieri Betto; Long Gerard (1) & Gustavo Guerrinieri Madison WI The Farm - Gareau Korrey & Harvey Stevenson; Todd Twatchmann (5) Win-Gareau Korrey Loss-Guerrinieri Betto T-1:52 HR GREENBAY - Neemia Aaron solo in 4th; Corbett Jim 2 run in 5th HR MADISON - Joy Darrell Grand Slam in 1st; Stevenson Harvey solo in 4th; Smet Dan 3 run in 6th GreenBay WI Townline 3, Denmark WI Lumberjacks 2 (Jun 10, 2006 at Denmark WI Game #7) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI Lumberjacks 001 001 0 - 2 2 1 (1-1) GreenBay WI Townline----- 021 000 X - 3 7 0 (2-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI Lumberjacks - Roberts Mike & Mike Chalupny GreenBay WI Townline - Richardson Tane & Aaron Neemia Win-Richardson Tane Loss-Roberts Mike T-1:17 HR DENMARKL - Noe Trent solo in 6th; Timm Chris solo in 3rd HR GREENBAY - Durango Ariel solo in 3rd; Corbett Jim 2 run in 2nd Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 09:17:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:17:46 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports in Midland - Game 2 & 3 Message-ID: <110606162.22857@webbox.com> Received: 6/10/06 11:51:12 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports in Midland - Game 2 & 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIDLAND, MI MVD Sports, Ashland Ohio at Midland, MI Game 2 MVD Sports 6 Priority Mortgage 3 WP: Tyron McKinney LP: Tracey Botesma Game 3 MVD Sports 6 Rice Creek Lightning 2 WP: Tom Berube LP: Jeff Lovell Game 4 Sunday 9am. vs. Heflin,NY more details to follow Mike Van Dine MAGICN2(at)yahoodotcom Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 09:21:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:21:18 -0700 Subject: Elkhart Iowa Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Saturday Results Message-ID: <110606162.23068@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 12:12:26 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Elkhart Iowa Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Saturday Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkhart Iowa Cold and Windy was how to describe Saturday's action at the Liberty BankAlbaugh Invitational. The rain held out but the temperatures tested bothplayers and the fans. The Action on the field was exciting showing justhow evenly matched the top 4 ranked teams in this tournament really are.Albaugh Inc managed to beat the Pueblo Bandits in the late game Saturdaynight to get the #1 seed going into the single elimination tournamenttomorrow. In the other bracket the Reasnor RPM's walked through thebracket to get the #1 seed in pool B. The following are the match ups forSunday and all the action from todays games. Sunday 9:00am Albaugh VS Des Moines Legends 9:00am Quad city Sox vs Reasnor RPMS 11:00am Minndak Millers Vs Omaha 11:00am Pueblo Bandits vs Winterset A's 1pm Winner first 9am game vs winner of first 11 am game 1pm Winner of second 9am and second 11am 3pm Championship Game. Game 3 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Des Moines.......... 110 00 - 2 4 8 Omaha Neb........... 015 4X - 10 6 1 -------------------------------------- E - Hale 3; Randolph 2; Olsen 2; Lehman; Nice. LOB - Legends 6;Omaha 5. 3B - Bennett. HR - Dekken. SH - Randolph. DesMoines IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Randolph, Stub ............ 2.1 4 6 0 3 1 Lehman, Randy ............. 1.2 2 4 0 1 1 OmahaNeb IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Reynolds, Greg ............ 5.0 4 2 2 3 9 WP - Randolph S 3; Reynolds. PB - Bennett; Davison. Game 4 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Winterset Ia A's.... 001 023 0 - 6 8 3 Reasnor............. 150 110 X - 8 9 0 ----------------------------------------- E - Messerschmit; Christensen; Hall. LOB - A's 6; RPM's 8. 3B -Messerschmit 2; Stewart; Moulton; Robertson. HR - Christensen; Robertson R;Sexton. Winterset IaA's IP H R ER BB --------------------------------------------- Hall, Jason L,0-1......... 6.0 9 8 7 3 Reasnor IP H R ER BB ---------------------------------------------- Cheyne, Brad W,1-0........ 7.0 8 6 6 4 PB - Ibling. Game 5 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Pueblo Bandits...... 100 001 2 - 4 4 3 MinnDak Millers..... 000 002 0 - 2 4 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Kelly; Rosthenhausr; Manley; Cascaes. DP - Bandits 2; Millers1. LOB - Bandits 6; Millers 3. 3B - Felix. SB - Rosthenhausr; Cascaes. PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO Maley, Jeremy ............. 7.0 4 2 0 2 10 MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Sabate, Sisko ............. 7.0 4 4 3 6 7 WP - Manley; Sabate. PB - Lange. Game 6 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Omaha Neb........... 000 000 0 - 0 3 0 Reasnor............. 200 011 X - 4 5 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Robertson. LOB - Omaha 6; RPM's 1. 2B - Sexton. 3B - Johnston;Robertson. SH - Allen. SB - Arnberg 2. OmahaNeb IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Peterman, Cory L,0-1...... 6.0 5 4 3 0 8 Reasnor IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wakefield, Dan W,2-0...... 7.0 3 0 0 2 8 PB - Davison. Game 7 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Davenport Ia........ 000 100 1 - 2 2 1 MinnDak Millers..... 003 300 X - 6 6 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Miller; Goring Z; Wandler. LOB - QC Sox 3; Millers 5. 2B -Kranz. 3B - Cascaes. HBP - Sabate. SB - Gollan. DavenportIa IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Kelly, Harold ............. 6.0 6 6 3 3 6 MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Gollan, Karl .............. 6.0 0 1 0 1 6 Schweyer, Rob ............. 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 WP - Gollan. HB - Kelly. Game 8 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Des Moines.......... 000 01 - 1 5 0 Winterset Ia A's.... 321 11 - 8 9 1 -------------------------------------- E - Bloom. LOB - Legends 4; A's 2. 2B - Hall; ChristensenQ;Welker. HR - Hale; Degraff; Messerschmit; Stewart; Nilved. HBP - Stewart. SH -Welker. SB - Hall. DesMoines IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Randolph, Stub L,0-2...... 4.0 9 8 8 0 0 Winterset IaA's IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bloom, Vince W,1-0........ 5.0 5 1 1 0 4 HB - Randolph S. Game 9 Score byInnings R H E ------------------------------------------ Davenport Ia........ 000 000 00 - 0 2 2 Pueblo Bandits...... 000 000 01 - 1 6 0 ------------------------------------------ Note: 1 out, 3 runners LOB when the game ended. E - Miller; Needham. LOB - QC Sox 4; Bandits 11. HBP - Miller;Rosthenhausr. SH - Peterson; Siokos. CS - Kranz; Basurto. DavenportIa IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Rebling, Al L,1-1......... 7.1 6 1 0 3 9 PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------- Maley, Jeremy W,2-0....... 8.0 2 0 0 1 14 WP - Manley. HB - Rebling; Manley. Game 10 Score byInnings R H E ------------------------------------- Winterset Ia A's.... 002 1 - 3 5 1 Omaha Neb........... 610 6 - 13 10 0 ------------------------------------- Note: 2 outs, 0 runners LOB when the game ended. E - Degraff. LOB - A's 4; Omaha 2. 2B - Degraff; Valasek. 3B -Valasek; Dekken; Valladolid. HR - Dekken 2; Reynolds. HBP - Omana. Winterset IaA's IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Hall, Jason L,1-2......... 3.2 10 13 12 3 3 OmahaNeb IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Reynolds, Greg W,2-1...... 4.0 5 3 2 2 4 Game 11 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Albaugh INC......... 200 000 0 - 2 3 0 MinnDak Millers..... 000 000 0 - 0 2 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Wandler. LOB - Albaugh 4; Millers 6. 3B - Fjelland. HBP -Brekke. SB - Fjelland; Owen T. AlbaughINC IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Luster, Terry W,1-1....... 7.0 2 0 0 3 5 MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Schweyer, Rob L,0-1....... 7.0 3 2 1 2 10 Game 12 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Albaugh INC......... 404 30 - 11 6 0 Pueblo Bandits...... 101 02 - 4 4 0 -------------------------------------- DP - Bandits 2. LOB - Albaugh 4; Bandits 5. 2B - Moraga. 3B -Palazzo; Felix. HR - Owen T; Felix. HBP - Darling M; Perkins; Kelly; Felix;Mersereau. AlbaughINC IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------- Dubsky, Darren ............ 5.0 4 4 4 2 8 PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Mersereau, Peter .......... 2.2 3 8 8 10 2 Armgo, Buddy .............. 2.1 3 3 3 0 0 WP - Dubsky 2; Mersereau 7; Armgo. HB - Dubsky 3; Armgo 2. PB -Davis. Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 15:32:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:32:52 -0700 Subject: Eastern Canadian Travel League - Game # 37 & 38 Message-ID: <110606162.45363@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 12:54:35 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Eastern Canadian Travel League - Game # 37 & 38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia, ON As a result of the cold weather and travel arrangements both games were shortened to 5 inning games Game # 37 Orillia (1) vs. Jarvis (0) Orillia River Sharks 1 - 4 - 1 Jarvis Merchants 0 - 6 - 2 WP: Michael White 5IP - 6H - 0R - 5K - 0BB LP: Scott Wager 5IP - 4H - 1R - 4K - 0BB Game # 38 Orillia (2) vs. Jarvis (0) Orillia River Sharks 2 - 4 - 2 Jarvis Merchants 0 - 2 - 0 WP: Rob O'Brien 3IP - 1H - 0R - 3K - 0BB Save: Frank Cox 2IP - 1H - 0R - 3K - 1BB LP: Andrew Phibbs 5IP - 4H - 2R - 4K - 1BB Home Runs: Steve Mullaley (Orillia) From: "Paul Barnetson" http://www.quakerriversharks.com/ http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 17:05:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:05:38 -0700 Subject: Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout Message-ID: <110606162.50925@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 3:21:29 PM From: "Randy Frame" Subject: Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stewiacke, NS July 21-23 I'd like to invite everyone to this year's Trevor Ettinger Memorial Shootout men's fastpitch softball tournament. The tournament will be held July 21-23 in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia The tournament will be organized into a 3 Divisions of four with a guranteed three . A total of 12 teams are expected.. The tournament entry fee is $350. Prize money - 1st - $1000.00 2nd - $500.00 There will be a beer garden on site as well as BBQ and canteen facilities Accomidations are available in Truro, NS (10 mins from Stewiacke) Please contact me in the next few weeks if your team is interested in coming. Hope to talk to everyone soon! Stewiacke River Rats (902) 639-1357 framer22(at)rushcomm.ca http://www.stewiackeriverrats.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 17:47:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:47:10 -0700 Subject: Wisconsin State Tournament 6-10-06 Message-ID: <110606162.53422@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 4:34:08 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: Wisconsin State Tournament 6-10-06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISCONSIN STATE TOURNAMENT June 11, 2006 Circle Tap, Denmark, WI Madison WI The Farm 11, Denmark WI Lumberjacks 6 (Jun 11, 2006 at Denmark WI Game # 8) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm---. 100 033 4 - 11 17 2 (4-0) Denmark WI Lumberjacks 000 004 2 - 6 7 2 (1-2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm - Wilson Jeff & Todd Twatchmann Denmark WI Lumberjacks - Bortolini Scott; Miller Dave (5) & Pat Debruin Win-Wilson Jeff (2-0) Loss-Bortolini Scott (0-1) T-1:50 HR MADISON - Gray Rob 3 run in 6th HR DENMARKL - Zipperer John 3 run in 6th; Timm Chris 2 run in 7th Madison WI The Farm 3, Denmark WI CircleTap 2 (Jun 11, 2006 at Denmark WI Game # 9) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI Circle Tap 000 101 0 - 2 6 0 (1-3) Madison WI The Farm 200 000 1 - 3 7 0 (5-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI Circle Tap - Roberts Mike & Jeff Wartman Madison WI The Farm - Holoien Dean & Todd Thwatchman Win-Holoien Dean (2-0) Loss-Roberts Mike (0-1) T-1:21 HR DENMARKC - Magnusson Kyle solo in 6th HR MADISON - Budke Todd 2 run in 1st Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 18:38:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:38:14 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Standings Message-ID: <110606162.56485@webbox.com> To June 11, 2006 http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=116 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 23:06:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:06:51 -0700 Subject: Hogs Win Fourth Straight Message-ID: <110606162.72603@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 6:44:29 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs Win Fourth Straight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yorkville, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs men's Fastball team won their fourth straight game with a 9-5 victory over the Mazon Merchants to improve their record to 7-4. Tim Murphy picked up the win pitching 4 innings allowing 2 hits and 0ER. He struck out 4. Brian Tobin also pitched well throwing 3 innings allowing one earned run while striking out 4. Tommy Crouch led the hitting attack going 3x3 with 3RBI. Vine Virtue had 2RBI for the winners. The Hogs are next in action on Wednesday in Rockford. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 23:11:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:11:50 -0700 Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Pitcher Needed Message-ID: <110606162.72902@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 7:28:20 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Pitcher Needed Thomson, IL The Thomson Area Merchants ( Northern Illinois ) are still seeking an additional pitcher to help our team out on the following dates. We have one international quality pitcher but require another arm to help us reach our goals. The dates in question are : 1. July 1st and 2nd - Exhibition games vs Albaugh Inc & Winterset A's 2. July 15th and 15th - Aurora AFSA Classic Tournament 3. July 29th and 30th - The Farm Tournament - Madison 4. August 3,4,5,6 - ASA Major Nationals - Indiana We are able to help with travel costs, but are somewhat limited due to the extent of our budget. Iit would be good to get one pitcher for all events but we would also be interested in one off weekends. If you may be able to help please call Scott Glazier on 815-259-3586 or 815-238-1817 ( Cell ), or send us an email. Thank you Scott Glazier Thomson, Illinois s.glazier(at)mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 23:13:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:13:10 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports games 2,3,4,5 Midland, MI - Finishes 3rd Message-ID: <110606162.72982@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 7:58:13 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports games 2,3,4,5 Midland, MI - Finishes 3rd MIDLAND, MI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio finished 3rd this weekend at Midland, MI. Below are the rest of the game results. Game 2 MVD Sports 6 Priority Mortgage 3 wp: Ty McKinney 11k, 4bb lp: Tracy Boetsma 1k, 1bb Ty McKinney 3/4, Craig Scott 2/4 HR Game 3 MVD Sports 6 Rice Creek 2 wp: Tom Berube 13k, 3bb lp: Jeff Lovell 3k, 1bb Sean Kelly 2k, 0bb Brian Culler 3/4, Matt Van Dine 2/4, Mark French 2/3, Bryan Hall 2/2 HR, Justin Blair 2/2 Game 4 MVD Sports 0 Hefliln,NY 8 wp: Blair Ezckiel 9k, 0bb lp: Tom Berube 7k, 9bb Kevin Scott 1/2, Ty Mckinney 1/2, Matt Wurster 1/2, Mark French 1/2 Game 5 MVD Sports 0 Midland, MI 6 wp: Grant Patterson 13k, 1bb lp: Ty Mckinney 3k, 2bb Tom Berube 4k, 5bb Brian Culler 1/3, Ty Mckinney 1/3, Matt Van Dine 1/3, Tom Berube 1/1, Justin Blari 1/3 Mike Van Dine MAGICN2(at)yahoodotcom Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 11 23:15:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:15:22 -0700 Subject: Explorers win 2006 Boulevard Lounge Tournament Message-ID: <110606162.73113@webbox.com> Received: 6/11/06 7:29:30 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers win 2006 Boulevard Lounge Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland, MI Full game results to follow..... Semi-finals Heflin def. Planggers Explorers def. MVD Sports Championship Explorers 9 Heflin 2 WP - Gillis, LP - Ezekiel Doug Gillis (Midland) - most valuable pitcher Ryan Kostel (Heflin) - leading hitter. Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 12 08:17:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:17:28 -0700 Subject: Mitchell Mets tournament results Message-ID: <120606163.19231@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 7:10:51 AM From: Andy Bader Subject: Mitchell Mets tournament results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitchell, ON A six-run seventh inning was enough for the Glencoe Astros to rally from a 5-1 deficit and defeat the Elmira Cubs 7-6 in the ?A? final of the 16th annual Mitchell Mets tournament on the June 9-11th weekend. Shaun Winship?s two-run single in the seventh snapped the 5-5 tie, then he came in relief of Jason Dawdy with two runners in scoring position and nobody out and save the victory, giving the Astros top prize money and exact some revenge as the Cubs had beaten the Astros 8-2 earlier in the day to advance to the final. Glencoe doubled Tavistock 6-3 to earn a shot at redemption and it paid off. Elora/Wellington Brewers captured the ?B? title with a huge 13-1 win over Harriston, while Zurich Rangers edged Milverton Millwrights 2-1 in eight-innings to claim the 'C' consolation prize. In the eight-team ladies division, Bramalea Nics went unbeaten and edged Milverton 2-1 to win top honours. The competition was a good tune-up for many clubs as they prepare for the ISC II qualifier in Innerkip this weekend. Andy Bader c/o Mitchell Mets tournament abader(at)bowesnet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 12 09:16:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:16:32 -0700 Subject: Mitchell Mets tournament results Message-ID: <120606163.22784@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 7:52:04 AM From: Andy Bader Subject: Re: Mitchell Mets tournament results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full results for 16th annual Mitchell Mets tournament Intermediate men's division (15 teams) Mitchell, ON June 9-11, 2006 Preliminary round Elmira Jrs 6, Bridgeport Braves 5 Glencoe Astros 6, Milverton AW Millwrights 3 Port Elgin Blue Devils 4, Monkton Muskrats 1 Harriston Mercury's 5, Zurich Rangers 2 Elora/Wellington Brewers 12, Fullarton A's 5 Tavistock Merchants 8, Owen Sound Crunch 2 Elmira Cubs 5, Ingersoll Crush 1 Mitchell Mets 11, Ingersoll Crush 3 Glencoe 7, Elmira Jrs 5 Port Elgin 8, Harriston 2 Tavistock 10, Elora 5 Elmira Cubs 3, Mitchell 1 (these winners, with 2-0 records, advance to 'A' division) (these losers, with 1-1 records, advance to 'B' division) Bridgeport 5, Milverton 0 Monkton 10, Zurich 2 Owen Sound 11, Fullarton 2 (these winners, with 1-1 records, advance to 'B' division) 'A' Division Glencoe 5, Port Elgin 1 Elmira Cubs 10, Tavistock 4 Elmira Cubs 8, Glencoe 2 (Elmira advances to 'A' final) Tavistock 6, Port Elgin 5 Glencoe 6, Tavistock 3 Glencoe 7, Elmira Cubs 6 (final) 'B' Division Harriston 11, Bridgeport 6 Mitchell 8, Owen Sound 6 Elmira Jrs. 9, Monkton 2 Elora 10, Ingersoll 3 Harriston 9, Mitchell 8 (8-innings) Elora 14, Elmira Jrs. 7 Elora 13, Harriston 1 (final) 'C' Division (losers of first 2 games) Zurich 6, Milverton 1 Milverton 8, Fullarton 3 Zurich 2, Milverton 1 (8-innings) (final) 'A' champs - Glencoe 'B' champs - Elora 'C' champs - Zurich From: Andy Bader Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 12 13:01:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:01:41 -0700 Subject: Quyon Tournament Results Message-ID: <120606163.36291@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 10:00:20 AM From: "Joe McCleary" Subject: Quyon Tournament Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quyon QC After a couple of days of miserable weather, the sun came out on Sunday and the St-Leonard Express only needed 4 games to capture the 1st annual Quyon Flyers Jr Mens Fastball tournament. The Express beat the hometown Flyers in Sundays final. The score was 7-0 in the final game. The final standings are as follows. 1. St Leonard Express (4-0) 2. Quyon Flyers (3-2) 3. Orleans Rebels (3-2) 4. Blackburn Bombers (2-2) 5. Ottawa Greys (1-2) 6. Valley Raiders (1-2) 7. Micksburg Jr.s (0-2) 8. Eastmain Fireballs (0-2) No Show!!!!! For the 4th time that I am aware of and who knows how many other times this has happened, the Eastmain Fireballs were a no show. They have done this to Stittsville in 2004, St-Leonard in 2004, Shawville in 2004 and now Quyon in 2006. Even though they were paid up this time, I am told that @ the other tournaments they didnt pay. I received an email from them on Friday afternoon saying that they were on their way, but Saturday morning they were nowhere to be found! With all of the lists that are in fastball today (ISC Super Pitchers, ISC II banned Pitchers, ISC II super pitchers list) maybe it would be a good idea to start a team BLACKLIST! I think that in general any team would sooner get beat by ISC players than not get to play a game because of a team that doesnt show up! Now they are expected to be at the ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour this weekend to play in the Opening Ceremonies against the hometown West Carleton Electric. I am sure like every other game in Fitzroy Harbour, the stands will be packed with the hometown crowd expecting to see an exciting game from their home team. I hope for Adam Brown's sake that they don't leave him hanging like they did to our team this weekend and other teams in the past. I would recommend to any tournament organizers in the future to not allow Eastmain in your tournament. Even with the cheque in the bank there are no guarantees they will show. I don't understand the reasoning behind this but obviously money is not an issue for them. I hope they realize that the fastball community is tightly knit and that all managers will be aware of this. Despite that problem and the help of other teams understanding that in a double knockout, byes would be necessary, a good time was had by all. I would like to personally thank all of the Flyers team, management and volunteers for all of their hard work as the money is much appreciated for our trip to the Junior Nationals this summer in St- Leonard. See you at the park Joe McCleary for the Quyon Flyers Jr Men's Fastball Club kokomo_joe_rules(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 12 13:08:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:08:30 -0700 Subject: Explorer Tournament - Game Summaries and Recap Message-ID: <120606163.36700@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 10:27:16 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorer Tournament - Game Summaries and Recap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midland, MI The 5th Annual Boulevard Lounge/Explorer Invitational was held over the weekend to perfect conditions and some excellent fastpitch. The Midland Explorers defeated Heflin, 9-2, in the championship game to win the tourney. I'd like to thank all the teams for coming in and making it a successful weekend and look forward to next year's tourney. Special thanks to Marc Gillis who was the tournament director for the weekend, Joe Squires (Umpire in Chief), and Lee Isenhart (Explorers president) for all their efforts to ensure that the tourney ran smoothly. Next games for the Explorers is June 24/25 are DHs against Kitchener and Oshweken in Ontario. Complete Game Summaries Game 1: Explorers 4 (1-0) Coppens 1 (0-1) WP - Doug Gillis (4H, 12K, 0BB), LP - Rick Engle (7H, 11K, 6BB) Engle drove in a run with a double in the 3rd inning and Kevin Coppens had 2 hits for Coppens. For the Explorers, Todd Moore drove in 2 runs with a single in the 6th. Steve Horning and Craig Crawford hit back to back homers in the 7th. Steve Roberts was 2x3 (plus 2 stolen bases). Game 2: Priority Mortgage 5 (1-0) Rice Creek 2 (0-1) WP - Duke Vanderark (6H, 4K, 4BB), LP - Sean Kelly (10H, 6K, 2BB) Rice Creek scored 2 unearned runs in the top of the 1st and Ryan Saylor had 4 hits. Terry Boetsma drove in 2 runs with a double in the 3rd. Scott Gruppen drove in 2 with a single in the 4th. Dave Lach, Boetsma and Jeff Geggen each had 2 hits. Game 3: Oshawa 7 (1-0) Priority Mortgage 6 (1-1) WP - Rob Bennet (8H, 7K, 0BB), LP - Tracy Boetsma (11H, 3K, 1BB) Matt Dasilva and Rob Bennet homered for Oshawa while Sammy Tyler, Bennet, Carl Moloney and Jamie Plirson each had 2 hits. Mike Gruppen homered for Priority while Dave Lach, Terry Boetsma and Gruppen each had 2 hits. Game 4: Planggers 7 (1-0) Dolan & Murphy 3 (0-1) WP ? Rick Plangger (8H, 4K, 1BB), LP ? Juan Portolichio (12H, 10K, 1BB) Jeff Bohne hit 2 homers and had 4 RBI and Doc Brown went 4x4 for Planggers. DJ Cocks and Adam Perkins hit solo homers for DM in the 3rd inning. Dave Schuett and Mike Drew eachhad 2 hits for DM. Game 5: Heflin 3 (1-0) Rice Creek 2 (0-2) WP ? Blair Ezekiel (4H, 9K, 1BB), LP ? Jeff Lovell (8H, 0K, 3BB) Chris Rivard and Adam Saylor hit solor HR?s for Rice Creek. Eduardo Leonardo hit a HR and Frank Perez and Ryan Kostel each drove in a run for Heflin. Kostel and Leonardo each had 2 hits. Game 6: Oshweken 3 (1-0) Explorers 1 (1-1) WP ? Mike Joseph (5H, 9K, 1BB), LP ? Brian Whitman (4H, 3K, 1BB) Norm Logan hit a 2-run homer in the 1st, and Rory Miller drove in a run in the 3rd. Logan and Miller each had 2 hits. Jeff Servinski drove in Midland?s run with a Sac Fly in the 7th. Kyle Beane and Todd Moore each had 2 hits. Game 7: Oshwken 11 (2-0) Coppens 4 (0-2) WP ? Rory Miller (7H, 5K, 4BB), LP ? Rob Collamer (13H, 5K, 1BB) Rory Miller, Calvin Miller, Dave Sowder and Craig MacDonal each had 2 hits for Oshweken and Lee Hopkins hit a solo HR. Tony Johnson had a 2-RBI single for Coppens. Game 8: MVD Sports 7 (1-0) Oshawa 0 (1-1) WP ? TyRon McKinney (2H, 8K, 4BB), LP ? Rob Bennet (7H, 3K, 2BB) Marty Humphries had 2 hits for Oshawa. Matt Van Dine had 2 hits, and McKinney, Brian Culler and Van Dine each scored 2 runs for MVD. Game 9: Heflin 11 (2-0) Priority Mortgage 0 (1-2) WP ? Paul Algar (4H, 17K, 2BB), LP ? Duke Vanderark (16H, 0K, 2BB) Jason Bialahowski was 2x3 for Priority. Leonardo and Kostel each had 3 hits and Frank Perez and Nate Fish homered for Heflin. Game 10: Planggers 4 (2-0) Coppens 3 (0-3) 8 innings WP ? Doug Sleep (8H, 2K, 1BB), LP ? Rick Engle (8H, 3K, 1BB) Kevin Coppens and Chris Bowen each had RBI?s to give Coppens a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the 7th, but a 2-run homer with 2-out in the bottom of the 7th tied it. Bowen drove in another run in the top of the 8th, but Rusty Weaver hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th to give Planggers the win. Game 11: Heflin 9 (3-0) Oshawa 0 (1-2) WP ? Blair Ezekiel (3H, 10K, 1BB), LP ? Rob Bennet (10H, 0K, 1BB) Matt DaSilva was 2x2 for Oshawa. Ryan Kostel was 3x3 with a HR and Nate Fish was 2x2 with a Grand Slam. Game 12: Explorers 2 (2-1) Planggers 1 (2-1) WP ? Grant Patterson (4H, 12K, 0BB), LP ? Doug Sleep (6H, 7K, 1BB) Adam Binkley was 2x3 with a solo homer for Planggers. Midland scored on a squeeze bunt by Steve Horning and an RBI single by Steve Roberts. Roberts and Horning each had 2 hits. Game 13: Dolan and Murphy 4 (1-1) Oshweken 3 (2-1) 8 innings WP ? Mike Joseph (6H, 7K, 1BB), LP ? Jason Iuli (4H, 8K, 0BB) Adam Perkins had a game-winning single in the bottom of the 8th for DM. Calvin Miller (2-run) and Rory Miller (solo) hit HR?s for Oshweken. Jared Gutesha hit a solo homer and Carlos Rodriquez was 2x3 with a 2-run homer for DM. Game 14: Explorers 8 (3-1) Dolan & Murphy 1 (1-2) WP ? Doug Gillis (7H, 8K, 1BB), LP ? Juan Portilichio (7H, 4K, 2BB) Kyle Beane drove in Horning with a Sac Fly and Jeff Servinski hit a 2-run homer in the 1st inning for Midland. Beane homered in the 4th for and Horning was 2x3. Carlos Rodriquez was 2x2 with an RBI for DM. Game 15: MVD 6 (2-0) Priority Mortgage 3 (1-3) WP ? Tyron McKinney (3H, 7K, 2BB), LP ? Tracy Boetsma (6H, 0K, 2BB) Craig Scott hit a 2-run homer in the 1st for MVD and finished 2x4. Tracy Boetsma had a 3-run homer and Mike Price was 3x4 for Priority. Game 16: Rice Creek 7 (1-2) Oshawa (1-3) WP ? Sean Kelly (4H, 6K, 1BB), LP ? Brian Mather (5H, 5K, 7BB) Steve Myers had a 2-RBI double and Matt Shock scored 2 runs for Rice Creek. Game 17: MVD Sports 6 (3-0) Rice Creek 2 (1-3) WP ? Tom Berube (7H, 12K, 0BB), LP ? Jeff Lovel (9H, 2K, 2BB) Steve Myers was 2x3 for Rice Creek. Brian Culler was 3x4 and Kevin Scott, Matt Van Dine, Bryan Hall (HR) each had 2 hits for MVD. Game 18: Planggers 3 (3-1) Oshweken 2 (2-2) WP ? Doug Sleep (6H, 7K, 1BB), LP ? Rory Miller (5H, 5K, 4BB) Duane Greenbird had 2 hits for Oshweken. Planggers scored the go-ahead run on a bases loaded walk in the 5th. Game 19: Dolan & Murphy 4 (2-2) Coppens (0-4) WP ? Juan Portilichio (2H, 11K, 7BB), LP ? Rob Collamer (6H, 7K, 4BB) Tony Johnson and Matt Morgan each had hits for Coppens. Jared Gutesha hit a 2-run homer and Mike Drew was 2x3 for DM. Game 20: Heflin 8 (4-0) MVD 0 (3-1) WP ? Blair Ezekiel (3H, 9K, 0BB), LP ? Tom Berube (5H, 6K, 9BB) Steve Schucker was 2x3 for Heflin. Pool A Explorers 3-1 (1st) Planggers 3-1 (2nd) Dolan & Murphy 2-2 Oshweken 2-2 Coppens 0-4 Pool B Heflin 4-0 (1st) MVD 3-1 (2nd) Oshawa 1-3) Rice Creek 1-3 Priority Mortgage 1-3 Semi-Final Game 21: Explorers 6 (4-1) MVD 0 (3-2) WP ? Grant Patterson (4H, 13K, 1BB), LP ? TyRon McKinney (7H, 2K, 2BB) McKinney, Matt Van Dine, Matt Wurster and Justin Blair each had a hit for MVD. Craig Crawford was 3x4 with 2 homers, and Kyle Beane hit a 2-run homer for Midland. Semi-Final Game 22: Heflin 4 (5-0) Planggers 1 (3-2) WP ? Paul Algar (2H, 15K, 0BB), LP ? Doug Sleep (7H, 5K, 0BB) Doc Brown drove in Planggers run. Blair Ezekiel had 2 HR?s and 4 RBI for Heflin. Championship Game 23: Explorers 9 (5-1) Heflin 2 (5-1) WP ? Doug Gillis (3H, 6K, 1BB), LP ? Blair Ezekiel (3H, 4K, 3BB) Frank Perez drove in a run for Heflin. Todd Moore was 2x3 with a homer and Kyle Beane drove in 3 for Midland. Most Valuable Pitcher ? Doug Gillis, Midland (3-0, 3ER, 26K, 17IP, 2BB) Leading Hitter ? Ryan Kostel, Heflin (8x16, .500) Kyle Beane kbeane8(at)yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/midland_explorers Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 08:16:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:16:57 -0700 Subject: CT at "Area Tournament" Message-ID: <130606164.19207@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 8:30:04 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT at "Area Tournament" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 9-11 Denmark, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team hosted the WI/Upper Michigan "Area Tournament" and came away with a 1-3 record (10-9 overall). It wasn't a tournament in terms of who plays who but get some good games in against good teams from the area. We have secured an at-large bid to the World Tournament for playing in the league in May. Missing was Don Garvey and Bryan Hansen. Thank you to Kyle Van Abel for filling in as well as newly acquired catcher Jeff Wartman who will be with us various weekends the rest of the way. #13 Circle Tap 3 #10 Townline 4 CT 3 9 3 TL 4 4 0 This was a very frustrating game as we made numerous physical and mental errors. The Tappers would grab a 1-0 lead in the 2nd as Kyle Magnusson led off with a double, with one out Kevin Reichardt singled advancing Magnusson to 3rd. Todd Malnory sinled driving in a run with runners on 1st and 2nd. Darren Derricks singled loading the bases. Jamie Knudson then hit a ball into shallow left field which was caught by the shortstop. Reichardt tagged up and scored, however was called for leaving early.(wow) Townline answered in the bottom half on RBI singles by Travis Southam, Nick Lamphere and Aaron Nemia after the leadoff man reached on an error. CT made the score 3-2 in the 3rd as Jess Ellestad led off with a double, with one out Chris Delarwelle drew a walk, Kyle Magnusson hit a laser to left for an RBI double Delarwelle tried to score from first but was gunned down 7-6-2. Townline added another run in the bottom of the sixth as Aaron Nemia hit a high fly ball in the infield which dropped behind 3rd base and he landed on 2nd and would later score on a passed ball. Jess Ellestad led off the 7th with a triple. With one out Delarwelle was intentionally walked for the 2nd time in the game. Kyle Magnusson followed with his 3rd triple of the game on another laser to left that the fielder lost in the lights. Ellestad scored and Delarwelle again tried to score from 1st but again perfect throws 7-6-2 got him at the plate for the 2nd out. Magnusson stood on 3rd with two out 4-3 game but the next hitter grounded out. Magnusson 3x4 3-2B, Ellestad 2x4 2B, 3B, Delarwelle 3BB WP:Tane Richardson 9H 10K 5BB LP:Collin McKenzie 4H 9K 5BB #13 Circle Tap 12 PMF/The Bar 1 3innings CT 12 12 0 PT 1 1 1 The CT bats came alive a bit in this one. Jess Ellestad led off by reaching by hit batsman. Kyle Van Abel then drilled a home run. With one out Kevin Reichardt singled, Jeff Wartman walked, followed by a Todd Malnory 3 run shot. PMF would make it a 5-1 game in the bottom half as Ric Thompson walked and scored on a Lee Kapinos double. CT would score 7 times in the 2nd as Ellestad led off with a base hit followed by a Van Abel base hit and a Kyle Magnusson 3 run shot. Reichardt walked followed by a Jeff Wartman homer. CT would score two more as Malnory, Darren Derricks, and Kyle Van Abel all had base hits. Van Abel 3x3 HR, Wartman 2x2 HR, Malnory 2x3 HR. WP:Chris Delarwelle 1H 0K 2BB LP:John Goral #13 Circle Tap 2 #2 The Farm 12 4innings FT 12 11 0 CT 2 2 1 This was a matchup of the Grafmeier final but it went bad real fast. Ryan Wolfe led off the game with a rope over the left field fence. Harvey Stevenson also hit a 3 run shot in the first as the Farmers led 6-0 after a half inning. The Farm would go up 7-0 in the 3rd on a Todd Budke base hit, Keith McIntosh base hit and Stevenson ground out. CT made it a 7-2 game as Kevin Reichardt led off the bottom of the 3rd with a base hit followed by a Tom Crouch two run shot. The Farm scored 5 more times in the 4th highlighted by a Dean Holoien two run shot. WP:Dean Holoien 2H 6K LP:Collin McKenzie #13 Circle Tap 2 #2 The Farm 3 CT 2 6 0 FT 3 7 0 This game was a good tight game unlike the day before. The Farm did take an early lead in the bottom of the first as Paul Rosebush hit a one out triple followed by a Todd Budke home run down the right field line. The Tappers would make it a 2-1 game in the 4th as Magnusson led off by getting hit, Mike Roberts drew a walk, Tom Crouch sacrificed the runners over and Jeff Wartman picked up an RBI single, inning ended on a double play. CT would even the score at 2 in the 6th on a solo blast by Kyle Magnusson. In the bottom of the 7th Paul Lynch hit a little dribbler on the 1st base side for an infield hit, Boyd Dallman moved him over on a sacrifice and scored on a base hit. Magnusson 2x2 HR, Crouch 2x2 WP:Dean Holoien 6H 6K 3BB LP:Mike Roberts 7H 0K 2BB Circle Tap will be taking the week off before traveling to the Eau Claire Classic June 23-25. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 08:21:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:21:12 -0700 Subject: Maddy's Photo Video, ISC II 2005 Message-ID: <130606164.19461@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 8:30:29 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Maddy's Photo Video, ISC II 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thought you might enjoy this photo video, courtesy of Maddy's Photoworkshop (link below). There is a music soundtrack, so check your volume level, especially if you're viewing this at work. http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=974 It takes a moment to load, a bit longer if you have a slower connection. Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest http://www.fastpitchwest.com jim(at)fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 08:24:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:24:27 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Game report, Games 39 and 40 Message-ID: <130606164.19660@webbox.com> Received: 6/12/06 11:31:59 PM From: "Larry Withnell" Subject: ISC Travel League Game report, Games 39 and 40 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC TRAVEL LEAGUE OF EASTERN CANADA Ohsweken at Palermo Games 39 and 40 Game 39 Ohsweken-4 Palermo-5 WP- C. McColl/C. Reed LP- R. Miller Game 40 Ohsweken-7 Palermo-1 WP- M. Joseph LP-C. Reed From: "Larry Withnell" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 10:26:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:26:22 -0700 Subject: Softball Ontario Needs Your Help! Message-ID: <130606164.26975@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 8:49:09 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Softball Ontario Needs Your Help! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Softball Ontario Needs Your Help! SOFTBALL ONTARIO NEEDS YOUR HELP! Softball Ontario?s Participation Program attends events stretching across the province from Windsor to North Bay. Attending community events across Ontario is a great way to promote the game of Softball to those who may not have played before; however, it takes many volunteers to make these events happen. Volunteer opportunities are available for events across the province. Upcoming events include: - Learn to Play with Team Canada June 17, 2006 Kitchener - Canada Day at Queen?s Park July 1, 2006 Toronto - KidSport FunZone July 1, 2006 North Bay - The World Fastball Tournament June 29 to July 2, 2006 Monkton - Casino Rama World Series of Fastball July 13 to 16, 2006 Orilia - Novice National Softball Championships August 13, 2006 Brantford - Midget National Softball Championships August 13, 2006 Guelph - Bantam National Softball Championships August 20, 2006 St. Catharines Softball Ontario is happy to provide volunteers with a small cash allowance in return for their much needed assistance. Hours volunteered can be applied to the Mandatory Community Involvement required for High School students. All ages are welcome to volunteer, however only those 13 years of age and older will qualify for the cash allowance. Community Events consist of interactive booths designed to let children try Softball and to promote the game. Volunteers are not required to instruct the participants on Softball skills. Softball Ontario has additional volunteer opportunities at events scheduled throughout the year. For more information, or to volunteer for an event, please contact Lisa Crompton at 416-426-7150 or email lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca. CONTACT INFO: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca http://www.softballontario.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 10:27:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:27:13 -0700 Subject: Tribe Tourney 2006 Message-ID: <130606164.27026@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 8:50:07 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Tourney 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON In our attempts to fill the tournament to 12 teams we have found 3 more teams interested. 12 Confirmed and Accepted Entrants, and 2 on the waiting list. If we can find 1 more team we will go with a 15 team tournament. So if you are considering our tournament please contact Shane Bywater shane[at]apexia.ca ASAP. We will be shutting down the search on Thursday, and releasing the schedule on Monday. Most teams will be in action Friday night. Doing a quick tally of the finances with 15 teams. A Division 1st = 1,100 2nd = 750 B Division 1st = 325 2nd = 100 Free Beer = 420 So total payout for the tournament would be just shy of 2700. Date: Jun 30 - Jul 2 Entry: 325 Pitching: ISC II Only Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 12:46:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:46:36 -0700 Subject: vandalia, il The Freight - Kelso Klassic Message-ID: <130606164.35387@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 10:54:46 AM From: richard well Subject: vandalia, il The Freight - Kelso Klassic Champions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH NEXT GAME: JUNE 17th Virginia Round Robin ? Virginia Illinois RECORD COMING IN: 3-3 RECORD GOING OUT: 11-4 Game 1: Memphis, Tn - Posse 2 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Memphis Posse 001 001 0 ? 2 8 1 Vandalia The Freight 000 010 0 ? 1 2 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Tim Tummins 7 innings/2 H/1 R/1 ER/9 K/0 BB and Gex Loss-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/8 H/2 R/1 ER/7 K/1 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Mark Burnam 1-3 / JD Arnold 1-2, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: Memphis scored in the 3rd to take the early lead?.The Freight tied the game in the 5th as Nagel reached on an error, Burnam 1B and Arnold RBI 1b?.Memphis scored 1 in the 6th for the win?.. GAME 2 Kelso, Mo ? Kelso Fastpitch 3 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelso Fastpitch 002 010 0 ? 3 5 2 Vandalia ? The Freight 513 001 0 ? 10 16 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/5 H/3 R/1 ER/16 K/2 BB and Casey Loss-Jones 7 innings/16 H/10 R/10 ER/2 K/4 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 2-4, 2 RBI?s, 3b / Bob Nagel RBI / Kurt Hickenbottom 2-2, 2b / Rich Well 2-4, RBI / Greg Bellaver 2-4, RBI / Mark Burnam RBI / Jeff Jarrett 2-3, 2 RBI?s / JD Arnold 2-4 / Kevin Cook 2-4 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 5 in the top of 1st on a Simmons BB, Hickenbottom sac, Well RBI 1b, Bellaver RBI 1b, Jarrett 2 RBI 2b??.Hickenbottom lead off the 2nd with a 2b, and scored on a Nagel sac fly??in the 3rd the Freight scored on a Jarrett 1b, Arnold 1b, and a Simmons 2 RBI 3b?..the last Freight run scored on a Well 1b, and Burnam sac fly?.. Game 3: Memphis, Tn - Pomen 1 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Memphis Pomen 100 00 ? 1 2 2 Vandalia The Freight 245 10 ? 12 14 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Alan Meinhart 5 innings/2 H/1 R/0 ER/2 K/1 BB and Well Loss- Butler 5 innings/14 H/12 R/12 ER/3 K/1 BB and Hannah FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 4-4, 4 RBI?s / Bob Nagel 3-4, HR, 3b, 2b, 5 RBI?s / Rich Well 1-4 / Greg Bellaver 2-4, RBI / Jeff Jarrett 1-2, 2b / JD Arnold 2-3 / Kevin Cook 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored early in the 1st on a Simmons 1b, Hickenbottom bb, and Nagel 2 RBI 2b??in the 2nd Arnold 1b, Cook fc, Simmons RBI 1b, and a Nagel 2 RBI HR?..in the 3rd Jarrett 2b, Arnold reached on an error, Cook RBI 1b, Simmons 2 RBI 1b, Nagel RBI 2b and Bellaver RBI 1b??The Freight scored in the 4th on a Arnold 1b and Simmons RBI 1b??. GAME 4 Kelso, Mo ? Jamco 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jamco 000 000 0 ? 0 4 2 Vandalia ? The Freight 001 100 0 ? 2 5 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Marty Cloe 7 innings/4 H/0 R/0 ER/12 K/1 BB and Well Loss-Steve Schott 7 innings/16 H/10 R/10 ER/2 K/4 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-3, RBI / Rich Well 1-2, 2b / Mark Burnam 1-3 / Kurt Hickenbottom 1-3, 3b, RBI / JD Arnold 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 in the bottom of the 3rd on a Arnold 1b and stolen base and Simmons RBI 1b?..in the 4th The Freight scored on a Bellaver bb and a Hickenbottom RBI 3b?.. Game 5: Brookfield, Mo ? Graff Pepsi 6 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Graff Pepsi 300 001 20 ? 6 6 2 Vandalia The Freight 201 003 04 ? 10 15 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Marty Cloe 1 inning/0 H/0 R/0 ER/2 K/0 BB ? Alan Meinhart 7 innings/6 H/1 R/1 ER/6 K/6 BB and Well Loss- Rolf and Hoene 8 innings/15 H/10 R/10 ER/5 K/1 BB and Jones FREIGHT HITTERS: Bob Nagel 2-5, HR, 3 RBI?s / Rich Well 4-5, 2b, RBI / Nick Casey 2-5, 2 HR?s, 3 RBI?s / Greg Bellaver 1-3 / Kurt Hickenbottom 1-2 / Mark Burnam 2-4, 2b / Jeff Jarrett 1-4, RBI / JD Arnold 2-3, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored with 2 runs in the top of the 1st on a Well 1b and Casey HR??Graff scored 3 in the bottom of the 1st??The Freight scored 1 in the top of the 3rd on a Nagel HR?..The Freight scored 3 in the top of the 6th on a Casey HR, Bellaver 1b, Burnam 2b, Jarrett RBI 1b and Arnold suicide squeeze??Graff scored 2 in the bottom of the 7th to send the game into extra innings?..The Freight scored 4 in the top of the 8th as Cook reached on an error, Arnold 1b, Nagel 2 RBI 2b, Well RBI 2b and Well scored on an error????.. GAME 6 Memphis, Tn ? The Posse 1 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Posse 000 001 0 ? 1 9 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 001 110 x ? 3 5 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Marty Cloe 6 innings/9 H/1 R/0 ER/11 K/0 BB and Casey Loss-Tim Timmons 7 innings/5 H/3 R/2 ER/3 K/2 BB and Gex FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons RBI / Bob Nagel 1-3 / Rich Well 1-3 / Greg Bellaver 1-3, RBI / Mark Burnam 1-3 / Kevin Cook 1-2, 2b, RBI / JD Arnold 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 in the bottom of the 3rd on a Cook bb, Arnold 1b and Simmons sac fly RBI?..in the 4th The Freight scored on a Burnam 1b, Hickenbottom sac and Cook RBI 1b??in the 5th Nagel 1b, Well fielders choice, and Bellaver RBI 1b scored Well??The Posse scored an unearned run in the 6th??. Game 7: Teutopolis, Il ? KC?s 5 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KC?s 030 020 0 ? 5 11 1 Vandalia The Freight 311 011 2 ? 9 15 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Nick Casey 7 innings/11 H/5 R/5 ER/4 K/1 BB and Well Loss- Terry Mette 7 innings/15 H/12 R/12 ER/1 K/1 BB and Thoele FREIGHT HITTERS: Bob Nagel 2-3, 2 RBI?s / Rich Well 2-4, HR, 2 RBI?s / Nick Casey 2-4, 2b / Kevin Cook 1-2 / Mark Burnam 4-4, RBI / Kurt Hickenbottom RBI / Jeff Jarrett 1-4 / JD Arnold 3-4, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored early in the 1st on a Simmons bb, Well 2 run HR, Casey 1b and Burnam RBI 1b?..The Freight scored in the 2nd on a Arnold 1b and Nagel sac fly RBI??The Frieght scored in the 3rd on a Burnam 3b and a Hickenbottom RBI groundout?..in the 5th Casey 2b and a Bellaver 1b and Burnam RBI 1b?..in the 6th Arnold 1b and Nagel RBI 1b?..in the 7th the Freight scored on a Cook hbp, Burnam 1b, Jarrett RBI 1b and Arnold RBI 1b GAME 8 Nokomis, Il ? Bud Light 1 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bud Light 001 000 0 ? 1 8 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 002 000 0 ? 2 6 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/6 H/1 R/1 ER/2 K/1 BB and Well, Casey Loss-Barry Dalmasso 7 innings/8 H/2 R/2 ER/1 K/1 BB and Epley, Tuetken FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 4-4 / Bob Nagel 2-3, RBI / Rich Well 1-4, RBI / Nick Casey 1-3, 2b FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored both runs in the 3rd on a Simmons 1b, Nagel RBI 1b and Well RBI 1b?..Nokomis scored there only run in the 3rd??.. GAME 9 Nokomis, Il ? Bud Light 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bud Light 000 00 ? 0 1 2 Vandalia ? The Freight 1118x ? 11 12 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 5 innings/1 H/0 R/0 ER/4 K/0 BB and Casey Loss-Steve Mitchell 4 innings/12H/11 R/9 ER/1 K/2 BB and Tuetken FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 3-4, 3b, 2b, 2 RBI?s / Bob Nagel 3-3, 3b / Rich Well 1-4 / Nick Casey 1-2, RBI / Greg Bellaver 1-2, 3b / Kevin Cook 1-1, 3b, RBI / Mark Burnam 2-3, 2 RBI?s / Kurt Hickenbottom 1-2 /Jeff Jarrett 2-2 / JD Arnold 1-2, 2 RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 run in the 1st on a Simmons 3b and Nagel RBI 1b?..in the 2nd Jarrett 1b, Arnold sac, Simmons RBI 1b??in the 3rd Bellaver 3b and Burnam RBI 1b??in the 4th Nagel 3b, Well 1b, Casey RBI 1b, Cook 2 RBI 3b, Burnam RBI 1b, Hickenbottom bb, Jarrett 1b, Arnold 2 RBI 1b, Simmons 2 RBI 1b??.. Final Standings The Freight 1st Place Nokomis 2nd Place Ttown KC?s 3rd Place Memphis Posse 4th Place Graff Pepsi and Radom Falcons 5th Place The Freight record 11-4 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 15:59:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:59:27 -0700 Subject: Fantastic Final in Elkhart Iowa Liberty Bank Message-ID: <130606164.46959@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 2:24:58 PM From: "Mike Kelley" Subject: Fantastic Final in Elkhart Iowa Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkhart, Iowa First of all, the Pueblo Bandits would like to thank all of the folks in Elkhart for putting on a great tournament despite difficult weather conditions. Great job! A few brave fastball fans braved the elements on Sunday at Memorial Park. With gusty winds, light drizzle, and falling temperatures, those still in attendance were rewarded with a good old fashioned, 1-0 championship nail biter. The sun even crept out for the last couple of innings to warm up the air as the drama on the field unfolded. In the end, the Pueblo Bandits prevailed over the Minndak Millers in a classic pitchers duel. The Bandits scored in the top of the 8th on a sacrifice fly. The Millers had the tying run gunned down at the dish by Bandit center fielder Frank Basurto in the bottom half of the 8th. Standout Bandit hurler, Jeremy Manley battled injury, and inclement weather to earn his fifth win in five starts on the weekend. Rob Schweyer took the tough loss after a well-pitched effort for the Millers. World-class ISC stat man Bret Baughman should post box scores and/or game summaries soon. Manley allowed only two earned runs the entire weekend. The Bandits posted a 5-1 mark on the weekend reaching the finals for the fourth time in four tournaments, winning three. Pueblo is now 7-2 against top 20 teams this season including wins over Team Rainey, Circle Tap, and stand 2-0 against both the Minndak Millers and Quad City Sox. The Bandits have split 1-1 with Socal and are 0-1 vs. Albaugh. Manley is 6-1 in those games with Peter Mersereau going 0-1 in his lone start against a ranked opponent in Albaugh. The Bandits are playing well and looking to improve on their current #19 ranking. (Somehow slipping from #18 a month ago) Manager Chris Santos is proud to point out that "the Bandits compete in every tournament without picking up non roster, big name players, even when we are short handed. We play with the guys on our roster, not everyone can say that." Pueblo has been getting big contributions from the entire lineup all season. This weekends notable performances were by SS Lauro Felix, 2B Gabe Moraga, C/1B Dave Frank, and CF Frank Basurto for key defensive plays and timely hitting. From: "Mike Kelley" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 16:11:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:11:25 -0700 Subject: Cobourg Pro Relics Masters Team Message-ID: <130606164.47678@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 2:15:53 PM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Subject: Cobourg Pro Relics Masters Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baltimore On June 9-11 The Cobourg Pro Relics Masters team travelled to Baltimore On. this past weekend to participate in the Jim Bradford Classic and came away with the championship Game # 1 Cobourg Pro Relics 6 North Fred Kings 0 WP Wayne Wells 0R 7K's 4H 0BB LP Gregg Garrity 6R 13K's8H 3BB Dave Waldie HR Craig Minifie HR Jason Cane 2run triple Game # 2 Cobourg Pro Relics 8 Scarborough Royals 7 WP John Sharpe 7R 8K's 11H 1BB LP Matt Davis 8R 2K's 9H 5BB Ryan Jaynes 2R-HR Craig Minifie 2R game winner in the bottom of the 7th Game # 3 Cobourg Pro Relics 7 4 & 1/2 inning mercy Motown Muscle 0 WP Chris McColl 8K's 1H 1BB LP Lorne Noah 7R 6K's 6H 2BB Scott Wasson Triple & 3R HR Craig Minifie 3R HR Dave Waldie HR Game # 4 Cobourg Pro Relics 7 Port Perry Juniors 0 WP John Sharpe 0R 3K's 2H 1BB LP Andrew Scott 4R 1K 9H Greg Dalgarno 3R 4H 2BB John Kemp 2-3 2RBI Chris McColl 3-3 RBI Game # 5 Semi Final; Cobourg Pro Relics 1 Ottawa -Team Easton 0 WP Wayne Wells 0R 11K's 9H 0BB LP Dan Konkle 3INN 1R 2K's 5H 0BB Jeff Murphy 3INN 0R 5K's 0H 2BB Scott Wasson led of the game with a double and scored on John Kemp's game winning RBI single Game # 6 Final Cobourg Pro Relics 2 North Fred Kings 1 WP Wayne Wells 3INN 1R 5K's 5H 0BB LP Gregg Garrity 2 & 1/3 INN 2R 4K's 5H game was called in the bottom of the third as the ejected pitcher for North Fred Kings would not leave the field Cobourg Pro Relics Champions of the 2006 Jim Bradford Classic Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 18:29:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:29:38 -0700 Subject: Championship Sunday at Elkhart Iowa, Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Message-ID: <130606164.55968@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 4:46:57 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Championship Sunday at Elkhart Iowa, Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Elkhart Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The final day of the Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational was highlighted byJeremy Menley going 5-0 for the weekend and pictching the Pueblo Banditsto the Championship with a 1-0 win over the MinnDak Millers in 8 innings.This tournament was again great and we look forward to having even abigger tournament next year. Here are the games and results fromSaturday. Game 13 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Albaugh INC......... 20(13) - 15 14 0 Des Moines.......... 000 - 0 0 3 -------------------------------------- E - Randolph 2; Olsen. LOB - Albaugh 4; Legends 1. 2B - Perkins;Palazzo; Mettille. 3B - Owen T; Mettille. HR - Perkins. SF - Darling M. SB -Peterson. AlbaughINC IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Dubsky, Darren W,2-0...... 3.0 0 0 0 1 8 DesMoines IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------ Randolph, Stub L,0-3...... 3.0 14 15 15 2 0 Game 14 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Reasnor............. 010 100 0 - 2 5 0 Davenport Ia........ 301 000 X - 4 7 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Miller. LOB - RPM's 5; QC Sox 5. 2B - Allen; Willert. 3B -Miller. HR - Arnberg; Kranz. HBP - Miller. SH - Stone. SB - Moulton; Miller. CS -Schelb. Reasnor IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wakefield, Dan L,2-1...... 6.0 7 4 4 2 5 DavenportIa IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Kelly, Harold W,1-1....... 7.0 5 2 2 1 14 Game 15 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Omaha Neb........... 000 00 - 0 2 2 MinnDak Millers..... 142 0X - 7 8 0 -------------------------------------- E - Nice; Omana J. DP - Omaha 1. LOB - Omaha 3; Millers 3. 2B -Johnston; Diethert. SH - Omana; Diethert. OmahaNeb IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Peterman, Cory L,0-2...... 4.0 8 7 4 1 0 MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Sabate, Sisko W,1-1....... 5.0 2 0 0 1 5 \ Game 16 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------- Winterset Ia A's.... 000 - 0 1 1 Pueblo Bandits...... 541 - 10 9 0 ----------------------------------- Note: 2 outs, 0 runners LOB when the game ended. E - Clark. LOB - A's 2; Bandits 2. 2B - Vanduvall 2; Rosthenhausr.HR - Felix; Basurto; Moraga. Winterset IaA's IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bloom, Vince L,1-1........ 2.2 9 10 9 3 2 PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Maley, Jeremy W,3-0....... 3.0 1 0 0 1 5 Game 17 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- MinnDak Millers..... 000 100 0 - 1 5 1 Albaugh INC......... 000 000 0 - 0 4 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Cascaes; Luster. LOB - Millers 5; Albaugh 5. 3B - Owen T. SH -Foore; Sabate. SB - Wandler. CS - Perkins. MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Schweyer, Rob S,1......... 2.1 0 0 0 1 5 Gollan, Karl W,2-0........ 4.2 4 0 0 0 4 AlbaughINC IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Luster, Terry L,1-1....... 7.0 5 1 1 1 8 Game 18 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Davenport Ia........ 000 000 0 - 0 3 0 Pueblo Bandits...... 113 000 X - 5 7 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Moraga. LOB - QC Sox 5; Bandits 7. 2B - Willert; Moraga;Rosthenhausr; Manley. 3B - Basurto. HBP - Basurto; Rosthenhausr; Mersereau. SB - Kelly;Felix. DavenportIa IP H R ER BB SO WP BK HP IBB AB BF FOGO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rebling, Al L,1-2......... 6.0 7 5 2 1 9 0 0 3 0 2630 3 7 PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO WP BK HP IBB AB BF FOGO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maley, Jeremy W,4-0....... 7.0 3 0 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 2526 2 3 Game 19 Score byInnings R H E ------------------------------------------- Pueblo Bandits...... 000 000 010 - 1 2 1 MinnDak Millers..... 000 000 00X - 0 6 1 ------------------------------------------- E - Moraga; Goring L. DP - Bandits 1. LOB - Bandits 4; Millers 6.3B - Cascaes. SF - Rosthenhausr. SB - Goring L. CS - Diethert. PuebloBandits IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Maley, Jeremy W,5-0....... 8.0 6 0 0 1 8 MinnDakMillers IP H R ER BB SO --------------------------------------------------- Schweyer, Rob L,0-2....... 8.0 2 1 0 2 11 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 18:31:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:31:17 -0700 Subject: Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Hitting Statistics Min 10 ab's Message-ID: <130606164.56071@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 4:56:17 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Hitting Statistics Min 10 ab's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liberty Bank Albaugh Invitational Conference Overall Statistics (as of Jun 13, 2006) (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Palazzo, Matt, ALBAUGH..... .583 4-4 12 3 7 1 1 0 5 Owen, Tom, ALBAUGH......... .462 5-5 13 6 6 0 2 1 5 Dekken, Todd, OMAHA........ .455 4-4 11 5 5 0 1 3 7 Sexton, Kevin, REASNOR..... .455 4-4 11 3 5 1 0 1 3 Diethert, Chris, MINNDAK... .400 5-4 10 1 4 1 0 0 1 Darling, Matt, ALBAUGH..... .400 5-5 10 5 4 0 0 0 4 Moraga, Gabe, PUEBLO....... .389 6-6 18 4 7 2 0 1 4 Perkins, Sonny, ALBAUGH.... .385 5-5 13 3 5 1 0 1 5 Cascaes, Gregg, MINNDAK.... .368 6-6 19 3 7 0 2 0 4 Moulton, Seth, REASNOR..... .364 3-3 11 1 4 0 1 0 1 Nice, Rick, OMAHA.......... .364 4-4 11 3 4 0 0 0 1 Felix, Lauro, PUEBLO....... .333 6-6 18 9 6 0 2 2 4 Peterson, Keith, DAVENPRT.. .333 5-5 15 2 5 1 0 0 0 Kranz, Bill, DAVENPRT...... .333 5-5 12 4 4 1 0 1 1 Valladolid, Tony, OMAHA.... .300 4-4 10 1 3 0 1 0 3 Johnston, Bob, OMAHA....... .300 4-4 10 0 3 1 1 0 0 Christensen, Gary, WINTERST .300 4-4 10 2 3 0 0 1 3 Vanduvall, Shawn, PUEBLO... .278 6-6 18 2 5 2 0 0 6 Mettille, Drew, ALBAUGH.... .273 5-5 11 3 3 1 1 0 3 Goring, Zach, MINNDAK...... .263 6-6 19 5 5 0 0 0 0 Willert, Dave, DAVENPRT.... .250 5-5 16 0 4 2 0 0 2 Maley, Jeremy, PUEBLO...... .250 5-5 12 1 3 1 0 0 1 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 13 23:17:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:17:33 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 41,42 Message-ID: <130606164.73246@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 10:13:53 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 41,42 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip, On Niagara Snappers @ Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles Game 41 Innerkip 4 Niagara 2 W.P. Jeremy Debelleval - 7 innings, 2 Runs, 9 K's, 4 Hits Allowed L.P. Mike Bateman - 6 innings, 4 Runs, 6 K's, 7 Hits Allowed Home Runs: Trevor Falk, Scot Young (Snapers) Kevin Cassells (Eagles) Game 42 Innerkip 9 Niagara 2 ( 5 innings) W.P. Jamie Simpson - 5 Innings, 2 Runs, 4 K's, 4 Hits Allowed L.P. Jay Paylove - 4 Innings, 9 Runs, 1 K, 9 Hits Allowed Home Runs: Trevor Falk ( Snappers) Derek Martin ( Eagles) From: "Jeff Whetstone" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 06:06:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:06:08 -0700 Subject: Baltimore Jim Bradford Classic Message-ID: <140606165.11361@webbox.com> Received: 6/13/06 10:40:19 PM From: "Steve Bedard" Subject: Baltimore Jim Bradford Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALTIMORE, ON It was a cold and windy couple of days but we managed to get all the games in Baltimore. Teams that paticipated were Neil Cane Division, Cobourg Pro Relics, Motown Muscle, North Fred Kings , Scarborough Royals ,Port Perry Lumberjacks Jack Kernaghan Division, Kanata Eastons,Scarborough Wolverines,Peterborough Jrs,Napanee Express Jrs,Napanee Midgets Game 1 -----Cobourg 6 North Fred 0 Wp -Wayne Wells, - LP Greg Garrity Game 2 -----Scarborough W 15 Napanee Jrs 2 WP Andrew Putnam- LP Adam Garrison Game 3 -----Port Perry 6 Scarborough R 5 WP Adam Scott with relief Cory Beer - LP Alex McNab with relief Colin Thome Game 4 ----- Peterborough 7 Napanee Midgets 5 WP - Brad Muldrum LP N.Brooks Game 5 ---- Port Perry 3 Motown M 1 WP Casey Shaghnessy LP Greg Delgarno Game 6 ---- Kanata 4 Napanee Jrs 1 WP Jeff Murphy LP Andy Madden Game 7 ----- Cobourg PR 8 Scarborough R 7 WP John Sharpe LP Mat Davis Game 8 ---- Scarborough W 4 Peterborough Jrs 3 WP Matt Leahy LP Ryan McCue Game 9 ---- Kanata E 12 Napanee Jrs 2 WP Jeff Murphy LP Kyle Arsenault Game 10 ---- Peterborough 6 Napanee Jrs 1 WP Brad Meldrum LP Jordan Macbrath Game 11 ----- Scarborough W 10 Kanata E 2 WP Blake Orr LP Jeff Murphy Game 12 ---- Napanee Midgets 12 Napanee Jrs 6 WP N.Brooks LP Tim Keller Relief Adam Garrison Game 13 ---- Cobourg PR 7 Motown M 0 WP Chris McColl LP Lorne Noah Game 14 ---- North Fred K 4 Port Perry Jrs 3 WP B.Brooks LP R.McCue Game 15 ---- North Fred K 6 Scarborough R 3 WP Bryan Brooks LP M.Davis Game 16----Kanata E 7 Peterborough 0 WP Jeff Murphy LP Ryan McCue Game 17 --- North Fred K 8 Motown M 1 WP B Brooks LP Lorne Noah Game 18 ---- Cobourg 7 Port Perry 0 WP John Sharpe LP Andrew Scott Game 19 ---- Scarborough 5 Napanee Midgets 0 Game 20 ---- Motown M 5 Scarborough R 4 WP Casey Shaughnessy LP Richard Thome Game 21----- Semi-Final Cobourg PR 1 Kanata E 0 WP Wayne Wells LP Jeff Murphy Game 22----- Semi Final North Fred K 3 Scarborough Wolverines 1 WP Greg Garrity LP Andrew Putnam Game 23----- Final Cobourg PR 7 North Fred K 0 WP Wayne Wells LP Greg Garrity Cobourg Pro Relics won $1400.00 in prize money North Fred Kings won $600.00 Try and put the Baltimore Jim Bradford Classic on your schedule for next year. 2nd weekend in June. Steve Bedard 905-377-8447 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 15:16:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:16:16 -0700 Subject: Crunch Scrunch Clifford Message-ID: <140606165.44370@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 7:04:07 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Crunch Scrunch Clifford OWEN SOUND, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound Owen Sound Crunch 9 Lumber Kings 2 The Lumber Kings opened the scoring in the second when left fielder Darryl Gall singled and scored on a triple by first baseman Derek Grice. Grice had 2 triples in the game for Clifford. In the bottom of the second, the Crunch exploded for 5 runs to take a commanding lead. Bill Ottewell had his first of 3 singles in the game, and came around to score on a Clifford error. The Lumber Kings made 4 errors on the night. Andy Ruff had an r.b.i. single to score pitcher Garrett Baker and give the Crunch a 2-1 lead. Another error and a passed ball by Clifford allowed the Crunch to score three more to grab a 5-1 lead. Clifford scored in the third when right fielder Tim Zabel singled, went to third on a fielder's choice and scored when shortstop Kent DeBruyn launched an rbi scarfice fly. In the bottom of the third, Ottewell scored again. He singled to get aboard, and rounded the bases on singles by Jason Redmond and Chris Barfoot. Redmond appeared to make it 7-2 for the Crunch, but the umpires ruled he left the bag too early on an apparent sacrifice fly from Mike Majury which ended the inning. The Crunch got 3 more in the bottom of the 4th. With Ruff and Troy Barfoot aboard on errors, Tony Lisk drilled a triple to the rightfield fence. Lisk scored on an r.b.i. single from Baker to make it 9-2. With the score 9-2 after 4 & 1/2, both teams elected to waive the " mercy " rule and continued to play, since both teams needed the work due to inactivity in the early portion of the season. However. there was no further scoring and the Crunch won it 9-2. Clifford Lumber Kings..0..1..1..0..0..0..0 Owen Sound Crunch....0..5..1..3..0..0..x WP Garrett Baker -7 innings pitched, 5 hits including two triples by Derek Grice and 8 strikeouts LP Greg Officer- 6 innings pitched, 10 hits, 2 strikeouts. Thursday, the Crunch travel to Wiarton to face the Thomas Norris Busmen. Game time is 8:30 at Bluewater Park in Wiarton From: "Fred Wallace" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 15:20:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:20:03 -0700 Subject: DeKalb Hogs Pre-Tournament Notes Message-ID: <140606165.44597@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 8:38:09 AM From: Les Johnson Subject: DeKalb Hogs Pre-Tournament Notes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- De Kalb, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs are heading to their first tournament of the year this weekend in Radom, Il. for the Terry Deering Memorial Tournament. The Hogs come into this week on a four game win streak. The Hogs are hitting .359 as a team with six players hitting over .350. These numbers have been against some very good pitching as the Hogs play in two very competitive leagues. Tommy Crouch leads the team with a .586 average and a .657 OBA. Shaun Cavasos is hitting .571 doing it from the left and right side of the plate. The rest of the .350 or better hitters are: Matt Smith (.500), Mike Drew (.400), Chad Crutcher (379), and Jay Armes (364). The Hogs have a couple of players that will be playing with their regular traveling team this weekend, so the Hogs' front office decided to pick up C/OF, Brian Crouch from San Diego, CA. Brian is a former Hog standout and will play Wed and Thu with the Hogs in their leagues before making the trip to Radom on Friday. The Hogs first tournament game will be at 9pm. This will also be a reunion of sorts as the entire Hogs squad will stay at Grandpa Crouch's place in Mt Vernon, Il. with many family members attending the tournament to cheer on the Hogs. The Hogs' staff will include Tim Murphy and Joe Crouch. Murphy has had a great start to the '06 season as his knee is finally healthy. Murphy has gone through a tough off- season workout regiment to get ready for the season and it has showed in his first five starts. Crouch, has also started the season on a high note pitching very well for the Rockford BHAC club and last weekend pitched in the prestigious Blue/Grey tournament in Alabama where his team (Alabama Fastpitch) finished second. The Hogs are looking forward to a successful week and tournament. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 15:24:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:24:00 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Results - Games 43-44 - Orillia at Kitchener Message-ID: <140606165.44834@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 9:29:55 AM From: Subject: ISC Travel League Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sebringville, Ontario ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Results Orillia @ Kitchener Game # 43 Kitchener 2 Orillia 1 WP Don Scott LP Frank Cox HR Fehrman (Orillia) Game # 44 Kitchener 2 Orillia 1 WP Todd Martin LP Rob O'brien HR Shewfelt (Kitchener), Mulalley (Orillia) Notes: Games were played in conjunction with a Sebringville Minor Ball "Kids Night" and fundraiser. Good crowd. Fans were very appreciative of the great calibre of ball displayed. Highlight of the night - the Sebringville Minor Ball version of the Worlds fastest grounds crew. 40 + kids in uniform grooming the diamond between innings, armed with plastic rakes. Thanks to the Orillia Riversharks for helping to make this a solid night for a great small town Minor Ball Association. Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 16:56:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:56:00 -0700 Subject: AIMS EHS becomes DeMo EHS and introduces new website Message-ID: <140606165.50354@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 2:11:17 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: AIMS EHS becomes DeMo EHS and introduces new website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Hi Al, Our new website is up and running: http://www.demo-ehs.nl DeMo EHS Men's Fastpitch Softball, Haarlem, The Netherlands Regards, Norman Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 17:03:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:03:47 -0700 Subject: Heflin Gremlins Update Message-ID: <140606165.50821@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 3:58:45 PM From: "Steve Schucker" Subject: Heflin Gremlins Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After four weekends of play the Heflin Gremlins have a record of 15 wins and 4 loses. All of our losses have come on Sunday in either the semi-finals or the finals. Weekend One, Jarvis, ON ? 3rd Annual Fastpitch Challenge. Great, Well run tournament. It was a bit chilly though. After going 3-0 in Pool Play the Gremlins lost a tough game to the Kitchener Hallman Twins 5-4 in the Semi-finals. Brian Urquhart and Blair Ezekial stood out for the Gremlins. 3 wins 1 loss Weekend Two, The 16th Annual George Baumann Memorial Tournament. The weather was perfect for the third straight year. Again, the Gremlins were undefeated in Pool Play going 4-0, but lost a tough game to the Midland Explorers in the Finals. Edward Leonardo hit the cover off the ball a number of times for the Gremlins. 4 wins 1 loss Weekend Three, The Woodstock, ON ? Legends of Fastball Classic. Like always, Great Crowds and a well run event. Even with some bad weather. The Gremlins lost in the semi-finals to a tough Orillia Rivershark team in extra innings. Nate Fish and Brian Urquhart both had great weekends. 3 wins 1 loss. Weekend Four, Midland, MI - Midland Invitational. Perfect Weather. Great place to play. The Gremlins were again undefeated in pool play and won the semi-final game against Planggers only to lose to Midland on there home turf in the finals. Ryan Kostel was the top hitter in the tournament. 5 wins 1 loss. Thanks, Mac From: "Steve Schucker" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 18:46:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:46:32 -0700 Subject: 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Pool Play Schedule Message-ID: <140606165.56985@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 4:48:22 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Pool Play Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Pool Play Schedule Portland, Oregon, June 24, 2006 Day Date Visitor / Home Field Time Pool A Sat. 6/24/06 Grey Sox / Rainey Pepsi 9:00am Sat. 6/24/06 NW Merch / LM Hogs Ringor 9:00am Sat. 6/24/06 Grey Sox / NW Merch Pepsi 1:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 Rainey / LM Hogs Ringor 1:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 LM Hogs / Grey Sox Ringor 5:30pm Sat. 6/24/06 NW Merch / Rainey Pepsi 5:30pm Pool B Sat 6/24/06 Bombers / JRW Bud 9:00am Sat. 6/24/06 Black Bears/ Lumberkings Pizza Mia 9:00am Sat. 6/24/06 Bombers / Black Bears Bud 1:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 JRW / Lumberkings Pizza Mia 1:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 Lumberkings / Bombers Pizza Mia 5:30pm Sat. 6/24/06 Black Bears / JRW Bud 5:30pm Pool C Sat. 6/24/06 CR/Portland / A-1 Tank GI Joes 9:00am Sat. 6/24/06 Rage / Aces Pepsi 11:00am Sat. 6/24/06 CR/Portland / Rage GI Joes 1:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 A-1 Tank / Aces GI Joes 3:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 Aces / CR/Portland GI Joes 5:30pm Sat. 6/24/06 Rage / A-1 Tank Bud 7:30pm Pool D Sat. 6/24/06 Castlewood / Cleon's GI Joes 11:00am Sat. 6/24/06 CR/Adidas / Mock Ford Ringor 11:00am Sat. 6/24/06 Castlewood / CR/Adidas Pepsi 3:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 Cleon's / Mock Ford Ringor 3:00pm Sat. 6/24/06 Mock Ford / Castlewood GI Joes 7:30pm Sat. 6/24/06 CR/Adidas / Cleon's Ringor 7:30pm Home Team: Third base dugout All team rosters MUST be turned in before first game Sunday starts single elimination- Championship game ? 4:00pm Tournament Director: Roger Jones 503-887-3200 (cell) Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 23:27:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:27:38 -0700 Subject: NE-IA_KOTA Results from June 3rd Message-ID: <140606165.73850@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 6:16:01 PM From: Bret Baughman NE-IA_KOTA Results from June 3rd Game 1. Albaugh, Inc. 12 Omaha Fast-Pitch 0 WP Dubsky LP Kruse Game 2. Winterset "A"s 1 EJ's Sportscasters 10 LP Blom WP Drahota Game 3 Albaugh, Inc. 7 EJ's Sportscasters 0 WP Luster LP Martin Game 4 EJ's Sportscasters 12 Omaha Fast-Pitch 3 WP Drahota LP Cory Game 5 Omaha Fast-Pitch 4 Winterset "A"s 1 WP Petermann LP Blom Game 6 Albaugh, Inc. 8 Winterset "A"s 1 WP Luster LP Clark Albaugh Inc. 3-0 EJ's Sportscasters 1-2 Omaha Fast-Pitch 1-2 Winterset 1-2 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 23:33:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:33:48 -0700 Subject: Looking for tournament(s) Message-ID: <140606165.74223@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 9:50:43 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Looking for tournament(s) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio is looking for tournaments for the weekends of June 24, July 8 and July 22. Please contact me if anyone has anything going on around the area. Mike Van Dine MAGICN2(at)yahoodotcom Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 23:35:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:35:07 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Take 2nd at Liberty Bank/Albaugh Invitational Message-ID: <140606165.74301@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 10:05:18 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Take 2nd at Liberty Bank/Albaugh Invitational -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The #20 ranked MinnDak Millers traveled to Elkhart, Iowa this past weekend for the Liberty Bank/Albaugh, Inc. Invitational and came away with a Runner-Up finish. MinnDak was again competing short-handed due to injury and prior commitments. Steve Baumgartner, Bob Fleming, Tony Kunka, Rick Lang, Lamar Noriega, John Tschida and Tim Tweiten were all absent. The Millers would like to thank Guy Carlson, Chris Diethert and Karl Gollan for suiting up this past weekend. Pool Play, Pool A Saturday MinnDak opened up the weekend flat, falling to the Pueblo Bandits 4-2. Pueblo scored a first inning run on three hits. Sisko Sabate would settle in for the remainder of the game, not allowing a hit for the remainder of his time in the circle. Pueblo pushed their lead to 2-0 in the sixth off a pair of walks and scoring on a wild pitch. MinnDak would bring the game square in their half of the sixth. Zach Goring led off the inning with a single. Gregg Cascaes put down a sacrifice bunt and reached first base on a error. Pueblo had another error on the play trying to throw Cascaes out at second base, which allowed Goring to score and Cascaes to move to third. Cascaes would later score on a wild pitch. Pueblo put a runner on the bases in the seventh on a MinnDak error, then stole second base. After two batters, Rob Schweyer replaced Sabate. After a walk, Pueblo tripled on a ball that was dancing in the wind in right field, scoring two runs. #19 Pueblo Bandits (Pueblo, Colo) 4 #20 MinnDak Millers 2 Pueblo 100 001 2-4 4 1 MDM 000 002 0-2 3 3 WP-Jeremy Manley LP-Sisko Sabate (4-3) HR-None Manley and Jerry Santos Sabate, Rob Schweyer (7) and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes, Chris Diethert and Zach Goring had hits Sisko Sabate, 6.1 IP, 6 K Rob Schweyer, .2 IP, 1 K MinnDak took advantage of three Quad City errors in the third inning to jump out 3-1 lead. The Millers added three more runs the following inning. With one out, Scooter Lange walked, Guy Carlson had an infield single and Zach Goring singled to load the bases. Gregg Cascaes? triple scored all three runners. #20 MinnDak Millers 6 #16 Quad City Sox (Davenport, Iowa) 2 QC 000 100 1-2 2 3 MDM 003 300 x-6 5 2 WP-Karl Gollan (1-0) LP-Harold Kelly HR-None Kelly and Bill Kranz Gollan, Schweyer (7) and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes, 1-4, 3B, 3 RBI Karl Gollan, 6 IP, 7 K, 1 BB Rob Schweyer, 1 IP, 2 K MinnDak closed out Pool Play with a 2-0 loss to tournament host Albaugh, Inc. Albaugh posted two runs in the first inning. MinnDak was unable to push a run across, posting only two hits while leaving six runners on base, including two in the fourth inning. The loss gave the Millers the number three seed in their pool. #14 Albaugh, Inc. (Elkhart, Iowa) 2 #20 MinnDak Millers 0 Alb 200 000 0-2 3 0 MDM 000 000 0-0 2 1 WP-Terry Luster LP-Rob Schweyer (2-2) HR-None Luster and Travis Davis Schweyer and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes and Roman Foore had hits Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 10 K, 2 BB Bracket Play Sunday Quarterfinals MinnDak opened Bracket Play with a 7-0, 5-inning win over Omaha. The MinnDak bats came alive, posting nine hits in the game. #20 MinnDak Millers 7 Omaha (Omaha, Neb) 0, 5 innings Omaha 000 00-0 1 2 MDM 142 0x-7 9 0 WP-Sisko Sabate (5-3) LP-Cory Petermann HR-None Petermann and Mike Geist Sabate and Gregg Cascaes Guy Carlson, 1-1, 2 RBI Gregg Cascaes, 2-2, RBI Chris Diethert, 1-1, RBI Roman Foore, 1-3, RBI Zach Goring, 2-2 Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 5 K, 1 BB The Millers avenged one of their losses on Saturday with a 1-0 win in the semifinals over host Albaugh, Inc. The games lone run came in the fourth inning. With one out, Jason Wandler drew a walk, stole second, then scored on Dan Brekke?s single. Karl Gollan started the game for MinnDak, going 4.2 innings, giving way to Rob Schweyer for the duration. #20 MinnDak Millers 1 #14 Albaugh, Inc. (Elkhart, Iowa) 0 MDM 000 100 0-1 5 0 Alb 000 000 0-0 5 2 WP-Karl Gollan (2-0) LP-Terry Luster S-Rob Schweyer (2) HR-None Gollan, Schweyer (5) and Scooter Lange Luster and Travis Davis Dan Brekke, 1-3, RBI Lucas Goring, 2-3 Karl Gollan, 4.2 IP, 4 K, 0 BB Rob Schweyer, 2.1 IP, 5 K, 1 BB Championship MinnDak fell in the Championship game 1-0 in 8 innings to the Pueblo Bandits. The Millers out hit Pueblo 6-3 but where unable to push a run across. They would threaten a couple of times, but were not able to push a run across the board. Rob Schweyer pitched 8 strong innings, striking out 10. Pueblo scored their run in the eighth inning on the International Tiebreaker without the aid of a hit. #19 Pueblo Bandits (Pueblo, Colo) 1 #20 MinnDak Millers 0, 8 innings Pueblo 000 000 01-1 3 1 MDM 000 000 00-0 6 1 WP-Jeremy Manley LP-Rob Schweyer (2-3) HR-None Manley and Dave Frank Schweyer and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes (3B), Chris Diethert, Roman Foore, Karl Gollan, Lucas Goring, Zach Goring had hits Rob Schweyer, 8 IP, 10 K, 2 BB MinnDak is off this weekend for some much needed rest. The Millers return to action next weekend at the Eau Claire Classic. Brett Bresnahan Brett(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 14 23:38:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:38:19 -0700 Subject: MAFTL June 16-18 Message-ID: <140606165.74494@webbox.com> Received: 6/14/06 10:12:05 PM From: "Tom Vogel" Subject: MAFTL June 16-18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League June 16-18, 2006 Lancaster, PA Al. The Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League will be playing the 2nd of 3 ISC Travel dates this weekend, June 16-18, in Lancaster, PA. The 12 team League has a 3 Division set-up, and 6 games are slated for Friday's start. 1st weekend winner at 6-0, Keatings Fitness (ISC #25) and coming off a strong showing at the Baumann Tournament in Erie, look to retain their championship form as they open against the Rise Team (ISC2 #10) in a 7:30 contest at Garrett Park. The Rise is fresh off a tournament win at the Snapper Shootout held in Niagara-on-the Lake, ON, and looks to even the match against Keatings, winners over the Rise in the 1st weekend Championship. Games continue on Saturday, a full schedule at Garrett Park (Willow Street) and at Strasburg Jaycee Park. Play off games finish on Sunday at Garrett Park, with the Championship game starting at 1:00 PM. More information on the League can be found at: www.maftl.com The 28-game schedule is: June 16-18, 2006 Lancaster, PA Field Legend Garrett Park #1 GP1 Garrett Park #2 GP2 Strasburg Park #1 SP1 Strasburg Park #2 SP2 Prescott Field PS1 Thomas Field TH1 June 16 7:30 p Keatings vs Rise at GP1 7:30 p So Leb vs Twin Pines at PS1 7:30 p Key Ac vs Shockers at TH1 9:30 p Marysville vs Lancast at GP1 9:30 p PA Power vs Landis at PS1 9:30 p Hoffman's vs Balt at TH1 June 17 9:00 a Keatings vs PA Pwr at GP1 9:00 a So Leb vs Marysville at GP2 9:00 a Key AC vs Hoffman's at SP1 11:00 a Rise vs Landis at GP1 11:00 a Twin Pines vs Lanc at GP2 11:00 a Shockers vs Balt at SP1 1:00 p Rise vs PA Power at GP1 1:00 p Twin Pns vs Marysvl at GP2 1:00 p Shockrs vs Hoffmn's at SP1 3:00 p Keatings vs Landis at GP1 3:00 p So Leb vs Lanc at GP2 3:00 p Key AC vs Baltimore at SP1 End of Round Robin Play Play-Off Round 5:00 p PG1 Div1 1st vs Div2 2nd 5:00 p PG2 Div1 3rd vs Div3 1st 5:00 p PG3 Div1 2nd vs Div2 1st 7:00 p PG4 Div1 4th vs Div3 2nd 7:00 p CG1 Div2 3rd vs Div3 4th 7:00 p CG2 Div2 4th vs Div3 3rd June 18 9:00 a PG5 Win PG1 vs Win PG2 9:00 a CG3 Win CG1 vs Win CG2 11:00 a PG6 Win PG3 vs Win PG4 1:00 p PG7 Win PG5 vs Win PG6 Thanks, Tom Vogel Pres, MAFTL ISC II Player Rep Home: (215) 258-5518 Cell: (215) 804-5504 Work: (215) 368-1960 ext 116 Web: www.risefastpitch.com www.maftl.com From: "Tom Vogel" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 15 11:35:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:35:13 -0700 Subject: Ben Tees father passing Message-ID: <150606166.31107@webbox.com> Received: 6/15/06 9:11:08 AM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Subject: Ben Tees father passing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Napanee, ON On behalf of Oshawa City And District Fastball League and the Lake Simcoe Lightning Our condolences go out to Ben Tee (of the Napanee Express Jnrs) and his family on the passing of his father Deepest Sympathy Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan at rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 15 11:37:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:37:34 -0700 Subject: CPI Tourney Results at Niagara on the Lake Message-ID: <150606166.31249@webbox.com> Received: 6/15/06 9:37:30 AM From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com Subject: CPI Tourney Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara on the Lake CPI 2 Lebanon TNT 1 WP Bunge LP Tracey CPI 8 Shakespeare 7 WP Bunge, Sampson LP Follings CPI 2 Niagara 3 WP Paylove LP Sampson CPI 3 Misssissauga 2 WP Bunge LP Hicks CPI 8 Elora 3 WP Sampson LP Pindar Final: CPI 5 KMV Rise 6 WP Smith LP Sampson, Bunge Cape Vincent, NY CPI 5 Knoxville 6 WP Hollingsworth LP Walseman CPI 0 Nort. Mer 4 WP Williams LP Walseman From: Charlie_H_Walseman(at)cargill.com http://www.cutroinspections.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 08:11:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:11:51 -0700 Subject: ISC Qualifier starts tonight in Innerkip Message-ID: <160606167.18905@webbox.com> Innerkip, ON The Area Qualifier kicks off this evening, Friday, June 16 in Innerkip Ontario. The odds makers will probably be saying that the Orillia Riversharks will win this hands down and earn the right to represent the Area at the ISC World Tournament in Kitchener in August, however don't tell that to the other 4 teams in this small but potentially interesting tournament, they want that spot at the WT as well and will not give it up without a fight. Watch in particular for the St. Thomas Centenniels and the Jarvis Merchants, they show a lot of promise. Recently ranked 15th and 21st overall, they can give the best of teams a run for the money at any time. ISC Qualifier in Innerkip - All games in Diamond 1 Friday June 16 7:00 pm Game 1 Scarborough Wolverines vs Ohswegen Redmen 8:30 pm Game 2 Jarvis Merchants vs St. Thomas Centennials 10:00 pm Game 3 Orillia Riversharks vs Winner Game 1 Games continue Saturday at Innerkip on Diamond 1 starting at 10:00 am. The championship game scheduled for 8:00 pm. The "if" game will follow immediately after if necessary. Innerkip Park Innerkip is located north of Woodstock on Hwy 4 just off the 401 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 08:33:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:33:45 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League games 45-46- Palermo at Jarvis Message-ID: <160606167.20211@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 6:47:34 AM From: "Bill Lindsay" Subject: scores for games #45 &46 JARVIS, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game # 45 Jarvis 3 Palermo 2 W.P. Andrew Phibbs L.P. Chris McColl Game # 46 Jarvis 6 Palermo 6 Pitchers Jarvis Scott Wagar Palermo Gord Scott & Chris McColl From: "Bill Lindsay" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 09:02:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:02:01 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area Tournament Starts Friday Message-ID: <160606167.21916@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 7:23:40 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area Tournament Starts Friday WALCOTT, IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is just a reminder for all fans in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinoisthat Walcott Iowa will be hosting the 2006 Iowa Area ISC Tournament.Walcott is located just off I-80 near Davenport, you cant miss it justtake the exit of the worlds largest truck stop. There will be 6 gamesFriday night starting at 6:30pm, 8 Games Saturday starting at 2pm and 7games on Sunday starting at 1pm. The defending champion Quad City Soxwill be taking the field for the first time at 3:45 pm on Saturday. Thistournament is one of the best played in the country each year, this yearwe have 18 teams competing for that all important berth to the ISC WorldFastpitch Tournament in Kitchener Ont Canada. I will bring you all theupdates on sunday night and preview the upcoming action on Wed June 21stand Friday the 23rd before Championship Saturday on the 24th. Come downand spend a day, bring the family and make sure you enjoy a world famouspork chop sandwich. It's a great chance to spend a cheap day with thefamily and what more could a Dad want on fathers day than to spend agreat day watching some great men's fastpitch softball. The teams in thisyears tournament are as follows plus the pairings for Friday andSaturday: Barnes City Softball, Barn City Iowa Quad City Sox, Davenport Iowa (Defending champion and 8th place in the2005 World Tournament) Hammerheads, Dubuque Iowa Reasnor RPM's, Reasnor Iowa (Runner up last year and have played in theISC II Tournment of champions since the tournament was established in2001 Thomson Area Merchants, Thomson IL Quad City Door, Durant IA Walcott Merchants, Walcott IA Play it Again Sports, Bettendorf IA Aces (I believe from Biggsville IL) Slaby's Bar and Grill, Planview IA Grumpy's Bar, Ackley IA Kelly Mechanical Inc, Davenport IA Coldwell Banker/Feye Brothers Realty, Cedar Rapids IA Bi-State Office Furniture, Davenport IA Quad City Junior Sox, Walcott IA (Will be playing in the 23 and undertournament in Walcott in a few weeks) Quad City Titans, Bettendorf IA Tauber Construction, Dubuque IA T-Bone Bombers, Davenport IA Friday Nights Games: 6:30pm Game 1 - T-Bone Bombers vs Slaby's Bar and Grill Game 2 - Quad City Junior Sox vs Kelly Mechanical 7:45pm Game 3 - Bi State Furniture vs Thompson IL Game 4 - Aces vs QC Door 9:00pm Game 5 - Tauber vs QC Titans Game 6 - Feye Bros vs Walcott Merchants Saturday Games 2:00pm Game 7 - Play it Again Sports vs Reasnor RPM's 2:30pm Game 8 - Hammerheads vs Grumpys Bar 3:45pm Game 9 - Quad City Sox vs Winner of game 1 4:15pm Game 10 - Barnes City vs Winner of game 2 5:30 pm Game 11 - Loser 2 vs Loser 3 6:00pm Game 12 - Loser 1 vs Loser 7 7:15pm Game 13 - Loser 5 vs Loser 9 7:45pm Game 14 - Loser 6 vs Loser 10 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician http://www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 09:47:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:47:13 -0700 Subject: ISC II - June 15 Team Rankings Message-ID: <160606167.24628@webbox.com> June 15, 2006 Big wins at the Woodstock Legends of Fastball tournament were enough to move the defending ISC II Champion Elmira, ON Cubs and 2006 host Bridgeport, ON PROforma Braves into a dead heat at the top of the ISC II Rankings. Elmira, a finalist at the Mitchell tournament, which featured several ranked teams, is recognized as #1 for the period with more #1 votes from the ranking committee. Perkasie, PA Rise climb from #10 to #5 on the strength of their win at the highly touted Snapper Shoot-Out in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON which featured 14 ranked teams. Breaking into the top 10, up from #22, are the Glencoe, ON Astros based on their come-from-behind win over Elmira in Mitchell, as well as a semi-final appearance at the Snapper Shoot-Out. The top 10 are as follows with their June 1 ranking in brackets: 1. (3) Elmira, ON Cubs 2. (4) Bridgeport, ON PROforma Braves 3. (2) Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils 4. (1) Niagara, ON Snappers 5. (10) Perkasie, PA Rise 6. (6) Oswego, NY Cutro Professional Services 7. (7) Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder 8. (5) Alvinston, ON Indians 9. (13) Tavistock, ON Smully's Merchants 10. (22) Glencoe, ON Astros A total of 32 teams received at least one vote from the panel of 11 judges. One set of rankings was not received by the deadline. To see the full list, please see the ISC II section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com. Niagara, Ottawa, Alvinston, Tavistock and Glencoe along with 26 other Ontario and Quebec teams will be in action this weekend as the Canada East area qualifiers kick off tonight in Innerkip and Fitzroy Harbour. The Rise will see action in the Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League this weekend. The rankings will form the basis for seeding teams in the fifth annual ISC II Tournament of Champions which will be played August 13-18 at Budd Park in Kitchener and Kinsmen Park in Cambridge, Ontario. For more information, please contact: Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner Email: blairjs(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 18:02:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:02:58 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic 2006 Schedule Message-ID: <160606167.54374@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 4:41:48 PM From: Subject: Eau Claire Classic 2006 Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eau Claire, WI Our link that will take interested fastball enthusiasts to the Eau Claire Classic Tournament Schedule for the weekend of June 23-25. Thanks, Cindy http://www.eauclairewi.gov/Departments/Parks/classic_fastpitch_tourn_2006.html Cindy Gillette Eau Claire Parks and Recreation 715-839-5032 cindy.gillette(at)ci.eau-claire.wi.us Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 16 23:59:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 20:59:26 -0700 Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy Harbour scores Message-ID: <160606167.75761@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 10:21:06 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy Harbour scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip ISC II 7:00 Tavistock 10 Ingersoll 1 Palermo 6 Shakespeare 0 Kitchener 7 Mitchell 2 8:30 pm Elora 6 Morpeth 0 Niagara 2 Monkton 1 Harriston 5 Orangeville 1 10:00 pm Alvinston 1 Wyevale 0 in the 5th Glencoe vs Hickson - no word ISC Scarboro 1 Ohswegen 0 Jarvis 3 St. Thomas 1 Orillia vs Scarboro - just underway Fitzroy Harbour Stouffville 9 Ottawa Blitz 0 Waterdown 4 Quyon 3 Fitroy Harbour WC Electric 13 Fitzroy Selects 1 Kingston 4 Blackburn 1 Stittsville 4 Ottawa Valley 0 Carp 4 Enterprise 1 From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 08:28:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:28:39 -0700 Subject: ISC II Qualifier scores - Friday - Fitzroy Harbour Message-ID: <170606168.19915@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 11:43:49 PM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: ISC II Qualifier scores FITZROY HARBOUR, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scores from the Eastern Ontario ISC II Qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour and Stittsville on Friday June 16: Stouffville Mennos 9 Ottawa Blitz 0 (5 innings mercy) WP ? John Sharpe LP ? Jamie Blakely with relief from Derick Bulley Waterdown Hammer (ISC II #21) 4 Quyon Flyers 3 WP ? Tim Neil LP ? Matt Greer Kingston Cowboys 4 Blackburn Bombers 1 WP ? Jon Swaine LP ? Shannon Borho Carp I4C Victory 4 Enterprise Oasis Pools 1 WP ? Neil Cooke with relief from Trevor Wood LP - not reported Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 13 Fitzroy Harbour Badham?s Carpentry 1 (5 innings mercy) WP ? Bud Hanlon with relief from Steve Cavanagh LP ? Andrew Jahn with relief from Shawn Ryan Stittsville 56ers 4 Ottawa Valley Raiders 0 WP ? Dan Bradley LP ? Bryce Levesque with relief from Chad Hargrove Saturday games: Loser's Bracket: 8am: Quyon vs. Blackburn (Fitzroy Harbour) 8am: Ottawa Blitz vs. Ottawa Valley Raiders (Stittsville) Winner's Bracket: 10am: Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric vs. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder (ISC II #7) (Fitzroy Harbour) 10am: Stouffville Mennos vs. Stittsville 56ers (Stittsville) 10am: Waterdown Hammer vs. Kingston Cowboys (Fitzroy Harbour #2) 10am: Carp I4C Victory vs. Micksburg Twins (ISC II #17) (Stittsville #2) Loser's Bracket: Noon: Enterprise Oasis vs. loser of Stouffville/Stittsville (Stittsville) Noon: Winner Quyon/Blackburn vs. loser of WC Electric/Easton (Fitrzoy) Noon: Fitzroy Badham's vs. loser of Waterdown/Kingston (Fitzroy) Noon: Winner Blitz/Raiders vs. loser of Carp/Mickburg (Stittsville) Adam Brown WC Electric Fastball Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 08:40:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:40:58 -0700 Subject: Friday Night results Notes isc Innerkip Message-ID: <170606168.20655@webbox.com> Received: 6/16/06 11:50:07 PM From: "Joe Todd" Subject: Friday Night results Notes isc Innerkip -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC Scores Scarborough Junior 1 Oshweken Redmen 0 Wp Andrew Putnam Lp Mike Joseph Ryan Sharpe had a triple and drove in the only run Jarvis Merchants 3 St, Thomas Centennial Evergreens 1 Wp Andrew Phibbs Lp Trevor Wardell Allen Phibbs had a 2 run homer in the 2nd inning forJarvis OrilliaRiversharks 1 Scarborough WolverineJuniors 0 Only the 3 rd inning when this author departed the park ISC II Friday Tavistock Smully Merchants 10 five inning Mercy Ingersoll Crush 1 Wp Cam Struth 2 hitter Lp Luke Raymer Elora 6 5 inning Mercy Morpeth 0 Wp Todd Uhrig 2 hitter Losing Pitcher Ben Blonde Alvinston Indians 1 Wyevale Tribe 0 Winning pitcher Brad Young 14ks 2 hitter Losing Pitcher Graham McNabb Scores from Drumbo Site only Niagara Snappers 2 Monkton Muskrats 1 Kitchener Phoenix 7 Mitchell Mets 2 Palermo 6 Shakespeare 0 Harriston Mercurys 5 Orangeville 1 Hickson Reds 8 5 inning Mercy Glencoe Astros Wp DeBelleval Lp Dawdy Games Saturday all Day in Innerkip and in Hickson Winners Bracket 10:00 am Innerkip Niagara vs Kitchener 10:00 Hickson Elora Vs Palermo Harriston Vs Tavistock 12:00 Noon Hickson Reds Vs Alvinston Losers Bracket 8:00 am Innerkip Monkton Vs Mitchell Shakespeare Vs Morpeth Glencoe Vs Wyevale 8:00 am Hickson Ingersoll Crush Vs Orangeville Good Crowd in Innerkip Opening Night Plans on being a hot one Saturday, Bring your Sun Screen Joe Todd ISC II Game Controller From: "Joe Todd" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 10:14:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 07:14:57 -0700 Subject: ISC II Qualifier - Innerkip 8am Game - Hickson Message-ID: <170606168.26293@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 8:49:18 AM From: "Laurie Fraser" Subject: 8 am game Hickson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game # 15 ISC II Orangeville 5 Ingersoll 4 nine innings. Laurie Fraser Account Manager Basics Office Products 1-800-387-3411 Ext. 479 1-800-661-3905 Fax Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 14:53:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:53:09 -0700 Subject: ISC II from Innerkip - Hickson field - Games 10 and 19 Message-ID: <170606168.42897@webbox.com> Innerkip, ON ISC II Area Qualifier Game 10 Live from Hickson Elora 3 Palermo 0 Game 19 Palermo 3 Orangeville 0 Laurie Fraser" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 15:26:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:26:42 -0700 Subject: 2006 Canada Cup Games Schedule! Message-ID: <170606168.44999@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 2:02:07 PM From: "Canada Cup Info" Subject: 2006 Canada Cup Games Schedule! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are pleased to announce the 2006 Canada Cup Games Schedule is now posted! Please visit the Canada Cup website to view. http://www.canadacup.com/ We look forward to seeing you all at the park this July! Canada Cup Host Committee Phone: 604.536.9287 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 17:26:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:26:14 -0700 Subject: Scores through 4 pm from Innerkip - ISC II and ISC Qualifiers Message-ID: <170606168.52165@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 4:07:53 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Scores through 4 pm from Innerkip -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INNERKIP, ON Innerkip ISC II Qualifier Saturday June 17 8 am Glencoe 1 Wyevale 0 - 8 innings - Wyevale eliminated Orangeville 5 Ingersoll 4 - 9 innings - Ingersoll eliminated Mitchell 6 Monkton 0 - Monkton eliminated Shakespeare 4 Morpeth 2 - Morpeth eliminated 10 am Tavistock 6 Harriston 0 - 5 innings Kitchener 4 Niagara 1 Elora 3 Palermo 0 12 pm Alvinston 5 Hickson 0 Glencoe 5 Niagara 2 - Niagara eliminated Palermo 3 Orangeville 0 - Orangeville eliminated 2 pm Harriston 6 Shakespeare 0 - Shakespeare eliminated Mitchell 2 Hickson 0 - Hickson eliminated Tavistock 3 Alvinston 2 4 pm Kitchener vs Elora Palermo vs Glencoe - loser eliminated 6 pm Mitchell vs Harriston winner Kitchener/Elora vs Tavistock 8 pm Alvinston vs winner Mitchell/Harriston winner Palermo/Glencoe vs loser Kitchener/Elora ISC Qualifier late Friday Orillia 5 Scarboro 0 Saturday 10 am St. Thomas 8 Ohswegen 3 12 pm St. Thomas 5 Scarboro 1 2 pm Orillia alot Jarvis 1 4 pm Jarvis vs St. Thomas 8 pm winner Jarvis/St. Thomas vs Orillia 10 pm "if" game From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 21:35:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:35:14 -0700 Subject: Fitzroy Harbour qualifier scores thru 8 pm Saturday Message-ID: <170606168.67111@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 7:12:40 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Fitzroy Harbour qualifier scores thru 8 pm Saturday FITZROY HARBOUR, ON ISC II AREA QUALIFIER - EAST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fitzroy Harbour qualifier scores thru 8 pm Saturday - from Colin Smith Winner's bracket Team Easton 10 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 0 Stittsville 4 Stouffville 0 Kingston 9 Waterdown 2 Micksburg 4 Carp 0 Team Easton 8 Stittsville 2 Kingston 6 Micksburg 1 Team Easton vs Kingston in undefeated game Loser's bracket Blackburn 3 Quyon 0 Raiders 2 Blitz 0 Fitzroy Harbour 6 Blackburn 0 Stouffville 5 Enterprise 0 Waterdown 15 Fitzroy Selects 0 Raiders 6 Carp 3 Fitzroy Harbour 1 Stouffville 0 Waterdown 15 Raiders 0 Waterdown 3 Stittsville 2 Micksburg 8 Fitzroy Harbour 5 - top 7th From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 21:37:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:37:17 -0700 Subject: Innerkip Qualifiers through 8 pm Message-ID: <170606168.67234@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 7:29:22 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Innerkip Qualifier through 8 pm INNERKIP, ON ISC AND ISC II AREA QUALIFIERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip ISC II Qualifier 4 pm Elora 3 Kitchener 2 Glencoe 6 Palermo 5 - Palermo eliminated 6 pm Mitchell 4 Harriston 3 - Harriston eliminated Elora 2 Tavistock 1 8 pm Alvinston vs Glencoe - Alvinston leading 2-0 in the 1st Kitchener vs Mitchell Sunday 9 am Winner Kitchener/Mitchell vs winner Alvinston/Glencoe Sunday 11 am Tavistock vs winner 9 am game Sunday 1 pm Elora vs winner 11 am game Sunday 3 pm - "if" game ISC Qualifier 4 pm Jarvis 3 St. Thomas 2 8 pm Orillia 2 Jarvis 1 - 2nd inning Rob O'Brien vs Scott Wagar - Andrew Phibbs possible broken thumb on pitching hand Friday night. 10 pm "if" game From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 21:41:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:41:16 -0700 Subject: Updates from Laurie in Innerkip Message-ID: <170606168.67472@webbox.com> Innerkip, ON ISC and ISC II Area Qualifiers ISC SEMI - FINAL JARVIS 3 ST THOMAS 2 9 INNINGS. ISC II Game 23 Mitchell 4 Harriston 3 Game 24 Glencoe 6 Palermo 5 10 innings. Semi Final Elora 2 Tavistock 1 "Laurie Fraser" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 21:43:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:43:21 -0700 Subject: ISC Qualifier - Orillia River Sharks win over Jarvis Merchants Message-ID: <170606168.67598@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 8:14:30 PM From: "Laurie Fraser" INNERKIP, ON ISC AREA QUALIFER Subject: Senior Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia defeated Jarvis 8-2 Laurie Fraser Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 17 23:33:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 20:33:58 -0700 Subject: Late Sat ISC II Scores Qualifier in Innerkip Message-ID: <170606168.74235@webbox.com> Received: 6/17/06 10:25:46 PM From: "Joe Todd" Subject: Late Sat ISC II Scores Qualifier in Innerkip Innerkip, ON ISC II AREA QUALIFIER - WEST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game #26 Alvinston Indians 2 Glencoe Astros 3 Alvinston eliminated Game # 27 Mtchell Mets 9 Kitchener Phoenix 7 Kitchener eliminated Games Sunday in Innerkip Diamond # 1 at 9:00 am Mitchell Mets Vs Glencoe Astros Winner of this game plays Tavistock Smullys Merchanst at11:00 on Diamond # 2 Winner of the 11:00 am will then Play the undefeated team Elorain the Championship Game At 1:00 pm on Diamond # 2 And if necessary game at 3:00 pm Another great day of fasball in South Western Ontario, hotweather, good crowds, Should be some great ball on Sunday be sure to attend Joe Todd ISC II Game Controller From: "Joe Todd" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 09:51:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 06:51:14 -0700 Subject: ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour detailed scores Message-ID: <180606169.24870@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 12:30:06 AM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour detailed scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday June 16 R H E Stittsville 56ers 4 7 1 Ottawa Valley Raiders 0 2 3 WP ? Dan Bradley (2 hitter) LP ? Bryce Levesque with relief from Chad Hargrove Carp I4C Victory 4 9 2 Enterprise Oasis Pool 1 6 1 WP ? Neil Cooke with relief from Trevor Wood LP ? Dale Dowdle Kingston Cowboys 4 8 3 Blackburn Bombers 2 7 0 WP ? Jon Swaine LP ? Shannon Borho HR ? Jon Swaine (Kingston) Stouffville Mennos 9 10 0 (5 inning mercy) Ottawa Blitz 0 2 2 WP ? John Sharpe LP ? Jamie Blakely with relief from Derick Bulley HR ? Byron Barenieski (Grand Slam), Jeff Boadway (Stouffville) Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 13 14 0 (5 inning mercy) Fitzroy Harbour ?Selects? 1 3 4 WP ? Bud Hanlon with relief from Steve Cavanagh LP ? Andrew Jahn with relief from Shawn Ryan HR ? Jason Armstrong, Troy Wilson, Neil Murphy (Grand Slam) ? WC Electric Waterdown Hammer 4 7 1 Quyon Flyers 3 3 1 WP ? Tim Neil LP ? Matt Greer HR ? Tim Coe (Waterdown) HR ? Dennis McCleary, Steve McCord (Quyon) Saturday June 17 Blackburn Bombers 3 4 1 Quyon Flyers 0 1 2 (Quyon Eliminated) WP ? Ray Shanoush (1 hitter, 16K) LP ? Matt Greer HR ? Gary Larocque (Blackburn) Ottawa Valley Raiders 2 7 2 Ottawa Blitz 0 5 1 (Blitz Eliminated) WP ? Chad Hargrove LP ? Derick Bulley Micksburg Twins 4 Carp I4C Victory 0 WP ? Corey Costello LP ? Steve McGillis HR ? Corey Costello (Micksburg) Stittsville 56ers 4 8 1 Stouffville Mennos 0 2 3 WP ? Dan Bradley (2 hitter) LP ? Byron Baranieski Ottawa Team Easton Thunder 10 9 0 (5 innings mercy) Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 0 1 0 WP ? Dan Konkle with relief from Jeff Murphy (combined 1 hitter) LP ? Mark Wright with relief from Brad Porter, Steve Cavanagh HR ? Todd Fraser (2), John Peck, Scott Herriott, Dan Jessiman (Easton) Kingston Cowboys 9 14 1 Waterdown Hammer 2 3 3 WP ? Bryan Brooks LP ? Dave Martin with relief from Rod Fevereau, Tim Neil HR ? Dave Brownhill (Waterdown) Waterdown Hammer 15 15 0 (5 innings mercy) Fitzroy Harbour ?Selects? 0 0 3 (?Selects? eliminated) WP ? Tim Neil with relief from Rod Fevereau (combined perfect game) LP ? Shawn Ryan Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 6 7 0 Blackburn Bombers 0 2 3 (Blackburn eliminated) WP ? Bud Hanlon LP ? Ray Shanoush with relief from Rob Elder HR ? Troy Wilson, Trevor Barton (WC Electric) Ottawa Valley Raiders 6 Carp I4C Victory 3 (Carp eliminated) WP ? Bryce Levesque with relief from Chad Hargrove LP ? Trevor Wood with relief from Steve McGillis and Neil Cooke HR ? Chad Milne, Bryce Levesque, Chad Hargrove (Valley) Stouffville Mennos 5 7 0 Enterprise Oasis Pools 0 0 4 (Enterprise eliminated) WP ? John Sharpe (perfect game) LP ? Kevin Brown Ottawa Team Easton 8 12 1 Stittsville 56ers 2 1 2 WP ? Dan Konkle, Save: Jeff Murphy LP ? Dan Bradley with relief from Darren Featherstone, Rob Rattray HR ? Dan Jessiman, Dan Konkle, Todd Fraser (Easton) HR ? Dan Preston (Stittsville) Kingston Cowboys 6 9 1 Micksburg Twins 1 4 0 WP ? Jason Benne LP ? Len Burger with relief from Corey Costello HR ? Jon Swaine (Kingston) Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 1 3 0 Stouffville Mennos 0 1 2 (Stouffville eliminated) WP ? Brad Porter (1 hitter) LP ? Paul Boynton with relief from John Sharpe Waterdown Hammer 14 15 0 (3 inning mercy) Ottawa Valley Raiders 0 1 2 (Valley Raiders eliminated) WP ? Tim Neil with relief from Rod Fevereau LP ? Ryan Cox with relief from Gord Flannery and Derek Bergeron Waterdown Hammer 3 7 0 Stittsville 56ers 2 4 1 (Stittsville eliminated) WP ? Tim Neil, Save: Dave Martin LP ? Dan Bradley HR ? Scott Parsons (Stittsville) HR ? Tim Coe, Joe Reeve (Waterdown) Back to back home runs by Tim Coe and Joe Reeve in the fifth win the game for Waterdown. Micksburg Twins 8 11 3 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric 5 5 3 (Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric eliminated) WP ? Corey Costello with relief from Len Burger LP ? Brad Porter, in relief of Bud Hanlon, with relief from Mark Wright HR ? Corey Costello (2) (Micksburg) After spotting Micksburg an 8-0 lead after three and a half, Fitzroy scrambles back to 8-5 and leaves the bases loaded in the fourth and fifth. Winner Bracket Final: Ottawa Team Easton Thunder 2 2 0 Kingston Cowboys 1 7 1 WP ? Jeff Murphy in relief of Dan Konkle LP ? Jon Swaine HR ? Todd Fraser Jon Swaine had a no-hitter through five innings and a 1-0 lead on a Pat Severin RBI double in the third. Pinch hiter Al Read broke up the no-hitter with a single to lead off the bottom of the sixth. Then with two out, Todd Fraser hit the game winning homerun just clearing the fence in centrefield. This was Fraser?s fourth homerun of the day in three games. Sunday Schedule: 9AM Micksburg Twins vs. Waterdown Hammer 11AM Winner of 9AM vs. Kingston Cowboys 1PM Winner of 11AM vs. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder 3PM if necessary game Great weather, good crowds, things running smoothly. A few unfortunate injuries: Greg McMillan (Stittsville) - broken leg Bryce Levesque (Ottawa Valley Raiders) - major shoulder injury Jason Armstrong (Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric) - took a Corey Costello wild riseball in the helmet and was cut for probably 15-20 stitches. submitted by Adam Brown From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 14:35:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:35:44 -0700 Subject: Ducks Unlimited tourney in Saskatoon - scores/details please Message-ID: <180606169.41942@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 10:27:06 AM From: Pat Healey Subject: Ducks Unlimited tourney in Saskatoon - scores/details please -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Al, Just wondering if any of the softball fans or followers of ALS FASTBALL may have scores from DUCKS UNLIMITYED tournament going on in SASKATOON tyhis weekend. I haven't seen anything much other then whats on the Sask. Jr Diamondbacks message board, and that is thin on details and no scores. So if anyone has any details scores on games would you please email me, specifically any games involving Kegel Black Knights. Thanks PAT HEALEY pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 14:37:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:37:01 -0700 Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy Sunday 9 am scores Message-ID: <180606169.42019@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 10:15:19 AM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy Sunday 9 am scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip 9am Mitchell Mets 4 Glencoe Astros 1 - Glencoe eliminated, finish 4th WP: Gellar relief Pomfret LP: Winship Mitchell playing Tavistock Smully's Merchants, winner to play Elora Wellington Brewers. Fitzroy 9am Micksburg Twins 4 Waterdown Hammer 1 - Waterdown eliminated, finish 4th WP: Corey Costello LP: Tim Neill Micksburg playing Kingston Cowboys, winner to play Ottawa Team Easton Thunder From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 14:37:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:37:58 -0700 Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy 11 am scores Message-ID: <180606169.42076@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 12:32:13 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy 11 am scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip 11 am Tavistock Smully's Merchants 8 Mitchell Mets 2 - Mitchell eliminated, finish 3rd WP: Cook LP: staff Tavistock playing Elora Wellington Brewers in final. Fitzroy 11 am Micksburg Twins 5 Kingston Cowboys 1 - Kingston eliminated, finish 3rd WP: Len Berger LP: Bryan Brooks Micksburg playing Ottawa Team Easton Thunder in final. From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 14:39:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:39:33 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada's Women National Team introduces softball to youngsters Message-ID: <180606169.42171@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 9:37:40 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Women National Team introduces softball to youngsters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2006 Softball Canada's Women National Team introduces softball to youngsters (Kitchener, ON) - Softball Canada in association with Softball Ontario and the Guelph and Kitchener Minor Softball Association held a Parmalat Learn to Play initiation clinic for 4 to 8 year old children at Peter Hallman Ball Yard on Saturday June 17th, 2006. Canada's top 35 female softball athletes greeted nearly 100 excited children in an effort to expose the sport of softball as well as the National Team Program at the grassroots level. Lead by the National Team athletes, the youngsters participated in various activities learning fundamental softball skills with a strong focus on fun and excitement in a positive atmosphere. The series of "playground" style activities were followed by an autograph session and an interaction period with the National Team Athletes. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC), Kaila Holtz (Edmonton, AB) Megan Timpf (Simcoe, ON) and Shannon Robinson (Toronto, ON), who were not on hand for the Parmalat Learn to Play initiation clinic visited the children's wing of the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. "It is a thrill for the children, Jenna was excited to be here" stated Craig Crawford, former Men's National Team Athlete. "As a player, I really enjoyed participating in clinics. It is a great opportunity for the participants to learn from the best. The Women's National Team has done a great job in promoting the sport and bringing the game back to various communities as well as growing the sport at the grassroots level." The Parmalat Learn to Play initiation clinic was the first stop in the 2006 Senior Women's National Team Ontario Tour. The Tour will continue with games in Milverton (June 18th), Guelph (June 19th), Kitchener (June 22nd, 24th and 25th) and Brampton (June 23rd). The Softball Canada Parmalat Learn to Play Program is designed to introduce children to the sport of Softball in a new and exciting way. The focus of the program is to provide an hour of fun, games and activities that will develop every player?s individual Softball skills, and, at the same time, build self confidence. Softball Canada is dedicated to improving the lives of Canada's youth by providing a fun environment with safe activities that improve physical fitness. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 15:33:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:33:07 -0700 Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy champions decided Message-ID: <180606169.45385@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 2:27:08 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Innerkip & Fitzroy champions decided -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip 1 pm Elora Wellington Brewers 6 Tavistock Smully's Merchants 3 - Tavistock eliminated, finish 2nd WP: Todd Uhrig LP: Ryan Cummings Elora Wellington Brewers win the Canada East berth to the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions. Tavistock Smully's Merchants will be offered an invite berth. Fitzroy 1 pm Ottawa Team Easton Thunder 6 Micksburg Twins 0 - Micksburg eliminated, finish 2nd WP: Jeff Murphy, relief Dan Konkle LP: John Graham Ottawa Team Easton Thunder win the Eastern Ontario berth to the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions. Micksburg Twins will be offered an invite berth. From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 21:35:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:35:17 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <180606169.67115@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 6:55:53 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Ducks Unlimited tourney in Saskatoon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- after RR: 1st Kegel 2nd Vancouver 3rd Socal 4th Prince George 1 v 4 2 v 3 at 1pm final at 3pm PAT HEALEY (These were posted to the Diamondbacks forum and I thought I would send them your way so viewers of AL's Fastball can try to follow along at this tournament) From: Pat Healey p.s. Thanks Pat. Its great that a fan from PEI found the time to post results from Sask. I guess everyone out there is too busy enjoying the ball to report their results. AD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 21:37:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:37:16 -0700 Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Weekend Results Message-ID: <180606169.67235@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 8:22:46 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Weekend Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson Area Merchants - Thomson, Illinois The Thomson Area Merchants completed a successful 4-0 record over this weekends combined play in the Iowa Area ISC Qualifying event and also the Northern Illinois ISC Travel League. Friday - Iowa Area ISC Qualifier Game 1 vs Bi-State Furniture : 5-0 Winning Pitcher - Jonas Mach ( including the feat of striking out all 21 of the Bi State outs ) Saturday - Northern Illinois ISC Travel League Game 1 vs ATMI Precast : 9-0 (5 innings) Winning Pitcher - Jonas Mach Home Runs - Casey Eden, Jimmy Weispfenning, Brian Kamper Game 2 vs Humber Park (Chicago) : 7-0 (5 innings) Winning Pitcher - Jonas Mach Sunday - Iowa Area ISC Qualifier Game 2 vs Aces : 16-3 (5 innings) Winning Pitcher - Jonas Mach (5) plus Larry Tempe (1) and Chris Sheldon (1) Home Runs - Casey Eden, Jerry Westememier, Brian Kamper, Mike House The Merchants next play on Friday night back in Walcott against the Quad City Sox in the Winners Bracket Semi-final of the Iowa ISC Qualifier. Thank you Scott Glazier s.glazier(at)mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 21:40:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:40:50 -0700 Subject: ISC II Qualifier Innerkip Championship Sunday Message-ID: <180606169.67448@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 3:45:35 PM From: "Joe Todd" Subject: ISC II Qualifier Innerkip Championship Sunday INNERKIP, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:00 am Mitchell Mets 4 Glencoe Astros 1 Wp Pomfret Lp Winship Glencoe Eliminated (4th) 11:00 am game Tavistock Smullys 8 Mitchell Mets 2 Wp Cook Lp Kraener Mitchell eliminated (3rd place ) 1:00 pm Championship Game Undefeated Elora Brewers 6 Tavistock Smullys 3 Wp Uhrig Lp Cummings Elora Scored 3 runs in the top of the 1st inningand 3 runs in the top of the 7th inning to break a 3 - 3 tie Elora have secured the berth for the ISC II Tournament of Champions in Kitchener Mid August 2006 Very warm and extremely windy in Innerkip, but the rainclouds stayed away Joe Todd ISC II Game Controller ftode739(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 21:43:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:43:14 -0700 Subject: Ducks Unlimited tourney in Saskatoon Message-ID: <180606169.67593@webbox.com> [no subject] fastball Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:38:47 -0700 Received: 6/18/06 6:55:53 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Ducks Unlimited tourney in Saskatoon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- after RR: 1st Kegel 2nd Vancouver 3rd Socal 4th Prince George 1 v 4 2 v 3 at 1pm final at 3pm PAT HEALEY (These were posted to the Diamondbacks forum and I thought I would send them your way so viewers of AL's Fastball can try to follow along at this tournament) From: Pat Healey p.s. Thanks Pat. Its great that a fan from PEI found the time to post results from Sask. I guess everyone out there is too busy enjoying the ball to report their results. AD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 23:15:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:15:50 -0700 Subject: GREY SOX WIN DUCKS UNLIMITED Message-ID: <180606169.73148@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 9:02:40 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: GREY SOX WIN DUCKS UNLIMITED MELFORT, SK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The VANCOUVER GREY SOX have kept their hot winning streak alive 20-2 now by my count with 6-5 win over the hard working KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. Here is what was on the GREY SOX website for you to post AL Latest Results Ducks Unlimited Tournament - Melfort, SK June 18 Grey Sox victorious in Melfort! Vancouver Grey Sox 6 (WP Rick Smith) North Daklota 5 (LP Timothy Macumber) PAT HEALEY ALBERTON PEI Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 18 23:17:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:17:28 -0700 Subject: Sunday games at Fitzroy Harbour ISC II qualifier Message-ID: <180606169.73246@webbox.com> Received: 6/18/06 10:06:55 PM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Detailed report for Sunday games at Fitzroy Harbour ISC II qualifier -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday June 18 R H E LOB Micksburg 0.0.2.1.0.1.0 4 6 1 2 Waterdown 0.1.0.0.0.0.0 1 2 0 5 WP ? Corey Costello (2 hitter, 13K, no earned runs) LP ? Tim Neil (8K) HR ? Brad Steege, Corey Costello (Micksburg) Waterdown scored in the second, capitalizing on a Micksburg error. Micksburg responded with two in the third - Brad Pender hit an RBI single, advanced to second on the play at the plate and then stole third. He was later brought in on a sacrifice fly by Barry McIntyre. Brad Steege had a solo HR for Micksburg in the fourth. Corey Costello had a solo HR in the sixth ? this was Costello?s fourth home run of the tournament. Waterdown was eliminated and finished fourth. Kingston 0.1.0.0.0.0.0 1 7 1 8 Micksburg 0.0.0.4.1.0.X 5 9 0 4 WP ? Len Burger (4K) in relief of Corey Costello (3K) LP ? Bryan Brooks (9K) with relief from Jason Benne HR ? Corey Costello, Chad Costello (Micksburg) Kingston scored in the second inning when Jeff Hannah walked with the bases loaded. Micksburg struck for four runs in the fourth, with Corey Costello hitting a two run homer (his fifth homer of the tournament) and Chad Costello also hitting a two run shot. Jamey Mick drove in an additional run in the fifth. Veteran lefty Lenny Burger pitched very well in relief to get the win for Micksburg. Kingston was eliminated and finished third. Final: Micksburg 0.0.0.0.0.x.x 0 1 2 1 (5 inning mercy) Easton 0.0.0.4.2.x.x 6 7 0 3 WP ? Jeff Murphy (3K) in relief of Dan Konkle (4K) LP ? Joran Graham with relief from Len Burger (1K) HR ? Scott Herriot, Randy Peck (Team Easton) Micksburg ran out of gas and lost in the final to Ottawa Team Easton Thunder. With Corey Costello hurting, the Twins started 17 year old Joran Graham who held Easton scoreless over three innings before Easton scord four in the fourth. John Peck had an RBI single driving in his brother Randy. Later in the fourth inning, Daryl Buttar drove in two with a double and subsequently scored on a Pat O?Connor single. Scott Herriot and Randy Peck both hit solo homers in the fifth to give Easton the 6-0 win in five innings. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder wins the Eastern Ontario qualifier over Micksburg for the second year in a row and accepts the berth to the Tournament of Champions. Micksburg finishes second and was offered a berth to Kitchener as well, which they have indicated they will accept. From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 18:02:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:02:31 -0700 Subject: Canada defeats Canada Elite in game 1 of Ontario Tour Message-ID: <190606170.54349@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 9:05:14 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada defeats Canada Elite in game 1 of Ontario Tour -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2006 Canada defeats Canada Elite in game 1 of Ontario Tour (Kitchener, ON) - The Canadian National Softball Team defeated the Canadian Elite Team by a score of 6 to 3 in the opening game of the Ontario Tour at Arand Field in Milverton, Ontario. Nearly 500 fans came to see Canada's best softball athletes brave the weather in what turned out to be an exciting game. The Elite Team jumped out to a three run lead after the first inning off of a double from Shannon Rositer (Surrey, BC) that scored Megan Timpf (Port Dover, ON) who singled and Cambria McKay (Brampton, ON) who reached on catcher interference. Team Canada responded in the second inning with two runs on hits from Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON), Cindy Eadie(Brantford, ON) and Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC). Team Canada continued on to take the lead in the sixth inning as Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) reached on a fielder's choice and was brought home on a double from Erin Cumptsone (Saskatoon, SK). Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) got the start in the circle for the Elite Team and allowed only two runs and six hits. Lanz was relieved in the fifth by Megan MacKenzie (North Delta, BC) allowed four runs and struck out two. Kaila Holtz(North Vancouver, BC) started the game for Canada and gave up three hits. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) took centre stage in the circle, allowed only one hit and struck out seven picking up the save for Holtz. "It was a great game" admitted Mackin. "Both teams played hard. The game was a good indication of the depth, the heart, the passion and the potential in the national team program." "Tonight's game was a great opportunity for us to get some at-bats and work on improving our game as we head towards the ISF World's in Beijing" stated Bradley. "I think we can all take something away from it that will help us to get better. For me personally, it is always great to play in Ontario and see familiar faces in the stands. I hope we gave all the fans a reason to be excited about Canadian softball!" Bringing the National Team to play in Milverton was particularly special for Head Coach Lori Sippel (Stratford, ON) who played most of her midget and junior career in Milverton. "I remember watching the 1979 Canadian Championships that were hosted in Milverton" recalled Sippel. "I remember looking out onto the field and thinking that everyone on the field was someone that I wanted to be some day. It was important for me to be able to bring the National Team to the place that most influenced my softball career; you never know who's watching and who we've influenced." Lori Sippel is known as an Ambassador and a Hero for women's softball in Canada. She was named as Head Coach of Softball Canada's Women National Team Program in 2005. She was inducted into the International Softball FederationHall of Fame in 2006 and the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in 1993. The Women's National Team Program continue their Ontario Tour with games in Guelph (June 19th), Kitchener (June 22nd, 24th and 25th) and Brampton (June 23rd). For tickets or ticket information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 18:05:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:05:39 -0700 Subject: USA Softball Announces 2006 Women's National Team Roster Message-ID: <190606170.54538@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 3:34:32 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: Corrected Release - USA Softball Announces 2006 Women's National Team Roster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball announces roster for 2006 Women?sNational Team 6/19/2006 Oklahoma City, OK---USA Softballhas announced the roster for its 2006 Women's National Team that will be in Oklahoma City, July 13-17, for the II World Cup ofSoftball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes and then travel to Beijing, Chinafor the ISF Women?s World Championships. The U.S.which finished second, last year to Japan at the inaugural World Cup,will be looking to keep the World Cup on American soil. Thirty of thenation's top female softball players participated in the Women?s NationalTeam Selection camp, June 13-15, in Chula VistaCalif., and now 17-players move on torepresent the U.S.this summer. Eleven members of the gold medal team from the 2004 Olympic Games were named tothe roster for the 2006 Women?s National Team including: Laura Berg,Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; Crystl Bustos, Canyon Country, Calif.; Jennie Finch,La Mirada, Calif.; Tairia Flowers, Tucson, Ariz.; Stacey Nuveman, La Verne,Calif.; Amanda Freed, Cypress, Calif.; Lovie Jung, Fountain Valley, Calif.;Jessica Mendoza, Camarillo, Calif.; Cat Osterman, Houston, Texas; JennyTopping, Whittier, Calif.; and Natasha Watley, Irvine, Calif. The 2006 roster also includes, Monica Abbott, SalinasCalif.; Andrea Duran, SelmaCalif.; Vicky Galindo, Union City, Calif.; Alicia Hollowell, Suisun, Calif.; CaitlinLowe, Tustin, Calif.and Jamie Southern, Clovis Calif. Coaches for the 2006 USA Softball Women's National team will be Head Coach Mike Candrea (Casa Grande, Ariz.) from theUniversity of Arizona, Assistant Coach Chuck D?Arcy (Sacramento, Calif.),Assistant Coach Karen Johns (Charlottesville, Va.) from the University of Virginiaand Assistant Coach John Rittman, (Stanford, CA) from Stanford University. In 2005, over 18,000 fans from over 30 different states attended the inauguralWorld Cup of Softball and saw a historical upset as Japandefeated the USAthe 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, 3-1 in the finals. The talent level andexcitement associated with the II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?sFrosted Flakes is usually only witnessed during an Olympic Games but in 2006fans can once again be part of this spectacular event. Tickets for the II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s FrostedFlakes are on sale now and can be purchased via the web at www.softballoutlet.com or by phoneby calling 1-800-654-8337. This year fans can purchase reserved seats to all ofthe games for only $50. All reserved seats are located in the upper and lowersections behind home plate. All-session general admission tickets are alsoavailable for $30. Individual daily session tickets are only available for general admissionseating at this time. All general admission tickets are $10 and can bepurchased online or by phone. Based on availability, reserved single-sessiondaily tickets will be available to the public one week prior to the start ofthe event. ?Theimportance of this year's World Cup can't be underestimated,? saidtwo-time Olympic gold medalist Stacey Nuveman. ?Not only is it anopportunity for the world's best softball teams to play on U.S. soil, but italso is a huge step in preparing for the World Championships coming up inAugust and even further down the road at the 2008 Olympic Games inBeijing.? In August this same team will attempt to win an unprecedented sixth consecutivegold medal at the ISF Women's World Championship in Beijing, ChinaAugust 27-September 5. The 2006 ISF Women's World Championship serves as the major qualifier for the2008 Olympic Games in Athens Greece. The topfive teams from the World Championship will qualify for Beijing and will be seeded in the order theyfinish. The USAhas been the top seed in the past three Olympics and looks to secure its fourthtop seed during the upcoming World Championship. The USA'srecord of 54-1 in World Championship play dating back to 1986 includes fivestraight titles, an unchallenged record in the sport. A successful titledefense by the USAwould give it the number one world ranking for the 20th consecutive year. USA Softball Women?s National Teams have been among the most dominatingof any sports team in history. The USA?s ability to bring homethe title in World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympics isunchallenged; with a total of 16 gold medals that includes five consecutiveWorld Championships, five consecutive Pan Am Games and the past three Olympicgold medals. The USA Softball Women?s National Team won the first Olympic gold medalin the sport?s history during the 1996 Olympic Games in AtlantaGa., and defended its gold medal at the 2000Olympic Games in SydneyIts gold medal performance in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, will beremembered as one of the most dominating performances in Olympic History. About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of softball in the United States and a member of the United StatesOlympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sportsorganizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the earlydays to over 230,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than threemillion. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links theUSA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls?National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training,equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in internationaland domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is oneof the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement tocapture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S.women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last fiveconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visitwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 18:24:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:24:20 -0700 Subject: vandalia, il - the freight recap - virginia, il round robin tourney Message-ID: <190606170.55660@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 7:31:13 AM From: richard well Subject: vandalia, il - the freight recap - virginia, il round robin tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH NEXT GAME: JUNE 21st @ Vandalia vs T?town KC?s RECORD COMING IN: 11-4 RECORD GOING OUT: 15-4 Virginia Il. Round Robin Tourney Game 1: Mendon, Il - Mississippi Valley 8 Vandalia, Il - The Freight ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mendon, Il - Mississippi Valley 013 301 ? 8 10 2 Vandalia The Freight 113 353 ? 16 19 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Brad Sturdy 5 innings/9 H/7 R/7 ER/7 K/4 BB ? Payton Cloe 1 inning/1 H/0 R/0 ER/0 K/0 BB and Well Loss- Smith innings/8 H/2 R/1 ER/7 K/1 BB and Jones FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 2-5, HR, 2 RBI / Bob Nagel 4-4, 2 2b, 1 HR, 2 RBI?s / Rich Well 5-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI?s / Mark Burnam 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI?s / Kurt Hickenbottom 2-4, 1 2b / Jeff Jarrett 2-4 / JD Arnold 2-4 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 in the 1st on a Nagel 2b and Well RBI 1b?..in the 2nd Buscher HBP, Jarrett reached on an error and Buscher scored on a wild pitch?..in the 3rd Nagel hit a HR, Well 1b, and Burnam 2 run HR?..in the 4th Jarrett 1b, Arnold sac, Simmons 2 run HR, Nagel 1b, Well 1b and Hickenbottom 2 run 2b??in the 5th Jarrett 2b, Arnold RBI 1b, Simmons 1b, Nagel RBI 2b, Well 2 run HR, Burnam 1b, Hickenbottom RBI 1b?..in the 6th Curll 1b, Nagel BB and Well 3 run HR??Brad Sturdy picks up his 1st Freight win of the year?.. GAME 2 Peoria, Il ? Rudd?s Trophies 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rudd?s Trophies 000 000 0 ? 0 3 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 000 102 x ? 3 9 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Jose Deloren 7 innings/3 H/0 R/0 ER/8 K/1 BB and Well Loss-Howell 4 innings/4 H/1 R/1 ER/3 K/0 BB ? Mike Reis 3 innings/5 H/2 R/2 ER/1 K/0 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-3 / Bob Nagel 1-3 / Rich Well 2-3, 2b / Kurt Hickenbottom 2-3, 2 RBI?s / JD Arnold 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 run in the 4th on a Well 2b, Burnam sac and Hickenbottom suicide squeeze RBI?.in the 6th Simmons 1b, Well 1b, and Hickenbottom RBI?? Game 3: Jacksonsville, Il ? West Central Fastpitch 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- West Central Fastpitch 000 000 0 ? 0 3 4 Vandalia The Freight 402 000 1 ? 7 14 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Payton Cloe 5 innings/3 H/0 R/0 ER/5 K/2 BB ? Greg Bellaver 2 innings/0 H/0 R/0 ER/5 K/0 BB and Simmons Loss- Franke 7 innings/14 H/12 R/12 ER/3 K/1 BB and Jones FREIGHT HITTERS: Brian Buscher 3-3, RBI / Kurt Hickenbottom 1-1 / Mark Burnam 1-4 / Mike Simmons 1-3, RBI / Nick Casey 2-4, RBI / Greg Bellaver 3-3 / Kevin Cook 1-4, 3b, 2 RBI?s / JD Arnold 3-3, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 4 in the 1st on a Buscher 1b, Burnam 1b, Simmons sac fly RBI, Casey RBI 1b and Cook 2 RBI 3b??The Freight scored in the 3rd on a Bellaver 2b, Curll fc and Arnold RBI 1b and Buscher RBI 1b??.The Freight scored the final run in the 7th on a Casey 1b, Bellaver 1b and Cook RBI?? GAME 4 Bowen, Il ? Bowen Merchants 19 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bowen Merchants 114 427 0 - 19 19 4 Vandalia ? The Freight 926 017 x ? 25 20 7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Greg Bellaver 2 innings/6 H/5 R/3 ER/3 K/0 BB ? Nick Casey 5 innings/13 H/14 R/8 ER/6 K/3 BB and Well Loss-Ricoh 7 innings/20 H/25 R/22 ER/1 K/11 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 4-4, 2b, 2 RBI?s / Bob Nagel 5-6, 2 HR, 2b, 6 RBI?s / Rich Well 2-4, HR, 2 RBI?s / Nick Casey 2-5, 2 2b / Greg Bellaver 1-4, 2 RBI?s / Mark Burnam 2-4, 3b, 1 RBI / Kurt Hickenbottom 3-5, 2b, 5 RBI?s / Jeff Jarrett 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight win as Casey and Bellaver scatter 19 runs?..recap is too long to type?..sorry?.. Final Standings The Freight 1st Place Rudd?s Trophies 2nd The Freight record 15-4 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6 at yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 19:38:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:38:40 -0700 Subject: Results of Ken Zulski Memorial Fastpitch Tournament - Petoskey, MI Message-ID: <190606170.60118@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 11:39:43 AM From: "Lach, David R" Subject: Results of Ken Zulski Memorial Fastpitch Tournament - Petoskey, MI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Petoskey, MI June 16-18, 2006 Tournament Cancelled due to weather during 6th inning of loser bracket final (game #13). Tiffany's (Frankenmuth, MI) determined 1st place due to only team left unbeaten, Up to Date Painting (Millington, MI) determined 2nd place due to Game #13 being declared complete after 5th inning and Roofs of the North (Roscommon, MI) was awarded 3rd place plaque. Individual awards were also handed out to managers of respective teams. Full results can also be found at http://www.masad21.org/zulski.html Order of Finish: 1. Tiffany's - Frankenmuth, MI - 3-0 2. Up to Date Painting - Millington, MI - 3-1 3. Roofs of the North - Roscommon, MI - 3-2 4. Coppens Brigade - Midland, MI - 2-2 5. Suburban Insulation - Ann Arbor, MI - 1-2 5. The Lumber Company - Zeeland, MI - 1-2 7. Windsor Reds - Windsor, ONT - 0-2 7. M-46ers - Hemlock, MI - 0-2 Individual Awards: Outstanding Pitcher - Pete Loachridge / Tiffany's (2-0, 10 IP, 2 R's, 10 H's, 21 K's, 3 BB's) Outstanding Hitter - Adam Osantowski / Coppens Brigade (.667 average) Outstanding Infielder - Brian Jammer / Up to Date Painting Outstanding Outfielder - Brad Gnatkowski / Tiffany's -------------------------------------------- Game Results: Game 1: The Lumber Company - 5 (6 hits) over M-46ers - 3 (7 hits) WP - Lee Ingalls (3 K, 2 BB), LP - Lyle Popp (2 K's, 1 BB) Lumber - Ryan Wyckoff had 2 homeruns, Brent Olsen had a double and single, Shawn Wyckoff and Chad Kole singled. M-46ers - Jim Murphy had 2 hits with a homerun, Jeremy Doan and Terry Beougher each had 2 hits, Keith Davenport singled. Game 2: Tiffany's - 6 (6 hits) over Coppens Brigade - 2 (6 hits) WP - Pete Loachridge (12 K's, 2 BB's), LP - Rick Engle (3 K's, 1 BB) Tiffany's - Joe Funsch had 4 hits with a double and 3 RBI's, Mike Meinecke had 2 hits, Dale Doughty, Ed Gerow, Rich Katherns and Gary Thompson singled. Coppens - Chris Bowen had 2 hits with a triple, Neil Faccio, Adam Osantowski and Joe Edwards each had 2 hits. Game 3: Up to Date Painting - 8 (7 hits) over Roofs of the North - 7 (11 hits) WP - Mike Spagnuolo (3 2/3 IP, 0 R's, 5 H's, 5 K's, 1 BB) in relief of Jim Yates (3 1/3 IP, 7 R's, 6 H's, 5 K's, 3 BB's), LP - Jeff Hoover (2 1/3 IP, 3 R's, 4 H's, 2 K's, 1 BB) in relief of Ryan Nichols (4 2/3 IP, 5 R's, 3 H's, 3 K's, 3 BB's) Up to Date - Brandon Coleman doubled, singles by Mike Gohsman, Dave Lach, Stephen Shores, Jim Yates and Nick Borcherding. Roofs - Tim Ballor had 3 hits with a double, Steve Hejnel, Bill Brandel and Jason Hosington each had 2 hits, Guy Thurston Jr. and John Loiacano singled. Game 4: Suburban Insulation - 2 (7 hits) over Windsor Reds - 1 (6 hits) WP - Dan Neff (7 K's, 0 BB's), LP - Keith Truquair (8 K's, 2 BB's) Suburban - Kevin Knox and Landon Varney had 2 hits, Kyle Binkley tripled, singles by Chad Knox and Brent Sanders. Reds - Mike Cunningham had 2 hits with a double, Rob Delpapa had 2 hits, singles by Phil Salterio and Keith Trauquair. Notes - With a 1-1 tie going into the bottom of the 7th inning, Chad Knox led off with a base on balls, was sacrificed to 2nd base by Brent Sander's bunt and Kevin Knox hit a ground ball single to win the game. Game 5: Coppens Brigade - 7 (11 hits) over M-46ers - 6 (11 hits) WP - Rob Callamer (5 K's, 0 BB's), LP - Lyle Popp (1 2/3 IP, 2 R's, 5 H's, 1 BB) in relief of Jerry Dankert (5 1/3 IP, 5 R's, 6 H's, 3 K's, 2 BB's) Coppens - Adam Osantowski had 3 hits with a homerun, Neil Faccio had 2 hits with a homerun, Tony Johnson had 2 hits, Seth Freed homered, singles by Chris Bowen, Joe Edwards and Dustin Collamer-Rowe. M-46ers - Jeremy Doan had 3 hits with a homerun, Jason Young had 2 hits, Jim Murphy homered, Jeremy Clapp doubled, singles by Sam Davenport, Terry Beougher, Juston Davenport and Lyle Popp. Notes - Coppens scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to win after trailing 6-0 in the 4th inning. Game 6: Roofs of the North - 4 (5 hits) over Windsor Reds - 2 (7 hits) WP - Ryan Nichols (3 IP, 1 R, 3 H's, 4 K's, 1 BB) in relief of Bill Yoder (4 IP, 1 R, 4 H's, 5 K's, 1 BB), LP - Lee Hopkins (8 K's, 3 BB's) Roofs - John Brandel had 2 hits, Steve Hejnel doubled, Guy Thurston Jr. and Bryant Brandel singled. Reds - Rod Lynds had 3 hits with a double, Lee Hopkins had 2 hits, Mike Cunningham doubled and Keith Truquair singled. Game 7: Tiffany's - 6 (11 hits) over Lumber Company - 5 (5 hits) in 10 innings WP - Pete Loachridge (3 IP, 0 R's, 0 H's, 7 K's, 1 BB) in relief of Jeff Pettit (7 IP, 5 R's, 5 H's, 8 K's, 1 BB), LP - Lee Ingles (3 K's, 3 BB's) Tiffany's - Brad Gnatkowski had 5 hits with 2 doubles, Gary Thompson had 2 hits with a double, Drew Collison had 2 hits, Ed Gerow and Mike Meinecke singled. Lumber - Shawn Wyckoff had 2 hits with a homerun and double, Nate VanPutten and Ryan Wyckoff doubled, Jason Vandyke singled. Notes - Brad Gnatkowski doubled in the tying run in the bottom of the 7th inning with 2 outs to send the game into extra innings. The international tie breaker went into effect in the top of the 8th inning. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Brad Gnatkowski singled to put runners at 1st and 3rd with one out and the game ended on Gary Thompson's RBI single. Loachridge came in to pitch in relief in the 8th inning when the international tie breaker began with a runner at 2nd base at the beginning of each inning. Loachridge struck out 7 of 9 outs over the final 3 innings and did not give up a hit. Game 8: Up to Date Painting - 9 (14 hits) over Suburban Insulation - 3 (6 hits) WP - Mike Spagnuolo (7 K's, 0 BB's), LP - Dan Neff (4 K's, 0 BB's) Up to Date - Brian Jammer had 3 hits with a homerun, Jim Yates and Dave Lach each had 2 hits with a homerun, John Borcherding had 2 doubles, Mike Agary had 2 hits, Brandon Coleman homered, Steve Shores doubled and Mike Gohsman singled. Suburban - Chad Knox had 2 hits with a double, singles by Brent Sanders, Landon Varney, Kyle Binkley and Kyle Horton. Game 9: Roofs of the North - 11 (9 hits) over Lumber Company - 0 (2 hits) - 5 ininngs WP - Jeff Hoover (3 IP, 2 H's, 7 K's, 2 BB's) with relief from Bill Yoder (2 IP, 0 H's, 0 K's, 2 BB's), LP - Brent Olsen (1 1/3 IP, 6 R's, 5 H's, 1 K, 3 BB's) with relief from Lee Ingles (2 2/3 IP, 5 R's, 4 H's, 3 K's, 1 BB) Roofs - Eric Brandt had 2 hits with a double, homeruns by Guy Thurston Jr., Billy Brandel and Steve Bednarik, double by Bryant Brandel and Jason Hosington, singles by Steve Hejnal and John Loiacano. Lumber Co. - Shawn Wyckoff and Nat VanPutten singled. Game 10: Coppens Brigade - 3 (5 hits) over Suburban Insulation - 2 (8 hits) WP - Rick Engle (9 K's, 0 BB's), LP - Gordan Lampman (2 K's, 4 BB's) Coppens - Tony Johnson and Joe Edwards each had 2 hits, Neil Faccio singled. Suburban - Gordon Lampman and Landon Varney each had 2 hits with doubles, Chad Knox had 2 hits, Kevin Knox tripled and Brent Sanders singled. Notes - Suburban scored 2 runs in the top of the first inning on 3 hits. Coppens scored 1 in the 3rd and 2 in the 5th inning with the aid of an error and 2 wild pitches. Game 11: Tiffany's - 1 (1 hit) over Up to Date Painting - 0 (6 hits) WP - Pete Loachridge (9 K's, 2 BB's), LP - Jim Yates (6 K's, 4 BB's) Tiffany's - Joe Funsch singled in the 4th inning. Up to Date - Brian Jammer had 2 hits with a double, singles by Brandon Coleman, Mike Gohsman, David Lach and Chris Dipzinski. Notes - Game scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. - actual start time of 11:50 p.m. Up to Date had runner doubled off first after a fly out to center for the 3rd out. Tiffany's scored in the bottom of the 1st inning on a Mike Menieke walk, moved to 2nd on a walk to Funsch, advanced to 3rd on a passed ball and scored on a sacrifice fly to right field by Brad Gnatkowski. Up to Date had a runner thrown out at home trying to score in the 5th inning. Started the 7th inning with a double by Jammer but could not advance as the next three batters went down in order to end the game. Jim Yates throws a one hitter and takes the loss. Loachridge once again showed that he could turn it up and squelch the threat when someone got into scoring position. Game completed at 1:23 a.m. Game 12: Roofs of the North - 8 (12 hits) over Coppens Brigade - 2 (7 hits) WP - Jeff Hoover (3 2/3 IP, 0 R's, 4 H's, 4 K's, 0 BB's) in relief of Ryan Nichols (3 1/3 IP, 2 R's, 4 H's, 4 K's, 4 BB's), LP - Rob Collamer (5 K's, 3 BB's) Roofs - Wally Sidelko had 3 hits with a homerun and double, John Brandel had 2 hits with a homerun and triple, Tim Ballor had 2hits with a double, Guy Thurston Jr. had 2 hits, Bill Brandel doubled, singles by Eric Brandt and John Loaicano Coppens - Adam Osantowski had 3 hits, Chris Bowen homered, singles by Rick Engle, Joe Edwards, Dustin Collamer-Rowe and Joel Lange. Notes - Scheduled Sunday 8:00 a.m. had a 90 minute rain delay due to 7:55 a.m. downpour and intermittent showers throughout game. 2-1 game with Coppens in the lead through 4 innings. Roofs took a 3-2 lead in the 5th inning on Wally Sidelko's 2 run homer, added one run in the 6th and 4 runs in the 7th. Game 13: called in 6th inning due to rain with Up to Date Painting leading 3-0 over Roofs of the North WP - Mike Spagnuolo (4 H's, 7 K's, 3 BB's), LP - Jeff Hoover (8 H's, 9 K's, 3 BB's) Up to Date - Jim Yates had a homerun and a double, Brian Jammer had 2 hits with a double, Nick Borcherding had 2 hits, Dave Lach homered, Mike Gohsman doubled and Brandon Coleman singled. Roofs - Eric Brandt had 2 hits, John Brandel and Bryant Brandel singled. From: "Lach, David R" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 19:56:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:56:11 -0700 Subject: Wyevale Tribe @ Innerkip Message-ID: <190606170.61171@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 9:46:58 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Wyevale Tribe @ Innerkip -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Wyevale Tribe @ Innerkip The Wyevale Tribe finished a disappointing 0-2 at the ISC II qualifier in Innerkip this past weekend. What is even more disappointing is that the Tribe gave up 1 earned run (which was aided by the international rule), and only 4 hits in the two games, but the Tribe could not manage to score a run in either game, and in the end the lack of hitting, and more importantly timely hitting were the Tribe?s undoing. In game #1, McNabb took to the mound to face the Alvinston Indians. Graham gave up 1 hit, and walked several but was able to pitch out of most of the trouble. In the 4th inning 2 errors led to the lone run in the game. The Tribe managed only 2 hits in the game (both by McNabb). The winning pitcher was Brad Young for Alvinston. Final score Alvinston 1 ? Tribe 0 In game #2, ace Jason Giffen toed the rubber against Shaun Winship in what proved to be another pitching duel. The game remained scoreless through the first 7. In the eighth inning the Tribe could not manage to put their run across while a good sacrifice and a ground ball won it for Glencoe. Giffen gave up just 3 hits and the lone run in the eighth, but Winship was one better giving up 5 hits but not allowing a run. Final Score Glencoe 1 ? Wyevale 0. So the Tribe will make a conscious effort to improve their offence over the remainder of the year, and will hopefully qualify for the OCC, to which they will again try to achieve their ultimate goal which is a berth at the TOC. The Tribe would like to thank both Alvinston and Glencoe for a couple of very good games, and wish them the best for the remainder of the year, and would also like to congratulate Elora for earning a birth into this years TOC. Michael Kelly kellymikej(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 19 22:31:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 19:31:47 -0700 Subject: Hogs Finish Second In Radom, Il. Message-ID: <190606170.70506@webbox.com> Received: 6/19/06 8:33:19 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs Finish Second In Radom, Il. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Random, IL The DeKalb Hustle Hogs continued their winning ways as they finished second in the Terry Dearing Memorial Tournament in Radom, Il.. The tournament was run very professionally with very good umpiring and the atmosphere was very friendly. I suggest everyone try and get in this quality tournament. The Hogs will definitely go back in 2007 if the schedule permits. The Radom Falcons run the event and did a great job in prepping the field before every game, announcing, DJ'ing, and running concessions. Matt Smith was named tournament MVP, hitting .471 with a HR and 4RBI while scoring 7R. Other notables included Chad Crutcher 6x15 3RBI 5R, Tim Muprhy 6x18 HR 6RBI, Vince Virtue 6x15 2RBI, Joe Crouch 3x8 HR. The Hogs improved to 11-7. The Hogs lost Tommy Crouch (abdomen strain) and Brian Crouch (hamstring) each in the first two games. Now, onto the scores.. Friday night: Hogs 4 Villa Grove 3 WP Joe Crouch 7IP 7H 2ER 15K Shaun Cavasos had the GWRBI and went 1x2, Matt Smtih 2x5 RBI, Vince Virtue 2x4, Tim Murphy 2x5 D. Saturday Hogs 6 Scheller 0 WP Tim Murphy 7IP 3H 12K Smith 2x3 HR 2RBI, Jay Armes 1x3 T 3RBI, Vince Virtue 2x3, Dave Liddick 1x2.T Sunday Macondah Blues 14 Hogs 7 LP Joe Crouch Tim Murphy 22x4 T HR 4RBI, Chad Crutcher 2x3, Jay Armes 2x4 T 3RBI, Hogs 7 Tuetopolis 4 WP Tim Muprhy 7IP 5H 2ER 7K Tommy Crouch 1x1 2RBI, Tim Murphy 1x4 RBI, Matt Smith 1x4 RBI Championship Macondah Blues 12 Hogs 5 LP Joe Crouch Matt Smith 3x3 2R 2T 2RBI, Joe Crouch 2x3 HR 2RBI, Vince Virtue 1x3 RBI, Jay Armes 1x2 The Hogs next play in Yorkville Thursday night at 7pm for just one game. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at) yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 20 06:34:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:34:42 -0700 Subject: Hometown girl elevates Canada to second win in Ontario Tour - Softball Canada Message-ID: <200606171.13079@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 12:32:43 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Hometown girl elevates Canada to second win in Ontario Tour - Softball Canada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2006 Hometown girl elevates Canada to second win in Ontario Tour (Guelph, ON) - The Canadian National Team defeated the Canadian Elite Team by a score of six to one in game two of the Ontario Tour in Guelph, Ontario. The teams elected to play in a "free substitution" style game in an effort to showcase more of the local talent to the fans. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) received the start in the circle striking out eight and allowing only two hits in four innings pitched. The Canadian National Team opened the scoring with Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) sacrificing to score Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON). Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) held the Canadian National Team to only one run and three hits in four innings pitched. The Canadian Elite Team scored their sole run in the top of the six on a single from Shannon Rossiter (Surrey, BC) scoring Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC). It wasn't until the bottom of the sixth that the Canadian National Team increased their lead as hometown girl Angela Lichty singled with the bases loaded to score Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) and Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC) giving Canada a three to nothing lead. "It was a tight ball game" sated Lichty. "I was just trying to make contact with the ball; make things happen; get the momentum and the runs going our way. It was great to be able to perform back home here in Guleph. It was special for me have my family and friends here to watch me play, some of which I do not get to see very often" Melanie Mathews (Surrey, BC) continued the offense for the Canadian National Team slugging a three run in-the-park homerun giving Canada a six to one win. "Hitting becomes contagious" said Matthews. "The team came together and started to feed of each other and then we started to make things happen." Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) earned the save and allowed only two hits in three innings pitched. The Ontario Tour will continue against the New England Riptide of the National Professional Fastpitch League with games in Kitchener (June 22nd, 24th and 25th) and Brampton (June 23rd). For tickets or ticket information, please visit www.softball.ca. For detailed game information including statistical information and game sheets, please visit www.softball.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 20 13:04:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:04:38 -0700 Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - UPDATE Message-ID: <200606171.36476@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 11:11:23 AM From: "Brian Baillie" Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Inv. - UPDATE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. We are all set to go!! The 3rd edition of the World Fastball Invitational is little more than 1 week away, and I'm very excited to give you some much anticipated updates regarding the tourny. First, I must mention to my friends Larry Lynch and Keith MacIntosh; congrats on both of you pulling off "miracles" in simply getting your tourny's in. Well done! Poor weather is every tourny directors nightmare and you showed amazing resolve, professionalism, and dedication by making the best of some horrible weather. Speaking on behalf of all players or teams involved, thanks for your hard work - it is very much appreciated. Now, where to begin with our own tourny. Well, we've put the finishing touches on our infield surface, and now boast what I think is a "world class diamond", complete with newly installed lighting! Final adjustments were made just last week, and I must say they light up the night brilliantly! Contractors have been, and will continue to be busy installing new and additional electrical and high-speed internet lines, plumbing, broadcast centre, food booths, and of course - our "famous" beer tent! - complete with our major sponsor "Bud-Light" on tap. www.budlight.com We are also very pleased with the response to adding a new wrinkle - the "Easton Home Run Challenge". The great folks at Easton www.eastonsports.com have generously offered some great awards to this highly anticipated event scheduled for 7:00PM Friday June 30. Some of the biggest and best power hitters in the game will square off in the contest to see who launches the most balls over the fence. Additionally, all Minor Softball kids entering the ballpark WEARING THEIR UNIFORM will have a chance to have their name drawn prior to the derby and be paired up with a "slugger" in hopes of having their hero capture the title AND $500.00 dollars worth of Easton products for their team!!!!! Also new this year, are FULL service camping/RV/trailer facilities - still located right at the park. Many have asked, many more have booked already, and heres hoping that this additional convenience will be satisfactory to everyones needs. Of course, our week-end would not be complete without some great live entertainment!! Our Friday night features an amazing group "Settlers Creek", who drew raves from audiences at last years IPM near Listowel. The Saturday night band - "Need An Elevator" will have everyone rockin' and partying to their pop-rock-classic brand of music! Their local flavour and vast array of music is guaranteed to please!! In keeping with our tradition of great food, we are again having the "Beef Bar-B-Q" on Saturday from 5 - 7PM, and our now-famous Sunday morning "Firemans Brunch". Get your tickets at the ball-park for both!! A NOTE TO PASS ALONG - Fridays games will begin at 1:00PM*** and all other games pushed back 1 hour. (therefore, games will be at 1,3,and 5PM, Home Run Derby at 7, and County vs. Heflin at 8PM) More info to follow every few days leading up to the tourny.... Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational From: "Brian Baillie" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 20 22:33:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:33:26 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Walcott Iowa - First Weekend Update Message-ID: <200606171.70606@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 7:09:41 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Walcott Iowa - First Weekend Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was only there for Sunday as I was on a wonderful fishing trip up inNortheast Wisconsin so the results are a little late getting out. I willgive you scores for the games over the weekend and the upcoming gamesthis Wednesday night and the upcoming weekend. A special thanks to thescorekeepers that kept the books this weekend they always do a great job.As for Walcott again its the perfect host for the Iowa Area Tournamentthey do a great job on the fields and of course have the best pork chopsandwiches I have had at any ballpark. As for the games: Game 1 T-Bone Bombers 8 Slaby's Bar 7 WP - Jamie Dugan 1-0 LP - Tom Knocke 0-1 Game 2 - 8 innings Quad City Junior Sox - 9 Kelly Mechanical - 7 WP - Kurt McKinnley 1-0 LP - Mitch Thompson 0-1 Game 3 Bi State Furniture - 0 Thompson IL - 5 WP - Jonas Mach 1-0 LP - Gary Miller 0-1 Game 4 Aces - 14 Quad City Door - 6 WP - Blakeley 1-0 (No first names given onscore sheets sorry) LP - Puck 0-1 Game 5 Tauber Const - 18 Quad City Titans - 12 WP - Mark Delaney 1-0 LP - Ron Foster 0-1 Game 6 Feye Bros - 4 Walcott Merchants - 5 WP - Kyle Arp LP - Russ Hutchenson Game 7 Play it Again Sports - 5 Reasnor RPM's - 12 WP - Brad Cheyne 1-0 LP - Jerry Ralfs 0-1 Game 8 Hammerheads - 1 Grumpys Bar - 9 WP - Scott Mihal 1-0 LP - Mark Rako 0-1 Game 9 Quad City Sox - 9 T Bone Bombers - 0 WP - Al Rebling 1-0 LP - Chris Teel 0-1 Game 10 Quad City Jr Sox - 4 Barnes City - 11 WP - Ross Hemsley 1-0 LP - Kurt McKinnley 1-1 Game 11 Kelly Mechanical - 12 Bi State Furniture - 8 (18thPlace) WP - Hank Carrillo 1-0 LP - Kevin Rasdon 0-1 Game 12 Slabys - 1 (17th Place) Play it Again Sports - 22 WP - Terry Reynolds 1-0 LP - Tom Knocke 0-2 Game 13 Quad City Titans - 14 T-Bone Bombers - 6 (16th Place) WP - Ron Foster 1-1 LP - Doug Sewer 0-1 Game 14 Quad City JR Sox - 19 Feye Bros - 8 (15th Place) WP - Eric Wernke 1-0 LP - Russ Hutchinson 0-2 Game 15 Thompson IL - 16 Aces - 3 WP - Jonas Mach 2-0 LP - Gene Wane (No first names given sorry) Game 16 Quad City Sox - 8 Tauber Const - 0 WP - Al Rebling 2-0 LP - Mark Delaney 1-1 Game 17 Quad City Door - 14 Kelly Mechanical - 3 (14th Place) WP - Pena 1-0 LP - Hoffman 0-1 (No first names given sorry) Game 18 Walcott Merchants - 10 Barnes City - 1 WP - Noel Clark 2-0 LP - Ross Hemsley 1-1 Game 19 Play It Again Sports - 0 (13th Place) Hammerheads - 2 WP - Mark Rako 1-1 LP - Jerry Ralfs 0-2 Game 20 Reasnor RPMS - 6 Grumpy's Bar - 2 WP - Brad Cheyne 2-0 LP - Scott Mihal 1-1 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u at iscfastpitch.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 20 22:34:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:34:30 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Walcott Iowa - Wednesday Night Games Message-ID: <200606171.70670@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 7:14:21 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Walcott Iowa - Wednesday Night Games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Wednesday we have 4 games in the losers bracket in the Iowa Area ISCTournament. The winning teams will move on to play Friday night and havea chance to play in the ISC World Tournament or the ISC II Tournament ofChampions. Game 21 - 7pm Dubuque Hammerheads vs Tauber Const Game 22 - 7pm Aces vs Quad City Jr Sox Game 23 - 8:15 pm Barnes City vs Quad City Titans Game 24 - 8:15pm Grumpy's Bar vs Quad City Door Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u at iscfastpitch.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 06:34:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:34:58 -0700 Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament, Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <210606172.13098@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 10:03:07 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament, Ashland, Ohio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio is still looking for teams for the Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament July 29-30. Entry fee will be $350 and open to all teams interested. Round Robin format with single elimination. Tournament will be held at Brookside Park. This tournament will be a great opportunity to get some games in before the men's major the following week in South Bend, IN. Any teams interested please contact Mike Van Dine II at contact info below. Mike Van Dine II MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio 419-496-1044 MAGICN2 at yahoo dot com http://www.htosports.com?mvdsports Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 06:38:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:38:17 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results in Saskatchewan - June 15-18 Message-ID: <210606172.13292@webbox.com> Received: 6/20/06 10:22:03 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Results in Saskatchewan - June 15-18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox traveled to Saskatchewan last Thursday for a doubleheader in Saskatoon on June 15 and the Ducks Unlimited Tournament in Melfort June 16-18. The Grey Sox were declared the winners in all games played, and the champions of the Ducks Unlimited event. Under the Skins format for the Ducks Tournament the Grey Sox were able to advance to the final after picking up 6 Skins v. 4 Skins for SoCal Bombers, although SoCal scored 6 runs in the top of the first inning and the actual final score was 6-5 for the Bombers. Unfortunately, the Ducks Tournament fell almost two hours behind schedule on Sunday due to rainouts the previous day that were made up in full on Sunday, and a 16-16 extra inning marathon semi-final between Fargo Kegal Black Knights and Prince George on the Main Diamond. Thus the final, won 6-4 by Vancouver over Kegal, was severely time-restricted. Thursday, June 15, at Saskatoon Game 1 Grey Sox 3 Saskatoon Diamondbacks 0 W.P. Nick Underhill (1 hitter, 13 K's) and Banner. L.P. Jeff Farion and Norton Game 2 Grey Sox 5 Aspen Black Sox 1 W.P. Rick Smith (2 hitter, 8k's) and Waverick L.P. Trevor Ethier and Gurash Grey Sox - Dan Whiteford (3R HR); Trevor Johnstone 2/2 with a sac bunt and 2 RBI's. June 16-18 Ducks Unlimited Tournament - Melfort, SK Game 1 vs Saskatoon Merchants (Friday, June 16) Grey Sox 6 Skins (WP Mike Piechnik (Waverick)) Merchants 4 Skins (LP Heine Shannon) Game 2 vs Stony Plains Alberta (2 innings played on Saturday, completed on Sunday) Grey Sox 6 Skins (WP Nick Underhill (Banner)) Stony Plains 4 Skins (LP Darryl Tilley) Game 3 vs Southern California Bombers (Sunday, June 18) Grey Sox 9 Skins (WP Rick Smith (Waverick)) Bombers 1 Skin (LP Tony Peeples) Game 4 Semifinal vs So Cal Bombers (Sunday, June 18) Grey Sox 6 Skins (P Piechnik, Nick Underhill(1) (Banner)) Bombers 4 Skins (P Ryan Brand) Game 5 Final vs Fargo Kegal Black Knights (Sunday, June 18) Grey Sox 14 Skins (P Rick Smith (Banner)) Black Knights 6 Skins (P Tim Macumber) There seems to be some controversy about the way the Tournament ended. Here is the Grey Sox situation. We indicated well before the draw was prepared, and reiterated during the weekend, that the team absolutely had to catch the last flight from Saskatoon (approx two hours driving distance from Melfort) to Vancouver departing on Sunday night at 7:55 p.m. as most of the players and coaches had to be at work on Monday morning. (They had already taken Thursday and Friday off work to play the requested doubleheader in Saskatoon on Thursday night and to be available to play a Friday night game in the Ducks event.) The Sunday final had been scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. but was pushed back to 4:45 p.m. Result was that tournament organizers, the Grey Sox and Kegal agreed to play an abbreviated final, ending at 5:30 p.m.. This compromise was announced by the Tournament Chair, Keith Mackintosh, over the P.A. prior to the start of the game. Kegal took a 4-1 lead in the final but the Grey Sox rallied for 5 runs to go ahead 6-4 when the game had to be called at the agreed time of 5:30 p.m. We would have much preferred to be able to play a full final but as it was made the flight out of Saskatoon with less than 5 minutes to spare. The Grey Sox wish to publicly thank Tournament Chair Keith Mackintosh and his committee of volunteers as well as the Kegal organization for their cooperation under difficult circumstances for all. Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox conradmargolis(at)telus.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 06:53:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:53:16 -0700 Subject: Crunch Hold Off Busmen Message-ID: <210606172.14195@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 5:51:42 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Crunch Hold Off Busmen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound, Ontario Scenic City Automotive Crunch 4 Wiarton Tom Norris Busmen 3 The Busmen grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Catcher Jim Fries, aboard on a fielder's choice, managed to scamper all the way from first to home on a wild throw to first base giving the Busmen a 1-0 lead. Rob Thomas advanced to third base later in the inning and scored on a sacrifice fly from shortstop Kendrick Nicholson to give the Busmen a 2 run lead. The Crunch tied the game in the bottom of the 4th inning. Centrefielder Mike Majury singled, was sacrificed to second, moved to third on a Wiarton error and scored on a wild pitch to put the Crunch on the board. Troy Barfoot tied the score at 2, knocking in a run with a hard shot off Wiarton starter Shawn McCully's glove In the bottom of the 5th, the Crunch took the lead. Ken Kivell got on board with another Wiarton error, hustled towards third on a sacrifice bunt and scored when Wiarton tried to catch him moving into third base. Majury made it 4-2 Crunch when he got another single and scored on 2 more Wiarton errors. Overall, the Busmen made 6 errors in the game The Busmen closed the gap in the 7th when reliever Chris Mink slapped a double and scored on McCully's r.b.i. single. However, the Busmen couldn't get McCully home and the Crunch scored the victory. Perry Solomon went all the way for the Crunch in the win. Solomon was touched for 3 Busmen hits. McCully went 5 innings for the Busmen and gave up 4 hits. In relief, Mink did not give up a hit in his stint. Friday night, the Crunch and the Owen Sound Midget Selects will play a doubleheader starting at 7 pm at Duncan McLellan Park. Wiarton Tom Norris Busmen.....0..0..2..0..0..0..1......3 Scenic City Automotive Crunch..0..0..0..2..2..0..x......4 Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 15:35:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:35:43 -0700 Subject: ISC League Game Results - Game # 47 & 48 - Palermo at Orillia Message-ID: <210606172.45537@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 8:07:27 AM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: ISC League Game Results - Game # 47 & 48 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hillsburgh, ON Game # 47 Palermo 0R? 2H ? 3E Orillia River Sharks 4R? 9H ? 1E WP: Frank Cox 7IP ? 0R ?2H ? 12K ? 1BB LP: Gord Scott 6IP ? 4R? 9H ? 7K ? 0BB Home Runs: Steve Mullaley (Orillia) Game # 48 Palermo 1R? 4H ? 1E Orillia River Sharks 10R? 14H ? 3E 5 inning mercy WP: Andy Jackson 5IP? 1R ? 4H ? 7K ? 1BB LP: Chad Reed 3IP? 8R ? 12H ? 5K ? 3BB Chris McColl 1IP? 2R ? 2H ? 0K ? 0BB Home Runs: Dwayne McKenzie (Orillia) Paul Barnetson MarketingCoordinator City ofOrillia, Parks and Recreation Department (705)325-2050 Fax(705) 329-2176 pbarnetson(at)city.orillia.on.ca http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/tournaments Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 17:06:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:06:01 -0700 Subject: 2006 Tribe Tournament Draw Message-ID: <210606172.50959@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 9:06:37 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: 2006 Tribe Tournament Draw -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON On June 30th, 15 Intermediate Fast Pitch teams from across the great province of Ontario will descend on the storied fields of Elmvale and Wyevale. Searching, striving, battling for the coveted Tribe Tournament Championship and the first prize of $1,100. Many soldiers have left their hearts and souls on the fields of Georgian Bay, only to come away with a really bad hangover and some great memories, but no Championship. The same will hold true of 14 teams this year. The draw has been completed and foes have been named. Action is assured to be as hot as the beer is cold. Pool 1 Tribe Udney Milverton Pool 2 Minesing Tye Inc Lake Scugog Jrs Pool 3 Toanche Jrs Bucktown Brampton Pool 4 Uhthoff Orangeville Toronto Pool 5 Maryhill Napanee Jrs Port Elgin Game # >> Diamond >> Time >> Home >> Visitor Fri, Jun 30 G1 - Pool 2 >> Elmvale >> 6:45PM >> Tye Inc >> Minesing G2 - Pool 1 >> Wyevale >> 7:00PM >> Tribe >> Udney G3 - Pool 4 >> Elmvale >> 8:30PM >> Uhthoff >> Orangeville G4 - Pool 3 >> Wyevale >> 8:45PM >> Toanche Jrs >> Brampton G5 - Pool 5 >> Elmvale >> 10:15PM >> Maryhill >> Napanee Jrs Sat, Jul 1 G6 - Pool 1 >> Elmvale >> 8:00AM >> Milverton >> Tribe G7 - Pool 2 >> Wyevale >> 8:00AM >> Lake Scugog Jrs >> Tye Inc G8 - Pool 3 >> Elmvale >> 9:45AM >> Bucktown >> Toanche Jrs G9 - Pool 4 >> Wyevale >> 9:45AM >> Orangeville >> Toronto G10 - Pool 1 >> Elmvale >> 11:30AM >> Udney >> Milverton G11 - Pool 5 >> Wyevale >> 11:30AM >> Napanee Jrs >> Port Elgin G12 - Pool 3 >> Elmvale >> 1:15PM >> Brampton >> Bucktown G13 - Pool 2 >> Wyevale >> 1:15PM >> Minesing >> Lake Scugog Jrs G14 - Pool 4 >> Elmvale >> 3:00PM >> Toronto >> Uhthoff G15 - Pool 5 >> Wyevale >> 3:00PM >> Port Elgin >> Maryhill End of Round Robin G16 - A Division >> Elmvale >> 4:45PM >> 1st "Pool 1" >> 2nd "Pool 3" G17 - A Division >> Wyevale >> 4:45PM >> 2nd "Pool 1" >> 2nd "Pool 2" G18 - A Division 1/4 >> Elmvale >> 6:30PM >> 1st "Pool 2" >> 2nd "Pool 5" G19 - B Division 1/4 >> Wyevale >> 6:30PM >> 3rd "Pool 1" >> 3rd "Pool 2" G20 - A Division 1/4 >> Elmvale >> 8:15PM >> 1st "Pool 5" >> 2nd "Pool 4" G21 - A Division 1/4 >> Wyevale >> 8:15PM >> 1st "Pool 3" >> Winner G17 G22 - A Division 1/4 >> Elmvale >> 10:00PM >> 1st "Pool 4" >> Winner G16 Sun, Jul 2 G23 - B Division Semi >> Elmvale >> 8:00AM >> 3rd "Pool 4" >> 3rd "Pool 5" G24 - B Division Semi >> Elmvale >> 9:45AM >> 3rd "Pool 3" >> Winner G19 G25 - A Division Semi >> Elmvale >> 11:30AM >> Winner G18 >> Winner G22 G26 - A Division Semi >> Elmvale >> 1:15PM >> Winner G20 >> Winner G21 G27 - B Division Final >> Elmvale >> 3:00PM >> Winner G23 >> Winner G24 G28 - A Division Final >> Elmvale >> 5:00PM >> Winner G25 >> Winner G26 A pdf version of the draw, Tourney Trees, and rules can be found here http://www.srfl.org/tournament/TribeTournament2006.pdf Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 17:24:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:24:39 -0700 Subject: Doug Gillis Softball Academy Sponsors Evening of Fastpitch Message-ID: <210606172.52080@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 9:24:32 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Doug Gillis Softball Academy Sponsors Evening of Fastpitch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northville, MI The Doug Gillis Softball Academy sponsored a doubleheader last night that featured the new Women's Professional Team - the Michigan Ice - playing against the Venezuelan National Team; and the Midlad Explorers vs. Bernie's and Mike's Tavern (Homer, MI). In the opening game, the Ice lost to the Veneuzuelans 3-2. Gillis Academy intstructor Jenny Mackson took the loss for the Ice who will continue their season of touring with games against the Canadian National Elite team in Midland this weekend. The Ice plan on joining the WPSL in 2007. In the 2nd game, the Explorers scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th for a 2-1 victory. Dave Frick walked, Kyle Beane tripled, and Steve Roberts hit a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run. Bernie's scored on an unearned run in the 5th. WP - Doug Gillis (7-1) - 14K, 5H, 5BB LP - Bryan Boyd - 7K, 5H, 3BB Explorers season record is now 14-5. Next games are this weekend in Kitchener and Oshweken vs. the Kitchener Hallman Twins and Oshweken Redmen. Kyle Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 17:28:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:28:23 -0700 Subject: NAFA AA Pitcher Message-ID: <210606172.52305@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 1:56:56 PM From: Shaun Winship Subject: NAFA AA Pitcher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If any team is in need of another arm for the NAFA AA Championship I am interested in going. Al, please pass along my email address.shaun(at)sourcelondon.com Thanks Shaun Winship Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 17:35:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:35:53 -0700 Subject: Tournament Information for 08-04-06 Holland Patent, NY Message-ID: <210606172.52755@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 2:07:54 PM From: Ted Heburn Subject: Fastpitch Tournament Information for 08-04-06 Holland Patent August 4-6, 2006 10th Annual Roberts Post Men?s Fastpitch Tournament The 10th Annual Roberts Post Men?s Fastpitch Tournament will be held August 4th through the 6th in Holland Patent, New York. Holland Patent is located between the cities of Utica and Rome in the beautiful Mohawk Valley. This will be a double elimination tournament for eight or ten teams. In addition, this tournament is open to class A or lower teams and pitchers. No majors will be allowed to play. Please ask first if there are any questions. The entry fee is 225 dollars with the last day of entry being Friday, July 28, 2006. Current potential teams included: The host team of Roberts Post (Northern Fastpitch League) CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections) Domville Aces Northern Merchants (Northern Fastpitch League) Prospect (Northern Fastpitch League) For further information please content Tom Heburn at the Holland Patent American Legion 865.9921, residence 865.5307, or via e-mail at theburn at utica.edu. Thank You. Tom Heburn Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 21 17:38:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:38:24 -0700 Subject: Dolan & Murphy Update Message-ID: <210606172.52906@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 3:03:10 PM From: "Adam Perkins" Subject: Dolan & Murphy Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOLAN & MURPHY UPDATE AURORA, IL www.dmshamrocks.com The Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks of Aurora, IL completeda succesful 5-0 weekend of games in the opening weekend of the Northern Illinois Travel league with wins against ATMI Precast, Richwrap Elburn and Humbolt Parkfrom Chicago. Many thanks to the Aurora fans for their support throughout the weekend and also to the Humbolt Park Association for their hospitatlityin Humbolt Park on Sunday afternoon. Brief Match Summaries below: Game 1 6/16/06 Stuart Park -Aurora, IL Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks 9 ATMI Precast 1 WP Juan Pololicchio (7 Inn, 3H, 17K) LP Jason Iuli (7Inn, 11H, 10K) HR: Mike Drew, Andrew Havercroft(DM) ; Mike Glock (ATMI) The Shamrocks bats were too much to handle for the young ATMI side in the opening game for both teams. Multiple hits came from Cooper Carson, DJCocks and Jay Lavender while Juan Potolicchio dominated on the mound collecting 17K's for the night, giving up one run on a solo homerun by Mike Glock. Game 2 6/17/06 Stuart Park - Aurora, IL Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks 10 Richwrap Elburn 1 WP Juan Potolicchio (5Inn, 3H,8K) HR: Adam Perkins, Andrew Havercroft, Brian Tobin (DM) The bats again fired for Dolan and Murphy scoring 10 runs from 12 hitsto defeat Richwrap in the first game of a travel league double header. Forthe shamrocks mutliple hits came from Brian Tobin (1b,2b,HR), Luis Saldana (1b,3b) and Andrew Havercroft (1b,2b, HR). Adam Perkins, Dave Perkins,Jarod Gutesha and Mike Drew also collected hits. Juan Potolicchio again pitched for Dolan and Murphy giving up 1 run in 5 innings and striking out 8. Game 3 6/17/06 Stuart Park - Aurora, IL Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks 12 Richwrap Elburn 5 WP: JasonIuli (5IP, 6H, 8K) HR: Dave Perkins, Jay Lavender, Andrew Havercroft Richwrap bounced back in game 2 scoring runs early but the Dolan and Murphy bats were too strong late in the game to complete the game in 5 innings. Multiple hits came from Adam Perkins, Cooper Carson, Brian Tobin, MikeDrew and Andrew Havercroft, while Dave Perkins, Luis Saldana and DJ Cocks had single hits. Jason Iuli struggled early but bounced back to collect thewin in 5 innings for Dolan and Murphy. Game 4 6/18/06 HumboltPark - Chicago, IL Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks 13 Humbolt Park 8 WP Juan Potolicchio (3IP, 3H, 7K) HR: DJ Cocks, Luis Saldana In a high scoring closely contested game, Dolan and Murphy fought backfrom a 1 run deficit in the 7th inning to force a tie break. In the eightth inning neither team was able to score, but in the 9th inning the Shamrocks broke the game open scoring 4 runs in the top of the inning and holdingout an aggressive Humbotl Park batting lineup. Multiple hits came from Adam Perkins, Luis Saldana, Mike Drew and DJ Cocks. On the mound Jason Iuli started the game for Aurora giving up 8 runs in 6 Innings. Juan Potolicchio was outstanding in closing the game out not giving up a run in the last3 innings and collecting the win for the Shamrocks. Game 5 6/18/06 Humbolt Park - Chicago, IL Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks 7 Humbolt Park 4 WP Juan Potolicchio (7Inn, 7H, 13K) In another closely contested game, Dolan and Murphy's offense was enoughto get them across the line against a strong Humbolt Park outfit. Multiplehits came from Jarod Gutesha, Mike Drew and Andrew Havercroft. Juan Potolicchio collected his 4th win for the weekend in another dominant effort strkingout 13 accross 7 innings. The Shamrocks will next be in action at the Boys of Summer Tournament tobe held in Denmark, WI July 7-9. Milkman mailto:aperkins5(at)comcast.net http://www.dmshamrocks.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 07:23:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:23:50 -0700 Subject: 2006 NAFA California Team Classification List Message-ID: <220606173.16032@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 10:30:51 PM From: NAFAfastpitch(at)aol.com Subject: 2006 NAFA California Team Classification List -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAFA Website and to all media outlets. The purpose of publishing this list is to give California Teams, who have requested it, easy access to NAFA Team and Pitcher Classification Info so that they know what class they are eligible to participate in the NAFA World Series. Any team from California can enter the NAFA World Series at the proper class of play. See the directions under the Entry Form Button on the website at Nafafastpitch.com or email Executive Director Benjie Hedgecock at Nafafastpitch at aol.com We will be developing a list similar to this one for each state or multiple states throughout the year. Each specific state Classification List takes precedence over any previously published National Classification List. The Goal for each state list is to list every team in every class. The California list has been started with mainly the A-Major List and above with a few A teams listed at this time. Teams may play at the level they are listed under or higher if they keep their same roster and pitchers from 2005 play. If they change pitchers or add 3 players or more then they roster must be approved prior to entering that level of play. If you use pitchers from a higher level of play then you must play up to the level of your pitchers. Team not listed on this list may request from their NAFA Director to play where they are competitive and where their pitching is Competitive or the Director can get approval from the National Classification Committee when in doubt. Teams that have been left off this list and wish to be added may email us at Nafafastpitch at aol.com Open-Major None Listed but any team using pitchers who play at the open level or who are listed on the NAFA Open Pitchers List must play Open. AAA So Cal Bombers(can play AAA with AAA pitching and open if using open pitchers) Team Rainey(can play AAA with AAA pitching and open if using open pitchers) AA Bucks A-1 Tank River City Rockers Lumber Kings(Pitchers must be approved first) Edge Taylor Farms A-Major Italian Athletic Club Lugnuts Energy Link Savala Painters McGlaughlin Air (Pitchers must be approved) West Coast Cardinals King Real Estate High Reach Black Sox Amigos Oroville Braves Primetime RAW Romie's Angels Rounders Rude-Pac Country Club Villa Raymar Fastpitch TJ Roofing A Division(Teams desiring to be added to this list may send email to Nafafastpitch(at)aol.com Santa Rosa Fastpitch Elk Grove Fastpitch Bruddah's Bloodline RezDogs Wally's Bailbonds Dry Creek Fat City Tule Lake-Beeber Nevada Power NAFAfastpitch(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 07:32:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:32:54 -0700 Subject: JRW Tourn Results Message-ID: <220606173.16575@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 8:13:08 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" Subject: JRW Tourn Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Posting by jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com Monday June 19th, 2006 JRW & Associates of Yakima Thrice a Bridesmaid Mt. Vernon, WA ? A third place finish at the Skagit Invite on June 18th left JRW & Associates of Yakima, WA at the altar for the third straight weekend. Two weekends ago (June 4) at the Rich Rice Memorial Tourn. In Wenatchee, WA, the JRW team was 1-1 in pool play and set to play the Northwest Merchants (NWM) of Lacey, WA in their next game. NWM are unranked as they are only playing a limited weekend schedule. Mike Egerdeen had pitched the initial 11-1 victory for JRW. The loss came in the second game as JRW?s Masters pitcher Wade Liberty gave up 7 runs in the first two innings. Egerdeen came in and stopped the carnage, but JRW could only get 5 runs back. Egerdeen, nursing a calf injury on the mend, had to come right back against NWM and lasted 4 innings. JRW Masters pitcher Wade Liberty held the NWM for two more innings, but NWM scored 3 in the top of the 7th. NWM Kurt Penner shut JRW down in B7 for the 7-5 win. About the third inning of Sun Morning?s first round of games, the sky opened up and the tournament was rained out. Based on 3 wins and least runs allowed in pool play, the NWM were awarded the championship trophy. A bright spot is that the two winning hits were by NWM players who will be joining JRW for the ToC. Also NWM pitcher Kurt Penner will be throwing for JRW in the NAFA Masters in Sept. One weekend ago (June 11) at the Booster Cup in Portland, Oregon, JRW & Associates were runner-up to Champion CR/Adidas. (Adidas is not ranked, as they have not gone to Championship play in the past few years. In 2005, they entered all WA & OR weekend Invitationals except Wenatchee and won them all. They would be a top 20 team in ISC II rankings). With only Joey Robbins of the JRW pitching staff available for the weekend, a pick-up pitcher started the first Booster Cup game against the Rose City Merchants. Down 10-1 in the first three innings, Robbins entered the game and closed the door. JRW came back with 7 runs including CF Tim Fischer?s solo HR and P Joey Robbins 3R Homer, but lost 10-8. Rose City went on the claim the # 1 seed for Sun. In the next pool game, JRW scored 7 runs in the first inning against CR/Adidas and held on for a 12-8 victory. Joey Robbins got the win over P Mike Warren who was on the staff of CR/DeMarini last season. In the last RR game, 1B Mike Parham hit a 3R homer and a 2R homer and LF Travis Lamb ended a 13-2 game against Phoenix Drug with a grand slam. This victory gave JRW the # 2 seed and Adidas was seeded third. On Sunday in SE play, JRW beat Phoenix Drug again 8-0 helped by DH Tom Magers 3R homer and Joey Robbins 5 K, 1 W pitching. Meanwhile Adidas won two games to advance to the championship game against JRW. Adidas started a 9-0 rout with 1st inning solo HR?s by Kevin Rasmussen (Ex-Sea-First catcher) and Jason Aponte (Out of the Dodger organization). Although Joey Robbins had 6 K?s and only two walks, Adidas had 11 hits and 8 RBI?s. (Something about hitting with runners in scoring position). Lefty Greg Soule scattered 7 hits and was supported by two double plays. Last weekend (June 18th) in Mt Vernon, WA started the first of 5 pool play games with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Night Hawks. JRW P Mike Egerdeen allowed 4 singles, struck out 5 and walked one. CF Tim Fischer had 3 RBI?s on two timely singles. The next pool game was against CR/Adidas ? JRW P Dave Drotzmann vs Lefty Greg Soule. This one went nine innings, including two tie-breaker innings. A line drive took off Soule?s fingernail in B4 and Adidas P Mike Warren finished up. Two ties and two lead changes later, Adidas eaked out a 6-5 win on SS Ken Cave?s RBI single in T7. C Troy Grow got JRW back within one run with his RBI single, but Warren induced a ground-out to preserve the victory. Immediately following that evening was the third pool game for JRW against # 18 ISC ranked CR/DeMarini. JRW P Mike Egerdeen had a great game even with 4 walks and only 2 K?s. JRW knocked out Argentine pitcher Roberto Bahler in the 2nd inning. Ageless DeMarini junker Gary Hill held the JRW bats at bay for once thru the line-up, then Kevin Rasmussen finished up. DeMarini had 8 hits and JRW had 9 hits. The game was tied at 4-4 after 7 innings. DeMarini scored an un-earned run in the top of the eighth with the ITB rule in effect. JRW got their ITB runner to 3B on a passed ball with no outs, but couldn?t plate the runner, giving DeMarini the 5-4 victory JRW finished pool play Sunday morning with two wins. The first was a 11-5 victory over the Kings of Salt Lake City. JRW P Dave Drotzmann had 11 K?s and 2 walks and did not give up any extra base hits. JRW CF Tim Fischer?s 2 RBI single and 2B Casey Johnson?s 2 RBI double were the big hits in a 6 run JRW 6th inning that put the game away. In a surprise move, manager Jim Williamson had P Mike Egerdeen play 7 innings at 3B. The second win was a 9-2 victory over Old Growth of Portland, OR. Old Growth was formed for the ASA 50-OVER Nationals in July in Prescott, AZ. JRW P Mike Egerdeen had 8 K?s, 1 walk and allowed only 4 singles in 7 innings. Mike was aided by JRW CF Tim Fischer?s two 2R homers and 2B Casey Johnson?s 2R homer. In the 3rd inning JRW P Mike Egerdeen mentioned that his pitching arm was tightening up. Mgr Jim Williamson told Mike that P Dave Drotzmann could relieve him and that Mike could replace Dave at 1B. Mike replied that he would try one more inning. The same scene and conversation occurred the following inning. At the next inning, Mgr Jim said it was senseless to push it ? let?s make the change. Mike said I don?t want to play 1B, I?ll go one more inning and eventually finished the game. At the post-tournament "meeting" in the parking lot, Mike took a lot of good natured ribbing for his aversion to a defensive infield position. Morgan Mapes, off the Global team of Grants Pass, OR that was runner-up in last year?s C Nationals in Stockton, started for Old Growth. Mike Trotter of Eagle Point, OR finished up for Old Growth. Mike has pitched at the Class A level for 6 decades and has a win for JRW at the ISC II Tournament of Champions. JRW finished the weekend at 3-2 for third place based on fewest runs allowed for teams not in championship play. The tournament had a sad note as Mike Trotter?s mother-in-law passed away early in the weekend. Mike?s wife, Linda, was at her Mother?s bedside. It was the first tournament in 23 years that Linda had not been there to cheer Mike. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Trotter family and relatives in their time of grief. A Sunday morning 12-8 win over CR/Adidas put CR/DeMarini in the championship game. DeMarini, with Roberto Bahler pitching, beat Country Insurance of Lynden, WA and P Rod Bierlink (Former Sea-First P) 3-0 for the Skagit Invite crown. #22 ISC II ranked JRW & Associates is in action this weekend (June 24-25) at the Rose Cup in Portland, OR. In their pool play, JRW will play # 8 ISC ranked SoCal Bombers, # 36 ISC ranked Prince George Black Bears and # 14 ISC II ranked California Lumberkings. From: "James Robert Williamson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 07:35:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:35:25 -0700 Subject: Prospect Labor Day Tournament Message-ID: <220606173.16727@webbox.com> Received: 6/21/06 8:45:53 PM From: "Steve Grabowski" Subject: Prospect Labor Day Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSPECT, NY SEP 1-4, 2006 Prospect Annual Men's Labor Day Fastpitch Tournament, Sept. 1st - 4th Prospect NY (Central NY) This is the longest consecutive running tournament anywhere! 61 years! Entry Fee: $200 Format: 10 team double elimination 100% payout - 1st - 4th place Tournament held during Annual Firemen's Field Days that include food, beer and popular bands. This year we are offering a special to out-of-state and out-of-country teams. Your entry fee may be refunded once you play your games. Contact Dennis Williams at 315-896-2308 or Steve Grabowski at 315-271-9876 for more info. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 07:42:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:42:19 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Innerkip at Ohsweken - games 51-52 Message-ID: <220606173.17141@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 12:24:31 AM From: "mike joseph" Subject: redmen fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC TRAVEL LEAGUE OF EASTERN CANADA Ohsweken, ON Wednesday June 21/06 Innerkip @ Ohsweken Game # 51 Innerkip - 5 Ohsweken- 1 W.P. Jamie Simpson L.P. Rory Miller Game #52 lnnerkip - 0 Ohsweken-2 W.P. Mike Joseph L.P. Jamie Simpson From: "mike joseph" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 08:24:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:24:21 -0700 Subject: Aaron Eckman Contact Info? - Indiana Jaybirds Message-ID: <220606173.19659@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 7:22:41 AM From: "Adam Perkins" Subject: Aaron Eckman Contact Info? - Indiana Jaybirds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aaron Eckman threw with the Duncan Outlawsin the Rockford, IL Dick Tracy Tournament in May and is listed on the ISC II Indiana Jaybirds roster for 2006. I have his email address, but havenot gotten a response. If someone has a home and/or cell phone numberfor Aaron could you please email it to aperkins5(at)comcast.net Thanks in advance for any help! Adam Perkins aperkins5(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 18:22:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:22:29 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada - Jarvis at Twins Message-ID: <220606173.55550@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 9:43:52 AM From: Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, ONTARIO Woodside Park Results from Games #49 & #50 of the ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League. Jarvis Merchants @ Kitchener Hallman Twins Game #49 Kitchener 9 Jarvis 5 WP Don Scott in relief of Dan Martin LP Scott Wagar Game #50 Kitchener 6 Jarvis 0 WP Don Scott LP Ryan French Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins davebailey(at)baileyconstruction.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 18:34:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:34:27 -0700 Subject: OASA Jr. Elimination Draw Message-ID: <220606173.56269@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 2:45:48 PM From: Gary Wren Subject: Jr. Elimination Draw for webmaster MERLIN, ON July 7-9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ontario Amateur Softball Association has seventeen of the best junior fastball teams in Ontario in the 2006 OASA Junior Elimination Tournament to be held in Merlin Ontario July 7-9 2006. This double knockout tournament will begin at 2:00pm Friday July 7, 2006.Games will be played in Merlin on diamonds one and two and in Charing Cross. The Scarborough Wolverines plus the top two teams will represent Ontario at the Canadian Junior Mens Fastball Championships in St, Leonard d'Aston Quebec July 30 to August 6, 2006. OASA 2006 JUNIOR ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT MERLIN ONTARIO G. TEAMS DIA. TIME FRIDAY JULY 7, 2006 1. Windham vs Wyevale CC 2:00pm 2. Scarborough Wolverines vs Ponsonby M2 2:00pm 3. Chepstow vs Toanche M1 2:00pm 4. Kitchener vs ORSA Representative CC 4:00pm 5. Oshawa vs Peterborough M2 4:00pm OPENING CEREMONIES M1 6:00pm 6. Breslau vs Merlin M1 6:30pm 7. Napanee vs Scarborough Royals M2 6:00pm 8. Fingal vs Elmira M1 4:00pm 9. Pt. Perry vs Winner G-1 CC 6:00pm SATURDAY JULY 8, 2006 10. Loser G-1 vs Loser G-3 CC 9:00am 11. Loser G-4 vs Loser G-5 M2 9:00am 12. Loser G-6 vs Loser G-9 M1 9:00am 13. Loser G-7 vs Loser G-8 M2 11:00am 14. Winner G-10 vs Loser G-2 CC 11:00am 15. Winner G-2 vs Winner G-3 M1 11:00am 16. Winner G-4 vs Winner G-5 M2 1:00pm 17. Winner G-6 vs Winner G-9 M1 1:00pm 18. Winner G-7 vs Winner G-8 CC 1:00pm 19. Winner G-13 vs Loser G-15 CC 3:00pm 20. Winner G-12 vs Loser G-16 M2 3:00pm 21. Winner G-11 vs Loser G-17 M1 3:00pm 22. Winner G-14 vs Loser G-18 M2 5:00pm 23. Winner G-15 vs Winner G-16 M1 5:00pm 24. Winner G-17 vs Winner G-18 CC 5:00pm 25. Winner G-21 vs Winner G-22 M1 7:00pm 26. Winner G-19 vs Winner G-20 CC 7:00pm 28. Winner G-25 vs Loser G-23 M1 9:00pm 29. Winner G-26 vs Loser G-24 CC 9:00pm SUNDAY JULY 9, 2006 27. Winner G-23 vs Winner G-24 M1 9:00am 30. Winner G-28 vs Winner G-29 M2 9:00am 31. Winner G-30 vs Loser G-27 M1 11:00am 32. Winner G-27 vs Winner G-31 M1 1:00pm 33. Winner G-32 vs Loser G-32 if 1st loss M1 3:00pm Gary Wren OASA Men's Committee gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 19:32:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:32:43 -0700 Subject: Softball Saturday Message-ID: <220606173.59765@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 3:12:48 PM From: "RAY ALVIANO" Subject: Softball Saturday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, ON - If you enjoy watching world-class softball, be it men's or women's then the place to be on Saturday is Kitchener. Five games are scheduled, but unfortunately they will not be played at the same park. With a little luck, you'll be able to take them all in. The action get underway at 11 a.m. when the Kitchener Hallman Twins meet the Ohsweken Chiefs in an ISC League of Eastern Canada doubleheader. The Twins, who are rated third in the International Softball Congress rankings, will have a full lineup as they prepare for upcoming major tournament in Monkton (June 29 to July 2) and Orillia (July 14 to 16). Kitchener is also the host team in this year's Schneider's ISC World Championship Tournament to be held Aug. 11-19 at the Peter Hallman Ball Yard. This year's Ohsweken team is built around Darren Zach who has been rated one of the top pitchers in the world. He still holds several ISC records. Following the doubleheader, the Twins will take to the field again against Midland Explorers from Michigan. The exhibition game is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Midland team has a local connection as Craig Crawford of Kitchener is the Explorers catcher. Following the Explorers - Twins game, Midland is back in action against, meeting the Chiefs. The scene then switches to the women as Canada's National senior team go against the New England Riptide in an exhibition game at the Peter Hallman Ball Yard. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Riptide play in the National Professional Fastball League. The two teams will play another game, at the same park, on Sunday at 1 p.m. The two parks are less than five-minutes drive apart. With a little luck, a die-hard fan should arrive in time to see the first pitch. The Canadian women have been in Kitchener for more than a week preparing for the Canada Cup to be played July 1 to 9 in Surrey, B.C. >From there is on to the US World Cup in Oklahoma City, exhibition games in Texas and Connecticut and then on to the International Softball Federation Championships in Beijing, China, Aug. 27 to Sept. 5. From: "RAY ALVIANO" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 19:56:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:56:52 -0700 Subject: Latest ISC Team Rankings Posted Message-ID: <220606173.61214@webbox.com> The ISC has posted the latest team rankings. http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ See the "Tournaments" Link. Please note that final rankings from committee members are due July 10. However, the final rankings themselves will not be posted or available until the World Tournament bracket and game schedule is completed and released. We're hoping to have this completed by July 21. The July 10 final rankings due date is one week later than previous years and will allow results of July 7-9 tournaments to be considered by the committee. Thanks Al Doran Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 22 20:04:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:04:09 -0700 Subject: Pitchers and teams wanted!!!! Message-ID: <220606173.61652@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 8:40:28 AM From: BCrawford(at)wacs2.wnyric.org Subject: Pitchers and teams wanted!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dunkirk (N.Y) Fastpitch associationis looking for pitchers and teams for the 26th annual Falcons club fastpitchtournament. This OPEN tournament takes place from July 14th -16thand is usually consists of a mix of teams from Canada, Buffalo N.Y, ErieP.A, and Ashland OH. For more details please contact Tim"Dopey" Wdowiasz @ 716-679-6797. From: BCrawford(at)wacs2.wnyric.org Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 06:49:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:49:53 -0700 Subject: NITL - Aurora Clarification Message-ID: <230606174.13994@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 12:59:21 AM From: aperkins5(at)comcast.net Subject: NITL - Aurora Clarification -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: DOLAN & MURPHY UPDATE AURORA, IL www.dmshamrocks.com It was brought to my attention that my previous posting, "Dolan & Murphy Update", may have caused some confusion. Jason Iuli was listed as the losing pitcher for ATMI on 6/16/06, but is strictly a Dolan & Murphy player. Unfortunately, ATMI's pitchers were not available for the game and they lost due to a forfeit. Jason just filled in so that we could play our game. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, -Adam aperkins5(at)comcast.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 06:58:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:58:49 -0700 Subject: Canada's Women National Team falls to New England Riptide by a score of 6-5 Message-ID: <230606174.14532@webbox.com> Received: 6/22/06 11:58:51 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Women National Team falls to New England Riptide by a score of 6-5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2006 Canada falls to New England Riptide by a score of 6-5 (Kitchener, ON) - With two wins under their belt, the Senior Women's Canadian National Team took to the field at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, ON facing the New England Riptide of the National Pro Fastpitch League in the first game of a four game mini series. The offence came early for Canada as they opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning as Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) scored on an over throw pick off attempt on Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) at first base. The offence continued in the bottom of the second with Matthews who singled to score Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) who reached on a walk and Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) who reached with a single. Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC), rounded out the scoring stealing home on a wild pitch. Robin Mackin received the start in the circle for Canada allowing only 4 hits in 6 innings and giving up only 1 run on a solo homerun by Lindy Winkler (San Andreas, CA). The New England Riptide rallied in the top of the sixth inning scoring five runs to take the lead for the first time in the game. Winkler doubled in the top of the sixth with the bases loaded and one out scoring Mariangee Bogado (Mariara, Venezuela), Jackie Pasquerella (Bayshore, NY) and Kristin Vesely (Phoenix, AZ). Winkler had 4 Rbi's and 1 homerun on the night. U.S.A Olympian Danielle Henderson (Commack, NY) received the start for the Riptide and was relived by Jocelyn Forest (Berkeley, CA) in the bottom of the second inning after allowing four runs. Forest handcuffed Canada's offence allowing only one run in 5 innings pitched. The loss came as a surprise for the 500 fans in attendance who seen a four run lead disappear in the top of the sixth inning. "Overall I am very pleased with the team's performance" admitted Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Women's National Team. "There were so many things that we did right tonight, everybody contributed. We faced quality pitching and we need to have these opportunities to become a better team. The players came through on all the individual areas that they have been working on. If we are able to continue to learn in increments, leading up to the Canada Cup, then all of this training has been well worth it." Canada will look to even up the series Friday night, June 23rd at Old Fairgrounds in Brampton, Ontario. The tour will return to Peter Hallman Ball Yard for the final two games scheduled for Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th. For tickets, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) From: "Rick Picard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 23:06:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:06:59 -0700 Subject: Monkton 2006 - more updates... Message-ID: <230606174.72621@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 7:24:55 AM From: "Brian Baillie" Subject: Monkton 2006 - more updates... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. June 29 - July 2, 2006 "Whats happening in your town?....it looks so nice - the flowers, the flags, the bunting on houses and...." This was a question posed to me the day before yesterday while walking down the street on my way to the ballpark here in Monkton. You don't want me to re-type my long-winded reply, however I'm sure you all know the response. Yes, commuters, passers-by, visitors, friends, relatives of anyone in Monkton - can tell it's "Fastball Tourny" time again, as our streets are adorned in gorgeous hanging flower baskets on streetlight poles throughout town, as well as the now traditional Canadian flags draping too from telepohone and streetlamp poles along our major routes. The annual "Fastball/Canada Day Home Decorating Contest" is in full swing too. Homes and properties are judged just prior to the tourny to determine winners, has become a great source of attention and "friendly" competition among neighbours. All the aforementioned are the result of the "greatest week-end in fastball"!!! The town is abuzz once again - as preparations are taking shape at the complex. The ballpark looks immaculate! The grounds surrounding the park meticulously groomed with everything being put "in it's place" for the show. Also creating a stir, are the number of media - tv, radio, newspaper and journalists conducting interviews and doing stories - and even word of a possible film crew coming to town (more details to follow on this!..) The media attention were receiving is "tenfold" to that of previous years, most likley due to the fact that we are being broadcast live - across the region and around the world all week-end! Our local TV and radio : CKNX out of Wingham will be on-site doing interviews, news, hilights, events taking place - and of course - broadcasting the final live! For those of you who can't make it to the tourny, you can catch all the action live via the internet. Go to www.am920.ca to click and listen live!! More details on this in the next few days. While all of the above takes place, it is easy to lose focus of the real reason we're here: Fastball!! - and the World-Class players and teams who are once again vying for the now prestigious title. Two-time defending World Fastball Inv. Champs - and current World Champions - County Materials will be the focus of every teams attention, as they once again have assembled a star-studded roster in hopes of repeating both here, and in Kitchener in Aug. But to do so, they will have to knock off a number of VERY talented, and VERY capable teams in The Farm, Kitchener Hallman Twins, Orillia Riversharks, Patsy's, Heflin Builders, and Midland Explorers at both tourny's. More info. regarding line-ups and team details will follow in naother update in the next couple days. Of note, I need to mention to all those RV'ers, Campers etc. - in my last posting I had in-advertantly mentioned we would have "full service" sites available. I should have said full pumping services only, as we do not have electrical or water "hook-ups". My appolgies for the confusion. Thanks to the many who have booked their sites! Stay tuned for more updates and info every couples days from here...... and check out our website: www.monktonfastball.com * website does not reflect NEW game times for Friday!!!*** - sorry. Brian Baillie baillie(at)cyg.net http://www.monktonfastball.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 23:09:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:09:47 -0700 Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas July 1st ,2nd 2006) Message-ID: <230606174.72790@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 10:12:54 AM From: RUBEN RIOS Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas July 1st ,2nd 2006) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- San Antonio, TX July 1-2, 2006 To All, As of today here are the following committed teams 1.San Antonio Titans 2.San Antonio Coprardes 3.San Antonio Glowworm 4.Austin Jokers 5. Austin Castro Concrete 6. Austin BlueJays 7. Austin Indians 8. Texas Stars 9. Brownsville Pepe's 10. H.I.S Nine 11. Houston Aces 12. Houston Sportsman 13. Galveston Whitesox 14. Houston Geo-Per 15. Luina's Towing 16. K.C. Missouri Angels 17. Houston Diablos 18. San Antonio Classics 19. BPA Miller Lite If there are any other teams that I missed and have not listed but would like to participate, please let me know as soon as possible. Hope to hear from you soon Ruben Rios cell (210)854-6409 home (210)333-0064 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 23:11:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:11:49 -0700 Subject: Senior pitcher and catcher looking for Intermediate team for elims Message-ID: <230606174.72913@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 11:12:08 AM From: "Paul Koert" Subject: Senior pitcher and catcher looking for Intermediate team for elims -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Thomas, ON Hi its Pat Humphries and Paul Koert we are looking to ajoin an intermediate team for the eliminations in St Thomas. If you are interested you can reach me at 416-705-0067. Paul Koert Senior Account Manager Break-Away Xerox Tel: (905)839-7199 Fax:(905)839-7299 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 23 23:18:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:18:05 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada's Elite Team defeat Michigan Ice 6 - 2 Message-ID: <230606174.73287@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 1:24:16 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Elite Team defeat Michigan Ice 6 - 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2006 Canada Elite defeat Michigan Ice 6 - 2 (Ottawa, ON) - After dropping two games to the Senior Women's National Team in southern Ontario, Canada Elite traveled south of the border to face the Michigan Ice, a semi-pro softball team from Midland, Michigan, in a four game mini-series. Hitting was predominant in game one as Canada Elite defeated the Ice by a score of six to two. Megan MacKenzie (North Delta, BC) picked up the win for Canada as Jen Yee (North Delta, BC) pushed Canada over the top with a Grand Slam home run in the fourth inning giving Canada Elite a six nothing lead. The Michigan Ice look to even up the series in Friday's game. The four game mini series is pre Canada Cup training for Canada Elite, however, each game counts towards as a regular season game for Michigan Ice. The Canadian Elite Team will relocate to Surrey, BC, at the completion of the mini series and rejoin the Senior Women's National Team as they ready for the Canada Cup of Softball. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 09:12:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 06:12:29 -0700 Subject: Dunkirk NY tournament still has openings Message-ID: <240606175.22552@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 7:12:50 AM From: John Sliwa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THe Dunkirk NY tournament still has openings for its July 14-16 men's fastpitch classic entry fee is only $250 with $1200 being awarded to winner (based on 16 teams) committed teams are : MVD Sports , Ashland Chili Peppers , Ont Avenue Pub , Buffalo , NY Big John's , Lackawana , NY New York Ravens , Rochester , NY Orr Park , OH First Ward Falcons , Dunkirk Monnies , Dunkirk Elkland , PA Toronto Indians teams will be received up until July 7th email johnsliwa at yahoo.com or call : Tim Wdowiasz 716-679-6797 From: John Sliwa Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 10:12:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:12:01 -0700 Subject: Friday results Maddhatters mens Fastpitch Tourney Message-ID: <240606175.26125@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 12:17:35 AM From: Bill Aldred Subject: Fwd: Friday results Maddhatters mens Fastpitch Tourney Friday June 23 Grande Prairie, Alberta Day one Maddhatters Men's Fastpitch Tourney Grande Prairie Pride 7 Clear Prairie 0 Winning Pitcher Richie Clarke C Todd Aldred Save Justin Karatiana C Curtis Ames. Losing Pitcher Brent Lund C Kevin Lund. Home runs Ritchie Clarke GP The Pride looked like a well oiled machine as they cruised to a 7-0 win over the Clear Prairie Boys. Action Continues Saturday morning at 9:00Am with the Valleyview Eagles playing the Fort St. John MPO GP Midget Diggers vs. Hay River Heat. All Games on Diamonds 1 and 2 at South Bear Creek Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 From: Bill Aldred Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 10:16:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:16:01 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Friday Results Message-ID: <240606175.26365@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 11:29:41 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Friday Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game Results from the 2006 Eau Claire Classic Friday night games... MINNDAK MILLERS 18, LX 2 Box score currently unavailble CIRCLE TAP 6, KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 0 (Jun 23, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ CIRCLE TAP.......... 012 010 2 - 6 8 0 KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 000 000 0 - 0 3 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR CIRCLE - MAGNUSSON,K (1), REICHARDT,K (1) Folkard strikes out 16 in the win BLOOMINGTON STIX 8, VILLAGE INN 1 (Jun 23, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BLOOMINGTON STIX.... 010 025 - 8 7 0 VILLAGE INN......... 010 000 - 1 5 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR BLOOM - EZEKIEL,B (1), WILLIAMS,D (1) HR VILLAGE - THOMPSON,T (1) PBI 7, BRANDT'S 0 (Jun 23, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BRANDT'S............ 000 000 - 0 1 0 PBI................. 001 321 - 7 8 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR PBI - ARNTZEN,P (1), VONDERHAAR,T (1), KINNEY,J (1), FITZGERALD,T (1) Kammular (PBI) records 11 strikeouts in the win From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 10:25:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:25:19 -0700 Subject: Canada's Senior Women's National Team defeats the New England Riptide by a score of 3 - 0 Message-ID: <240606175.26920@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 12:49:49 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Senior Women's National Team defeats the New England Riptide by a score of 3 - 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2006 Canada defeats the New England Riptide by a score of 3 - 0 (Brampton, ON) - The Senior Women's National Team took to the field looking to even the series with the New England Riptide at Old Fairgrounds in Brampton, ON. The tone of the game was set early as the nearly 900 fans joined in with Amanda Vella, a grade nine student from the Mayfield School of the Arts, in the singing of the National Anthem. Team Canada jumped to an early three run lead in the bottom of the first inning on a single from Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to score Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) from second base. Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) rounded out the scoring on a single scoring Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) and Bradley. U.S.A Olympian Danielle Henderson (Commack, NY) came in to relieve Mariangee Bogado (Mariara, Venezuela) in the first inning and held Team Canada to five hits and no runs in 6 innings of work. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the win for Canada throwing a complete game allowing only 2 hits and striking out ten. "Tamra called a good game" admitted Lawrie. "Everything started to flow between us. The team was able to get runs early and as a pitcher it gets your adrenaline going knowing that your team is there to support you. Having an early lead allowed us to work through the batters and stay in control of the game." "I'm pleased with tonight's performance" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Women's National Team. "The Riptide are a great team, they have excellent players capable of producing quality offence. It was a tight game until the end. Danielle kept us in control throughout the game." Although tonight's game a sigh of relief for the Canadian athletes, there is still some work to be done. "We stranded ten runners on base tonight" recalled Sippel. "We have to find ways to keep pushing. We have to play harder as a team; we have to leave it all out on the field." The Senior Women's Canadian National Team will return to Peter Hallman Ball Yard for the final two games of the Ontario Tour with games on Saturday, June 24th at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 25th at 1:00pm. For tickets and complete statistical information including game sheets, please visit www.softball.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 10:29:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:29:49 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada's Elite Team falls to Michigan Ice by a score of 8 - 3 Message-ID: <240606175.27193@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 12:51:02 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Elite Team falls to Michigan Ice by a score of 8 - 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2006 Canada Elite iced by Michigan 8 - 3 (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada's Elite Team fell to the Michigan Ice in game two of a four game mini U.S. Tour by a score of eight to three. Canada Elite took to an early two run lead in the top of the second with their final run coming in the third. Shannon Rossiter (Surrey, BC) and Jennifer Yee (North Delta, BC) led the Elite team in hitting with Rossiter going two for three at the plate with a home run and a double and Yee going two for three at the plate with a double and a single. Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) received the start for Canada Elite allowing only one run in almost six innings of work. Lanz, who was relieved by Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB), returned late in the sixth inning to close out the game. The Ice battled back to tie the game in the fifth inning and capitalized on three Canadian defensive errors in the sixth inning to score five runs and take the lead. The Michigan Ice will host Canada Elite in game three of the U.S mini tour at Currie Stadium in Midland, Michigan on Saturday June 24th and again on Sunday June 25th. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 17:42:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:42:13 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic Results - Late Friday, Early Saturday Message-ID: <240606175.53137@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 2:25:11 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic Results - Late Friday, Early Saturday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Late game on Friday... MINNDAK MILLERS 18, LX 2 (Jun 23, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ MINNDAK MILLERS..... 105 (11)1 - 18 14 0 LX.................. 000 2 0 - 2 5 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR MINNDAK - WANDLER,J 3 Wandler - HR(3) WP - Sabate (10 strikeouts) LP - Knott Saturday morning games... KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 4, VILLAGE INN 3 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ VILLAGE INN......... 011 001 0 - 3 8 3 KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 001 300 X - 4 5 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR VILLAGE - THOMPSON,T WP - Macumber Save - Langley LP - Mataczynski COUNTY MATERIALS 15, PBI 2 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ PBI................. 200 00 - 2 5 0 COUNTY MATERIALS.... 711 6X - 15 14 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 HR PBI - MARCIO,D (1) HR COUNTY - GOOLAGONG,J (1), NUKUNUKU,N, LOE,J, MARTIN,J, WINTERS,Z, KEIFEL,K (1), SCHULTZ,T Gollan - 10 strikeouts in the win Seven different players for County homer. WP - Gollan (10 strikeouts) LP - Petrie After a 48 minute rain delay, noon games have continued and are on the field now. Updates to follow... From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 17:43:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:43:31 -0700 Subject: Eau Classic Results - Saturday update Message-ID: <240606175.53215@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 4:10:22 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Classic Results - Saturday update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finals from the 12pm games... FARM TAVERN 6, BLOOMINGTON STIX 2 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BLOOMINGTON STIX.... 000 000 110 - 2 6 0 FARM TAVERN......... 000 000 114 - 6 5 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GAREAU,K LP-ALGAR,P T- A-0 HR BLOOM - COCKMAN,A HR FARM - ABBOTT,C, BUDKE,T Todd Budke walk off grand slam HR in bottom of 9th Algar strikes out 13 in the loss TOWNLINE 4, MINNDAK MILLERS 1 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ MINNDAK MILLERS..... 000 001 0 - 1 4 1 TOWNLINE............ 000 004 X - 4 3 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-RICHARDSON,T LP-SCHWEYER,R T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - SHAILES,N Nick Shailes hits grand slam HR in bottom of the 6th to give Townline the come from behind win. From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 23:38:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:38:17 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <240606175.74501@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 6:19:24 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic Results - Saturday update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNTY MATERIALS 6, CIRCLE TAP 2 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ COUNTY MATERIALS.... 101 121 0 - 6 9 0 CIRCLE TAP.......... 100 010 0 - 2 3 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KIRKPATRICK LP-MCKENZIE,C T- A-0 HR COUNTY - MAKEA,T, SHANNON,P Kirkpatrick strikes out 11 PBI 5, LX 4 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ LX.................. 000 130 0 - 4 6 0 PBI................. 000 220 1 - 5 7 3 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KAMMULAR,K LP-KNOTT,I T- A-0 From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 23:39:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:39:21 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 9am Scores Message-ID: <240606175.74561@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 8:55:03 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 9am Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Temps in the 90's (F) Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information. 9:00 a.m. Games Pool A Team Rainey, CA - 4 Vancouver Grey Sox, BC - 1 WP-Sebastian Gerutti LP-Nick Underhill Salt Lake City Hogs, UT - 15 Northwest Merchants, WA - 0 WP-Cody Thompson LP-Kim Arndt Pool B So Cal Bombers, CA - 11 JRW Associates, WA - 3 WP-Travis Price LP-Mike Egerdeen Prince George Black Bears, BC - 6 Lumberkings, CA - 0 WP-Sean Whitten LP-Sonny Perkins Pool C CR Portland, OR 7 A-1 Tank, CA 1 WP-Mark Bennett LP-Doug Sleep Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 23:40:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:40:39 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Saturday Update - Rain delay Message-ID: <240606175.74644@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 9:49:56 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Saturday Update - Rain delay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates of the last two games before another rain delay... FARM TAVERN 4, TOWNLINE 3 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ TOWNLINE............ 010 200 0 - 3 6 1 FARM TAVERN......... 004 000 X - 4 3 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GAREAU,K LP-RICHARDSON,T T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - DELORIT,C, GUERRINIERI HR FARM - WOLFE,R, ABBOTT,C BLOOMINGTON STIX 6, BRANDT'S 2 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BLOOMINGTON STIX.... 021 000 3 - 6 10 0 BRANDT'S............ 002 000 0 - 2 6 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GINGER,B LP-MURPHY,T T- A-0 HR BLOOM - COCKMAN,A 2, KELLY,J Cockman - 2 HR Heavy rain suspended the tourney at the completion of these games. Play has now been cancelled for the remainder of the evening. Games will resume at 8am Sunday. More updates tomorrow! Championship now slated for 6pm. From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 23:43:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:43:11 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Saturday Update - Rain delay Message-ID: <240606175.74796@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 9:49:56 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Saturday Update - Rain delay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates of the last two games before another rain delay... FARM TAVERN 4, TOWNLINE 3 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ TOWNLINE............ 010 200 0 - 3 6 1 FARM TAVERN......... 004 000 X - 4 3 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GAREAU,K LP-RICHARDSON,T T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - DELORIT,C, GUERRINIERI HR FARM - WOLFE,R, ABBOTT,C BLOOMINGTON STIX 6, BRANDT'S 2 (Jun 24, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BLOOMINGTON STIX.... 021 000 3 - 6 10 0 BRANDT'S............ 002 000 0 - 2 6 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GINGER,B LP-MURPHY,T T- A-0 HR BLOOM - COCKMAN,A 2, KELLY,J Cockman - 2 HR Heavy rain suspended the tourney at the completion of these games. Play has now been cancelled for the remainder of the evening. Games will resume at 8am Sunday. More updates tomorrow! Championship now slated for 6pm. From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jun 24 23:44:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:44:34 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 11am Scores Message-ID: <240606175.74879@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 10:45:56 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 11am Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Temps in the 90's (F) Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information 11:00 a.m. games Pool C Colorado Rage, CO - 1 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP-Kent Tabashnuik LP-Wayne Wells Pool D CR Adidas, OR - 8 Mock Ford - 0 WP-John Bishop LP-Bert Ford Cleons Auto, WA - 5, Castlewood, UT - 4 WP-Barry Tate LP-Steve Black Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 08:47:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:47:53 -0700 Subject: Canada's Women National Team downed by the Riptide 5 to 3 Message-ID: <250606176.21077@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 11:11:10 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Women National Team downed by the Riptide 5 to 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2006 Canada downed by the Riptide 5 to 3 (Kitchener, ON) - After splitting the first two games in the Ontario Tour against the New England Riptide, the Senior Women's National Team looked to improve on their offence to take a one game lead in the series. Team Canada's ace, Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) who saw action for the first time during the Ontario Tour, started for Canada and struggled early giving up two walks and one hit in the first inning. Bay continued to battle through New England's line up until she was relieved in the third by Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC). Bay allowed two hits, one run and struck out three in just over two innings of work. "New England is a good hitting team" admitted Bay. "They battled well at the plate and I often found myself behind in the count. I walked a few batters and those walks came back to haunt me. This is something I'm looking to improve on. I hope next time out I can clean up my game to take the pressure off of my defense." New England took to an early two run lead on Rbi's from Lyndsey Angus (Leominster, MA) and Tarrah Beyster (San Diego, CA). Jocelyn Forest (Berkeley, CA) picked up the win for New England, starting where she left off in game one of the Tour, holding Canada to only one run until the sixth inning. Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) started the offence for Canada in the third with a single and a stolen base. Schill was then scored off of a single from Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC). Team Canada tried to continue their attack in the fourth pulling confidence from an inning ending diving catch from Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC) however, were held hitless until the sixth inning. Pitching continued to be a struggle for Canada as Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) came in to relive Holtz in the top of the fourth inning, giving up two runs (in the seventh) on five hits in three innings pitched. Canada found life on a sixth inning solo home run from Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) pulling Canada within one run. Canada pressured in the bottom of the seventh, chipping away at a three run lead, with a lead off single from Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON). With Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) to pinch run for Eadie, Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) singled to left center scoring McLean and pulling within two. Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) singled to keep the drive alive advancing Lichty to third. With runners at first and third and down by two, Danielle Henderson (Commack, NY) entered the game picked up the save and ended Canada's comeback. "You never know what you are made of until you are pressured" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Women's National Team. "We kept building throughout the game however we needed to come out strong and take care of the process from beginning to the end. We had a strong finish. No one went up to bat with fear in their eyes in the last inning and that is what it is going to take to win!" The Senior Women's National Team will close out their Ontario Tour with a win against the New England Riptide on Sunday, June 25th at Peter Hallman Ball Yard. For tickets and complete statistical information including game sheets, please visit www.softball.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 08:51:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:51:35 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 3pm Scores Message-ID: <250606176.21300@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 11:04:35 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 3pm Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Temps in the 90's (F) Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information 3:00 p.m. games Pool C Houston Aces, TX - 1, A-1 Tank, CA - 0 WP-Punvile LP-Ed Gasper Pool D Castlewood, UT - 4 CR Adidas, OR - 1 Russ Chadwick John Bishop Mock Ford - 14 Cleons Auto, WA - 6 WP-Mike Trotter LP-Tungsbik Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 08:53:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:53:27 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 5:30pm Scores Message-ID: <250606176.21412@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 11:12:29 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 5:30pm Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information 5:00 p.m. games Pool A Team Rainey, CA - 7 NW Merchants, WA - 3 WP-Sebastian Gervasutti LP-Penner Vancouver Grey Sox, BC - 9 Larry Miller Hogs, UT - 2 WP-Rick Smith LP-Webb Pool B So Cal Bombers 10 Lumberkings, CA - 0 WP-Ryan Brand LP-Nimmo Prince George Black Bears, BC -10 JRW, WA - 0 WP-Sean Whitten LP-Edgerton Pool C CR/Portland, OR - 6 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP-Piechnik LP-Smith Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 08:55:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:55:03 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup - final note on Saturday night Message-ID: <250606176.21508@webbox.com> Received: 6/24/06 11:18:18 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup - final note on Saturday night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a quick note to let readers know that we will not have a report on the final set of games until Sunday morning. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.ht Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 13:09:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:09:27 -0700 Subject: Canada's Elite Team upset Michigan 8 - 3 Message-ID: <250606176.36769@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 9:03:19 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada's Elite Team upset Michigan 8 - 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2006 Canada Elite upset Michigan 8 - 3 (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada's Elite Team bounced back from a loss in game two to down the Michigan Ice at Currie Stadium in Midland, Michigan by a score of eight to three. Canada Elite took to a four run lead in the third inning and pressed to increase their lead by seven in the fourth. Jennifer Yee (North Delta, BC) continued to showcase her offensive talents going two for four at the plate with a home run, a single and four RBi's. Michigan tried to rally in the sixth on a Nikki Conway (University of St. Thomas) two run in-the-park home run. Michigan's final run came off of a Becky Manson (Central Michigan University) triple. Michigan's run came to an end as Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) came in to relieve Sarah Belanger (Winnipeg, MB) striking out the final two batters and picking up the save. Belanger picked up the win for Canada allowing three runs on five hits with five strike outs in just over five innings of work. Canada Elite look to close out the U.S mini tour at Currie Stadium in Midland, Michigan on Sunday June 25th with a win and a three to one series win. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 13:14:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:14:28 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday Results + rain Message-ID: <250606176.37072@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 11:34:04 AM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The rain in Eau Claire continues, but the games do go on! Village Inn pulled out of the tournament due to the loss of a couple of players for Sunday. Games were realigned and make for a full slate today. Results from the 8am games follow... MINNDAK MILLERS 17, BRANDT'S 5 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ BRANDT'S............ 1 20 02 - 5 6 0 MINNDAK MILLERS..... (12)02 3X - 17 9 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-SABATE,S LP-CROUCH,J T- A-0 HR MINNDAK - WANDLER,J KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 4, LX 0 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ LX.................. 000 000 0 - 0 1 1 KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 021 100 X - 4 9 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-LANGLEY,S LP-KNOTT,I T- A-0 Unfortunately one of the 10am games was cut short due to a game ending injury to Bloomington pitcher Paul Algar. Bloomington took a voluntary forfeit to end their tournament early... KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 0, BLOOMINGTON STIX 0 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 00 - 0 2 0 BLOOMINGTON STIX.... 0X - 0 2 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ T- A-0 Bloomington takes the voluntary forfeit after an injury to Algar. Play has been suspended in the other 10am game due to rain. Play will continue soon, with updates to follow... From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 13:47:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:47:37 -0700 Subject: Keating's Win 2nd Week-end Of Travel League Message-ID: <250606176.39061@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 12:29:33 PM From: "Mike Fulton" Subject: Keating's Win 2nd Week-end Of Travel League -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 16 - 18, 2006 Lancaster, Pa. Keating's Fitness Center, from Wilkes-Barre, Pa, won the 2nd week-end championship of the Mid Atlantic Travel League with a perfect 6-0 record. Keating's had a .329 batting average for the week-end and a team 1.20 ERA. In what proved to be the best game of the week-end, Keating's had to come from behind twice, on Friday evening, to defeat the KMV Rise 5-4. Bill Hillhouse picked up the win for Keating's giving up 2 earned runs while striking out 10 and walking 3. With Mike Smith on the mound for the Rise, Keating's faced a 3-0 deficite and were only able to get 1 hit going into the bottom of the 6th inning. In the 6th, Keating's blasted 5 hits and tied the game at 3 apiece. The Rise wasted no time in taking back the lead when John Hurst led off the top of the 7th with a homer to center. Keating's fought right back in their half of the inning. Bret McHenry started the rally by drawing a leadoff walk. He was sacrificed to 2nd base then advanced to 3rd on a wild pitch. He immediately scored the tying run on an infield error. After a walk to Greg Garrity put runners on 1st and 2nd Mark Smith lined an RBI single to win the game. Mark Smith and Justin Stock had 2 singles each for Keating's. Greg Garrity had an RBI double. Mike Keating and Steve Sell each had a single. For the Rise, Steve Moore and Fred Torkleson were 2 for 3 each with a double and single apiece. John Hurst had a solo home run and scored 2 runs. Keating's rode the strong pitching of Dave Stokes as they defeated the Pa. Power 5-0. Stokes fired a 1 hit shutout to pick up the victory for Keating's. He had 12 strike outs and no walks. Greg Garrity, Frank Keating Jr., and Justin Stock had 2 singles apiece. Mark Smith was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI's. Kevin Smith had an RBI single. D. Giblin had a 4th inning single for the Power. In a hard fought game, Keating's beat the Landis Markets team 3-1. Dave Stokes paced Keating's on the mound with his complete game victory, his 2nd of the day. Stokes allowed no earned runs, 2 hits, had 6 strike outs, and 1 walk. 2nd baseman Toby Ranck had a big day at the plate for Keating's. He was 3 for 3 with 2 solo home runs and a single. Bret McHenry was 2 for 4 with 2 singles. Greg Garrity had a solo homer. Mike Keating, Kevin Smith, and Justin Stock all singled. For Landis, Mike Gehman and Russ Vincent had a single each. Next for Keating's was the playoff portion of the week-end. In the quarter final game, Keating's defeated the Lancaster Merchants 8-1 thus knocking them out of the playoff portion of the Travel League week-end. The fitnessmen wasted no time as they scored 5 quick runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. Greg Garrity picked up the victory on the mound allowing 3 hits while striking out 12 and walking 3 batters. Garrity also led the offense going 2 for 2. He blasted a home run and single. Toby Ranck went 2 for 3 with a triple, a single, 3 RBI's, and scored a run. Dave Martin was also 2 for 3 with 2 singles. Justin Stock was 1 for 2 with a triple and 3 runs scored. Mark Smith went 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI's. Frank Keating Jr. and Kevin Smith had a single and an RBI each. For Lancaster Junior Rhodes was 1 for 2 with a double and a run. Jay Herr had an RBI single. Keating's beat the Rise in the semi-final game 7-3. Keating's busted the game open with a 4 run 2nd inning. Justin Stock led the 11 hit attack going 3 for 4 with 3 singles, 2 RBI's, a stolen base, and 2 runs. Frank Keating Jr. went 2 for 4, 2 singles. Steve Sell had a 2 run home run in the 2nd inning. Dave Martin doubled and scored 2 runs. Greg Garrity, Toby Ranck, Mark Smith, and Dave Stokes all singled. Bill Hillhouse (6-0) was the starter and winner, pitching 5 innings and striking out 4 and not allowing a walk. Greg Garrity (4-0) picked up the save, pitching the last 2 innings. He allowed no runs, 1 hit, struck out 3 and walked 1. Steve Moore led the Rise with a 2 for 3 effort. He had a double, single, and an RBI. John Hurst had a 2 run homer, and Matt Daley doubled. In the Championship game Keating's defeated South Lebanon 9-1. Keating's broke open a 1-1 game in the 6th inning with 3 runs then added 5 more in the 7th for the victory. Greg Garrity pitched a jem of a game allowing only 2 hits while striking out 11 and walking 3 batters. Kevin Smith led Keating's 10 hit attack with a 2 for 4 effort, including a home run and single. Frank Keating Jr. was also 2 for 4 with a double, a single, 3 RBI's, and scored 2 runs. Mike Keating was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and a run. Greg Garrity belted a 2 run homer. Justin Stock doubled, had an RBI and scored 2 runs. Mark Smith and Dave Stokes each singled and drove in a run apiece. S. Lebanon's 2 hits were singles by Mike Rohrer and Swisher. All 3 pitchers for Keating's, Dave Stokes, Greg Garrity, and Bill Hillhouse had 2-0 records for the week-end. Stokes pitched 14 innings, didn't allow an earned run, gave up 3 hits, had 18 strike outs and walked 1 batter.Garrity pitched 15 innings, gave up 6 hits, had 26 strike outs, 7 walks, 0.93 ERA, and recorded 1 save. Hillhouse pitched 12 innings, had 14 strike outs, 3 walks, and a 2.92 ERA. Offensively for the week-end Justin Stock was 10 for 18, (.556 Avg), a triple, double, 8 singles, 3 stolen bases, 9 runs, .636 OBP, .722 SLG. Toby Ranck was 6 for 11, (.545), 2 home runs, triple, 3 singles, ..538 OBP, 1.273 SLG. Greg Garrity: .444 Avg, 3 home runs, double, 4 singles, 7 RBI's, ..591 OBP, 1.000 SLG. Mark Smith: .429 Avg, 2 doubles, 4 singles, 7 RBI's, .571 SLG; Kevin Smith: ..385 Avg, .615 SLG; Frank Keating Jr: .368 Avg, .500 OBP; Mike Keating: ..308 Avg. Keating's over-all season record is 14-2. Their next tournament action will be in Allentown, Pa. at Pates Park July 1 for the 4th of July Classic. 1st game for Keating's will be Saturday morning at 11:30AM vs. Pa. Power. 1st Game Rise-----------------4--7--1 Keating's----------5--7--4 Smith and Oschle Hillhouse and Sell ----W.P.= Bill Hillhouse ----L.P.= Mike Smith 2nd Game Pa. Power--------------------0--1--2 Keating's Fitness----------5--8--1 High and Pagano Stokes and M. Smith ----W.P.= Dave Stokes ----L.P.= Merlin High 3rd Game Keating's----------3--9--1 Landis--------------1--2--0 Stokes and Sell Gehman and Kollar ----W.P.= Dave Stokes ----L.P.= Mike Gehman Quarter Final Game Lancaster---------------------1---3---1 Keating's Fitness----------8--10--1 McClune, Herr (2), McClune (2) and Simes Garrity and M. Smith ----W.P.= Greg Garrity ----L.P.= Jason McClune Semi-Final Game Keating's----------7--11--0 Rise----------------3---7---4 Hillhouse, Garrity (6) and Sell Vogel and Oschle ----W.P.= Bill Hillhouse ----L.P.= Tom Vogel ----Save= Greg Garrity Championship Game Keating's Fitness----------0--0--1--0--0--3--5----9--10--2 S. Lebanon------------------0--0--0--1--0--0--0----1---2---1 Garrity and M. Smith Tracy and Lutz ----W.P.= Greg Garrity ----L.P.= Jeremy Tracy Mike Fulton Manager of Keating's Fitness Center gotti(at)ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 13:53:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:53:37 -0700 Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas July 1st ,2nd 2006) Message-ID: <250606176.39421@webbox.com> Received: 6/23/06 10:12:54 AM From: RUBEN RIOS Subject: Glowworm Tournament (San Antonio,Texas July 1st ,2nd 2006) San Antonio, TX July 1-2, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To All, As of today here are the following committed teams 1.San Antonio Titans 2.San Antonio Coprardes 3.San Antonio Glowworm 4.Austin Jokers 5. Austin Castro Concrete 6. Austin BlueJays 7. Austin Indians 8. Texas Stars 9. Brownsville Pepe's 10. H.I.S Nine 11. Houston Aces 12. Houston Sportsman 13. Galveston Whitesox 14. Houston Geo-Per 15. Luina's Towing 16. K.C. Missouri Angels 17. Houston Diablos 18. San Antonio Classics 19. BPA Miller Lite If there are any other teams that I missed and have not listed but would like to participate, please let me know as soon as possible. Hope to hear from you soon Ruben Rios cell (210)854-6409 home (210)333-0064 iceworms(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 13:59:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:59:50 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Saturday 1pm Scores Message-ID: <250606176.39795@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 12:59:21 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Saturday 1pm Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Temps in the 90's (F) Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information 1:00 p.m. games (Saturday) Pool A Vancouver Grey Sox 11 NW Merchants 0 WP-Derek Mayson LP-K. Panner Team Rainey 9 Larry Miller Hogs 1 WP-Bricklen Anderson LP-Brian Urquart Pool B Lumberkings, CA - 9 JRW Associates, WA - 3 WP-Anthony Martinez LP-Dave Drotzman So Cal Bombers, CA - 10 Prince George, BC - 3 WP-Tony Peeples LP-Craig Pidcock Pool C CR Portland, OR - 7 Colorado Rage, CO - 0 WP-Mark Bennett LP-Kurt Tabashnuik Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 14:28:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:28:44 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 7:30pm Scores (Sat) Message-ID: <250606176.41526@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 1:18:04 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - 7:30pm Scores (Sat) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information 7:30 p.m. games Saturday (final set of pool play games) Pool C Colorado Rage, CO - 5 A-1 Tank, CA - 2 WP-Tabaschnik LP-Frey Pool D Cleons Auto, WA - 13 CR Adidas, OR - 2 WP-Tungsvik LP-Warren Castlewood, UT - 2 Mock Ford 1 WP-Morgan LP-Ford Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm and http://www.alsfastball.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 17:21:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:21:10 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Single Elim Bracket/Scores - Sunday Message-ID: <250606176.51875@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 3:23:44 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Single Elim Bracket/Scores - Sunday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information Temperatures in the high 90's (F) Click here for Sunday's results, including link to bracket: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=993 or link in from the main page at: http://www.fastpitchwest.com The bracket is up to date as of this posting at 1pm PST. Only three teams remain. Just three teams left. Host Portland is back in the finals for the second year in a row, with two So Cal giants, Team Rainey and the So Cal Bombers squaring off in a semi-final matchup that will determine Portland's opponent. In the most dramatic game of the day, Portland and Vancouver squared off in a quarterfinal game, a rematch of last year's championship game, which Vancouver won. This year, it was Portland's turn, with Mike Piechnik picking up a 5-4 win in 8 innings over hard throwing Nick Underhill. Portland led 4-1 before Vancouver tied it and sent it into extra innings. The Larry Miller Hogs of Salt Lake City, Utah gave the So Cal Bombers a run for their money, before falling 5-2. The Bombers led midway, 2-1, but the Hogs tied the game at 2 in the 4th. Ryan Brand came on in relief to pick up the win for the Bombers. The Bombers will face local So Cal rival Team Rainey, who always seems to play their best at Portland. Rainey was in the finals in 2003 and 2004. Young Argentine Sebastian Gervasutti has three wins while Bricklen Anderson has two, for their 5-0 record thus far. Team Rainey is ranked # 24 in the current ISC rankings, while the Bombers are #8. Rainey opened the Rose Cup tournament yesterday morning with a 4-1 win over #6 ranked the Vancouver Grey Sox. Prince George Black Bears, BC won their morning game, but departed early, forfeiting their semi-final with Portland. Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm and http://www.alsfastball.com We'll be recapping scores with winning and losing pitchers later this afternoon. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 17:29:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:29:00 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Single Elim First Round Scores (and update) Message-ID: <250606176.52346@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 4:12:04 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Single Elim First Round Scores (and update) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information Temperatures in the high 90's (F) Click here for Sunday's results, including link to bracket: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=993 or link in from the main page at: http://www.fastpitchwest.com The bracket is up to date as of this posting at 2pm PST. Portland is in the finals, awaiting the winner of the Team Rainey CA vs. So Cal Bombers, CA semi-final. That game is in the 5th inning with Rainey leading 2-0. Roy Guinaldo of Team Rainey drove in the second run in the bottom of the 4th with two out and two on. Bricklen Anderson is pitching for Rainey, Tony Peeples for the Bombers.fastb Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 First Round Games Game 1 Team Rainey, CA - 8 Mock Ford - 1 WP-Bricklen Anderson LP-Mike Trotter Game 2 Lumberkings, CA - 11 Colorado Rage, CO - 1 WP-Sonny Perkins LP-Kurt Tabashnuik Game 3 So Cal Bombers, CA - 5 A-1 Tank, CA - 2 WP-Tony Peeples LP-Doug Sleep Game 4 Larry Miller Hogs, UT - 11 Castlewood, UT - 4 WP-Brian Urqhart LP-Steve Black Game 5 CR/Portland, OR - 7 JRW Associates - 1 WP-Mark Bennett LP-Dave Drotzman Game 6 Vancouver Grey Sox, BC - 4 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP-Nick Underhill LP-Wayne Wells Game 7 NW Merchants, WA - 11 Cleons Auto, WA - 3 WP-Penner LP-Tungsvik Game 8 Prince George Black Bears, BC - 8 CR/Adidas, OR - 0 WP-Sean Whitten LP-Mike Trotter Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm and http://www.alsfastball.com We'll be recapping scores with winning and losing pitchers later this afternoon. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 17:31:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:31:44 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday Results Message-ID: <250606176.52507@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 4:03:02 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are down to the final four, County, Farm, Kegel and Townline. County and Farm are playing the winner's bracket final at this time, and Kegel and Townline are battling it out to stay in the tournament. Status report on Bloomington pitcher Paul Algar: good news as tests were all negative and he should be released from the hospital yet today. The rain has finally stopped as well, so things are looking up in Eau Claire! Updates from the earlier games.... KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 8, CIRCLE TAP 2 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 010 104 2 - 8 12 0 CIRCLE TAP.......... 110 000 0 - 2 5 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-MACUMBER,T LP-MCKENZIE,C T- A-0 HR KEGEL - MACUMBER,T, HARMS,J HR CIRCLE - MAGNUSSON,K CIRCLE TAP 9, MINNDAK MILLERS 0 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ MINNDAK MILLERS..... 000 00 - 0 3 0 CIRCLE TAP.......... 106 2X - 9 7 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-FOLKARD,A LP-SCHWEYER,R T- A-0 HR CIRCLE - ELLESTAD,J, MAGNUSSON,K, DELARWELLE,C, MALNORY,T TOWNLINE 11, PBI 3 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ TOWNLINE............ 033 203 - 11 13 2 PBI................. 100 020 - 3 6 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-GUERRINIERIB LP-KAMMULAR,K T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - JOHNSON,J 2, NEMIAH,A, GUERRINIERI From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 18:04:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:04:58 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Second Round Elim Scores (Sunday) Message-ID: <250606176.54504@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 4:58:10 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Second Round Elim Scores (Sunday) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information Temperatures in the high 90's (F) Second Round Games - Quarter Finals Game 9 Team Rainey, CA - 13 Lumberkings, CA - 0 WP-Sebastian Gervasutti LP-John Nimmo Game 10 So Cal Bombers, CA - 5 Larry Miller Hogs, UT - 3 WP-Brand (4), Price LP-Cody Thompson Game 11 CR/Portland, OR - 5 Vancouver Grey Sox, BC - 4, 8 innings WP-Mike Piechnik LP-Underhill (5), Smith Game 12 Prince George Black Bears, BC - 7 NW Merchants, WA - 0, forfeit Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 18:18:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:18:49 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Semi-Final Results (Sunday) Message-ID: <250606176.55335@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 5:18:02 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Semi-Final Results (Sunday) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information Temperatures in the high 90's (F) Third Round Games - Semi Finals Game 13 So Cal Bombers, CA - 4 Team Rainey, CA - 2 WP-Tony Peeples WP-Bricklen Anderson Game 14 CR/Portland, OR - 7 Prince George Black Bears, BC - 0, forfeit Game 16 So Cal Bombers vs. CR/Portland Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:04:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:04:03 -0700 Subject: Update on Doug Gillis Message-ID: <250606176.68849@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 8:43:49 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Update on Doug Gillis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Novi, MI As many have heard, Doug had a stroke last Wednesday night. He is still in the hospital, but is walking around, pacing the halls and moving as much as the doctors will let him. Speech and handwriting are improving everyday. His personality is 100% Doug...he's laughing at jokes, rolling his eyes, flailing his arms....all the mannerisms that he had before this happened. The doctors have said that he is an excellent candidate for recovery based on his age, overall health, and willingness to work. When I talked to his wife tonight, she said that the doctors are looking at him going home on Wednesday. Many, many thanks to all in our softball world who have called, or emailed, or asked about Doug....every little bit counts and it is all appreciated. Following is Doug's address and a means to reach him at the hospital. Doug Gillis 43100 12 Oaks Crescent Dr, Apt 2044 Novi, MI 48377-3430 To send him a note at the hospital.... http://www.botsfordsystem.org/corp/email.cfm Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:13:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:13:24 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Championship Game - CR/Portland 6, So Cal Bombers 1 Message-ID: <250606176.69410@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 8:59:37 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Championship Game - CR/Portland 6, So Cal Bombers 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 Thanks to Tom Ree for providing these scores and information throughout the weekend Host CR/Portland won their own tournament, the well-established Rose Cup, for the first time Sunday, with a 6-1 win over the So Cal Bombers. Portland made it to the championship game last year, but finished second to the Vancouver Grey Sox. In 2006, however, Portland captured gold with a perfect 7-0 weekend. Brian Ree homered in the championship game, while pitcher Terry Luster picked up the win, over the Bombers' Travis Price. The So Cal Bombers finished with a 6-1 record for second place, while Team Rainey was 5-1 for third place. Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:16:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:16:35 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday results Message-ID: <250606176.69601@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 6:44:19 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Sunday results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Down to three... Farm and Townline are playing to meet up with County in the final and the sun is now shining at Carson Park! COUNTY MATERIALS 9, FARM TAVERN 4 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ COUNTY MATERIALS.... 200 204 1 - 9 9 1 FARM TAVERN......... 001 020 1 - 4 8 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KIRKPATRICK LP-HOLOIEN,D T- A-0 HR COUNTY - NUKUNUKU,N, MARTIN,J HR FARM - TWACHTMAN,T Nukmnuku Grand Slam HR for County in the 6th TOWNLINE 4, KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS 2 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ TOWNLINE............ 102 01 - 4 10 2 KEGEL BLACK KNIGHTS. 200 0X - 2 4 0 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-RICHARDSON,T LP-BYRNE,D T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - JOHNSON,J HR KEGEL - ELLSWORTH,J, GIESBRECHT,R Kegel forfeits during rain delay, giving Townline an official 7-0 decision. From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:19:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:19:55 -0700 Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Individual Award Winners Message-ID: <250606176.69798@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 9:07:40 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR - Individual Award Winners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Single Elimination Sunday, June 25, 2006 CR/Portland's Kevin Rasmussen was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, while teammate Mike Piechnik was tabbed as the Most Valuable Pitcher. Tournament All Star Selections: 1. Brian Ree, Portland 2. Terry Traverso, Portland 3. Lou Matsuto, Portland 4. Mark Santillano, Portland 5. Darren Box, So Cal Bombers 6. J.R. Mendez So Cal Bombers 7. Dan Winnick, So Cal Bombers 8. Tim Hunt, Team Rainey 9. Dwayne Fowler, Team Rainey 10. Andrew Medwedrich, Team Rainey Complete Rose Cup Scoreboard at Fastpitchwest: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/rosecup.htm Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:28:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:28:01 -0700 Subject: Canada closes out the Ontario Tour losing to the Riptide 4 to 2 Message-ID: <250606176.70287@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 7:45:11 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada closes out the Ontario Tour losing to the Riptide 4 to 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2006 Canada closes out the Ontario Tour losing to the Riptide 4 to 2. (Kitchener, ON) - Canada closed out their Ontario Tour on Sunday at Peter Hallman Ball Yard with the Senior Women's National Team with a loss to the New England Riptide of the National Pro Fastpitch League. The Riptide's pitching continued to frustrate Canada's offence as Canada struggled to produce hits early in the game. Danielle Henderson (Commack, NY) picked up the win for New England holding Canada to only one hit until the sixth inning. New England took to an early lead off of a Lyndsey Angus (Leominster, MA) lead off home run in the top of the second and a Tarrah Beyster (San Diego, CA) solo home run in the top of the fourth. The Riptide continued to increase their lead in the fifth with Beyster sacrificing to score Kristin Vesely (Phoenix, AZ) and Jackie Pasquerella (Bayshore, NY) stealing home to give the Riptide a four run lead late in the game. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the loss giving up five hits including two home runs in just over four innings of work. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) came to Lawrie's relief and shut down the Riptide's offence giving up only one hit. Jennifer Salling's (Port Coquitlam, BC) solid defensive work in the top of the sixth inning shifted momentum and allowed Canada to start a rally in the bottom of the inning on a Tamra Howren (Surrey, BC) double scoring Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) cutting the Riptide's lead to three runs. Canada continued to pressure early in the seventh with three hits including an RBi single from Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) cutting the Riptide's lead to two and forcing Jocelyn Forest (Berkeley, CA) to enter the game and relieve Henderson. Forest gave up one hit before eventually putting an end to Canada's comeback. "The good news" admitted Lori Sippel, Women's National Team Head Coach "is that we have fight and we do not give up. We just need to come out stronger and play in a way that the fight is not required." "In spite of our three losses I feel we are moving in the right direction" added Sippel. "In terms of what we wanted out of the camp, we just need to make these games count by using them as a stepping stone to where we want to go." The Senior Women's National Team will relocate to Surrey, BC as they prepare to compete in the 13th Canada Cup from July 1st to July 9th. For complete statistical information including game sheets, please visit www.softball.ca. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:30:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:30:16 -0700 Subject: Canada Elite chilled by Michigan Ice to close out the series Message-ID: <250606176.70422@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 8:01:37 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Elite chilled by Michigan Ice to close out the series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2006 Canada Elite chilled by Michigan Ice to close out the series. (Ottawa, ON) - Canada Elite suffered a loss in game four of their U.S. Tour against the Michigan Ice by a score of seven to three. Michigan took to an early lead and continued to frustrate Canada Elite's pitching and defense combining for ten hits, seven runs and forcing three Canada Elite defensive errors. Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) was credited with the loss giving up four runs in less than three innings of work. Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) closed out the game for Canada Elite. Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) led Canada Elite's offence going two for two at the plate producing all three of Canada Elite's runs. After splitting their four game series with Michigan, Canada Elite will relocate to Surrey, BC as they prepare to compete in the 13th Canada Cup from July 1st to July 9th. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:33:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:33:08 -0700 Subject: Vandalia, IL - the freight - altamont tourney recap (1st weekend) Message-ID: <250606176.70594@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 7:41:34 PM From: richard well Subject: vandalia, il - the freight - altamont tourney recap (1st weekend) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch NEXT GAME: JUNE 28th @ Vandalia vs Altamont Home Center RECORD COMING IN: 15-4 RECORD GOING OUT: 17-4 Altamont 4th of July Tourney Game 1: Teutopolis, Il Koerner Miller LiteMendon 2 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Koerner Miller Lite 010 001 0 ? 2 6 0 Vandalia - The Freight 000 700 2 ? 9 7 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Marty Cloe 7 innings/6 H/2 R/1 ER/16 K/1 BB and Well Loss- Einhorn 7 innings/7 H/2 R/1 ER/5 K/8 BB and Bierman FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-3, RBI / Bob Nagel 1-3, HR, 3 RBI?s / Rich Well 1-4 / Marty Cloe 1-4 / Kevin Cook 2-3 / JD Arnold 1-3, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: Miller Lite took the lead in the 2nd on 3 of their 6 hits?..The Freight scored 7 in the 4th as Marty Cloe lead off with a 1b, Mark Burnam BB, Cook BB, Jarrett FC, Arnold BB, Jeremy Curll BB, Mike Simmons RBI 1b and Bob Nagel 3 run HR?..in the 6th Miller Lite scored an unearned run?.in the 7th The Freight scored on a Well 1b, Cook 1b, Jeff Jarrett BB and Arnold RBI 1b?? GAME 2 Nokomis, Il ? Bud Light - 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bud Light 000 000 0 ? 0 4 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 210 000 0 ? 3 4 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/4 H/0 R/0 ER/5 K/4 BB and Casey Loss-Rich Younker 7 innings/4 H/3 R/2 ER/4 K/2 BB and M. Epley FREIGHT HITTERS: Rich Well 1-3, HR, 2 RBI?s / Nick Casey 1-3 / Greg Bellaver 1-3, 2b / Brian Buscher 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the top of the 1st as Simmons BB, Nagel FC and Well 2 run HR??in the 2nd The Freight scored on a Buscher BB, Cook sac and Arnold reached on an error??.. The Freight record 17-4 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jun 25 22:38:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:38:35 -0700 Subject: Ottawa - Blitz seeking one team Message-ID: <250606176.70921@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 9:28:33 AM From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Subject: BLITZ TOURNAMENT SEEKING 1 TEAM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, Ont. July 21-23, 2006 The Ottawa Blitz Tournament is looking for 1 more team to fill its 12 team field. The entry is $325/team which will guarranttee 3 games.The Tournament is Open to any player or teams interested in attending. There will be a beer tent over looking the 2 fields, bbq'd food and hotels are within 5 minutes from the park. For more information please contact me below a.s.a.p. I am also adding the list of teams attending. Ottawa Blitz Blackburn Bombers Valley Raiders NewBobo 56ers Carp I4C Manotick Lomor Printers Quyon Flyers Scarborough Wolverines('04, '05 Canadian Junior Champs) Oshawa Jr. BB Bramalea Lumberjacks St-Leonard Express('06 Junior Canadians Host) Scott Dumouchel Ottawa Blitz Fastball 613-721-3532 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 07:37:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:37:06 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - Ohsweken vs Kitchener x 4 Message-ID: <260606177.16829@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 10:53:50 PM From: "mike joseph" Subject: redmen fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC Travel League - Ohsweken vs Kitchener x 4 Saturday June 24/06 Ohsweken @ Kitchener Game # 53 Ohsweken- 7 Kitchener- 8 W.P. Paul Koert L.P. Mike Joseph Hr. D.Shack-Kitchener C.Mcdonald- Ohsweken Game # 54 Ohsweken- 0 Kitchener- 6 W.P. Todd Martin L.P. Rory Miller Hr. Crawford- Kitchener Sunday June 25/06 Game # 55 Kitchener @ Ohsweken Kitchener-11 Ohsweken-1 W.P. Don Scott L.P. Rory Miller Hr. Crawford-Kitchener Game #56 Kitchener-11 Ohsweken-1 W.P. Don Scott L.P. Mike Joseph From: "mike joseph" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 07:44:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:44:24 -0700 Subject: Explorers in Ontario Message-ID: <260606177.17270@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 9:51:23 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers in Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener/Oshweken, ON The Midland Explorers (#10 in current ISC rankings) travelled into Ontario for a set of games vs. the Twins (#4) and Redmen (#32) and came away with a 3-0-1 record. Season record now stands at 17-5-1 going into the Monkton World Series of Fastball next weekend. Game 1 Explorers 2, Kitchener 2 Grant Patterson - 7IP, 4H, 3K, 0BB, Don Scott - 7IP, 4H, 9K, 1BB Reid Benson with an RBI single and Steve Horning with a HR for Midland's runs. Chris Jones and Ron White with RBI's for Kitchener. Game 2 Explorers 5, Oshweken 1 WP - Luke Raymer (on loan from the Norwich Jrs) - 7IP, 9H, 3K, 1BB, LP - Mike Joseph - 7IP, 6H, 3K, 5BB Steve Roberts had a 3-run homer and Kyle Beane a 2-run homer. Calvin Miller, Norm Logan and TJ Miller each with 2 hits for Oshweken. Game 3 Explorers 7, Oshweken 0 (5 innings) WP - Grant Patterson - 5IP, 1H, 8K, 1BB, LP - Rory Miller - 5IP, 7H, 3K, 4BB Eddy Ketelhut was 3x3 with 2 HRs and 4 RBI and Sean Zaborowski was 2x2 for Midland. Rory Miller had Oshweken's hit. Game 4 Explorers 7, Kitchener 0 (6 innings) WP - Luke Raymer - 6IP, 2H, 4K, 1BB, LP - Paul Koert - 4IP, 7H, 5K, 2BB Rino Dambroskio with a 2-run homer and Beane, Horning and Craig Crawford each with 2 hits for Midland. Ted Kosciesza and Dave Bailey with hits for Kitchener. Thanks to Dave Bailey and Mike Joseph for helping arrange the weekend and for their hospitality. Kyle Beane Midland Explorers kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 07:47:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:47:10 -0700 Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Final Results Message-ID: <260606177.17435@webbox.com> Received: 6/25/06 10:58:16 PM From: "Stu Taylor" Subject: Eau Claire Classic - Final Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 40th Annual Eau Claire Classic came to a close in exciting fashion as County Materials came from behind to beat Townline on a walk off two-run home run by T. Schultz in the bottom of the 7th. Thank you to all teams and fans who stuck with us through all of the rain, we look forward to another great tournament next year. Thank you! COUNTY MATERIALS 8, TOWNLINE 7 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ TOWNLINE............ 220 020 1 - 7 10 1 COUNTY MATERIALS.... 002 103 2 - 8 7 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KIRKPATRICK LP-RICHARDSON,T T- A-0 HR TOWNLINE - JOHNSON,J, SHAILES,N, DELORIT,C HR COUNTY - SCHULTZ,T Schultz hits walkoff 2 run HR to win the game and tournament for County Materials TOWNLINE 6, FARM TAVERN 3 (Jun 25, 2006 at Eau Claire) ------------------------------------------------------------ FARM TAVERN......... 000 021 0 - 3 9 0 TOWNLINE............ 042 000 X - 6 8 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-RICHARDSON,T LP-WILSON,J T- A-0 HR FARM - ABBOTT,C HR TOWNLINE - JOHNSON,J, NEMIAH,A, GUERRINIERI From: "Stu Taylor" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 07:50:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:50:31 -0700 Subject: Maddhaters Mens Tournament Grande Prairie Message-ID: <260606177.17637@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 2:31:13 AM From: Bill Aldred Subject: Maddhaters Mens Tournament Grande Prairie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob McVey Grande Prairie,Alberta 780 539 5360 p 780 539 9742 f The Grande Prairie Pride had a good showing at the Madhatters Mens Fastpitch tournament on the weekend. The newly formed team, in only its second tournament of Senior Open competition finished 2nd after the round robin only to lose 11 ? 4 to Calgary Cobras in the A division final. In the semi final they beat Camrose 10-2 after tying them 3-3 in the round robin. They also had a 7-0 win over Clear Prairie and a 3-2 loss to Calgary. The Madhatters Diamond Devils won the Intermediate Division final over Hay River but they did it the hard way. After taking a 6-0 lead in the first inning they found themselves going into extra innings with the score tied at 7-7. Then the visitors grabbed a 5 run lead in the top of the 8th. The Devils battled back a run at a time until Mike McVey hit a 2 out single to bring in winning run in a 13-12 victory. Joel Mayaard was the team work horse pitching the semi final and final for the Devils. The Midget Diggers needed a 7th inning comeback 5-4 win over Valleyview to clinch 3d in the roundrobin They then lost to Madhatters in the semi. The Diggers will be hosting Midget A provincials on July7-9 at the South Bear diamonds with teams coming from Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster and Onoway. Bob McVey Grande Prairie 780 539 5360 p 780 539 9742 bill_fastball(at)yahoo.com Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 From: Bill Aldred Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 21:01:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:01:17 -0700 Subject: Junior White Sox take trip into the unknown Message-ID: <260606177.65081@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 6:07:31 PM From: Vance Subject: Junior White Sox take trip into the unknown -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior White Sox take trip into the unknown Tuesday June 27th 2006 The school holidays may be upon us next week but for the Junior White Soxit will be a case of learning overload over the next two weeks as thesquad fly out for Vancouver to compete in the Canada Cup Futurestournament. A squad of 15 players will represent New Zealand at the Canada CupFutures tournament for the first time in the sports history. Thetournament sees over 30 club, provincial and national junior teams fromaround the world taking to the diamond. Junior White Sox coach Lynda O?Cain says the tour will be a huge learningexperience for the team and a great opportunity to get to playinternational softball. ?We need to get some international competition and this is one of thepremier tournaments in women?s world softball. We are looking to use thisas an opportunity to expose as many of our players to the internationalgame as possible while also helping to identify where the gaps are in oursquad ahead of the world champs next year,? said O?Cain. The Junior White Sox will fly out for the tour on June 30th with theCanada Cup Futures tournament due to start on July 4th (NZ time). At thetournament the Junior White Sox have five games in round robin play wherethey will need to finish in the top three to qualify for the championshipplayoffs. The tour is something of a trip into the unknown for the Junior White Soxas little is known about the opposition they will play in the Canada Cupand for some in the squad the tour will be their first taste ofinternational travel. ?We don?t know a lot about our opposition but we are expecting it to bevery competitive. The tour is more about focusing on what we are doingand working on combinations,? said O?Cain. Along with performing on the diamond there will also be a strong elementof learning off the diamond as the players sit back with pencil in handto watch teams compete in the senior Canada Cup tournament. ?This will be a chance for our players to see the best women?s teams inthe world competing against each other. We will be active spectatorswatching how the top teams warm up, see the different styles of play fromthe different countries and look at specific position play for individualplayers,? said O?Cain. The tour is part of the long term planning in place ahead of the JuniorWomen?s World Championships next year. JUNIOR WHITE SOX TOURING SQUAD Pitchers: Ashleigh Harmer Horowhenua, Courtney Maihi Waikato, Jessica HauHutt Valley, Elisha Smith Canterbury Catchers: Melanie Gettins Hawkes Bay, Okawa Priest Hutt Valley, Infielders: Emma Frost Canterbury, Courtenay O?Donnell Auckland, KatrinaStockford Hutt Valley, Brooke Cutting Wellington, Amber IrvingAuckland, Outfielders: Liani Samuel Hawkes Bay, Christina Paul Canterbury, LaraAndrews Hutt Valley, Pauline Tahuri Auckland, Utility: Carmelle Sorensen Canterbury, Coach: Lynda O?Cain Auckland Assistant Coach: Mandy Karatau-Keightley Canterbury Assistant Coach: Philippa Ward Wellington Manager: Lyn Lockhart Canterbury Scorer: Vicky Griffiths Canterbury Umpire: Lance Brown Wanganui Canada Cup Round Robin Games Tuesday July 4th 6.30am New Zealand v Twin City T-Birds Wednesday July 5th 4.00am New Zealand v Surrey Storm Thursday July 6th 9.00am New Zealand v Okanagan Wildfire Thursday July 6th 11.30am New Zealand v WR Renegades - Desrosiers Friday July 7th 4.00am New Zealand v Calahoo Erins Championship Round ? Saturday July 8th ? Monday July 10th After round robin play the top three teams from each pool go through tothe Championship Round. Additionally, the top remaining team based onCanada Cup qualifying criteria, will earn a ?Wild Card? entry into theChampionship Round. The Championship Round is double elimination with asudden death championship final. Consolation Round ? Saturday July 8th - Monday July 10th The remainder of the teams will proceed to a modified, single eliminationConsolation Round. * Note the time difference between New Zealand and Surrey, BritishColumbia sees team 20 hours behind us. All times listed in this draw areNew Zealand times. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 21:04:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:04:30 -0700 Subject: Australian Open Women's Team off to Canada Cup Message-ID: <260606177.65275@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 6:43:51 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australian Open Women's Team off to Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 27 June 2006 Australian Open Women?s Team off to CanadaCup On Wednesday 28 June, the Australian Open Women?s softball team, AussieSpirit, departs Sydney to head forthe Canada Cup as its lead up to final preparations for the InternationalSoftball Federation?s Women?s World Championship. The Canada Cup, one of the best competitive tournaments inthe world and in its 13th year, takes place from 1-9 July in Vancouver and willsee Australia go upagainst some of the world?s best pitchers and hitters the internationalgame has to offer. Head Coach Fabian Barlow is lookingforward to the competition which will give players and the team finalopportunities to experience the highest standard of softball prior to the WorldChampionship with strong opponents like the USA, Japan, Canada and China. ?The competition will help us continue to work on ourdefensive set-ups and just as importantly our belief systems and team dynamics.It will also give us the opportunity to see our opponents? strengths andweaknesses as well as what they perceive ours to be,? said Barlow. Barlow is mindful of the tacticsthat will be used by countries competing at the World Championship in Augustsaying that ?there is a strong possibility that teams will hide some oftheir potential weapons that they will look to bring out in Beijing and we willbe no different. You need to get a good mix of testing out some of your gameplans but having something in reserve to take to the Worlds.? Under Barlow?s leadership, Australia defeatedUSA Elite 3-0 to take home last year?s Canada Cup and is confident thatthe experienced 17-player team will again put in a strong performance. ?I am confident that we will win our share of gamesover the course of the two tournaments and commit to the cause every time wetake to the field to represent the country,? concluded Barlow. The team, consisting of 9 world championship players and 10Olympians, includes Sandra Allen (Qld), Catherine Bishop (SA), Marissa Carpadios(Qld), Kylie Cronk (Qld), Amanda Doman (Qld), Kelly Gentle (NSW), Kelly Hardie (Qld), Tanya Harding (co-captain) (Qld), Danica Howlett (NSW), Simmone Morrow (NSW), Tracey Mosley (Qld), Stacey Porter (NSW), Kate Quigley (Vic), Danielle Stewart (Qld), Natalie Titcume (Vic), Natalie Ward (co-captain) (NSW) and Belinda Wright (NSW). The Canada Cup willbe held at Softball City, BC Canada and then the Australian team will head to Oklahoma to compete in the US World Cup from 13-17 July 2006. Natalie Ward, Australia?ssecond most capped player will surpass current most capped player Sally McCreedyon day four of the Canada Cup. ***The team will be visiting the WestmeadChildren?s Hospital in Sydney at 5.00pm tonight (27 June, 2006) in conjunction with St George whoare proud supporters of Softball Australia*** AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Fabian Barlow, HeadCoach, Australian Women?s team DRAW Round Robin format and date and time of games listed in AEST Day 1 ? Sunday 2 July 6:30am - Australia vs Venezuela 11:30am ? Australia vs SchuttHurricanes Day 2 ? Monday 3 July 6:30am ? Australia vsWashington Blast Day 3 ? Tuesday 4 July 8:30am ?Canada Elite vs Australia Day 4 ? Wednesday 5 July 1:30pm - Australia vs Japan ?Denso Club Day 5 ? Thursday 6 July 11:30am ? Australia vs AmericanPastime Day 6 ? Friday 7 July 8:30am ? Australia vs China Day 7 ? Saturday 8 July Play Offs Day 8 ? Sunday 9 July Semi Finals Day 9 ? Monday 10 July Preliminary Grand Final FOR MORE INFORMATION DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 21:14:19 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:14:19 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 6th at Eau Claire Message-ID: <260606177.65866@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 6:14:38 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 6th at Eau Claire Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The #20-ranked MinnDak Millers tied for sixth place in the Eau Claire Classic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin this past weekend. Friday The MinnDak bats came alive in the tournament opener as they 14 hits in a 18-2, 5-inning winning over LX. Jason Wandler led the MinnDak offense, going 3-4 with 3 home runs that totaled 6 RBI. The Millers scored 10 runs in the fourth inning, all with two outs. #20 MinnDak Millers 18 LX (LaCrosse, Wisc) 2, 5 innings MDM 115 (10)1-18 14 0 LX 000 20-2 5 0 WP-Sisko Sabate (6-3) LP-Ian Knott HR-Jason Wandler (2, 3, 4), MinnDak Sabate and Lamar Noriega Knott, Brad Meldrum (4), Ryan McCue (5) and Tony Meidl Gregg Cascaes, 2-2 Roman Foore, 2-4, 2 RBI Lucas Goring, 2-4, 3B, 4 RBI Tony Kunka, 3-4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI John Tschida, 1-2, 3 RBI Jason Wandler, 3-4, 3 HR, 6 RBI Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 10 K, 0 BB Saturday Saturday afternoon, MinnDak fell to Townline 4-1, knocking the Millers into the Loser?s Bracket. In the bottom of the fourth inning, rain delayed the game for 40 minutes. The Millers would put the games first run on the board in the top of the sixth. With one out, John Tschida, who reached base on a fielder?s choice, scored on a triple by Tony Kunka. In their half of the sixth, Townline scored four runs with two outs. Nick Shailes hit a grand slam home run after a MinnDak error extended the inning. #12 Townline (Green Bay, Wisc) 4 #20 MinnDak Millers 1 MDM 000 001 0-1 3 1 TL 000 004 x-4 3 1 WP-Betto Guerrinieri LP-Rob Schweyer (2-4) HR-Nick Shailes, Townline Schweyer and Scooter Lange Guerrinieri and Aaron Nemia Tony Kunka, 1-2, 3B, RBI Rob Schweyer, 6 IP, 9 K, 3 BB Sunday MinnDak was scheduled to play Brandt?s at 8pm on Saturday but rain forced the game, and the remainder of Saturday?s schedule to Sunday morning. The Millers downed Brandt?s 17-3 in 5 innings. Jason Wandler paced MinnDak once again, going 3-4 with 7 RBI, including a grand slam home run, his second of the weekend. #20 MinnDak Millers 17 Brandt?s (Springfield, Mo) 3, 5 innings (Brandt?s eliminated) Brandt?s 120 02-5 5 0 MDM (12)02 3x-17 9 1 WP-Sisko Sabate (7-3) LP-Joe Crouch HR-Jason Wandler (5), MinnDak Crouch, Tim Murphy (1) and Jason Bohl Sabate, Roman Foore (2), Dan Brekke (3) and Lamar Noriega Gregg Cascaes, 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI Jason Wandler, 3-4, HR, 7 RBI Dan Brekke, 3 IP, 1 K, 0 BB Roman Foore, 1 IP, 1 K, 3 BB Sisko Sabate, 1 IP, 1 K, 1 BB MinnDak?s weekend ended at the hands of Circle Tap, falling 9-0 in 5 innings. Circle Tap jumped out to a 1-0 lead on Chris Delarwelle?s first inning home run. The game was delayed for over an hour in the bottom of the third inning. When play resumed, Circle Tap would hit a grand slam home run, scoring 6 runs total in the inning. The Millers were only able to put together four hits off Circle Tap starter Adam Folkard. #13 Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 9 #20 MinnDak Millers 0, 5 innings (MinnDak eliminated) MDM 000 00-0 4 0 CT 106 2x-9 7 1 WP-Adam Folkard LP-Rob Schweyer (2-5) HR-Chris Delarwelle, Jess Ellestad, Kyle Magnusson, Circle Tap Schweyer, Sisko Sabate (3) and Scooter Lange Folkard and Don Garvey Dan Brekke, Gregg Cascaes, Roman Foore and Scooter Lange had hits Sisko Sabate, 3 IP, 2 K, 2 BB Rob Schweyer, 2 IP, 2 K, 3BB MinnDak is off this coming weekend and will next play at the Boys of Summer at Circle Tap in Denmark, Wisconsin July 7-9. Brett Bresnahan brett(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 21:17:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:17:48 -0700 Subject: CT in Eau Claire Message-ID: <260606177.66074@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 8:16:02 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT in Eau Claire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 23-25 Eau Claire, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team ventured to Eau Claire for the 40th annual Eau Claire Classic. The weather was nice Friday night and good portion of Saturday and then the rains came. And it rained and rained and rained, pretty much not stop. Our two games on Sunday were played in a constant rain, highly uncomfortable for all. Stu Taylor and the EC people did a good job of accomodating and commuicating the situation. The diamonds took a tremendous amount of water but were still very much playable. The CT team managed to go 2-2(12-11 overall). CT was without Mike Roberts, Jeff Wartman, Matt Bramwell, and Bryan Hansen. A very big thank you goes out to Adam Folkard for helping us out this weekend. Game 1 9PM Friday #13 Circle Tap 6 #9 Kegel Black Knights 0 CT 6 8 0 KB 0 3 0 CT handed the ball to young pickup from Patsy's, Adam Folkard. That was the story of the night. He got the ball and threw bullets. Rise ball jumping and drop ball diving enroute to 16K's against a very potent Kegel lineup. CT grabbed a lead in the top of the first on a solo blast by Kevin Reichardt. Jess Ellestad and Chris Delarwelle drew walks to start off the 3rd with walks and advanced on a stolen base and a couple passed balls and scored on a couple fielder's choice ground outs. Ellestad led off the 5th with a base hit and would later score on a Kyle Magnusson base hit. In the 7th Chris Delarwelle drew another walk and Kyle Magnusson followed with a two run shot. WP:Adam Folkard 3H 16K 0BB LP:Darcy Byrne with relief from Steve Langley Game 2 2PM Saturday #13 Circle Tap 2 County Materials 6 CM 6 9 0 CT 2 3 2 County's Jeff Goolagong led off the game with a walk followed by a Nathan Nukunuku base hit. Goolagong would later score on an error. The Tappers evened the score in the bottom half as Jess Ellestad led off with a walk followed by a Delarwelle double and with one out Don Garvey's sac fly evened the score 1-1. County made it a 2-1 game in the 3rd on a Patrick Shannon solo shot. They extended the lead to 3-1 in the 4th as Zenon Winters led off with a base hit and would later score on a two out base hit by Goolagong. County took a 5-1 lead on a two run shot by Thomas Makea in the 5th. CT made it a 5-2 game in the bottom of the 5th as Todd Malnory and Kevin Reichardt earned back to back walks and with two out Jess Ellestad picked up an RBI base hit scoring Malnory, Reichardt was gunned down at the plate also trying to score. County got their final run as Nukunuku reached on a two out error and scored on a Makea base hit. WP:Andrew Kirkpatrick 3H 11K 4BB LP:Collin McKenzie 9H 7K 4BB Game 3 10AM Sunday(was scheduled for 10PM Saturday) #13 Circle Tap 9 #20 MinnDak Millers 0 5innings MM 0 4 0 CT 9 7 1 This was a rematch of the Grafmeier semi-final in which CT came away with a 1-0 win and started off exactly the same way as Chris Delarwelle hit a two out bomb to give CT a 1-0 advantage. There was a steady rain going as the game started. The score would remain 1-0 until the bottom of the 3rd as Darren Derricks led off with a walk Jamie Knudson sacrifice bunted but reached as the throw went to 2nd and Derricks was ruled safe. Jess Ellestad then walked. Kyle Magnusson stepped to the plate and with a 1-0 count the umpires ruled for rain delay. About 45 minutes later Magnusson stepped back up to the plate and would eventually deliver a grand slam to give CT a 5-0 lead. Chris Delarwelle followed with a double and with two out Todd Malnory took one out of the yard for a 7-0 lead. In the 4th Jess Ellestad hit a solo shot down the left field line. Magnusson followed with a double and scored on a Don Garvey double. Magnusson 2x3 HR, 2B 4RBI, Delarwelle 2x3 HR, 2B WP:Adam Folkard 4H 5K 3BB LP:Rob Schweyer, Sisko Sebate(3rd) Game 4 Noon Sunday(1:15) #13 Circle Tap 2 #9 Kegel Black Knights 8 KB 8 11 1 CT 2 4 2 CT would take an early 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the 1st as Kyle Magnusson stayed hot hitting another home run. Kegel evened the score as Jim Harms hit a solo shot in the top of the 2nd. CT went in front 2-1 as Tom Crouch led off with a base hit, with one out Kevin Reichardt reached on a fielder's choice advanced to 3rd on a stolen base and passed ball and scored on a Darren Derricks base hit. Adam Folkard started the game and went 3 strong before he had to jump on a plane back home. Collin McKenzie came on in relief in the 4th. kegel evened the score back up at 2 on a Tim Macumber solo shot. It would remain 2-2 until the 6th when the Kegel offense, which had been kept pretty much in check in the first two meetings, exploded. 7 hits in the final two innings, mix in and error and it's an out of hand 8-2 game. WP:Tim Macumber 4H 6K LP:Collin McKenzie(4th)4IP 9H 5K 2BB in relief of Folkard 3IP 2H 3K 0BB Circle Tap will next be in action July 7-9 when it hosts the 6th annual Boys of Summer Open tournament featuring 16 of the world's best fastpitch teams. Schedule can be found on our website www.circletap.minnesotafastpitch.com Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jun 26 21:22:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:22:25 -0700 Subject: JRW at the Rose Cup Message-ID: <260606177.66352@webbox.com> Received: 6/26/06 8:26:09 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" Subject: JRW at the Rose Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Posting by Jim Williamson jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com Monday June 26th, 2006 #22 ISC II JRW & Associates of Yakima at DeMarini Rose Cup Portland, Oregon ? What do the following nine world class pitchers have in common ??.. # 8 ISC ranked SoCal Bombers, Travis Price Tyson Barkman (18 yr. old prodigy from the recent Jr. Men World Championship) # 14 ISC II ranked California Lumberkings. Sonny Perkins Jon Nimmo # 36 ISC ranked Prince George Black Bears Sean Whitten Craig Pidcock # 16 ISC ranked CR/Portland Mark Bennett Terry Luster Mike Piechnik (Rose Cup MVP) They all threw against JRW & Associates in the Rose Cup in Portland, Oregon. JRW & Associates did have a measure of success against these pitchers with one HR, 7 runs scored and 17 hits. And this was with 5 JRW starters and 3 ASA Class C pick-ups out of Portland to make 8 position players for the weekend. Two of JRW?s four opponents - CR/Portland and the SoCal Bombers - finished 1 & 2 in the Rose Cup. It certainly prepared JRW for the flame throwers they will meet in the ISC II Tournament of Champions (ToC). It is measure of some respect that most teams throw their ace at the Associates. Line scores for # 22 ranked JRW & Associates games were posted on Al?s Fastball list and summarized on Jim Flanagan?s Fastpitch West web site. From: "James Robert Williamson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 07:50:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:50:08 -0700 Subject: Kevin Herlihy Message-ID: <270606178.17614@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 4:20:19 AM From: Vance Subject: Kevin Herlihy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Herlihy Tuesday 27th June 2006 Best wishes are extended to one of the legends of the sport, KevinHerlihy, recovering in Waikato Hospital following a heart attack. From all reports Kevin was "lucky" to have been in hospitalalready after an earlier mild attack, when he suffered a more severeheart attack requiring surgery. Now out of the ICU Kevin is makingsteady progress. If you wish to drop Kevin a note or a card to wish him, Sandra and thefamily well, it can be sent to Kevin Herlihy, Cardiac Care Unit, WaikatoHospital, Private Bag 3200, Hamilton. Dale Eagar CEO SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND - PITCHING FOR THE FUTURE http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 08:06:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:06:25 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Hitting Statistics Message-ID: <270606178.18591@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 5:27:35 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Hitting Statistics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iowa Area State Tournament Conference Overall Statistics (as of Jun 27, 2006) (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Northern, Ashton, DOOR..... .700 4-4 10 6 7 1 0 1 1 11 Wernke, Eric, JUNIOR....... .625 5-5 16 8 10 2 0 1 8 15 . Danielson, Travis, JUNIOR.. .556 5-5 18 7 10 2 0 1 6 15 Siokos, Jimmy, DAVENPRT.... .538 5-5 13 4 7 0 0 1 4 10 Roehlr, Phil, DOOR......... .533 5-5 15 5 8 1 0 0 4 9 Meyer, Chad, DOOR.......... .500 5-5 16 5 8 2 0 2 14 16 Pena, Phil, DOOR........... .500 4-4 12 5 6 2 0 0 4 8 Young, Donavan, REASNOR.... .500 5-5 12 5 6 0 0 2 7 12 McDermott, Randy, PLAYIT... .500 3-3 10 5 5 2 0 0 2 7 Kain, Dusty, REASNOR....... .462 5-5 13 5 6 2 0 2 8 14 Arp, Kyle, WALCOTT......... .462 4-4 13 3 6 0 0 0 1 6 Sommers, Kraig, THOMPSON... .444 7-7 18 4 8 0 0 0 2 8 Bielema, Bruce, THOMPSON... .429 5-5 14 2 6 0 0 0 2 6 Blake, Jeff, WALCOTT....... .417 5-5 12 4 5 0 0 1 5 8 Needham, Nick, DAVENPRT.... .417 5-5 12 6 5 0 1 2 5 13 Peterson, Jeremy, DOOR..... .400 5-5 15 3 6 0 0 0 6 6 Zink, Dean, THOMPSON....... .400 5-5 15 3 6 0 0 3 8 15 Quick, Joe, TBONE.......... .400 3-3 10 2 4 2 0 0 1 6 Klingaman, Steve, KELLY.... .400 3-3 10 2 4 0 1 1 4 9 Fuller, Steve, TITANS...... .400 4-3 10 5 4 1 0 0 4 5 Cooper, Dana, TBONE........ .400 3-3 10 3 4 0 1 1 3 9 Fink, Matt, JUNIOR......... .389 5-5 18 5 7 0 0 2 8 13 Jordan, Dave, REASNOR...... .385 5-5 13 2 5 1 0 0 1 6 Hammon, Tim, JUNIOR........ .381 5-5 21 4 8 0 1 0 4 10 Sitzman, Matt, HAMMER...... .375 5-5 16 2 6 1 0 1 3 10 Hickman, Kent, GRUMPYS..... .364 3-3 11 3 4 0 1 2 5 12 Cunningham, Jerry, TITANS.. .357 4-4 14 5 5 0 0 3 7 14 Glazier, Scott, THOMPSON... .350 7-7 20 6 7 0 0 0 1 7 Roy, Jason, JUNIOR......... .333 5-5 15 3 5 1 0 0 4 6 McKinley, Clint, WALCOTT... .333 5-5 15 4 5 2 0 1 7 10 Huston, Rory, WALCOTT...... .333 5-5 15 4 5 1 0 0 4 6 Feuerbach, sam, DOOR....... .333 5-5 15 4 5 2 0 0 5 7 Foster, Chip, TITANS....... .333 4-4 12 5 4 0 0 0 1 4 Eden, Casey, THOMPSON...... .318 7-7 22 9 7 0 0 2 7 13 Peterson, Keith, DAVENPRT.. .308 5-5 13 5 4 0 0 0 1 4 Botkins, Tommy, DAVENPRT... .308 5-5 13 2 4 1 0 0 3 5 Arnberg, Tom, REASNOR...... .308 5-5 13 4 4 1 0 0 3 5 Houston, Ben, WALCOTT...... .308 4-4 13 6 4 1 0 0 1 5 Ward, Brad, PLAYIT......... .300 3-3 10 4 3 0 0 0 1 3 Moore, Ryan, GRUMPYS....... .300 3-3 10 4 3 1 1 0 0 6 Terrones, Tony, KELLY...... .300 3-3 10 1 3 0 0 0 2 3 Danielson, Shane, JUNIOR... .294 5-5 17 4 5 1 1 0 2 8 .. Westmeier, Jerry, THOMPSON. .294 7-7 17 2 5 2 0 1 5 10 Anderson, Kevin, THOMPSON.. .294 6-6 17 6 5 2 0 1 2 10 Robertson, Chris, REASNOR.. .286 5-5 14 4 4 0 0 0 2 4 Pena J, DOOR............... .273 4-4 11 2 3 0 2 0 3 7 .. Thompson, Mitch, KELLY..... .273 3-3 11 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 Hammack, Chris, DAVENPRT... .273 4-4 11 1 3 0 0 1 3 6 Foster, Jay, TITANS........ .267 4-4 15 3 4 0 0 0 1 4 Collier, Jason, DOOR....... .267 5-5 15 7 4 0 0 0 1 4 Sims, Duke, WALCOTT........ .267 5-5 15 6 4 2 0 1 6 9 Kaiser, Steve, HAMMER...... .267 5-5 15 2 4 1 0 0 1 5 McKinnley, Kurt, JUNIOR.... .250 5-5 20 4 5 1 2 1 2 13 Tauber, Ed, TAUBER......... .250 3-3 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u at iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 08:07:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:07:30 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Pitching Statistics Message-ID: <270606178.18658@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 5:32:12 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament Pitching Statistics Iowa Area State Tournament Conference Overall Statistics (as of Jun 27, 2006) (All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBOSV IP H R ER BB SO Rebling, Al, DAVENPRT...... 0.00 5-0 5 5 4 3/1 0 28.0 10 2 0 6 50 Royster, Tony, REASNOR..... 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 Rasdon, Kevin, BISTATE..... 1.00 0-1 1 1 1 0/0 0 7.0 11 12 1 3 3 Mach, Jonas, THOMPSON...... 1.07 3-1 6 5 4 3/0 0 32.2 17 5 5 8 70 Reynolds, Terry, PLAYIT.... 1.40 1-0 1 1 1 0/0 0 5.0 2 1 1 3 2 0 Zink, Dean, THOMPSON....... 1.50 1-1 2 2 1 1/0 0 9.1 2 2 2 3 7 Teel, Chris, TBONE......... 1.75 0-1 1 1 1 0/0 0 4.0 9 9 1 4 1 1 Clark, Nole, WALCOTT....... 2.72 2-1 3 3 3 0/0 0 18.0 14 8 7 8 18 Keck, Adam, HAMMER......... 3.00 1-0 1 1 1 0/0 0 7.0 7 5 3 3 2 Mihal, Scott, GRUMPYS...... 3.23 1-1 2 2 2 0/0 0 13.0 12 7 6 8 9 Vulk J, GRUMPYS............ 3.50 0-1 1 1 1 0/0 0 6.0 7 6 3 1 3 0 Hemisley, Ross, BARNES..... 4.53 1-2 3 3 3 0/0 0 17.0 24 16 11 4 23 Cheyne, Brad, REASNOR...... 4.70 3-1 5 5 4 1/0 0 25.1 24 17 17 9 23 Wernke, Eric, JUNIOR....... 5.43 2-1 3 3 3 0/0 0 19.1 23 16 15 2 16 2 Miller, Gary, BISTATE...... 5.83 0-1 1 1 1 0/0 0 6.0 5 5 5 6 2 1 0 Ralfs, Jerry, PLAYIT....... 6.56 0-2 2 2 2 0/0 0 10.2 13 14 10 3 4 1 Pena, Phil, DOOR........... 7.00 3-1 4 4 4 0/0 0 23.0 38 23 23 3 21 7 Blakley, Darren, ACES...... 7.00 1-1 2 2 2 0/0 0 12.0 19 12 12 1 2 5 Dugan, Jamie, TBONE........ 7.00 1-0 1 1 1 0/0 0 7.0 8 7 7 3 6 1 Sewer Doug, TBONE.......... 7.00 0-1 1 1 1 0/0 0 7.0 12 14 7 8 4 1 Chrrillo, Hank, KELLY...... 7.00 1-0 1 1 1 0/0 0 7.0 14 8 7 0 3 3 1 Timpe L, THOMPSON.......... 7.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 3 3 2 1 2 0 0 McKinnley, Kurt, JUNIOR.... 7.54 1-1 2 2 2 0/0 0 13.0 18 18 14 8 7 2 Rako, Mark, HAMMER......... 7.78 2-2 4 4 4 1/0 0 27.0 40 32 30 14 33 10 Delaney, Mark, TAUBER...... 9.06 1-2 3 3 3 0/0 0 17.0 35 26 22 4 7 5 Arp, Dave, WALCOTT......... 9.33 1-1 2 2 2 0/0 0 12.0 22 16 16 5 12 3 Foster, Ron, TITANS........ 9.96 2-2 4 4 4 0/0 0 26.0 54 40 37 9 11 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u at iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 08:08:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:08:59 -0700 Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament results - Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <270606178.18744@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 5:50:42 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Iowa Area ISC Tournament results - Walcott Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walcott Iowa was again the host for the Iowa Area ISC Tournament. Againthis year they played the perfect host for 18 teams trying to get to theISC World Tournament in Kitchener Ont Canada. This year like many yearsin the past the Quad City Sox advanced to take the bid to the worlds. Thesox were lead by starting pitcher Al Rebling who went through the entiretournament without giving up an earned run. Jimmy Siokos paved the wayfor the Sox hitting .538 and taking home the tournament MVP. Here areyour linescores for the last weekend of play. Game 24 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Ackley Ia Grumpys... 111 200 0 - 5 12 3 Quad City Door...... 231 000 X - 6 7 0 ----------------------------------------- E - Moore; Willems 2. DP - Grumpys 1; Door 1. LOB - Grumpys 7;Door 4. 3B - Moore; Pena J. HR - Gabriel. HBP - Gabriel. SH - Meincke. SB -Willems. Ackley IaGrumpys IP H R ER BB SO --------------------------------------------------------- Vulk J L,0-1.............. 6.0 7 6 3 1 3 Quad CityDoor IP H R ER BB SO ----------------------------------------------------------- Pena, Phil W,2-0.......... 7.0 12 5 5 0 5 WP - Vulk J. HB - Pena. PB - Moore Tr. Game 25 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Quad City Sox....... 002 110 1 - 5 11 1 Thopson IL.......... 000 000 2 - 2 3 0 ----------------------------------------- E - Botkins. DP - Thompson Mer 2. LOB - Sox 9; Thompson Mer 8. HR- Needham; Percy. HBP - Kamper; Westmeier. SH - Sommers. Quad CitySox IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Rebling, Al W,3-0......... 7.0 3 2 0 4 12 ThopsonIL IP H R ER BB SO --------------------------------------------------------- Mach, Jonas L,2-1......... 7.0 11 5 5 5 8 Game 26 Score byInnings R H E ------------------------------------------- Quad City Junior Sox 012 010 000 - 4 10 1 Hammerheads Dubuque. 000 004 001 - 5 10 1 ------------------------------------------- Note: 1 out, 1 runner LOB when the game ended. E - Danielson S; Rudger. DP - Junior 1. LOB - Junior 11;Hammerheads 5. 2B - Danielson; Wernke 2; Johill. 3B - McKinnley. HR - Saeugling T. SH- Stoeffers. Quad City JuniorSox IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------------- Wernke, Eric L,2-1........ 8.1 10 5 5 0 8 HammerheadsDubuque IP H R ER BB SO ----------------------------------------------------- Rako, Mark W,3-1.......... 9.0 10 4 4 4 18 Game 27 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Reasnor RPMS........ 750 00 - 12 14 0 Walcott Merchants... 000 00 - 0 2 1 -------------------------------------- E - Blake. DP - RPMS 1; Walcott 1. LOB - RPMS 5; Walcott 1. 2B -Kain 2; Arnberg. 3B - Stone; Allen. HR - Royster. HBP - Huston. ReasnorRPMS IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Cheyne, Brad W,3-0........ 5.0 2 0 0 0 7 WalcottMerchants IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------------- Arp, Dave L,2-1........... 5.0 14 12 12 4 4 Game 28 Score byInnings R H E --------------------------------------- Quad City Titans.... 012 112 - 7 7 2 Quad City Door...... 600 026 - 14 16 1 --------------------------------------- E - Nichol T; Foster Ron; Collier. LOB - Titans 4; Door 5. 2B -Martin D 2; Feuerbach. 3B - Pena J. HR - Cunningham 2; Meyer Ch. HBP - NicholT; Fuller; Pena. Quad CityTitans IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------------- Foster, Ron L,2-2......... 6.0 16 14 12 1 2 Quad CityDoor IP H R ER BB SO ----------------------------------------------------------- Pena, Phil W,3-0.......... 6.0 7 7 7 1 8 Game 29 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Walcott Merchants... 372 70 - 19 16 0 Hammerheads Dubuque. 100 20 - 3 5 2 -------------------------------------- E - Rudger; Splinter. LOB - Walcott 8; Hammerheads 4. 2B - Sims;McKinley; Huston. 3B - Keck. HR - Sims; McKinley; Blake. HBP - Hagadorn. SH -Arp. WalcottMerchants IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Clark, Nole W,3-0......... 5.0 5 3 3 3 8 HammerheadsDubuque IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Rako, Mark L,3-2.......... 5.0 16 19 17 8 1 Game 30 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Thopson IL.......... 421 10 - 8 12 0 Quad City Door...... 000 00 - 0 0 0 -------------------------------------- LOB - Thompson Mer 4; Door 1. 2B - Weispfenning. HR - Eden; Zink;Anderson. ThopsonIL IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Zink, Dean W,1-0.......... 5.0 0 0 0 1 4 Quad CityDoor IP H R ER BB SO ---------------------------------------------------------- Pena, Phil L,3-1.......... 5.0 12 8 8 0 3 Game 31 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Thopson IL.......... 200 010 1 - 4 6 1 Walcott Merchants... 000 000 0 - 0 2 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Mach; Sims; Clark. LOB - Thompson Mer 8; Walcott 6. 2B -Westmeier. HR - Zink. HBP - Westmeier; Spengler. SH - Eissens. ThopsonIL IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mach, Jonas W,3-1......... 7.0 2 0 0 2 16 WalcottMerchants IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------------------- Clark, Nole L,3-2......... 7.0 6 4 3 3 6 Game 32 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Reasnor RPMS........ 000 00 - 0 2 0 Quad City Sox....... 022 3X - 7 6 1 -------------------------------------- E - Miller. LOB - RPMS 2; Sox 3. 2B - Miller. 3B - Needham. HR -Hammack; Schelb. HBP - Doak; Siokos. SH - Hammack. SB - Siokos; Reitz Mark. CS -Robertson. ReasnorRPMS IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------------------- Cheyne, Brad L,3-1........ 3.1 6 7 7 3 2 Royster, Tony ............. 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 Quad CitySox IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------------------- Rebling, Al W,4-0......... 5.0 2 0 0 0 11 Game 33 Score byInnings R H E --------------------------------------- Reasnor RPMS........ 000 000 - 0 1 1 Thopson IL.......... 000 30X - 3 5 1 --------------------------------------- E - Robertson; Weispfenning. LOB - RPMS 2; Thompson Mer 3. HR -Zink. SH - Sommers. SB - Moulton. ReasnorRPMS IP H R ER BB SO ------------------------------------------------------------ Cheyne, Brad .............. 5.0 5 3 3 1 2 ThopsonIL IP H R ER BB SO Mach, Jonas ............... 6.0 1 0 0 0 12 Game 34 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Quad City Sox....... 001 100 0 - 2 3 0 Thopson IL.......... 000 000 0 - 0 2 0 ----------------------------------------- DP - Thompson Mer 1. LOB - Sox 3; Thompson Mer 2. HR - Reitz Mark.HBP - Miller. SH - Needham; Miller; Westmeier. SF - Doak. Quad CitySox IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------------------- Rebling, Al W,5-0......... 7.0 2 0 0 0 9 ThopsonIL IP H R ER BB SO --------------------------------------------------------- Zink, Dean L,0-1.......... 4.1 2 2 2 2 3 Mach, Jonas ............... 2.2 1 0 0 0 4 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u at iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 15:04:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:04:59 -0700 Subject: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Named Presenting Sponsor of Softball's World Cup II Message-ID: <270606178.43704@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 9:38:19 AM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Named Presenting Sponsor of Softball's World Cup II Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes NamedPresenting Sponsor of Softball?s World Cup II Oklahoma City, OK (June 27, 2006) -- The Amateur SoftballAssociation of America (ASA) announced today that the Kellogg Company hasreached an agreement for its Frosted Flakesbrand to become the presenting sponsor of the II World Cup of Softball inOklahoma City, July 13-17 at ASA?s Hall of Fame Stadium. The integrated sponsorship betweenKellogg?s and ASA names the FrostedFlakes brand as the presenting sponsor of the event along with othermedia and grassroots benefits including: Integrated broadcast content and commercial exposure in each telecast "Earn Your Strips" feature each telecast Camera-visible event signage Presenting sponsorship and media rights to ASA's 18-Under Gold National Championship on ESPN and ESPNU Cross marketing opportunities between Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes and the ASA three million plus softball players The partnership between ASA and theKellogg Company (NYSE:K) was brokered by Tulsa-based Winnercomm SportsSales? Chicago office and StarcomWorldwide in Chicago. In late 2005, the ASA named Winnercomm its full service agency of record forsponsorship sales, televised event production, internet development and otherbroadcast design-related services. ?It?s quite clear that we havepositioned women?s fast pitch softball as a quantifiable marketing assetto corporate America,?said ASA?s Director of Marketing Kelly McKeown. ?Ourwomen?s national team has achieved unparalleled success on the field andevents like the World Cup allow us the chance to continue to showcase theseremarkable athletes in a fast paced, uncluttered, family orientedenvironment.? ?The ASA has a very unique list ofproperties that are targeted to a desirable set of demographics,? noted WinnercommCEO Jim Wilburn. ?We arevery bullish on the World Cup of Softball on ESPN as well as the overall longterm prospects of the sport of softball. The ratings and grassrootsnumbers prove it.? Softball?s World Cup II features thetop women?s fast pitch teams in the world including ?America?s Real Dream Team?, USASoftball, along with defending World Cup Champion Team Japan, and women?s national teams from China, AustraliaCanada and Great Britain. The ESPN networks are the exclusive domestic home of the II World Cupof Softball and features over 12 hours of live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2highlighted by multiple prime time windows including the Championship Game onMonday, July 17 at 9 p.m. ET. The worldwide telecast syndication schedule willbe released next week and currently includes coverage in over 150 countriesalong with multiple broadband and download schedules through various internetpartners. The complete domestic ESPN air schedule is below: Date Game Time(Eastern) Thursday, July 13 USA vs. Great Britain 7:30PM Friday, July 14 USA vs. Canada 7:30PM Saturday, July 15 USA vs. Australia 12:00PM Saturday, July 15 USA vs. China 8:00PM Sunday, July 16 USA vs. Japan 1:00PM Monday, July 17 ChampionshipGame 9:00PM II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes The II World Cup of Softball, a six-team tournament sanctioned by theInternational Softball Federation (ISF), will feature the best fast pitchsoftball players in the world competing for their respective national teams. Thesix teams invited to participate in the event will compete in pool play fromJuly 13-16. The top two teams from pool play will be seeded into the Championship Game while theremaining teams to battle for third and fifth place respectively. Japan defeated the United States last year to claimthe inaugural Championship. AboutKellogg Company With 2005 sales in excess of $10 billion, Kellogg Company is the world?sleading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods,including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, andmeat alternatives. The Company?s brands include Kellogg?s, Keebler,Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Club, Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies, All-Bran, SpecialK, Mini-Wheats, Chips Deluxe, Sandies, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, andKashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in morethan 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit Kellogg's website at http://www.kelloggcompany.com.. ABOUT THE ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is theNational Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of theUnited States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?slargest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every statethrough a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a fewhundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membershipof more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. ABOUT WINNERCOMM Winnercomm, Inc. is America?slargest independent sports production, program development, marketing servicesand sales representation company with offices in TulsaDallas, New YorkChicago and Nashville. Winnercomm-producedtelecasts have won 14 Emmy Awards. The company produces over 1,000 hoursof programming annually for ESPN and 13 other networks and owns thehigh-flying Skycamthat has produced the unique overhead shots on ABC's Monday Night Football andESPN's Sunday Night Football. Winnercomm programming includes horseracing (NTRA), professional rodeo (PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo,Wrangler ProRodeo Winter and Summer Tours, Pace Picante Finales, Dodge XtremeBulls), soccer (MLS, U.S. Soccer), softball (ASA, USA Softball, World Cup ofSoftball) bowling (Denny?s PBA Tour), lacrosse (MLL), cheerleading anddance (Varsity Brands), golf (LPGA, Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational,People vs. the Pros, Trump Million Dollar Invitational), fishing (BASS),snowmobile and ATV racing (PowerSports Entertainment), hunting, sporting dogs,adventure and original entertainment. For more information contact: Kelly McKeown, ASA?s Director ofMarketing 405-425-3422 or kmckeown at softball.org Lynda Haschke, Winnercomm Director of PR 972-740-3529 or lhaschke at winnercomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 15:08:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:08:03 -0700 Subject: The countdown is on!! - Monkton 2006. Message-ID: <270606178.43890@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 8:38:12 AM From: "Brian Baillie" Subject: the countdown is on!! - Monkton 2006. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. It's official! The countdown to the opening pitch of the tourny has begun. I say this because the huge "BUD - LIGHT" beer tent was erected last night - and thus - we here in Monkton begin final preparations for the big week-end. I personally can tell you, time is drawing near as both my body and mind are working overtime, and I've begun the traditional "lack of sleep" routine that comes this time in June!! All that said, the only issue we may have (and it's a small one at that) is weather. Mother nature is wreaking havoc on tournaments across North America so far this season, and it seems like we may have do deal with a very small chance of light showers on Thurs and perhaps early Friday. Weather radar on site tells us we have a 30% chance of light rain on Thurs, 30% early Friday,but mostly sunny on Sat. and Sunday! Temps will be great for playing (and watching!) ball, as forecast highs will range from 22 - 25 degreees celcius (thats 72 - 78 for our American friends). As I've mentioned in earlier updates, the town looks fantastic!! Residents have gone "over the top" with showcasing their homes and business' for our guests! Thanks to all you who have decorated your homes!! - you've all outdone yourselves once again! (I write this because I know they're reading!) To those of you who are considered local, you may have heard the many promotional spots, sports reports, and phone interviews with various team coaches, owners, managers, and such on the radio station that will carry our final game live - AM920. If you wish to catch some of these, tune into their web-casts at www.am920.com and click to listen live. Hourly sports reports showcase these interviews each day right thru to the end of the tourny. My good friend Jim Flanigan of www.fastpitchwest.com will also carry a link to listen live thru his site. Thanks Jim!! I'd like to take this opportunity to ask all of you who read this to remember both Doug Gillis and Paul Algar in your thoughts and prayers. As many know, Doug suffered a stroke last week, and Paul took a line-drive to the face this past week-end in Eau-Claire. Doug of course, is a member of the Midland Explorers, who will be making the trip without him this week-end, and Paul who pitches for the Heflin Gremlins - is "unsure" at this time as to his status. Best wishes to them both on speedy recoveries! Thats all for now folks - I've gotta get over to the ball-park. Will send another update in the morning - Wed. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational baillie(at)cyg.net http://www.monktonfastball.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 16:17:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:17:45 -0700 Subject: Roberts_Post_Men's_Fastpitch_Tournament_still_has_openings Message-ID: <270606178.48070@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 3:17:39 PM From: Ted Heburn Roberts_Post_Men's_Fastpitch_Tournament_still_has_openings Holland Patent, New York Aug 4-6 The Roberts Post Men?s Fastpitch Tournament still has openings for its 10th annual classic. The tournament is scheduled for August 4th through the 6th in Holland Patent, New York. This will be a double elimination tournament for eight or ten teams. Most important, this tournament is open to class A or lower teams and pitchers. No majors will be allowed to play. Please ask first if there are any questions. The entry fee is 225 dollars, with the last day of entry being Friday, July 28, 2006. Prospective teams included: The host team of Roberts Post (Northern Fastpitch League) CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections) Northern Merchants (Northern Fastpitch League) Prospect (Northern Fastpitch League) Domville Aces Trenton Fastpitch (Northern Fastpitch League) AND YOURS For further information please contact Tom Heburn at the Holland Patent American Legion 315.865.9921, at his residence 315.865.5307, or via e-mail at theburn(at)utica.edu. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 16:26:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:26:40 -0700 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team (June 24th Results) Message-ID: <270606178.48608@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 10:40:35 AM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team (June 24th Results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkland, PA 2006 Elkland (June) Round Robin Tournament Tournament Record - 4-0 (1st Place) Overall Season Record- 7-3 Tournament Team Batting Average- .361(43-119) Tournament Team ERA- 1.68 Top Elkland Hitters ------------------- Mike Makowiec - .571(8-14), 2 HR's, 6 RBI's Justin Cevette - .461(6-13), 2 HR's, 8 RBI's AJ Oosterkamp - .428(6-14), 5 runs Russ Cooley - .385(5-13), 2 RBI Mike Rohrer - .357(5-14), 1 HR, 4 RBI Bryan Miller - .333(5-15), 6 runs Top Elkland Pitchers -------------------- Hugh Hillhouse - 2-0, 0.63 ERA, 12 K's in 11 innings Scot Adams - 2-0, 0.87 ERA, 13 K's in 8 innings AJ Oosterkamp - 2 saves, 4.66 ERA, 5 K's in 6 innings Game by Game Scores ------------------- Game #1 - Elkland wins 4-1 over Beverage Barn Game #2 - Elkland wins 11-1 over ESA Thunderbelly's Game #3 - Elkland wins 11-3 over Mile Level Pizza Game #4 - Elkland wins 9-4 over RR Tents for game articles, stats, and photos from this weekends action, go to our Official Team website, thanks, Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team http://www.eteamz.active.com/ElklandFastpitchTeam From: "Bruce Hackett" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 16:30:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:30:42 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces at Portland Message-ID: <270606178.48849@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 2:11:37 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: Houston Aces at Portland Houston, Texas HOUSTON ACES at the Rose Cup Tournament, Portland, OR June 23-25, 2006 Rose Cup Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, Oregon Temps in the high 90's (F) all weekend The Houston Aces fastpitch club traveled to beautiful Portland Oregon on the weekend and came away with a disappointing 1-3 record. The Aces who having been gaining fastpitch attention with their strong play in 2006, finalist in the Red Rock tournament and winning the ISC Qualifier for SouthWest United States, were missing 4 key starters due to family and work commitment reasons for the Rose Cup tournament. The lack of timely hitting and bench strength contributed heavily to the record on the weekend. Though not having all hands on deck, the Aces continued their strong pitching and effective defense. Hitting was the culprit in this tournament, where the team managed to only score 1 run through 4 games. Each game was low scoring, close to the end but the Aces could not capitalize on the chances. Below are the line scores of the Houston Aces games. Saturday Divisional Play 11:00 a.m. game Pool C Colorado Rage, CO - 1 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP- Manley LP-Wayne Wells 3:00 p.m. game Pool C Houston Aces, TX - 1, A-1 Tank, CA - 0 WP-Ponfillo Valdez LP-Ed Gasper 5:30 p.m. game Pool C CR/Portland, OR - 6 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP- Terry Luster (3) Mike Piechnik (6) LP-Jason Smith Note: 4 runs scored in the seventh Sunday First Round Game - After Divisional Play 8:00 am game Vancouver Grey Sox, BC - 4 Houston Aces, TX - 0 WP-Nick Underhill LP-Wayne Wells Note: 4 runs scored on a inside the park grand slam late in the game. From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jun 27 22:02:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:02:16 -0700 Subject: Capital City of Fastball Prepares for the World's Greatest Club Championship Message-ID: <270606178.68741@webbox.com> Received: 6/27/06 8:41:54 PM From: Subject: Capital City of Fastball Prepares for the World's Greatest Club Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASE When people in the sporting world think of hockey, Detroit, Michigan isHockeytown. When they think of football it is tough not to think of legendarySuper Bowl cities like Pittsburgh, Dallas, San Francisco or Green Bay. The sameis true of basketball or baseball where cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago are synonymouswith champions, fan fervour and a storied team through the ages. In the game ofmajor men?s fastball few cities can boast a reputation for consistency,longevity and success as Kitchener, Ontario, Canada?sself-proclaimed Capital City of Softball. Over the past 40 years no other Canadian city has continuouslyfielded a major men?s fastball team, Kitchener ? Waterloo standsalone in that area of distinction. In the 60 year history of the ISC World Tournament , it hastravelled to Ontario but once, 2002 in Kitchener. This yearthe 50,000 fans who attended that event will be rewarded with the return of the?greatest club tournament in the world?, August 11th to19th at the beautiful Peter Hallman Ball Yard. Kitchener will provethat 3 strikes is not always out when it plays host to the encore event in 2007, giving Ontario 3 World Tournament events in 6 years ! It is no secret why Kitchener is the ?goto? place for major league fastball events. Over the past two yearsKitchener has hosted two Softball Canada Men?s National Team camps ; themarshalling location and mini-camp for the Canadian Jr. Men?s NationalTeam prior to the ISF World Tournament in 2005 ; played host to the AustralianJr. Men?s National team, and most recently played host to an intense 10day training camp with the Canadian Sr. Women?s National Team and featureexhibition tour of the semi-pro New England Riptides. The host committee for 2006 ISC World Tournament has beenworking behind the scenes for the past 2 years in preparation for this years ?show?.Their mission statement, ?Achieving excellence hosting world fastballthrough a team of dedicated volunteers? says a lot about what Kitchener and itsstrong fastball tradition is all about. With 12 different community groups anda volunteer base of over 600 people, one would think tournament chair TomClancy has his hands full. In Kitchener however,this is not the case. Clancy also headed up the successful 2002 ISC WorldTournament event and he has come to rely on a number of key personnel to jumpon board again this time around. Ray Alviano, president of Kitchener FastballPromotions and a lifelong sports reporter and editor, is all but joined at thehip with Clancy as they round the ? pole and head for the August home stretch. KitchenerCommunity Services Department has also invested some $300,000 in capitalupgrades at Peter Hallman Ball Yard , with dugout upgrades, fencing andbackstop upgrades and the addition of hundreds more permanent seats directlybehind home plate and behind the first base dugout. All of these upgrades camefrom fan poll recommendations following the 2002 tournament. One of Kitchener?sgreatest contributions to the ISC has been the Bridge to the Future fastballskills clinic. Pete McIllwraith, himself a 2005 Softball Canada Hall of FameInductee, has done another tremendous job in spearheading this youth skillsevent. Focusing on batting, base running, infield, outfield, pitching andcatching, the Bridge to the Future clinic is expected to attract 300 youth ages8 to 18 participating in 4 separate instructional events. In addition, up to100 more special needs children and Special Olympians are expected to take partin a separate and sure to be heart warming instructional event. Pete will beworking with ISC Commissioner and Skills Clinic leader, Tom Crouch, along witha his own small team and up to 75 player and coaching volunteers to set yetanother new standard of excellence at this years Bridge to the Future event. Kitchener has it all for players, fans andfamilies. The World returns to the heart of Waterloo Region August 11 ?19, log on to the tournament web site : www.kwfastball.comfor up-to-date stories, ticket information and event communication, or emailyour thoughts, questions or ideas to isc2006 at kwfastball.com BE A PART OF IT ALL ?????. KITCHENER ROCKS ! From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 07:04:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:04:13 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox vs. Portland CR - ISC Qualifier - July 1 & 2 CANCELLED Message-ID: <280606179.14860@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 1:13:57 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox vs. Portland CR - ISC Qualifier - July 1 & 2 CANCELLED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC It is with disappointment that the Vancouver Grey Sox advise local softball fans that this weekend's ISC Area Qualifier vs Portland CR scheduled for South Memorial Park in Vancouver has been cancelled. The 2 teams were slated to play a best of five series over the course of the weekend. Portland informed ISC officials on Monday of this week that they were unable to field a team due to player injuries. Next scheduled action for the Grey Sox is July 8 & 9 when the team travels north to Prince George, BC to compete in the inaugural Bear Country Classic tournament. Next home action for the Grey Sox is July 28 - 30 when the team hosts the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Cup tournament, with teams from Saskatoon SK, Prince George BC, Richmond BC, Squamish BC, Portland OR, Yucaipa (So Cal Bombers) CA and the Grey Sox slated to compete. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 07:33:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:33:22 -0700 Subject: New Zealand Under 19 Men’s Development Team Message-ID: <280606179.16606@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 6:03:26 AM From: Vance Subject: New_Zealand_Under_19_Men?s_Development_Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Under 19 Men?s Development Team Australian Tour Sydney, Australia June 29th ? July 11th New Zealand juniors ready to take on the best Wednesday July 28th 2006 It will be a case of softball overload for the New Zealand Junior Men?sDevelopment team as they undertake a 12 day tour of Australia and theprospect of 18 games. During the tour the team will have a number of warm up games ahead of theFriendship Series where the Kiwi team will be taking on nationalselection and provincial teams. Following that the New Zealanders willthen play an Australian under 17 team in a seven game series. The tour will be a real test for the New Zealand junior team as theAustralians have a world class development programme in place which isreflected in the fact that they are the current Junior Men?s WorldChampions. New Zealand coach Paul Stockford agrees the tour will be a tough work outfor his squad but will prove to be a valuable learning experience aheadof the 2008 World Championships. ?The tour will be a good chance to see where we are at and what we havegot. It will also be good to see how we compare to another internationalcountry and it will give the guys and opportunity to show us (thecoaching staff) what they can do at the next level,? said Stockford. Going into the tour Stockford says he would like to see his team competewell and regarding results he wants to see his team in contention for theFriendship Series title on the final day as well as winning test seriesagainst Australia. ?There is going to be no shortage of softball to play 18 games in 10 or11 days will be a big ask for our boys but it will give them plenty ofopportunities. The key to the tour for us is finding out about the boysin the squad. And there is nothing like putting a bit of pressure on tosee how they respond in that environment.? For the majority of the players in the touring squad the trip toAustralia will be their first chance at international softball. Stockfordbelieves there will be a lot of emotion and excitement for the players inrepresenting the country and their sport on the softball diamond. The New Zealand team fly out for Australia tomorrow and will be based inSydney playing at the Blacktown Softball Centre the same venue used forthe softball at the 2000 Olympics. NEW ZEALAND UNDER 19 MEN?S DEVELOPMENT TEAM Pitcher: Tamihana Hokianga Hawkes Bay, James Pointon Wellington,David Mackenzie Auckland, Jovaan Hanley Hawkes Bay, Sam BishopWellington, Jamie Love Auckland Catcher: Campbell MakeaHawkes Bay, Matthew BaxterCanterbury Infield: Patrick Langlois Auckland, Pip (PJ) Bennion Wellington,Joel Evans Hutt Valley, Kyle Beaudean Canterbury, Joshua CookeAuckland Outfield: Te Rangi Chadwick Hawkes Bay, Billy Joe Kennedy HawkesBay, Bronson Marino Hutt Valley, Ben Enoka Auckland Coach: Paul Stockford Hutt Valley Assistant Coach: Dion Nukunuku Auckland Manager: Mark Carter Hawkes Bay Scorer: Ronnie Gurney North Harbour Umpire: Dave Beaumont Canterbury Friendship Series Draw Sunday July 2nd 3.00pm New Zealand v Australia Gold 5.00pm New Zealand v New South Wales Country Monday July 3rd 11.00am New Zealand v Australia Green 1.00pm New Zealand v Titans Tuesday July 4th 11.00am New Zealand v New South Wales Metro 1.00pm New Zealand v New South Wales Country Wednesday July 5th 3.00pm New Zealand v Australia Gold 7.00pm New Zealand v Australia Green 9.00pm New Zealand v Titans Thursday July 6th 1.00pm New Zealand v New South Wales Metro 3.00pm GRAND FINAL Team 1 v Team 2 By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 16:39:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:39:50 -0700 Subject: Update on Doug Gillis Message-ID: <280606179.49397@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 9:21:02 AM From: Kyle Beane Novi, MI Wanted to let everyone know that Doug was sent home from the hospital last night and is back home. The next steps are finding the right speech therapy program, but the doctors have given him clearance to work out and be active again (but they still don't want him driving, and pitching is still a bit away). The following is an article that ran in the Saginaw News yesterday: http://www.mlive.com/sports/sanews/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1151414564237250.xml&coll=9 A couple tidbits to give everyone a little better picture on how he's doing: - Dave Frick (Midland outfielder) went to see him last night and as he was walking through the lobby, Doug was almost sprinting by him to get out of the hospital (with IV still in his arm) as the doctors had just discharged him. - Tragically Hip concert in Chicago next monday - I wouldn't be suprised if he's in the front row. Thanks again for all the emails and phone calls of support and well-wishes. Kyle From: Kyle Beane Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 16:49:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:49:33 -0700 Subject: ASA Men's Major Message-ID: <280606179.49979@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 10:41:47 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: ASA Men's Major South Bend, IN The following link is from the ASA website with details regarding the upcoming ASA Men's Major. http://www.softball.org/tournaments/getNcDetail.asp?tid=1736 Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 18:05:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:05:29 -0700 Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Invitational - 2006 Message-ID: <280606179.54535@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 11:20:12 AM From: "Brian Baillie" Subject: Monkton - World Fastball Invitational - 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. I should be over at the ballpark,however, I wanted to write a quick update to everyone. Right now, as I compose this email under glorious sunny skies and great temps here in Monkton. The forecast has changed slightly - in the temps will be a little warmer than first thought. The forecast is: Thurs - sun and cloud, 30% chance of light rain - temp reaching 25 (mid 70's) Fri - mostly sunny, 10% chance of light rain - temps reaching 26/27 (80) Sat. - mainly sunny - mix with cloud, 30% chance of isolated light showers - temp 26/27 (80) Sun - mostly sunny, 10% chance of light showers - temps reaching 27 (80) Great weather to watch and play ball! Not too hot, not too much sun, and nice temps! Everything is pretty well set at the park - only a few finishing touches need doing. A reminder that our opening ceremonies take place Thurs night at 7:15 with the first game of the tourny taking place at 7:30 between the Kitchener Hallman Twins and the Saskatoon Aspen Interior Black Sox. The second game of the evening starts at 9:30 between reighing World Champs County Materials vs the Orillia Riversharks. It promises to be a great start to a fantastic week-end! visit www.monktonfastball.com for more info! I've gotta run.... See you at the park! Brian Baillie baillie(at)cyg.net http://www.monktonfastball.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 18:08:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:08:09 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League tournament Message-ID: <280606179.54696@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 3:15:20 PM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls Men's League tournament Niagara Falls Canada Hi Al The roster of teams for the annual Niagara Falls Men's league tournament is near complete. We currently have 15 teams confirmed and are looking for up to three more. For all intermediate and recreational teams filling out their 2006 tournament schedule be sure to consider the tournament being played on August 11-13 in beautiful Niagara Falls Canada. We are looking to accept 18 teams. We do not allow any senior pitching. Visiting Niagara Falls in the middle of summer is a great draw for many teams, and the organizing committee will work with out of town teams as best we can, to schedule games for your team and to still allow time for sightseeing, taking in the brand new Casino and enjoying the city. We guarantee 3 games and advance 16 teams to Sunday, thereby making your chances of playing a fourth and fifth game pretty good. We will send out tournament packages with preferential restaurants and hotel rates as well as maps, rules etc. The cost is $350 Cnd. and we pay out approximately $2,600 plus prizes . I think all teams who come to our tournament will attest to the great atmosphere, packed stands, cold beer and great friends that make this a tournament a must for their schedules every year. For more information or to reserve a spot please email me rgreatrix at kpmg.ca or call 905-354-2206 and ask for Al. Thanks for considering us. Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 1-800-223-5709 (toll free) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 18:22:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:22:20 -0700 Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament is this weekend in Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <280606179.55549@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 1:57:26 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament is this weekend in Walcott Iowa Walcott Iowa who every year hosts one of the best Memorial DayTournaments and in my opinion the best Area Tournament this year with 18teams in it is now for the second time hosting the 23 and Under WorldTournament. 9 Teams from all over the United States and Canada will besetting out this weekend to find out who is the best of the best. If yourlooking for some good family fun take a trip this weekend to Walcott (TheWorlds Largest Truckstop exit on I-80) to watch these young men play.Here are the First Round Games: Friday Night: Game 1 7:30 pm Munger VS Quad City Junior Sox Game 2 Aurora VS Northwest Implement 9:30 pm Game 3 Oshawa VS Sioux Falls Game 4 Denmark VS Quad City Titans Saturday Games 11:00 AM Appleton VS Winner of Game 1 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 19:24:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:24:59 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Games 61,62 Message-ID: <280606179.59305@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 7:51:23 AM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Games 61,62 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip,On Ohsweken at Innerkip Game 61 Innerkip 0 Ohsweken 0 Pitchers: Jamie Simpson - Innerkip Rory Miller - Ohsweken Game 62 Innerkip 2 Ohsweken 0 W.P. Jeremy Debelleval L.P. Mike Joseph From: "Jeff Whetstone" http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jun 28 20:22:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:22:47 -0700 Subject: ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Games #59 & #60 Message-ID: <280606179.62771@webbox.com> Received: 6/28/06 7:15:19 PM From: Subject: ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Games #59 & #60 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER HALLMAN TWINS @ ORILLIA RIVERSHARKS Peter Hallman Ballyards - Kitchener, Ontario Game # 59 Kitchener 2 Orillia 2 P Don Scott for Kitchener P Rob O'brien with Andy Jackson in relief for Orillia Game #60 Kitchener 4 Orillia 0 WP Paul Koert LP Frank Cox HR Jody Eidt (Kitchener) Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins davebailey(at)baileyconstruction.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 07:25:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:25:11 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - Ohsweken Message-ID: <290606180.16113@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 12:26:20 AM From: "mike joseph" Subject: redmen fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday June 27/06 Ohsweken @ lnnerkip Game # 61 Ohsweken- 0 lnnerkip - 0 Pitchers: lnnerkip-Jamie simpson Ohsweken-Rory Miller Game # 62 Ohsweken-0 lnnerkip - 2 W.P.- Jeremy Devellual L.P.- Mike Joseph Wednesday June 28/06 Jarvis @ Ohsweken Game # 63 Jarvis - 6 Ohsweken-0 W.P.-Scott Wagar L.P.- Rory Miller Games # 64 Jarvis - 8 Ohsweken-5 W.P.- Scott Wagat L.P.- Mike Joseph Hr.Brad Robinson:Jarvis From: "mike joseph" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 20:00:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:00:42 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada Junior Women's National Team Message-ID: <290606180.61449@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 11:20:16 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2006 Softball Canada Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada has invited 27 of Canada's brightest future female Softball players to attend a selection camp from August 13th to 16th in Brampton, ON for the selection of the 2006 Junior Women's National Team. The selection camp will be used to determine the 2006 Junior Women's National Team that will participate in the Pan Am Championships in Puerto Rico from November 8th to the 18th, a qualifier for the 2007 ISF World Championships (TBD). Following the regional evaluation camps in Port Perry, ON and Richmond, BC, the following athletes have been invited to the selection camp in August: Abel, Nicole Kitchener, ON Audette, Marie-Eve La Presntation, QC Buchanan, Samantha Surrey, BC Caldwell, Amanda Victoria, TX Caviglia, Chrissy Surrey, BC Coleshill, Pearl Stouffville, ON Cronin, Courtney Delta, BC Derksen, Alyssia Delta, BC Dolan, Charlotte Coquitlam, BC Draper, Robyn Brampton, ON Ellis, Kelsey Surrey, BC Haberl, Kelsey Burnaby, BC Herbert, Stephanie Montreal, QC Hipson, Sara Brampton, ON Lafrance, Jillian Calgary, AB Leclair, Stephanie Kitchener, ON Longo, Lauryn Guelph, ON Mackin, Paula Newmarket, ON McGarva, Richelle Surrey, BC McIntosh, Leah Whitby, ON McLean, Tanya Delta, BC Moir, Carly White Rock, BC Purtzer, Heidi Scottsdale, AZ Sinclair, Ellen Chatham, ON Soderberg, Katie Delta, BC Staschuck, Rachel Delta, BC Tieszen, Jessica Surrey, BC "My staff and I are very excited with the talent we have evaluated at the two Regional camps so far" stated Mark Sanderson, Head Coach of the Junior Women's National Team. "In preparation for our final selection camp we are now scouting various tournaments throughout the country to fill the final spots that are available. We will be looking at athletes identified at the Regional camps, as well as athletes that could not attend. We will be at Canada Cup, Provincial Championships, and the Midget Nationals. We intend to select a total of 34 to 38 athletes to invite to the final selection camp." Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. For more information please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 20:04:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:04:50 -0700 Subject: USA Softball set to open season in Arizona - women Message-ID: <290606180.61700@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 5:21:53 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball set to open season in Arizona -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball set to open season? World Cup Only Two Weeks Away June 29, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? The 2006 USA Softball Women?sNational Team will open its 2006 season this weekend at Hi Corbett Field inTucson Ariz., as it faces the Arizona Heat in a three-day exhibition seriesbeginning Friday at 8 p.m. The series continues with a double-header onSaturday beginning at 7 p.m. and a final game on Sunday at 8 p.m. This will beone of two exhibition series before Team USAtakes on the best in the world at the II World Cup of Softball presented byKellogg?s Frosted Flakes, July 13-17 in Oklahoma City, Okla.The II World Cup, which is only two weeks away, will bring together truly theworld?s best teams to compete for the championship. The Heat (7-9) of the National Pro Fastpitch League (NPF) is coming offa 2-2 series with the Texas Thunder, where Houston native Cat Osterman threw out thefirst pitch for the final game. Osterman is one of three collegiate pitcherswho will compete for the Red, White and Blue in 2006 after competing for theircollege teams at the Women?s College World Series. The roster for the USA National Team boasts five players with ties to Tucson including three former University of Arizonaplayers and one current. Jennie Finch, Alicia Hollowell and Lovieanne Jung allcompeted for the Wildcats during their college career while outfielder CaitlinLowe is set to enter her senior season at U of A. Tucson native Tairia Flowers,a member of the National Team program since 2001, will also be returning homethis weekend. In their final exhibition prior to the World Cup, Team USA will compete against the USA Softball WorldUniversity Games team on July 10 in Irvine, Calif., before heading to the ?Softball Capital ofthe World? ? Oklahoma City For the second consecutive year the World Cup of Softball will bringtogether the top five teams in the world as the national teams from Australia, ChinaCanada, Japan and the USAmeet in Oklahoma CityThese teams, which have all competed in the last three Olympic Games, will bejoined by Great Britainas the event expands to six teams in 2006. Tickets can still be purchased bylogging on to www.softballoutlet.com or by calling1-800-654-8337 Complete coverage of the USA Softball National Teams including?Live Scoring? can be found at www.usasoftball.com From: "Brian McCall" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 20:07:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:07:09 -0700 Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Weekend results. Message-ID: <290606180.61839@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 1:03:24 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson Area Merchants - Weekend results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson, Illinois The Thomson Area Merchants completed a busy 7 game program over last weekend, split over the Iowa Area ISC qualifier and also the Northern Illinois Travel League. Starting off in Walcott on Friday evening Thomson went down 5-2 to the Quad City Sox in the winners bracket semi final game. Thomson did have opportunities to put more runs on the board but were contained well by Quad City Sox pitcher Al Rebling. After losing this game Thomson backed up to play the Quad City Door in the losers bracket. On the back of a 2 home runs and a one-hit pitching performance by Dean Zink Thomson rebounded for a 8-0 mercy rule win to ensure there participation on championship day. On Saturday Thomson beat out Walcott Merchants 4-0 and Reasoner 3-0 to progress through to the Championship game, once again vs the Quad City Sox. Home runs to Zinc in both games were highlights of the offensive performance. In the championship game Zinc, and relief pitcher Jonas Mach, held Quad City Sox down to 3 hits in an excellent combined pitching performance. However an inability to string hits together vs. Rebling again proved to be Thomson's downfall. The Sox ending up with the win 2-0. 2nd place in Walcott guarantees Thomson a direct berth to the ISC 2 tournament in Kitchener. Pending a late invite to the ISC tournament Thomson looks forward to a tough week of ISC 2 softball in which we hope to be able to challenge for the title. On Sunday Thomson played 2 games in the Northern Illinois Travel League. Starting out the day with a 2-0 record in the league Thomson played Richwrap in a double header on our home fields. After coasting to a 7-1 victory in the first game a spirited Richwrap performance in the 2nd game led to a 2-1 loss. Whilst disappointed with the loss, the 7th game of a long and hot Mid-West weekend, Thomson remains 3-1 in the league, and will next play the Hustle Hogs on July 21st. Scores : Friday : Quad City Sox 5 Thomson 2 LP: Jonas Mach (3) , Larry Tempe ( 4 innings in relief ) Thomson 8 Quad City Door 0 WP : Dean Zinc ( 1 hit ) HR : Zinc (2), Kevin Anderson Saturday Thomson 4 Walcott Merchants 0 WP : Jonas Mach HR : Zinc Thomson 3 Reasoner 0 WP : Jonas Mach HR : Zinc Championship game Quad City Sox 2 Thomson 0 LP : Zinc (5), Mach ( 2 innings in relief ) Sunday - Northern Illinois Travel League Thomson 7 Richwrap 1 WP : Jonas Mach HR : Casey Eden, Brian Kamper Richwrap 2 Thomson 1 LP : Jonas Mach Thank you Scott Glazier s.glazier at mschi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 20:09:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:09:06 -0700 Subject: Six teams entered in Charlottetown Fawcetts Don Fitzpatrick Shootout this weekend Message-ID: <290606180.61955@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 6:52:10 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Six teams entered in Charlottetown Fawcetts Don Fitzpatrick Shootout this weekend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six teams entered in Fawcetts Canada Day shootout CHARLOTTETOWN - Six teams from across Atlantic Canada have confirmed their entries to the second annual Charlottetown Fawcetts Don Fitzpatrick Canada Day weekend shootout at City Diamond and Spring Lane in Charlottetown. The Shootout will start Friday night as the Fawcetts host the PEI Jrs and the Kinkora Hitmen at City Diamond. Game times are 6pm and 8pm. The tournament will run through Saturday and Sunday. Fawcett regular Mike Bishop and Steve Langley will be toeing it up this weekend. This duo makes up one of the finest pitching staffs in Eastern Canada. They will be joined by Brian Urquart for this years nationals. Brian is the brother of former PEI Rocket, Corey Urquart. The offence will be lead by current national team member and Fargo, N.D. Kegel Black Knight Jeff Ellsworth, Chris Craig and Jamie MacDonald. MacDonald has been the Fawcetts hottest hitter so far this summer. Coach Alan Power is excited about having most of the team together for the first time "With all the bad weather this summer and Jeff and Steve playing in North Dakota, it?s been hard to get most of the team together," Power said. When asked about this weekends competition coach Power commented that "although we are the only true senior level team this weekend some of these teams have some good pitching and in softball with good pitching anything can happen". Other teams entered include the PEI Juniors, Glace Bay Silver Bullets from N.S., Kinkora Hitmen, Hunter?s Ale House and Newfoundland and Labrador. Following is the schedule as released Thursday night by the team: (All games at CITY DIAMOND unless otherwise noted. Please check www.fawcettsfastball.com for game scores) Alpine Division Charlottetown Razzy??s Fawcetts PEI Jrs. NFLD Mooselight Division Kinkora Hitmen Hunter??s Ale House Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS Schedule Friday June 30, 2006 8pm Kinkora Hitmen vs Charlottetown Razzy??s Fawcetts Saturday July 1st, 2006 City Diamond 9:30 Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS vs PEI Jrs. 11:15 Hunter?s Ale House vs Nfld 12:45 pm PEI Jrs vs Kinkora Hitmen (at SPRING LANE) 1:00 Hunter?s Ale House vs Charlottetown Razzy??s Fawcetts 2:45 NFLD vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS 4:30 Hunter?s Ale House vs PEI Jrs 6:15 NFLD vs Kinkora Hitmen 8:00 Charlottetown Razzy??s Fawcetts vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS Sunday July 2nd, 2006 City Diamond 10:00 am 1st MooseLight vs 2nd Alpine 12:00 pm 1st Alpine vs 2nd Mooselight 2:00 pm Championship SUBMITTED BY: PAT HEALEY ALBERTON PEI pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jun 29 21:13:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:13:48 -0700 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament FULL Message-ID: <290606180.65829@webbox.com> Received: 6/29/06 10:59:42 AM From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Subject: Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament FULL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, On. The Ottawa Blitz Fastball Tournament will be ran at 12 teams round robin guarantteeing each team 3 games. Schedule will posted soon as it's done by the committee. This will be the 1st year we will be hosting this event and should be a strong field. The Park is located at 941 Clyde Ave. Carlington Park July 21-23. There will be a beer tent as well bbq'd food on site. Here are the teams confirmed for the event. The Tournament is OPEN to all levels of play. Blackburn Bombers Bramalea Lumberjacks Carp I4C Victory Manotick Lomor Printers Micksburg Twins(Ranked #17 ISC II, Runner-Up Fitzroy Harbour Qualifier) Newboro 56ers Oshawa JR. BB Ottawa Blitz Quyon Flyers(Quebec Rep. at '06 Jr. Canadians) Scarborough Wolverines('05, '06 Jr. Canadian Champs) St-Leonard Express(4th at Jr. Canadians '05, Host of '06) Valley Raiders Good Luck to all and see yas at the Park Scott Dumouchel Tournament Chair bagwell5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 30 09:16:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:16:47 -0700 Subject: Greater Ottawa Fastball League Report Message-ID: <300606181.22817@webbox.com> Received: 6/30/06 8:08:39 AM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Greater Ottawa Fastball League Report -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greater Ottawa Fastball League Report Greater Ottawa Fastball League May/June Report GP W L T Pts Kanata Team Easton............7.....6.....0.....1.....13 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric...9.....5.....3.....1.....11 Manotick Lomor Printers.......8.....5.....3.....0.....10 Stittsville 56ers.............7.....4.....3.....0.....8 Carp I4C Victory..............8.....2.....6.....0.....4 Ottawa Blitz..................7.....0.....7.....0.....0 Pitchers of Record Dan Konkle (Easton) 5-0-1 Dan Bradley (56ers) 4-2 Tony Riches (Lomor) 3-3 Bud Hanlon (WC Electric) 2-0-1 (+ 1 save) Lyle Schell (Lomor) 2-0 Brad Porter (WC Electric) 2-1 Neil Cooke (I4C) 2-2 Kyle Olson (Easton) 1-0 Mark Wright (WC Electric) 1-2 Trevor Wood (I4C) 0-1 Darren Featherstone (56ers) 0-1 (+ 1 save) Shannon Borho (Blitz) 0-1 Jamie Blakely (Blitz) 0-2 Duane Bromley (I4C) 0-3 Derick Bulley (Blitz) 0-4 Home Runs Dan Konkle (Easton) 2 Mike Cavanagh (WC Electric) 1 Steve Cavanagh (WC Electric) 1 Darren Featherstone (56ers) 1 Randy Peck (Easton) 1 Kevin McGuire (I4C) 1 Al Read (Easton) 1 John Hayden (Blitz) 1 Mark Wright (WC Electric) 1 Dan Jessiman (56ers) 1 Pete Petit (I4C) 1 League Highlights Dan Konkle leads the way for Team Easton with a 5-0-1 pitching record and two home runs, including a grand slam. Highlights for Konkle include: -No hitter with 15 strikeouts in a 6-inning mercy rule shortened game vs. Ottawa Blitz on May 10 -Perfect game with 9 strikeouts in a 5-inning mercy rule shortened game vs. Carp I4C Victory on May 24 -One hitter with 16 strikeouts vs. Stittsville 56ers on June 14 -Two hitter with 14 strikeouts vs. Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric on June 28 -Konkle has allowed 4 earned runs in 39 innings of work for an ERA 0.72 Neil Cooke had the first pitching win for the expansion Carp I4C Victory 6-3 over West Carleton Electric on May 17. Pete Petit had I4C?s first home run in the same game. Carp won the battle of the expansion teams on June 21, defeating the Blitz 8-3. John Hayden hit the first home run for the expansion Ottawa Blitz against West Carleton Electric on May 24. Dan Bradley threw a one-hit shutout over Carp I4C Victory in a six-inning mercy rule shortened 5-0 game on June 7. Bradley and Darren Featherstone combined to one-hit Carp on June 26, as Stittsville squeaked out a 1-0 win. Trevor Wood allowed on 5 hits and 1 earned run in the loss. WC Electric used the long ball to defeat Carp on June 12 as Michael Cavanagh and Steve Cavanagh both hit solo home runs to put the Electric ahead 2-1. Duane Bromley only allowed 5 hits in the loss. Bud Hanlon of WC Electric scattered 6 hits and struck out 11 to defeat Stittsville 2-0 on June 21. Dan Bradley only allowed 3 hits in the loss. This game clocked in at just under the one hour mark. Hanlon and Brad Porter of WC Electric combined for a 5 hit shutout of Team Easton on June 28. However, Dan Konkle also had a shutout allowing only 2 hits in the scoreless draw. Ottawa Team Easton Thunder (tournament version of the Team Easton squad) won the Eastern Ontario ISC II qualifier in Fitzroy Harbour on June 18 and will represent the area at the Tournament of Champions in Kitchener in August. Stittsville 56ers and Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric received special invitations to attend and will be at the ToC as well. The Ottawa Blitz are hosting a tournament on July 21-23 at Carlington Park in Ottawa. Twelve teams have confirmed their participation: http://www.mail-archive.com/alsfastball%40fastpitchwest.com/msg01111.html. From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 30 10:43:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 07:43:18 -0700 Subject: Monkton first 2 games Message-ID: <300606181.28006@webbox.com> Received: 6/30/06 9:41:34 AM From: "Bader Family" Subject: Monkton first 2 games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, ON Thursday, June 29, 2006 Kitchener Hallman Twins 4, Saskatoon Aspen Interior Black Sox 2 WP - Todd Martin, SV - Don Scott LP - Trevor Ethier; relief from Tim MacCumber, Sean Whitten Kitchener - Dale Levy 2 triples and a single, 2 runs scored Orillia Riversharks 4, County Materials 0 WP - Rob O'Brien, complete-game shutout LP - Andrew Kirkpatrick, relief from Lucas Mata Orillia - Andy Jackson, RBI-double; Ian Fehrman, 2-run single Games start at 1 p.m. Friday From: "Bader Family" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 30 19:35:15 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:35:15 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: JRW in Local League Play Message-ID: <1468459417-1151710530-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-10964-@engine02-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "James Robert Williamson" Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:24:25 To:"Al Doran for Postings" Subject: JRW in Local League Play For Immediate Posting By Jim Williamson jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com Friday June 30th, 2006 #22 ISC II JRW & Assoc? Drotzmann Fans 13 in Local League Yakima, Washington ? Pitcher Dave Drotzmann made a rare mid-week trip from his Hermiston, Oregon home up to Yakima to pitch for his JRW & Associates team in the local Major League Thursday night. Dr. Drotzmann (Eye Specialist) takes every other Friday off, not for golf but for fastpitch softball. Dr Dave fanned 13, walked one and did not allow an earned run in a 4-3 victory over Pistoristi?s Trucking, First half champions of the local league. Drotzmann also tripled in a run in the first inning. His catcher, Troy Grow, was 2-3 with a double and two runs scored. Troy?s son Jason (SS) was also 2-3 while LF Don Cawthron was 2-4 with an RBI. Pistoristi?s catcher, Jason Scheibner, was 2-3 with a double. Jason played for JRW in the Rose Cup last weekend and had an inside the park HR off the eventual Champions, CR/Portland. From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jun 30 23:50:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:50:42 -0700 Subject: Monkton results posted Message-ID: <300606181.75252@webbox.com> All games have been posted to http://www.alsfastball.com/ Click the Monkton logo. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 08:40:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:40:33 -0700 Subject: Hats off to Art Gillis Message-ID: <010706182.20642@webbox.com> ART GILLIS - - A LIFE COMMITTED TO FASTBALL ?If I had any brains, I?d probably have been a good pitcher? That was a summary judgment , or a self-portrait, shared by ART GILLIS when we chatted in the stands during the 2005 International Softball Congress World Tournament at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Had any brains, eh? Well, the 81-year-old Gillis can look back at his playing career with that sort of candor. But a closer look at his overall career in the sport of fastball surely shows no absence of grey matter. As a team organizer, manager, sponsor and as a constant student, analyst, and oh-so-accurate critic of the game, the brainpower of the personable Art Gillis stands out vividly. His commitment to the sport and his achievements in the sport have few peers. Gillis, one of the true sages of the sport, will be inducted into the I.S.C. Hall of Fame in August, 2006, in Kitchener. And if his acceptance remarks head into the realm of the philosophy and the psychology of the sport, get ready to listen to the genuine article for Mr. Gillis has seen it all. He can speak from the heart (as well as the brain) as one who has experienced the highest of thrills and also the depths of disappointment from his broad experience and from his many years with the game. It was probably natural that Art Gillis would have the sport of fastball running through his veins. It wasn?t an accident that he was grew up next to a ball park in his native Plymouth, Michigan (near Ann Arbor) where by his own admission he ?watched games every day?. And then there were the summers spent with his Grandma in Saginaw where he was close enough to walk to the ball park. And the sport was in its heyday in Saginaw in those years with what Art recalls as ?60 teams playing in leagues plus as many as 80 CYO teams playing the sport.? The young Gillis was a regular at Saginaw?s Hoyt Park with its eight diamonds and its parking lots lined with cars every night. (Ah, the good old days!). He recalls being part of huge crowds watching such attractions as the Joe Louis Brown Bombers and seeing such stars as pitcher Charley Justice in action. Gillis played football and basketball while in high school. And then came the years of World War II. Gillis had turned to fastball and was developing as a pitcher. By 1942 he was playing in Air Force competition; hurling in such places as Ft. Wayne and Madison. It was at Ft. Wayne that he met the legendary Diz Kirkendall. It was also from that era of his career that the ?If I had any brains, I?d probably have been a good pitcher? comment originated. And there have to be some great stories behind that line! Following the war, he returned to Michigan, playing in his native Plymouth, and then in Saginaw. Finding himself a part of a team with no sponsor, Art dug into his own assets to provide uniforms for his team. He also shelled out a huge payment of $10 each for motel expenses of his players for a tournament his team, the ?Bolters? were to play. Gillis jokes that the vote was just nine to eight to name the team after the bolts and not the nuts. The name was an adaptation of Gillis? business activities the installation of lockers for Republic Steel - - including a job they did in Florida as they installed 5,000 employee lockers at Epcot Center. As Gillis? team prospered and emerged as a world-class powerhouse, he discovered the International Softball Congress and the worlds that it permitted him to conquer. In his own words, ?I found out about the ISC 29 years ago. If I?d found out sooner, I?d have been broke sooner.? As his team had strengthened, he had turned to the talent rich nation of New Zealand for pitching help. He pioneered the importation of the Kiwi hurlers by American teams as he recruited Owen (?The Fog?) Walford who pitched for two seasons for Gillis? Michigan powerhouse. (A bit later a Gillis team also was to feature an 18-year-old phenom named Michael White during the 1980 season.) Walford led his team into the ISC World Tournament where he was an ?All-World? pitching selection in 1978. When Walford headed to Midland following that season, the cupboard at Saginaw appeared bare. That all changed with a late night phone call from New Zealand. A young Kevin Herlihy was on the line. ?I understand that you treat chaps right well who play for your team?, was Herlihy?s opening line in that conversation - - - and the rest, as they say, was history. The partnership forged with Art Gillis as the sponsor and Kevin Herlihy as ace hurler went on to produce an International Softball Congress World Champion in 1979. That August Gillis? Bolters defeated the Long Beach Nitehawks in Bakersfield, California, to claim the world title and establish Saginaw - - and its committed, aggressive, (and yes - BRAINY) sponsor- - at the pinnacle of the fastball world! Art Gillis had the ultimate team trophy, and Kevin Herlihy was selected as the ?Outstanding Pitcher? of that 1979 tournament. By that time Gillis had set his sights on yet another goal - - - a goal he was to achieve that same week - - - hosting the greatest spectacle in the world of fastball - - the ISC World Tourney! He had bid to host the tourney earlier (in a 1978 venture) when, by his own admission, ?I was not well prepared?. He had shocked the ISC chiefs that year with his offer that, ?If you want to come to Saginaw, I?ll give you $45,000? Gillis assumed that the ISC wasn?t used to such a big dollar offer, and so the ?80 world tournament bid went to Tempe, Arizona. Gillis wasn?t discouraged and in 1979 he was better prepared (and of course was destined to capture the world title during that same week) This time his offer was accepted as he offered 75% of the gate - - against a guarantee of that same $45K he had offered the previous year. Gillis believes that he was largely responsible for the ISC changing to fixed dollar bids rather that bids of a percentage of the gate. And what a tournament Gillis was to host in 1981. Although his Bolters could not win a second world title in their home town, that tournament is regarded by many ISC regulars as one of the greatest in its storied run - - a tourney which saw Mark Smith and the Camarillo California Kings prevail and the all-time legend of a tourney game, the 34-inning masterpiece dual between Peter Finn and Pete Meredith recorded for posterity. The Gillis-Herlihy partnership was to continue through 1982 making its share of ISC history. But the story of Art Gillis wouldn?t be complete without the saga of how Art?s ?little boy? absorbed all of the fastball adventures wrought by his talented Dad; absorbed all of the summers of having a parade of Kiwi hurlers living in his home as surrogate big brothers; absorbing all of the lessons (deliberate and casually picked up) from those amazing athletes - - and how Doug Gillis went on to become first one of the finest pitchers in the U.S. and later to become an entrepreneur of fastball schooling for athletes around the country. This author had the privilege of sitting in the stands in Allentown, Pa., with a proud, but very nervous, father Art Gillis as he watched son Doug take the mound as a 19 year old hurler facing the Decatur ADM team, the most-powerful team of that time. So ?Hats Off? to Art Gillis!! His dedication and commitment to the game is unmatched. Younger fans, unfortunately, may not always recognize the tall, thin gentleman with the crooked smile and the ready story to tell of some of the real ?greats? of the game - - - and that title ?great? is oh so appropriately applied to that legendary gentleman himself - - -Mr. ART GILLIS. By: Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer June 30, 2006 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 08:42:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:42:20 -0700 Subject: ISC Age 23 And Under Tournament At Walcott Message-ID: <010706182.20751@webbox.com> Received: 7/1/06 7:20:57 AM From: lkoberg(at)mchsi.com Subject: ISC Age 23 And Under Tournament At Walcott, Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four games are complete at the ISC Age 23 And Under tournament at Victory and Wescott parks in Walcott, Iowa. Results from June 30, 2006 games, (Friday night), include: Munger Firemen of Munger, Michigan 3-2 over the Quad City Junior Sox of Walcott, Iowa ATMI Precast of Auroua, Illinois 14-0 over Northwest Implement, Conception Jct, Missouri Oshawa Double B Sports, Oshawa, Ontario 8-0 over Sioux Falls Preston, Sioux Falls, South Dakota PMF/The Bar, Denmark, Wisconsin 11-2 over the Quad City Titans, Bettendorf, Iowa Play continues at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 1st. Munger plays The Bar of Appleton, Wisconsin at Wescott park. At Victory, Sioux Falls plays the Quad City Junior Sox. 12 games are on tap for Saturday, July 1st. Championship play then continues at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 2nd, with the champoionship game scheduled for 2:45 PM. Larry Koberg Walcott Softball Organization lkoberg(at)mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 08:44:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:44:20 -0700 Subject: Team USA Rocks Heat 17-1 - women Message-ID: <010706182.20871@webbox.com> Received: 7/1/06 12:45:56 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: Team USA Rocks Heat 17-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Team USA Rocks Heat17-1 TUCSON, Ariz.? In its first appearance of the season, the 2006 USA Women?sNational Team had an explosive outing delivering 17 hits as they topped the NPFArizona Heat, 17-1, tonight in Tucson Ariz. The exhibition seriescontinues tomorrow with a double header at 6 PT before wrapping up Sunday at 7PT Team USA got on theboard in the second when Lovie Jung (Fountain ValleyCalif.) ripped a ball to center field to scoreAndrea Duran (Selma, Calif.) who reached on a triple, one of twotriples for the team. The Heat tied up the game in the bottom of the third when AutumnChampion reached scoring position at third after being hit by a pitch by AliciaHollowell (Suisun, Calif.). A single by Crystl Farley scoredChampion, of which would be the Heat?s only run of the game. Tucsonnative Tairia Flowers broke the tie in the fourth with a two-RBI homerun overleft field, scoring Duran who reached on a fielders choice. Hollowell threwfour innings giving up two hits and one run with five strikeouts before CatOsterman (Houston, Texas) entered in the bottom of the fifth.It was three up three down with two strikeouts for Osterman who stayed in untilJennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.) came in during the sixth to closethe game. The run production of the sixth inning was more than the combined runsof the previous innings. Flowers, who came up to bat twice in the sixth,delivered a solo homerun shot over right field to start off the seven hit-sevenrun inning. In her next at bat of the inning, she hit a standup double closingout the night at 3-4 with four RBI. ?I always like coming home and playing here in Tucson. The fans here have a great love forthe sport of softball and for great competition,? said Flowers of herhomecoming. ?And of course its always great to play in front of my friendsand family.? Flowers along with Jessica Mendoza (CamarilloCalif.) with a single, triple and double andStacey Nuveman (LaVerne, Calif.) with a homerun and singlecontributed 12 of the team?s 17 RBI. Click here for live stats http://www.usasoftball.com/women/2006WorldChampionships/06exhibitionschedule.htmlfor tomorrow?s doubleheader. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 12:51:32 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 16:51:32 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: ISC Age 23 And Under Tournament At Walcott, Iowa Message-ID: <1181240575-1151773156-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-19729-@engine08-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: lkoberg at mchsi.com Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:20:57 To:fastball at pmihrm.com;, alsfastball.com at localhost.localhost Subject: ISC Age 23 And Under Tournament At Walcott, Iowa Four games are complete at the ISC Age 23 And Under tournament at Victory and Wescott parks in Walcott, Iowa. Results from June 30, 2006 games, (Friday night), include: Munger Firemen of Munger, Michigan 3-2 over the Quad City Junior Sox of Walcott, Iowa ATMI Precast of Auroua, Illinois 14-0 over Northwest Implement, Conception Jct, Missouri Oshawa Double B Sports, Oshawa, Ontario 8-0 over Sioux Falls Preston, Sioux Falls, South Dakota PMF/The Bar, Denmark, Wisconsin 11-2 over the Quad City Titans, Bettendorf, Iowa Play continues at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 1st. Munger plays The Bar of Appleton, Wisconsin at Wescott park. At Victory, Sioux Falls plays the Quad City Junior Sox. 12 games are on tap for Saturday, July 1st. Championship play then continues at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 2nd, with the champoionship game scheduled for 2:45 PM. Larry Koberg Walcott Softball Organization lkoberg at mchsi.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 14:41:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:41:24 -0700 Subject: Monkton Saturday Results Message-ID: <010706182.42295@webbox.com> Monkton, ON All results for today's games posted on the MONKTON link at http://www.alsfastball.com Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 14:42:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:42:15 -0700 Subject: CHTOWN FAWCETTS - Don Fitzpatrick Shootout Message-ID: <010706182.42346@webbox.com> Received: 7/1/06 1:37:56 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: CHTOWN FAWCETTS - Don Fitzpatrick Shootout scores (Fri and Sat am) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday June 30, 2006 8 pm Kinkora Hitmen 2 vs Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts 8 (Jeff Ellsworth 3-4, triple, 2 RBI, double, single) Saturday July 1st, 2006 9:30 Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS 7 vs PEI Jrs 1 11:15 Hunter?s Ale House 2 vs Nfld 5 12:45 pm PEI Jrs vs Kinkora Hitmen (SPRING LANE) - NO SCORE AVAILABLE YET 1:00 Hunter?s Ale House 2 vs Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts 1 2:45 NFLD vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS 4:30 Hunter?s Ale House vs PEI Jrs 6:15 NFLD vs Kinkora Hitmen 8:00 Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS SUNDAY JULY 2 10:00 am 1st MooseLight vs 2nd Alpine 12:00 pm 1st Alpine vs 2nd Mooselight 2:00 pm Championship SCORES AS REPORTED BY "BALLPARK" Submitted by PAT HEALEY Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 15:31:28 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 19:31:28 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Stix looking for pitching help Message-ID: <954673736-1151782318-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-20548-@engine03-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: Bloomington Stix Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 12:20:23 To:fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: Stix looking for pitching help Due to many unfortunate?injuries the?Bloomington Stix are looking for pitching help the rest of the season. July 7-9 (Boys of Summer), July 14-16 (Aurora), July 28-30 (Farm) and Aug 3-6 (ASA). ? Just wanted to let everyone know that Paul Algar is back home and?doing good. Thank you to everyone that was concerned and helped last weekend, we appreciate it. For you that don't already know, Paul was hit in the face by a line drive and knocked unconscious. A very scary situation that rattled all of?us and I'm sure all that were there. He looks a little funny but he did before the ball hit him?anyways ;)? ? Also, Brian Martie is set to make a return to the game in two weeks after a 5 year retirement. Brian, a former USA Team member was a longtime Bloomington Heart and Farm Tavern all-world?player. We all look forward to seeing Brian back out there! ? Thank You! chad seeman Bloomington Stix Softball ---------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.: From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 19:48:26 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 23:48:26 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Canada opens with a win at Canada Cup of Softball Message-ID: <285840990-1151797729-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-25895-@engine13-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Picard" Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 16:35:11 To:<"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@localhost.localhost> Subject: Canada opens with a win at Canada Cup of Softball FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2006 ? Canada opens with a win at Canada Cup ? (Surrey, BC) - The Senior Women's National Team opened the Canada Cup tournament with a 7 to 0 win over the Delta Sunfire at Softball City in Surrey, BC. ? Canada continued to showcase their strong defensive play committing no errors on the field and helping starting pitcher Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) throw a one hitter through 5 innings of work.? Mackin struck out 8 Sunfire batters and allowed only 2 walks.? "Erin Cumpstone and I worked well together" stated Mackin.? "We worked well with the defense and we felt in control of the game.? It was definitely a great start and it defines the way we expect to finish the tournament." ? Canada's offense came into play today and complimented the Canadian defense.? Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) led the Canadian Offense going 2 for 3 at the plate with a triple and a double and drove in 3 runs.? Canada scored at least 2 runs in every inning except for the third.? "We took care of business today in regards to preparation" stated Eadie.? "We wanted to bring the best of ourselves to the field.? You can't take anyone too lightly." ? "The team came out more prepared on an individual basis" stated Lori Sippel, Head coach of the Senior Women's National Team.? "Mackin controlled the ball game for us early and the offense hit the bats well.? One builds off the other.? Our goal coming into this game was to take care of the things we needed to and be at our best on the field.? It was a personal challenge for the players today and they braved that very well." ? The Senior Women's National Team will look to continue their strong play on Sunday July 2nd as they face off in game two of the Canada Cup versus the Japanese Elite Team. ? -30- ? For more information please contact ? Rick Picard Director of Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 558-4663 (Cell) From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 1 23:57:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 20:57:00 -0700 Subject: Monkton results posted Message-ID: <010706182.75629@webbox.com> All games have been posted to http://www.alsfastball.com/ Click the Monkton logo. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 06:40:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 03:40:35 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament Game Results for Day 1 - July 1 Message-ID: <020706183.13445@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 2:12:36 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament Game Results for Day 1 - July 1 GAME RESULTS FOR Saturday, July 1, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament All games below at SoftballCity ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup game) Results for CanadaCup Opening Day. For more detailed CanadaCup Women?s game results visit www.canadacup.com CC-1 Schutt Hurricanes WashingtonBlast 4 ? 3 Schutt Hurricanes CC-2 Delta Sunfire FloridaQuicksilver 6 ? 0 FloridaQuicksilver CC-3 Canada Delta Sunfire 7 ? 0 Canada CC-4 Australia Venezuela 7 ? 4 Australia CC-5 Puerto Rico JapanElite 3 ? 0 JapanElite CC-6 American Pastime Japan- Denso Club 11 ? 1 Japan ? Denso Club CC-7 CanadaElite Japan - Denso Club 8 ? 6 CanadaElite (Extra Inning) CC-8 Australia Schutt Hurricanes 9 ? 0 Australia CC-9 Chinese Taipei Netherlands 4 ? 2 Netherlands CC-10 FloridaQuicksilver Japan Elite 7 - 3 FloridaQuicksilver Tomorrow, Sunday, July 2 is Coast Capital Savings Day with the Official Opening Ceremonies taking place at 4pm at SoftballCity on Diamond 1. Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play gets underway at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey, BC) at 11am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. The following games are scheduled for July 2, 2006: Delta Sunfire vs Puerto Rico- 11am on Diamond 1 Japan- Denso Club vs Venezuela- 11am on Diamond 2 Chinese Taipeivs Puerto Rico- 1:30pmon Diamond 1 Australia vs Washington Blast- 1:30pmon Diamond 2 Canadavs JapanElite ? 6:30pmon Diamond 1 Schutt Hurricanes vs China? 6:30pmon Diamond 2 CanadaElite vs American Pastime ? 8:30pmon Diamond 1 Delta Sunfire vs Triple Crown Colorado? 8:30pmon Diamond 2 CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.com for other tournament information and schedules, including Team Canadaand CanadaElite games scheduled. Tickets also available at the gate. Teams and schedule subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 06:43:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 03:43:21 -0700 Subject: Australia Comes out Swinging on Day 1 of the Canada Cup Message-ID: <020706183.13613@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 2:09:23 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australia Comes out Swinging on Day 1 of the Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 2 July 2006 Australia Comes out Swinging on Day 1 of the Canada Cup The Australian Open Women???s team got off to a great start in the first day of play in the 2006 Canada Cup, defeating the Schutt Hurricanes 9-0 and Venezuela 7-4. Australia???s Stacey Porter led the way with the bat scoring a two run home run with a long bomb over the centre field fence. Kylie Kronk and Belinda Wright where great in defence taking great catches in the outfield. Venezuela???s Mairet Perez homered in the top of the fourth to take a 3-2 lead over Australia. In the bottom of the sixth, Australia scored four runs from Sandra Allen, Stacey Porter, Tracey Mosley and Marissa Carpadios taking back the lead. Tanya Harding held the Venezuela???s bats in the last seeing Australia winning by three runs. In the previous game against Schutt Hurricanes, Stacey Porter was again powerful, by scoring existing error in the bottom of the first. Danielle Stewart homered in the bottom of the second seeing Kate Quigley home and taking Australia to a 3-0 lead. Excellent pitching from Kelly Gentle and a tight defense held the Schutt Hurricanes bats. Australia proving too strong, taking out the game by nine runs. Scorers were Stacey Porter, Danielle Stewart 2, Kate Quigley, Natalie Titcume, Tracey Mosley, Danica Howlett and Sandra Allen 1. Australia plays Washington Blast at 6.00am (AEST) on Day 2 of competition. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 06:45:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 03:45:12 -0700 Subject: USA Softball Sweeps Doubleheader 4-1, 10-3 - women Message-ID: <020706183.13725@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 2:10:46 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball Sweeps Doubleheader 4-1, 10-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA SoftballSweeps Doubleheader 4-1, 10-3 Tucson, Ariz. ? After a 17-1 victory yesterday, the 2006 USAWomen?s Softball National team came back for a double header sweep, 4-1,10-3, of the NPF Arizona Heat in Tucson Ariz. The team tallied threehomeruns during the doubleheader with four different pitchers seeing action. Game 1 ? USA4 Tucson Heat,1 It was all Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.and Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.as they split the run production for Team USA in game one. Bustos got itstarted with a double that scored Watley who hit a single down the left fieldline to get on base. Bustos, a perfect 3-3 with two RBI, put the team up on theboard again in the fourth with a solo homerun. With bases loaded, Watleyfollowed up with a long single that scored two runs with her advancing tosecond on the throw. Monica Abbott (Salinas, Calif.) started for the red, white and blue and pitchedsix innings before Cat Osterman (Houston Texas) came in to close theseventh inning. Abbott allowed one hit, gave up no runs and struck out seven insix innings pitched. Osterman gave up two hits in the seventh, including atriple off the bat of Heather Scaglione that scored the solo run of the gamefor the Heat. Game 2 ? USA10 Tucson Heat,3 Team USAput up four runs off two hits in the second inning with everyone in the battingorder seeing action including a long single by Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.that scored two runs. The Heat responded in the fourth when Catalina Morrislaunched a three-RBI homerun scoring Toni Mascarenas who led off with a double andNichole Thompson with a walk. Homeruns from both Andrea Duran (SelmaCalif.) and Watley in the fifth and seventh,respectively, gave the U.S.four more runs. Watley was 2-5 in game two with five RBI including a double anda homerun. Jamie Southern (Clovis, Calif.) earned thewin for the team throwing four innings with both Osterman and Amanda Freed (Cypress, Calif.also seeing action on the mound. This four-game exhibition series will conclude Sun. at 7 PT.Box scores and live stats are available at http://www.usasoftball.com/women/2006WorldChampionships/06exhibitionschedule.html. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 06:46:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 03:46:18 -0700 Subject: Kiwi team open tour with two wins Message-ID: <020706183.13791@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 3:24:35 AM From: Vance Subject: Kiwi team open tour with two wins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwi team open tour with two wins Sunday July 2nd 2006 The New Zealand Under 19 Men?s Development team have opened theirAustralian tour today with two good wins in the Friendship Series at NewSouth Wales Softball Park, Sydney. While the New Zealand team may not have played any softball in the lastthree months that didn?t stop them from tasting success today as firstthey defeated Australia Gold 4-3 and then backed that up with a 2-1 winover New South Wales Country. Against Australia Gold the Kiwi team always had the lead, after scoringthe opening run of the game in the second innings they then added anothertwo in the third inning and one more in the sixth. Australia Gold stagedtheir fight back late in the game picking up two runs in the sixth inningand one more in the seventh. For the New Zealand team James Pointon of Wellington started the game onthe mound and pitched the opening five innings facing 17 batters andtaking four strikeouts while giving up four walks and one hit. HawkesBay?s Tamihana Hokianga came into the game as relief pitcher for NewZealand in the sixth inning and faced 12 batters, he gave up two walks,two hits and three runs while taking four strikeouts. The stand out performer with the bat for New Zealand was Jamie Love fromAuckland who picked up two hits in the game including a home run fromthree at bats. In the second game of the day New Zealand were made to fight hard fortheir 2-1 victory over NSW Country with the winning run of the gamecoming in the bottom of the final inning. New Zealand opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning whenBen Enoka of Auckland scored on a wild pitch after originally getting onbase via a hit. NSW Country levelled in the scores in the third inningbefore the Kiwis struck the decisive blow in the fifth inning. New Zealand scored the winning run in the fifth and final inning whenMatthew Baxter from Canterbury crossed home plate on a wild pitch aftergetting on base with a walk. With a time limit in place the game wasrestricted to five innings. On the mound for New Zealand David McKenzie of Counties Manukau wasstrong as he faced 16 batters and gave up just two hits and one walkwhile taking seven strikeouts. Jamie Love came into the game in the fifthinning to pitch the final innings for New Zealand and faced four batterstaking two strikeouts while giving up one walk. The Friendship Series continues tomorrow for New Zealand as they take onAustralia Green at 11am and Titans at 1pm. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 18:39:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 15:39:25 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces @ Glowworm Open tnmt San Antonio Texas Message-ID: <020706183.56577@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 12:05:17 PM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Subject: Houston Aces @ Glowworm Open tnmt San Antonio Texas Clear Day July 1-2 San Antonio Texas Glowworm Open Tournament 19 Teams in the field from the southern US Houston Aces record so far Game #1 Houston Aces 8 San Antonio Classics 0 WP Wayne Wells 3Inn Ponfilo Valdez 3 Inn Game #2 Houston Aces 3 Castro Concrete (Austin Tx) 0 WP Ponfilo Valdez Perfect game LP Julio Sanchez Game #3 Houston Aces 2 Pepe's Restaurant (Brownsville Tx) 0 WP Wayne Wells 15K's LP Brian Newton Troy Gilmour 2B Peter Rodriguez 3B RBI scored on passed ball Waiting on a three hour rain delay to play Game #4 Hoston Aces Pitchers Wayne Wells/Ponfilo Valdez V HIS Constuction Pitchers Rob Schweyer/Tony Peebles/Tito Fuentes Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan at rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 2 18:51:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 15:51:14 -0700 Subject: County Materials win 2006 Monkton Fastball Invitational Message-ID: <020706183.57286@webbox.com> Monkton, ON Thursday, June 29, 2006 Game 1 Kitchener Hallman Twins 4, Saskatoon Aspen Interior Black Sox 2 WP - Todd Martin, SV - Don Scott LP - Trevor Ethier; relief from Tim MacCumber, Sean Whitten Kitchener - Dale Levy 2 triples and a single, 2 runs scored Game 2 Orillia Riversharks 4, County Materials 0 WP - Rob O'Brien, complete-game shutout LP - Andrew Kirkpatrick, relief from Lucas Mata Orillia - Andy Jackson, RBI-double; Ian Fehrman, 2-run single Friday, June 30, 2006 Game 3 1:00pm New York Patsy?s: 8 8R, 7H, 0E Orillia Riversharks: 4 4R, 8H, 1E WP: Adam Folkard: 4.1 IP, 3R, 3ER, 5H, 4K, 2BB Gerald Muizelaar: 2.2 IP, 1R, 1ER, 3H, 3K, 2BB C: Frank deGroat LP: Frank Cox: 4.1 IP, 5R, 5ER, 3H, 7K Michael White: 2.2 IP, 3R, 3ER, 4H, 4K C: Sean O?Brien For Patsy?s: Heinie Shannon had 2 doubles Jeff Nook had a 3 run homer in the top of the 7th Omar Moraga had a 2 run double. For Orillia: Pat Grahm had a double and a home run Ian Fehrman had 2 singles. Andy Jackson had 2 singles Barry Kahler had a triple. Good sized crowd in the park on a wonderful Friday afternoon. Game 4 3:30pm Midland Explorers: 0 0R, 4H, 6 LOB Kitchener Hallman Twins: 1 1R, 3H 2 LOB WP: Paul Koert: 6 IP, 3H, 9K, 1BB, 1HBP Don Scott: 1 IP, 3K C: Chris Shewfelt LP: Grant Patterson: 6 IP, 1R, 1ER, 3H, 5K, 1 HBP C: Craig Crawford For Kitchener: Jody Eidt with a triple in the bottom of the fourth drove in Dale Levy. For Midland: Eddy Ketlehut had a triple Game 5 5:30pm Saskatoon Aspen: 6 6R, 8H, 1E Farm Tavern: 5 5R, 9H, 1E WP: Sean Whitten: 3.2 IP, 4R, 4ER, 5H, 3K, 2BB Tim Macumber: 2 IP, 1R, 1ER, 4H, 2K, 1BB Trevor Ethier: 1.1 IP, 0R, 1H LP: Korrey Gareau: 6.1 IP, 0R, 0ER, 2H, 11K, 1BB Dean Holien: .2 IP, 6R, 6ER, 6H, 1K, 0BB For Saskatoon: Geoff Everly 2 run home run. Chad Hanson, 2 for 3, 1b, 2b, RBI For Farm: Todd Budke: 2 run home run Rob Gray, RBI, Triple Ryan Wolfe, 2 singles Budke Hit a 2 run home run in 2nd inning, Rob Gray an RBI triple in 3rd. Farm were leading 4-0 when Saskatoon exploded for six runs off of Holoien in the top of the 5th inning. Gareau came back in to pitch. Geoff Everly 2 run home run in the 5th, Ethier RBI single, Hanson RBI single, Hanson RBI double. Game 6 8:50pm Friday Heflin Gremlins: 1 1R, 2H, 2E County Materials: 4 4R, 9H, 1E WP: Lucas Mata: 5 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 13K, 0BB Andrew Kirkpatrick: 2 IP, 6K C: Pat Shannon LP: Blair Ezekial: 4 IP, 4R, 4ER, 7H, 4K, 5BB Shawn Winship: 2 IP, 2H, 4K, 1BB C: Mike Gasaway For County: Donny Hale went 2 for 3 with a Home Run. For Heflin: Edward Leonardo a single, a double, and an RBI. Very enjoyable evening for the enthusiastic fans in this exciting ball park. The Home Run Derby was won by Travis Wilson of Patsy?s. Saturday, July 1 - HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!! And for our many fans and players from the USA this fine weekend, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! Game 7 8am Farm Tavern: 4 4R, 6H, 0E 0.1.0.1.0.1.1. Midland: 2 2R, 4H, 0E 1.0.0.0.0.0.1. WP: Dean Holoien: 7 IP, 2R, 2ER, 4H, 12K, 5BB C: Harvey Stevenson LP: Grant Patterson: 7 IP, 4R, 4ER, 6H, 6K, 4BB C: Craig Crawford For the Farm: Todd Budke went 2/3 with a HR and a single. For Explorers: Rino Dambrosio went 2/3 with a HR, single and a walk. A SPECTACULAR day in beautiful downtown MONKTON, ONTARIO today with a good sized crowd out to enjoy the wonderful weather, great ball and to celebrate Canada Day. Game 8 10am Patsy?s: 6 6R, 10H, 1E 1.0.2.0.2.0.1. Heflin Gremlins: 1 1R, 2H, 0E 0.0.0.0.0.1.0 WP: Adam Folkard: 4 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 3K, 2BB Darren Rea: 1.1 IP, 1R, 1H, 2K, 1BB Gerald Muizelaar: 1.1 IP, 1K C: Frank deGroat LP: Brian Urquhart: 4.2 IP, 5R, 5ER, 8H, 2K, 2BB Blair Ezekiel: 2.1 IP, 1R, 1ER, 4H, 4K, 0BB C: Mike Gasaway For Patsy?s Darren Pukasha, went 2/3, 2 singles Omar Morago, 2/4, 2 doubles Travis Wilson, a HR Frank de Groat, 2 run HR For Heflin: Edward Leonardo: 1/3, single with RBI The hot bats of Patsy?s just could not be stopped. Noon in Monkton and the weather is simply Outstanding. A good sized crowd in attendance enjoying the best Fastball going. Game 9 12:15pm Orillia Riversharks: 6 6R, 12H, 1E, 8 LOB 1.2.0.1.0.2.x Heflin Gremlins: 3 3R, 6H, 1E, 4 LOB 0.1.0.0.1.0.1 WP: Michael White: 2.1 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 7K, 2BB Frank Cox: 4.2 IP, 2R, 2ER, 4H, 7K, 0BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Blair Ezekiel: 2 IP, 3R, 2ER, 4H, 0K, 1BB Brian Urquhart: 5 IP, 3R, 3ER, 8H, 3K, 0BB C: Mike Gassaway, 2 innings Ryan Kostel, balance of game For Orillia Riversharks: Derreck Zeckman, HR, double, single Rob O?Brien a double and a single Pat Graham, 2 singles For Heflin: Ryan Kostel, a double and a single. Frank Perez, 2 singles 2:15pm and the park is just buzzing, spectacular weather and fantastic fastball. Good sized crowd around the single diamond in Monkton this afternoon. Many have commented how great it is that Monkton keep improving the park, many can see the changes. A lot more seating so no need to worry about a place to sit in this park. The weather is warm but there is light cloud cover and a wonderful breeze keeping the humidity down. Game 10 2:25pm Kitchener Hallman Twins: 1 1R, 5H, 1E, 6 LOB 0.0.0.0.0.1.0. Madison The Farm: 5 5R, 10H, 0E, 5 LOB 0.0.1.0.2.2.x. WP: Korry Gareau: 6 IP, 1R, 1ER, 5H, 5K, 2BB, 1 HBP C: Todd Twachtman LP: Don Scott: 4 IP, 1R, 4H, 4K, 3BB Paul Koert: 2 IP, 4R, 4ER, 6H, 2K C: Chris Shewfelt For the Farm: Todd Twachtman, 2 triples Keith MacKintosh, a double and a single Rob Gray, 2 singles For the Twins: Jody Eidt two singles Bill Simmons had two singles Defensive plays, double play stab by Jody Eidt first inning Catch by Paul Rosebush of the Farm in 2nd inning, ran a long way to grab it. A big crowd out for this one witch promised to be a closely matched contest, which it was for a bit but the Farm bats got hot and the rest is history. 4:15pm Crowds lining up to buy their tickets to the BBQ roast beef dinner! Game 11 4:20pm Patsy?s: 3 3R, 6H, 2E County Materials 11 11R, 11H, 1E WP: Andrew Kirkpatrick: 4 IP, 2R, 2ER, 4H, 10K, 1BB Lucas Mata: 1 IP, 1R, 1ER, 2H, 2K, 1BB C: Pat Shannon LP: Heinnie Shannon: 2.1 IP, 9R, 6ER, 7H, 2K, 2BB Gerald Muizelaar: 0.1 IP, 1R, 1ER, 3H, 1K, 0BB Thomas Cameron: 1 IP, 1R, 1ER, 1H, 1K, 2BB C: Frank deGroat For County: Donny Hale, 3 run HR, double For Patsy?s: Brad Rona 2/3, 2 run HR, single At times this one looked like a race between ending this as a mercy after 4.5 innings and rolling out the tarps as rained threatened. It started to ?spit? a few times and the skys grew darker but the rain held off until the mercy was in place. Game 12 6:10pm Saskatoon vs Midland Explorers Warming up for Midland, Mike Crawford. And who walks onto the field but DOUG GILLIS, in Midland uniform, just one week after his stroke! Welcome back Doug! (and then he took warm ups!) Midland Explorers: 6 6R, 11H, 3E 2.0.1.2.0.0.1. Saskatoon Aspen: 5 5R, 5H, 1E 0.4.1.0.0.0.0 WP: Mike Crawford: 3 IP, 5R, 1ER, 4H, 2K, 2BB Grant Patterson: 4 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 1K, 0BB C: Craig Crawford LP: Trevor Ether: 3.1 IP, 5R, 3ER, 5H, 1K, 1BB Sean Whitten: 3.2 IP, 1R, 1ER, 4H, 5K, 0BB C: Jim Climenhaha For Midland: Dave Frick, an RBI triple. For Saskatoon: Geoff Everly, a 3-run HR Midland: good basic fastball, SAC?s to advance the runners; dug in and earned this one. Game 13 Playoff Game Number 1 8:20pm Patsy?s: 0 0R, 1H, 2E 0.0.0.0.0.x.x. Kitchener Hallman Twins: 7 7R, 9H, 2E 0.4.0.0.3.x.x. WP: Todd Martin: 5 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 9K, 5BB C: Chris Shewfelt LP: Gerald Muizelaar: 4.1 IP, 5R, 5ER, 6H, 3K, 4BB Adam Folkard: 0.2 IP, 2R, 2ER, 2H, 1K, 2BB C: Frank deGroat For Kitchener: Jody Eidt, a towering home run in the 5th Evan Boyd 2 singles Bill Simmons drove in the winning mercy run in the B5, making it 7-0 and an escape from the threatening lightening storm and rain that had been moving in through the game. Kitchener scored 4 runs in bottom of the 2nd inning, and almost made it 5, but for a close call at the plate. Bill Simmons hit a hard single in the bottom of the 5th to drive in the 7th run to make it a mercy. A one hit game for Todd Martin, with five walks given up to this big team from NYC. Usually a 7-0 score, especially a mercy indicates a lop sided game, I did not feel this one was that way at all. Kitchener scratched out every run the hard way, nothing came easy, a lot of singles, some lucky bounces, some bloopers by Patsy?s, but gritty ball game for the Twins who thoroughly entertained the partisan crowd with this one. Kudos to home plate umpire Jay Hart on this one, its tough enough keeping tabs on two top level teams like this but Jay also had to contend with a rain storm, then a lightening storm. Keeping a cool head he had the score keepers doing double duty counting the time between heavy lightening flashes in the east and the time it took for the thunder to sound. Everyone did their best to make sure this was an official game in case it was called due to weather. Jay stopped the game twice for about ten minutes each until the rain slowed down, constantly keeping an eye on the approaching lightening. At no time did it come close enough to call it, but it was getting close and then finally the extra two runs by Kitchener in the B5 put a lid on it, a 7-0 mercy in five innings. A good sized crowd stuck it out and enjoyed an exciting game. FINAL ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS: POOL ?A? 1. County Materials 2W 1L 2. Orillia Riversharks 2W 1L 3. Patsy?s 2W 1L 4. Heflin Gremlins 0W 3L Eliminated POOL ?B? 1. The Farm Tavern 2W 1L 2. Kitchener Twins 2W 1L 3. Midland Explorers 1W 2L 4. Saskatoon Aspen 1W 2L Eliminated Sunday, July 2, 2006 8:00am Game 14 ? Semi Final Midland Explorers: 4 4R, 6H, 1E 0.0.0.0.0.4.0. Orillia Riversharks 5 5R, 8H, 0E 0.2.0.0.0.3.x. WP: Rob O?Brien: 5.1 IP, 4R, 4ER, 5H, 10K, 1BB Frank Cox: 1.2 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 3K, 0BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Mike Crawford: 6 IP, 5R, 5ER, 8H, 3K, 3BB C: Craig Crawford For Orillia: Dan Loney, 2/3, single and a two run HR Steve Mulluly, a HR For Midland: Steve Roberts, 2 run double. What a game! Orillia the bottom of the 2nd, Derrick Zeckman, RBI triple, Dan Loney, RBI single, put Orillia on top 2-0 which they held until sixth inning when Midland exploded for four runs. Top of six, Craig Crawford, RBI single, Kyle Beane, RBI single, Steve Roberts, 2-run RBI double. Put Midland on top. O?Brien replaced by Frank Cox as pitcher for Riversharks. Orillia in B6, Dan Loney 2 run HR followed by single HR by Steve Mullully. A very exciting game to watch to start off Sunday. Thoroughly enjoyed by the loyal fans out for great ball and the Fireman?s breakfast this morning. Game 15 9:55am Kitchener Hallman Twins: 0 0R, 2H, 0E 0.0.0.0.0.0.0. County Materials: 2 2R, 4H, 0E 1.0.0.0.1.0.0 WP: Lucas Mata: 4.2 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 2K, 1BB Andrew Kirkpatrick: 2.1 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 4K C: Pat Shannon LP: Don Scott: 6IP, 2R, 2ER, 4H, 7K, 1 HBP C: Chris Shewfelt For County: Thomas Makea, 2 doubles. Drove in the 2nd run of the game and scored in the 1st inning after a lead off double. For Kitchener: Jody Eidt double in the 7th with one out. Game ended at 11:10am Game 16 11:50am Orillia Riversharks: 4 4R, 8H, 1E, 11 LOB 0.1.0.1.0.1.1. The Farm Tavern: 2 2R, 5H, 2E, 6 LOB 2.0.0.0.0.0.0. WP: Frank Cox: 7 IP, 2R, 2ER, 5H, 3K, 2BB C: Sean O?Brien LP: Korrey Gareau: 7 IP, 4R, 3ER, 8H, 8K, 4BB, 1 HBP C: Harvey Stevenson For Orillia: Pat Graham, 2/2, double, RBI Derreck Zeckman, 3/3, 1 RBI For Farm: Paul Rosebush, 2 singles Colin Abbott, single 2 RBI Farm: 3 walks by Korry Gareau in first inning but he got out of it by striking out the next 3. Colin Abbott had a one out single to drive in run in the first. Orillia: Pat Graham 1st baseman drove in Derrick Zeckman in the 4th who got a lead off single. Graham drove in Orillia?s 3rd run in the top of 6th scoring Dan Loney. A well played game in front of an enthusiastic crowd appreciating the great ball on a fantastic day in Monkton. Championship game to start at 2:05 pm. Game 17 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 2:05pm Orillia Riversharks: 0 0R, 1H, 0E 0.0.0.0.0.0.x. County Materials: 7 7R, 11H, 0E 2.1.0.0.0.4.x. WP: Andrew Kirkpatrick: 6 IP, 0R, 0ER, 1H, 4K, 3BB C: Pat Shannon LP: Frank Cox: 3 IP, 3R, 3ER, 6H, 1K, 1BB Rob O?Brien: 3 IP, 4R, 4ER, 5H, 2K, 1BB County Materials: Nathan Nukunuku, 2/3, 2 RBI, 2 singles Todd Shultz, 2/3, 2 singles Patrick Shannon, 2/3, 2 singles, RBI Orillia: Pat Macintosh, one single ? only one of the game. The Story: Andrew Kirkpatrick ? 1 Hit Shutout. Most Valuable Pitcher: Andrew Kirkpatrick Most Valuable Player: Thomas Makea MVP: Andrew Kirkpatrick Well done County Materials! And Well Done Monkton! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:39:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:39:42 -0700 Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament Pitching Statistics - Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <030706184.24195@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 7:50:28 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament Pitching Statistics - Walcott Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 and Under World Tournament Pitching Statistics Player ERA W - L APP GS CG IP H R ER BB SO Cooley, Joel, AURORA....... 0.00 1 - 0 1 1 1 7.0 4 0 0 0 4 Gittern, Jason, SIOUX-FA... 0.00 0 - 1 1 1 1 6.1 3 2 0 2 10 Humphries, Marty, OSHAWA... 0.00 1 - 0 1 1 1 6.0 0 0 0 1 8 Southam, Travis, DENMARK... 0.00 0 - 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 Wehrkamp, Joel, SIOUX-FA... 1.50 2 - 0 2 2 2 12.0 14 8 2 4 13 Bender, Lane, MUNGER....... 1.93 2 - 0 2 2 2 14.0 6 3 3 3 25 Plett, Kevin, WALCOTT...... 1.93 1 - 1 2 1 1 14.0 8 3 3 3 25 Jamison, Shaun, APPLETON... 2.25 1 - 1 2 2 2 12.0 9 3 3 2 15 Bennett, Rod, OSHAWA....... 2.65 1 - 2 3 3 3 17.0 10 6 5 6 21 Olde, Ryan, WALCOTT........ 2.70 1 - 1 3 3 2 13.1 12 5 4 4 14 Shailes, Nick, DENMARK..... 3.00 2 - 0 3 1 1 12.0 8 4 4 6 17 Potolicchio, Jaun, AURORA.. 3.66 3 - 1 5 5 5 32.0 26 16 13 13 56 Long, Gerard, APPLETON..... 4.50 1 - 1 2 2 2 14.0 13 8 7 8 15 Truemner, Brian, MUNGER.... 5.54 0 - 2 2 2 2 13.0 14 8 8 9 7 Neemia, Aaron, DENMARK..... 6.00 1 - 0 3 3 1 12.0 10 9 8 8 17 Rasdon, Kevin, BETTNDRF.... 9.00 0 - 1 2 1 1 11.0 15 17 11 8 4 Polreis, Jason, SIOUX-FA... 9.00 0 - 2 2 2 2 10.0 14 15 10 8 11 Wardlow, Jarad, CONCEPTN... 16.50 1 - 2 3 3 3 18.0 38 34 33 15 14 Foster, Ryan, BETTNDRF..... 17.10 0 - 3 3 3 2 10.0 18 25 19 14 3 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:38:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:38:05 -0700 Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament Hitting - Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <030706184.24095@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 7:37:36 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament Hitting - Walcott Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 and Under World Tournament Hitting Player AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Southam, Travis, DENMARK... 0.667 12 5 8 5 0 0 7 Pena, Jason, BETTNDRF...... 0.500 12 3 6 0 0 2 5 Parker, Andy, BETTNDRF..... 0.500 10 2 5 0 0 0 0 Decker, Camden, AURORA..... 0.467 15 5 7 2 1 0 4 Long, Gerard, APPLETON..... 0.462 13 1 6 1 0 0 3 Magian, Jerry, APPLETON.... 0.429 14 2 6 0 0 0 3 Dasilva, Matthew, OSHAWA... 0.417 12 3 5 1 0 0 5 Shailes, Nick, DENMARK..... 0.400 15 6 6 1 1 1 2 Morgan, Ray, SIOUX-FA...... 0.400 10 1 4 1 0 0 2 Leiterman, Ryan, DENMARK... 0.400 10 1 4 0 0 0 0 Perkins, Dave, AURORA...... 0.389 18 3 7 0 1 0 2 Scott, Craig, MUNGER....... 0.357 14 4 5 0 2 0 3 Martin, Blake, AURORA...... 0.35 20 4 7 0 0 1 6 Vail, Aaron, AURORA........ 0.312 16 3 5 1 0 0 2 Histed, Craig, MUNGER...... 0.312 16 2 5 1 0 0 3 Mokras, Carl, SIOUX-FA..... 0.308 13 3 4 1 0 1 5 Neemia, Aaron, DENMARK..... 0.308 13 3 4 1 1 0 3 Humphries, Marty, OSHAWA... 0.300 10 1 3 0 0 1 3 Plett, Kevin, WALCOTT...... 0.300 10 1 3 0 0 0 1 Ellison, Al, MUNGER........ 0.300 10 1 3 0 0 0 2 Witt, Adam, BETTNDRF....... 0.300 10 3 3 0 1 0 0 Jackman, Adam, AURORA...... 0.294 17 2 5 0 0 0 4 Kannas, Kyle, SIOUX-FA..... 0.286 14 2 4 0 0 0 2 Roy, Jason, WALCOTT........ 0.273 11 2 3 0 1 0 0 Glock, Michael, AURORA..... 0.267 15 4 4 2 0 2 7 Perkins, Adam, AURORA...... 0.263 19 4 5 0 0 0 0 Havercroft, Andrew, AURORA. 0.250 12 3 3 1 1 0 2 Preston, Stuart, SIOUX-FA.. 0.250 12 3 3 0 0 0 1 Truemner, Aaron, MUNGER.... 0.250 12 3 3 1 0 0 2 Bennett, Rod, OSHAWA....... 0.231 13 1 3 1 0 0 4 Hansen, Bryan, DENMARK..... 0.231 13 2 3 1 0 0 5 Chase, T.J., AURORA........ 0.200 15 4 3 0 1 0 4 Drewes, Shane, SIOUX-FA.... 0.200 10 2 2 1 0 0 1 Reitz, Cory, WALCOTT....... 0.182 11 0 2 1 0 0 2 Smith, Chris, OSHAWA....... 0.182 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 Jammer, Kevin, MUNGER...... 0.167 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 Jacobs, Justin, MUNGER..... 0.167 12 1 2 1 0 0 4 Torenson, Mat, SIOUX-FA.... 0.167 12 2 2 0 1 1 3 Heezen, Todd, DENMARK...... 0.167 12 2 2 1 1 0 2 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:42:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:42:52 -0700 Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament results - Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <030706184.24385@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 8:43:45 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament results - Walcott Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to The Bar from Denmark WI, they captured the 23 andunder World Title going undefeated through the tournament. They alsopicked up both the Most Valuable Pitcher and Player Awards. The Tournament this weekend at Walcott Iowa was the 4th weekend they havebeen hosting tournaments since Memorial Day Weekend. They are a firstclass organization and I look forward to going back again next year totake care of all the tournament needs. I want to give a special thanksfor a couple people first Larry Kohberg, Larry has been helping with thetournaments in Walcott as long as I can remember, him and his team ofvolunteers work so hard to make sure each tournament is run first class.From the Diamond upkeep to the gate workers, concessions and the scorersit is always one of the top notch places I get to visit each year. I knowWayne Fisher, Pat Sullivan, Gary Baughman and myself can't thank Larryenough for all the hard work he does. Another person I want to thank is a little more personal for me, this isa scorekeeper/announcer that has been doing the tournaments at Walcottfor as long as I can remember, and I have been going to them for a longlong time. Becky Rasmussen is someone I am happy to call a friend, shealso keeps the best book I see each year. Every time I get to atournament, no matter if it is a World Tournament or a weekend tournamentsomewhere in the US or Canada I compare each scorebook I get with thework she does and few, very few have come close to keeping a book as wellas Becky. I know I can speak for both Gary and I, we wish she couldtravel with us each weekend because she just makes things so much easieron us. Becky also keeps the fans coming back with her great announcing. Ijust can't say enough good things about Becky, its a pleasure to workwith her each and every year. Now on to the games, all 19 are below, Congrats again to Denmark and welook forward to seeing you defend your title next year. Game 1 Score byInnings R H E -------------F6 Munger Mi Firemen... 100 010 10 - 3 6 0 Walcott IA Jr Sox... 000 001 1X - 2 3 3 ------------------------------------------ E - Beilitz A; Roy J; Blakley B. LOB - Firemen 6; Co. 3B - Scott C; McKinley K. SH - Truemner A; Ell Beilitz A. SB - Jacobs J; Histed T; Hammon T; Fink Munger MiFiremen IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bender, Lane W,1-0........ 7.0 3 2 2 3 10 Walcott IA JrSox IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Plett, Kevin L,0-1........ 7.0 6 3 3 1 9 Game 2 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Concepytion Jct. MO. 000 00 - 0 1 1 Aurora IL........... 275 0X - 14 15 0 -------------------------------------- E - Henry A. LOB - NW Implement 2; ATMI Precast 6. Decker C. HR - Martin B; Glock M. HBP - Perkins D; Pederson N; Perkins D. Concepytion Jct.MO IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wardlow, Jarad L,0-1...... 4.0 15 14 14 2 0 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun W,1-0... 5.0 1 0 0 2 12 Game 3 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Sioux Falls SD...... 000 00 - 0 2 2 Oshawa Ont.......... 008 0X - 8 8 0 -------------------------------------- E - Polreis Ja 2. LOB - Sioux Falls 2; Oshawa 4. 2 CS - Smith C. Sioux FallsSD IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Polreis, Jason L,0-1...... 4.0 8 8 5 3 3 OshawaOnt IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bennett, Rod W,1-0........ 5.0 2 0 0 1 6 Game 4 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Bettendorf Ia Titans 0 02 00 - 2 3 3 Denmark Wi The Bar.. (11)00 0X - 11 5 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Sexton K 2; Pena J; Neemia A 2. LOB - Titans 4 Hansen, B. 3B - Witt A. HR - Shailes N. HBP - Koub Bettendorf IaTitans IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Foster, Ryan L,0-1........ 0.0 1 8 8 5 0 Rasdon, Kevin ............. 4.0 4 3 1 1 2 Denmark Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron W,1-0....... 5.0 3 2 1 3 10 Game 5 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Appleton Wi The Bar. 200 000 4 - 6 9 0 Munger Mi Firemen... 100 010 1 - 3 6 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Jammer K. LOB - Appleton 8; Firemen 6. 2B - Lo K. SH - Suske K; Szenely J. SF - Jacobs J. SB - Su Truemner A. Appleton Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Long, Gerard W,1-0........ 7.0 6 3 3 5 10 Munger MiFiremen IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Truemner, Brian L,0-1..... 7.0 9 6 6 5 4 Game 6 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Bettendorf Ia Titans 103 021 0 - 7 9 4 NW Impliment........ 410 031 X - 9 9 1 ----------------------------------------- E - Witt A 2; Devlin A 2; Henry E. LOB - Titans 7; Devlin A. 3B - Henry E; Davis J. HR - Pena J. HBP K. Bettendorf IaTitans IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Foster, Ryan L,0-2........ 6.0 9 9 5 6 2 NWImpliment IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wardlow, Jarad W,1-1...... 7.0 9 7 6 4 7 Game 7 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Sioux Falls SD...... 001 000 0 - 1 3 2 Walcott IA Jr Sox... 000 001 1 - 2 3 2 ----------------------------------------- Note: 1 out, 3 runners LOB when the game ended. E - Gittern; Polreis Ja; Saeugling A; Olde R. LOB Drewes S. Sioux FallsSD IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Gittern, Jason L,0-1...... 6.1 3 2 0 2 10 Walcott IA JrSox IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Olde, Ryan W,1-0.......... 7.0 3 1 0 0 9 Game 8 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Aurora ATMI Precast. 110 010 0 - 3 6 0 Denmark Wi The Bar.. 004 010 X - 5 7 0 ----------------------------------------- LOB - ATMI 6; Denmark 5. 2B - Glock M; Kapinos; So SH - Havercroft A; Martin B; Leiterman. SF - Kapin Aurora ATMIPrecast IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun L,1-1... 6.0 7 5 5 4 10 Denmark Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Shailes, Nick W,1-0....... 7.0 6 3 3 3 10 Game 9 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Munger Mi Firemen... 240 001 7 - 14 11 0 Bettendorf Ia Titans 000 100 0 - 1 3 5 ----------------------------------------- E - Parker A; Sexton K 2; Pena J 2. DP - Titans 1. Histed C; Jacobs J. 3B - Histed T. HR - Pena J. HB Sniecinski L; Parker A. SB - Sniecinski L. Munger MiFiremen IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bender, Lane W,2-0........ 7.0 3 1 1 0 15 Bettendorf IaTitans IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Rasdon, Kevin L,0-1....... 7.0 11 14 10 7 2 Game 10 Score byInnings R H E --------------------------------------- Oshawa Ont.......... 000 000 - 0 3 0 Appleton Wi The Bar. 000 001 - 1 3 2 --------------------------------------- E - Van Abel K; Melgenno J. DP - Appleton 2. LOB - OshawaOnt IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bennett, Rod L,1-1........ 6.0 3 1 1 1 8 Appleton Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Jamison, Shaun W,1-0...... 6.0 3 0 0 1 5 Game 11 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Munger MI........... 000 000 0 - 0 2 1 Walcott IA.......... 011 000 X - 2 5 0 ----------------------------------------- E - Truemner A. DP - Firemen 1. LOB - Firemen 4; Q - Roy J. HBP - Beilitz A. SH - Plett K; Reitz Ca. MungerMI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Truemner, Brian L,0-2..... 6.0 5 2 2 4 3 WalcottIA IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Olde, Ryan ................ 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Plett, Kevin W,1-1........ 7.0 2 0 0 2 16 Game 12 Score byInnings R H E -------------------------------------- Bettendorf IA....... 000 01 - 1 6 1 Sioux Falls SD...... 401 3X - 8 8 0 -------------------------------------- E - Sexton K. DP - Q.C. Titans 2. LOB - Q.C. Titan HR - Torenson M; Mokras C. HBP - Preston S; Polrei BettendorfIA IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Foster, Ryan L,0-3........ 4.0 8 8 6 3 1 Sioux FallsSD IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wehrkamp, Joel W,1-0...... 5.0 6 1 1 1 3 Game 13 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Sioux Falls SD...... 400 053 1 - 13 14 3 Concepytion Jct. MO. 303 001 0 - 7 8 0 ----------------------------------------- E - Polreis Je 3. DP - NW Implement 1. LOB - Prest C; Morgan R. HBP - Preston S; Kannas K; Mokras C. Sioux FallsSD IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wehrkamp, Joel W,1-0...... 7.0 8 7 1 3 10 Concepytion Jct.MO IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Wardlow, Jarad L,1-1...... 7.0 14 13 13 9 7 Game 14 Score byInnings R H E --------------------------------------- Oshawa ON........... 202 003 - 7 6 0 Sioux Falls SD...... 000 000 - 0 0 3 --------------------------------------- E - Morgan R; Preston S; Polreis Je. LOB - Double Bennett R. OshawaON IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Humphries, Marty W,1-0.... 6.0 0 0 0 1 8 Sioux FallsSD IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Polreis, Jason L,0-2...... 6.0 6 7 5 5 8 Game 15 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Walcott IA.......... 000 003 0 - 3 4 0 Aurora IL........... 030 000 1 - 4 9 2 ----------------------------------------- Note: 1 out, 3 runners LOB when the game ended. E - Chase T; Vail A. TP - ATMI Precast 1. LOB - Q. - Decker C; Glock M. HBP - Perkins D; Glock M. SH WalcottIA IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Olde, Ryan L,1-1.......... 6.1 9 4 4 4 5 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun W,2-1... 7.0 4 3 1 3 16 Game 16 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Denmark WI.......... 001 011 2 - 5 7 0 Appleton WI......... 000 040 0 - 4 4 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Van Abel K 2. LOB - PMF- The Bar 7; The Bar 6. Heezen, T. SH - Leiterman. DenmarkWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron ............. 5.0 4 4 4 4 5 Shailes, Nick W,2-0....... 2.0 0 0 0 2 5 AppletonWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Long, Gerard L,1-1........ 7.0 7 5 4 3 5 Game 17 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Oshawa ON........... 000 000 0 - 0 3 0 Aurora IL........... 101 210 X - 5 5 0 ----------------------------------------- DP - ATMI Precast 1. LOB - Double B 3; ATMI Precas Perkins D. HBP - Havercroft A. SH - Vail A. SF - H Dasilva M. OshawaON IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Bennett, Rod L,1-2........ 6.0 5 5 4 4 7 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun W,3-1... 7.0 3 0 0 2 10 Game 18 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Appleton WI......... 000 000 0 - 0 4 0 Aurora IL........... 000 030 X - 3 6 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Martin B; Decker C. DP - ATMI Precast 1. LOB - Vail A. 3B - Chase T. SH - Jackman A. Reached on C AppletonWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Jamison, Shaun L,1-1...... 6.0 6 3 3 1 10 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Cooley, Joel W,1-0........ 7.0 4 0 0 0 4 Game 19 Score byInnings R H E ----------------------------------------- Denmark WI.......... 200 040 2 - 8 11 0 Aurora IL........... 030 001 0 - 4 5 1 ----------------------------------------- DenmarkWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron ............. 2.0 3 3 3 1 2 Southam, Travis ........... 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 Shailes, Nick ............. 3.0 2 1 1 1 2 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun ......... 7.0 11 8 7 2 8 Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:41:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:41:22 -0700 Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament All Tournament Team - Walcott Iowa Message-ID: <030706184.24295@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 8:00:26 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 23 and Under World Tournament All Tournament Team - Walcott Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most Valuable Pitcher - Nick Shailes - Denmark WI (Nick had 2 wins one ofwhich was against Aurora and another save in the Championship Game.) Most Valuable Player and Leading Hitter - Travis Southam - Denmark WI(Travis hit 667 with 7 RBI's and also was the winning pitcher in theChampionship Game) Pitchers Nick Shailes - Denmark WI Juan Pottolichio - Aurora IL Lane Bender - Munger MI Catchers Brian Hansen - Denmark WI Kyle Kannas - Sioux Falls SD Infield Blake Martin - Aurora IL Matthew Dasilva - Oshawa ON Craig Scott - Munger MI Dave Perkins - Aurora IL Outfield Ryan Lieterman - Denmark WI Travis Southam - Denmark WI Mick Glock - Aurora IL Camden Decker - Aurora IL Jerry Magian - Appleton WI DH/Hitting Pitcher Gerard Long - Appleton WI Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:50:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:50:47 -0700 Subject: No-hitter and Grand Slam Lead Team USA to 12-0 victory - women Message-ID: <030706184.24861@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 12:31:00 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: No-hitter and Grand Slam Lead Team USA to 12-0 victory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No-hitter and Grand Slam Lead Team USA to 12-0 victory Tucson, Ariz. ? Backed by a grand slam from Jessica Mendoza and a no-hitter by Cat Osterman, the 2006 USA Women?s Softball Team completed their four-game sweep of NPF Arizona Heat tonight in Tucson, Ariz. The team hit at a .368 clip during the series with seven players registering five or more hits. In the second inning, one ball away from a walk, Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif.) took a Leslie Wolfe offering and ripped it over centerfield to put Team USA on the board. Osterman (Houston, Texas) started in the circle, throwing a complete game with 12 strikeouts, no hits and one walk. With a single, Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) started a scoring drive that would end with Team USA posting five runs on the board in the fifth. Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.) followed Watley with another single, loading up the bases. On the first pitch, Mendoza(Camarillo, Calif.), took it deep over center field to clear the bases for the team?s first grand slam of the season. Team USA again put up five runs in the sixth, off of six hits. Topping added another RBI with a single while Amanda Freed (Cypress, Calif.) put up two RBI with a single to center field. Team USA will play in one more exhibition series on July 10 in Irvine, Calif., against the World University Games team before heading to Oklahoma City, Okla., where they will compete in the II World Cup of Softball July 13-17. Click here for box scores on the exhibition series vs. NPF Arizona Heat www.usasoftball.com. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com; www.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:52:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:52:03 -0700 Subject: Mixed_bag_of_results_for_the_NZ_U19_Men’ss Message-ID: <030706184.24933@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 12:44:32 AM From: Vance Subject: Mixed_bag_of_results_for_the_NZ_U19_Men?ss_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mixed bag of results for the New Zealand Under 19 Men?s Developmentteam Monday July 3rd 2006 It has been a mixed bag of results for the New Zealand Under 19 Men?sDevelopment team today on day two of the Friendship Series in Sydney,Australia. The Kiwi team opened the day with their first loss of the series goingdown against Australia Green 4-1 before hammering Titans 10-0. Against Australia the New Zealand team were out hit and out powered asthe Aussie team always had control of the game. Canterbury?s KyleBeaudoin scored New Zealand?s only run of the game while Jovaan Hanley ofHawkes Bay was on the mound. It was a different story in the second game of the day as the New Zealandteam were convincing 10-0 victors in just five innings. Standing out withthe bat were Jovaan Hanley and Sam Bishop from Wellington who bothsmashed home runs with Bishop?s coming with two runners on base. While dominant with the bat Bishop also had control of the game on themound when as the starting pitcher he shut the Titans out. Jamie Love ofAuckland replaced Bishop on the mound in the fifth inning. Round robin play in the Friendship Series continues tomorrow for the NewZealand team as they take on New South Wales Metro at 11am (NZ time) andNew South Wales Country at 1pm (NZ time). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:54:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:54:41 -0700 Subject: Vandalia, IL - the Freight - Altamont tourney final / recap Message-ID: <030706184.25095@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 7:12:24 AM From: richard well -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch NEXT GAME: July 5 vs Koerner?s Miller Lite RECORD COMING IN: 17-6 RECORD GOING OUT: 20-6 Altamont 4th of July Tourney (2nd Weekend) Game 3: Belleville, Il Stallions - 0 Vandalia, Il - The Freight - 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Stallions 000 000 0 ? 0 0 1 Vandalia - The Freight 001 010 0 ? 2 7 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Alan Meinhart 4 innings/0 H/0 R/0 ER/8 K/3 BB ? Marty Cloe 3 innings/0 H/0 R/0 ER/6 K/0 BB and Well & Casey Loss- Tim Davis 7 innings/7 H/2 R/2 ER/5 K/2 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-4, 3B, RBI / Bob Nagel 2-4, 2B / Greg Bellaver 1-2 / Mark Burnam 1-3 / Jeff Jarrett 1-3 / JD Arnold 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: Freight pitchers Marty Cloe and Alan Meinhart combined on a 7 inning no-hitter??The Freight scored in the 3rd on a Arnold 1b and Simmons RBI 3b??The Freight scored in the 5th on a Jarrett BB, Arnold reached on an error and Jarrett scored on a Nagel FC?? GAME 4 Teutopolis, Il KC?s - 2 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KC?s 000 020 0 ? 2 6 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 020 200 0 ? 4 5 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Alan Meinhart 7 innings/6 H/2 R/2 ER/6 K/3 BB and Casey Loss-Terry Mette 7 innings/5 H/4 R/4 ER/3 K/2 BB and Thoele FREIGHT HITTERS: Rich Well 1-3 / Nick Casey 1-2, 2B / Greg Bellaver 1-2, 2B, RBI / Mark Burnam 1-3, 2B, RBI / Kevin Cook 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI?s FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the 2nd on a Casey BB and Bellaver RBI 2b, followed by a Burnam RBI 2b??in the 4th Casey lead off with a 2b, Bellaver BB and both scored on a Cook 2b??The Freight advances to the Championship game?? GAME 5 Belleville, Il Stallions - 5 Vandalia, Il - The Freight - 6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Stallions 010 310 0 ? 5 Vandalia - The Freight 101 301 x ? 6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Alan Meinhart 7 innings/7 H/5 R/4 ER/6 K/2 BB and Casey Loss- Tim Davis 7 innings/12 H/6 R/6 ER/2 K/1 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 4-4, 2 RBI?s / Bob Nagel 2-3, RBI / Rich Well 1-3, 2B, RBI / Nick Casey RBI / Greg Bellaver 1-4 / Mark Burnam 1-3 / Jeff Jarrett 1-3 / JD Arnold 2-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the 1st on a Simmons 1b, Nagel FC and Well RBI 2b??in the 3rd The Freight scored on a Simmons 2b, Nagel HBP, Well sac, Casey BB and Bellaver RBI FC?..the 4th The Freight scored on a Jarrett 1b, Arnold 1b, Simmons 2 RBI 2b, and a Nagel RBI 1b?..in the 6th The Freight broke a 5-5 score on a Arnold 1b, Simmons 1b, Nagel 1b and a Casey sac fly??.The Freight have now won the Altamont 4th of July Tourney 5 out of the last 6 years and the last 4 in a row??the Altamont Home Center kept the diamonds in great shape over the past 2 weekends ? thank you??.. Final Standings 1st Place ? The Freight 2nd Place ? Belleville Stallions 3rd Place ? Teutopolis KC?s 4th Place ? Nokomis Bud Light 5th Place ? Teutopolis Wessel?s & Villa Grove Callem In The Freight record 20-6 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:48:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:48:21 -0700 Subject: Player Available Message-ID: <030706184.24714@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 7:36:31 PM From: Darryl yeo PEI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just curious if there any teams interested in a Outfielder for the ISC Worlds in kitchener, or for that matter in any Tounaments throughout the summer... I am with the kinkora Hitmen from PEI, and looking to compete in the Tournaments this summer... also played on several Senior Fastball Clubs the last 10 years,, been to 8 Senior National Championships, any Teams interrested don't hesitate to call or e-mail me ,, phone number is 902-854-3582,,, cell 902-432-8378 thank-you Darryl Yeo From: Darryl yeo Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:49:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:49:32 -0700 Subject: Aussie Trample on Day 2 at Canada Cup - women Message-ID: <030706184.24786@webbox.com> Received: 7/2/06 8:54:18 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 3 July 2006 Aussies Trample on Day 2 The Australia Open Women?s team, the Aussie Spirit,lead their pool on day two of the 2006 Canada Cup after three straight wins. In again what was a strong performance from the mound and atbat, the Aussie Spirit defeated Washington Blast 9-0. Australian pitcher and co-captain, Tanya Harding gave theopponents four safe hits, but the visitors were unable to convert with Hardingtoo strong on the mound with eight strike outs. The Australian bats were again instrumental with SandraAllen getting a run on the board early in the piece and then a five run inningat the top of the fifth. Amanda Doman scored atwo-run home run at the top of the fifth, allowing team mate Natalie Ward home, ending the game in the fifthinning with the run-ahead rule. . The Aussie Spirit plays Canada Elite at 8.30am (AEST) tomorrow, Tuesday 4July. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 09:57:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 06:57:47 -0700 Subject: Explorers in Monkton Message-ID: <030706184.25280@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 8:13:11 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers in Monkton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, ON - World Fastball Invitational Pool Play Game 1 #4 Kitchener 1, #10 Explorers 0 WP - Paul Koert (3H, 9K, 1BB), LP - Grant Patterson (3H, 5K, 0BB) Kitchener scored on a Jody Eidt triple in the 4th. Steve Horning, STeve Roberts, Todd Moore, and Eddy Ketelhut had hits for Midland. Game 2 #2 Farm 4, Explorers 2 WP - Dean Holein (4H, 10K, 3BB), LP - Grant Patterson (6H, 5K, 3BB) MIdland scored in the bottom of the 1st when Rino Dambrosio scored on a wild pitch. Farm scored on sac flies by Dallman and Lynch, a homer by Budke, and single by Wolfe. Dambrosio hit a homer in the 7th for Midland's final run. Game 3 Explorers 6, #7 Aspen Black Sox (Saskatoon, SK) 5 WP - Grant Patterson -relief of MIke Crawford (4 innings, 2H, 0BB, 0K), LP - Sean Whitten in relief of Trevor Eithier Roberts drove in 2 runs with a double in the 1st inning and a single in the 3rd. Aspen scored 4 runs in the 2nd (including a 3-run, inside the park homer by Geoff Evely) and one in the 3rd. Dave Frick drove in Eddy Ketelhut and scored on a wild pitch in the 4th to tie the game. Steve Horning drove in the winning run in the top of the 7th. Horning was 3x3 and Roberts and Ketelhut each had 2 hits. Playoffs #3 Orillia 5, Explorers 4 WP - Frank Cox - in relief of Rob O'Brien, LP - MIke Crawford (8H, 3K, 3BB) Midland scored 4 in the 6th on RBI singles by Craig Crawford and Kyle Beane. Steve Roberts scored 2 with a double. Orillia took the lead on a 2-run homer by Dan Loney and solo homer by Steve Mullaly. Season record is 18-8-1 Kyle From: Kyle Beane Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 10:00:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 07:00:22 -0700 Subject: Orr Park in Jersey Shore Message-ID: <030706184.25435@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 8:32:25 AM From: jason whiteley Subject: Orr Park in Jersey Shore -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orrville, OH The Orr Park Knights finish 2nd at the Jersey Shore tournament. The Knights went 2-0 in bracket play and had the top seed heading into single elimination on Sunday. Unfortunately the Knights only had one pitcher all weekend so Chuck Smith threw all 5 games. The Knights will be playing the next 5 weekends gearing up for the TOC. Game 1 Knights-7 Kreider and Flick-0 WP Chuck Smith (1-0) 14K's 3H 0R Roger Karn 2 for 4 w/2 RBI's Jeff Carr 1 for 4 w/1 HR Tony Suds 3 for 3 Game 2 Knights-8 Condo's-0 WP Smith (2-0) 10K's 1H 0R Jeff Carr 2 for 3 1HR 2RBI's Rick Yoder 2 for 2 1HR 2RBI's Roger Karn 2 for 3 2B 3RBI's Game 3 Knights-9 Baltimore Panthers-1 WP- Smith (3-0) 5K's 4H's 1R Jeff Carr 1 for 3 1HR 2RBI's Jason Whiteley 2 for 3 2HR's 2RBI's Roger Karn 2 for 3 1HR 1RBI Game 4 Knights-5 Generals-4 WP-Smith (4-0) 8K's 11H 4R LP Tim Saar Jeff Carr 1 for 2 2RBI's Pete Spoerl 3 sac bunts Tom Avery 2 for 4 2R Dan Edholm 1 for 3 Game winning HR 2RBI's Game 5 (Championship) Knights-1 Ricola-5 LP- Smith (4-1) 4K's 9H 5R WP- Jeff VanHooser/Thompson (4th inning) Jeff Carr 1 for 3 2B 1R Jason Whiteley 1 for 3 2B 1RBI From: jason whiteley Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 10:10:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 07:10:33 -0700 Subject: Day 2 of Canada Cup Action - women Message-ID: <030706184.26045@webbox.com> Show Extended Headers - Format for Printing Received: 7/3/06 1:47:46 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 2 of Canada Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2006 Day 2 of Canada Cup Action (Surrey, BC) - After a strong showing in game one of the Canada Cup of Softball, Canada fell to the Japan Elite Team in extra innings of game 2 of the tournament by a score of 2 to 1. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) got the start in the circle for Canada. Japan Elite pressured early in the second inning loading the bases on a defensive error with only one out. Holtz managed to end the Japanese threat shutting down their offence and holding them scoreless through 5 complete innings. "This is where routine and practice shows up" stated Holtz. "You have to see what you want and just take a deep breath. I felt the whole team behind me, their support was important." Canada pressured offensively throughout the game and was finally rewarded in the bottom of the 5th inning with a stand up double from Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) scoring pinch runner Katie Hnatyk (London, ON) who stole second to be in scoring position. Japan Elite responded almost immediately off a lead of bunt from Kaoru Oyanagi who was brought home on a stand up double Sonoko Kuniyoshi. Japan continued to pressure in the 6th however was eventually shut down by Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) who came in to relieve Holtz. Pitching continued to be dominant as extra innings were needed to determine the winner. It was Japan who capitalized on the international tie-breaking rule to score early in the 8th and take a 2 to 1 win. "Overall I'm very pleased with our performance today" said Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "I felt that Japan executed their short game very well and that was the difference. It was a great game; the fans got their money's worth." In other Canada Cup action, the Canadian Elite Team improved their record to 2 wins as they defeated the American Pastime by a score of Canada Elite exploded to an early lead with Shannon Rossiter (Surrey, BC) hitting a 3 run homerun in the third inning to give Canada Elite a 5 to 0 lead. The Canadian Elite rallied off of strong pitching from Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) scoring 6 runs on 10 hits. Lanz picked up the win for Canada Elite throwing a complete game allowing only 1 hit and striking out 9 batters to shut out the Pastime. The Canadian Elite Team opened the tournament on July 1st with an extra inning win against the Japan Denso Club. Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) picked up the win for the Canadian Elite as the Canadian Elite offense scored 8 runs on 19 hits. Day three of Canada Cup action will feature the Canadian Elite Team facing off against Australia and Venezuela and Canada facing the Netherlands. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) - 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 10:12:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 07:12:00 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Day 2 Game Results Message-ID: <030706184.26130@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 1:58:50 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Day 2 Game Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Sunday, July 2, 2006 Canada Cup 2006 Tournament All games below at Softball City Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup game) For more detailed Canada Cup Women?s game results visit www.canadacup.com CC-11 Delta Sunfire vs Puerto Rico 4 ? 0 Delta Sunfire CC-12 Japan ? Denso Club vs Venezuela 11 ? 4 Japan ? Denso Club CC-13 Chinese Taipei vs Puerto Rico 10 ? 3 Chinese Taipei CC-14 Australia vs Washington Blast 9 ? 0 Australia CC-15 Canada vs Japan Elite 2 ? 1 Japan Elite (Extra Inning) CC-16 Schutt Hurricanes vs China 6 ? 3 Schutt Hurricanes CC-17 Canada Elite vs American Pastime 7 ? 0 Canada Elite CC-18 Delta Sunfire vs Triple Crown Colorado 8 ? 1 Triple Crown Colorado Tomorrow, Monday, July 3 is McDonald?s Youth Day, as well as the first day of the Canada Cup International Fastpitch Futures Tournament World Junior Women's presented by MVP Athletic Supplies, and the first day of the Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament. Also, pre-registered Softball BC Learn to Play teams participate in an on-field demo prior to the 3:30pm Canada Elite game. In addition, the first round of the Canada Cup Speed Competition, featuring competitors from Futures Pools A & B and Showcase Pools A & B takes place at 5pm. Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play gets underway at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Futures and Showcase games are scheduled to be played at Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park(64th and 168th, Surrey) The following Women?s games are scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2006: Schutt Hurricanes vs Japan ? Denso Club - 10:30am on Diamond 1 China vs Venezuela ? 1:00pm on Diamond 1 Netherlands vs Delta Sunfire ? 1:00pm on Diamond 2 Canada Elite vs Australia ? 3:30pm on Diamond 1 Chinese Taipei vs Triple Crown Colorado ? 3:30pm on Diamond 2 Puerto Rico vs Florida Quicksilver ? 3:30pm at Cloverdale Athletic Park, Diamond 6 Canada vs Netherlands ? 6:30pm on Diamond 1 Japan Elite vs Triple Crown Colorado ? 6:30pm on Diamond 2 Canada Elite vs Venezuela ? 8:30pm on Diamond 1 Canada Cup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for Canada Cup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.com for other tournament information and schedules, including Team Canada and Canada Elite games scheduled. Tickets also available at the gate. Teams and schedule subject to change without notice. - 30 - For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 12:00:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:00:23 -0700 Subject: South Lebanon wins Allentown Fourth of July Classic Message-ID: <030706184.32635@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 10:25:53 AM From: "BATT Paul" Subject: South Lebanon wins Allentown Fourth of July Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Lebanon wins Allentown Fourth of July Classic South Lebanon defeats Keating Fitness Center ISC to win the championship. Article from Allentown Morning Call about results of the Fourth of July Classic follows. TNT South Lebanon results: Round Robin: South Lebanon - 5 PA Power - 1 South Lebanon - 8 Allentown Patriots - 1 South Lebanon - 1 Keating's Fitness - 0 Semi Final: South Lebanon - 9 Matarazzo Bros. - 1 Final: South Lebanon - 5 Keatings Fitness - 2 Respectfully submitted. July 3, 2006 For Tracy, MVP is for memorable vacation planning Canadian begins his visit by leading TNT South Lebanon to title. By Keith Groller Of The Morning Call Jeremy Tracy smiled as he clutched the Most Valuable Player Award from the 41st annual Allentown Patriots' 4th of July Classic Sunday afternoon at Pates Park. But he said the most valuable person of the weekend was really his wife, Roxanne, who took care of the couple's children - 3 1/2-year-old Brooke and 11/2-year-old Sierra - throughout their visit to the Lehigh Valley. While Mrs. Tracy took care of the kids, Mr. Tracy took care of the hitting and pitching exploits to lead his TNT South Lebanon club to the championship of the eight-team, men's fastpitch softball event at Patriots Park. Tracy hit a two-run home run to help his team beat the Matarazzo Brothers' Sea Dogs 9-1 in the semifinals, then fired a four-hitter to knock off defending tourney champion Keating's Fitness of Wilkes-Barre 5-2 in the title game. It was TNT South Lebanon's first Pates' crown and the 30-year-old Canadian's first visit to Allentown. Chances are he won't forget it. Tracy was 5-for-15 with three home runs at the plate and went 3-0 in the circle, notching 32 strikeouts. Two of TNT's and Tracy's wins were over Keating's, a quality club that will return to Pates for the more prestigious Bob Walsh Memorial tourney later this month. Tracy fanned 15 in a two-hit shutout of Keating's Saturday night. He wasn't as dominant on Sunday, losing his shutout on a two-run home run by Kevin Smith in the second inning, but he didn't allow another run the rest of the way. ''I'm a rise-ball pitcher and I spotted it pretty well,'' Tracy said. ''I didn't put the ball over the middle of the plate. Everything went pretty well.'' Tracy had four strikeouts, just one after the first inning. but his defense didn't make an error over the last six innings. Keating's defense wasn't nearly as sound, making three errors that led to three unearned runs. The go-ahead run in the fourth was set up by a miscue. Justin Cevette, who homered in the second, had his line drive to left dropped for a three-base error. He scored on Keith Evans' tapper to short. ''It was a disappointing weekend; we're a better ballclub than that,'' said Keating's manager Mike Fulton, whose team reached the finals via a 7-4 semifinal win over the Perkasie-based Rise. ''We gave runs away with shoddy defense. We were missing our ace pitcher [injured Billy Hillhouse], but it's no excuse. We're back here in three weeks for the Walsh, a tougher tournament than this one, so we'd better come to play.'' Meanwhile, TNT South Lebanon manager Irv Lutz, whose team enjoyed a 5-0 weekend, just hopes he can be back in Allentown next summer to watch his team defend its title. Lutz is wheelchair-bound while battling a kidney disease and is awaiting a transplant from his son, Andrew, a team member, later this year. ''My brother, Lee, and I were Class A All-Americans in 1978 and have been in the game for 35 years and we've both got sons on this team,'' Lutz said. ''We just love the game of fastpitch. We've had a team since 1963 and winning this tournament for the first time is very gratifying to us. We have a great mixture of young and older guys.'' It's not certain which category Tracy is in, but Lutz is just happy he's on his team. ''He's the best all-around player I've seen in all of the years I've been playing ball,'' Lutz said. ''He joined us for a tournament in Elkand last Labor Day and was 7-1 as a pitcher and 12-for-20 with eight home runs. Plus, he's a good family man with his wife and daughters with him.'' For the rest of the holiday weekend, Tracy is just concerned about being a great father and husband. ''We're going to do some vacationing in this area, just enjoying a few days off,'' he said. ''I'm not sure where we're going; just some place where the kids can have fun.'' Keating's 020 000 0 - 2 4 3 TNT So. Lebanon 020 120 x - 5 4 1 Garrity, Stokes (6) and Sell; Tracy and Lutz. HR: K, K. Smith (2nd, 1 on); TNT, Cevette (2nd, none on). Rise 003 000 1 -4 8 2 Keating's 240 000 1 - 7 10 2 Vogel and Simes; Garrity and Sell. Sea Dogs 000 100 0 - 1 5 1 TNT So. Lebanon305 100 x - 9 14 0 Wright and Avesco; Adams and Lutz. HR: TNT, Tracy (1st, 1 on); SD, Larry Peck (4th, none on). keith.groller at mcall.com From: "BATT Paul" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 12:05:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:05:53 -0700 Subject: Article from Allentown Morning Call Message-ID: <030706184.32966@webbox.com> Article from Allentown Morning Call about results of the Fourth of July Classic. South Lebanon ISC II #30 defeated Keating Fitness Center ISC #25 twice to win the championship. TNT South Lebanon results: Round Robin: South Lebanon - 5 PA Power - 1 South Lebanon - 8 Allentown Patriots - 1 South Lebanon - 1 Keating's Fitness - 0 Semi Final: South Lebanon - 9 Matarazzo Bros. - 1 (Matarazzo are the defending 40 and over national champions) Final: South Lebanon - 5 Keatings Fitness - 2 Respectfully submitted. July 3, 2006 For Tracy, MVP is for memorable vacation planning Canadian begins his visit by leading TNT South Lebanon to title. By Keith Groller Of The Morning Call Jeremy Tracy smiled as he clutched the Most Valuable Player Award from the 41st annual Allentown Patriots' 4th of July Classic Sunday afternoon at Pates Park. But he said the most valuable person of the weekend was really his wife, Roxanne, who took care of the couple's children - 3 1/2-year-old Brooke and 11/2-year-old Sierra - throughout their visit to the Lehigh Valley. While Mrs. Tracy took care of the kids, Mr. Tracy took care of the hitting and pitching exploits to lead his TNT South Lebanon club to the championship of the eight-team, men's fastpitch softball event at Patriots Park. Tracy hit a two-run home run to help his team beat the Matarazzo Brothers' Sea Dogs 9-1 in the semifinals, then fired a four-hitter to knock off defending tourney champion Keating's Fitness of Wilkes-Barre 5-2 in the title game. It was TNT South Lebanon's first Pates' crown and the 30-year-old Canadian's first visit to Allentown. Chances are he won't forget it. Tracy was 5-for-15 with three home runs at the plate and went 3-0 in the circle, notching 32 strikeouts. Two of TNT's and Tracy's wins were over Keating's, a quality club that will return to Pates for the more prestigious Bob Walsh Memorial tourney later this month. Tracy fanned 15 in a two-hit shutout of Keating's Saturday night. He wasn't as dominant on Sunday, losing his shutout on a two-run home run by Kevin Smith in the second inning, but he didn't allow another run the rest of the way. ''I'm a rise-ball pitcher and I spotted it pretty well,'' Tracy said. ''I didn't put the ball over the middle of the plate. Everything went pretty well.'' Tracy had four strikeouts, just one after the first inning. but his defense didn't make an error over the last six innings. Keating's defense wasn't nearly as sound, making three errors that led to three unearned runs. The go-ahead run in the fourth was set up by a miscue. Justin Cevette, who homered in the second, had his line drive to left dropped for a three-base error. He scored on Keith Evans' tapper to short. ''It was a disappointing weekend; we're a better ballclub than that,'' said Keating's manager Mike Fulton, whose team reached the finals via a 7-4 semifinal win over the Perkasie-based Rise. ''We gave runs away with shoddy defense. We were missing our ace pitcher [injured Billy Hillhouse], but it's no excuse. We're back here in three weeks for the Walsh, a tougher tournament than this one, so we'd better come to play.'' Meanwhile, TNT South Lebanon manager Irv Lutz, whose team enjoyed a 5-0 weekend, just hopes he can be back in Allentown next summer to watch his team defend its title. Lutz is wheelchair-bound while battling a kidney disease and is awaiting a transplant from his son, Andrew, a team member, later this year. ''My brother, Lee, and I were Class A All-Americans in 1978 and have been in the game for 35 years and we've both got sons on this team,'' Lutz said. ''We just love the game of fastpitch. We've had a team since 1963 and winning this tournament for the first time is very gratifying to us. We have a great mixture of young and older guys.'' It's not certain which category Tracy is in, but Lutz is just happy he's on his team. ''He's the best all-around player I've seen in all of the years I've been playing ball,'' Lutz said. ''He joined us for a tournament in Elkand last Labor Day and was 7-1 as a pitcher and 12-for-20 with eight home runs. Plus, he's a good family man with his wife and daughters with him. Many Canadians are cocky, but not him. He's just a great guy.'' For the rest of the holiday weekend, Tracy is just concerned about being a great father and husband. ''We're going to do some vacationing in this area, just enjoying a few days off,'' he said. ''I'm not sure where we're going; just some place where the kids can have fun.'' Keating's 020 000 0 - 2 4 3 TNT So. Lebanon 020 120 x - 5 4 1 Garrity, Stokes (6) and Sell; Tracy and Lutz. HR: K, K. Smith (2nd, 1 on); TNT, Cevette (2nd, none on). Rise 003 000 1 -4 8 2 Keating's 240 000 1 - 7 10 2 Vogel and Simes; Garrity and Sell. Sea Dogs 000 100 0 - 1 5 1 TNT So. Lebanon305 100 x - 9 14 0 Wright and Avesco; Adams and Lutz. HR: TNT, Tracy (1st, 1 on); SD, Larry Peck (4th, none on). keith.groller at mcall.com From: "BATT Paul" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 13:04:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:04:55 -0700 Subject: Monkton 2006 - Tourny Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts... Message-ID: <030706184.36280@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 11:44:02 AM From: "Brian Baillie" Subject: Monkton 2006 - Tourny Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ont. Yes, I am extemely tired! - but YES - I'm EXTREMELY PROUD and HAPPY with the events over the week-end. I feel the need to write this, as my time is limited right now. I must pack and move (nearby) this week, and get back over to the ballpark to "dis-mantle" and get the park back to it's normal set-up. I also wish to put my thoughts, occurances, events and things witnessed on paper - as they are still fresh in my mind, and would erode with each passing day. This, for me, is almost a sad day. We prepare for so long, and in a flash - it's gone. Upon the dispersal of the hundreds and hundreds of fans and players after yesterday's final game, and before our volunteers and committee members began the clean-up and "tear-down" process, I (along with the best damn Exec. Committee on the planet) had a chance to take a break, sit down in the now vacant and cavernous tent, enjoy a couple cold drinks - and stare out upon the field. It is empty. Not three hours had passed, in which we had some of the worlds best players battling it out in the finale, approx. 1000 fans surrounding the park - many congregating near the beer-tent listening to the live broadcast on the radio - cranked loud for all to hear. The atmosphere was incredible! - yet now, it is gone. But my - and thousands of others memories are not. We had a spectacular week-end from start to finish - and some awe-inspiring moments. None greater than us witnessing one of the most heart-warming and surprising stories that we may ever see in fastball. As I was scurrying about ( as I usually am) on Sat. afternoon prior to an important match-up between the Saskatoon Aspen Back Sox and the Midland Explorers, I was standing near the beer-tent surveying the large crowd for one of my counterparts. As I turned to look toward the arena, I see a tall gentleman walking toward the ballpark with his wheeled ball-bag in tow and wearing a Midland uniform. At first glance I simply thought one of their guys was a little slow getting dressed in the locker-room. I couldn't have been more wrong. My heart dropped, my eyes popped wide open, and a lump grew in my throat. The player making his way to the field was none other than DOUG GILLIS!!!! I ran to greet him, shook his hand, and told him that I was VERY gald to see him. He obliged, attempted to say something - which I couldn't catch, but I didn't need to. I knew what he wanted to say, and knew what was on his mind. As both teams warmed up on the field - and the entire ball park unaware of who had just walked in, I quickly ran to the scorers table and grabbed the microphone. Something needed to be said - everyone needed to know this! As I made the announcement that Doug had just entered the playing field, his teamates ran to greet him and circled around him - giving hugs, handshakes, and words of welcome back! No-one knew he was coming other than Midland coach Clint Beane - who later told me Doug had called him an hour or two earlier and said he was on his way. I will admit, and some may have heard it in my voice - I was choking up. My eyes reddened. As I finished my announcement the crowd erupted in a standing ovation. The opposing team applauded and they too greeted him. We were witnessing something very special. Midland - uplifted with the arrival of their long-time pitcher, went on to defeat Sasatoon and make the play-offs. I also want to share something I had the pleasure of seeing, before everyone had left the park yesterday following the final. As I mentioned earlier in this post - the organizing commitee enjoyed a cold drink in the beer-tent late in the day - to relax and "congratulate ourselves" so to speak. I noticed a few players still mulling about, they too enjoying a last cold one, chatting with folks. I realized that it was County pitcher Andrew Kirkpatrick - who has strong ties to this area - chatting to some folks he was close to and got to know very well while here. I also noticed his teamate Zenon Winters was still here too. Some time had passed - perhaps 30 or 40 minutes, when I heard the "crack of a bat" on the diamond. To my utmost delight, I could see both Andrew and Zenon out on the diamond, playing ball with a handful of youngsters! Still in their uniforms, they pitched, fielded and chased down balls being hit by these future stars for quite some time - and this coming after they had played 2 games in some hot sunny weather. I'm not sure if anyone else knew what was happening out on the diamond, but I did, and those kids certainly will too! We were blessed by Mother Nature to be spared the rains that had fallen all around Monkton, and save for a few raindrops on Sat. evening in our Twins. vs Patsy's game, we had glorious sunny skies and warm July temperatures. As for the action on the field - it speaks for itself. Congrats to County Materials on winning their 3rd straight title here, and congrats to the Orillia Riversharks for coming in as our finalist. Thank you to all the teams - owners, managers, coaches and players for your dedication, and professionalism. I cannot hold a tourny like this without you. I look forward to seeing you all for the remainder of our tourny schedule, as well as the World's in Kitchener. I could not write a summary without also saying once again - we have the best organizing committee and volunteer base bar none. I said it in my "letter from the chairman" in our tourny program, I mentioned this in both the opening and closing ceremonies, and I'll say it again. This tourny is not all me, it is the approx 200 people who dedicate their time and efforts to make this happen. To the umpiring crew - another job well done. Thanks you guys. The grounds crew - fantastic! The diamond was in terrific shape all week-end, and the grounds immaculate. My scoring and announcing crew - great job as always. To the Fireman who put on a scrumptous Sunday brunch for well over 1000 people - amazing! The churches who took care of the beef BBQ dinner on Sat. evening for 500 plus - excellent! The figure skating club for selling those famous pis and ice-cream - I think a few of our fans tried every kind! Wonderful work once again! I cannot forget the fantastic job that Easton did for us and our inaugural Home Run Challenge. The nine participants: Todd Budke, Dan Smet, Jason Hill, Travis Wilson, Eduardo Leonardo, Kyle Beane, Dale Levy, Jarrod Martin and Pat Shannon did a fantastic job entertaining the huge crowd with some absolute "Monster" shots, and, by taking the youngster to whom they where paired-with, adorning them with a matching jersey and sitting with them on the bench while we watched balls go flying out of the yard. Well done guys. You are all classy individuals. Congrats to Travis (Patsy's) for taking the title with a total of 12 bombs! We did something new this year, and broadcast our final game live on am920, and on the internet around the world. I'm not sure how everyone else feels, but my sentiments, and feedback that I've received thus far - are fantastic! We will definitely do this - and perhaps more next year! Thanks to Steve Sabourin and crew with am920, and George Nahrgang for a job well done. I must wrap-up here, but to all the fans in attendance - thank you. We all do this because we love it. Whether you are a fan, a player, a coach or manager - we all share the common bond of our love for the game. We hope you enjoyed yourselves in Monkton, and look forward to seeing you all back next year. And yes - somehow, someway, we will be biger and better!! Heartfelt thanks to you all. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational baillie(at)cyg.net http://www.monktonfastball.com/ http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/MONKTON2006.htm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 16:41:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:41:56 -0700 Subject: McNab Men's/Women's Fastball Tournament Aug 19/20, 2006 Message-ID: <030706184.49529@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 1:56:34 PM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: McNab Men's/Women's Fastball Tournament Aug 19/20, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McNab, Ontario: McNab/Braeside Annual Men's and Women's Fastball Tournament will be held on August 19 & 20 at the McNab park which features three lit diamonds. The diamond is about 40 minutes northwest of Ottawa, Ontario just off highway 17. This event is a fundraiser to support the McNab/Braeside Minor Softball Association. Entry fee is $280 for Ladies, $320 for Men, minimum three (3) games. Prize money will be awarded, based on number of entries. For any additional information, please call or e-mail: Harold or Jo-Anne MacMillan 623-2739, Fax # 623-3953, E-mail : jh.mac9(at)sympatico.ca. Open Canteen (Hotdogs, Hamburgers, drinks), Beer Garden Open For accommodations: Arnprior Quality Inn: 613-623-7991 or Renfrew Quality Inn: 613-432-8109. (Ask for Sports Rate) From: "Brown, Adam" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 16:45:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:45:11 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces @ Glowworm Open tnmt San Antonio Texas - CORRECTION Message-ID: <030706184.49725@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 12:51:00 PM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Houston Aces @ Glowworm Open tnmt San Antonio Texas July 1-2 San Antonio Texas Glowworm Open Tournament 19 Teams in the field from the southern US Houston Aces record so far Game #1 Houston Aces 8 San Antonio Classics 0 WP Wayne Wells 3Inn Ponfilo Valdez 3 Inn Game #2 Houston Aces 3 Castro Concrete (Austin Tx) 0 WP Ponfilo Valdez Perfect game LP Rob Abeita (correction) Game #3 Houston Aces 2 Pepe's Restaurant (Brownsville Tx) 0 WP Wayne Wells 15K's LP Brian Newton Troy Gilmour 2B Peter Rodriguez 3B RBI scored on passed ball Waiting on a three hour rain delay to play Game #4 Hoston Aces Pitchers Wayne Wells/Ponfilo Valdez V HIS Constuction Pitchers Rob Schweyer/Tony Peebles/Tito Fuentes Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 3 17:08:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:08:32 -0700 Subject: Teams Announced for 2006 I.S.C. World Tournament Message-ID: <030706184.51126@webbox.com> Teams Announced for 2006 I.S.C. World Tournament The following teams will be entered in the 2006 ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, ON, August 11-19. The order in which the teams appear is the order in which they qualified or received an invitation. 1. Hallman Twins - Kitchener, ON 2. County Materials - Marathon, WI 3. Bright Cheese House Eagles - Innerkip, ON 4. Dolan & Murphy - Aurora, IL 5. Texaco Pirates - Bahamas 6. MinnDak Millers - Moorhead, MN 7. Kegel Black Knights - Fargo, ND 8. Bloomington Stix - Bloomington, IL 9. The Freight - Vandalia, IL 10. Casa Trejo So Cal Bombers - Yucaipa, CA 11. Houston Aces - Houston, TX 12. Pueblo Bandits - Pueblo, CO 13. Albaugh, Inc - Elkhart, IA 14. Townline - Green Bay, WI 15. Circle Tap - Denmark, WI 16. The Farm Tavern - Madison, WI 17. Ballerup Vandals - Ballerup, Denmark 18. Trimedar SRO - Praha, Czech Republic 19. MVD Sports - Ashland, OH 20. Keating's Fitness Center - Wilkes-Barre, PA 21. Aspen Interior Black Sox - Saskatoon, SK 22. Saskatoon Diamondbacks - Saskatoon, SK 23. Plangger's Furniture - Benton Harbor, MI 24. Vancouver Grey Sox - Vancouver, BC 25. CR/Portland - Portland, OR 26. Orillia Quaker Riversharks - Orillia, ON 27. Quad City Sox - Davenport, IA 28. Patsy's ? New York City, NY 29. Explorers - Midland, MI 30. Jarvis Merchants - Jarvis, ON 31. Team Rainey - Whittier, CA 32. Heflin Gremlins - Ballston Lake, NY Once the final team rankings are compiled on July 11, work will begin on the World Tournament schedule. It is hoped the schedule can be approved and announced by July 21 or sooner. July 3, 2006 Gordon Wise ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http//www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 07:36:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 04:36:10 -0700 Subject: Orillia River Sharks in Monkton Message-ID: <040706185.16782@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 6:31:03 AM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Orillia River Sharks in Monkton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia River Sharks finish in 2nd Place at the annual World Fastball Invitational this past weekend. The River Sharks traveled to Monkton, Ontario this past weekend to compete in the 3rd annual World Fastball Invitational tournament. The competition was to be extremely tough, as 8 of the top 11 teams in the world would be at the tournament all trying to both win the tournament and improve on their ISC rankings prior to the World Tournament in August. The River Sharks kicked off their tournament schedule against the current world champions and # 1 ranked, County Materials from Marathon, Wisconsin. This game would mark the first time this year that the Sharks competed against a team ranked higher then themselves. The Sharks got things going in the top of the 1st inning off of County ace pitcher, Andrew Kirkpatrick. Mike Taylor led off the top of the 1st with a single to left field and after 2 quick outs, Andy Jackson hit an RBI double to score Taylor. In the top of the 4th inning the Sharks were at it again. Ian Ferhman led off with a single and after being sacrificed over to 2nd base by Rob O'Brien he came in to score on an RBI single by Sean O'Brien. The Sharks added 2 more runs in the 5th inning on singles by Dan Loney, Pat Graham and Ian Fehrman. That was all the offense that was needed as pitcher Rob O'Brien cruised to a complete game victory, giving up only 5 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 11. Orillia takes a 4 - 0 victory over the reigning World Champions and prove to everyone that they belong with the elite teams in fastball. (Final Score: Orillia 4 - County 0) The Sharks second game of the tournament was on Friday against the 5th ranked Patsy's of New York. Unfortunately, the Sharks had a letdown in their play and they were on the losing end of an 8 - 4 score. Highlights for the Sharks in this game included Pat Graham's 2 for 2 (2 walks, 1 single & 1 run home run) at the plate and Andy Jackson's 2 for 3 at the plate. Frank Cox took the loss for the Sharks, giving up 5 runs on 3 hits and 5 walks in just 4 1/3 innings of work. Michael White came on in relief and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in 2 2/3 innings. The River Sharks now are in a position that they must win their final round-robin game just to qualify for the playoff round. (Final Score: Patsy's 8 - Orillia 4) In the 3rd game of the tournament, the Sharks took on the number 11 ranked Hefflin Gremlins from Ballston Lake, New York. The Sharks again got things going in the top of the 1st inning, scoring a single run on Barry Kahler's RBI single. The Sharks then added 2 more runs in the 2nd with an RBI triple by Derrick Zeckman and then and RBI single by Pat Graham.. The Sharks added 3 more runs during the game while Sharks pitchers Michael White and Frank Cox combined on a 6 hit, 2 walk, 3 run performance. (Final Score: Orillia 6 - Hefflin 3) The River Sharks finish the round-robin portion of the tournament in 2nd place in their division (County finished 1st and Patsy's finished 3rd). The Sharks will face the 10th ranked Midland Explorers early Sunday morning in the quarter final round. Rob O'Brien got the start on the rubber for the Sharks and was cruising right along for the first 5 innings of the game. Through 5 innings, O'Brien had only given up 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 10 Midland batters. In the top of the 6th inning, Midland struck for 4 straight singles to end the game for O'Brien. Frank Cox game on in relief and promptly gave up a 2-run double to Midland designated player, Steve Roberts before shutting the door for the rest of the game. The Sharks scored 2-runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning on Derrick Zeckman's RBI triple and then Zeckman scored on Dan Loneys single. The Sharks were held scoreless until the bottom of the 6th inning. Entering the bottom of the 6th, the Sharks were down 4 - 2 and their tournament was on the line. Derrick Zechman got things going again with a bloop single to left field and then centre fielder Dan Loney stepped to the plate and launched a 2-run homerun over the right field fence. Steve Mullaley followed that up with a home run over the centre field fence to take the lead and win the game. (Final Score: Orillia 5 - Midland 4) In the semi-final game, the Sharks took on the number 2 ranked Farm Tavern, from Madison, Wisconsin. The Sharks would start the game by loading up the bases in the top of the 1st inning but come away empty handed. Meanwhile the Farm got singles from 3 of their 1st 4 batters and at the end of the 1st inning the Farm had a 2 - 0 lead. The Sharks got a run back in the top of the 2nd inning as lead-off hitter, Sean O'Brien was hit by a pitch, Bob Nydick came in to pinch run for O'Brien, Zeckman sacrificed Nydick to 2nd base and Nydick scored on a RBI single by Pat Graham. The Sharks were able to tie the game in the top of the 4th inning as hot-hitting Zeckman led-off with a single and came around to score on Pat Graham's 2nd RBI single of the game. The Sharks would take the lead in the top of the 6th as Pat Graham would add his 3rd RBI of the game, scoring Dan Loney. The Sharks would add an insurance run in the top of the 7th inning, as Zechman's RBI single would score Pat Mackintosh. Frank Cox threw the complete game, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks, while striking out 5. (Final Score: Orillia 4 - The Farm 2) For the third straight tournament, the Orillia River Sharks will play championship game of the tournament. The championship game will be a rematch of the first game of the tournament, as the Sharks will take on the world champion County Materials. County Materials demonstrated why they are the # 1 ranked team as they hit the ball hard and often. Frank Cox started on the rubber for the Sharks and went 3 innings, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits and 1 walk. Rob O'Brien came on in relief and gave up 4 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk in his 3 innings of work. On offense, the Sharks could only manage 1 hit, by Pat Mackintosh, off County pitcher Andrew Kirkpatrick. Final score was County Materials 7 and Orillia River Sharks 0, in a 6 inning mercy rule game. Carrying extremely hot bats for the River Sharks were 2nd baseman Derrick Zechman, who went 11 straight at-bats without being put out and he finished the weekend 9 for 12 at the plate, including a double and 2 triples, and 3 RBI's. Also hot at the plate was 1st baseman Pat Graham, finishing the weekend 9 for 19, with a home run and 6 RBI's. The River Sharks now have a season record of 27 wins, 4 losses and 1 tie. The Sharks will play their last regular season game league game on Tuesday night is Owen Sound before traveling to Denmark, Wisconsin to compete in the annual Boys of Summer tournament on the weekend of July 7 to 9. On the weekend of July 14 - 16, the River Sharks will travel back to Orillia to try and become the first Canadian team to win the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Championship. The Sharks will be playing an exhibition game in at Kitchener Park in Orillia on Thursday, July 13 prior to the start of the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball. Details of the exhibition game will be announced in the next few days. From: "Paul Barnetson" http://www.quakerriversharks.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 07:36:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 04:36:40 -0700 Subject: Kiwis on top at Friendship Series Message-ID: <040706185.15391@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 3:58:01 AM From: Vance Subject: Kiwis on top at Friendship Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwis on top at Friendship Series Tuesday July 4th 2006 After three days of round robin play in the Friendship Series in SydneyAustralia the New Zealand under 19 men?s Development team sit at the topof the points table. On day three of the tournament today the Kiwi team have picked up anothertwo wins defeating New South Wales Metro 7-2 and New South Wales Country8-0 with power hitting a feature of the New Zealand sides play. In the opening game this morning against NSW Metro Te Rangi Chadwick fromHawkes Bay was the star with the bat hitting a home run with one runneron base. Also contributing wit the bat was Auckland?s Joshua Cooke whopicked up two RBI?s in the game. On the mound for New Zealand was JamieLove of Auckland who kept control of the game well only giving up twohits in the game. The Kiwi team was just as strong in their second game of the day todayagainst NSW Country as they were convincing winners 8-0. The New Zealandteam were always in control of the game as they scored four runs in thefirst inning before adding two more in the second and another two in thethird. Kyle Beaudoin of Canterbury was strong with the bat hitting a home runand picking up two RBI?s while Patrick Langolin from Auckland smashed athree base hit. David McKenzie from Counties started the game for NewZealand and he was dominant giving up just two hits in the game whiletaking six strikeouts. James Pointon of Wellington closed the game outfor New Zealand on the mound pitching the final inning. The New Zealand team will be looking to continue their strong formtomorrow when they have three more round robin games scheduled againstAustralia Gold (3pm NZ time), Australia Green (7pm NZ time) and Titans(9pm NZ time). Junior White Sox team. Also taking to the diamond today were the Junior White Sox team. Theyplayed their opening game at the international Canada Cup Futurestournament in Vancouver, Canada. The Junior White Sox opened their Canada Cup campaign with a defeat todayat the hands of the Twin City T-Birds 7-0. The Kiwi team will be lookingfor a change of fortunes tomorrow when they take on Surrey Storm at6.30am (NZ time). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 07:36:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 04:36:40 -0700 Subject: Aussies continue winning streak - women Message-ID: <040706185.15314@webbox.com> Received: 7/3/06 11:21:22 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies continue winning streak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 4 July 2006 Aussies continue winning streak In a thrilling match, the Australian Open Women?ssoftball team was able to overcome a late charge by Canada Elite on day threeof the 2006 Canada Cup in Vancouver, winning 5-4in the last inning of play. Australia took anearly lead in the bottom of the first with Simmone Morrow, Natalie Titcume and Tracey Mosleyscoring. Canada Elite were quick to reply in the top of the secondand then took a 4-3 lead in the fifth. Kelly Hardie pitchedwell with Catherine Bishop relieving her in the fifth and then three-timeOlympian and co-captain, Tanya Harding on themound in the sixth and seventh innings managed to hold the Canada Elite bats. Scores were level going into the bottom of the seventh with Australia?s Danielle Stewart stepping up to the plate. With twoout and a runner on second, Stewart hit a triple to score Mosley and win thegame. Australia plays Japan ?Denso Club at 1.30pm (AEST) onWednesday 5 July in Day 4 of play. For play-by-plays and box scores visit www.softball.org.au ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 07:36:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 04:36:40 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament Game Results - Day 3 Message-ID: <040706185.15237@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 3:00:46 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament Game Results - Day 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Monday, July 3, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup Women's game) CC-19 Shutt Hurricanes Japan-Denso Club 1 - 0 Japan-Denso Club CC-20 China Venezuela 5 ? 3 Venezuela CC-21 Netherlands Delta Sunfire 6 - 0 Netherlands CC-22 CanadaElite Australia 5 - 4 Australia CC-23 Chinese Taipei Triple Crown Colorado 4 - 3 Chinese Taipei CC-24 Puerto Rico FloridaQuicksilver 7 - 0 FloridaQuicksilver CC-25 Canada Netherlands 7 ? 6 Netherlands CC-26 JapanElite Triple Crown Colorado 10 ? 0 JapanElite CC-27 CanadaElite Venezuela 5 ? 4 CanadaElite For more detailed CanadaCup Women?s game results and game results for the Futures and Showcase tournaments visit www.canadacup.com Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 4, the Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play gets underway with games scheduled at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. The following Women?s games are scheduled for Tuesday July 4, 2006: American Pastime vs China ? 10:30 am on Diamond 1 Florida Quicksilver vs Chinese Taipei ? 1:00 pm on Diamond 1 Canada Elite vs Washington Blast ? 3:30 pm on Diamond 1 Netherlandsvs Triple Crown Colorado? 3:30 pmat CloverdaleAthleticPark, Diamond 6 Venezuelavs American Pastime ? 3:30 pmat Sullivan Park on Diamond 10 Canada vs Florida Quicksilver ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 1 Delta Sunfire vs JapanElite ? 6:30 pmon Diamond 2 Australiavs Japan-Denso Club ? 8:30 pmon Diamond 1 Futures games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCityand CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey). Showcase games are scheduled for SoftballCity, CloverdaleAthleticParkand Sullivan Park (152ndStreetand 62ndAvenue, Surrey). Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 4, the Canada Cup Women?s Speed Competition takes place featuring competitors from the Women?s Red Pool at SoftballCity at 5pm. CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information and schedules, including Team Canadaand CanadaElite games scheduled. Tickets also available at the gate. Teams and schedule subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 07:36:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 04:36:40 -0700 Subject: Day 3 of Canada Cup Action Message-ID: <040706185.15171@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 2:39:13 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 3 of Canada Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 03, 2006 Day 3 of Canada Cup Action (Surrey, BC) - Tough love as the Senior Women's National Team is defeated by the Netherlands in game three of the Canada Cup of Softball by a score of 7-6. The Netherlands took to a commanding lead early in the first inning forcing Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) to relieve Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) after scoring 6 runs in 3 hits in one third innings of work. The Netherlands continued to frustrate the Canadian pitchers increasing their lead to 7 runs on 5 hits. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) sparked life in the Canadian offense with a solo homerun in the bottom of the first. Lawrie and company picked up on the energy and bounced back to shut down the Netherlands offence retiring 12 straight batters including 8 strikeouts. Canada struck offensively in the 5th inning and cut the Netherlands lead to three runs with an Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) single that scored Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) and Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) followed by a Tamra Howren (Surrey, BC) single that scored pinch runner Katie Hnatyk (London, ON). The hitting continued for Canada as Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) singled to score Howren. Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) proceeded to steal home on a wild throw from the catcher trying to get the tag on Lichty at first, cutting the lead to only 1 run in the bottom of the 7th. Lawrie finished the game out strong for Canada giving up 3 hits, 1 run and striking out 13. Despite producing 11 hits and 6 runs, the Senior Women's National Team's rally fell short as the Canadians fell to the Netherlands by a score of 7-6. "Aside from the first half of the first inning, there was a lot of positive in the game" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Woemn's National Team Head Coach. "I'm proud of the team, they performed well under pressure. They kept fighting and produced some great offense. We need to focus on the things we did well." The Senior Women's National Team will look for a win against the Florida Quicksilver on Tuesday, July 4th. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. In other Canada Cup Action, Canada Elite fell to Australia and defeated Venezuela improving their tournament record to 3 wins and 1 loss. In game 1 The Australian National Team flashed the bats early and took to a 3 to 0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Canada Elite battled back in the second off an Alicia Narodowski (Vancouver, BC) single scoring two runs and cutting the lead to 1 run. Canada continued to pressure and was rewarded on a Daniela Pappano (Bolton, ON) double scoring Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) from first to tie the game. Pappano proceeded to steal home on a wild pitch to give Canada Elite a one run lead in the top of the 5th. The Australians rallied in the bottom of the 6th to tie the game and continued to pressure ending the game late in the 7th to give Canada Elite their first loss of the tournament. In late action, Canada Elite defeated Venezuela by a score of 5-4 and improved their record to 3 wins and 1 loss. Canada Elite took to an early lead in the late game against Venezuela as Megan Timpf (Port Dover, ON) slugged a three-run home run in the top of the first. Canada Elite continued their dominance at the plate producing 5 runs on 10 hits. Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) picked up the win for Canada Elite and Sarah Belanger (Winnipeg, MB) picked up the save. Venezuela pressured throughout the game however fell short in mounting a comeback. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 13:10:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 10:10:33 -0700 Subject: OASA Provincial Men's Masters Message-ID: <040706185.36847@webbox.com> Ontario Amateur Softball Association Masters Mens? Provincial Championship Grafton, ON July 21-23, 2006 On July 21, 2006 the O.A.S.A. Masters Mens? Provincial Championship will begin in Grafton Ontario. The tournament will be a guaranteed three game format featuring nine of the best Masters teams in the province. The schedule will begin Friday night and run through to Sunday afternoon Friday July 21, 2006 Game 1 7:00pm Waterford Hammer vs Oshawa Ravens Game 2 9:00pm Alvinston Indians vs Minesing Game 3 7:00pm Cobourg vs Cold Springs Cats Game 4 9:00pm Ingersoll Centennials vs Waterloo Classics Saturday July 22, 2006 Game 5 9:00am Sudbury Doghouse Relics vs Winner Game 1 Game 6 9:00am Loser 2 vs Loser 4 Game 7 9:00am Loser 3 vs Loser 1 Game 12 11:00am Winner 2 vs Winner 5 Game 13 11:00am Winner 3 vs Winner 4 Game 8 1:00pm Loser 6 vs Loser 5 Game 9 3:00pm Loser 8 vs Loser 7 Game 11 5:00pm Winner 8 vs Winner 7 Game 10 7:00pm Winner 9 vs Winner 6 Game 16 7:00pm Winner 12 vs Winner 13 Game 14 9:00pm Winner 10 vs Loser 12 Game 15 9:00pm Winner 11 vs Loser 13 Sunday July 23, 2006 Game 17 9:00am Winner 14 vs Winner 15 Game 18 11:00am Winner 17 vs Loser 16 Game 19 1:00pm Winner 18 vs Winner 16 Game 20 3:00pm if necessary game Gary Wren gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 17:50:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 14:50:40 -0700 Subject: Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Tournament Message-ID: <040706185.53654@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 3:30:25 PM From: Tom O'Neill Subject: Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Au Sable Forks, NY Here is a list of the teams for the 44th Annual Fastpitch Tournament: Gordon Oil Au Sable Forks, NY 20 Main Au Sable Forks, NY Heflin Gremlins Ballston Lake, NY Ottawa Blitz Ottawa Ontario, CanadaRazzano's Trucking,Johnstown, NY Cutro Professional Inspections Croghan,NY Knoxville Athletics Knoxville Ontario, CanadaSt. Leonard St. Leonard D'Aston Quebec From: Tom O'Neill Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 17:55:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 14:55:22 -0700 Subject: Houston Aces at San Antonio Message-ID: <040706185.53937@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 11:11:48 AM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: Houston Aces at San Antonio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houston, Texas HOUSTON ACES Finalists at the Glowworm Tournament - San Antonio, Texas. The Houston Aces fastball club ventured across the state to play in the 42nd Annual Glowworm Tournament in San Antonio, Texas. The Aces played 7 games in the 19 team double knockout tournament, 3 games on Saturday and 4 games on Sunday. The ACES were 3-0 in Saturday's contests as originally reported on Al's Fastball. On early Sunday morning the rains came and delayed the start of action by 4 hours. All Sunday?s games were move to a single diamond to allow the games to continue since the original diamonds require extensive clean-up from the heavy rains. In the undefeated game (go to game) the ACES lost a tight 2-1 squeaker to the HIS Construction team. The ACES sat one game and then played Luina's Towing - Arizona with the winner to take on HIS Construction in the finals. The ACES won this game 4-1 against Luina's Towing. The ACES then played HIS Construction in the finals and had to beat them 2 games in order to take the championship. In the first game the ACES were to beat HIS Construction 5-0 with good pitching from Panfillo Valdez and timely hitting. The second game was a nail bitter that lasted into the wee hours of the morning (12:30 am) as the two teams battled to a 1-1 tie after the regulation 7 innings. In the eighth inning due to injuries, and fatigue the HIS Constriction team finally outlasted the Houston ACES in an 8-1 defeat. The final score was indicative of the play with the Houston Aces having a number of opportunities to win this affair. The final game results for the Houston Aces are below with player awards. Tournament Outstanding Hitter Award - Troy Gilmour (Troy not only was the best hitter of the tournament, he caught every inning the Houston Aces played) Tournament Outstanding Pitcher Award - Wayne Wells All Tournament Team reps from the Houston Aces - Troy Gilmour, Wayne Wells, Peter Saldana Game # 7 Houston Aces 1 HIS Construction 8 *tied 1-1 after 7 innings WP Rob Schweyer & catching - Darren Box LP Wayne Wells / Panfillo Valdez (8) & catching - Troy Gilmour Game # 6 Houston Aces 5 HIS Construction 0 WP Panfillo Valdez & catching - Troy Gilmour LP Tito Fuentes / Tony Peeples (4) & catching - Darren Box Game #5 Houston Aces 4 Luina's Towing - Arizona 1 WP Wayne Wells & catching - Troy Gilmour LP ??? Game #4 Houston Aces 1 HIS Construction 2 WP Rob Schweyer/Tony Peeples & catching - Darren Box LP Panfillo Valdez & catching - Troy Gilmour Game #3 Houston Aces 2 Pepe's Restaurant - Brownsville, TX 0 WP Wayne Wells & catching - Troy Gilmour LP Brian Newton Game #2 Houston Aces 3 Castro Concrete - Austin, TX 0 WP Panfillo Valdez (perfect game) & catching - Troy Gilmour LP Rob Abeita Game #1 Houston Aces 8 San Antonio Classics 0 WP Wayne Wells / Panfillo Valdez (4) & catching - Troy Gilmour LP ??????? From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 4 23:09:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:09:49 -0700 Subject: Thomson Area Merchants in Elkhart Message-ID: <040706185.72803@webbox.com> Received: 7/4/06 8:00:58 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson Area Merchants in Elkhart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson, Illinois The Thomson Area Merchants were in Elkhart, Iowa over the weekend to play Albaugh Inc in a series of exhibition games. Against the higger ranked Albaugh team Thomson competed strongly, and whilst all three games were lost Thomson held leads in two of the games into the later innings. Game 1 ( 8 innings ) Thomson 2 0 0 2 2 1 0 3 10 14 1 Albaugh 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 11 15 1 Winning Pitcher: Matt Owens Losing Pitcher: Brad Cheyne Thomson: Scott Glazier 2 for 5 ( 1 rbi ), Kevin Anderson 2 for 4 ( 1 rbi ), Casey Eden 4 for 5 ( 6 rbi - 1 hr ), Bruce Bielama 1 for 3, Jerry Westermier 2 for 5 ( 2 rbi - 1 hr ), Mike House 1 for 3, Jonas Mach 2 for 3 Game 2 ( 5 innings ) Thomson 2 0 5 4 3 11 12 0 Albaugh 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Winning Pitcher: Terry Luster Losing Pitcher: Jonas Mach Thomson: Casey Eden 1 for 2 Game 3 Thomson 3 0 4 1 0 1 2 11 16 0 Winterset A's 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 10 3 Winning Pitcher: Brad Cheyne ( Jonas Mach 2 innings in relief ) Thomson: Scott Glazier 3 for 5 ( 3 rbi ), Kevin Anderson ( 1 rbi ), Casey Eden 3 for 5 ( 1 rbi ), Bruce Bielama 3 for 5 ( 4 rbi - 2 hr ), Jerry Westermier 2 for 4 ( 1 rbi ), Jimmy Weisfpenning 2 for 4, Jonas Mach 2 for 4 Game 4 Albaugh 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 5 1 Thomson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 Winning Pitcher: Terry Luster Losing Pitcher: Jonas Mach Thomson: Casey Eden 2 for 3 ( 1 rbi ) Scott Glazier 1 for 3 Thank you Scott Glazuer s.glazier(at)mschi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 07:32:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 04:32:29 -0700 Subject: Day 4 of Canada Cup Action - women Message-ID: <050706186.16563@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 12:38:08 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 4 of Canada Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 05, 2006 Day 4 of Canada Cup Action (Surrey, BC) - After losing to the Florida Quicksilver in an exhibition match on Thursday, June 29th, Canada looked for redemption in Tuesday's game against the Quicksilver. Leaving nothing to chance, Canada came out roaring early with an Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) single that scored Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB). The offensive attack continued in the second as Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) executed a squeeze bunt to score Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) from third. Melanie Matthews put Canada up 3-0 when she drove in pinch runner Katie Hnatyk (London, ON). Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) drove the life from Florida in the 3rd as she singled to score Lawrick and gave Canada their final run of the game. Although the bats continued for Canada, their focus on tight defensive gave them their second win of the tournament. Stellar pitching from Canada's starter Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) had Canada's offence and defense working in perfect harmony. Holtz picked up the win shutting out the Florida offence allowing only 5 hits and striking out 12 in 7 complete innings of work. "There was some great energy from the team" said Holtz. "We came ready to play today. As a pitcher it is always easier when you have the lead and that helped us control the game." "This was a big performance coming off yesterday's loss" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We came out in full stride and our veterans took control of the game. We played both sides of the game very well tonight and our battery, Holtz and Cumpstone set the tone for us throughout the game." Florida Quicksilver, who had been undefeated up until day 4, was defeated twice on the day. The first came at the hands of the Chinese Taipei and the other from Canada bringing their record to 3 wins and 2 losses. With the win, Canada improves to 2 wins and 2 losses in the tournament. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. In other Canada Cup action, the Canadian Elite Team edged the Washington Blast in game 5 of their Canada Cup tournament with a score of 5-4. Hitting continued to be the driving force for Canada Elite as the Elite took to an early lead off of a Cambria McKay (Brampton, ON) single scoring Daniela Pappano (Bolton, ON) in the first inning. Brittany Freight (Placentia, CA) stole home in the second inning to give Canada Elite a 2 run lead. Canada Elite exploded in the 6th with back-to-back homeruns including a Shannon Rossiter (Surrey,BC) two-run shot over left center field followed by a solo homerun by Becky Hartley (Richmond, BC) giving Canada Elite a 5-0 lead. Megan MacKenzie (Winnipeg, MB) picked up the win for Canada Elite allowing no runs on 6 hits striking out 4 in five and one third innings of work. Sarah Belanger (Winnipeg, MB) came in to relieve MacKenzie and held Washington scoreless until the 7th when she was relieved by Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) after giving up 4 late runs in the inning. Rosentreter closed out the game for Canada and picked up the save. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-558-4663 (Cell) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 07:35:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 04:35:39 -0700 Subject: Ward hits home run in equaller - Canada Cup - women Message-ID: <050706186.16754@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 3:26:23 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Ward hits home run in equaller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 5 July 2006 Aussie top order bats prove too strong as Ward hits home run in equaller The Australian Open Women???s softball team, Aussie Spirit, have once again proved strong in attack, defeating Japan Denso Club 9-0 in today???s play of the 2006 Canada Cup in Vancouver. The Aussie Spirit made an impact early in the game with top order bats Simmone Morrow, Sandra Allen and Stacey Porter scoring in the top of the inning. In her record equaller, co-captain Natalie Ward hit a two-run home run, bringing home Porter for her second, in the top of the fourth. With other scores from Morrow and Allen, Australia won with the run-ahead rule. With co-captain and three-time Olympian Tanya Harding on the mound, Japan Denso Club were unable to score with seven strike outs. Australia has won five from five. Australia???s Natalie Ward, from New South Wales, will tomorrow become Australia???s most capped player when they take on American Pastime at 11.30am (AEST) in Day 5 of the Canada Cup in Vancouver. For play by plays and box scores, visit www.softball.org.au Received: 7/5/06 1:45:23 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Day 4 Game Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament - Tuesday, July 4, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup game) CC-28 American Pastime China 6 ? 0 China CC-29 FloridaQuicksilver Chinese Taipei 3 ? 0 Chinese Taipei CC-30 CanadaElite WashingtonBlast 5 ? 4 CanadaElite CC-31 Netherlands Triple Crown Colorado 7 ? 0 Netherlands CC-32 Venezuela American Pastime 11 ? 0 Venezuela CC-33 Canada FloridaQuicksilver 4 ? 0 Canada CC-34 Delta Sunfire JapanElite 11 ? 0 JapanElite CC-35 Australia Japan- Denso Club 9 - 0 Australia For more detailed CanadaCup Women?s game results and game results for the Futures and Showcase tournaments visit www.canadacup.com Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 5, is Special Olympics Day with the Special Olympics Friendship Division Opening Ceremonies taking place at 5:30pm. The Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play gets underway with games scheduled at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Futures and Showcase games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCityand CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey) and Sullivan Park (152ndStreetand 62ndAvenue, Surrey). The following Women?s games are scheduled for Wednesday July 5, 2006: Puerto Rico vs Triple Crown Colorado ? 10:30 am on Diamond 1 China vs Washington Blast ? 10:30 am on Diamond 2 Netherlands vs FloridaQuicksilver ? 1:00 pm on Diamond 1 American Pastime vs Shutt Hurricanes ? 1:00 pm on Diamond 2 Chinese Taipei vs JapanElite ? 3:30 pm on Diamond 1 Shutt Hurricanes vs Venezuela ? 3:30 pm on Diamond 2 Japan ? Denso Club vs WashingtonBlast ? 3:30 pm at CloverdaleAthleticPark on Diamond 6 Canada vs Puerto Rico ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 1 Australia vs American Pastime ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 2 Canada Elite vs China ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 1 Chinese Taipei vs Delta Sunfire ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 2 CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information and schedules, including Team Canadaand CanadaElite games scheduled. Tickets are also available at the gate. Teams and schedule are subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 07:36:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 04:36:36 -0700 Subject: Junior White Sox pick up first win at Canada Cup Futures tournament Message-ID: <050706186.16811@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 3:35:18 AM From: Vance Subject: Junior White Sox pick up first win at Canada Cup Futures tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior White Sox pick up first win at Canada Cup Futures tournament Wednesday July 5th 2006 Day two of the Canada Cup Futures tournament in Vancouver has been asuccessful one for the Junior White Sox as they have picked up a 7-5victory over Surrey Storm. The highlight of the game came in the seventh inning when Hutt Valley?sLara Andrews smashed a home run over the left field fence with one runneron base to secure the victory for the Junior White Sox. The Junior White Sox started the game strongly scoring in the firstinning on a throwing error and then adding three more runs in the secondinning courtesy of a double by Carmelle Sorensen from Canterbury andfielders choice off the bat of Hawkes Bay?s Melanie Gettins. Surrey Storm were also strong with the bat scoring runs in the openingtwo innings to give the New Zealand team a 4-2 after the openingexchanges. The Kiwi team went further ahead in the sixth inning when HuttValley?s Katrina Stockford scored on a sacrifice fly by Sorensen. Then in the seventh inning the game was wrapped up for the Junior WhiteSox with the home run from Andrews. There were a number of strong performers with the bat for New Zealand ledby Sorensen who picked up two hits and two sacrifice hits in the gamewhile Stockford reached base with every at bat. On the mound CourtneyMaihi of Waikato pitched the full game facing 33 batters and taking fivestrikeouts while giving up three walks and nine hits. The Junior White Sox will be back on the diamond tomorrow for day threeof the tournament when they have a double header with games againstO?Kanagan Wildfire (9am NZ time) and White Rock Renegades (11.30am NZtime). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 07:51:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 04:51:48 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - Riversharks & Niagara Split @ Owen Sound Message-ID: <050706186.17723@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 6:45:17 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Riversharks & Niagara Split @ Owen Sound GAMES 65-66 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC Eastern Canada Travel League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound The Orillia Riversharks and the Niagara Snappers split their doubleheader. The Snappers won the opener 1-0 on a 1 hit shutout from Byron Demoe. In the top of the 6th, Snappers infielder Jay Paylove walked, advanced to second on a wild pitch and then scored the lone run of the game on an r.b.i. single from outfielder Scott Young. Demoe struck out 9 batters in posting the shutout, giving up just one single to Riversharks third baseman Matt Kuhl. Kuhl was one of 5 members of the Owen Sound Select Midgets who were called up by the Riversharks for the match. Frank Cox took the loss for Orillia, giving up 4 hits and striking out 7 in a complete game effort. Game 1 Niagara Snappers...0..0..0..0..0..1..0........1 Orillia Riversharks..0..0..0..0..0..0..0........0 In game 2, the Snappers grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the first when Young drilled a 2 run triple. However, in the bottom of the second, Mike Taylor tied it for the Riversharks with an r.b.i. single. Taylor was caught in a rundown after his hit and the length of the rundown allowed the second Orillia run to score. In the third, Niagara took a 3-2 lead on a solo homer by shortstop Trevor Falk over the left field fence. Again, the Riversharks would tie the affair in the bottom of the third. Centerfielder Steve Mullaly beat out an infield hit with 2 on to tie the score at 3. Orillia blew the game open with 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Both starter Rob O'Brien and shortstop Brent Thompson had 2 run triples to highlight the surge. In the 6th, O'Brien had another r.b.i. to finish the game and give the Riversharks a 9-3 victory. With the doubleheader split, Orillia is now 28-5 & 1 overall on the season. Game 2 Niagara Snappers...2..0..1..0..0..0.......3 Orillia Riversharks..2..0..1..0..5..1.......9 Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 12:53:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:53:47 -0700 Subject: PMF/The Bar in Walcott, IA for 23U Message-ID: <050706186.35840@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 11:27:42 AM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: PMF/The Bar in Walcott, IA for 23U PMF / THE BAR- Denmark WI. June 30-July 2 PMF/ The Bar from Denmark WI captured the 23 and under World Title going undefeated through the tournament this past weekend held at Walcott Iowa. We also picked up both the Most Valuable Pitcher and Player Awards, with four team members making the all tournament team: Nick Shailes, Travis Southam, Bryan Hansen, and Ryan Lieterman. Congrats! The Tournament this past weekend at Walcott Iowa was the fourth ISC 23Under tournament PMF has been a part of in the past four year. 2003- 4th place, 2004- 1st place, 2005- 2nd place, and 2006- 1st place, and now looking forward for the 2007 tournament. Before the stats I want to send a big thanks to Larry Kohberg for running and taking charge of a very well ran tournament, ?I definitely would enjoy playing there again?. Also I want to thank Walcott?s grounds crew and concession stand workers for making the tournament a much more enjoyable weekend on and off the field (great pork chop sandwich!). Another person I want to thank is Craig Watermelon (Townline manager) for helping coach our team to another title and his three ball players (Nick Shailes, Travis Southam, and Aaron Nemiah) for all there help over the weekend. Craig and his boys definitely brought the best out of my team for this event and I?m definitely looking forward to playing with these guys again next year. Lastly I want to thank The Bar of Green Bay for all your financial support over the entire ball season. Thanks!!! John Goral As far as the game to game stats go it was a very fun weekend to be part of and I?m sure it was very enjoyable to all the fans that got to witness it. The biggest factor to the weekend beside our great pitching and hitting was that PMF/ The Bar had zero errors over the entire weekend!!! Having a great defense was a huge key to our success this past weekend along with our hitting. Our next competition will be at the NAFA state tournament held in Middleton Wisconsin. HITTING STATS Player AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Southam, Travis, DENMARK... 0.667 12 5 8 5 0 0 7 Shailes, Nick, DENMARK..... 0.400 15 6 6 1 1 1 2 Leiterman, Ryan, DENMARK... 0.400 10 1 4 0 0 0 0 Neemiah, Aaron, DENMARK..... 0.308 13 3 4 1 1 0 3 Kapinos, Kyle, DENMARK...... 0.308 13 2 4 2 0 0 3 Hansen, Bryan, DENMARK..... 0.231 13 2 3 1 0 0 5 Heezen, Todd, DENMARK...... 0.167 12 2 2 1 1 0 2 Game 1 Our first game was against the local team Quad City Titians, which got out of hand due to some pitching problems in the first Inning. Great first game for us to start out with for the weekend with Nick Shailes leading off this game with a shot over center field and with Aaron Neemiah getting the W on the mound. Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- Bettendorf Ia Titans 0 02 00 - 2 3 3 Denmark Wi The Bar.. (11)00 0X - 11 5 2 ----------------------------------------- Hits Neemia A. Hansen, B. HR - Shailes N. HBP ? Kouba, Colombo Bettendorf IaTitans IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Foster, Ryan L,0-1........ 0.0 1 8 8 5 0 Rasdon, Kevin ............. 4.0 4 3 1 1 2 Denmark Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron W,1-0....... 5.0 3 2 1 3 10 Game 2 This game was a game between two very competitive teams with great ball players on each team. After being behind 2-0 going into the bottom of the 3rd our bats and there errors came together to put 4 runs across the plate and capture the victory. Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- Aurora ATMI Precast. 110 010 0 - 3 6 0 Denmark Wi The Bar.. 004 010 X - 5 7 0 ----------------------------------------- Hits - Leiterman2. 2B - Kapinos; Southam SF - Kapinos Aurora ATMIPrecast IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun L,1-1... 6.0 7 5 5 4 10 Denmark Wi TheBar IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Shailes, Nick W,1-0....... 7.0 6 3 3 3 10 Game 3 After driving five and a half hours to Walcott Iowa, we met up with a local team from our home playing field. The Bar of Appleton and us were definitely familiar with each other on all aspects of the game. This being our closest game of the weekend was also the most intense game of the weekend. Having a huge 7th inning was the key to this victory. Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- Denmark WI.......... 001 011 2 - 5 7 0 Appleton WI......... 000 040 0 - 4 4 2 ----------------------------------------- Heezen, T. Leiterman. DenmarkWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron ............. 5.0 4 4 4 4 5 Shailes, Nick W,2-0....... 2.0 0 0 0 2 5 AppletonWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Long, Gerard L,1-1........ 7.0 7 5 4 3 5 Championship For the championship we met up with ATMI once again and had to face Juan Potolicchio for a second time on the weekend. This game once again was very close until we opened it up in the 5th with a 4 run inning. Having Ryan Literman and Travis Southam bat a 1000 this game was also a big key to our victory. Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- Denmark WI.......... 200 040 2 - 8 11 0 Aurora IL........... 030 001 0 - 4 5 1 ----------------------------------------- DenmarkWI IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Neemia, Aaron ............. 2.0 3 3 3 1 2 Southam, Travis ........... 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 Shailes, Nick ............. 3.0 2 1 1 1 2 AuroraIL IP H R ER BB SO -------------------------------------------------- Potolicchio, Jaun ......... 7.0 11 8 7 2 8 John Goral PMF/THE BAR Lumpkin10(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 16:07:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:07:07 -0700 Subject: Fawcetts, NFLD make championship - RAIN OUT Don Fitzpatrick Shootout Message-ID: <050706186.47436@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 2:28:39 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Fawcetts, NFLD make championship - RAIN OUT Don Fitzpatrick Shootout CHTOWN PEI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the results I have been emailed with WP/LP info for the DON FITZPATRICK SHOOTOUT IN CHTOWN PEI . The host Fawcetts and NL team, which included severeal players from PEI on the team, made the championship but due to Mother Nature both teams agreed to split the winning prize, and be declared c0-champions. Friday June 30, 2006 1. 8pm Kinkora Hitmen vs Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts Fawcetts 8 Kinkora 2 wp. Steve Langley lp. Pat Slaunwhite Saturday July 1st, 2006 Spring Lane 2. 12:45 pm PEI Jrs vs Kinkora Hitmen Kinkora 9 PEI Jrs. 8 wp. Kevin Warren lp. Pierre Richard City Diamond 3. 9:30 Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS vs PEI Jrs. Glace Bay 7 PEI Jrs. 1 wp. Ronnie Locke lp. Shawn Bernard 4. 11:15 Hunter?s Ale House vs Nfld NFLD 8 Hunter's 2 wp. Wayne Fitzgerald lp. Steven Bishop 5. 1:00 Hunter?s Ale House vs Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts Hunter's 2 Fawcetts 1 wp. Randy Frame lp. Chris Craig 6. 2:45 NFLD vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS Glace Bay 3 NFLD 0 wp. Morley GooGoo lp. Mitch Hardy 7. 4:30 Hunter?s Ale House vs PEI Jrs Hunter's 11 PEI Jrs. 5 wp. Steven Bishop lp. Shawn Bernard 8. 6:15 NFLD vs Kinkora Hitmen Kinkora 7 NFLD 0 wp. Pat Slaunwhite lp. Wayne Fitzgerald 9. 8:00 Charlottetown Razzy?s Fawcetts vs Glace Bay Silver Bullets, NS Fawcetts 10 Glace Bay 3 wp. Steve Langley lp. Ronnie Locke Sunday July 2nd, 2006 City Diamond 10. 10:00 am 1st MooseLight vs 2nd Alpine NFLD 6 Hunter's 2 wp. Paul Pomeroy lp. Steven Bishop 11. 12:00 pm 1st Alpine vs 2nd Mooselight Fawcetts 6 Kinkora 0 wp. Steve Langley lp. Pat Slauwhite 12. 2:00 pm Championship RAINOUT ----- Thanks PAT HEALEY From: Pat Healey Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 16:11:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:11:07 -0700 Subject: Wyevale Tribe Tournament Results Message-ID: <050706186.47682@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 2:22:25 PM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Wyevale Tribe Tournament Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The Wyevale Tribe Fastball Club held it?s annual Canada Day Tournament this past weekend, and the Bucktown Bees came out on top nipping Napanee 6-5 in the final. Minesing pull out a 7-6 win over the Toronto Bingos in the B Final. The scores and stats as best we could decipher were as follows. We would like to thank all who participated this year. I believe it was a undeniable success and we look forward to improving on it next year. Game 1 Tye Inc 4 Minesing 2 WP D Mague 6IP, 7K's, 5H's, 5BB's LP L Poirier 5IP, 4K, 8H, 1BB K Harloff 1IP, 3H Tye Inc. T Carroll 3-3, HR, Triple, Single, 1 RBI B Robinson 3-3 HR, 2 RBI's Minesing B Hamuleck 2-3, Double Game 2 Tribe 5 Udney 3 WP G McNabb 4IP, 6K, 5H, 2BB J Giffen 3IP 1K, 0H LP R Swift 6IP, 11K, 8H Tribe J McNabb 3-3, Double, RBI, 3SB S Bywater 1-3, RBI Udney J Lamb 1-3, Double, 2RBI's R Swift 1-3, RBI Game 3 Orangeville 3 Uhthoff 0 WP J Taylor 7IP, 6K, 2H LP T Conway 7IP, 6K, 5H, 1BB Orangeville J Taylor 2-3, Triple J Donaldson 2-4, Double Uhthoff B McAuley 2-3 Game 4 Brampton Sox 7 Toanche 0 WP Smith LP Patenaude Game 5 (mercy) Napanee 11 Maryhill 3 WP T Keller 5IP, 4K, 3H, 1BB LP B Fromm 5IP, 2K, 10H, 2BB Napanee M Roantree 1-2, 3RBI's D Chadwick 2-3, Triple, 2RBI's Maryhill T Kuntz 1-3, Triple, RBI C Kindrig 1-2 Game 6 Tribe 2 Milverton 0 WP J Giffen 7IP, 11K, 3H LP N Goetz 7IP, 8K, 4H Tribe T Leonard 1-3, HR J Giffen 1-2, RBI Milverton K Nicholson 2-3 A Medhurst 1-4, Triple Game 7 Lake Scugog 2 Tye Inc. 4 Game 8 Bucktown 2 Toanche 1 WP L Hopkins 7IP, 11K, 5H, 1BB LP C Townsend 5IP, 0K, 7H, 2BB's G Patenaude 1IP, 1K, 1BB Bucktown R McCue 2-2, Double, Triple Toanche Z Desroche 2-3, RBI Game 9 Orangeville 6 Bingos 2 WP ? J Detta LP ? C McColl Game 10 Milverton 5 Udney 2 WP N Goetz 7IP, 8K, 5H LP J Farrell 4.1IP, 3K, 4H, 2BB R Swift 2.2IP, 2K, 2H Milverton N Goetz 2-3, 2RBI Medhurst 2-4, 2R Udney D Dawson 2-3, RBI, Double S Heitzner 2-2, RBI Game 11 Port Elgin 2 Napanee 0 WP ? Faucette LP - ?? Game 12 Bucktown 5 Miss Sox 1 WP I Knott LP Smith Game 13 Lake Scugog 6 Minesing 2 WP A Scott 5IP, 3K, 6H LP K Harloff 5IP, 3K, 9H, 2BB Lake Scugog D Parent 2-3, 3RBI's C Beer 2-4, 2RBI's, Double Minesing J Grant 1-3, RBI J Schmidt 1-2, RBI Game 14 Uhthoff 3 Bingos 2 WP B McCauley 7IP, 3K, 7H, 4BB LP Passmore and Marshall 7IP, 8K, 6H, 1BB Uhthoff J Balkwill 2-3, RBI, Double R Balkwill 1-3, 2RBI's Bingos McDowell 2-4, RBI, Double Borden 2-2, 2BB Game 15 Port Elgin 5 Maryhill 0 WP M Hamilton 7IP, 7K, 1H, 2BB LP B Fromm 6IP, 3K, 6H Port Elgin A Whitney 1-2, 2RBI's D Banks 1-3, Double Maryhill C Konvie 1-2, Triple Game 16 Tribe 3 Mississauga 1 WP McNabb and Giffen 7IP, LP Dorrington and Smith 6IP, 10K, 5H Tribe J Giffen 1-2, Triple 2RBI's M Kelly 1-2, Double, R, BB Mississauga ( I need the other game sheets in hopes we have last names on one of them) Frank 1-3 Morty 1-3 Game 17 Milverton 8 Lake Scugog 3 WP Nic Goetz 7IP, 10H, 3K LP D Parent 7IP, 9H, 8K, 4BB Milverton K Nicholson 3-4, Single, Double, Triple, 2RBI's D Ohm 2-4, RBI Lake Scugog A Paradiso 3-4, Triple A Scott 2-4, RBI Game 18 Napanee 9 Tye Inc. 5 WP J MacDonald 6IP, 9H, 5K, 1BB LP J Phillips 6IP, 9H, 6K, 2BB Napanee C Lewis 3-4, 2 Triples, 2RBI's G Crawford 2-4, 2RBI's Tye Inc. T Columbus 2-3, 2HR's, 4RBI's T Weatherall 3-4, Single, Double, Triple Game 19 Minesing 1 Udney 0 WP K Harloff 7IP, 3H, 8K, 3BB LP R Swift 7IP, 3H, 5K, 1BB Minesing K Harloff 1-3, GW RBI B Hamuleck 1-2 Udney P Tardale 1-3 R Swift 1-3 Game 20 Port Elgin 10 Uhthoff 0 WP R Faucette 4IP, 3H, 6K LP T Conway 3IP, 8H, 2K Port Elgin R Dudgeon 2-2, Triple, RBI, BB D McKinnon 2-3, 2 Triples, 2 RBI's Uhthoff Jim Balkwill 1-2 T Conway 1-2 Game 21 Bucktown 6 Milverton 2 WP L Hopkin 5IP, 4H, 8K (not sure, not marked) LP N Goetz 5IP, 9H, 7K Bucktown L Hopkin 2-3, Double, RBI, 2R K Jacobs 2-3, Double Milverton K Nicholson 1-2, Triple, 2 RBI's J Roulston 1-2, R Game 22 Tribe 4 Orangeville 3 WP J Giffen 7IP, 4H, 12K LP J Detta 1IP, 3H J Taylor 6IP, 7H, 4K Tribe T Leonard 2-4, Double, 2RBI's P Townes 2-4, RBI, 2R Orangeville J Donaldson 2-4, RBI J Detta 1-2, BB Game 23 "B Semi" Bingos 2 Maryhill 0 WP C McColl 7IP, 4H, 12K, 0BB LP B Fromm 6IP, 5H, 6K, 3BB (not marked who pitched) Bingos D Borden 1-2, HR, BB Bedford 1-2, BB Maryhill D Kerr 1-3, K T Brudes 1-3 Game 24 "B Semi" Minesing 2 Toanche 0 WP K Glover 7IP, 4H, 14K LP G Patenaude 7IP, 6H, 3K, 2BB Minesing R MacLean 2-3, R K Harloff 1-3, Double RBI Toanche A Ladoceur 2-3 M Eakley 1-2 Game 25 "A Semi" Napanee 2 Tribe 1 WP T Keller 7IP, 5H, 8K LP G McNabb 6IP, 2H, 3K, 4BB Napanee B Tee 1-3, RBI, R T Keller 0-1, SAC RBI, BB Tribe C Bell 2-3, RBI P Townes 1-1, R Game 26 "A Semi" Bucktown 7 Port Elgin 2 WP I Knott 7IP, 4H, 9K LP R Faucette Bucktown C Taylor 2-3, Double, 3RBI's, 2R S Taylor 2-3, Double, RBI, 2R Port Elgin M Reiley 1-3, HR R Mase 1-3, Triple Game 27 "B Final" Minesing 7 Bingos 6 WP K Harloff 7IP, 8H, 2K, 1BB LP C McColl 6IP, 9H, 3K Minesing J Schmidt 1-3, HR K Harloff 2-2, 2RBI's, BB Bingos D Borden 2-3, RBI, BB C McColl 1-3, 2RBI's Game 28 "A Final" Bucktown 6 Napanee 5 WP L Hopkin - I Knott (relief) 7IP, 7H, 9K, 3BB LP A Madden 6IP, 8H, 4K, 3BB Bucktown M Hopkin 1-3, HR, 2R C Taylor 2-3, RBI, R Napanee M Roantree 2-4, RBI, R B Tee 1-4, 2R Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 17:26:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:26:19 -0700 Subject: Kiwis team take it down to the wire at Friendship Series Message-ID: <050706186.52193@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 4:23:02 PM From: Vance Subject: Kiwis team take it down to the wire at Friendship Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwis team take it down to the wire at Friendship Series Wednesday July 5th 2006 It has been a tough day on the diamond today for the New Zealand under 19Men?s Development team at the Friendship Series in Sydney, Australia. Going into day four of the tournament today the Kiwi team were at the topof the points table and looked to have a place in the series finalsecured. However a record of two losses and one win today has meantthings will go down to the wire tomorrow in the final round robingames. Results today saw the Kiwi team defeated by Australia Green 5-4 andAustralia Gold 7-3 before the New Zealander?s struck back with a 7-2victory over Titans. While not all the results have gone the way of the New Zealand team todaythere have been some strong individual performances. The most notablecoming from Jovaan Hanley of Hawkes Bay who smashed a huge home runagainst Australia Green and then added another against Titans. Alsohitting the ball over the fence against Titans was Ben Enoka ofAuckland. Given the results today New Zealand are now in the situation of having towin their final round robin game against New South Wales Metro at 1pm (NZtime) before a runs against formula will be put into action to decide whowill play in the 3pm (NZ time) final. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 5 22:48:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:48:57 -0700 Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 Message-ID: <050706186.71552@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 7:22:39 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Boys of Summer 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 7-9 Denmark, WI The 6th Annual Boys of Summer Open tournament is only a couple days away and the anticipation is brewing high to go with the forecast. The temperatures are supposed to be approaching 90 each day this weekend with a slight chance of rain later on Sunday. It is Wisconsin and the weathermen "have trouble predicting darkness after midnight" according to one of the locals. As you know due to tremendous response in the offseason we have expanded the tournament to 16 incredible teams and has been dubbed the "mini-World" by many. We've added a 3rd diamond for 7 games on Saturday and one playoff game. I invite all fastpitch fans to take this one in as it proves to be one of the best. Circle Tap is a tremendous sponsor of fastpitch softball on both the ISC and ISCII level for 12 years and will play host to this outstanding event. The Circle Tap diamond has that old school feel back from the barnstorming days, so I'm told, as it's set in the country with trees in the outfield and a cornfield in the distance. Couple that energy with a beautiful modern tavern a few steps away and you have all you can ever ask for at a ball park. Any of your favorite drinks and a large menu of food can be consumed as you take in the games through the large glass windows or hanging out on the deck, or catching some rays in the bleachers, or still yet under a shade tent down the 1st base line. If you can't make it the 20 steps into the bar there will also again be a beer garden, can beer this year, near the 1st base dugout. New this year will be a DJ in the bar both nights for your after game entertainment. A complete schedule can be found on our website, www.circletap.minnesotafastpitch.com, but here is a complete list of teams: County Materials-Marathon, WI Aspen Interiors-Saskatoon, SK SoCal Bombers-Yucaipa, CA Plangger's Furniture-Benton Harbor, MI Farm Tavern-Madison, WI Kegel Black Knights-Fargo, ND Albaugh Inc-Elkhart, IA Team Rainey-Whittier, CA Orillia Riversharks-Orillia, ON Circle Tap-Denmark, WI Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA Dolan&Murphy-Aurora, IL Patsy's-New York, NY Townline-Green Bay, WI MinnDak Millers-Fargo, ND Stix-Bloomington, IL I'd have to say that is one of the finest and deepest field of teams I've seen in an open tournament. I've received a tremendous amount of e-mails from fans from around the US and Canada so we're anticipating the largest crowds ever spread out over the 3 diamonds. Thank you for all of your support and interest it makes putting this monster together all that much more enjoyable. Brilliant fans and great teams make a great event. Locations-I've received many e-mails looking for directions. Green Bay houses the nearest hotels as Denmark is a town of only 2000 people but luckily only 15 minutes from Green Bay and directly located on a freeway. To Get to Circle Tap from Green Bay- Take I-43 South 12 miles to the Denmark exit take a right out of town, go 2 miles to highway NN, take a right and CT will be 1/4 on your right. To Get to Denmark Diamonds from Green Bay- Take I-43 South to Denmark exit and take a left into Denmark. Go through stop sign, down the hill and you will see an M&I Bank in front of you with a big digital clock. The Upper Memorial Park diamond is directly behind the bank. The lower diamond is found in the same park, just follow the right field line about 50 yards. Please let me know if you have any further questions Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:40:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:40:07 -0700 Subject: ISC II Field Announced Message-ID: <060706187.17021@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 6:07:40 AM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: ISC II Field Announced -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An ultra-competititve field of 35 teams is set for the 5th annual ISC II Tournament of Champions August 13-18 in Kitchener/Cambridge. Headlining the field is the defending champion Elmira, ON Cubs, joined by host team Bridgeport, ON PROforma Braves. See below for the full list of teams. Each team will play four round robin pool games. The top three in each division, plus three wildcards, will advance to a single elimination playoff bracket. The pool assignments will be based on rankings where possible, with exceptions made to ensure teams from the same areas and/or leagues are not playing each other in the round robin. The schedule will be released in late July. For further information, please contact: Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner blairjs(at)rogers.com or Bob McGowan ISC II Vice-President jbob99(at)allstream.net 1 Elmira, ON Cubs - Defending Champions 2 Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils - 2005 Finalist 3 Bridgeport, ON Braves - Host 4 Toronto, ON Champion Indians - Canada East TL 5 Saginaw, MI Up-to-Date Painting - Mid Michigan TL 6 Perkasie, PA Rise - Mid-Atlantic Area 7 Oswego, NY CPI - Northeast Area 8 Ashland, OH Merchants - Ohio Area 9 Bakersfield, CA California LumberKings - CA-NV Area 10 Denver, CO Colorado Rage - CO-NM-AZ Area 11 Hermann, MO Black Gold - Gateway TL 1 12 South Lebanon, PA TNT - Mid-Atlantic TL 13 Harrisburg, PA PA Power - W IA-SD Area (invite) 14 Reading, PA Bob Hoffman's Garage - MO-KS Area (invite) 15 Grande Prairie, AB Pride - Canada West TL 16 Yakima, WA JRW & Associates - WA-OR-BC Area 17 Thomson, IL Area Merchants - Iowa Area 18 Marshall, MI Rice Creek Lightning - Indiana Area 19 Sydney, NS Cardinals - Atlantic Canada 20 Elora, ON Wellington Brewers - Eastern Canada Area 1 21 Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder - Eastern Canada Area 2 22 Tavistock, ON Smully's Merchants - Illinois Area (invite) 23 Micksburg, ON Twins - Rainier (NorWest) TL (invite) 24 Mitchell, ON Mets - Western Fastball Alliance TL (invite) 25 Orangeville, ON Resolve Kings - WI Classic TL 1 (invite) 26 Glencoe, ON Astros - KOTA Travel League (invite) 27 Kingston, ON Cowboys - Tri-State TL (invite) 28 Kitchener, ON Phoenix Outlaws - Northern Illinois Area (invite) 29 Alvinston, ON Indians - Gateway TL 2 (invite) 30 Waterdown, ON Hammer - Northern Illinois TL (invite) 31 Orrville, OH Orr Park Knights - Utah Area (invite) 32 Palermo, ON Athletics - Southeast Area (invite) 33 Harriston, ON Mercury's - Wisconsin Area 1 (invite) 34 Stittsville, ON 56ers - MidWest Softball Congress TL (invite) 35 Fitzroy Harbour, ON West Carleton Electric - WI Classic TL 2 (invite) From: BLAIR SETFORD Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:46:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:46:27 -0700 Subject: Passing of kevin Herlihy MBE Message-ID: <060706187.17394@webbox.com> Received: 7/5/06 11:45:06 PM From: Vance Subject: Passing of kevin Herlihy MBE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary It is with a feeling of deep regret and sorrow that notice is given todayof the passing of Kevin Herlihy MBE in Waikato Hospital. Kevinsuffered a major heart attack just over a week ago and underwent surgeryas a result of this. Sadly Kevin was not able to recover and hepassed away during the night. On behalf of all softballers - within New Zealand and around the World -condolences are extended to Sandra, Michelle and Chris. Details ofKevin's funeral service are - Monday 10 July at 11.00am, at St Mary'sCathedral, Hamilton East. A contact address for messages to thefamily will be circulated once this is confirmed. For those wishingto have a message passed on to the family until those details areavailable please make contact with Softball New Zealand atmailto:snz at softball.org.nz Softball remembers one of the sport?s greats Thursday July 6th 2006 Kevin Herlihy, a man who was recognised during his playing days as one ofthe best softball pitchers in the world passed away last night in WaikatoHospital following a heart attack. Herlihy was a pitching legend with an international playing career thatstretched three decades culminating in 1984 when he captained the NewZealand team to the world title. He also won world championship gold in1976 when New Zealand shared the title with USA and Canada and won goldagain in 1996 as pitching coach with the title winning New Zealand team. He began his international softball career as a teenager with the NewZealand team in 1966 at the inaugural men?s world championships. Heremained on the mound dominating the best hitters in the world through tohis retirement in 1984. Following his playing career Herlihy was a selector with the New Zealandmen?s team during the early 1990?s, pitching coach with the Black Sox in1996 and attended the 2000 Olympics with the White Sox. Former Black Sox coach Mike Walsh remembers Herlihy as not only a greatsoftball player but also as a true friend. ?In 1984 when we won he was captain and all the guys in the team showedimmense respect for him. I always remember after the final I took thematch ball and had all the guys sign it and I presented it to Kevin andall the guys in the team stood as one when I made the presentation,? saidWalsh. Looking back Walsh says what made Herlihy such a great pitcher was hiswork ethic and his desire to always strive to improve. ?I rate Kevin along with Michael White as two of the best pitchers NewZealand has ever produced. In the early days the New Zealand team didn?thave the big hitting skills but he kept New Zealand in every game. NewZealand was a tough team to beat because of his outstandingpitching.? New Zealand Softball chief executive Dale Eagar describes Herlihy as atrue sporting legend and one of the faces of the sport recognised aroundthe world. ?In terms of pitching ability he was the best in world and he wasacknowledged as such by all those who played against him. As a man he wasone of the funniest guys you could ever meet. He was a personality in hisown right and a very talented sportsman,? said Eagar. Herlihy was born and raised in Wellington and played for the provincebefore moving to the Waikato in the 1970?s. He was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and theInternational Softball Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Softball New ZealandHall of fame in 1995. Herlihy passed away aged 58 leaving behind his wife Sandra and childrenMichelle and Chris. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:51:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:51:05 -0700 Subject: Kevin Herlihy, master of the game Message-ID: <060706187.17682@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 4:27:21 AM From: Vance Subject: Kevin Herlihy, master of the game -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin Herlihy, master of the game. A tribute from Trevor Rowse. Kevin Herlihy changed the history of softball, much as BrianWareham (Auckland) had done in the 1950s and Bill Massey (Hutt Valley) inthe 1960s. Kevin went even further, winning gold medals in the worldchampionships of 1976 and 1984 and US national titles, like his pitchingcolleagues Michael White and Owen "The Fog" Walford. The big man was special. He could have won earlier worldtitles if New Zealand had developed the batting as it had the fielding.Leading the pitching statistics meant nothing with the teamscoreless. National softball history was also changed when Kevinswitched from the champion Miramar and Wellington sides to Waikato. HuttValley and Railways had totally dominated the domestic game for eightyears when Massey was the champion. Miramar and Wellington would have had an even longer reignand the game would have suffered. There were national titles forCambridge and Waikato, but neither side could match the brilliance oftheir pitcher. At some times there was not even a catcher who could copewith the speed and control. If he had been in Wellington the domination would have lefteven Hutt Valley in the cold. At one stage in the Waikato, a top player suffered injurieswhen catching to Kevin, even when he was told where the ball would bedelivered. It is not easy, or natural, to hold your glove by your kneeswhen the ball is moving right at your throat. It took the ever-reliableBarry Bone to keep his nerve and learn the job, but the years withoutsomeone like his Miramar catcher Peter Priddey were not soproductive. Players would return from the nationals with tales of woe,but "I got a hit off Kevin Herlihy" was a common cry. It was abadge of honour, even if it was sometimes a matter of the ball hittingthe bat. Kevin loved the gruff US catchers, capable of telling himwhat to do. Most of his career in New Zealand saw him making thecalls. "If batters concentrated on the first and secondstrikes as much as they do the third, my life would be much harder,"Kevin said. "Only a few manage it, but the US players are alwaysdangerous." He was a droll comedian, a slow mover going on the diamond,and coming off, but once there something transformed him. The batterbecame the adversary and he played his games of control, rising anddropping pitches, swerving the ball near the bat and out again, varyingpace and pitching action. It was all designed to un-nerve even the notedhitters. But there was no derision, no boasting, no hint of"gotcha" in his play. He respected the game and those who wereplaying. One of his complaints, and there were few, was that otherswere given credit for good works, hospital visiting and school talks, buthe did not. It was not his style to call the television station, or eventhe radio. He also knew that it he had done the same feats for the AllBlacks or the cricket team that he would have been a hero. I was pleased when he told me that my articles about him hadgiven him the greatest pleasure, even though we hardly ever talked. Hepitched and I watched. The credit and the applause came from softball people allover the world. They knew that they had seen a master craftsman inaction, someone who worked harder and harder to be perfect. And, if theywere batters, they mixed that with frustration. Kevin Herlihy was a legend, a genius and a great competitorwho did more than most to take New Zealand to the top of the softballworld. His name will live in New Zealand sporting annals as theBabe Ruth of our game. Well done big fella. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:53:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:53:59 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Day 5 Game Results Message-ID: <060706187.17856@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 2:26:07 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Day 5 Game Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament - Wednesday, July 5, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup game) CC-36 Puerto Rico Triple Crown Colorado 4 ? 3 Triple Crown Colorado CC-37 China WashingtonBlast 10 ? 4 China CC-38 Netherlands FloridaQuicksilver 5 ? 1 FloridaQuicksilver CC-39 American Pastime Shutt Hurricanes 10 ? 2 Shutt Hurricanes CC-40 Chinese Taipei JapanElite 5 ? 2 JapanElite CC-41 Shutt Hurricanes Venezuela 7 ? 2 Venezuela CC-42 Japan? Denso Club WashingtonBlast 5 ? 4 WashingtonBlast CC-43 Canada Puerto Rico 10 ? 0 Canada(in 3 innings ? Mercy Rule in effect) CC-44 Australia American Pastime 4 ? 0 Australia CC-45 CanadaElite China 8 ? 6 China CC-46 Chinese Taipei Delta Sunfire 4 ? 0 Chinese Taipei For more detailed Canada Cup Women?s game results and game results for the Futures and Showcase tournaments visit www.canadacup.com. Tomorrow, Thursday, July 6 is the Province Newspaper Day and the final day of round robin play. The Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play gets underway with games scheduled at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. (Game schedule below.) Team Canada will be signing autographs following the 1:00 pm Team Canada game. At 5:00 pm the second round of the Canada Cup Women?s Speed Competition featuring players from the Women?s White Pool is scheduled. The Special Olympics Friendship Division Games begin on July 6 and are being held at SoftballCity, and Sullivan Park (152ndStreetand 62ndAvenue, Surrey). Futures games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCityand CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey) and Sullivan Park (152ndStreetand 62ndAvenue, Surrey). Showcase games are scheduled to be played at CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey) and Sullivan Park (152ndStreetand 62ndAvenue, Surrey). The following Women?s games are scheduled for Thursday July 6, 2006: Triple Crown Colorado vs Florida Quicksilver ? 10:30 am on Diamond 1 Canada vs Triple Crown Colorado? 1:00 pm on Diamond 1 Washington Blast vs American Pastime ? 1:00 pm on Diamond 2 Australia vs China? 3:30 pm on Diamond 1 Netherlands vs Puerto Rico ? 3:30 pm on Diamond 2 Canada Elite vs Shutt Hurricanes ? 3:30 pm at CloverdaleAthleticPark on Diamond 6 Canada vs Chinese Taipei ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 1 China vs Japan ? Denso Club ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 2 Japan Elite vs Netherlands ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 1 Washington Blast vs Venezuela ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 2 CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information and schedules. Tickets are also available at the gate. Teams and schedule are subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:55:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:55:17 -0700 Subject: Day 5 of Canada Cup Action Message-ID: <060706187.17930@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 2:51:00 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 5 of Canada Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 06, 2006 Day 5 of Canada Cup Action (Surrey, BC) - In day 5 of Canada Cup action, Canada picked up where they left off scoring an important win against Puerto Rico. Canada set the tone early as Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) stole 3 consecutive bases to give Canada a one run lead. Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) capped of the inning driving in Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) to give Canada a 2-0 lead in the opening inning of the ball game. Canada continued to increase their lead exploding in the second and third inning on a notable Matthews two run homerun in straight away center field and a triple by Katie Hnatyk (London, ON) scoring 3 additional runs for Canada. "We knew what we had to do" said Matthews. "We all showed up ready to play, it was just a matter of getting it done." Hnatyk's three run triple came during her first at bat of the tournament. "It was exciting, the coaches prepared me well. I wanted to be aggressive and didn't want to get behind in the count early. I felt my team-mates behind me and that gave me the confidence that I needed." Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) got the start in the circle for Canada and was perfect in her three innings of work including 5 strikeouts helping Canada to a 10-0 win. The game was called after three innings on account of the "run rule". "We had great back-to-back pitching yesterday and today" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "Our batting is coming alive our goal was to score in every inning. We wanted to put forth an effort to make sure we are at the top of our game." After holding the opponents scoreless in the last 16 consecutive innings, Canada looks to close out round robin play at the Canada Cup against the Colorado Triple Crown and the Chinese Taipei. For complete statistical information please visit www.softball.ca. In other Canada Cup action, the Canadian Elite Team was edged by China by a score of 8-6 in extra innings. Canada Elite jumped to an early lead off of a Megan MacKenzie (North Delta, BC) two run double followed by an Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) single scoring Alisia Narodowski (Vancouver, BC). Jennifer Yee (North Delta, BC) increased Canada's lead driving in Megan Timpf (Port Dover, ON) giving Canada a 3 run lead in the top of the third. China frustrated Canadian starter Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) in the third, adding to their only run, scored in the second, to cut Canada's lead to only 1 run. Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) came in to relieve Lanz in the fourth and held China from tying the game until the seventh inning. After giving up the tying run, Sarah Belanger (Winnipeg, MB) came in to relieve Rosentreter. Belanger closed out the inning and forced extra time. Subsequent to trading runs with China in the eighth, Lanz returned to the circle for Canada and gave up a game ending three run homerun to China. With the loss, Canada Elite's record falls to 4 wins and 2 losses and remains at second place in the standings. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:57:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:57:11 -0700 Subject: Aussies down Pastime in 4-0 win - women Message-ID: <060706187.18048@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 12:43:20 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies down Pastime in 4-0 win Media Release 6 July 2006 Aussies down Pastime in 4-0 win Great base running and pitching help Aussie Spirit get overthe line by 4-0 as they took on American Pastime in the 2006 Canada Cup in Vancouver. Australia?spitcher Kelly Hardie held theAmerican Pastime with a massive 10 strikeouts and then was relieved in thesixth inning by Catherine Bishop who continued the excellent pitching form. Amanda Doman scoredafter an infield single from Kylie Cronk putting arun on the board for Australia in thebottom of the second. In the fourth, Australia scoredthree more runs with Tracey Mosley scoring a two-run home run, bring home Cronk, and Belinda Wright scoring. Australia has won sixfrom six and takes on China at 8.30am tomorrow (Friday 7 July) in thelast of the round robin games. For play by plays and box scores visit www.softball.org.au ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 07:58:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 04:58:46 -0700 Subject: Kiwis take out Friendship Series Message-ID: <060706187.18140@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 4:29:42 AM From: Vance Subject: Kiwis take out Friendship Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwis take out Friendship Series Thursday July 6th 2006 The New Zealand Under 19 Men?s Development team are the 2006 FriendshipSeries champions having won the final in Sydney, Australia thisafternoon. New Zealand took out the title with the 2-1 victory over Australia Goldin the final. The difference in the final proved to be the hitting ofWellington?s Sam Bishop who scored both of New Zealand?s runs in thegame. Australia Gold took the lead in the final in the third inning but theKiwi team struck back in the fourth when Bishop secured a safe hit toscore Canterbury?s Kyle Beaudoin from second base. After getting his side back on level terms Bishop then provided thedecisive blow smashing the ball over the fence in the sixth inning to winthe game. New Zealand team manager Mark Carter said while the effort from Bishop inthe final was outstanding he credits the whole team for the victory. ?In the final it was a solid team effort and a good performancedefensively. Then when we needed it most Sam hit it out of the park,?said Carter. New Zealand won their way through to the final on the back of a 4-1 winover New South Wales Metro in their last round robin game thismorning. While the New Zealand team may be the Friendship Series champions for2006 the team will need another step up in performance for the start of aseven match test series against the national Australian team. Theinternational series starts tomorrow with two games at 4.30pm (NZ time)and 7pm (NZ time). Junior White Sox Also putting in the winning effort on the diamond today were the JuniorWhite Sox competing in the Canada Cup Futures tournament in Vancouver. On day three of the tournament today New Zealand had a double headercoming away with a win and a loss. They had a 13-6 win over O?KanaganWildfire and a 6-0 loss against WR Renegades. The Junior White Sox have their final round robin game against theCalahoo Erins at 4am (NZ time) tomorrow. The New Zealand team currentlysit in third place in their section and will need to retain that positionafter tomorrow?s game if they are to qualify for the Championshipplayoffs over the weekend. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 12:15:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 09:15:27 -0700 Subject: DeKalb Hogs Keep Winning Message-ID: <060706187.33543@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 11:09:31 AM From: Les Johnson Subject: DeKalb Hogs Keep Winning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rockford, Il. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs swept the RVC Club team improving their record to 14-7. The Hogs have won 10 of their last 13. The scores of the games were 7-0 and 12-6. In the first game, Larry Lagerhausen threw a 4 hit shutout for the 7-0 win. matt Smith had a 2 run home run and Brian Tobin was 2x3 with 2RBI for the winners. In the second game the Hogs pounded out 12 hits and Brian Tobin had 11 strikeouts in the 12-6 victory. Dave Liddick led the attack going 3x3 with a HR, 2RBI and 3 runs scored. Iqbal Padela was 2x2 with a Grand Slam. Brian Tobin also chipped in at the plate with 2 RBI. The Hogs play tonight in Yorkville against Countryside Center in a DH. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 13:33:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 10:33:05 -0700 Subject: Blue convention 2007 guest speaker Message-ID: <060706187.38201@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 9:02:21 AM From: "yves beauregard" Subject: Blue convention 2007 guest speaker -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUEST SPEAKER FromApril 5 - 8 , 2007, the Blue Convention Committee and the ODC (Officials Development Committee) are pleased to announce that Mr. Wayne Brown will bejoining us at the 2007 Blue Convention as our keynote speaker. Well known and respected in umpiring circles across Canada and indeed aroundthe world, Mr. Brown will add to the prestige and recognition of the BlueConvention, an event which he himself initiated 10 years ago. Here are some highlights from Mr. Brown's illustrious career: ? has been involved in softball for close to 40 years in various roles -administrator, umpire, instructor, organizer, and technician ? has been a certified Level 5 ISF (International Softball Federation) umpiresince 1978 ? umpired at 6 Canadian championships as well as 2 International championships ? served as Softball Canada Deputy Umpire-in-Chief from 1986 to 1994 ? served as Softball Canada Umpire-in-Chief from 1994 to 2004 during which timehe managed the assignment of Canadian umpires to all Canadian and Internationalchampionships, including the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta ? as ISF Umpire-in-Chief for the North Americas in 1995, Mr. Brown wasresponsible for 90,000 officials in Canada and the United States ? organized the first Blue Convention for Softball Canada officials in 1997 ? coach of the St. Mary's Braves, the senior men's fastball team which won abronze medal in 1993 and a gold medal in 1995 at the North American IndigenousGames ? was president of the organizing committee for the New Brunswick IndigenousSummer Games in 1983 and 1987 ? was named Umpire of the Year by Sports New Brunswick in 1995 From: "yves beauregard" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 15:30:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:30:14 -0700 Subject: AFSA Classic 2006 Message-ID: <060706187.45230@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 2:21:52 PM From: "David Perkins" Subject: AFSA Classic 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aurora, IL USA The schedule for the 2006 AFSA Classic held at Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL has been released. The dates are July 14-16, 2006. We are extremely excited about the quality of teams that will participate this year. This 10-team, four-game guarantee pays out to the top three teams. The diamonds in Aurora are always well prepped by Chris Kuehn and his staff making the complex a great place for intense competition. We expect a wonderful atmosphere for both players and fans. Here is the schedule: PoolA Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA Plangger's Furniture-Benton Harbor, MI Dolan&Murphy-Aurora, IL LumberKings-Bakersfield, CA Richwrap-Elburn, IL PoolB Townline-Green Bay, WI Stix-Bloomington, IL Frieght-Vandalia, IL Merchants-Thomson, IL Blackhawks AC-Rockford, IL Friday North Diamond 7:00 Dolan&Murphy vs Plangger's 9:00 Dolan&Murphy vs Richwrap West Diamond 7:00 Merchants vs Blackhawks 9:00 Merchants vs Stix Saturday North Diamond 9:00 Plangger's vs Quad City 11:00 Richwrap vs Quad City 1:00 Richwrap vs Plangger's 3:00 LumberKings vs Plangger's 5:00 LumberKings vs Dolan&Murphy 7:00 Quad City vs Dolan&Murphy 9:00 Quad City vs LumberKings West Diamond 9:00 Blackhawks vs Frieght 11:00 Stix vs Frieght 1:00 Stix vs Blackhawks 3:00 Townline vs Blackhawks 5:00 Townline vs Merchants 7:00 Frieght vs Merchants 9:00 Frieght vs Townline Sunday North Diamond 10:00 LumberKings vs Richwrap 12:00 G1 ? A1 vs B2 2:00 G3 ? WG1 vs WG2 (Championship) West Diamond 10:00 Townline vs Stix 12:00 G2 ? B1 vs A2 2:00 G4 ? LG1 vs LG2 (for 3rd Place) Dave "Hooda" Perkins Dolan&Murphy Fastpitch dperk10(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 15:42:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:42:06 -0700 Subject: Around_the_Horn_July_Issue Message-ID: <060706187.45939@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 2:35:42 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Fw:_Around_the_Horn_July_Issue_-_Autour_du_losange_?diti -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the July issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition de fran?aise du Autour du Losange sera disponible durant les prochaines journ?e. Pardonnez les inconv?niences. Merci, Rick Picard Program Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 16:49:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 13:49:48 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - Scores for Game #67 & 68 - Kitchener at Jarvis Message-ID: <060706187.50004@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 4:18:32 PM From: "Karen & Bill" Subject: Scores for Game #67 & 68 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jarvis, ON ISC TRAVEL LEAGUE OF EASTERN CANADA July 5/06 Game # 67 Kitchener 3 @ Jarvis 5 W.P. Scott Wagar L.P. Todd Martin Game # 68 Kitchener 4 @ Jarvis 2 W.P. Don Scott L.P. Ryan French Bill Lindsay Jarvis Merchants From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 17:29:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 14:29:15 -0700 Subject: Lots of action left in League Play - ISC Travel League Message-ID: <060706187.52372@webbox.com> Lots of action left in League Play - ISC Travel League Kitchener, ON The ISC has announced the 32 teams that will be playing in the ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, ON on August 11-19, and today they announced the 35 teams that will be in the ISC II Tournament of Champions in Kitchener and Cambridge August 13-18. The ISC Teams: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=122 The ISC II Teams: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=122 Of the 32 ISC teams, four of the teams come from the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada: 1. Hallman Twins - Kitchener, ON 3. Bright Cheese House Eagles - Innerkip, ON 26. Orillia Quaker Riversharks - Orillia, ON 30. Jarvis Merchants - Jarvis, ON And of the 35 ISC II teams, one comes from the Travel League: 32 Palermo, ON Athletics - Southeast Area There are seven teams in the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada and they play a schedule that sees each team visit many of the home bases of the other teams as well as special nights in guest parks such as Owen Sound, Niagara Falls, Sebringville and Hillsburgh. The full schedule, as well as results so far, are on the League's web site at http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/ISC_Travel_League_2006_Schedule.htm As you can see, there is still lots of action left, including some earlier "rain out" games that were post poned and now scheduled to be played soon. For the next week: Tonight, July 6, Palermo at Niagara July 8, games 75-76, Ohsweken at Niagara (Regency Softball Park) July 9, games 25-26, Niagara at Ohsweken July 10, games 21-22, Jarvis at Palermo See http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/ISC_Travel_League_2006_Schedule.htm for the full schedule. See http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=82 for park locations. See http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=116 for the latest standings. See the league web site http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Plan to take in some local fastball action before the World Tournament kicks off August 11 in Kitchener, Ontario thanks and see you at the park Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 23:00:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 20:00:47 -0700 Subject: Ward to become softball's most capped player - women Message-ID: <060706187.72262@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 5:08:39 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Ward to become softball's most capped player -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 7 July 2006 Ward to become softball?s most capped player Australia?sshort-stop and co-captain Natalie Ward will break Australia?srecord for most game appearances when Australia takes on China intoday?s 2006 Canada Cup. It will be Ward?s 357 gamefor Australia, surpassingformer Australian great Sally McCreedy who set the record of 356 in 2002,during the Canada Cup. The 30 year old from New South Wales made her debut during the Japan Test Seriesin 1994 and is passionate about the game saying ?it makes me proud to beable to represent my country at the highest level, but I don?t see itabout the number of games I?ve played, but about the opportunitiesI?ve had in a game that I love.? The three-time Olympic medallist has made a major contributionto the game, playing a vital role in the successes of the Australian OpenWomen?s softball team, Aussie Spirit, since her international debut,playing in three International Softball Federation?s Women?s WorldChampionships (1994, 1998, 2000). Dubbed the glamour girl of softball, Ward is a fantasticrole model for up coming athletes, bringing a strong determination to succeedand never shying away from opposition players or tough situations in a game. Head Coach Fabian Barlow said that Ward is the type ofplayer that is more focused on the team?s performance than her own, butbeing such a quality player awards come her way. ?Nat rises to thepressures of the game and is one of the best players I have seen in tightsituations. She will often make the play or get that final hit to help Australia over theline.? Ward started playing at age of 10 and is the finestshort-stop Australia hasproduced. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Natalie Ward, AustralianOpen Women?s player ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 6 23:04:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 20:04:53 -0700 Subject: Day 6 of Canada Cup Action - women Message-ID: <060706187.72510@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 9:03:58 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 6 of Canada Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 06, 2006 Day 6 of Canada Cup Action (Surrey, BC) - In early Canada Cup action, Team Canada defeated the Triple Crown Colorado Team by a score of 9-2. Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) started the scoring for Canada as she drove in Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) giving Canada a 1-0 lead. Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) continued the attack elevating Canada to a 3-0 lead on a two-run single scoring Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) and Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC). Colorado ended Canada's shut out streak in the third inning stopping Canada's streak at 18 consecutive innings without allowing opposition to score a single run. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) picked up her second win of the tournament giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 8. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) came in relief for Holtz after giving up a solo homerun to Jackie Hull cutting Canada's lead to only 1 run heading into the seventh. Canada widened the gap early in the seventh as Matthews, Bradley and Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) each drove in a run. Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) doubled scoring two more runs with Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) capping the inning driving in Lichty giving Canada a 7 run lead heading into the bottom of the inning. Lawrie closed out the game for Canada and picked up the save allowing no hits and striking out 4 in one and two-thirds innings of work. The Senior Women's National Team will need a win against the Chinese Taipei in order to earn a playoff berth. In other Canada Cup action, the Canadian Elite Team faced the Schutt Hurricanes in a bid to secure a berth in the playoff round. Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) led the Elite to a 4-1 win driving in 3 of the 4 Canada runs. Megan MacKenzie (Winnipeg, MB) pitched a complete game for Canada and picked up the win allowing only 4 hits and striking out 5. The Hurricanes only run came at the hands of a solo homerun in the sixth inning. With the win, Canada Elite's record improves to 5 wins and 2 losses and remains at second place in the standings. Canada Elite will face the third place finisher of the White Pool in quarter round playoff action at Softball City at 1:00pm. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -More to come following the 6:30 game featuring Canada and Chinese Taipei- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 07:26:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:26:10 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 6 Game Results and July 7 Women's Play-Off Schedule Message-ID: <070706188.16185@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 3:00:55 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 6 Game Results and July 7 Women's Play-Off Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament - Thursday, July 6, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CC = Canada Cup game) CC-47 Triple Crown Colorado FloridaQuicksilver 7 ? 5 FloridaQuicksilver CC-48 Canada Triple Crown Colorado 9 ? 2 Canada CC-49 WashingtonBlast American Pastime 17 ? 2 WashingtonBlast CC-50 Australia China 9 ? 0 Australia CC-51 Netherlands Puerto Rico 8 ? 1 Netherlands CC-52 CanadaElite Schutt Hurricanes 4 ? 1 CanadaElite CC-53 Canada Chinese Taipei 5 ? 4 Canada CC-54 China Japan? Denso Club 1 ? 0 China CC-55 JapanElite Netherlands 2 ? 1 JapanElite CC-56 WashingtonBlast Venezuela 3 ? 0 Venezula For more detailed Canada Cup Women?s game results including final round robin standings and game results for the Futures, Showcase and Special Olympics Friendship Division tournaments visit www.canadacup.com. Tomorrow is Friday, July 7 and 2006 Canada Cup play-off action gets underway. The Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play-offs get underway with games scheduled at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. The Special Olympics Friendship Division Games are being held at SoftballCity, and CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey) tomorrow. Futures Play-off games are scheduled to be played at Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park (64th and 168th, Surrey) and Sullivan Park (152nd Street and 62nd Avenue, Surrey). Showcase Play-off games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCityand CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey). The following Women?s play-off games are scheduled for Friday July 7, 2006 at Softball City: CCP-1 -1st Place White(Japan Elite) vs 4th Place Red(China) ? 1:00 pm, Diamond 2 CCP-2 - 2ndPlace Red(Canada Elite) vs 3rd Place White (Netherlands)? 1:00pm, Diamond 1 CCP-3 - 1stPlace Red(Australia) vs 4th Place White(Florida Quicksilver) ? 3:30 pm, Diamond 2 CCP-4 - 2ndPlace White(Canada) vs 3rd Place Red (Venezula) ? 3:30 pm, Diamond 1 CCP ? 5 - Winner of CCP-1 vs Winner of CCP-2 ? 6:30 pm on Diamond 1 CCP ? 6 - Winner of CCP-3 vs Winner of CCP-4 ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 1 The Canada Cup Round- Robin All-Star Awards Presentation is scheduled at 5:00pm. This is followed by the Canada Cup Speed Competition, featuring players from Futures Pools C, D, E and Showcase Pool C. CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information and schedules. Tickets are also available at the gate. Teams and schedule are subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 07:28:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:28:27 -0700 Subject: Aussies go into Championship Round undefeated - women Message-ID: <070706188.16324@webbox.com> Received: 7/6/06 10:44:11 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies go into Championship Round undefeated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 7 July 2006 Aussies go into Championship Round undefeated Australia?s co-captain, Natalie Ward, has capped off her recordbreaking game appearances for Australia by smashing a 300 foot (91.4 metre) home run in a 9-0 win over China in today?s Canada Cup. Ward, in her 357th game for Australia, hit three from three scoring two runs,one in the first inning and a home run in the third inning. The Aussie Spirit head into the Championship Round of theCanada Cup undefeated with seven wins from seven games. The Australia bats were on fire early in the game withSimmone Morrow hitting a double off the first pitch of China?s LiuZongxia. Morrow was able to convert after a single from Sandra Allen to get onethe Aussies on the board. Allen soon followed with Natalie Titcume, Ward andDanica Howlett all scoring to take the score to 5-0 at the bottom of the first. At the bottom of the second Stacey Porter hit a home run andWard soon followed, with her 300 foot bomb in the third, taking the score to7-0. Titcume and Tracey Mosley scored in the fourth makingChina?s ask near impossible. Australia?spitchers held China?sbats with consistent pitching from co-captain, Tanya Harding, who pitched threeinnings allowing only two hits and Kelly Hardie who pitched for two inningsbefore Australia won withthe run-ahead rule in the fifth. Head Coach Fabian Barlow has been happy with theteam?s performance but is focused on the Championship Round saying,?I?m very satisfied with the team?s performance so far.It?s good to have some wins under our belts and to give the girls someconfidence, but the real tournament for me starts tomorrow. It will be then,when we will really need to bring it to the ball park.? Australia will play the fourth place finisher in the WhitePool tomorrow morning at 8.30am (AEST). ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 07:27:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:27:19 -0700 Subject: Canada defeats Chinese Taipei and earns a berth in the playoffs at Canada Cup Message-ID: <070706188.16247@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 3:02:00 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada defeats Chinese Taipei and earns a berth in the playoffs at Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 07, 2006 Canada defeats Chinese Taipei and earns a berth in the playoffs at Canada Cup (Surrey, BC) - With an early afternoon win against Triple Crown Colorado, the Senior Women's National Team were faced with a must win situation against the Chinese Taipei to earn a berth in the playoff round. An opening inning miraculous catch from Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) in deep right field, who then converted the double play, set the tone in arguably the most exciting ball game thus far at the Canada Cup. Defence seemed to be predominant in the first inning of play until Bradley slugged a lead off solo homerun over left field to give Canada a 1 run lead. Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) helped Canada to a 2-0 lead driving in Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) early in the third inning. "This was a huge character win for us" stated Bradley. "It was a great team effort, everyone contributed. Lawried continued to be great for us on the mound and Holtz kept us alive giving us the chances we needed to win the game." Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) received the start for Canada in the circle and threw a solid game holding the Chinese Taipei scoreless through 5 complete innings. Despite Canada's hitting streak, their luck seemed to have run short as Lawrick was robbed of a homerun that resulted in a double play for the Chinese Taipei. The Chinese Taipei rallied off of the catch made by their center fielder and scored 3 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 1 run lead. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) came in to relieve Lawrie in an attempt to regain control of the ball game. The Canadians bounced back immediately in the bottom of the sixth on a huge Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) solo homerun over left field. With newfound life, the Canadians held on to force extra innings. After trading runs in the eighth inning, Canada held the Chinese Taipei scoreless in the ninth off of a great recovery from Lichty stopping the run from scoring at home. Feeding from this energy, Canada exploded in the bottom of the ninth combining for 3 straight singles including Kristy Odamura's (Richmond, BC) game ending 1 run single. "This win reinforced the characteristics and dynamics of this ball club" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team Program. "Regardless of the situation they keep moving forward. The never quit and they keep battling right until the very end. Every game so far has helped us learn something new about the team and the one thing we know for sure is that the team might bend, however they won't break." After winning a game that featured everything from diving catches to homeruns to great double plays, Canada (2nd) earned a berth in the Canada Cup quarter finals on Friday July 7th at 3:30pm versus Venezuela (3rd) on diamond 1. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca In other Canada Cup Action - Canada Elite (2nd) will face Netherlands (3rd) in quarter final action at Softball City, Friday July 7th at 1:00pm on diamond 1. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 07:29:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:29:39 -0700 Subject: Grand slam from Samuel puts NZ into championship round - women Message-ID: <070706188.16397@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 3:46:56 AM From: Vance Grand slam from Samuel puts NZ into championship round -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grand slam from Samuel puts NZ into championship round Friday July 7th 2006 The Junior White Sox have qualified for the championship round of theCanada Cup Futures tournament in Vancouver with a win today in theirfinal round robin game. This morning the Junior White Sox defeated Calahoo Erins 9-2 with a grandslam home run from Liani Samuel of Hawkes Bay proving decisive in thegame. With the bases loaded and two down Samuel was brought into the game as apinch hitter and she delivered by smashing the ball over the centre fieldfence to score four runs and put the Junior White Sox ahead 7-2. Thegrand slam was Samuel?s first ever home run. Also performing well with the bat today were Emma Frost of Canterbury whopicked up three hits form four at bats, while Brooke Cutting fromWellington hit a triple and Katrina Stockford of Hutt Valley andCanterbury?s Carmelle Sorensen both crossed home plate twice in thegame. On the mound for New Zealand Courtney Maihi of Waikato started the gamefacing 14 batters and giving up three walks and three hits while takingfour strikeouts. Hutt Valley?s Jessica Hau came into the game as reliefpitcher in the fourth inning facing 15 batters and taking two strikeoutswhile giving up three hits. The victory today have secured the Junior White Sox a place in thechampionship round which begins tomorrow. Who the New Zealand team willplay in the championship round has still to be determined. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 07:30:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 04:30:54 -0700 Subject: Kiwis double up with two victories over Australia Message-ID: <070706188.16471@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 5:24:35 AM From: Vance Subject: Kiwis double up with two victories over Australia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwis double up with two victories over Australia Friday July 7th 2006 The New Zealand Junior Men?s Development team have made a smashing startto the international series against Australia in Sydney today winning theopening two games by impressive margins. New Zealand began the day with a 12-5 win and then backed it up with 8-2victory to take a 2-0 lead in the seven game series. Game one was a come from behind win for the New Zealand team as they tookcontrol of the fixture in the third inning scoring eight runs and fromthere continued to pile on the runs. In game two again the New Zealand team were not the first to score butthat mattered little as they accumulated runs well and gave back withinterest anything the Australians threw at them. New Zealand team manger Mark Carter says the two victories were a realteam effort with everybody contributing. ?There was a lot of impressive hitting from everybody but there wasn?t alot of long ball hitting. With all the hits it was just a case of movingthe ball,? said Carter. ?On the mound James Pointon (Wellington) pitched the first game and hedid a good job of keeping us in the game when they jumped out to an earlylead. Tamihana Hokianga (Hawkes Bay) was on the mound for game two and hedid well also,? said Carter. The wins today were a special milestone for Carter who has been managingNew Zealand teams for the last nine years. Today was the first time hehas been manager of a New Zealand team to beat an Australian side. ?It was a very very good performance from start to finish today, thespirit in the team is good and the team are gelling well.? The Kiwi team will be looking to wrap up the series tomorrow when theTrans Tasman match ups continue with another three games at 2.30pm (NZtime), 5.50pm (NZ time) and 8pm (NZ time). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 08:57:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 05:57:42 -0700 Subject: The First Annual Mickey Brennan Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <070706188.21679@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 7:17:27 AM From: Jim A LACKAWANNA, NEW YORK http://www.mickthequick.org/ this weekend (July 7, 8, 9) THE FIRST ANNUAL MICKEY BRENNAN MEMORIAL FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT JULY 7, 8, & 9th 2006 LACKAWANNA, NEW YORK THE FIRST ANNUAL MICKEY BRENNAN MEMORIAL FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING TEAMS THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEARS TOURNAMENT: ASHLAND MERCHANTS BELLA PIZZA BIG JOHN'S COMMAND LIQUORS DUNKIRK ELKLAND L.A. LOUNGE NEW YORK BOMBERS RAVENS RED EYE CLEVELAND STEAMERS RED EYE STORM SPRAYTECH COATINGS, INC. OPENING ROUND GAMES FRIDAY JULY 7 : @ MEMORIAL FIELD 7 PM : BIG JOHN'S vs. COMMAND LIQUORS 9 PM : L.A. LOUNGE vs. BELLA PIZZA SATURDAY JULY 8 : @ MEMORIAL FIELD 9 AM : CLEVELAND STEAMERS vs. RAVENS 11 AM : BIG JOHN'S / COMMAND WINNER vs. DUNKIRK 1 PM : SPRAYTECH / BOMBERS WINNER vs. STORM @ VETERANS STADIUM 9 AM : SPRAYTECH vs. NEW YORK BOMBERS 11 AM : STEAMERS / RAVENS WINNER vs. ELKLAND @ AVERY FIELD 11 AM : LOUNGE / BELLA WINNER vs. ASHLAND From: Jim A Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 09:14:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 06:14:15 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League - Palermo at Niagara Message-ID: <070706188.22672@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 8:06:51 AM From: "Perry Bartley" Subject: ISC Travel League - Palermo at Niagara -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON July 6, 2006 Game #69 Niagara Snappers 3 Palermo Athletics 1 WP: Dan Duemo - 7IP, 1R, 4H, 5K's, 0BB LP: Gord Scott - 6IP, 3R, 9H, 6K's, 0BB Game #70 Niagara Snappers 3 Palermo Athletics 1 WP: Mike Bateman - 4IP, 0R, 2H, 8K's, 0BB - in relief of Bryon Demoe LP: Chris McColl - 6IP, 3R, 7H, 5K's, 2BB Perry Bartley Niagara Snappers From: "Perry Bartley" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 11:07:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:07:56 -0700 Subject: kevin Herlihy obituary with funeral arrangements Message-ID: <070706188.29491@webbox.com> Herlihy, Kevin Francis MBE. On Thursday 5th July 2006, at Waikato Hospital. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Sandra. Adored dad of Michelle and Chris. Thanks for the love, lessons and laughter. You're a legend! You have always been our hero. You have been an amazing role model and we know we have been so blessed to have been loved by you and to have loved you as our treasured husband and dad. Many thanks to all the staff of ICU, CCU and Ward 14, Waikato Hospital. You're all superstars! A service will be held in The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East, on Monday 10th July, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation to The National Heart Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be placed at the service, or mailed to PO Box 19155, Hamilton. All communications to the Herlihy Family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton. Seddon Park Funeral Home FDANZ Griefcare Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 12:50:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:50:14 -0700 Subject: USA Softball National Teams Meet in California Message-ID: <070706188.35631@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 11:49:06 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball National Teams Meet in California -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USASoftball National Teams Meet in California OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? The 2006 USA Softball Women?sNational Team and the 2006 USA Softball World University Team will meet for anexhibition game in Irvine, Calif., before both head to their biggestcompetition of the season. The USA Softball National Team will use this game asa final warm-up prior to departing for Oklahoma CityOkla., and the II World Cup of Softball, July13-17, while the World University Team sets its sights on Tainan City, Taiwanfor the II World University Softball Championships, July 15-23. The USA National Team is coming off a 4-0 sweep of the Arizona Heatfrom the National Pro Fastpitch League in Tucson Ariz., where they outscored theHeat, 43-5. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.) led the team offensivelyputting up a team-high 10 RBI. She hit a grand slam homerun, a triple, doubleand three singles for a .353 average. Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif.posted a team-high average of .833 (5-6) and scored three runs. In the circle,Cat Osterman (Houston, Texas) pitched a team-high 11 innings with19 strikeouts including a no-hitter in game four. The World University Team will be making its debut in the Red, Whiteand Blue when it takes the field against the National Team. This team iscomposed of those with college eligibility or those who just completed theircollegiate eligibility. The team is comprised of nine players who competed atthe 2006 NCAA Women?s College World Series including catcher CallistaBalko (Salinas, Calif.and shortstop Kristie Fox (San Diego Calif.) from the 2006 NationalChampion Arizona Wildcats. The game is schedule for 7:30 (PT) at Deanna Manning Stadium, Col. BillBarber Park in Irvine, Calif. Live stats will be available at www.usasoftball.com About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the NationalGoverning Body of softball in the United States and a member of theUnited States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?slargest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every statethrough a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a fewhundred teams in the early days to over 230,000 teams today, representing amembership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visitwww.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA thatlinks the USA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls?National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training,equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in internationaland domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is oneof the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement tocapture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S.women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last fiveconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visitwww.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 13:31:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 10:31:03 -0700 Subject: REVISED- USA Softball National Teams Meet in California Message-ID: <070706188.38079@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 11:56:08 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: REVISED- USA Softball National Teams Meet in California -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USASoftball National Teams Meet in California OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? The 2006 USA Softball Women?sNational Team and the 2006 USA Softball World University Team will meet for anexhibition game on Mon. July 10in Irvine, Calif., before both head to their biggestcompetition of the season. The USA Softball National Team will use this game asa final warm-up prior to departing for Oklahoma CityOkla., and the II World Cup of Softball, July13-17, while the World University Team sets its sights on Tainan City, Taiwanfor the II World University Softball Championships, July 15-23. The USA National Team is coming off a 4-0 sweep of the Arizona Heatfrom the National Pro Fastpitch League in Tucson Ariz., where they outscored theHeat, 43-5. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.) led the team offensivelyputting up a team-high 10 RBI. She hit a grand slam homerun, a triple, doubleand three singles for a .353 average. Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif.posted a team-high average of .833 (5-6) and scored three runs. In the circle,Cat Osterman (Houston, Texas) pitched a team-high 11 innings with19 strikeouts including a no-hitter in game four. The World University Team will be making its debut in the Red, Whiteand Blue when it takes the field against the National Team. This team iscomposed of those with college eligibility or those who just completed theircollegiate eligibility. The team is comprised of nine players who competed atthe 2006 NCAA Women?s College World Series including catcher Callista Balko(Salinas, Calif.and shortstop Kristie Fox (San Diego Calif.) from the 2006 NationalChampion Arizona Wildcats. The game is schedule for 7:30 (PT) at Deanna Manning Stadium, Col. BillBarber Park in Irvine, Calif. Live stats will be available at www.usasoftball.com About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the NationalGoverning Body of softball in the United States and a member of theUnited States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?slargest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every statethrough a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a fewhundred teams in the early days to over 230,000 teams today, representing amembership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visitwww.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA thatlinks the USA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and JuniorGirls? National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible fortraining, equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete ininternational and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?sNational Team is one of the only two women?s sports involved in theOlympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Gamessince 1996. The U.S.women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last fiveconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visitwww.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 16:21:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 13:21:57 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <070706188.48326@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 1:31:31 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Casino Rama World Series of Fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CasinoRama World Series of Fastball Kitchener Park, Orillia, Ontario, Canada July14, 15, 16, 2006 ORILLIA,ON, (July 7, 2006) - With only one week togo before the first pitch is thrown at the longest running Major Men?sElite Fastball Tournament in Ontario, the organizing committee is hard at workto get everything in place. On the weekend of July 14th to 16th, the 9thAnnual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will take place at Kitchener Park in Orillia Ontario, Canada. Thisis an opportunity to see the very best men?s fastball players inthe world, as many of the world?s National Team players will be competingon their various club teams. Ten teams willcompete to win the prestigious tournament title and a share of the prize purse. County Materials from Marathon, Wisconsin ?currently ranked # 1 - 2003 & 2004 Casino Rama World Series Champions - 2005 International Softball Congress World Champions The Farm Tavern,from Madison Wisconsin ? Currentlyranked # 2 - 1999 & 2005 Casino Rama World Series Champions - 2nd place at 2005 International Softball CongressWorld Championships Quaker River Sharks, from Orillia, Ontario ?Currently ranked # 3 - Host Team for the 2006 Casino Rama World Series Hallman Twins, from Kitchener, Ontario ? Currently ranked # 4 - Host team for the 2006 ISC World Championships Patsy?sof New Yorkfrom Massapequa, New York ?Currently ranked # 5 KegalBlack Knights, from Fargo, North Dakota ?Currently ranked # 9 MidlandExplorers, from Midland Michigan ?Currently ranked # 10 Hefflin Gremlins,from Ballston Lake, New York ?Currently ranked # 11 - 1998 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Champions EvergreenCentennials, from St. Thomas, Ontario ?Currently ranked # 17 InnerkipEagles, from Innerkip, Ontario ? Currentlyranked # 21 NEW FOR 2006 For the first time in the eight year tournamenthistory, the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will feature a hostteam. The Sharks feature National Team members from Canada, United States and New Zealand. The team also features two of the bestyoung positional players today in outfielder Steve Mullaley (from Newfoundland)and shortstop Ian Fehrman (from Ontario). The River Sharks will beattempting to do what no Canadian team has been able to do in the previouseight years of the tournament, become the first Canadian team to win the CasinoRama World Series of Fastball title. As good as the action is already at the Casino Rama WorldSeries of Fastball, the organizing committee has worked very hard to add evenmore excitement to the weekend. This year the tournament will kick offwith an exhibition double header on Thursday, July 13th at Kitchener Park in Orillia. The Orillia River Sharks (the current # 3 ranked teamin the World) will be on hand to take on the Orillia & District FastballLeague All-Stars. Games will begin at 7:00 PM. The actual Tournament games will get under way on bothdiamonds at 4:30 PM on Friday, July 14. All ten teams willbe in action on Friday evening with the feature game of the evening starting at 8:45 pm between the #3 ranked River Sharks and the #2 ranked Farm Tavern. The layout of the park has been changed for this year?stournament. The beer tent has been increased in size and relocated toalong the 3rd base line of the lower diamond. Our signature,large souvenir merchandise tent has been relocated to the lower diamond as partof a tent mall that is being created and the souvenir tent will be set-up with variousshirts, hats, jackets as well as some new non-traditionalsouvenir items. MAKE SURE YOU STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW ITEMS. We arealso hard at work designing a system to cover the player?s benches sothat they will be able to get in out of the sun The Orillia Kinsmen Club will once again be on handsupporting the tournament by operating the gates into the tournament andselling 50/50 tickets to raise funds for all of their community projects. XM Satellite radio will be on hand throughout the weekend giving fans theopportunity to try out this new radio system. As well, representativesthe Kitchener Promotions Organization will be on hand handing out informationon this year?s ?International Softball Congress? WorldChampionship Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario. Softball Ontariowill be on-hand during the day on Saturday, handing out information on theirvarious youth programs The Casino Rama World Series of Fastball continues tobe an exciting, fun-filled event that the whole family can enjoy. Come onout and watch these exceptional talented athletes compete for the coveted WorldSeries of Fastball Championship. TicketPrices. Cost to witness thisworld class event is only: UnlimitedWeekend Pass $25.00 Individual Day Passes (available at the gate only) Friday $ 7.00 Saturday $15.00 Sunday $12.00 Children under 14 admitted free when accompanied by anadult Make sure you checkout the tournament website at www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseriesfor the complete schedule, a list of team rosters plus additional information. Paul Barnetson Chair Casino Rama World Series of Fastball pbarnetson(at)city.orillia.on.ca http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 17:10:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 14:10:19 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Message-ID: <070706188.51236@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 1:31:31 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Casino Rama World Series of Fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CasinoRama World Series of Fastball Kitchener Park, Orillia, Ontario, Canada July14, 15, 16, 2006 ORILLIA,ON, (July 7, 2006) - With only one week togo before the first pitch is thrown at the longest running Major Men?sElite Fastball Tournament in Ontario, the organizing committee is hard at workto get everything in place. On the weekend of July 14th to 16th, the 9thAnnual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will take place at Kitchener Park in Orillia Ontario, Canada. Thisis an opportunity to see the very best men?s fastball players inthe world, as many of the world?s National Team players will be competingon their various club teams. Ten teams willcompete to win the prestigious tournament title and a share of the prize purse. County Materials from Marathon, Wisconsin ?currently ranked # 1 - 2003 & 2004 Casino Rama World Series Champions - 2005 International Softball Congress World Champions The Farm Tavern,from Madison Wisconsin ? Currentlyranked # 2 - 1999 & 2005 Casino Rama World Series Champions - 2nd place at 2005 International Softball CongressWorld Championships Quaker River Sharks, from Orillia, Ontario ?Currently ranked # 3 - Host Team for the 2006 Casino Rama World Series Hallman Twins, from Kitchener, Ontario ? Currently ranked # 4 - Host team for the 2006 ISC World Championships Patsy?sof New Yorkfrom Massapequa, New York ?Currently ranked # 5 KegalBlack Knights, from Fargo, North Dakota ?Currently ranked # 9 MidlandExplorers, from Midland Michigan ?Currently ranked # 10 Hefflin Gremlins,from Ballston Lake, New York ?Currently ranked # 11 - 1998 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Champions EvergreenCentennials, from St. Thomas, Ontario ?Currently ranked # 17 InnerkipEagles, from Innerkip, Ontario ? Currentlyranked # 21 NEW FOR 2006 For the first time in the eight year tournamenthistory, the Casino Rama World Series of Fastball will feature a hostteam. The Sharks feature National Team members from Canada, United States and New Zealand. The team also features two of the bestyoung positional players today in outfielder Steve Mullaley (from Newfoundland)and shortstop Ian Fehrman (from Ontario). The River Sharks will beattempting to do what no Canadian team has been able to do in the previouseight years of the tournament, become the first Canadian team to win the CasinoRama World Series of Fastball title. As good as the action is already at the Casino Rama WorldSeries of Fastball, the organizing committee has worked very hard to add evenmore excitement to the weekend. This year the tournament will kick offwith an exhibition double header on Thursday, July 13th at Kitchener Park in Orillia. The Orillia River Sharks (the current # 3 ranked teamin the World) will be on hand to take on the Orillia & District FastballLeague All-Stars. Games will begin at 7:00 PM. The actual Tournament games will get under way on bothdiamonds at 4:30 PM on Friday, July 14. All ten teams willbe in action on Friday evening with the feature game of the evening starting at 8:45 pm between the #3 ranked River Sharks and the #2 ranked Farm Tavern. The layout of the park has been changed for this year?stournament. The beer tent has been increased in size and relocated toalong the 3rd base line of the lower diamond. Our signature,large souvenir merchandise tent has been relocated to the lower diamond as partof a tent mall that is being created and the souvenir tent will be set-up with variousshirts, hats, jackets as well as some new non-traditionalsouvenir items. MAKE SURE YOU STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW ITEMS. We arealso hard at work designing a system to cover the player?s benches sothat they will be able to get in out of the sun The Orillia Kinsmen Club will once again be on handsupporting the tournament by operating the gates into the tournament andselling 50/50 tickets to raise funds for all of their community projects. XM Satellite radio will be on hand throughout the weekend giving fans theopportunity to try out this new radio system. As well, representativesthe Kitchener Promotions Organization will be on hand handing out informationon this year?s ?International Softball Congress? WorldChampionship Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario. Softball Ontariowill be on-hand during the day on Saturday, handing out information on theirvarious youth programs The Casino Rama World Series of Fastball continues tobe an exciting, fun-filled event that the whole family can enjoy. Come onout and watch these exceptional talented athletes compete for the coveted WorldSeries of Fastball Championship. TicketPrices. Cost to witness thisworld class event is only: UnlimitedWeekend Pass $25.00 Individual Day Passes (available at the gate only) Friday $ 7.00 Saturday $15.00 Sunday $12.00 Children under 14 admitted free when accompanied by anadult Make sure you checkout the tournament website at www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseriesfor the complete schedule, a list of team rosters plus additional information. Paul Barnetson Chair Casino Rama World Series of Fastball pbarnetson(AT)city.orillia.on.ca HTTP://www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 18:40:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:40:45 -0700 Subject: Iowa ASA District #4 Mens Fastpitch Tournament Results Message-ID: <070706188.56662@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 2:59:31 PM From: "Todd Verwers" Subject: Iowa ASA District #4 Mens Fastpitch Tournament Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 Palazzo's 11 Moulton Sprayers 0 WP: Randy Lehman (1-0) LP: Steve Long (0-1) Game 2 Legends 12 DM Dragons 0 WP: Todd Verwers (1-0) LP: Steve Towers (0-1) HR: Jimmy Randolph Game 3 The Crew 14 Vanderwahl 7 WP: Terry O'Conner (1-0) LP: Tony Royster (0-1) HR: Ryan Anderson, Rusty Anderson, Don Anderson Game 4 Mark VII Spirit 14 Fire Side Grill 0 WP: Jason Hall (1-0) LP: Chuck Jones (0-1) HR: Scott Litell (Grand Slam) Game 5 Grand View Cabinet 18 Park Avenue Drillers 4 WP: Jim Simoni (1-0) LP: Nick Wells (0-1) HR: Jim Simoni Game 6 Game Time 7 Elkhart 0 WP: Jamey Gibson (1-0) LP: Keith Kenyon (0-1) HR: Chad Price Games resume this evening at the Greater Des Moines Softball Complex. Todd Verwers Central Iowa Softball From: "Todd Verwers" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 23:54:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 20:54:26 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer - July 7 Message-ID: <070706188.75484@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 5:17:53 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 7, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #1 AuroraILDolan&Murphy 2, Denmark WI CircleTap 1 (Jul 07, 2006 at Denmark WI CT #1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark WI CircleTap 000 010 000 - 1 6 1 Aurora IL Dolan&Murphy 000 000 101 - 2 4 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: Denmark WI CircleTap ??? Bramwell Matt LP & Jeff Watman Aurora IL Dolan&Murphy - Portoliccio Juan WP & Brain Tobin HR AURORA - Havercroft Andrew. Solo in 7th Bramwell Matt faced 2 batters in the 9th. CT Kyle Magnusson 3X4 2 double Darren Derricks 1X3 rbi 2b in 5th D&M Andrew Havercroft 3X1 HR Luis Saldana 4X1 winning Rbi Game #2 Townline 7, Stix 1 WP Tane Richardson LP Paul Algar Yours In Fastpitch, Hank De Wild Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 7 23:56:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 20:56:59 -0700 Subject: Merlin, Ontario Junior Men Elimination July 7th-9th Message-ID: <070706188.75637@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 9:34:33 PM From: "Jeff Geddes" Subject: Merlin, Ontario Junior Men Elimination July 7th-9th MERLIN, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It seems every weekend we hear how great the weather has been for ball. Great first day and the weather forecast for tomorrow and Sunday is bringing out the fans. While I did not personally see all the games one of the highlights so far has been the pitching of Raymer for Windham. He has two complete game wins, the last a two hitter with eleven strikeouts. Score Recap: Wyevale 0 Windham Centre 7 Ponsonby 1 Scarborough Wolverines 8 Toanche 1 Chepstow 8 Kitchener 10 Hickson(ORSA) 1 Peterborough 3 Oshawa 4 Breslau 6 Merlin 4 Scarborough Royals 1 Napanee 8 Elmira 7 Fingal 3 Windham Centre 1 Pt. Perry 0 Regards & Cheers Jeff Geddes Convenor for Bill Horne and Gary Wren, Chief Convenors. From: "Jeff Geddes" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 00:00:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:00:42 -0700 Subject: Day 1 of Canada Cup Playoff Action - women Message-ID: <070706188.75860@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 8:42:37 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Day 1 of Canada Cup Playoff Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 07, 2006 Day 1 of Canada Cup Playoff Action Tough On Canadians (Surrey, BC) - After fighting off elimination from the Canada Cup, the Senior Women's National Team fell to Venezuela by a score of 8-7 in round 1 of Canada Cup playoff action. Canada roared to an early 3 run lead in the first inning on a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) 2 run double scoring Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) and Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC). Cindy Eadie followed with a one run single scoring Lawrick to give Canada a 3-0 lead. Venezuela answered immediately in the bottom of the inning scoring 2 runs and cutting Canada's lead to only 1 run. Un-phased by Venezuela's attack, the Canada offense exploded in the second inning off of another one run Larwick double scoring Odamura. Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) and Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) each drove in a run to elevate Canada to a 6-2 lead. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) who was shaky for Canada versus the Netherlands as she gave up 6 runs in the first inning received the start in the circle for Canada. Despite giving up 2 early runs, Mackin seemed in control of the ball game until Venezuela strung together 6 hits and 6 runs in the 5th to take a 2 run lead in the ball game. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) came to Mackin's relief and closed out the inning. It was all too familiar for Canada who seen an early game lead disappear in the late stages of the ball game. With Holtz holding Venezuela scoreless after the 5th inning, Canada pressured for the lead hoever fell short of mounting a comeback stranding 14 runners on base throughout the game. With the loss Canada will need to win all remaining games in order to play in the Championship game. Canada will face Florida Quicksilver at 10:30 am on Saturday July 8th at Softball City on diamond number 1. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca In other Canada Cup Action - Errors costly as Canada Elite was shut out by the Netherlands in playoff action. The Netherlands drew first blood in the second inning taking advantage of 3 Canada Elite errors to take a 2-0 lead. Canada pressured in the bottom of the third inning however had their run fall short as pinch runner Megan Stastook (Calgary, AB) was caught steeling at third. On the same play, Shannon Rossiter (Surrey, BC) was caught steeling at second ending putting an end to Canada Elite's chances. The Netherlands pitching and defense continued to frustrate Canada Elite offence holding the Canadians to only 2 hits in the ball game. Ashley Lanz (Winnipeg, MB) was credited for the loss allowing 2 runs on 5 hits in five and one thirds innings of work. Canada Elite will face China in sudden death elimination as they look to keep their playoff drive alive. The game will take place at July 8th at 8:00 am at Softball City on diamond 1. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 09:51:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 06:51:16 -0700 Subject: Aussies through to Semi Finals after thrilling wins - Canada Cup - women Message-ID: <080706189.24893@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 3:55:01 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies through to Semi Finals after thrilling wins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 8 July 2006 Aussies through to Semi Finals after thrilling wins The Aussie Spirit are through to the Semi Finals of the 2006 Canada Cup in Vancouver after defeating Florida Quicksilver 5-2 and Venezuela 5-4 in today's play. The undefeated Aussies came from behind to beat Venezuela in their second game after Venezuela came out firing with a two-run home run in the top of the first inning. Australia was quick to reply with Stacey Porter hitting a home run. Venezuela answered with another two-run home run, taking them to a 4-1 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, co-captain and Australia's most capped player, Natalie Ward hit a sacrifice fly to allow Sandra Allen home, with Australia still trailing by two. Australia's Kelly Gentle was able to hold the Venezuela's bats, and with Belinda Wright scoring in the bottom of the fifth the Aussies only trailed by one. With Australia needing two to win, Simmone Morrow and Allen were put on base by the fielder's choice. Stacey Porter stepped up to the plate and chances of victory were in promising hands. Porter hit a double which allowed Morrow and Allen to score, taking Australia to the lead and through to the Semi Finals in a thrilling 5-4 victory. In the earlier game, Florida Quicksilver scored a two-run home run in reply to Stacey Porter's score in the first. The Aussie bats were quick to reply and to take the lead in the top of the second with Wright home and Morrow scoring on a wild pitch. Australia co-captain, Tanya Harding, held the Florida Quicksilver bats and with Natalie Titcume's home run in the top of the seventh, Australia secured a 5-2 win. Australia will meet the Netherlands in the Semi Final tomorrow at 11.30am (AEST). FOR INTERVIEWS OR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 7/8/06 12:42:34 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Three Canadians named to Canada Cup All-Star Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2006 Three Canadians named to Canada Cup All-Star Team (Surrey, BC) - Three Canadians receive top honors and have been named to the 2006 Canada Cup All-Star Team. Team Canada's own, Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) who was selected as All-Star first baseman, has been almost perfect defensively for Canada committing only 1 error in 8 games. Complementing her defensive skills, at the plate, Lawrick is leading Team Canada with 8 runs batted in. "I'm truly honored to have received this award" stated Lawrick. "It is definitely a team effort. We play hard during every game to try and reach our goals. I feel as though the entire team has had a great performance throughout the tournament. We are coming together as a team and together we are focusing our attention on reaching the podium in Beijing. Joining Lawrick as part of the 2006 Canada Cup All-Star Team are Canada Elite's Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) and Jennifer Yee (North Delta, BC). Gee, who has been named All-Star outfielder and Yee, who has been named All-Star designated player have both been instrumental in Canada Elite's success during the tournament. "It is an honor and a surprise" stated Gee. "As a team, we have worked so hard on process, individual success just happens." "We have been hitting and playing so well as a team it all just seems to mesh together" added Yee. "It is just really special to win this award at home." "This is a tribute to how well our Team has played" stated Toni Foti, Head Coach of Canada Elite. "Both players have been instrumental in our team's success. Gee has been a catalyst for our offence. She has been a very tough player to get out. She has set the table for us. As for Yee, she has been a great middle of the line-up hitter. She has been very reliable for us. She can play the short game just as easily as she can hit the ball deep. This is a great honor for the two of them. This speaks well of the program with regards to what we've been able to accomplish in just 4 weeks." Both Canada and Canada Elite will look to keep their playoff drives alive on Saturday July 8th as Canada faces off against the Florida Quicksilver and Canada Elite faces China. -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca 613-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 09:54:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 06:54:10 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 7 Play-off Game Results Message-ID: <080706189.25068@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 2:21:17 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 7 Play-off Game Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament Playoffs - Friday, July 7, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CCP = CanadaCup Championship Round) CCP-1 JapanElite China 5 ? 4 JapanElite CCP-2 CanadaElite Netherlands 5 ? 0 Netherlands CCP-3 Australia FloridaQuicksilver 5 ? 2 Australia CCP-4 Canada Venezuela 8 ? 7 Venezuela CCP-5 JapanElite Netherlands 3 ? 2 Netherlands CCP-6 Australia Venezuela 5 ? 4 Australia For more detailed Canada Cup Women?s Play-off game results and game results for the Futures and Showcase play-offs and the Special Olympics Friendship Division visit www.canadacup.com. The Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament play-offs get underway on Saturday, July 8 with games scheduled at Softball City (2201 ? 148th St., Surrey ) at 8:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. The Special Olympics Friendship Division Play-off Games are being held at SoftballCitytomorrow. Futures and Showcase Play-off games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCityand at CloverdaleAthleticPark(64th and 168th, Surrey). The following Women?s games are scheduled for Saturday July 8, 2006: CCP ? 7: China vs Canada Elite ? 8:00 am on Diamond 1 CCP ? 8: Florida Quicksilver vs Canada? 10:30 am on Diamond 1 CCP ? 9: Japan Elite vs Winner of CCP-7 ? 1:00 pm on Diamond 1 CCP ? 10: Winner of CCP-8 vs Venezuela? 3:30 pm on Diamond 1 CCP ? 11: Netherlands vs Australia? 6:30 pm on Diamond 1 CCP ? 12: Winner of CCP-9 vs Winner of CCP-10 ? 8:30 pm on Diamond 1 Tomorrow, Saturday, July 8 is Worth Day with the Canada Cup Speed Competition Finals scheduled at 5:00pm. CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information and schedules. Tickets are also available at the gate. Teams and schedule are subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 09:55:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 06:55:33 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys Of Summer #3 Message-ID: <080706189.25151@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 5:14:50 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys Of Summer #3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 7, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #3 Fargo ND MinnDak 7, New York NY Pasty's 0 (Jul 07, 2006 at Denmark WI CT #3) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo ND MinnDak.... 025 00 - 7 5 1 (1-0) New York NY Pasty's. 000 00 - 0 0 0 (0-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: Fargo ND MinnDak - Schweyer Rob . & Scooter Lange New York NY Pasty's - Muizelaar G; Folkard Adam(3); Rea Darren(5). & Frank DeGroat Win-Schweyer Rob(1-0) No Hitter Loss-Muizelaar G(0-1) T-1:15 HR FARGOMD - Foore Roman. 3 run in 3rd MDM-Foore Roman. 2X3 HR 3b 5 rbis Jason Wandler 1X1 2 BB 2RS 2rbis Game #4 Quad City Sox 100 000 0 1-5-1 Orillia Riversharks 004 100 X 5-7-0 WP- Jonas Mach LP- Paul Algar Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild via DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 09:56:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 06:56:41 -0700 Subject: Boys of Summer Correction on Game #4 Message-ID: <080706189.25220@webbox.com> Received: 7/7/06 7:21:47 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: Boys of Summer Correction on Game #4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game #4 Frank Cox was the WP for Orillia Riversharks Jonas Mach was the LP for Quad City Sox Hank De Wild via DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 09:57:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 06:57:43 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <080706189.25281@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 4:46:30 AM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer #2-4-5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 7, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game #2 Green Bay WI Townline 7, Bloomington IL Stix 1 (Jul 07, 2006 at Circle Tap DMPU #2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bloomington IL Stix. 000 001 0 - 1 3 1 (0-1) Green Bay WI Townline 101 023 X - 7 7 1 (1-0) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bloomington IL Stix - Paul Algar; Cockman Aaron(6)& Dan Butler. Green Bay WI Townline -Richardson Tane; Guerrinieri Betto(7) & Aaron Neemia. Win-Richardson Tane(1-0) Loss-Paul Algar(0-1) HR GREENBAY - Shailes Nick solo in 3rd; Southam Travis 3R in 6th. Travis Southam 2x3 HR 3rbis Nick Shailes 1x3 HR 1 Rbi Game: #4 Orillia ON Riversharks 4, Moline IL Quad City Sox 1 (Jul 08, 2006 at Denmark WI DMPU #4) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Moline IL Quad City Sox 100 000 0 - 1 5 1 Orillia ON Riversharks 004 000 X - 4 7 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Moline IL Quad City Sox- Mach Jonas & Rodney Doak Orillia ON Riversharks - Cox Frank & Sean O'Brein HR ORILLIA - Kahler Barry 2run in 3rd QC Keith Peterson 3x3 3b 2b 1rs Daryn Miller rbi ORS Barry Kahler 2x3 HR 2rbis Pat MacKintosh 1x3 2rbi 1rs Derrick Zechman 2x3 2rs Game: #5 MAdison WI The Farm 7, Fargo ND Kegel Black Knights 6 (Jul 07, 2006 at Denmark WI CT #5) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm. 400 003 0 - 7 6 0 (1-0) Fargo ND Kegel...... 000 003 3 - 6 10 6 (0-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison WI The Farm - Holoien Dean; Gareau Korrey(7) & Todd Twatchmann. Fargo ND Kegel - Langley Steve;Byrne Darcy(6)& Rob Giesbrecht Win-Holoien Dean(1-0) Loss-Langley Steve(0-1) T-2:14 HR MADISON - Budke Todd 3 run in 1st; Smet Dan 2 run in 6th. HR FARGOKBK - Boom Chad 2 run in 6th LangleySteve faced 4 batters in the 6th. Holoien Dean faced 2 batters in the 7th. FT Todd Budke 1x1 HR 3rbis 1bb Dan Smet 1x2 hr 2 rbis KBK Chad Boom 1x2 HR 2rbis 2bb Jeff Ellesworth 2x4 2b rs Rob Giesbrecht 2x4 2rbis Game #6 County Materials 7 Plangger???s 0 Karl Gollan WP (1-0) & Pat Shannon Doug Sleep LP (0-1) Rick Plangger (4) Sean Zombowski Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild via DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 10:08:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:08:13 -0700 Subject: New Zealand one win away from taking series Message-ID: <080706189.25911@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 6:42:07 AM From: Vance Subject: New Zealand one win away from taking series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand one win away from taking series Saturday July 8th 2006 A series victory over the Australians is tantalising close for the NewZealand Junior Men?s Development in Sydney flowing the second day of thegames today. There were three games played today between the Kiwis and the Australianunder 19 team with the New Zealanders picking up one win and the Aussiestwo. The results today see the Kiwi team lead the series 3-2 with thefinal two games to be played tomorrow. New Zealand won the second game played today in convincing fashion 7-3however they also had two very narrow losses going down in the openinggame today 4-3 and in the last match up of the day 9-8. Game one today went right down to the wire with Australia securing thewinning run in the bottom of the seventh inning courtesy of a home run. While there may have been two losses today a series victory against theAustralian under 19 team is still within reach. The final two games ofthe series will be played tomorrow at 11.30am (NZ time) and 2pm (NZ time)from those games New Zealand needs just one win to claim the series. Junior White Sox In Vancouver, Canada the Junior White Sox have also been on the softballdiamond today representing New Zealand competing in the Canada CupFutures tournament. Today was the first day of the championship round and the New Zealandteam opened the day with a narrow 3-1 loss against Georgia Challengersbefore bouncing back with a 10-7 win over Colorado Pony Express. The victory today over Colorado Pony Express keeps New Zealand?s chancesin the tournament alive and they will move on to play Delta Heat Boily at4am (NZ time) tomorrow. New Zealand are now in the must win situation in the tournament and haveto keep winning to remain in the championship race. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 13:48:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:48:18 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer 7,8,& 9 Message-ID: <080706189.39116@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 7:48:03 AM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer 7,8,& 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game 7 Aspen?????????..1 SoCal?????????...9 Sean Whitten LP Tony Peeples WP Game 8 Townline ??????.8 Millers?????????..3 Betto Guerrineiri WP Rob Schweyer LP Game 9 Albaugh????????????.. 7 Team Rainey ??????..4 Terry Luster WP Sebastian Gervasutti LP Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild via DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 15:47:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 12:47:10 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer 10-11-13 Message-ID: <080706189.46248@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 9:35:49 AM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer 10-11-13 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game 10 Aspen.?????????...4 ..............9 Innings County?????????...5 Sean Whitten LP Andrew Kirkpatrick WP Game 11 Patsy's.............8 Townline ??????.0 Adam Folkard WP Tane Richardson LP Game 12 Team Rainey ??????.....3 Kegel Black Knights....1 Bricken Anderson WP Tim McCumber LP Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 15:58:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 12:58:02 -0700 Subject: Iowa ASA district #4 mens Fastpitch Tournament Results Friday Message-ID: <080706189.46901@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 12:54:17 AM From: "Todd Verwers" Subject: Iowa ASA district #4 mens Fastpitch Tournament Results Friday DES MOINES, IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday July 7th Results Game 7 Palazzo's 10 Game Time 2 WP: Randy Lehman (2-0) LP: Tim Pottoroff (0-1) Game 8 Grand View Cabinet 6 Legends 0 WP: Joe Simonie (1-0) LP: Randy Dare (0-1) Game 9 Moulton Sprayers 13 Elkhart 12 WP: Steve Long (1-1) LP: Keith Kenyon (1-1) Game 10 The Crew 7 Winterset 2 WP: Terry O'Conner (2-0) LP: Beu Young (0-1) Game 11 Reasnor RPM's 8 Mark VII Spirit 2 WP: Dan Wakefield (1-0) LP: Jason Hall (1-1) Game 12 Park Avenue Drillers 8 DM Dragons 4 WP: Randy Smith (1-0) LP: Art Ausley (0-1) Saturday July 8th Schedule WINNERS BRACKET 11:30am The Crew vs Grand View Cabinet 11:30am Palazzo's vs Reasnor RPM's LOSERS BRACKET 10:00am Legends vs Elkhart 10:00am Vanderwaal vs Mark VII Spirit 10:00am Winterset vs Fireside Grill 11:30am Game Time vs DM Dragons Todd Verwers Central Iowa Softball From: "Todd Verwers" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 16:57:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 13:57:04 -0700 Subject: Canada and Canada Elite Dodge Elimination With Explosive Offence Message-ID: <080706189.50442@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 3:28:41 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada and Canada Elite Dodge Elimination With Explosive Offence -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2006 Canada and Canada Elite Dodge Elimination With Explosive Offence (Surrey, BC) - The Senior Women's National Team came up big defeating the Florida Quicksilver 7-1 in early morning playoff action at the Canada Cup. Facing elimination, Team Canada came up big taking an early 4-0 lead with Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC), Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON), Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) and Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) each driving in runs. With bases loaded in the fourth, Bradley singled to score 2 more runs and increase Canada's lead to 6 runs. Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) elevated Canada to a 7-1 win with a one run double in the seventh. "I've been struggling with runners in scoring position" admitted Bradley. "The whole team was hitting well. Coming into the game my goal was simply to focus on execution, get the bat on the ball and get the job done." Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the win for Canada holding Florida to only 1 run and 3 hits and striking out 11 in 6 complete innings of work. In the tournament, Lawrie has posted a 0.27 ERA (Earned Run Average) in 24 and two-thirds innings of work striking out 44 of 97 batters faced. "It was a solid team effort" stated Lawrie. "As a pitcher you are only as good as your catcher and defense. Erin called a good game. She knew her scouting reports well and we pitched to their weaknesses. The defense was outstanding and their support was a key factor in the win." The game was called in the seventh due to an injury to the Florida Quicksilver catcher. With the win, Canada will face Venezuela at 3:30pm. Canada will need to defeat Venezuela to earn the right to continue their Championship run. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. In other Canada Cup playoff action - Canada Elite faced a struggling China in early morning action. Canada Elite needed a win in order to dodge elimination and keep their championship drive alive. Cambria MacKay (Brampton, ON) led the Canada Elite to a 10-3 win slugging a two-run homerun in the first inning and a two-run homerun in the second inning. Megan Timpf (Port Dover, ON), also instrumental in the Elite's win, drove in three runs on a second inning triple. "Hitting hasn't been where I have wanted it to be" stated McKay. "It felt good to get the monkey off of my back especially against a team like China. The team is playing well together and to be able to contribute to the team's success in a game like this is a great feeling." Katie Rosentreter (Winnipeg, MB) picked up the win for Canada giving up only 4 hits in the ball game. All 3 of China's runs were unearned. With the win, Canada Elite will face Japan Elite at 1:00pm and will need to win 3 more games on the day if they hope to play in the Championship game. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca 613-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:23:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:23:55 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer - Games 13-21 Message-ID: <080706189.70053@webbox.com> 06 Boys of Summer Games 13, 14 & 15 Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game 13 SoCal.?????????.....0 County?????????...10 Price Travis LP Andrew Kirkpatrick WP Game 14 Albaugh......................10 Kegel..........................1 Terry Luster WP Steve Langley LP Game 15 Dolan & Murphy...........4 Quad City Sox..............5 Juan Portoliccio LP Harold Kelly WP Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild 06 Boys Of Summer Games 16,17 & 18 Game 16 Plangger's..............0 SoCal...................8 Rick Plangger LP Tony Peeples WP Game 17 Albaugh..................8 The Farm................6 Darren Dubsky WP Dean Holoien LP Game 18 RiverSharks..................9 Dolan & Murphy...........0 Micheal White WP Jason Iuli LP 06 Boys Of Summer Games 19, 20,& 21 Game 19 Quad City Sox..............2 Circle Tap.....................3 Al Rebling LP Collin McKenzie WP Game 20 The Farm................5 Team Rainey...........1 Korrey Gareau WP Sebastin Gervasutti LP Game 21 Millers.................4 Stix.....................3 Rob Schweyer WP Paul Algar LP While the last 3 round robin games are under way Tonight's 9:00 Game will be Winner of pool A County Materials vs Pool B second place The Farm The # 1 ISC ranked Team Vs # 2 Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS at aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:27:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:27:18 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox opening game result - Bear County Classic @ Prince George, BC Message-ID: <080706189.70253@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 4:23:03 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox opening game result - Bear County Classic @ Prince George, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox have commenced round robin play at the innaugural Bear Country Classic event being held in Prince George, BC this weekend. The Grey Sox downed Portland, Oregon CR in their first round robin game by a score of 3 - 2. Winning pitcher was Nick Underhill, who gave up 4 hits and struck out 10. Losing pitcher was Mike Piechnik. The Grey Sox return to the field immediately to play their second round robin game vs the Grande Prairie, Alberta Pride and wrap up the day with a third round robin game later today vs the hosts of the 2006 Softball Canada Senior Mens FP National Championship, the Prince George Black Bears. We will continue to provide Grey Sox results as quickly as possible throughout the course of the weekend. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:30:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:30:02 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox game 2 result - Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC Message-ID: <080706189.70421@webbox.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox game 2 result - Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox continued on a positive note this afternoon during the round robin of the inaugural Bear Country Classic tournament being held in Prince George, BC. The Grey Sox defeated the Grande Prairie, Alberta Pride in their second round robin game by a score of 8 - 2. Winning pitcher was Derek Mayson and the losing pitcher was Richie Clark. Mayson also homered, and Kevin Boroske was 2 for 3 in leading the Grey Sox offense. The Grey Sox return to the field tonight to play their third round robin game vs the hosts of the 2006 Softball Canada Senior Mens FP National Championship, the Prince George Black Bears. The current standings at the 4 team tournament have Vancouver Grey Sox at 2 - 0, Prince George 1 - 0, Portland 0 - 1, and Grande Prairie 0 - 2. Prince George and Portland are taking to the field at the time of this report. We will continue to provide Grey Sox results as quickly as possible throughout the course of the weekend. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:32:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:32:25 -0700 Subject: Junior White Sox go down fighting at Canada Cup - women Message-ID: <080706189.70564@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 9:04:23 PM From: Vance Subject: Junior White Sox go down fighting at Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior White Sox go down fighting at Canada Cup Sunday July 9th 2006 The Junior White Sox have been knocked out to the Canada Cup Futurestournament following a 4-3 tie breaker loss against Delta Heat Boily inVancouver this morning. Competing in the championship round of the tournament the Junior WhiteSox went into the game this morning in a must win situation and theyfought to the very end to stay alive in the title race. Going into the top of the seventh inning the Junior White Sox were onerun down but Courtenay O?Donnell step up the plate and smashed the ballout of the park to level the scores and send the game into and extrainning. Delta Heat Boily crossed the plate in the tie breaker inning and deniedthe Junior White Sox a scoring chance to win the game 4-3. The loss today sees the Junior White Sox exit the tournament havingachieved their goal of qualifying for the Championship Playoffs. The teamhad a three wins two loss record in round robin play and a one win twoloss record in the Championship round. The Junior White Sox will now pack their bags for home and are due toarrive in New Zealand on Wednesday July 12th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:34:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:34:44 -0700 Subject: Canada takes advantage of Venezuela Errors to Escape Elimination Message-ID: <080706189.70703@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 8:16:59 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada takes advantage of Venezuela Errors to Escape Elimination -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2006 Canada takes advantage of Venezuela Errors to Escape Elimination (Surrey, BC) - In a classic defensive styled game, Canada held on to defeat Venezuela by a score of 2-1 to advance to the next round of Canada Cup playoffs. Canada took to an early lead in the first inning taking advantage of two Venezuela errors that seen Tamra Howren (Surrey, BC) drive in Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) followed by Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) driving in Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) giving Canada a 2 run lead. Venezuela responded in the second inning cutting Canada's lead to 1 run. Defensive play took over as both teams were held scoreless for the remainder of the ball game. Combined, both teams produced only 5 hits throughout the ball game. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) picked up the win holding Venezuela to 1 run on 3 hits striking out 6 in five and one third innings of work. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) who came in to relieve Holtz, managed to retire 7 of the 8 outs by way of strikeout. With the win, Canada will face Japan Elite at 8:30pm. Canada will need to defeat Japan Elite to earn the right to play in the semi finals on Sunday July, 09. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. In other Canada Cup playoff action - Canada Elite fell to Japan Elite by a score of 4-2 ending their Canada Cup playoff run. Canada Elite's Brittany Freight (Placentia, CA) started the scoring with a single in the second inning scoring pinch runner Shannon Robinson (Toronto, ON) to give Canada a 1-0 lead. After allowing Japan Elite to score 4 unanswered runs and take a 3 run lead late in the sixth, Erin Gee (Burnaby, BC) sparked life for Canada Elite late in the seventh driving in Daniela Pappano (Bolton, ON) to cut Japan Elite's lead to 2 runs. Sarah Belanger (Winnipeg, MB) was credited with the loss allowing 4 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings of work. Despite producing 11 hits, Canada Elite could not execute with runners in scoring position. The loss has eliminated Canada Elite from the Canada Cup tournament and put an end to their season. While some of Canada Elite's athletes will be named as alternates for the National Team, most will return to their home provinces to play for their club teams. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca 613-558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 8 22:35:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:35:59 -0700 Subject: International Softball Federation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Message-ID: <080706189.70778@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 9:09:24 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: International Softball Federation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2006 International Softball Federation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Surrey, BC) - The International Softball Federation (ISF) held an induction ceremony during the Canada Cup to induct Dale McMann, Terry Baytor and Lori Sippel on July 8th, 2006. ISF President, Don Porter was on hand during the Canada Cup to formally induct Dale McMann (Administrator Category), Terri Baytor (Coach Category) and Lori Sippel (Player Category) into the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. Dale McMann (Prince George, BC) was elected as ISF Vice President for North America in 1993, a position he still holds today. He is a former President of Softball Canada for 12 years and a Past President of Softball BC. Dale has represented the ISF at numerous international events, including Olympic Qualifiers, regional championships, the World Masters Game and many more. Terry Baytor (Brampton, ON) posted an overall coaching record of 79 wins and 9 losses as Head Coach of Canada's Senior Men's National Team from 1989-2000. His teams won four gold medals (1991 Pan American Games, 1995 & 1999 Pan American Championships and the 1992 World Championships) and a silver medal (1996 World Championships). Terry also played an important role in coaching education both in Canada and with the ISF, including a clinic in 1997 in South Africa. Terry was inducted in the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in 2003 and his jersey was retired by Softball Canada in 2001. Lori Sippel (Stratford, ON) played on the Senior Women's National Team for 13 years. Her pitching helped Canada qualify for the first ever Olympic Games in 1996 with a fourth place finish at the World Championships. Sippel continued to lead her team to a fifth place finish during the 1996 Olympics. Sippel retired from the program in 1996 only to return in 1998 to help Canada qualify for the 2000 Olympic Games where she posted a 0.00 ERA. Lori is renowned as an Ambassador for Softball in Canada and was inducted into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in 1993, the University of Nebraska Hall of Fame in 1997. Her jersey was also retired at the University of Nebraska in 1995 and at Softball Canada in 1999. With the induction, McMann, Baytor and Sippel engrave themselves within the elite group of 133 hall of famers representing 20 countries and fall among the only 5 Canadians who of had this great honor bestowed upon them. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613-523-3386 ext. 3105 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 00:12:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:12:02 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer Games 22, 23, & 24 Message-ID: <080706189.76540@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 5:51:25 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer Games 22, 23, & 24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Game 22 Circle Tap..............1 Riversharks............0 Mike Roberts WP Rob O'Brien LP Game 23 Aspen ...............5 Plangger's..........2 Sean Whitten WP Doug Sleep LP Game 24 Stix.....................1 Pasty's................10 Paul Algar LP Gerald Muizelaar WP Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 00:15:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:15:56 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <080706189.76774@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 6:56:14 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer Game 25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI The Farm??????..000 100 0 1-2-0 County?????????..020 111 X 5-9-0 Korrey Gareau LP; Dean Holoien (5) & Todd Twatchmann Andrew Kirkpatrick WP & Pat Shannon HR Farm Solo in 4th Colin Abbott County Jeff Goolagong 2 Run in 2nd Zenon Winter solo in 6th Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 00:17:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:17:09 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys Of Summer Playoff Message-ID: <080706189.76848@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 6:28:37 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys Of Summer Playoff -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 7, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI # 1) County Materials-Marathon, WI 3-0 # 8) SoCal Bombers-Yucaipa, CA 2-1 # 7) Aspen Interiors-Saskatoon, SK 1-2 #28) Plangger's Furniture-Benton Harbor, MI 0-3 #14) Albaugh Inc.-Elkhart, IA 3-0 # 2) Farm Tavern-Madison, WI 2-1 #23) Team Rainey-Whittier, CA 1-2 # 9) Kegel BlackKnights-Fargo, ND 0-3 #13) Circle Tap-Denmark, WI 2-1 WON Head to Head # 3) Orillia Riversharks-Orillia, ON 2-1 #16) Quad City Sox-Davenport, IA 1-2 #25) Dolan&Murphy-Aurora, IL 1-2 Runs Against # 5) Patsy's-New York, NY 2-1 8 #20) MinnDak Millers-Moorhead, MN 2-1 11 #12) Townline-Green Bay, WI 2-1 12 #22) Stix-Bloomington, IL 0-3 Playoffs A1 County Vs B2 Farm D1 Pasty???s VS C2 Riversharks B1 Albaugh VS A2 SoCal C1 Circle Tap VS D2 Millers Yours In FastPitch Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 08:02:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 05:02:11 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Game Results for July 8 - Schedule for July 9 Message-ID: <090706190.18349@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 2:43:36 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - Game Results for July 8 - Schedule for July 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS FOR Canada Cup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament Playoffs - Saturday, July 8, 2006 CanadaCup 2006 Tournament ? Teams and schedule subject to change without notice (CCP = CanadaCup Championship Round) CCP-7 China CanadaElite 10 ? 3 CanadaElite CCP-8 FloridaQuicksilver Canada 7 ? 1 Canada CCP-9 JapanElite CanadaElite 4 ? 2 JapanElite CCP-10Canada Venezuela 2 ? 1 Canada CCP-11Netherlands Australia 2 ? 0 Australia CCP-12JapanElite Canada 2 ? 0 Canada Canada plays Netherlands in a Canada Cup 2006 semi-final scheduled for 1:30pm, Sunday, July 9 at SoftballCity(2201 ? 148thSt., Surrey). Winner of the semi-final faces Australia in the final scheduled for 6:30pm. For more detailed Canada Cup Women?s Play-off game results and game results for the Futures and Showcase play-offs and the Special Olympics Friendship Division visit www.canadacup.com. The Special Olympics Friendship Division Play-off Games are being held at SoftballCitytomorrow. Futures and Showcase Play-off games are scheduled to be played at SoftballCity. The following Women?s games are scheduled for Sunday July 9, 2006: CCP-13: Netherlands vs Canada: 1:30pm at SoftballCity ? Diamond 1 CCP-14 FINAL: Australia vs Winner of CCP-13: 6:30pm at SoftballCity ? Diamond 1 Tomorrow, Sunday, July 9 is Championship Sunday with the Final Women?s game taking place at 6:30pm on Diamond 1. The Special Olympics Final starts at 11:00am on Diamond 1. The Showcase Final begins at 1:30pm on Diamond 2 and the Futures Final takes place at 4:00pm on Diamond 1. CanadaCup runs until Sunday, July 9. Phone 604-536-9287 for CanadaCup ticket information or visit www.canadacup.comfor other tournament information. Tickets are also available at the gate. Teams and schedule are subject to change without notice. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan ? 604.341.0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 08:03:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 05:03:17 -0700 Subject: Canada Moves On To Semi-Finals at Canada Cup Message-ID: <090706190.18416@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 3:19:15 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Moves On To Semi-Finals at Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2006 Canada Moves On To Semi-Finals at Canada Cup (Surrey, ON) - The Senior Women's National Team defeated Japan Elite in late Canada Cup action on Saturday July 8th, 2006 by a score of 2-0 Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC), who has been outstanding for Canada in the tournament, slugged a game-winning lead off homerun in the first inning of the ball game. Canada's only other run came at the hands of a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) one run double giving Canada a 2-0 lead in the seventh. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) set the tone of the game retiring the side in the first inning striking 2 of the first 3 batters. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) was credited with the win relieving Holtz in the fourth. Backed by solid defense the Canadian pitchers held Japan Elite to no runs and only 3 hits throughout the game. Canada was perfect on the day winning all 3 games of sudden death playoff action. "We knew that we needed to get three done today" said Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We took the games in segments and focused on winning each segment rather than the whole. We played with the attitude where we felt we needed to earn the right to play one more game here in Canada. It is rare that we have a chance to play here and this has been our motivation throughout the day. In the end, it came down to great pitching and great defense. We need to come back strong and be ready to play on Sunday." Canada will face the Netherlands in semi-final action on Sunday, July 9th at 1:30 pm at Softball City. The winner of the semi-final game will face Australia, who is undefeated in the tournament, for the championship. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 08:04:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 05:04:58 -0700 Subject: Aussies win earns them a spot in the Grand Final - Canada Cup - women Message-ID: <090706190.18517@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 12:31:11 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies win earns them a spot in the Grand Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 09 July 2006 Aussies win earns them a spot in the Grand Final The Aussie Spirit defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in today's Semi Final earning them a place in the Grand Final of the 2006 Canada Cup. Australia scored a break through in the bottom of the fourth when Kylie Cronk hit a sacrifice fly to centre to allow Kate Quigley to score. With Australia 1-0, Belinda Wright scored in the bottom of the sixth to take a further 2-0 lead. Australia's co-captain and pitcher, Tanya Harding, was too strong with four strike outs and allowing only three hits for the match. Japan Elite and Canada are currently battling with the winner taking on the Netherlands tomorrow. Australia will play the winner of that match in the Grand Final at 11.30am (AEST) Monday 10 July. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 7/8/06 11:16:13 PM From: "Jeff Geddes" Subject: Merlin Mens' Junior Tournament July 7th,8th,9th : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Folks here we are with day two updates. It's late so I will cut the preamble: Game 10: Toanche 3 Wyevale 10 Game 11: Hickson (ORSA)7 Peterborough 10 Game 12: Pt. Perry 10 Merlin 5 Game 13: Scarborough Royals 5 Fingal 6 Game 14: Toanche 0 Ponsonby 6 Game 15: Scarborough Wolverines 9 Chepstow 0 Game 16: Kitchener 0 Oshawa 13 (No hitter) Game 17: Breslau 11 Windham 4 Game 18: Elmira 4 Napanee 0 Game 19: Fingal 9 Chepstow 4 Game 20: Pt. Perry 7 Kitchener 1 Game 21: Windham Centre 2 Peterborough 10 Game 22: Napanee 7 Ponsonby 8 Game 23: Oshawa 6 Scarborough Wolverines 7 Game 24: Elmira 3 Breslau 2 Game 25: Ponsonby 5 Peterborough 4 Game 26: Fingal 5 Pt. Perry 3 Game 27: Score not in Game 28: Score not in Game 29: Fingal 9 Breslau 1. Those teams left are Scarborough Wolverines who will play Elmira tomorrow morning at 0900 hrs, and Fingal who will play either Oshawa or Ponsonby at 0900 hrs. Great ball!! Great time. Jeff Geddes, Convenor, OASA for Senior Convenors Bill Horne and Gary Wren. jeffgeddes(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 08:10:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 05:10:30 -0700 Subject: Kiwis take series victory over Australia Message-ID: <090706190.18849@webbox.com> Received: 7/8/06 11:26:49 PM From: Vance Subject: Kiwis take series victory over Australia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwis take series victory over Australia Sunday July 9th 2006 Big hitting has seen the New Zealand Junior Men?s Development team takeout the international series against the Australian under 19 team inSydney today. Going into the final two games today the New Zealand team needed just onewin to claim the series and they closed the deal in the early gamedefeating Australia 11-4. They then backed that up with a 2-0 in the final game to take out theseries 5-2. New Zealand team manager Mark Carter says the wins today were a wholeteam effort with the victory in the final game with the series wonimportant. Carter explains that the team had a lot to lose in the finalgame but they played well to take out the game. New Zealand?s dominance in the series was reflected in the individualawards presented after the series final. Wellington?s James Pointon wasnamed top pitcher, Jovaan Hanley of Hawkes Bay picked up the award fortop batter and Jamie Love of Auckland was named series MVP. With a series win over Australia to go with the Friendship Series titleearlier in the week Carter says the successful tour has ?exorcised a fewdemons and got the monkey off the back of a few players?. In the past fewyears Australia has dominated New Zealand at the junior boy?s level butthat hasn?t happened on this tour. Carter says while the tour has been successful in terms of results it hasalso been beneficial in terms of building towards the 2008 WorldChampionships and learning more about the players in the squad. Following the series win the team will debrief the tour today before arest day tomorrow ahead of the team flying home on Tuesday. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 08:12:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 05:12:41 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox game 3 result - Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC Message-ID: <090706190.18981@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 2:21:16 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox game 3 result - Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox completed round robin play Saturday evening at the Bear Country Classic tournament being held in Prince George, BC. The Grey Sox were defeated by the host Prince George Black Bears by a score of 7 - 6 in eight innings. Winning pitcher was Heine Shannon, who also was 3 - 3 at the plate for the Black Bears. Prince George was also lead by 2 home runs from Evan Potskin, and a solo homer from Doug Cain. Grey Sox pitcher Nick Underhill was tagged with the loss, after taking over from starter Rick Smith to commence the 8th inning. Despite not giving up a hit, Underhill was the victim of 2 Grey Sox errors in the extra frame. Catcher Bryan Abrey lead the Grey Sox offense with a double and a home run. As a result of the victory, Prince George finishes first in the round robin and will now play the 4th place finisher Grande Prairie Pride in one semi final matchup on Sunday morning. The Grey Sox will be playing Portland CR in the other semi final, with the two winners advancing to the championship game. Further results will be provided on Sunday afternoon as they available. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 15:52:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 12:52:51 -0700 Subject: Elmira Wins Merlin Mens' Junior - OASA Message-ID: <090706190.46590@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 2:32:18 PM From: "Jeff Geddes" Subject: Elmira Wins Merlin Mens' Junior -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elmira beat Scarborough Wolverines in the 0900 hrs tilt to advance to the final game. Scarborough, suffering only its first loss, went on to play Oshawa and won allowing them to return to the finals against Elmira. It was a great final game. Official scores will be posted later. Jeff Geddes, Convenor for Senior Convenors Bill Horne and Gary Wren. OASA jeffgeddes(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 16:49:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 13:49:18 -0700 Subject: Sunday Boys of Summer Message-ID: <090706190.49977@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 3:15:31 PM From: zakkflash(AT)greenbaynet.com Subject: Sunday Boys of Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 9 Denmark, WI 10AM MinnDak 6 Circle Tap 5 WP:Schweyer LP:McKenzie SoCal Bombers 10 Albaugh 3 5innings Orillia 3 Patsy's 2 Semi Finals NOON County 4 Orillia 2 WP:Gollan LP:O'Brien MinnDak 2 SoCal 1 WP:Sabate LP:Peeples Finals County vs MinnDak Complete box scores to follow Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:13:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:13:39 -0700 Subject: 06 Boys of Summer Sunday Message-ID: <090706190.73038@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 12:49:08 PM From: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Subject: 06 Boys of Summer Sunday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Jul 09, 2006 at #26 ------------------------------------------------------------ OrilliaONRiversharks 000 021 0 - 3 7 1 (3-1) New York NY Pasty's. 001 000 0 - 1 6 0 (2-2) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Cox Frank (2-0) LP-Folkard Adam (1-1) T- A-0 HR ORILLIA - Mullaley S, O'Brien Rob Jul 09, 2006 at #27 ------------------------------------------------------------ Elkhart IA Albaugh.. 002 10 - 3 8 0 (3-1) Yucaipa CA Socal.... 340 3X - 10 11 2 (3-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Peeples Tony (3-0) LP-Luster Terry (2-1) T- A-0 HR ELKHART - Owen Tom HR YUCAIPA - Osmsby Glen, Porto Jason 2 Jul 09, 2006 at #28 ------------------------------------------------------------ Denmark WI CircleTap 000 002 3 - 5 6 3 (2-2) Fargo ND MinnDak.... 400 000 2 - 6 8 0 (3-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Schweyer Rob LP-McKenzie C T- A-0 HR DENMARKC - Garvey Don Jul 09, 2006 at #29 Semi -------------------------------------------------------------- Marathon WI County??????000 004 0 4-8-0 Yucaipa CA SoCal??????...100 100 0 2-3-0 ------------------------------------------------------------- WP ??? Andrew Kirkpatrick LP Mike White HR-MARATHON-Todd Schlutz, Pat Shannon HR-YUCAIPA- Steve Mullaley, Rhys Caseley Jul 9, 2006 at #30 Semi ------------------------------------------------------------ Yucaipa CA Socal.... 000 001 0 - 1 5 2 (3-2) Fargo ND MinnDak.... 100 100 X - 2 2 0 (4-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Schweyer Rob (4-1) LP-Zack Darren (0-1) T- A-0 HR YUCAIPA - Osmsby Glen Jul 09, 2006 at #31 Championship ------------------------------------------------------------ Fargo ND MinnDak.... 000 10 - 1 6 1 (4-2) Marathon WI County.. 020 52 - 9 8 0 (6-0) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KirkpatrickA LP-Sabate Sisko T- A-0 HR MARATHON - Goolagang J Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild Boys of Summer July 8, 2006 At Circle Tap, Denmark WI Jul 09, 2006 at #26 ------------------------------------------------------------ OrilliaONRiversharks 000 021 0 - 3 7 1 (3-1) New York NY Pasty's. 001 000 0 - 1 6 0 (2-2) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Cox Frank (2-0) LP-Folkard Adam (1-1) T- A-0 HR ORILLIA - Mullaley S, O'Brien Rob Jul 09, 2006 at #27 ------------------------------------------------------------ Elkhart IA Albaugh.. 002 10 - 3 8 0 (3-1) Yucaipa CA Socal.... 340 3X - 10 11 2 (3-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Peeples Tony (3-0) LP-Luster Terry (2-1) T- A-0 HR ELKHART - Owen Tom HR YUCAIPA - Osmsby Glen, Porto Jason 2 Jul 09, 2006 at #28 ------------------------------------------------------------ Denmark WI CircleTap 000 002 3 - 5 6 3 (2-2) Fargo ND MinnDak.... 400 000 2 - 6 8 0 (3-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Schweyer Rob LP-McKenzie C T- A-0 HR DENMARKC - Garvey Don Jul 09, 2006 at #29 Semi -------------------------------------------------------------- Marathon WI County??????000 004 0 4-8-0 Yucaipa CA SoCal??????...100 100 0 2-3-0 ------------------------------------------------------------- WP ??? Andrew Kirkpatrick LP Mike White HR-MARATHON-Todd Schlutz, Pat Shannon HR-YUCAIPA- Steve Mullaley, Rhys Caseley Jul 9, 2006 at #30 Semi ------------------------------------------------------------ Yucaipa CA Socal.... 000 001 0 - 1 5 2 (3-2) Fargo ND MinnDak.... 100 100 X - 2 2 0 (4-1) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-Schweyer Rob (4-1) LP-Zack Darren (0-1) T- A-0 HR YUCAIPA - Osmsby Glen Jul 09, 2006 at #31 Championship ------------------------------------------------------------ Fargo ND MinnDak.... 000 10 - 1 6 1 (4-2) Marathon WI County.. 020 52 - 9 8 0 (6-0) ------------------------------------------------------------ WP-KirkpatrickA LP-Sabate Sisko T- A-0 HR MARATHON - Goolagang J Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild via: DARRENDERRICKS(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:21:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:21:02 -0700 Subject: Keating's Results from 4th of July Classic Message-ID: <090706190.73480@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 3:29:59 PM From: "Mike Fulton" Subject: Keating's Results from 4th of July Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 1 & 2, 2006 Allentown, Pa. Keating's Fitness Center, from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., traveled down the turnpike to Allentown for the 4th of July Classic. Keating's recorded a 2-1 record in the round robin portion of the 8 team tournament then beat the KMV Rise 7-4 in the semi-final game before losing in the championship game 5-2 to South Lebanon. Keating's opened the tournament by beating the Pa. Power 3-2 behind the strong pitching of Dave Stokes. With Keating's ahead 3-0 in the 7th, the Pa. Power scored 2 unearned runs with 2 outs before Stokes retired the last batter with runners on 1st and 3rd. Stokes struck out 7 and walked none in his complete game victory. Toby Ranck led the offense for Keating's with a 2 for 3 effort, including a double and single. Justin Stock was also 2 for 3 with 2 singles, a stolen base and a run. Greg Garrity, Dave Martin, Steve Ray, Steve Sell, and Mark Smith all singled. For Pa. Power Greg Holtz and Bob Wicker had a double and single each. Chris Fagan doubled and Dave Giblin had a single. In a real old time pitchers duel, Jermey Tracy and his South Lebanon team edged out Greg Garrity and Keating's Fitness Center 1-0. The only run of the game was scored in the 3rd inning on a RBI single by Mike Rohrer. Tracy pitched a 2 hitter while striking out 15 and walking 1. Rohrer was 2 for 3 with 2 singles and Justin Cevette was 1 for 2 with a single and a stolen base. Garrity had 7 strike outs while walking 1 batter. Kevin Smith and Justin Stock had a single each. Dave Stokes scattered 3 hits as Keating's Fitness Center beat the Pates Petro Kings 9-1. Stokes didn't allow an earned run, while striking out 8 and walking 2. On offense Toby Ranck led the 12 hit attack by going 3 for 3 with 3 singles and an RBI and a run scored. Justin Stock was 2 for 3 including a double, single and a run scored. Greg Garrity went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and an RBI. Kevin Smith smashed a 3 run 5th inning home run. Dave Martin was 1 for 2 with a double, an RBI, and scored a run. Frank Keating Jr., Mike Keating, and Steve Sell all singled. For the Patriots Chris Cope and Dave Fries had a single each. In the semi-final game Keating's defeated the Rise 7-4. Bret McHenry led the 10 hit attack with a 3 for 4 effort. He had a double, 2 singles, had 3 RBI's and scored 3 runs. Frank Keating Jr. was 2 for 3 including 2 singles and 4 RBI's. Greg Garrity had a double and Dave Martin, Steve Sell, Mark Smith and Dave Stokes all singled. Garrity picked up the complete game win on the mound. He allowed 2 earned runs, struck out 6 and walked one. For the Rise, John Hurst was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles. Steve Moore and John Stinner were both 2 for 3 with 2 singles. Keating's committed 4 errors in the championship game allowing 4 unearned runs enroute to a 5-2 defeat at the hands of South Lebanon. Jeremy Tracy scattered 5 hits for Lebanon and had 4 strike outs and 1 walk to pick up the mound victory. Justin Cevette belted a 2nd inning solo homer and Paul Batt was 1 for 2 with a single and a stolen base. For Keating's Kevin Smith blasted a 2 run 2nd inning hom run. Mike Keating and Mark Smith both had a double. Steve Sell and Justin Stock had a single each. Dave Stokes had a 2-0 record for the week-end. He pitched 13.1 innings, allowed no earned runs, had 17 strike outs and walked 2 batters. Greg Garrity had a 1-2 record. He threw 17.2 innings, struck out 21, walked 5 and had a 1.63 ERA. Keating's had a team batting average of .322 for the tournament. Outfielder Justin Stock paced the offense with a .462 average, 1 double, 5 singles, 2 stolen bases, 3 runs, .538 SLG. Toby Ranck had a .455 average, 1 double, 4 singles, .545 OBP, ..545 SLG. Bret McHenry batted .429, had a double, 2 singles, 3 runs, .571 SLG. Steve Sell had a .333 average; Greg Garrity batted .333, had a double and 3 singles ; Dave Stokes had a .333 average and a .500 OBP. Keating's over-all season record is 17-4. Their next action will be next weekend at Lyons in the Travel League. They have a doubleheader on Friday starting at 7:30PM vs. South Lebanon. 1st Game Pa. Power--------------------2--9--0 Keating's Fitness----------3--9--1 Fogel, Rutt (6) and Pagomo Stokes and Sell ----W.P. = Dave Stokes ----L.P. = Eric Fogel 2nd Game Keating's Fitness----------0--2--0 S. Lebanon------------------1--4--0 Garrity and M. Smith Tracey and Lutz ----W.P. = Jermey Tracey ----L.P. = Greg Garrity 3rd Game Patriots------------1---3--0 Keating's----------9--12--1 T. Stinner and Laudenslager Stokes and Sell ----W.P. = Dave Stokes ----L.P. = Tom Stinner Semi-Final Game Rise-----------------4---8--2 Keating's----------7--10--3 Vogel and Simms Garrity and Sell ----W.P. = Greg Garrity ----L.P. = Tom Vogel Championship Game Keating's Fitness----------0--2--0--0--0--0--0----2--5--4 S. Lebanon------------------0--2--0--1--2--0--X----5--4--0 Garrity, Stokes (5) and Sell Tracey and Lutz ----W.P. = Jermey Tracey ----L.P. = Greg Garrity Mike Fulton Manager of Keating's Fitness Center gotti at ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:35:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:35:16 -0700 Subject: 2006 ISC Developmental Under 19 Championships Message-ID: <090706190.74336@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 7:54:25 PM From: "Tom Stasik" Add to People Section Subject: 2006 ISC Developmental Under 19 Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heritage Park Frankenmuth, MI July 8-9, 2006 Here are the final standings and all-tournament selections from the ISC Under 19 Championship held this weekend in Frankenmuth, MI. Individual game scores with winning and losing pitchers to follow later. Final Standings 1. Straffordville, ON Selects (4-1) 2. Waterloo, ON Twins (5-2) 3. Glanworth, ON Midget Boys (2-2) 4. Newmarket, ON Stingers (2-2) 5. Kitchener, ON Kolts (2-2) 6. Munger, MI Firemen (2-2) 7. Breslau, ON Bears (0-3) 8. Innerkip, ON Midget Boys (0-3) Most Valuable Player: Kevin Ward of the Straffordville Selects. Outstanding Pitcher: Brian Lilley, Straffordville Selects Leading Hitter: Blaise Zimmer, Munger Bulldogs All Tournament Team P Brian Lilley, Straffordville P Corey Jackson, Waterloo P Andy McLean, Waterloo C Randy Gray, Glanworth C Tim Ruttan, Newmarket IF Mark Wright, Innerkip IF Blaise Zimmer, Munger IF Kevin Ward, Straffordville IF Brent MacPherson, Glanworth IF Sean Lovell, Straffordville OF Jake McKillop, Glanworth OF Brett Frede, Waterloo OF Kevin Eichenberger, Straffordville OF Roberty Lyle, Glanworth UTIL Trevor Martin, Waterloo Tom Stasik tomstasik(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:39:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:39:41 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Eliminated at Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC Message-ID: <090706190.74579@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 4:42:02 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Eliminated at Bear Country Classic @ Prince George, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox lost to Portland, Oregon CR by a score of 2 - 1 in semi final action at the Bear Country Classic tournament in Prince George, BC. Winning pitcher for Portland was Mike Piechnik, while Nick Underhill took the loss for the Grey Sox. As a result of the victory Portland advances to the championsjip final vs. the host Prince George Black Bears, who defeated the Grande Prairie, Alberta Pride in the other semi final matchup. The Grey Sox overall record on the season nows stands at 28 wins and 6 losses. Next action for the team is next weekend (July 15 and 16), when they travel south to Oregon for a 4 game super series with Portland CR. As always we will provide scores / information as it becomes available. Next home action for the Grey Sox is the weekend of July 28, 29 and 30 when the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge tournament takes place at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The event will have teams from Saskatoon, SK - Prince George, BC - Squamish, BC - Richmond, BC - Portland, OR, Yucaipa, CA and the host Grey Sox. The schedule of games etc. will be released to the public very shortly. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:43:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:43:33 -0700 Subject: Canada earns a Championship Game berth - women Message-ID: <090706190.74833@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 6:01:21 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada earns a Championship Game berth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 09, 2006 Canada earns a Championship Game berth (Surrey, BC) - Canada defeated the Netherlands 8-1 in semi-final Canada Cup action to earn a Championship game berth. After losing to the Netherlands in round robin play dropping 7 runs in the first inning, Canada was hoping for different results as the faced the Netherlands in the semi-final game. After struggling through the opening first half of the first inning and facing a 1 run deficit, Canada showcased why they earned the right to play in the semis scoring 4 runs, with 2 out, in the bottom of the inning. Canada posted another 2 out rally in the fourth and fifth to string together another 4 unanswered runs. Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) put an end to the ball game, due to the "run rule", on a 2 run single in the fifth to give Canada an 8-1 lead in the fifth. "We were excited to play in the semi finals" exclaimed Lawrick. "It is very special to be in such a game here at home in the Canada Cup. To us, it wasn't important who we played more simply, how we played." Canada's defense continued to be spectacular with a notable unassisted double play from Lawrick, in the fourth, fielding a line drive then diving back to first to retire the runner and end the inning. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) received the start in the circle for Canada throwing a solid three and one third innings and allowing only 1 run and 4 hits. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) continued to frustrate the opposition's offence picking up the win for Canada giving up only 1 hit. Canada will face Australia in the Canada Cup finals at 6:30 on Sunday July 9th. "Any time we play Australia it is fun and exciting" stated Lawrick. "They are a great team and they will definitely help us get better as we prepare of Beijing. These are the kinds of teams we want to play in these types of games." On Monday, the Senior Women's National Team will relocate to Oklahoma to compete in the World Cup. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:49:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:49:24 -0700 Subject: Innerkip Eagles Tournament Results Message-ID: <090706190.75184@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 6:45:24 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: Innerkip Eagles Tournament Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip, On Division A Elmira Cubs Palermo A's Woodstock Kelseys St. Marys Gunners Division B Alvinston Indians Toronto Champions Hickson Reds Innerkip Orioles Game 1 Woodstock 4 St. Marys 1 Game 2 Palermo 4 Elmira 3 Game 3 Innerkip 4 Hickson 2 Game 4Toronto 2 Alvinston 2 Game 5 Elmira 5 Woodstock 1 Game 6 St. Marys 4 Palermo 0 Game 7 Alvinston 2 Innerkip 0 Game 8 Hickson 5 Toronto 4 Game 9 Elmira 7 St. Marys 0 Game 10 Woodstock 10 Palermo 3 Game 11 Alvinston 7 Hickson 0 Game 12 Toronto 7 Innerkip 0 Standings after Divisional Games Division A Elmira 2-1 - 1st Place ( Defeated Woodstock) Woodstock 2-1 - 2nd Place St. Marys 1-2 - 3rd Place (Defeated Palermo) Palermo 1-2 - 4th Place - Eliminated Division B Toronto 2-1 - 1st Place ( Defeated Alvinston) Alvinston 2-1 - 2nd Place Innerkip 1-2 - 3rd Place (Defeated Hickson) Hickson 1-2 - 4th Place - Eliminated Playoffs Quarter Finals Woodstock 6 Innerkip 5 Winning Pitcher - Mike Pullin Losing Pitcher - Adam Smith Alvinston 7 St. Marys 5 Winning Pitcher - Doug Charlton Losing Pitcher - Steve Cooke Semi Finals Toronto 2 Woodstock 0 Winning Pitcher- Steve Ketchell Losing Pitcher - Steve Running Elmira 4 Alvinston 3 Winning Pitcher - Casey Halstead Losing Pitcher - Doug Charlton Finals Elmira 1 Toronto 0 - 8 innings Winning Pitcher - Casey Halstead Losing Pitcher - Steve Ketchell Congratulations to the Elmira Cubs and the Toronto Champions. The Innerkip Bright Cheese House Eagles would like to thank the Innerkip Parks and Rec, Joe Todd, Joe Ross and Matt Lowes for all of there work during the weekend From: "Jeff Whetstone" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 9 23:54:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:54:08 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League games 25-26 - Niagara at Ohsweken Message-ID: <090706190.75468@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 10:46:02 PM From: "mike joseph" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sunday July 9/06 Niagara @ Ohsweken Game # 25 rescheduled Niagara - 7 Ohsweken-8 W.P. Wayne Green L.P. Jay Paylove Hr.-Ohsweken-Calvin Miller Grand slam Niagara- trevor Faulk,Scott Young, Peter Dobbin Game# 26 Niagara - 5 Ohsweken-7 W.P. Wayne Green L.P. Jim Wilson Hr. Ohsweken-Dave Sowden From: "mike joseph" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 07:34:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:34:45 -0700 Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 9 Championship Day Results Message-ID: <100706191.16704@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 12:56:18 AM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan Subject: Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - July 9 Championship Day Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: MEDIA GAME RESULTS for Championship Sunday July 9, 2006 Canada Cup 2006 ? July 1 - 9 The 2006 CanadaCup at SoftballCity, CloverdaleAthleticParkand Sullivan Park in Surrey, BCwas an exciting action packed nine days of world class competition. The 13th CanadaCup Championship Sunday results are as follows: ? CanadaCup International Women?s Fastpitch Tournament Championship Final: Australia vs: Canada 6 ? 4 Australia ? Canada Cup International Fastpitch Futures Tournament World Junior Women?s Championship Final presented by MVP Athletics Supplies: Chinese Taipei Youth vs Calgary Illusion: 4 ? 3 Chinese Taipei Youth ? CanadaCup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Championship Final: OklahomaDynamites Badside vs SurreyStorm - Thom: 4 ? 0 OklahomaDynamites Badside Canada Cup Special Olympics Friendship Division Final: Surrey Mariners vs Richmond Rockets: 10 ? 1 Surrey Mariners CANADACUP WOMEN?S 2006 TOP TOURNAMENT ALL-STAR AWARDS MVP ? Stacey Porter, Australia EILEEN TODD AWARD FOR THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER ? Natalie Ward, Australia TOP BATTER ? Melanie Matthews, Canada ANNE IRVINE BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER ? Sandra Gouverneur, Netherlands LORI SIPPEL AWARD FOR TOP PITCHER ? Danielle Lawrie, Canada SUZY BRAZNEY TOP CATCHER ? CambriaMcKay, CanadaElite See www.canadacup.comfor more detailed tournament results and information. For Media Requiring Further Information Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan at 604-341-0201 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 07:37:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:37:34 -0700 Subject: ASA 50+ National at Prescott, AZ Message-ID: <100706191.16874@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 1:19:06 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: ASA 50+ National at Prescott, AZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Prescott, AZ] - The Texas Stars returned to the top of the mountain, coming out of theloser's bracket to beat the winner's bracket champion, Tulsa Grey Soxtwice and claim the National title in the ASA 50 and Over MastersDivision. Final bracket included at this blog post: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1038 Best regards, Jim Flanagan Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 07:36:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:36:25 -0700 Subject: Canada Earns Silver at Canada Cup Message-ID: <100706191.16805@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 2:37:27 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Earns Silver at Canada Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 09, 2006 Canada Earns Silver at Canada Cup (Surrey, BC) - Canada fell to Australia by a score of 6-4 in the 2006 Canada Cup Championship Game. Canada struck early on a Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) lead off homerun in the third inning followed by a one run single from Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK) to give Canada a 2-0 lead. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) received the start in the circle for Canada and managed to tame the Australian offense holding them to only 1 run through 4 innings of work. Homeruns were the difference for Australia as they combined 2 homeruns for 5 runs in the fifth inning to take a 4 run lead. Canada pressured throughout the game and cut the Australian lead to 2 runs falling 1 single short of tying the game late in the seventh inning. Despite the loss, the tournament was a positive outing for the Canadian team who has learned the meaning of teamwork, dedication and determination. "Today, we focused on where we've come from and where we want to go" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We took the long road to get to the finals and we needed every game in order to become the team we are today. Today, we ran out of steam in the circle and that's no discredit to Lawrie and Holtz who were fantastic throughout the tournament for us. I'm proud of what we've accomplished on and off of the field, we have so much to build on and we have just over a month to get it done." Team Canada will travel south of the border to compete in the World Cup of Softball as they continue their training and their journey towards the World Cup of Softball in late August. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca In other Canada Cup Action - Three Canadian receive top honors during closing ceremonies at the 2006 Canada Cup. Canada's Danielle Lawrie was crowned top pitcher for her spectacular performance during the Canada Cup allowing only 3 earned runs throughout the tournament. Melanie Matthews was nammed top hitter posting an incredible batting average of over 0.500. Cambrian McKay (Brampton, ON) of the Elite Team was elected as top catcher. -30- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 558-4663 (Cell) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 07:40:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:40:03 -0700 Subject: Undefeated Aussies win back-to-back titles Message-ID: <100706191.17023@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 1:26:39 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Undefeated Aussies win back-to-back titles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 10 July 2006 Undefeated Aussies win back-to-back titles The Aussie Spirit has defeated Canada 6-4 to winthe 2006 Canada Cup back-to-back. The Canada bats got some early hits away with a home run inthe top of the third and then scoring in the fourth to take a 2-0 lead. Australia replied inthe bottom of the fourth with co-captain Natalie Ward scoring to bring Canada?slead back to one run. Australia?s batswere on fire in the bottom of the fifth, scoring five runs from five hits. Stacey Porter scored atwo-run home run, bringing home Simmone Morrow. Later inthe innings, Natalie Titcume moved to second when Tracey Mosley singled, with Danielle Stewart replacing Mosley on base. Marissa Carpadios stepped up to the plate with tworunners on base and hit a three-run home run, bringing home Titcume and Stewartto take Australia to a 6-2lead. The Canada bats hitanother two runs in the top of the seventh, one a home run, but were unable toconvert the four hits to runs to force Australia to bat again. The Aussie Spirit remainedundefeated throughout the championship, winning eleven games from eleven Last year, at the 2005 Canada Cup, the Aussies defeated USA Elite in the final 3-0with a 10 win two loss record. The team is now heading to Oklahoma to competein the US World Cup which takes place from 13-17 July. Australia will be upagainst the USA, Japan, China, Canada and Great Britain. FOR MORE INFORMATION/INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (AussieSpirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 07:54:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:54:05 -0700 Subject: Iowa ASA district #4 Mens Fastpitch Tournament Results Saturday Message-ID: <100706191.17865@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 12:25:47 AM From: "Todd Verwers" Subject: Iowa ASA district #4 Mens Fastpitch Tournament Results Saturday DES MOINES, IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday July 8th Results Game 13 Legends 7 Elkhart 0 WP: Todd Verwers (2-0) LP: Chuck Jones (0-2) Game 14 Winterset 7 Fire Side Grill 0 WP: Hunthoff (1-0) LP: Team Game 15 The Crew 3 Grandview Cabinet 2 WP: Terry O'Conner (3-0) LP: Jim Simonie (1-1) Game 16 Game Time 6 DM Dragons 5 WP: Chad Price (1-0) LP: Steve Towers (0-2) Game 16 Reasnor RPM's 5 Palazzo's 1 WP: Rod Bungy (1-0) LP: Chris Bigelow (0-1) HR: Donavan Young (Reasnor) Game 17 Winterset 6 Moulton Sprayers 0 WP: Hunthoff (2-0) LP: Steve Long (1-2) HR: Stewert, Corkran (Winterset) Game 18 Legends 18 Fire Side Grill 3 WP: Stubbs Randolph (1-0) LP: Chuck Jones (0-3) HR: Matt Constible, TJ Mickelson (Legends) Game 19 VanderWaal 10 Drillers 9 WP: Tony Royster (1-1) LP: Randy Smith (1-1) HR: Brendeland Game 20 Legends 9 VanderWall 1 WP: Todd Verwers (3-0) LP: Jim Elliott (1-1) HR: Matt Constable, John McCaughey, Jimmy Randolph (Legends) Game 21 Mark VII Spirit 5 Game Time 3 WP: Jason Hall (2-2) LP: Tim Pottoroff (0-2) Game 22 Reasnor RPM's 8 The Crew 2 WP: Dan Wakefield (2-0) LP: Terry O'Conner (3-1) Game 23 Winterset 5 Mark VII Spirit 4 WP: Hunthoff (3-0) LP: Jason Hall (2-3) Game 24 Legends 6 Palazzo's 4 WP: Randy Dare (1-1) LP: Chris Bigelow (0-2) Game 25 Grandview Cabinet 6 Winterset 5 WP: Joe Simonie (2-0) LP: Hunthoff (3-1) Sunday July 9th Schedule 10:30am Game 25 Legends vs Grandview Cabinets 12:30pm Game 26 Winner Game 25 vs The Crew 2:30pm Game 27 Winner Game 26 vs Reasnor RPM's 4:30pm If Game Todd Verwers Central Iowa Softball Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 09:47:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:47:59 -0700 Subject: Vandalia, IL - The Freight - nokomis homecoming tourney recap Message-ID: <100706191.24697@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 8:06:04 AM From: richard well Subject: vandalia, il - the freight - nokomis homecoming tourney recap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch NEXT GAME: Aurora AFSCA Classic ? July 15 & 16 TOURNEY RECORD: 20-3 TOTAL RECORD: 22-10 Nokomis Homecoming Tourney Game 1: Cerro Gordo, Il ? Broncos 0 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Broncos 000 000 0 ? 0 3 0 Vandalia - The Freight 200 000 x ? 2 3 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Nick Casey 7 innings/3 H/0 R/0 ER/5 K/2 BB and Well Loss- Brent Stevenson 6 innings/3 H/2 R/2 ER/11 K/2 BB and Jimison FREIGHT HITTERS: Bob Nagel 1-3 / Rich Well 1-3 / Mark Burnam 1-3, RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored their only 2 runs in the 1st on a Nagel 1B, Well 1B, Bellaver BB, wild pitch and Burnam RBI 1B?? GAME 2 Radom, Il ? Lee?s Sports 5 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Lee?s Sports - 103 000 1 ? 5 6 3 Vandalia ? The Freight 120 005 x ? 8 11 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Nick Casey 7 innings/4 H/5 R/4 ER/6 K/6 BB and Well Loss-Mark Radake 6 innings/11 H/8 R/8 ER/1 K/1 BB and McDonough FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 3-4, RBI / Bob Nagel 2-3, RBI / Nick Casey 2-4, 2 RBI?s / Greg Bellaver 1-4 / Mark Burnam 2-3, 3B / Jeff Jarrett 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: Lee?s scored in the top of the 1st?.The Freight scored 1 in the 1st on a Simmons 1B, Nagel sac and Casey RBI 1B?.The Freight scored 2 in the 2nd as Arnold reached on an error, Simmons 2B and Nagel 1B?..Lee?s scored in the 3rd to take 4-2 lead?..in the bottom of the 6th The Freight scored 5 runs on a Burnam 1B, Cook sac, Jarrett BB, Arnold reached on an error, Simmons RBI 1B, Nagel RBI 1B, and Casey RBI 1B?? Game 3: Memphis, Tn ? Posse - 8 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Posse 015 110 x ? 8 12 0 Vandalia - The Freight 001 110 0 ? 3 7 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Tim Timmons 6 innings/7 H/3 R/3 ER/3 K/0 BB and Gex Loss- Greg Bellaver 6 innings/12 H/8 R/5 ER/11 K/1 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Bob Nagel 2-4 / Rich Well RBI / Nick Casey 1-3, 2B / Kevin Cook 3-3, 3B, RBI / JD Arnold 3-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the 3rd on a Cook 3B and Arnold RBI 1B?.in the 4th The Freight scored on a Casey 2B and Cook RBI 1B?..in the 5th the Freight scored on a Arnold 1B, Nagel 1B and Well RBI sac fly??.Pool Play Final Standings 1-The Freight 2-1 / 2-Cerro Gordo 2-1 / 3-Lee?s Sports 1-2 / 4-Posse 1-2?.. GAME 4 - Semifinals Hermann, Mo Black & Gold 2 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Black & Gold 010 000 1 ? 2 4 0 Vandalia ? The Freight 000 000 0 ? 0 1 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Eric Steinback 7 innings/1 H/0 R/0 ER/9 K/1 BB and Speckals Loss-Jason Einhorn 7 innings/4 H/2 R/2 ER/2 K/1 BB and Casey FREIGHT HITTERS: Greg Bellaver 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight were eliminated with this loss?..this is the first tourney of the year that The Freight did not win?..Black & Gold vs Nokomis Bud Light advance to the Championship?..the Nokomis Homecoming Tourney and festivities are always first rate?.thank you?? The Freight record 22-10 June 1st ISC Rankings #31 Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 10:26:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:26:00 -0700 Subject: 44th annual Au Sable Tournament Message-ID: <100706191.26980@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 8:26:37 AM From: TOM O'NEILL Subject: 44th annual Au Sable Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Au Sable, NY Razzano's Trucking defeated Heflin Gremlins 6-4 to win the 44th Annual Au Sable Forks fastpitch Tournament. Razzano's winning pitcher was Greg Garrity. 3rd place went to C.P.I. of Croghan, NY and St. Leonard Express of St. Leonard D' Aston Quebec. From: TOM O'NEILL Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 12:46:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:46:49 -0700 Subject: ISC II #12 Hermann Black Gold at Nokomis, IL Homecoming Tournament Message-ID: <100706191.35429@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 11:25:18 AM From: "Steinbeck, Eric" Subject: ISC II #12 Hermann Black Gold at Nokomis, IL Homecoming Tournament Nokomis, IL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Record 18-6 Gateway Travel League Record 7-1 Dave Baue Memorial Day Tournament Champions - St. Charles, MO Rivertown Classic Tournament Champions - Hermann, MO Nokomis Homecoming Tournament Runner-Up - Nokomis, IL ISC II #12 Hermann Black Gold takes second at Nokomis Homecoming tourney going 3-2. Pool Play - Game 1 Mt. Zion, IL Merchants 001 000 0 - 1 3 1 Black Gold 121 010 x - 5 8 0 WP - Steinbeck (1-0) 3H, 1ER, 7K and Coon LP - Propst 8H, 5R, 4ER, 3K, 3BB and Watous Pool Play - Game 2 Nokomis, IL Bud Light 010 100 0 - 2 6 2 Black Gold 000 000 0 - 0 1 2 WP - Steve Mitchell 1H, 0R, 12K, 1BB and Tuetken LP - Steinbeck (1-1) 6H, 2R, 0ER, 10K, 1BB and Kurt Speckhals Pool Play - Game 3 Black Gold 000 121 0 - 4 9 2 Kelso, MO Fastptich 000 021 0 - 3 8 2 WP - Allen Speckhals (1-0) 5 2/3IP, 8H, 3R, 1ER, 6K - Steinbeck 1 1/3IP, 0H and Kurt Speckhals LP - Jansen 9H, 4R, 3ER, 9K and Drew Elimination Round - Semifinal Black Gold 010 000 1 - 2 4 1 ISC #38 Vandalia, IL Freight 000 000 0 - 0 1 0 WP - Steinbeck (2-1) 1H, 0R, 9K, 1BB and Kurt Speckhals LP - Einhorn 4H, 2R, 1ER, 2K, 2BB and Casey Steinbeck - No-Hitter through 6 2/3 Championship Game Black Gold 000 000 0 - 0 2 2 Nokomis, IL Bud Light 100 121 x - 5 9 0 WP - Rich Younker 2H, 0R, 9K, 1BB and Tuetken LP - Steinbeck (2-2) 9H, 5ER, 11K, 2BB and Coon HR - Tuetken(Nokomis) Thank you, Eric Steinbeck Application Developer Sr Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri (314) 923-8646 Eric.Steinbeck(at)bcbsmo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 13:55:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:55:24 -0700 Subject: Boys of Summer All-Tournament Team Message-ID: <100706191.39543@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 12:16:32 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Boys of Summer All-Tournament Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 10 Denmark, WI Here is the listing of the All-Tournament Selections. Thanks to Hank DeWild, ISCII Statistician, who loaded each and every game into the computers which made it very easy to make selections. Each player received a plaque. 2006 All-Boys of Summer Team: Defensive Specialist- Greg Cascaes, MinnDak Infield- Tom Owen, Albaugh Infield- Glenn Ormsby, SoCal Infield- Travis Wilson, Patsy's Infield- Jarrad Martin, County Outfield- Lucas Goring, MinnDak Outfield- Jeff Goolagong, County Outfield- Kyle Magnusson, Circle Tap Catcher- Patrick Shannon, County Pitcher- Rob Schweyer, MinnDak Pitcher- Andrew Kirkpatrick, County Most Valuable Hitter- Patrick Shannon, County Most Valuable Pitcher- Andrew Kirkpatrick, County Most Valuable Player- Rob Schweyer, MinnDak Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 14:37:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:37:18 -0700 Subject: DOLAN & MURPHY Shamrocks at Boys of Summer Message-ID: <100706191.42056@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 1:29:12 PM From: "Adam Perkins" Subject: DOLAN & MURPHY Shamrocks at Boys of Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOLAN & MURPHY Shamrocks at Boys of Summer AURORA, IL www.dmshamrocks.com The Shamrocks went 1-2 at the boys of Summer Tournamentthis past weekend taking our season record to 14-9. Despite a great comefrom behind win against #13 Circle Tap in our opening game, a frustrating5-4 loss to #18 Quad City and a run rule loss to #3 Orillia kept us from advancingto the playoff bracket. Many thanks to Dick Brethauer for his continued supportof the team throughout the weekend. A brief summary of the weekends games is below: Game 1 Dolan and Murphy 2 Circle Tap 1 The game started as a real pitchers duel with neitherteam able to score with commanding pitching by both teams. In the top ofthe 5th, Circle Tap were able to string hits together scoring one run. TheShamrocks bats were tied down until the top of the 7th when a solo home runby Andrew Havercroft tied the game. Some great defensive plays from Aaron Vailand Dave Perkins in the 8th and 9th held Circle Tap and gave the Shamrocksan opportunity in the bottom of the 9th. With Dave Perkins on 2nd (Int'lTiebreaker), Andrew Havercroft received an intentional walk and Luis Saldanadrove a ball over the right fielder to secure the win for the Shamrocks.Hits for the Shamrocks throughout the game also came from Brian Tobinand Aaron Vail. WP Juan Potolicchio (9 Inn, 7H, 1ER, 11K) LP Matt Bramwell Game 2 Dolan and Murphy 4 Quad City Sox 5 The Shamrocks jumped to an early lead scoring 2 runs inthe 1st and another in the 2nd with Quad City scoring 1 in the 1st off a solohome run. A bad defensive third inning gave up the lead with Quad Citytaking a lead in to the 4th. A solo home run by Brian Tobin put the Shamrockswithin 1 going into the 7th. In the 7th Camden Decker drew a walk andDave Perkins doubled to right. Andrew Havercroft was intentionally walked butthe Shamrocks were unable to score meaning a frustrating loss. Hits for theShamrocks: Camden Decker 2 x 1b, Dave Perkins 1 x 1b, 1 x 2b, BrianTobin 1 x 1b, 1 x HR, David Schuett 1 x 2b, 1 x 1b, Andrew Havercroft 1 x 1b. LP Juan Potolicchio (6Inn,7H, 2ER, 7K) WP Harold Kelly (SV Jonas Mach) Game 3 Dolan and Murphy 0 Orillia Riversharks 9 The Orillia bats came out srong crushing 7 earned runsin the first 3 innings off Jason Iuli. Juan Potolicchio entered in reliefholding them to 2 runs in the next 2 innings. The Shamrocks were unableto match the offensive power of the Riversharks collecting only 3 hits throughoutthe 5 innings game. Hits came from the bats of Camden Decker, CooperCarson and Andrew Havercroft. LP Jason Iuli (3Inn,7ER, 0K) WP Michael White The Shamrocks host the AFSA classic this weekend at StuartSports Complex in Aurora, IL. We look forward to another great tournamentwith a field of very competitive teams. Milkman mailto:aperkins5(at)comcast.net http://www.dmshamrocks.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 15:08:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:08:36 -0700 Subject: OASA Masters - an opinion on draw Message-ID: <100706191.43936@webbox.com> Received: 7/9/06 9:43:28 PM From: "Blair McBratney" Subject: OASA Masters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I dont know if anyone else noticed but who made up the draw for the Master's in Grafton.If you lose your 1st game, its like 7 games just to get back to the finals...5 of those on the saturday.Doesnt the OASA realize we are Masters.This would be a tough tourney for Seniors and Intermediates to be in with this kind of draw.This is one way to really eliminate the Masters category because who really has the pitching or that matter teams have the physical aspect to play that much ball without getting injured?Dont be surprised if you hear a lot of complaints that weekend,i know i have already. Just my opinion. Blair McBratney bmcbratney(at)sympatico.ca Toronto,Ontario,Canada Oshawa Ravens Masters Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 15:10:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:10:13 -0700 Subject: Wroxeter Tournament - Port Elgin Blue Devil Results Message-ID: <100706191.44034@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 2:05:14 PM From: "McKinnon" Subject: Wroxeter Tournament - Port Elgin Blue Devil Results Wroxeter, ON The Port Elgin Blue Devils went 4 - 0 to win the annual Wroxeter Fastball Tournament this past weekend. Game 1 - Port Elgin 10 - Arthur 1 Game 2 - Port Elgin 6 - Mitchell Mets 2 Game 3 - Port Elgin 3 - Bridgeport Braves 2 Game 4 - Port Elgin 12 - Bridgeport Braves 6 Thanks Jim McKinnon lmckinnon(at)bmts.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 16:03:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:03:09 -0700 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Wins 2006 1st Annual Mickey Brennan Memorial Tournament Message-ID: <100706191.47208@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 12:37:03 PM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Wins 2006 1st Annual Mickey Brennan Memorial Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lackawanna, NY - Notti Perez's Grand Slam homerun in the 2nd inning would be enough to give Elkland a 6-0 lead enroute to a 6-2 win over the Ashland Merchants in the championship game of the 2006 1st Annual Mickey Brennan Memorial Tournament in Lackawanna, NY. All of Elkland's offense was scored on homeruns in the game, as Elkland 2nd baseman Bryan Miller started the game off with a 2-run homerun, plating both him and Perez who had doubled to start the game. Perez would finish the game 2-4, while Elkland designated hitter Ryan Would would also have a multi hit game, finshing the game 2-3. Elkland put the game into the steady hands of pitcher Hugh Hillhouse for the championship game, and Hillhouse delivered. Aside from allowing a 2-run homerun in the 6th inning, Hillhouse(7-2) would be in control in the game, allowing 7 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 6. Elkland improves to 11-3 on the season, and goes 4-0 in tournament play. This is Elkland's 3rd tournament championship of the season, and their 7th tournament championship in the last 2 combined seasons. Elkland will head to Dunkirk this weekend for the Falcon Classic, their 5th tournament of the season. Season Record- 11-3 Tournament Record- 4-0 Game by Game Scores ------------------- Game #1 Elkland Defeats Cleveland Steamers 5-3 Game #2 Elkland Defeats Ashland Merchants 4-3 Game #3 Elkland Defeats Big Johns 10-9 Game #4 Elkland Defeats Ashland Merchants 6-2 Team Batting Average(Tournament)- .342(40-117) Team ERA (Tournament)- 4.10 Top Elkland Pitchers -------------------- Hugh Hillhouse- 3-0, 3.50 ERA, 14 innings, 18 strikeouts Scot Adams- 1-0, 1 save, 4.66 ERA, 15 innings, 20 strikeouts Top Elkland Hitters ------------------- Bryan Miller - .500 (6-12) 4 HR's, 8 RBI's, 7 runs scored Ryan Wood - .428 (6-14), 3 runs scored, 2 RBI's Bruce Hackett - .416 (5-12) Mike Makowiec - .411 (7-17), 4 RBI's Justin Cevette - .357 (5-14), 1 HR, 2 RBI's Notti Perez - .333 (3-9), 1 HR, 4 RBI's *The first 3 game, Elkland would score come from behind victories, winning all 3 games with rallies in the 7th and 8th innings. For game writeups, season hitting, fielding, and pitching stats, and tournament photos, you can visit our team website at: www.eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam The tournament website for the Mickey Brennan Memorial is: www.mickthequick.org Thanks, Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team player/coach brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 16:06:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:06:10 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Take Second at Boys of Summer Message-ID: <100706191.47390@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 2:48:25 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Take Second at Boys of Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The #20 ranked MinnDak Millers traveled to Circle Tap in Denmark, Wisconsin this past weekend and came away with a Runner Up finish at the Boys of Summer. The Millers barely made it to Sunday?s Championship Bracket, having to use tiebreakers to get there and then taking advantage of that opportunity. Pool Play, Pool D Friday MinnDak opened the Boys of Summer against Patsy?s and came away with an impressive 7-0, five-inning win. Rob Schweyer threw a no-hitter and the Millers hitters gave him run support en route to the victory. MinnDak jumped on the board in the second inning when Tony Kunka drew a lead-off walk. After a strikeout, Jason Wandler walked, and then Roman Foore?s triple drove in Kunka and Wandler to put MinnDak up 2-0. The next inning, Lucas Goring lead of with a slap single, Gregg Cascaes reached on a fielder?s choice, putting runner?s on first and second after Goring was called safe at second. A strikeout followed, then Kunka reached on an intentional walk. Then with two outs, Jason Wandler singled in Goring and Cascaes. Foore was up next and put a home run over the right-center field fence to give MinnDak a 7-0 lead. Schweyer would hold Patsy?s at bay for the remainder of the game and got the games final out on a tag out at home plate. #20 MinnDak Millers 7 #5 Patsy?s (Massapequah, NY) 0, 5 innings Patsy?s 000 00-0 0 2 MCM 025 0x-7 5 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (3-5) LP-Gerald Muizelaar HR-Roman Foore (3), MinnDak Muizelaar, Adam Folkard (3), Darren Rea (5) and Frank DeGroat Schweyer and Scooter Lange Roman Foore, 2-3, 3B, HR, 5 RBI Jason Wandler, 1-1, 2 RBI Rob Schweyer, 5 IP, No-hitter, 8 K, 4 BB Saturday Saturday morning saw MinnDak take on Townline for the third time this year. The Millers fell to Townline 8-3. Errors plagued MinnDak in this game as all five of Townline?s 8 runs were unearned. MinnDak scored three runs in the sixth. Gregg Cascaes reached on a fielder?s choice with one out. John Tschida walked, then Tony Kunka?s single scored Cascaes. After a strikeout, Jason Wandler?s double scored Tschida. Kunka would later score on a wild pitch. #12 Townline (Green Bay, Wisc) 8 #20 MinnDak Millers 3 TL 000 422 0-8 8 0 MDM 000 003 0-3 5 4 WP-Betto Guerrinieri LP-Rob Schweyer (3-6) HR-Aaron Neemia, Tane Richardson, Townline Guerrinieri, Tane Richardson (6) and Aaron Neemia Schweyer and Scooter Lange Lucas Goring, 3-4 Tony Kunka, 1-2, RBI Jason Wandler, 1-3, 2B, RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 8 hits, 6 K, 3 BB, 5 unearned runs MinnDak entered their final game in Pool Play needing a win over the Bloomington Stix while also having to hold the Stix to under four runs without having to go deep into tiebreaker scenarios. The Millers scored a run in the first inning when Gregg Cascaes reached on a bunt single, advanced to second on John Tschida?s infield single, to third on a wild pitch, then scored on Tony Kunka?s single. The Stix scored a pair of runs in the second and another in the fifth to take a 3-1 lead. MinnDak brought the game even in the fifth inning. With one out, Zach Goring reached on a single, then advanced to third on Lucas Goring?s double. Zach Goring would score on a passed ball, with Lucas Goring advancing to third, then scoring on Cascaes? ground out to tie the game at three. The game entered extra innings, with the International Tiebreaker taking effect in the ninth inning. Jason Wandler was placed a second base. He was moved to third on Tim Tweiten?s sacrifice bunt. Rob Schweyer then walked. Both would score on Zach Goring?s double up the middle, giving the Millers a win as well as a hand up in the tiebreaker, putting them in Sunday?s Championship Bracket. Sisko Sabate gave MinnDak five strong innings of work before giving way to Rob Schweyer. #20 MinnDak Millers 4 #22 Bloomington Stix (Bloomington, Ill) 3, 9 innings Bloom 020 010 000-3 5 0 MDM 100 020 001-4 7 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (4-6) LP-Paul Algar HR-None Bob Ginger, Algar (5) and Dan Butler Sisko Sabate, Schweyer (6) and Lamar Noriega, Scooter Lange (7) Gregg Cascaes, 1-4, RBI Lucas Goring, 2-4, 2B Zach Goring, 2-4, RBI Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 4 H, 5 K, 3 BB Rob Schweyer, 4 IP, 1 H, 5 K, 1 BB Championship Bracket Sunday, Quarterfinals The Millers squared off against Circle Tap for the third time this season, and unlike the first two meetings with Circle Tap, MinnDak would come out victorious. MinnDak jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning. Lucas Goring led off the MinnDak first with a single. Gregg Cascaes walked. Both advanced a base on John Tschida?s sacrifice bunt. Tony Kunka?s ground out scored Lucas Goring. Kunka and Cascaes would then score on Zach Goring?s four-base error. Roman Foore then singled and scored from first on Jason Wandler?s triple. Circle Tap cut into the MinnDak lead in the sixth with Don Garvey?s two-run home run. Garvey would give Circle Tap the lead the next innings with a based loaded triple. In the bottom of the seventh, Lucas Goring led off with a single and Gregg Cascaes followed with another single. Each moved up a base on a wild pitch. John Tschida singled to the outfield, scoring Lucas Goring. Cascaes stopped at third but when the throw from the outfield got away from Circle Tap, Cascaes slide into home to give MinnDak the win. #20 MinnDak Millers 6 #13 Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 5 CT 000 002 3-5 6 3 MDM 400 000 2-6 10 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (5-6) LP-Colin McKenzie HR-Don Garvey, Circle Tap McKenzie and Jeff Wartman Schweyer and Scooter Lange Lucas Goring, 3-4 John Tschida, 1-3, RBI Jason Wandler, 3-3, 3B, RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 6 H, 4 K, 5 BB Semifinals The semifinals saw MinnDak match up with the SoCal Bombers. For the second straight game, MinnDak put a run on the board in the first inning. Lucas Goring was hit by a pitch in the Millers? half of the first. Goring would steal both second and third, then with two outs, score on Tony Kunka?s single. MinnDak added another run in the fourth when, with one out, Zach Goring reached via an error. He stole second base then advanced to third when a third strike to Roman Foore got away from the SoCal catcher. Jason Wandler?s sacrifice fly to left would then score Zach Goring. So Cal put a run on the board in the sixth on a homer by Glen Ormsby. Sisko Sabate started for MinnDak, going 4 strong innings, before giving was to Rob Schweyer. #20 MinnDak Millers 2 #8 So Cal Bombers 1 SoCal 000 001 0-1 5 2 MDM 100 100 x-2 4 0 WP-Sisko Sabate (8-3) LP-Tony Peeples S-Rob Schweyer (3) HR-Glen Ormsby, SoCal Peeples, Darren Zach (4) and Kelly Wenstrom, Darren Box (5) Sabate, Schweyer (5) and Lamar Noriega, Scooter Lange (5) Tony Kunka, 1-2, RBI Jason Wandler, 1-2, RBI, Sac fly Sisko Sabate, 4 IP, 3 H, 1 K, 3 BB Rob Schweyer, 3 IP, 2 H, 6 K, 0 BB Championship The final saw MinnDak square off against top-ranked County Materials. MinnDak would score their lone run in the fourth inning. With one out, Tony Kunka singled. Two batters later, Roman Foore singled to move Kunka to second. Kunka scored on Jason Wandler?s double, with Foore being thrown out at the plate. That put the County lead at 2-1. County scored five runs in the fourth, then ended the game in the bottom of the fifth on Jeff Goolagong?s two-run homer. Sisko Sabate and Rob Schweyer again teamed up again for the Millers in the circle. #1 County Materials (Marathon, Wisc) 9 #20 MinnDak Millers 1, 5 innings MDM 000 10-1 6 1 CM 020 52-9 8 1 WP-Andrew Kirkpatrick LP-Sisko Sabate (8-4) HR-Jeff Goolagong, County Sabate, Rob Schweyer and Scooter Lange Kirkpatrick and Pat Shannon Jason Wandler, 1-2, 2B, RBI 6 Millers had hits: Roman Foore, Lucas Goring, Tony Kunka, Scooter Lange, Tim Tweiten Sisko Sabate, 3.2 IP, 5 H, 1 K, 2 BB, 4 unearned runs Rob Schweyer, .1 IP, 3 H, 1 unearned run Three Millers earned All Tournament honors with Gregg Cascaes being named at the Designated Hitter/Defensive Specialist, Lucas Goring in the outfield and Rob Schweyer at pitcher. Schweyer was also named the tournament?s Most Valuable Player. Everyone associated with the MinnDak Millers would like the thank Darren Derricks, Zakk Flash and everyone associated with Circle Tap and the Boys of Summer for a first-rate tournament at one of the premier settings for fastpitch. Next up for MinnDak is the Eugene Holm Classic in Fargo this coming weekend. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 22:19:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:19:34 -0700 Subject: I Believe the Riversharks Fell 2 Runs Short of Claiming The Top Spot in Rankings Message-ID: <100706191.69793@webbox.com> I Believe the Riversharks Fell 2 Runs Short of Claiming The Top Spot in Rankings The Orillia Riversharks, not in existence last year, easily the most exciting team in the sport this year, apparently lost a nail biter to County Materials today, and saw their legitimate claim as the best team in the world headed into the World Tourney, go away with that loss. I only say this from my readings on Al?s list, and discussions with many, but please understand what I say in this article is not based on any statement I am making as a member of the Rivershark?s management, so let?s get on with it. By a 4-2 score in the semi at Boys of Summer, County Materials managed a 2-1 record against the upstart Sharks this year, their second consecutive, and put to rest the fear that they would fall below the top spot in the final rankings which will be turned in tomorrow by the ranking committee. But wait??this is only July, there?s Still Orillia?s tourney, there is STILL the Walsh, there is STILL a third of the season remaining. Yet rankings are in for the year? Come On!! They do not vote the Heisman that way. To be honest with you, I don?t think the committee Ranking members are hanging out at the Downtown Athletic Club, either?. So big deal, Pete, where have you been hanging out as well, who are you to pop off about what is what,??? haven?t seen you at a single event yet this year, are you going to Orillia? Answer: No. The ISC world tourney is the first event I will attend this year. But for those of you who thought I would sit back and mind my absence with some degree of peace and quiet, I have to let a bit of enthusiasm leak out, with some comments as well. I like the Shark?s progress thus far. From the vantage point of a Fastpitch fan getting no closer to the game than Florida this year, and not even attending the AAU, I give you this report: I believe, as a person sitting in Florida The Sharks have a shot to win it all. So I am proud to think the Sharks will be going into the ISC land of the Kitchener Canucks and all that is wonderful about this game, easily ranked as a title contender Let?s look at the Sharks, they have been nobody?s Patsy?s, they sport two battery brothers but they are not twins, and they have not been plowed under by any team from Madison. What I am saying, is they hold a slim disadvantage to County Concrete boys, and I tip my hat to John Becker, we beat you once, shut you out and then lost the final at Monkton and the semi to you at Boys. The Sharks also beat the Farm in the only meeting this year. However, in softball like in cold Ocean water, Sharks don?t brag, talk trash, or pound their chests. They eat, hunt, tear flesh and hunt more, cold blooded, period. The Sharks have not played the Twins, other than league, and we got beat there. However, never have we met in a tourney this year. It is amazing how that has worked out yet, it begs the question.?.. why is it the Twins & Sharks have not been paired on the battlefield all year for a tourney confrontation? I was telling Brian Ballie I had hoped for a Hallman-Orillia final. Then there is Patsy?s. This is a very very good team, but we have beaten them twice and only lost once. (Bet they are saying the same things about us we are saying about County) We lost one to Circle Tap, and from what I gather it was an excellent defensive effort by the Tap?.We also lost one to one of the 6-10 ranked teams during the season, but that goes to show the field is competitive. In spite of the excellent season that has been played by the Sharks, the entire School of Sharks has yet to appear on the radar for any one game. Either Stacey McLean, Rhys Casley, Ian Fehrman, Bam Bam Kahler, or various combinations have been absent from each and every component of the year. Remember that I have not been there too, but we are talking people who can make the difference between winning and losing, not Florida based administrative staffers, who don?t put themselves in harm?s way. By the way I talk about harm?s way and I cannot help but think of the greatest warrior the Farm ever had, Paul Algar and his facial injury. I pray for the absolute best recovery for you, Alfie, any other pitcher would have walked away after injury such as your injury. I remember all the times, when your team was down, you seized the ball, injured or other wise in the past and made the difference in the fighting ability and winning outcome for the Farm. Now without you there, Paul, things cannot be quite the same. So let?s be candid about the rankings going into the now reinvented double elimination format. Years ago, Uncle Milt would base your seed at the tournament on the way the team you had last year with the same name finished in the World Tourney. Wow, things have changed. If you remember, he also would pit 3 against 1 and 2 vs 4. Don?t ask me why, but this time double knock out has a great place in center stage. County Concrete, errr Materials is our clear number one, in my mind, the Sharks are just as clearly number two, that much we know. Where Farm, Twins, Patsy?s, Midland, So Cal, Tap, end up will be determined by the Ranking Committee, although I can tell you Dak Millers did a great job of promoting their position from their showing at Boys of Summer. I am not sure I agree with Zakk Flash and call Boys the little ISC, I think it is a fab tourney, but I reserve that title for???.you guessed it, Orillia. After all, Orillia is the successor to Perth, and that tourney traditionally ended in the past the day before the ISC bids came out and the very same day Neil Fennell always completed his K-9 Demonstration of the OPP. Neil awarded plaques, and a leather jacket in the dead of summer to the Perth MVP. I used to get such a hoot out of that concept, leather to a summer victor. Everyone enjoy Orillia. I have been saddled with Biz obligations, but want to make some observations as a fan who has not been to a tourney and see how much is consistent with those who have been there say?to compare what I say with their slant on what is what. Aspen has had a great schedule, but not a lot of success. Watch out for my friends in Vancouver, they are good, very good. I hope they do not suffer the curse that my Victoria team endured, play well in Western Canada, see wheels come off in ISC. Speaking of the Farm and Victoria, it is great to see Harvey Stevenson Jr. a very good Victoria based player, and yet a tremendous leader again playing championship ball, this time with the Farm. Also it is great to read about Darrell Joy playing full time for a second consecutive season, last year with Saskatoon, this year with Madison. Two years ago, he played on my Calgary team and I criticized his lack of participation due to work commitments, yet I understood, and called him ?Rusty.? Well Darrell was in my face with an email right after that, but more importantly, he put his time where his ball talent is, and has played full time ever since, and even has come back from serious injury. I admire that, Darrel, you are a stud! . (even if it is for the Farm). Before I go, a couple of things??can ANYONE GET DERRICK ZECHMAN OUT? Dunno here, but he looks great. Is Bongo Baird the MVP for the Sharks? We will tell you at the ISC. What is it like not attending all year during the regular season? Two words, it?s unbearable. Can Monkton get any better? I don?t think so, but I only have half the IQ of Brian Ballie, and none of us have half of his imagination and innovative talent. So I wont count him out, but that IS NOT TO SAY Monkton lacks anywhere anyhow. OK. Watch for the World tourney seedings. That period of time between the ranking committee?s report to the ISC and the time they reveal the results seems to me like the time when the space shuttle reenters earth?s atmosphere and the black out period takes place??Earth to ISC, do you copy? (squaawwwwwk). Reply to PeterJPorcelli at aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 22:23:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:23:35 -0700 Subject: Last Call Blitz Tournament July 21-23 Message-ID: <100706191.70035@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 4:19:41 PM From: "Scott Dumouchel" Subject: Last Call Blitz Tournament July 21-23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, Ont. The Ottawa Blitz got 2 teams interested in attending our Tournament July 21-23. This makes the field currently at 14 but are gonna run the Tournament at 12 or 16 teams only. It would be a round robin format guarrantteed 3 games. The tournament is Open to any players or teams interested and the entry fee is 325$/team. I am leaving the door open for 2 more teams untill Friday at 8pm otherwise we will be going to 12 teams. The field at this moment looks to be where any of the teams can win this Tournament. Please contact me at the below. Scott Dumouchel blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 1-613-721-3532(h) 613-526-9644(w) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 22:26:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:26:56 -0700 Subject: Wroxeter - Bridgeport Braves Message-ID: <100706191.70237@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 4:42:02 PM From: Subject: Wroxeter - Bridgeport Braves -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wroxeter, On The Bridgeport Proforma Braves would like to thank the organizers for a well run tournament, the weather was great, and the umpires did a great job as well. Game # 1 - Bridgeport 5 - Belmore 0 Game # 2 - Bridgeport 7 - Clifford 1 Game # 3 - Bridgeport 15 - Wroxeter 5 Game # 4 - Port Elgin 3 - Bridgeport 2 Game # 5 - Bridgeport 5 - Arthur 0 Game # 6 - Port Elgin 12 - Bridgeport 6 Congrats to the Port Elgin Blue Devils, on a great weekend and well deserved Championship. Rick Boyd Bridgeport Proforma Braves rdboyd(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 22:30:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:30:02 -0700 Subject: Elmira wins thriller Message-ID: <100706191.70422@webbox.com> Elmira wins thriller TOUCHING BASE: Elmira wins Innerkip tournament By Bruce Urquhart - STAFF WRITER Monday July 10, 2006 INNERKIP - The true test of any successful fastball tournament is the calibre of teams it can attract over the two or three days on the diamond. Regardless of beer sales and 50-50 draws, a tournament can?t be considered a winner unless it garners a few of the province?s more high-profile teams. The 2006 Innerkip Eagles Intermediate Fastball Tournament, while not the season?s biggest, definitely passed this admittedly narrow test, attracting some stellar teams to the three-day event. Sunday?s championship game was a perfect case in point. With the Elmira Cubs, the defending ISC II champions, facing the Toronto Champion Indians, the reigning Ontario Challenge Cup champions, the fans were already expecting an exciting game. Still, the pitchers? duel that ensued ? an eight-inning marathon that was decided by a single run ? easily exceeded these expectations. The Cubs eventually emerged as the victors, turning an Adam River triple and a wild pitch into a 1-0 win. Steve Ketchell, the Toronto reliever, had been throwing strikes since taking the mound midway through the sixth, but then made the one mistake, hurling the ball about one metre above the batter?s head. With catcher Mark French digging for the ball, River decided to gamble and was rewarded when he beat the tag. It was the first run Ketchell had surrendered in three games. ?We were talking about that (wild pitch),? Elmira starter Casey Halstead said. ?That?s just the way the game of fastball goes.? With this one noted exception, the pitching in this championship was flawless. Between Halstead and the two Toronto hurlers, there were only 11 hits scattered through the extra-inning game. Halstead was definitely had his stuff in the complete-game victory, fanning seven Toronto batters to earn the shutout. ?The nerves do get a little shaky,? Halstead admitted, ?but you?ve got to bear down and throw the ball like you can.? The Elmira pitcher was definitely getting to the Toronto batters. After having one of the more potent offences during the tournament?s preliminary and playoff games, the Indians were growing frustrated with their lack of production in the championship. ?The guy throws them hard down,? said Toronto?s Jamie Murchison after striking out in the fourth. ?That?s what I want.? Halstead, though, shared credit for the victory with his fielders, saying the team?s defence was the main reason the Cubs finished with the trophy. During the sixth and seventh innings, when the Indians eked out a couple of hits, the Elmira defence did buckle down and get the outs, stopping the Toronto club from really getting started. ??You?ve got to give a lot of respect to the defence,? Halstead said. Of course, the same kudos for pitching and defence could be offered to the Indians. Ketchell and Tom Berube, the Toronto starter, were solid through their combined eight innings, keeping Elmira stalled until that ill-fated eighth. Berube struck out five during his five-plus innings of work, allowing the usually dangerous Cubs only four hits. Ketchell, despite the one pitch, was just as impressive. With two Elmira runners on base after an error by third baseman Cyril Nibbs, Ketchell struck out two straight batters to end the inning and get his team out of trouble. The Toronto reliever finished with a total of five strikeouts while only allowing a single hit. ?Our pitching staff and defence were just great all weekend,? Toronto coach Carl Dusome said. ?We made that one error at third base in the final, but that was it. ?It was like that throughout the entire tournament.? Both the Cubs and the Indians were impressed with the calibre of teams at the Innerkip tournament, which, Dusome said, was the entire point for making the trip. With the provincial tournament less than a month away, the Toronto coach said his team wanted some real competition ?right at our level.? ?The competition here was excellent,? Dusome said. ?We lost 1-0 in extra innings to Elmira, the No. 1 ranked team, and that showed us where we stood.? While the local teams didn?t fare as well, there wasn?t too much disappointment. Woodstock Kelsey?s might not have defended their championship, but like the Indians, they still managed to get in some quality games before the provincials. ?This is possibly the strongest this tournament has ever been,? Woodstock catcher Darin Kitching said. ?It was good to come out and see some strong pitching.? Woodstock did manage to make it through to the semifinals but couldn?t get the bats working against Toronto. While Kelsey?s enjoyed solid pitching from Steven Running and Mike Pullin, they couldn?t manage a run in the eventual 2-0 loss. ?I think we played pretty well,? Kitching said. ?I?m not at all disappointed with the way we played, and we lost to strong team.? The Innerkip Orioles also made the playoffs in the tournament but lost 6-5 in a tight quarter-final with Woodstock, their Oxford County rivals. The Orioles will have a chance at revenge on Wednesday when they host Woodstock in Tri-County league play. The Hickson Reds, the third Oxford club, managed one win in the round robin but didn?t get to play on Sunday. In fact, every one of the eight teams in the tournament did manage at least one win, which was further proof of the calibre of club that Innerkip attracted. ?There was some good ball here,? agreed Eagles manager Jeff Whetstone. ?There were no complaints at all.? Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 10 22:33:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:33:27 -0700 Subject: CT @ Boys of Summer Message-ID: <100706191.70628@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 7:50:32 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT @ Boys of Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 7-9 Denmark, WI The Circle Tap team had yet another up and down weekend enroute to a 2-2 mark(14-13 overall). The weather turned out to be very nice all weekend with the exception of a few sprinkles on Saturday which did not interrupt any of the play. Sunday was in the low 90's. Game 1 6PM Friday #13Circle Tap 1 #28Dolan & Murphy 2(Aurora, IL) 9innings CT 1 7 1 DM 2 4 0 The Tappers let a couple of opportunities slip away in this one and it cost them the game. Kyle Magnusson led off the 4th with a double and then D&M pitcher Juan Pottoluccio struck out the next 3 men to leave him stranded. CT would get on the board in the 5th as Kevin Reichardt led off with a walk, moved to 2nd on a passed ball and would later score with two outs on a Darren Derricks double. Magnusson led off the 6th with another double and again would be stranded. CT pitcher Matt Bramwell took a no-hitter, one walk, performance into the bottom of the 7th when Andrew Havercroft led off with a solo shot over the center field fence. CT left the bases loaded in the 9th. With the tie-breaker in place Dolan 2 hitter Havercroft was intentionally walked and then Luis Saldana hit on to the fence in right scoring the run. Magnusson finished 3x4 2-2B WP:Juan Pottoluccio 9IP 7H 11K 2BB LP:Matt Bramwell 9IP 4H 15K 2BB Game 2 5PM Saturday #13 Circle Tap 3 #18 Quad City Sox(Davenport, IA) 2 QC 2 6 0 CT 3 6 0 After the Friday night loss put us in a hole this was a must win situation for us. Quad City would go up 1-0 in the top of the 3rd as Bill Kranz picked up a one out base hit followed by a Daryn Miller and Rodney Doak base it. Kranz eventually scored on a wild pitch. CT would answer in the bottom half as Kyle Magnusson and Chris Delarwelle hit back to back homers to take a 2-1 lead. The Sox would even the game in the 4th on a solo shot by Tommy Botkins. CT would go ahead to stay in the bottom of the 6th as Delarwelle hit a one out triple and would later score with two outs on a Mike Roberts RBI single. Magnusson 2x3 HR, Delarwelle 2x3 2B, HR WP:Collin McKenzie 6H 11K 4BB LP:Al Rebling 6H 7K 0BB Game 3 7PM Saturday #13 Circle Tap 1 #3 Orillia Riversharks(Orillia, ON) 0 CT 1 5 0 OR 0 4 0 This game had many playoff implications. If Orillia wins they win pool C and there would be a three-way 1-2 tie for the 2nd playoff team breaking down into the tie-breakers. CT wins they get the one seed as both teams go 2-1 and wins the head to head tie-breaker. Fortunately for CT the latter of the two happend. Kyle Magnusson continued to shine as he hit a one out first inning blast in the right center power alley. CT would dodge a bullet in the 4th a couple of times. Starting pitcher Mike Roberts took a rocket off the top of the head on a line drive by Rhys Casley. He would get up and pitch to the next batter Stacey McLean who hit one to the fence, Casley trying to score would be tagged out on a 8-6-2-4-2-5-3 put out to end the inning. Matt Bramwell would come on to pitch in the 5th and record 7 outs in a row before yielding a walk to Casley, McLean then hit into a fielder's choice, Sean O'Brien picked up a two out hit, but Bramwell got Derrick Zeckman to fly out and end the game. Don Garvey 2x3, Reichardt 3B WP:Mike Roberts 4IP 3H 1K 2BB SV:Matt Bramwell 3IP 1H 4K 1BB LP:Rob O'Brien 7IP 5H 7K 1BB Game 4 10AM Sunday-Quarter Finals C1(CT) vs D2(MinnDak) #13 Circle Tap 5 #20 MinnDak Millers(Moorhead, MN) 6 CT 5 6 2 MM 6 9 0 This game started off rough for all in the CT camp. MinnDak lead off man Lucas Goring led off with a base hit followed by a Greg Cascaes walk, John Tschida sacrificed the runners over, with two outs a dropped fly ball allowed a couple runs to score as well as a pair after. We dug ourselves in a deep 4-0 hole against a hot pitcher in Schweyer. CT made a comeback in the 6th as Chris Delarwelle drew a one out walk and Don Garvey hit a two run blast to make it 4-2. In the top of the 7th, Darren Derricks picked up a one out single followed by a Jess Ellestad base hit. Magnusson reached on a fielder's choice as the 2nd baseman made a diving play on a ground ball and got the out at 2nd. Delarwelle drew another walk and then Don Garvey delivered a huge 3 run triple to give the Tappers a 5-4 lead. It would not hold up as Lucas Goring led off the bottom of the 2nd with a base hit followed by a Cascaes base hit a wild pitch later and John Tschida knocked them both in as the incoming ball from the outfield bounced around the backstop. Don Garvey 2x3 HR, 3B 5RBI Tom Crouch 2x3 WP:Rob Schweyer 6H 4K 5BB LP:Collin McKenzie 9H 4K 2BB Hopefully all had fun at this year's Boys of Summer Open. It was a heck of a lot of fun to see all the work put forth by everyone involved come together and hear all of the wonderful comments about the field of teams and facility. If you have any comments on the tourney I'd love to hear from you, a full wrap and credits will be put together in the next couple days. Next action for CT will be in Fargo, ND for the Holm Classic July 15-16 Thanks Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 07:25:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:25:03 -0700 Subject: Mid-Michigan Fastpitch League Game Report (note the WP) Message-ID: <110706192.16122@webbox.com> Received: 7/10/06 11:22:11 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Mid-Michigan Fastpitch League Game Report Frankenmuth, MI Monday, July 10 2006 Munger Bulldogs 4, UpToDate Painting 1 WP - Doug Gillis - 7 IP, 6H, 3BB, 7K Sometimes a picture says a thousand words, sometimes a pitching line does. Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 07:27:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:27:51 -0700 Subject: Draw - 2006 Vancouver Challenge - July 28 - 30 @ Vancouver, BC Message-ID: <110706192.16292@webbox.com> Received: 7/11/06 2:26:22 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Draw - 2006 Vancouver Challenge - July 28 - 30 @ Vancouver, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports are pleased to officially announce the schedule of games for the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Tournament to be held at South Memorial Park in Vancouver from July 28 - 30. This year's event features the Saskatoon, SK Sr. Diamondbacks, Prince George, BC Black Bears, Richmond, BC Linus Software Stealers, Squamish, BC Wizards, Portland, OR CR Fastpitch, Yucaipa, CA So Cal Casa Trejo Bombers and the host Vancouver Grey Sox. Unfortunately the Saskatoon, SK Aspen Interiors Black Sox withdrew from the event due to player availability issues. Several attempts have been made without success to secure an 8th team, and thus the decision has been made to proceed with a 7 team tournament. The format will be a modified round robin, with each team playing 3 round robin games, with the exception of the host Grey Sox who due to the uneven number of teams entered will play a fourth game to balance the round robin format. Only 3 of the Grey Sox round robin games will count in the official standings. After completion of the round robin, teams will be seeded according to (a) won / loss record, (b) head to head competition - if applicable, (c) overall plus / minus (max. run differential per game is seven), (d) overall fewest runs allowed, (e) overall greater number of runs scored. The top 6 teams will advance to the playoffs. 1st and 2nd will receive a bye to the semi finals. 3rd vs. 6th and 4th vs. 5th will play in the quarter finals. All games will be played at South Memorial Park in Vancouver located at 41 Avenue East and Windsor Street. Gate admission is $5.00 per day or $10.00 for a weekend pass. Further updates and information will be provided as we get closer to the tournament. 2006 Vancouver Challenge Official Draw Fri. July 28 - 6:45 pm Vancouver vs. Richmond Fri. July 28 - 8:30 pm Saskatoon vs. Squamish Sat. July 29 - 9:00 am - So Cal vs. Prince George Sat. July 29 - 11:00 am - Vancouver vs. Prince George (this game will not count in the Grey Sox round robin standings) Sat. July 29 - 11:00 am - Portland vs. Richmond - Diamond. 2 Sat. July 29 - 1:00 pm - Vancouver vs. Saskatoon Sat. July 29 - 3:00 pm - Richmond vs. Prince George Sat. July 29 - 3:00 pm - Squamish vs. So Cal - Diamond 2 Sat. July 29 - 5:00 pm - Vancouver vs. So Cal Sat. July 29 - 5:00 pm - Squamish vs. Portland - Diamond 2 Sat. July 29 - 7:00 pm - Portland vs. Saskatoon Sun. July 30 - 9:00 am - P1 - 3rd vs. 6th Sun. July 30 - 9:00 am - P2 - 4th vs. 5th - Diamond 2 Sun. July 30 - 11:00 am - P3 - winner P1 vs. 2nd Sun. July 30 - 1:00 pm - P4 - winner P2 vs. 1st Sun. July 30 - 3:00 pm - Final - winner P3 vs winner P4 Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 14:23:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:23:23 -0700 Subject: Portland Wins Bear Classic at Prince George, BC Message-ID: <110706192.41223@webbox.com> Received: 7/11/06 11:39:15 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Portland Wins Bear Classic at Prince George, BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CR/Portland captured the Bear Classic, knocking off the Vancouver Grey Sox in the semi-final and host Prince George in the championsip game, with Mike Piechnik picking up the wins in both contests. Brian Ree's five home runs led the offense for Portland. Below, is a copy of the Tournament Recap story that ran in the local Prince George newspaper, the Citizen Staff, Prince George, British Columbia: Best regards, Jim Flanagan jim (at) fastpitchwest.com --- Black Bears make strides, lose to Portland in final at Bear Classic by JASON PETERS, Citizen staff - Prince George, BC After having both legs cut out from beneath him, Prince George Black Bears pitcher Heinie Shannon couldn't make it to the rubber for the bottom of the sixth inning. CR/Portland took full advantage of his absence. Sunday afternoon at Spruce City Stadium, CR/Portland beat the Black Bears 9-5 in the title game of the Bear Country Classic men's fastball tournament. The Black Bears entered the bottom of the sixth with a 5-3 lead. But, with the injured Shannon watching from the dugout, they surrendered six runs, all by way of the long ball. First, Marc Santillano ripped a two-run home run to left centre to tie the game 5-5. Later in the inning, with the bases loaded, Brian Ree sent a moon shot over the fence in centre field. Both bombs came off Black Bears reliever Norm Linton. Ree hit 5 homeruns during the two day tournament for Portland. "I hated to put him in," Black Bears manager Nino Fabbro said of being forced to insert Linton into the game at such a late stage. "The kid has so much talent that you want to expose it as much as possible. He's not going to be successful all the time against hitters like they've got." For Ree, meanwhile, hitting the grand slam could not have been a sweeter moment. In a Saturday 7-5 loss to Prince George ? with Linton throwing ? Ree hit into a game-ending double play when his team had the bases loaded. "I got a second opportunity and I wanted to make the most of it," Ree said. "I put my head down as soon as I hit it because I knew it was gone." Ree also hit a leadoff home run in the first inning of Sunday's final, a blast that got Portland on the board after Prince George scored three times in the top of the first. Shannon, picked up by the Black Bears for the tournament, was cruising along until the bottom of the third inning when he took a line drive from Brian Kaneshige off his left shin. The next batter, Kevin Rasmussen, promptly ripped a two-run homer to tie the score 3-3. Shannon's rough times continued in the top of the fourth. While batting against Portland chucker Roberto Balher, Shannon was sent to the dirt by a high and tight pitch. He was uninjured, but the same could not be said after an at-bat against Mike Piechnik in the sixth. This time, a foul tip caught Shannon just above the right foot. After fanning on the next pitch, he was done for the day. Prince George had taken a 5-3 lead in the top of the fifth inning. Kim Dirks scored the go-ahead run after a Portland fielding error and then Brian Bailey produced an RBI single that scored Doug Cain. For Portland, Mark Bennett started the game on the rubber but didn't make it out of the second inning. The three Black Bears runs in the first came on four hits. In the semifinal round, the top-seeded Black Bears escaped with a 5-4 win against the fourth-seeded Grande Prairie Pride. The Bears trailed 4-1 in the top of the sixth inning but got a three-run triple from Eddie Dent to tie the game. Dent then crossed home plate with the winning run after a Darrell Gervais chopper was mishandled by Pride shortstop Mike Mohr. In the other semi, Portland edged the Vancouver Grey Sox 2-1. WP Piechnik LP Underhill HR Kaneshige (Portland) Newitt (Vancouver) In Saturday round-robin games, the Black Bears went unbeaten to claim first place. Prince George beat Grande Prairie 11-2 and then used two-run final innings to defeat Portland 7-5 and Vancouver 7-6. Dating back to last season, the win against Vancouver came after 16 consecutive losses to the Grey Sox. "We've become a better team," Fabbro said of his club's weekend performance. "We definitely reached a couple goals that we had. One of course was beating Vancouver." The Black Bears, who will host the Canadian men's fastpitch championship Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, see their next tournament action July 28-30 in Vancouver. Weekend results from the Bear Country Classic men's tournament, held Saturday and Sunday at Spruce City Stadium. Round-robin P.G.. 11 Gr. Prairie 2 Vancouver 3 Portland 2 Vancouver 8 Gr. Prairie 2 P.G. 7 Portland 5 P.G. 7 Vancouver 6 Portland 8 Gr. Prairie 2 Playoffs Semifinals P.G. 5 Gr. Prairie 4 Portland 2 Vancouver 1 WP Piechnik LP Underhill Final Portland 9 P.G. 5 WP Piechnik LP Linton HR Ree 2 (Portland) Santillano (Portland) > From: "Jim Flanagan" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 14:28:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:28:05 -0700 Subject: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Revised Schedule Message-ID: <110706192.41506@webbox.com> Received: 7/11/06 3:30:59 AM From: Walshclassic(at)aol.com Subject: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Revised Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 21 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 1 7:15 p.m. Patsy's vs MA Seadogs Game 2 9:00 p.m. Orillia Riversharks vs Keating's Fitness Saturday, July 22 @ Pates Park: ---------------------------- Game 3 8:00 a.m. Heflin Gremlins vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 4 9:45 a.m. County Materials vs Southern California Bombers Game 5 11:30 a.m. Keating's Fitness vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 6 1:30 p.m. MA Seadogs vs Southern California Bombers Game 7 3:30 p.m. Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Orillia Riversharks Game 8 5:00 p.m. MA Seadogs vs County Materials Game 11 7:00 p.m. Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Orillia Riversharks Game 12 8:45 p.m. County Materials vs Patsy's Saturday, July 22 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium) ------------------------------------------------------------- Game 9 3:30 p.m. Patsy's vs Southern California Bombers Game 10 5:30 p.m. Keating's Fitness vs Heflin Gremlins Sunday, July 23 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 13 8:45 a.m. Yuengling 2nd Place vs Haldeman 3rd Place Game 15 10:30 a.m. Yuengling 1st Place vs Winner of Game 14 Game 17 1:00 p.m. Championship Sunday, July 23 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium): ------------------------------------------------------------ Game 14 8:45 a.m. Haldeman 2nd Place vs Yuengling 3rd Place Game 16 10:30 a.m. Haldeman 1st Place vs Winner of Game 13 From: Walshclassic(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 23:31:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:31:43 -0700 Subject: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Revised Schedule - with correction Message-ID: <110706192.74122@webbox.com> Received: 7/11/06 3:30:59 AM From: Walshclassic(at)aol.com Subject: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Revised Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 21 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 1 7:15 p.m. Patsy's vs MA Seadogs Game 2 9:00 p.m. Orillia Riversharks vs Keating's Fitness Saturday, July 22 @ Pates Park: ---------------------------- Game 3 8:00 a.m. Heflin Gremlins vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 4 9:45 a.m. County Materials vs Southern California Bombers Game 5 11:30 a.m. Keating's Fitness vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 6 1:30 p.m. MA Seadogs vs Southern California Bombers Game 7 3:30 p.m. Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Heflin Gremlins * Game 8 5:00 p.m. MA Seadogs vs County Materials Game 11 7:00 p.m. Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Orillia Riversharks Game 12 8:45 p.m. County Materials vs Patsy's Saturday, July 22 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium) ------------------------------------------------------------- Game 9 3:30 p.m. Patsy's vs Southern California Bombers Game 10 5:30 p.m. Keating's Fitness vs Heflin Gremlins Sunday, July 23 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 13 8:45 a.m. Yuengling 2nd Place vs Haldeman 3rd Place Game 15 10:30 a.m. Yuengling 1st Place vs Winner of Game 14 Game 17 1:00 p.m. Championship Sunday, July 23 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium): ------------------------------------------------------------ Game 14 8:45 a.m. Haldeman 2nd Place vs Yuengling 3rd Place Game 16 10:30 a.m. Haldeman 1st Place vs Winner of Game 13 From: Walshclassic(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 11 23:33:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:33:19 -0700 Subject: ISC 19 & Under Championship Game Scores - Frankenmuth Message-ID: <110706192.74221@webbox.com> Received: 7/11/06 4:03:52 PM From: "Scott Stasik" Subject: ISC 19 & Under Championship Game Scores - Frankenmuth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heritage Park Frankenmuth, MI Saturday, July 8th Game 1 Waterloo 7 Munger 0 WP Andy McLean (1-0) LP Joe Hineline (0-1) Game 2 Glanworth 7 Breslau 0 WP Brodie Golem (1-0) LP Matt Fromm (0-1) Game 3 Newmarket 7 Innerkip 3 WP Chris Boyd (1-0) LP Dan Benbow (0-1) Game 4 Straffordville 9 Kitchener 2 WP Brian Lilley (1-0) LP Kyle Wright (0-1) Game 5 Munger 8 Breslau 6 WP Brady Jacobs (1-0) LP John Lunney (0-1) Game 6 Kitchener 5 Innerkip 4 WP Brent Furtney (1-0) LP Nick McIntyre (0-1) Game 7 Glanworth 3 Waterloo 2 WP Jake McKillop (1-0) LP Cory Jackson (0-1) Game 8 Straffordville 8 Newmarket 5 WP Cody Ramackers (1-0) LP Scott Lennox (0-1) Game 9 Munger 5 Innerkip 1 WP Joe Hineline (1-1) LP Nick McIntyre (0-2) Game 10 Kitchener 7 Breslau 6 WP Brent Furtney (2-0) LP Matt Fromm (0-2) Game 11 Newmarket 9 Munger 1 WP Chris Boyd (2-0) LP Joe Hineline (1-2) Game 12 Waterloo 6 Kitchener 3 WP Cory Jackson (1-1) LP Brent Furtney (2-1) Game 13 (Winner's Bracket Final) Straffordville 13 Glanworth 7 WP Brian Lilley (2-0) LP Luke Crosby (0-1) Sunday, July 9 Game 14 Waterloo 9 Newmarket 0 WP Cory Jackson (2-1) LP Scott Lennox (0-2) Game 15 (Loser's Bracket Final) Waterloo 2 Glanworth 1 WP Cory Jackson (3-1) LP Jake McKillop (1-1) Game 16 (1st Championship Game) Waterloo 5 Straffordville 4 WP Andy McLean (2-0) LP Brian Lilley (2-1) Game 17 (2nd Championship Game) Straffordville 4 Waterloo 0 WP Brian Lilley (3-1) LP Andy McLean (2-1) Scott Stasik From: "Scott Stasik" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 07:52:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:52:30 -0700 Subject: Port Elgin Pounds Crunch Message-ID: <120706193.17770@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 6:43:33 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Port Elgin Pounds Crunch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue Devils Blast Crunch Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound Port Elgin Blue Devils 12 Owen Sound Crunch 6 Blue Devils left fielder Matt Willis had a grand slam in the 6th inning to propel the Blue Devils to the victory. Second Baseman Darryl MacKinnon and Designated Player Ryan Dudgeon both homered in the 7th to seal the win. The Crunch escaped an early jam in the first when Mike Majury caught a hard hit ball in center field for the second out of the inning and nailed MacKinnon at the plate with the throw to keep the game scoreless in the early going. The Blue Devils flashed the leather in the bottom of the first when rightfielder Blake Underwood made a running catch on a Ken Kivell liner. Underwood opened the scoring in the second. He got on board via an error and scored on a Matt Turcotte double to the fence in left center. Turcotte was driven in by MacKinnon as the Blue Devils grabbed a 2-0 lead. The Crunch tied the affair in the bottom of the third. Right fielder Chris Barfoot scored on a wild pitch and second baseman Troy Barfoot plated the tying run with an r.b.i, single. Port Elgin restored their two run lead in the top of the fourth. Brian Lantz was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on wild pitches and scored on another Turcotte r.b.i., this time a long sacrifice fly. Then, after MacKinnon doubled, Ryan Whitney drove him in to give the Devils a 4-2 advantage. The Crunch came close to tying the affair in the bottom of the inning, but Port Elgin reliever Rob Fawcett struck out Devon Edwards of the Crunch with the bases loaded. Port Elgin blew the game open in the 6th with 5 runs including the grand slam by Willis. In the bottom of the inning, the Crunch avoided the " mercy rule " on a 3 run homer by Bill Ottewell. However, in the top of the 7th, MacKinnon and Dudgeon cracked homers to give the Blue Devils a 12-6 victory. Darryl Banks started for Port Elgin. He went 3 & 2/3rd and gave up 4 hits. Fawcett pitched the remainder of the game for the Blue Devils. Garrett Baker went all the way for the Crunch, giving up 15 hits including the 3 home runs to the hard hitting Blue Devils. Baker struck out 3 in the game. Tonight, Port Elgin will host the Wiarton Tom Norris Busmen at Lakeview Park at 8:30. Tomorrow, the Crunch are back in action when they visit Holstein to meet the Clifford Lumber Kings. >>> Port Elgin Blue Devils...0..2..0..2..0..5..3......12 Owen Sound Crunch......0..0..2..0..0..3..1........6 >>> Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 08:36:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 05:36:33 -0700 Subject: Eugene Holm Classic Bracket Message-ID: <120706193.20415@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 7:14:40 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Eugene Holm Classic Bracket -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo, ND The bracket for the 2006 Eugene Holm Classic is now posted at www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 08:40:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 05:40:38 -0700 Subject: Summit Park Shootout Message-ID: <120706193.20660@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 7:17:46 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Summit Park Shootout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marty McCuskey would like to announce the schedule for the 2006 Summit Park Shootout July 22 and 23 in Foxboro, Wisconsin. Saturday-Round Robin Play 9:00am Townline vs Albaugh 10:45am Kegel vs Albaugh 12:30pm Kegel vs MinnDak Millers 2:15pm Townline vs MinnDak Millers 4:00pm Townline vs Kegel 5:45pm Albaugh vs MinnDak Millers Each win in Round Robin Play is worth $500 Sunday-Bracket Play Semifinals-Semifinal winners receive $1000 each 9:00am #2 seed vs #3 seed 11:00am #1 seed vs #4 seed Championship-Championship game winner receives $3000 1:00pm Semifinal winners Home Team Determination Saturday-coin flip Sunday-high seed in all games Round Robin Play Tiebreakers All 3 games played will count towards tiebreakers 1-Record 2-Head to Head 3-Runs allowed 4-Runs scored 5-Coin flip Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 09:03:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:03:49 -0700 Subject: ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Results - Games #71 & #72 Message-ID: <120706193.22046@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 8:05:13 AM From: Subject: ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Results - Games #71 & #72 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, Ont. Peter Hallman Ball Yards Innerkip Eagles @ Kitchener Hallman Twins Game # 71 Kitchener 7 Innerkip 2 WP Paul Koert in relief of Steve Kreuter LP Jamie Simpson Game # 72 Kitchener 2 Innerkip 1 WP Don Scott in relief of Paul Koert LP Jeremy Debelleval The Kitchener Hallman Twins complete their ISC Travel League Schedule with a final record of 20 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties. Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins davebailey(at)baileyconstruction.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 09:16:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:16:36 -0700 Subject: Motown Muscle Open Cancelled Message-ID: <120706193.22818@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 8:01:33 AM From: "Bruce Stonefish" Moraviantown, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings, Unfortunately we would like to inform interested teams that our tounament is cancelled - Motown Muscle Fastball Open - due to a lack of interest. Only got 6 teams. Our tournament was suppose to be held on the weekend of July 21,22, 2006. It was listed as Moraviantown Tournament. Sorry for any inconvenience. Bruce Stonefish Motown Muscle Fastball From: "Bruce Stonefish" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 10:06:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:06:03 -0700 Subject: Worldwide Telecasts Set for the World Cup of Softball - women Message-ID: <120706193.25784@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 9:06:27 AM Subject: Worldwide Telecasts Set for the World Cup of Softball Presented by Kellogg's Frosted Flakes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WorldwideTelecasts Set for the World Cup of Softball Presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes Oklahoma City, OK -- The World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes will bebroadcast in 200 countries around the world, according to the Amateur SoftballAssociation (ASA), the National Governing Body for the sport of softball in theUnited States and host of the II World Cup. "We are excited to have the World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes distributedto sports fans around the globe" said Ron Radigonda, Executive Director, ASA. "This event wascreated to give fans the opportunity to witness the top women?s softballplayers in the world on an annual basis, and the worldwide television coverageis vital to ensure that these games are available in our continuing efforts togrow the sport.? The World Cup of Softball is also making its debut on television in Europe withlive coverage of five games through outEurope on Eurosport 2. ?Softballhas been a legitimate global sport for over 40 years and deals like thisauthenticate our position,? Radigonda noted. The ESPN networks are the exclusive domestic home of the World Cup of Softballand feature over 12 hours of live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2 highlighted bymultiple prime time windows including the Championship Game on Monday, July 17at 9 p.m. ET. All broadcasts will be done in HD and available on therespective ESPN HD channels. The complete domestic ESPN telecast scheduleis below: Date Game Time(Eastern) Thursday, July13 USA vs. Great Britain 7:30 PM(ESPN) Friday, July14 USA vs. Canada 7:30 PM (ESPN2) Saturday, July15 USA vs. Australia 12:00 PM (ESPN) Saturday, July15 USA vs. China 8:00 PM (ESPN) Sunday, July16 USA vs. Japan 1:00 PM(ESPN) Monday, July17 Championship Game 9:00 PM(ESPN2) The following is a breakdown of the international distribution partners of theWorld Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?sFrosted Flakes: Territory Network Africa ESPN Atlantic Canada TSN Europe Eurosport 2 Japan J Sports South America ESPN Latin America Central America ESPN Dos MiddleEast ESPN Atlantic Pacific Rim ESPN Australia Pan-Asia ESPN StarSports World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes The World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?sFrosted Flakes, a six-team tournament sanctioned by theInternational Softball Federation (ISF), will feature the best fast pitchsoftball players in the world competing for their respective national teams.The six teams invited to participate in the event will compete in pool playfrom July 13-16. The top two teams from pool play will be seeded into theChampionship Game on July 17 while the remaining teams to battle for third andfifth place respectively. Japandefeated the United Stateslast year to claim the inaugural Championship. ABOUT THE ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of softball in the United States and a member of the United StatesOlympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sportsorganizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the earlydays to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than threemillion. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. For more informationcontact: Kelly McKeown, ASA?s Director of Marketing 405-425-3422 or kmckeown(at)softball.org Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 12:09:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:09:18 -0700 Subject: CONFESSIONS OF A ‘ROOKIE’ FAN ATTENDING HIS FIRST I.S.C. WORLD TOURNAMENT Message-ID: <120706193.33180@webbox.com> CONFESSIONS OF A ?ROOKIE? FAN ATTENDING HIS FIRST I.S.C. WORLD TOURNAMENT Ken Knight ? Centerville, Ohio, Author?s note: The following is taken from an interview with Mr. Knight, 64, following his attendance at the ISC World Tournament in Eau Claire in 2005. Ken Knight?s life revolved around sports. An all-star performer in high school in both basketball and baseball; a high school basketball coach in Simi Valley, California; for nearly 25 years he was Director of Intramural and Recreational Sports at Wright State University in Ohio. I liked it! I liked it a lot. I knew a fair amount about the game before coming to Eau Claire for my first I.S.C. World Tournament since I had played a lot of fastpitch during my years as an intramural sports director. But I confess I had never faced the kind of pitching that the top teams in ISC competition have. So let me share my ?rookie? observations of the sport at this level; of a tournament of this quality; and of the game as it is played by the I.S.C. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The layout, the playing fields, the facilities for the tournament were all great. Physical facilities were excellent; the park was clean; parking was easy. When you hear the term ?World Tournament? you immediately expect the quality of teams and players to be the ?best in the world.? I got what I expected here. I have no doubt that the teams and players I watched were as good as it currently gets in the sport. The tournament seemed to have a really positive influence on the Eau Claire community. I got lots of questions and comments around the community about being there for the tournament. People seemed genuinely pleased to have the event in town (though as I will note later, there were too few of them who ventured into the park to watch the games.) I quickly realized that a good pitcher dominates this game at least as much as a mobile big man can dominate a college basketball game. And I noted a pretty wide range of abilities among pitchers - - the position players seemed to be a lot more equal in abilities than were the pitchers. While a Roger Clemons is tough to beat in a baseball game, it can happen at any time. But it seemed to me that in fastball a top-drawer pitcher is a lot tougher to beat than it is in baseball. UMPIRING: I thought the ?blue? did a great job. They were well in control of the games; they did well at communicating with each other. They seemed always in position to make calls, and their judgment seemed near perfect - - at least from my positions observing as a fan. I?m sure my background as an Intramural Sports Director made we watch for this almost instinctively. HIGHLIGHTS: I found everyone so friendly. That included the locals, the concession people; the fans; ballplayers; the ISC commissioners and their families, just EVERYONE. The spirit of old friendships and good feelings was everywhere. I guess that shouldn?t have been a surprise. I had spent nearly 30 years working sports camps in northern Wisconsin, so I was just finding folks from this area as warm and friendly as ever. I found the fans to be so very knowledgeable of the sport and eager to talk about the current games as well as those great games and stars of the past. I enjoyed meeting and chatting with Hall of Famers Bill Boyer and Mark Smith - - really down-to-earth guys who love to talk about the game. I had a long conversation with Mark Smith, and it was a great experience. Here was a guy from New Athens, Ohio, (me) and a guy from Nova Scotia (Mark) getting to compare memories of a time when they had both been in the same area of Southern California - - Mark pitching for Camarillo and me teaching/coaching in Simi Valley. What a fun experience for me that evening at the old ballpark! I greatly enjoyed my interesting ballpark conversations with Canadian Bruce Simpson and long-time ISC Commissioner Jim Allen. You sure get an earful of sage observations and strong opinions from Bruce and Jim. I was amazed at the schedule - - - to find that games might actually be running as much as 20 hours of the day - - from 8 A.M. until the wee hours of the next morning, only to start up at 8 again! The grounds crews really busting their butts to keep the fields in top condition and get things moving into the next game. What a joy to watch for an old Intramural Sports Director like me. FORMAT: It was good to see the top teams hammering on each other during the pool play. I just wish there could have been more games like those. I know it is hard to make that happen all of the time, and I know that because of the format those games didn?t mean as much to the teams as they would at the end of the tournament. I would have hated to see a bunch of run-rule games. NEGATIVES: Many of the games I watched took just too long to play. Most of that was caused by pitchers taking too long to throw. Sometimes I felt like I was watching a major league baseball game - - or a game that was simply never going to end - - but maybe that is just the nature of the game as it is played today. I was disappointed at the number of local fans attending - - particularly in the earlier days of the tournament. It often seemed that the crowd was made up of little more than people associated with the teams involved in the game - - or in the tournament I.S.C.- II TOURNAMENT: I can certainly see a place for it and how well it fits into the overall organization of the ISC. I got to see parts of two days of that competition. It is a very nice event and it will only get better as it matures. I could see a big difference in the level of playing skills - - particularly in the pitching. It seemed to be well-organized and smoothly run - - the fields, the umpiring, and everything about it was impressive. A good show! WOULD I COME BACK? SOME PARTING REFLECTIONS: Sure I would come back- - although I probably wouldn?t come for the whole nine days. I think I would try to catch the last three days when the games would be more meaningful - - and it looked like there were some people doing just that in Eau Claire. It was exciting to watch the very best of the best in action. I just wish there was more parity throughout the field of teams in the tournament. I?m sure that as I watched those games from the perspective of a guy who has been around sports for many years, I realized that in my more limited experience playing fastpitch, the players - - and particularly the pitchers I faced - - were a long way from being world class. Overall, a good show - - and I enjoyed myself. Glad to have been a part of it. Author?s note: Sadly, Ken Knight will not return to watch another I.S.C. World Tournament. On Thanksgiving Day, 2005, he died following a sudden illness. He is greatly missed by his family and many friends including the author who knew him from the time Ken was a teen in the hills of eastern Ohio. One of Ken?s highlights of the Eau Claire tournament was winning one of the largest 50/50 drawings of the week (several hundred dollars). Probably no one noticed that after collecting his cash prize, he hunted up the little girl who had sold him his winning tickets and shared a sizeable part of his winnings with her - - that kind of guy! By: Gordon Wise - - - ISC Information Officer July 12, 2006 sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 12:22:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:22:14 -0700 Subject: Orr Park looking for a tournament - July 28-30 Message-ID: <120706193.33956@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 11:08:31 AM From: jason whiteley Subject: Orr Park looking for a tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orrville, OH The Orr Park Knights are looking for a tournament for the weekend of July 28-30. The tournament we scheduled has been cancelled. We are looking for an ISCII or Open tournament to play in. Anyone who knows of a tournament please email me. jasonwhiteley2000(at)yahoo.com Jason Whiteley Orr Park Knights Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 12:33:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:33:13 -0700 Subject: 2006 ISC Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic Message-ID: <120706193.34613@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 11:15:25 AM From: Subject: 2006 ISC Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener - One of the great things about earning a berth in the ISC World Tournament is a players ability to showcase his athleticism and fastball skills in the greatest club tournament in the world. Over the past few years the ISC and the various host committees havei ntroduced a significant enhancement to the World Tournament by including a youth training event that allows players to give something back to the game. The Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic is about raising softball awareness by teaching youth the skills. Kitchener is very proud to have been the founding fathers of this truly gratifying ball park experience, and this year they will raise the bar on the standard of excellence they introduced at the 2002 World Tournament. The Basic Skills Clinic will be presented in two parts on Monday August 14th. A four station set up will feature batting, base running, infield play and outfield play, and pitching and catching. Current registration projections indicate groups of 150 participants in each of the age groups of 8 to 12, and 13 to 18 years of age. Event organizers have also extended an open invitation to all fastball coaches to participate in the clinics as instructors or observers. The hope here is that in teaching theteachers, the skills learned can be passed on to future players and coaches inthe local programs. New this year is an advanced Pitching and Catching Clinic to showcase local pitching upstarts that will be held Tuesday evening August 15 rightin the Peter Hallman Ball Yard complex. This is a unique opportunity to allow fans to watch some of the legendary pitchers in the game working with the future stars of tomorrow. This should prove to be a truly rewarding experience for all participants and fans alike. Perhaps the most anticipated and rewarding piece of the Bridge to the Future experience is the Special Olympics and Athletes with Special Needs clinic to be help at Peter Hallman Ball Yard on Tuesday afternoon August 15. This session has captured the imagination and the hearts of world class players and coaches , and if you truly do play for the love of the game this will be the World Series of skills clinics. Organizers arelooking for 100 special needs athletes to take part in this sure to humble event. The Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic is presented free of charge to the participants with financial support through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Clinic co-ordinators Pete McIlwraith and Duncan Matheson, along with ISC representative Tom Crouch are looking for volunteer instructors to assist in the various sessions over two days. While it is difficult to commit right now due to the uncertainty of game schedules, it is expected that 75 instructors will be required to make the event a complete success. There have already been commitments from tournament host teams the Kitchener Hallman Twins and Bridgeport ProForma Braves along with ISC II defending champs Elmira Cubs to have the bulk of their rosters participate. Likewise a number of individuals have offered their services to date, and the organizers are anxious for anyone who has an interest to contact them in this regard. Please send e-mails of intent to participate to isc2006(at)kwfastball.com or you maycontact me at larry.lynch(at)city.kitchener.on.caand I will make sure you are added to the list of guest instructors .. Sharing the knowledge and experience of the World?sGreatest Fastball Players with local youth is the Bridge to The Future ! From: Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 15:54:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:54:19 -0700 Subject: ON THE PODIUM - women Message-ID: <120706193.46681@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 1:35:36 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: ON THE PODIUM - SUR LE PODIUM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ON THE PODIUM is a special edition publication showcasing in-depth coverage of the Senior Women's National Team including pictures, quotes, blogs and did you know's from the National Team Players. On the podium will cover the National Team as they move through the summer at various events leading to the World Championships in August. To view On the Podium, simply follow : http://www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx or http://www.softball.ca/usr/documents/files/1170/podium.pdf _____________________________________________ Sur le Podium est une publication sp?ciale de l'?quipe nationale f?minine senior qui inclut des photos, des citations, des blogs et des savais-tu que des joueuses de l'?quipe Sur le Podium suivra l'?quipe nationale lors de leur calendrier d'?v?nements qui leur m?ne aux Championnats Mondiaux en ao?t. Pour visionner Sur le Podium, suivez : http://www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx ou http://www.softball.ca/usr/documents/files/1171/podiumfra.pdf Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 17:00:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:00:24 -0700 Subject: HOUSTON ACES - LATIN AMERICAN TOURNAMENT Message-ID: <120706193.50646@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 10:09:02 AM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: HOUSTON ACES - LATIN AMERICAN TOURNAMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Houston Aces will stay home this weekend to play in the 57th Annual Latin American Tournament. The Latin has been a long standing tradition in the Houston Area that generates teams from Texas, California, Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, and Mexico. As evident to its name all players participating in the tournament must be Latin or of Latin decent. This years field has 16 teams from Texas and Mexico. Updates of the Tournament will be sent to Al's all weekend. You can also see the updates at www.houstonaces.com. Also if you would like to look at the bracket for this year hear is the link. http://www.stxnstns.com/ruskac/latin2006/ From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 17:55:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:55:10 -0700 Subject: 2006 Pete Schwab Memorial, Men's Fastpitch Tournament Update Message-ID: <120706193.53933@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 4:38:29 PM From: "Lach, David R" Subject: 2006 Pete Schwab Memorial, Men's Fastpitch Tournament Update ----------------------------------------------------------- Frankenmuth, MI The field is set for the 2006 Pete Schwab Memorial Men?sFastpitch Tournament to be held this weekend, July 14-16, in Frankenmuth?sHeritage Park. The 14 entrants have beendivided into two 7 team brackets. Teams will play 4 round robin gameswith the top 4 teams from each bracket advancing to a single eliminationplayoff on Sunday afternoon. Eight of the 14 teams entered into this year?stournament also competed in the 46 team 2005 ASA B National tournament held inDecatur, IL with 5 entrants finishing among last year?s top 10 ASA Bteams. The brackets and team notes are following: BRACKET A 1 ? UP TO DATE PAINTING (Millington, MI? # 23 in latest ISC II rankings 2 ? PRIORITY MORTGAGE (Grand Rapids, MI- #4 in 2005 ASA B Nationals 3 ? ASHLAND MERCHANTS (Ashland, OH) - #18 in latestISC II rankings, Runner-up in 2005 ASA B Nationals 4 ? LUMBER COMPANY (Zeeland, MI) 5 ? COPPENS BRIGADE (Midland, MI- #25 in 2005 ASA B Nationals 6 ? RICE CREEK LIGHTNING (Marshall, MI) - #19 inlatest ISC II rankings, #3 in 2005 ASA B Nationals BRACKET B 1 ? SUBURBAN INSULATION (Ann Arbor, MI) 2 ? DUNCAN OUTLAWS (Elkhart, IN? Runner-up in 2005 NAFA A-Major Championships 3 ? DELAU FIRE & SAFETY (Lansing, MI? #7 in 2005 ASA B Nationals 4 ? TIFFANY?S (Frankenmuth, MI) - #13 in 2005ASA B Nationals 5 ? ROOFS OF THE NORTH (Roscommon, MI- # 9 in 2005 ASA B Nationals 6 ? COMMUNIQUEST (Midland, MI- #17 in 2005 NAFA A-Major Championships 7 ? BERNIE?S TAVERN (Homer, MI) ? Welcomingthe return of pitcher Bryan Boyd The tournament starts on this Friday evening with the hostteam, Up to Date Painting, playing a DHer against Coppen?s Brigade (7:30pm) and Rice Creek Lightning (9 pm). Meanwhile, another local team,Tiffany?s, plays a DHer against Suburban Insulation (7:30 pm) andCommuniquest (9pm). For those interested in more details including a map to thepark and/or a full tournament schedule, please feel free to send me an emailand I will be happy to forward additional information. David Lach Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch david.r.lach(at)delphi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 18:00:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:00:01 -0700 Subject: 57Th Annual Rusk Athletic Club Men's Latin American Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <120706193.54223@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 4:40:15 PM From: "John Limon" Subject: 57Th Annual Rusk Athletic Club Men's Latin American Fastball Tournament HOUSTON, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Fastball Fan's , 16 Teams will travel to Houston Texas this weekend July 14th , 15th & 16th to play in the 57th Annual Rusk Athletic Club Men's Latin American Tournament . This years event will use a Round Robin Format , Four groups of Four . Here is a list of the Teams competing . Group A : Houston Sportsman Group B : Houston Aces Baytown Night Hawks BJ Masters Monterrey Mex. Houston Geo- Per Austin Jokers Houston Hustlers Beaumont/Port Arthur Miller Lite Group C : Houston Nine + Group D : Baytown Hawks Baytown RSA Castro Concrete J.A.C. Port Arthur Sundevils Houston Diablos Austin Bluejay's Juarez / E.P. Compardes Play will begin Friday night July 14th at 7:00 with the Legends game , a chance to see some 50 and 60 Year olds playing the game they made famous for the younger generation .Following the Legends game will be game 1 The Houston Sportsman vs The Baytown Nihgt Hawks , the rest of the games will start Saturday morning . All games will be played at the Memorial Park Fields 2,3 ,4 & 5 . This will be the place to be here in Texas this weekend . For the complete bracket , please use the following link -- http://www.stxnstns.com/ruskac/latin2006/ Good Luck to all the Teams and God Speed . John Limon ISC commissioner Tx,La,Okl,Ark 405 La Jolla Street Buda Texas 78610 (512) 586-7495 texasisc(at)gmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 12 23:15:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:15:57 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Message-ID: <120706193.73179@webbox.com> Received: 7/12/06 7:47:35 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Casino Rama World Series of Fastball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia, Ontario, Canada With only hours to go before the first pitch will be thrown at the 9th Annual Casino Rama World Series of Fastball things are starting to take shape at the park. A full crew of tournament volunteers have just completed the installation of over 3,000 feet of temporary fencing, the installation of the new scorers booths and a general park clean-up. The crew will be back tomorrow morning to continue to set up the diamonds, install tenting, trailers and everything else that is needed for a tournament of this magnitude. The park in undergoing a complete transformation and all the volunteers can't wait to get the tournament under way. The park layout has been completely redesigned and for all of our regular visitors you will be pleasantly surprised with the new park layout. First off the beer tent has been increased in size and moved down the 3rd base of the lower diamond, greatly improving the sightlines to the action on the diamond. Our signature souvenir tent has been relocated to below the permanent concession building (in the area of the old beer tent) and the large tournament master schedule will be located in the same area. There will be many other small changes to the normal park layout for this year. As for getting scores and details out to all the fans that cannot make the trip to Orillia, we will be getting scores out in a few different ways, First off, Al Doran will be in attendance throughout the weekend and he will be getting results out over his network throughout the weekend. New for this year we will be scoring games electronically and our plan (provided everything works) is to post a full game report, with play-by-play on the tournament website at www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries. The final bit of news is about the one thing that no tournament director can control but we all wish we could - THE WEATHER. The latest forecast for the Orillia area is hot, hot, hot with lots of sun. If you are coming to the park make sure you bring lots of sunscreen and get ready to sit back and watch the most exciting game on the planet, played by the best players in the world. Things get under way here in Orillia tomorrow night (Thursday) with an exhibition double header between the Orillia River Sharks and a local all-star team. The games will get under way at 7:00 PM and there is no cost to take in these games. If you cannot make it out to the game make sure you tune into CTV Sports at around 6:45 PM as Lance Brown will be at the park doing the evening sportscast live on location. Tournament games will get under way at 4:30 PM on Friday evening with all 10 teams playing during the evening. Round-robin games will continue throughout Saturday with elimination games getting under way Sunday morning. The Championship game will start at 1:45 PM on Sunday afternoon with Rogers Cable on-hand to tape and televise the game. For a complete tournament schedule and much more check out the tournament website at www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries. I look forward to seeing everyone at Kitchener Park in Orillia this weekend Paul Barnetson Chairman Casino Rama World Series of Fastball pmbarney(at)rogers.com http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/worldseries Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 13 13:02:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:02:49 -0700 Subject: Hogs Move to 16-9 Message-ID: <130706194.36391@webbox.com> Received: 7/13/06 9:35:33 AM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs Move to 16-9. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rockford, Il. The DeKalb Hogs split with Cedarville Wednesday night to move their overall record to 16-9. The Hogs are off until Tuesday night when they will play nine games in five days including the Northern Illinois Travel League in Thomson, Il.. Game 1 Brian Tobin pitched the best game of the year for the Hogs going 7 innings while allowing only 4 hits and striking out 8. Iqbal Padela had a HR and Ken Hodgen and Brian Crouch were 2x4 as the Hogs won 6-0. Game 2 The Hogs let this one slip away. Larry Lagerhausen took the loss 8-4. Matt Smith was 2x4 with 2 SB and Jay Armes was 2x3 with a triple and an RBI. Chad Crutcher and Iqbal Padela also had a RBI. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 13 18:06:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:06:04 -0700 Subject: World Cup Kicks Off Today - women Message-ID: <130706194.54588@webbox.com> Received: 7/13/06 4:54:47 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: World Cup Kicks Off Today -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- World Cup Kicks Off Today OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? With the first pitch of the World Cup ofSoftball presented by Kellogg?s FrostedFlakes just hours away, the anticipation is at a high as the world?sbest gather in Oklahoma Cityfor an exciting five days of softball. Team USAis scheduled to take on Great Britain at 6:30 (CT) for the teams?first ever meeting at the World Cup. Canadameets Japan at 8 p.m. (CT)on Field 4 and Australiafaces Chinaon the stadium field at 8:30 p.m. Live ?Play-by-Play? for all gamesfrom the World Cup can be found on the USA Softball website atwww.usasoftball.com General admission tickets are still available for only $10 per sessionand can be purchased at stadium or at the ASA Hall of Fame Gift Shop. ESPN networks are the exclusive domestic home of the World Cup ofSoftball and will feature over 12 hours of live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2highlighted by multiple prime time windows including the Championship Game onMonday, July 17 at 8 p.m. CT. All broadcasts will be broadcast in HD andavailable on the respective ESPN HD channels. The complete domestic ESPNtelecast schedule is below: Date Game Time (Eastern) Thursday, July 13 USAvs. Great Britain7:30 PM (ESPN) Friday, July 14 USAvs. Canada7:30 PM (ESPN2) Saturday, July 15 USAvs. Australia12:00 PM (ESPN) Saturday, July 15 USAvs. China8:00 PM (ESPN) Sunday, July 16 USAvs. Japan1:00 PM (ESPN) Monday, July 17 Championship Game 9:00 PM (ESPN2) For complete coverage of the World Cup be sure to log ontowww.usasoftball.com for live stats, complete schedule, recaps and box scores. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 13 18:30:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:30:39 -0700 Subject: WORLD TOURNAMENT PRELIMINARY ROSTERS - notice to teams Message-ID: <130706194.56062@webbox.com> Received: 7/13/06 5:28:52 PM From: "Gary Baughman" Subject: WORLD TOURNAMENT PRELIMINARY ROSTERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To all teams qualified for the World Tournament. I now have 16 rosters complete. I f you have not replied to my e-mail please do so ASAP. I have a lot of work to do with them. Remember that these are preliminary rosters that allow me to get a headstart on my work. The final offical roster will be turned in at registration and all changes will be made then. Remember that all teams must turn in the white roster form and that form must be completely filled out. Again tthanks to all that have turned in rosters and answered my questions. Looking forward to hearing from the rest of you. Gary Thanks,Gary Baughman I.S.C. Statistician iscstat(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 13 22:46:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:46:05 -0700 Subject: Boys of Summer Wrap Message-ID: <130706194.71389@webbox.com> Received: 7/13/06 9:08:35 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Boys of Summer Wrap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 13 Denmark, WI The 6th Annual Boys of Summer Open concluded last weekend as County Materials was crowned champions for the 4th straight year. This year they rose to the top of one of the strongest and deepest fields assembled in a season tournament. We'd like to thank each and every sponsor for bringing your outstanding teams to Denmark, WI, USA for the event. The weekend saw many tight games between ISC heavyweights as well as some stunning upsets along the way. It definitely had a hint of the World Tournament feel to it. First, I'd like to thank Darren Derricks, owner of the Circle Tap team and business for again putting on an incredible show. I heard many fans say "this is what it's all about." Thanks to Hank DeWild for handling all of the stats and loading them on the computers. Hank does a terrific job and should be commended. Thanks to Karen LeBlanc for handling each and every game at CT doing the scoreboard, announcing and the book. Her countless hours are much appreciated. Thanks to Herbie Bonlander and Justin Loritz for handling the lower diamond and taking care of the diamond. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for taking care of the Upper diamond in Denmark, concessions, scorekeeping etc. Thanks to Mark Loritz and Bill Miller for the outstanding groundskeeping at the Circle Tap diamond. Thanks to Dave LeBlanc, WI Commissioner, for taking care of all the umpires. Thanks to Paul Lancelle for again creating the wonderful bracketboards. Thanks to all the CT waitstaff and cooks who worked countless hours to keep a cold one in your hand and your stomach full as well as Wayne Krueger for handling the gate at information booth at CT. Thank you to the tremendous amount of fans, many of which traveled great distances to take in the event. Every ballplayer loves to play in front of a crowd. Thanks to the local media WLUK Green Bay for doing a story on the local news as well as the Green Bay Press-Gazette for posting scores each day. Another year has come and gone and I think there is no question that this has been the best one yet. We'll continue to try and improve each time out and keep an outstanding product on the field for fans to enjoy. I've heard loads of positive remarks from several people who attended the tournament. Please feel free to contact me to voice your opinion on what you liked or maybe disliked about the event. We will strive to make it a positive event for all. Thanks again to All who worked, attended, and Played. Much Appreciated!! Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 07:25:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:25:28 -0700 Subject: Canada drops World Cup opener to Japan - women Message-ID: <140706195.16149@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 2:23:43 AM From: "rpcard" Subject: Canada drops World Cup opener to Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14th, 2006 Canada drops World Cup opener to Japan (Ottawa, ON) ? In opening day of World Cup action Canada fell to Japan, the defending World Cup Champions, by a score of 2-1 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the loss for Canada giving up 2 runs on 4hits in five and one third innings of work. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) came in to relieve Lawrie in the fifth and shut down the Japanese offense not allowing a hit for the remainder of the game. Despite holding Japan to only 4 hits, Japan earned the win helped by a wild pitch that allowed the winning run to score in the fifth inning. Canada?s Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) sparked some life in the Canada offense scoring Melanie Matthews late in the sixth inning and cutting the Japan lead to only 1 run. Their rally was cut short as the next 2 batters lined out to end the inning. ?We were in the game from the very first pitch and throughout the entire game,? stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women?s National Team. ?The difference was that we had a few opportunities that we were not able to work to our advantage. Danielle and Robin came out and both of them threw well combining for a 4 hitter and keeping the Japanese batters off balance throughout the game.? Canada will face the USA in day 2 of World Cup action. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 at 7:30 Eastern Standard Time. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 07:26:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:26:42 -0700 Subject: Australia has first win at US World Cup - women Message-ID: <140706195.16226@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 12:39:04 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australia has first win at US World Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 14 July 2006 Australia has first win at US World Cup The Australian Open Women?s softball team, AussieSpirit, has defeated China 3-1 intheir first game at the US World Cup in Oklahoma. In the 35 degree heat, China got away toa 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second, with Australia quick toreply in the top of the third when Amanda Doman was walkedhome. In the top of the sixth, co-captainNatalie Ward injured herfoot and was replaced on base by Danielle Stewart with Kate Quigley scoring. Danica Howlett came off the bench and got a pinchhit up the middle to allow Danielle Stewart to scoreand take Australia to a 3-1lead. Australia?s pitcherKelly Hardie managed togrind her way through the first few innings, keeping China to one run,and was replaced by Tanya Harding, in her 250thgame, in the top of the fourth who complimented Hardie?s work holding thebats. Australia?snext game is at 10.00am (AEST)tomorrow when they take on Great Britain. The five day event features the USA, Australia, Japan, China, Canada and Great Britain. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 07:27:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:27:51 -0700 Subject: USA crushes Great Britain in World Cup Opener - women Message-ID: <140706195.16295@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 1:11:19 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA crushes Great Britain in World Cup Opener -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USAcrushes Great Britainin World Cup Opener OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ?USA Softball sent a message in its openerat the World Cup of Softball presented byKellogg?s Frosted Flakes with an impressive 14-0 shutoutvictory over Great Britain. After suffering a 2-1 loss to Canada in its opener at the 2005 World Cup, the U.S. wasdetermined to not have it happen again. The team totaled16 hits in just fiveinnings as the game was shortened to five innings due to the international runrule. Team USA put up two runsin the first inning off a two-run homerun by Jessica Mendoza (CamarilloCalif.) that scored Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.).The Great Britain defensekept the United Statesoff the board in the second, allowing three hits but stranding three on base. Monica Abbott (Salinas Calif.) started in the circlegoing three innings, allowing no hits and striking out six batters. The bats ofthe red, white and blue came out strong in the third inning with the US postingfive hits for six runs, hitting through the entire lineup. Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) hit herfirst triple of the year scoring Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.who singled to right field. With two outs, Mendoza again launched a ball over the fence,her third of the season, for two RBI. This is the first time in her career withthe National team that she hit two homeruns in a game. Alicia Hollowell (Suisun Calif.) came in to pitch thefourth inning, striking out one batter. The team again scored six runs in thefourth off five hits. With two runners on Andrea Duran (SelmaCalif.), in her first International appearancewith Team USAsoared a homerun ball over left field for a three-run homerun. Mendoza singled again foran RBI, finishing the game 3-4 with five RBI and two runs. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.) wrapped up the game for the U.S. throwing the fifth inning withthree strikeouts to close out the game in five due to the run rule ahead. Team USA will takeon Canadatomorrow at 6:30 p.m. (CT) to open up session II. Check out www.usasoftball.comfor complete results, recaps and box scores of the II World Cup of Softball. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 07:29:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:29:13 -0700 Subject: Australia,3 vs. China, 1/ Japan, 2 vs. Canada,1 - women Message-ID: <140706195.16378@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 1:36:56 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: Australia,3 vs. China, 1/ Japan, 2 vs. Canada,1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan Defeats Canada 2-1 in Opening Day OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? Japandefending World Cup champions, came out strong in their opening game in Oklahoma City to defeat Canada, 2-1 on the first day ofcompetition. Despite being held to only four hits, Japan was able to collect the winwith the help of a wild pitch that allowed the winning run to score in thefifth inning. Japanace Yukiko Ueno started in the circle and was perfect in the three innings sheworked before being relieved by Mariko Masubuchi. Canada put up its first hit of thegame in the fourth when Sheena Lawrick singled to left field but was leftstranded. Japanposted its first run of the game in the fourth when Eri Yamada scored off asingle by Satoko Mabuchi. In the fifth inning, Japanchased Canadastarter Danielle Lawrie from the circle with two runners in scoring positionbut the move did not pay off as reliever Robin Mackin delivered a wild pitchthat allowed the winning run to score. Looking for some late inning magic, Canadacame out in the sixth and cut the lead in half after Melanie Matthews led offwith a double to right center and scored on a single by Alison Bradley. But therally would fall short as the next two batters lined out to end the inning. Danielle Lawrie took the loss for Canadaallowing four hits and two earned runs in 4.1 innings pitched, while MarikoMasubuchi earned the win in relief and Juri Takayama picked up a save for Japan. Canada(0-1) will take on the United States(1-0) tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. (CT) while Japan(1-0) takes on China(0-1) at 8:00 p.m. (CT). Complete results, box scores and recaps can be foundat www.usasoftball.com. Australia opens World Cup with 3-1 win over China OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? Despite matching Australiain the hits column, Chinawas unable to match them in the runs column and dropped their opening game 3-1at II World Cup of Softball presented byKellogg?s Frosted Flakes. Both teams put up six hits, twoerrors and four strikeouts but Chinaleft seven runners on base and that was the deciding factor in the Australianvictory. Chinatook an early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Sun Li singled tocenterfield to score Zhang Ai. Australiatied the game in the top of the third thanks to a bases loaded walk by pitcherYu Yanhong that scored Amanda Doman who led off the inning with a single tocenterfield. Australiabroke the tie in the top of the sixth inning thanks to a walk, wild pitch anderror that resulted in the game winning run. Tracy Mosley led off theinning with a walk and was relieved by pinch runner Kate Quigley. A wild pitchand an errant throw to first base resulted in Quigley scoring to give Australiathe lead. Pinch hitter Danica Howlett singled to centerfield to drive in thefinal run of the game. Pitcher Tanya Harding of Australia earned the win in reliefafter allowing only one hit in four innings of work. Yu Huili suffered the lossafter allowing three runs on five hits. Australia(1-0) will take on Great Britain(0-1) tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. while Chinameets Japanat 8:00 p.m. Complete coverage including box scores, recaps and live stats areavailable at www.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 08:44:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:44:29 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League Tournament Message-ID: <140706195.20893@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 7:40:50 AM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls Men's League Tournament Niagara Falls Canada The Niagara Falls Men's League annual tournament August 11-13 is looking for two more teams to round out the 18 team field. These two spots have just opened up as a couple teams have given notice that they will not be able to make it down as they had previously indicated. Please email rgreatrix at kpmg.ca or call 905-354-6654 if your team is interested in participating in this years event. The cost is $350 and the format is a three game guarantee with a very good chance you will play four games. Thanks Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 905-401-4645 (cell) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 11:19:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:19:26 -0700 Subject: Blue convention 2007 Message-ID: <140706195.30190@webbox.com> Blue convention 2007 Blue Convention is just around the corner, you can visit http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com or Softball Canada website for more informations. Here is a preview of only some of the workshops at the 2007 Blue Convention Self Improvement - Only a Workshop Away. Stay in tune for further updates on the workshops because more will be offered. Instructor - Grant Hood Mentoring, Why, Who, What and How Instructor - John Ariss Common Misconceptions on the Rules Too often an umpire, especially a new umpire, makes a correct call only to be inundated with help from spectators, coaches and players who think they know the rules. To be successful, every umpire must know the rules - not just the complex ones but the simple, frequently occurring rules. This presentation will review many common rule misconceptions and help you, as an umpire, develop your skill and confidence by knowing the correct ruling. Instructor - Aaron Poulin Balancing Family Life and Umpiring Do you have a job, go to school, or are you enjoying a career? Is there a significant other, friends, possibly even children in your life? Everyone some hobbies to pass your free time. On top of that, you officiate slow pitch or fast pitch softball. Where do you find the time in your busy schedule? Or do you? Is your officiating in balance with the rest of your life? What are your priorities, your goals, and your dreams? Come and explore more than time management and find out if your officiating life is balanced with the rest of your life. Instructor - Bob Constantin Slo-Pitch Plate Mechanics - Working the Dish in Slo-Pitch Bring your experience and be ready to participate in this interactive workshop that will focus on plate mechanics, game situations and the handling of adversity. Instructor - Greg Pipher Fast Pitch Plate Mechanics Where does a good strike zone come from? Why do good plate mechanics improve an umpire?s game control? What are Softball Canada evaluators looking for with regards to plate mechanics? What will make you a better plate umpire? If you are asking any of the above questions, you need to be a part of this workshop. During this session, the following topics will be discussed: 1. Plate Mechanics: Getting in the proper position 2. Consistency and how to achieve it 3. Visible and Audible Mechanics: How they impact Game Control 4. Timing: What is the appropriate delay 5. Evaluators: What are they looking for? 6. Grass Roots: How to teach new umpires the Plate Mechanic basics Through interactive demonstrations, group discussion, and video analysis, participants will analyse, in depth, plate mechanics and their role in the complete umpire. Instructor - Serge LaFlamme Psychology of Umpiring We are never enough prepared for a ball game, physically and mentally. The way to be prepared mentally is very different from one to another and there is no standard to follow. This workshop will provide you some tips to be sure that you cover all the aspects of the mental preparation, being then ready to face all kind of situations. Concentration, visualization, goals, auto evaluation, and ways to communicate with all participants (players, coaches, spectators, ground crew, scorer) will be covered and, of course, all the questions of the participants will be answered Instructor - Joel Balberman One Pitch at a Time - the Mental Skills of Umpiring Joel will be presenting an informative session which will include topics on focus and concentration, anxiety reduction strategies, emotional control, self-talk and self-evaluation. A workshop not to be missed. Instructor - Doug Cundall Clinics - Their Presentation and Tricks to Their Success Instructor - Frank Omoe Hints, Clues and Politically Correct Calls Instructor - Murray Harvey Slo-Pitch? Goin' Solo This presentation is directed towards those officials who most frequently umpire a ?One Person Slo-Pitch Game?. Murray Harvey will attempt to illustrate the proper diamond positioning for a variety of game situations. He will also provide a brief description of the inside plate position and the plate umpire?s use of the set position. The dissertation will end with a few interesting game scenarios and umpires? reactions to those occurrences. Instructor - Jonathan Lieberman Importance of Team Work - Backing Your Partner(s) Up the Right Way Instructor - Brian Sharples Line-up Cards, D.P. & Replacement Players Instructor - Bob Henning Coaches and Players - Working the Two-Way Street Ever wonder what the coaches and players are thinking about you? What is their game plan to try and work you? How do players and coaches try to take advantage of the rules? When something goes wrong, how can you get them back on your side? How can you earn their respect and increase their confidence in you? Learn all about player/coach ? umpire relationship management. Speak with a national team world class player. One on one with a world class coach. This may be the most interesting session ever as we unlock the secrets of Working the Two-Way Street. Be there. Instructor - Kelly Hunter Putting Fun Back into Umpiring Need to put the fun back into umpiring? Kelly Hunter will show you how with a fun and action packed presentation with photos and video of weird things that has happened to umpires. She will also give tips on different ways of instructing clinics. Instructor - Gary Skjerven The Local Umpire - The Desire to Stay at Home This workshop, instructed by Gary Skjerven, will focus on individual commitment and how do we best support the umpires that choose to contribute to the game at the local level. This workshop will be filled with tips and ideas ? so ensure to bring yours too. Instructor - Bonnie Gostola The Best Team on the Diamond This workshop will address communication issues; umpire to umpire, on and off the diamond. We will discuss various tools, techniques, and approaches, which will assist the working umpire to have more control of the games, especially, when outnumbered by the players, coaches, and the fans. Instructor - Mitch Zuk Obstruction Instructor - Jack Van Bynen Attitude - On and Off the Diamond It seems in our sports today, the concept of good sportsmanship has been lost. The image you project as an official is a product of your character. Good sportsmanship is not just what you do on the field, it is hopefully the way you conduct your life both on and off the field. Join Jack Van Bynen in this workshop for the golden rules of good sportsmanship. Instructor - Gabe Babineau Game Control Instructor - Carley Parish Blue Legal Liabilities Umpire Liability - on and off the field. What are the current insurance policies in place to protect umpires from being sued? To protect them in case of injury. In addition, what are their responsibilities on the field and how do they become liable. How can we as umpires avoid being liable. Carley Parish will be looking at the Softball Canada Insurance provided to the umpires, along with the Provincial Insurance and addressing issues such as compensation, perhaps what happens if an umpire is attacked on the field, if there is lightening etc. Instructor - Lucie Carmichael Training Young Umpires Instructor - Mark Gough and Joyce Bellini New Mechanics - 3 and 4 Umpire Systems There have been many changes in the past few years to reflect the ISF rules. This is a workshop not to be missed. An informative presentation with Mark Gough on New Mechanics in the 3 and 4 umpire systems. Joyce Bellini will be present should there be questions in French. NOTE: An entire French workshop may be offered depending on registration numbers. Instructor - Brian Van Os and Denis Belanger New Rules for 2007 ? 2008 There have been many changes in the past few years to reflect the ISF rules. This is a workshop not to be missed. An informative presentation with Brian Van Os on new rules for 2007 and 2008. Bring your questions because Brian is the rule guru. Denis Belanger will be present should there be questions in French. NOTE: An entire French workshop may be offered depending on registration numbers. Yves Beauregard Chairman yvesbeauregard90(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 15:16:20 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:16:20 +0000 GMT Subject: Canadian masters cancelled Message-ID: <1628112161-1152904602-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-11217-@engine27-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Sylvia Ryan" Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:07:27 To:"'Al's Fastball'" Subject: Press release PRESS RELEASE - 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championship UPDATE Media Release For immediate release Cobourg, ON July 14, 2006 The Canadian Masters Fastball Association (CMFA) executive has cancelled the 2006 Canadian Masters Fastball Championships. This cancellation includes all divisions for the 2006 Championships, Men's Masters, Men's Grand Masters and Women's Masters. Lack of interest from Ontario and Western teams has provided us with no alternative but to cancel. We regretfully had to announce the update this late in the season but hopefully the executive will review a possible return for 2007 season. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Any further updates on possible progress for the 2007 season will be passed on accordingly. I would like to personally thank everyone involved in Canadian Masters Fastball Association and all others who are too numerous to name, for their continued support over the few years we had this Championship. Wayne Wells President Canadian Masters Fastball Association wells39 at sympatico.ca ? ? ? ? ? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Clear Day Bkgrd.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 5675 bytes Desc: not available URL: From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 18:53:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:53:59 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama games 1-2 Friday Afternoon Message-ID: <140706195.57463@webbox.com> Friday, 14 July Game 1 4:30pm Innerkip Eagles At Hallman Twins Innerkip: 0 0-2-0 0.0.0.0.0.0.0. Twins: 1 1.5.0 1.0.0.0.0.0.x WP: Todd Martin 2 hits, 0 runs, 13 K?s LP: Jeremy DeBelleval 5 hits, 1 run, 5 K?s Game ended 5:55pm Game 2 4:30pm NY Heflin Gremlins at St. Thomas Centennials Heflin: 10 10-12-0 4.4.0.0.2.x.x. St. Thomas 1 1.1.1. 0.0.1.0.0.x.x. WP: Blair Ezekial 1 hit, 1 run, 4 K?s C: Mike Gasaway LP: Darren Zack With relief from Trevor Wardell 12 hits, 10 runs, 6 K?s C: Robert Bomberry Game MVP: Blake Miller, Gremlins Highlights: Blake Miller: 3 hits, 3 runs Jordan Tayrras 3 hits, 3 runs Heflin hit Zack for 8 runs in first two innings. Blistering hot afternoon in the ball park but the fans are loving it. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 20:02:59 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:02:59 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama games 3 - 4 after 5 Message-ID: <182001085-1152921801-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-9664-@engine08-cell05> Orillia tied 2-2 with knights 5th inning Patsys lead innerkip 3 - 0 5th 8PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 21:08:56 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 01:08:56 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 4 Message-ID: <17257205-1152925759-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-5568-@engine08-cell05> Orillia over kegal. 4-3 In extra innings 9PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 21:11:29 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 01:11:29 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 3 Message-ID: <181134968-1152925911-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-9087-@engine11-cell05> Patsys over innerkip 3-2 8:20pM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 22:30:15 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:30:15 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 5 Message-ID: <1502833382-1152930637-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-26219-@engine19-cell05> County over explorers 5-0 in five. 10:15PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 23:14:44 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:14:44 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 6 Message-ID: <119295405-1152933306-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-9962-@engine10-cell05> Tied 2 - 2 after. 7 innings Farm at Orillia Extra innings. 11:15PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 14 23:29:23 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:29:23 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 6 Message-ID: <681513194-1152934185-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-32466-@engine19-cell05> After 8 innings Farm win 3 - 2 Over Orillia 1130PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 00:32:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:32:12 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama Friday evening results Message-ID: <140706195.77748@webbox.com> Friday, 14 July Game 1 4:30pm Innerkip Eagles At Hallman Twins Innerkip: 0 0-2-0 0.0.0.0.0.0.0. Twins: 1 1.5.0 1.0.0.0.0.0.x WP: Todd Martin 2 hits, 0 runs, 13 K?s LP: Jeremy DeBelleval 5 hits, 1 run, 5 K?s Game ended 5:55pm Game 2 4:30pm NY Heflin Gremlins at St. Thomas Centennials Heflin: 10 10-12-0 4.4.0.0.2.x.x. St. Thomas 1 1.1.1. 0.0.1.0.0.x.x. WP: Blair Ezekial 1 hit, 1 run, 4 K?s C: Mike Gasaway LP: Darren Zack With relief from Trevor Wardell 12 hits, 10 runs, 6 K?s C: Robert Bomberry Game MVP: Blake Miller, Gremlins Highlights: Blake Miller: 3 hits, 3 runs Jordan Tayrras 3 hits, 3 runs Heflin hit Zack for 8 runs in first two innings. Blistering hot afternoon in the ball park but the fans are loving it. Game 3 6:45pm Innerkip Eagles at NY Patsy?s Innerkip: 2 2-7-0 0.0.0.0.0.2.0 Patsy?s 3 3.7.1 1.1.1.0.0.0.x WP: Adam Folkard with relief from Muizelaar in 5th, but Folkard came back into the game 7 hit, 0 runs, 9 K?s Folkard got the win and the save C: Louie Joglar LP: Jamie Simpson: 7 hits, 3 runs, 5 K?s C : Pat Humfries Game MVP : Louie Joglar Highlights : Louie Joglar, catcher for Patsy?s, 2 singles and one RBI Derek Pukash, CF for Patsy?s had 2 singles and one RBI Fine defensive play by Patsy?s short stop Omar Moraga in the top of the 6th inning with Dave Fowler of Innerkip at the plate. Caught a sure fire single and turned it into a fielder?s choice. For Innerkip: Pat Humphries, catcher, 2 singles. Ryan Thompson, SS, 2 singles. Innerkip came on strong in the 6th against Muizelaar but could not get that elusive 3rd run to tie the game. Game ended 8:20pm. Game 4 6:45pm Kegal Black Knights at Orillia River Sharks Black Knights: 3 3.8.2 0.0.0.0.2.1.0.0. River Sharks: 4 6.4.7. 1.1.0.0.0.0.1.1. WP: Frank Cox 8 hits, 3 runs, 7 K?s C: Sean O?Brien LP: Tim Macumber with relief from Ward Gosse 6 hits, 4 runs, 7 K?s C: Brad Twordik Pat MacKintosh, 1st inning home run to start River Sharks off on top. Rob O?Brien key hit in bottom of 7th to tie the game. Very steady defense by River Sharks. Kegal CF, Ellsworth, outstanding catch in b5 off of Robbie O?Brien. A well played tight match, a pleasure to watch by the large crowd out for a great night in the ball park. An 8 inning thriller. The heat of the day was gone and the weather was very enjoyable. Game 5 8:45pm Midland Explorers at County Materials Midland: 0 0.2.1. 0.0.0.0.0.x.x. County: 5 5.5.2 0.0.0.5.x.x.x. WP: Lucas Mata 2 hits, 0 runs, 6 K?s, 3 BB?s C: Pat Shannon LP: Grant Patterson 5 hits, 5 runs, 6 K?s, 4 BB?s C: Craig Crawford County broke the game up in their 4th, with 5 runs on 4 hits, 2 walks, and 2 Midland errors. Kris Kiefel had a double in the 5th. Zenon Winters had a key single in the 5th driving in 2 runs. 5 inning mercy game. Game 6 9:15pm The Farm Tavern at Orillia River Sharks Farm: 3 3.4.x 0.0.0.1.0.0.1.1 River Sharks 2 2.1.x 1.1.0.0.0.0.0.0 WP: Dean Holoien 1 hit, 0 runs, 4 K?s LP: Rob O?Brien 4 hits, 3 runs, 10K?s Another spectacular game to watch but the outcome for Orillia was not be as much fun as their previous game, a win, also in 8 innings. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 00:36:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:36:27 -0700 Subject: Final Revised Schedule 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Message-ID: <140706195.78012@webbox.com> Received: 7/14/06 6:26:03 PM From: Jasa60(at)aol.com Add to People Section Subject: Final Revised Schedule 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 21 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 0 7:00 p.m. East Penn League (Exhibition Game) Game 2 9:00 p.m. Keating's Fitness vs Orillia Riversharks Saturday, July 22 @ Pates Park: ---------------------------- Game 3 8:00 a.m. Kitchener Hallman Twins vs Heflin Gremlins Game 4 9:45 a.m. County Materials vs Southern California Bombers Game 5 11:30 a.m. Keating's Fitness vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 6 1:30 p.m. Seadogs (MA) vs Southern California Bombers Game 7 3:15 p.m. Orillia Riversharks vs Heflin Gremlins Game 8 5:00 p.m. County Materials vs Seadogs (MA) Game 11 7:00 p.m. Orillia Riversharks vs Kitchener Hallman Twins Game 12 8:45 p.m. County Materials vs Patsy's Saturday, July 22 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium): -------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 11:30 a.m. Seadogs (MA) vs Patsy's Game 9 3:30 p.m. Patsy's vs Southern California Bombers Game 10 5:30 p.m. Keating's Fitness vs Heflin Gremlins Sunday, July 23 @ Pates Park: -------------------------- Game 13 8:45 a.m. Yuengling 2nd Place vs Haldeman 3rd Place Game 15 10:30 a.m. Yuengling 1st Place vs Game 14 Winner Game 17 1:00 p.m. Championship Game (Game 15 & 16 Winners) Sunday, July 23 @ E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium): ------------------------------------------------------------ Game 14 8:45 a.m. Haldeman 2nd Place vs Yuengling 3rd Place Game 16 10:30 a.m. Haldeman 1st Place vs Game 13 Winner From: Jasa60(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 00:41:12 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:41:12 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Easy win puts Aussies focus towards USA Message-ID: <67303930-1152938494-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-7608-@engine09-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:37:59 To:undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Easy win puts Aussies focus towards USA Media Release 15 July 2006 Easy win puts Aussies focus towards USA Australia scored a massive 12-0 win over Great Britain at the 2006 US World Cup in Oklahoma today. The Aussie top order bats converted early hits to runs with Kate Quigley, Stacey Porter and Sandra Allen all coming home in the bottom of the first. The Aussie bats were at it again in the bottom of the second with six bats scoring. Porter was first home followed by Quigley, Danica Howlett, Sandra Allen, Danielle Stewart and Amanda Doman. Howlett scored her second with a home run in the third with Doman and Stewart scoring in the fourth taking the game to a 12-0 lead. The Australian pitchers Kelly Gentle and Catherine Bishop held the Great Britain bats giving only one hit and taking it to a five inning game with the run-ahead rule. Australia plays the USA, the current world champions, tomorrow at 2.00am (AEST). ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 06:44:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:44:24 -0700 Subject: Canada falls to the USA in day 2 of World Cup Action - women Message-ID: <150706196.13689@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 1:46:39 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada falls to the USA in day 2 of World Cup Action -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2006 Canada falls to the USA in day 2 of World Cup Action (Ottawa, ON) - Canada lost to the world number one ranked USA in day 2 of World Cup action in Oklahoma City, Okla., by a score of 6-1. Despite being held scoreless for the first three innings by Canadian starter Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC), who came out strong hitting her zones and keeping the USA offence off balance, the USA exploded in the fourth inning off of a Louvieanne Jung grand slam homerun giving the USA a 4 run lead. The USA never looked backed scoring additional runs in the fifth and seventh inning. Canada's offense fell short of mounting a comeback being held to only 5 hits throughout the game. Canada's sole run came at the hands of a Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) solo homerun over center field late in the fifth inning. "The game was closer than the score indicated" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "The difference came down to managing the third out in the fourth inning. As a team we are continuing to grow and improve on a daily basis. The challenge is to learn from the few miscues of this game and be a better team for it tomorrow." With the loss, Canada's record drops to no wins and two losses. Canada will look to improve their record as they face China in day 3 of World Cup action. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 06:46:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:46:16 -0700 Subject: U.S Remains Perfect at World Cup - women Message-ID: <150706196.13802@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 12:48:08 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: U.S Remains Perfect at World Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S Remains Perfect at World Cup OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? The 2006 USA Women?s National teamremains undefeated at the II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes after handing Canada a 6-1 loss, tonight in Oklahoma City, Okla. Lovieanne Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.connected on a 1-1 pitch for a grand slam homerun, the team?s secondgrand slam of the season. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.) collected the first hit ofthe game with a single in the first but no runs would be pushed across theplate. Mendozahas been stellar at the plate so far at this World Cup hitting .500 (4-8) withtwo homeruns, six RBI and two runs scored. Team USAtook the 4-0 lead in the fourth on just two hits. Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) was hitby a pitch and Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.) singled to rightcenter to begin the rally. Kaila Holtz (North VancouverB.C) who started the game for Canadaleft the game with two runners on and was relieved by Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON).Mackin who walked her first batter to load the bases for Jung. With two outs onthe board, Jung drove the ball deep over centerfield fence to give the U.S. afour run lead. ?I think I was a little nervous because I didn?t have agood first at bat,? said Jung. ?I wasn?t aggressive at theplate, so my plan was to change that coming into my second at bat. It was arelief. I felt a lot of pressure with the bases loaded, two outs and no runs onthe board. My first thought though wasn?t on a homerun. I wanted to get abase hit and have a good at bat.? A sacrifice fly by Nuveman scored Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) inthe fifth to give the U.S. a 5-0 lead. Team Canadaavoided a shutout with their own run fifth inning off a solo shot tocenterfield by Melanie Matthews (Surrey BC). Jamie Southern (Clovis Calif.) threw five completeinnings, allowing five hits, one earned run while striking out six to earn thewin. Cat Osterman (Houston Texas) came in for relief in thesixth and allowed no hits, striking out four and walking two. The U.S. put up an insurance run in the seventh on asingle by Crystl Bustos (Canyon County, Calif.) that pushed Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.),who singled to shortstop and stole second. Canada(0-2) is slated to take on China(0-2)) at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow. Team USA(2-0) will take on archrival Australia(2-0) at 11:00 a.m. Competition continues in the evening when the USA meetsdefending champion, Japan, in a rematch of the 2005 World Cup final at 9:00 p.m Be sure to check out www.usasoftball.com for complete results, recapsand box scores of the II World Cup of Softball presentedKellogg?s Frosted Flakes.. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 06:48:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:48:47 -0700 Subject: World Cup - Day Two Release - women Message-ID: <150706196.13948@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 1:13:16 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: World Cup - Day Two Release -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AUSTRALIA IMPROVES TO 2-0 IN WORLD CUP OF SOFTBALL OKLAHOMA CITY ? Australia remains unbeaten with a 12-0 fiveinning shutout over winless Great Britainin the second day of the II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?sFrosted Flakes at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.The loss was the second for Great Britain as they have lost both of theirgames in their first appearance in the international event. Australia, which cameto Oklahoma City after winning the Canada Cup,collected 10 hits off two Great Britain pitchers. Heather Brown started for Great Britainand yielded nine runs and six hits in an inning and two-thirds. TiffanyMcDonald came in during the second inning and finished the game, allowing fourhits and three runs. One of the hits McDonald allowed was a solo home run overthe right field fence in the third inning by Australiacatcher Danica Howlett (Sydney New South Wales). Howlett alsohad two-run single in an Aussie six-run second inning and finished the gamewith four RBIs. Winning pitcher right-hander Kelly Gentle (Blacktown, New South Wales) hurled the first four innings andallowed only one hit?a single to left field by Terra Davenport in thesecond inning. Gentle fanned four batters and walked one. Catherine Bishop (Adelaide, South Australiahurled the last inning for Australiaand set Great Britaindown in order, striking out one batter. Australia (2-0) advancesto face the United States(2-0) Saturday at 11 a.m. with Japanfacing Great (0-2) Britainat 1:00 p.m. Australia and Japanwill then meet for a 9:00 p.m. match up. JAPAN DEFEATS CHINAIN NINE INNINGS WITH HOMERUN OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? A two-run home run inthe top of the ninth kept the defending World Cup Champions, Japan, undefeatedat the II World Cup of Softball presented by Frosted Flakes with a 6-4 win overChina. The lead off batter of the game set the pace for the team asJapan?sRei Nishiyama doubled to left field and scored on a double by Eri Yamada. China answeredback in the bottom of the first when Zhou Yi singled to left field and scoredoff a triple by Li Chunxia. Chinaplated two more runs after a double by Zhang Ai scored two runs. Ai later scoredafter two consecutive illegal pitches by Japan starter Yuko Endo advancedher home. Japan cut thelead to 4-2 in the second and tied the game in the third when Mikiko Tanaka ledoff with a single to centerfield scored on a triple from Mishini. The final runof the inning came off a single by Satoko Mabuchi. The teams remained scoreless through the final four inningsand headed into international tie-breaker at the top of the eighth inning.Neither team could push the runner across the plate until the ninth when EmiNaito belted a two run homerun to secure the league. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 07:04:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:04:09 -0700 Subject: Please do NOT use Columns in Tournament Reports! Message-ID: <150706196.14874@webbox.com> We have only said it about 99 times before, but we keep getting reports with nice neat columns of information, but please note: THEY DO NOT WORK! I can post some of them onto my site, http://www.alsfastball.com but even then some of them look terrible. On the fastpitchwest archive, they look dreadful. On email blasts to our lists, they look worse. So Please, NO columns in your reports. Also a reminder to format your email address in your signature block without the at sign, example: fastball(at)pmihrm.com else the fastpitchwest site will block your address. Our guidelines are worth a read if you have not posted before, or recently. http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=61 thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 10:57:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 07:57:09 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama Saturday morning early games Message-ID: <150706196.28854@webbox.com> Saturday, July 15, 2006 Game 7 8:15am Kegal Knights at Heflin Gremlins Kegal: 9 9.8.x 1.2.2.4.0.0.0 Heflin: 7 7.5.x 0.0.3.2.0.0.2 WP: Ward Gosse: 5 hits, 2 runs, 5 K?s LP: Steve Langley: 8 hits, 5 runs, 0 K?s Jeff Ellsworth, a home run Dane Clarkson, a home run Ed Leonardo, a home run for Heflin Game 8 8:45am Patsy?s of NEW YORK at Kitchener Hallman Twins Twins: 4 4.8.x 0.0.1.1.0.0.2. Patsy?s 2 2.4.x. 0.0.0.1.0.1.0 WP: Paul Koert: 4 hits, 2 runs, 8 K?s C: Shewfelt LP: Gerald Muizelaar with relief from Folkard 8 hits, 2 runs, 3 K?s A well played game, enjoyed by a large crowd out early morning to enjoy the fantastic weather and great ball. Some of the smaller guys on the Twins team got the hits once again proving you do not need to be 6?3 to hit the ball well. (Patsy?s have one of the biggest teams I have ever seen, fine looking athletes, but IMHO, they are not yet playing up to their billing, ie., they are not playing like a team yet.) Apparently a rain overnight cleared the humidity we had yesterday so today we have light breezes and reasonable temperatures. New in the park this morning, much to the delight of many, Roger May and Neil Fennell. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 11:01:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:01:55 -0700 Subject: 2006 World Tournament Teams - Please Read Message-ID: <150706196.29141@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 8:55:58 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: 2006 World Tournament Teams - Please Read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would all the teams that are coming to the ISC World Tournament in Augustplease make sure if the contact information for your teams have changedor will be changing before we all head to Kitchener Ont Canada in Augustthat you submit those changes to either myself, Gary baughman(iscstat(at)hotmail.com) or Ken Hackmeister (iscken(at)comcast.net) asap. Garyand I will at times have to contact teams to get updates on rosters,hometowns, uniform #'s and so on. It is very helpful that you keep yourcontact information valid we are getting way too many bounced emails.This is an easy change just takes a minute and saves us long nightstrying to contact people to get the correct information. Also if you have not done so can you please submit your preliminaryrosters as soon as possible to Gary or Myself as we are putting therosters into the World Tournament Scoring Computers. We do understandthere will be changes and that the Official Roster will be turned in onFriday during registration but this helps us get a jump start on the workwe have to do at the World Tournament. Also please remember you do need the WHITE copy of your roster formhanded in to us at the registration on Friday please do not come withoutit. Any changes that you do find out about before we get to the WorldTournament can also be emailed 24 hours a day to us we continue to updatechanges even during the 12 hour drive to the tournament. I hope you all have safe trips and I look forward to seeing you all atthe ISC World Tournament. Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician http://www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 12:36:54 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:36:54 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 10 Message-ID: <1278678207-1152981436-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-19471-@engine03-cell05> Innerkip 4 Explorers 1 1235PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 12:49:19 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:49:19 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 9 Message-ID: <602163587-1152982181-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-13865-@engine09-cell05> Farm 8 Heflin 7 1245PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 14:15:03 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:15:03 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 12 Message-ID: <1127588122-1152987326-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-8359-@engine19-cell05> Orillia 5 St Thomas 0 5 inning mercy 215PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 15:54:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:54:57 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama Saturday late morning games Message-ID: <150706196.46722@webbox.com> Orillia, ON Game 9 10:15am The Farm Tavern at Heflin Gremlins Farm: 8 8runs 0.5.0.2.0.0.1. Heflin 7 7 runs 0.2.2.3.0.0.0. WP: Dean Holoien 9 K?s C: Troy Gilmore LP: Brian Urquhart 3 K?s C: Greg Wallace Game MVP: Blair Ezekial Game 10 10:35am Innerkip Eagles at Midland Explorers Explorers: 1 Innerkip: 4 WP: Jeremy deBelleval: 3 hits, 1 run, 6 K?s LP: Doug Gillis, relief from Mike Crawford 8 hits, 4runs, 5 K?s Game 11 12:15pm County Materials at NY Patsy?s County: 6 6.8.x. 2.1.1.0.1.0.0. Patsy?s 1 1.7.x. 0.0.0.1.0.0.0. WP: Andrew Kirkpatrick 7 hits, 1 run, 4 K?s LP: Tomas Cameron in relief of Muizelaar 8 hits, 6 runs, 5 K?s County Donny Hale hit two home runs in this game, one deep over centre field. Game 12 12:55pm St. Thomas Centennials at Orillia River Sharks St. Thomas 0 0.6.x. 0.0.0.0.0.x.x. Orillia 5 5.9.x. 0.0.3.0.2.x.x. WP: Michael White 6 hits, 0 runs, 4 K?s C: Dwayne MacKenzie LP: Trevor Wardell 9 hits, 5 runs, 2 K?s Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 17:24:54 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:24:54 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 13 Message-ID: <1469541058-1152998716-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-5565-@engine30-cell05> County 7 Innerkip 2 5PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 17:26:38 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:26:38 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 14 Message-ID: <491592408-1152998820-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-20045-@engine10-cell05> St Thomas. 11 Kegal. 4 Wp. Zack Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 19:08:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:08:16 -0700 Subject: USA rolls past Australia to improve to 3-0 at World Cup - women Message-ID: <150706196.58318@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 5:42:43 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA rolls past Australia to improve to 3-0 at World Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part Number: 3 Part Type: HTML -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA rolls past Australiato improve to 3-0 at World Cup OklahomaCity, Okla.---The USA Softball Women?s National Team cruised to an easy 9-0five inning win over Australia to improve to 3-0 at the II World Cup ofSoftball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes in Oklahoma City, Okla.Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.), who has been hotter than the Oklahomaweather, led the U.S. at the plate going 2-for-2 with a double and four RBI. ?Icame into this World Cup and fed off the hype from last year and what everyonewas questioning about if we could still dominate,? Mendoza said. ?The past couple of gamesadrenaline has been running through our veins. Seeing the team come together isreally amazing knowing everything we can do.? Australianstarter, Kelly Gentle (Blacktown, New South Wales) held the U.S. bats at bay for the first twoinnings but in the third things changed quickly. Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.) led off with a single up the middleand moved to third when Natasha Watley (Irvine Calif.) reached on a throwingerror by Gentle. Lowe scored the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly by Mendoza. With Watley onsecond, Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.was intentionally walked. After afielder?s choice by Stacey Nuveman (La VerneCalif.), Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.singled through the right side and moved to second on a throw to the plate thatBustos was able to slide around. Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif.added two more runs with a single left field to increase the lead to 4-0. Australia went totheir bullpen in the fourth in hopes that Catherine Bishop (AdelaideSouth Australia) could shutdown the U.S. momentumbut it was not to be. Laura Berg (Santa FeSprings, Calif.and Lowe had back-to-back infield hits to lead off the inning. Watley thenreached on fielding error to load the bases for Mendoza who laced a basesclearing double to left field. Bustos followed with a single to left field toscore Mendoza and give the U.S. an 8-0lead. A bases loaded single by Vicky Galindo provided the U.S. with itsfinal run of the game. CatOsterman (Houston, Texas) was solid in the shutout allowingonly three hits and a walk while striking out six in five innings for work.Kelly Gentle dropped to 1-1 in World Cup play after allowing four runs on fivehits. ?It?snice to come out with a solid start and make a statement?, Osterman said.?We wanted to come out and dominate and that?s what we were able todo today with our offense.? Australiais now 2-1 in World Cup play and will need to win out if they hope to advanceto the finals. The U.S. willreturn tonight to face Chinaat 7 p.m. while Australiaplays Japanat 9 p.m. Check outwww.usasoftball.com for completecoverage of the II World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s frostedflakes. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 19:37:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:37:06 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama Saturday afternoon games Message-ID: <150706196.60052@webbox.com> Game 13 3:20pm Innerkip Eagles at County Materilas Innerkip: 2 2.4.x. 0.0.0.1.0.1.x County: 7 7.8.x. 1.0.2.1.0.3.x WP: Karl Gollan 4 hits, 2 runs, 6 K?s LP: Jamie Simpson 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 K?s Kevin Cassels had a double, a triple and a home run for Innerkip Thomas Makea had a home run and 3 RBI?s for County Game 14 2:35pm St Thomas Centennials at Kegal Knights St. Thomas: 11 11.11.x 0.3.2.1.0.0.5 Kegal: 4 4.9.x. 0.0.3.1.0.0.0 WP: Darren Zack: 9 hits, 4 runs, 9 K?s LP: Steve Langley: 11 hits, 11 runs, 4 K?s Game ended 4:50pm Game 15 5:10pm Orillia River Sharks at Heflin Builders Orillia: 0 0.4.0. 0.0.0.0.0.0.0. Heflin: 1 1.4.2 0.0.0.1.0.0.x WP: Brian Urquhart: 4 hits, 0 runs C: Mike Gasaway LP: Michael White, relief from O?Brien then Cox 4 hits, 1 run, 6 K?s C: Sean O?Brien Game MVP: Blair Ezekiel ? key hit The very large and very pro Orillia crowd was into this game. The River Sharks have built up a very strong and vocal following locally and they were all out to cheer on their home town team but it was not to be. Yet another 1 run loss for the River Sharks who played an excellent game but the Heflin team continue to have more lives than a lucky cat, scratching out another surprise win. Game 16 5:00pm Midland Explorers at Kitchener Hallman Twins Midland: 0 0.2.0. 0.0.0.0.0.0.x. Kitchener: 5 5.9.0 0.1.1.0.0.3.x WP: Todd Martin 2 hits, 0 runs, 12 K?s 6 innings C: Chris Shewfelt LP: Mike Crawford 9 hits, 5 runs, 2 K?s C: Craig Crawford Battle of the two Bracebridge boys, Todd Martin and Mike Crawford. Dale Levy double and a single and one RBI. Evan Boys had 2 singles. A spectacular afternoon in the ball yard in Orillia today! The weather is perfect, bright, warm and sunny but low humidity and a very nice breeze blowing in off of the lake. Lots more action tonight. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 20:39:36 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:39:36 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 18 Message-ID: <1380718555-1153010399-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-21194-@engine10-cell05> Patsys 5 Explorers. 0 Mercy Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 20:43:46 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:43:46 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Aussies go down to USA Message-ID: <476596392-1153010649-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-3698-@engine02-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 10:40:45 To:undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Aussies go down to USA Media Release 16 July 2006 Aussies go down to USA Australia has lost their first game at the 2006 World Cup, ending an unprecedented 13 match winning streak, going down to USA 9-0 in the sweltering heat in Oklahoma today. The two international heavy weights rallied in the first two innings, holding the bats. With Australia pitcher and co-captain Tanya Harding out with a slight injury, Kelly Gentle took to the mound and allowed only five hits with USA able to convert four to runs in the bottom of the third inning, USA taking a 4-0 lead. At the top of the fourth, Australia headed up play with Sandra Allen moving around the bases but was called out at second with a base path violation for taking her helmet off to wipe sweat from her face. A change of pitcher in the top of the fifth saw Australia?s Catherine Bishop to the mound, with the USA bats too strong scoring a further five runs to take a 9-0 lead, ending the game with the run-ahead rule at the top of the fifth. Australia managed three hits but was unable to convert with the world number one USA team dominating on the mound. Australia has won two from three games defeating China and Great Britain. Australia plays Japan at 12.00pm today in their second last game of the round robin matches. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 21:20:37 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:20:37 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 17 Message-ID: <308687360-1153012860-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-8746-@engine02-cell05> Farm. 6 Kegal. 5 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 22:11:46 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 02:11:46 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 20 Message-ID: <1995088260-1153015929-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-10372-@engine09-cell05> County. 6 Twins. 0 Mercy. Ended ON 3 run home run by jarrod Martin 1010PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 15 23:30:45 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 03:30:45 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 19 Message-ID: <1971827008-1153020668-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-17026-@engine10-cell05> St Thomas. 4 Farm. 2 1130PM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 00:08:36 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:08:36 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Canada Defeats China in Day 3 of World Cup Action Message-ID: <154871068-1153022938-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-32493-@engine08-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Picard" Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:51:17 To:<"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@localhost.localhost> Subject: Canada Defeats China in Day 3 of World Cup Action FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16th, 2005 ? Canada Defeats China in Day 3 of World Cup Action ? (Ottawa, ON) - After dropping their first 2 games in World Cup action, Canada picked up an important win against China in day 3 by a score of 3-1. ? Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) received the start in the circle for Canada and held China scoreless through 4 complete innings.? It was China, however, who struck first late in the fifth inning stringing together 2 hits and 1 run to open up the scoring.? Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) came in to relieve Lawrie after four and one third innings of work and held China scoreless for the remainder of the game giving up only 2 hits. ? Canada broke out offensively in the sixth inning off of a Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) single that scored Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB). ?Tamra Howren (Surrey, BC) followed with a double to center field scoring Salling.? Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) capped the inning driving in pinch runner Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) giving Canada a 2 run lead late in the game. ? "We had a slow start" admitted Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team.? "It was a great defensive game on both sides.? We battled hard and got things going for us with some great bats from people coming off of the bench.? This was a big win for us and is a sign of good things to come." ? With the win Canada improves their record to 1 win and 2 losses.? Canada will face Australia on Sunday, July 16th at 2:00 pm Central Standard Time.? For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca ? -30- ? For more information, please contact: ? Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca ? ? From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 00:44:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:44:53 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama Saturday evening Message-ID: <150706196.78518@webbox.com> Casino Rama Saturday evening Sunday, July 16, 2006 Game 17 7:00pm The Farm Tavern at Kegal Black Knights Farm: 6 6.11.x 3.1.0.0.2.0.0. Kegal 5 5.3.x 0.0.4.1.0.0.0. WP: Dean Holoien 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K?s LP: Ward Gosse 11 hits, 6 runs, 4 K?s Kegal?s Tim Macumber hit a home run, 3 RBI?s Farm?s Rosebush went 3-4, double and a single Game 18 6:55pm NY Patsy?s at Midland Explorers Midland: 0 0.0.0 0.0.0.0.0.x.x. Patsy?s: 5 5.12.0 0.1.4.1.x.x.x. WP: Adam Folkard: 0 hits, 0 runs, 9 K?s in 4 innings ? mercy With relief from Heinie Shannon in last inning C: Frank deGroat LP: Doug Gillis for 2.2 innings, and relief from Mike Crawford the rest of the way 10 hits, 5 runs, 3 K?s C: Craig Crawford Game MVP: Adam Folkard, no hitter, in 4 innings. Louie Joglar, DP for Patsy?s hit a 3 run home run with 3 RBI?s in the 3rd inning ? homer landed on the edge of Lake Simcoe! Jeff Hook had 2 singles Orlando Rodriguez had 2 singles Brad Rona had 2 singles. Game 19 9:25pm The Farm Tavern at St. Thomas Centennials Farm: 2 2.1.x. 0.0.0.0.2.0. St. Thomas: 4 4.5.x. 1.0.0.0.0.3. WP: Darren Zack 0 hits, 0 runs, 4 K?s In relief of Trevor Wardell C: Chris Wismer LP: Jeff Wilson: 5 hits, 4 runs, 7 K?s Wilson went the distance for the Farm As these two teams prepared to take the field to start their game, the host committee took the field and announced a very special award this year for someone who has contributed in many ways to the success of the Annual World Series of Fastball and to the sport. No one was more surpsised than Mr. Darren Zack to receive this special award from the committee. Darren was the winner of the first MV Pitcher award nine years ago and has won it since, along with being on the winning team in the past and receiving many other awards during this annual tournament. Game ended 11:30pm Game 20 8:50pm Kitchener Hallman Twins at County Materials Kitchener: 0 0.3.1. 0.0.0.0.0.x.x. County: 6 6.4.1. 1.0.0.1.4.x.x WP: Lucas Mata: 3 hits, 0 runs, 7 K?s C: Pat Shannon LP: Don Scott: 11 hits, 6 runs, 7 K?s C: Chris Shewfelt Run 1: Thomas Makea first batter, lead off with a double, scored on a one out single by Donnie Hale. Run 2: Pat Shannon, got hit in helmet by pitch to lead off the 4th. Jarrod Martin got walked. Shawn Rychcik SAC bunt and Shannon scored on an infield out by Kris Kiefel. Run 3: Zennon Winters lead off home run in the b5. Run 4-6: Jarrad Martin had a three run home run to end the game in the 5th. Mercy. Game ended 10:07pm See http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/Orillia2006.htm for tomorrow's schedule. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 07:18:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:18:30 -0700 Subject: USA overpowers China to post third run rule victory Message-ID: <160706197.15734@webbox.com> Received: 7/16/06 12:06:52 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA overpowers China to post third run rule victory USAoverpowers Chinato post third run rule victory OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - A 10-run rally in the top of the first led pavedthe way for the third run rule victory for the U.S. Women?s National Softballteam at the II World Cup of Softball presentedby Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes. With 14 runs on 16 hits,the USAimproved to 3-0 and secured a spot in the Championship game on Monday at 8:00p.m. Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.started off the rally for the USAwith a single up the middle, and scored on a single to left field by Crystl Bustos(Canyon City, Calif.).Jenny Topping (WhittierCalif.singled down the right field line, Tairia Flowers (TucsonAriz.) singledto right field to drive in a run and Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs Calif.ripped a double to right field that scored two more runs to push the U.S. leadto 6-0. As Lowe stepped to the plate for the second time in the inning, shepicked up her second single up the middle and was followed by Natasha Watley (Irvine Calif.who smashed a triple to left center, scoring two runs. Topping hitanother single, posting the eighth hit for the USAin the inning. Chinafaced two substitutions in the pitching circle as the USAhit through the entire lineup with eight hits and forced two errors from the Chinadefense. The runs for the USA did not stop there, however, as Lovie Jung(Fountain Valley, Calif.) started off the top of the fifth with a double downthe left field line and scored off of Vicky Galindo?s (Union City,Calif.) single to right field. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.singled to right center and Topping singled to center field, to bring Bustos tothe plate. Bustos smashed the first pitch over the center field fence, scoringthree to push the lead to 14-0. USA starterMonica Abbott (SalinasCalif.) heldthe Chinaoffense in check in the first three innings allowing only one hit and strikingout four before being relieved in the fourth by Jennie Finch (La Mirada Calif.). Finch also held the Chinaoffense to only one hit and struck out two. Team USA(4-0) will face rival Japan(4-0) tomorrow, July 16 at 12:00 p.m. as their battle continues to claim theWorld Cup Title, with both teams undefeated. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 07:19:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:19:58 -0700 Subject: Japan advances to championship game with 5-4 win over Australia Message-ID: <160706197.15820@webbox.com> Received: 7/16/06 1:04:14 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: Japan advances to championship game with 5-4 win over Australia Japan advances to championship game with 5-4win over Australia Oklahoma City, Okla.---It was scoreless through two as bothAustralia and Japan struggled to muster any offense early in the nightcap onday three of the II World Cup of Softballpresented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes. With two outs in the inning, Australiacame out swinging in the top of the third scoring three runs off four hits.Sandra Allen singled to center field and advanced to third off a single byStacey Porter. Belinda Wright stepped up to the plate ripping a double thatplated two runs, and then scored off a single by Natalie Titcume. Japan answered with one run in the third andtied the game in the fifth when Mikiko Tanaka blasted a two-run homerun to deepcenter field. Japanfinally took the lead in the bottom of the sixth when Emi Inui led off theinning with a single to left field. Eri Yamada then came to the plate andslammed a home run over the fence to five Japana 5-3 advantage. A pitching change in the top of the fourth for Japanproved to be beneficial as Yokiko Ueno held the Australian offense to just onerun on two hits to collect the win. Australiatried to fight back but Ueno, who was throwing 74 mph consistently, closed thegame by striking out four of the last five batters she faced. Japan faces USAtomorrow, July 16, at 12:00 p.m., in what could be called a warm-up for thechampionship finals on Monday. With identical 4-0 records, it will be a rematchof the 2005 World Cup Finals that saw Japan upset the U.S.3-1 to take the inaugural World Cup. Australia faces Canadatomorrow at 2:00. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 07:28:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:28:49 -0700 Subject: HOUSTON ACES - LATIN AMERICAN SATURDAY RESULTS Message-ID: <160706197.16356@webbox.com> Received: 7/15/06 8:54:04 PM From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Subject: HOUSTON ACES - LATIN AMERICAN SATURDAY RESULTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Houston Aces started play Saturday morning in the 57th Annual Latin American Tournament. In the round robin format the Aces had 3 games to play at 11 A.M., 1 P.M., and 5 P.M. The results of Saturdays game are as follows. 11 A.M Houston Aces vs Austin Jokers The Aces started off this morning playing the Austin Jokers. Panfilo Valdez took the mound for the Aces in the days first game. The Aces came out cold not mounting much of an offensive attack while Panfilo Valdez threw a great game to keep the score at 0-0 through 7 innings of play. After two more innings of extra play the Jokers finally got a run home with a mandoatroy man on second from international rule. Houston Aces 0 vs Austin Jokers 1 WP - Felipe LP- Valdez ( 8 innings) 1 P.M. Houston Aces vs Beaumont/ Port Aurthur The Aces came into the second game of their back to back set scoring early and often. Pitcher Gabriel Marquez threw a 2 hitter while the Aces kept scorings runs. Pitcher Marquez would not allow any runs in the second game affair. Houston Aces 7 vs Beaumont/ Port Arthur 0 WP - Marquez LP - ?? 5 P.M. Houston Aces vs Diablos In their Final game of pool play the Aces would face the Diablos. Pitching for the Aces was Panfilo Valdez. The Aces kept it going from game 2 of pool play scoring first in the second inning making the game 1-0. In the same inning the Diablos would counter with their own run on a single to right field making it even 1-1. After that the Aces came alive scoring 6 more while Valdez held it down on the mound giving the win to the Aces and ending their day at the fields with a record of 2-1. Houston Aces 7 vs Diablos 1 WP - Valdez LP - ?? The Aces are awaiting the final games to finish in order to get seeded in the single elimination bracket of Sundays play.Results of tomorrows play will be given after tournament play is done. From: "Anselmo Zamorategui" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 10:49:19 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:49:19 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 22 semi Message-ID: <1293425516-1153061382-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-32502-@engine30-cell05> Patsys. 5 Heflin. 1 Patsys will play. County. 1045 Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 11:01:57 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:01:57 +0000 GMT Subject: Casino Rama game 21 semi Message-ID: <1561275713-1153062142-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-17327-@engine30-cell05> Orillia. 4 Kitchener. 3 A thriller Orillia now play. Farm 1100AM Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 14:03:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 11:03:54 -0700 Subject: Casino Rama games 23-24 Sunday morning Message-ID: <160706197.40060@webbox.com> Orillia, ON Game 23 11:25am Orillia River Sharks at The Farm Tavern of Madison Wisconsin Orillia: 8 8.5.x. 1.0.3.0.1.2.1. Farm: 3 3.5.x 1.0.1.1.0.0.0. WP: Frank Cox in relief of Rob O?Brien: 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 K?s C: Sean O?Brien LP: Dean Holoien in relief of Korrey Gareau: 5 hits, 8 runs, 4 K?s C: Todd Twachtman A great game to watch. The score does not indicate how close this game really was. It was tight all the way until Orillia added 1 in 5th, 2 more in 6th and insurance run in 7th. Enjoyed by large crowd of enthusiastic Orillia River Shark fans but also strong support for the always popular Farm Boys. Game 24 11am New York Patsy?s at County Materials Patsy?s: 1 1.5.0 0.0.0.1.0.x.x. County: 6 6.7.0 2.0.2.0.2.x.x. WP: Lucas Mata 5 hits, 1 runs ? 3.2 innings pitched giving up one run and 4 hits. Relief from Andrew Kirkpatrick. C: Pat Shannon LP: Gerald Muizelaar 5 hits, 4 runs Relief from Heinie Shannon. Muizelaar went 3 innings with 4 runs on 5 hits. C: Louie Joglar Donnie Hale single in the 1st inning drove in Nathan Nukunuku. Shawn Rychcikdouble in the 1st drove in Donny Hale. Donnie Hale 2 run homer in the 5th. Jeff Hook of Patsy?s hit a single HR in the T4. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME County will play Orillia in final game. Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 16:30:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:30:44 -0700 Subject: County Materials repeat as 2006 Casino Rama World Series of Fastball Champs Message-ID: <160706197.48870@webbox.com> Orillia, ON CHAMPIONSHIP GAME County will play Orillia in final game. Game 25 Orillia River Sharks at County Materials Orillia: 1 0.1.0.0.0.0.0. County: 3 0.0.2.0.0.1.x WP: Carl Gollan Relief from Lucas Mata and Andrew Kirkpatrick who came in as the stopper in the 7th for County. LP: Andy Jackson ? went the distance and pitched a great game. Nathan Nukunuku hit a home run. Not the biggest hitter on the team but hit a big one with the right part of the bat to take it out. A close, well played game enjoyed by a large crowd baking under blistering hot sun without a breath of air. Congratulations to County Materials on another win at Casino Rama. A well earned win, playing great ball all weekend. MV Player awards went to Nathan Nukunuku of County Materials. MV Pitcher awards went to Lucas Mata of County Materials. An award went to Andy Jackson who pitched a great game for Orillia. Andy does not get the ball often in the big tournaments these days, but any team at this tournament would be happy to have him. A great bat in ever game, he loves to get the ball and threw a wonderful game for River Sharks. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to COUNTY MATERIALS on your 2006 win of the World Series of Fastball! Watch for a wrap up soon this coming week from Paul. Congratulations to Paul and Kathy Barnetson and their wonderful team of volunteers in Orillia for once again delivering a great weekend of ball. Many of the strongest fastball fans in the country turned out for this one and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks to the Comfort Inn in Orillia which served as my HQ where their wireless connection enabled us to update the web site on a regular basis. See you in Kitchener! Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 19:00:21 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:00:21 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: USA defeats rival Japan 11-0 Message-ID: <485559216-1153090844-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-15164-@engine03-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Holly Krivokapich" Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:05:24 To:undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: USA defeats rival Japan 11-0 USA defeats rival Japan 11-0 ? OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--- The much anticipated rematch between the USA and the defending champions of the first World Cup of Softball, ended in a lopsided loss for Japan as the USA scored 11 runs to record its fourth run rule victory of the II World Cup of Softball presented by Frosted Flakes.? ? Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) started the USA off with a single to shortstop, followed by Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) who singled down the right field line. Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) stepped to the plate and launched her second home run of the World Cup over the left field fence to give the U.S. a quick 3-0 lead. ? Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif.) held the Japan offense to just four hits in five innings to record a shutout of her own. Only recording one strikeout in the game, Hollowell relied on her defense to shut down the powerful bats from Japan. ??? ? ?International play is always a lot different and it was really exciting to go out their and face Japan,? said Hollowell.? ?I didn?t feel a lot of pressure because we have such a great offense that scored early so I got to go out there and show what I could do.? ??? ? The top of the fourth was another offensive rally for the USA.? Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) started the inning off with a single through the left side, followed by Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.) who singled to centerfield. Watley cleared the bases with her third triple of the tournament to increase the lead to 5-0. ?? ? Mendoza?s stellar hitting performance at the II World Cup of Softball continued as she crushed a home run over the centerfield fence that landed about 275 feet to score two.? Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) continued the rally hitting a single to centerfield and scored on the third home run of the game when Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.) slammed a two run home run over the left field fence to push their lead to 9-0. ? ? A pitching change in the top of the fifth did not stop the offensive pressure from the USA.? Berg started the inning off with a single to right center followed by another single from Watley.? Mendoza added to her hit count with a single to right center that scored Berg.? Another run would cross the plate as Bustos hit a sac fly to left field scoring Watley.? ? Hollowell closed the game by retiring the side in the fifth to five Japan its first loss of the World Cup and head coach Mike Candrea his 102nd international win. ? Both of these teams will play in the championship game tomorrow July 17 at 8:00 p.m. ???? ? ? ? ? Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com: ; www.usasoftball.com: ? From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 19:43:03 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:43:03 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: first annual mickey brennan memorial results Message-ID: <118975005-1153093406-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-32217-@engine12-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: Jim A Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:59:35 To:fastball at pmihrm.com Subject: first annual mickey brennan memorial results 1. Elkland (PA) 2. Ashland Merchants ( Ashland, OH) 3. Big John's (Lackawanna, NY) 4. L.A. Lounge (Lackawanna, NY) ---------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger?s low PC-to-Phone call rates. From aldoran at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 19:44:08 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (aldoran) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:44:08 +0000 GMT Subject: Fw: Aurora, Illinois tournament Message-ID: <596055436-1153093471-cardhu_blackberry.rim.net-12595-@engine02-cell05> Al Doran VIA my BlackBerry aldoran at pmihrm.com fastball(at)pmihrm.com -----Original Message----- From: "Ed Kirner" Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:22:47 To:"Al Doran fastball posting" Subject: Aurora, Illinois tournament The Aurora Fastpitch Softball Association (AFSA) held its annual tournament Friday, Saturday and Sunday.? It was over 100 degrees most of the weekend.? Because of the heat and humidity, I followed my doctor's orders and didn't stay outside too long.? I did go to the ball park Sunday for the Semi-Finals and Championship games. I was able to get scores of all the games but unable to get any other details.? Hopefully, some of the teams involved can send in a report. ? Pool A Quad City Sox, Davenport, IA Plangger's Furniture, Benton Harbor MI Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL Lumber Kings, Bakersfield, CA Richwrap, Elburn, IL ? Pool B Townline, Green Bay, WI Stix, Bloomington, IL Freight, Vandalia, IL Merchants, Thomson, IL Blackhawks AC, Rockford, IL ? ? Elburn 10, Aurora 6 Thomson 1, Rockford 0 Aurora 7, Benton Harbor 0 Bloomington 1, Thomson 0 Quad City 6, Elburn 0 Vandalia 6, Rockford 4 Quad City 2, Benton Harbor 1 Bloomington 5, Vandalia 2 Benton Harbor 9, Elburn 0? Bloomington 4, Rockford 0 Bakersfield 3, Elburn 2?? Green Bay 4, Rockford 0 Bakersfield 4, Aurora 2 Green Bay 5, Thomson 0 Quad City 4, Aurora 1 Vandalia 13, Thomson 3 Bakersfield 5, Quad City 2 GreenBay 7, Vandalia 0 Bakersfield 13, Benton Harbor 6 Green Bay 8, Bloomington 1 ? Semi Finals: Green Bay 7, Quad City 0 WP: Tane Richardson, LP: Harold Kelly ? Bloomington 6, Bakersfield 0 WP: Paul Algar, LP: Ed Gasper ? Because of the extreme heat, Quad City and Bakersfield agreed not to play the third-place game. ? CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Green Bay 4, Bloomington 3 WP: Tane Richardson, LP: Paul Algar ? Ed Kirner kirner124 (at) comcast.net ? From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 20:12:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:12:02 -0700 Subject: USA defeats rival Japan 11-0 Message-ID: <160706197.62146@webbox.com> Received: 7/16/06 5:05:24 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA defeats rival Japan 11-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USAdefeats rival Japan11-0 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--- The much anticipated rematch between the USAand the defending champions of the first World Cup of Softball, ended in a lopsidedloss for Japan as the USA scored 11 runs to record its fourth run rule victoryof the II World Cup of Softball presented byFrosted Flakes. Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) started the USAoff with a single to shortstop, followed by Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.who singled down the right field line. Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) stepped to the plate and launched her second homerun of the World Cup over the left field fence to give the U.S. a quick 3-0 lead. Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif.) held the Japan offense to just four hits infive innings to record a shutout of her own. Only recording one strikeout inthe game, Hollowell relied on her defense to shut down the powerful bats from Japan ?International play is always a lot different and it was reallyexciting to go out their and face Japan,? said Hollowell. ?I didn?t feel a lot of pressure because we have such a greatoffense that scored early so I got to go out there and show what I coulddo.? The top of the fourth was another offensive rally for the USA. Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.started the inning off with a single through the left side, followed by CaitlinLowe (Tustin, Calif.) who singled to centerfield. Watleycleared the bases with her third triple of the tournament to increase the leadto 5-0. Mendoza?sstellar hitting performance at the II World Cup of Softball continued as she crusheda home run over the centerfield fence that landed about 275 feet to score two. Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.continued the rally hitting a single to centerfield and scored on the thirdhome run of the game when Tairia Flowers (Tucson Ariz.) slammed a two run home runover the left field fence to push their lead to 9-0. A pitching change in the top of the fifth did not stop the offensivepressure from the USA. Berg started the inning off with a single to right center followed by anothersingle from Watley. Mendozaadded to her hit count with a single to right center that scored Berg. Anotherrun would cross the plate as Bustos hit a sac fly to left field scoringWatley. Hollowell closed the game by retiring the side in the fifth to five Japanits first loss of the World Cup and head coach Mike Candrea his 102ndinternational win. Both of these teams will play in the championship game tomorrow July 17at 8:00 p.m. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 20:58:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:58:53 -0700 Subject: Aussies reach bronze medal match - women Message-ID: <160706197.64960@webbox.com> Received: 7/16/06 7:36:50 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies reach bronze medal match -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 17 July 2006 Aussies reach bronze medal match The Australian Open Women?s softball team has made itthrough to the bronze medal match at the 2006 US World Cup in Oklahoma. The five day tournament has seen Australia finish equalthird with Canada with a two win-threeloss ratio. The USA has wonfive from five, finishing in first place, followed by Japan with oneloss. Australia finishedwith a further two losses, Japan 5-4 and Canada 4-1. In this morning?s game, Canada scoredthree runs in the opening innings after Australia?spitcher Kelly Gentle walked three batters with one scoring. With two on base, KateQuigley?s fielding error helped push Canada?s leadto 3-0. Gentle was relieved by Catherine Bishop in the bottom of thefirst inning and gave five hits in her four innings pitched with Canada convertinga run in the bottom of the fourth. Australia had fivehits but was unable to convert until the top of the fifth inning after NatalieWard scored on Sheena Lawrick?s fielding error. In yesterday?s play, Japan defeated Australia 5-4 with Australia?sSandra Allen, Stacey Porter, Belinda Wright and Danielle Stewart crossing theplate. Australia will meet Canada tomorrow at6.00am (AEST) withdefending champions USA meeting Japan in the Championshipgame. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 16 23:55:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:55:03 -0700 Subject: Game Results - Vancouver Grey Sox vs. CR Portland - July 15 /16 Message-ID: <160706197.75529@webbox.com> Received: 7/16/06 9:59:24 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Game Results - Vancouver Grey Sox vs. CR Portland - July 15 /16 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox travelled south to Oregon this weekend to play in a 4 game super series against CR Portland at Erv Lind Stadium. The Grey Sox prevailed in game one of Saturday's doubleheader by a score of 5 - 2. Trailing 2 -1 the Grey Sox rallied with two out in the top of the 7th to score 4 runs for the victory. Derek Mayson lead the Grey Sox offense and was 2 for 3 with a solo home run and 2 RBIs. Jeff Kawaguchi contributed 2 RBIs as well, along with Brian Banner who had an RBI. Rob Gehrke and Kevin Rasmussen lead the Portland attack with solo home runs. Winning pitcher was Rick Smith who had 15 ks and gave up 5 hits. Terry Luster took the loss and recorded 3 ks while surrending 5 hits. Game 2 saw the Grey Sox jump out to an early lead and win the contest by a score of 8 - 0 after 5 innings of play. Winning pitcher was Nick Underhill, losing pitcher was Terry Luster. Scott Newitt lead the Grey Sox attack with a 2 run home run, Gerry Kennedy and Kevin Schellenberg also homered. The teams returned to action on Sunday for games 3 and 4 of the weekend series. The Grey Sox coninued their winning ways in the opener by downing Portland by a score of 5 - 1. Winning pitcher was Rick Smith, loser was Mike Warren. Gerry Kennedy and Kris Waverick homered for the Grey Sox. In the finale of the weekend, Portland prevailed by a score of 3 - 2. Terry Luster got credited with the win while Nick Underhill took the loss. The Grey Sox season record now stands at 31 - 7. Next action for the team is July 28 - 30 when the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge tournament takes place at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. A full list of competing teams and schedule was posted previously, and further updates leading up to the event will be provided. Information can also be found on our team website. Based upon past history this tournament always provides the local fans with good quality fastpitch action. Previous winners include in 2005 - Broken Bow NY Spirit, 2004 - Victoria Travellers Inn, 2003 - Vancouver Grey Sox and 2002 - Victoria Fineline. This year's tournament has a good balance of teams including; Saskatoon Diamondbacks, Prince George Black Bears, Squamish Wizards, Richmond Stealers, Portland CR, So Cal Bombers and the Grey Sox which should make for a very competitive event. Action kicks off Friday evening July 28th with 2 games at 6:45 and 8:30 pm. Games commence Saturday July 29th at 9:00 am with the last game of the day scheduled for 7:00 pm. Sunday July 30th is playoff day with the quarter finals set for 9:00 am and the championship final scheduled for 3:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 per day or $10.00 for a weekend pass. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 08:30:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 05:30:31 -0700 Subject: Vandalia, Illinois - The Freight - Aurora AFSA Classic Recap Message-ID: <170706198.20057@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 7:31:38 AM From: richard well Subject: Vandalia, Illinois - The Freight - Aurora AFSA Classic Recap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch TOURNEY RECORD: 22-5 TOTAL RECORD: 24-12 ISC World Ranking: #32 NEXT GAME: John Heather Memorial Tourney ? Vandalia, Il July 22-23 Aurora - AFSA Tourney Final Results: Pool A Quad City Sox, Davenport, IA Plangger's Furniture, Benton Harbor MI Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL Lumber Kings, Bakersfield, CA Richwrap, Elburn, IL Pool B Townline, Green Bay, WI Stix, Bloomington, IL The Freight, Vandalia, IL Merchants, Thomson, IL Blackhawks AC, Rockford, IL Elburn 10, Aurora 6 Thomson 1, Rockford 0 Aurora 7, Benton Harbor 0 Bloomington 1, Thomson 0 Quad City 6, Elburn 0 Vandalia 6, Rockford 4 Quad City 2, Benton Harbor 1 Bloomington 5, Vandalia 2 Benton Harbor 9, Elburn 0 Bloomington 4, Rockford 0 Bakersfield 3, Elburn 2 Green Bay 4, Rockford 0 Bakersfield 4, Aurora 2 Green Bay 5, Thomson 0 Quad City 4, Aurora 1 Vandalia 13, Thomson 3 Bakersfield 5, Quad City 2 GreenBay 7, Vandalia 0 Bakersfield 13, Benton Harbor 6 Green Bay 8, Bloomington 1 Semi Finals: Green Bay 7, Quad City 0 Bloomington 6, Bakersfield 0 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Green Bay 4, Bloomington 3 Game 1: Rockford, Il - Blackhawk AC 4 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Blackhawk 202 000 0 - 4 10 1 Vandalia - The Freight 010 050 0 - 6 9 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Nick Casey 5 innings/6 H/4 R/0 ER/2 K/4 BB ? Brad Sturdy (save) and Well Loss- Tim Parrish 7 innings/9 H/6 R/6 ER/6 K/0 BB and Abbott FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-4 / Bob Nagel 1-4, HR, 3 RBI?s / Rich Well 2-2 / Jeff Swaney 2-3, 2 HR?s 3 RBI?s / Kurt Hickenbottom 2-3 / JD Arnold 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 1 run in the 2nd on a Jeff Swaney HR??The Freight scored 5 runs in the 5th on Arnold 1B, Simmons 1B, Nagel 3 run HR, Well 1B, Swaney 2 run HR??.Brad Sturdy pitched the last 2 scoreless innings for the save?.. GAME 2 #22 Bloomington, Il ? Stix 6 # 32 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Stix 112 010 1 ? 6 9 1 Vandalia ? The Freight 100 100 0 ? 2 3 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Paul Algar 6 innings/3 H/2 R/2 ER/9 K/2 BB and Butler Loss-Brad Sturdy 7 innings/9 H/6 R/4 ER/4 K/0 BB and Swaney FREIGHT HITTERS: Rich Well 1-3, 2B / Nick Casey 2-3, 2B, RBI / Mark Burnam RBI FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored in the 1st on a Well 2B and Casey RBI 1B?..in the 4th The Freight scored on a Casey 2B and Burnam FC RBI?. Game 3: Thomson, Il ? Merchants 3 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Merchants 201 000 ? 3 6 3 Vandalia - The Freight 220 414 ? 13 13 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Brad Sturdy 3 innings/5 H/4 R/4 ER/0 K/3 BB ? (Mike Reis save) and Casey Loss- Chaney 4 innings/12 H/7 R/7 ER/3 K/3 BB and Smith FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 2-3, 2B / Bob Nagel 3-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI?s / Mark Burnam 1-4 / Nick Casey 3-4, HR, 2 RBI?s / Brad Sturdy 1-3, 2B / Kurt Hickenbottom 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI?s / Kevin Cook 2-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight scored 2 in 1st on a Simmons HBP, Arnold BB, Casey BB ? both runs scored on wild pitches?.in the 2nd the Freight scored on a Buscher BB, Cook 1B ? Buscher scored on a wild pitch and Cook scored on a error?..in the 4th The Freight scored on a Cook 1B, Simmons 1B, Nagel RBI 1B and Casey 2 run HR?..the 5th Sturdy 2B and scored on a wild pitch?..in the 6th Simmons 2B, Nagel 2 run HR, Burnam 1B and Hickenbottom 2 RBI 2B..... GAME 4 - # 8 Green Bay, Wi ? Townline 7 #32 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Townline 103 30 ? 7 9 0 Vandalia ? The Freight 000 00 ? 0 1 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win- Tane Richardson 3 innings/1 H/0 R/0 ER/5 K/2 BB and ? Loss- Mike Reis 5 innings/9 H/7 R/4 ER/7 K/1 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Nick Casey 1-2 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight finished 2-2 in pool play?.. Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 12:31:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:31:05 -0700 Subject: Strong Finish for Canada in World Cup Round Robin Message-ID: <170706198.34491@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 10:45:45 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Strong Finish for Canada in World Cup Round Robin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2006 Strong Finish for Canada in World Cup Round Robin (Ottawa, ON) - Canada defeated the world number two ranked Australia 4-1 in World Cup action in Oklahoma City, Okla. Canada took to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning off of a Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) single scoring Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) followed by an Angela Lichty (Guleph, ON) single scoring Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) and Bradley. Canada increased their lead to 4 late in the fourth inning as Odamura doubled to score Rachel Schil (Kitchener, ON). Australia's only run came in the fifth off of a walk, a single and an error to score Natalie Ward cutting Canada's lead down to only 3 runs. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) picked up the win for Canada hurling six and one third innings giving up only 1 run on 5 hits and striking out 5. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the save retiring the only 2 batters she faced. In late World Cup Action - Canada defeated Great Britain 9-1 to in their final round robin game. Canada exploded offensively in the first 3 innings of the ball game to take a 9-0 lead off of a notable Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) 3 run double in the second and a Katie Hnatyk (London, ON) 2 run homerun over left field in the third inning. Great Britain scored their only run in the fifth inning with a Stacie Townsend solo homerun. The 1 run wasn't enough as the game was called after the fifth due to the "run rule". Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) came out big giving up only 1 hit and striking out 6 in 5 complete innings of work picking up the win for Canada. With the 2 wins, Canada improved their record to 3 wins and 2 losses and ranked third after the round robin. Canada will face off against Australia in a bid to secure a World Cup bronze medal. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 12:53:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:53:45 -0700 Subject: ISC Releases Final Rankings and 2006 Bracket! Message-ID: <170706198.35852@webbox.com> ISC Releases Final Rankings and 2006 Bracket! Monday, July 17, 2006 Kitchener, ON Today the ISC released the Rankings of the Top 16 Teams - the Final Rankings of the Season! http://www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/Final_Ranking_top_16_teams2006(1).htm As well today, the Bracket for the 2006 World Tournament was released! http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=120 Thanks Al Doran Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 12:59:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:59:37 -0700 Subject: softball league in the St.Louis Missouri? Message-ID: <170706198.36205@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 11:41:54 AM From: Paul A. Stambaugh -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is there a softball league in the St.Louis Missouri that you know of which I might join? From: Paul A. Stambaugh Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 14:32:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:32:02 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <170706198.41749@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 8:09:21 AM From: "TODD McCABE" Subject: Cobras win Battle of Canada West ISC Travel League Teams to Win Provincial Title -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Calgary Cobras defeated the Grande Prairie Pride 8-6 to take the Alberta Senior Open Provincial Title in Lloydminster Sunday July 16th. Both teams as well as third place finishers Camrose Fury have all played in the Canada West ISC Travel League. The Cobras were undefeated and had to be beated twice in Sunday's Final after defeating # 2 ranked Camrose 7-4 in the Page System playoffs. With Camrose leading 4-2 after 5 the Cobras exploded for 3 runs in the top of the 6th and 2 in the top of th 7th with Home Runs from Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund and Trevor MacKinnon. In the Championship game Calgary jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after 3 innings on a HR by Kelly Spence and quickly followed up with 2 more runs in the top of the 4th inning to take a 3-0 lead with back to back RBI singles from Colin Newton and Roger Connolly. In the bottom of the 4th Grande Prairie scored 6 runs with RBI singles from Curtis Ames, Cory Kinnon, Trvor Aldred, Travis Head and a 2 RBI Double from Shayne Milligan. With Grande Prairie leading 6-3 after 4, the Cobras cratched back a run in the top of the 5th with a solo HR from Brendan Connolly. In the top of the 7th inning the Cobras lead off with Brendan Connolly reaching first base on a ball hit sharply off Pitcher Ryan Krebb's glove. Connolly advanced to 2nd on a ground out by Ivan Kronlund. Scott Smith and Trevor MacKinnon earned walks to load the bases. After a strike out Colin Newton hit a 2 out Grand Slam to put the Cobras in the lead 8-6 which they never relinquished. Trevor McCabe took the win in relief of Brendan Connolly in the 4th inning. This was the second consecutive Provincial Title for the Cobras in their 2 year history. They defeated Grande Prairie in the finals for a second consecutive year. Cobras Round Robin games: Calgary Rangers 9 ----------- HR's ( Nick Vasilakoss, Jeff Graham, Adam Thomas) Calgary Cobras 11 ----------- HR's ( Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund with 2, Trevor MacKinnon) WP Trevor McCabe, LP Dwayne Singer Calgary Cobras 10 --------HR's (Garth Gazdewich, Trevor MacKinnon, Roger Connolly) Rollyview Vortec 4---------HR's (Dale Wagner) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Kelly Kerik Lloydminster Dodgers 5 Calgary Cobras 7----------HR's (Trevor MacKinnon, Garth Gazdewich) WP Trevor McCabe with Save by Brendan Connolly, LP Kyle Braithwaite Grande Prairie Pride 2--------HR's ( Cory Kinnon, Todd Aldred) Calgary Cobras 12------HR's (Kelly Spence with 2, Trevor MacKinnon with 2, Scott Adams) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Ryan Krebbs Page Playoff Calgary Cobras 7--------- HR's (Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund, Trevor MacKinnon, Scott Smith) Camrose Fury 4 ---------HR's (Scott Galenza) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Scott Galenza Championship Game Grande Prairie Pride 6 Calgary Cobras 8----------HR's ( Kelly Spence, Brendan Connolly, Colin Newton) WP Trevor McCabe, LP Ryan Krebbs Todd McCabe ISC Canada West Travel League Commissioner (780)714-7799 CELL Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 16:40:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:40:32 -0700 Subject: Tribe Takes Two From Toanche Message-ID: <170706198.49459@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 3:28:20 PM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Takes Two From Toanche -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Tribe Takes Two From Toanche On Sunday July 16, 2006, the Tribe braved the heat and traveled to Toanche to take on the Jr Eagles in a double header. The Tribe walked away with 2 victories, and improved their regular season record to 10-3. Game #1 Tribe 4 Toanche 2 In Game #1, Graham McNabb led the way with 2 hits, a homerun, and 2 RBI. Cory Kelly chipped in with a couple of singles and an RBI. On the mound Kelly picked up the win going the distance giving up 6 hits and striking out 5. Taking the loss for the Eagles was Chad Townsend. Game #2 Tribe 6 Toanche 4 Game #2 had Trace Leonard lead the Tribe offence with 3 hits and 2 RBI, while John McNabb, Cory Kelly, and Mike Kelly all had multi-hit games. The Tribe scored 4 in the 5th to erase a 4-1 Toanche lead, and added 1 more in the 7th to ice the victory. Kelly again went the distance recording the win and again gave up 6 hits and struck out 5. Grant Patenaude took the loss for the Jr Eagles. Next up for the Tribe is a home game July 17th, against the Perkinsfield Bantus. Current SRFL Standings: Minesing 12-1 Vasey 10-3 Wyevale 10-3 Perkinsfield 6-6 Toanche 1-8 Uhthoff 1-10 Wyebridge 1-10 SRFL Website http://www.eteamz.com/srfl Tribe Website http://www.srfl.org Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 18:27:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:27:07 -0700 Subject: 2006 OASA Masters Championship Message-ID: <170706198.55848@webbox.com> From: "Dave Birnie" Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:25:34 -0400 Subject: 2006 OASA Masters Championship OASA Masters Provincial Championship The old guys are getting ready to battle it out this weekend to see who has the best masters team in Ontario. Position players must be 37 years or older and pitchers must be 40 or older. The OASA Masters Provincial Championship takes place in Grafton Ontario ( Cobourg area ) Fri. July 21 to Sun. July 23. The two time defending champs, Alvinston Indians are looking for a 3-peat but will not have an easy road to the final. The following 9 teams will be in action. Alvinston Indians ( 2004 & 2005 Ontario Champs ) Pitchers - Doug Charlton, Dave " Farmer " Martin & Derwyn Hodgins Cobourg Relics ( 2004 & 2005 Canadian Masters Champs ) Pitchers - Wayne Wells & Mike Crawford Waterloo Classics ( 2005 OASA Silver Medalists ) Pitchers - Don Stebbings, Pete Spitzig, Jim Schnarr & Sean Geehan Ingersoll Masters Pitchers - Mike Wells, Al Landon, Frank Mueller Cold Springs Cats - ( 2005 World Senior Men's Fastball Tournament - Champs ) Pitchers - Gary Vowles & Steve Ketchell Waterdown Hammer ( 2005 OASA Bronze Medalists ) Minesing Masters Pitchers -Kurt Glover Oshawa Ravens ( 2005 Canadian Silver Medalists ) Sudbury Relics Pitchers - Darren Zack, Brad Reinguette Please note that the above named pitchers are only rumored to be in attendance. Directions to the Haldimand Community Memorial Centre ball diamonds in Grafton ........ >From Toronto: Take Hwy-401 east approx. 110 km to Aird St./CR-23 (exit 487). Turn right on Aird St. and proceed south approx. 1 km to CR-2 in Grafton. Turn right on CR-2 and proceed west approx. 0.4 km to arena on the right. 2006 OASA Masters Schedule ...... Friday July 21, 2006 Game 1 7:00pm Waterdown Hammer vs Oshawa Ravens Game 2 9:00pm Alvinston Indians vs Minesing Game 3 7:00pm Cobourg vs Cold Springs Cats Game 4 9:00pm Ingersoll Centennials vs Waterloo Classics Saturday July 22, 2006 Game 5 9:00am Sudbury Doghouse Relics vs Winner Game 1 Game 6 9:00am Loser 2 vs Loser 4 Game 7 9:00am Loser 3 vs Loser 1 Game 12 11:00am Winner 2 vs Winner 5 Game 13 11:00am Winner 3 vs Winner 4 Game 8 1:00pm Loser 6 vs Loser 5 Game 9 3:00pm Loser 8 vs Loser 7 Game 11 5:00pm Winner 8 vs Winner 7 Game 10 7:00pm Winner 9 vs Winner 6 Game 16 7:00pm Winner 12 vs Winner 13 Game 14 9:00pm Winner 10 vs Loser 12 Game 15 9:00pm Winner 11 vs Loser 13 Sunday July 23, 2006 Game 17 9:00am Winner 14 vs Winner 15 Game 18 11:00am Winner 17 vs Loser 16 Game 19 1:00pm Winner 18 vs Winner 16 Game 20 3:00pm if necessary game I should be able to post results to Al's List and the Ontario Masters Fastball web site http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ throughout the weekend. Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 18:35:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:35:51 -0700 Subject: Thomson Merchants in Aurora Message-ID: <170706198.56379@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 4:58:29 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson Merchants in Aurora -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson, Illinois The Thomson Merchants completed a somewhat dissapointing weekend of play at the AFSA Classic over the weekend. Finishing with a 1-3 record against four teams who were all at the 2005 ISC World Tournament Thomson was left to rue an inability to come up with key hits when it mattered against both Townline and Bloomington Stix. Behind the strong arm of Jonas Mach Thomson the score in both games was tied at 0-0 going into the 6th & 7th innings respectively but Thomson couldnt manage to score any of the baserunners when it counted. After this weekend Thomson record is 24-16 for the season. Game 1 Blackhawk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Thomson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 Winning Pitcher: Jonas Mach Losing Pitcher: Joe Crouch Scott Glazier; 1 for 3 Casey Eden; 1 for 3, 1 rbi Kevin Anderson; 1 for 3 Jerry Westemier; 1 for 3 Game 2 Thomson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Bloomington 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 Winning Pitcher: Paul Algar Losing Pitcher: Jonas Mach Game 3 Thomson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Townline 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 6 0 Winning Pitcher: Tane Richardson Losing Pitcher: Jonas Mach Scott Glazier; 1 for 3 Casey Eden; 1 for 3 Bruce Bielema; 1 for 3 Game 4 Vandalia 2 2 0 4 1 4 13 12 0 Thomson 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 2 Winning Pitcher:Brad Sturdy Losing Pitcher: Brad Cheyne Casey Eden; 2 for 3 Bruce Bielema; 1 for 3 ( 2 rbi ) Jerry Westermier; 1 for 3 ( 1 rbi ) Jimmy Weisfenning; 1 for 2 Tom Bloom; 1 for 2 Thomson is next in action at the Northern Illinois ISC Travel League Championship in Thomson this weekend. Thank you Scott Glazier s.glazier at mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 18:38:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:38:15 -0700 Subject: Northern Illinois ISC Travel League Championship Weekend Message-ID: <170706198.56520@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 5:11:38 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Northern Illinois ISC Travel League Championship Weekend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson, Illinois Northern Illinois ISC Travel League Championship Weekend The championship weekend of the Northern Illinois ISC Travel League will be held at the Thomson Ball Park over the upcoming weekend. A total of 6 teams will be visiting Thomson to play in the showcase of what has been an exciting league. The winner of the league championship is entitled to direct entry into the 2007 International Softball Congress World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario. The remainder of pool play for the league will take place over Friday and Saturday with the top four team qualifying for tournament action on the Sunday. Home team the Thomson Merchants, entering the weekend with a 3-1 record to date in the league, will be in action on Friday night versus the De Kelb Hustle Hogs at 7.15pm and 9pm. On Saturday all 6 teams will take the diamond with play expected between 9.30am and 7.30pm. The feature game of the day promises to be the battle between Thomson and league favorites Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks, from Aurora at 2.45pm. This match will have a big international presence with Thomson's Czech Republic pitcher Jonas Mach, and New Zealand hitter Casey Eden, battling with Argentine pitcher Juan Potolicchio and powerful Australian Andrew Havercroft. Semi finals on Sunday are set down for 10am and 11.45am with the Championship starting at 1.30pm. Entry is free so come down to the park to see world class softball return to Thomson. The Thomson mens team will also be hosting a coaching clinic for all ages of children between 10am and 12pm on Saturday morning. Contact Scott Glazier for more information on this clinic. Game Times Friday July 21 7.15pm Hustle Hogs vs Thomson Merchants 9.00pm Hustle Hogs vs Thomson Merchants Saturday July 22 9.30am Humble Park vs. ATMI Precast 11.15am Humble Park vs Hustle Hogs 1.00pm Hustle Hogs vs Richwrap 2.45pm Thomson Merchants vs Dolan & Murphy 4.00pm Hustle Hogs vs Richwrap 5.45pm Richwrap vs Humble Park Sunday 10.00 am & 11.45 am - Semi finals 1.30pm Championship Scott Glazier s.glazier at mschi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 18:43:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:43:03 -0700 Subject: 2006 Townline Roster and Schedule Message-ID: <170706198.56811@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 5:46:47 PM From: "Bob Waters" Subject: 2006 Townline Roster and Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trying to contact this team for ASA National Bob Waters Belleville Softball Complex South Bend, IN 574-773-7098 bwaters48881(at)mchsi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 23:00:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:00:49 -0700 Subject: Australia finishes fourth at US World Cup Message-ID: <170706198.72276@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 9:06:25 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Australia finishes fourth at US World Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 18 July 2006 Australia finishes fourth at US World Cup The Australian Open Women's softball team has gone down to Canada 2-0, intheir fourth consecutive loss, at the US World Cup finishing in fourth place. Australia had fivehits but was unable to convert, with Canada having sixhits converting two runs in the bottom of the third inning. In the searing heat and high humidity, the Australian team displayed courageand commitment throughout the tournament, having coming off a hard slog of ninedays at the Canada Cup which they finished in first place. At the end of a long campaign the team is satisfied with their overallperformance and is looking forward to the International Softball Federation'sWomen's World Championship, a pre-Olympic qualifying event, held in Beijing in August. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 23:02:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:02:00 -0700 Subject: Canada Earns a Bronze Medal at the World Cup of Softball - women Message-ID: <170706198.72348@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 9:05:42 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Earns a Bronze Medal at the World Cup of Softball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2006 Canada Earns a Bronze Medal at the World Cup of Softball (Ottawa, ON) - After a shaky start to the tournament, Canada pulled together as a team to win their last four consecutive games, including 2 wins over Australia, to earn a bronze medal at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City, Okla. In the third place game, Canada took to the early lead and never looked back as they defeated the world number 2 ranked Australia to take the bronze medal by a score of 2-1 Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) started the scoring for Canada with a one run single driving in Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) who reached on a single and proceeded to steal second base. Pinch runner Katie Hnatyk (London, ON), followed scoring on a throwing error by the right fielder giving Canada a 2 run lead in the third inning. Australia tried to mount a comeback in the seventh as Danielle Stewart lead off and reached first on a Canada error and proceeded to advance to third base. Australia fell short of scoring Stewart and fell to Canada for the second time of the tournament. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) picked up the win for Canada throwing a complete game shutting out the Australians giving up only 5 hits and striking out 7 batters. With a Canada Cup silver medal and a World Cup bronze medal, the Canadian turn their attention to pre World Championship training with a U.S. Tour including the Texas Thunder and the Connecticut Breakettes both of the National Professional Fastpitch League. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 17 23:04:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:04:23 -0700 Subject: Circle Tap at Fargo Message-ID: <170706198.72491@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 9:40:28 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 15-16 Fargo, ND The Circle Tap Fastpitch team traveled to Fargo, ND over the weekend for the Holm Classic and came away with a 4-2 mark(18-15 overall). The weather was hot hot hot and very draining for all. Thanks to Paul Lybeck and the Millers for the hospitality and refreshments after the ball games on Saturday. It was nice to get to know some of the guys from the Millers that we've done battle with now 6 times this year(split 3-3). Thanks to Brian Crouch for filling in again this weekend. Game 1 9AM Saturday #13Circle Tap 6 ASB Villard(Minneapolis, MN) 3 CT 6 10 0 AV 3 4 3 CT got things going in the 2nd as Matt Bramwell picked up a base hit and Brian Crouch picked up a two out hit. Jamie Knudson reached on an error driving in a run. Tom Crouch would later pick up a base hit and knock in two more for a 3-0 lead. CT would add 3 more in the 5th as Kyle Magnusson led off with a base hit, Todd Malnory reached on an error, Bramwell singled loading the bases, followed by a Darren Derricks 2RBI double and a Brian Couch RBI ground out. Villard would make it a 6-3 game in the 6th on a base hit, walk and 3 run HR. Tom Crouch 2x4, Jeff Wartman 2x4, Brian Crouch 2x4. WP:Matt Bramwell 7IP 16K 1BB LP:Darcy Byrne Game 2 11AM Saturday #13Circle Tap 9 Sioux Falls Sox(Sioux Falls, SD) 2 5innings SS 2 2 0 CT 9 11 0 The Tappers exploded for 6 first inning runs as Jess Ellestad led off the game with a home run followed by a Kyle Magnusson home run, with one out Matt Bramwell doubled, Tom Crouch walked, Jeff Wartman then followed with a 3 run shot, Todd Malnory doubled, Darren Derricks singled and Jamie Knudson picked up an RBI base hit. The Sox hit a pair of solo HR's in the 4th to make it a 6-2 game but in the bottom half CT tacked on 3 more as Ellestad led off with a base hit followed by a one out base hit by Chris Delarwelle a two RBI double by Bramwell and an RBI base hit by Tom Crouch. Bramwell 3x3 3-2B. WP:Matt Bramwell 4IP 7K Collin McKenzie 1IP 3K LP:Kyle Eberts Game 3 5PM Saturday #13Circle Tap 9 #20MinnDak Millers 14 MM 14 14 1 CT 9 12 0 This game turned out to be an absolute slugfest as you can tell. MinnDak came up in the 1st and led off with consecutive hits by Lucas Goring, Greg Cascaes and an RBI single by Jon Tschida, followed by a 3 run bomb by Tony Kunka. CT would come back in the bottom half as Jess Ellestad led off with a base hit and a one out bomb by Delarwelle, Jeff Wartman later knocked in Tom Crouch to make it a 4-3 game. The Millers would tack on another 4 in the 2nd on RBI base hits by Tschida, Kunka, and a 2RBI double by Roman Foore all with two out. MinnDak added another in the 4th for a 9-3 lead. CT came back with one in the bottom half as Tom Crouch singled and later scored on an error. CT would make it a 9-5 game in the 5th on another bomb by Delarwelle. MinnDak added another in the top of the sixth for a 10-5 advantage. In the bottom of the sixth CT exploded for 4 more on hits by Brian Crouch, Delarwelle, and Bramwell mixed in with a pair of walks making it a 10-9 game. MinnDak came back in the top of the 7th with 4 more on hits by Brekke, Tschida, and another Kunka HR. Delarwelle 3x4 2HR, Tom Crouch 2x4, Wartman 4x4 WP:Rob Schweyer with relief from Sabate (7) LP:McKenzie with relief from Bramwell(7) Game 4 Loser's Bracket Final 10AM Sunday #13Circle Tap 7 ASB Villard 0 6innings AV 0 1 0 CT 7 9 0 CT grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the 1st as Jess Ellestad led off with a base hit and was knocked in by a Chris Delarwelle base hit. The game would remain 1-0 until the 4th when Darren Derricks led off with a walk, Jamie Knudson singled, Ellestad walked, Kyle Magnusson hit a 2RBI double, Ellestad would later score on a wild pitch to make it a 4-0 game. CT added another in the 5th as Derricks led off with a base hit and would later score on a ground out by Magnusson. CT tacked on two more in the 6th on Doubles by Tom Crouch, Todd Malnory and a base hit by Jamie Knudson. Ellestad 1x1 2BB, HBP Wartman 0x0 4BB, Knudson 3x3 WP:Collin McKenzie 1H 14K LP:Brady ?? Game 5 Championship Game 1 Noon Sunday #13Circle Tap 5 #20MinnDak Millers 3 CT 5 6 1 MM 3 6 1 CT needed to beat MinnDak two times to claim the title. In the first game the Millers would grab a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd. CT would even the game at 2 in the 3rd as Jamie Knudson led off with walk and Kyle Magusson hit a two run shot. The Millers would reclaim the lead in the 4th on a Jason Wandler home run. It would remain 3-2 until the 7th when CT came up with three runs as Darren Derricks led off with a double, Jess Ellestad picked up an RBI base hit and Chris Delarwelle would hit a two run two out home run. WP:Collin McKenzie in relief of Matt Bramwell (5th) LP:Rob Schweyer Game 6 "If" Game 2PM Sunday #13Circle Tap 2 #20MinnDak 7 MM 7 12 1 CT 2 8 0 The Millers started off hot again in this one as Lucas Goring, Greg Cascaes and Jon Tschida each had hits, Goring scored on a passed ball and Roman Foore hit a two run base hit. CT would make it a 3-1 game in the bottom half as Ellestad led off with a base hit and would later score on a fly out. MinnDak scored another 3 in the 2nd as Goring and Cascaes again singled, Wandler and Zach Goring had RBIs. MinnDak made it 7-1 in the 5th as Lucas Goring knocked in Zach Goring. CT would answer in the bottom half as Darren Derricks doubled and scored on an Ellestad fielder's choice. This game was frustrating as we put the ball in play and hit it hard but a tremendous defense(felt like there were 14 fielder's out there) kept us off the bases and turned 3 double plays. Derricks 2x2 2B HBP, Tom Crouch 2x2 WP:Sisko Sabate 2K LP:Collin McKenzie 8K The Tappers will have the week off before we travel to Middleton, WI for The Farm Tournament Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 07:43:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:43:03 -0700 Subject: Cobras win Battle of Canada West ISC Travel League Teams to Win Provincial Title Message-ID: <180706199.17211@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 4:37:07 PM From: "TODD McCABE" Subject: Cobras win Battle of Canada West ISC Travel League Teams to Win Provincial Title -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Calgary Cobras defeated the Grande Prairie Pride 8-6 to take the Alberta Senior Open Provincial Title in Lloydminster Sunday July 16th. Both teams as well as third place finishers Camrose Fury have all played in the Canada West ISC Travel League. The Cobras were undefeated and had to be beated twice in Sunday's Final after defeating # 2 ranked Camrose 7-4 in the Page System playoffs. With Camrose leading 4-2 after 5 the Cobras exploded for 3 runs in the top of the 6th and 2 in the top of th 7th with Home Runs from Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund and Trevor MacKinnon. In the Championship game Calgary jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after 3 innings on a HR by Kelly Spence and quickly followed up with 2 more runs in the top of the 4th inning to take a 3-0 lead with back to back RBI singles from Colin Newton and Roger Connolly. In the bottom of the 4th Grande Prairie scored 6 runs with RBI singles from Curtis Ames, Cory Kinnon, Trvor Aldred, Travis Head and a 2 RBI Double from Shayne Milligan. With Grande Prairie leading 6-3 after 4, the Cobras cratched back a run in the top of the 5th with a solo HR from Brendan Connolly. In the top of the 7th inning the Cobras lead off with Brendan Connolly reaching first base on a ball hit sharply off Pitcher Ryan Krebb's glove. Connolly advanced to 2nd on a ground out by Ivan Kronlund. Scott Smith and Trevor MacKinnon earned walks to load the bases. After a strike out Colin Newton hit a 2 out Grand Slam to put the Cobras in the lead 8-6 which they never relinquished. Trevor McCabe took the win in relief of Brendan Connolly in the 4th inning. This was the second consecutive Provincial Title for the Cobras in their 2 year history. They defeated Grande Prairie in the finals for a second consecutive year. Cobras Round Robin games: Calgary Rangers 9 ----------- HR's ( Nick Vasilakoss, Jeff Graham, Adam Thomas) Calgary Cobras 11 ----------- HR's ( Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund with 2, Trevor MacKinnon) WP Trevor McCabe, LP Dwayne Singer Calgary Cobras 10 --------HR's (Garth Gazdewich, Trevor MacKinnon, Roger Connolly) Rollyview Vortec 4---------HR's (Dale Wagner) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Kelly Kerik Lloydminster Dodgers 5 Calgary Cobras 7----------HR's (Trevor MacKinnon, Garth Gazdewich) WP Trevor McCabe with Save by Brendan Connolly, LP Kyle Braithwaite Grande Prairie Pride 2--------HR's ( Cory Kinnon, Todd Aldred) Calgary Cobras 12------HR's (Kelly Spence with 2, Trevor MacKinnon with 2, Scott Adams) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Ryan Krebbs Page Playoff Calgary Cobras 7--------- HR's (Brendan Connolly, Ivan Kronlund, Trevor MacKinnon, Scott Smith) Camrose Fury 4 ---------HR's (Scott Galenza) WP Brendan Connolly, LP Scott Galenza Championship Game Grande Prairie Pride 6 Calgary Cobras 8----------HR's ( Kelly Spence, Brendan Connolly, Colin Newton) WP Trevor McCabe, LP Ryan Krebbs Todd McCabe ISC Canada West Travel League Commissioner (780)714-7799 CELL todd_mccabe23(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 07:47:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:47:41 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Win Holm Classic Message-ID: <180706199.17488@webbox.com> Received: 7/17/06 8:37:17 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Win Holm Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The MinnDak Millers claimed the championship of the Eugene Holm Classic in Fargo, North Dakota this past weekend. The Millers went 4-1 on the weekend, defeating Circle Tap in the championship game of the double-elimination format event. Saturday MinnDak opened the weekend with a 6-1 win over local team Imaging Solutions. John Tschida and Jason Wandler had RBI singles in the first to put MinnDak up early. Tony Kunka homered in the third and fifth innings for MinnDak. Sisko Sabate went the distance for MinnDak. #20 MinnDak Millers 6 Imaging Solutions (Fargo, ND) 1 IS 000 100 0-1 5 2 MDM 211 020 x-6 9 0 WP-Sisko Sabate (9-4) LP-Mike Oehlke HR-Tony Kunka (12, 13), MinnDak Oehlke, Kent Casperson (6) and Joe Gross Sabate and Lamar Noriega Tony Kunka, 2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI Sisko Sabate, 7 IP, 13 K, 1 BB Next up MinnDak posted a 10-1, six-inning win over Herda & Sons. The Millers once again jumped out to an early lead on John Tschida?s sacrifice fly and when Tony Kunka scored on a H & S error. The fourth inning saw MinnDak start off the inning with three consecutive singles. They would score on an error, a wild pitch and a Tony Kunka ground out. Greg Cascaes had a two-RBI single and Tony Kunka a two-RBI double in the fifth to give MinnDak enough runs for the mercy rule. #20 MinnDak Millers 10 Herda & Sons (Waverly, Minn) 1, 5 innings MDM 201 34-10 10 0 H&S 100 00- 1 2 2 WP-Sisko Sabate (10-4) LP-Fernando Rua HR-None Sabate and Lamar Noriega Rua, Kory Boehmer (5) and Jeff Wilson, Dan Olinger (5) Gregg Cascaes, 3-4, 3 RBI Roman Foore, 1-1, 2B, RBI Jason Wandler, 1-4, RBI Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 8 K, 2 BB Saturday evening, MinnDak squared off against Circle Tap, with the winner receiving a spot in Sunday?s championship game. MinnDak held on for 14-9 win over Circle Tap. The Millers went up 4-0 in the first inning on John Tschida?s RBI single and Tony Kunka?s three-run homer. Circle Tap scored three runs in their half of the first before MinnDak scored four in the second to push their lead to 8-4. With two outs, Gregg Cascaes reached on a fielder?s choice. John Tschida and Tony Kunka had back-to-back RBI singles and Roman Foore had a two-run double. The middle innings saw the teams battle back and forth. Circle Tap scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to close the gap to 10-9. In the seventh, Dan Brekke led of with a double. Bob Fleming entered as a pinch runner and would later score on a wild pitch. With two outs, Gregg Cascaes walked and John Tschida singled, giving way to Tony Kunka?s home run, making the score 14-9. #20 MinnDak Millers 14 #13 Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 9 MDM 440 101 4-14 14 3 CT 300 114 0- 9 11 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (6-6) LP-Colin McKenzie S-Sisko Sabate (1) HR-Tony Kunka (14, 15), MinnDak; Chris Delarwelle (2), Circle Tap Schweyer, Sabate (6) and Scooter Lange McKenzie, Matt Bramwell (7) and Jeff Wartman Gregg Cascaes, 1-3, RBI Roman Foore, 1-5, 2B, 2 RBI Lucas Goring, 3-5, 2B Tony Kunka, 3-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI John Tschida, 3-4, 2 RBI Sisko Sabate, 2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB Rob Schweyer, 5 IP, 9 H, 5 K, 3 BB Sunday Championship Circle Tap would need to beat MinnDak twice to claim the Holm Classic title. MinnDak fell to Circle Tap 5-3 to force the ?If Necessary? game. The Millers went up 2-0 when, in the second inning and with two outs, Zach Goring singled, then advanced to third on Jason Wandler?s single. Goring scored on a wild pitch and Wandler advance to third. Bob Fleming then walked. Wandler scored as Fleming stole second base and attempted to get in a run down. Circle Tap tied the game on Kyle Magnusson?s homer in the third. MinnDak reclaimed the lead on Jason Wandler?s solo homer the following inning; The seventh inning saw Circle Tap tie the game on Jess Ellestad?s single then take the lead on Chris Delarwelle? home run. The Millers were unable to come up with any runs in the bottom of the seventh, forcing another Championship game. # Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 5 MinnDak Millers 3 CT 002 000 3-5 6 2 MDM 020 100 0-3 6 1 WP-Colin McKenzie LP-Rob Schweyer (6-7) HR-Chris Delarwelle, Kyle Magnusson, Circle Tap; Jason Wandler (5), MinnDak Matt Bramwell, McKenzie (5) and Jeff Wartman, Brian Crouch (5) Schweyer and Scooter Lange Zach Goring, 2-3 Jason Wandler, 1-2, HR, RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 10 K, 5 BB ?If Necessary? Championship Game MinnDak would claim the Holm Classic Championship with a 7-2 victory. MinnDak jumped out to 3-0 lead in the first inning. Lucas Goring and Gregg Cascaes led off the game with back-to-back singles and John Tschida reached on an error. Goring would score on a wild pitch with Roman Foore driving in Cascaes and Tschida with a single. Circle Tap scored one in their half of the first but MinnDak scored another three in the second. Lucas Goring and Greg Cascaes again led off with back-to-back singles. Goring would later score on a error, Cascaes on a RBI single by Jason Wandler and Tony Kunka, who walked, scoring on an error as well. Lucas Goring?s RBI double in the fifth gave MinnDak a 7-2 lead. #20 MinnDak Millers 7 # Circle Tap (Denmark, Wisc) 2 MDM 330 010 0-7 11 1 CT 100 100 0-2 7 5 WP-Sisko Sabate (11-4) LP-Colin McKenzie HR-None Sabate and Lamar Noriega McKenzie and Brian Crouch Gregg Cascaes, 2-4 Roman Foore, 2-4, 2 RBI Lucas Goring, 3-4, 2B Zach Goring, 3-4 Sisko Sabate, 7 IP, 2 K, 0 BB MinnDak will travel to Foxboro, Wisconsin this weekend for the inaugural Summit Park Shootout. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesota.fastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 08:39:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 05:39:43 -0700 Subject: Niagara versus Palermo - ISC Travel League Games 79 and 80 Message-ID: <180706199.20611@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 7:28:51 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Niagara versus Palermo - ISC Travel League Games 79 and 80 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palermo, ON July 18 Niagara 7 Palermo 5 WP: Dan Duemo 7IP, 7R, 8H, 2K, 0BB LP: Chris McColl 6IP, 4R, 8H, 4K, 2BB in relief Chad Reed 1IP, 3R, 2H, 3K, 0BB Niagara: Peter Dobbin 2-3, Perry Bartley 2-4, Kevin Newhouse 2-4 Palermo: Graham McNabb 1-3 HR 3RBI's, Keith Rankin 1RBI, Keith Schoups 1RBI Niagara 9 Palermo 5 WP: Perry Bartley 5.1IP, 5R, 7H, 3K, 3BB in relief Dan Duemo 0.1IP, 0R, 0H, 0K, 0BB LP: Chad Reed 5IP, 7R, 7H, 5K, 5BB in relief Gord Scott 1IP, 2R, 3H, 1K, 0BB Niagara: Perry Bartley 3-4 2RBI's, Jarrod Burtt 2-3 2RBIs, Dan Duemo 1-2 1RBI Palermo: Dave Kingdon 2-3 1RBI, Keith Rankin 1RBI, Mark Cameron 1RBI Dan Bernard Logistics Manager A&T Leasing dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 17:00:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:00:49 -0700 Subject: Ike Hoover- Sioux Falls Sox Message-ID: <180706199.50677@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 2:49:27 PM From: "Michael Mueller" Subject: Ike Hoover- Sioux Falls Sox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 18, 2006 It is with a feeling of deep regret and sorrow that notice was given today that Ike Hoover, manager of the Sioux Falls Sox passed away in a Sioux Falls hospital. On behalf of the Sioux Falls fast pitch community we send our condolences out to his wife Sharon, sons Tim and Jay and the rest of the family. Ike Hoover, was a man who was recognized during his playing days as one of the best softball players in the mid-west. During his decades of both playing and teaching the sport of fasptich to younger males his actions were pivotal in helping players understand the fundamentals of the game. .. He was the first one to pat you on the back when you did something good, but also was the first guy you heard in the dug-out when he was disgusted with your actions. This is what made him special to us. It was his style He was a personality in his own right. His work ethic and his desire to always improve no matter the situation in the game made him a very special player/manager. Even though Ike was assertive about his opinions and views on how the game should be run, he always made decisions on what he thought was best for the game. The softball community most respected him for his love for the game. His passion for means fast pitch was second to none. We have lost one of the true Sioux Falls ambassadors of our great sport and a sincere friend! Mike Mueller Phone: 605-965-9501 Fax: 605-965-7731 Email:mmueller(at)prairiewave.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 17:06:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:06:51 -0700 Subject: Volunteer to Help Keep Softball Alive in Your Area! Message-ID: <180706199.51040@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 1:38:18 PM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Volunteer to Help Keep Softball Alive in Your Area! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER TO HELP KEEP SOFTBALL ALIVE IN YOUR AREA! TORONTO, ONTARIO - Encouraging children across the province to try the game of softball requires the efforts of softball enthusiasts from all regions of Ontario. Dedicated to promoting the game of softball, Softball Ontario's Participation Program is in need of volunteers. Volunteers are necessary to allow Softball Ontario to attend community events across the province in our efforts to promote our game. The community events consist of interactive booths designed to let children try Softball and to promote the game. Volunteers are not required to instruct the participants on Softball skills. Upcoming events include: Received: 7/18/06 12:01:13 PM From: "Tom Crouch" Subject: Directions to Thomson for ISC Travel league Weekend Thomson, IL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Thomson from East. Directions: Take 88 west to exit at mile marker 36. This will take you up to Route 30. Take 30 west (about 20 miles) to Hwy 136. Take Hwy 136 over to Route 84 (3 miles). Take Route 84 north to Thomson (8 miles). About 1/2 mile in to town you will see West Carroll Intermediate School on your left. Turn left and go past the school and keep going around the corner to the diamond. (Basically behind the school). Tom Crouch dfsc(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 17:10:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:10:03 -0700 Subject: Cobourg at Grafton Tournament Message-ID: <180706199.51232@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 9:59:31 AM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Subject: Grafton Tournament Grafton Ontario The Cobourg Pro Relics Masters Team travelled to Grafton on the weekend and came away with the "A" championship trophy going undefeated for the weekend Game #1 Cobourg Pro Relics 10 Campbellford Cougars 1 WP Wayne Wells ( Ted Conway) C John Kemp LP Nolan Fife Game #2 Pros 1 B&B the Edge 0 WP Wayne Wells 19 K's Perfect Game C Ryan Jaynes LP Trevor Sherwin C Brian Sherwin Game #3 Pros 7 Cold Springs Cats 0 WP Wayne Wells 15K's 1 Hitter C John Kemp LP Gary Vowles C Game #4 Pros 4 Sines 0 WP Wayne Wells 14 K's 3H C John Kemp LP Dan Stebbings C Tim Dubois Game #5 Final Pros 5 Scarborough Royals 0 WP Wayne Wells 16 K's 1 error away from a perfect game C John Kemp LP Andy Skelton ( Luke Lahey) C Dan Burnham Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Phone: 905-432-3272 Fax: 905-432-3721 E-mail: sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 17:32:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:32:19 -0700 Subject: Elkland Finishes 2nd in Dunkirk Message-ID: <180706199.52567@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 9:35:58 AM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Finishes 2nd in Dunkirk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dunkirk, NY (The Elkland Fastpitch Team, Elkland, PA) Tournament Record -3-2 Season Record- 14-5 Team Tournament Batting Average- 45-143, .315 Team ERA- 2.33 Game by Game Results --------------------------- Game #1 Elkland Defeats Big Johns 7-3 Game #2 Elkland Loses to Orr Park 3-2 Game #3 Elkland Defeats Molsens 7-5 Game #4 Elkland Defeats Big Johns 6-3 Game #5 Elkland Loses to Orr Park 3-2 (9 innings) Top Elkland Hitters ---------------------- Bryan Miller - 9-17, .529 double, 2 triples, 3 RBI's Notti Perez - 8-19, .421, 6 runs, 3 homeruns, 7 RBI's Justin Cevette - 7-17, .411, triple, 5 RBI's Chris McColl - 6-18, .333, 4 runs, 2 doubles, 2 RBI's Top Elkland Pitchers ----------------------- Chris McColl - 2-0, 1.47 ERA, 10 K's in 19 innings Hugh Hillhouse - 1-2, 3.29 ERA, 15 K's in 17 innings Game writeups, season stats, and tournament photos are posted on the team website http://www.eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam Thanks, Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team player/coach brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 18 23:37:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:37:50 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 81,82 Message-ID: <180706199.74499@webbox.com> Received: 7/18/06 9:43:42 PM From: "Jeff Whetstone" Subject: ISC Travel League Eastern Canada Games 81,82 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innerkip, On Innerkip 5 Palermo 1 W.P. Jamie Simpson L.P. Chris McColl Home Run - Dan Skillings - Innerkip Innerkip 2 Palermo 0 W.P. Dan Skillings L.P. Glenn Inglehart Home Run - Dan Skillings eaglesfastball(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 19 07:19:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 04:19:22 -0700 Subject: Crunch prevail Message-ID: <190706200.15791@webbox.com> Received: 7/19/06 6:20:33 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Crunch prevail Owen Sound, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound Owen Sound Crunch 4 Belmore Stingers 3 A series of errors and passed balls cost the Belmore Stingers in their Bluewater Fastball League game last night in Owen Sound. The Stingers opened the scoring with 2 runs in the top of the first inning. Rightfieder Scott Smith had a hard infield smash to get on base for Belmore. He scored on a solid double from catcher Robb Hammell. Pitcher Chris Eadie got on board on a fielder's choice and would come around to score Belmore's second run in the inning. In the bottom of the first, Crunch second baseman Troy Barfoot put Owen Sound on the board. Barfoot singled, stole second and scored on an r.b.i. single by catcher Tony Lisk. In the top of the second, Barfoot made a sterling stop at second on a hot smash for a put out at first to keep the margin 2-1 for Belmore. The Crunch tied it in the bottom of the fourth. Bill Ottwell singled to get on base. Crunch starter Garrett Baker followed with another single that rolled through the legs of the fielder allowing Ottwell to come around to score. Shane Smith got the lead back for Belmore, drilling a long homer over the fence in left to make it 3-2 In the bottom of the 5th, errors and passed balls gave the lead to the Crunch. Barfoot singled, went to third on an error and scored on a passed ball. Lisk, who got aboard via the error, would come around to score on another passed ball to give the Crunch a 4-3 lead they would not relinquish. While Belmore struggled in the field, the Crunch got outstanding plays from third baseman Jason Redmond. Redmond made a nice play on a slow roller in the 5th to get Kyle Wright at first and also started a rapid 5-4-3 double play in the 6th. Garrett Baker went all the way for the Crunch, giving up 6 hits. Baker struck out 5 batters including the final 3 in the 7th inning to nail down the win. Eadie went all the way for Belmore giving up 6 hits and also bearing down to strand 8 Crunch runners during the game. In Bluewater League notes, the game tonight at Lakeview Park in Port Elgin between the Blue Devils and Chepstow has been cancelled. >>> Belmore Stingers......2..0..0..0..1..0..0.......3 Owen Sound Crunch..1..0..0..1..2..0..x.......4 Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 20 08:21:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:21:50 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League games # 83 & 84 Message-ID: <200706201.19539@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 6:18:25 AM From: "Karen & Bill" Subject: Fw: ISC Travel League games # 83 & 84 Jarvis, ON Game # 83 Innerkip Eagles 2 Jarvis Merchants 3 W.P. Scott Wagar L.P. Jamie Simpson Game # 84 Innerkip Eagles 2 Jarvis Merchants 4 W.P. Dave Martin L.P. Jermery Debellevalo Two well played games with no errors and great pitching and timimg hitting on both teams. the evening was great for playing ball cool and pleasant . Bill Lindsay Jarvis Merchants k.lin(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 20 18:33:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:33:24 -0700 Subject: Hogs drop two in Yorkville Message-ID: <200706201.56233@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 12:04:45 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hogs drop two in Yorkville -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yorkville, Il. The DeKalb Hogs dropped two tough games, both by the score of 6-5 on Tuesday night. The losses drop the Hogs record to 16-11 on the season. The Hogs are without the services of a couple of players due to injury but hope to get them back in a day or so. Game 1 The Hogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead but Mazon came back to win the game 6-5. Brian Tobin (7IP 6H 7K) took the loss. Matt Smith, Ken Hodgen and Jay Armes were all 2x3. Mike Drew had 2 RBI in the loss. Game 2 The Hogs faced the league leader Tiger Club, which boasts four former ISC All World players. The Hogs played well but lost again 6-5. Tim Murphy took the loss. Vince Virtue led the Hogs going 3x3 with a double and a triple. Shaun Cavasos was 2x4 in the loss. The Hogs are in action tonight against Dolan and Murphy and ATMI in the NIFC ISC League and travel to Thomson, Il. for a DH against Thomson tomorrow and then will play three games on Saturday in the NIFC. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 08:08:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:08:04 -0700 Subject: Results of the Pete Schwab Tournament, Frankenmuth MI Message-ID: <210706202.18714@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 6:56:06 PM From: "Lach, David R" Subject: Results of the Pete Schwab Tournament, Frankenmuth MI Frankenmuth, MI The 5th Annual Pete Schwab Memorial Men?s FastpitchTournament was held this past weekend in FrankenmuthMI?s Heritage Park Fourteen teams from Michigan, Ohio, and Indianacompeted in the event with Bernie?s Tavern (Homer, MI) beating CoppensBrigade (Midland, MI) 7-5 in the finals. The co-MVPs forthe tournament were Derrick Sherman (Bernie?s) and Jeremy Doan (Coppens). After starting round robin play with 1 and 2 records, both teams used extrainning wins in their 4th round robin games on Sunday morning tosneak into the playoffs (and eventually meet in the finals). Many thanks go out to the teams, spectators, concessions crew (led byChris Dipzinski), Up-to-Date Painting grounds crew (led by Mike Spagnuolo), andumpires (led by UIC Rick Havercroft) for making the event a huge success. We look forward to seeing everyone come back next year. MichiganEastern Ontario, Ohio, and Indiana ISC II teams should keep alook-out for a few changes to the tournament format over the winter which willcertainly add to an already great event. GAME 1 Coppens Brigade 7 Up-to-Date Painting 2 WP R. Engle 11 Ks, 5 hits LP J. Yates 8 Ks, 8 hits Coppens C. Bowen 2/3 + BB, T. Johnson 2/2 + BB GAME 2 Suburban Insulation 3 Tiffany?s 2 WP D Neff LP J Pettit GAME 3 Up-to-Date Painting 6 Rice Creek Lightning 1 WP E Cable LP J Lovell GAME 4 Tiffany?s 3 Communiquest 0 9 innings WP Loachridge LP S Wilson GAME 5 Lumber Company 9 Blues / AIS 9 WP L Ingles, 8 Ks, 13 hits LP R Nichols Blues M. Cross 3-4, R. Nichols 2-4, L. Nichols 2-3 Lumber N. VanPutten 3-4, S. Wyckoff2-5 & game winning RBI GAME 6 DuncanOutlaws 2 Delau Fire & Safety 0 GAME 7 Roofs of the North 3 Bernie?s Tavern 1 WP J Hoover LP B Boyd GAME 8 Communiquest 4 Delau 3 WP S Wilson LP L Graf GAME 9 Bernie?s Tavern 4 Suburban Insulation 2 WP S Damron LP D Neff GAME 10 Up-to-Date Painting 6 Lumber Company 1 WP M. Spagnuolo, 5 Ks, 4 hits, 0 BB LP G. Lapman, 3 Ks, 7 hits UTD S. Shoreswith a 3 run homer GAME 11 AshlandMerchants 2 Priority Mortgage 1 WP S Hershey LP D Vanderark GAME 12 Rice Creek Lightning 5 Blues / AIS 1 WP S. Kelly LP R. Nichols GAME 13 Delau 7 Roofs of the North 3 WP J. Graf GAME 14 Communiquest 3 Suburban Insulation 2 WP S. Wilson, 8 Ks, 3 BB, 6 hits LP D. Neff, 3 Ks, 7 hits Communiquest T. Richardson 2-3, G. Sauve 1-3 2RBIs Suburban Horton 1-3, 3B GAME 15 DuncanOutlaws 1 Tiffany?s 0 WP L Bender, 5 Ks, 4 hits LP Loachridge, 8 Ks, 1 hit Only run scored on an error in the bottom of the 7th GAME 16 Priority Mortgage 4 Up-to-Date Painting 3 WP D Vanderark LP E Cable GAME 17 Lumber Company 3 Coppens Brigade 2 WP L Ingles, 3 Ks, 0 BB, 10 hits LP Callamer, 2 Ks, 6 hits Lumber J VanDyke 2/3 Coppens J Doan 2/4, N. Faccio 2/3 GAME 18 AshlandMerchants 8 AIS / Blues 1 WP S Hershey, 2 Ks, 4 hits LP D Nichols, 6 hits AshlandHider 2 hits GAME 19 Tiffany?s 3 Bernie?s Tavern 0 WP P Loachridge, NO HITTER, 11 Ks LP B Boyd, 5 Ks, 6 hits Tiffs M. Meinecke 2/3, T. Hopp 2/3 GAME 20 DuncanOutlaws 11 Roofs of the North 4 GAME 21 AshlandMerchants 2 Coppens Brigade 0 WP S. Hershey, 6 Ks, 4 hits, BB LP R. Engle, 6 Ks, 5 hits, 0 BB Ashland D. Hunt 2/3 GAME 22 Priority Mortgage 6 Rice Creek Lightning 1 WP T Boetsma LP J Lovell GAME 23 DuncanOutlaws 10 Communiquest 3 WP L Bender 7 Ks, 6 hits LP S Wilson 3 innings, 5 Ks, 4 hits, 5 runs Duncan Smart 3/3 GAME 24 Roofs of the North 2 Suburban Insulation 1 GAME 25 Bernie?s Tavern 4 Delau 3 8 innings WP B Boyd, 9 Ks, 9 hits, 1 BB LP L Graf, 4 Ks, 10 hits, 1 BB Bernies B. Miller 2-2, 2B, J. McCullough 2 hits, 1 RBI, D. Sherman 2hits, 3B, 2 RBIs Delau J. Graf 2 hits GAME 26 Rice Creek Lightning 5 AshlandMerchants 0 WP S Kelly LP S Hershey Rice Creek S. Kelly 2-3, 2 RBI GAME 27 Coppens Brigade 3 Blues / AIS 2 9 innings WP R Engle 8 Ks, 5 hits LP R Nichols 9 Ks, 5 hits Coppens K. Coppens 2-2, 2BB Blues A. Reif 2-3, G. Heath 2-3 Tony Johnson (Coppen?s) with the game winning triple in the 8th sendingCoppens to the playoffs GAME 28 Priority Mortgage 16 Lumber Company 2 WP Price FINAL STANDINGS AFTER ROUND ROBIN PLAY BRACKET A 1 AshlandMerchants 3-1 2 Priority Mortgage 3-1 3 Coppens Brigade 2-2 4 Up-to-Date Painting 2-2 5 Rice Creek Lightning 2-2 6 Lumber Company 2-2 7 AIS / Blues 0-4 BRACKET B 1 DuncanOutlaws 4-0 2 Tiffany?s 2-2 3 Bernie?s Tavern 2-2 4 Communiquest 2-2 5 Roofs of the North 2-2 6 Delau Fire & Safety 1-3 7 Suburban Insulation 1-3 PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINAL #1 DuncanOutlaws 3 Up-to-Date Painting 0 QUARTERFINAL #2 Bernie?s Tavern 4 Priority Mortgage 3 WP S Damron QUARTERFINAL #3 AshlandMerchants 3 Communiquest 2 WP S Hershey LP S Wilson QUARTERFINAL #4 Coppens Brigade 4 Tiffany?s 2 SEMIFINAL #1 Bernie?s Tavern 6 DuncanOutlaws 0 WP B Boyd LP L Bender SEMIFINAL #2 Coppens Brigade 4 AshlandMerchants 3 9 innings WP R Engle LP S Hershey FINAL Bernie?s Tavern 7 Coppens Brigade 5 WP S Damron in relief of B. Boyd LP E Wilson Co-MVPs Derrick Sherman (Bernie?s) & Jeremy Doan (Coppens) Written by ? David Lach, Up-to-Date Painting Fastpitch,david.r.lach(at)delphi.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 08:12:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:12:36 -0700 Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament - Ashland, OH Message-ID: <210706202.18987@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 8:46:27 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Van Dine Memorial Tournament Ashland, Ohio - Brookside Park July 29,30, 2006 Looks like the 1st annual Bill Van Dine Memorial tournament has turned into a battle of the Midwest. Including teams from Ohio, Indiana, and Bill's home state of Illinois where he held the ISC National Tournament for NINE consecutive years (1961-1969) in Rock Island. Below is the schedule. See you all at the legendary Brookside Park. Saturday 10:00 MVD Sports vs. Orr Park 11:45 MVD Sports vs. Indiana JayBirds 1:15 Indiana Jaybirds vs. Brandt Chemical 2:45 Orr Park vs. Brandt Chemical 4:15 Orr Park vs. Indiana JayBirds 5:45 MVD Sports vs. Brandt Chemical Sunday 9:00 2 vs 3 10:30 1 vs 4 12:00 Championship Game Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio magicn2(at)yahoo dot com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 08:15:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:15:35 -0700 Subject: Keating's win 2006 Travel League Message-ID: <210706202.19166@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 9:28:10 PM From: "Mike Fulton" Subject: Keating's win 2006 Travel League -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 14 - 16, 2006 Lyons, Pa. Keating's Fitness Center from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has won the 2006 Championship of the Mid Atlantic Travel League. They completed the year in the Travel League with a 18-1 record. This is the 3rd consecutive year that Keating's has won the championship. Keating's had to win 3 games in a row on Sunday to accomplish this feat. In the championship game they defeated the Lancaster Merchants 9-1. Keating's opened up the weekend with a Friday night doubleheader. In the first game Bill Hillhouse held off the S. Lebanon bats for a 3-2 victory. Hillhouse had 13 strike outs and no walks in his complete game win. Steve Sell paced Keating's going 1 for 2 with a 2 run 2nd inning triple and a run scored. Mark Smith had a double and a run scored. Mike Keating, Dave Martin, and Justin Stock all singled. Mike Rohrer led S. Lebanon with a 2 for 3 effort, including a homer, a single, and a stolen base. Bob Wengert was 2 for 4 with a double, single, and an RBI. Jeremy Tracy who took the loss on the mound, had 7 strike outs and 1 walk. In the 2nd game, Keating's lost to the KMV Rise 6-3. Ben Blonde picked up the win in relief, pitching the last 4 innings, allowing no runs while striking out 4 and walking none. Matt Daley led the offense for the Rise going 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, an RBI, and a run. Bart Fenstermacher was also 2 for 4 with 2 singles. John Hurst had a single and an RBI. Offensively for Keating's, Mark Smith was 2 for 3 with a double, a single, and an RBI. Dave Martin went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and a stolen base. Frank Keating Jr., Bret McHenry, Steve Sell, and Justin Stock had a single each. Bill Hillhouse pitched 5 scoreless innings in relief striking out 7 and walking 1. Keating's defeated the Pa. Power team 6-2 in a game that was halted for about 3 hours because of a tremendous downpour. The game was eventually finished after the rain was over. Greg Garrity was the starting and winning pitcher striking out 9 and walking 3 in the 7 inning affair. Mark Smith led Keating's 14 hit attack with a 2 for 2 effort. He had a home run, single, 3 RBI's, and a run. Frank Keating Jr., Dave Martin, and Steve Sell each had a double and single. Bret McHenry was 2 for 2 with 2 singles, an RBI, and a run. Greg Garrity, Steve Ray, Justin Stock, and Dave Stokes each had a single. For the Power, Pagano was 2 for 3 with 2 singles. Giblin had a single and 2 RBI's. Bill Hillhouse threw a 2 hit shutout as Keating's defeated Key A.C. 6-0. Hillhouse recorded 10 strike outs and no walks in the 5 inning game. Dave Stokes led the Keating offense going 2 for 3. He had a double, single, an RBI and scored a run. Dave Martin was also 2 for 3 with 2 singles, an RBI and a run. Greg Garrity, Steve Ray, Steve Sell, and Mark Smith all singled. Casey was 1 for 2 with a single for Key A.C. In the 1st game of the playoff portion of the weekend on Sunday, Keating's defeated Bob Hoffman's 10-0. In the 6 inning affair Dave Stokes pitched a perfect game. He finished the game with 14 strike outs. Leading the 13 hit attack for Keating's was Mike Keating, Dave Martin, Bret McHenry, Mark Smith and Justin Stock with 2 singles apiece. Kevin Smith blasted a 6th inning grand slam. Steve Ray and Steve Sell had a single each. In the semi-final game Keating's defeated the KMV Rise 3-1 to advance to the championship game. Bill Hillhouse had 8 strike outs and 2 walks to record the complete game victory. Dave Martin paced Keating's offense going 2 for 2. He had a triple, single and scored a run. Greg Garrity was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and an RBI. Steve Ray had a double and a run. Bret McHenry, Justin Stock and Dave Stokes all singled. For the Rise Matt Daley and Keith Hammerschmidt singled. Losing pitch Ben Blonde had 7 strike outs and 4 walks. Keating's defeated the Lancaster Merchants in the 5 inning championship game 9-1. Greg Garrity toed the rubber for Keating's and came away with a 1 hitter. The only hit for Lancaster was a 3rd inning solo home run by Scott Fetterolf. Garrity had 10 strike outs while walking 3 batters. Catcher Steve Sell led Keating's 10 hit attack with a 2 for 3 effort. He had a double, single, an RBI, and a run scored. Mike Keating was also 2 for 3 with 2 singles and 2 runs. Bret McHenry had an RBI triple and scored a run. Greg Garrity, Frank Keating Jr., Dave Martin, Steve Ray and Dave Stokes all singled. Bill Hillhouse compilled a 3-0 record for the weekend. He pitched 24 innings, had 38 strike outs, 3 walks, and a 0.88 ERA. Greg Garrity had a 2-1 record, pitching 14 innings, had 22 strike outs, and 10 walks. Dave Stokes was 1-0, a perfect game. Offensively for the Fitnessmen, shortstop Dave Martin had a tremendous 3 days. He was 12 for 19, .632 Avg, 1 triple, 1 double, 10 singles, scored 7 runs, .700 OBP, .789 SLG. Mark Smith had a .444 Avg, a home run, 2 doubles, 5 singles, 6 RBI's, .619 OBP, .722 SLG. Steve Sell batted .444 also with a triple, 2 doubles, 5 singles, .667 SLG. Mike Keating had a .417 Avg, .500 OBP, Steve Ray had a .357 Avg and 3 stolen bases; Bret McHenry: .350 Avg, triple, 6 singles, .571 OBP; Dave Stokes: .313 Avg; Justin Stock: .300 Avg, .538 OBP. Keating's over-all season record is now 23-5. Their next action will be tomorrow in the Bob Walsh Memorial Classic in Allentown, Pa. They have a 9:00PM game vs. the Orillia Riversharks. 1st Game South Lebanon-------------2--6--1 Keating's Fitness----------3--5--1 Tracey and Lutz Hillhouse and Sell ----W.P. = Bill Hillhouse ----L.P. = Jeremy Tracey 2nd Game Rise-----------------6--8--1 Keating's----------3--8--2 Vogel, Blonde (4) and Oschle Garrity, Hillhouse (3) and M. Smith ----W.P. = Ben Blonde ----L.P. = Greg Garrity 3rd Game Keating's Fitness----------6--14--2 Pa. Power--------------------2---4--1 Garrity and Sell Martin and Pagano ----W.P. = Greg Garrity ----L.P. = Martin 4th Game Keating's----------6--8--0 Key A.C.----------0--2--2 Hillhouse and M. Smith Simmeis and Dinger ----W.P. = Bill Hillhouse ----L.P. = John Simmeis Quarter Finals Bob Hoffman's---------------0----0---2 Keating's Fitness----------10--13--0 Devoe and S. Emerich Stokes and Sell ----W.P. = Dave Stokes ----L.P. = Art Devoe Semi-Finals Keating's----------3--8--0 Rise-----------------1--4--1 Hillhouse and M. Smith Blonde and Oschle ----W.P. = Bill Hillhouse ----L.P. = Ben Blonde Championship Game Lancaster---------------------0--0--1--0--0----1---1--3 Keating's Fitness----------0--4--5--0--X----9--10--0 McClune, Bauer (2) and Simes Garrity and Sell ----W.P. = Greg Garrity ----L.P. = Jason McClune Mike Fulton Manager of Keating's Fitness Center gotti(at)ccomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 08:24:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:24:19 -0700 Subject: ISC II Tournament of Champions Pools & Schedule Message-ID: <210706202.19691@webbox.com> Received: 7/20/06 2:34:44 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: 2006 ISC II ToC Final Schedule KITCHENER AND CAMBRIDGE, ON ISC II Tournament of Champions Pools & Schedule The ISC is pleased to release the pools and schedule for the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions to be played at Budd Park in Kitchener and Kinsmen Park in Cambridge. Play will begin Sunday August 13 at 11 am with the championship scheduled for 5 pm on Friday August 18. Each team will play four pool games with the top three in each of seven pools, along with three wildcards, moving on to a single-elimination playoff bracket. The full schedule can be found on the ISC II section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com. The pools are as follows: Pool A Elmira, ON Cubs Denver, CO Colorado Rage Micksburg, ON Twins Orangeville, ON Resolve Kings Reading, PA Bob Hoffman's Garage Pool B Bridgeport, ON PROforma Braves Bakersfield, CA California Lumberkings Thomson, IL Area Merchants Waterdown, ON Hammer Fitzroy Harbour, ON West Carleton Electric Pool C Perkasie, PA Rise Hermann, MO Black Gold Harriston, ON Mercury's Millington, MI Up-to-Date Painting Kingston, ON Cowboys Pool D Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils Alvinston, ON Indians Palermo, ON Athletics Grand Prairie, AB Pride Harrisburg, PA PA Power Pool E Oswego, NY Cutro Professional Inspections Glencoe, ON Astros Ashland, OH Merchants Yakima, WA JRW & Associates Mitchell, ON Mets Pool F Elora, ON Wellington Brewers Marshall, MI Rice Creek Lightning Kitchener, ON Phoenix Outlaws Stittsville, ON 56ers Sydney, NS Cardinals Pool G Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder Tavistock, ON Merchants Toronto, ON Champion Indians South Lebanon, PA TNT Orrville, OH Orr Park Knights For more information, please contact: Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner blairjs(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 12:27:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:27:11 -0700 Subject: World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Ratings Skyrocket - women Message-ID: <210706202.34263@webbox.com> Received: 7/21/06 11:23:20 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" CC: Subject: World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Ratings Skyrocket -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ForImmediate Release: 7/21/06 WorldCup of Softball presented by Kellogg?sFrosted Flakes Ratings Skyrocket OKLAHOMA CITY, OK ? The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) hasannounced that the World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes, whichaired on ESPN and ESPN2, averaged a 0.9 rating on ESPN2 and a 0.8 rating onESPN over the course of the six-game telecast schedule from July 13-17. Thetelecast on Sunday, July 16 featuring Team USAvs. Japanposted a 1.1, marking the highest rated USA Softball game ever on ESPN. Inall, the six-game live telecast package was seen in more than 4,500,000households across America The final worldwide ratings will be released as that information becomesavailable from World Cup partners ESPN International and Eurosport. TheChampionship Game of the World Cup of Softball presented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakes was airedlive in over 200 countries. In all, the World Cup of Softball presentedby Kellogg?s Frosted Flakeswas up 60% on ESPN and 50% on ESPN2 compared to the five-game schedule in2005. ?The World Cup of Softball hasfirmly entrenched itself as a cornerstone of the summer sports calendar and weare already looking forward to the event in 2007,? remarked Ron Radigonda, Executive Director of the AmateurSoftball Association (ASA), the event?s owner and operator. ?Thepartnership we have created with ESPN and Winnercomm Sports (the ASA exclusivesales, production and interactive agency) is going to guarantee fast pitchsoftball?s position on live television for years to come,? added Radigonda. ?Needless to say, we are thrilledbut not surprised with the ratings generated by the World Cup of Softballpresented by Kellogg?s Frosted Flakesand we look forward to the future,? said Laura Sandillo, ESPN?s StrategicProgram Planner. ?Softball has always been a ratings winner and thissport continues its trend upward,? added Sandillo. The III World Cup of Softball will takeplace in Oklahoma Cityfrom July 12-16, 2007 at ASA?s Hall of Fame Complex and will once againfeature some of the top international fast pitch teams throughout the world onESPN. About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of Softball in the United States and a member of the United StatesOlympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation's largest sportsorganizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of91 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the earlydays to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than threemillion. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About the WorldCup of Softball The World Cup of Softball, a six-teamtournament sanctioned by the International Softball Federation (ISF), featuresthe top fast pitch softball players in the world competing for their respectivenational teams. Japandefeated the United Statesin the inaugural Cup while Team USAclaimed World Cup II. ABOUT THE ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is theNational Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of theUnited States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?slargest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every statethrough a network of 87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a fewhundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing amembership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. ABOUT WINNERCOMM Winnercomm, Inc. is America?slargest independent sports production, program development, marketing servicesand sales representation company with offices in TulsaDallas, New YorkChicago and Nashville. Winnercomm-produced telecastshave won 14 Emmy Awards. The company produces over 1,000 hours of programmingannually for ESPN and 13 other networks and owns the high-flying Skycam that has produced theunique overhead shots on ABC's Monday Night Football and ESPN's Sunday NightFootball. Winnercomm programming includes horse racing (NTRA), professionalrodeo (PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Wrangler ProRodeo Winter and SummerTours, Pace Picante Finales, Dodge Xtreme Bulls), soccer (MLS, U.S. Soccer), softball(ASA, USA Softball, World Cup of Softball) bowling (Denny?s PBA Tour),lacrosse (MLL), cheerleading and dance (Varsity Brands), golf (LPGA, MichaelJordan Celebrity Invitational, People vs. the Pros, Trump Million DollarInvitational), fishing (BASS), snowmobile and ATV racing (PowerSportsEntertainment), hunting, sporting dogs, adventure and original entertainment. For more information contact: Kelly McKeown, ASA?s Director of Marketing 405-425-3422 or kmckeown at softball.org Lynda Haschke, Winnercomm Director of PR 972-740-3529 or lhaschke at winnercomm.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 17:02:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:02:18 -0700 Subject: USA Softball To Conduct Open Evaluation Camp - Junior Men Message-ID: <210706202.50770@webbox.com> Received: 7/21/06 12:25:28 PM From: "Doug Lindaman" Subject: USA Softball To Conduct Open Evaluation Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The USA Softball junior men's national team coaching staff will conduct an open evaluation camp for players born in 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992. The open camp will be held in North Mankato, Minnesota on Thursday, August 3 from 7-9 pm at the South Central College softball field, located at 1920 Lee Boulevard. The camp will be held in conjunction with the ASA Junior Olympic National Tournament, for age groups 10-Under, 12-Under, 14-Under, 16-Under, 18-Under and 23-Under, which begins the following day at Caswell Park in North Mankato. Head coach Tim Lyon and assistant coaches Scott Standerfer and Gary Mullican, along with selection committee member Doug Lindaman will evaluate players based on throwing, fielding, hitting and timed-running drills. No prior fastpitch softball experience is required and age-appropriate baseball players are encouraged to attend. Players do not need to be participating in the ASA national tournament to be eligible to attend the evaluation camp. The USA Softball coaching staff and selection committee are in the process of locating, evaluating and training prospective players for the 19-Under USA national team which will participate in the International Softball Federation World Championships in 2008. For more information about the camp, contact Tim Lyon at timlyon(at)earthlink.net or Doug Lindaman at dlindaman(at)hotmail.com. From: "Doug Lindaman" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 20:25:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:25:46 -0700 Subject: Schedule for Best of The West Tournament - July 29 & 30, 2006 Message-ID: <210706202.62976@webbox.com> Received: 7/21/06 7:17:21 PM From: "Dave Blackburn" Subject: Schedule for Best of The West Tournament - July 29 & 30, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16th Annual Best of The West Men?s Fastpitch Softball Tournament Fields 1 & 2 at Pershing Park Santa Barbara, CA July 29 ? 30, 2006 6 Participating Teams Team Rainey ? Whittier CA FSR High Desert Dawgs ? UT / AZ Panteras ? Whittier, CA Taylor Farms ? Salinas CA Young Bucks - SOCAL United Sports Academy ? Stockton CA GAME SCHEDULE Saturday July 29 9:00 AM Field #1 Team Rainey Vs FSR Hi-DesertDawgs 9:00 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs Taylor Farms 10:45 AM Field #1 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs Vs United Sports Academy 10:45 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs YoungBucks 12:30 PM Field #1Team Rainey Vs TaylorFarms 12:30 PM Field #2 Young Bucks Vs United Sports Academy 2:15 PM Field #1 FSR High Desert Dawgs VsPanteras 4:00 PM Field #1 TaylorFarms Vs Young Bucks 5:45 PM Field #1 Team Rainey Vs United Sports Academy Sunday July 30 9:00 AM Field #1 3rd Place Vs 5thPlace 9:00 AM Field #2 4th Place Vs 6th Place 10:45 AM - Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 1 Vs 2nd Place 10:45 AM - Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 2 Vs 1st Place 12:30 PM Winners of the 10:45 AMgames play in the Championship Game Tournament Director: Dave Blackburn daveb at virtvent.com Umpire in Chief: Roy Stout umpire5 at verizon.net RULES IN EFFECT: ISC Pitching Rule No innings start after 1hour 30 min time limit 7 Runs after 5 innings Tie breaker in the 8th ONLY STARTERS may reenter 5 warm-up pitches to startthe game, then 3 / inning Speedup rule for Catcheron base, with 2 outs - last out can run DR must be designated atstart of game, but is not considered a starter for re-entry purposes Sunday games - no timelimit DRIVING DIRECTIONS Coming South on Hwy 101, from Northern Californiaexit at Castillo. Go right on Castillo two blocks. The two fields at Pershing Park are on the right. Coming North on Hwy 101, from Southern Californiaexit at the Garden Streetoff ramp. Go left to Cabrillo. Go right on Cabrillo about a half mile. At Castillo, go right, about 1 block, and the two fields at Pershing Park are on the left. See you in Sunny Santa Barbara... Dave Blackburn Tournament Director Best of The West 310-266-7803 daveb(at)virtvent.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 20:32:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:32:55 -0700 Subject: Maddhatters Mens's Fastpitch League Playoffs Message-ID: <210706202.63407@webbox.com> Show Extended Headers - Format for Printing Received: 7/21/06 7:22:29 PM From: Bill Aldred Subject: Maddhatters Mens's Fastpitch League Playoffs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The semi finals are set for Tuesday July 25,2006 Grande Prairie, Alberta Maddhatters Men's Fastpitch League Quarter Finals Thursday July 20, 2006 The Brokers rode Derek Belshiem's arm to an 11-3 win over the Bonnetts Pirates. Brad funk hit 2 Homers and Darryl Flunder and Tim Krause also hit solo shots to lead the broker offence. Jeff Toews took the loss. Maddhatters defeated the GP Midget Diggers 14-5. Ritchie Clarke pitched the win also hit 2 home runs for the Devils. Warren Misik took the loss and hit a solo shot for the diggers. Semi Finals are set for Tuesday July 25, 2006 Merchants vs. Brokers 8:00 Pm SBC 1 Crown Anchors vs. Maddhatters 10:00 PM SBC 1 bcoach(at)telus.net Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 bill_fastball(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 21 22:35:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:35:54 -0700 Subject: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Message-ID: <210706202.70783@webbox.com> Received: 7/21/06 5:28:41 PM From: Walshclassic(at)aol.com Subject: Re: 2006 7th Annual Walsh Memorial Classic Update Allentown, PA The 9:00 p.m. scheduled game (Keating's Fitness vs Orillia Riversharks) was postponed due to heavy thunderstorms (hitting Allentown at 8:45 p.m.). We have postponed the game until 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning which will be played Earl F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium). All other games are on as scheduled for Saturday. Will keep you posted. (sending e-mail address may be different for tomorrow). Thanks. Jon Adams WM Walshclassic(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 22 18:50:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:50:37 -0700 Subject: 2006 NSA Fastpitch World Series Message-ID: <220706203.57270@webbox.com> Received: 7/22/06 1:15:23 PM From: jason whiteley Subject: 2006 NSA Fastpitch World Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salem, VA Aug.4th-6th Any teams (ASA A, B, C or ISCII) interested in competing in the 2006 Men's NSA Fastpitch World Series can contact Tommy Zehmer @ (757)592-2817 or by email nsava at aol.com. If you are not from VA you will need to send two payments, $280 and $95 US for the entry fee. Make checks payable to NSA. Deadline is July 28th. For more information go to http://www.virginiansa.com Jason Whiteley jasonwhiteley2000(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 22 20:30:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 17:30:05 -0700 Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Fri. Night Results Message-ID: <220706203.63236@webbox.com> Received: 7/22/06 6:50:40 AM From: "Gators Fastball" Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Fri. Night Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Masters Championship Grafton, Ontario. Friday July 21, 2006 Game 1 7:00pm Waterdown Hammer - 7 ( 5 inns ) Oshawa Ravens - 0 WP - Jim Hurst LP - Blair McBratney Waterdown - Kyle Davis HR, 3 Runs Scored, Brian Lisk HR Game 2 9:00pm Alvinston Indians - 3 Minesing - 2 WP - Doug Charlton LP - Kurt Glover Alvinston - Kevin Morgan 2 hits, Brian Prowse 2b, Den Demers, 3b Game 3 7:00pm Cobourg - 5 Cold Springs Cats - 0 WP - Wayne Wells 15 K, 3 hits LP - Steve Ketchell 3 hits Cobourg - Craig Minifie HR, Troy Gilmour HR Game 4 9:00pm Ingersoll Centennials - 7 Waterloo Classics - 9 WP - Don Stebbings in relief of Pete Spitzig, Jim Schnarr SAVE LP - Mike Wells in relief of Paul Sutton Hard luck loss for Ingersoll as they held a 7-4 lead in the top of the 7th when Waterloo scores 5 runs to go up 9-7. Jim Schnarr came on in relief for Waterloo in the bottom of the 7th and gave up one hit with 3 strikeouts. Saturday July 22, 2006 Game 5 9:00am Sudbury Doghouse Relics - Waterdown Hammer - WP - LP - Game 6 9:00am Loser 2 Loser 4 WP - LP - Game 7 9:00am Loser 3 - Loser 1 - WP - LP - Game 12 11:00am Winner 2 - Winner 5 - WP - LP - Game 13 11:00am Winner 3 - Winner 4 - WP - LP - Game 8 1:00pm Loser 6 - Loser 5 - WP - LP - Game 9 3:00pm Loser 8 - Loser 7 - WP - LP - Game 11 5:00pm Winner 8 - Winner 7 - WP - LP - Game 10 7:00pm Winner 9 - Winner 6 - WP - LP - Game 16 7:00pm Winner 12 - Winner 13 - WP - LP - Game 14 9:00pm Winner 10 - Loser 12 - WP - LP - Game 15 9:00pm Winner 11 - Loser 13 - WP - LP - Sunday July 23, 2006 Game 17 9:00am Winner 14 - Winner 15 - WP - LP - Game 18 11:00am Winner 17 - Loser 16 - WP - LP - Game 19 1:00pm Winner 18 - Winner 16 - WP - LP - Game 20 3:00pm if necessary game Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 22 20:31:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 17:31:11 -0700 Subject: OASA Masters Results - Sat. morning / afternoon games Message-ID: <220706203.63304@webbox.com> Received: 7/22/06 2:18:34 PM From: "Gators Fastball" Subject: OASA Masters Results - Sat. morning / afternoon games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Masters Championship Results Grafton Ontario Saturday July 22, 2006 Game 5 9:00am Sudbury Doghouse Relics - 8 Waterdown Hammer - 0 WP - Frank Kujawinski LP - Rod Favreau with relief by Jim Hurst and Brian Lisk Sudbury - Ed Roy 3/4, Troy Mallette 2/4 Game 6 9:00am Minesing - 3 Ingersoll - 6 WP - Mike Wells LP - Paul Priest Ingersoll - Paul Sutton 1b & 2b, Chuck Davies 2 hits Game 7 9:00am Cold Springs Cats - 6 Oshawa Ravens - 5 WP - Paul Wilson relief by Steve Ketchell LP - Jim Spiers Cold Springs - Mike O'Hearn 5 RBI's Oshawa - Tom Watson 1b & 3b, Paul Goreski 2 hits Game 12 11:00am Alvinston Indians - 8 Sudbury Relics - 4 WP - Dave Martin LP - Frank Kujawinski relief by Doug Foley Alvinston - Dan Demers 2/4 Game 13 11:00am Cobourg Relics - 9 Waterloo Classics - 0 WP - Wayne Wells 3 hits LP - Jim Schnarr 4 inns relief by Pete Spitzig 3 inns Cobourg - Rob Doncaster 2/4, HR, 3 RBI's Waterloo - Sam Forbes 1 hit, Andy Dalgarno 1 hit Game 8 1:00pm Minesing Masters - 0 Waterdown Hammer - 2 WP - Rod Favreau LP - Paul Priest Waterdown - Mike Maurice 1/2, BB, Kyle Davis 2/3, HR, BB Minesing - Paul Priest 1/2, BB Game 9 3:00pm Minesing Masters Oshawa Ravens WP - LP - Game 11 5:00pm Waterdown Hammer - Cold Springs Cats WP - LP - Game 10 7:00pm Winner 9 - Ingersoll Masters WP - LP - Game 16 7:00pm Alvinston Indians Cobourg Relics WP - LP - Game 14 9:00pm Winner 10 - Loser 12 - WP - LP - Game 15 9:00pm Winner 11 - Loser 13 - WP - LP - Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com http://eteamz.active.com/omf/index.cfm Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 22 21:06:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:06:01 -0700 Subject: Walsh - rumours out of Allentown Message-ID: <220706203.65395@webbox.com> NOTHING OFFICIAL AT ALL! Latest Results. Games are only 5 innings long due to weather. Helfin 5 Hallman Twins 4 WP: Ezekial LP: Koert in relief of Martin Orillia 3 Keatings 1 WP: White LP: Hillhouse County 4 SoCal Bombers 0 WP: Kirkpatrick LP: Zack Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 22 23:58:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:58:51 -0700 Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Scores (Jon Adams) Message-ID: <220706203.75764@webbox.com> Received: 7/22/06 8:55:03 PM From: Mark Walsh Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Scores (Jon Adams) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 Patsy's 0 0 0 1 7 8 Seadogs 0 1 0 0 0 1 Game 2 Keating's Fitness 1 0 0 0 0 1 Orilla Riversharks 0 3 0 0 X 3 Game 3 Kitchener Hallman Twins 3 0 0 1 0 4 Heflin Gremlins 0 0 1 4 X 5 Game 4 County Materials 1 0 3 0 0 4 So. California Bombers 0 0 0 0 0 0 Game 5 Keating's Fitness 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kitchener Hallman Twins 2 0 2 0 X 4 Game 6 Seadogs 0 0 0 0 0 0 So. California Bombers 0 0 0 2 0 2 Game 7 Heflin Gremlins 0 1 1 0 0 2 Orillia Riversharks 0 1 4 0 X 5 Game 8 Seadogs 0 0 0 X X 0 7 run rule afer 3rd Inning County Materials 8 0 4 X X 12 Game 9 So. CaliforniA Bombers 0 0 0 1 0 1 Patsy's 1 0 0 0 1 2 Game 10 Heflin Gremlins 0 0 0 4 0 4 Rain cancellation bottom 5th Inning Keating's Fitness 0 0 0 0 X 0 Official Game Game 11 which is Orillia Riversharks vs Kitchener Hallman Twins was postponed due to thunderstorm (another one) wiping out the remaining two (2) games. Game 12 Patsy's vs County Concrete also postponed. Both games are rescheduled to 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning with 5 inning completions. Original Sunday schedule will resume at 8:45 a.m. at Pates Park & E.F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park (ECTB Stadium). Lots & lots of rain in Allentown today. Sorry for the delay in the late scores. Thanks. Jon Adams WMC via mraaw2(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 13:43:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:43:43 -0700 Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Scores (July 23) Message-ID: <230706204.38857@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 9:52:52 AM From: Mark Walsh Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Scores (July 23) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patsy's 0 0 0 2 0 | 1 3 Materials 1 0 1 0 0 | 0 2 6 Inning game, tied at 2 after 5th > Orillia Riversharks 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 So. California Bombers 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Riversh. Pitcher: Mike White Riversh. Catcher: Sean O'brian Bomb. Pitchers: Darren Zack, Tony Peepus Bomb. Catcher: Chad Ghostkeeper > Keating's Fitness 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 County Materials 1 0 1 0 2 0 X 4 Fitness Pitcher: Greg Garity Fitness Catcher: Steve Seil Matreials Pitcher: Karl Gollan Materials Catcher: Pat Shannon > Mark Walsh mraaw2(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 14:14:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:14:11 -0700 Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Semi-Finals - River Sharks over Patsy's Message-ID: <230706204.40685@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 1:13:11 PM From: Mark Walsh Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Semi-Finals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orillia Riversharks 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 | 0 1 2 9 nning game, 1-1 after 7th Patsy's 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 0 0 1 Riversh. Pitcher: Rob O'brien Riversh. Catcher:Sean O'brien Patsy's Pitcher: Adam Folkard Patsy's Catcher: Landy Rodriguez Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 14:44:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:44:33 -0700 Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Semi-Finals - County mercy Twins Message-ID: <230706204.42505@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 1:40:40 PM From: Mark Walsh Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Semi-Finals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- County Materials 1 0 5 1 1 X X 8 5 run rule was in effect Hallman Twins 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 Materials pItchers: Kirkpatrick Materials Catchers: Pat Shannon Twins Pitchers: Paul Kogrt Twins Catcher Paul Baeloy Note: i appologize for any misspellings, the County Materials Coach's handwriting was hard to read. From: Mark Walsh Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 14:51:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:51:33 -0700 Subject: 2006 Farm Tournament Message-ID: <230706204.42927@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 9:57:59 AM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 2006 Farm Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Madison Farm Tournament Bowling Green Sport Complex Middleton, Wisconsin July 29th & 30th, 2006 On behalf of Rod Peterson, Dave LeBlanc would like to announce The schedule for the tournament : http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=123 NOTE: We could NOT post the information here as COLUMNS DO NOT WORK! - AD Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 16:09:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 13:09:18 -0700 Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Championship - County over River Sharks Message-ID: <230706204.47590@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 3:10:56 PM From: Mark Walsh Subject: Bob Walsh Memorial Classic Championship game -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- County Materials 2 3 2 4 0 X X 11 Orillia Riversharks 2 0 0 0 0 X X 2 Matirials Pitchers: Andrew Kirkpatrick Matirials Catchers: Pat Shannon Riversh. Pitchers: Frank Cox Riversh. Catchers: Sean O'Brien County Matirials Are the 2006 Bob Walsh Memorial Champions From: Mark Walsh Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 17:26:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:26:51 -0700 Subject: 2006 Farm Tournament Schedule Message-ID: <230706204.52245@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 4:27:53 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 2006 Farm Tournament Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Madison Farm Tournament Bowling Green Sport Complex Middleton, Wisconsin July 29th & 30th, 2006 On behalf of Rod Peterson, Dave LeBlanc would like to announce The schedule for the tournament Pool A County Materials, Marathon WI Townline, Green Bay WI Thomson Area Merchants, Thomson IL Quad City Sox, Davenport IA Pool B The Farm Tavern, Madison WI Stix, Bloomington IL Plangger Furniture, Benton Harbor MI Bandits, Pueblo CO Pool C Circle Tap, Denmark WI Dolan & Murphy, Aurora IL Albaugh Inc, Elkhart IA New Image, Montfort WI 10:00 AM #1) County vs. Quad City Sox #2) Farm vs. Bandits #3) Circle Tap vs. New Image NOON #4) Quad City Sox vs. Townline #5) Bandits vs. Stix #6) New Image vs. Dolan & Murphy 2:00 PM #7) Townline vs. Thomson Area #8) Stix vs. Planngers #9) Dolan & Murphy vs. Albaugh 4:00 PM #10) Thomson Area vs. Quad City Sox #11) Planggers vs. Bandits #12) Albaugh vs. New Image 6:00 PM #13) County vs. Townline #14) Farm vs. Stix #15) Circle Tap vs. Dolan & Murphy 8:00 PM #16) Thomson Area vs. County #17) Planggers vs. Farm #18) Albaugh vs. Circle Tap Playoffs 9:00 AM #19) A4 vs. C2 #20) B3 vs. C3 #21) C4 vs. A3 #22) B4 vs. A2 11:00 AM #23) Winner #19 vs. B2 #24) Winner #20 vs. A1 #25) Winner #21 vs. B1 #26) Winner #22 vs. C1 1:00 PM Semi- Finals #27) Winner #23 vs. Winner #24 #28) Winner #25 vs. Winner #26 3:00 PM CHAMPIONSHIP #29) Winner #27 vs. Winner #28 Yours in Fastpitch, Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 17:27:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:27:50 -0700 Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Sat afternoon / evening games Message-ID: <230706204.52305@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 7:57:05 AM From: "Gators Fastball" Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Sat afternoon / evening games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Masters Championship Grafton Ontario Game 9 3:00pm Minesing - 3 Oshawa = 1 WP - Kurt Glover LP - Blair McBratney in relief of Jim Spiers Minesing - Mike Noack 3/3 Oshawa - Bill Brady 2/3 Game 11 5:00pm Waterdown Hammer - 0 Cold Springs Cats - 1 WP - Steve Ketchell LP - Jim Hurst Cold Springs - Paul Foucault 2/3, Steve Ketchell GWRBI Waterdown - Tom Hogg 2/3, Gary Stokes 1/3 Game 10 7:00pm Minesing - 5 Ingersoll - 2 WP - Kurt Glover LP - Paul Sutton Minesing - Jamie McLean 2/3 BB, Brian Norwood 2/3 Ingersoll - Larry Lowes 2/3, Paul Sutton 1/3 HR Game 16 7:00pm Alvinston Indians - 0 Cobourg Relics - 5 WP - Wayne Wells LP - Doug Charlton Cobourg - Troy Gilmour 2/4 HR, Craig Minifie 2/4 Alvinston - Steve Donald 3/3, Brian Prowse 2/3 Game 14 9:00pm Minesing - 7 ( 8 inns ) Sudbury - 6 WP - Kurt Glover LP - Frank Kujawinski in relief of ? Minesing - Rob McLean GWRBI Game 15 9:00pm Waterloo - 6 Cold Springs Cats - 5 WP - Jim Schnarr in relief of Don Stebbings LP - Steve Ketchell Waterloo - Ron McWhirter GWRBI Sunday July 23, 2006 Game 17 9:00am Minesing - Waterloo - WP - LP - Game 18 11:00am Winner 17 - Alvinston - WP - LP - Game 19 1:00pm Winner 18 - Cobourg Relics - WP - LP - Game 20 3:00pm if necessary game Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 17:55:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:55:41 -0700 Subject: Selects Split Bluewater Doubleheader Message-ID: <230706204.53975@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 4:39:24 PM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Selects Split Bluewater Doubleheader -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selects Split Bluewater Fastball League Doubleheader Sunday July 23, 2006 at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound The Owen Sound Midgets Selects split their doubleheader, losing 7-0 to the Belmore Stingers in the opener but rebounding to out score the Chepstow Aces 8-5 in the second game In the opening game, Belmore grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Left fielder Terry Whiteside had a 2 out double and was cashed on an r.b.i. single by Brett McPherson. Chesptow made it 2-0 in the third when shortstop Shane Smith singled, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on an r.b.i. from third baseman Dennis Wintemute. The Selects threatened in the bottom of the 4th with runners at second and third, but pitcher Scott Smith quashed the rally without giving up a run. In the top of the 5th, Belmore exploded for 5 runs, highlighted by a three run homer by Wintemute. Scott Smith got on with a walk, advanced on a two base error and scored on a Jay Marston r.b.i.. Shane Smith, who got on board via the error, scored on another Selects error to make it 4-0. Wintemute cleared the bases with his homer that landed on the top of the fence in right center. The Selects didn't score in the 5th, so Belmore posted the 7-0 mercy victory. Winning pitcher Scott Smith gave up just 1 hit and struck out 8 in the shutout victory. For the Selects, Nolan Kreis was touched for 7 hits and struck out 2 in the loss. >> Belmore Stingers .......0..1..1..0..5...7 Owen Sound Selects...0..0..0..0..0..0 >> In the second game, Chepstow grabbed a 1-0 lead in the third when second baseman Jarret Clancy singled, was sacrificed to second and scored on a Jason Zister r.b.i. The Midget Selects scored 3 in the bottom of the third. Second baseman Greg Wardell opened with a walk. Brent Thompson followed with a sacrifice attempt but the Aces misplayed it. Catcher Jason Miller tied the game with an r.b.i. bunt to score Wardell Thompson scored to make it 2-1 Selects on a sacrifice fly from left fielder Tyler Baumber Third baseman Matt Murphy followed with an r.b.i. single scoring Miller and giving the Selects a 3-1 lead. Chepstow regained the lead in the 5th with a 3 run inning. Left Fielder Calvin Anstett got on with a bunt, advanced on a ground out and scored when pitcher Jeremy Graul singled. Zister followed with a walk and both he and Graul scored on a 2 run double by third baseman Greg Graul. Chepstow padded their lead in the 6th with another run. Catcher Chris Lang singled and Clancy knocked him with a solid double to make it 5-3 Chepstow. However, the Selects had a 5 run outburst in the bootom of the 6th to get the lead back. With one out, Wardell walked again. Thompson singled moving Wardell to third. Thompson attempted to steal second, but the throw ended up in centre field which scored Wardell. A well executed squeeze by Matt Kuhl scored Thompson ( eventually ) to tie the game at 5. The call at the plate was disputed. It appeared the initial call on Thompson was safe, but then was changed to an " out. " However, after an argument and a consultation amongst the umpires, the call was reversed to " safe " and the game was tied. The reversed call had a negative impact on the Aces as Tyler Baumber, Chris Fyvie and Murphy all drilled solid hits in succession to make it 8-5 Selects. Chepstow didn't score in the 7th and the Selects managed to split their doubleheader. Jamie Simpson went all the way in the circle for the Selects. He gave up 7 hits and struck out 4. Jeremy Graul went the route for Chepstow. He gave up 10 hits, 4 in the 6th, and struck out 3. Defensively, Graul was wounded by 4 errors on the day while the Midget Selects didn't commit any errors in the ball game. >> Chepstow Aces...........0..0..1..0..3..1..0.....5 Owen Sound Selects..0..0..3..0..0..5..x.....8 >> Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 20:53:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:53:50 -0700 Subject: Thomson Wins NIFL Message-ID: <230706204.64664@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 5:55:47 PM From: "Tom Crouch" Subject: Thomson Wins NIFL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomson, IL. Congratulations to the Thomson Merchants for winning the 2006 Northern Illinois Fastball League. The win earns the merchants a bid for the 2007 ISC World Tournament. Thomson defeated Aurora Dolan and Murphy 1-0 in the final behind the tremendous pitching of Jonas Mach of the Czech Republic. Scott Glazier's HR in the first inning was all Thomson needed as Mach only allowed 2 hits over the seven innings. Juan Pottolichio took the loss only giving up 3 hits. It was an extremely well played game with great defense by both teams. Below are the Sunday playoff game recaps. Semifinals Thomson 4 Chicago Moncille 0 WP Mach LP Roman Aurora 8 Elburn Richwrap 0 WP Pottolichio LP Flores Championship Thomson 1 Aurora 0 WP Mach LP Pottolichio Tom Crouch dfsc(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 23:31:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:31:00 -0700 Subject: NAFA World Series Pitchers Wanted Message-ID: <230706204.74094@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 8:08:54 PM From: "tony schaaf" Subject: NAFA World Series Pitchers Wanted -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, WI The 2006 NAFA World Series Executive Committee would like to post an open invitation to any Pitchers who would be interested in participating in the 2006 NAFA World Series. We presently estimate having close to 180 teams participating in this years tournament. We do have teams that are in need of a pitcher to compliment their present staff and team. Any pitchers not currently attending but looking to join a team can contact our committee and we will help to place them on teams. The Bar of Appleton's and The Bar on the Avenue's sponsor will work to provide accomdations and travel (to a point) for any pitcher willing to participate. We are looking for pitchers at all levels. The dates for the NAFA World Series are as follows: A-Major: August 17 through August 20 AA: August 18 through August 21 AAA: August 22 & 23 Open: August 23 & 24 A: August 24 through 27 23 Under: August 25 through 27 Please contact me at email: tony_schaaf at hotmail.com phone: 920-470-8908 Tony Schaaf 2006 NAFA World Series Executive Committee & Manager, The Bar of Appleton tony_schaaf(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 23 23:34:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:34:52 -0700 Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Sunday's games Message-ID: <230706204.74327@webbox.com> Received: 7/23/06 9:28:43 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: OASA Masters Championship - Sunday's games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Masters Championship Grafton, Ontario Sunday July 23, 2006 Game 17 9:00am Minesing - 1 Waterloo - 6 WP - Sean Geehan 5 hits LP - Paul Priest Waterloo - Sean Geehan 2/2 HR BB, Paul Clemens 2/3, Game 18 11:00am Bronze Medal Game Waterloo - 2 Alvinston - 3 WP - Dave Martin 6 inns, 2 runs 3 hits, 1 BB SV - Doug Charlton 1 inn, 0 hits LP - Jim Schnarr 5 1/3 inns, 3 runs, 10 hits, Don Stebbings 1 2/3 inns, 1 hit, 1k Alvinston - Jason Hope 3/3, Brian Prowse 1/4 HR 2 RBI, Waterloo - Ron McWhirter 1/2, BB, Sean Geehan 1/3, Jodie Schnarr 1/3 Waterloo Classics - 2006 OASA Bronze Medalists Game 19 1:00pm CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Alvinston Indians - 5 ( 10 inns ) Cobourg Relics - 4 WP - Doug Charlton in relief 5 inns, 2 runs, 9 hits, 3k, 0 BB. Dave Martin - 5 inns, 2 runs, 1 ER, 8 HITS, 1K, 0 BB LP - Wayne Wells 10 inns, 10 hits, 15k, 2 BB Alvinston - Joe Triest 3/3, 2 HBP, 2 runs, Steve Donald 1/3 HBP, HR, Marc Greenwood 2/5 Cobourg - Scott Wasson 5/5 HR, Dean Begley 2/2, Ted Conway 2/2 HR Cobourg appeared to have this game won on 2 different occasions, leading 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th only to see Alvinston score 2 to force extra innings. Cobourg was up by a score of 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th and had 2 out only to see a throwing error to first base allow the tying run from 3rd to score. In the 10th inning the international tiebreaker rule was used, Cobourg managed a solid base hit to centerfield and the runner from second was gunned down at the plate on a strong accurate throw from Alvinston's centerfielder Marc Greenwood. In the bottom of the 10th inning the Alvinston Indians Doug Charlton bunted the runner from 2nd base over to third. Alvinston then executed the suicide squeeze play allowing designated runner Vince Oliver to score the game winning run on Steve Donald's bunt. Game 20 3:00pm if necessary game Gold Medal Game Alvinston Indians - 6 Cobourg Relics - 1 WP - Doug Charlton 7 inns, 1 run, 6 hits, 5k, 0 BB LP - Wayne Wells 5 inns, 6 runs, 7 hits, 8k, 3 BB Ted Conway - 2 inns, 2 hits, 4k, 0 BB Cobourg - Rob Doncaster HR Alvinston - Marc Greenwood 2/4 2 runs, Dan Demers 1/3 1BB, 2 runs, Steve Donald 1/2 1BB, 1 HBP, Brian Prowse 1/3 BB Umpires : Home Plate - Chris Lamer, 1st. Base - Dave Shore, 3rd. Base - Brian Sharples. The Alvinston Indians are the 2006 OASA Masters Provincial Champions for the third year in a row. Alvinston Indians - Gold Cobourg Relics - Silver Waterloo Classics - Bronze Minesing Masters - 4th. place Jack Cook Classic Award - John Kemp, Cobourg Relics Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 24 07:33:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:33:13 -0700 Subject: Iowa ASA Mens A State Tournament Results Message-ID: <240706205.16628@webbox.com> Received: 7/24/06 12:08:22 AM From: "Todd Verwers" Subject: Iowa ASA Mens A State Tournament Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Des Moines, Iowa Game 1 Reasnor 8 Winterset 0 WP: Rod Bungy (1-0) LP: Vince Blom (0-1) Game 2 The Crew 7 Life of Iowa 6 WP: Terry O'Conner (1-0) LP: Mike Bowers (0-1) Game 3 (8 Innings) Grandview Cabinet 3 Legends 2 WP: Joe Simoni (1-0) LP: Todd Verwers (0-1) Game 4 Elkhart 7 Barnes City 6 WP: Rick Blom (1-0) LP: Matt Cross (0-1) Game 5 Winterset 12 Life of Iowa 8 WP: Vince Blom (1-1) LP: Mike Bowers (0-2) Game 6 Legends 13 Barnes City 2 WP: Randy Dare (1-0) LP: Matt Cross (0-2) Game 7 Reasnor 5 The Crew 0 WP: Dan Wakefield (1-0) LP: Jason Hall (0-1) Game 8 Grandview Cabinet 3 Elkhart 2 WP: Joe Simoni (2-0) LP: Dan DeGraff (0-1) Game 9 Legends 10 Life of Iowa 1 WP: Todd Verwers (1-1) LP: Joe Nation (0-1) Game 10 Winterset 11 Barnes City 6 WP: Vince Blom (2-1) LP: Ross Hemsley (0-1) Game 11 The Crew 8 Legends 7 WP: Terry O'Conner (2-0) LP: Randy Dare (1-1) Game 12 Winterset 8 Elkhart 0 WP: Vince Blom (3-1) LP: Keith Kenyon (0-1) Game 13 Reasnor 3 Grandview Cabinet 2 WP: Rod Bungy (2-0) LP: Joe Simoni (2-1) Game 14 Winterset 5 The Crew 3 WP: Vince Blom (4-1) LP: Terry O'Conner (2-1) Game 15 Grandview Cabinet 7 Winterset 6 WP: Joe Simoni (3-1) LP: Vince Blom (4-2) Game 16 (Championship Game) Reasnor 8 Grandview Cabinet 4 WP: Dan Wakefield (2-0) LP: Joe Simoni (3-2) Order of Finish 1. Reasnor RPM's (4-0) 2006 Iowa ASA A State Champions 2. Grandview Cabinet (3-2) 3. Winterset (4-2) 4. The Crew (2-2) 5t. Legends (2-2) 5t. Elkhart (1-2) 7t. Barnes City (0-3) 7t. Life of Iowa (0-3) Todd Verwers Central Iowa Softball verwers13(at)msn.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 24 13:35:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:35:06 -0700 Subject: Wood Bat World Series has been moved to Colorado Message-ID: <240706205.38340@webbox.com> Received: 7/24/06 11:21:08 AM From: "daparker" Subject: Wood Bat World Series has been moved to Colorado Boulder, CO Due to a number of conflicts with a number of issues, the Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association would like to announce the relocation of the Wood Bat World Series from St George,Utah to Boulder,Colorado. It will be run September 2,3,4 with a 3 game guarantee. Please contact Dave Parker at 303-475-8142 or wyofastpitch at wyoming.com. Randy Davenport will also be assisting in getting this tournament up and going. The tournament will be held at the Stazio Softball Complex in Boulder. For anyone that has played there,the fields speak for themselves. A couple of the deciding factors were that the majority of the teams willing to travel seemed to be coming from the Central and Northern Rockies as well as the upper midwest. Difficulty of teams getting to St George was also a mitigating factor in making the decision. Thank You, Dave Parker President Rocky Mountain Fastpitch Association Lafayette,Colorado wyofastpitch(at)wyoming.com 303-475-814 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 24 13:36:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:36:30 -0700 Subject: John Heather Memorial Tourney Results - Vandalia, Il - The Freight Recap Message-ID: <240706205.38426@webbox.com> Received: 7/24/06 8:20:04 AM From: richard well Subject: John Heather Memorial Tourney Results - Vandalia, Il - The Freight Recap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VANDALIA, ILLINOIS - THE FREIGHT MEN?S FASTPITCH WKRV-WPMB Radio/Leader Union Newspaper/Al?s Fastball/Illinois Fastpitch TOURNEY RECORD: 23-7 TOTAL RECORD: 25-14 NEXT GAME: Illinois ASA State Tourney ? Pekin August 5 - 6 John Heather Memorial Tourney Vandalia, Il July 22 & 23 **Winners in Bold Print** Pool A: (Final Record) Ward's Chrysler - Elkville, Il (1-2) Warsaw Merchants - Warsaw, Il (1-2) Broncos - Cerro Gordo, Il (3-1) Pool B: The Freight - Vandalia, Il (1-2) BHAC - Rockford, Il (1-2) Posse - Memphis, Tn (2-2) Pool C: Bud Light - Nokomis, Il (5-0) Lee's Sports - Radom, Il (3-3) Brandts - Springfield, Il (1-2) Saturday: 8:00 Nokomis vs Radom 9:30 Springfield vs Nokomis 11:00 Springfield vs Radom 12:45 Elkville vs Cerro Gordo 2:30 Warsaw vs Elkville 4:15 Cerro Gordo vs Warsaw 6:00 Vandalia vs Memphis 7:45 Vandalia vs Rockford 9:30 Rockford vs Memphis Sunday Field #1 Field #2 8:00 (1) Nokomis vs Warsaw (2) Elkville vs Radom 9:45 (3) Brandt?s vs Memphis (4) Radom vs Rockford 11:30 (5) Nokomis vs Memphis (6) Cerro Gordo vs Vandalia 1:15 (7) Radom vs Cerro Gordo 3:00 Nokomis vs Radom - Championship Final Results 1st ? Nokomis 2nd ? Radom 3rd ? Cerro Gordo & Memphis Freight Results GAME 1 Memphis, Tn ? Posse 1 Vandalia, Il - The Freight 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Posse 010 00 ? 1 0 2 Vandalia ? The Freight 109 20 ? 12 17 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-Marty Cloe 5 innings/0 H/1 R/0 ER/7 K/4 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 2-4, 2 RBI?s / Bob Nagel 2-3, RBI / Rich Well 2-3, 2 HR?s, 4 RBI?s / Nick Casey 2-4, 2B / Greg Bellaver 2-4, 2B / Mark Burnam 2-4, 3B, RBI / Kevin Cook 2-3, RBI / Jeff Jarrett 1-3, RBI / Brian Buscher 2-2 FREIGHT RECAP: Marty Cloe returned from a 3 week absence to throw a 5 inning No-Hitter?. Game 2: Rockford, Il - Blackhawk AC 7 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Blackhawk 013 012 x ? 7 8 0 Vandalia - The Freight 000 020 0 ? 2 5 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss- Nick Casey 6 innings/8 H/7 R/7 ER and Well Win ? Crouch 7 innings/2 R/2 ER FREIGHT HITTERS: Mike Simmons 1-3, RBI / Bob Nagel 1-4, RBI / Nick Casey 1-1 / Greg Bellaver 1-3 / Kevin Cook 1-3 FREIGHT RECAP: The Freight, Posse and BHAC finished in a 3 way tie in pool play?BHAC allowed 7 runs, The Freight 8 runs and The Posse 13 runs ? for the final order of finish?. Game 3: Cerro Gordo, Il ? Broncos 5 Vandalia, Il ? The Freight 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Broncos 210 110 x ? 5 8 0 Vandalia - The Freight 000 010 0 ? 1 3 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Win-TJ Dobson 7 innings/3 H/1 R/1 ER/7 K/2 BB and Hopkins Loss- Casey 4 innings/7 H/4 R/4 ER/0 K/3 BB ? Cloe 2 innings/1 H/1 R/0 ER/4 K/0 BB and Well FREIGHT HITTERS: Nick Casey 1-2 / Mark Burnam 1-3, 2B / Jeff Jarrett 1-2, RBI Rich Well The Freight http://www.angelfire.com/sports/freight/ riwell6(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 24 17:44:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:44:22 -0700 Subject: Posting Guidelines Message-ID: <240706205.53294@webbox.com> IF you have a men's Fastball Tournament you wish to announce, please send ALL the information to fastball(at)pmihrm.com and we will post it to the Archives at http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball and create a link for your event. Most posts are also posted to http://www.alsfastball.com News Site. 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Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 00:05:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:05:42 -0700 Subject: Attention All ISC Level players Message-ID: <240706205.76175@webbox.com> Received: 7/24/06 10:49:05 PM From: "Tom Crouch" Subject: Attention All ISC Level players KITCHENER, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As many of you know, I have run the Bridge To The Future Skills Clinic at the ISC World Tournament the last five years. This year in Kitchener we are expecting a record number of participants. Due to the large numbers we are opening up an afternoon session. I am looking for as many players as possible to help with the instruction of the clinic at Wilson Park. The first session will be at 9am and will have boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Then, at 1230pm, we will have participants between the ages of 13-18. In the past, the players wore their uniforms when they helped. The kids think it is great that players show up in uniform to instruct them. I realize many of you that want to help are at the mercy of the tournament schedule. So am I. I just need to know who is willing to help, if their schedule permits, and which session you would be willing to volunteer at. In addition, please let me know which station you would feel comfortable working at. I feel this clinic is very important to the game and the promotion of our tournament. It is also very important to the kids as they love to be instructed and mingle with world class players. Please email me if you are interested in helping out. The volunteers who organize the clinic do a great job. Not only does the youth clinic help our sport, but it is very rewarding to the players who volunteer as well. I will send out directions to Wilson Park for those players that ocntact me. Thank you for your time. Tom Crouch Circle Tap dfsc(at)juno.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 17:43:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:43:41 -0700 Subject: Team Needed this weekend in Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <250706206.53249@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 9:02:53 AM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Team Needed this weekend in Ashland, Ohio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio - Brookside Park July 29-30 Bill Van Dine Memorial I received by email this morning that the Indiana Jaybirds cannot make our tournament this weekend. I am looking for a team to fill in their spot. If any team out there would be able to make it this weekend please contact me by email or by phone. If I do not find a fill in team we will still play and every team all ready entered will get their games in. I will just have to change the format a little. Thank You! Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio magicn2(at)yahoo dot com 419-496-1044 cell 419-281-4429 work Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 17:48:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:48:23 -0700 Subject: Vasey & Tribe Tie At 4 Message-ID: <250706206.53539@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 10:06:13 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Vasey & Tribe Tie At 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Tribe & Vasey...To Be Continued With only a couple of weeks left in the regular season, games seem to have more meaning now in the SRFL. Monday night pitted the Tribe against their rival from Vasey, in a battle for 2nd place in the SRFL standings. In the end nothing was decided as both teams fought hard an earned a 4-4 tie. The Countrymen opened the scoring in the first when Tribe starter Jason Giffen showed some rust coming off his stint on the Honeymoon List, and walked in the first run of the game. The Tribe answered back in the bottom of the inning when Kyle Lapham, after stealing 2nd, was brought home by an RBI single by Mike Kelly. The Countrymen again took the lead when they scored 2 runs in the 2nd inning to open up a 3-1 lead. In the 3rd inning the Tribe tallied 3 to take the lead on RBI's by Kevin Peterson, Dave Drinkill, and a Vasey error. From there the defense tightened up and the pitchers settled in, and the Tribe took a 4-3 lead into the 7th, where with 2 outs, veteran Doug Dutton slapped a single that scored Brad Robinson from second, and knotted the score at 4. In the bottom of the 7th Brad Robinson came on in relief of starter Jason Phillips and clutched up to strand the potential winning run at 2nd base. In other SRFL news, the Minesing Masters participated in the Ontario Masters Championship last weekend, and after a slow start they came back to finish in 4th spot just outside the medals. Congratualations to them for a job well done. Current SRFL Standings Minesing 14-1 Vasey 11-3-1 Tribe 11-3-1 Perkinsfield 6-7-1 Toanche 1-8-1 Wyebridge 1-11 Uhthoff 1-12 SRFL Website - http://www.eteamz.com/srfl Tribe Website - http://www.srfl.org Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 17:53:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:53:50 -0700 Subject: Albaugh Claims Foxboro Open Championship Message-ID: <250706206.53867@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 11:00:31 AM From: "Darling, Matt" Subject: Albaugh Claims Foxboro Open Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Albaugh Claims Foxboro Open Championship Albaugh, Inc ventured up to Foxboro Wisconsin last weekend to the first annual Foxboro Open. I want to thank everyone involved for putting on a great tournament. The 4 team tournament included Albaugh, Minndak, Kegel, and Bull / Townline, so it was very competitive with all well played games. Recap: Pool Play Bull / Townline came from behind to beat us in the bottom of the 7th in our opening game 7-6. Walks lead to our demise in this one, but it was an exciting game throughout. We then faced off against Kegel beating them 5-1with a solid hitting attack. In the nightcap, the game was suspended due to darkness where we were tied with Minndak 1-1. Tournament Play On Sunday, we played Minndakk in the first round of the tournament winning 6-2. After giving up 2 runs on 2 hits in the 1st inning, Sonny Perkins settled down allowing no more hits. We squared off in the championship game against Bull/Townline, coming away with an 8-4 victory. Sonny Perkins threw his second game of the day collecting the win. Albaugh is back in action this weekend at the Farm Tournament in Madison. Matt Darling Darling.Matt(at)principal.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 20:41:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:41:56 -0700 Subject: DeMo EHS organizes European Cup Winners Cup Men A tournament 21 - 26 August Message-ID: <250706206.63952@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 5:18:52 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: DeMo EHS organizes European Cup Winners Cup Men A tournament 21 - 26 August Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear friends, DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlandshas been awarded with the organization the ECWCMA tournament from 21-26August. Teams Participating are: DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlands Spectrum Praha, Prague, Czech Republic Odense Giants, Odense, Denmark Chicaboos, Antwerp, Belgium Raiders Eysines, le Bouscat, France Caroussel, Russia For more info, please check our websiteat www.demo-ehs.nl Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlands cell: +31 (0)6 51565138 Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 22:12:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:12:07 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <250706206.69363@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 4:25:36 PM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA Sr/Int Eliminations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE ELIMINATIONS AUGUST 4-6 ST. THOMAS ONTARIO TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY AUGUST 4 GM TEAMS DI TIME 1 Glencoe Astros vs Pt. Elgin Blue Devils 2 5:30pm 2 St. Thomas Storm vs Bridgeport Braves 4 6:30pm 3 Alvinston Indians vs Aurora Shoeless Joe's 1 6:30pm 4 Stouffville Menos vs Sebringville Sting 3 6:30pm OPENING CEREMONIES 4 8:30pm 5 St. Mary's Gunners vs Elmira Cubs 2 9:00pm 6 Cayuga Rebels vs Shakespeare Falcons 4 9:00pm 7 Morpeth Magic vs Owen Sound Crunch 3 9:00pm 8 Woodstock Kelsey's vs Palermo Athletics 1 9:00pm SATURDAY AUGUST 5 9 East York Indians vs Winner Gm-1 2 8:45am 10 Blenheim Home Run vs Winner Gm-2 4 9:00am 11 Innerkip Orioles vs Winner Gm-3 3 9:00am 12 Loser Gm-5 vs Loser Gm-2 4 11:00am 13 Loser Gm-9 vs Loser Gm-3 3 11:00am 14 Loser Gm-1 vs Loser Gm-11 1 10:45am 15 Loser Gm-7 vs Loser Gm-10 2 10:45am 16 Winner Gm-12 vs Loser Gm-4 4 1:00pm 17 Winner Gm-13 vs Loser Gm-6 3 1:00pm 18 Winner Gm-14 vs Loser Gm-8 1 12:45pm 19 Winner Gm-4 vs Winner Gm-5 2 12:45pm 20 Winner Gm-9 vs Winner Gm-6 2 2:45pm 21 Winner Gm-7 vs Winner Gm-10 3 3:00pm 22 Winner Gm-11 vs Winner Gm-8 1 2:45pm 23 Winner Gm-18 vs Loser Gm-19 2 4:45pm 24 Winner Gm-15 vs Loser Gm-20 1 4:45pm 25 Winner Gm-17 vs Loser Gm-21 4 5:00pm 26 Winner Gm-16 vs Loser Gm-22 3 5:00pm 27 Winner Gm-19 vs Winner Gm-20 3 7:00pm 28 Winner Gm-21 vs Winner Gm-22 1 6:45pm 29 Winner Gm-26 vs Winner Gm-25 4 9:00pm 30 Winner Gm-24 vs Winner Gm-23 3 9:00pm SUNDAY AUGUST 6 31 Winner Gm-27 vs Winner Gm-28 4 10:00am 32 Winner Gm-29 vs Loser Gm-27 1 10:00am 33 Winner Gm-30 vs Loser Gm-28 3 10:00am 34 Winner Gm-32 vs Winner Gm-33 3 Noon 35 Winner Gm-34 vs Loser Gm-31 3 2:00pm 36 Winner Gm-31 vs Winner Gm-35 4 4:00pm 37if necessary game if loser 36 first loss4 6:00pm Senior Elimination The Senior Elimination will be a best of three series. Saturday August 5 Sr.1 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants 3:00pm Sr.2 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants 7:00pm Sunday August 6 (if necessary) Sr. 3 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants Noon All Senior games will take place on diamond 4 From: Gary Wren http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 22:45:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:45:04 -0700 Subject: ASA Majors - South Bend, Aug 3-6 Message-ID: <250706206.71341@webbox.com> Unfortunately, this was hard to get and so far we cannot find it on the web, so share with your friends who are interested in the bracket for the ASA's. http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_ASA_Men%5c's_Major_Fast_Pitch_schedule(1).htm As usual, we have no idea if we are going to get any results from the ASA Major's so if you have any influence, please try and convince them to sens us the results. thanks Al Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 22:51:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:51:22 -0700 Subject: OASA Sr/Int Eliminations Message-ID: <250706206.71719@webbox.com> OASA Sr/Int Eliminations Tuesday, July 25, 2006 ONTARIO AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE ELIMINATIONS AUGUST 4-6 ST. THOMAS ONTARIO TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY AUGUST 4 GM TEAMS DI TIME 1 Glencoe Astros vs Pt. Elgin Blue Devils 2 5:30pm 2 St. Thomas Storm vs Bridgeport Braves 4 6:30pm 3 Alvinston Indians vs Aurora Shoeless Joe's 1 6:30pm 4 Stouffville Menos vs Sebringville Sting 3 6:30pm OPENING CEREMONIES 4 8:30pm 5 St. Mary's Gunners vs Elmira Cubs 2 9:00pm 6 Cayuga Rebels vs Shakespeare Falcons 4 9:00pm 7 Morpeth Magic vs Owen Sound Crunch 3 9:00pm 8 Woodstock Kelsey's vs Palermo Athletics 1 9:00pm SATURDAY AUGUST 5 9 East York Indians vs Winner Gm-1 2 8:45am 10 Blenheim Home Run vs Winner Gm-2 4 9:00am 11 Innerkip Orioles vs Winner Gm-3 3 9:00am 12 Loser Gm-5 vs Loser Gm-2 4 11:00am 13 Loser Gm-9 vs Loser Gm-3 3 11:00am 14 Loser Gm-1 vs Loser Gm-11 1 10:45am 15 Loser Gm-7 vs Loser Gm-10 2 10:45am 16 Winner Gm-12 vs Loser Gm-4 4 1:00pm 17 Winner Gm-13 vs Loser Gm-6 3 1:00pm 18 Winner Gm-14 vs Loser Gm-8 1 12:45pm 19 Winner Gm-4 vs Winner Gm-5 2 12:45pm 20 Winner Gm-9 vs Winner Gm-6 2 2:45pm 21 Winner Gm-7 vs Winner Gm-10 3 3:00pm 22 Winner Gm-11 vs Winner Gm-8 1 2:45pm 23 Winner Gm-18 vs Loser Gm-19 2 4:45pm 24 Winner Gm-15 vs Loser Gm-20 1 4:45pm 25 Winner Gm-17 vs Loser Gm-21 4 5:00pm 26 Winner Gm-16 vs Loser Gm-22 3 5:00pm 27 Winner Gm-19 vs Winner Gm-20 3 7:00pm 28 Winner Gm-21 vs Winner Gm-22 1 6:45pm 29 Winner Gm-26 vs Winner Gm-25 4 9:00pm 30 Winner Gm-24 vs Winner Gm-23 3 9:00pm SUNDAY AUGUST 6 31 Winner Gm-27 vs Winner Gm-28 4 10:00am 32 Winner Gm-29 vs Loser Gm-27 1 10:00am 33 Winner Gm-30 vs Loser Gm-28 3 10:00am 34 Winner Gm-32 vs Winner Gm-33 3 Noon 35 Winner Gm-34 vs Loser Gm-31 3 2:00pm 36 Winner Gm-31 vs Winner Gm-35 4 4:00pm 37if necessary game if loser 36 first loss4 6:00pm Senior Elimination The Senior Elimination will be a best of three series. Saturday August 5 Sr.1 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants 3:00pm Sr.2 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants 7:00pm Sunday August 6 (if necessary) Sr. 3 St. Thomas Centennials vs Jarvis Merchants Noon All Senior games will take place on diamond 4 Gary Wren gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Jul 25 23:32:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:32:36 -0700 Subject: Summit Park Shootout Results Message-ID: <250706206.74193@webbox.com> Received: 7/25/06 11:30:15 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Summit Park Shootout Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foxboro, Wisconsin Results from the inaugural Summit Park Shootout in Foxboro, Wisconsin. Round Robin Play, each win worth $500 Townline 7 Albaugh, Inc. 6 WP-Tane Richardson LP-Darren Dubsky Albaugh, Inc. 5 Kegel Black Knights 1 WP-Sonny Perkins LP-Ward Gosse MinnDak Millers 5 Kegel Black Knights 4 WP-Rob Schweyer LP-Tim Macumber Townline 7 MinnDak Millers 0, 5 innings WP-Betto Guerrinieri LP-Sisko Sabate Kegel Black Knights 6 Townline 5, 8 innings WP-Ward Gosse LP-Betto Guerrinieri MinnDak Millers vs Albaugh, Inc. -With seeding for Sunday determined and day light quickly falling on a field with no lights, both teams agreed to split the pot of the game and play three innings of exhibition ball. Bracket Play Semifinals, each with worth $1000 Albaugh, Inc. 6 MinnDak Millers 2 WP-Sonny Perkins LP-Rob Schweyer Townline 2 Kegel Black Knights 0 WP-Tane Richardson LP-Tim Macumber Championship, winner gets $3000 Albaugh, Inc. 8 Townline 4 WP-Sonny Perkins LP-Betto Guerrinieri Tournament host Marty McCuskey says that the tournament was a success and plans on making this an annual event. Anyone with questions, please feel free to contact Brett Bresnahan at breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 07:49:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:49:17 -0700 Subject: Maddhatters Men's Fastpitch results Message-ID: <260706207.17592@webbox.com> Received: 7/26/06 2:07:08 AM From: Bill Aldred Subject: Maddhatters Men's Fastpitch results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MadHatters Men's fastpitch league Grande Prairie Alberta Tuesday July 25,2006 Semi final GP Merchants 9 - Brokers 4 Winning Pitcher Justin Karaitiana C Curtis Ames Losing Pitcher Derek Belsheim C Doug Yates HR Trevor Aldred Mer. Ken Long Mer, Semi final 2 Maddhatters Diamond Devils 9 - Crown Anchors 7 Winning Pitcher Ritchie Clarke Cat. Shayne Milligan Losing Pitcher Mike McVey Cat. Todd Aldred HR Shayne Milligan MH HR Byron Letemplier CA League Final at South Bear Creek # 1 Best of 3 Wed July 26 8:30 Merchants vs. Madhatters Thurs July 27 8:30 Merchants Vs. Madhatters. Thurs July 27 10:30 pm IF Necc. Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 bill_fastball(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 08:09:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:09:29 -0700 Subject: Alternative ASA Men's Major bracket to download in pdf Message-ID: <260706207.18805@webbox.com> http://www.leagueusa.com/~sbparkwb/files/ASA%20Men's%20Major%20Fast%20Pitch.pdf -Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio magicn2(at)yahoo dot com The same bracket without the logos is available for fasterdownload at: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_ASA_Men%5c's_Major_Fast_Pitch_schedule(1).htm Belleville Softball Complex 1300 S. Mayflower Rd. - South Bend, IN 46619-3910 Email: belleville at sbasa.org - Web site: www.sbpark.org August 3 - 6, 2006 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 08:50:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:50:22 -0700 Subject: Oshweken at Niagara - ISC Travel League Games 75 & 76 Message-ID: <260706207.21256@webbox.com> Received: 7/26/06 7:23:06 AM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Oshweken at Niagara - ISC Travel League Games 75 & 76 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON July 25, 2006 Game #1 Niagara Snappers 17 Oshweken Redmen 0 **5 inning mercy WP: Byron Demoe 4IP, 4H, 0R, 6K, 2BB in relief Jim Wilson 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0K, 1BB LP: Mike Joseph 4IP, 10H, 18R, 6K, 5BB Niagara: Trevor Falk 3-4 2HR's 9RBI's, Toddy Dawdy 1-3 1HR 3RBI's, Peter Dobbin 3-3 3RBI's, Scott Young 2-3 Oshweken: Mike Joseph 1-2, Calvin Miller 1-2, Craig McDonald 1-2, Dave Swoden 1-2 Niagara jumped all over Joseph, scoring 7 in the first inning, 3 in the second inning, 4 in the third and 3 in the fourth. Byron Demoe was stingy on the mound, kept all his pitches down in the zone and limited Oshweken to only 4 hits. Trevor Falk was a 1 man wrecking crew driving in 9 runs and hitting 2 huge home runs. Peter Dobbin continued his hot lead off stick. Game #2 Niagara Snappers 6 Oshweken Redmen 5 WP: Dan Duemo 7IP, 6H, 5R, 10K, 2BB LP: Mike Joseph 7IP, 9H, 6R, 8K, 1BB Niagara: Scott Young 1-3 1HR 3RBI's, Peter Dobbin 3-3 2RBI's, Todd Dawdy 2-4 1RBI Oshweken: Calvin Miller 2-2 2HR's 5RBI's, Mike Joseph 1-3, Craig McDonald 1-3 Niagara goes into bottom of 7 down 5-4, leadoff batter walks, Peter Dobbin hits a double to drive home tying run, Jarrod Burtt hits a fly ball to push Dobbin over to 3rd base, Todd Dawdy, with the infield drawn in tight, pushed one up the middle to drive in the winning run. Calvin Miller with 2 big home runs and 5 RBI's pushed the Oshweken offense and also saved a couple of runs from scoring with his cannon from center field. Scott Young smacked a 3 run home run in the 3rd to briefly put Niagara on top. Peter Dobbin goes 6-6 with a walk and 5 RBI's in the leadoff spot over the doubleheader. ________________________________ Dan Bernard Logistics Manager A&T Leasing (905) 988-9905 office (905) 329-3230 cell (905) 988-5019 fax website: www.autoexportcanada.com e-mail: dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 17:19:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:19:08 -0700 Subject: New Printable ASA Bracket available Message-ID: <260706207.51785@webbox.com> New Printable ASA Bracket available Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Friends of the ASA have provided with a one page, downloadable Excel version of the 2006 bracket. See our Tournament page for 2006: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=35 ASA Major Bracket for Aug 3-6 - available in PDF for download Wednesday, July 26, 2006 http://www.leagueusa.com/~sbparkwb/files/ASA%20Men's%20Major%20Fast%20Pitch.pdf (You must download this bracket to your pc and have Adobe) -Mike Van Dine MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio magicn2(AT)yahoo.com The same bracket without the logos is available for fasterdownload at: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/2006_ASA_Men%5c's_Major_Fast_Pitch_schedule(1).htm Belleville Softball Complex 1300 S. Mayflower Rd. - South Bend, IN 46619-3910 Email: belleville(AT)sbasa.org - Web site: HTTP://www.sbpark.org August 3 - 6, 2006 Now, all we have to do is convince the ASA to send us the results! Als Fastball News *Email: fastball(AT)pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 17:27:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:27:31 -0700 Subject: Birdies for Charity - not fastball but for a good cause Message-ID: <260706207.52284@webbox.com> Birdies for Charity (This is from my nephew so its for real. AD): Gentlemen, I could really use your help with this program that I have just kicked of with the 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship. It's called - Birdies for Charity - it a very simple program. It is very similar to pledging to support someone to run a marathon, with the addition of 2 awesome grand prizes. 1) 2 Season Tickets for the 2007 Boston Red Sox Season 2) VIP Treatment for 2 (all expenses paid) to the 2007 Tiger Jam Celebration in Las Vegas with Tiger Woods. Our goal is to get people to pledge money to one of the 15 charities that we support (see the link below), the pledges are based on the number of birdies that are scored at the Championship. The minimum pledge is $0.01 per birdie or someone can make a straight donation of $50, $500 or $5000 - whatever you choose. For example, 1497 birdies scored at a pledge of $0.01 = $14.97 to the Charity of the participants choice. So for a small pledge there is an opportunity to win some really cool prizes and do some great things for charity. All the proceeds go directly to the charity of choice, the Championship is really just the "Vehicle" for the program. I have attached a link below which takes you to the DBC Birdies for Charity website, where people can go an take the 4 easy steps to place their pledge. 1. Get Online 2. Choose a Charity 3. Enter a Pledge Amount 4. Guess the Birdies (to win the Grand Prize) http://www.deutschebankchampionship.com/charity/default.sps?iType=12314 It would be greatly appreciated if you could send this to anyone who has a love for golf, the Red Sox or Tiger Woods and see if we can get them involved - feel free to use description that I put together above to send to your contacts. I really appreciate your help with this - this program only works by getting the word out there. Also note, that each pledge has the opportunity to place the name of the person who mentioned this program to them.... this can help us track who the real go getters are... Thanks for all of your help. Call me with any questions. 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Any use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Jul 26 17:37:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:37:44 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 3rd at Summit Park Shootout (Foxboro) Message-ID: <260706207.52901@webbox.com> Received: 7/26/06 2:23:07 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Tie for 3rd at Summit Park Shootout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead In their final tournament before, post-season play, the MinnDak Millers traveled to Foxboro, Wisconsin for the inaugural Summit Park Shootout, tying for third. Round Robin Play Saturday MinnDak opened the weekend against the Kegel Black Knights and held on for a 5-4 win. The Millers jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning. With two outs, John Tschida was hit by a pitch. Tony Kunka drew a walk and Roman Foore hit a home run. Kegel closed the gap in the second on a two-run homer by BJ Boom. Gregg Cascaes led off the third with a walk, advanced to second on John Tschida?s sacrifice bunt but reached on an error and moved Cascaes to third. Cascaes would then score on a wild pitch. Jeff Ellsworth led off Kegel?s half of the third with a home run to make the score 4-3. MinnDak added another run in the fifth when Lucas Goring had a leadoff, bunt single and advanced to third on a two-base throwing error on the play. Two batters later, with two outs, Goring scored on Tony Kunka?s double. Kegel added another run in the sixth. Kegel got their leadoff hitter on in the seventh but catcher Scooter Lange picked him off. #14 MinnDak Millers 5 #13 Kegel Black Knights (Fargo, ND) 4 MDM 301 010 0-5 5 1 Kegel 021 001 0-4 4 2 WP-Rob Schweyer (7-7) LP-Tim Macumber HR-Roman Foore (4), MinnDak; BJ Boom, Jeff Ellsworth, Kegel Schweyer and Scooter Lange Macumber and BJ Boom Roman Foore, 1-3, HR, 3 RBI Tony Kunka, 1-2, 2B, RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 K, 3 BB In their next game, MinnDak was unable to get the bats going against Townline, mustering only one hit, a single by Lucas Goring in the third. Townline managed four home runs in the game, including three in a five-run third inning. #8 Townline (Green Bay, Wisc) 7 #14 MinnDak Millers 0, 5 innings MDM 000 00-0 1 0 TL 105 1x-7 8 0 WP-Betto Guerrinieri LP-Sisko Sabate (11-5) HR-Chris Delorit, Josh Johnson, Aaron Neemia, Travis Southam, Townline Sabate and Lamar Noriega B. Guerrinieri, Tane Richardson (5) and Gustavo Guerrinieri Sisko Sabate, 4 IP, 2 K, 0 BB With the pairings for Sunday determined before the game began and night fall setting fast upon the field, which had no lights, MinnDak and Albaugh, Inc. decided to play a few innings of exhibition ball for the locals who were in attendance. Bracket Play Sunday, Semifinals The Millers jumped out to a 2-0 lead over Albaugh after the first inning but were unable to push another run across the plate, despite having base runners in four of the remaining six innings. Gregg Cascaes led off the MinnDak first with a walk and advanced to second on Zach Goring?s bunt. John Tschida drove Cascaes in with a double. Tschida would score two batters later on Roman Foore?s single. Albaugh moved the ball for the remainder of the game, while MinnDak was unable to come up with a hit with guys on base. #15 Albaugh, Inc. (Elkhart, Iowa) 6 #14 MinnDak Millers 2 Alb 002 102 1-6 9 1 MDM 200 000 0-2 2 0 WP-Sonny Perkins LP-Rob Schweyer (7-8) HR-Matt Darling, Drew Metille Perkins and Travis Davis Schweyer, Sisko Sabate (6) and Scooter Lange John Tschida, 1-3, 2B, RBI Roman Foore, 1-3, RBI Sisko Sabate, 1.2 IP, 5 R, 1 H, 1 K, 0 BB Rob Schweyer, 5.1 IP, 1 R, 8 H, 6 K, 2 BB MinnDak is off this coming weekend before traveling to South Bend, Indiana for the ASA Major National Championship next weekend, followed by the ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 27 08:06:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:06:20 -0700 Subject: DeKalb Hogs Split In Yorkville Message-ID: <270706208.18617@webbox.com> Received: 7/26/06 11:19:03 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: DeKalb Hogs Split In Yorkville -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yorkville, IL. The DeKalb hustle Hogs ended a seven game skid on Tuesday night in Yorkville to move their 2006 record to 17-16. The Hogs lost the first game of a DH to the Creative DJ's 8-7 and followed that up with a 10-1 win over the same team. The Hogs are in action next Wednesday in Rockford vs BHAC Pride. Game 1 The Hogs trailed 8-2 in the fifth before scoring five runs but could not get the tying run in dropping the game 8-7. Brian Tobin took the loss (8-4). Matt Smith was 2x3 with 2R and Sean Cavasos was 2x3 with an RBI. Mike Drew added 2 RBI and 2 hits as well. Game 2 The Hogs got ahead early scoring nine runs in the second inning cruising to a 10-1 win. Tim Murphy got the win pitching 5 innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 8. Jay Armes was 3x3 with an RBI. Brian Crouch added 2 RBI and Ken Hodgen had 2 hits in the win. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 27 08:09:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:09:05 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Games 73-74 Palermo at Ohsweken Message-ID: <270706208.18783@webbox.com> ISC Travel League Games 73-74 Palermo at Ohsweken Thursday, July 27, 2006 ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Ohsweken, ON Wednesday july 26/06 Palermo @ Ohsweken Game #73 Palermo-2 Ohsweken-5 W.P. Mike Joseph L.P. Gord Scott Hr. Ohsweken- Jeff Mcpherson Game # 74 Palermo - 3 Ohsweken-8 W.P. Mike Joseph L.P.Glen Inglehart Hr. Ohsweken-Calvin Miller , Dave Sowden Palermo - Mark Cameron Mike Joseph mjbrayden16(at)aol.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 27 14:04:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:04:10 -0700 Subject: Peter Kluszczynski in hospital Message-ID: <270706208.40088@webbox.com> Barrie, ON F.Y.I. Peter Kluszczynski is in hospital. He was taken to R.V.H. yesterday after complaining about a chest tightness and difficulty breathing. He is still in Barrie hospital waiting to go to Newmarket to have an angiogram. They are running a lot of tests on him to find out what happened to him yesterday. He did not have a heart attack! They are going after the reason for his discomfort in breathing and chest tightness aggressively to pin down the reason. His UIC duties in Orillia this weekend are being handled by Steve Bedard. Unsure at this time about when he will be able to assume normal umpire duties. Peter's phone number is 705-739-5666 and he is in room 4748. Doug Doug Cundall Softball Canada Deputy Umpire in Chief 705-739-8841 doug.cundall(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 27 22:58:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:58:33 -0700 Subject: Pitcher looking for NSA and NAFA team Message-ID: <270706208.72151@webbox.com> Received: 7/27/06 5:08:29 PM From: sixerace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 yr old pitcher looking for innings at nafa and nsa.....throws rise , rise change , drop , drop change. slow curve.....mixes speeds really well and can bring the heat.. also a good cluth hitter.accomadations travel, and other offers welcome...endurance to go the whole weekend. fastpitchgamer(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Jul 27 23:35:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:35:44 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada Casebook Message-ID: <270706208.74383@webbox.com> Received: 7/27/06 9:13:12 PM From: Bob Henning Subject: Softball Canada Casebook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen, Making the Softball Canada Casebook available as a free download is the best thing that has happened to our educational program in a very long time. Now you and/or your study group have this important publication ready to use. Please insure that everyone you know in the game is aware that the casebook is now available. It is less than 2MB in full size and about 1.2MB as a ZIP file. It will be updated when required. Look not only at the yearly version number listed in the document (Version 10, 2006), but at the file name. Currently it is named casebook2006(1). You will see this file name change to casebook2006(2), etc if and as the changes are made and then uploaded to the Softball Canada website. You can download it at: http://www.softball.ca/usr/documents/files/1002/casebook2006.pdf The best feature is that it is electronically searchable. If you are pleased with the casebook's availability, please pass along your feedback to Softball Canada. Many casebook decisions are made by the Softball Canada Rules Committee, the ISF, officiating publications, the casebook author, and the ODC. If you have a case play you would like to have considered to be added to the case book, please fill out the form on page 209 and send it directly to Softball Canada. It will be reviewed and considered for insertion. Undoubtedly, there will be some plays you disagree with. If you feel that one of the current rulings needs changing, requires more information, has mistakes, etc...........do not send those directly to Softball Canada but rather to your local park or district UIC and when appropriate, they will pass your thoughts along to your Provincial/Territorial UIC, who will forward them to Softball Canada. It is important that Softball Canada receives positive feedback so they continue to keep this very important document up-to-date and available on their website... Your information and feedback is critical to the document staying current and keeping its reputation as a first rate publication in tact. By studying and remembering the rulings and the thought process that led to the decisions, the case book will assist you to make those instantaneous decisions more correctly that are required in today's fast-paced game. The casebook is a document that can and will make a difference in your officiating experience. READ IT THOROUGHLY! Although the casebook has forgotten to list the credits, one huge factor over all these years has been the contributions of the content author, Don (Casey) Bracey, a Level V umpire from Ontario. Additionally, thanks to the tireless work of Donna Ozarko in the Softball Canada office for the preparation of the document in PDF and to Bob Stanton and the entire ODC for making the casebook available to the membership at no cost. Regards in Softball, Bob Henning Softball Canada Umpire henner(at)shaw.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 08:11:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:11:10 -0700 Subject: Maddhatters men's fastpitch final series Message-ID: <280706209.18908@webbox.com> Received: 7/28/06 1:49:31 AM From: Bill Aldred Subject: Maddhatters men's fastpitch final series. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grande Prairie, Alberta July 27, 2006 The Merchants won the final two games of the series to claim the Madhatters Mens League crown over the Madhatters Diamond Devils on Thursday night. Madhatters gave the heavily favored Merchants a good fight winning the first game on the series 3-2 on Wednesday night. In the first game on Thursday the Merchants won 11-1. Madhatters pitcher Richie Clarke who was pitching for the third straight night couldn?t contend with the power of the Merchants hitters. Ken Long and Cory Kinnon hit homers for the Merchants while Sheldon Ward hit one for Madhatters. In the second game Madhatters had the tying run on base before falling 5-4. Curtis Ames was home run hitter for the Merchants while Shayne Milligan who took the pitching loss hit one for the Diamond Devils. New Zealander Chunky Karantinia pitched for both of the Merchant wins. With end of the mens league season the Midget Diggers continue their preparation for Nationals in Prince Albert and the GP Pride are readying themselves for the ISC championships in Windsor, Ontario. Bob McVey Grande Prairie 780 539 5360 p 780 539 9742 f Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 bill_fastball(at)yahoo.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 08:27:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:27:39 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Games 21-22 - Jarvis at Palermo Message-ID: <280706209.19896@webbox.com> ISC Travel League Games 21-22 - Jarvis at Palermo Friday, July 28, 2006 Palermo, ON ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=81 Game #21 Jarvis 1 @ Palermo 0 W.P. Scott Wagar L.P. Chris McCool Game #22 Jarvis 9 @ Palermo 0 W.P. Brad Robinson L.P. Graham McNab with relief from Chad Reed Bill Lindsay k.lin(at)sympatico.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 09:04:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:04:44 -0700 Subject: New NAFA Website is Up Message-ID: <280706209.22123@webbox.com> Received: 7/27/06 9:44:29 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: New NAFA Website is Up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The new NAFA website is now up at http://www.nafafastpitch.com. The 2006 NAFA World Series website will be up and running in the coming weeks. Comprehensive History and Archives sections are being worked on for the NAFA website in the coming months. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 09:10:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:10:59 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Challenge Sr. Men's Fastpicth Tournament - July 28-30 - Update Message-ID: <280706209.22498@webbox.com> Received: 7/27/06 7:24:08 PM From: "Conrad Margolis" Subject: Vancouver Challenge Sr. Men's Fastpicth Tournament - July 28-30 - Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The South Hill Sports Association has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Vancouver Challenge. The fields and stands have been spruced up, and the inside of the clubhouse repainted. The walk-in cooler is well stocked for the beverage garden. And there are some new food items on the menu this year, including a breakfast special of blueberry pancakes along with bacon, ham or sausages, for $4.95, and a dinner special on Saturday and Sunday of a barbequed half of a chicken, corn on the cob, and potato salad for $7.95. The weather is expected to be perfect - mostly sunny and a comfortable 20-25 degrees. This year we have also been fortunate to add Canadian Springs as a sponsor to supply large bottles of water for the dugouts. There should be some great ball games and the refreshments and hospitality will be first class. We encourage all fastpitch fans in the area to come on out and support the event. First pitch goes at 6:45 p.m. on Friday night when the Vancouver Grey Sox take on local stalwarts Richmond BC Linus Software Stealers, followed by Squamish BC v. Saskatoon Diamondbacks. SoCal Bombers, Portland C/R, and Prince George Black Bears join the action on Saturday morning Games continue all day Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:00 a.m. with the final slated to go at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information and updates during the event please check out the Vancouver Challenge webpage linked to www.vancouvergreysox.com Cheers, Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox conradmargolis(at)telus.net Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 17:12:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:12:03 -0700 Subject: Peter Kluszczynski - Good News! Message-ID: <280706209.51361@webbox.com> Received: 7/28/06 1:01:14 PM From: "Doug Cundall" Subject: Peter Kluszczynski -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good News Everyone! He's Back! I just picked up Peter at the hospital and delivered him home. He has been told that he can continue to do the job that he has been doing on the diamond - and we were all hoping for a "better job" - and pick up where he left off. >From the health report side of things - he has had the angiogram cancelled and is now scheduled for a Stress Test on Monday. The doctor actually said (and I was there to hear it) "Go back to umpiring!" "Everything is O.K.!" "There is no damage to heart tissue and we will find out why you had the tight feeling in your chest and the difficulty breathing." Peter will be at the ISF Travel League Playoffs in Orillia on Saturday and will be umpiring 2 games. Doug Doug Cundall Softball Canada Deputy Umpire in Chief 705-739-8841 doug.cundall(at)sympatico.ca Register for Blue 2007 In Quebec City Forms on S.C. web site "Self Improvement - Only a Workshop Away" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 17:41:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:41:16 -0700 Subject: ISC Travel League Finals this weekend in Orillia Message-ID: <280706209.53114@webbox.com> ORILLIA, ON ISC Travel League Finals this weekend in Orillia Friday, July 28, 2006 The schedule is complete and positioning for the Leaguefinals are after eliminating Kitchener (already qualified for 2007) Kitchener Hallman Twins were in first place after the season ended: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?page=116 1st. Orillia 2nd. Jarvis 3rd. Innerkip 4th. Niagara 5th. Ohsweken 6th. Palermo Orillia and Jarvis will be playing at 2:00 pm. The other four teams will be playing at 12:00 noon. The League Championship Schedule: http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/ISC_League_Championship(2).htm Colin Smith League President colinsmith(at)look.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 18:31:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:31:09 -0700 Subject: Elora Wellington Brewers Vs. The Danish Dynamite Message-ID: <280706209.56109@webbox.com> Received: 7/28/06 8:58:30 AM From: "Mike Pinder" Subject: Elora Wellington Brewers Vs. The Danish Dynamite ELORA, ON ******************* Elora Wellington Brewers Vs. The Danish Dynamite All-Star Team From Denmark Monday August 7th (Holiday) Game times: 1st game 3:00pm 2nd game 5:00pm Location: Elora Ball Park (beside the Arena) Admission is free. However donations to cover the cost of the event will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the event will be donated to a local Charity. Come enjoy the Beer Tent, Barbecue and some excellent Fastpitch Softball! ______________________________________________________________ Experts in engineering motion... ..because nothing stands still Mike.Pinder(at)motioneering.ca http://www.motioneering.ca ______________________________________________________________ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Jul 28 18:40:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:40:50 -0700 Subject: Danish team getting ready for overseas (to Canada) Message-ID: <280706209.56690@webbox.com> Received: 7/28/06 4:49:48 PM From: "Gilles Fournier" Subject: Danish team getting ready for overseas Hi All The Danish Dynamite ( "all star" team from the best devision of fastpitch in Denmark) are ready to leave for North America. The DD?s will be participating in the ISC in Kitchener/Waterloo from August the 11th to the 19th. As preperation for the ISC the Danish team will be playing several "warm up" games: - in Elora Ont. on August the 7th - in Owen Sound on August the 9th - in Kitchener7waterloo on Thursday August the 10th at the Peter Hallman Ball Yard - 1st game at the ISC for the DD?s is againt Orrilia on Friday August the 11th at 8 PM. See you in Kitchener... Cheers Gilles Danish Dynmite Denmark gilleslfournier(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 29 00:36:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 21:36:01 -0700 Subject: ISC release preliminary rosters for Kitchener - with team index Message-ID: <280706209.77993@webbox.com> ISC release preliminary rosters for Kitchener Friday, July 28, 2006 Kitchener, ON The preliminary rosters for the 32 teams entered in the 2006 World Tournament have been posted. http://www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/ISC_2006_Rosters.htm The final rosters will be submitted by the team managers on August 11. We have added an index so you may look at one team at a time. Thanks Al 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 29 09:45:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 06:45:47 -0700 Subject: USA National Team Beats Houston Thunder 1-0 - women Message-ID: <290706210.24587@webbox.com> Received: 7/29/06 12:12:53 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA National Team Beats Houston Thunder 1-0 USA National Team Beats HoustonThunder 1-0 Houston Texas ? In its firstappearance after bringing home the Championship trophy of the World Cup ofSoftball the Women?s National Softball team extended its win streak to11-0 with a 1-0 win over NPF Texas Thunder. Cat Osterman (Houston, Texasreturned to her hometown to earn the win with 16 strikeouts in seven completeinnings of work. Team USA took afirst inning lead starting out with a base hit by Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.).Lowe finished with a team high two hits in the game scoring the team?slone run. Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.hit a shot to center field to score Lowe but the third out of the inning camewhen Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.), earning a walk in herfirst at bat, got tagged out at third trying to advance. Osterman, the lone Texasnative on the roster, started in the circle striking out the first threebatters in the first. She gave up the first and only hit of the game to DanyeleGomez in the second but two strikeouts and a groundout to shortstop stopped anypotential Thunder run. Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) singled to shortstop to lead off the third inningbut a USAstrikeout and groundout left Watley on base. After the hit in the second, Osterman accounted for all outs in thethird with two strikeouts and a groundout to the pitcher. The only otherThunder base runner to reach during the game was Rocky Spencer who was walkedin the fifth. With two outs in the fifth, Lowe singled to shortstop but wascalled out on the next play off a fielders choice by Watley. Mendoza led off for the teamin the sixth with a single to left center field and advanced to second off asac bunt by Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) but a strikeout and groundout left Mendoza stranded on basein scoring position. The team left a season-high five batters stranded on base. Osterman posted three more strikeouts in the fifth and two in the sixthand seventh to lead the team to a 1-0 victory. The series will continue with games tomorrow at 3:05 CT and 7:05 CT.Live stats and box scores are available at www.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 29 09:46:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 06:46:55 -0700 Subject: Opening Night - 2006 Vancouver Challenge Message-ID: <290706210.24656@webbox.com> Received: 7/29/06 1:39:42 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Opening Night - 2006 Vancouver Challenge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens FP tournament commenced this evening under sunny skies and warm temperatures at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The results from tonight's opening round robin games were as follows: Vancouver Grey Sox 9 - Richmond Linus Software Stealers 5 WP - Sean Whitten - relief from Rick Smith (5) LP - Darren Strang - relief from John Bishop (2) Short stop Kevin Schellenberg powered the Grey Sox offense with a 4 for 4 performance at the plate, which included 2 triples. Brian Powell lead the Richmond attack with a 2 run homerun. Saskatoon Diamondbacks 4 - Squamish Wizards 0 WP - Jeff Farion LP - Jim Peers Adam Schnarr an addition for the tournament from the Victoria Central Nine Senior B squad, lead the D' Backs offense with a 2 run homerun. Ball Park Tidbits - A very large opening night crowd turned out for the start of what has the makings of a very competitive weekend of top quality Senior Mens FP. Many of the fans are looking forward to Saturday morning when the So Cal Bombers, Portland CR and the hosts of the 2006 Canadian Mens FP Nationals, the Prince George Black Bears will take the field. Good food, beverages and atmosphere in the park were evident during the first night and more of the same is expected throughout the weekend. Some of the noteable first night attendees included Softball Canada National Team Coach Don Bates who is in town scouting for the weekend. As well George Morneau, father of Minnesota Twins star Justin Morneau, was working his customary salesmanship in assisting with the 50 / 50 sales. Saturday's round robin games are as follows: 9:00 am - So Cal vs. Prince George 11:00 am - Vancouver vs. Prince George 11:00 am - Portland vs. Richmond - Diamond 2 1:00 pm - Vancouver vs Saskatoon 3:00 pm - Prince George vs Richmond 3:00 pm - Squamish vs. So Cal - Diamond 2 5:00 pm - Vancouver vs. So Cal 5:00 pm - Squamish vs. Portland - Diamond 2 7:00 pm - Portland vs. Saskatoon After completion of the modified round robin the top 6 teams will be seeded and advance to Sunday's single elimination playoff round. 1st and 2nd overall receive a bye to the semi finals, and 3rd vs 6th and 4th vs. 5th will square off in the quarter finals. The weather forecast remains positive for the balance of the weekend with mainly sunny skies and highs in the low 20's c and thus bodes well for the teams and the many fastpitch enthusiasts. We will continue to provide results at the conclusion of each day and will also be providing information via the Vancouver Challenge link on our website at www.vancouvergreysox.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Jul 29 18:08:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:08:50 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 9am Sat Message-ID: <290706210.54771@webbox.com> Received: 7/29/06 2:00:45 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 9am Sat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best of the West Scores - 9am Sat July 29th, 2006 [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament underway, with final scores just in on the 9am games, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Saturday July 29 9:00 AM Field #1 Team Rainey Vs FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs 9:00 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs Taylor Farms Game 1: Team Rainey, CA - 3 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT - 2 WP-Sebastian Gervesutti, in relief of Bricklen Anderson LP-Dave Ratliff A come-from-behind win for Team Rainey, with Stan Grebeck's RBI single tying the game and Jesse Duncan coming home to score the winning run on a sacrific fly. Game 2: Panteras, CA - 4 Taylor Farms, CA - 3 WP-Ron Rupp LP-Ron Mizener Also a come-from-behind win in this one, in dramatic fashion, as the Panteras' Johnny "Pee Wee" Rodriguez hit a 2 run walk-off homer to win this one. The Panteras Tony Beeson led off the 7th, reaching on an infield error, and scored on the walk-off homer. Chris Bunch homered for Taylor Farms, and Shawn Mandolesi had an RBI hit for Taylor. The second set of games now underway: 10:45 AM Field #1 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs Vs United Sports Academy 10:45 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs Young Bucks Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 09:10:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:10:38 -0700 Subject: USA National Team goes extra innings for 2-0 win - Women Message-ID: <300706211.22479@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 12:47:07 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA National Team goes extra innings for 2-0 win -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part Number: 3 Part Type: HTML -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA National Team goesextra innings for 2-0 win HOUSTON Texas ? The USAWomen?s National softball team battled through eight innings against theNPF Texas Thunder before beating them 2-0 after previously handing them a 9-2loss in today?s games. The team will wrap up the series tomorrow at 1p.m. in its final exhibition series before heading to Beijing, Chinafor the ISF World Championships. Caitlin Lowe (Tustin Calif.) singled to lead off thegame and advanced to second on a Thunder error. Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.singled to left center scoring Lowe for the first run of the game. JessicaMendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) hit a single to center field and herattempted steal at second allowed Watley to score giving Team USA an early 2-0lead. The team put up two more runs in the second with Vicky Galindo (UnionCity, Calif. ) earning a walk and scoring off a bunt by Watley. Lowe scored hersecond run of the game off a sacrifice fly by Mendoza to edge the lead to 4-0. Jamie Southern (Clovis, Calif.) was thestarting pitcher for Team USAand allowed no runs on the board until the third when three USA errors would put two runs upfor the Thunder. Texas?Lindsay Gardner reached first on an error by catcher Jenny Topping with KristenZaleski scoring on the error. Kim Nesloney scored the next run when Toppingattempted to throw her out at third but sent the ball into the outfield allowingNesloney to score cutting the U.S.lead to 4-2. The team put up three straight singles in the fourth off the bats ofLaura Berg (Santa Fe, Springs, Calif.) Lowe and Watley for two runs. Withher second sacrifice fly of the game, Mendozascored Berg and the other run would come off a fielders choice by Andrea Duran(Selma, Calif.on which Lowe took advantage of with a slide into home. Amanda Freed (Cypress Calif.) came in during the fifthrelieving Southern and striking out all three batters faced in the fifth.Southern finished the game with the win, five strikeouts and allowed only twohits. Three runs were scored in the sixth including the only extra base hitof the game. Lowe led off with a single and was followed with a single byWatley. Both Watley and Lowe were 4-4 in game one with Lowe scoring every time shegot on base and Watley putting up two runs. Mendoza took a pitch over center field for athree-run homerun, her fifth homerun of the season and the only extra base hitof the game. Freed gave up one hit in the seventh but allowed no runs and securedthe 9-2 victory. It was a battle of the Olympic medalists in the circle with two-timegold medalist Christa Williams starting for the Thunder and 2004 medalistJennie Finch getting her first start of the season for the red, white and blue,less than three months out of having her first child. Stacey Nuveman (La Verne Calif.) was the first to reachbase with a walk in the second but no hits were recorded until the fourth when Watleyhit a single down the left field line. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.came out just as strong striking out eight batters and giving up only two hitsthrough four innings. Lowe laid down a bunt in the sixth to get a runner on with no outs. Shestole second and took advantage of an error by catcher Denise Dahlberg to takethird. Mendoza reachedon a fielder?s choice but Lowe was tagged out at home. Nuveman reachedagain in the sixth off a single to left field advancing Mendoza into scoring position at second but astrikeout by Duran halted any scoring efforts. Finch was relieved by Monica Abbott (Salinas, Calif.after a stellar 5 2/3 innings allowing only four hits and striking out 12 forher first win of the season. Abbott secured the third out of the sixth, threein the seventh and with no USAruns scored, the game went into extra innings. Lowe and Watley singled in the eighth and Nuveman loaded the bases withher second walk of the day. After stranding two on base with a strikeout in thesixth, Duran redeemed herself with a single down the right field line for tworuns to give the USthe only lead of the game, 2-0. Abbott struck out one and groundouts to firstand second gave the U.S.the 2-0 win. The series will conclude tomorrow at 1:00. Live stats and completeresults can be found at www.usasoftball.com. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 09:12:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:12:55 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 10:45am and 12:30pm - Games 3-6 Message-ID: <300706211.22616@webbox.com> Received: 7/29/06 8:11:51 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 10:45am and 12:30pm - Games 3-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best of the West Scores July 29th, 2006 [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament underway, with final scores just in on the 9am games, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Game 3 (10:45am) United Sports Academy, CA - 5 Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT - 4 WP-Matt Barnes LP-Steve Morgan HR-Darren Stiles (United); (Stiles is the son of ISC Hall of Famer, Hice Stiles)Tyler Perry (Hi-Desert), Jesse Bullock (Hi-Desert) Game 4 (10:45am) Panteras, CA - 8 Young Bucks, CA - 6 WP-Randy Clay; save-Ron Rupp LP-Jerry Sanders HR-Keith Barker (2) (Panteras); Tony Beeson (Panteras); Jason Obregon (Young Bucks). Keith Barker also homered in the earlier 9am game, giving him three on the day. Kevin Castillo (USA Jr. Men) and Miller were 2-4 for the Young Bucks. . Game 5 (12:30pm) Team Rainey, CA - 8 Taylor Farms, CA - 0 WP-Bricklen Anderson LP-Rob Davis HR-Neil Sauerheber (Team Rainey) Game 6 (12:30pm) Young Bucks, CA - 3 United Sports Academy - 2 WP-Anthony Martinez LP-Cary Weiler HR-Jose Hernandez, 2 run homer and 2-3 for the Young Bucks; Kevin Castillo drove in the other run for the Bucks; Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 09:15:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:15:56 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 2:15pm & 4:00pm - Games 7 & 8 Message-ID: <300706211.22797@webbox.com> Received: 7/29/06 8:33:28 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament Scores - 2:15pm & 4:00pm - Games 7 & 8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best of the West Scores July 29th, 2006 [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Game 7 (2:15pm) Panteras, CA - 6 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT - 3 WP-Dave (tournament director & ISC Streaming Media maven) Blackburn; save-Ron Rupp LP-Cody Thompson HR-Keith Barker (Panteras, his 4th of the day, leading off the game); Tony Beeson, 3-run homer; (Panteras); Jimmy Buentello, 2 run homer (Panteras). All 6 Pantera runs scored on home runs. The Panteras finish the day with a perfect 3-0 record with 12 runs allowed while the Dawgs fell to 0-3, allowing 14 runs. Game 8 Taylor Farms, CA - 9 Young Bucks, CA - 1 WP-Greg "Spud" Baker LP-Jerry Sanders HR-Brian Teeters (Taylor); Shawn Mandolesi (Taylor); and James Close (Taylor); Issac Hernandez (Young Bucks). Taylor Farms and the Young Bucks finish the day with 1-2 records. The final game of the day, underway at 5:45pm PST, between Team Rainey (2-0) and United Sports Academy (1-1). Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 09:19:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:19:40 -0700 Subject: Day 2 Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge Message-ID: <300706211.23020@webbox.com> From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Day 2 Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens FP tournament continued on Saturday under cloudy skies, but with no rain at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. A good size crowd was treated to a full day of senior mens fastpitch action that concluded at approx. 10:00 pm local time. Results from the Saturday round robin games were as follows: So Cal Bombers 4 - Prince George Black Bears 1 WP - Tony Peeples with relief from Ryan Brand (5) LP - Heine Shannon Darren Box and Glenn Ormsby lead the Bombers with solo home runs. Vancouver Grey Sox 4 - Prince George Black Bears 1 WP - Rick Smith LP - Richie Clark with relief from Mike Egerdeen (4) Kevin Schellenberg lead the Grey Sox attack with a 3 for 4 performance at the plate. Portland CR 5 - Richmond Stealers 4 - (11 innings) WP - Mike Piechnik (6) in relief of Roberto Bahler LP - Darren Strang (6) in relief of John Bishop A hard fought game that took 11 innings to settle. Portland battled back from a 3 - 1 deficit to tie the game in the 7th inning on 4 consecutive hits. Brian Ree was 3 for 5 and Kevin Rasmussen 4 for 5 to lead the Portland offense. Vancouver Grey Sox 11 - Saskatoon Diamondbacks 0 WP - Sean Whitten LP - Zack Flath with relief from Jason Hill (5) Gerry Kennedy lead the Grey Sox attack with a grand slam homerun. Prince George Black Bears 7 - Richmond Stealers 6 (8 innings) WP - Heine Shannon LP - John Bishop (5) in relief of Darren Strang Another tough extra inning loss for the Richmond team. Prince George staged some dramatics in the come back victory, they trailed 5 - 1 early in the contest, tied it in the 7th and won in the 8th. So Cal Bombers 10 - Squamish Wizards 0 WP - Travis Price LP - Jim Peers The So Cal bats exploded in this one sided contest. Nate Devine contributed 2 home runs and 5 RBIs for the Bombers. So Cal Bombers 7 - Vancouver Grey Sox 6 WP - Tony Peeples (4) in relief of Ryan Brand LP - Nick Underhill with relief from Rick Smith (6) An exciting game for the fans who witnessed two high level teams battle it out on the diamond. So Cal jumped out to a 4 - 1 lead, only to see the Grey Sox tie the game at 4 by virtue of a 3 run blast off the bat of Kevin Bobroske. Full marks to the Bombers who regrouped after giving up the early lead and prevailed in this contest. Darren Box contributed 3 RBIs for the Bombers who also received a mammoth 2 run blast off the bat of Nate Devine. Portland CR 4 - Squamish Wizards 3 WP - Mike Piechnik (4) in relief of Mark Bennett LP - Jim Ullock Full marks to the scrappy Squamish side, who after being beaten handily by So Cal Bombers returned to the diamond and played a very solid game. Portland for the second consecutive game rallied for the victory. Trailing 3 - 1 in the 5th the Portland side erupted for 3 runs and held on the rest of the way to notch the one run victory. Portland CR 9 - Saskatoon Diamondbacks 7 WP - Mike Piechnik with relief from Roberto Bahler (4) and Mark Bennett (6) LP - Jeff Farion Portland jumped out to an early and commanding lead of 9 - 3 thanks to a 2 run and 3 run home run from the bat of Marc Santillano. The pesky Saskatoon side chipped away at the lead and brought the deficit to 2 runs in the final inning and had 2 runners on base with none out before Portland was able to shut the door. Standings at the conclusion of the modified round robin: 1st - So Cal Bombers 3 - 0 / +11 2nd - Portland CR 3 - 0 / + 4 3rd - Vancouver Grey Sox 2 - 1 / + 10 4th - Prince George Black Bears 1 - 2 / - 5 5th - Saskatoon Diamondbacks 1 - 2 / - 5 6th - Richmond Stealers 0 - 3 / - 6 7th - Squamish Wizards 0 - 3 / -12 The top 6 teams now advance to Sunday's single knockout playoff round. The matchups and game times are as follow: 9:00 am - 3rd (Vancouver Grey Sox) vs. 6th (Richmond Stealers) 9:00 am - 4th (Prince George Black Bears) vs. 5th (Saskatoon D'Backs) - Diam. 2 11:00 am - winner of Vancouver / Richmond vs. 2nd - Portland CR 1:00 pm - winner of Prince George / Saskatoon vs. 1st - So Cal Bombers 3:00 pm - FINAL - winner of 11:00 am game vs winner of 1:00 pm game Ball park tidbits - despite cloudy skies no rain fell throughout the day. A good sized crowd enjoyed the park atmosphere and the action provided by the teams. For the second consecutive day Softball Canada National team coach Don Bates along with team leader Harvey Stevenson were in attendance scouting. The silent auction attracted plenty of interest from the attendees, some of the items up for grabs included an autographed Justin Morneau bat, a limited edition signed Eddie Feigner and Gordie Howe print, and a signed copy of the Eddie Feigner autobiography. A core group of hard working and dedictaed volunteers are successfully operating the event. Final results will be provided at the conclusion of the event. More information / game updates can be found on the Vancouver Challenge link on our website at www.vancouvergreysox.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox http://www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 09:23:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:23:22 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament Score - 5:45pm - Game 9 & Sunday Schedule Message-ID: <300706211.23244@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 1:59:31 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament Score - 5:45pm - Game 9 & Sunday Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best of the West Scores July 29th, 2006 [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Game 9 Team Rainey, CA - 8 United Sports Academy, CA - 0 WP-Sebastian Gervesutti LP-Matt Barnes HR-Roy Guinaldo (2) (Team Rainey); Tony Acedo (Team Rainey); Chris Hunt (Team Rainey) That concludes the Pool Play portion of the tournament. Standings & Seeding: 1. Team Rainey, CA -(3-0), 2 runs allowed 2. Panteras, CA (3-0), 12 runs allowed 3. Taylor Farms, CA (1-2), 13 runs allowed 4. United Sports Academy, CA (1-2) 15 runs allowed 5. Young Bucks, CA (1-2), 18 runs allowed 6. FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs (0-3) Pairings for Sunday's Single Elimination Bracket: Sunday July 30 Game 10 9:00 AM Field #1 3rd Place Vs 5th Place Taylor Farms, CA vs. Young Bucks, CA Game 11 9:00 AM Field #2 4th Place Vs 6th Place United Sports Academy, CA vs. FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT Game 12 10:45 AM - Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 1 Vs 2nd Place Winner Taylor Farms/Young Bucks vs. Panteras, CA Game 13 10:45 AM - Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 2 Vs 1st Place United Sports Academy/FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs vs. Team Rainey, CA Game 14 12:30 PM Winners of the 10:45 AM games play in the Championship Game Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 13:52:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:52:57 -0700 Subject: Farm Tavern Tournament - Saturday Message-ID: <300706211.39418@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 9:06:54 AM From: john f de wild -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Madison Farm Tournament Bowling Green Sport Complex Middleton, Wisconsin July 29th & 30th, 2006 Pool A #1 County Materials, Marathon WI 3-0 #2 Townline, Green Bay WI 2-1 #3 Thomson Area Merchants, Thomson IL 0-3 #4 Quad City Sox, Davenport IA 1-2 Pool B #1 The Farm Tavern, Madison WI 2-1 #2 Stix, Bloomington IL 1-2 #3 Planggers Furniture, Benton Harbor MI 1-2 #4 The Bandits, Peublo CO 2-1 runs runs Pool C against scored #1 Circle Tap, Denmark WI 2-1 14 #2 Dolan & Murphy, Aurora IL 0-3 #3 Albaugh Inc, Elkhart IA 2-1 11 22 #4 New Image, 2-1 11 8 Sat. 7-22 Game # 10:00 AM 1 County 6 vs Quad City Sox 2 WP Paul Algar 1-0 LP Tim Jacob 0-1 'Noon 4 Quad City Sox 2 vs Townline 5 LP Harold Kelly 0-1 WP Tane Richardson 1-0 2:00 PM 7 Townline 10 vs Thomson Area 1 WP Betto Guerrenieri 1-0 LP Jonas Mach 0-1 4:00 PM 10 Thomson Area 4 vs Quad City Sox 5 LP Brad Cheyne 0-1 WP Al Rebling 1-0 6:00 PM 13 County 16 vs Townline 2 WP Karl Gollan 1-0 LP Tane Richardson 1-1 8:00 PM 16 Thomson Area 0 vs County 8 LP Jonas Mach 0-2 WP Paul Algar 2-0 10:00 AM 2 Farm 2 vs Bandits 3 LP Dean Holoien 0-1 WP Jeremy Manley 1-0 'Noon 5 Bandits 2 vs Stix 3 LP Jeff Wilson 0-1 WP Blair Ezekeil 1-0 2:00 PM 8 Stix 1 vs Planggers 5 LP Shawn Jamieson 0-1 WP Doug Sleep 1-0 4:00 PM 11 Planggers 2 vs Bandits 6 LP George Sammon 0-1 WP Jeremy Manley 2-0 6:00 PM 14 Farm 3 vs Stix 2 WP Dean Holoien 1-1 LP Blair Ezekeil 1-1 8:00 PM 17 Planggers 0 vs Farm 7 LP Doug Sleep 1-1 WP Jeff Wilson 1-0 10:00 AM 3 Circle Tap 2 vs New Image 5 LP Mike Roberts 0-1 WP Jeremy Holman 1-0 'Noon 6 New Image 2 vs Dolan & Murphy 1 WP Brian Lathrop 1-0 LP Juan Portoliccio 0-1 2:00 PM 9 Dolan & Murphy 3 vs Albaugh 9 LP Tim Murphy 0-1 WP Terry Luster 1-0 4:00 PM 12 Albaugh 8 vs New Image 1 WP Terry Luster 2-0 LP Todd Lubkeman 0-1 6:00 PM 15 Circle Tap 14 vs Dolan & Murphy 4 WP Mike Roberts 1-1 LP Juan Portoliccio 0-2 8:00 PM 18 Albaugh 5 vs Circle Tap 7 LP Sonny Perkins 0-1 WP Colin MacKenzie 1-0 Playoff Games 9:00 AM Game 19-Thomson VS New Image Game 20-Plangger's VS Circle Tap Game 21-Dolan & Murphy VS Quad City Sox Game 22-'Stix VS Townline 11:00 AM Game 23-'Winner of Game 19 VS Farm Game 24-'Winner of Game 20 VS County Game 25-Winner of Game 21 VS Bandits Game 26-Winner of Game 22 VS Albaugh 1:00 PM Game 27-Winner of Game 23 VS Winner of Game 24 Game 28-Winner of Game 25 VS Winner of Game 26 3:00 PM Game 29-'Winner of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 28 Yours in Fastpitch Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 15:21:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:21:15 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 9am scores - Games 10 & 11 Message-ID: <300706211.44716@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 2:04:49 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 9am scores - Games 10 & 11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Best of the West - 9am Elimination Scores July 30th, 2006 Game 10 Taylor Farms, CA - 3 Young Bucks, CA - 2 9 innings WP-Rob Davis LP-Anthony Martinez HR-Eric Smalling (Young Bucks); Kevin Castillo, RBI (Young Bucks) The Bucks scored one run in the first and one in the second. Taylor Farms scored two in the 4th to tie it, winning it in the 9th inning. In the first tie breaker inning, Taylor loaded the bases with no outs, but did not score, Martinez escaping on 2 K's. Taylor scored in the 9th when the throw to first on an infield grounder went wide of first. Game 11 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs - 8 United Sports Academy - 1 WP-Steve Morgan LP-Cary Weiler HR-Tyler Perry (2) (FSR); Rob Winterhalder (2) (FSR); Doug Hajjar (FSR) 10:45 am semi-final games underway: Team Rainey v. FSR Hi Desert Dawgs Panteras vs. Taylor Farms 12:30 pm PST Championship game Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 18:28:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:28:14 -0700 Subject: Orillia River Sharks earn berth to the 2007 ISC World Tournament Message-ID: <300706211.55935@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 5:19:39 PM From: "Paul Barnetson" Subject: Orillia River Sharks earn berth to the 2007 ISC World Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results from the ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Championship Tournament this weekend in Orillia. Game # 1 Saturday, July 29 - 12:00 PM start Ohsweken Redmen - 3 Niagara Snappers - 4 WP: Byron Damoe LP: Mike Joseph Game # 2 Saturday, July 29 - 12:00 PM start Palermo Athletics - 5 Innerkip Eagles - 2 WP: Chris McColl LP: Jamie Simpson Game # 3 Saturday, July 29 - 5:00 PM start Ohsweken Redmen - 0 Innerkip Eagles - 8 (5 inning mercy) WP: Jeremy Debelleval LP: Mike Joseph Game # 4 Saturday, July 29 - 5:00 PM start Niagara Snappers - 1 Orillia River Sharks - 7 (5 inning mercy) WP: Rob O'Brien LP: Byron Damoe Game # 5 Saturday, July 29 - 6:45 PM Palermo Athletics - 6 Jarvis Merchants - 7 (8 innings) WP: Brad Robinson LP: Gord Scott Game # 6 Saturday, July 29 - 6:45 PM Niagara Snappers - 4 Innerkip Eagles - 12 (5 inning mercy) WP: Dan Skillings LP: Perry Bartley Game # 7 Saturday, July 29 - 9:15 PM Jarvis Merchants - 0 Orillia River Sharks - 4 WP: Frank Cox LP: Scott Wager Game # 8 Sunday, July 30 - 9:00 AM Palermo Athletics - 0 Innerkip Eagles - 3 WP: Jeremy Debelleval LP: Gord Scott Game # 9 Sunday, July 30 - 11:00 AM Innerkip Eagles - 3 Jarvis Merchants - 8 WP: Scott Wager LP: Jamie Simpson Game # 10 - Championship Sunday, July 30 - 1:30 PM Jarvis Merchants - 3 Orillia River Sharks - 6 WP: Rob O'Brien LP: Scott Wager The Orillia River Sharks win their first ISC Eastern Canadian Travel League Championship and with the win earn the right to represent the league at the 2007 ISC World Tournament. From: "Paul Barnetson" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 19:15:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:15:08 -0700 Subject: Team USA completes sweep of Texas Thunder - women Message-ID: <300706211.58749@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 5:41:53 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: Team USA completes sweep of Texas Thunder Team USA completes sweep of Texas Thunder HOUSTON, Texas ? It was a battle of the Olympians as both theTexas Thunder?s Christa Williams and the USA?s Cat Osterman(Houston, Texas) went four extra innings before Stacey Nuveman (La Verne,Calif.) hit an infield single to give the USA Women?s National Softballteam a 2-1 win. Osterman threw six complete innings with eight strikeouts whileNuveman drove in both of the day?s runs. The Thunder wasted no time putting runners on with leadoff batterKristen Zaleski soaring a triple to right center field in the first inning. Shescored the first run for the Thunder in more than 12 innings of the series, offa sacrifice fly by Clare Burnum. Danyele Gomez singled to put one on with oneout but a fly out to left field and a diving snag by Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.) for an out at second kept the score at 1-0. Team USA evened thescored in the third when Natasha Watley (Irvine Calif.) reached first on a singleadvancing to second on an error by pitcher Serena Settlemier. Watley led the teamin the four game exhibition series hitting .533 with four runs and a team-tyinghigh eight hits. A ground out by Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.advanced Watley to third, who would score off a sacrifice fly by Nuveman. After giving up two hits in the first Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif.found her zone and allowed no runners on the base paths innings two throughfive. Hollowell threw five complete innings with two strikeouts. Cat Osterman (Houston, Texascame in at the top of the sixth, striking out all batters faced in the sixth. The Thunder responded with their ringor from the circle with two-timeOlympian Christa Williams in the seventh. The pitchers battled back and forth andbacked by defenses neither team allowed runners on the base baths innings seventhrough nine, sending the game into International tie breaker play at the startof the 10th. The Thunder threatened in the 10th when Gomez, placed onsecond due to International tie breaker rules, reached third when Rocky Spencergrounded out to pitcher. Osterman struck out Lindsay Gardner and intentionally walkedRider to put runners at first and third with two outs. A groundout to AndreaDuran (Selma, Calif.) sent the game into the 11thinning. The USentered the 11th inning in the heart of their line up with Lowe atsecond and Watley at the plate. Watley grounded out to third with Lowe at third.Nuveman came up for a long at bat, fouling off ball after ball, including one toright field that fell just right of fair territory. The long at bat was wellworth it when she hit an infield single to shortstop that would score Lowe. The Texas Thunder was not going to give up as Denise Dahlberg, placedon second, stole third base but two Osterman strikeouts and a fly out gave thered, white an blue a 2-1 victory. Osterman secured her fifth win of the seasonwith six innings pitched and eight strikeouts. The USA will nextcompete in the ISF World Championships in Beijing China, Aug. 27-Sept. 5. Complete coverage of this event can be found at www.usasoftball. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com hollyk(at)softball.org Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 19:20:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:20:29 -0700 Subject: Selects & Lumber Kings Split Message-ID: <300706211.59072@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 6:06:32 PM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Selects & Lumber Kings Split -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selects & Lumber Kings Split The Owen Sound Midget Selects and Clifford Lumber Kings split their Bluewater Fastball League doubleheader at Duncan McLellan Park in Owen Sound Sunday afternoon. The Selects came back to win the opener 5-4, but Clifford evened the day with a 7-2 win in game 2. In the opener, The Selects scored three times in the bottom of the 6th to erase a 4-2 Clifford lead and score the victory. In the 6th, Selects thirdbaseman Matt Murphy walked and advanced to third on wild pitches. After Brandon Best walked, Designated Player Ryan Carefoot knocked in Murphy with an rbi single to close the gap to 4-3. Both Best and Carefoot would come around to score when the Lumber Kings committed their only errors of the ball game. David Juniper went 7 innings to record the victory, giving up 10 hits and striking out 4 batters. Greg Officer took the loss. He stranded 10 Selects on base, but was victimized by the late rally. Game 1 Clifford Lumber Kings...0..1..2..0..1..0..0......4 Owen Sound Selects.....0..0..1..1..0..3..x......5 >>> In game 2, Clifford shortstop Kent DeBruyn launched the proceedings with a triple and scored when leftfielder Matt Uhrig knocked him with a single. Uhrig had a great day at the plate for Clifford going 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 r.b.i. in the game. The Crunch trailed 4-2 after 3, but Brady Lantz, with an exceptional series of pitches, kept the Owen Sound squad off balance the rest of the way. Nolan Kreis took the loss for the Selects giving up 12 hits. Game 2 Clifford Lumber Kings...1..1..2..0..1..2..0.....7 Owen Sound Selects.....0..1..1..0..0..0..0.....2 >>> The annual Family Night at Duncan McLellan Park is Tuesday night when the Owen Sound Crunch host the Port Elgin Blue Devils. Game time is 8:30 pm. Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 20:34:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:34:40 -0700 Subject: ISC-TV to be Launched at Kitchener World Tournament Message-ID: <300706211.63521@webbox.com> ISC-TV to be Launched at Kitchener World Tournament In mid-August, the International Softball Congress will holds its 60th annual ISC World Championship for Men?s fastball club teams, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. As the ?Grand-Daddy? of all softball tournaments held anywhere on the planet, the ISC will be celebrating this 2006 milestone in style. Continuing the five year old tradition of streaming live audio to fastball fans around the world, the ISC will be taking a great leap forward at this year?s World Tournament. In continuing the commitment to providing live streaming media, the ISC has designed, tested, and acquired, it?s own customized, 4 camera live wireless video production system, optimized for global webcasting of World Tournament action. In partnership with streaming media services provider Sportsjuice.com, the ISC will attempt to produce live, full-game streaming video coverage of 20 games from the 2006 ISC World Tournament. The Championship Game of the ISC II will also be webcast in live video lead by announcers Jim Flanagan and Blair Setford. ?In Kitchener, we will be ushering in an entirely new era for exposing the great sport of men?s fastball to a global audience?, said Dave Blackburn, the ISC?s Commissioner for Streaming and Broadcasting. ?This innovative and affordable production system is both powerful in it?s capabilities, and flexible in it?s design. Greg Panos of Sophistech Research did a magnificent job of sourcing out the components, and integrating the pieces of the puzzle into a working wireless webcast production system.? The ISC will also be producing simultaneous ?Audio Only? low bandwidth streams for those fastball fans who have only a dial-up connection to the internet. In order to see the videocast, viewers need only a broadband connection and the free Windows Media Player. Although the Tournament begins on Friday Aug 11, that day will be reserved for setting up, testing, and practicing the live production system. The schedule of games to be streamed in live video from the 2006 ISC World Tournament in Kitchener is: ALL TIMES EST Saturday Aug 12 3:00 PM SoCAL Bombers Vs Innerkip 5:00 PM County Materials Vs Czech Republic 8:00 PM Hallman Twins Vs Vandalia Freight Sunday August 13 5:00 PM Game 21 - Winners Bracket 7:00 PM Game 20 - Winners Bracket Monday August 14 5:00 PM Game 23 - Winners Bracket 7:00 PM Game 24 - Winners Bracket Tuesday August 15 5:00 PM Game 57 - Winners Bracket 7:00 PM Game 58 - Winners Bracket Wednesday August 16 5:00 PM Game 60 - Winners Bracket 7:00 PM Game 59 - Winners Bracket Thursday August 17 5:00 PM Game 70 - Winners Bracket 7:00 PM Game 69 - Winners Bracket 9:00 PM Game 68 - Losers Bracket Friday August 18 3:00 PM Game 73 - Losers Bracket 7:00 PM Game 74 - Winners Bracket Finals 9:00 PM Game 75 - Losers Bracket 5th Place Game Saturday August 19 12:00 PM Game 76 - Losers Bracket 4th Place Game 2:00 PM Game 77 - Losers Bracket Final - 3rd Place 4:00 PM ISC World Tournament Championship Game For the 6th consecutive year, Ron Chambers will do the Play-By-Play action of all the games. As always, the viewers and listeners will be able to email the broadcast crew during the games. To view the games live, go to www.iscfastpitch.com and click on the Sportsjuice link. Alternatively, you can go to www.sportsjuice.com to get the schedule. Jim Flanagan?s Morning Briefing Blog at his popular FASTPITCHWEST web site, recently addressed the ISC?s bold new steps in this realm of video streaming. His comments can be found online at: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1086 July 30, 2006 From: Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 21:09:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:09:10 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 10:45am Semi-Finals - Games 12 and 13 Message-ID: <300706211.65592@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 8:07:32 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 10:45am Semi-Finals - Games 12 and 13 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn: Elimination Sunday - 10:45am Semi-finals Game 12 10:45 AM - Semi-Final Taylor Farms, CA - 5 Panteras, CA - 15 WP-Ron Rupp LP-Greg "Spud" Barker HR-Jimmy Buentello (Panteras); Johnny "Pee Wee" Rodriguez (Panteras) Game 13 10:45 AM - Semi-Final Team Rainey, CA - 1 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT - 2 WP-Cody Thompson; Save-Dave Ratliff LP-Sebastian Gervesutti HR-Jesse Bullock (FSR); FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, Panteras advance to Best of the West Final Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 21:10:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:10:41 -0700 Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 12:30pm Championship Game - game 14 Message-ID: <300706211.65675@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 8:11:56 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Best of the West Tournament - Elimination Sunday - 12:30pm Championship Game - game 14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs are "Best of the West" July 30th, 2006 Reversal of Fortunes as Utah squad turns rebounds from 0-3 Saturday for perfect 3-0 Sunday and Best of the West title: FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT - 9 Panteras, CA - 4 WP-Dave Ratliff LP-Ron Rupp; Randy Clay in relief HR-Jesse Bullock (2) (Hi Desert), 4 RBI; Tony Beeson, 2-3, 3 RBI (Panteras) Most Valuable Pitcher- Dave Ratliff (Hi Desert Dawgs) Co-Most Valuable Player - Jesse Bullock and Rob Winterhalder (Hi Desert Dawgs); Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 22:16:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:16:54 -0700 Subject: The Madison Farm Tournament - Sunday Message-ID: <300706211.69656@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 8:53:39 PM From: john f de wild -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Madison Farm Tournament Bowling Green Sport Complex Middleton, Wisconsin July 29th & 30th, 2006 Playoff Games 9:00 AM Game 19-Thomson 1 VS New Image 8 LP - Brad Cheyne WP - BryanLathrop Game 20-Plangger's 0 VS Circle Tap 3 LP - Doug Sleep WP - Collin MacKenzie Game 21-Dolan & Murphy 5 VS Quad City Sox 1 WP - Jaun Portoliccio LP- Tim Jacobs Game 22-'Stix 0 VS Townline 7 LP - Blair Ezekeil WP - 'Betto Guerrenieri 11:00 AM Game 23-New Image 0 vs The Farm 4 LP - Jeremy Holman WP - Jeff Wilson Game 24Circle Tap 4 vs County 7 LP - David Miller WP - Karl Gollan Game 25-Dolan and Murphy 1 vs Bandits 6 LP - Juan Portoliccio WP - Jeremy Manley Game 26 - Townline 18 vs Albaugh 5 WP - Tane Richardson LP - Terry Luster 1:00 PM Game 27- Farm 1 vs County 9 LP - Korrey Garaeu WP Paul Algar Game 28- Townline 3 vs Bandits 4 LP - Tane Richardson WP Jeremy Manley 3:00 PM Game 29 - Once again the crowd was dissapointed because both teams needed to make flghts and could not play the championship game Yours in Fastpitch Hank De WIld hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Jul 30 22:52:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:52:12 -0700 Subject: Owen Sound International Games Information and Rosters - Aug 8-9 Message-ID: <300706211.71774@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 8:32:59 PM From: "Jamie Simpson" Subject: Owen Sound International Games Information and Rosters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Fastball Comes Back to Owen Sound It has been 4 years since a team from outside of Canada has played in Owen Sound but August 8 and 9th will mark the return of International Fastball to Duncan McLennan Park. A team spearheaded by Bill Simpson which includes local talent from the Owen Sound Crunch, Port Elgin Blue Devils, and past Owen Sound Selects will take on international teams from the Czech Republic and Denmark. Both teams are preparing for the ISC World Championships that are being held in Kitchener, Ontario August 11-19th. This is not the first time that international teams have come to Owen Sound. For the past 35 years, teams have visited the city which included teams from the Bahamas, Barbados, Virgin Islands, New Zealand, Australia, and Czech Republic (2002). Several teams from the United States have entertained the local crowds too (Midland Explorers, Madison Wisconsin, and Penn Corp from Sioux City Iowa) The Czech Republic will play the Owen Sound squad on Tuesday August 8th and the Denmark squad will come into town on Wednesday August 9th. Each night will consist of a doubleheader with games starting at 7:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7:00 p.m. Costs to get into the games will be $5.00. All proceeds will go to the Owen Sound Midget Selects Fastball Team. Come out to experience fastball at its best! Owen Sound Roster Frank Cox Jamie Simpson Rob Fawcett Trevor Wardell Matt Turcotte Pat Humphries Tony Lisk Darryl McKinnon Ken Kivell Ryan Thompson Aaron Whitney Mike Riley Mike Taylor Bill Ottwell Danish Dynamite Roster 2 Simon Rodgers 5 Thomas Hansen 08 Patrick McCarron 10 Anders Hansen 15 Jason McCarron 19 Alexander Brewerton 20 Jesper Panduro 21 Dennis Kihlgast 24 Gilles Fournier 25 Callum Ryan 29 Rasmus S??rensen 35 Jacob Heller 99 Kim Hansen 44 Jens Terkelsen 00 Don McCarron (assistant coach) 60 Valdemar Terkelsen (bat boy) Czech National Fastball Team Roster Jir?? Brabec Marek Cerm??k Michal Hudec Ales Jetmar Patrik Kolkus Kamil Koukolik Jindrich Majer Roman Matuska David Merti V??clav Mudra Lubos Prochazka V??clav Svoboda Petr Vacha Lubos Vrbensky Jan Cermak Martin Brummel More information on the Czech National Team can be found at http://www.czechsoftball.com/indexengl.php?page=teaminfo&rubrika=narodni&menuid=muzi Received: 7/31/06 12:16:32 AM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: 06 Farm Tourney- misinformation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Fans, I would like to apologized to anyone that I may have offend, as I was under the impression that both the Pueblo Bandits and County Materials both had players flying out before The Farm Tournament Final. Apparently only Pueblo left to catch their flights. So my guess is that County should indeed be crowned winners. Sincerely, Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 07:48:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:48:32 -0700 Subject: Day 3 & Final Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge Message-ID: <310706212.17554@webbox.com> Received: 7/30/06 11:18:27 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Day 3 & Final Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens FP tournament concluded just prior to 6:00 pm local time on Sunday evening. The large crowd of fastpitch enthusiasts were once again treated to some high quality team and individual performances. Unfortunately mother nature was not so kind to the event on Sunday as a 75 minute rain delay during the first games in the morning, set things back somewhat in terms of the scheduling. Thanks to the teams and umpires cooperation, coupled with the grounds crew efforts, along with clearing skies and pleasant weather the rest of the day the event went off without any further delays. Sunday's playoff matchup results were as follows: Vancouver Grey Sox 4 - Richmond Stealers 3 WP - Sean Whitten with relief from Nick Underhill (5) LP - John Bishop Vancouver jumped out to an early 4 run lead, and then the scrappy Richmond team battled their way back into the game, which included having runners in scoring position in the 7th, before the rally was ended. Gerry Kennedy paced the Grey Sox offense with a double and 2 run homerun. With the win the Grey Sox advanced to the semi - final vs. CR Portland. Saskatoon Diamondbacks 11 - Prince George Black Bears 5 WP - Jeff Farion (2) in relief of Zach Flath LP - Mike Egerdeen (2) in relief of starter Heine Shannon. Richie Clark (6) and Dan Karr (7) also made pitching appearances for the Black Bears. Prince George was leading 5 - 3 when the previously mentioned rain delay occurred. Upon resumption of play the Saskatoon bats came alive sparking them to the victory. Jason Hill lead the D' Backs offense with a 3 for 3 performance. With the victory Saskatoon advanced to the semi final vs. So Cal Bombers. Vancouver Grey Sox 3 - Portland CR 2 ( 8 innings) WP - Rick Smith (5) in relief of Nick Underhill LP - Roberto Bahler (6) in relief of Mike Piechnik This see saw battle provided the many fans in attendance with just about everything. Portland short stop Brian Ree hit the first pitch of the bottom of the 1st out of the yard for an early lead. The Grey Sox tied it only to see Portland take the lead again, which set up the dramatics in the Grey Sox 7th. With 2 outs and a runner in scoring position a very unfortunate Portland error allowed the tieing run to cross the plate, and with that the Grey Sox used that momentum to score in the 8th under the international tiebreaker rule for the victory. With the victory the Grey Sox advanced to the championship final game. So Cal Bombers 8 - Saskatoon Diamondbacks 1 WP - Travis Price LP - Jeff Farion The Bombers bats stayed hot as they jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in cruising to the victory. With the win So Cal advanced to the championship final vs. the host Grey Sox. Championship Game - Vancouver Grey Sox 9 - So Cal Bombers 0 WP - Rick Smith LP - Ryan Brand with relief from Tyson Barkman (4) The Grey Sox bats came alive at key moments producing timely hits in this contest. Clayton Beck with a 3 run homerun in the top of the 1st paced Vancouver to an early 4 - 0 lead which they never looked back from. Individual Tournament Awards Top Hitter - Glenn Ormsby, So Cal Bombers, 750. batting average Top Pitcher - Mike Piechnik, Portland CR - 2 wins, 1.20 era in 18 innings MVP - Kevin Schellenberg, Vancouver Grey Sox, 525. batting average, 7 runs scored and 4 RBIs Tournament Highlights: * A very committed and dedicated volunteer group who worked long hours to execute the event. To the many people who staffed the gate, concession area, beverage gardens, groomed the fields etc. sold 50 /50 tickets and did everything possible to make the event happen we extend a special thanks. Also kudos to George Morneau (father of major league baseball star - Justin Morneau - Minnesota Twins) who went out of his way to assist the event in any way possible including personally selling 50/50 tickets and assisting with raffles etc. * Special thanks to the So Cal Bombers for their first class conduct in ensuring they fielded a team on Sunday afternoon despite flight schedules, so the many fastpitch fans could witness a final game for the event. * To the team of umpires, kudos for a consistent and fine job in officiating the games throughout the weekend. * Sincere thanks to our partners South Hill Sports for co - operating the event. As well of course to our participating teams the So Cal Bombers, Saskatoon Diamondbacks, Prince George Black Bears, Squamish Wizards, Richmond Stealers, Portland CR ... our sincere appreciation for attending and we look forward to doing it all over again in 2007. The Grey Sox compiled a record of 6 - 1 on the weekend, bringing their overall season record to 37 - 8. Next stop - Kitchener, Ontario and the ISC World Tournament. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 14:11:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:11:49 -0700 Subject: University of Ottawa Gee-Gees to compete at Canadian Championships - women Message-ID: <310706212.40545@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 10:14:31 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: University of Ottawa Gee-Gees to compete at Canadian Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees are thrilled to announce that 3 athletes from their team will be representing their province at Canadian Championships this summer. Lindsey McLaughlin, Jillian Taylor, and Samantha Pantalone will all be in Ile Perrot to contend for a national title. This will be Lindsey's third trip to a National and she will be competing with the Brampton Blazers Senior Team as they received an automatic bid as the Defending Champions. Both Jillian and Samantha will be representing the Clarington Junior Program as they were picked up following the Junior Provincial Championships in Ontario. Lindsey will be competing for the Senior Title from August 9-13, while Samantha and Jillian's tournament will be from August 6-12. Everyone associated with the team is very proud of these three excellent athletes and wishes them the best of luck! Any athlete interested in trying out for the 2006 version of the Gee-Gees should contact the team at Ottawausoftball at hotmail.com or visit our website at www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch Scott Searle Assistant Coach scottsearle(at)rogers.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 14:14:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:14:16 -0700 Subject: Niagara comes up short at ISC Travel League Playoff Tournament Message-ID: <310706212.40699@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 10:55:24 AM From: "Perry Bartley" Subject: Niagara comes up short at ISC Travel League Playoff Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 29-30, 2006 Orillia, ON The Niagara Snappers headed north this past weekend to participate in the ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Playoff Tournament. With a berth on the line to the 2007 ISC World Tournament for ISC teams only, Niagara (Intermediate team) was there simply for the experience. The playoff tournament marked an end to the Snappers ISC season. With a regular season record of 10 wins 13 losses and 1 tie the Snappers finished the season in 5th place. For the purpose of the playoff tournament, Niagara is the 4th seed with Kitchener not participating due to already having an automatic berth as next years World Tournament host. Game 1: Niagara?s opening game was against the 5th seed, Ohsweken Redmen. Ohsweken opened the scoring with a run in the first on a Norm Logan double that scored Mike Joseph who reached on a two out double. The Redmen added to their lead in the 3rd when Logan singled to score Calvin Miller, who extended the inning with a key two out double. Niagara got on the board in their half of the 3rd when Mike Bateman led off the inning with a single. Bateman was pushed over by a Todd Dawdy sacrifice bunt and then scored on a Perry Bartley single. The Redmen answered once again with some 2 out magic in the top of the 5th. With two outs, Miller doubled and scored on a Logan single, giving Logan 3 RBI?s for the game. The two run lead was short lived for the Redmen, as Niagara would continue to chip away at the lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Jim Wilson led off the inning with a hard triple to left. Kevin Newhouse promptly smacked a fly ball to centre to score Wilson who tagged up from third. In the bottom of the 6th, the Snappers got another on an inside the park homerun by Trevor Falk. With the game tied at 3, Niagara would add another run in the bottom of the 7th when Wilson got the ball rolling again with a lead off single and later scored on a Peter Dobbin RBI single to right. Niagara 4 Ohsweken 3 WP: Byron Demoe ? 5IP, 1R, 5H, 2BB, 6K?s ? in relief of Mike Bateman LP: Mike Joseph ? 7IP, 4R, 7H, 1BB, 6K?s Game 2: With an opening round win the Snappers would next face the host and eventual winner, Orillia Riversharks. The Riversharks didn?t waste time as the pounced early and often with 4 runs in the first, 1 in the second and 2 more in the third to cruise to a 7-1 mercy shortened game. Niagara starter, Byron Demoe was tagged with the loss as the Orillia bats took advantage of 6 base on balls with some timely hitting. Pat Graham and Pat McIntosh lead the Orillia attack with two hits each and Dwayne McKenzie had two RBI?s. Orillia starter, Rob O?Brien held Niagara?s hitters in check all game allowing only two hits over 5 innings of work. Orillia 7 Niagara 1 (5-inning mercy) WP: Rob O?Brien ? 5IP, 1R, 2H, 6K?s, 2BB?s LP: Byron Demoe ? 3IP, 7R, 6H, 1K, 6BB?s ? Perry Bartley in relief in the 4th. Game 3: With a 1-1 record Niagara's third contest in the double knockout would be against the 3rd seed, Innerkip Eagles. Innerkip?s bats were red hot in this game as they would score in every inning but the 4th in this 6-inning mercy shortened game. Perry Bartley took the mound for the Snappers and was the victim of a Mike Pullin two run HR in the first and then another HR by Pullin in the 2nd, this time a three run bomb. That was all the Eagles would need, as Niagara would only be able to score 4 runs over 6 innings. Jay Paylove came on in relief for the weary Snappers but the Eagles would continue to bat around for an eventual 12-4 win. Trevor Falk continued to swing a hot bat going 2-2 with a HR, single and a walk. Innerkips? Mike Pullin would finish the game with 2 HR's and 5 RBI?S. Tony Lisk went deep with a HR in the 2nd and a single in the third for two RBI?s. Innerkip 12 Niagara 4 (6-inning mercy) WP: Dan Skillings ? 4R, 7H, 4K?s, 4BB?s ? Jamie Simpson in relief in the 5th. LP: Perry Bartley ? 2IP, 6R, 5H, 1K, 1BB ? Jay Paylove in relief in the 3rd. NOTES: With their second loss, that put a period on the 2006 ISC Travel League Season for the Niagara Snappers. The Snappers would like to thank Colin Smith and the rest of the league executive for a fine season of fastball. The grounds crew at Kitchener Park in Orillia did a great job at getting the diamonds back in game shape after some torrential downpours on the Saturday afternoon. Good job folks. Congratulations to the Orillia Riversharks for a job well done. Lastly I would personally like to thank Gordy Scott and the Palermo fellas who stopped to help me after I blew a tire on HWY 400 while heading up to Orillia on Saturday morning. Here in Niagara, we hold a saying dear to our hearts specific to our team and the game we play. The saying is: ?Good guys?Great Game.? It is safe to say that there are allot of good guys out there who play this great game and Gordy and the Palermo gang proved just that. Thanks again. Perry Bartley Niagara Snappers misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 14:19:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:19:19 -0700 Subject: Tribe Results From Meaford Message-ID: <310706212.41001@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 11:07:20 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Results From Meaford MEAFORD, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribe Results from Meaford Tribe took part in the tournament in Meaford this weekend, and finished second to Kit/Pho who beat the Tribe 1-0 in the final. The Tribe won their first 4 games before getting upended by the Outlaws in the finals. Game #1 Tribe ? 3 Harold Sutherland ? 0 WP ? J Giffen (6IP-0ER-3H-14K) LP ? ?? Jason Giffen was pretty dominating in this one going the distance and shutting down Harold Sutherland while recording 14 strikeouts. The Tribe bats started off slow, but put up 2 in the 5th and 1 in the 6th to make sure Giffen?s performance wasn?t wasted. G McNabb 2-3 RBI J Giffen 2-3 RBI C Kelly 2-3 RBI Game #2 Tribe ? 4 Berkley ? 3 WP G McNabb (5IP-3ER-4H-7K) in relief of J Giffen (2IP-0ER-2H-6K) LP R Fawcette (4IP-2ER-3H-6K) in relief of Scott Sharton (3IP-0ER-2H-3K) Tribe started off well in this one opening up a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, which was helped by a Berkley error. Berkley rallied for 3 in the bottom of the 4th when Ryan Whitney laced a triple to the alley to clear the bases. The Tribe tied the score in 6th when a Lapham Sac Fly scored G McNabb. In the top of the 7th the Peterson hit a solo shot to centre to give the Tribe the lead. In the bottom of the 7th a the leadoff hitter tried to stretch a double into a triple, but was gunned down from the wall in centre by J McNabb. G McNabb shut the door from there. G McNabb 2-4 D Drinkill 2-3 K Peterson 1-3 HR RBI T Leonard, M Kelly, K Lapham RBI Game #3 Tribe ? 7 Durham Heat ? 2 WP ? G McNabb (3IP-1ER-1H-4K) Save J Giff (3IP-0ER-0H-9K) LP ? B Bricknell (6IP-4ER-11H-5K) In the top of the first the Tribe again capitalized on a couple of miscues by the Durham Heat to put up 4 runs. In the bottom of the 3rd inning with the score 5-1 the Heat scored a run capitalizing on 2 Tribe errors narrowing the gap to 3. The Tribe then put up 2 in the 6th to seal the victory. On the mound G McNabb got the win going the first 3 innings giving up only 1 hit and the 1ER. Only blemish on McNabb?s resume was some control problems in the first when we walked the first 3 batters. He got out of it nicely giving up only 1 run. J Giffen came on in relief and struck out all 9 batters he faced to get the save. M Kelly 4-4 3RBI M Giffen 1-2 K Peterson 1-4 3RBI D Drinkill RBI Game #4 (Semi) Tribe ? 5 Kitchener Thunder ? 4 WP ? J Giffen (5IP-2ER-2H-12K) in relief of G McNabb(4IP-1ER-4H-3K) LP ? C Halstead (9IP-5ER-9H-9K) In what turned out to be a very well played and exciting game, the Tribe scratched out a 5-4 9 inning victory over the Kitchener Thunder. Again the Tribe struck early with 2 runs in the top of the 1st inning. That lead held until Kitchener plated 2 runs of their own in the bottom of the 4th. The game remained tied at 2 after 7, so it went to the 8th with the international rule in effect. Both teams scored 1 in the 8th. In the 9th the Tribe scored 2 runs on 3 straight singles, while Kitchener couldn?t push a 2nd run across in the bottom half. On the mound for the Tribe, J Giffen got the win in relief of G McNabb. Both pitched extremely well. T Leonard 2-4 2 RBI M Kelly 2-4 RBI G McNabb 2-4 C Bell, M Lambie RBI Game #5 (Final) Kitchener Phoenix ? 1 Tribe ? 0 WP ? M Ross (7IP-0ER-1H-5K) LP ? J Giffen (7IP-0ER-4H-8K) C Bell 1-2 The Championship was another well played and exciting game. Mel Ross and Jason Giffen hooked up in a superb pitching duel that saw the only run score on a ball that found it?s way into the dugout when it was jarred loose in a run down. An unfortunate way to have the only run score, but Kitchener was the better team throughout the game. Ross kept the Tribe hitters off balance all afternoon. Giffen pitched extremely well in the loss really gutting out the last 3-4 innings. In the end the Tribe sported a 4-1 record and played quite well all weekend. The weather was exceptionally hot for the most part. And as always the Tribe had fun, and competed hard. Hats off to the Outlaws for a excellent tournament, and good luck at the TOC. In other news Arthur beat the Thunder in the consolation final. It was quite unfortunate that more teams didn?t make the playoffs. With only 4 of 18 teams moving on, some good teams didn?t get a chance to ply their wares on Sunday. Ottawa Team Easton, Owen Sound Crunch, and a few others had 2-1 records, and I thought deserved a shot on Sunday. Luckily they didn?t have a 3-0 team not make it to the playoffs because it was a possibility. As they say ?No Rest for the Weary?. The Tribe now takes on the Toanche Jr Eagles tonight, and Minesing on Thursday to round out the SRFL schedule. Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 16:39:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:39:05 -0700 Subject: new contact info. - Brian Baillie Message-ID: <310706212.49387@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 9:14:35 AM From: "brian baillie" Subject: new contact info. - Brian Baillie MONKTON, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My apologies for the delay in posting the following, however, here is my new contact information. email : bbaillie_twins at hotmail.com phone : 519.347.2761 To those of you (and there are many!) who may have been attempting to contact me - please feel free to do so now - and kindly discard the previous contact info. Thanks, and sorry for any inconvenience. See you all in Kitchener! Brian. bbaillie_twins(at)hotmail.com 519-347-2761 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 17:06:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:06:13 -0700 Subject: Released Pitchers - Excess OOA Pitcher Rule Message-ID: <310706212.51014@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 3:05:44 PM From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: Released Pitchers - Excess OOA Pitcher Rule The following 4 pitchers are being released by their season teams and are now available for any team to pick-up provided the team currently has fewer than 2 Out of Area pitchers on their roster. If any of these pitchers choose to go with a new team, the Out of Area fee is applicable and must be paid no later than team registration in Kitchener on Friday, August 11, 8AM - 4PM at the Delta Kitchener Hotel. If you add one of these pitchers, please email me with that information and copy Gary Baughman iscstat at hotmail.com and Bret Baughman stats4u at iscfastpitch.com Heinrich Shannon 306 251-2407 Thomas Cameron 212 262-2866 Rob Scheller 306 373-8953 (due to medical reasons, Rob may be unable to perform) Paul Algar 309-287-6400 FYI, Jeff Wilson (Farm) and Karl Gollan (County Materials) have chosen to remain with their respective teams and understand they cannot pitch in the upcoming ISC World Tournament. If questions, please let me know. Ken iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 17:12:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:12:21 -0700 Subject: Castro Concrete Softball Club Claims the 2006 Texas ASA State Championship Message-ID: <310706212.51377@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 4:03:39 PM From: "John Limon" Subject: Castro Concrete Softball Club Claims the 2006 Texas ASA State Championship College Station, TX The Castro Concrete Softball Club of Austin Texas claimed the 2006 Texas Men's State Fastpitch Championship in College Station this past weekend . The Castro Team went undefeated 5-0 behind the strong pitching of Abel Melendez the State's Most Valuable Player , Melendez was helped by consistent hitting and solid defense . Next stop the "B" Nationals in Killeen Texas . Game One : Austin Castro - 2 Vidor Showstoppers - 0 WP: Melendez LP : Fuller Game Two : Austin Castro - 9 Manor Rangers - 3 WP : Melendez (3rd) Abeita LP : Havens HR. Castro : George Govea , Jason Chagoya , Paulie Maldonado , Chris Torres Game Three : Austin Castro -3 Beaumont Miller Lite - 2 WP : Melendez LP : Meyer Game Four : Austin Castro - 2 San Antonio Titian's - 1 WP : Melendez LP : Flores Championship : Austin Castro - 9 Titan's - 2 WP : Melendez LP :Flores (3rd) Tepole HR ; Castro , Joe Torres Joining Melendez on the All State Team for Castro were : Catcher : Jason Chagoya Second baseman : Jeremiah Perez Shortstop : George Govea Outfielder : Joe Torres Utility : Chris Torres John Limon ISC commissioner Tx,La,Okl,Ark 405 La Jolla Street Buda Texas 78610 (512) 586-7495 texasisc(at)gmail.com Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster AND do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again! "Og Mandino" Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 17:26:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:26:59 -0700 Subject: Invitational Tournament Director's Meeting in Kitchener Message-ID: <310706212.52262@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 3:05:09 PM From: ct16(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Invitational Tournament Director's Meeting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener, ON All Open and Invitational Tournament Directors are encouraged to attend a meeting in Kitchener, ON on Saturday August 12th. It will be held in the Viking C room on the 2nd floor at the Delta Kitchener(ISC Host Hotel) at 2PM E.S.T. If you can not attend please send the information for your 2007 Open/Invitational Tournaments to me so I can have Al post them on the ISC website. Please include: Dates Level Entry Fee Format Location Any other useful information This meeting is very helpful so that tournament directors can see if there will be conflicts with other similar tournaments being held on the same weekends. All new tournaments are encouraged to refer to the past summer schedules and plan accordingly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. As always there will be a very informal forum that can take place after the calendar is set so that you can learn from what other tournaments are being complimented on or having trouble correcting so that we can all run the best and most professional event as posible. Thank you, Dean Kane ct16(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Jul 31 22:49:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:49:07 -0700 Subject: CT in Middleton, WI (Farm Tournament) Message-ID: <310706212.71590@webbox.com> Received: 7/31/06 8:12:51 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT in Middleton, WI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 29-30 Middleton, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team traveled to the Farm Tournament in Middleton, WI this weekend and came away with a 3-2(21-17 overall) mark. The Tappers continued their Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde year playing very well at times and playing embarassing ball at others. Which team will come to play at the upcoming ASA and ISC's, I'm pretty confident that you will see the best ball CT has to offer when it comes down to the big ones. Results: Game 1 10AM Saturday #10 Circle Tap 2 New Image(Madison, WI) 5 NI 5 11 0 CT 2 6 0 CT dug themselves a 5-0 hole after 4 1/2 on some strung together base hits and a couple home runs before a pair of runs crossed the plate in the bottom of the 5th on a base hit by Jamie Knudson, a triple by Jess Ellestad and a base hit by Kyle Magnusson. Other than that we couldn't muster up any more offense. WP:Jeremy Holman 7IP 6k LP:Mike Roberts 4IP 3R 8H 3k Collin McKenzie 3IP 2R 3H 5K 3BB Game 2 6PM Saturday #10 Circle Tap 14 Dolan&Murphy(Aurora, IL) 4 6innings DM 4 4 0 CT 14 10 3 Circle Tap started off a bit slow as Dolan scored a pair in the top of the 1st. CT answered promptly in the bottom half as Kyle Magnusson drew a one out walk, followed by a Chris Delarwelle home run and a Don Garvey home run to make it a 3-2 game. In the 3rd Mike Roberts led off with a base hit, Kevin Reichardt walked, both advanced on wild pitches, Todd Malnory grounded out but drove in a run, with two out Darren Derricks singed followed by RBI singles by Jess Ellestad and Kyle Magnusson. to make it 6-2. CT made it 7-2 in the 4th as Reichardt walked, Todd Malnory doubled and Brian Crouch picked up a sac fly RBI. DM would push across a run in the top of the 5th and 6th making it a 7-4 game. CT came back in the bottom of the 6th on a two run HR by Todd Malnory and an RBI double by Darren Derricks making it 10-4, later in the inning Don Garvey would hit a grand slam to end the game WP:Mike Roberts LP:Juan Pottoluccio with relief from Tim Murphy Game 3 8PM Saturday(scheduled) #10 Circle Tap 7 #15 Albaugh Inc(Elkhart, IA) 5 AI 5 5 1 CT 7 6 1 Even after our hiccup in the morning we could still come away with the 1 seed in our pool should we score 5 more runs than our opponent and keep them at 2 or under so we had that on our minds. This game was scoreless until the bottom of the 4th when CT erupted for 6 runs on a couple of walks an error and base hits by Todd Malnory, Darren Derricks and Kyle Magnusson. Albaugh made it a 6-1 game in the 6th on a Ben Fjelland HR. Jess Ellestad would single and score for CT in the bottom half, needing just 3 outs to clinch the 1 seed and a bye. 1st batter grounded out. A base hit and walk later followed by a fielder's choice left us an out away. The 9 hitter then gets hit by a pitch to load the bases with two out and a ground ball in the hole at 3rd fielded cleanly but had to make a quick throw to 1st was cleanly caught but 1st baseman had to stretch for it. My view had him still on the bag as did everyone in the park except the base umpire who called "appeal" before he made any call, a couple of runs score home umpire calls safe at 1st. Oh well, life goes on. WP:Collin McKenzie LP:Sonny Perkins with relief from Terry Luster Playoffs 9AM Sunday 3seed pool c #10 Circle Tap 3 Plangger's Furniture(Benton Harbor, MI) 0 PF 0 3 0 CT 3 6 1 This was a scoreless game until the bottom of the 4th when Don Garvey drew a one out walk followed by a sac bunt and RBI single by Kevin Reichardt and RBI double by Brian Crouch. CT made it 3-0 in the 6th as Garvey singled and scored on a Kevin Reichardt double WP:Collin McKenzie 3H 7K LP:Doug Sleep Quarter-Final 11AM #10 Circle Tap 4 #1County Materials(Marathon, WI) 7 CM 7 7 0 CT 4 6 0 This was a pitcher's duel until the top of the 6th when the potent County offense got a break and got it going. Nathan Nukunuku led off the inning by reaching base on catcher's interference, Donnie Hale was hit by a pitch and with one out Jarrad Martin hit a bomb out of the yard for a 3-0 lead, Shawn Rychcik would also homer in the inning for a 4-0 lead before reliever Dave Miller came on and got the last two outs. CT came right back in the bottom half as Darren Derricks was hit by a pitch, Jess Ellestad singled and Kyle Magnusson then hit a 3 run shot to close the gap to 4-3. Chris Delarwelle walked followed by a Don Garvey double put runners on 2nd and 3rd. County went to the bull pen and Andrew Kirkpatrick with one out. Delarwelle would score from 3rd on a wild pitch but Kirkpatrick got the next two to strike out tied 4-4 after 6. In the top of the 7th Todd Shultz led off with a home run and Donnie Hale would later hit a 2 run shot for the final margin. WP:Andrew Kirkpatrick 1 2/3IP 1H 3K in relief of Karl Gollan 5 1/3 LP:Dave Miller 1 2/3IP 3R 3H 1K in relief of McKenzie 5 1/3IP 4H 4K Circle Tap will next see action in the ASA Major Men's National Championship in South Bend, IN beginning Thursday August 3rd. CT plays the play-in game at 6PM on Thursday vs Thomson(IL) Merchants, winner plays at 9AM Friday vs Patsy's in the 3 game guarantee event. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 1 09:27:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 06:27:32 -0700 Subject: 2006 ISC Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic Message-ID: <010806213.23494@webbox.com> 2006 ISC Bridge to the Future Skills Clinic Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Kitchener, ON We are coming along with registrations now and would like you to put out the message to the various teams that they should register their kids now if they intend to have them involved. They can get the application forms from the website: HTTP://www.kwfastball.com/bridge.htm and send a copy to me at dmcilwa902(AT)rogers.com They can sign them when they get here. Our totals now have reached and still growing: Session "A" - 71 Session "B" - 54 SO and Special Needs Athletes - 75 Pitching and Catching - 31 Grand total as I write = 231 Thanks Pete McILwraith dmcilwa902(AT)rogers.com BACKGROUND: http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=595&cntnt01dateformat=%25A%2C%20%25B%20%25e%2C%20%25G&cntnt01returnid=125 Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 1 12:25:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:25:36 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Tournament Message-ID: <010806213.34178@webbox.com> Received: 8/1/06 11:13:47 AM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara Falls Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls Tournament Niagara Falls Canada Any teams interested in the Niagara Falls tournament August 11-13. Still looking for one more team. Please email rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca or call 905-354-2206. Thanks Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 905-401-4645 (cell) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 1 12:49:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (fastball) Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:49:12 -0700 Subject: ASA 40+ Nationals at Portland, OR Message-ID: <010806213.35595@webbox.com> Received: 8/1/06 11:45:40 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: ASA 40+ Nationals at Portland, OR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 - 40 & Over Men's ASA National Fastpitch Tournament Where: Portland, Oregon When: August 24th thru 27th, 2006 Complex: William Owens Softball Complex - Portland, Oregon. 5 lighted fields inside complex with 2 outside lighted fields. Entry Fee: $275.00 (Checks payable to PMSA) Mail ASA Entry form and Championship Roster along with check to: PMSA: Attn: Ron Boley 10737 N. Union Ct. Portland, OR 97217 Entry Deadline: August 18, 2006 at 5PM. Tournament Information: Tournament Director - John Fitzgerald e-mail: JFITZGERALD at PORTLANDSOFTBALL.COM Ron Boley - e-mail: PKRON at PORTLAND.OR.US.COM (503) 823-3112 or PMSA Office (503) 823-1656 Official Website: www.portlandsoftball.com best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:19:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:19:28 -0700 Subject: Blue Devils Win On Family Night Message-ID: <020806214.19397@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 6:34:10 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Blue Devils Win On Family Night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluewater Fastball League at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound Port Elgin Blue Devils 8 Owen Sound Crunch 4 Blue Devils outfielder Mike Reilly drove in the game tying run, scored what stood as the game winning run and added a massive homer late in the game to pace Port Elgin. The Blue Devils scored twice in the first to open the scoring in front of a large " Family Night " crowd. Ryan Whitney bunted his way aboard, stole second and came around to score on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Ryan Dudgeon, who had walked, also would score on a wild pitch to give Port Elgin an early 2-0 lead. The Crunch tied the affair in their half of the first. Catcher Devin Edwards drew a walk and scored on an r.b.i. single by first baseman Bill Ottwell. Ottwell advanced to third on a Mike Majury single and scored on a wild pitch to tie the game 2-2. Port Elgin went up 3-2 in the third when second baseman Darryl MacKinnon scored on a bases loaded walk. However, Port Elgin did not produce any more runs which allowed the Crunch to take the lead in the bottom of the inning. With Edwards on board again, shortstop Tony Lisk launced a two run homer to give Owen Sound a 4-3 lead. Port Elgin got the lead back in the 5th. Ryan Dudgeon had a 1 out triple and tied the game on Reilly's r.b.i. Reilly came around to score when he was driven in by Matt Willis. In the 6th, Matt Hamilton extended the Blue Devils lead. He singled, was sacrificed to second, and scored after a passed ball and wild pitch. Port Elgin closed the scoring with two more in the 7th. Reilly homered into the right field parking lot to make it 7-4. Brian Maas followed with a triple and scored on a wild pitch to round out the scoring at 8-4. Reliever Scott Christie got the win for Port Elgin. He pitched 4 & 2/3 innings giving up 5 hits and striking out 4. Christie relieved starter Darryl Banks. For the Crunch Perry Solomon took the loss in relief of starter Mark Skerritt. Both the Blue Devils and the Crunch will compete this weekend at the O.A.S.A. Tournament in St Thomas. >> Port Elgin Blue Devils.....2..0..1..0..2..1..2......8 Owen Sound Crunch.....2..0..2..0..0..0..0......4 Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:23:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:23:57 -0700 Subject: Non-Approved Bat List for 2006 NAFA World Series Now Posted Message-ID: <020806214.19681@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 12:31:36 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Non-Approved Bat List for 2006 NAFA World Series Now Posted -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Non-Approved Bat List for the 2006 NAFA World Series in Appleton and Kimberly, Wisconsin is now posted at http://www.nafafastpitch.com Brett Bresnahan http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:42:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:42:35 -0700 Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Brantford! - women Message-ID: <020806214.20800@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 7:44:13 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Brantford! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Brantford! LEARN TO PLAY SOFTBALL AT THE 2006 PEEWEE GIRLS' CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BRANTFORD! Softball Ontario is excited to announce a great opportunity for children ages 4 to 8 to learn how to play Softball at the Canadian Championships. Along with Softball Canada and the organizing committee of the 2006 PeeWee Girls? Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, Softball Ontario will be holding a Parmalat Learn to Play clinic after the Opening Ceremonies of the tournament. The Parmalat Learn to Play Program is designed to be a young person's introduction to the sport of Softball. The emphasis is on FUN, ACTION, and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE, with a gradual introduction to non-stressful competition. The program provides children with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to successfully take part in the game of Softball. Taking place on Wednesday August 9, 2006 from 6:30 PM ? 7:30 PM at the Steve Brown Complex at Lion?s Park in Brantford, the Parmalat Learn to Play clinic at the Canadian Championships will be unique, as the parents will be asked to participate along with their children. Parents will learn each of the stations so that they can take home the lessons learned in the clinic and continue to work on his or her child?s softball skills. Children who participate in the Parmalat Learn to Play clinics at the Canadian Championships will not only improve their softball skills, but they will also receive gifts from Softball Ontario and Softball Canada, including a free T-Shirt. Registration for the clinics is limited to 100 children, so sign up today! Contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca or (416) 426-7150 to register. Registration forms are also available online at www.softballontario.ca. For more information on the 2006 PeeWee Girls' Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Brantford, Ontario contact the Assistant Tournament Chair Todd Bannister at bann89 at brant.net or visit the tournament online at www.brantfordsoftball.ca/nationals. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca http://www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:51:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:51:27 -0700 Subject: Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Amherstburgh Parade & Kid's Day Message-ID: <020806214.21332@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 7:46:43 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Amherstburgh Parade & Kid's Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Amherstburgh Parade & Kid's Day TRY SOFTBALL IN AMHERSTBURG? AND HAVE A BLAST! AMHERSTBURG, ONTARIO ? Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team is heading to Amherstburg on Saturday August 5, 2006 to attend the Amherstburg Parade & Kid?s Day. Beginning at 10:00 AM, Kid?s Day is located at Toddy Jones Park where Softball Ontario is challenging you to test the speed of your arm with our radar gun, or take the Target Challenge to test your accuracy. Each child who participates at the Softball Zone will receive a gift from Softball Ontario. Supplies are limited so make sure you visit us early! Do you think you can hit our target three times in a row? You might win a great prize from Softball Ontario! The Community Fun Team is part of Softball Ontario?s Participation Program, which is committed to encouraging children from across the province to try the game of softball. Dedicated to promoting softball, Softball Ontario will have more than just fun activities for the kids; information will be on hand for anyone interested in becoming involved with softball or looking for information how to start a league. Information for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches will be on hand. Softball Ontario participates in community events across the province. Upcoming events include the Pembroke Waterfront Festival, Sudbury SummerFest, KidSpark Children?s Festival in Kitchener, and Learn to Play at the Canadian Championships in Guelph, St. Catharines, and Brantford. For more information on Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team at the Amherstburg Parade & Kid?s Day or any other community event, contact Lisa Crompton at 416-426-7150 or email lcrompton at softballontario.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:52:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:52:24 -0700 Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in St. Catharines Message-ID: <020806214.21389@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 7:46:03 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in St. Catharines -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in St. Catharines LEARN TO PLAY SOFTBALL AT THE BANTAM GIRLS CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS! Softball Ontario is excited to announce a great opportunity for children ages 4 to 8 to learn how to play Softball at the Canadian National Championships. Along with Softball Canada and the organizing committee of the Bantam Girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, Softball Ontario will be holding a Parmalat Learn to Play clinic between the final medal games of the tournament. The Parmalat Learn to Play Program is designed to be a young person's introduction to the sport of Softball. The emphasis is on FUN, ACTION, and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE, with a gradual introduction to non-stressful competition. The program provides children with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to successfully take part in the game of Softball. Taking place on Sunday August 20, 2006 from 2:30 PM ? 3:30 PM at Lancaster Park in St. Catharines, the Learn to Play clinic at the Canadian Championships will be unique, as the parents will be asked to participate along with their children. Parents will learn each of the stations so that they can take home the lessons learned in the clinic and continue to work on his or her child?s softball skills. Children who participate in the Parmalat Learn to Play clinics at the Canadian Championships will not only improve their softball skills, but they will also receive gifts from Softball Ontario and Softball Canada, including a free T-Shirt. Registration for the clinics is limited to 100 children, so sign up today! Contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca or (416) 426-7150 to register. Registration forms are available online at www.softballontario.ca For more information on the 2006 Bantam Girls' Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in St. Catharines, Ontario contact the Director of Publicity & Media Coverage Tom Tuckwell at tomtuckwell at yahoo.com or visit the tournament online at www.bantamgirls06.com. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 08:53:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 05:53:25 -0700 Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Guelph! Message-ID: <020806214.21450@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 7:45:08 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Guelph! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to Play Softball at the Canadian Championships in Guelph! LEARN TO PLAY SOFTBALL AT THE MIDGET GIRLS CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS! Softball Ontario is excited to announce a great opportunity for children ages 4 to 8 to learn how to play Softball at the Canadian National Championships. Along with Softball Canada and the organizing committee of the Midget Girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, Softball Ontario will be holding a Parmalat Learn to Play clinic between the final medal games of the tournament. The Parmalat Learn to Play Program is designed to be a young person's introduction to the sport of Softball. The emphasis is on FUN, ACTION, and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE, with a gradual introduction to non-stressful competition. The program provides children with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to successfully take part in the game of Softball. Taking place on Sunday August 13, 2006 from 12:30 PM ? 1:30 PM at the Exhibition Softball Enclosure in Guelph, the Learn to Play clinic at the Canadian Championships will be unique, as the parents will be asked to participate along with their children. Parents will learn each of the stations so that they can take home the lessons learned in the clinic and continue to work on his or her child?s softball skills. Children who participate in the Parmalat Learn to Play clinics at the Canadian Championships will not only improve their softball skills, but they will also receive gifts from Softball Ontario and Softball Canada, including a free T-Shirt. Registration for the clinics is limited to 100 children, so sign up today! Contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca or (416) 426-7150 to register. Registration forms are available online at www.softballontario.ca For more information on the 2006 Midget Girls' Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Guelph, Ontario contact the Director of Media & News Releases Paul Osborne at posborne at conestogac.on.ca or visit the tournament online at www.girlsfastpitch.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 14:40:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:40:19 Subject: Softball Ontario Coaches Program-Job Posting Message-ID: <020806214.53064@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 10:40:57 AM From: "Stephanie Sutton" Subject: Softball Ontario Coaches Program-Job Posting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coaching Program Job Openings (2 CommitteePositions) The Softball Ontario Coaches Program is please to announcetwo openings (2) on the Coaching Committee. These are both volunteerpositions for which the successful candidates will be expected to take a strongleadership role in the development of the coaching program in Ontario. The persons in these roles will serve as full members of the Coaching Committeeand, thereby, will assist the Committee will all aspects of the Program. He/She will be expected to attend all meetings. (Approximately 2 peryear) Qualifications Good Communicative and Administrative Skills A willingness to do tasks as assigned by the Chairperson A keen interest in Coaching Development Coaching Experience a definite asset How to Apply All interested candidates are asked to apply in writing,expressing your interest, along with a detailed resume, outlining your softballCoaching background and qualifications for this position. Letters ofapplications should be sent no later than September 15, 2006. If you haveapplied before, we ask that you re-submit your resume. Email: ssutton at softballontario.ca Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave E North York, ON M3C 3C6 Fax: 416-426-7368 Steph Sutton Program Coordinator Coaches and Umpires Programs Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave E North York, ON M3C 3C6 416.426.7150 Fax: 416.426.7368 ssutton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 14:51:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:51:06 Subject: Around_the_Horn_August_Issue Message-ID: <020806214.53711@webbox.com> Received: 8/2/06 1:31:28 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Around_the_Horn_August_Issue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the August issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition d'ao?t de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format ..PDF Regards, Rick Picard Program Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 2 15:04:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:04:19 Subject: 2006 Men's Eastern Canadians Message-ID: <020806214.54504@webbox.com> 2006 Men's Eastern Canadians Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Many people have been asking "When and where are the Men's Eastern Canadians this year?" Well, here is the key information: LOCATIONS: A - Berwick NS B - Miramichi NB C - Summerside PE DATES: September 8-10th, 2006 http://www.easterncandian.com (sidebar fastpitch and pick which championship) for information, contacts include dates, etc. Berwick, NS site: http://schools.ednet.ns.ca/avrsb/712/routlejo/eassons/mainindex.htm My own Nova Scotia information link: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/hr-links/best-ways-to-find-peoplecompanies.php Information kindly provided by: Bev Adams President Softball NB 506-454-8994 adams(at)nb.sympatico.ca Alan Petrie Softball P.E.I. cannon(at)islandtelecom.com Dave Houghton Softball Nova Scotia softballns(at)sportnovascotia.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 3 06:36:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 03:36:59 -0700 Subject: 2006 SENIOR MEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP - TEAMS Message-ID: <030806215.13264@webbox.com> 2006 SENIOR MEN?S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP - TEAMS Thursday, August 3, 2006 2006 SENIOR MEN?S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS 1. St. Thomas Evergreen Centennials, Ont. - Defending Champions 2. Jarvis Merchants, Ontario 3. Saskatoon Aspen Interior Black Sox, Saskatchewan 4. Stony Plain Twiliters, Alberta 5. Charlottetown Razzy?s Roadhouse Fawcett?s, Prince Edward Island 6. Newfoundland Impact Signs, Newfoundland 7. Vancouver Grey Sox, British Columbia 8. Prince George Black Bears, British Columbia 2006 SENIOR MENS CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP Game # Dia. # Date Time Team Team SUNDAY 1 SCP Aug 27 10:00 am SK ON 2 SCP Aug 27 12 Noon AB DC 3 SCP Aug 27 2:00 pm PE HOST 4 SCP Aug 27 4:00 pm NL BC SCP Aug 27 6:00 pm OPENING CEREMONIES 5 SCP Aug 27 7:00 pm SK HOST 6 SCP Aug 27 9:00 pm AB ON MONDAY 7 SCP Aug 28 9:30 am BC PE 8 SCP Aug 28 11:30 am DC NL 9 SCP Aug 28 1:30 pm AB SK 10 SCP Aug 28 3:30 pm NL PE 11 SCP Aug 28 6:00 pm DC ON 12 SCP Aug 28 8:00 pm BC HOST TUESDAY 13 SCP Aug 29 9:30 am ON NL 14 SCP Aug 29 11:30 am DC BC 15 SCP Aug 29 1:30 pm AB HOST 16 SCP Aug 29 3:30 pm SK PE 17 SCP Aug 29 6:00 pm BC ON 18 SCP Aug 29 8:00 pm HOST NL WEDNESDAY 19 SCP Aug 30 9:30 am SK DC 20 SCP Aug 30 11:30 am AB PE 21 SCP Aug 30 1:30 pm SK NL 22 SCP Aug 30 3:30 pm ON PE 23 SCP Aug 30 6:00 pm BC AB 24 SCP Aug 30 8:00 pm DC HOST THURSDAY 25 SCP Aug 31 9:00 am AB NL 26 SCP Aug 31 11:00 am SK BC 27 SCP Aug 31 1:00 pm HOST ON 28 SCP Aug 31 3:00 pm DC PE FRIDAY (TIEBREAKER GAMES IF NECESSARY) T1 SCP Sep 1 T2 SCP Sep 1 T3 SCP Sep 1 FRIDAY C1 SCP Sep 1 6:00 pm 1st 4th C2 SCP Sep 1 8:00 pm 2nd 3rd SATURDAY C3 SCP Sep 2 9:30 am 5th 8th C4 SCP Sep 2 11:30 am 6th 7th C5 SCP Sep 2 1:30 pm LC1 WC3 C6 SCP Sep 2 3:30 pm WC4 LC2 C7 SCP Sep 2 6:00 pm WC1 WC2 C8 SCP Sep 2 8:00 pm WC5 WC6 SUNDAY C9 SCP Sep 2 11:00 am LC7 WC8 C10 SCP Sep 2 1:30 pm WC7 WC9 AB SK DC Sun 12 Noon Vs DC Sun 10:00 am Vs ON Sun 12 Noon Vs AB Sun 9:00 pm Vs ON Sun 7:00 pm Vs HOST Mon 11:30 am Vs NL Mon 1:30 pm Vs SK Mon 1:30 pm Vs AB Mon 6:00 pm Vs ON Tue 1:30 pm Vs HOST Tue 3:30 pm Vs PE Tue 11:30 am Vs BC Wed 11:30 am Vs PE Wed 9:30 am Vs DC Wed 9:30 am Vs SK Wed 6:00 pm Vs BC Wed 1:30 pm Vs NL Wed 8:00 pm Vs HOST Thu 9:00 am Vs NL Thu 11:00 am Vs BC Thu 3:00 pm Vs PE ON NL PE Sun 10:00 am Vs SK Sun 4:00 pm Vs BC Sun 2:00 pm Vs HOST Sun 9:00 pm Vs AB Mon 11:30 am Vs DC Mon 9:30 am Vs BC Mon 6:00 pm Vs DC Mon 3:30 pm Vs PE Mon 3:30 pm Vs NL Tue 9:30 am Vs NL Tue 9:30 am Vs ON Tue 3:30 pm Vs SK Tue 6:00 pm Vs BC Tue 8:00 pm Vs HOST Wed 11:30 am Vs AB Wed 3:30 pm Vs PE Wed 1:30 pm Vs SK Wed 3:30 pm Vs ON Thu 1:00 pm Vs HOST Thu 9:00 am Vs AB Thu 3:00 pm Vs DC BC HOST Sun 4:00 pm Vs NL Sun 2:00 pm Vs PE Mon 9:30 am Vs PE Sun 7:00 pm Vs SK Mon 8:00 pm Vs HOST Mon 8:00 pm Vs BC Tue 11:30 am Vs DC Tue 1:30 pm Vs AB Tue 6:00 pm Vs ON Tue 8:00 pm Vs NL Wed 6:00 pm Vs AB Wed 8:00 pm Vs DC Thu 11:00 am Vs SK Thu 1:00 pm Vs ON Seeding Team Name 1 Defending Champions ? DC 2 Newfoundland ? NL 3 Ontario ? ON 4 Saskatchewan ? SK Seeding Team Name 5 British Columbia ? BC 6 Prince Edward Island ? PE 7 Alberta ? AB 8 Host For more information contact: Ron Poillilo Program Director, 99.3 the Drive Ph. (250) 960-1367 E-mail: rpolillo(at)ckpg.bc.ca Allan Bristowe Sports Director, 99.3 the Drive Ph. (250) 613-5914 E-mail: abristowe(at)ckpg.bc.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 3 06:39:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 03:39:12 -0700 Subject: 2006 Senior Men's Canadian National Championship to Have Select Games Message-ID: <030806215.13398@webbox.com> 2006 Senior Men's Canadian National Championship to Have Select Games Thursday, August 3, 2006 NATIONAL FASTPITCH WILL BE LIVE ON THE DRIVE 2006 Senior Men's Canadian National Championship to Have Select Games Broadcast Live Across Canada by 99.3 The Drive For Immediate Release August 2, 2006 Prince George - 99.3 The Drive and the 2006 Senior Men's Canadian Fast Pitch Championship Host Committee are pleased to announce a deal to broadcast three championship games live, on the radio. The announcement also marks the first time that Softball Canada will have the games broadcast live across Canada, via the internet on the Drive website. "We're excited to be connected with the tournament and know the people of Prince George and the Central Interior, will be thrilled to listen to these games which feature the elite Fast Pitch players from across Canada," said Ron Pollilo, Program Director for 99.3 The Drive. "We know these games will be extremely competitive, and will provide great listening entertainment for the people of our community. An added feature we're proud of is that these games will be accessible to the fans and family members of the competing teams from across Canada via our website at 993thedrive.com". Veteran broadcaster Allan Bristowe will call the games. Allan is well known to sports fans, as the anchor at PGTV for the past 5 years. Allan is also a former Fast Pitch player himself, and has been involved in many other fastball championships, starting as the bat boy for the host team at the 1985 National Midget Boys Fastball championship in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Allan went on to be the public address announcer and color commentator at the 1996 National Midget Boys Fastball championship, again in Prince Albert. In the 2001 National Midget Boys fastball championship, Allan graduated to be the play by play announcer, guess where, again in Prince Albert. "Calling fastball at its highest level will be exciting. I can remember in 1985 watching a young Dean Holein run the show for the Melfort 222's, and watching the 1996 Prince Albert Selects win their second straight Canadian title. In 2001 the final again featured the host team against Waterford, Ontario. Between both of these teams, there were 9 players on the Canadian junior men?s team. Now I get to call the games with the best players in Canada!" 99.3 The Drive will broadcast two Round Robin games which will feature the host Prince George Black Bears. These games include the Black Bears competing against the Vancouver Grey Sox on Monday August 28th at 8:00 pm, and then again against the defending champions from St Thomas Ontario on Wednesday August 30th, again at 8:00 pm. Pre-game and post-game shows will be a part of the broadcast. 99.3 The Drive will also be broadcasting the event Final Championship game at 1:30 pm on Sunday September 3rd. "This will help to make this Championship memorable," said Host Committee Chairperson Allen Cummings. "It turns up the prestige of our event, and enables those that may not be able to be at the park, to be able to follow the games, which are going to pit Canada's finest against one another for the honour of being the National Champions". The 2006 Senior Men's Canadian Fast Pitch Championship is scheduled for August 27th to September 3rd, in Prince George at Spruce City Stadium. It is featuring the finest 8 Fast Pitch teams from across Canada, including the host Prince George Black Bears. For more information contact: Ron Poillilo Program Director, 99.3 the Drive Ph. (250) 960-1367 E-mail: rpolillo(at)ckpg.bc.ca Allan Bristowe Sports Director, 99.3 the Drive Ph. (250) 613-5914 E-mail: abristowe(at)ckpg.bc.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 3 06:48:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 03:48:50 -0700 Subject: Coaching convention targeting growth in the game - NZ Message-ID: <030806215.13976@webbox.com> Received: 8/3/06 4:22:06 AM From: Vance Subject: Coaching convention targeting growth in the game -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coaching convention targeting growth in the game Thursday August 3rd 2006 Softball coaches of all levels from across New Zealand will be convergingon Wellington this weekend for a two day convention. New Zealand Softball National Coaching Director Naomi Shaw has beenoverwhelmed by the response to the convention with 60 coaches registeredto attend. Shaw says all the coaches registered have a desire to improve theirknowledge with the focus of the two days on growing the game of softball. The importance of a coach can not be under estimated believes Shaw butthere is more to the role than knowing the game and skills required.Another key factor is managing the athlete. ?If you have a confident and skilled coach in front of a team the chancesof that team staying in the game are much higher,? said Shaw. The convention has two strands one aimed at the entry level grass rootscoach and the other targeting the sports elite coaches. Included in the weekend will be a range of workshops covering all aspectsof the game from the basics of pitching, hitting and catching through tothe more advanced technical side of the game and planning andpreparation. Those taking the workshops will be a relative whos? who of New Zealandsoftball legends from past NZCT Black Sox coach Don Tricker through tohis successor Eddie Kohlhase. NZCT Black Sox catching legend MarkSorenson will lead a session on the art of catching while NZCT Black Soxinfielder Dion Nukunuku will offer advice and ideas on hitting andfielding. There will also be workshops from current and past international playersand coaches such as Nardi Leonard, Lynda O?Cain, Kiri Shaw and NaomiShaw. Shaw says the presentation from Tricker will focus on the approach tocoaching and not what to coach but how to coach. Softball New Zealand in conjunction with SPARC are running a pilotprogramme developing coaches with a focus on meeting the needs ofathletes along with learning all the necessary skills. ?In the past we have taught coaches through levels and exams but the factthat someone has passed an exam does not necessarily mean they are a goodcoach. It comes down to practical skills and understanding how to putwhat has been learnt into practice,? said Shaw. The coaching convention will also see presentations from SNZ NationalPitching Director Debbie Mygind, SNZ Regional Coaching Co-ordinatorsGraeme Gollan and Ian Saunders. Shaw says along with the learning to be had during the workshops over thetwo days another key will be a chance for all the coaches to network,share ideas and make new contacts. The convention will be held at the Brentwood Hotel, Wellington from theevening of Friday August 4th through to the afternoon of Sunday August6th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 3 23:10:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 20:10:53 -0700 Subject: Update on Junior Nats - NS Eagles 3-2; PEI 0-5 Message-ID: <030806215.72899@webbox.com> Received: 8/3/06 9:00:11 PM From: pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Subject: Update on Junior Nats - NS Eagles 3-2; PEI 0-5 SAINT-LEONARD D?ASTON, QUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry there's no other teams like BC or SASK., but this is for the PEI paper, so thus why the focus on NS with a local boy and the PEI TWINS Hardy, NS Eagles in hunt at JR Nats Twins' fifth loss eliminates them from playoff contention BY PAT HEALEY SAINT-LEONARD D?ASTON, QUE. ? Mitch Hardy of Alberton was on fire Thursday morning, allowing just two hits and striking out 16 of a possible 23 batters he faced as his Antigonish Murphy's Fish and Chips Eagles picked up their first of three wins here at the 2006 Canadian Junior Men's Softball championships. Antigonish also beat Oshawa Double BB Juniors 8-5 in a game resumed from Tuesday's rain out and then faced the winless Summerside Source for Sports Twins. The two wins improved their record to 3-2 with one regular scheduled game and three innings in another game left in round robin play. The two hits Hardy gave up Thursday were in the first inning when Quebec scored their only run, he was unhittable after that point. "We just had everything clicking for us in that game," Hardy said before preparing for the game against Oshawa. "I had my stuff working like I'm use to having it." Jonathan Gunn was tops for Antigonish hitting 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI. Matt Greer took the loss allowing four runs on five hits and walking three in three and one third innings work. Meanwhile, the Summerside Source for Sports Junior Twins were eliminated from playoff contention Thursday morning with their fifth loss here at the 2006 Canadian Junior Men?s softball championships. The Twins lost 12-1 in five innings to the host L?Express after rain halted play in the morning. Mitch Hardy of Alberton and his Antigonish Murphy?s Fish and Chips Eagles beat Quyon Flyers of Quebec 5-1 behind strong pitching by Hardy to even their record at 2-2. Ryan Gallant of Abram-Village (1-for-2) continued to lead the Eagles hitting while O?Leary?s Mike MacIsaac (1-for-1 with a walk, run scored) was the only other PEI batter to get a hit off winning pitcher Matthew Beniot, who recorded six strikeouts. Jon Veinot suffered the loss allowing 11 earned runs, three walks and striking out one. BUSY FRIDAY The revised schedule will make for a tremondously busy schedule for the Eagles on Friday. They will resume their game with the host, up 2-0 they are in the fourth inning with two L'Express runners on and one out as ST-Leonard threatens to tie the game at 10 a.m. then they face the Elmira Juniors at 2 pm Atlantic in their final game of round robin. The crossovers and playoffs will begin almost immediately afterwards. P.E.I. resumed their game with Kelly's Pub Canadians of NL from the second inning Thursday night, and will have to turn around and play at 10 am Atlantic against Elmira before their nationals are done with for 2006. Summerside and Alberton are hosting the event in 2007. pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 3 23:18:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 20:18:42 -0700 Subject: opening round of ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Message-ID: <030806215.73368@webbox.com> Received: 8/3/06 10:00:45 PM From: "Bill Plummer" Subject: opening round of ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship SOUTH BEND, IN FARM TAVERN EDGES KEATING FITNESS CENTER 2-1 IN ONE OF SIX OPENING GAMES IN MEN'S MAJOR FAST PITCH NATIONAL SOUTH BEND, IN - Sometimes one run is the difference in an ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship. It was Thursday evening at the Belleville Softball Complex as the Farm Tavern of Madison, WI, nipped Keating Fitness Center of Wilkes Barre, PA 2-1, in one of six opening round games. Seventeen teams are entered in the annual major fast pitch championship, which was held at this complex two years ago when The Farm Tavern repeated as national champion after winning in 2003 and finishing third last year in Florida. In its opener, The Farm got an outstanding performance from right-hander Korrey Gareau who fanned 12 batters and walked one before he was replaced after giving up a lead-off triple to Travis Wilson in the seventh inning. After the triple, Farm Manager Rod Peterson replaced Gareau with another right-hander, Dean Holoien, who was the outstanding pitcher in this event in 2004. Dean, who had surgery on his right shoulder in January, got the next three batters in order to close out the game. Wilson scored the only Keating run on a passed ball as Holoein fanned two of the three batters he faced. Holoien doesn't have any pain throwing but he still isn't where he wants to be."I still have a long ways to go with the shoulder," said Holoien who threw a no-hitter in the 2004 championship game, striking out 14 as the Farm beat Broken Bow Spirit of Broken Bow, NE, 6-0. "Korrey threw a good game for us. It's crunch time for us with the ASA Nationals and the ISC Tournament." Besides the triple, the only other hit Gareau allowed was an infield single in the fourth inning by Justin Stock. The only run Gareau would need came in the sixth inning when Todd Budke, a second-team All-America last year, singled, scoring Stan Grebek. Grebek walked to open the inning and advanced to second on a ground out before Budke laced an RBI single to right field. The Farm added an insurance run in the top of the seventh inning on second baseman Derrick Zechman's one-out solo homer over the left field fence off losing pitcher Bill Hillhouse. It was the first homer of the tournament. Hillhouse allowed three hits and fanned three in going the distance as Keating dropped into the loser's bracket. The Farm Tavern 000 001 1 - 2 4 0 Keating Fitness Center 000 000 1 - 1 2 0 Korrey Gareau, Dean Holoein (7) and Todd Twachtmann. Bill Hillhouse and Steve Sell. W - Gareau. L - Hillhouse. HR: Farm Tavern - Derrick Zechman. In the second game on the yellow diamond Thursday, MVD Sports of Ashland, OH rallied scoring four runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Duncan Outlaws of Elkhart, IN, 5-3, making its debut in this ASA Men's National Fast Pitch Championship. Trailing 3-1, MVD loaded the bases against losing pitcher Allen Hodge before outfielder Reggie Kline hit a two-out grand slam over the left field fence in the seventh inning to give his team the win. It was the first grand slam of the tournament. MVD out-hit Duncan 6-5, which took an early 3-1 lead.Duncan's Tim Smart had an RBI single in the first inning and blasted a triple to lead-off the sixth inning and later scored on Blake Gougler's triple to right field. The second Duncan run came in the second inning on an RBI single by Smart. MVD scored its first run in the fourth inning on a lead-off double by winning pitcher Ty McKinney and a two-out RBI single by Tommy Botkins. McKinney hurled six innings and fanned seven batters before walking a batter to open the seventh. Tom Benube replaced him and fanned the next three batters in order to end the game. Losing pitcher Hodge went the distance and struck out six. He had a single and a double in four at-bats. MVD Sports 000 100 4 - 5 6 0 Duncan Outlaws 101 101 0 - 3 5 3 Ty McKinney, Tom Berube (7) and Luke Painter. Allen Hodge and Blake Borger. W -McKinney. L - Hodge. 2B: MVD - Ty McKinney. Outlaws - Allen Hodge. 3B: Duncan - Tim Smart, Blake Gougler. HR: MVD - Reggie Kline (grand slam). In other opening games Thursday, Florida Fast Pitch of Jacksonville, FL, runner-up a year ago, decisioned the Ashland, OH Merchants 9-2; Circle Tap of Green Bay, WI defeated the Thomson Area Merchants, Thomson, IL 3-1, the Heflin Builders of Balston Lake, NY routed D.C. Current (the 2006 Indiana class C champion) of Breman, IN 17-1 in five innings and the Midland, MI Explorers edged Minn Dak Millers of Fargo, ND 3-2 in eight innings. Heflin, which is one of the nation's top ten teams, blasted D.C. for 17 hits compared to four for the losers. The winners scored three in the first, five each in the second and third and three in the fifth to end the game via the mercy rule (eight after five). D.C. used three pitchers with Mike Huppert the losing hurler the first two innings. Nate Fish led the winners with two singles and a homer driving in three runs. The Midland Explorers scored the deciding run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning to win the first extra inning game of the tourney. Doug Gillis and Dave Frick went four innings apiece for the Explorers while Rob Schweyer was the losing hurler. He fanned nine and allowed six hits. Jeff Servinski had a two-run homer in the fifth inning for Explorers. Craig Crawford and Reid Benson had a pair of singles apiece for the winners. The tournament will resume 9 a.m. Fridayt at the Belleville Complex with 14 games scheduled. bplummer(at)softball.org Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 4 09:19:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 06:19:48 -0700 Subject: Explorers at ASA - Game 1 Message-ID: <040806216.23027@webbox.com> Received: 8/4/06 8:21:47 AM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers at ASA - Game 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Bend, IN Explorers 3, MinDak Millers (Fargo, ND) 2 - 8 innings Explorers - Doug Gillis started, 1 unearned run, Paul Koert (WP), 6 innings MinDak - Rob Scheweyer (LP) Explorers - Jeff Servinski - 2-run homerun in the 4th. In the top of 8th, Reid Benson and Craig Crawford singled - both advanced on a wild pitch, and Benson scored on another wild pitch. Crawford finished 2x3, Benson 2x4 MinDak - Roman Foore had an RBI single in the 1st and John Tschida scored on a passed ball in the bottom of the 7th. Explorers play today (Friday) at 1:00 p.m. versus Heflin (Ballston Lake, NY). MinDak plays today versus DC Current (IN). Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 4 12:13:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:13:04 -0700 Subject: Kitchener is ready! Message-ID: <040806216.33415@webbox.com> Received: 8/4/06 10:49:41 AM From: "Tom Clancy" KITCHENER, ON August 4th Kitchener is ready! The activity and storms around the ball parks these days are impressive?Copious, rainfall has the turf in the best condition it?s been in for a long time and it was good before. Parking lots have been graded, grass cut, the lighting has been improved, and the enhanced dugouts are getting great reviews. The permanent bleachers behind home plate are now in place and look great. Many sponsors have stepped forward and signs, advertising and talk among players, fans are helping to build excitement. The present heat wave in Ontario is set to break and the tournament forecast is sunshine and low 70?s so the weather and facilities are ready and in excellent shape. What?s all the fuss about we are asked?well the World Fastball Tournament, a collection of the world?s best players, great fans and some ISC organizing folk are coming to Kitchener August 10th and will be visiting for 10 days. The task is to crown a World Champion in fastball. Our facilities, fans, food, and plans are providing the basics for some fun and frivolity while watching great fastball games for ten days. It all starts August 10th. The Bridge to the Future skills clinic has 240 participants registered and continues to get additional athletes daily. This excellent youth skills program will partner the best players in the game with enthusiastic youth from our region. We expect 300 youth and 100 instructors to register including a team of Special Olympians and athletes with special needs. The opportunity for attending youth to better their skills to play this great game guided by the inspiration of skilled veterans that is passed on to eager young players is unprecedented. The food is ordered and beer will be picked up shortly. I hope we have enough. Anna Mae's pie factory has scheduled additional shifts ready to bake just before for delivery while still warm as it slightly melts the ice cream when served. The computers are groaning with the additional workload and offering ?threats? that they don?t like the added work and may not continue to compute under these conditions. That would provide some challenges!! The final schedules are completed and the rosters are filling in. The full colour sixty-page program is put to bed and promises to be one of the best yet. The Hall of Fame Breakfast will provide some interesting entertainment as the ISC acknowledges four worthy candidates. Order your tickets, book your rooms as they are going quickly, and get ready to join us for the trend-setting most fantastic fastball event ? the Schneiders 2006 ISC World Fastball Tournament. The dates are Thursday August 10th until Saturday 19th for the World Tournament and Sunday August 13th to Friday 18th for the ISC II Tournament of Champions. This tournament matches numerous excellent Ontario teams against some of the best up and coming stars from the U.S. It will be played at Budd Park and Kinsmen Park in Cambridge. Check out the website for further details. There are a few reserved seats left directly behind home plate that can be purchased through the Kitchener Auditorium Box Office at 519-741-2556. You may wish to join us for Thursday night's exhibition games between two International Teams, the Czech Republic National Team from Prague and the Danish Dynamite from Copenhagen, Denmark. They play at 7:00 pm. A league challenge between the South Perth All Stars playing the Golden Horseshoe All Stars at 9:00 pm for the PROforma Challenge Cup. These high quality exhibition games are free. Food and beverages will be available. Check out our website regularly for further tournament information and updates at www.kwfastball.com One week from now the excitement will heighten, as the sounds of summer will echo with the crack of a bat and cheering crowds. See you at the parks and Ball Yard. Tom Clancy, Chairman Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament tclancy at golden.net Tom Clancy 519-748-0377 71 Lower Canada Cres. Kitchener, Ont N2P 1E9 mailto:tclancy(at)golden.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 4 12:43:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:43:16 -0700 Subject: Minesing Claims Top Honors Message-ID: <040806216.35241@webbox.com> Received: 8/4/06 10:37:42 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Minesing Claims Top Honors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Minesing Claims Top Spot in SRFL. With playoffs set to start next Thursday (Aug 10), the top 3 teams in the Simcoe Rural Fastball League have been determined, while there could be some jockeying for position in the bottom half with a few make up games still needing to be played over the next few days, the first round match-ups are basically set. Finishing 1st with an overall record of 16-2, was the Minesing Orange Shirts. Minesing has been in first all year long, and opened the season with 12 straight victories. A couple of losses to Wyevale late in the season ruined their chances at the perfect season, but last year?s champs will be the favorites going into the playoffs again this year. Taking 2nd place on the last day of the season was the Wyevale Tribe with a record of 14-3-1. A win against Minesing, coupled with a Vasey tie, left the Wyevale Tribe a single point ahead of Vasey in the standings. Last year?s runner up will be in tough with their potential 2nd round matchup against Vasey. Vasey was the only team the Tribe couldn?t muster up a win against this year going 0-2-1 against them. Finishing 3rd was the always tough Vasey Countrymen with a record of 13-3-2. Vasey stuggled against Minesing this year (0-3), but dominated Wyevale (2-0-1). The 2004 Champs look to get back into the finals this year, to redeem their semi final loss last year. Led both at the plate and on the mound by Brad Robinson, the Countrymen are poised for a long playoff run. Taking 4th spot will be the scrappy Perkinsfield Bantus. Perkinsfield was near perfect against the bottom half of the league, while they couldn?t convert on some opportunities to knock off the top teams. Perkinsfield will most likely be pitted against the Toanche Jr Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. This should be a good series, with the winner taking on the 1st place team from Minesing. Perkinsfield can jump up and bite you at any time, they look to be the dark horse this year. Finishing in 5th will be the Toanche Jr Eagles. Toanche started off the season slow, but has turned on the heat lately. A tie against Vasey, and a narrow 5-4 loss to Wyevale can attest to that. Toanche will all their youthful exuberance is another team that can be scary when they get on a roll. Look for them to play Perkinsfield tight in the first round, with the winner of that series assuming the role of underdog for the remainder of the playoffs. Winding up in 6th spot will be the Uhthoff Nationals. Uhthoff is one of those teams that when their pitching is on can compete with anybody. Not sure if Mike Crawford is playoff eligible, but if he is, look for him to cause the Vasey some fits in the 1st round. If Crawford is not eligible, Ted Conway can shut down any lineup on any given night. Look for their sticks to be their determining factor. If they get some clutch hits in clutch situations they could do some damage. Taking 7th spot will be the newly formed Wyebridge Wildcats. In their first season in the SRFL wins were hard to come by for the Wildcats. Other than the Nationals, the Wyebridge team seemed to compete best with the Wyevale Tribe. The Tribe will need to be on the top of its game in the first round especially with ace Jason Giffen in Kitchener (so will Brad Robinson). First Round ? Game #1 (Aug 10) - Probable Match Ups & Starters: Wyevale (G McNabb) v Wyebridge (A Gignac) Vasey (J Phillips) v Uhthoff (T Conway) Perkinsfield (J Robitaille) v Toanche (G Patenaude) Michael Kelly Kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 4 17:25:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 14:25:33 -0700 Subject: Explorers at ASA - Game 2 Message-ID: <040806216.52168@webbox.com> Received: 8/4/06 4:26:08 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: Explorers at ASA - Game 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Bend, IN Heflin (NY) 7, Explorers 5 WP - Brian Urquhart LP - Paul Koert Nate Fish was 3x4 (2 HR) with 5 RBI for Heflin Craig Crawford was 2x4 with an RBI. Steve Roberts was 1x3 with 3 RBI. Dave Frick 2x4 with a HR. Explorers next game is 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kyle kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 4 23:55:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 20:55:39 -0700 Subject: OASA Intermediate Eliminations Message-ID: <040806216.75586@webbox.com> Received: 8/4/06 10:39:54 PM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA Intermediate Eliminations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Intermediate Eliminations St. Thomas Friday Results Game 1 Glencoe 9 Pt. Elgin 7 WP Jason Smith LP Rob Fawcett Game 2 St. Thomas 6 Bridgeport 3 WP Ryan Cummings LP Todd Winkworth Game 3 Aurora 5 Alvinston 3 WP Todd Martin LP Derwyn Hodgins Game 4 Sebringville 3 Stouffville 1 WP Don Scott LP Byron Baranieski Game 5 St Marys 4 Elmira 3 WP Cam Struth LP Carl Harstead Game 6 Shakespeare 2 Cayuga 1 Fred Follings LP Dave Martin Game 7 Morpeth 3 Owen Sound 1 WP Ben Blonde LP Mark Robbins Game 8 Woodstock 5 Palermo 4 WP Steve Running LP Gord Scott From: Gary Wren Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 5 00:05:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 21:05:33 -0700 Subject: ASA Semi-finalists determined for Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Message-ID: <040806216.76179@webbox.com> Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Friday, August 4, 2006 Semi-finalists determined for Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship SOUTH BEND, IN -- Four teams advanced to Saturday's semi-finals of the 74th annual ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship after 17 games were played Friday at the Belleville Softball Complex. Saturday's semi-finals are scheduled at 11 a.m. and will match two teams that know each other well because they are both from Wisconsin, Circle Tap of Green Bay (3-0) and The Farm Tavern (2-0) of Madison. In the other semi-final, the Bloomington (IL) Stix (2-0) will oppose Heflin Builders (2-0) of Balston Lake, NY. Bloomington, (IL) Stix 1, Plangger's Furniture 0 (15 innings) Bloomington, (IL) Stix 4, Florida Fast Pitch 1 After winning its first game 1-0 against Plangger's Furniture in 15 innings, the Bloomington Stix surprised last year's runner-up Florida Fast Pitch of Jacksonville, FL for its second consecutive win. The Stix scored all of its runs in the first inning in handing Florida Fast Pitch its first loss in two games.The Stix had four of their six hits in the first inning with Sonny Perkins having a two-run single, winning pitcher Thomas Cameron an RBI single and Blake Martin an RBI double. Cameron allowed four hits and fanned 10 and didn't allow a run until the sixth inning when it scored on a ground out by Lauro Flex.Losing pitcher Sebastian Gervasutti allowed six hits and struck out seven and allowed only two hits after the first inning. ..Brad Johnson had a pair of singles in four at-bats for the losers. No player from Bloomington had more than one hit. In the extra inning game, Paul Algar of Plangger's suffered the loss despite fanning 26 batters and allowing nine hits. Winning pitcher Dewey Dyck fanned 17 batters and allowed six hits in getting the win and also having the game-winning RBI in the 15th inning. Dyck also had a double with Lance Freeman and Thomas Cameron each having two hits apiece for the winners. Circle Tap 8, Patsy's 3 Circle Tap 3, MVD Sports of Ashland, OH 1 Trailing 2-1, Circle Tap of Green Bay, WI scored six runs in the third inning to defeat Patsy's of New York City, 8-3, for its second consecutive win in the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship. It was the opening game for Patsy's. Chris Delarwelle put Circle Tap out in front with a two-out solo homer over the left field fence first inning before Patsy's came back to score twice in the bottom half of the inning on a Circle Tap throwing error by the catcher and a solo homer by catcher Louie Joglar. That would be the last time Patsy's would lead as Circle Tap tallied six times in the third and once in the sixth. Kyle Magnusson, Tom Crouch and Todd Malnory had RBI singles to account for three of the runs with the other runs scoring on an outfield error, a wild pitch and a passed ball. Adam LaLonde's single in the fifth inning accounted for the third and final Patsy's run. Adam Folkard was the loser and went two and one-third innings before Gerald Muizelaar replaced him in the third inning and pitched the remainder of the game. Matt Bramwell was the winner and went the distance. Patsy's 11, Ashland, OH Merchants 0 (five innings) Patsy's 10, Thomson Area, IL Merchants 0 (six innings) Patsy's 10, Townline 1 Dolan and Murphy 1, Townline 0 Patsy's wasted no time in seizing command of the game against the Ashland, OH Merchants, scoring six runs in the first two innings on seven hits. The runs came on a two-run homer by Frank DeGroat, a two-run triple by Chris Miljavac and a sac fly by Adam LaLonde. LaLonde added an RBI single in the third inning to expand the lead to 7-0. LaLonda got his third RBI with a single in the fifth inning expanding the lead to 8-0. Orlando Rodriguez made it 10-0 with a two-run double to left field and Louie Joglar singled in the 11th run in a four-run fifth. Winner Gerald Muzielaar hurled the first three innings before right-hander Terry Luster entered in the fourth inning and pitched the remainder of the game. Muzielaar allowed only a pair of singles, fanned four batters and walked one. Luster fanned five and allowed one hit. LaLonde led the winners with two singles, a double and three RBI. DeGroat also had three hits for Patsy's (2-1). Friday evening Patsy's improved its record to 3-1 by beating the Thomson Area, IL Merchants in a six-inning run rule contest. Winning pitcher Adam Folkard fanned 11 in four innings with Terry Luster finishing up, striking out four in two innings. Brad Cheyne was the loser, allowing 13 hits and 10 runs (seven earned runs). He fanned four and walked one. Jeff Hook drove in four runs for Patsy's which has rebounded after an opening game loss to win three games in a row Townline 6, Plangger's Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI 2 In the last game Saturday evening, Townline collected 10 hits in defeating Plangger's with Tane Richardson fanning eight and walking two in getting the win. Rick Plangger started for the losers with Paul Algar pitching the last five innings. Terry Botesma had a two-run homer in the second inning to account for the only Plangger's run. Josh Johnson and Chris Delorte had two singles apiece for the winners. Richardson also had two RBI. Townline scored four in the first and once each in the second and third innings. Thomson Area, IL Merchants 1, Ashland (OH) Merchants 0 Thomson Area, IL Merchants 10, Duncan Outlaws , Elkhart, IN 5 One run was all the Thomson, IL Area Merchants needed to even their record in the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Saturday at 1-1.It was the second loss in as many games for the Merchants who lost their opener to Circle Tap 3-1. The lone run came in the first inning when Kraig Sommers doubled and scored one out later on a single by Casey Eden. Ashland never got a runner past second base against winning pitcher Jonas Mach. Losing pitcher was Scott Hershey who fanned five batters. Plangger's Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI 6, Thomson Area, IL Merchants 5 After allowing five runs in the first inning, Doug Sleep closed the door on the Thomson Area, IL Merchants as Plangger's Furniture of Benton Harbor, MI evened its record at 1-1 in the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Friday. Sleep allowed eight hits and only three after the first inning when the losers tallied five times on an RBI single by Scott Glazier, and a pair of two-run homers by Bruce Bielema and Marquis Cody. Cody's homer was the first inside-the-park homer of the tournament. Plangger's fought back and scored once in the bottom of the first on an RBI single by Doc Brown and added two runs in the second and three in the third inning against losing pitcher Brad Cheyne, who allowed 10 hits. Shortstop Brent Mallernee had a two-run double in the second inning, Gary Cooper had a two-run double and Steve Hamming an RBI single in the third inning for Plangger's. Townline 3, D.C. Current 1 Minn Dak Millers 14, D.C. Current 2 Breaking a tie, Townline of Denmark, WI scored twice in the sixth inning to get its first victory in three games in handing D.C. Current of Bremen, IN its third defeat of the tournament. Betto Guerrinieri started for the winners and went the first five innings before Tane Richardson came on to hurl the last two innings to get the win, allowing only one hit and striking out three. Dean Woldy was the loser, allowing nine hits and three runs. He fanned two and walked an identical number. Keith Buecke had a pair of singles for D.C. Josh Johnson led the winners with three singles, John Zipperer had a double and a single and Jim Corbet added a single and a homer for the winners. Earlier, D.C. Current lost to the Minn Dak Millers of Fargo, ND and pulled off a rare triple play. In other games Saturday, Keating Fitness Center of Wilkes Barre, PA shutout the Duncan Outlaws of Elkhart 15- 0, the Farm Tavern blanked Dolan and Murphy of Aurora, IL 5-0, and the Heflin Builders disposed of the Midland Explorers 7-5 Bill Plummer bplummer at softball.org Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 5 22:41:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 19:41:09 -0700 Subject: ASA - CIRCLE TAP, FLORIDA FAST PITCH ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND Message-ID: <050806217.71116@webbox.com> Received: 8/5/06 8:59:55 PM From: "Bill Plummer" Add to People Section -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Men's Major Fast Pitch CIRCLE TAP, FLORIDA FAST PITCH ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SOUTH BEND, IN -- One swing of the bat can turn a game from a loss to a defeat. Ask the Circle Tap softball team. Trailing 5-3 entering the seventh inning, Circle Tap of Green Bay, WI got a grand slam homer from Matt Bramwell to defeat the Heflin Gremlins of Balston Lake, NY 7-5 and advance to the championship round of the 74th ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship. The championship will be played Sunday morning at 10 with an if game scheduled at noon. Circle Tap trailed 5-3 entering the seventh before Bramwell hit his first grand slam of the tournament to straight away center field off losing pither pitcher Brian Uruqhart. Urquhart fanned seven and allowed 11 hits in going the distance. Collin McKenzie was the winner with a complete game and allowed five hits and walked three, striking out seven. Circle Tap (5-0) broke out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on a solo homer by Kyle Magnusson before Heflin scored twice in the second inning to take the lead. Circle Tap added another run in the third before Heflin added another run in the bottom of the third on Blake Miller's solo homer to hold a one-run lead. Each team added a run in the fifth and Heflin added another run in the sixth on a Mike Gasaway homer to lead 5-3 entering the seventh inning. Heflin's run in the fifth inning came on a solo homer by Frank Perez. Chris Delarwelle had a solo homer in the fifth for Circle Tap and a single. Teammate Tom Crouch had a single and a triple and Magnusson also had a single in addition to the roundtripper. Florida Fast Pitch 2, Heflin Gremlins 1 (loser's braket final) Florida Fast Pitch defeated the Heflin Gremlins of Balston Lake, NY 2-1 in the loser's bracket final Saturday evening to advance to the championship round Sunday and is assured of at least finishing runner-up for the second year in a row. The game was scoreless through three innings before Heflin scored a run in the top of the third on an RBI single by losing pitcher Brian Ezekiel. Florida Fast Pitch, however, came back to tie the game in the bottom of the fourth scoring a run on Matt Darling's fielder's choice. Darling scored the winning run in the bottom of the on some heads-up base running. Brad Johnson led off the inning with a single before Darling walked. Matt Palazzo also walked to load the bases. Mike Brown hit into a fielder's choice for the first out before Jeremy Manley hit a fly to left field. The ball was caught by left fielder Wally King, who then turned toward the shortstop after the catch. When he did, Darling broke for home with the ensuing throw to the plate wild. Manley was the winner in the route going performance and fanned seven, allowing five hits including a pair of singles in the last inning. Manley fanned Mike Casaway to end the game and the threat. Ezekiel struck out five and allowed four hits. In finishing third in the 17 team field, Heflin had a 3-2 record. Circle Tap 4, The Farm Tavern 3 Florida Fast Pitch 4, The Farm Tavern 2 In a battle of Wisconsin rivals, Circle Tap of Green Bay edged The Farm Tavern of Madison , 4-3 , Saturday to advance to the winner's bracket final against the Heflin Builders of Balston Lake, NY in the ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship. Heflin beat the Bloomington Stix of Bloomington, IL 6-2 in Saturday's other semi-final to advance. Circle Tap, 4-0, trailed early and twice scored a run to tie The Farm Tavern at 2-2 before scoring twice in the sixth inning to hand The Farm Tavern its first loss in three games. The Farm took a 1-0 lead in the third on Boyd Dallmann's RBI triple before Kyle Magnusson's RBI single in the bottom of the third tied the game for the first time. The Farm regained the lead in the top of the fourth on Stan Grebek's RBI single before Circle Tap tied the game for the second time on Kevin Reichardt's two-out solo homer over the center field fence off losing hurler Korrey Gareau. Gareau replaced starter Dean Holoein in the first inning. Holoein left the game when he apparently pulled a groin muscle after delivering a pitch. He hurled to the first three batters before being replaced. He stayed in the game to bat but was hitless in four at-bats and obviously was in pain. Gareau allowed four runs, eight hits and fanned five. Matt Bramwell was the winning pitcher and went the distance, allowing eight hits and striking out three. In the sixth, Bramwell led off with a single. After an out, Reichardt walked before Jeff Wartman singled Bramwell home to tie the game for the third and final time. Darrin Derricks brought home the game-winner with a perfect suicide squeeze bunt that scored Reichardt. He was credited with a double on the play as he didn't stop at first and continued to second. The Farm Tavern later lost and was eliminated from the tournament losing to Florida Fast Pitch 4-2 to finish fourth. Midland Explorers 6, Patsy's 5 (11 innings) Florida Fast Pitch 9, Midland Explorers 0 Scoring four runs in the 11th inning, the Midland Explorers (2-1) won the third extra inning game of the tournament to eliminate Patsy's (3-2) from the 17-team field. The teams batted to a 2-2 tie through eight innings before Midland broke open the game in the 11th against losing hurler Adam Folkhard, scoring four times. The runs came on a two-run single by Jeff Servinski and two Patsy's. errors. The hit was Servinski's third in five trips to the plate. Midland took an early 1-0 lead on third baseman Kyle Beane's RBI double in the first inning before Patsy's tied the game on an RBI double by Chris Miljavic in the fifth inning. The game remained tied until the eighth when Midland pulled into the lead on a solo homer to right field by catcher Craig Crawford leading off the eighth inning. Patsy's, however, tied game in the bottom of the eighth on an RBI single by catcher Paul DeGroat. Paul Koert went the distance to get the win for the Explorers, allowing six hits, walking four and striking out 15. Gerald Muizelaar started for the losers and hurled five and one-third innings before he was replaced by Folkhard in the sixth inning. Muizelaar returned, however, to pitch to one batter in the 11th and hurled a total of six innings, fanning eight and walking one. He allowed three hits and Folkhard gave up four hitsere Later Saturday, the Explorers were eliminated losing to Florida Fast Pitch of Jacksonville, FL. The Explorers were 2-2 in the tournament. Florida Fast Pitch 3, Keating Fitness Center 0 2005 national runner-up Florida Fast Pitch of Jackonsville, FL used the long ball to improve its record to 2-1 blanking Keating Fitness Center of Wilkes Barrre, PA in one of six games Saturday morning at the Belleville Softball Complex. It was the second loss in three games for Keating, which was eliminated in the three-game guarantee championship. Florida scored once in the fifth and two in the seventh to hand Billy Hillhouse the loss. Hillhouse allowed four hits and fanned seven batters in going the distance. All of the runs came on home runs with Larry Mastrogianakis hitting a solo homer in the fifth inning nand Ron Branin smashing a two-run roundtripper in the seventh. Brad Johnson added a pair of singles for the winners. Bret McHenry had the only hits for Keating--a single and a double. Sebastian Gervasutti was the winning hurler, striking out seven and not walking anyone. Minn Dak Millers 11, Dolan and Murphy 0 (five innings) Minn Dak Millers 8, MVD Sports 0 (five innings) Minn Dak Millers 4 , Bloomington Stix 1 Florida Fast Pitch 6, Minn Dak Millers 4 The Minn Dak Millers of Fargo, ND shutout Dolan and Murphy of Aurora, IL (1-2) and eliminated it from the men's major fast pitch national championship Saturday morning. Dolan and Murphy finished tied for ninth with Patsy's, Townline and Keating Fitness Center. The win improved the Millers' record to 2-1.The Millers out-hit Dolan and Murphy 13-1 in the five inning mercy rule game scoring once in the first, three in the second, sixth in the third and once in the fourth. Rob Schweyer was the winning pitcher. Juan Potolicchio was the losing hurler hurling the first two innings before Tim Murphy replaced him and pitched the remainder of the game. In its second game Saturday, the Millers shutout MVD Sports of Fargo, ND 8-0, scoring four runs each in the third and fourth innings in the mercy run contest. The loss eliminated MVD ( 2-2 ) from the tournament. Ron Schweyer hurled the win, allowing two hits while striking out eight. Losing pitcher was Tom Berube who allowed eight hits, walked three and fanned three. Jason Wardler highlighted the Minn Dak offense with a grand slam homer in the fourth inning. John Tschida had a double and a single and Lucas Goring had a pair of singles for the winners. Tom Berube went four innings and was the losing pitcher, striking out three and walking an identical number. The Millers won their third consecutive game in the loser's bracket Saturday eliminating the Bloomington Stix. The Stix finished 2-2 in the championship.Roman Foore led the Millers' offense driving in four runs with a two-run homer in the second inning and a two-run single in the fifth. Bloomington scored its only run on an RBI single by Chad Seeman in the fourth inning. Rob Schweyer went the distance to collect the win, allowing nine hits and striking out six. The Minn Dak Millers finished with a 4-2 record. It lost its opening game 3-2 to the Midland Explorers in nine innings, then won four games in a row before losing to Florida Fast Pitch 6-4 in the loser's bracket Saturday evening. MVD Sports 7, Townline 5 MVD Sports of Ashland, OH improved its record to 2-1 in eliminating Townline of Denmark, WI (2-2) from the 17-team field. MVD scored five times in the third and added single runs in then fifth and seventh innings. Daryn Miller accounted for four of the runs with a triple and a double and Reggie Kline had a two-run homer in the five-run third.. MVD had 11 hits to five for Townline, which scored once in the first, second and seventh innings and second in the fourth. Josh Johnson had a triple and Chris Delorit had a double for the losers. Tom Berube was the winning pitcher, fanning four and walking an identical number. He allowed five hits. Townline starter Tane Richardson took the loss, pitching five innings, striking out five and walking one. From: "Bill Plummer" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 6 13:16:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10:16:02 -0700 Subject: Florida Fast Pitch forces if game in ASA National Message-ID: <060806218.37210@webbox.com> Received: 8/6/06 10:28:39 AM From: "Bill Plummer" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Men's Major Fast Pitch Florida Fast Pitch forces if game in ASA National with 15-3 rout of Circle Tap SOUTH BEND -- Florida Fast Pitch routed Circle Tap of Green Bay, WI 15-3 Sunday morning to force the if necessary game in the 74th ASA Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship here .. Florida Fast Pitch collected 16 hits to six for Circle Tap, which suffered its first loss. Florida scored once in the first, four in the second, and eight in the fourth.Circle Tap tallied twice in the third and once in the fourth. The if necessary game will start at noon (EST). From: "Bill Plummer" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 6 23:01:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 20:01:49 -0700 Subject: OASA Intermediate Eliminations Message-ID: <060806218.72354@webbox.com> Received: 8/6/06 8:58:59 PM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA Intermediate Eliminations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA Intermediate Eliminations St. Thomas Saturday Results Game 9 East York 2 Glencoe 0 WP Wayne Wells LP Shawn Winship Game 10 Blenheim 4 St. Thomas 2 WP Greg Guy LP Dan Beecroft Game 11 Aurora 6 Innerkip 4 WP Todd Martin LP Dan Skillings Game 12 Elmira 6 Bridgeport 2 WP Ryan French LP Sean Geehan Game 13 Alvinston 7 Glencoe 0 WP Brad Young LP Shawn Winship Game 14 Pt Elgin 6 Innerkip 2 WP Rob Fawcett LP Tim Neill Game 15 St. Thomas 9 Owen Sound 0 WP Mike Joseph LP Perry Solomon Game 16 Elmira 11 Stouffville 1 WPCasey Halstead LP Paul Boynton Game 17 Cayuga 6 Alvinston 4 WP Dave Martin LP Brad Young Game 18 Pt Elgin 8 Palermo 7 WP Scot Christie LP Gord Scott Game 19 Sebringville 8 St Marys 1 WP Luke Raymer LP Paul Hornberg Game 20 East York 6 Shakespeare 1 WP Wayne Wells LP Kyle Harloff Game 21 Blenheim 8 Morpeth 2 Jeremy Osborne LP Ben Blonde Game 22 Aurora 3 Woodstock 0 Todd Martin LP Mike Pullen Game 23 Pt Elgin 5 St Marys 0 WP Rob Fawcett LP Cam Struth Game 24 Shakespeare 7 St. Thomas 3 WP Kyle Harloff LP Ryan Cummings Game 25 Morpeth 3 Cayuga 2 WP Ben Blonde LP Terry Fehrman Game 26 Elmira 7 Woodstock 0 WP Ryan French LP Steve Running Game 27 Sebringville 4 East York 1 WP Don Scott LP Tracy Woolridge Game 28 Aurora 10 Blenheim 4 WP Todd Martin LP Greg Guy Game 29 Elmira 10 Morpeth 2 WP Casey Halstead LP Ben Blonde Game 30 Pt Elgin 12 Shakespeare 7 WP Scott Christie LP Chris Evers SENIOR ELIMINATION Best of 3 St. Thomas 4 Jarvis 1 WP Trevor Wardell LP Scott Wager St. Thomas 2 Jarvis 0 WP Frank Cox LP Jamie Simpson St. Thomas wins OASA Senior Elimination Championship Both teams advance to the Softball Canada Senior Mens Championship in Prince George British Columbia SUNDAY GAMES Game 31 Sebringville 12 Aurora 5 WP Don Scott LP Todd Martin Game 32 Pt Elgin 3 Blenheim 0 WP Rob Fawcett LP Jeremy Osborne Game 33 East York 8 Elmira 0 WP Wayne Wells LP Ryan French Game 34 Pt Elgin 11 East York 9 WP Rob Fawcett LP Wayne Wells Game 35 Pt Elgin 8 Aurora 1 WP Matt Hamilton LP George Karkambasis Game 36 Sebringville 8 Pt Elgin 0 2006 OASA Intermediate Men's Champions Sebringville Sting 2006 OASA Intermediate Men's Silver Medallist Pt Elgin Blue Devils 2006 OASA Intermediate Men's Bronze Medallist Aurora Shoeless Joes From: Gary Wren Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 09:00:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 06:00:47 -0700 Subject: South Dakota Mens "Masters" ASA State Message-ID: <070806219.21896@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 2:31:55 AM From: "Gary Young South Dakota Fastpitch" Subject: South Dakota Mens "Masters" ASA State -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watertown, SD South Dakota Mens ASA Masters State Championship was held this weekend in Watertown. Scarlett O'Hara's of Sioux Falls defended the title with a 5 to 1, 8 inning victory over the Silver Stars of Sioux Falls. Ramona, SD took third place and the Border Bucks took fourth. From: "Gary Young South Dakota Fastpitch" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 09:01:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 06:01:53 -0700 Subject: Maddy's Photos from Best of the West Tournament Message-ID: <070806219.21962@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 3:21:27 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Maddy's Photos from Best of the West Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maddy's Photos from the 16th Annual Best of the West Tournament, played July 29-30, 2006 in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA are posted at: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1114 Best regards, Jim Flanagan Editor, Fastpitchwest Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 19:15:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 16:15:23 -0700 Subject: JRW & Associates Sweeps Super Series with Cleon’s Auto Message-ID: <070806219.58769@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 4:15:23 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Posting >From jrwilliamson (at) foodfacility.com Monday August 7th, 2006 JRW & Associates Sweeps Super Series with Cleon?s Auto Lacey, WA ? JRW & Associates of Yakima, WA and Cleon?s Auto of Tacoma, WA met in a 4 game series this past weekend at Bucknell Park in Lacey, WA to tune up for their respective Championship play. JRW & Associates will travel to Kitchener, Ontario for the ISC II Tournament of Champions. Cleon?s heads for Appleton, Wisconsin for the NAFA World Series. JRW used superb pitching, outstanding hitting and great defense to sweep the 4 game series 9-0; 11-0; 9-1 and 9-1. The JRW team committed one error for the weekend, a dropped third strike that allowed the batter-runner to reach first base. Catcher Jason Grow made up for the miss by racing with the ball to home plate to make a diving tag out at home plate to end the inning. JRW had 46 hits in the 4 game series including home runs by 3B Kasey Knight (3 Run HR); pitcher Dave Drotzmann (3 Run HR); LF/C Jason Grow (Solo) and SS Trevor Knight (Solo). 3B Kasey Knight led the barrage with 7 RBI?s on an 8-13 (.615) effort. Closely following was RF Scott Nokes who batted .600 (9-15) with 3 RBI?s. 1B Lance Erickson made Sunday?s two games, going 5-6 (.833) with 4 RBI?s. JRW pitchers Dave Drotzmann and Mike Egerdeen each had two complete game wins and each allowed only one run (both earned). Dotzmann had 13 K?s in 2 games and Egerdeen had 14 K?s in his two games. The duo gave up only 14 hits in 4 games with only two of the hits going for extra bases. Cleon?s had won the last two NW Invitational tournaments in July including a 4-3 win over JRW in the opening game of Yakima?s Les Schwab Invite. (previously reported). But with a few starters missing, Cleon?s was no match for the JRW team this weekend which had assembled ALL members of its rostered ISC II team for the first time this season (Well, the SS had to work). With partial team members present this summer, the JRW team had a 2nd and two 3rd place finishes in 3 tournaments. The fourth was rained out and JRW did not place in the Portland?s Rose Cup, losing to all 3 ISC ranked OPEN teams. JRW & Associates heads to Kitchener with a 27-20 season record. "James Robert Williamson" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 20:05:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 17:05:36 -0700 Subject: Attention ISC Youth Clinic Player Volunteers Message-ID: <070806219.61786@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 6:53:59 PM From: "Tom Crouch" Subject: Attention ISC Youth Clinic Player Volunteers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Everyone Below is the schedule and directions from Peter Hallman for the ISC Youth Clinic. As you can see, there are different time slots for different skills. I encourage you to come for all of it if your schedule permits. We all understand that everyone's games and preparation for the games are the most important thing. Hopefully, those of you who want to help will be able to make it at some point. So, come when you can and let's make this event a very enjoyable one for our fastball kids. Thanks Tommy Crouch Date: Monday August 11, 2006 Session A: for 8 to 12 year olds Location: Wilson Park at end of Wilson Avenue MORNING SESSION 8:30 ? 9:00am Registration and check in time: 9:00 ? 9:15 am Opening Remarks and Introduction MORNING SESSION 9:15 ? 9:30am Station 1: Warmup and Conditioning ? Dearborn Health 9:35 ? 10:05am Station 2: Infield play 10:10 -10:40am Station 3: Outfield play 10:45 ? 11:15am Station 4: Hitting/Base running 11:20 ? 12:00am Station 5: Pitching/Catching 12:00 am Wrap-up and distribution of lunches 12:15 pm Group photograph with afternoon participants (All times subject to change) ?BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE? SOFTBALL SKILLS CLINIC Kitchener, Ontario Canada Date: Monday August 11, 2006 Session B: for 13 to 18 year olds Location: Wilson Park at end of Wilson Avenue AFTERNOON SESSION 11:30 am ? 12:00 am Registration and check in (distribution of lunches) 12:15 am ? 12:30pm Group photograph with morning participants 12:30pm ? 12:45pm Opening Remarks and Introduction AFTERNOON SESSION 12:45 ? 1:00pm Station 1: Warmup and Conditioning 1:05 - 1:35pm Station 2: Infield play 1:40 ? 2:10pm Station 3: Outfield play 2:15 ? 2:45pm Station 4: Hitting/Baserunning 2:50 - 3:20pm Station 5: Pitching/Catching 3:30 pm Wrap-up of afternoon session Directions: Instructions From Peter Hallman Ball Yard to Wilson Park >From Peter Hallman Bayll Yard turn RIGHT onto Hayward Ave Turn Courtland Ave E Turn LEFT onto Siebert Ave Turn LEFT onto Clark Ave Turn onto Wilson Ave Driving time: 6 minutes From: "Tom Crouch" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 22:45:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 19:45:53 -0700 Subject: Circle Tap Wins ASA National Message-ID: <070806219.71401@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 8:37:37 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: Circle Tap Wins ASA National -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 3-6 South Bend, IN The Circle Tap Fastpitch TEAM claimed their 1st ASA National Championship over the weekend. I have waited a long time to write those words as we were runner-up in 2003 and 3rd place in 2004. The entire team was elated giving each other pats on the back but seeing our sponsor, Darren Derricks, re-peating the words "National Champions" and "it's all worth it now" is what makes us most proud. We wanted to win one for him and we finally got it. What makes it even more special as we did it with the team we do battle with each week. We didn't pick up one player that hadn't played with us and we even did it without Don Garvey and Mike Roberts. We had a couple all-American's and a most Valuable pitcher and MVP but all of them said we won all these awards as a TEAM and we did. Each person on this squad contributed which makes it even more special. It wasn't one guy tossing no-hitters or one guy hitting bombs, it was each guy getting a key hit or making a big defensive play or making a great pitch that made it happen. With the 6-1 tournament mark we are now 27-18 overall. Game1 6PM Thursday Play-In game Circle Tap 3 Thomson Area Merchants(Thomson, IL) 1 CT 3 6 0 TM 1 5 0 CT struck first in the bottom of the 1st as Jess Ellestad led off with a base hit, stole 2nd and scored on a Chris Delarwelle base hit, Todd Malnory picked up a base hit, followed by a walk to Tom Crouch to load the bases. kevin Reichardt drew a bases loaded walk for a 2-0 lead. CT would leave the bases full as young Czech pitcher Jonas Mach struck out the next two. The Tappers would make it at 3-0 lead in the 5th as Reichardt tripled and scored on a Darren Derricks RBI base hit. Thomson would make it a 3-1 game in the 6th on an RBI single by Mike House. WP:Collin McKenzie 5H 15K 1BB LP:Jonas Mach 6H 12K 4BB Game 2 9AM Sunday Circle Tap 8 Patsy's(New York, NY) 3 CT 8 6 2 PF 3 8 2 CT grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st on a Chris Delarwelle home run. In the bottom half Patsy's came right back as ex-CT player Chris Miljavac doubled and would later score on a passed ball, Louie Joglar hit a home run for Patsy's to make it 2-1. The scored remained that way until CT erupted for a 6-spot in the 3rd. Jeff Wartman walked and with one out Jess Ellestad singled followed by a Kyle Magnusson base hit and took an extra base on outfield error driving in a couple. Delarwelle walked, Matt Bramwell struck out but reached as the ball got by the catcher, Todd Malnory picked up a base hit and Tom Crouch doubled in a couple more to make it a 7-2 game. Patsy's added a run in the 5th as Miljavac reached on a two base error and scored on an another ex-CT player Adam LaLonde's base hit. CT added a run in the bottom of the 6th to seal it. WP:Matt Bramwell 8H 7K 4BB LP:Adam Folkard with relief from Muizelaar(3) Game 3 3PM Friday Winner's Bracket Quarter-Final Circle Tap 3 MVD Sports(Ashland, OH) 1 MS 1 4 0 CT 3 5 0 The Tapper's grabbed a 2-0 lead in the 2nd as Kevin Reichardt picked up a one out base hit, followed by a Tom Crouch base hit and a Darren Derricks 2 RBI base hit. CT made it a 3-0 game in the 4th as Reichardt walked and would score on a Crouch base hit. MVD would score in the 7th on a double by Tommy Botkins. WP:Collin McKenzie 4H 12K 2BB LP:Tom Berube Game 4 11AM Saturday Winner's bracket semi-Final Circle Tap 4 Farm Tavern(Madison, WI) 3 FT 3 8 1 CT 4 9 1 This was a see-saw back and forth game which I'm sure was a great game to watch but nearly gave me a heart attack. The Farm broke a scoreless tie in the 3rd as BJ Boom picked up a two out hit and scored on a Boyd Dallman triple. CT came back and tied it 1-1 in the bottom half as Jess Ellestad singled and moved to 2nd on an error and scored on a Kyle Magnusson base hit. Farm came right back in the top of the 4th as Derrick Zechman doubled and scored on a Stan Grebeck base hit up the middle after walkin the 8 hitter Rod Rainey to get to him. Kevin Reichardt hit a solo home run in the bottom half to again tie it at 2. It would remain a 2-2 game until the top of the 6th when Todd Twachman picked up a two out base hit and scored on a Rod Rainey double. The Tapper's came back again but this time not just to tie. Matt Bramwell led off the bottom of the 6th with a base hit, Reichardt drew a one out walk, Jeff Wartman would hit an RBI double and Darren Derricks would pick up an RBI single for a 4-3 lead. BJ Boom led off the 7th for The Farm with a walk and with one out a fly ball to left was mishandled leaving runners on 1st and 2nd. Starting pitcher Dean Holoien stepped to the plate in obvious pain as he was pulled in the first due to a groin injury he hit a ball to short and an easy double play was turned as he couldn't run. WP:Matt Bramwell 3K 3BB LP:Korrey Garreau(1) in relief of Holoien Game 5 Saturday 5PM Winner's Bracket Final Circle Tap 7 Heflin Gremlins(Balston Lake, NY) 5 CT 7 13 2 HG 5 6 0 Circle Tap would get 4 hits in the opening inning but would only score one on a home run by Kyle Magnusson. Some base running miscues cost us a couple runs. Heflin took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 1st as Blake Miller scored on a passed ball and Frank Perez had an RBI single. CT made it a 2-2 game in the 3rd as Matt Bramwell knocked in Kyle Magnusson. Heflin came back in the bottom half on a solo shot by Blake Miller to make it 3-2. CT would even it at 3 in the 5th on a solo shot by Chris Delarwelle but again Heflin came back in the bottom half with a solo shot from Frank Perez. Heflin would extend the lead to 5-3 in the bottom of the 6th on a solo shot by Mike Gasaway. Jess Ellestad drew a walk to start the top of the 7th followed by Magnusson being hit by a pitch, Chris Delarwelle drew a walk and then Matt Bramwell delivered a grand slam to dead center for a 7-5 advantage. Heflin went down 1-2-3 to end the game. WP:Collin McKenzie 6H 8K 3BB LP:Brian Urquardt 13H 6K Game 6 10AM Sunday Championship game 1 Circle Tap 3 Florida Fastpitch(Jacksonville, FL) 15 5innings CT 3 7 2 FF 15 16 0 This one was ugly. Florida hit rockets all over the field including 4 home runs. Chris Delarwelle hit a two run shot for CT. WP:Sebastain Gervasutti LP:Matt Bramwell with relief from Chris Delarwelle(3) Game 7 Noon Sunday "If" Game Circle Tap 4 Florida Fastpitch 1 CT 4 6 0 FF 1 9 0 It took about a mili-second for us to forget about the 1st game. Seriously, I've never seen anything like it. The prior game had gotten out of hand and when it ended that was it and we huddled up with smiles on our faces and said now we go to work, it had been like the 1st game never happend. CT would grab a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st as Jess Ellestad walked and would later score on a Todd Malnory base hit. Florida would even it in the bottom of the 2nd on a solo blast by Mike Brown. CT grabbed a 2-1 advantage as Matt Bramwell led off with a double and scored on a Tom Crouch base hit. It remained a 2-1 game until the 6th when Bramwell singled was sacrificed to 2nd and then Kevin Reichardt launched a two run shot for a 4-1 lead. Winning pitcher Collin McKenzie pitched out of jams stranding 10 Florida runners getting great defensive plays and key stike outs when he needed them against a very good offensive team made up of players from a few major teams on the ISC circuit. WP:Collin McKenzie 9H 10K 2BB LP:Sebastian Gervasutti 6H 8K 3BB Circle Tap will next see action in the ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, ON on Saturday at 11AM vs Houston, TX. Zakk CT Fastpitch 2006 National Champions ct16(at)greenbaynet.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 7 23:21:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:21:15 -0700 Subject: ASA Wrap Message-ID: <070806219.73525@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 10:22:58 PM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 3-6 South Bend, IN I want to thank coach Denny Bruckert who came along as a Tapper again and manage us to a Championship. It was great to see him in a CT uniform again. This was his 6th ASA Title but I think this one meant a lot to him. Thanks Denny!! Also, I wanted to say that the tournament was run very professionally. I know the ASA has turned off a lot of teams by over-doing some things but a lot of that seems to have gone by the wayside. I do want to comment on what a great job the umpiring crew did the whole weekend. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 8 06:48:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 03:48:14 -0700 Subject: Darren Derricks Deserves To Be Called Champion Message-ID: <080806220.13943@webbox.com> Received: 8/7/06 11:30:28 PM From: PeterJPorcelli(at)aol.com Subject: Darren Derricks Deserves To Be Called Champion ! I personally wish to state Darren Derricks Deserves To Be Called Champion ! I personally wish to state that I am proud to see Circle Tap succeed the Tampa Bay Smokers as National Champions! Darren has built some folklore for Wisconsin with the Circle Tap Bar and he has stuck to a philosophy of local talent being the primary nucleus of the team and now has a National Championship to show for it. Darren???s teams have, since the 50th ISC tourney in 1996 at Kimberley as far as I can I remember them, have always fought hard and have been a mainstay in the top ten, several big wins in ISC competition and at least one bridesmaid in ASA Championship play. Their consistency through the years, along with a balance of speed, defense and offense is rarely seen elsewhere by other top ten entries, which themselves have tended to be heavy in one of those areas as a strength and ride it???.. Circle Tap made a great run at The ISC last year as well, and it should surprise no one that they walk away as champs amongst American teams. I think the article that focused on Darren himself is very appropriate, because this team is truly a reflection of him personally, in so many ways. I have enjoyed watching this sponsor suit up and show himself to be an agile defender that does justice to American position players??? reputation for solid play. And above all, I have seen him as a competitor and one of the fiercest, yet poised, in defeat as well as victory. Today Darren and his organization stand victorious! I salute you Darren, as a leader, and as an example of what a Champion stands for. Respectfully, Peter J. Porcelli, II Reply to PeterJPorcelli(at)Aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 8 11:15:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:15:03 -0700 Subject: NAFA Rosters with uniforms needed Message-ID: <080806220.29952@webbox.com> Received: 8/8/06 10:01:54 AM From: "tony schaaf" Subject: NAFA Rosters with uniforms needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wi All teams that are entered in the NAFA World Series are asked to please email their rosters to Statistician Tony Schaaf ASAP. The Kimberly Cardinals Youth Softball organization will be using new software to score all games at the tournament. It is our hope that after each game is completed we will be able to post all play by plays and box scores within 30 minutes of completion of games. We ask all teams to resend their tentative roster with uniform numbers using the following email. tony_schaaf at hotmail.com All teams will be allowed to make changes at the managers meeting but initial rosters are needed to quicken the process. Your help is greatly appreciated with this. Tony Schaaf Appleton NAFA World Series Executive Committee 2041 White Wolf Lane Kaukauna, WI 54130 tony_schaaf(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 8 11:16:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:16:59 -0700 Subject: Pitcher for Nafa Message-ID: <080806220.30069@webbox.com> Received: 8/8/06 10:00:17 AM From: "J Glade" Subject: Pitcher for Nafa I'm an ISC pitcher looking for a team to play NAFA. If you are intreasted send an e-mail to fastpich_player(at)hotmail.com J Glade fastpitch_player(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 8 16:23:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 13:23:37 -0700 Subject: Hall of Fame Breakfast, Aug 13 in Kitchener Message-ID: <080806220.48464@webbox.com> Hall of Fame Breakfast Tuesday, August 8, 2006 ("TICKETS ARE REQUIRED" to attend the event, and fans are encouraged to attend.) HALL OF FAME WELCOMES INDUCTEES A highlight of the 2006 Schneider?s ISC Fastball Championship Tournament will be off-the-field on Sunday August 13 for the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast. The event is sponsored by the City of Kitchener and the City of Cambridge and supported by the Tournament Title sponsor J M Schneiders. Inductees for 2006 were announced (listed below) last year in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Under the stewardship of ISC Commissioner Royce Heath, of Iredell, Texas, Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee, the four newest members will be publicly recognized at the breakfast event at the Delta Hotel in Kitchener. ART GILLIS ? (Saginaw, Michigan) - veteran player, sponsor, tournament host and commissioner. ED KLECKER ? (Sunset Beach, California) - three-time All-World player (1972-73-74) and ?Outstanding Pitcher? and ?Most Valuable Player? leading his Lakewood, CA Jets to the 1973 ISC Championship in Rock Island, Illinois. GREG SEPULVEDA ? (Mission Viejo, California) - twice All-World shortstop with the Lancaster/Lakewood, CA Chameleons in Allentown, Pa (1984), as team finished third, and in Kimberly, WI (1985). BRAD UNDERWOOD ? (Owen Sound, Ontario) ? dominating southpaw who was an All-World selection on three occasions with Owen Sound Canadian Tire (1987, 1988 & 1991) and once with All-Car of Green Bay WI (1994), leading the Tiremen to a 3rd place finish in Decatur, IL (1988) and 2nd place in Sioux City, IA (1991), and capturing a World Title with All-Car Roadrunners in Summerside, PEI (1994). The breakfast will include the official induction of this quartet of fastball legends, and acknowledge the supporters of the Carrol Forbes Foundation, established ten years ago and honoring Forbes, the founder of the ISC. TICKETS Attendance at the breakfast is open to team members, ISC officials, sponsors and fans. Tickets are available ($20 each) at the ISC 2006 Tournament Souvenir Tent at Peter Hallman Ball Yard commencing on Thursday evening August 10, or from the Breakfast Chair John Thompson (contact info below). Deadline for ticket purchase is Saturday noon, August 12, the day before the event. For information, contact: John Thompson, Chair, ISC Hall of Fame - Local Committee (519) 884-4050 e-mail sstj99(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 8 17:20:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:20:54 -0700 Subject: Hall of Fame Breakfast, Aug 13 in Kitchener Message-ID: <080806220.51901@webbox.com> Hall of Fame Breakfast Tuesday, August 8, 2006 ("TICKETS ARE REQUIRED" to attend the event, and fans are encouraged to attend.) HALL OF FAME WELCOMES INDUCTEES A highlight of the 2006 Schneider?s ISC Fastball Championship Tournament will be off-the-field on Sunday August 13 for the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast. The event is sponsored by the City of Kitchener and the City of Cambridge and supported by the Tournament Title sponsor J M Schneiders. Inductees for 2006 were announced (listed below) last year in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Under the stewardship of ISC Commissioner Royce Heath, of Iredell, Texas, Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee, the four newest members will be publicly recognized at the breakfast event at the Delta Hotel in Kitchener. ART GILLIS ? (Saginaw, Michigan) - veteran player, sponsor, tournament host and commissioner. ED KLECKER ? (Sunset Beach, California) - three-time All-World player (1972-73-74) and ?Outstanding Pitcher? and ?Most Valuable Player? leading his Lakewood, CA Jets to the 1973 ISC Championship in Rock Island, Illinois. GREG SEPULVEDA ? (Mission Viejo, California) - twice All-World shortstop with the Lancaster/Lakewood, CA Chameleons in Allentown, Pa (1984), as team finished third, and in Kimberly, WI (1985). BRAD UNDERWOOD ? (Owen Sound, Ontario) ? dominating southpaw who was an All-World selection on three occasions with Owen Sound Canadian Tire (1987, 1988 & 1991) and once with All-Car of Green Bay WI (1994), leading the Tiremen to a 3rd place finish in Decatur, IL (1988) and 2nd place in Sioux City, IA (1991), and capturing a World Title with All-Car Roadrunners in Summerside, PEI (1994). The breakfast will include the official induction of this quartet of fastball legends, and acknowledge the supporters of the Carrol Forbes Foundation, established ten years ago and honoring Forbes, the founder of the ISC. TICKETS Attendance at the breakfast is open to team members, ISC officials, sponsors and fans. Tickets are available ($20 each) at the ISC 2006 Tournament Souvenir Tent at Peter Hallman Ball Yard commencing on Thursday evening August 10, or from the Breakfast Chair John Thompson (contact info below). Deadline for ticket purchase is Saturday noon, August 12, the day before the event. For information, contact: John Thompson, Chair, ISC Hall of Fame - Local Committee (519) 884-4050 e-mail sstj99(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 9 08:49:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 05:49:57 -0700 Subject: Selects Sweep Czech Republic Message-ID: <090806221.21248@webbox.com> Received: 8/9/06 7:45:36 AM From: "Fred Wallace" Subject: Selects Sweep Czech Republic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selects Sweep Czech Republic Exhibition International Fastball at Duncan McLellan Park, Owen Sound The Owen Sound Selects swept the Czeh Republic 1-0 and 6-0. The opening game was won with 2 out in the bottom of the 7th inning. Owen Sound shortstop Ryan Thompson singled, was sacrificed to second, and scored on an r.b.i. single from first baseman Tony Lisk. The Czech Republic, who are set to compete at the I.S.C. Championship in Kitchener, displayed exceptional defence in the opener. Shortstop Kamil Koukolik and third baseman Vaclav Mudra both made great plays to deny Owen Sound hits. Not to be outdone, Selects third baseman Darryl MacKinnon made a nifty block and recovered to throw out a runner while Mike Taylor chased down some well hit balls in center field. Reliever Trevor Wardell got the win with three innings of shutout ball. Wardell replaced starter Jamie Simpson who did not give up a hit either in his 4 inning stint. Czech reliever Roman Matuska took the loss yielding the winning run in the 7th. Lubos Vrbensky started for the Czechs, going 5 impressive innings and giving up 2 hits. Vrbensky struck out 7 Game 1 Czech Republic....0..0..0..0..0..0..0........0 O.S. Selects.........0..0..0..0...0..0..1........1 >> In game 2, the Czechs dodged an early bullet in the first when center fielder Lubos Prochazka ran down a fly ball and then nailed Thompson trying to advance to second with his throw. In the second inning though, the Selects opened the scoring on a solid solo home run to right from Mike Reilly. In the bottom of the third, both MacKinnon and Aaron Whitney were on board when Lisk drove them in with a 2 run single. Owen Sound made it 4-0 in the 6th. Lisk got on via an error, went to second on a passed ball and was plated by an r.b.i. single from Bill Ottwell. Ottwell and MackInnon, who was a pinch runner, both came in to score later in the inning to close out the scoring at 6-0. Frank Cox got the win for the Selects going 4 innings and giving up just 1 hit. Rob Fawcett, coming off a sturdy performance at the O.A.S.A. Intermediate Tournament, mopped up. For the Czech Republic, Ales Jetmar started and went 5 innings and took the loss. Matuska relieved again in the 6th and struck out the side but not before the Czechs gave up 3 runs. Game 2 Czech Republic...0..0..0..0..0..0..0......0 O.S. Selects........,0..1..2..0..0..3..x......6 Tonight, the Selects host the touring Denmark National team. The opening ceremonies are at 7 pm at Duncan McLellan Park with the first pitch to follow. Fred Wallace Bayshore Broadcasting Owen Sound fredww5(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 9 15:59:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 12:59:30 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Men's Fastball tournament Message-ID: <090806221.47021@webbox.com> Received: 8/9/06 1:28:04 PM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara Falls Men's Fastball tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls Men's Fastball tournament Niagara Falls Canada The field has been set for the annual Niagara Falls Men's League tournament starting this Friday August 11th at 6:30 pm at Ker Park in Niagara Falls. Again the tournament has maxed itself out at 18 teams. The final game will be played Sunday at 3:30 pm. The tournament will be divided into two divisions, the Rusty Dekker and Janet Greatrix divisions in honour of two longtime fastball friends who passed away this past year. Rusty Dekker (RD) division will consist of 8 intermediate teams: NOTL Snappers Elkland Fastpitch Trenthill Titans Lake Simcoe Lightening Celtix Fastpitch Utney Storm Red Hot Chili Pepper Bucktown B's Janet Greatrix (JG) division will consist of 10 rec teams: Toronto Angels Toronto Royals Don Cherry's Fastball Team Cool Hand Lukes Niagara Fury Stratfordville Express Wyebridge Wildcats Pickering Blazers Dunkirk Fastpitch Beam Me Up Scotties All 8 RD and 8 of the 10 JG will advance to Sunday's playoff rounds. We invite all to come out to Ker Park to watch some competitive fastball and enjoy some great food, cold drinks and longtime friends. Games will be running trhoughout the entire weekend on all four diamonds and $2,500 of travel money plus additional prizes will be awarded. We look forward to seeing everyone again for this great annual fastball event. Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 905-401-4645 (cell) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 9 16:12:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:12:10 -0700 Subject: ASA Junior Olympic Nationals Message-ID: <090806221.47783@webbox.com> Received: 8/9/06 2:32:05 PM From: "Doug Lindaman" Subject: ASA Junior Olympic Nationals North Mankato, MN August 4-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top four finishers in the ASA Junior Olympic National Tournaments formale fastpitch teams played at CaswellPark in North Mankato, MNon August 4-6: 12-Under?1. Sioux Falls SD J Mac Trucking 2. Sioux Falls, SDSoukup Bulldozers 3. Amboy, MN Amboy Bus Service 4. Cresco, IA Cadets Fastpitch 14-Under?1. Amazonia MO NAP Co. Rockhounds 2. Sioux Falls,SD Andy?s Foods 3. Rice Lake, WI RLC Cougars 4. Stanberry MO Tri-C/NW Implement 16-Under-1. Hartford SD American Legion Explosion 2. Sioux Falls, SD Rookies 3. Lake Crystal, MN LakeCrystal Lumber 4. Conception Jct., MO Schmitz Dozing The 12-U, 14-U and 16-U teams played two poolgames on Friday to determine seeding into the 3-game guarantee tourney onSaturday and Sunday, giving all the teams a minimum of 5 games. Teamsfrom Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan and Utahcompeted in these three age groups. 18-Under?1. Mapleton, MN Maple River Eagles 2.Conception Jct., MO Tri-C/NW Implement 3. Fillmore, MONeiderhauser Masonry 4. Stewartville MN Strikers Corner 23-Under?1. Santa Barbara, CA YoungBucks 2. Lake Crystal, MNLeMay?s Grill 3. Lacrosse, WILine-X 4. Cushing, WI Farmington Co. The 18-U and 23-U teams played a 3-gameguarantee tourney on Saturday and Sunday. Teams from Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, IllinoisNebraska, Missouriand Californiacompeted for the national championship. Final brackets for all age divisions can be viewed at www.asayouth.minnesotafastpitch.com Prior to the tournament beginning, aninvitational mini-camp was conducted on Thursday afternoon. The camp wasput on by the USA Softball Junior Men?s coaching staff for 24 maleplayers born between 1989-1992, who are eligible for the 2008 ISF 19-UnderWorld Championship tournament. Additionally, an open camp was conducted onThursday night by the USAstaff at which 30 more male players who are age?eligible for the 2008 ISFtourney also participated. Doug Lindaman dlindaman(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 9 20:04:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:04:38 -0700 Subject: MinnDak Millers Take 4th at ASA Major Message-ID: <090806221.61728@webbox.com> Received: 8/8/06 10:46:18 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Take 4th at ASA Major -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fargo/Moorhead The MinnDak Millers placed fourth at the ASA Major National Championship at the Belleville Softball Complex in South Bend, Indiana. After being dropped to the Losers Bracket after their opening game, MinnDak battled their way back to finish with a 4-2 record. Thursday MinnDak opened the weekend against the Midland Explorers, whom they would fall to 3-2 in 8 innings. In the bottom of the first, Lucas Goring led off with a bunt single. Gregg Cascaes followed with another bunt single. Two batters, later with two outs, Roman Foore singled in Bob Fleming, who entered as a pinch runner for Goring. Gregg Cascaes was thrown out on a close play at home plate on the play. Midland took the lead in the fifth on Jeff Servinski?s two-run home run. The Millers entered the bottom of the seventh trailing 2-1. Paul Koert, who replaced Doug Gillis as the Explorers? pitcher in the third inning, had kept the Millers off the bases until now. John Tschida led off with a walk. Tony Kunka then reached on an error. Two batters later, and with one out, Jason Wandler walked to load the bases. Tschida scored on a passed ball but MinnDak was unable to push another run across. Midland would score in the top half of the eight on a wild pitch and MinnDak was unable to answer. #12 Midland Explorers (Midland, Mich) 3 #14 MinnDak Millers 2, 8 innings Mid 000 020 01-3 5 1 MDM 100 000 10-2 3 1 WP-Paul Koert LP-Rob Schweyer (7-9) HR-Jeff Servinski, Midland Doug Gillis, Koert (3) and Craig Crawford Schweyer and Scooter Lange Roman Foore, 1-3, RBI Rob Schweyer, 8 IP, 9 K, 3 BB Friday Thursday night?s loss bounced MinnDak into the Losers Bracket of the three-game guarantee tournament. The Millers came out swinging in this game, a 14-2, five-inning win over the DC Current. MinnDak scored in every inning. Zach Goring, Scooter Lange and Jason Wandler each had home runs for MinnDak. #14 MinnDak Millers 14 DC Current (Bremen, Ind) 2, 5 innings DC 020 00-2 5 4 MDM 623 4x-14 15 2 WP-Sisko Sabate (12-5) LP-Mark Manuszek HR-Keith Bueche, DC Current; Zach Goring (1), Scooter Lange (1), Jason Wandler (6), MinnDak Manuszek, Dean Weldy (4) and Tom Gray Sabate and Scooter Lange Roman Foore, 3-3, 2B Zach Goring, 1-2, HR, 2 RBI Scooter Lange, -2, 2B, HR, 4 RBI John Tschida, 2-3, RBI Tim Tweiten, 2-3, RBI Jason Wandler, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI Sisko Sabate, 5 IP, 2 BB, 6 K Saturday In what could be the first of five possible games for MinnDak, the Millers defeated Dolan and Murphy 11-0 in five innings. Lucas Goring had an RBI single in the first to score Gregg Cascaes to put MinnDak up 1-0. The Millers extended their lead in the second. With one out, Bob Fleming singled, then two batters later with two outs, Zach Goring reached on an infield single. Gregg Cascaes would score them both on his home run. In the third, Tony Kunka?s two-run homer, and consecutive singles by Roman Foore, Jason Wandler and Bob Fleming led to sacrifice flies by Scooter Lange and Zach Goring. Lucas Goring also had a RBI single in the inning. Bob Fleming would score Jason Wandler, who led off the fourth with a double, to close out the MinnDak scoring. #14 MinnDak Millers 11 Dolan and Murphy (Aurora, Ill) 0, 5 innings DM 000 00-0 1 1 MDM 136 1x-11 14 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (8-9) LP-Juan Potolicchio HR-Gregg Cascaes (1), Tony Kunka (16), MinnDak Schweyer, Sisko Sabate (4) and Scooter Lange Potolicchio, Tim Murphy (3) and Brian Tobin Gregg Cascaes, 3-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI Bob Fleming, 3-3, 2 RBI Lucas Goring, 2-3, 2 RBI Tony Kunka, 1-2, HR, 2 RBI Jason Wandler, 2-3, 2B Sisko Sabate, 2 IP, 0 H, 2 K, 2 BB Rob Schweyer, 3 IP, 1 H, 2 K, 2 BB After a one game break, MinnDak squared off against MVD Sports and once again, the bats came out for MinnDak. The game was scoreless until the third inning, when MinnDak would score four runs en route to a 9-0, five-inning win. John Tschida doubled to score Gregg Cascaes, who led off with a single then stole second. Tony Kunka was then intentionally walked, Roman Foore reached on an error that scored Tschida. Scooter Lange?s two-out single scored Kunka and Foore to close out the scoring in the MinnDak half of the third. Jason Wandler?s grand slam home run in the fourth gave MinnDak all that it would need to make the game a five-inning affair. #14 MinnDak Millers 8 MVD Sports (Ashland, Ohio) 0, 5 innings MVD 000 00-0 3 1 MDM 004 4x-8 7 0 WP-Rob Schweyer (9-9) LP-Tom Berube HR-Jason Wandler (7), MinnDak Berube and Luke Painter Schweyer and Scooter Lange Lucas Goring, 2-3 Scooter Lange, 1-2, 2 RBI Jason Wandler, 2-3, HR, 4 RBI Rob Schweyer, 5 IP, 7 K, 0 BB Next up for MinnDak was 4-1 win over the Bloomington Stix. MinnDak continued their trend on the weekend of scoring early when Tony Kunka led off the second inning with a single then Roman Foore followed with a home run. The Stix would answer in the fourth on an RBI single by Chad Seeman. In the fifth inning, with one out, Lucas Goring reached on a error then advanced to second on John Tschida?s walk. Goring was pinch ran for a second by Guy Carlson. With two out, Foore came up clutch again with a single that scored Carlson and Tschida. #14 MinnDak Millers 4 Bloomington Stix (Bloomington, Ill) 1 Bloom 000 100 0-1 9 0 MDM 020 020 x-4 7 1 WP-Rob Schweyer (10-9) LP-Thomas Cameron HR-Roman Foore (5), MinnDak Cameron, Sonny Perkins (3) and Dan Butler Schweyer and Scooter Lange Gregg Cascaes, 2-4 Roman Foore, 2-3, HR, 4 RBI Rob Schweyer, 7 IP, 5 K, 0 BB In their third straight game of the day and fourth overall on the day, MinnDak fell to Florida Fastpitch 6-4. Rob Schweyer, who threw all but two inning entering the Florida Fastpitch game while battling the flu since arriving in South Bend, carried MinnDak through the first three innings. Tony Kunka?s first inning, three-run homer put MinnDak up 3-0. Florida scored in their first three innings to build a 6-3 lead. MinnDak would add another run in the sixth when Roman Foore?s double scored Tony Kunka. Florida Fastpitch (Jacksonville, Fla) 6 #14 MinnDak Millers 4 MDM 300 001 0-4 5 1 FFP 132 000 x-6 5 1 WP-Sebastian Gervasuti LP-Rob Schweyer (10-10) HR-Tony Kunka (17), MinnDak; Mike Brown, Jason Darling, Florida Schweyer, Sisko Sabate (4) and Scooter Lange Gervasuti and Ron Branin Roman Foore, 1-3, 2B, RBI Tony Kunka, 1-2, HR, 3 RBI Sisko Sabate, 3 IP, 1 H, 0 K, 2 BB Rob Schweyer, 3 IP, 5 H, 1 K, 1 BB Seven Millers earned All American honors. John Tschida (Third Base) and Jason Wandler (Second Base) were named First Team All American. Second Team All American honors went to Gregg Cascaes (Utility), Roman Foore (First Base), Lucas Goring (Outfield), Tony Kunka (Utility) and Rob Schweyer (Pitcher). MinnDak looks to build upon this past weekends performance as they head to Kitchener, Ontario this weekend for the ISC World Tournament. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 11:11:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:11:31 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 - women Message-ID: <100806222.29740@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 10:02:11 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2006 Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 (League City, TX) - Canada defeated the Texas Thunder of the National Professional Fastpitch League 6-0 in the first of four games scheduled at Big League Dreams Sports Complex in League City, Texas. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) started the Canadian rally in the third inning with a double that was just out of reach of Thunder first baseman Karrie Rider. Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) then walked to put runners on first and second with just one out. After a strikeout to Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) for the second out of the inning, Canada took advantage of a defensive error by the Thunder as McLean was caught in a run down and during the play allowing Matthews to score all the way from second base giving Canada a one run lead. Canada continued their attack scoring two more runs in the top of the fifth on a two-run homerun from Lawrick. Canada rounded out the scoring in the top of the sixth tacking on three more runs to increase the lead to 6-0. Lawrick led the Canadian attack finishing the game 2-for-4 at the plate with a homerun and 4 RBIs. The offense provided by Canada was all that was needed by pitcher Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) on Wednesday night. The hard-throwing right hander from the University of Washington allowed just two Thunder hits on the night and she struck out eight and retired 14 of the final 15 hitters in the game. Texas had its best chance against the Canadian National Team when they loaded the bases in the bottom of the second inning with just one out, however, Adrian Gregory and Denise Dahlberg both struck out swinging to end the threat. The Thunder would not get another runner past first base in the game. Christa Williams (9-8) took the loss in the circle for Thunder in the series opener allowing three of the six Team Canada runs. Williams went the first five innings of the game and struck out nine to increase her league-leading total to 144. Nicole Neuerburg relieved Williams in the circle and allowed the final three runs of the game in two innings of work. Canada will face off against Texas Thunder in 3 more games before moving to Connecticut to face the Breakettes to conclude their pre ISF World Championship training. All remaining games against the Thunder will be broadcast on live radio through the Texas Thunder website www.thunderprofastpitch.com. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard at softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 12:29:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:29:27 -0700 Subject: Learn to Play Softball, Have Fun & Win Prizes with Softball Ontario in Guelph! Message-ID: <100806222.34418@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 10:54:11 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Learn to Play Softball, Have Fun & Win Prizes with Softball Ontario in Guelph! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn to Play Softball, Have Fun & Win Prizes with Softball Ontario in Guelph! LEARN TO PLAY SOFTBALL, HAVE FUN, AND WIN PRIZES WITH SOFTBALL ONTARIO! On Sunday August 13, 2006, Softball Ontario is holding a FREE Learn to Play Softball Clinic at the Midget Girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Guelph. With the help of Softball Canada and the Organizing Committee of the tournament, the Learn to Play Clinic takes place between the final medal games of the tournament. Aimed at children between the ages of 4 to 8, the Learn to Play clinic is designed to be a young person?s introduction to the sport of softball. The clinic is based on the Parmalat Learn to Play program, and the emphasis is on FUN, ACTION and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE. The program provides children with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to excel in the game of Softball. Held at the Exhibition Softball Enclosure in Guelph, the Learn to Play clinic is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM on August 13, 2006 and last for one hour. Parents are encouraged to join their children at the clinic so that they will be able to continue to work on their children?s softball skills well beyond the end of the clinic. All children participating in the clinic will receive gifts from Softball Ontario and Softball Canada, including a free T-Shirt. After the clinic Softball Ontario will hold a draw, and one lucky participant will win a Worth Wicked Pro Series Softball Glove. Registration for the clinics is limited to 100 children, so sign up today! Contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca or (416) 426-7150 to register. Registration forms are available online at www.softballontario.ca Remember to stay after the clinic to watch the final game of the 2006 Midget Girls' Canadian Fast Pitch Championships. For more information on the Canadian Championships in Guelph, Ontario contact the Director of Media & News Releases Paul Osborne at posborne at conestogac.on.ca or visit the tournament online at www.girlsfastpitch.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 17:11:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:11:49 Subject: Teams needed, free entry - Prospect N.Y. Message-ID: <100806222.62162@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 4:08:46 PM From: "Steve Grabowski" Subject: Teams needed, free entry - Prospect N.Y. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prospect N.Y. - We are in need of a couple teams for the 61st annual Prospect Men's Fastpitch Tournament held September 1st - 4th. Format is 10 team double elimination. $225 U.S. entry, If your whole team is outside of N.Y. you will have your entry fee refunded when you arrive! $1000 U.S. top prize! Top 4 spots paid. A.S.A. bats only. Open pitching. Prospect is located in Central New York just 15 minutes north of Utica, 2 hours south of Canada, 2 hours North of Pennsylvania. This is the oldest Men's Fastpitch Tournament anywhere! Held during the annual Firemens Field Days complete with food, beer, and live music. Contact Dennis Williams dwilliams(at)uticafirst.com at 315-896-2308 or Steve Grabowski Fastball(at)dreamscape.com at 315-271-9876 for more info. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 17:14:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:14:09 Subject: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 - women Message-ID: <100806222.62303@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 12:28:20 PM From: Subject: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 - Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 (League City, TX) - Canada defeated the Texas Thunder of the National Professional Fastpitch League 6-0 in the first of four games scheduled at Big League Dreams Sports Complex in League City, Texas. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) started the Canadian rally in the third inning with a double that was just out of reach of Thunder first baseman Karrie Rider. Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) then walked to put runners on first and second with just one out. After a strikeout to Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) for the second out of the inning, Canada took advantage of a defensive error by the Thunder as McLean was caught in a run down and during the play allowing Matthews to score all the way from second base giving Canada a one run lead. Canada continued their attack scoring two more runs in the top of the fifth on a two-run homerun from Lawrick. Canada rounded out the scoring in the top of the sixth tacking on three more runs to increase the lead to 6-0. Lawrick led the Canadian attack finishing the game 2-for-4 at the plate with a homerun and 4 RBIs. The offense provided by Canada was all that was needed by pitcher Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) on Wednesday night. The hard-throwing right hander from the University of Washington allowed just two Thunder hits on the night and she struck out eight and retired 14 of the final 15 hitters in the game. Texas had its best chance against the Canadian National Team when they loaded the bases in the bottom of the second inning with just one out, however, Adrian Gregory and Denise Dahlberg both struck out swinging to end the threat. The Thunder would not get another runner past first base in the game. Christa Williams (9-8) took the loss in the circle for Thunder in the series opener allowing three of the six Team Canada runs. Williams went the first five innings of the game and struck out nine to increase her league-leading total to 144. Nicole Neuerburg relieved Williams in the circle and allowed the final three runs of the game in two innings of work. Canada will face off against Texas Thunder in 3 more games before moving to Connecticut to face the Breakettes to conclude their pre ISF World Championship training. All remaining games against the Thunder will be broadcast on live radio through the Texas Thunder website www.thunderprofastpitch.com. -SC- Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 17:15:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:15:56 Subject: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 - Message-ID: <100806222.62409@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 12:28:20 PM From: Subject: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Fran?ais ? suivre: Canada Defeats the Texas Thunder in Series Opener 6-0 (League City, TX) - Canada defeated the Texas Thunder of the National Professional Fastpitch League 6-0 in the first of four games scheduled at Big League Dreams Sports Complex in League City, Texas. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) started the Canadian rally in the third inning with a double that was just out of reach of Thunder first baseman Karrie Rider. Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) then walked to put runners on first and second with just one out. After a strikeout to Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) for the second out of the inning, Canada took advantage of a defensive error by the Thunder as McLean was caught in a run down and during the play allowing Matthews to score all the way from second base giving Canada a one run lead. Canada continued their attack scoring two more runs in the top of the fifth on a two-run homerun from Lawrick. Canada rounded out the scoring in the top of the sixth tacking on three more runs to increase the lead to 6-0. Lawrick led the Canadian attack finishing the game 2-for-4 at the plate with a homerun and 4 RBIs. The offense provided by Canada was all that was needed by pitcher Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) on Wednesday night. The hard-throwing right hander from the University of Washington allowed just two Thunder hits on the night and she struck out eight and retired 14 of the final 15 hitters in the game. Texas had its best chance against the Canadian National Team when they loaded the bases in the bottom of the second inning with just one out, however, Adrian Gregory and Denise Dahlberg both struck out swinging to end the threat. The Thunder would not get another runner past first base in the game. Christa Williams (9-8) took the loss in the circle for Thunder in the series opener allowing three of the six Team Canada runs. Williams went the first five innings of the game and struck out nine to increase her league-leading total to 144. Nicole Neuerburg relieved Williams in the circle and allowed the final three runs of the game in two innings of work. Canada will face off against Texas Thunder in 3 more games before moving to Connecticut to face the Breakettes to conclude their pre ISF World Championship training. All remaining games against the Thunder will be broadcast on live radio through the Texas Thunder website www.thunderprofastpitch.com. -SC- Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 17:19:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:19:41 Subject: Orr Park takes 3rd at NSA World Series Message-ID: <100806222.62634@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 1:36:29 PM From: jason whiteley Subject: Orr Park takes 3rd at NSA World Series in Salem, VA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orrville, OH Game 1 Orr Park Knights-10 Superior Paint, Salem-2 WP- Chuck Smith 7 innings, 3 hits allowed, 4 K's LP- ? Larry Williams- 4 for 4 Tom Avery- 3 for 4 1HR 3RBI's Superior Paint was the most solid defensive team we played and also hit the ball well but right at our fielders. If they had a strong pitcher they would be a very competitive team in the ISCII. 3 or 4 of their players played minor league ball. Game 2 Knights-11 Atlanta Stingers-4 WP- Chuck Smith 6 innings, 5 hits, 12 K's LP- ? Rick Yoder- 2 for 4 1HR 3RBI's Steve Mothersell- 4 for 4 1RBI Game 3 Knights-8 Goshen Gators-0 WP- Chuck Smith 6 innings, 2 Hits, 8K's LP-? Tom Avery- 3 for 4 1HR 3RBI's Jeff Carr- 3 for 4 Start of double elimination Game 4 Knights-8 Jack Daniels-0 WP- Chuck Smith 5 innnings, 3 Hits, 8K's LP- Gilbert Pete Spoerl- 1 for 3 2RBI's Larry Williams- 1 for 1 1RBI Game 5 Knights-8 Atlanta Vipers-3 WP- Chuck Smith 7 innings, 12 Hits, 5K's LP- ? Rick Yoder- 1 for 2 3RBI's Jeff Carr- 1 for 2 3 Runs Championship Game for Winner's Bracket Game 6 Knights-3 PA Power-4 WP- Jeremy Tracy 7 innings, 9 Hits, 5K's LP- Chuck Smith 7 innings, 4 Hits, 5K's Jeff Carr- 3 for 4 Jason Whiteley- 1 for 3 1HR Steve Mothersell- 3 for 3 This was a well played game. More of a pitchers duel and a couple of mistakes by both squads allowed some runs. Orr Park scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning. PA Power fired back with 4 runs in the top of the 6th inning all with 2 outs and nobody on base. Bottom of the 6th inning Orr Park led off the inning with a HR and had guys on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out and were unable to get another run. Game 7 Knights-5 Lancaster Merchants-7 WP-? LP- Chuck Smith 7 innings, 11 hits, 3K's Jeff Carr- 3 for 3 Tom Avery- 2 for 4 Roger Karn- 3 for 4 2RBI's Orr Park led 4-3 going into the top of the 7th inning. 2 back to back homeruns put Lancaster up 5-4 and were able to score 2 more runs in the inning. Orr Park was able to push 1 run across in the bottom of the 7th inning. Mothersell tore his hamstring in the bottom of the 1st inning and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Every time he came up to bat the Knights had to take an out for the rest of the game. Chuck Smith pitched every inning and for a guy in his 50's it shows a lot of heart and we appreciated it Chuck. 7 games is a lot to ask for in 2 days. In Game 5 we could tell the heat and the number of games were wearing him down. Unfortunately we were without our other pitcher Justin Heyman due to having a boil removed from his hip and he was unable to walk very well. He is resting for the ToC. Jason Whiteley jasonwhiteley2000 at yahoo.com Orr Park Knights Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 19:23:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:23:05 Subject: NAFA World Series Web Site Is Up Message-ID: <100806222.70038@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 8:10:02 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: NAFA World Series Web Site Is Up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The website for the 2006 NAFA World Series Website is up and running at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. The site will contain all the information for the 2006 NAFA World Series, which begins one week in Appleton and Kimberly, Wisconsin. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 10 19:24:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:24:17 Subject: NAFA World Series Start Times for Classes Open, AAA, AA and A-Major Now Posted Message-ID: <100806222.70110@webbox.com> Received: 8/10/06 8:11:30 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: NAFA World Series Start Times for Classes Open, AAA, AA and A-Major Now Posted -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The start times for classes Open, AAA, AA and A-Major are now posted on the 2006 NAFA World Series website at http://www.2006ws.nafastpitch.com. Full brackets for these divisions as well as information on Class A and 23-and-Under will be up in the coming days with an announcement made on Al's Fastball. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 11 06:28:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:28:25 -0700 Subject: Open Mens Fast Pitch Tourny: September 8 - 10, 2006 $1000. Winners Prize Message-ID: <110806223.12753@webbox.com> Received: 8/11/06 12:57:42 AM From: "Steven L. Banasick" Subject: Open Mens Fast Pitch Tourny: September 8 - 10, 2006 $1000. Winners Prize Scottdale, PA September 8th thru the 10th, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 10th Annual Southwestern Fastpitch Fall Classic is slated to take place September 8th thru the 10th, 2006, in Scottdale, PA ( South of Pittsburgh, PA). It has a $1000.00 Winners Prize (based upon 10 teams.. Pro Rated if lower entry) It will feature a 3 Game Guarantee Bracket or Round Robin Play based upon entry. Limited to only 14 teams max. Games will be played on two lit fields, with hotels within minutes of either fields. There will be a few additional added rules to the game to ensure more players being able to compete such as being allowed to bat 10 players, the use of a Twin Player and a pitcher will be allowed a re-entry. Entry Fee $300.00 per team with the dead line being September 6th. This will be an Open style tournament, with a roster limit of 20 players + 2 Non Active Coaches. A complete listing of the rules and layout of the tournament will be forwarded to all that enter. This Tournament has in the past hosted teams from Detroit, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, New York and Indiana, but this year we are offering our friends from the north (Canada) a good chance to walk in and take our Prize money.....This is the Last Big Event of another Great Season....Don't Miss Out!! For more information or to enter your team please contact: Steven Banasick 724.887.0458 111 Orchard Avenue Scottdale, PA 15683 or by email to lightdoc(at)cvzoom.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 11 06:29:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:29:26 -0700 Subject: Open Mens Fast Pitch Tourny: September 8 - 10, 2006 $1000. Winners Prize Message-ID: <110806223.12819@webbox.com> Received: 8/11/06 12:57:42 AM From: "Steven L. Banasick" Subject: Open Mens Fast Pitch Tourny: September 8 - 10, 2006 $1000. Winners Prize Scottdale, PA September 8th thru the 10th, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 10th Annual Southwestern Fastpitch Fall Classic is slated to take place September 8th thru the 10th, 2006, in Scottdale, PA ( South of Pittsburgh, PA). It has a $1000.00 Winners Prize (based upon 10 teams.. Pro Rated if lower entry) It will feature a 3 Game Guarantee Bracket or Round Robin Play based upon entry. Limited to only 14 teams max. Games will be played on two lit fields, with hotels within minutes of either fields. There will be a few additional added rules to the game to ensure more players being able to compete such as being allowed to bat 10 players, the use of a Twin Player and a pitcher will be allowed a re-entry. Entry Fee $300.00 per team with the dead line being September 6th. This will be an Open style tournament, with a roster limit of 20 players + 2 Non Active Coaches. A complete listing of the rules and layout of the tournament will be forwarded to all that enter. This Tournament has in the past hosted teams from Detroit, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, New York and Indiana, but this year we are offering our friends from the north (Canada) a good chance to walk in and take our Prize money.....This is the Last Big Event of another Great Season....Don't Miss Out!! For more information or to enter your team please contact: Steven Banasick 724.887.0458 111 Orchard Avenue Scottdale, PA 15683 or by email to lightdoc(at)cvzoom.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 11 14:03:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:03:51 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada storms past Thunder in game 2 by a score of 5-2 - women Message-ID: <110806223.40084@webbox.com> Received: 8/11/06 12:38:35 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada storms past Thunder in game 2 by a score of 5-2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2006 Canada storms past Thunder in game 2 by a score of 5-2 (LEAGUE CITY, Texas) - After arriving at Big League Dream Stadium in a thunderstorm it was all Canada as Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) drove in three runs and hit her second home run of the series on Thursday night as Team Canada defeated the Texas Thunder 5-2 at Big League Dreams in League City to take the first two games of the series. Lawrick's started the scoring for Canada in the third inning with her team trailing 2-0 sending a Serena Settlemier pitch to deep right field to tie the game. The two run homerun was her second homerun of the series against the Thunder. Lawrick continued her attack driving in the decisive third run in the top of the fifth with a line drive single to right field. Canada would tack on two more runs in the top of the seventh inning pushing them to a 5-2 win. In the series, Lawrick is 4-for-7 with seven RBIs and two home runs. She has also scored two runs for Team Canada in the first two games of the series. The Thunder's (17-25) offense was held again to just two hits, both hits coming in consecutive at-bats. Both runners would be stranded on base as Settlemier flew out to the fence in left field. The Thunder pressured again in the bottom of the seventh inning as Clare Burnum was hit by a pitch to start things off followed by a walk to Danyele Gomez. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) ended the Thunder threat striking out Karrie Rider, Rocky Spencer and Nina Lindenberg stranding the runners on base and ending the game. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) started in the circle for Canada and she was wildly effective in six-plus innings of work. She surrendered only two hits in the game, however, walked seven, giving the Thunder plenty of opportunities to score. Both of the Texas runs were unearned. Kristen Zaleski scored both runs in the contest after mistakes by the Canadian defense kept the inning going. Lawrie relieved Mackin in the seventh to record the save. Settlemier took the loss in the circle to fall to 3-7 on the season. She went the distance for Texas allowing all five runs (four earned) and nine hits. She also struck out five in the game. "We faced a lot of adversity today" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "Texas played a great game and after being delayed by the thunderstorm and trailing by 2 runs we needed to stay focused on our goals. Solid pitching from Mackin and Lawrie and key hits from our offence kept us focused and gave us the edge in the game. This was a very positive win for us." Canada will look to take a 3-0 series lead against the Thunder on Friday night at Big League Dreams stadium. The game will be broadcast live by way of radio through the Thunder's website at www.thunderprofastpitch.com. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 11 17:16:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:16:23 -0700 Subject: NAFA -AA Team Looking for Pitcher and Position Player Message-ID: <110806223.51637@webbox.com> Received: 8/11/06 4:08:47 PM From: "*TrimmY *" Subject: NAFA -AA Team Looking for Pitcher and Position Player -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Port Perry Lumberjacks are looking for anyone intrested in coming to the AA worlds next week in Wisconsin. We had a few players drop out due to work schedules, and need at least a pitcher and another position player. If intrested call Rick Beer. 1-877-209-9777 (toll free) 1-905-576-3663 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 11 20:06:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:06:02 -0700 Subject: South Perth pastes GHFL in First Annual PROforma All-Star Challenge Cup Message-ID: <110806223.61816@webbox.com> Received: 8/11/06 6:22:44 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: South Perth pastes GHFL in First Annual PROforma All-Star Challenge Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitchener, Ontario - August 10, 2006 - The South Perth All-Stars rode a seven-run fifth to an overwhelming 14-5 victory over the Golden Horseshoe All-Stars in the first annual PROforma All-Star Challenge Cup played at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in front of a crowd of more than 200 fastball fans. South Perth game MVP Jodie Schnarr, of the Bridgeport Braves, belted a two-run home run to into the center field bleachers and was followed by an RBI triple by winning pitcher Danny Martin, of the Elmira Juniors, to salt the game away for the hosts in the fateful fifth. Walks to Tavistock Merchants' Jamie Boyd and to Bridgeport's Jay Schnarr were sandwiched around a single by Josh Brohman of the Elmira Juniors to get the ball rolling in the inning. A two-RBI single by Scott Kemp, who appeared to look at strike three but was granted a reprieve, broke open the floodgates. Tavistock's Ross Herold, who had an RBI triple in the fourth, singled in the final run before losing pitcher Jeff Wilson was able to stop the bleeding. Starting on the mound for South Perth was Todd Uhrig of the Elora Brewers and set down the GHFL in order in the first. Uhrig and catcher Tim Dubois reached on consecutive fielder's choices in the bottom of the first and scored on a single by Jeff Pauli of the Mitchell Mets. The GHFL tied it up in the top of the second as Trevor Falk and Scott Young of the Niagara Snappers both singled and scored on a single by Burke Thomson of the Waterdown Alexander Keith's. Thomson was named the GHFL game MVP. After a 1-2-3 second, GHFL starter Scott Wagar of the Niagara Falls Fury gave up a single to Jodie Schnarr and got two quick outs before surrendering an opposite field blast by Dubois to put South Perth up 4-2. In the South Perth fourth, Ron Dean walked and scored on a seeing eye RBI single by Danny Martin. Elora's Terry Martin came around on the triple by Herold. Waterdown Hammer's Dave Benallick tripled to right center to lead off the GHFL fifth and prompty was scored by Roy Scott of the Morriston Coyotes. Scott was erased on a controversial play at second as Terry Martin dropped the feed from Jay Schnarr but was ruled to have lost it on the transfer. Jeff Wilson got two back for the GHFL in the sixth, blasting a two-run moonshot over the centerfield bleachers, clearing the 300-foot slow-pitch fence and clanging off the infield fence on diamond three. Jim Schnarr gave up a two-out walk to Pat Graham in the seventh, but that was it for the GHFL. Ken Doucet of PROforma presented the PROforma Challenge Cup to George Nahrgang, president of the victorious South Perth team in a post-game ceremony. On behalf of the GHFL, I want to thank Ken Doucet, Rick Boyd and George Nahrgang, as well as the players on both teams for making the inaugural edition of the PROforma Ontario All-Star Challenge a memorable event. Peter Hallman Ball Yard is in great shape for the ISC World Tournament starting tonight and many players on both teams will be participating in either the ISC Worlds or the ISC II Tournament of Champions starting Sunday at Budd Park & Kinsmen Park. Technical gremlins prevented the game from going out live on Ballpark Radio, but a podcast version will be available for download shortly. Blair Setford GHFL President www.ghfl.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 12 12:11:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:11:15 -0700 Subject: Canada Takes Game 3 Against The Thunder 7-1 Message-ID: <120806224.33329@webbox.com> Received: 8/12/06 11:04:30 AM From: Subject: Canada Takes Game 3 Against The Thunder 7-1 MIME Ver: 1.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message (LEAGUE CITY, Texas) - Canada took to an early lead in game three and didn't look back as they defeated the Thunder 7-1 in front of 421 at Big League Dreams in League City, Texas. The Canadian National Team wasted very little time to get on the board on Friday, as they pushed runs across in the first three innings of the game. Canada scored a pair of runs in the first inning on a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) two run double to take the early lead. Canada's biggest offensive inning came in the top of the third when they scored three times to put the game out of reach. Canada used four hits, including RBI doubles from Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) and Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC), to score their runs. Texas managed to score just one run in the game in the bottom of the second inning as Canada pitcher Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) walking in the only Thunder's run of the game. Holtz picked up the win for Canada on the night helping them to wins in the first three games of the series. The tall right-hander from UMass went the distance allowing four hits and just one run in the game. She struck out five and walked three in the contest. Nicole Neuerburg got the start in the circle for the Thunder and went a combined 2 1/3 innings in the game. Neuerburg went the first 1 1/3 innings in the game before giving way to Thursday night's starter Serena Settlemier. In relief, Settlemier went 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and four earned runs. Neuerburg came in to finish the game for Texas and pitched a scoreless seventh inning. Overall, Neuerburg gave up four hits and three earned runs. "The game started a little shaky but the team responded with a strong offensive showing" admitted Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "Additional runs in the second and third inning gave Holtz the cushion she needed to work out the kinks and find her rhythm." -SC- If you did not sign up to for our subscription, then simply ignore this mail. Important: Do not reply to this email. Softball Canada To unsubscribe simply click on the following link: http://www.softball.ca/fanzone/unsubscribe.aspx?nemail=fastball at pmihrm.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 12 12:14:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:14:40 -0700 Subject: Diamond 2 Game, Live updates Via Yahoo Messenger Message-ID: <120806224.33535@webbox.com> Received: 8/12/06 11:15:12 AM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Diamond 2 Game, Live updates Via Yahoo Messenger -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If anyone would like to get live updates from the ISC World TournamentDiamond 2 you can simply log on to Yahoo Messenger and add the nameStats_4u, I will be in a voice chat room giving updates. Please just askto be invited to the chat via messenger and I will add you, I will do asmuch play by play as possible and answer any questions I can. I will alsohave a webcam set up starting tomorrow so you can see some of the actionlive from Diamond 2. Bret Baughman ISC Historian and Asst Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com Stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 13 16:54:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:54:41 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Held Scoreless in Final Game Against the Thunder Message-ID: <130806225.50335@webbox.com> Received: 8/13/06 3:46:42 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Held Scoreless in Final Game Against the Thunder -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2006 Canada Held Scoreless in Final Game Against the Thunder (LEAGUE CITY, Texas) - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Christa Williams picked up her tenth win of the season on Saturday night, helping the Texas Thunder to a 2-0 win over Team Canada at Big League Dreams in League City. Texas took to the early lead in the bottom half of the second inning on a wild throw to third by catcher Tamra Howren (Surrey, BC) allowing Lindsey Gardner to score. Texas added to their lead in the fifth with a squeeze play giving the Thunder their second run of the game. Canada's best chance offensively came in the early stages of the fifth inning as Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) reached first on a bunt followed by a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) walk. Angela Lichty advanced the runners and loaded the bases on a solid single to third. Canada's threat fell short as Williams would shut down the Canada offense and protect her shut out striking out Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) and forcing Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to ground out ending the inning. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) was credited with the loss giving up 2 runs on 3 hits before being relieved by Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) in the fifth inning. The loss closes out the series against Texas with Canada holding a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Canada will look to conclude their pre World Championship training with a 4 game series against the Connecticut Brakettes on the 15th, 16th, 17thand 18th of August. For more information, please visit www.softball.ca -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard at softball.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 13 16:57:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:57:57 -0700 Subject: GP Pride game 1 ISC II in Kitchener Message-ID: <130806225.50533@webbox.com> Received: 8/13/06 3:56:11 PM From: Bill Aldred Subject: GP Pride game 1 ISC II in Kitchener -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Grande Prairie Pride are fighting through some hardships in their first day at the tournament of Champions in Kitchener. The day started with the Palermo Athletics from Ontario. Chunky Karaitiana started for the Pride delivering to Curtis Ames. The Athletics took A 3 RUN LEAD on a home run in the top of the 1st. The Pride than fought back when Todd Aldred hit a 2 run double to score 2. Todd than scored and a Curtis Ames sac fly. Palermo than scored 3 more runs in the 4th. Chunky than rolled his ankle and had to come out the game. Ryan Krebs came in to pitch for the Pride than gave up a triple and a home run as the Athletics took a commanding 6 run lead. next action for the Pride is Sunday night at 7:00PM Eastern vs. the Alviston Indians. Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 13 22:18:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:18:09 -0700 Subject: GP Pride game 2 Message-ID: <130806225.69745@webbox.com> Received: 8/13/06 9:09:08 PM From: Bill Aldred Subject: GP Pride game 2 Kitchener, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pride bats have gone to sleep and they have to wake them up soon. The Pride lost game 2 7-1 to the Alvinston Indians. Shayne Milligan pitched 5 innings giving up 5 runs before giving way to Ryan Krebs. Mike Mohr hit a solo home run for the Pride. Next game on Monday 2:00PM eastern vs. the Port Elgin Devils. Thanks, Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 From: Bill Aldred Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 14 09:41:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:41:57 -0700 Subject: Junior B Provincial Results - Ontario Message-ID: <140806226.24373@webbox.com> Received: 8/13/06 8:10:47 PM From: "Jordy Gallant" Subject: Junior B Provincial Results Smithville Ontario -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello All, Results Junior B Provincial Smithville Ontario Sorry for getting this to you so late but I've been on the diamond all weekend and didnt have internet from the hotel. Anyways here are the results for the tournament Game 1 Wyndham- 9 Selkirk-1 Game 2 Merlin- 6 Toanche- 3 Game 3 Kitchener-5 Wyevale-4 Game 4 Breslau-9 Smithville -1 Game 5 Toanche- 9 Smithville-0 Game 6 Wyevale-6 Selkirk 3 Game 7 Wyndham-6 Merlin-2 Game 8 Breslau-12 Kitchener-3 Game 9 Wyevale-3 Smithville-2 Game 10 Toanche-11 Selkirk- 4 Game 11 Wyevale-4 Merlin-3 Game 12 Toanche-7 Kitchener-6 Game 13 Wyndham-7 Breslau-5 Game 14 Toanche-3 Wyevale-2 Game 15 Toanche-3 Breslau-2 Game 16 Wyndham-5 Toanche-0 Mike Gallant OASA Convenor Junior B Provincial Tournament Convenor cambridgecougar(at)hotmail.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 14 17:40:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:40:40 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <140806226.53097@webbox.com> Received: 8/14/06 10:39:23 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: NAFA World Series Brackets Now Posted for Classes AA and A-Major -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The brackets for Classes AA and A-Major in the 2006 NAFA World Series are now posted at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 14 17:44:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:44:46 -0700 Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League tournament Message-ID: <140806226.53343@webbox.com> Received: 8/14/06 1:31:05 PM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara Falls Men's League tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls Men's League tournament Niagara Falls Canada The annual Niagara Falls Men?s league tournament wrapped up Sunday afternoon. The tournament was divided into two divisions, the Rusty Dekker (RD) and Janet Greatrix (JG) divisions. Congratulations to the NOTL Snappers who won the RD division and Cool Hand Lukes who won the JG division. I do not have all the details with me but in summary, the Snappers defeated the Red Hot Chili Pepper and the Udney Storm defeated Elkland Fastpitch in the RD semi?s. The Snappers then defeated Udney 4-2 in the finals. Byron Demoe picked up the win with 13 K?s.. Jamie Thompson took the loss. Peter Dobbin hit a homerun for the Snappers.. Cool Hand Lukes defeated the Toronto Royals and the Statfordville Express defeated Beam Me up Scotties in the JG semi?s. Lukes went on to beat the Express in the JG finals. Ron Winger took the win and James Atkinson hit a grand slam in the game. Lake Simcoe Lightning won the RD consolation and Storms Fury won the JG consolation. All four Niagara Falls teams fared well this weekend. As mentioned above, Chili Pepper scored an upset or two on their way to the RD semi?s, Lukes won the JG division, Storm?s Fury won the JG Consolation and Beam Me Up Scotties were 3-0 before losing in the JG semi?s. The good - the tournament field again was maxed out at 18 teams, even though Ker Park is under-staffed the City guys did a great job keeping the fields in good shape, the weather could not have been better and there were spectacular plays and great games all weekend. We are blessed with a great group of volunteers ready to take on any role we ask of them. The bad -I cannot understand why some teams not only do not visit the beer tent, but bring their own beer and drink it in the parking lot. We had at least two teams back their vans up to the outfield fence, bring out lawn chairs and pop open a cooler, a mere 10 ? 15 ft away from the beer tent. The proceeds from the tournament go directly to the league which in turn allows us to play the game we all love. You can?t cough up few bucks for a beer so you pay all those volunteers the ultimate disrespect of drinking your own right in front of them? Needless to say I had to make frequent trips out to the parking lot to tell these teams the obvious, the Niagara Police department are not fond of drinking beer in a parking lot on a Sunday afternoon, our liquor license could get revoked etc. To these teams, other teams in the beer tent laugh at you as they all run their own tournaments. You are cheap and come across as bush league. Ultimately it is up to the tournament executive but my recommendation will be to not allow these teams back into the tournament. Of course many people help make the weekend a great one. I will start the thank you?s with the tournament committee, Dave Rotella Cool Hand Lukes, Herb Beckman Storm?s Fury, Rick Lessard Beam Me Up Scotties, Craig Smith Red Hot Chili Pepper and Al Greatrix tournament chair. I would also like to extend a huge thank you to the countless volunteers. Official scorekeepers (Bill and Shirly Weaver, Dave and Linda Rotella, Debbie Bedard, Ross Bateman, James Atkinson and C Guillion, sorry if I missed someone) , all the beer garden volunteers, Storms Deli for the barbeque and Front Row Sports for the equipment booth. A special thanks to Mark Korten for keeping the score sheet and scoreboard up to date and running around helping with whatever he could throughout the weekend. Janet and Rusty are two longtime friends of the NFMFL. We played this weekend with heavy hearts and in memory of them both. I would like to thank the participating teams with playing in a manner that would make both Rusty and Janet proud. All the games were played aggressively but in good spirit and sportsmanship. Janet would often say the mission of the tournament was to meet new friends, develop relationships with other fastball communities while allowing our visitors to enjoy our fabulous town. To all the teams thank you for giving us the opportunity to do so. One last huge thank you to Al Greatrix, tournament chair. Al essentially lives at Ker park during this event and he did so this year with his past years partner here in spirit only. It was a large task made only more daunting this year. This was one of Janet?s favorite time of the year, when she could visit and talk with all her fastball buddies. We owe the success of this tournament in large part to Al and Janet. From: "Greatrix, Rob" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 14 20:31:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:31:30 -0700 Subject: What are you biggest challenges? Message-ID: <140806226.63346@webbox.com> Received: 8/14/06 7:11:43 PM From: Marc Dagenais Subject: What are you biggest challenges? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello :) You are receiving this email because you are part of my softball network (people I have interacted with via email or in-person) over the last few years. I am presently revamping my site www.softballperformance.com to offer more helpful tools and resources. I am presently conducting a 1-question survey - "What are you two biggest challenges when it comes to achieving your potential?" and I would really appreciate it if you could take 1 minute of your time to answer it. As a thank you gift, you will receive a copy of my new ebook "125 Top Performance Secrets of the World's Best Athletes". All you have to do is to go to www.softballperformance.com right now and answer the question..it will only take you 1 minute!!! Thank you very much, Marc ------- Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, ChPC Softball Peak Performance Coach Sign up for our FREE Softball Performance Secrets Journal ($97 value) at www.softballperformance.com ---- Marc O. Dagenais, M.H.K., CSCS, ChPC, n.d. marcdagenais at yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 14:26:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:26:22 -0700 Subject: Try Softball in Kitchener... And Have a Blast! Message-ID: <150806227.41439@webbox.com> Received: 8/15/06 12:20:17 PM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Try Softball in Kitchener... And Have a Blast! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Softball in Kitchener... And Have a Blast! TRY SOFTBALL IN KITCHENER? AND HAVE A BLAST! KITCHENER, ONTARIO ? Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team is heading to Kitchener on Saturday August 19 and Sunday August 20, 2006 to attend the 2006 KidSpark Children?s Festival. Located in the Sports Zone at Victoria Park, Softball Ontario is challenging you to test the speed of your arm with our radar gun, take the Target Challenge to test your accuracy, or give hitting a try with our hitting net. Each child who participates at the Softball Zone will receive a gift from Softball Ontario. Supplies are limited so make sure you visit us early! Do you think you can hit our target three times in a row? You might win a great prize from Softball Ontario! The Community Fun Team is part of Softball Ontario?s Participation Program, which is committed to encouraging children from across the province to try the game of softball. Dedicated to promoting the game of softball, Softball Ontario will have more than just fun activities for the kids; information will be on hand for anyone interested in becoming involved with softball or looking for information on how to start a league. Information for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches will be on hand. Softball Ontario participates in community events across the province. Some of our upcoming events include the Sudbury SummerFest and Learn to Play at the Canadian Championships in St. Catharines. For more information on Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team at the KidSpark Children?s Festival or any other community event, contact Lisa Crompton at 416-426-7150 or email lcrompton at softballontario.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 17:34:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:34:54 -0700 Subject: Teams needed, free entry - Prospect N.Y. Message-ID: <150806227.52747@webbox.com> Received: 8/15/06 3:40:40 PM From: "Steve Grabowski" Subject: Teams needed, free entry - Prospect N.Y. Prospect N.Y. - We are in need of a couple teams for the 61st annual Prospect Men's Fastpitch Tournament held September 1st - 4th. Format is 10 team double elimination. $225 U.S. entry, If your whole team is outside of N.Y. you will have your entry fee refunded when you arrive! $1000 U.S. top prize! Top 4 spots paid. A.S.A. bats only. Open pitching. Prospect is located in Central ew York just 15 minutes north of Utica, 2 hours south of Canada, 2 hours North of Pennsylvania. This is the oldest Men's Fastpitch Tournament anywhere! Held during the annual Firemens Field Days complete with food, beer, and live music. Contact Dennis Williams dwilliams at uticafirst.com at 315-896-2308 or Steve Grabowski Fastball at dreamscape.com at 315-271-9876 for more info. From: "Steve Grabowski" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 18:49:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:49:29 -0700 Subject: GP Pride game 2 Message-ID: <150806227.57221@webbox.com> Received: 8/13/06 9:09:08 PM From: Bill Aldred Kitchener, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pride bats have gone to sleep and they have to wake them up soon. The Pride lost game 2 7-1 to the Alvinston Indians. Shayne Milligan pitched 5 innings giving up 5 runs before giving way to Ryan Krebs. Mike Mohr hit a solo home run for the Pride. Next game on Monday 2:00PM eastern vs. the Port Elgin Devils. Thanks, Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 18:50:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:50:57 -0700 Subject: GP Pride Game 4 Message-ID: <150806227.57308@webbox.com> Received: 8/15/06 5:35:05 PM From: Bill Aldred Subject: GP Pride Game 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pride finally got on the win column with a 2-1 victory over Harrisburg Power from Pennsyvania USA. Ryan Krebs pitched 7 strong innings to lead the Pride to the win. Curtis Ames drove in Greg Kjemhus and Travis Head to score the only Pride runs and was named the game MVP. With the win the Pride goes to 1-3 after the round robin format. The Pride must wait and see if they Qualify for a tiebreaker game to make the Playoffs. Bill Aldred 8518-100 street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V-3C7 780-532-6022 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 20:24:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:24:26 -0700 Subject: AAU International Message-ID: <150806227.62911@webbox.com> Received: 8/15/06 7:21:06 PM From: "Alex Linares" Subject: AAU International AAU International Fastpitch Tournament January 18-21, 2007 Orlando,Florida Entry Fee $500 32 teams * First-come, first-serve basis. For more informational contact: Alex Linares 407- 828-5602 alex(at)aausports.org Alex Linares AAU National Headquarters 407-828-5602- phone 407-934-7242- fax alex(at)aausports.org www.aausports.org Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 15 21:57:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:57:51 -0700 Subject: Aussies off to cement place in 2008 Olympics Message-ID: <150806227.68516@webbox.com> Received: 8/15/06 8:33:22 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies off to cement place in 2008 Olympics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 16 August 2006 Aussies off to cement place in 2008 Olympics The Australian Women?s softball team, Aussie Spirit,will set off at the end of August to take on the world in the InternationalSoftball Federation?s (ISF) IX Women?s World Championship in Beijing, China. Australia is one ofsixteen countries that have qualified for the ISF Women?s WorldChampionship which will take place from 27 August to 5 September 2006 with allteams looking to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games. ?Australia has the talent and experience to do well atthe Worlds, but have to front up at the ballpark everyday with a tough mentalattitude of winning at all costs amongst some strong competition,? said Fabian Barlow, Head Coach. The top four finishers, or top five if 2008 host China comesin anywhere from first to fourth place, will secure a berth in the OlympicGames that will take place two years from now. The sixteen teams will be divided into two groups with Australia in Pool Btaking on Japan, ChineseTaipei, Greece, Venezuela, Netherlands, Botswana and Colombia. ?You can?t make the top four unless you qualifyfor the play-offs and that?s our first goal. We open the event with Greece andthat?s all we are concerned about right now, getting the two points offthem and then advancing,? said Barlow. The event will be the debut of the venue that has been builtfor the 2008 Olympic Softball competition and will also be serving as thesport?s Olympic Test Event. The team goes into a four day training camp in Brisbane on 20August, their final camp before they depart for Beijing on 24August. The world championship team includes Sandra Allen (Qld), Marissa Carpadios (Qld), Kylie Cronk (Qld), Amanda Doman (Qld), Kelly Gentle (NSW), Kelly Hardie (Qld), Tanya Harding (co-captain) (Qld), Danica Howlett (NSW), Simmone Morrow (NSW), Tracey Mosley (Qld), Stacey Porter (NSW), Kate Quigley (Vic), Melanie Roche (NSW), Danielle Stewart (Qld), Natalie Titcume (Vic), Natalie Ward (co-captain) (NSW) and Belinda Wright. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian Open Women?s softball team. FOR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 17 11:49:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:49:52 -0700 Subject: Canada Falls To The Brakettes in Series Opener Message-ID: <170806229.32032@webbox.com> Received: 8/17/06 8:51:58 AM From: Subject: Canada Falls To The Brakettes in Series Opener -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17th, 2006 Canada Falls To The Brakettes in Series Opener (STRATFORD, CT) - Team Canada fell to the Connecticut Brakettes of the National Professional Fastpitch League by a score of 4-1 at Frank DeLuca HOF Field on Wednesday night. The Brakettes came out strong on Wednesday, in what has now become a 2 game series of international friendly competition. The Brakettes took to an early first inning one run lead and held the Canadians scoreless through five complete innings. The Brakettes would increase their lead to 4 runs in the fifth inning led by an Aimee Minor two run single Canada's lone run came in the sixth inning with an Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) lead off triple to center field which was followed by a Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) single to right field, with 2 out, scoring Lichty. While Canada had plenty of opportunities, to score throughout the game, Brakette's pitcher, Sarah Pauly, eliminated almost every Canadian threat striking out 8 Canadian batters and holding the Canadians to only 5 hits. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) received the start for Canada in the circle and was credited with the loss giving up one un-earned run out of four solid innings of work before being relied by Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC). After having to cancel Tuesday's game due to rain and Friday's game due to travel arrangements, the Canadian National Team will look to split the series on Thursday night before leaving for the World Championships in Beijing China on Friday. To view the complete World Championships schedule, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 17 14:50:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:50:12 -0700 Subject: Tips for Improving Video Performance on ISCTV Message-ID: <170806229.42852@webbox.com> Received: 8/17/06 1:14:54 PM From: David B Subject: Tips for Improving Video Performance on ISCTV Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT - Here is an update for those people viewing the streaming video coverage of ISC TV at Sportsjuice.com Chris Wettlaufer, the Network Systems Specialist of Information Technology for the City of Kitchener, has helped us discover an important tip for improving the streaming video performance in the Windows Media Player. Click the "Start Button." Double click the "System Icon" within the "Control Panel" Window. Single Click on the "Advanced Tab" at the top of the "System Properties" Window. In the "Performance" area of the "Advanced" Tab, single click on the "Settings" button. The "Performance Options" Window will pop up. Select the "Advanced" Tab in the "Performance Oprions" Windows. In the "Virtual Memory" area of the "Performance Options" Window, click on the "Change" button, Make sure that the Circle for the "Custom Size" area is selected. Change the value of the number in the Initial Size Field to match the number in the Maximum Size Field. Click the "Set" Button, and then click "OK" on any open windows. Adjusting this "Virtual Memory" setting should go a long way towards mitigating the problems of buffering and lock-up. Hopefully this will help improve your ISC TV viewing experience. Dave Blackburn ISC Commissioner Streaming and Broadcasting isctv(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 17 15:54:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:54:01 -0700 Subject: 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions Playoff Results - Thursday, Aug 17 Message-ID: <170806229.46700@webbox.com> Received: 8/17/06 1:50:50 PM From: "Ballparkradio - Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions Playoff Results - Thursday, Aug 17 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday playoff results August 17th, 2006 Second Round Playoffs Perkasie PA Rise, 8, Bob Hoffman Garage, PA - 1 The Perkasie Rise of Pennsylvania eliminated the tournament's Cinderella team, cross-state rival Bob Hoffman Garage of Reading, PA, 8-1 in 6 innings. Rise shortstop Matt Daley had 5 RBI for the winners, while Mike Smith notched the win. Rise Fastpitch will advance now to the third round, and face the Kitchener ON Outlaws, who defeated the California Lumberkings, 2-1 in 9 innings. Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws ON 2, California Lumberkings 1, 9 innings Kitchener ON Outlaws and the California Lumberkings were scoreless through 7 innings, with Dan Martin on the mound for the Outlaws and Darren Strang going for the Lumberkings. Each team scored a run in the 8th, shortstop Carlos Flores driving in the run for California, and Kitchener scoring theirs on an infield out. Brian Teeters just missed a home run, hitting one to the warning track and Flores preventing a run from scoring by snaring a liner towards left to end the 8th inning. California failed to move the runner or score in the 9th. Kitchener won the game when Tim Du Boise hit a flair single to center with the runner scoring. Tavistock ON 3, Elora Wellington ON Brewers 0 (no hitter by Ryan Cummings) Tavistock's Ryan Cummings tossed his second no-hitter of the tournament, a 3-0 win over the Elora Wellingtno Brewers. Tavistock will face the winner of the Port Elgin vs. Bridgeport game, which is just underway at 1pm on Ballparkradio.com Palermo ON Athletics 8, Elmira ON Cubs 5 The Palermo Athletics overcame a 5 run deficit in the 6th inning for a come-from-behind 8-5 win over defending 2005 ISC II Champions, the Elmira Cubs. Gord Scott was the winning pitcher, striking out the final out of the game with the bases loaded in the 7th. Port Elgin ON Blue Devils 5, Bridgeport ON Braves 2 Port Elgin pitcher Scott Christie went the distance for the win, while Aaron Whitney struck the big blow, a 3 run homer in the 3rd inning. Playoff bracket posted at www.ballparkradio.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan for Blair Setford and all of the ISC II cre Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 18 15:06:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:06:34 -0700 Subject: Canada Splits Series with Brakettes Message-ID: <180806230.43843@webbox.com> Received: 8/18/06 2:02:13 PM From: Subject: Canada Splits Series with Brakettes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Canada Splits Series with Brakettes (STRATFORD, CT) - Canada shutout the Brakettes 3-0 to split the 2 game series as part of their pre World Championship training on Thursday night at Frank DeLuca HOF stadium in Stratford, CT. In what was characterized as a total team effort, Canada defeated the Connecticut Brakettes, of the National Professional Fastpitch League. Led by their aggressive and spirited play Canada produced 8 hits and took advantage of 7 Connecticut errors to take a 3-0 win over the Brakettes. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) received the start, and was solid for Canada in four innings of work, striking out 6 and giving up only 3 hits. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) came to Bay's relief striking out 4 and allowing only 1 hit, in three innings of work, to keep the shout out alive. With their pre World Championship training all but over, the Senior Women's National Team will head to Beijing China to compete in the XI ISF World Championship from August 27th to September 5th. For more information, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 18 23:31:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:31:03 -0700 Subject: 2006 NAFA World Series is Underway Message-ID: <180806230.74121@webbox.com> Received: 8/18/06 9:01:16 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: 2006 NAFA World Series is Underway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin After some technical difficulties with the website, the 2006 NAFA World Series is in full swing in Appleton, Wisconsin. Full results, as well as box scores, "The Daily Flyer" and articles from local newspapers (hopefully by Saturday) are all on the NAFA World Series website at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 18 23:34:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:34:46 -0700 Subject: ISC II Awards Message-ID: <180806230.74347@webbox.com> Received: 8/18/06 10:32:11 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: ISC II Awards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC II All-Tournament Team Pitchers Ryan Cummings - Tavistock Corey Costello - Micksburg Gord Scott - Palermo Catchers Trevor Falk - Elora Tim Dubois - Kitchener Infielders Jeff Roth - Tavistock Mike Kelly - Bridgeport Ryan Dudgeon - Port Elgin Mike Black - Alvinston Peter Dobbin - Palermo Outfielders Bob Wengert - South Lebanon Jeff Hannah - Kingston Jim Culling - Kitchener Brian Prowse - Palermo Designated Player Jamie Boyd - Palermo Most RBIs - Jeff Roth - Tavistock Top Hitter - Scott Walls - Harriston Top Pitcher - Ryan Cummings - Tavistock MVP - Cory Costello - Micksburg ISC II Champions - Tavistock, ON Merchants ISC II Finalist - Palermo, ON Athletics tied 3rd - Perkasie, PA Rise; Micksburg, ON Twins BLAIR SETFORD Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 19 01:26:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:26:36 -0700 Subject: Kiwi born pitcher to be recognised in America Message-ID: <180806230.81057@webbox.com> Received: 8/18/06 6:16:27 PM From: Vance Subject: Kiwi born pitcher to be recognised in America -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiwi born pitcher to be recognised in America Friday August 18th 2006 Former Black Sox pitcher Peter Meredith is to be inducted into theInternational Softball Congress Hall of Fame. Meredith last played for New Zealand at the 1992 World Championshipswhere the Black Sox finished second. Four years later at the 1996 WorldChamps Meredith was on the mound once again this time representing theUntied States. In New Zealand Meredith played softball for Wellington and Otago whilealso forging a lengthy career playing in America. When Meredith is inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame next year he willbecome just the third Kiwi to receive the honour following in the footsteps of fellow Black Sox pitchers Kevin Herlihy and Paul Magan. Another player with the Kiwi connection to be inducted into the ISC Hallof Fame next year is Tim Wahl. The American played four seasons in NewZealand during the 1990?s representing Poneke Kilbirnie and Wellington. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz(at)softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 19 15:12:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 12:12:33 -0700 Subject: Tips to Adjust the Settings on Your Windows Media Player. Message-ID: <190806231.44214@webbox.com> Received: 8/19/06 2:12:26 PM From: David B Subject: Tips to Adjust the Settings on Your Windows Media Player. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suggestions to Optimize Streaming Video / Audio Experience - How to adjust the settings of your Windows Media Player Make sure you have Windows Media Player v9.0 or higher (Windows madeia Player v10.0 is preferable) Connect to the Video / Audio feed via the ISC Web site (www.iscfastpitch.com). Select the link "View Live Streaming Video of ISC World Tournament". When the Windows Media Player opens make the following changes while waiting for the video and audio stream to begin: 1. Open Windows Media Player and from the Menu Bar Select the "Tools" Menu 2. From the "Tools" Menu select "Options" 3. From the "Options" Page, select the "Performance" Tab 4. On the "Performance" Tab make the following setting changes: Connection Speed Change from "Detect Connection" Settings (recommended) to "Choose Connection Speed". From the Drop Down Menu, select your connection speed. It should be the menu choice "DSL / Cable (768Kbps)" for high speed ADSL, or Cable Internet connections. Network Buffering Change the Network Buffering Setting from "Use Default Buffering (default)" to "Buffer 20 seconds of content". You may have to select a higher value depending on speed of your computer. Maximum setting is 60 seconds Video Acceleration Video Acceleration should be left at "Full" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 20:23:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:23:51 -0700 Subject: ISC / ISC II photos needed Message-ID: <200806232.62894@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 8:43:19 AM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: ISC / ISC II photos needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stoney Creek, Ontario. I'm looking for ACTION photos of the following players to post to my Ontario Masters Fastball web site. The following players participated in the just concluded ISC or ISC II Tournaments. Darren Zack - pitcher for Ohsweken Redmen - ISC Mike Crawford - pitcher for Midland Explorers - ISC Wayne Wells - pitcher for Houston Aces - ISC Mike Kelly - infielder for Bridgeport Braves - ISC II Mike was a game MVP vs. Waterdown Hammer and also named to the All Tournament Team Need photo of him receiving All Tournament Award Brian Prowse - outfielder for the Palermo Athletics - ISC II Named to the All Tournament Team Need photo of him receiving All Tournament Award Lance Winn - Utility player for Palermo Athletics - ISC II ISC II internet radio broadcaster Steve Ketchell - pitcher for Toronto Indians - ISC II Bill Fairney - outfielder for the Toronto Indians - ISC II Please send any ACTION photos of the above named players to me and I will acknowledge the photos " courtesy of " suppliers name. I will be able to get some of the ISC II photos from Maddy Flanagan once her photos are uploaded to her web site. Please send any photos to : ranger11(at)idirect.com Check out the Ontario Masters Fastball web site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 20:27:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:27:16 -0700 Subject: A-Major Update from the 2006 NAFA World Series Message-ID: <200806232.63100@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 11:28:18 AM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: A-Major Update from the 2006 NAFA World Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin Cerro Gordo (Dawson, Minn) has advanced to the Championship Game of the 2006 NAFA A-Major World Series. Cerro Gordo defeated Village Inn (Hudson, Wisc) 8-1 in the Winners' Bracket final. Village Inn now plays Coppens Brigade (Midland, Mich), a 3-2 winner over Stadium Lanes (Duluth, Minn), in the Fourth Place game. Earlier this morning, Coppens Brigade defeated Rep & Baja's (Wausau, Wisc) 6-0 on a no-hitter by Eric Wilson. Stadium Lanes advanced with a 6-1 win over Duncan Outlaws (Elkhart, Ind). Follow all the action for the 2006 NAFA World SEries at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz at minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.c Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 20:30:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:30:09 -0700 Subject: Snappers Capture 3rd Consecutive Title at Niagara Falls Tournament Message-ID: <200806232.63273@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 12:33:40 PM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Snappers Capture 3rd Consecutive Title at Niagara Falls Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls August 11-13 The Niagara Snappers recently competed in the Niagara Falls Men?s Fastball Tournament held August 11-13 in Niagara Falls, ON. The Snappers, winners of the past 2 Niagara Falls tournaments, came away with their 3rd consecutive ?A? division championship .. The Snappers finished the tournament with 4 wins 0 losses and 1 tie. In game #1, the Snappers matched up with the Lake Simcoe Lightening and came away with a tight 4-3 win. Dan Duemo went the distance striking out 11 along the way. Todd Dawdy picked up a couple of RBI?s and Mike Bateman also chipped in with 2 hits and 1 RBI. Game #2 was a tough battle with the Udney Storm. The Storm had Ian Knott on the mound against the Snappers Byron Demoe. Udney jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after 3 innings but the Snappers got all those runs back to tie it up in the bottom of the 6th inning as Peter Dobbin smacked a 2 run home run and Jarrod Burtt scored on a pass ball to get the Snappers even. Both teams could not push anything across in the 7th so the game ended in a 3-3 tie. Demoe struck out 9 along the way. Game #3 saw the Snappers take out their frustrations from the previous match up and mercied the Bucktown Bees in a contest that took only 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. Mike Bateman took the ball and threw a 2 hit shutout striking out 9 in 5 innings en route to an 8-0 victory. Bateman again continued his hot bat at the plate as he went 2-2 and Scott Young chipped in with a 3 run home run. Every Snapper started collected a hit in the contest. In the Semi-finals, the Snappers took on RHCP out of St. Catharines. These two teams are no strangers to each other as the usually match up 4 or more times a year. The Snappers wasted no time and built a 6-0 lead after the first inning and did not let up. Final score was 18-4 for the Snappers. Mike Bateman started and was relieved by Perry Bartley who picked up the win. Todd Dawdy had a monster game as he went 4-4 with 2 home runs and 9 RBI?s. Kevin Newhouse collected 4 hits, Perry Bartley and Matt Bedrosian had 3 hits apiece, and Alex Szockyj had 2 hits including a 3 run home run. Szockyj ended the game with 6 RBI?s. The finals once again saw the Snappers take on the Udney Storm. Another tight contest as the Storm gave the Snappers all they had but ended up losing 4-2. Byron Demoe once again got the ball for the Snappers and proceeded to strike out 13 batters in picking up the win. The Snappers were lead by Peter Dobbin who homered, Todd Dawdy who went 2-3 with an RBI and Jim Wilson who collected 2 more RBI?s. Wilson, Dobbin and Jarrod Burtt were all picked up to play in the Tournament of Champions that was being held in Kitchener, ON and had just finished playing for their respective teams before hoping in a car, driving back to Niagara Falls and making the championship game. All 3 contributed to the win. With the win, the Snappers record in ISC II competition stands at 21 wins 3 losses and 4 ties. The Snappers will play a pair of GHFL doubleheaders. The first being on Sunday August 20th at Ker Park at 4 pm and 6 pm. The next game will be on Monday August 21st at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm also at Ker Park. After that, the Snappers will head up to Hillsburgh to take part in the annual Ontario Challenge Cup with the winning team securing a berth in the Tournament of Champions being held in Kitchener, ON in 2007. The team would also like to congratulate the following players on being picked up to play in the 2006 Tournament of Champions that just concluded. Peter Dobbin ? Palermo Athletics (finalists) Jarrod Burtt ? Palermo Athletics (finalists) Mike Bateman ? Micksburg Twins (tied for 3rd place) Kevin Newhouse ? Micksburg Twins (tied for 3rd place) Dan Duemo ? Ashland Merchants (lost in quarterfinals) Trevor Falk ? Elora Brewers Scott Young ? Elora Brewers Todd Dawdy ? JRW Associates Jim Wilson ? JRW Associates Dean Carr ? Waterdown Hammer Peter Dobbin and Trevor Falk were named to the All Tournament Team. Congratulations from the Niagara Snappers. _______________________________________________________________ Dan Bernard dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 20:33:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:33:12 -0700 Subject: Cerro Gordo vs Village Inn in NAFA A-Major Final Message-ID: <200806232.63456@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 1:08:06 PM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: Cerro Gordo vs Village Inn in NAFA A-Major Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin Undefeated Cerro Gordo (Dawson, Minn) will face Village Inn (Hudson, Wisc) in the A-Major Championship Game of the 2006 NAFA World Series. Village Inn defeated Coppens Brigade (Midland, Mich) 2-1 in the Third Place Game to advance. Tommy Thompson's solo homer in the sixth inning gave Village Inn the lead. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 20:36:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:36:06 -0700 Subject: Cerro Gordo Wins NAFA Class A-Major World Championship Message-ID: <200806232.63629@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 3:04:22 PM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: Cerro Gordo Wins NAFA Class A-Major World Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin Cerro Gordo of Dawson Minnesota defeated Village Inn of Hudson, Wisconsin 6-1 to win the NAFA Class A-Major World Championship. More to follow. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 20 23:36:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:36:21 -0700 Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup Message-ID: <200806232.74444@webbox.com> Received: 8/20/06 12:40:02 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup - updated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario Challenge Cup Schedule Canada East ISC Commissioner Bob McGowan is pleased to announce the full schedule of games for the Ontario Challenge Cup. The winner of this tournament will receive a berth in the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions. The OCC will be played in Hillsburgh, Ontario at Victoria Park and Barbour Field. Teams will be advised of the diamond assignments for their games by Bob McGowan this week. Saturday August 26 Game 2 8:30 am Waterdown Hammer vs Hillsburgh Stallions Game 3 8:30 am Niagara Snappers vs Orangeville Resolve Kings Game 4 8:30 am Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws vs Innerkip Orioles Game 1 10:15 am Jarvis Rock vs Hickson Reds Game 5 10:15 am Sydenham Amey's vs Wyevale Tribe Game 10 10:15 am Loser of 3 vs Loser of 4 Game 6 12 pm winner of game 1 vs Alvinston Indians Game 7 12 pm winner of game 2 vs Toronto Indians Game 8 12 pm winner of game 3 vs winner of game 4 Game 9 1:45 pm winner of game 5 vs Elora Brewers Game 11 1:45 pm loser of game 5 vs loser of game 7 Game 12 1:45 pm loser game 1 vs loser of game 8 Game 15 3:30 pm winner of game 6 vs winner of game 7 Game 14 3:30 pm winner game 10 vs loser game 6 Game 13 3:30 pm loser game 2 vs loser game 9 Game 16 5:15 pm winner game 8 vs winner game 9 Game 17 5:15 pm winner game 14 vs winner game 11 Game 18 5:15 pm winner game 12 vs winner game 13 Game 19 7:00 pm winner game 15 vs winner 16 Game 21 8:00 pm winner game 17 vs loser game 16 Game 20 9:00 pm winner game 18 vs loser game 15 Sunday August 27 Game 22 9:00 am winner game 20 vs winner game 21 Game 23 11:00 am winner game 22 vs loser game 19 Game 24 1:00 pm winner game 19 vs winner game 23 Game 25 3:00 pm winner game 24 vs loser game 24 (if necessary) For further information, please contact Bob McGowan jbob99(at)allstream.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 12:02:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:02:29 -0700 Subject: OASA Midget Provincial Championship Results Message-ID: <210806233.32806@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 7:47:24 AM From: "Charles E. Boyd Ltd" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario Amateur Softball Association Midget Provincial Championship Results- The Midget Provincial "B" Championships were held in Toanche, Ontario on August 19th and 20th and Newmarket Stingers Boys Rep fast ball team were the winners of the Gold Medal and are 2006 provincial champions. Silver medal went to Chepstow. Bronze medal went to host team Toanche. Newmarket Stingers won the championship game 3-2 and went undefeated throughout the provincial championships. Charles E. Boyd edboyd(at)trebnet.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 12:06:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:06:10 -0700 Subject: SRFL Semi-Finals Set Message-ID: <210806233.33033@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 9:46:42 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: SRFL Semi-Finals Set Wyevale, ON Semi Finals Set To Go in SRFL Quarter Final #1 The Wyevale Tribe dispensed of the Wyebridge Wildcats in 3 straight games to earn their birth in the SRFL Semi-Finals. The Tribe dominated each game from the start, and cruised to victories of 11-0, 14-4, and 11-2. Quarter Final #2 The Vasey Countrymen also moved on with a sweep of the Uhthoff Nationals. Vasey was challenged a bit in Game #3 a 2-1 victory, but 6-0 and 15-0 victories in Games #1 & #2, may have contributed to the let down. Quarter Final #3 The hottest team in the SRFL over the past month has been the 5th ranked Toanche Jr Eagles, and they continued their good play with a convincing 3-0 sweep of the 4th ranked Perkinsfield Bantus. 12-6 & 14-8 were the scores in the first 2 games, while the 3rd is unknown to me at this time. This sets up what should be some good Semi Final action. Semi Finals are best of 5 series?. In the first series the Minesing Jack-O-Lanterns (after receiving a 1st round bye) will face the red hot Toanche Eagles. Will the lay off hurt the savvy veterans from Minesing? Can the Eagles continue their momentum against the SRFL elite? The next couple of weeks will unveil the answers to these questions. The 2nd series has the makings of a classic. The Wyevale Tribe versus the Countrymen from Vasey. Vasey has dominated the Tribe over the last several years, including this year, posting a 2-0-1 record against them. The Tribe will have to be on their game if they are to have a chance in this series. Expect close well played games as these 2 teams meet in the playoffs for the first time in a while, to renew their rivalry. Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 23:04:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:04:13 -0700 Subject: Game 1 European Cup Winners Cup, Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <210806233.72517@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 5:17:52 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game 1 European Cup Winners Cup, Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands August 22nd2006 Dear friends, Day 1 at the European Cup Tournamentin Haarlem, The Netherlands has had a great start. While the entire countryencountered heavy rain, the radar showed only one not cloudy area, exactlyabove the diamond Three games have been played on openingday with wins of Odense Giants, Spectrum Praha and DeMo EHS Enclosed is the boxscore of game 1between Odense Giants (Denmark) and Raiders Eysines (France). The boxscoresof the other games will follow shortly Don't forget to check out our websiteat www.demo-ehs.nl Game 1: Odense Giants 6, Raiders Eysines1 Monday, August 21, 2006 Raiders Eysines Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Fernadez cf 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 C Niedoborski s4 2 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 D Taristas lf 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 T Spenner 1b 4 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 D Hernandez p 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 0 S Woodcock 2b 3 2 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 2 L De Aza c 3 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 1 J Christofferse3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 O Quintard ss 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 1 K Zinck Jorgens2 1 1 0 1 1 9 3 0 0 D Quintard 2b 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 R Kenney cf 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 F Valmary 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 J Jorgensen rf 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 N Chartier 1b 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 K Kousgaard lf 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 D Giraud rf 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 S Jensen 3b 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- - - ---- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 17 1 1 1 4 9 18 7 5 4 Totals 25 6 5 2 4 8 18 5 0 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E - - - - - - - - - - Raiders Eysines 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 Odense Giants 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 6 5 0 FE- Hernandez 2, Quintard; TE- De Aza, Hernandez; LOB- Raiders Eysines 4, OdenseGiants 8; RBI- De Aza, Kenney 2; SB- Woodcock; CS- Fernadez, Woodcock; SH- Taristas, Kousgaard; RLSP- Quintard, Woodcock, Jorgensen2, Kenney 2, Jensen 2; Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Hernandez(L) 6.0 5 6 3 4 8 Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Christoffersen(W)6.0 1 1 1 4 9 Batters faced- Hernandez 32,Christoffersen 23; HBP- Taristas, Zinck Jorgensen,Kousgaard; WP- Hernandez 2, Christoffersen; PB- De Aza; Umpires- HP- Peter Vonk, 1B-Spencer Suckling, 3B- Svatopluk Smysl, Official Scorer: Marco Stoovelaar, Technical Commissioner: MicheleDodde; T- 1:46; Norman Ames DeMo EHS Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 23:06:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:06:42 -0700 Subject: Game2 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <210806233.72667@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 5:27:24 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game2 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands August 22nd2006 Spectrum Praha exploded in the 5thinning with 11 runs against the juniors from Moscow. It's a great learningexperience for the kids from Russia with players in the age of 15-21 yearsold. It's horrible to be slaughtered like this after a 3day bustrip fromMoscow to Haarlem but hats of for these kids. Game 2 : Spectrum Praha 20, Carrousel1 Monday, August 21, 2006 Spectrum Praha Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Jicha cf 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 V Popov 3b 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 P Stocek ph 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 I Chebotarev c 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 J Pospisil ss 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 S Ivankov ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 M Zeman ph 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 A Shchipilo cf 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 M Oswald lf 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 V Kosharats rf 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 P Vacha ph 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 A Safonov 1b 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 J Pospisil 2b 3 4 3 3 2 0 3 2 0 0 A Chebotarev lf1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 O Maly p 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 D Baranov 2b 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 D Mertl ss 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 M Ylyukhin dh 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 P Moravec 1b 3 2 1 3 1 0 6 0 0 0 N Markov 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 O Malecek rf 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 I Urmancheev p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K Rynes rf 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 D Kramar c 3 2 2 4 1 1 4 0 0 0 O Vojtech 3b 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- - - ---- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 24 20 9 13 17 2 15 8 0 6 Totals 17 1 4 1 3 4 156 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E - - - - - - - - - Spectrum Praha 3 3 0 3 11 0 20 9 0 Carrousel 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 5 FE- Popov, Safonov; TE- Markov 2, Safonov; LOB- Spectrum Praha 6, Carrousel6; 2B- Kramar; HR- Moravec, Kramar, Pospisil; RBI- Moravec 3, Mertl, Kramar4, Rynes, Pospisil 3, Jicha, Baranov; SB- Malecek, Pospisil, Shchipilo; SH- Safonov; GIDP- Ylyukhin; RLSP- Zeman 2, Malecek, Maly,Vojtech, Chebotarev, Ivankov, Ylyukhin 2; DP- Spectrum Praha 1; Spectrum Praha IP H R ER BB SO Maly 3.1 3 1 1 3 4 Rynes(W) 1.2 1 0 0 0 0 Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Urmancheev(L) 4.0 6 9 7 9 2 Komarov 0.0 1 6 6 5 0 Popov 1.0 2 5 2 3 0 Inherited runners-scored- Rynes3-0, Popov 3-3; Batters faced- Maly 17, Rynes5, Urmancheev 27, Komarov 6, Popov 8; HBP- Chebotarev; WP- Komarov, Popov 2, Urmancheev5; Umpires- HP- Raymond van Leemput,1B- Jens Jakobsen, 3B- Spencer Suckling, Official Scorer: Marco Stoovelaar,Technical Commissioner: Michele Dodde; T- 1:55; Norman Ames www.demo-ehs.nl Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 23:08:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:08:08 -0700 Subject: Game3 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <210806233.72753@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 5:35:10 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game3 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands, August 22nd2006 Hometeam DeMo EHS has had a great startagainst the Chicaboos team from Antwerp, Belgium. Pitcher Martin Svoboda(Pilsen, Czech Rep) pitched a good 2 hitter against a good Belgium hittingteam. DeMo EHS' bats got hot in the 2nd inning were they scored 4 runson 4 hits including a 2 run HR of the bat of short stop Michel Groenhart. 7 runs were added in the fifth includinga grand slam by NZ national team player and former Fedlock Falcon DarrenDavies who had a double aswell and 5 RBI's Game 3: DEMO EHS 13, Chicaboo'sStabroek 0 Monday, August 21, 2006 DEMO EHS Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Hazel cf 3 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 D Van der Vorst2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 D Davies 1b 3 3 2 5 0 0 5 1 0 0 L Van der Linde2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 M Groenhart ss 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 K Bettio c 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M Svoboda dh 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 F Bertels 2b 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 P Winkel 3b 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 M Van Landeghem2 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 E Meijer ph 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G Gregarek dh 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Beaumont c 4 2 2 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 D Van der Velde2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 J Visser 2b 1 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 D Pissierssens 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 M Meijer lf 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 R Werner rf 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 E Zomerdijk rf 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Van Genechten0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 G Moreland p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- - - ---- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 27 13 10 11 4 0 15 2 0 5 Totals 17 0 2 0 0 3 157 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - DEMO EHS 0 4 0 2 7 13 10 0 Chicaboo's Stabroek 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 FE- Bertels, Van der Vorst, Werner; LOB- DEMO EHS 5, Chicaboo's Stabroek2; 2B- Davies, Meijer; HR- Davies, Groenhart; RBI- Beaumont, Davies 5, Groenhart2, Meijer, Zomerdijk 2; SB- Beaumont; RLSP- Meijer, Winkel 2, Bertels; DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Moreland 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Svoboda(W) 5.0 2 0 0 0 3 Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Van Genechten(L) 5.0 10 13 10 4 0 Batters faced- Svoboda 17, VanGenechten 33; HBP- Davies, Meijer; WP- Svoboda, Van Genechten 4; PB- Bettio; Umpires- Official Scorer: Maaike Houtkamp-Dijkstr,Technical Commission: Michele Dodde; T- 1:24; Norman Ames www.demo-ehs.nl Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 23:09:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:09:49 -0700 Subject: NAFA A-Major World Series Message-ID: <210806233.72853@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 8:37:56 PM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: NAFA A-Major World Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin The final wrap has been put on the A-Major portion of the 2006 NAFA World Series. All information for this class is now available on line at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 21 23:11:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:11:51 -0700 Subject: New Image Wins 2006 NAFA Class AA World Series Message-ID: <210806233.72976@webbox.com> Received: 8/21/06 8:41:57 PM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: New Image Wins 2006 NAFA Class AA World Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin For the second time in three years, the NAFA Class AA World Champion comes from the state of Wisconsin. New Image of Monfort defeated the Larry Miller Hogs of Salt Lake City, Utah 9-5 in the championship Monday afternoon. A-1 Tank of Long Beach, California finished third, with Earl's Club of Kenosha, Wisconsin finishing fourth. New Image's Jeremie Holman earned MVP Honors as both a pitcher and hitter. Larry Miller's Cody Thompson was named Most Valuable Pitcher, Shaun Jamieson of The Bar of Appleton-Schaaf (Appleton, Wisconsin) was named Outstanding Offensive Player, Larry Miller's Greg Kevern was named Outstanding Manager and Earl's Club was awarded the Sportsmanship Award. A full wrap of the Class AA portion of the NAFA World Series will be posted Tuesday evening. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 22 07:26:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:26:57 -0700 Subject: Pitcher wanted for Australian Summer Message-ID: <220806234.16282@webbox.com> Received: 8/22/06 1:52:53 AM From: James_Grego(at)sellAgence.co.nz Subject: Pitcher wanted for Australian Summer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melbourne, AU The Geelong Cougars are looking for a Pitcher for the summerseason in Melbourne Australia. Our league is strong with some currentand former National team players in other teams and most of all plentyof games. If anyone is interested in talking furtherplease contact Dave Addlem Geelong Cougars Melbourne Australia Phone +61 403 631 892 Or email daveaddlem(at)iprimus.com.au Thank you for your time Regards Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 22 15:39:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:39:33 -0700 Subject: USA Softball Women's National Team Arrives in Beijing for World Championships Message-ID: <220806234.45823@webbox.com> Received: 8/22/06 1:53:08 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball Women's National Team Arrives in Beijing for World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball Women?s National Team Arrives in Beijing for World Championships OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? The USA Softball Women?s National Teamarrived in Beijing, China, looking to capture their sixth consecutive goldmedal at the XI ISF Women?s World Championships being held August 27- September5. The seven-time World Champions begin pool play competition on Sunday, August27 at 2:00 AM (CST) against ItalyThe XI ISF Women?s World Championships are being hosted at the FengtaiSoftball Field, the same facility that will host softball during the 2008Olympics. In his first appearance at the 2002 World Championships, head coachMike Candrea led his team to its seventh World Championship title with aperfect 10-0 record including a 1-0 win over Japan in the championship game.Eight members of the 2002 World Championship team are back to compete in the2006 World Championships. Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.),who is making her fourth appearance in an ISF World Championship, will be tied formost appearances in a World Championship. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.),Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.), Amanda Freed (Cypress, Calif.), Lovie Jung(Fountain Valley, Calif.), Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.), Stacey Nuveman(La Verne, Calif.) and Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) will each compete intheir second World Championship. The USA Softball Women's National Team was a perfect 6-0 in its first internationalevent of the season as they brought the II World Cup of Softball Championshiptrophy back to the United Stateswith a 5-2 win over Japanin the title game. The USAdefeated five teams that will be competing in the World Championships. The Red,White and Blue outscored their opponents 59-3 and led the tournament with ateam batting average of .453. During World Cup competition, Team USA combinedfor 73 hits with 20 extra base hits while the pitching staff allowed only 17hits in 34 innings and two earned runs. The USAis 96-9 in World Championship play with only one loss in the past five WorldChampionships. The last loss came in 1998 versus Australia, a game that went 12innings ending with a 2-1 win for the Aussies. The top four finishers at the XI ISF World Championship will secure aberth into the 2008 Olympics and will be seeded in the order they finish. Theofficial website for this event is http://www.2006softball.org/..Complete coverage of the USA?sperformance at the ISF World Championship including photos, player journals,box scores, play-by-play, stories and quotes will be provided atwww.usasoftball.com. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 22 17:26:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:26:41 -0700 Subject: USA Softball Announces Invitees For Upcoming Selection Camp Message-ID: <220806234.52258@webbox.com> Received: 8/22/06 4:16:34 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball Announces Invitees For Upcoming Selection Camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USASoftball Announces Invitees For Upcoming Selection Camps OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ? USA Softball announced today its list ofinvitees for two upcoming selection camps to be hosted in Chula Vista, Calif.The 2006 Junior Women?s National Team selection camp will be heldSeptember 15-18 followed by the 2007 USA Softball National Training Teamselection camp September 18-22. The Junior Women?sNational Team will compete in November at the Pan Am Qualifier which will beused as a qualifier for the ISF Junior Women?s World Championships in2007. The National Training Team will represent the USA at the 2006 Japan Cup inNovember. The 28 participants invited to the Women?s National Teamselection camp scheduled for September 18-22 in Chula Vista, Calif., are*Monica Abbott (Salinas, Calif., Tennessee); Callista Balko (Salinas, Calif.,Arizona), Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Fresno State); Tina Boutelle(Katy, Texas, Texas), Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif., West Palm BeachC.C.); Christina Clark (Santa Ana, Calif., Fresno State); Andrea Duran (Selma,Calif., UCLA); Lisa Fernandez (Long Beach, Calif., UCLA); Jennie Finch (LaMirada, Calif., Arizona); Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz., UCLA); Kristie Fox(San Diego, Calif., Arizona); Amanda Freed (Cypress, Calif., UCLA); VickyGalindo (Union City, Calif., California-Berkeley); Alicia Hollowell (Suisun,Calif., Arizona); Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif., Arizona); KellyKretschman (Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., Alabama); Lauren Lappin (Anaheim,Calif., Stanford); *Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif., Arizona); Jessica Mendoza(Camarillo, Calif., Stanford); Jessica Merchant(Wayland, Mich., Michigan); Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif., UCLA); CatOsterman (Houston, Texas, Texas); Jennie Ritter (Dexter, Mich., Michigan);*Lindsay Schutzler (Monterey, Calif., Tennessee); Jamie Southern (Clovis,Calif., Fresno State); Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif., Cal State Fullerton);;Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif., UCLA) and Kristen Zaleski (Temple, Texas, TexasState University). (*Player?s with college eligibility) Mike Candrea (headcoach at University of Arizona) will led the selection camp and will beassisted by John Rittman (head coach at Stanford University), Karen Johns (headcoach University of Virginia), Barbara Jordan (head coach at Cal-StateNorthridge), Suzy Brazney (head coach at Golden West College), Stacy Iveson(head coach at Pima College) and Teresa Wilson (head coach at Texas TechUniversity). A total of 34 athletes have been invited to compete in the JuniorWomen?s National Team selection camp scheduled for September 15-18 in Chula Vista, Calif.The invitees for the Junior Women?s National Team selection camp are:Sarah Akamine (Escondido, Calif.); K'Lee Arredondo (Tempe, Ariz.); WhitneyBaker (Battle Ground, Wash.); Gabriele Bridges (Lafitte, La.); Ashley Brignac(River Ridge, La.); Stephanie Brombacher (Pembroke Pines, Fla.); Neena Bryant(Placentia, Calif.); Stacie Chambers (Glendale, Ariz.); GiOnna DiSalvatore(Palm Harbor, Fla.); Krista Donnenwirth (Mission Viejo, Calif.); Megan Elliott(Prince Fredrick, MD); Brittany Ensminger (Mesa, Ariz.); Kenzie Fowler (Tucson,Ariz.); Desiree Giordano (W. Caldwell, N.J.); Mary Haber (Newark,Calif.); Ashley Hansen (Chandler, Ariz.); Monica Harrison (Garden Grove,Calif.); Cathleen W. Hosfield (Murfreesboro, Tenn.); Tiffany Huff (Saugus,Calif.); Victoria Kemp(Saugus, Calif.); Donna Kerr (San Diego, Calif.); MeganLangenfield (Bakersfield, Calif.); Danielle Lastrapes (Laguna Niguel, Calif.);Bianca Marissa Mejia (Sylmar, Calif.); Rosemary Neill (Laguna Hills, Calif.);Kimi Pohlman (Sammamish, Wash.); Roya St. Clair (Livonia, Mich.); LaurenSchutzler (Monterey, Calif.); Katie Schroeder (Yorba Linda, Calif.); DorianShaw (Burke, Va.); Lindsey Sisk (Murrieta, Calif.); Maggie Viefhaus (Pacific,Miss.) and Megan Wiggins (Snellville, Ga.). Candrea will again lead the selection camp and will be assisted by JayMiller (head coach at Mississippi State), Cheri Kempf (Owner of Club K),Brazney, Jordan, Mark Lumley (assistant coach at Baylor University) and BrianKolze (head coach at Pacific University). About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of softball in the United States and a member of the United StatesOlympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sportsorganizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the earlydays to over 230,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than threemillion. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links theUSA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls?National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training,equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in internationaland domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is oneof the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement tocapture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S.women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last fiveconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visitwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball 2006 ISC World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 22 23:36:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:36:51 -0700 Subject: Thoughts and Thanks for the 2006 World Tournament Message-ID: <220806234.74476@webbox.com> Received: 8/22/06 6:02:10 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Thoughts and Thanks for the 2006 World Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each year I sit down after the tournament and give my thoughts and thanks to those who help me through the ISC World Tournament. Right off the bat I need to Congratulate County Materials on winning back to back worldchampionships. They fought back after a 4-0 loss to Patsy's to beat thebest of the best and got to raise the trophy once again. I look forward to seeing the boys from County defend their title next august as we allgather again in Kitchener for the 2007 tournament. I would also like to take the time to thank all the scorers who I workhours and hours with throughout the week, they give life to all thosenumbers we crunch all week and give us the chance to measure who is the best of the best. Throughout the week we had a great number of people who volunteered time to help both Gary and I get all the results and statsout to the world. Another person we could not do without is our web-site director Al Doran, Gary and I spend countless hours with Al not only at the ballpark but we also through cyber space all year long. Without his dedication and leadership on getting all the action in form to get out to the world we would all be forced to wait weeks and weeks for results. Al is simply themost famous man in all of fast pitch softball and someone I am glad I can call a friend. (Next year Pie is on you! :) ) One group I never think get enough thanks is my umpires, well I call them mine but I just rent them for a game at a time from Brinkman down on diamond 2. These guys are simply the best of the best, the time and dedication it takes to make the ISC World Tournament the best fast pitchsoftball event in all of the world. I do still have that picture of Otterman I need to have Al post on the web. In Kitchener I had a chance to make my solo broadcasting debut, we had between 20 and 30 people almost at all times listening in to the games on Diamond 2, We had a high of 54 (most of the had to be Macumber's) I dohave to shoot a special thanks to the Macumber Family, I would start toname all of them but there is no way Microsoft would allow me to havethat much room on this document. It was really awesome to see how theentire family pulled together to cheer on the Kegel Black Knights. Iwould also like to thank you for adopting me. The entire Kitchener organizing committee was a pleasure to work withthis year and I am sure that next year is going to be even better yet,from the Ground crew to the Volunteers it was a well run and well puttogether event and I thank each of you for that. I would be out of place not to thank one other team and person that mademe feel like family during the world tournament, this special thanks goesto the entire Patsy's organization and Phil Rogers for inviting me tohang out, have dinner and spend some time with friends each night duringthe worlds. It's always easy to be great when you are on top and winningbut it takes something special for a person and a team to be as invitingand gracious after a tough loss. Phil and the gang are simply some of thegreatest people I have ever met and I look forward to seeing them nextyear. Oh I can't forget Roy, boy would I be in trouble. I have to Thanks RoyStout and all of the game controllers who kept things under control so wecould get each game started on time. Also thanks Roy for helping me moveinto my new home on Thursday, that Golf Cart was a blessing! We will becatching out golf outing next year. Another special thanks to Chris (the computer guy as he wrote on mybusiness card), Chris you were great working your normal job and spendinglong hours helping me, Gary, Al, Dave Blackburn and everyone else itseems getting ISCTV and the broadcasting on diamond 2 to go sogreat! I hope everyone that came to the park, watched on the Internet andlistened in had a great time at the 2006 ISC World Tournament and I lookforward to being back in Canada here in another 50 weeks to do it allover again, Thanks again to everyone, Bret Baughman stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 10:10:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:10:51 -0700 Subject: Canada_Set_To_Compete_in_XI_ISF_World_Championships_-_Cana Message-ID: <230806235.26115@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 7:05:24 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada_Set_To_Compete_in_XI_ISF_World_Championships_-_Cana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24th, 2006 Canada Set To Compete in XI ISF World Championships (OTTAWA - ON) - After earning a silver medal at the Canada Cup and a bronze medal at the World Cup, the Senior Women's National Team have their eyes set on the XI ISF World Championships taking place August 27th to September 5th in Beijing, China. A qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the XI International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship will qualify the top four teams excluding China for the Olympic Games. The XI ISF World Championships will be the official test event for the Olympics and will take place at the new Olympic softball stadium being built in Beijing, China. Of the 16 teams participating, Canada will face off, in pool play, against Italy, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, DPR Korea, China and Great Britain in their efforts to secure on Olympic berth. As a country, Canada has qualified and participated in all three Olympic Games since softball's inception at the Olympics in 1996. Leading Canada to qualify at the World Championships are ISF Hall of Fame member and Senior Women's National Team head coach Lori Sippel (Stratford, ON) as well as former Olympic athletes Lauren Bay (Trail, BC), Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON), Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK), Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC), Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB), Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) and Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON). Rounding out the team and making their first World Championship appearance are Katie Hnatyk (London, ON), Tamra Howren (Surry, BC), Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC), Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON), Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC), Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC), Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) and Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC). "I am very excited about our chances going into the 2006 World Championships" stated Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada. "Our team is young but extremely talented. I believe we have a much stronger offensive squad then our previous World Championship teams and our pitching staff ranks right up there with the best in the World. Lori Sippel has put together a strong coaching staff who have done an outstanding job of preparing our athletes. I am very excited about our chances of qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games at the 2006 World Championships." The ISF World Championships are held every four years. For a complete schedule or more information on this year's event please visit www.2006softball.org. Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. For more information, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard at softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 11:47:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:47:14 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada announces 2006 Senior Men's National Team Message-ID: <230806235.31895@webbox.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2006 Softball Canada announces 2006 Senior Men's National Team (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada is pleased to announce the 2006 Senior Men's National Team roster. Seventeen (17) of Canada's best male softball players have been selected to represent Canada and compete at the VII Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico from September 29thto October 9th. The VII Pan Am Championships are a qualifier for the XII ISF World Championships in 2009 in Saskatoon. The athletes who have been chosen to represent Canada at the VII Pan American Championships are: Frank Cox, Owen Sound, ON Jeff Ellsworth, Alberton, PEI Ian Fehrman, Haggersville, ON Rob Giesbrecht, Landmark, MB Rob Gray, Toronto, ON Keith MacKintosh, Saskatoon, SK 5. Pat MacKintosh, Saskatoon, SK Tim Macumber, Newport, NS Derek Mayson, North Vancouver, BC Scott Newitt, Vancouver, BC Sean O?Brien, Kitchener, ON Rob O?Brien, Elora, ON Kevin Schellenberg, Squamish, BC Chris Shewfelt, Stoney Creek, ON Rick Smith, Duncan, BC Nick Underhill, Campbell River, BC Ryan Wolfe, London, ON Team Staff Team Leader - Harvey Stevenson, Victoria, BC Head Coach - Mark Smith, Falmouth, NS Assistant Coach - Ray Tilley, Woodstock, ON Assistant Coach - Marty Kernaghan, Grafton, ON Assistant Coach - Don Bates, Saskatoon, SK Athletic Therapist - Bruce Marshall, Ottawa, ON Statistician - Barry Smith, Dartmouth, NS "Our coaching staff is very excited about our team" stated Mark Smith, Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Team. "Arriving at a final roster was a difficult task due to how well the athletes performed throughout the season. On behalf of our staff I want to thank all pool athletes for their hard work and commitment to our program the past year and we look forward to working with them in future. We have selected an excellent group of athletes, but of equal importance an exceptional group of people. Now the hard work begins. We can?t wait to come together next month to prepare for the event." Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613) 523-3386 ext 3106 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 18:55:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:55:08 -0700 Subject: Game4 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.57564@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 5:27:18 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Fw: Game4 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norman Ames Manager Exhibition & Event Services Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions Galwin 2 P.O. Box 8112 1005 AC AMSTERDAM Phone: +31 (0)20 581 1401 Fax: +31 (0)20 581 1414 Cell Phone: +31 (0)6 5156 5138 E-mail: norman.ames at gielissen.nl Homepage: www.gielissen.com ----- Forwarded by NormanAmes/AMS/Gielissen on 24-08-2006 00:27 ----- Norman Ames/AMS/Gielissen 23-08-2006 00:49 To fastball at pmihrm.com cc Subject Game4 European Cup Tournament Haarlem,The Netherlands Haarlem, The Netherlands Easy win by DeMo EHS.Only 5 hits but19(!) walks by the French pitchers. Good old Glen Moreland (Richmond Hill,ON) pitched a 4 inning mercy rule game. Game 5: DEMO EHS 19, Raiders Eysines0 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Raiders Eysines Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Fernadez cf 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 K Haidri 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 D Hernandez dh 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O Quintard c 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 F Valmary 1b 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 D Quintard ss 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 F Vigneron lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M Bancons 2b 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 L Beliout rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 N Chartier p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 14 0 3 0 0 4 9 4 1 2 DEMO EHS Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Hazel cf 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 D Davies 1b 0 3 0 1 4 0 6 1 0 0 M Groenhart ss 2 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 M Svoboda dh 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 E Meijer rf 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 J Visser 2b 1 2 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 0 A Beaumont c 3 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 3 P Winkel 3b 2 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 M Meijer lf 1 3 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 G Moreland p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 15 19 5 13 19 0 12 6 0 6 1 2 3 4 R H E - - - - - - - Raiders Eysines 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 DEMO EHS 8 0 11 0 19 5 0 FE- Quintard; LOB- Raiders Eysines 2, DEMOEHS 6; HR- Meijer; RBI- Davies, Groenhart, Meijer2, Meijer 4, Svoboda, Visser 2, Winkel 2; RLSP- Beaumont 2, Svoboda 2,Winkel; DP- DEMO EHS 1; Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Chartier(L) 2.2 5 19 9 17 0 Quintard 0.1 0 0 0 2 0 DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Moreland(W) 4.0 3 0 0 0 4 Inherited runners-scored- Quintard3-2; Batters faced- Chartier 31, Quintard3, Moreland 14; WP- Chartier 8, Moreland; PB- Quintard 2; Umpires- HP- Svatopluk Smysl,1B- Johann Garigliano, 3B- Raymond van Leemput, Official Scorer- Huub Nelissen,Technical Commissioner- Michele Dodde; T: 1:18 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 18:55:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:55:46 -0700 Subject: Game6 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.57613@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 5:27:40 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Fw: Game6 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norman Ames Manager Exhibition & Event Services Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions Galwin 2 P.O. Box 8112 1005 AC AMSTERDAM Phone: +31 (0)20 581 1401 Fax: +31 (0)20 581 1414 Cell Phone: +31 (0)6 5156 5138 E-mail: norman.ames at gielissen.nl Homepage: www.gielissen.com ----- Forwarded by NormanAmes/AMS/Gielissen on 24-08-2006 00:27 ----- Norman Ames/AMS/Gielissen 23-08-2006 00:55 To fastball at pmihrm.com cc Subject Game6 European Cup Tournament Haarlem,The Netherlands Haarlem, The Netherlands Another upset win by the Belgium teambeating the Odense Giants (Denmark) with 14-4. Third HR of the tournamentby Kerim Bettio Game 6: Chicaboo's Stabroek 14, OdenseGiants 4 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Van der Vorst3 4 3 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 L Van der Linde3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 R Werner ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 K Bettio ss 3 2 1 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 F De Cauwer 3b 3 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 M Van Landeghem4 0 1 2 1 0 6 1 0 0 F Bertels 2b 5 2 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 3 G Gregarek dh 4 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 D Van der Velde4 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 P Pombrev rf 4 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 J Van Genechten0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 34 14 15 10 6 7 21 7 1 7 Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- C Niedoborski s3 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 0 0 T Spenner 1b 3 1 2 0 0 1 6 1 0 0 S Woodcock 2b 3 1 2 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 J Christofferse3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 K Zinck Jorgens3 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 R Kenney cf 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 J Jorgensen 3b 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 K Kousgaard lf 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 S Jensen rf 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 27 4 7 4 1 6 21 9 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E - - - - - - - - - - - Chicaboo's Stabroek 2 0 4 0 0 4 4 0 1415 1 Odense Giants 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 2 FE- Bertels, Kousgaard, Kenney; LOB- Chicaboo's Stabroek 7, OdenseGiants 3; 2B- Bertels, Gregarek, Pombrev; 3B- Van der Linden; HR- Bettio, Woodcock; RBI- Bettio 2, De Cauwer, Gregarek2, Van der Linden, Van der Velden, Van der Vorst, Van Landeghem 2, Woodcock3, Kenney; SF- De Cauwer; GIDP- Van der Linden; RLSP- Bertels 2, De Cauwer, Vander Velden, Christoffersen; DP- Chicaboo's Stabroek 1, OdenseGiants 1; Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Van Genechten(W) 7.0 7 4 4 1 6 Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Christoffersen(L) 7.0 15 14 10 6 7 Batters faced- Van Genechten28, Christoffersen 42; HBP- Van der Vorst; WP- Christoffersen 2; Umpires- HP- Spencer Suckling,1B- Peter Vonk, 3B- Johann Garigliano, Official Scorer- Marco Stoovelaar,Technical Commissioner- Michele Dodde; T- 1:57; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 18:56:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:56:29 -0700 Subject: Game7 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.57654@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 5:27:59 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Fw: Game7 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norman Ames Manager Exhibition & Event Services Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions Galwin 2 P.O. Box 8112 1005 AC AMSTERDAM Phone: +31 (0)20 581 1401 Fax: +31 (0)20 581 1414 Cell Phone: +31 (0)6 5156 5138 E-mail: norman.ames at gielissen.nl Homepage: www.gielissen.com ----- Forwarded by NormanAmes/AMS/Gielissen on 24-08-2006 00:27 ----- Norman Ames/AMS/Gielissen 23-08-2006 01:01 To fastball at pmihrm.com cc Subject Game7 European Cup Tournament Haarlem,The Netherlands Haarlem, The Netherlands DeMo EHS kept its unbeaten status bybeating the Carrousel Team from Russia 8-1 in a mercy rule 5 inning game.Strong performance by pitcher Erik Zomerdijk. Deep HR by Michel Groenhart. Tomorrow will be an important day withthe game between DeMo EHS and Spectrum Praha Check out our website at WWW.DEMO-EHS.NL Game 7: DEMO EHS 8, Carrousel 1 Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- V Popov 3b 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 I Chebotarev c 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 S Ivankov ss 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 1 A Shchipilo cf 2 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 A Chebotarev lf2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 V Kosharats dh 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Bityukov rf 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 K Efimov ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 A Ilin rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Safonov 1b 2 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 2 N Markov 2b 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 M Ylyukhin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 1 6 1 1 7 14 10 3 4 DEMO EHS Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Hazel cf 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 M Meijer ss 4 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 M Groenhart c 2 1 2 3 2 0 8 1 0 0 M Svoboda lf 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 E Meijer rf 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Visser 3b 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 E Visser 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 A Illis 2b 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 E Zomerdijk p 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 25 8 10 8 5 0 15 4 0 6 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - Carrousel 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 3 DEMO EHS 4 1 0 1 2 8 100 FE- Ivankov, Markov, Safonov; LOB- Carrousel 4, DEMO EHS 6; 2B- Visser; 3B- Shchipilo, Hazel; HR- Groenhart; RBI- Shchipilo, Groenhart 3,Hazel, Meijer 2, Visser 2; SB- Hazel; CS- Popov; RLSP- Chebotarev, Safonov, Svoboda,Visser, Zomerdijk 2; Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Ylyukhin(L) 4.2 10 8 6 5 0 DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Zomerdijk(W) 5.0 6 1 1 1 7 Batters faced- Ylyukhin 30, Zomerdijk20; WP- Ylyukhin; Umpires- HP- Jens Jakobsen, 1B-Raymond van Leemput, 3B Svatopluk Smysl, Official Scorer- Olga Lablans,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:13; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 19:19:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:19:14 -0700 Subject: Game8 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.59020@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 6:02:41 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Game8 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Easy win by the Czech team in thismorning game. Pitcher Malavec pitched a three hitter and hit a solo homerun Game 8: Spectrum Praha 9, Raiders Eysines1 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Spectrum Praha Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- P Stocek 2b 4 1 0 0 0 2 6 2 0 0 M Jicha rf 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M Oswald ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 P Vacha cf 1 2 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 D Mertl c 4 2 4 1 0 0 9 1 1 0 P Moravec dh 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 J Pospisil 1b 4 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 O Malecek p 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 O Maly ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 K Rynes lf 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D Kramar lf 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 M Zeman ss 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 O Vojtech 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 31 9 8 6 3 8 21 7 1 5 Raiders Eysines Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Fernadez cf 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 D Taristas dh 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 D Hernandez p 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 0 L De Aza c 2 0 1 0 1 0 6 2 2 1 K Haidri 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D Quintard 2b 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 L Beliout pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F Valmary 3b 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 3 D Giraud lf 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 F Vigneron rf 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 N Chartier 1b 3 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 O Quintard ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 1 3 1 5 9 21 14 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E - - - - - - - - - - - Spectrum Praha 1 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 9 8 1 Raiders Eysines 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 5 FE- Quintard; TE- Mertl, De Aza 2, Hernandez,Valmary; LOB- Spectrum Praha 5, RaidersEysines 6 ; 3B- Mertl; HR- Malecek, Vacha; RBI- Moravec, Mertl, Malecek,Vacha 2, Jicha, Quintard; SB- Mertl, Zeman, Kramar,Taristas; SH- Quintard 2; SF- Vacha; GIDP- Valmary; RLSP- Moravec, Zeman, Oswald2, Pospisil, De Aza, Valmary 3; DP- Spectrum Praha 1; Spectrum Praha IP H R ER BB SO Malecek(W) 7.0 3 1 0 5 9 Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Hernandez(L) 7.0 8 9 5 3 8 Batters faced- Malecek 28, Hernandez35; HBP- Haidri, Vigneron; WP- Malecek, Hernandez 4; PB- Mertl, De Aza 3; Umpires- HP- Raymond van Leemput,1B- Jens Jakobsen, 3B- Spencer Suckling, Official Scorer-Maaike Houtkamp-Dijkstra,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:59; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 19:21:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:21:50 -0700 Subject: Game9 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.59175@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 6:07:45 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Game9 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Danish pitcher Jesper Panduro justgot back from the ISC showed not much respect for the Russian team by throwing11 K's in 4 innings and hitting 11 RBI on 2 HR's and 2 doubles Game 9: Odense Giants 26, Carrousel0 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- C Niedoborski s1 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 T Spenner lf 5 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 J Panduro p 4 5 4 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 S Woodcock c 2 4 2 0 3 0 11 0 0 0 J Christofferse4 3 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 K Zinck Jorgens4 2 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 R Kenney cf 2 2 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 J Jorgensen 3b 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 K Kousgaard rf 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 S Jensen ph 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 29 26 17 25 14 0 12 1 0 6 Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- V Popov 3b 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 I Chebotarev c 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 N Sorokin c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S Ivankov ss 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 A Shchipilo cf 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 A Chebotarev lf2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 N Markov 2b 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 V Kosharats dh 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 A Safonov 1b 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 A Ilin rf 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 I Urmancheev p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 12 0 0 0 2 11 12 6 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - Odense Giants 100 4 12 0 26 17 0 Carrousel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 FE- Komarov; TE- Shchipilo; LOB- Odense Giants 6, Carrousel2; 2B- Panduro 2, Kenney 2; HR- Panduro 2; RBI- Panduro 11, Niedoborski2, Jorgensen 2, Kousgaard, Kenney 4, Jensen, Christoffersen 2, Zinck Jorgensen2; SB- Woodcock; SF- Jorgensen, Kenney; RLSP- Niedoborski, Spenner, Jensen,Zinck Jorgensen; DP- Carrousel 1; Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Panduro(W) 4.0 0 0 0 2 11 Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Urmancheev(L) 3.0 10 14 14 9 0 Komarov 1.0 7 12 11 5 0 Batters faced- Panduro 14, Urmancheev29, Komarov 16; WP- Urmancheev; Umpires- HP- Johann Garigliano,1B- Svatopluk Smysl, 3B- Peter Vonk, Official Scorer- Olga Lablans, Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:30 ; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 19:23:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:23:14 -0700 Subject: Game10 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.59261@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 6:17:37 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game10 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Chicaboos (Belgium) beat Raiders Eysines(France) 10-3 on only 6 hits. Pitcher Joseph (Sepper) van Genechten pitchedhis 4th game in a row. He is now 3-1 for the tournament Game 10: Chicaboo's Stabroek 10, RaidersEysines 3 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Raiders Eysines Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Taristas lf 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 O Quintard 3b 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 D Hernandez p 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 L De Aza c 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 M Fernadez cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 D Quintard ss 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 M Bancons 2b 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 F Valmary 1b 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 F Vigneron rf 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Van der Vorst3 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 F Bertels 2b 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 I Palinckx ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 K Bettio c 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 2 F De Cauwer 3b 2 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 M Van Landeghem2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 G Gregarek dh 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D Van der Velde3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 D Pissierssens 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Pombrev rf 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 J Van Genechten0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - Raiders Eysines 1 0 1 0 1 3 5 5 Chicaboo's Stabroek 0 8 1 1 0 10 6 1 FE- Hernandez, Quintard, Valmary2; TE- Valmary, Bettio; LOB- Raiders Eysines 5, Chicaboo'sStabroek 5; 2B- Hernandez, Bertels; 3B- Hernandez; RBI- Hernandez, Quintard, Bertels,Pissierssens 2, Van der Vorst; SH- Pombrev; RLSP- Fernadez 3, Vigneron, Bettio2, Pombrev; Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Hernandez(L) 4.0 6 10 5 3 3 Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Van Genechten(W) 5.0 5 3 2 3 8 Batters faced- Hernandez 27,Van Genechten 23; HBP- Van Landeghem; WP- Hernandez 2, Van Genechten4; PB- De Aza 2, Bettio; Umpires- HP- Spencer Suckling,1B- Peter Vonk, 3B- Svatopluk Smysl, Official Scorer- Maaike Houtkamp-Dijkstra,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde T- 1:26; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 23 20:03:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:03:09 -0700 Subject: Game11 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <230806235.61653@webbox.com> Received: 8/23/06 6:27:16 PM From: Norman.Ames at gielissen.nl Subject: Game11 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands DeMo EHS remains its unbeaten statuswith an easy win over the Czech team of Spectrum Praha. Pitcher Erwin Visserthrowing a 4 hitter and giving up only 2 runs, saw his offense hitting12 hits. The entire DeMo EHS line up remains a very hot bat and they canclinch first spot after the round robin by beating the Danish Team tomorrow(20hrs Amsterdam time) More to follow on Thursday. Don't forgetto check out our website at WWW.DEMO-EHS.NL Game 11 : DEMO EHS 13, Spectrum Praha2 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 DEMO EHS Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Hazel cf 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 D Davies 1b 2 2 2 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 A Illis ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 M Groenhart ss 4 2 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 M Svoboda dh 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 E Zomerdijk ph1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Winkel 3b 3 2 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 E Meijer rf 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Visser 2b 3 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 A Beaumont c 3 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 M Meijer lf 3 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 E Visser p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 29 13 12 11 5 5 15 3 1 6 Spectrum Praha Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Zeman ss 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 M Jicha lf 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Vacha cf 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 D Mertl c 2 1 1 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 D Kramar c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Moravec dh 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 P Stocek 2b 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 J Pospisil 1b 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 O Maly 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 J Pospisil rf 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 O Malecek p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 2 4 2 0 6 15 7 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E - - - - - - - - - DEMO EHS 3 0 7 2 1 0 1312 1 Spectrum Praha 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 4 FE- Winkel, Zeman, Maly; TE- Malecek, Pospisil; LOB- DEMO EHS 6, Spectrum Praha2; 2B- Groenhart, Winkel, Mertl; 3B- Pospisil; RBI- Davies 2, Groenhart 2, Hazel,Meijer, Meijer 2, Visser, Winkel 2, Mertl, Stocek; SB- Mertl; RLSP- Illis, Svoboda, Visser,Zeman, Pospisil; DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Visser(W) 5.0 4 2 1 0 6 Spectrum Praha IP H R ER BB SO Malecek(L) 3.0 7 10 4 5 3 Rynes 2.0 5 3 1 0 2 Batters faced- Visser 19, Malecek22, Rynes 12; WP- Malecek; PB- Beaumont 2; Umpires- HP- Jens Jakobsen, 1B-Johann Garigliano, 3B- Raymond van Leemput, Official Scorer- Huub Nelissen,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:29; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 08:08:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:08:15 -0700 Subject: Canada Set To Compete in XI ISF World Championships Message-ID: <240806236.18761@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 12:23:57 AM From: Subject: Canada Set To Compete in XI ISF World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Fran?ais ? suivre: _______________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24th, 2006 Canada Set To Compete in XI ISF World Championships (OTTAWA - ON) - After earning a silver medal at the Canada Cup and a bronze medal at the World Cup, the Senior Women's National Team have their eyes set on the XI ISF World Championships taking place August 27th to September 5th in Beijing, China. A qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the XI International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship will qualify the top four teams excluding China for the Olympic Games. The XI ISF World Championships will be the official test event for the Olympics and will take place at the new Olympic softball stadium being built in Beijing, China. Of the 16 teams participating, Canada will face off, in pool play, against Italy, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, DPR Korea, China and Great Britain in their efforts to secure on Olympic berth. As a country, Canada has qualified and participated in all three Olympic Games since softball's inception at the Olympics in 1996. Leading Canada to qualify at the World Championships are ISF Hall of Fame member and Senior Women's National Team head coach Lori Sippel (Stratford, ON) as well as former Olympic athletes Lauren Bay (Trail, BC), Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON), Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK), Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC), Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB), Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) and Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON). Rounding out the team and making their first World Championship appearance are Katie Hnatyk (London, ON), Tamra Howren (Surry, BC), Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC), Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON), Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC), Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC), Erin McLean (Whitby, ON) and Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC). "I am very excited about our chances going into the 2006 World Championships" stated Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada. "Our team is young but extremely talented. I believe we have a much stronger offensive squad then our previous World Championship teams and our pitching staff ranks right up there with the best in the World. Lori Sippel has put together a strong coaching staff who have done an outstanding job of preparing our athletes. I am very excited about our chances of qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games at the 2006 World Championships." The ISF World Championships are held every four years. For a complete schedule or more information on this year's event please visit www.2006softball.org. Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. For more information, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 08:09:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:09:40 -0700 Subject: White Sox ready for acid test in Beijing, China Message-ID: <240806236.18847@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 4:26:06 AM From: Vance Subject: White Sox ready for acid test in Beijing, China -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox ready for acid test Thursday August 24th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust White Sox travel to Beijing, China todayfor the start of the 2006 Women?s Softball World Championships on SundayAugust 27th. For the past two weeks the White Sox have been based in Jakarta trainingand playing against men?s club and representative sides. Coach Mike Walshsays the team?s time in Jakarta has proved worthwhile and beneficial. ?As the last two weeks have passed by we have been keeping up with thepitching, getting runners in scoring positions and scoring some runs andI think we will see the benefits of that at the world champs,? saidWalsh. While based in Jakarta the White Sox have been playing men?s teams in anattempt to simulate the greater pitching speeds and hard hitting they arelikely to face against the best teams at the world championships. Walsh is confident that when it comes to the world champs his side willnot be intimidated by the top teams or face any surprises. ?The top teams in our pool such as USA, China, Italy and Canada are goingto be good but they won?t be better than what we have faced so far. Noneof the pitchers we will face in Beijing will be faster than what we haveseen in Jakarta. And while there will be some very good hitters at theworld champs they are not going to have the same power as some of the menwe have faced,? said Walsh. The two weeks spent in Jakarta has also given the White Sox a chance toadjust to the high heat and humidity they will encounter in Beijing.Walsh says at times conditions have been very tough with temperatures inthe high 30?s but the players have fought hard and handled things well. While the past two weeks have been tough for the team Walsh says everyonehas contributed at different times which means narrowing down the squadof 17 players to a starting team of nine will take a lot of thought. Walsh believes the true test of how worthwhile and beneficial the twoweeks of build up games have been will come on the opening day of theworld champs. In their first game of the tournament on Sunday the WhiteSox take on Canada. ?The key will be on Sunday against Canada if we win or perform extremelywell then everything we have done to prepare will have been worth it. Theteam is ready for it.? Messages of support for the White Sox can be sent tomailto:whitesoxtour1 at hotmail.com NZCT WHITE SOX SQUAD FOR THE 2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Pitchers - Michal Tangaroa (Hawkes Bay), Ali Arnold (USA based). Pitcher / Utility - Sheree Cartwright (Canterbury). Catchers - Cindy Potae (Hutt Valley), Carmelle Sorensen (Canterbury). Infield - Fiona Timu, Captain, (Auckland), Shirley Povey (Hutt Valley),Tianna Areaiiti (Southland), Nadia Mauriohooho (Hutt Valley), AmandaPreston (Auckland), Katrina Stockford (Hutt Valley.. Outfield - Melanie Hulme (Canterbury), Melisa Upu (Hutt Valley), NgamokoHiku (North Harbour), Kalala Gabriel (Auckland), Brooke Lockhart (USAbased). Utility - Maleme Williams (North Harbour). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 14:16:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:16:39 -0700 Subject: The Bar of Appleton-Mix Wins AAA Message-ID: <240806236.40865@webbox.com> Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:12:27 -0400 From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: The Bar of Appleton-Mix Wins AAA; Update from the NAFA World Series Appleton, Wisconsin The Bar of Appleton-Mix defeated A-1 Tank yesterday 4-2 to win the AAA Championship on Tuesday. All information and awards for AAA is posted at http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com. Action in the Open got underway last night at Sunset Park in Kimberly. The rain made an appearance early, but all games were played. Townline and Circle Tap each went 3-0, with Townline earning the top seed via tiebreakers. Class A action is underway as well. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 14:20:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:20:05 -0700 Subject: Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Sudbury SummerFest Message-ID: <240806236.41073@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 12:54:36 PM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Sudbury SummerFest -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Softball Ontario's Community Fun Team @ the Sudbury SummerFest TRY SOFTBALL IN SUDBURY? AND HAVE A BLAST! Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team is heading to Sudbury on Saturday August 26 & Sunday August 27, 2006 to attend the 2006 Sudbury SummerFest. Head to SummerFest, located at Bell Park Amphitheater on the shores of beautiful Ramsey Lake in the heart of Sudbury. Softball Ontario is challenging you to test the speed of your arm with our radar gun, take the Target Challenge to test your accuracy, or give hitting a try with our hitting net. Each child who participates at the Softball Zone will receive a gift from Softball Ontario. Supplies are limited so make sure you visit us early! Do you think you can hit our target three times in a row? You might win a great prize from Softball Ontario! The Community Fun Team is part of Softball Ontario?s Participation Program, which is committed to encouraging children from across the province to try the game of softball. Dedicated to promoting the game of softball, Softball Ontario will have more than just fun activities for the kids; information will be on hand for anyone interested in becoming involved with softball or looking for information on how to start a league. Information for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches will be on hand. Softball Ontario participates in community events across the province. For more information on Softball Ontario?s Community Fun Team at the 2006 Sudbury SummerFest or any other community event, contact Lisa Crompton at 416-426-7150 or email lcrompton at softballontario.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From aldoran at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 14:21:20 2006 From: aldoran at pmihrm.com (Al Doran) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:21:20 -0700 Subject: Softball Ontario encourages Teachers and Students to Try Softball! Message-ID: <240806236.41147@webbox.com> From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Softball Ontario encourages Teachers and Students to Try Softball! SOFTBALL ONTARIO ENCOURAGES TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO TRY SOFTBALL! NORTH YORK, ON ? Many teachers are looking for a great way to fulfill the Ontario Government?s Healthy Schools Program requirement of 20 minutes of physical activity per day for their students. Softball Ontario can help! In an effort to introduce new children to our sport, Softball Ontario is making BlastBall Kits available to schools FREE. The kits are available to all elementary schools in the province for one month at no charge. Iain Craig, a teacher from The Prince Charles School in Napanee raved about Softball Ontario?s TRY SOFTBALL program, ?I have never had such an easy time introducing softball to a class of Grade Ones.? From Centennial Hylands Elementary School in Shelburne, teacher Carrie Zamora says the TRY SOFTBALL program is, ?Awesome! What a great game!?, while Karen Chelebovec from St. Margaret School in Thunder Bay agrees as well, ?We had a real ?blast? playing BlastBall ? the kids asked to play it every day. Thank you!? What is BlastBall? The game of BlastBall is similar to T-Ball, however it is more exciting and physically active for the participants. Teachers will receive a free BlastBall Manual with each Kit, which contains the rules of BlastBall as well as many modifications of the game; the manual is given to the school to keep and use in their future classes. To address any concerns, all of the equipment is manufactured using child-safe materials; the bat and ball are made of a soft foam material, removing safety concerns that are created by aluminum bats and hard balls. There are no equipment requirements for the students, as baseball gloves are not required to participate in the game. Also included in the BlastBall Kit is the Learn to Play Level 1 Manual. Learn to Play is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to children. The program activities foster the development of ALL players, including players with high and low skill levels. Activities and lead-up games are patterned after informal playground games that promise FUN and LOTS OF ACTION. This fantastic resource is given to the school to keep as a thank-you for participating in our program. There is no cost involved in participating in our TRY SOFTBALL program, other than the cost of shipping the Kit back to Softball Ontario. The only requirement is that each teacher who used the BlastBall Kit fill out our Feedback Questionnaire upon completion of the school?s scheduled time period. A thank-you gift will be sent to each teacher who fills out the form. Softball Ontario is now arranging for schools to book their BlastBall Kits for the 2006-2007 school year. The Kits are available on a first-come - first-served basis; teachers, principals, and parent groups are advised to contact us as soon as possible to book their month. For further details on Softball Ontario?s TRY SOFTBALL program or to borrow a BlastBall Kit for your school, please contact Lisa Crompton by phone at (416) 426-7150 or by email at lcrompton at softballontario.ca. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMAITON, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al Doran, CHRP Phenix Management Int'l, 10520 Yonge St. Unit 35B, Suite 217 Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C7 (Office Phone: +1.416-505-6204 (Office Fax: +1.416-352-7456 *Email: aldoran at pmihrm.com Visit our New Web Site! http://www.pmihrm.com VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:42:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:42:53 -0700 Subject: Circle Tap and Townline to square off in NAFA Open World Series Championship Message-ID: <240806236.64038@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 6:47:52 PM From: mnfp(at)minnesotafastpitch.com Subject: Circle Tap and Townline to square off in NAFA Open World Series Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appleton, Wisconsin Circle Tap and Townline will square off against each other at 8pm local time at Sunset Park in Kimberly in the Championship Game of the Open Division at the NAFA World Series. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006ws.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:44:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:44:25 -0700 Subject: 2006 ISC II Broadcast Archvies at Ballparkradio.com Message-ID: <240806236.64133@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 7:34:11 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 ISC II Broadcast Archvies at Ballparkradio.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A dozen or so games have been added to the 2006 ISC II Broadcast Archives at Ballparkradio.com, including the Championship game and two semi-final games: http://www.ballparkradio.com/archives/2006/ISC_II/isc_II_2006.htm You can also reach the archives by entering the main site at www.ballparkradio.com and clicking the "ISC II" button, then choose the game you want to hear. We will be adding additional games to the archives, so be sure to come back and visit again. The original schedule included 28 games in 6 days. We lost one to rain, but added one to replace it, plus a tie-breaker broadcast, for a total of 29 of the 93 games played. -- Best regards, Jim Flanagan, for the entire ISC II Broadcast crew, Blair Setford, Joe Todd, Lance Winn, Chris Bach, David Bakker and Kyle Smith. www.ballparkradio.com Email: live (at) ballparkradio.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:53:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:53:26 -0700 Subject: Game12 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <240806236.64674@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 6:05:03 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game12 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands After trailing 17-2 in the 3rd inning,the Russian team came back strong with 10 runs in the 4th but eventuallythe Franch team of Raiders Eysines won 19-12. These teams finished 5thand 6th in the round robin and will play a final game tomorrow for 5thspot Game 12: Raiders Eysines 19, Carrousel12 Thursday, August 24, 2006 Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- V Popov 3b 2 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 S Ivankov ss 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 A Shchipilo cf 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 A Chebotarev lf3 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 V Kosharats dh 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 I Chebotarev c 2 2 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 A Safonov 1b 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 N Markov rf 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 N Sorokin 2b 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 M Ylyukhin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 20 12 5 9 7 9 13 7 6 5 Raiders Eysines Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Taristas ss 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 D Giraud lf 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 F Vigneron pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O Quintard 3b 2 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 D Hernandez p 3 3 3 4 2 0 0 3 0 0 L De Aza c 2 2 1 4 0 0 9 0 3 2 M Bancons 2b 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 N Chartier cf 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 F Valmary 1b 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 M Fernadez c 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 L Beliout rf 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 24 19 12 14 10 1 15 6 3 7 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - Carrousel 1 0 1 10 0 12 5 6 Raiders Eysines 4 5 8 0 2 19 12 3 FE- Popov, De Aza; TE- Ilin, Ivankov, Popov, Safonov,Sorokin, De Aza 2; LOB- Carrousel 5, Raiders Eysines7; 2B- Chebotarev, Chartier, Giraud; 3B- Ivankov; HR- De Aza; RBI- Chebotarev, Chebotarev 2,Ivankov, Markov 2, Popov 2, Sorokin, Chartier 2, De Aza 4, Giraud 2, Hernandez4, Quintard 2; SB- Popov, Giraud, Taristas,Vigneron; SH- Sorokin; SF- De Aza, Quintard; RLSP- Chebotarev, Ivankov 2,Beliout, De Aza, Taristas 2, Valmary; Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Ylyukhin(L) 2.1 6 12 10 6 0 Ilin 2.0 6 7 6 4 1 Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Hernandez(W) 4.1 3 2 0 0 9 Quintard 0.2 2 10 4 7 0 Hernandez(W) 4.1 3 2 0 0 9 Inherited runners-scored- Ilin2-2, Hernandez 3-0, Hernandez 3-0; Batters faced- Ylyukhin 23, Ilin17, Hernandez 17, Quintard 15, Hernandez 17; HBP- Safonov 2, Kosharats, Markov,Taristas 2, Valmary, De Aza; WP- Ilin 2, Ylyukhin, Hernandez2, Quintard; Umpires- HP- Raymond van Leemput,1B- Svatopluk Smysl, 3B- Jens Jakobsen, Official Scorer- Marco Stoovelaar,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 2:02; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:54:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:54:27 -0700 Subject: Game13 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <240806236.64734@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 6:20:25 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game13 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 13: Spectrum Praha 8, Odense Giants4 Thursday, August 24, 2006 Spectrum Praha (Czech Rep) handed OdenseGiants (Denmark) its second loss of the tournament CHECK OUT WWW.DEMO-EHS.NL Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- C Niedoborski s2 1 2 1 2 0 2 4 1 0 T Spenner 1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 0 1 J Panduro cf 3 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 S Woodcock 2b 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 3 0 0 J Christofferse3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 R Kenney lf 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 K Zinck Jorgens3 1 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 J Jorgensen 3b 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 S Jensen rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 27 4 8 4 6 0 18 13 2 10 Spectrum Praha Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- P Stocek ss 4 2 1 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 M Jicha cf 4 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Vacha 2b 4 2 3 2 0 0 5 2 0 1 D Mertl c 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 P Moravec 1b 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 J Pospisil 1b 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 D Kramar lf 3 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 J Pospisil rf 3 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 M Oswald rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 K Rynes p 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 O Maly 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 O Vojtech 3b 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 28 8 10 6 0 2 21 12 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E - - - - - - - - - - Odense Giants 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 8 2 Spectrum Praha 2 0 1 1 3 1 0 8 103 FE- Niedoborski, Moravec; TE- Christoffersen, Stocek 2; LOB- Odense Giants 10, SpectrumPraha 4; 2B- Jicha; 3B- Vacha; HR- Panduro, Pospisil; RBI- Panduro 2, Niedoborski,Christoffersen, Mertl, Kramar, Vacha 2, Pospisil, Jicha; SB- Vacha; CS- Pospisil; SH- Jorgensen, Jensen; SF- Mertl; RLSP- Jorgensen 2, Kenney, Christoffersen,Kramar, Vacha, Maly; DP- Spectrum Praha 1; Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Christoffersen(L)6.0 108 5 0 2 Spectrum Praha IP H R ER BB SO Rynes(W) 7.0 8 4 3 6 0 Batters faced- Christoffersen30, Rynes 35; HBP- Moravec; WP- Christoffersen, Rynes; Umpires- HP- Peter Vonk, 1B-Raymond van Leemput, 3B- Spencer Suckling, Official Scorer- Marco Stoovelaar, Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:43; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:55:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:55:24 -0700 Subject: Game14 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <240806236.64791@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 6:30:26 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game14 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Chicaboos (Belgium) beat Carrousel(Russia) 11-0. Josep van Genechten pitched his 5th game in a row Chicaboo's Stabroek 11, Carrousel 0 Thursday, August 24, 2006 Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- V Popov 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 S Ivankov ss 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 A Shchipilo cf 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 A Chebotarev lf2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 I Chebotarev c 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V Kosharats dh 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Safonov 1b 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 P Ovchinnikov r1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N Sorokin 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 A Ilin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 12 0 1 0 0 4 9 3 2 1 Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Van der Vorst2 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 M Van Landeghem1 2 1 2 1 0 5 1 0 0 K Bettio c 1 3 1 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 F De Cauwer 3b 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 I Palinckx 3b 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G Gregarek dh 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 L Van der Linde1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 S Ramarojaona 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D Van der Velde2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 P Pombrev rf 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 F Bertels 2b 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R Werner ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 J Van Genechten0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 14 11 7 8 9 0 12 4 0 5 1 2 3 4 R H E - - - - - - - Carrousel 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Chicaboo's Stabroek 3 6 2 0 11 7 0 FE- Chebotarev; TE- Shchipilo; LOB- Carrousel 1, Chicaboo'sStabroek 5; 2B- Bettio, De Cauwer; 3B- Van der Vorst; RBI- Bettio 2, De Cauwer 2, Gregarek,Pombrev, Van Landeghem 2; SH- Sorokin; SF- Pombrev, Van Landeghem; RLSP- Popov, Pombrev, Van derVelden, Werner; Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Ilin(L) 2.0 5 9 8 7 0 Urmancheev 1.0 2 2 2 2 0 Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Van Genechten(W) 4.0 1 0 0 0 4 Batters faced- Ilin 18, Urmancheev7, Van Genechten 13; WP- Ilin 3; PB- Chebotarev; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 24 20:56:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:56:23 -0700 Subject: Game15 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <240806236.64851@webbox.com> Received: 8/24/06 6:57:34 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game15 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands DeMo EHS remains unbeaten after aneasy win over the team from Denmark Seeding after round 1 1. DeMo EHS 2. Chicaboos 3. Spectrum Praha 4. Odense Giants 5. Raiders Eysines 6. Carrousel Tomorrow final round with SpectrumPraha (Cz) - Odense Giants (DEN) at 16hrs and DeMo EHS - Chiacboos (GEL)at 19hr DEMO EHS 21, Odense Giants 1 Thursday, August 24, 2006 DEMO EHS Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- M Meijer cf 4 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 D Davies 1b 2 1 2 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 A Illis ph 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 M Groenhart ss 3 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 E Meijer rf 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 M Svoboda p 3 2 2 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 P Winkel 3b 2 2 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 J Visser 2b 3 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 A Beaumont c 3 4 0 1 2 0 10 0 0 3 E Zomerdijk lf 4 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 31 21 14 16 10 5 15 3 1 8 Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- C Niedoborski s2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 T Spenner c 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 2 J Panduro cf 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 K Kousgaard cf1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 S Woodcock p 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 J Christofferse2 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 R Kenney lf 3 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 K Zinck Jorgens2 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 J Jorgensen 3b 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 S Jensen rf 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 1 4 1 4 9 15 7 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E - - - - - - - - - DEMO EHS 3 4 2 4 8 0 2114 1 Odense Giants 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 7 FE- Visser, Panduro, Niedoborski3, Woodcock, Jorgensen; TE- Niedoborski; LOB- DEMO EHS 8, Odense Giants8; 2B- Meijer, Svoboda, Zomerdijk2, Zinck Jorgensen; 3B- Winkel; HR- Svoboda; RBI- Beaumont, Davies, Groenhart4, Meijer, Meijer, Svoboda 3, Zomerdijk 3, Winkel 2, Zinck Jor gensen; SF- Davies, Groenhart, Svoboda; RLSP- Beaumont 2, Groenhart,Meijer, Visser, Winkel, Woodcock, Kenney 2, Spenner, Jensen; DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Svoboda(W) 3.0 3 1 1 2 4 Zomerdijk 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 Moreland 1.0 0 0 0 1 3 Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Woodcock(L) 3.2 9 9 9 5 3 Zinck Jorgensen 1.1 5 12 4 5 2 Woodcock(L) 3.2 9 9 9 5 3 Inherited runners-scored- Woodcock3-1, Woodcock 3-1; Batters faced- Svoboda 15, Zomerdijk5, Moreland 4, Woodcock 25, Zinck Jorgensen 19, Woodcock 25; HBP- Panduro; WP- Svoboda 4, Woodcock, ZinckJorgensen 3; PB- Spenner 5; T- 2:01; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 25 09:09:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:09:07 -0700 Subject: European Cup Winners Cup Haarlem revised schedule due to rain delay Message-ID: <250806237.22414@webbox.com> Received: 8/25/06 8:07:57 AM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: European Cup Winners Cup Haarlem revised schedule due to rain delay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Due to heavy rain this morning and earlyafternoon today's games are rescheduled 14:00hrs game 16 nr5 - nr 6 Raiders Eysines(FRA) - Carrousel (RUS) 19:00hrs game 17 nr3 - nr 4 Spectrum Praha(CZ)- Odense Giants (DEN) 21:00hrs game 18 nr1 - nr 2 DeMo EHS (NL)- Chicaboos (BEL) Tomorrow's schedule: 12:00hrs game 19 loser game 18- winner game 17 (FINAL) 18:00hrs game 20 winner game 18 - winnergame 19 (GRAND FINAL) Check out our website for more boxscoresand standings www.demo-ehs.nl Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch Haarlem, The Netherlands Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 25 12:16:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:16:13 -0700 Subject: Blue convention registration Message-ID: <250806237.33639@webbox.com> Received: 8/25/06 11:01:55 AM From: "yves beauregard" Subject: RE : Blue convention registration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue convention is April 5 to 8 in Quebec City. http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com Registration fee for Blue Convention 2007 The fee is $135 to attend the workshops of your choice. You will receive an official shirt of the convention, a pin and a welcome kit. On Thursday and Sunday morning (April 5th and 8th) the Blue Convention and Softball Quebec will hold a Level IV Clinic. If you plan to attend both activities, you can get a special offer that includes the registration fee for the Blue Convention and the Level IV Clinic for $250.00. Tickets for the Saturday night Canadian Indicator's Club Banquet and the Sunday morning breakfast can be bought separately. You can download a pre-convention kit from the Softball Canada internet site beginning January 1st, 2006. The kit includes the schedule, the workshops form and the order form for the banquet and breakfast tickets. Workshops will be on a first come, first served basis. You can download a pre-convention kit from the Internet site of Softball Canada from January 1st, 2006. You must fill the following form and send it to the address below the form. EVENT CONTACTEVENT CONTACT Donna Ozarko Program Director - Officiating & Publications 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212 Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7K3 613-523-3386 ext. 3104 Fax 613-523-5761 Donna Ozarko dozarko(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 25 22:38:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:38:34 -0700 Subject: Game15 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <250806237.70982@webbox.com> Received: 8/25/06 5:53:29 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game15 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands Raiders Eysines (FRA) finishes 5thby beating Carrousel (RUS) 22-0 mercy rule in 3 innings Game 16: Raiders Eysines 22, Carrousel0 Friday, August 25, 2006 Carrousel Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- A Chebotarev lf1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 I Chebotarev rf1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 A Shchipilo ss 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S Ivankov ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 K Efimov 3b 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 N Sorokin 2b 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 A Safonov 1b 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 V Kosharats c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P Ovchinnikov 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 A Bityukov cf 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N Markov dh 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 V Popov p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 9 0 0 0 1 8 6 0 4 1 Raiders Eysines Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Taristas ss 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 M Fernadez 1b 1 2 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 D Hernandez p 1 3 1 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 L De Aza c 4 2 3 3 0 0 7 1 0 3 O Quintard 3b 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 D Quintard 2b 1 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 N Chartier cf 3 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 M Bancons lf 1 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 F Vigneron rf 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 L Beliout ph 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 22 13 15 11 1 9 1 0 4 1 2 3 R H E - - - - - - Carrousel 0 0 0 0 0 4 Raiders Eysines 16 6 0 22 13 0 FE- Ivankov, Ovchinnikov; TE- Chebotarev 2; LOB- Carrousel 1, Raiders Eysines4; 2B- Chartier, De Aza, Taristas; HR- Hernandez; RBI- Beliout, Chartier 3, DeAza 3, Fernadez 2, Hernandez 3, Quintard 2, Taristas; SB- Chebotarev, Bancons, Chartier,Taristas; SF- Fernadez; RLSP- Efimov, De Aza 2, Quintard; Carrousel IP H R ER BB SO Popov(L) 0.0 3 11 11 7 0 Urmancheev 2.0 10 11 8 4 1 Raiders Eysines IP H R ER BB SO Hernandez(W) 3.0 0 0 0 1 8 Inherited runners-scored- Urmancheev2-2; Batters faced- Popov 11, Urmancheev21, Hernandez 10; HBP- Quintard; WP- Popov 10, Urmancheev; PB- Chebotarev, Kosharats 2,De Aza; Umpires- HP- Spencer Suckling,1B- Peter Vonk, 3B- Raymond van Leemput, Official Scorer- Olga Lablans,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:12; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Aug 25 22:39:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:39:31 -0700 Subject: Game18 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <250806237.71039@webbox.com> Received: 8/25/06 6:26:17 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game18 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands DeMo EHS (NL) is the first finalistand remains unbeaten with a 12-2 5 inning mercy rule win over Chicaboos.The team from Belgium took the lead in the top of the 1st inning with aHR of the bat of David van der Vorst followed by a single by Kerim Bettiowho scored on an error by the left fielder Maurice Meijer. DeMo EHS came right back in the firstinning scoring three runs. After that the Belgium team only had one hitin the 4th but were unable to score. DeMo EHS scored another 9 runs ona total of 6 runs. Amongst that 2 HR's by Jeffry Visser and one of thebat of Anthony Beaumont. The Dutch pitching was able to holdthe Belgium offense to three hits. Erwin Visser started the game and formerCanadian national team pitcher Glen Moreland (Richmond Hill, ON) took careof the last two innings. Moreland's performance was very strong. 5k's in2 innings, no walks and only one hit. Tomorrow Chicaboos (BEL) will playOdense Giants (DEN) for the second spot in the final. Grand Final is 6pmlocal time check out WWW.DEMO-EHS.NL Game 18: DEMO EHS 12, Chicaboo's Stabroek2 Friday, August 25, 2006 Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Van der Vorst3 1 1 1 0 1 4 0 0 1 L Van der Linde3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 K Bettio p 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 F Bertels 2b 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 M Van Landeghem2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 F De Cauwer 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 D Pissierssens 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 G Gregarek rf 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 D Van der Velde2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 19 2 3 1 2 8 12 3 0 4 DEMO EHS Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Hazel cf 1 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 D Davies 1b 1 1 0 1 2 1 4 0 0 0 M Groenhart ss 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 M Svoboda dh 3 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 E Meijer rf 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 P Winkel 3b 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 A Illis pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Visser 2b 3 2 2 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 M Meijer lf 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 A Beaumont c 2 3 2 2 1 0 8 0 0 0 E Visser p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 16 12 6 9 9 4 15 4 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 R H E - - - - - - - - Chicaboo's Stabroek 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 DEMO EHS 3 3 3 3 0 126 1 FE- Meijer; LOB- Chicaboo's Stabroek 4, DEMOEHS 6; 2B- Gregarek; HR- Van der Vorst, Beaumont,Visser 2; RBI- Van der Vorst, Beaumont2, Davies, Groenhart, Svoboda 2, Visser 3; SB- Hazel; SF- Groenhart; GIDP- Meijer; RLSP- De Cauwer, Van der Velden,Groenhart, Meijer, Winkel; DP- Chicaboo's Stabroek 1; Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Bettio(L) 4.0 6 12 12 9 4 DEMO EHS IP H R ER BB SO Visser 3.0 2 2 1 2 3 Moreland(W) 2.0 1 0 0 0 5 Batters faced- Bettio 30, Visser14, Moreland 7; HBP- Davies, Meijer 2, Winkel; WP- Bettio 6, Visser; PB- Van der Vorst; Umpires- HP- Jens Jakobsen, 1B-Johann Garigliano, 3B- Svatopluk Smysl, Official Scorer- Marco Stoovelaar,Technical Commission- Michele Dodde; T- 1:21; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 26 08:28:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:28:54 -0700 Subject: 20th Annual World Senior Fastball Tournament Message-ID: <260806238.19987@webbox.com> Received: 8/26/06 6:16:14 AM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: 20th Annual World Senior Fastball Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Bay, Ontario The 20th Annual World Senior Men's Fastball Tournament is shaping up to be the best ever. The tournament takes place over the Labour Day long weekend in beautiful North Bay. As always the tournament will feature 32 teams with several on the waiting list to get in. The local North Bay League teams kick things off on Thursday Aug 31st. with the tournament swinging into full gear on Friday Sep. 1st running through to Sunday Sep. 3rd. All teams are guaranteed 4 games, 3 round robin games then sudden death single elimination. The Durham Oland Exports from Nova Scotia are making their 2nd journey to the tournament and were hoping to have the services of pitcher Rich Hoppe. Rich Hoppe is the feature pitcher for Eddie Feigner's King and His Court but scheduling conflicts prevent Rich from attending. Team contact Bob Hale was the first "Fantasy Player" to ever play for the King & His Court. Darren Zack is confirmed for this tournament, not just a rumour, he has confirmed with the tournament organizers and to me personally that he will be attending with the Soo Tree Experts. The "AA" defending champions are the Cold Springs Cats and North Bay Legion are the defending "A" champions. This year's "Honourary Chairman" is Max Valyear and the "Unsung Hero" is Kevin Miller. The complete preliminary schedule is posted on the Ontario Masters Fastball web site http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ranger11(at)idirect.com E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 26 08:33:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:33:01 -0700 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Re-Sign Nick Underhill for 2007 season Message-ID: <260806238.20249@webbox.com> Received: 8/25/06 11:14:00 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox Re-Sign Nick Underhill for 2007 season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to officially announce that pitcher Nick Underhill has re-signed with the team for the 2007 season. Underhill a resident of Campbell River, BC, will be completing his 5th season with the team at the upcoming Softball Canada National Championship in Prince George. A member of Canada's National Team at the most recently held ISF World Championship and Pan American Games, he was selected again this past week to represent the country at the Pan Am Qualifier event being staged this upcoming September in Mexico. Nick is a proven top quality Senior Men's pitcher, and his fine efforts on the field have assisted the Grey Sox organization in providing a top level senior mens fastpitch program. We are extremely excited to have Nick back in the fold for another season, and coupled with the annoucement in the spring of this year that we had extended our agreement with Rick Smith through the 07 season, we feel the team is very well positioned in the pitching circle for next season. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox http://www.vancouvergreysox.com vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Aug 26 08:36:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:36:14 -0700 Subject: Black Sox outfielder recognised as the best Message-ID: <260806238.20442@webbox.com> Received: 8/26/06 5:40:00 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox outfielder recognised as the best -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox outfielder recognised as the best Saturday August 26th A season of outstanding hitting, strong defence and sublime leadershiphas seen New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox outfielder Thomas Makeanamed Softballer of the Year at the sports annual awards dinner in LowerHutt tonight. Makea has been part of the Black Sox team since his debut in 1994 and isa three time world champion. Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase says theamazing thing about Makea?s game is the fact he seems to keep gettingbetter and better every season. ?Thomas continually works on his game and he has a very strong base offundamental skills that is important to all great players. I would ratehim as the world?s best outfielder,? said Kohlhase. In the 2005/06 season with the Black Sox Makea was there at every turn in the team?s unbeaten run as they defeated Samoa in a home series, claimedthe Commonwealth Series title in Australia and successfully defended the Pacific Cup in Japan. Internationally for the 2005/06 season the BlackSox had an unbeaten 18 win no loss record. Playing for his club side Porirua, Makea was a central figure as the teamclaimed the Wellington club title while provincially the Wellington teamhe represented placed second in the NZCT National Leaguecompetition. ?Thomas has had an outstanding year both domestically sandinternationally. He has led the way in practically all facets of the gamein terms of hitting and fielding. This season we moved him to the leadoff position in the batting line up and that could have had an impact onhis ability as a power hitter but he adapted to the role and led the teamwell,? said Kohlhase. Along with being recognised at the Softballer of the Year Makea was alsonamed Male Player of the Year making it a double for the outfielder whoclaimed the same award last season. The award for Male Pitcher of the Year went to Jeremy Manley of HuttValley while Tyson Byrne also from Hutt Valley picked up the award forEmerging Male Player of the Year. Other awards presented saw NZCT White Sox captain Fiona Timu named FemalePlayer of the year while Michelle Kingi picked up the award for FemalePitcher of the Year and Canterbury teenager Carmelle Sorensen was namedEmerging Female Player of the Year. Coach of the victorious Auckland women?s team in the NZCT National LeagueNardi Leonard was named Coach of the Year while Nicola Ogier picked upthe award for Umpire of the Year and Ima Hodges was recognised as theScorer of the Year. Clare Lundon of Wellington was named Administrator ofthe Year and Danny Paranihi acknowledged as the Personality of the Year. The awards evening was also a chance to recognise some of the legends ofthe game who have given years of service to the sport either as a player,official or administrator. This year there were four people inducted to the Softball New ZealandHall of Fame. In the players category Nardi Leonard and Dean Rice havebeen recognised while in the officials category scorer Russell Moffat andumpire Wayne Saunders were honoured. As a player Leonard had a lengthy career at the highest level on thediamond representing New Zealand from 1982 through to 1995. She attendedthree world championships winning silver and bronze medals. Following hertime as a player Leonard then stepped into coaching leading the JuniorWhite Sox to two world championships while also coaching at club andprovincial level in Auckland. Dean Rice also had a lengthy and successful international playing careertaking to the diamond for the Black Sox from 1988 to 2000. In that timeRice attended three senior world championships winning two gold medalsand one silver. He also won gold for New Zealand at the junior men?sworld championships in 1985. After his retirement from playing Rice helddown the position of White Sox assistant coach from 2002 -2005. Russell Moffat?s induction into the Hall of Fame comes on the back of 23years of service as an international scorer. The Cantabrian took up hisfirst position with a New Zealand team in 1983 with the Junior Black Soxteam. From there he has gone on to officiate as a team scorer with theBlack Sox at four world championships, was chief scorer at the 2004 WorldChampionships in Christchurch and was an official scorer at the 2004Athens Olympics. Umpire Wayne Saunders of Hutt Valley was also inducted into the Hall ofFame on the back of a long and successful international and domesticcareer behind the umpires mask. During an extensive internationalumpiring career Saunders has officiated at one woman?s worldchampionships, four men?s world championships and the 2004 AthensOlympics. There were also two awards made for Distinguished Service with thededication of Raewyn Humphreys of Auckland and Valmai Breen from CentralOtago acknowledged. Humphreys has been committed to the game for over 50 years afteroriginally being introduced to the game as a toddler and has beeninvolved as a player, official and administrator. Since first gaining her New Zealand scorers badge in 1979 she has been anofficial scorer and national and international events while she has alsoheld administrative roles with the New Zealand Ladies Evergreensorganisation. Valmai Breen has been recognised for her service to the sport which hasspanned over 40 years. In that time she has played internationally forNew Zealand attending the 1969 world championships. Following her playing career Valmai moved into coaching andadministrative roles, she was pivotal to the inception of the CentralOtago Softball Association in 1969 and has held the position ofassociation secretary since the association was first formed through tothe present day. She has also coached at junior, secondary school andsenior levels for over 30 years. The evening also saw current New Zealand Softball CEO Dale Eagar awardedSoftball New Zealand Life Membership for his services to the sport priorto taking up the CEO position. Before taking up the role of CEO Eagar had been involved with the gamefor over fifty years either as player, coach, manager or administrator.Originally from the South Island Eagar was president of CanterburySoftball for twenty years from 1976, a member of the New Zealand SoftballCouncil from 1983 and was president of New Zealand Softball from 1996until 2005. Eagar has also tasted world championship success as coach ofthe junior Black Sox team leading them to world titles in 1985 and1989. 2005/06 Softball New Zealand A1 Award Winners ? Emerging Female Player of the Year: Carmelle Sorensen(Canterbury). Emerging Male Player of the Year - Jimmy Cotter Memorial: Tyson Byrne(Hutt Valley). Female Player of Year: Fiona Timu (Auckland). Male Player of the Year: Thomas Makea (Wellington). Female Pitcher of Year: Michelle Kingi (Counties). Male Pitcher of the Year - Paul Magan Trophy: Jeremy Manley (HuttValley). Coach of the Year: Nardi Leonard (Auckland). Umpire of Year: Nicola Ogier (Canterbury). Scorer of the Year: Ima Hodges (Otago). Administrator of the Year: Clare Lundon (Wellington). Personality of the Year: Danny Paranihi (Hutt Valley). SNZ Hall of FameInductees: Nardi Leonard(Auckland), Dean Rice (Auckland), Russell Moffat (Canterbury), WayneSaunders (Hutt Valley). Distinguished Service Awards: Valmai Breen (Central Otago), RaewynHumphreys (Auckland). Softball New Zealand Life Membership: Dale Eagar. SOFTBALLER OF THE YEAR: Thomas Makea(Wellington). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 16:46:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:46:44 -0700 Subject: Strong Start for Canada at the XI ISF World Championships Message-ID: <270806239.49870@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 8:30:48 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Strong Start for Canada at the XI ISF World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2006 Strong Start for Canada at the XI ISF World Championships (Ottawa, ON) - Canada shut out New Zealand 9-0 in their opening game of the XI ISF World Championships in Beijing China. Canada roared out of the gates in the top of the first inning combining 5 hits to take an early 4 run lead. Canada would continue to add 2 runs in the second, 1 run in the third and 2 more in the fifth before the game was called due to the "run rule" giving Canada the 9-0 victory. Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) received the start for Canada in the circle and allowed only 2 hits and struck out 4 batters in 2 innings of work. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) came to Holtz's relief in the third inning and allowed only 2 hits and struck out 2 batters to preserve the shut out. Canada produced 15 hits in the match with notable efforts from Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC), 4 for 4 at the plate, Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB), 2 for 3 with 3 RBI's, Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON), 2 for 2 with 2 RBI's and Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON), 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's. "This was a big win for us" stated Matthews. "It was good to get the nerves out. It was a great team offensive effort. We have come a long way as a team and it is really starting to show out on the field." "I'm very please with the way we played our first game" added Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We wanted to start the tournament on the right foot and we did just that. We put runs on the board early which gave our pitchers a chance to settle in and get used to the 20 second clock. It was a total team effort and I'm excited for things to come." Canada will need to place in the top 4 (or 5 if China finishes in the top 4) at the tournament in order to secure an Olympic berth "Our goal in coming here is the same as every team" stated Sippel. "We are here to qualify for the 2008 Olympics and we want to earn that position outright." Canada will face Great Britain on Sunday August 27th at 1:00pm and will look to improve their record to 2 wins. For more detailed information on the XI ISF World Championships or to view online videos of completed games please visit www.2006softball.org. For complete statistical information on all completed Canada games, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard at softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 16:49:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:49:43 -0700 Subject: Game19 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands Message-ID: <270806239.50054@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 3:07:50 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: Game19 European Cup Tournament Haarlem, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands After DeMo EHS qualified as the firstfinalist on Friday night, Odense Giants (DEN) and Chicaboos (BEL)playedfor the second spot in the Grand Final on Saturday. Danish pitcher JesperPanduro was in charge in this game only allowing 3 baserunners on 1 hit,a walk and one error. Panduro threw 13k's in 5innings of work. Jackie Christoffersentook over in the 6th closing the side and getting the save. Belgium pitcher Joseph van Genechtenthrew his 6th game of the tournament allowing 12 runs on 12 hits and 12walks. Short stop Niedoborski was the best hitter of the game hitting 4-4including a triple. Odense Giants proceed to the GrandFinal against DeMo EHS Check out www.demo-ehs.nl Odense Giants 12, Chicaboo's Stabroek0 Saturday, August 26, 2006 Odense Giants Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- C Niedoborski s4 3 4 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 T Spenner cf 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 J Panduro p 3 2 2 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 S Woodcock c 2 1 2 1 2 0 13 0 0 0 J Christofferse3 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 3 R Kenney lf 3 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 4 K Zinck Jorgens2 2 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 J Jorgensen 3b 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 S Jensen rf 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 K Kousgaard ph0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 27 12 12 11 12 4 18 4 1 9 Chicaboo's Stabroek Player AB R H BI BB SO P A E LOB ------ -- - - -- -- -- - - - --- D Van der Vorst2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 L Van der Linde3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 K Bettio c 3 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 0 0 F Bertels 2b 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 M Van Landeghem2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 F De Cauwer 3b 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 G Gregarek rf 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 D Van der Velde2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 R Werner dh 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 J Van Genechten0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Totals 20 0 1 0 1 13 18 8 0 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E - - - - - - - - - - Odense Giants 1 0 1 4 0 6 0 12 12 1 Chicaboo's Stabroek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 TE- Jorgensen; LOB-Odense Giants 11, Chicaboo's Stabroek 3; 2B- Panduro; 3B- Niedoborski, Kenney;RBI- Panduro 2, Niedoborski 2, Woodcock, Kenney 4, Christoffersen, Zinck Jorgensen;SH- Spenner; GIDP- Christoffersen; RLS P- Kenney 3, Christoffersen2, Zinck Jorgensen 2, De Cauwer, Gregarek; DP- Chicaboo's Stabroek1; Odense Giants IP H R ER BB SO Panduro(W) 5.0 1 0 0 1 13 Christoffersen 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Chicaboo's Stabroek IP H R ER BB SO Van Genechten(L) 6.0 12 12 1 12 4 Batters faced- Panduro18, Christoffersen 3, Van Genechten 41; HBP- Woodcock; WP-Van Genechten 5; PB- Woodcock 2; Umpires- Svatopluk Smysl,Johann Garigliano, Spencer Suckling, Peter Vonk, Jens Jakobsen , Raymond van Leemput; T- 1:53; Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 16:53:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:53:56 -0700 Subject: New faces to the fore for New Zealand Softball Message-ID: <270806239.50306@webbox.com> Received: 8/26/06 11:12:10 PM From: Vance Subject: New faces to the fore for New Zealand Softball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New faces to the fore for New Zealand Softball Sunday August 27th 2006 The New Zealand Softball AGM and Annual Conference which closed in LowerHutt today has seen the election of two new representatives on the boardof New Zealand Softball and the appointment of a new president. Current life member Danae Goosman has been appointed as the new presidentof New Zealand Softball and is looking forward to continuing her serviceto the sport of softball which has already spanned many years. When first asked to stand for the position Goosman admits to a degree ofreluctance but accepted the nomination due to her passion for the gameand her desire to see the sport grow. ?I believe one of the president?s functions is to represent the interestsof the stake holders of the game and I think those stake holders are theassociations,? said Goosman. In new appointments to the board of New Zealand Softball Hutt Valleybusinessman Wayne Stemp has been elected along with Mark Carter a sportsadministrator in Hawkes Bay. The third person elected was Eric Eden whoreturns for his third term on the board. Stemp has served on the board of Hutt Valley Softball for the last twoyears and is looking forward to taking that on to a national level. Stempsays the management and administration of all sport is changingdramatically and he believes funding and participation are key issues forthe sport of softball. ?I believe that youth participation and communities are very importantand sport is something that keeps communities together,? said Stemp. The other new face on the board is Hawkes Bay Softball executive officerMark Carter who is the current manager of the Junior Black Sox. Instanding for the board Carter says he is looking forward to being part ofthe decision making. ?My first goal is to be there for more than one term and to do that Ihave to be seen to be adding some value to the board in the next twoyears and my number one priority is to be transparent,? said Carter. All positions elected at the meeting this weekend are for a two yearterm. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 16:55:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:55:05 -0700 Subject: Tough start for White Sox at world champs Message-ID: <270806239.50375@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 4:39:00 AM From: Vance Subject: Tough start for White Sox at world champs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tough start for White Sox at world champs Sunday August 27th 2006 The opening day of the 2006 Women?s Softball World Championships inBeijing, China has delivered a tough lesson to the New Zealand CommunityTrust White Sox. In their opening game of the tournament today the White Sox have beenbeaten by Canada 9-0. Going into the tournament Canada had been tipped bysome pundits as standing a realistic chance of winning a medal at thetournament and today against the White Sox they proved those punditscorrect. >From the outset it was a game that didn?t go right for the White Sox asCanada scored six runs in the first two innings. While it hasn?t been an ideal start for the White Sox today there isstill a long way to go in the tournament as the New Zealand team look toqualify in the top four from their pool to advance to the top eightplayoffs. Tomorrow will be a new day for the New Zealanders and a chance for theteam to get their world championship campaign rolling when they take onSouth Africa at 7.30pm (NZ time). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 16:56:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:56:39 -0700 Subject: SpinMaster's 4th year Message-ID: <270806239.50467@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 9:56:47 AM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: SpinMaster's 4th year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 27, 2006 Oshawa,ON The SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School ( fastball instruction ) opens up for its 4th year of operation on Wednesday November 1, 2006. SpinMaster is open to all female and male pitchers and catchers who have a burning desire to learn and further refine themselves at these specialty defensive positions. Under the guidance of Head Instructor Mal Swift and his sons, Jason, Matthew, Ryan and a host of assisting instructors these students of the game will further their skills to make them future stars in fastball and keep the game alive and growing. Pitchers will be instructed on proper mechanics, ball grips and the defensive positioning without the ball. Pitchers will be tested on accuracy and speed throughout the School year. Pitchers must provide their own catchers. Only catchers taking instruction will pay the catcher fee. Catchers will learn positioning, catching mechanics and other catching techniques with many drills implemented to improve their skills. Instructor to student ratio is: pitchers 1 to 4 and catchers 1 to 2. The School will be at Durham College's gym (north west corner of Durham College's campus at the Athletic Centre) on Wednesday nights for 1 hour sessions per age group, either 7 to 8 pm or 8 - 9 pm. Parking is available just north of the gym and a short walk south will get you to the gym. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. There will be only 40 spots open to students. The cost of the 20 nights will be $ 300.00/player, paid before or on the first night November 1,2006, if there is room. These fees also cover insurance. Please register early to secure you spot in the School. Don't miss out. To register contact: Mal Swift 600 Stewart Street Whitby, ON L1N 3V4 905-668-1156 (H), 905 -442-0935 (C)or malswift at rogers.com Where: Durham College Gym(2000 Simcoe Street North of Taunton Road) When: Wednesdays Mite/Squirt/Novice - 7 - 8 pm Bantam/Midget/Other - 8 - 9 pm November 1, 2006 to April 11, 2007( EXCEPTIONS February 7, 2007 is 8 - 10 pm and dates not available: Dec.13,20,27 and Jan. 17, 2007.) Cost: $ 300.00/player payable to "Mal Swift" Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Past Vice President - Media and Promotion Durham Region Umpire Membership - Past Vice President SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 17:01:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:01:51 -0700 Subject: ISC II Ontario Challenge Cup Saturday scores Message-ID: <270806239.50781@webbox.com> Received: 8/26/06 9:01:11 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: ISC II Ontario Challenge Cup Saturday scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterdown Hammer and Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws will meet in the undefeated winner's bracket final Sunday Aug. 27 at 11 am in the 2006 edition of the Ontario Challenge Cup. Elora will take on Alvinston in a loser's bracket semi while Wyevale will play the winner of Sydenham-Niagara in the other loser's bracket semi. The winner of the Ontario Challenge Cup will receive the Laverne "Red" Reichert Memorial Trophy and a berth in the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions. Games start at 9:00 am Sunday in Hillsburgh at Barbour Field. Saturday August 26 Game 1 Jarvis Rock over Hickson Reds Game 2 Waterdown Hammer 5 Hillsburgh Stallions 0 Game 3 Orangeville Resolve Kings 4 Niagara Snappers 1 Game 4 Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws 1 Innerkip Orioles 0 Game 5 Wyevale Tribe over Sydenham Amey's Game 6 Alvinston Indians 4 winner of game 1 Jarvis 0 Game 7 winner of game 2 Waterdown 8 Toronto Indians 2 Game 8 winner of game 3 Kitchener over winner of game 4 Orangeville Game 9 winner of game 5 Wyevale over Elora Brewers Game 10 loser of game 3 Niagara 8 loser of game 4 Innerkip 1 Game 11 loser of game 5 Sydenham over loser of game 7 Toronto Game 12 loser of game 8 Orangeville over loser game 1 Hickson Game 13 loser game 9 Elora over loser game 2 Hillsburgh Game 14 winner game 10 Niagara over loser game 6 Jarvis Game 15 winner of game 7 Waterdown 3 winner of game 6 Alvinston 1 Game 16 winner game 8 Kitchener over winner game 9 Wyevale Game 17 winner game 14 Niagara vs winner game 11 Sydenham - in progress as of 10 pm Game 18 winner game 13 Elora over winner game 12 Orangeville Sunday August 27 Game 19 11:00 am winner game 15 Waterdown vs winner 16 Kitchener Game 20 9:00 am winner game 18 Elora vs loser game 15 Alvinston Game 21 9:00 am winner game 17 vs loser game 16 Wyevale Game 22 1:00 pm winner game 20 vs winner game 21 Game 23 3:00 pm winner game 22 vs loser game 19 Game 24 5:00 pm winner game 19 vs winner game 23 Game 25 7:00 pm winner game 24 vs loser game 24 (if necessary) All games on Sunday at Barbour Field in Hillsburgh. Scores from Colin Smith, Commissioner, ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada BLAIR SETFORD Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 17:10:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:10:28 -0700 Subject: Two PRAWN Pitcher Rule Extended by ISC Message-ID: <270806239.51298@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 11:13:42 AM From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: Two PRAWN Pitcher Rule Extended by ISC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the recent 2006 Board of Director meeting in Kitchener, the PRAWN pitcher exception for 2006 was extended for 2007 and beyond. This allows teams to have 2 PRAWN pitchers, the same as the 2006 season. The 2007 PRAWN list is being worked on and will be posted shortly. Ken Hackmeister iscken(at)comcast.net http://www.iscfastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 17:18:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:18:05 -0700 Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup Sunday afternoon update Message-ID: <270806239.51755@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 1:16:15 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup Sunday afternoon update HILLSBURGH, ON Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws are undefeated in the final of the Ontario Challenge Cup after a 5-2 win over Waterdown Hammer. Waterdown is playing Elora Brewers, after Elora knocked out Niagara. Late Saturday: Game 17 winner game 14 Niagara 2 winner game 11 Sydenham 1 Game 18 winner game 13 Elora over winner game 12 Orangeville Sunday August 27 Game 20 winner game 18 Elora 5 loser game 15 Alvinston 1 Game 21 winner game 17 Niagara 1 loser game 16 Wyevale 0 Game 19 winner 16 Kitchener 5 winner game 15 Waterdown 2 Game 22 winner game 20 Elora 6 winner game 21 Niagara 0 Game 23 winner game 22 Elora vs loser game 19 Waterdown - scoreless into the third inning - as of 2:15 pm Game 24 winner game 19 Kitchener vs winner game 23 Game 25 winner game 24 vs loser game 24 (if necessary) BLAIR SETFORD Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 17:24:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:24:32 -0700 Subject: DeMo EHS team stats European Cup Winners Cup Message-ID: <270806239.52140@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 4:23:33 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: DeMo EHS team stats European Cup Winners Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands DeMo EHS was undefeated in the EuropeanCup Winners cup and has not played a seven inning game in the entire tournament!DeMo EHS bats were extremely hot having team average of .417. The teamhad 70 basehit in 7 games including 10 doubles, 2 triples and 10 homeruns.The team outscored their opponents 97-8 and drew 56 walks. The pitching staff was in control theentire tournament with a combined era of 0.82 and an OBA of .192 All the team totals will be publishedsoon on our website www.demo-ehs.nl DEMO EHS - Batting Name G PA AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SH SF SB BA SLG OBP ===================================================================================================== Davies, Darren 6 22 12 12 8 11 1 0 1 7 1 0 1 0 ..667 1.000 .773 Winkel, Pim 6 18 11 7 7 8 1 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 .636 .909 .778 Groenhart, Michel 7 29 19 11 10 14 2 0 2 8 1 0 2 0 .526 ..947 .621 Hazel, Dave 6 24 15 11 7 3 0 1 0 9 1 0 0 2 .467 .600 .667 Meijer, Eti?nne 7 24 20 9 9 4 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 ..450 .550 .522 Visser, Jeffry 7 25 15 10 6 9 1 0 3 10 5 0 0 0 .400 1.067 .640 Meijer, Maurice 7 24 18 11 7 10 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 .389 .556 .542 Svoboda, Martin 7 26 21 7 8 10 1 0 2 4 3 0 1 0 .381 .714 .462 Zomerdijk, Erik 5 13 12 6 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 ..250 .417 .308 Beaumont, Anthony 6 22 17 11 4 4 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 1 .235 ..412 .409 Illis, Alphons 4 6 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 .200 .200 .333 Visser, Erwin 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 ===================================================================================================== 236 168 97 70 78 10 2 10 56 19 1 4 3 .417 .679 .566 DEMO EHS - Pitching ame GP GS GF CG IP H R ER BB SO W L Sv ERA OBA ====================================================================================== Moreland, Glen 4 1 2 1 7.0 4 0 0 1 12 2 0 0 0.00 .167 Svoboda, Martin 2 2 0 1 8.0 5 1 1 2 7 2 0 0 0.88 .172 Visser, Erwin 3 3 0 1 13.0 8 6 2 3 15 1 0 0 1.08 .163 Zomerdijk, Erik 2 1 0 0 6.0 7 1 1 2 9 1 0 0 1.17 .304 ====================================================================================== 11 7 2 3 34.0 24 8 4 8 43 6 0 0 0.82 .192 DEMO EHS - Fielding me P A E/F/T TC FLD% eRF PB OSB RTO RTO% POA RPO DP ========================================================================================== Hazel, Dave 5 1 0/0/0 6 1.000 1.45 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Davies, Darren 28 3 0/0/0 31 1.000 8.04 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 Meijer, Eti?nne 2 0 0/0/0 2 1.000 .48 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Svoboda, Martin 1 2 0/0/0 3 1.000 1.40 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Moreland, Glen 0 2 0/0/0 2 1.000 2.00 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 Visser, Erwin 2 4 0/0/0 6 1.000 2.33 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Beaumont, Anthony 40 0 0/0/0 40 1.000 9.66 2 1 0 .000 0 0 1 Zomerdijk, Erik 1 1 0/0/0 2 1.000 .78 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Illis, Alphons 1 0 0/0/0 1 1.000 ..88 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Groenhart, Michel 9 4 1/1/0 14 .929 2.68 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 Meijer, Maurice 7 2 1/1/0 10 .900 1.85 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Visser, Jeffry 2 6 1/1/0 9 .889 1.65 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Winkel, Pim 4 4 1/1/0 9 .889 2.24 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 ========================================================================================== 102 29 4/4/0135 .970 2.99 2 1 1 ..500 0 0 3 Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch Haarlem, The Netherlands Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 17:44:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:44:19 -0700 Subject: European Cup Winners Cup, Haarlem, The Netherlands Personal Awards Message-ID: <270806239.53329@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 4:39:14 PM From: Norman.Ames(at)gielissen.nl Subject: European Cup Winners Cup, Haarlem, The Netherlands Personal Awards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haarlem, The Netherlands August 27th,2006 European Cup Winners Cup Men A 2006Personal Awards Best Batter: Darren Davies(DeMo EHS) G PA AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SH SF SB BA SLG OBP Davies, Darren 6 22 12 12 8 11 1 0 1 7 1 0 1 0 .667 1.000 .773 Best Pitcher: Andres Malacek (SpectrumPraha) Name GP GS GF CG IP H R ER BB SO W L Sv ERA OBA Malecek, Ondres 4 3 1 2 20 19 18 9 17 18 1 2 0 3.15 .268 Note: DeMo EHS pitching staff didnot qualify due to a minimum nr of 2.1 innings per game played... Most Valuable Player: DARREN DAVIES(DEMO EHS, HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS) Norman Ames DeMo EHS Fastpitch, Haarlem, The Netherlands www.demo-ehs.nl Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 23:28:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:28:32 -0700 Subject: Aussies off to good start at World Championship Message-ID: <270806239.73982@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 6:12:12 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies off to good start at World Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 28 August 2006 Aussies off to good start at World Championship The Australian Open Women?s softball team has wontheir opening game at the XI International Softball Federation?s Women?sWorld Championship defeating Greece 5-1. Simmone Morrow scored at the bottom of the first to take Australia to an earlylead. Greece replied inthe top of second, but great batting and base work from the Australian bats helpedtake a 3-1 lead with runs scored from Natalie Ward and Amanda Doman. Australia?sTanya Harding opened the pitching with Kelly Hardie replacing her at the top ofthe fourth. Hardie held Greece?sbats allowing them only two hits. Kate Quigley and Ward scored at the bottom of the sixth tosecure Australia?sfirst victory. Australia plays Colombia at 12.30pm today. FOR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 23:29:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:29:40 -0700 Subject: Aussies win second World Championship game after Colombia forfeit Message-ID: <270806239.74051@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 7:36:00 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies win second World Championship game after Colombia forfeit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 28 August 2006 Aussies win second World Championship game after Colombia forfeit The Australian Open Women?s softball team has won theirsecond game at the XI ISF Women?s World Championship after the Colombian teamforfeited. Australia was awardeda 7-nil victory after Colombia failed toturn up to the event. Australia?snext game will take place tomorrow at 9pm (AEST) against Chinese Taipei. FOR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 23:31:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:31:04 -0700 Subject: USA Softball opens ISF World Championship with 6-1 win over Italy Message-ID: <270806239.74134@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 9:44:38 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball opens ISF World Championship with 6-1 win over Italy Part Number: 3 Part Type: HTML -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball opens ISFWorld Championship with 6-1 win over Italy Beijing, China---The USA Softball Women?s National Team openedits pursuit of a sixth consecutive ISF World Championship with a 6-1 win overItaly. Cat Osterman (Houston Texas) picked up her first careerwin in a World Championship after going the distance and allowing only oneunearned run. ?We were really ready to get startedafter being here for a few days so it was good to come out and play? saidHead Coach Mike Candrea. ?Catthrew a great game and our offense was able to put some runs on the board sonow we just have to go back, get some sleep and come back ready to playtomorrow.? The speed at the top of the USAlineup paid off in the first inning as Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.) led off with a walk, moved to secondon a sacrifice bunt by Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.) and scored on a single by Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) togive the U.S.a 1-0 lead. After being shutout in the second inning, it was the top of the lineupthat got things started again for the USA in the third inning. The speedof Watley and Mendoza forced Italy?sdefense to falter as both reached on fielding errors. With runners on thecorners Italy?sKaithyin Gentile gunned down the speedy Mendozaas she attempted to steal second to record the first out of the inning. With one out Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.reached on a fielder?s choice when Italy tried to pick-off Watley atthird. An intentional walk to Stacey Nuveman (La VerneCalif.) that loaded the bases did not pay offfor Italy as Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.walked as well to score Watley. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.followed with a double that looked as if it would score two but Nuveman wasthrown out at home. The USAtook advantage of a pitching change and added two insurance runs in the fourthwhen Breana DeSanta came in to relieve starter Leslie Malerich. Mendoza laced an RBIsingle to right field to score Lowe who reached on a fielder?s choice andBustos singled to left field to score Watley who reached on an error. Back-to-back errors by the U.S.defense provided Italywith its only run of the game. Veronica Fontana reached to lead off the inningwhen Finch dropped the throw from second baseman Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.).After swiping second base, Fontanascored when Watley, attempting to throw her out on a fielder?s choice atthird, hit her in the helmet and the ball rolled into left field. The U.S.tacked on a run in the bottom of the sixth when Duran singled in Mendoza whoreached on a bunt single to lead off the inning. Osterman was solid in her first World Championship appearance allowingonly two hits while striking out 14. The 14 strikeouts are the most by a U.S. pitcher in World Championship competitionsince July 30, 1998 when Lisa Fernandez fanned 14 against Australia in the championship game. ?It felt really good to get thefirst game under our belts today,? said Osterman. ?It was good tobe on the mound for the first game and to have our offense put runs up earlyand often.? Malerich took the loss for Italy after allowing three runs inthree innings of work. DeSanta, who relieved Malerich in the fourth inning,also allowed three runs in three innings. Mendoza, who led the U.S.earlier this year at the II World Cup of Softball with a batting average of..634 and 16 RBI, continued her dominance at the plate going 3-for-4 with twoRBI against ItalyFinch recorded the only extra base hit of the game for the U.S. with a double in the third inning and Berg(2-for-3) was the only other U.S.player with more than one hit in the game. The Red, White and Blue returns to action Sunday, August 27 at 11:30p.m. CT against DPR Korea, who won their opener 3-0 over South Africa. Notes: Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.), making her fourth consecutive World Championshipappearance, tied former teammates Dot Richardson and Lisa Fernandez for theU.S. record. She was the named flag bearer for the USA team as it marched into openingceremonies Sunday morning at the ISF Women?s World Championship. The USAhas now won 13 consecutive games in World Championship competition dating backto July 30, 1998. Mike Candrea continuesto be unbeaten at the World Championships and is now 11-0 dating back to July26, 2002. Additional quotes: Coach Candrea On who has the best chance of winning the2006 World Championships: ?It will take time this week to seewho the best is. We have had the chance to see JapanChina, Canada and they are all good teams.It?s always challenging during the World Championships and it?sunlike any other tournament. We all know the teams here are very good and wejust have to come out and do our best every game. On defending World title and going forsixth-consecutive: ?We are obviously very excited to behere especially playing in an Olympic venue. All the teams are bringing theirbest which makes it an exciting event. This is definitely an event we lookforward to especially since it is only hosted every four years and you get tocompete for the World Championship title.? Cat Osterman On jet lag: ?We have had a few days here so thejet lag is getting better. Personally I am a tad off because I keep on wakingup earlier. The second day was the worst but we have had some good practiceshere and some rest so we are ready to go.? Laura Berg On playing Italy: ?It felt good to finally get going.It was also nice to play against a good team like Italy and get a win.? On carrying flag ?It?s quite an honor in and ofitself to represent our country. But it?s a special honor to be able tocarry the flag of the United States and lead my team into such a greatevent like the World Championships.? Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Aug 27 23:32:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:32:35 -0700 Subject: All 29 ISC II T of C Broadcasts Now Available at Ballparkradio.com Message-ID: <270806239.74226@webbox.com> Received: 8/27/06 6:12:22 PM From: "Ballparkradio - Jim Flanagan" Subject: All 29 ISC II T of C Broadcasts Now Available at Ballparkradio.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are pleased to advise that all 29 broadcasts from the 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions is now available on Ballparkradio.com Click the link below, then the link for the game you want to listen to: http://www.ballparkradio.com/archives/2006/ISC_II/isc_II_2006.htm Remember the files are large so be patient as they load into your computer. You will notice that after the first time loading, the files load much quicker. For the ISC II broadcast crew of Blair Setford, Joe Todd, Lance Winn, Chris Bach, David Bakker, Kyle Smith and myself, the 2006 T of C broadcast program marked our largest undertaking ever, broadcasting 29 f the 93 games played. We appreciate the incredible support received for this program, including the many of you who sent emails during the broadcasts. You can still send your emails to us at live (at) ballparkradio.com Best regards Jim Flanagan, for entire ISC II Broadcast Crew www.ballparkradio.com Email: live (at) ballparkradio.com http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=11 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 09:34:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:34:24 -0700 Subject: USA Softball shuts out DPR Korea at ISF World Championship Message-ID: <280806240.23934@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 7:22:35 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball shuts out DPR Korea at ISF World Championship USA Softball shuts out DPR Korea at ISFWorld Championship Beijing, China----The USA Softball Women?sNational Team improved to 2-0 at the XI ISF Women?s World Championshipwith a 7-0 win over DPR Korea. The game was called in the fifth inning due tothe international run rule. It was the first meeting between the two countriesin their programs history. DPR Korea entered the game with a 1-0record after defeating South Africa3-0 in its opening game but showed nerves early in its game against the USA andthat proved to be the difference. Once again the top of the line-up got thingsgoing for the Red, White and Blue. Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.) reached on a walk to lead off the gameand moved to second when Natasha Watley (Anaheim Calif.) singled to left field. Awalk to Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) loaded the bases for U.S.slugger Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.),who cleared the bases with a double to left center to give the U.S.an early 3-0 lead. A sacrifice fly by Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif.plated Bustos for the final run of the inning and a 4-0 advantage. ?It was great to see the team do sowell?, said Bustos. ?We have never played Korea but they were a good team. Itwas good to see the team doing better all around.? The U.S. offense went into a lull inthe next two innings producing only one base runner but turned things around inthe fourth inning. With one out Vicky Galindo (CypressCalif.) was hit by a pitch and moved to secondon a groundout by Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.).With the top of the lineup coming to the plate the USA proceeded to put together a twoout rally that would net three more runs. Lowe singled up the middle to move Galindoto third and advanced to second when the shortstop made an errant throw tothird that allowed Galindo to score. A passed ball allowed Lowe to move tothird and a single up the middle by Watley plated her for the second run of theinning. Mendozamoved Watley to second when she was hit by a pitch and Bustos came through onceagain with a single to right field to score the final run of the game. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.), who gavebirth to her first son less than four months ago, was dominate in the circleallowing only two hits while fanning seven in five innings of work. ?It was great to be out on themound. To see the offense explode is always great to see,? said Finch.?We just have to take it one game at a time.? Bustos was the offensive catalyst going2-for-3 with a double and four RBI while Watley collected two hits and an RBIrespectively. ?It was a very good game. It wasvery good to see Jennie have a good performance and Crystal really got it started for us?,said head coach Mike Candrea of his team?s perforamance. ?We endedstrong and we hope to get better everyday. That is what we want to do.? The USAwill face Canadathe bronze medalist at the II World Cup of Softball, on Tuesday, August 29 at 2a.m. CT. Complete coverage of this event including box scores, recaps and photogalleries can be found at www.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 10:20:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:20:02 -0700 Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup Final Scores Message-ID: <280806240.26672@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 9:13:54 AM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: Ontario Challenge Cup Final Scores -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws on their victory in the 2006 ISC II Ontario Challenge Cup. Kitchener was awarded the Laverne "Red" Reichert Memorial Trophy and received a berth in the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions. OCC final scores: Loser's bracket final: Elora Brewers 7 Waterdown Hammer 1 Championship Game Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws 4 Elora 0 Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner for Bob McGown ISC Commissioner, Eastern Canada Area ISC II Vice-President and Colin Smith Commissioner, ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada From: BLAIR SETFORD Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 11:31:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:31:15 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeats Great Britain 5-1 - ISF women Message-ID: <280806240.30945@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 9:55:13 AM From: Subject: Canada Defeats Great Britain 5-1 Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2006 Canada Defeats Great Britain 5-1 (Ottawa, ON) - Canada improved their record to 2 wins on Monday, August 28, 2006 as they defeated Great Britain 5-1 at the XI ISF World Championships in Beijing China. After being held scoreless for three innings, Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) kick started the Canadian offense with a lead off solo homerun in the bottom of the fourth. Canada upped its lead to 2-0 when Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) doubled to drive in Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) who reached on an error. In the fifth inning Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) tripled and was driven in by a Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) single. Canada added two insurance runs in the sixth inning giving them a 5-0 lead. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) received the start for Canada in the circle. In four innings of work Bay struck out seven Great Britain batters and did not allow a single hit. "It was a great game for us" stated Bay. "Our defense was solid and our offense was able to get the key hits when we needed them the most. We were able to set the tone early and control the game from the very first pitch." Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) came in to relieve Bay in the fifth inning and gave up the only Great Britain run early in the seventh inning. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) closed out the game for Canada. Bay was credited with the win. After putting together 15 hits against New Zealand, Canada followed with a strong 12 hits against Great Britain to earn their second victory. Melanie Matthews continued to be dominant at the plate going 3 for 4 with 1 RBI bringing her average to 0.875 in the tournament. "After 2 days, we've played 2 games and we've won 2 games" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "The way Canada needs to take care of business is to mind our business and take care of what we can. Tomorrow we face the number 1 ranked USA, we are familiar with them and they are a very good team. We need to stay within ourselves and trust our preparation." For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For more information on the XI ISF World Championships being held in Beijing China, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard(at)softbal.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 11:21:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:21:37 Subject: Announcement - 2007 Vancouver Challenge Message-ID: <280806240.41165@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 12:44:14 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Announcement - 2007 Vancouver Challenge Tournament: July 27, 28 & 29 The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports Association are pleased to officially announce that the 6th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens Open FP Tournament will be held July 27 - 29, 2007 at South Memorial Park (The Hill), in Vancouver. The event in the past has attracted good quality teams, providing an excellent tune up prior to the ISC World Tournament, and the Softball Canada Nationals. Past tournament champions include: 2006 - Vancouver Grey Sox, 2005 - Broken Bow NY Spirit, 2004 - Victoria Travellers Inn, 2003 - Vancouver Grey Sox, 2002 - Victoria Fine Line. TOURNAMENT DETAILS Vancouver Challenge Dates - July 27 - 29, 2007 Class - Mens Open Pitching Rule: ISC Entry Fee: $350 (Cdn Funds) Number of Games: 4 guaranteed Number of Teams: 8 teams Prize Money: $2,800.00 (Cdn Funds) - * based upon 8 teams competing 1st Place: $1,400 2nd Place: $ 700 3rd Place: $ 350 4th Place: $ 350 * Note prize money will be adjusted accordingly if fewer than 8 teams. http://www.vancouvergreysox.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 11:33:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:33:46 Subject: ISC-II Thank yous Message-ID: <280806240.41898@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 12:29:16 PM From: "Hank De Wild" Subject: ISC-II Thank yous -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With the 2006 ISC-II Tournament of Champions in the books I would like to thank the following people, without them it would not be possible to provide all the reports and information to the Fastball World. I will start with the Announcers,Scorekeepers & Computer Imputers at Budd & Kinsman Parks. Who are: Don Wells, Henry Hess, Eva Clayfield, Justin Clayfield, Gord Dearborn, Trevor Botting, Craig Griffith, Gary Wren, Ed Vienneau, Bruce Young, Mary Beth Gilbert, Pat Lemieux, Fred Morgan, Connie Morgan, Cheryl Staats, Colleen Lowes Tom O'Neill, Matthew Hutcheson, Jon Anstett, Wayne Bumstead, Rita Miller, Jack Foxworthy, Bill Pegg, Carl Littlejohns, Ron Gilbert, Vic Folliott, Sue Schieck, Ron Woodworth, Terry McCallum, Glen Hall, Doug Cassidy, Michael Gabriel, Linda Todd, John Backewich, Colleen Backewich, Doug Davies, Linda Palubeslie, Rob Maxwell, Jeff Brush, Darren Todd & Bill Laight. I will move on to Sheila Brown, Head Scorekeeper. Sheila not only oversaw all scorers, but trained, scheduled and ran the Kinsman Park operations. That includes getting the information from Kinsman to us at Budd Park. GREAT JOB SHEILA !!!!! Next will be Bill Graham, who helped out at Budd Park, with scorers. Bill was a tremendous help in getting all the stats out for the score-it program. Also, he helped check, correct and fix games in the computer. ANOTHER GREAT JOB DONE BY BILL Lets give the game controllers a heads up for keeping the lineups and games on time , to the best of their ability. They are: Doug Bach, Joe Todd, Mal Swift, Chris Bach, Jim Marr, Laurie Fraser, Dave Bakker & Dave Birnie. Chris Wettlaufer was a super help with any of the computer consulting that we needed done ( there was plenty) I would also like to Thank Rick Boyd for running a smooth tournament. Last, but CERTAINLY NOT LEAST would be my fellow statistician TONY SCHAAF. Tony corrected many games and helped out with problems at Kinsman Park. By doing so,Tony, kept the pressure off of me a great deal. This allowed me to have time to do all the little things that came up and needed attention. THANKS TONY So with a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL the job was accomplished. Sincerely, Hank De Wild hdewild(at)milwpc.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 11:46:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:46:19 Subject: White Sox score late to defeat South Africa - ISF women Message-ID: <280806240.42650@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 1:43:32 PM From: Vance Subject: White Sox score late to defeat South Africa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox score late to defeat South Africa Monday August 28th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust White Sox have claimed their firstvictory at the 2006 Women?s Softball World Championships in Beijing,China with a 2-0 win over South Africa tonight. It was a nail biting affair for the New Zealand team as they waited untilthe bottom of the sixth inning to string some hits together and have animpact on the score board. The difference in the game came in the bottom of the sixth inning whenoutfielder Kalala Gabriel put the White Sox in front when she scored on adouble by Melisa Upu. Katrina Stockford was then introduced into the gameas a pinch runner for Upu and after advancing to third base on afielders? choice she then scored on a pass ball to give the White Sox a2-0 advantage. Gabriel came into the game as a substitute off the bench and says whileit was a tough encounter the team just kept on hitting and eventually thescore came. While the White Sox hitters were fighting hard in the batters box pitcherAli Arnold was strong on the mound. Arnold pitched the full game givingup just three hits. With their first win of the tournament under their belts the White Soxwill now be looking to continue that form when they have a crunch gameagainst Italy tomorrow at 11.30pm (NZ time). The 16 teams at the world championships are split into two pools forround robin play and if the White Sox want to contest for the title theyfirst have to qualify in the top four from their pool. Both the White Sox and Italy go into tomorrow?s game with a one win oneloss record. White Sox coach Mike Walsh while happy with the teams wintoday said the team now have to look forward and prepare well for Italy. Other results on day two of the tournament today have seen Greece defeatBotswana 8-0, USA beat DPR Korea 7-1, Canada win over Great Britain 5-1while Japan were too strong for Venezuela 7-1 and Chinese Taipei defeatedthe Netherlands 7-0. In other news from day two Colombia have withdrawnfrom the tournament due to visa problems. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 12:46:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:46:36 Subject: Players and or team needed for Prospect NY Message-ID: <280806240.46267@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 2:40:53 PM From: "Steve Grabowski" Subject: Players and or team needed for Prospect NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to a team somehow "disappearing" we are in need of a team or players to form a team for the tournament in Prospect NY this Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1st - 4th) We have a pitcher for the team, but a second would be good. If you want to play on a pick up team or have a team to enter, please contact us right away, We need to know by Tuesday afternoon. Prospect is in Central New York State. Contacts: Dennis Williams at 315-896-2308 or 315-725-5272 Steve Grabowski 315-271-9876 "Steve Grabowski" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Aug 28 14:23:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:23:28 Subject: OASA Intermediate B and C Provincial Championship Message-ID: <280806240.52079@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 3:44:01 PM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA Intermediate B and C Provincial Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OASA INTERMEDIATE MEN'S B and C PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP NORTH FREDRICKSBURG SEPTEMBER 1-3 2006 PRELIMINARY ROUND Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 1. North Fred 4. Belmore 7. Entereprise 2. Blackburn 5. Sharon 8. Ottawa Valley 3. Ottawa Blitz 6. Campbellford 9. Wellington FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 TEAMS Dia TIME North Fred vs Blackburn 1 7:00pm Belmore vs Sharon 2 7:00pm Enterprise vs Wellington 3 7:00pm Blackburn vs Ottawa Blitz 1 9:00pm Sharon vs Campbellford 2 9:00pm Ottawa Valley vs Wellington 3 9:00pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 North Fred vs Ottawa Blitz 1 9:30am Belmore vs Cmapbellford 3 9:30am Enterprise vs Ottawa Valley 2 9:30am END OF PRELIMINARY ROUND The results determine B or C placement OPENING CEREMONIES 1 11:30am GM TEAMS Dia TIME B1 5th place vs 4th place 1 Noon C1 1st place vs 4th place 1 2:00pm C2 2nd place vs 3rd place 2 2:00pm B2 2nd place vs 3rd place 2 4:00pm B3 Winner B1 vs 1st place 1 4:00pm C4 Loser C1 vs Loser C2 2 6:00pm B4 Loser B1 vs Loser B2 1 6:00pm C3 Winner C1 vs Winner C2 2 8:00pm B5 Winner B2 vs Winner B3 1 8:00pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 C5 Winner C4 vs Loser C3 2 10:00am B6 Winner B4 vs Loser B3 1 10:00am B7 Winner B6 vs Loser B5 1 Noon C6 Winner C5 vs Winner C3 2 Noon B8 Winner B7 vs Winner B5 1 2:00pm C7 if necessary game if WC3 2 2:00pm (If 1st loss) B9 if necessary game if WB5 1 4:00pm (if 1st loss) Diamond 1 North Fred Diamond 2 North Fred Diamond 3 Napanee Fairgrounds Gary Wren gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 08:09:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:09:22 -0700 Subject: Live Audio Broadcast - Sr. Canadians - Prince George Message-ID: <290806241.18834@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 7:42:40 PM From: "Ballparkradio - Jim Flanagan" Subject: Live Audio Broadcast - Sr. Canadians - Prince George vs. Vancouver Tonight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a reminder that three of the games from the Sr. Canadians in Prince George, B.C. are being broadcast via 99.3 FM in Prince George and audio streamed by the station on Sportjuice. The first one is tonight (Monday, Aug 28) at 8pm Pacific time, 11pm Eastern, host Prince George Black Bears vs. the Vancouver Grey Sox. The URL is a bit lengthy, so we've posted a "click to listen" link on the front page of www.ballparkradio.com You'll see the blue "click to listen" link at the top of the page. Schedule of Broadcasts --- Monday 08/28 08:00 PM Canadian Fastpitch Championships - Prince George vs Vancouver Wednesday 08/30 08:00 PM Canadian Fastpitch Championships - Prince George vs Ontario Sunday 09/03 02:00 PM Canadian Fastpitch Championships - Championship Game Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.ballparkradio.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 08:14:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:14:00 -0700 Subject: USA Softball remains unbeaten with 4-0 win over Canada - ISF women Message-ID: <290806241.19111@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 6:41:11 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball remains unbeaten with 4-0 win over Canada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball remains unbeaten with 4-0 winover Canada Beijing, China---The USA Softball Women?sNational Team improved its overall ISF World Championship record to 99-9 with a4-0 win over Canada at the XI ISF Women?s World Championship. The U.S.improved to 3-0 and now is one of only four teams remaining without a loss inthe competition. Canada starter Robin Mackin was dominate thefirst time through the U.S.line-up shutting down the powerful U.S. arsenal for the first twoinnings but in the third the top of the line-up finally broke through. With twoouts Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.singled through the left side and advanced to second on a single by NatashaWatley (Irvine, Calif.). With speed on the bases, JessicaMendoza (Camarillo, Calif.),the only player to reach base in the first two innings, ripped another singleto center field to score Lowe and give the U.S. a 1-0 lead. It was another two out rally in the fourthinning that provided the Red, White and Blue with its second run of the gameand seemed to take the wind out of Canada?s sails. LovieanneJung (Fountain Valley, Calif.walked and Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.), Mackin?s former coach at Fresno Statetook a 3-2 pitch down the right field line for a standup triple to score Jung. Despite a leadoff single and stolen baseby Watley in the fifth inning, the U.S. was unable to capitalize. Butin the sixth inning, the U.S.did take advantage of a lead off walk to Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.as Jung singled to center to move her into scoring position and Berg broughther home with a single to center field. With runners on first and second andthe top of the U.S. lineup coming to bat, Canada looked to reliever Kaila Holtzin hopes of halting the rally and that?s what she did. Holtz fanned Loweand got Watley to pop up to shortstop to end the inning. In the top of the seventh inning Mendoza,who was 3-for-4 at the plate with 2 RBI, put the game out of reach with a soloshot to center field on the first pitch to give the U.S. a comfortable 4-0 advantage. ?Obviously it was an outstanding game. I came in knowing that thiswas a game that we had to get by. We had to play better than we have the past coupleof days,? said head coach Mike Candrea. ?The team played inspiredand we put some runs up on the board. We had some key hits by both Laura (Berg)and Jessica (Mendozaand great pitching by Cat (Osterman). I think overall this is our bestperformance of the tournament.? Cat Osterman (Houston, Texas), who hadno-hit Canada in her last two starts, settled down after allowing two hits inthe first two innings to record her second win and her second consecutivedouble digit strikeout performance of the tournament with 10 in the game. Berg, making her fourth appearance in aWorld Championship, extended her international hit streak to seven games with a2-for-3 effort against Canada. The USA and host Chinaare now the only undefeated teams remaining in Pool A at the WorldChampionships with identical 3-0 records. The U.S.will try and remain undefeated on Wednesday when they face off with Great Britain(1-2) at 2 a.m. CT. The U.S.defeated Great Britain 14-0in the opening game of the II World Cup of Softball last month in Oklahoma City. Notes: *For the first time in the 2006 ISF WorldChampionship Caitlin Lowe and Natasha Watley were both retired in the firstinning. *Laura Berg currently has a seven gamehitting streak in international competition ? the streak began on July 15during the II World Cup of Softball against Australia. *Cat Osterman last started against Canada during the 2003 Canada Cup where shepitched a six inning no-hitter that included 10 strikeouts - the USAwon the game 8-0. In her only other start against Canada she tossed a complete game no-hitter inthe finals of the 2003 Pan Am Games ? a 4-0 win for the U.S. *Osterman had not allowed a hit to Canadain the last 15 innings which included three events dating back to the 2003Canada Cup. She had only allowed a total of two hits in her career against Canadawhich spans four events and 17.2 innings. *Mendoza, who had a seven game hittingstreak until yesterday?s game against DPR Korea, began the streak againtoday going 3-for-4 against Canadawith a home run and two RBI. She has now recorded at least one hit in 16-of-19games this year. *The U.S.is a perfect 8-0 against Canadain ISF World Championship Competition ? last meeting in a WorldChampionship ended in a 4-0 win for the U.S.at the 2002 World Championships in Saskatoon Canada. *Six of the eight wins over Canada in the ISF World Championships have comevia shutout ? The U.S. has outscored Canada in World Championshipcompetition 25-2 *The USAimproves to 99-9 in ISF World Championships with its win over Canada today. The shutout is thefifth consecutive and 91st in World Championship play. *Head Coach Mike Candrea celebrated his 51stbirthday on Tuesday with a 4-0 win over Canada ? he is officially 1-0in international competition in games played on his birthday. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com www.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 09:51:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:51:01 -0700 Subject: ISC Historian needs help Message-ID: <290806241.24932@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 7:30:35 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: ISC Historian needs help I am looking to get photo copies of all ISL and NSC guides 1951 and back.We have managed to get guides from 1952 until present so we are onlylooking for guides from before the merger into the ISC. Also if you have any news clippings or information from any tournamentfrom any year you are free to send copies to the address listed below, ifyou send originals and would like them sent back to you I will makecopies and return them asap. Thanks in advance for anyone that sendsinformation or guides. Bret Baughman 1644 Elaine Dr NW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 Bret Baughman InternationalSoftball Congress ISC Historian and Asst.Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com To check out thehistory of the ISC please visit: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=75 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 10:17:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:17:24 -0700 Subject: Tribe Results From OCC Message-ID: <290806241.26516@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 8:56:36 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Results From OCC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The first round saw the Tribe pitted against the Sydenham Amey's out of the Loughborough Fastball League. The Tribe came flying out of the gates scoring 2 runs in the top of the 1st after a leadoff double by Graham McNabb and RBI singles by Mike Kelly, and Kevin Peterson. Sydenham quickly answered in the bottom scoring 2 runs of their own off of Tribe starter, McNabb. The Tribe fired right back scoring another in the 2nd inning with an RBI single by Mark Lambie scoring McNabb from 2nd base. Graham McNabb took the 3-2 lead and cruised through the next 5 innings, keeping the Amey's hitters off balance. The Tribe led 5-3 going into the 7th inning after they scored one in the 5th, and both teams swapped runs in the sixth inning. Wyevale added 2 runs to their lead in the top of the 7th with RBI hits by Peterson, and Kyle Lapham. The Amey's tried to make it interesting in the 7th, taking advantage of 2 Tribe miscues in the field and plating two runs to cut the lead to 2. With runners on, the Wyevale called upon Jason Giffen from the pen to cement the victory and he did, stranding the runners and picking up the save in the process. Final Score: Tribe 7 ? Amey?s 5. Graham McNabb got the win and the game MVP going 6 and 1/3 innings, allowing 3ER, on 8H while striking out 11 Ameys. The 2nd game had the Tribe facing off against the Brewers of Elora. Graham McNabb led off the game with a homerun to right field, and the Tribe quickly took a 1-0 lead. Other than that blemish the Elora pitcher settled in from there on out, scattering the few hits there was over the next 6 innings and limiting the Tribe to that only run. Wyevale starter Jason Giffen looked solid; battling out of early jams with clutch strikeouts, protected the one run lead, until the 6th inning. In the 6th, Elora tied the game after 2 hits and a Tribe error, but was limited to only 1 run. Both teams failed to break the dead lock in the 7th, and so the teams headed to extras with the score tied at 1 run apiece. With the International rule in effect, Wyevale was unable to plate the runner from second in the top of the 8th. Elora pressed in the bottom of the inning. With two outs Elora had the runner to 3rd base on a SAC fly. Giffen intentionally walked Greg Scheet, and then walked Jeff Detta to load the bases. But Giffen nailed down the 3rd and final out to get out of the inning. The Tribe responded in a big way in the top of the 9th scoring 4 runs on RBI hits by McNabb, Lambie, and Peterson, and came out with a 5-1 lead. Giffen secured 5-1 victory for Wyevale in the bottom of the inning striking out the 1st Elora batter, and inducing 2 Fly balls. Game MVP went to Kevin Peterson after another 2-4 game, while honourable mention has to go to Jason Giffen for throwing 9 strong innings allowing only the 1 run. The undefeated Tribe then matched up against the undefeated Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws Saturday night. This was a pitcher?s duel right from the hop as Kitchener Starter Mel Ross, and Wyevale?s Graham McNabb, brought their ?A? game. McNabb pitched 5 scoreless innings to start the game, scattering 3 hits, and collecting 5Ks, and then gave way to Jason Giffen. Ross limited the Tribe batters to 3 hits through 6 innings, while striking out 12. The scoring began in the top of the 7th inning, as the Tribe scraped together a run, after a lead-off single by Mike Kelly, who advanced to second on a SB, and subsequently scored on a 2 Phoenix throwing errors. The Phoenix appeared to be down and out in the bottom of the inning, until Jim Culling blasted a solo homerun to left field to tie the game, and send it to extras in dramatic fashion. No runs were plated in the 8th, as both Ross, and Giffen battled out of jams. The top of the 9th saw the Tribe take the lead once again after a miscue by the Kitchener shortstop allowed the runner from second to score. Unfortunately for the Tribe, the win was not to be, as in the bottom of the inning, Mel Ross led off with a two run homerun to centre field off of Giffen to win the game for Kitchener 3-2, handing the Tribe their first loss of the tourney. On Sunday morning the Tribe found themselves facing elimination against the Niagara Snappers. Jason Giffen was given the ball by the Tribe, while the Snappers gave the start to M. Bateman. The Snappers struck first in the top of the 1st when Trevor Falk led off with a single, and was brought home on a double by Bateman. Giffen got out of the early jam only allowing the one Snapper run. Giffen settled in from here on out--cruising the rest of the way, holding the Snappers hitless and scoreless and leaving the fate of the game in the Tribe?s bats. Unfortunately for the Tribe there bats were silent on this day. In the 6th spurred by the rally cries of one Tink Tickler, Lambie finally broke up Bateman?s no hitter, and things looked as if they might start to turn, but the Tribe couldn?t capitalize. In the bottom of the 7th with their backs up against the wall, Trace Leonard led off with a single, and made it to 3rd base after a Sac bunt and a passed ball.. But alas, Wyevale was unable to capitalize, stranding Leonard at 3rd, and losing the game 1-0. Tourney Totals: Hitting: Graham McNabb (4/15,HR,4R,3RBI) Kevin Peterson (5/14, 1R, 4RBI) Mark Lambie (5/14, 2R, 2RBI) Mike Kelly (4/13, 3R, 1RBI) Pitching: Jason Giffen: (19.1IP,9H,21K,9BB,5ER) Graham McNabb: (11.2IP,11H,16K,1BB,6ER) The Tribe ended up tied for 5th place after all was said and done, with a 2-2 record. Congrats to the Kitchener Phoenix who ended up winning the tourney, defeating Elora in the final 4-0, remaining undefeated. Next stop for the Tribe is SRFL playoffs where they are currently in semi-final action against the Countrymen of Vasey. Vasey will face elimination this Thursday as the Tribe rolls into town with a 2-1 series lead, after a 3-0 Tribe victory last night. Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 15:16:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:16:01 -0700 Subject: One run enough for White Sox over Italy - ISF women Message-ID: <290806241.44432@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 1:55:32 PM From: Vance Subject: One run enough for White Sox over Italy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One run enough for White Sox over Italy Wednesday August 30th 2006 A single run in the fourth inning has been enough for the New ZealandCommunity Trust White Sox to claim their second win at the 2006 Women?sSoftball World Championships over night with a 1-0 victory overItaly. The win in Beijing last night was crucial to the White Sox as it keepsthem in realistic contention of contesting the playoffs. In such a tight game the difference came in the fourth inning when firstMelanie Hulme got on base with a triple before scoring on a single byMelisa Upu. After taking the advantage on the scoreboard New Zealand hadtight enough defence to defend the win as they committed no errors in thefield with pitcher Ali Arnold only giving up two hits in thegame. New Zealand now have a two win one loss record after three days of thechampionships and are on target to attain their first goal of making itthrough to the playoffs. To qualify for the top eight playoffs the WhiteSox have to finish in the top four of the pool at the completion of roundrobin play. After three days of the tournament New Zealand are fourth in their poolwith tough games against the home side China (4.30pm NZ time) anddefending champions USA over the next two days. The crucial games for theWhite Sox will come on Friday and Saturday when they take on GreatBritain and DPR Korea, if New Zealand can win those last two games theywill qualify for the playoffs. New Zealand?s game against China tomorrow will have full televisioncoverage in China and a videocast of the game will be available on thetournaments official websitewww.2006softball.org. There are two unbeaten teams in New Zealand pool after three days, USAand China. USA had a tough win on day three defeating the previouslyunbeaten Canada 4-0 while China were too strong for DPR Korea 2-0. In the other pool there are also two unbeaten teams with 2006 AthensOlympic silver medallists Australia and Japan leading the way. Australiahad a big win on day three over Chinese Taipei 7-0 in five inning whileJapan were made to work hard for a 3-2 victory over Greece. Day 3 results: Pool A ? China 2 DPR Korea 0, USA 4 Canada 0, Great Britain 4 SouthAfrica 0, New Zealand 1 Italy 0. Pool B ? Japan 3 Greece 2, Netherlands 11 Botswana 0, Venezuela 7Colombia 0, Australia 7 Chinese Taipei 0. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 15:14:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:14:18 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeated by the USA in Game Three of the XI ISF World Championships - women Message-ID: <290806241.44327@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 11:04:39 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Defeated by the USA in Game Three of the XI ISF World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2006 Canada Defeated by the USA in Game Three of the XI ISF World Championships (Beijing, China) - Canada was handed their first loss at the XI ISF World Championships as they were shut out by the world number one ranked USA 4-0. Despite the loss, Canadian starter Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) was impressive on the mound, holding the powerful USA offense to only 2 runs through 5 innings, both runs coming on a two out rally. The USA put the game out of reach for Canada in the seventh with a Jessica Mendoza lead off homerun giving the USA a 4-0 lead. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) kept her hitting streak alive with her lead off single in the first inning. Matthews has now recorded hits in all three Canada games bringing her batting average to 0.750 (9 for 12). Cindy Eadie (Brantford, ON) managed the only other Team Canada hit with a second inning single. Mackin was credited for the loss giving up 3 runs on 8 hits in five and one third innings of work before being relived by Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) who closed out the game for Canada. "Team Canada came out prepared to play" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "Unfortunately we ran into somebody named Cat Osterman. She struck out eleven of us so we only gave ourselves ten opportunities to score. We never go into a game expecting to lose. Our defense was solid, pitching was solid, we were not able to press in the run department.? The loss drops Canada's record to two wins and one loss in the tournament. Canada will look for a win in Wednesday's game as they face DPR Korea (1-2). For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For further in depth coverage of the USA game including pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext. 3105 rpcard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 15:27:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:27:36 -0700 Subject: Join the Participation Committee and Help Keep Softball Alive! Message-ID: <290806241.45129@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 12:51:10 PM From: "Lisa Crompton" Subject: Join the Participation Committee and Help Keep Softball Alive! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Participation Committee and Help Keep Softball Alive! JOIN THE PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE AND HELP KEEP SOFTBALL ALIVE! NORTH YORK, ON - The Softball Ontario Participation Program is pleased to announce two (2) openings on the Participation Committee. Both positions are volunteer, for which the successful candidates is expected to take a strong leadership role in the development of the Participation Program in Ontario. The persons in these roles will represent and promote the Participation Program on all matters, including introducing and promoting the BlastBall and Learn to Play programs. The successful candidates will be expected to attend all committee meetings (approximately two (2) per year), as well as attend a minimum of two (2) community events per year. Qualifications Good communication and administrative skills Good leadership qualities Passionate about softball Enthusiastic and dynamic personality Knowledge of the BlastBall and Learn to Play programs Involved with softball Must be able to work well with others How to Apply All interested candidates are asked to apply in writing, expressing your interest along with a detailed resume outlining your softball background and qualifications for this position. Letters of application should be sent no later than September 22, 2006. If you have applied for a position on the Participation Committee in the past, we ask that you re-submit your resume. Email your resume to Lisa Crompton at lcrompton at softballontario.ca for consideration. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 15:31:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:31:54 -0700 Subject: Sr. Canadians Coverage in Prince George Citizen Message-ID: <290806241.45385@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 11:10:21 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Sr. Canadians Coverage in Prince George Citizen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prince George Citizen newspaper is providing outstanding coverage of the 2006 Sr. Canadians tournament, as is the official website for the tournament. The newspaper is running daily feature stories on the games, teams and players. http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/ The official website is posting line scores and more. http://www.canadians2006.net/ Catch up on all the coverage to date: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1194 -- Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 16:16:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:16:00 -0700 Subject: AOL 9.0 Slapped with 'Badware' Label Message-ID: <290806241.48030@webbox.com> The high-powered StopBadware.org coalition has slapped a "badware" label on the free version of the AOL 9.0 software program. The group, which is funded by Google, Lenovo Group and Sun Microsystems, accused AOL of installing additional software without telling the user; adding components to the browser and taskbar without disclosure; automatically updating software without user consent; and making the AOL 9.0 software difficult to fully uninstall. "We currently recommend that users do not install the version of AOL software that we tested," according to a report released Aug. 28 by StopBadware.org. The recommendation is a serious blow to AOL, which is already struggling with user privacy problems related to the recent disclosure of search data of more than 650,000 users. The report said the AOL 9.0 software comes bundled with a number of additional applications, including RealNetworks' RealPlayer, Apple Computer's QuickTime, AOL You've Got Pictures Screensaver, Pure Networks' Port Magic, and Viewpoint Media Player http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2009353,00.asp?kc=EWNAVEMNL082906EOAD Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Aug 29 22:05:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:05:38 -0700 Subject: Aussies thump Chinese Taipei at World Championship - ISF women Message-ID: <290806241.69010@webbox.com> Received: 8/29/06 5:17:55 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies thump Chinese Taipei at World Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 30 August 2006 Aussies thump Chinese Taipei at World Championship The Australian Open Women?s team, Aussie Spirit, hasdefeated Chinese Taipei 9-nil in their third game at the ISF Women?sWorld Championship in Beijing, China. In just five innings, Australia bats dominatedChinese Taipei?s pitchers by converting nine of the 10 hits to runs. At the bottom of the first, Tracey Mosley singled tocenterfield allowing base-runners Sandra Allen and Stacey Porter to score. After Amanda Doman was hit by pitch and walked tofirst, Natalie Titcume scored and then a further run to Natalie Ward took Australia to a 5-nillead. In the second inning, the Aussie Spirit again demonstrated theirstrong batting with huge home runs to Porter, Amanda Doman and Ward, with Ward bringing home Mosleyto take Australia to a 9-nil lead. The combined pitching of Australia?sMelanie Roche and Tanya Harding held the oppositionbats, allowing just one hit. Australia?snext game is against Botswana at 12.30 pm (AEST) today. FOR MOREINFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 07:42:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:42:56 -0700 Subject: Aussies down Botswana at World Championship - ISF women Message-ID: <300806242.17243@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 2:28:10 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies down Botswana at World Championship Media Release 30 August 2006 Aussies down Botswana at World Championship The Australian Open Women?s team, Aussie Spirit, havewon their fourth game at the ISF Women?s World Championship defeating Botswana 9-0 in Beijing, China today. The AussieSpirit batters performed well against the slow pitching Botswana team with Stacey Porter and Kylie Cronk scoring in thebottom of the first to take Australia to a 2-nillead. Australia took afurther three point lead in the bottom of the second with Kate Quigley, Amanda Doman and Danica Howlett scoring. In thebottom of the third, the Aussie Spirit batters were on the attack again with Simmone Morrow, Quigley and Doman all crossing thehome plate. Marissa Carpadios sealed the game in the bottom of the fourth witha home run over the fence to take Australia to a 9-nillead. Australia?spitcher Kelly Gentle kept Botswanabatters at bay with eight strike-outs, allowing only one hit in the fiveinnings of play. Australia leads theresults table in Pool B with Japan a closesecond. Australia, USA, Japan and China are so far unbeaten. Australia plays Venezuela at 5.30pm (AEST) in tomorrow?s play. FOR MORE INFORMATION/INTERVIEWS ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number two - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists (Sydney2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 07:44:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:44:19 -0700 Subject: White Sox take a hit at world championships - ISF women Message-ID: <300806242.17330@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 5:18:26 AM From: Vance Subject: White Sox take a hit at world championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox take a hit at world championships Wednesday August 30th 2006 A fifth inning blow out from China has seen them take a commanding 6-0victory over the New Zealand Community Trust White Sox at the 2006Women?s Softball World Championships today. For much of the game in Beijing the White Sox were competitive with thehome team as they fought hard and denied China a number of scoringopportunities. China, who are unbeaten in the tournament didn?t register on thescoreboard until the fourth inning when they picked up one run. Thedamage for the White Sox came in the fifth inning when the home teamscored four runs before adding one more in the sixth to round out thegame. Sheree Cartwright started the game on the mound for the White Sox andwhile she sometimes found herself in trouble with bases loaded early inthe game and none out she fought hard to get out each situation withoutdamage. After picking up one run in the fourth inning China were strong again inthe fifth and were looking dangerous as they scored two runs. White Soxcoach Mike Walsh then made the call to take Cartwright off the mound andreplace her with Michal Tangaroa. Making her world championships debut it was a big call to bring Tangaroainto the game but it didn?t pay the dividends Walsh was looking for.China went on to score two more runs in the fifth inning and another onein the sixth putting them beyond the reach of the New Zealanders. New Zealand had their chances in the game with the most promising scoringopportunity coming in the second inning when the White Sox loaded up thebases with two down but the couldn?t convert it. Despite the loss today the White Sox still stand a good chance toreaching their goal of finishing in the top four from their pool toqualify for the championships playoffs. The White Sox play the defending champions USA tomorrow at 2.30pm but thecrucial games will come on the following two days. The White Sox playGreat Britain on Friday and DPR Korea on Saturday, if New Zealand can winthose final two games they will qualify for the playoffs. In other results from day four of the world championships today Japan wastoo strong for the Netherlands 10-0, Australia defeated Botswana 9-0 andGreece had a 7-0 forfeit win over Colombia. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 04:52:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:52:23 Subject: BSF Hall of Fame Message-ID: <300806242.17813@webbox.com> Received: 8/28/06 1:58:17 PM From: "nick danger" Subject: BSF Hall of Fame -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Members Chosen for BSF Hall of Fame The first group of people to be inducted into the new British Softball Federation Hall of Fame has now been chosen by the BSF?s Hall of Fame Committee. The Committee has chosen twelve individuals who are former players, umpires, organisers, national team managers or development workers and who, in the words of the Hall of Fame statement of purpose, have played ?a major role in the growth and development of, or demonstrated outstanding achievement and ability within, British Softball.? The men and women who have been chosen as the first Hall of Fame inductees will be honoured at a ceremony to be held at the 2007 BSF AGM. While these first Hall of Fame members have been elected by a Committee established by the BSF Executive, nominations in 2007 and succeeding years will be opened up to the Softball community as a whole based on criteria to be published by the Committee during the closed season. Below is a list of the first members who will enter the BSF Hall of Fame and the categories in which they have been chosen. In order to be eligible for Hall of Fame selection, an individual must no longer be active in the category for which he or she has been nominated. BRITISH PLAYERS Kate Allen: Pioneer GB Women?s Team player who played her first game in 1985 and her last in 2003, and was a mainstay at shortstop for the GB Women over that period in European Championships, Olympic Qualifiers and the 1994 World Championships. FOREIGN PLAYERS Tim Ritchie: Highly competitive and skilful shortstop for 69ers for many years and a great clutch hitter. Paul Gambaccini: Paul was a key player/organiser in the Regents Park pick-up game that started in 1974 and carried on until the late 80s and eventually morphed into the Zoo Crew. This was where many British players got their start. Paul didn?t look like an athlete, but was a surprisingly good hitter as well as a dedicated pitcher. And of course his knowledge of pop music was unsurpassed! Eddie Sanchez: Eddie played for the US military out of Ruislip in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was a tremendous shortstop and power hitter ? one of very few players ever to hit a home run into the bank behind left field in the Stadium at the University of Westminster Ground at Chiswick. His range and athleticism at shortstop was an eye-opener to British players. UMPIRES Dave Allen: Much-loved American blue who died very recently of cancer. While not always reliable in terms of showing up at tournaments, Dave was an excellent and player-friendly umpire with his own unique style. Vince McGuire: Ever-present BASU stalwart for many years who helped solidify the organisation in its development phase and always promoted a professional approach to umpiring. NATIONAL TEAM MANAGERS/COACHES Mark Berman: Mark founded the GB Men?s Team in 1997 and led the team through 2005, taking it from a standing start to third place in Europe, a World Championship qualification and ninth place in the world rankings. Mark also served as Fastpitch Officer on the BSF Executive for several years, took the lead in writing the current BSF Constitution and served as a member of the ESF Legal Commission. ADMINISTRATORS/ORGANISERS Andy Cannon: Without him there would be no Softball in Scotland. He started the Picts Softball Club in Edinburgh which at one time had 55 members over three teams. Many of these players went on to build their own teams and three original Picts still play in the Edinburgh Softball League under the Picts banner. Andy also started the Edinburgh Festball in 1991. Rikki Gemmell: Andy Cannon?s equivalent in Glasgow, who built up a thriving Glasgow Corporate League in the mid-90s and encouraged Scottish participation in the Softball world south of the border. Julian Aldridge: Julian has been elected to the Hall of Fame as an organiser as well as a player (see above). He brought Triple Crown to the UK, founded the Jersey Tournament, brought in the first major Softball sponsorships, took Softball into the UK Corporate Games for the first time and was a key organiser in the London Advertising League. Julian was Softball?s first and most successful ?entrepreneur?. Sarah-Jane Glover: An ever-present London organiser in the 1980s and early 1990s both for the London Softball Federation and the London Advertising League. Sarah-Jane was a tireless worker who set high standards for tournament organisation. The annual BSF award for Outstanding Service to Softball in a non-playing capacity, the Glover Cup, is named after her. DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENTS Natalie Fox: Elected for her enormous contribution to developing and running the GB youth Softball programme for the five years to the end of 2005, as well as for her outstanding work as a youth coach before and during that time. From: "nick danger" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 06:00:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:00:41 Subject: USA Softball records 100th win in World Championship play - ISF women Message-ID: <300806242.21913@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 7:45:09 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball records 100th win in World Championship play USA Softball records 100th winin World Championship play Beijing, China---It took only five inningsfor the USA Softball Women?s National Team to record its 100thwin in World Championship play as they defeated Great Britain, 7-0, to remainunbeaten. The U.S. recordedits first win on February 14, 1965 in MelbourneAustralia with a 1-0 winover New Zealand who happensto be the next opponent for the U.S.in this World Championship. Jamie Southern (Clovis, Calif.), makingher first career start in a World Championship, was dominate in the circlefanning nine while allowing only one hit in five innings of work. She had ano-hitter through 4 2/3 innings before allowing a bloop single in the finalinning. Despite being beat 14-0 by the U.S. last month at the II World Cup of Softballin Oklahoma City, Great Britain was not intimidatedin the slightest. For the first two innings they held the U.S. hitless but in the thirdthings began to change. Jenny Topping (WhittierCalif.) led off the inning with a stand updouble to right center and Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.moved her to third with a single through the left side. Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.then caused havoc with the Great Britain defense as she hit a hard grounderthat was misplayed by the shortstop who then threw home in an attempt to gundown Topping but was too late. Flowers continued to third and scored when thethrow from the catcher went into left field allowing Berg to advance to third. With a 2-0 lead the U.S. continued its offensive attack as CaitlinLowe (Tustin, Calif.) lined a shot back up the middlethat was too hot for pitcher Heather Brown to handle. With Lowe running on thenext pitch, Natasha Watley (Irvine Calif.) laced a line drive thatwas knocked down by the second baseman to freeze Berg at third. A base runningmiscue by Lowe, who continued to third, ended in a run down and resulted in thefirst out of the inning. Just when it appeared the momentum had been brokenJessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) stepped to the plate and launched hersecond home run of the tournament to give the U.S. a 5-0 lead. Looking to push the game a full seveninnings, Great Britaincalled on Townsend to shut down the U.S. lineup but a two out rallyprovided the Red, White and Blue with the runs it would need to end the game infive innings. Lowe and Watley both reached on singles and Mendoza reached on awalk to load the bases for Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) who came through with a single toright field that scored the final two runs of the game. The U.S.will look to continue its unbeaten streak in pool play on Wednesday when itfaces off with New Zealandtonight at 9:30 p.m. CT. *Great Britain?s Heather Brown did something no otherpitcher has been able to accomplish against the USAduring the 2006 World Championships ? she retired the U.S. in order in the first twoinnings. *The USA?s only other meeting withGreat Britain in an ISF World Championship came during the 1994 ISF WorldChampionships in St. John?s, Newfoundland, Canada ? the U.S. wonthe game 14-0 in five innings. *The USA Softball Women?s NationalTeam has now started the past nine ISF Women?s World Championships with a4-0 record dating back to the 1974 ISF World Championships in Stratford, Conn.During that span, 34 of the 36 wins have been by shutout. *Laura Berg ended her seven game hittingstreak in international competition, going 0-1 against Great Britain ? the streak began on July15 during the II World Cup of Softball against Australia. * Jessica Mendoza, with her three-runhomerun, has now recorded at least one hit in 17-of-20 games this year. Complete coverage of the USA SoftballWomen?s National Team at the XI ISF World Championships including photogalleries, player journals, box scores, live scoring, etc., can be found on USA?sofficial website ? www.usasoftball.com. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 14:22:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:22:08 Subject: NAFA Class A Major team needs pitcher for 2007 Message-ID: <300806242.51996@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 3:33:39 PM From: James Joyce Subject: pitcher needed Duluth,MN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAFA Class A Major team needs pitcher for 2007 tournament. Have 2 pitchers already, but are seriously looking at adding another arm to the team. We would like to play in other tournaments prior to NAFA World Series with any new players. We are based out of Duluth,MN and play mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin tournaments. James Joyce Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 14:23:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:23:38 Subject: SR MEN'S NEWS - from PEI fan on tourney in BC Message-ID: <300806242.52088@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 12:38:58 PM From: pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Subject: SR MEN'S NEWS - from PEI fan on tourney in BC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SR MEN'S NEWS on CHTOWN FAWCETTS articles i did for the Journal Pioneer and Charlottetown Guardian on event in B.C. and I am in PEI. HOPE YOU CAN USE IT BUD! PAT HEALEY ALBERTON PEI ----- FAWCETTS LOSE HEARTBREAKER IN SEVENTH INNING PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The Charlottetown Fawcetts bats were strong, but Saskatoon Aspen Interior Black Sox Jason Hill came up big when he had to. With two out and the score tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh, Hill (2-4) hit a Mike Bishop offering over the centerfield fence into the beer garden to win the thrilling game 6-5 dropping Charlottetown?s record to 2-2 here at the 2006 Canadian Senior Men?s fast pitch championships. Jeff Ellsworth of Alberton led the Fawcetts attack, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and two RBI. Ellsworth?s ISC teammate with the Kegel Knights, Duane Clarkson, snapped his recent hitless slump as he went 4-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. Also tops for the Fawcetts were Jason MacDonald (1-3, run scored) and Jason Blanchard (1-3). Mike Bishop suffered the loss going five innings in relief of starter Steve Langley, allowing two runs on five hits, walking one and fanning five. The Fawcetts play twice Wednesday s they look to secure a better playoff position, as they play Alberta at 11:30 am PDT (3:30 ATLANTIC) then play Jarvis Merchants of Ontario at 7:30 p.m. ATLANTIC Fans get all the play by play at www.canadians2006.net/schedule and select any game, and you will get inning by inning play by play as well as scoring details.and select any game, and you will get inning by inning play by play as well as scoring details. (Pat Healey) Ellsworth swinging big bat for Fawcetts at Sr. Men?s Nationals PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The Charlottetown Razzy's Roadhouse Fawcetts are 1-1 after a day and half of play here at the 2006 Canadian Senior Men's fast pitch championships. Charlottetown began the eight team tournament here in Prince George with a come from behind 9-6 win over the host Black Bears Sunday. Monday, they held a 4-1 lead at one point ebfore the Vancouver Grey Sox rallied for four runs including two home runs by Pat MacKintosh for the 5-4 win. Against Prince George on Sunday, Team Canada member Jeff Ellsworth was proving why he has been selected to the Canadian senior men?s softball team. He was a perfect 3-for-3 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI?s. Mark Arsenault (1-for-4, two RBI) and Jason Gallant (1-for-3, run scored) were tops for Charlottetown. Darrel Sandback (2-for-3, two runs scored and three RBI) led the hosts. Mike Bishop earned the win going three and two-third innings in relief of starter Brian Urquhart, allowing just one hit. Urquhart went three and one third innings, giving up six runs on eight hits with one strikeout. Colin MacKenzie suffered the loss going five and one third innings, with seven strikeouts. Monday morning in B.C., MacKintosh hit a solo blast and eventual game winning two run blast to help his team to the win and drop Charlottetown to 1-1. Ellsworth (1-for-3, walk, run scored), Duane Clarkson (1-for-4) and Steve Langley (2-for-4, double) led the attack. Brian Urquhart in relief of Steve Langley suffered the loss. The Fawcetts played again Monday night against against Newfoundland and Labrador at 7:30 p.m. ADT. (Pat Healey) From: pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 14:25:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:25:16 Subject: Canada Edges DPR Korea at XI ISF World Championships - ISF women Message-ID: <300806242.52188@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 12:26:18 PM From: Subject: Canada Edges DPR Korea at XI ISF World Championships Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2006 Canada Edges DPR Korea at XI ISF World Championships (Beijing, China) - The Senior Women's National Team improved their XI ISF World Championship record to three wins and one loss after shutting out DPR Korea 2-0 in their fourth game of the tournament. In a classic defensive style game Canada took the early 1 run lead in the first inning off of a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) single scoring Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) who had previously reached on a walk. Canada continued to pressure, however was frustrated by DPR Korea's great defensive play. It wasn't until the sixth inning, led by a Lawrick lead off double, that Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) sacrificed to score pinch runner Noemie Marin (Acton Vale, QC) giving Canada a 2-0 edge going into the seventh inning. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) pitched a full game for Canada and shut down the DPR Korean offense striking out 11 batters and holding them to only 1 hit. "We got another win under our belts today which is our ultimate goal" stated Bay. "We are looking forward to the game tomorrow against Italy." Canada (3-1) will face Italy (1-3) in Thursday's round robin game. Canada will then face South Africa (0-4) on Friday and the Host China (4-0) on Saturday. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For further in depth coverage of the XI ISF World Championships including pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext. 3105 rpcard at softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Aug 30 21:10:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:10:53 Subject: Looking for Pitcher and Player in Elkland Message-ID: <300806242.76518@webbox.com> Received: 8/30/06 8:01:32 PM From: "Tom Berube" Subject: Looking for Pitcher and player in Elkland Elkland, PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello fellow pitchers Shaggy Dog is looking for pitching help this weekend in the Elkland Tourny, I know it's short notice but that's life.. We will cover everything, and $$$.... First game is Sat. at noon. Please email me if interested tberub(at)@cogeco.ca Thanks Tom Berube From: "Tom Berube" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 07:27:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:27:23 -0700 Subject: 2 World Championships Awarded - ISF Junior Men in Canada in 2008 Message-ID: <310806243.16310@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 3:07:34 AM From: "Int'l Softball Fed." Subject: 2 World Championships Awarded; Task Force Formed Beijing, CN The PDF file included is absolutely safe -- it CANNOT include viruses. It should be easy to open and use both for Mac and PC users and is fully cut- and-pasteable (using the "T" tool button). If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader, follow the link below to get it: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Junior Men's: Whitehorse, Youkon, Canada, June 21-29, 2008 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 07:36:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:36:09 -0700 Subject: Defending world champs outclass White Sox Message-ID: <310806243.16836@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 3:45:58 AM From: Vance Subject: Defending world champs outclass White Sox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defending world champs outclass White Sox Thursday August 31st 2006 USA have been world champions for over 20 years and today against the NewZealand Community Trust White Sox at the 2006 Women?s World SoftballChampionships they showed their class. In an outstanding display of power hitting USA defeated the White Sox15-0 in four innings in Beijing, China this afternoon. The Americans who have an unbeaten record in the tournament, showed theirintentions for the game right from the outset as they scored four runs inthe first inning, two more in the second inning another seven in thethird and two more in the fourth inning to close out the game. White Sox coach Mike Walsh tried to mix it up on the mound using threepitchers in the game but none of the trio could keep a lid on theAmerican hitting. Sheree Cartwright started the game on the mound and pitched two inningsbefore being replaced by Michal Tangaroa for the third inning. Fiona Timupitched the fourth and final inning of the game. With the bat in hand Kalala Faalogo was the outstanding figure for NewZealand picking up two hits from her two at bats. She had little supportthough with Melanie Hulme being the only other White Sox player to pickup a hit in the game. After the game White Sox coach Mike Walsh was not looking to make anyexcuses admitting the performance of his team was not goodenough. ?USA was too good and too strong. The result is terrible and veryembarrassing we made to many errors today and gave up to many walks,?said Walsh. Despite the score line the White Sox have to bounce back fast if they areto get their world championships campaign back on track. Tomorrow the NewZealanders play Great Britain at 4.30pm (NZ time) the White Sox will betargeting a win from that game to keep their playoff chances alive. To qualify for the playoffs the White Sox have to finish in the top fourfrom their pool after round robin play. New Zealand currently has a twowin three loss record with two games remaining in pool play. In the only other completed game from day five of the championships todayJapan who are unbeaten in pool B also showed their hitting power with a16-0 win over Botswana. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:19:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:19:29 -0700 Subject: Whitehorse, Yukon awarded the 2008 ISF Junior Men’s World Championships Message-ID: <310806243.66243@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 2:30:16 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball_Canada_-_Whitehorse,_Yukon_awarded_the_2008_ISF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2006 Whitehorse, Yukon awarded the 2008 ISF Junior Men?s World Championships (Ottawa, ON) - The International Softball Federation (ISF) announced today that the 2008 Junior Men?s World Championships has been awarded to Whitehorse, Yukon. The event is scheduled from June 21 to June 29, 2008. The VII ISF Junior Men's World Championships in Whitehorse, Yukon will be the third Junior Men's World Championships hosted in Canada, the first in 1997 in St-John's, NFLD and the second in 2005 in Summerside, PEI where Canada won the Bronze on both occasions. ?We are delighted to have been awarded these Championships again? stated Softball Canada C.E.O. Hugh Mitchener. ? Kevin Quinn, President of Softball Canada, Mark Smith, Head Coach of our Senior Men?s team and myself visited Whitehorse earlier this year and were very impressed with Softball Yukon?s plan for hosting the event and with the Pepsi Softball Centre, where the games will be played.? "Having this championship awarded to Whitehorse will have a definite impact on our Minor ball program as well as redefining the interest in Men?s and Women?s Fastball in the Yukon" said Robb Andison, President of Softball Yukon. "The Yukon is renowned as a World Class Destination" added Andison. "Softball Yukon will be thrilled to treat these athletes to some GREAT Yukon hospitality, as well as treating the people of the Yukon to some great Softball." The location of the event will make for a unique and memorable time for those participating. At the time of the event, in late June, Whitehorse sees daylight for 19 hours every day, eliminating the need for lights at the Pepsi Softball Centre. In other ISF news, it was announced that Kutno, Poland will host the 2007 Junior Women?s World Championships and that a Task Force has been created by the ISF to help regain Olympic status for Women?s softball for the 2016 Games (Women?s softball is in the 2008 Olympics but was removed form the 2012 Games, following 2 very close IOC votes). Canada will also host the XI Senior Men?s World Championships that will take place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2009. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:38:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:38:37 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Wins Tough Battle Versus Italy Message-ID: <310806243.67392@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 9:07:11 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Wins Tough Battle Versus Italy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2006 Canada Wins Tough Battle Versus Italy (Beijing, China) - Canada shutout Italy 1-0 in their fifth game of the XI ISF World Championships of softball in Beijing, China to improve their record to four wins and one loss. Pitching and defense continued to be Canada's strength in what was Canada's closest fought battle of the tournament. While both teams managed to produce six hits in the game, it was Canada who pulled off a 1-0 victory in the bottom of the seventh inning. Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) led Canada to the win starting the attack in the bottom of the seventh inning with a solid single to centerfield. Matthews then stole second putting herself in scoring position. Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) followed with a double to left field driving in Matthews to give Canada the 1-0 victory. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) went the distance for Canada in the circle. Lawrie gave up six hits while striking out five helping Canada to a 1-0 shut out victory. Matthews continued her dominance at the plate managing three of the six Canadian hits. "Both teams came out to play" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "Great pitching and defense on both sides made the offense work very hard. We pressed until the very end and came up with the win and we now need to focus on our next game versus South Africa." The shutout victory represents Canada's third shutout victory of the tournament giving Canada one of the lowest runs against average in the tournament. Canada has allowed only five runs in five games. Canada (4-1) will now face South Africa (0-5) before facing the Host China (5-0). In other IX ISF World Championship action tomorrow, the undefeated USA and China will face off, in Pool A, as will the undefeated Australia and Japan, in Pool B. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:40:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:40:23 -0700 Subject: Softball Ontario offers Level 3 Technical Clinic for Softball Coaches! Message-ID: <310806243.67498@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 8:42:24 AM From: "Stephanie Sutton" Subject: Softball Ontario offers Level 3 Technical Clinic for Softball Coaches! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Softball Ontario Coaches Committee is proud to announce the Level 3 Technical clinic in Toronto, ON once again! NCCP Level 3 The NCCP Level 3 Technical clinic covers a variety oftopics from scouting to seasonal planning and mental preparation. Allinterested participants must be FULLY CERTIFIED at Level 2 or?Trained? in Competition-Introduction Softball. Level 3 Theory issuggested although not mandatory in order to attend this clinic. Dates: November 3-5,2006 Location: Sport Alliance of Ontario Building- North York, ON Instructor: JoeBenedetti Registration: Friday 6:30pm Clinic: Friday, 7:00 -10:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $150.00 +$9.00 (GST) = $159.00 Please note that there is funding available for coaches whoare taking the Level 3 Technical course. Please visit the link below tosee the criteria and complete the form accordingly. http://www.coachesontario.ca/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,104/Itemid,88/ If interested in attending the Level 3 Technical clinicplease contact: Stephanie Sutton Program Coordinator Coaches and Umpires Programs Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave E North York, ON M3C 3C6 416.426.7150 Fax: 416.426.7368 ssutton at softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca In partnership, the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario, theNational Coaching Institute and the Coaches Association of Ontario, are pleasedto announce a new NCCP course subsidy that will directly benefit coacheswishing to continue their education and certification in all parts of theprovince. Ontario is putting its best efforts forward to prepare coaches forthe upcoming Canada Games and increasing the number of eligible coaches forNational team opportunities. Thanks to funding from the Quest for Gold Lottery, whichwas established by the Ministry of Health Promotion and the Ontario Lottery andGaming Corporation, coaches wishing to complete their multi sport Level 3 Theory are eligible to have coursefees offset provided completion is prior toDecember 31st, 2006. Eight Level 3 Theory courses havebeen set up across Ontario to provide access to as many coaches aspossible. All coaches must registerfor these courses online no later than twoweeks prior to the course date. Please visit the NCCP course calendar at http://www.coachesontario.ca/calendar/index.php?y=2006&m=8 toview a listing of course dates and locations. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:44:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:44:36 -0700 Subject: Nuveman's two homeruns leads USA Softball to 15-0 shutout - ISF women Message-ID: <310806243.67749@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 7:43:53 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: Nuveman's two homeruns leads USA Softball to 15-0 shutout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nuveman?s two homeruns leads USASoftball to 15-0 shutout Beijing, China ? The USA SoftballWomen?s National Team stepped onto the other side of the century marksecuring their 101st win in the World Championships with a 15-0shutout victory over New Zealand at the XI ISF Women?s WorldChampionships. The team improves to 5-0 in pool play which secures a spot inthe playoff rounds. The team has allowed only one run in 28 innings played thusfar in the championship. The U.S. wasted no time getting on basewith the top of the lineup drawing three consecutive walks to load the bases.An error at first base plated Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.), giving the U.S. its first run of the game.Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) belted a single to right center toput up two more runs. The Red, White and Blue capitalized on two more New Zealanderrors to put runners on and push their lead to 4-0 after the first inning. Monica Abbott (SalinasCalif.) started in the circle for the U.S. and allowed a leadoff single to rightcenter but two strikeouts and a perfect strike by Nuveman to second on anattempted steal kept New Zealand off the board. Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.led off for the team in the second inning, reaching on an error by the pitcher.Watley, a perfect 2-2 in stolen bases entering this game, encountered her firstcaught stealing when she was called out at second. With Crystl Bustos (CanyonCounty, Calif.) on first after hitting a single to left field, Nuveman belted ahomerun over the center field fence to give her team a 6-0 cushion. With two outs and two runners on, the U.S. offenseexploded for seven runs in the third inning, the most by the offense in anyinning of this championship. With Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.) and Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.in scoring position after turning in singles, Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.singled to left field for two runs. Bustos drove in Mendoza with her second double of thetournament before Nuveman, who finished the game with six RBI off three hitsdrove her second home run over the left center field fence to clear the basesand give the team an 11-0 lead. Jung drove in the 12th run of thegame scoring Andrea Duran (Selma Calif.) who reached on base witha single. After drawing a walk, Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.scored the final run of the inning when Berg reached on an error by thepitcher. New Zealand responded with their own two-out rallyin the third, putting up back-to-back hits but a groundout to Abbott kept theshutout within reach. In the fourth, Duran drove in her secondrun of the tournament with a single down the right field line that scoredMendoza who drew a walk. Needing only one run to end the game due to the runrule, Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif.), pinch hitting for Finch, drew a bases loadedwalk to score Jenny Topping (Whittier Calif.) who had singled earlierin the inning. The team kept New Zealand off the board in thefourth, securing their fifth win and fourth shutout of this World Championship. Abbott earned her first career win in aWorld Championship, facing 15 batters, allowing three hits and striking outfive. Mendoza continues to produce offensivelyas she did last month at the II World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City. She leads the team with nineRBI off eight hits and ties a team-high seven runs and two homeruns. The team will face host China onFriday, September 1, at 6:30 a.m. (CT). Complete coverage of this eventincluding press releases, live stats, photo galleries and box scores can befound at www.usasoftball.com. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:49:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:49:53 -0700 Subject: Pickering Sting Take League Title Message-ID: <310806243.68067@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 8:17:05 AM From: "O'Hearn, Mike" Subject: Pickering Sting Take League Title PICKERING, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After posting a 18-3-1 record (with 2 games left to play), the Pickering Sting Men's Fastball Club has claimed top billing in the 10 team Pickering Mens Recreational Fastball League. With a nice mixture of seasoned veterans (over the hill gang) and young guns congratulations is certainly due on a fine and successful season to Gary Latchford, Steve Mo, Mark Thompson, Greg Sarson, Paul "Beej" Foucault, Mike O'Hearn, Greg Lumley, Glen Sellars, Bob Haddow, Matt Smith, J.C. Boisvert, Michel Boisvert, Dave Escoffery, Bass, and our coach Mike Racioppo (out for the year with an injury). Hopefully the boys (and old men) can keep it going in the playoffs. Mike "Red Dog" O'Hearn Pickering Sting Cold Springs Cats Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Aug 31 21:53:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:53:34 -0700 Subject: World Championship: Only 2 Round Robin Days Left - ISF women Message-ID: <310806243.68288@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 11:52:20 AM From: "Int'l Softball Fed." Subject: World Championship: Only 2 Round Robin Days Left BEIJING, CN The PDF file included is absolutely safe -- it CANNOT include viruses. It should be easy to open and use both for Mac and PC users and is fully cut- and-pasteable (using the "T" tool button). 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IL The Thomson Area Merchants are looking for extra players that may be interested in joining our team for the 2007 season. 2006 was our first full season of competition and we are now looking for extra players to help strengthen our team for next season. We have already secured a birth for the main ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, due to our victory in the Northern Illinois Travel League, so we will be playing a full and competitive schedule in 2007 in preparation for this tournament. We are interested in any players from the Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin regions who may be interested in joining our team on a full time basis. Like this year when we had 2 international players on our roster, we are also interested in hearing from any international players (Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia etc ) who are keen to come live in Illinois for the summer. We can offer some support for travel, accommodation and employment so don't hesitate to make contact. We are particularly interested in hearing from any pitchers that may be without a team for 2007 or who want to play top level ball. Our desired schedule includes : Memorial Day Tournament - Walcott Grafmeier Tournament - Kimberly Albaugh Tournament - Elkhart AFSA Classic - Aurora Farm Tournament - Middleton ASA Majors - South Bend ISC World Tournament - Kitchener Plus our participation in the Northern Illinois ISC Travel League and the Iowa area ISC Qualifier in Walcott. If you have any questions please email Scott Glazier on s.glazier(at)mchsi.com Thank you Scott Glazier s.glazier(at)mchsi.com Thank you, Scott Glazier Thomson Area Merchants Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 07:32:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 04:32:43 -0700 Subject: Great Britain deliver blow to White Sox - ISF women Message-ID: <010906244.16637@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 3:47:46 AM From: Vance Subject: Great Britain deliver blow to White Sox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Britain deliver blow to White Sox Friday September 1st 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust White Sox have seen their play offchances take a dive at the 2006 Women?s Softball World Championshipstoday on the back of a 2-1 loss against Great Britain. Going into the match up with Great Britain the White Sox were well awareof the importance of a victory in regard to keeping their playoff chancesalive but they couldn?t convert that into a win in Beijing, China today. It a tight game the fatal blow for the White Sox came in the final inningwhen the New Zealand team were three outs away from victory. In the bottom of the seventh inning with New Zealand holding a one runadvantage Great Britain scored two runs to win the game. New Zealand?sonly run in the game came in the fourth inning when Katrina Stockfordscored on a hit by Melanie Hulme. After the game White Sox coach Mike Walsh reflected on the team?s lack ofhitting which has been an issue for the side for the whole tournament.Against Great Britain today the White Sox managed just two hits in thegame. "We played the best we could. We have had problems with hitting thewhole week but the loss still hurts. They players feel very low now, andthe tournament is over for us," said Walsh. For New Zealand Ali Arnold was on the mound for the full game andpitched well giving up five hits and one walk while taking sixstrikeouts. "Ali had a good game but for that last inning. We should have scoredmore runs for her, we need better hitting skills," said coachWalsh. The White Sox have one more game to play at the world championshipstomorrow afternoon against DPR Korea at 2pm (NZ time). In other results from the penultimate day of round robin play Canadadefeated South Africa 12-0, Italy beat DPR Korea 1-0 and Netherlandsrecorded a forfeit 7-0 win over Colombia. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 08:38:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 05:38:35 -0700 Subject: Aussies too good for Venezeula Message-ID: <010906244.20589@webbox.com> Received: 8/31/06 6:01:29 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies too good for Venezeula -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 31 August 2006 The Australian Open Women's team, Aussie Spirit, have defeated Venezeula 9-0 on day five of the ISF Women's World Championship in Beijing China. Australia who lead the results table in Pool B of the Championship, demonstrated strong batting power against Venezeula. Sandra Allen started the game strongly scoring a home run to centre field and Tracey Mosley followed in the top of the second taking Australia to a 2-0 lead. Marissa Carpadios scored a four-run home run in the top of the third, bringing home Simmone Morrow, Allen, for her second, and Stacey Porter. Australia went into the fourth with a 6-0 lead and scored a futher three runs after Mosley singled allowing Morrow and Allen to score. Porter came home on a wild pitch taking the game 9-0. Australia's pitchers, Melanie Roche, Kelly Hardie and Tanya Harding dominated on the mound, with the Venezeula batters unable to score. Australia take on Japan, who are also unbeaten, in tomorrow's play at 7.00pm (AEST). FOR MORE INFORMATION ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 9/1/06 9:38:05 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Moves to 5-1 at XI ISF World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2006 Canada Moves to 5-1 at XI ISF World Championships (Beijing, China) - Canada earned their fourth shut out of the XI ISF World Championships defeating South Africa 12-0 to improve their record to five wins and one loss. Backed by great pitching, Canada strung together 14 hits, an early lead and a two-run homerun by Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to defeat South Africa 12-0. The game was called in the fifth inning due to the "run rule". "Five and one, we can't ask for much more right now" stated Bradley. "Tomorrow [against China] is the important game that we need to take care of." Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) went the distance and threw a no hitter for Canada. Holtz struck out 11 batters and was one walk away from a perfect game. "Tamara Howren called a great game" she said. "She helped me work through some things today. It was good preparation for tomorrow and the weekend playoff round." Melanie Matthews continued to be strong for Canada going 3 for 3 at the plate. Matthews managed two doubles and drove in two Canadian runs. "We took care of both halves of the inning today" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "The players accepted the challenge offensively. Holtz and Howren set the standard defensively with a no hit shutout." "We will take the afternoon off to relax and get away from the field" added Sippel. "Tonight we will prepare for China." Canada (5-1) will now face the Host, China (5-1) in their last round robin game. The game versus China will be Canada's most important game of the tournament as it will determine the final standings in Pool A. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For photos of the game, please visit www.2006softball.org. For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 12:54:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:54:25 -0700 Subject: USA secures top spot in Pool A with 2-0 win over China - ISF women Message-ID: <010906244.35939@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 11:44:50 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA secures top spot in Pool A with 2-0 win over China USA secures top spot in Pool A with 2-0 winover China Beijing, China---Withover 10,000 fans packed into Fengtai Stadium, the USA Softball Women?sNational Team defeated host China2-0, to secure the top spot in Pool A with one game remaining in pool play ofthe XI ISF World Championships. Cat Osterman (HoustonTexas), who has become the go to pitcher forthe USA, picked up her thirdwin in six games to lead the USAto a perfect 6-0 record in pool play while China fell to 5-1. The USAwho scored 10 runs in the first inning last month against China at the II World Cup ofSoftball, settled for only one run in the first inning tonight but that wouldbe enough. Caitlin Lowe (Tustin Calif.) led off with an infieldsingle and eventually scored on a wild pitch that shattered the glass behindhome plate and delayed the game 30 minutes. China?s Zhou Yi led off the bottom ofthe first with an infield single but was picked off first base by USA catcher Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.to end any possible scoring threat. Andrea Duran (SelmaCalif.) led off the second with a double toright field and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.) but wasleft stranded when Lovieanne Jung (Fountain ValleyCalif.) struckout and Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.grounded out to second. China?s Lu Yi led off the bottom of thesecond with a triple down the right field line, the only extra base hit allowedby the U.S.pitching staff in six games. Osterman stepped up her game getting Jiang Xin togroundout to shortstop and retiring the next two batters on strikeouts. Both teams remained hitless until the Red,White and Blue got things going in the top of the sixth inning. Jessica Mendoza(Camarillo, Calif.) led off the inning with a single toright field and Nuveman reached on a fielding error by the third baseman. Aftera pitching change, Duran singled to left center to plate Mendoza for the final run of the game. In the bottom of the seventh with the allof the fans on their feet trying to will their team to a come back, Ostermanwas credited with the final three outs as she fielded a grounder back to her,snagged a line drive back up the middle and struck out the final batter. ?It was a very good ball game. Catpitched a good game, throwing a shutout, and we put some runs on the board.Tonight was just a great fast pitch game at the highest level,? said headcoach Mike Candrea of his team?s victory. ?We had someopportunities tonight that we didn?t capitalize on but overall we had agood performance.? The USAwill close out pool play on Saturday when they face South Africa at 2:30 a.m. CT. Nomatter the outcome of tomorrow?s game the USAwill face Australiain the first round of the playoffs at 10 p.m. CT on Saturday. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 13:46:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 10:46:59 -0700 Subject: Any results from ASA A in Decatur ? Message-ID: <010906244.39094@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 12:11:57 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Any results from ASA A in Decatur Anyone have or know where to get results for the ASA A in Decatur, Ill? If so let me know. Thanks! Mike Van Dine MAGICN2(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 16:36:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 13:36:22 -0700 Subject: ASA Nationals - C Message-ID: <010906244.49256@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 3:30:14 PM From: Steve Lamoreaux Subject: ASA C Nationals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just thought I'd shoot a link to anybody wanting to know about C Nationals in Marietta, GA. Here it is. http://www.cobbcounty-asanationals.com/ Steve Lamoreaux > Does anyone have a link or possibly results for ASA A in Decatur IL? Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 16:48:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 13:48:33 -0700 Subject: Website for ASA "A" Nationals Message-ID: <010906244.49988@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 3:35:37 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Website for ASA "A" Nationals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In response to the earlier post re: info for the ASA "A" Nationals, Beno22 at the Fastpitchwest Forum has posted the following information: Website for the National Tourney. Follow this link for the easiest route: http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=asadecatur or go to www.decatur-parks.org and click on the ASA national tourney info on the right hand side. There is a tournament bracket on the website. --- The link below takes you to the Illinois section of the FPW Forum, and contains an ongoing discussion about the ASA "A" National: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3138#3138 (The home state of Illinois has 12 of the 16 teams entered in the tournament.) Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 17:59:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 14:59:52 -0700 Subject: Did you Know? Message-ID: <010906244.54267@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 4:22:42 PM From: Bret Baughman Subject: Did you Know? Did you know that the first NSC World Tournament was held in 1947 inPhoenix Arizona? Did you also know that the first pitcher to ever lose a game in the NSCWorld Tournament was the famous Eddie Feigner and the First winningpitcher ever was Ferris Elders? Sunday, Sep 21st Game1 Andrews Motors, RomeGA 000 220 3 7 6 0 White Center AC, SeattleWA 010 001 0 2 6 3 WP ? Ferris Elders LP ? Eddie Feigner You can check out all this information and more including all the rostersfor each team in the very first World Tournament athttp://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=75 Bret Baughman InternationalSoftball Congress ISC Historian and Asst..Statistician www.iscfastpitch.com stats4u(at)iscfastpitch.com To check out thehistory of the ISC please visit: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=75 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 20:05:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:05:07 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <010906244.61782@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 6:49:12 PM From: "Scott Standerfer" Subject: County Materials Press Release -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2006 County Materials Fast-pitch Softball Team Reaches Finale MARATHON - County Materials announces that, after capturing back-to-back World Championships this month in Kitchener, Ontario, their fast-pitch softball operations will come to a close. In the last four years, the CountyMaterials? fast-pitch team has compiled a win-loss record of 153-15, played in four consecutive International Softball Congress (ISC) final games, and captured ISC titles in each of the last two years. During the past three years, the team has played in 21 of the top tournaments in the world and walked away with 18 tournament titles. The County Materials? fast-pitch managers and coaching staff thanks all of the players who have worn the County uniform over the past 21 years, along with the wives and families who sacrificed a lot so their husbands and fathers could play softball all over North America. The team also thanks Ken Hackmeister and the ISC for putting on the best men?s fast-pitch softball tournament in the world. Their efforts are second to none in the promotion of the sport. Scott Standerfer standerfer(at)mchsi.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 1 20:12:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:12:48 -0700 Subject: County Materials Fast-pitch Softball Team Reaches Finale Message-ID: <010906244.62244@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 6:49:12 PM From: "Scott Standerfer" Subject: County Materials Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2006 County Materials Fast-pitch Softball Team Reaches Finale MARATHON - County Materials announces that, after capturing back-to-back World Championships this month in Kitchener, Ontario, their fast-pitch softball operations will come to a close. In the last four years, the CountyMaterials? fast-pitch team has compiled a win-loss record of 153-15, played in four consecutive International Softball Congress (ISC) final games, and captured ISC titles in each of the last two years. During the past three years, the team has played in 21 of the top tournaments in the world and walked away with 18 tournament titles. The County Materials? fast-pitch managers and coaching staff thanks all of the players who have worn the County uniform over the past 21 years, along with the wives and families who sacrificed a lot so their husbands and fathers could play softball all over North America. The team also thanks Ken Hackmeister and the ISC for putting on the best men?s fast-pitch softball tournament in the world. Their efforts are second to none in the promotion of the sport. Scott Standerfer standerfer(at)mchsi.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 09:49:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 06:49:28 -0700 Subject: White Sox hit out to end tournament - ISF women Message-ID: <020906245.24843@webbox.com> Received: 9/2/06 12:29:35 AM From: Vance Subject: White Sox hit out to end tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox hit out to end tournament Saturday September 2nd 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust White Sox gave a glimpse of what they arecapable of today as the found some hitting form in their final game atthe 2006 Women?s Softball World Championships. In their final round robin game in Beijing, China today the White Soxhave defeated DPR Korea 4-0 with a strong hitting display. Throughout round robin play New Zealand has struggled to score runs andon the back of an upset loss to Great Britain yesterday they have missedout on a place in the championship playoffs. On the diamond today with both teams playing for pride New Zealand weretoo strong as they picked up nine hits in the game. The White Sox wereled well by their captain Fiona Timu with three RBI?s. The White Sox opened the scoring in the first inning when with the basesloaded Timu was hit by the pitch allowing Sheree Cartwright to score. TheWhite Sox went further ahead in the third inning when once again Timu wasto the forefront as she picked up a double and scored two runners frombase. The White Sox scored their final run in the fourth inning whenTianna Areaiiti came home on a double by Kalala Faalogo. Defensively the White Sox were strong as DPR Korea never reallythreatened to score. On the mound for New Zealand Ali Arnold pitched thefull game picking up five strikeouts while giving up three hits and fourwalks. The White Sox finish the tournament with a three win four loss record.The team will remain in China until the end of the tournament and willarrive home on Thursday September 7th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 09:51:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 06:51:10 -0700 Subject: USA advances to playoffs with perfect 7-0 record - ISF women Message-ID: <020906245.24947@webbox.com> Received: 9/2/06 8:23:08 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA advances to playoffs with perfect 7-0 record USA advances to playoffs with perfect 7-0record Beijing, China---The USA SoftballWomen?s National Team defeated South Africa, 10-0, in five innings toadvance into the playoff rounds of the XI ISF Women?s World Championshipswith a perfect 7-0 record and as the top seed from Pool A. The USA will continue its quest for a sixthconsecutive World Championship on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. CT against No. 2 seed Australia. Caitlin Lowe (TustinCalif.) was superb offensively for the U.S.going 3-for-4 at the plate with three stolen bases, two runs scored and an RBI.She got things started in the first inning with an infield single and thenswiped second. A single by Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.scored Lowe for the first run of the game. With one out, Crystl Bustos (CanyonCountry, Calif.) doubled to left field to plate Watley and a 2-0 lead. It was Lowe again who got things startedin the second inning. With two outs, Lowe reached on a bunt single and thenstole second once again. Watley came through with a single to center field thatscored Lowe for a 3-0 advantage. Bustos led off the third inning with hersecond double of the game, moved to third on a groundout by Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif.) andscored on a fielder?s choice by Andrea Duran (Salem, Calif.).A single by Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.) moved Duran to second and a single to left fieldby Vicky Galindo (Union City Calif.) brought her home. Lowedrove in the final run of the inning with a single to right field to increasethe U.S.lead to 6-0. Alicia Hollowell (Suisin, Calif.), makingher first start in a World Championship, kept South Africa hitless until thefourth when shortstop Candice Stephens singled to right center. Two consecutiveground outs kept the shutout intact and Hollowell ended the game with sixstrikeouts. The U.S. picked up the runs it neededin the bottom of the fourth to end the game in five innings due to the runrule. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) and Bustosreached on back-to-back errors by the South African defense that had beenperfect in the game. Topping followed with a double to left field that scored Mendoza and moved Bustosto third. A sacrifice fly by Duran plated Bustos anda double by Amanda Freed (Cypress Calif.) scored Topping. Galindofinished things off with a double of her own to score Freed and give the U.S. a10-0 win. The U.S. offense exploded for 12 hitsin the game including four doubles. Bustos, Watley and Galindo put up two hits,following Lowe?s three. Watley and Galindo joined Duran in the RBIcategory with two apiece. With pool play complete the U.S. now turns its focus to the playoffs whereit will face Australia, theonly team to beat the U.S.in World Championship competition since 1982. Australiabeat the U.S. 2-1 in 12innings during the second round of the playoffs at the 1998 World Championshipsin Fujinomiya, Japan. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com www.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 10:09:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 07:09:23 -0700 Subject: Costello steals the show in Micksburg victory Message-ID: <020906245.26037@webbox.com> Costello steals the show in Micksburg victory Take 1-0 lead in fastball final by STEPHEN UHLER Local Sports - Friday, September 01, 2006 The Micksburg Twins have taken the lead in the Upper Ottawa Valley Men's Fastball League finals against the Campbell's Bay Royals, thanks to pitcher Corey Costello. A fourth-inning home run hit by Costello ended his pitching duel with Lenny Burger, and proved to be the game winner, as Micksburg chalked up a 1-0 victory to take the opening game in the best-of-seven series. Playing at home, the Twins first made their bats sing in the bottom of the first, with a double by Barry McIntyre. However, he got no further than that as Burger quickly shut his teammates down. This continued throughout the game, with Burger and Costello keeping the bats quiet, with an able infield mopping up the occasional hit. Still scoreless by the bottom of the fourth inning, after Brad Steege was called out, Corey Costello stepped up next and connected with Burger's pitch, sending the ball over the fence. Micksburg pressed hard to increase their lead. Jamie Mick struck out, then Chad Costello singled. Under the two out rule, the Twins' catcher was called back and Mick acted as his substitute runner. With Kerr Childerhose at bat, Mick attempted to steal second and slide under the reach of the second baseman, but was called out by the umpire covering the base. After that, Costello and Burger picked up the pitching duel where they had left off, which quieted the bats for the remainder of the game. The Twins and Royals head to Bryson, Quebec for game two of the final on Tuesday, Sept. 5, starting at 8 p.m. Game three is back in Micksburg Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 12:06:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:06:36 -0700 Subject: Nine inning decider - ISF women Message-ID: <020906245.33071@webbox.com> Received: 9/1/06 7:40:08 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Nine inning decider -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 2 September 2006 Nine inning decider The Australian Open Women???s team has gone down to Japan 2-1 in a tight, nine inning, game at the ISF Women???s World Championship in Beijing, China. It was a battle on the mound as both Australian and Japanese pitchers kept batters at bay. Australia???s Melanie Roche gave only five hits away from 27 batters faced for the game. At the top of the eighth inning, the international tie-breaker rule came into effect with Australia???s Amanda Doman placed on first base. Doman was moved around the bases and scored after Morrow singled to centerfield. Australia took a 1-0 lead, but Japan was quick to reply to level the scores at the bottom of the eighth innings. Japan scored in the bottom of the ninth with a drive down the line to right field to score the winning run. Australia has moved to second on the results ladder in Pool B, with Japan taking top spot. Australia plays the Netherlands, who are sixth, in the last game of the round at 9.30pm (AEST) in tonight???s play. If Australia finishes in second spot, they will take on the team who finishes in top place of the results ladder in Pool A in the first round of the finals. Japan will go into the finals undefeated as they receive an automatic 7-0 win over Colombia who forfeited the event. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 9/2/06 10:27:47 AM From: Subject: Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2006 Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds (Beijing, China) - Canada's gold or silver medal hopes at the XI ISF World Championships have been crushed as they were shutout by the Host, China 1-0 in their final round robin game. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) received the start and went the distance for Canada. Despite giving up the early first inning run, Mackin was solid through her six innings of work giving up only one run to China and striking out six. Despite pressuring throughout the game, Canada's best chance came in the seventh as Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) doubled to get in scoring position with two out. China pitcher Wei, eliminated the threat as she forced Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to ground out ending the inning and the game. "The Chinese Team capitalized on their one opportunity early in the game and we were unable to convert on our opportunities" said Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "Robin threw a great game throwing a 1 hitter against an aggressive Chinese squad. Matthews again was an offensive spark plug beginning the top of the first inning with a solid single." Although Canada has advanced to the playoff round in the third overall position in Pool A, Canada must set its sights on the Bronze medal as the loss against China has eliminated them from the Gold or Silver medal hunt. Canada will face Chinese Taipei in the first of four possible games as they push for the Bronze medal. The remaining games for Canada will be single elimination. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please visit Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 If you did not sign up to for our subscription, then simply ignore this mail. Important: Do not reply to this email. Softball Canada Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 12:37:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:37:19 -0700 Subject: Italy & Chinese Taipei Clinch Last 2 Playoff Spots - ISF women Message-ID: <020906245.34915@webbox.com> Received: 9/2/06 11:24:54 AM From: "Bruce Wawrzyniak" Subject: RE: Italy & Chinese Taipei Clinch Last 2 Playoff Spots Beijing, CN http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/latest_news/wwc06_day7.asp Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 13:11:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 10:11:44 -0700 Subject: 2006 Sr. Canadians - Prince George Newspaper story on Collin McKenzie Message-ID: <020906245.36978@webbox.com> Received: 9/2/06 12:00:45 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: 2006 Sr. Canadians - Prince George Newspaper story on Collin McKenzie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prince George Citizen newspaper has done an outstanding job of covering the Sr. Canadians in Prince George, BC. The Citizen's writers Ted Clarke, Jason Peters and Scott Stanfield have posted more than a dozen feature stories since the tournament began. To view all or any of the stories, go to the paper's main website, click the day of the week at the top of the page, then scroll to "Sports". To their credit, the Prince George Citizen's coverage is not limited to the hometown team, and features stories on all of the teams competing in the tournament. The newspapers' website is at: http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com One of today's features is a nice piece on Prince George Black Bear pitcher Collin McKenzie: http://princegeorgecitizen.com/news/current/n_empty.php?sid=1275436 Alternate link just in case: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1240 Fastpitchwest coverage of the Sr. Canadians is collected at: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/index.php?cat=16 On Saturday, September 2, 2006, the tournament heads into Day 2 of the playoff round, with the championship game set for 1:30pm Prince George time/PST, which will be audio streamed live by 99.3FM in Prince George, and online via Sportjuice. Easy to find "Click to Listen" link at Ballparkradio: http://www.ballparkradio.com Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com News: www.fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 2 17:11:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 14:11:52 -0700 Subject: Correction - Softball Canada - Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds Message-ID: <020906245.51388@webbox.com> Received: 9/2/06 1:36:02 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Correction - Softball Canada - Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2006 Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds (Beijing, China) - Canada was shut out by the Host, China 1-0 in their final round robin game of the XI ISF World Championships. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) received the start and went the distance for Canada. Despite giving up the early first inning run, Mackin was solid through her six innings of work giving up only one run to China and striking out six. Despite pressuring throughout the game, Canada's best chance came in the seventh as Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) doubled to get in scoring position with two out. China pitcher Wei, eliminated the threat as she forced Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to ground out ending the inning and the game. "The Chinese Team capitalized on their one opportunity early in the game and we were unable to convert on our opportunities" said Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "Robin threw a great game throwing a 1 hitter against an aggressive Chinese squad. Matthews again was an offensive spark plug beginning the top of the first inning with a solid single.? Despite the loss Canada has advanced to the playoff round in the third overall position in Pool A. Canada will face Chinese Taipei in their first playoff game as they push for the podium. The remaining games for Canada will be single elimination. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please visit Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 3 13:22:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:22:53 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <030906246.37649@webbox.com> Received: 9/3/06 8:36:25 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball crushes Australia in first round of playoffs USA Softball crushes Australia in first round ofplayoffs Beijing, China---The USA SoftballWomen?s National Team used four home runs to cruise past Australia, 11-2,in the opening round of the playoffs at the XI ISF Women?s WorldChampionships. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo Calif.) went 2-for-4 in the gamewith two home runs and five RBI. With her effort, Mendozabecomes the all-time USAleader in RBIs in a single World Championship with 14 to surpass two-timeOlympic gold Medalist Sheila (Cornell) Douty. ?Its an amazing honor and I amhumbled. To be apart of such an amazing group like those before me is an honorbut to surpass it is unbelievable,? said Mendoza of this accomplishment. ?Ilooked up to all those amazing RBI hitters when I started out. They really setthe tone for us today and built a great legacy. To actually be on the same pagewith them, dating back 40 years, is such an honor.? USA catcher Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) put the Red, Whiteand Blue on the board in the bottom of the second inning with a two run homerun that scored Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) who reached on a lead off double. Australia responded in the top of the third byrecording two runs off three hits. Simone Morrow singled to left and scored ona double by Sandra Allen who later scored on a single by Natalie Porter. With the game tied 2-2, the USAresponded right back with two runs to regain the lead. Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.) reachedon an error by pitcher Kellie Hardie and scored when Mendoza launched her first home run of thegame deep into the right field bleachers. It looked as if Australiawould cut into the USA leadin the fourth inning when they loaded the bases with only one out but U.S. pitcher Cat Osterman (Houston, Texasshutdown the rally by striking out the next two batters to end the threat. With the game still in limbo, the USAadded four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to stretch their lead to8-2. Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.) led off the inning with a solo homerun to left field. Back-to-back walks to Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.) and Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.and a single by Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.loaded the bases for Lowe who singled to left field to score Finch. Bustos plated the final two runs of theinning with a bases loaded single to left field that scored Lowe and NatashaWatley (Irvine, Calif.) who reached on a fielder?schoice. With the momentum clearly in the favor ofthe U.S.Osterman took control in the circle by retiring the side in the next twoinnings which included five strikeouts. ?I struggled a little bit at the beginning of the pitch and lefttoo many pitches over the plate,? said Osterman. ?But we made someadjustments and were able to shut them down.? Needing only a single run to end the gamein the bottom of the sixth inning due to the international run rule, Mendoza took care ofthings by smashing a walk off three run home run to score Lowe and Watley andend the game. Osterman picked up her fourth consecutivewin in the World Championships after allowing only two runs on six hits whilestriking out 12 Aussie batters. The win puts the USA into the second round of the playoffs wherethey will face arch rival Japanwho is also 8-0 in these World Championships. The two powerhouses face off onMonday at 3 a.m. CT. The winner will advance to the Grand Final to compete forthe gold medal while the loser will have to play in the bronze medal game inhopes of earning a spot in the Grand Final. NOTES: *Bustos took over second place on the USAall-time list for doubles in a single World Championship with her fifth of thechampionship. *Jessica Mendoza tied two-time Olympicgold medalist Sheila (Cornell) Douty for the most home runs in a single WorldChampionship with her fourth. *Stacey Nuveman moved into a tie for thirdplace on the USA all-timelist for home runs in a single World Championship when she collected her thirdagainst Australia. *Osterman moved into a tied for secondwith wins in a single World Championship with her fourth against AustraliaOsterman joins a list that includes the likes of Lisa Fernandez and Hall ofFamers Kathy Arendsen, Donna Lopiano, Barbara Reinalda and Bertha Tickey. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 3 13:24:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:24:15 -0700 Subject: Six Teams Remain - Canada Still in the Hunt at Softball Worlds Message-ID: <030906246.37733@webbox.com> Received: 9/3/06 9:36:58 AM From: Subject: Six Teams Remain - Canada Still in the Hunt at Softball Worlds Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2006 Six Teams Remain - Canada Still in the Hunt at Softball Worlds (Beijing, China) - Canada is still in the hunt for a gold medal at the XI ISF World Championships after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-2. Canada took the early lead in the first inning off of a Sheena Lawrick (Calgary, AB) single scoring Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) who previously reached after being hit by a pitch. Canada continued to increase their lead in the fifth inning on a solid double by Matthews driving in Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) and Kristy Odamura (Richmond, BC) giving Canada the 3-0 lead. Chinese Taipei responded in the sixth trying to mount a come back posting 2 runs late in the inning. Despite pressuring for the lead, Canadian pitcher Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) ended the Taipei threat to push Canada to the 3-2 win. On the night, Lawrie struck out eight batters and allowed four hits. "The team came out ready to play. It is amazing how having one life can spark everyone to soul search and bring their best selves to the park" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "The early lead took a little pressure off but the bats went silent until the 5th inning. Kristy and Rachel started things rolling and Melanie (our top hitter at this tournament) was able to get the much needed go ahead runs." "Tough loss yesterday but the team responded like Elite athletes should" added Sippel. "They came to play and got the job done." "Our focus goes to Australia tomorrow for an opportunity to earn a berth in the 2008 Olympics outright". Canada will now face Australia in their push for the podium. As well as advancing in the playoff round, the winner will clinch a 2008 Olympic berth. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext. 3105 Get your official Softball Canada Apparel at www.gadarsportswear.com/softballsouvenirs/clothing.asp Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 3 13:27:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:27:47 -0700 Subject: World Championship: Only Six Countries Left - ISF women Message-ID: <030906246.37945@webbox.com> Received: 9/3/06 10:22:44 AM From: "Int'l Softball Fed." Subject: World Championship: Only Six Countries Left http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/events/06_08_wwc.asp Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 3 23:45:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 20:45:02 -0700 Subject: Watch the game live... ISF women Message-ID: <030906246.74978@webbox.com> Received: 9/3/06 10:25:14 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Watch the game live... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi All, Just wanted to advise for those who don?t know, the Australia vs Canada game can beseen live at http://www.2006softball.org/video/2006-09-04/1497.html Happy viewing and go Aussie Spirit!!! ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 09:04:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:04:34 -0700 Subject: Aussies qualify for 2008 Olympics Message-ID: <040906247.22149@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 1:17:41 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies qualify for 2008 Olympics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 4 September 2006 Aussies qualify for 2008 Olympics The Australian Open Women?s team, Aussie Spirit, today haveofficially qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games after defeating Canada 7-2 in theplayoffs of the ISF Women?s World Championship. The win has secured the Aussie Spirit?s place in theOlympics, with their hopes of winning a medal at the World Championships stillalive! Australia will play the winner of the Italy vs China game (currentlyunderway in Beijing) later tonight which will see the winner play in the Bronzemedal match in tomorrow?s play. The winner of the Bronze medal match willgo into the Gold medal game. In the bottom of the third inning, Australia put a runon the board when Simmone Morrow crossed the home plate. Canada replied inthe top of the fourth with two runs. Australia finishedstrongly with some good base running and hitting which rattled the oppositionpitchers. Belinda Wright, Stacey Porter, Marissa Carpadios, Simmone Morrow andTracey Mosley all scored in the bottom of the fifth to take a 6-2 lead. Sandra Allen hit a home run in the bottom of the sixth tosecure the win and see Australia into theOlympic Games. Pitcher Melanie Roche shut down the Canadian team and wasrelieved in the seventh innings by Kelly Hardie. Australia?sTracey Mosley injured her shoulder which saw Natalie Titcume play at first base. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 09:06:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:06:08 -0700 Subject: USA Softball Upset by Japan at the World Championships - ISF women Message-ID: <040906247.22246@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 7:56:30 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball Upset by Japan at the World Championships Beijing, China---Ina battle of undefeated teams, Japanupset the USA3-1, to advance to the gold medal game at the ISF Women?s WorldChampionship. The loss is the first for the USAin a World Championship since 1998 when it lost, 2-1, to Australia in 12innings in the second round of the playoffs. The U.S. will now have to win two gameson Tuesday if they are to capture their sixth consecutive World title. Looking for a quick start against Japan ace Yukiko UenoUSA?s Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.) led offwith a single to left field and Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.walked to begin an early rally. With one out, Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) hit a deep flyball that looked to be over the head of the leftfielder but Satoko Mabuchi madea great catch to shut down the rally. Japan got their first baserunner of the gamein the bottom of the third when U.S.starter Jennie Finch (La Mirada Calif.) hit Sachiko Ito to leadoff the inning. On the next play U.S.third baseman Andrea Duran (Salem Calif.) turned an attemptedsacrifice bunt by Masumi Mishina into a double play to clear the bases. Ueno seemed to be in a groove as sheretired Bustos, Nuveman and Duran in order in the top of the fourth inning tobring her team back to the plate. The bottom of the fourth inning startedthe same way as the third with Finch hitting the lead off batter. This time Japan chose toswing away rather than use the sacrifice bunt and it worked as shortstop EmiNaito singled through the left side to move Aki Venishi to second base. With two runners on base Japan went backto the sacrifice as Eri Yamada executed a perfect bunt to move both runnersinto scoring position. A groundout by Mabuchi broke a scoreless tie as Venishiscampered home for the first run of the game. With two outs Japan kept thepressure on as Sachiko Ito singled to left field to score Naito for a 2-0 lead. The U.S.was unable to respond in the top of the fifth inning as Ueno retired the sideto keep the momentum in favor of Japan. In the bottom of the fifth inning the U.S. went to the bullpen in favor of JamieSouthern (Clovis, Calif.who had success against Japanduring the 2005 Japan Cup. This time around Japan was better prepared and cameout swinging. Megu Hirose led off the inning with a double to center field andmoved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Emi Inui. A single by Ayumi Karino addedan insurance run as Hirose scored for a 3-0 lead. Down to their last six outs, the U.S. bats camealive in the fifth to cut the lead to 3-1. Lowe reached on an error by Naito tolead off the inning and scored on a two out double by Bustos. With momentum swingingin favor of the U.S.Nuveman laced a single to center field that looked to score Bustos but aperfect throw from center fielder Hirose nailed her at the plate to end theinning. Finch was saddled with the loss to drop to1-1 at these championships after allowing two runs on two hits. She also hittwo batters and struck out two. Southern allowed a run on two hits in threeinnings of relief work. Ueno improved to 4-0 after holding the U.S. to justone unearned run on three hits while fanning seven. ?We had some opportunities early inthe game that we didn?t cash in on. In the first inning, if that ball ofBustos would have cleared left field it could have been a differentscenario,? said head coach Mike Candrea. ?Right now we have to bounceback strong tomorrow and be ready to play. This thing will be won tomorrow nottoday.? The Red, White and Blue will meet Australia (7-3)for the bronze medal game Tues. at 2:00 am CT, with the loser taking bronze.The winner of that game will face Japan (9-0) at 6:00 am CT for theChampionship game. Notes: *The loss to Japanends a 20 game win streak in ISF World Championship competition for the United StatesTheir last loss came in the second round of the playoffs to Australia (2-1)at the 1998 ISF World Championships. The team went on to capture theChampionship with a 1-0 win over Australia. *Entering the game Yukiko Ueno had allowedonly one unearned run in 22.3 innings of work at the 2006 ISF WorldChampionship. *The USA is now 104-10 in WorldChampionship competition since 1965. *Yukiko Ueno has now defeated the USA a total offour times in the last 14 months. (Once at the 2005 World Cup, twice at theJapan Cup and at the 2006 World Championship.) Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 09:07:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:07:23 -0700 Subject: TEAM USA vs Japan (Sep 04, 2006) - ISF women Message-ID: <040906247.22321@webbox.com> TEAM USA vs Japan (Sep 04, 2006) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Box score Play-by-Play -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Box Score 2006 World Championship TEAM USA vs Japan Sep 04, 2006 at Beijing, China (Fengtai Stadium) TEAM USA 1 (8-1) Player AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ Lowe, Caitlin rf......... 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Watley, Natasha ss....... 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 Mendoza, Jessica lf...... 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 Bustos, Crystl 1b/dh..... 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nuveman, Stacey c........ 3 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 2 Duran, Andrea 3b......... 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Flowers, Tairia dh/1b.... 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 Galindo, Vicky ph....... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jung, Lovie 2b........... 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Berg, Laura cf........... 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 Finch, Jennie p/1b....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Southern, Jamie p....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals................... 25 1 3 0 1 7 18 7 4 Japan 3 (9-0) Player AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ Uenishi 2b............... 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Naito ss................. 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 Yamada cf................ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Mabuchi lf............... 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 Ito 1b................... 3 0 1 1 0 2 6 0 0 Mishina dh............... 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Hirose 3b................ 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 Inui c................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Karino rf................ 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 Ueno p................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals................... 20 3 4 3 0 4 21 7 3 Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- TEAM USA............ 000 001 0 - 1 3 1 Japan............... 000 210 X - 3 4 2 ----------------------------------------- E - Duran(1); Naito; Ueno. DP - TEAM USA 1. LOB - TEAM USA 4; Japan 3. 2B - Bustos(6); Hirose. HBP - Uenishi; Hirose. SH - Yamada; Inui. SB - Karino. TEAM USA IP H R ER BB SO AB BF ----------------------------------------------- Finch, Jennie....... 4.0 2 2 2 0 2 12 15 Southern, Jamie..... 2.0 2 1 1 0 2 8 9 Japan IP H R ER BB SO AB BF ----------------------------------------------- Ueno................ 7.0 3 1 0 1 7 25 26 Win - Ueno (4-0). Loss - Finch (1-1). Save - None. WP - Ueno. HBP - by Finch (Hirose); by Finch (Uenishi). Umpires - Start: 4:00 pm Time: 1:35 Attendance: Game: WCGAME09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Play-by-Play 2006 World Championship TEAM USA vs Japan - Play-by-Play Sep 04, 2006 at Beijing, China (Fengtai Stadium) Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- TEAM USA............ 000 001 0 - 1 3 1 Japan............... 000 210 X - 3 4 2 ----------------------------------------- TEAM USA starters: 26/rf Lowe; 29/ss Watley; 2/lf Mendoza; 6/1b Bustos; 33/c Nuveman; 12/3b Duran; 11/dh Flowers; 3/2b Jung; 44/cf Berg; 27/p Finch; Japan starters: 15/2b Uenishi; 6/ss Naito; 11/cf Yamada; 25/lf Mabuchi; 10/1b Ito; 4/dh Mishina; 8/3b Hirose; 23/c Inui; 5/rf Karino; 17/p Ueno; TEAM USA 1st - Lowe singled to left field. Watley walked; Lowe advanced to second. Mendoza struck out looking. Bustos flied out to lf. Nuveman struck out looking. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Japan 1st - Bustos to dh. Flowers to 1b. Uenishi grounded out to ss. Naito struck out looking. Yamada flied out to lf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. TEAM USA 2nd - Duran grounded out to 3b. Flowers grounded out to ss. Jung struck out looking. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Japan 2nd - Mabuchi flied out to cf. Ito struck out looking. Mishina flied out to cf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. TEAM USA 3rd - Berg reached on an error by p. Lowe reached on a fielder''s choice; Berg out at second ss to 2b. Lowe advanced to second on a wild pitch. Watley lined out to ss. Mendoza flied out to rf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Japan 3rd - Hirose hit by pitch. Inui hit into double play 3b to ss to 1b; Hirose out on the play. Karino flied out to lf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. TEAM USA 4th - Bustos grounded out to p. Nuveman fouled out to 1b. Duran struck out looking. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Japan 4th - Uenishi hit by pitch. Naito singled to left field; Uenishi advanced to second. Yamada out at first p to 2b, SAC, bunt; Naito advanced to second; Uenishi advanced to third. Mabuchi grounded out to ss, RBI; Naito advanced to third; Uenishi scored. Ito singled to right field, RBI; Naito scored. Mishina popped up to 1b. 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. TEAM USA 5th - Flowers struck out swinging. Jung struck out swinging. Berg grounded out to 3b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Japan 5th - Finch to 1b for Flowers. Southern to p for Finch. Flowers to 1b for Finch. Hirose doubled to center field. Inui grounded out to p, SAC; Hirose advanced to third. Karino singled to left field, RBI; Hirose scored. Uenishi grounded out to c unassisted. Karino stole second. Naito flied out to cf. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. TEAM USA 6th - Lowe reached on an error by ss. Watley struck out looking. Mendoza flied out to lf. Bustos doubled to right field; Lowe scored, unearned. Nuveman singled to right field; Bustos advanced to third, out at home cf to c. 1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Japan 6th - Yamada reached on an error by 3b. Mabuchi out at first c to 2b; Yamada advanced to second. Ito struck out swinging. Mishina struck out looking. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. TEAM USA 7th - Duran grounded out to 2b. Galindo pinch hit for Flowers. Galindo flied out to cf. Jung flied out to rf. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 09:21:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:21:35 -0700 Subject: Aussie go down to USA in first final - ISF women Message-ID: <040906247.23173@webbox.com> Received: 9/3/06 12:59:47 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussie go down to USA in first final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 3 September 2006 Aussie go down to USA in first final The Australia Open Women???s team, Aussie Spirit, has gone down 11-2 to the USA in the first round of the ISF XI Women???s World Championship finals in Beijing, China today. Aussie Spirit finished off the round robin games with a five-two win-loss ratio after going down to the Netherlands 4-2. Australian pitchers held the Netherland batters until the fifth innings when they converted two hits to runs to take a 2-0 lead. Aussie Spirit closed the margin in the bottom of the fifth, with Kylie Cronk scoring. In the bottom of the sixth, Kate Quigley was helped around the bases by team mates Danica Howlett and Amanda Doman to level the scores. The Netherlands scored two runs in the top of the seventh with Australia unable to reply to win the game. Australia , who finished second on the results ladder in Pool A under Japan, took on the undefeated USA team today at 12.30pm (AEST). The USA got two runs in the bottom of the second with Australia's Simmone Morrow and Sandra Allen replying in the top of the thrid. The game was tight, until the USA batters opened up, hitting some huge home runs. Australia will now play the winner out of the Canada and Chinese Taipei game currently being played tomorrow at 12.30pm (AEST). DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia M: 0405 509 674 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 11:34:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:34:08 -0700 Subject: OASA Intermediate B and C Message-ID: <040906247.31126@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 9:01:04 AM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA Intermediate B and C The Ontario Amateur Softball Association held the Provincial Intermediate Men's B and C Championship in North Frederickburg Ontario September 1-3. OASA Intermediate Men's Provincial C Championship Gold medal Sharon Lake Simcoe Lightning Silver medal Blackburn Bombers OASA Intermediate Men's Provincial B Championship Gold medal North Fred Kings Silver medal Campbellford Trent Hill Titans Gary Wren OASA Men's Committee gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca/ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 11:38:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:38:13 -0700 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's OPEN Fastball Tournament July 27-29, 2007 Message-ID: <040906247.31372@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 9:18:53 AM From: "Scott Dumouchel" Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's OPEN Fastball Tournament July 27-29, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, On. The Ottawa Blitz will be holding our 2nd Annual Men's OPEN Fastball Tournament July 27-29, 2007. This is a must Tournament to have put on all teams schedules. We are looking to give 3000$ in Prize Money based on Sponsorship and team numbers. We had 12 this year, but are looking to go at least 16 and as high as 24 teams. There are 3 Diamonds located at Carlington Park in Ottawa, with a Beer Tent/ BBQ overlooking all 3 Diamonds. The Format is to be determined based on the amount of teams but we could be looking at a Round Robin guarranteeing 3 games. The Entry Fee will be $350/team, and teams will be accepted on a first paid entry fee. The Tournament is Open to all players and teams without any restrictions on calibre of ball being played. For more information please contact me below. Scott Dumouchel Ottawa Blitz Fastball blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 613-721-3532 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 4 11:39:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:39:31 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeated by Australia at Softball Worlds - ISF women Message-ID: <040906247.31450@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 9:44:59 AM From: Subject: Canada Defeated by Australia at Softball Worlds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2006 Canada Defeated by Australia at Softball Worlds (Beijing, China) Canada was defeated by Australia 7-2 at the XI ISF World Championships of softball bringing an end to their podium hunt. Despite the loss, Canada will still have a chance to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games as China has advanced to the final four. Canada will battle Italy on Tuesday, September 5th, the winner will earn a berth to the 2008 Olympic Games. The losing team will host one of three regional Olympic qualifiers in 2007. Despite pressuring for the early lead, it was Australia who broke the scoreless tie in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead. Canada responded in the fourth on a two out rally led by a Kristy Odamura (Richmond, ON) single to start the attack. Odamura then stole second followed by a Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) double scoring Odamura to tie the game. Canada continued to press as Melanie Matthews (Surrey, BC) was walked to put runners at first and second. Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC) capped off the inning driving in Schill giving Canada the 1 run lead. After being held to only 1 run through four complete innings, Australia broke out offensively in the fifth posting five runs putting the game all but out of reach for the Canadians. Australia would add to their lead in the sixth to eventually take a 7-2 win. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) received the start for Canada in the circle and was solid though four complete innings. Before being relieved, Bay held Australia to only 3 hits while striking out 7. Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) came to Bay's relief in the fifth inning however was relieved early after giving up 2 quick runs. Danielle Lawrie (Langley, BC) closed out the game for Canada. "I felt that we played four solid innings but in a game as this, seven are required" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We do not have time to stew about this one as opportunity still knocks in the form of Italy tomorrow. Our goal of reaching the podium will not be attained; however qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games would help to take the edge off for the journey home." Of the 7 Australia runs, only 3 were earned. Matthews continued her dominance at the plate going 2 for 3 with a stolen base. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 (705)-698-7490 (Cell) Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 00:18:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 21:18:33 -0700 Subject: Aussies guaranteed medal at World Championships - ISF women Message-ID: <040906247.76990@webbox.com> Received: 9/4/06 6:11:01 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Aussies guaranteed medal at World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 5 September 2006 Aussies guaranteed medal at World Championships The Australian OpenWomen?s team, Aussie Spirit, are guaranteed of a medal at the ISFWomen?s World Championship after defeating host nation China 1-0 in Beijing last night. The win ensures theAustralian team will finish on the podium at the championship; the only thing tobe decided now is the colour of the medal. The Aussie Spirit will play the USA at 5.00pm (AEST) today, with the winner of that match to play Japan in the gold medal match at 7.00pm (AEST) tonight. The loser of the Australia ? USA match will come away with the bronze medal. The Aussie Spirit guaranteed themselves a medal with a hard fought win over China. The only run for the match came in the bottom of thefourth innings when Stacey Porter hit a massive home run over the left fieldfence. Australian pitchers Tanya Harding (4 innings) and Melanie Roche (3innings) held the Chinese batters to just four hits for the match. Last night?s victoryensures that all four of Australia?s national teams will retain their ranking inthe top three in the world. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 07:58:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 04:58:21 -0700 Subject: USA Softball advances to gold medal game with 5-1 win over Australia - ISF women Message-ID: <050906248.18178@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 5:09:05 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball advances to gold medal game with 5-1 win over Australia USA Softball advances to gold medal game with 5-1 win over Australia Beijing, China---The USA Softball Women?s National Team kept itshopes alive for a sixth consecutive ISF Women?s World Championship titleby defeating Australia, 5-1, in the bronze medal game. While Australia takes bronze, the U.S. moves on to face undefeated Japanin the grand final at 6 a.m. CT on Tuesday. ?We did what we had to do to get into the championshipgame,? said head coach Mike Candrea?Now we will go out tonight and try to finish the championship off likewe know we can.? Cat Osterman (Houston, Texasgot off to a quick start by fanning the first two batters she faced but Australia?s Stacey Porter was up to thechallenge and sent a 1-1 pitch over the right centerfield fence to give Australiaa quick 1-0 advantage. It was the first home run the USA allowed in the WorldChampionships and the third hit by Porter. The U.S.could not counter in the bottom of the first as they left two runners stranded.With one out, Natasha Watley (Irvine Calif.) reached on a single toleft field and into scoring position when Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.)singled up the middle but both were left on base when Crystl Bustos (CanyonCountry, Calif.) and Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif.) popped up to thecenterfielder to end the inning. Australia?sTracey Mosley was hit by a pitch to lead off the top of the second inning but afailed sacrifice attempt by Natalie Ward and a grounder by Natalie Titcume thatresulted in a double play ended the inning for the Aussies. Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.led off the home half of the second with a walk and moved into scoring positionwhen Jennie Finch (La Mirada Calif.) laid down a sacrificebunt to push her to second. It looked as if the U.S.would squander another scoring opportunity as Lovieanne Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif.popped up to second base for the second out of the inning but Laura Berg wouldnot let this opportunity pass as she singled to center field to score Duran andtie the game 1-1. Osterman retired Australiain order in the top of the third inning and her offense went to work in thebottom half of the inning. Mendoza, who leads the U.S. with five home runs, changedher strategy and surprised the Aussie defense with a bunt single. A wild pitchproved costly for Aussie pitcher Melanie Roche as it allowed Mendoza to move into scoring position andgave Bustos the opportunity to swing away rather than sacrifice her at bat. Bustos took advantage of the at bat to record an RBI single to centerfield that plated Mendoza and gave the USAits first lead of the game. A single by Nuveman to center field advanced Bustosto third and chased Roche from the game in favor of veteran hurler TanyaHarding. The move paid off as Harding snuffed out the U.S. rally by retiring the nextthree batters in order. Harding remained solid in the fourth inning but in the fifth the U.S.hitters caught up to her to extend the lead to 3-1. Mendoza led off the inning with her third hitof the day and Bustos matched her effort with a single to put her in scoringposition. Duran, who struggled in her first at bat against Harding, camethrough with a single to right center that scored Mendozaand gave the U.S.an insurance run. Australiacollected their second hit of the game in the top of the sixth inning whenMarissa Carpadios dropped in a bloop single to right field to bring Porter, whohomered in the first inning, to the plate representing the tying run. With afull count, Porter popped up to Jung at second base to end the inning. An infield single by Watley led to two more runs when Bustos crushedher first home run of these World Championships to give the Red, White and Bluea solid 5-1 victory. Osterman finished the game allowing only one run on two hits while strikingout 10 to send the U.S.into the gold medal game. With the win she improves to 5-0 and moves into a tiefor second place on the USAall-time list for wins in a single World Championship. The top four hitters in the USA lineup were responsible fornine of the 12 hits in the game. Mendoza and Bustos led the offensive attackgoing 3-for-4 at the plate. Bustos was also responsible for driving in three ofthe five runs in the game. The USAwill be competing in their sixth consecutive title game at the WorldChampionships. The Grand Final is a rematch of the 2002 World ChampionshipGrand Final when the U.S.defeated Japan1-0 to earn its fifth consecutive World Championship. The game is scheduled for6 a.m. CT on Tuesday morning and can be seen by logging on to the USA Softballwebsite (www.usasoftball.com) and clicking onthe World Championship home page. Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.comwww.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 08:00:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 05:00:26 -0700 Subject: Olympic Berths Clinched; World Championship Medals Tuesday - ISF women Message-ID: <050906248.18305@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 1:31:51 AM From: "Bruce Wawrzyniak" Subject: RE: Olympic Berths Clinched; World Championship Medals Tuesday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These recaps that get sent out everyday from the world championship are all on our website. The one that was below is at http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/latest_news/wwc06_POday2.asp and the archive of those from every other day at the tournament is at http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/events/06_08_wwc.asp. Bruce W. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 08:44:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 05:44:10 -0700 Subject: Cats win North Bay Again Message-ID: <050906248.20929@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 7:39:47 AM From: "O'Hearn, Mike" Subject: Cats win North Bay Again NORTH BAY, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Bay once again hosted 32 teams for it's annual Labour Day weekend World Senior Fastball Tournament, and for the second year in a row the Cold Springs Cats prevailed in winning seven consecutive games to win the title. Friday they started off with a 9-0 win over North Bay Legion and followed that up Saturday morning and afternoon with a 3-0 win over Powassan and a 9-1 win over Espanola. Saturday night in their opening playoff round they were matched against Casey's of North Bay and managed a 2-0 win. Sunday morning's quarter final saw them take on Orillia and after falling behind 5-0 after two innings they stormed back to win 9-5. The semi final with Cobourg was the one they'd been waiting for. Having lost twice to Cobourg earlier in the year the Cats, were needless to say, a little pumped for this one. Cold Springs sent Steve Ketchell out to duel with Mike Crawford. On this day Ketchell wasn't going to be denied as he shut down their formidable lineup (along with some key defence help) as Cold Springs came away with a well earned 2-0 win. In the final against the Azilda Doghouse Relics from Sudbury, Steve Ketchell once again took the ball and threw a gem winning 3-1 and giving Cold Springs their second consecutive championship. Afterwards, Cold Springs Manager Ewart Timlin declared they'd be back to go for a third in a row. It was the Cats third North Bay title having also won in 1996. Congratulations to the Cold Springs crew consisting of Mike Racioppo, Mike McCaw, Rob Ellis, Mike O'Hearn, Roger Cole, Gary Vowles, Dave O'Connell, Steve Ketchell, Jeff Brown, Paul Goodfellow, Steve Parker, Darren Crowter, Mark Tyson, Sammy Forbes, Keith Woodman (Final MVP), and Manager Ewart Timlin. Mike "Red Dog" O'Hearn Cold Springs Cats mohearn(at)uoftbookstore.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 11:15:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:15:00 -0700 Subject: USA Avenges Loss to Japan to Win World Championship - ISF women Message-ID: <050906248.29979@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 10:06:55 AM From: "Int'l Softball Fed." Subject: USA Avenges Loss to Japan to Win World Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These recaps that get sent out everyday from the world championship are all on our website. The one that was below is at http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/latest_news/wwc06_POday2.asp and the archive of those from every other day at the tournament is at http://www.internationalsoftball.com/english/events/06_08_wwc.asp. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 12:32:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:32:29 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Earns an Olympic Berth at Softball Worlds - ISF women Message-ID: <050906248.34627@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 11:21:07 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Earns an Olympic Berth at Softball Worlds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2006 Canada Earns an Olympic Berth at Softball Worlds (Beijing, China) - Canada defeated Italy 3-0, to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Beijing, China. Canada earned the final Olympic berth that was available at the XI ISF World Championships and will join the USA, Japan and Australia at the 2008 Olympic Games. China also qualified as the Olympic Games host team. With the win, the Senior Women's National Softball Team became the first Canadian team sport to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympic games. Since softball's inception in the Olympics in 1996, Canada has not failed to qualify and has had a fifth place finish in 1996 and 2004 and an eighth place finish in 2000. In Tuesday's fifth place game, Canada relied on solid pitching and a strong offence to defeat Italy and give them the win. Lauren Bay (Trail, BC) and Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) combined to throw a no hitter. Together, the Canadian duo struck out 8 Italian batters. Offensively, Canada strung together 8 hits and took advantage of Italian errors to score one run in three consecutive innings to give Canada the 3-0 lead. Rachel Schill (Kitchener, ON) started the attack and the scoring for Canada in the third inning reaching first on a single. After being moved to third by a sacrifice bunt from Melanie Matthews(Surrey, BC) and a single from Jennifer Salling (Port Coquitlam, BC), Schill stole home as Italy tried to catch Salling stealing second. Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) continued the Canadian attack in the fourth with a lead off triple. Bradley would score on an error as the third baseman bobbled the outfield throw. Angela Lichty, (Guelph, ON) capped off the Canadian scoring, in the fifth, after reaching on a fielder's choice. After being moved to second on a Bradley ground out, Lichty stole third and then came home on a passed ball to give Canada a 3-0 lead. This is only the second time in history that a special (5th Place) playoff game was required to determine the top qualifying teams for the Olympic Games. Since China finished in the top four at the Worlds and had already earned a spot in the 2008 Olympic Games as the host team, the extra game was required. In 1998, Canada also defeated Italy (1-0) in the 5th place game which qualified Canada for the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visit www.softball.ca. For pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 12:34:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:34:24 -0700 Subject: USA Softball wins sixth consecutive World Championship - ISF women Message-ID: <050906248.34743@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 11:27:40 AM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball wins sixth consecutive World Championship USA Softball wins sixth consecutive WorldChampionship Beijing, China --- The USA Softball teamwas crowned World Champions for the sixth consecutive time after defeatingJapan, 3-0, in the gold medal game of the XI ISF Women?s WorldChampionship. USA?s CatOsterman (Houston, Texasout dueled Japan?sYukiko Ueno to earn her fifth victory of the championship and prove she is thebest pitcher in the world. In seven innings of work, Osterman allowed only onehit and struck out 14 to secure the World title. Through the first two innings bothpitchers held their opposition hitless with Osterman striking out three of thesix batters she faced while Ueno fanned one. ?Its amazing what 24 hours can do. Softball is a very humblingsport and you have to get used to the highs and lows. The three of these ladiesup here today, Cat (Osterman), Jessica (Mendozaand (Crystl) Bustos are veterans in my eyes,? said head coach MikeCandrea. ?And games like today are what veterans do. They come through intough situations. It was a great game and they performed very well against avery good team. We needed to be at our best today and the team was.? In the top of the third inning USA firstbaseman Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.) broke up Ueno?s no-hitter with alead off single to left field but was left stranded when Lovieanne Jung(Fountain Valley, Calif.) struckout swinging followed by groundouts by LauraBerg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) and Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.) A lead-off walk to Megu Hirose in thebottom of the third provided Japanwith their first baserunner of the game but U.S. catcher Stacey Nuveman erasedthe threat with a snap throw to first that nailed Hirose. Osterman took care ofthe final two batters by recording her fourth and fifth strikeout of the game. With one out in the top of the fourthinning Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.) started a rally with a rocket through the leftside of the infield and Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) followed with a single to leftcenter to put the first runner of the game in scoring position. Ueno respondedto the challenge by getting Nuveman to pop up to second base and Andrea Duran(Selma, Calif.) to chase a third strike out of the zone. Japan broke up Osterman?s bid for ano-hitter in the bottom of the fourth inning when Emi Naito singled up themiddle but no damage was done as Osterman got Eri Yamada to pop up and madeSatoko Mabuchi her sixth strikeout of the game. The momentum of the game took a dramaticswing in the top of the sixth inning. With one out, Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.laid down a perfect bunt for her first hit of the game. Mendoza, who leads the USA inalmost every possible offensive category, came through once again with a linedrive home run to right field to give the Red, White and Blue a 2-0 lead.Bustos added an insurance run with a blast deep over the left field fence toput the USAup 3-0. ?Every pitcher has a plan each at bat. She kept throwing me awayand beat me at it with a strikeout earlier in the game. I didn?t want herto beat me again with that pitch,? said Mendoza. ?Its how the game works andthat?s why its so exciting. Sometimes she gets me and sometimes I gether. Today I got her and its nice to come out on the other side.? Osterman took care of the rest by strikingout nine of the last 10 batters she faced including three strikeouts in theseventh inning. Mendoza and Bustos were the offensivejuggernauts for the USAall week long while Osterman took care of business in the circle. Mendoza finished thechampionship with a .500 batting average (16-for-32), five home runs, 14 runsscored and 16 RBI. Bustos ended the championship with a .500 batting average(17-for-34, six doubles, two home runs, 10 runs scored and 14 RBI. Osterman was simply amazing going 6-0 withwins over 6th place Italyfifth place Canada, fourthplace China, third place Australia and runner-up Japan. She pitched 41 of the 66innings for the United States allowing just three earned runs whilestriking out 70 in six games. The win solidifies the USA?s position as the No. 1 team in theworld and earns it the top seed at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. ?We learned a lot here. The venue here is very good and justneeds a couple minor tweaks. They volunteers are great and well organizedhere,? said Candrea of his team?s experience. ?It was a greatexperience for us and will be helpful in us planning for 2008. This has been atremendous three weeks for us and the people of Beijing have been wonderful.? Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com www.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 12:35:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:35:50 -0700 Subject: SRFL Finals Set Message-ID: <050906248.34828@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 8:55:49 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: SRFL Finals Set Wyevale, ON SRFL Finals Set To Go The SRFL finals are set to start on Thursday in Barrie, as the Minesing Pumpkins will take on the Wyevale Tribe in a rematch of last years final. Last year Minesing pushed aside the Tribe in 6 exciting games and claimed the championship. This year?s final is shaping up to be much of the same as the top 2 teams in the regular season will battle it out for the coveted championship. The Tribe will try once again to capture their first ever title, while Minesing will, ho hum, try to capture what is definitely not their first as they seem to win about every other year. Minesing made it through the Semi Finals up ending the kids from Toanche in 3 straight. After a mercy win in the first two tight games ended the series for Minesing. While in the other Semi Final, Wyevale upended Vasey in 4 games in a series that was riddled with quality play throughout. Vasey took the first game 5-3, then the Tribe came back and earned a 6-5 8 inning victory. Wyevale followed that up with a J Giff 1 hit shutout for 3-0 win and 2-1 series lead. In the final game the Tribe got down 4 runs in the first, but battle back to tie it, only to have Vasey go up 5-4 in the bottom of the 6th. In the top of the 7th the Tribe bats exploded for 8 runs and took Vasey?s momentum right from under them. Final Score 12-5. So as it stand right now the schedule is as follows: Game #1 Thu Sep 7 @ Barrie 7:30 Game #2 Mon Sep 11 @ Wyevale 8:30 (This game will likely change to Sun 10th @ 8:30) Game #3 Thu Sep 14 @ Barrie 7:30 Game #4 Mon Sep 18 @ Wyevale 8:00 Game #5 Thu Sep 21 @ Barrie 7:30 Game #6 Mon Sep 25 @ Wyevale 8:00 Game #7 Thu Sep 28 @ Barrie 7:30 Michael Kelly kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 5 16:38:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 13:38:52 -0700 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Takes 3rd place at Elkland Labor Day Tournament Message-ID: <050906248.49408@webbox.com> Received: 9/5/06 12:45:36 PM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Takes 3rd place at Elkland Labor Day Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkland, PA- Our team, the Elkland Fastpitch Team finished in 3rd place this past weekend in Elkland at the 2006 5th Annual Elkland Open Class Labor Day Tournament, ending the weekend with a 5-2 record. Given the amount of rain that fell Saturday, it is downright remarkable that the grounds crew's were able to save 2 of the 3 fields for play on Sunday and Monday. Sundays games were shortened to 5 inning games due to the loss of one field, but Mondays games were back to the normal 7 inning games. As a native of Elkland, I cant remember one single time that the tournament lost one full day's worth of games, yet were able to save the tournament and get it the tournament completed. Patsy's and the Gremlins were both loaded with great players, between the two rosters I think a good portion of the New Zealand national team was there. Both teams put on a great show this weekend, from plays in the field to pitching to their hitting. Here is how our team performed for the weekend: The Elkland Fastpitch Team: Elkland Labor Day Review Tournament Record ? 5-2 (3rd place) Overall Season Record ? 25-12 Tournament Team Batting Average - .335 (48-143) Tournament Team ERA ? 1.97 (63 strikeouts in 39 innings) Elkland Fastpitch Game by Game Results Game #1 Elkland defeats Keeneyville 8-0 Game #2 Elkland defeats I4C Victory 5-4 Game #3 Elkland defeats Knoxville-Ontario 2-1 Game #4 Elkland loses to NY Gremlins 4-0 Game #5 Elkland defeats Shaggy Dog 4-1 Game #6 Elkland defeats The Rise 13-2 Game #7 Elkland loses to Patsy?s 7-2 Top Elkland Fastpitch Pitchers Hugh Hillhouse ? 1-0, 2.33 ERA, 13 strikeouts in 9.0 innings Bill Hillhouse ? 2-0, 1.40 ERA, 15 strikeouts in 10.0 innings Paul Algar ? 2-2, 1 save, 2.10 ERA, 35 strikeouts in 20.0 innings *Hugh Hillhouse threw a no-hitter in Game #1 Top Elkland Fastpitch Hitters Bryan Miller ? 8-18, .444, 6 runs, 3 RBI?s Justin Cevette ? 8-18, .444, HR, 7 RBI?s Notti Perez ? 7-18, .388, 6 runs, 2 doubles, 2 triples Tony Bruce ? 4-11, .363, 4 runs, 2 doubles Bruce Hackett ? 4-6, .667 *reached base in 9 out of 10 plate appearances Bill Hillhouse ? 2-3, .667 Russ Cooley- 2-4, .500, 2 RBI?s -Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 08:55:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 05:55:25 -0700 Subject: Elkland Labor Day Message-ID: <060906249.21605@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 7:40:40 AM From: Joe Cevette Subject: Elkland Labor Day ELKLAND, PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patsy's comes back to win the 54th annual Elkland Labor Day Tournament. Patsys' lost to the NY Gremlins in the winners bracket final. WP - Jereamy Manley LP - Gerald Muzzaliar. Patsy's came back to beat the Gremlins 1-0 on a home run in the bottom of the 7th in the final to force the if necessary game. WP - Adam Folkard, LP - Jared Martin. In the final the Gremlins took a 7-2 lead early, Patsy's battled back and won 11-7, WP - Adam Folkard, LP - Jereamy Manley. MVP - Travis Wilson, MV Pitcher -Adam Folkard. Third place Elkland, fourth place The Rise. Joe Cevette Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 09:54:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:54:35 -0700 Subject: Three Atlantic Canadians Join Softball Canada Hall of Fame Message-ID: <060906249.25155@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 8:50:21 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Three Atlantic Canadians Join Softball Canada Hall of Fame -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6th, 2006 Three Atlantic Canadians Join Softball Canada Hall of Fame (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada is pleased to announce that Wayne Brown, Ivan Hapgood and Billy Windsor will be inducted into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in recognition for their contribution and excellence in the sport of softball across the country. Wayne Brown (Official, Fredericton, New Brunswick) was Deputy Umpire in Chief with Softball Canada from 1986-1994 before taking over the National Director of Umpires portfolio, a position he held until his retirement in 2004. He also held the position of ISF North American Umpire in Chief from 1995 to 2005. In addition to receiving countless umpiring and supervisory assignments both nationally and internationally, Wayne was instrumental in creating outstanding resources and programming, including the Blue Convention, that have made the Canadian umpiring program the envy of the World. Ivan Hapgood (Builder, Arnold?s Cove, Newfoundland) served for 23 years on the Board of Softball Newfoundland and Labrador including 4 terms as President. He went on to serve as a Director with Softball Canada for 4 years (2000-2004). His many contributions include active participation as an umpire, coach, and various supervisory assignments at Canadian Championships. Ivan also played an integral role in hosting the 1994 ISF Women?s World Championship and 1997 ISF Junior Men?s World Championship in St. John?s. Billy Windsor (Athlete, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland) had a stellar career with Newfoundland teams competing at Canadian Championships, beginning in 1983 and continuing to 1995. At the 1984 Junior nationals he led his team to a silver medal while garnering top batter and all-star outfielder recognition. He followed that up with another all-star award at his first Senior nationals in 1985 and was honoured the following year with an invitation to try out for the National Team program. A number of other honours followed, highlighted by a silver medal at the 1995 Canadian Championship held in St. John?s. The three Atlantic Canadians will join the select group of Canadians who have had this honour bestowed upon them at the Induction ceremony to be held Saturday, November 11, 2006. The ceremony is held in conjunction with Softball Canada?s Annual Meeting in St. John?s, Newfoundland. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 rpicard(at)softball.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 09:59:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:59:15 -0700 Subject: Around_the_Horn_September_Issue Message-ID: <060906249.25435@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 8:43:02 AM From: Subject: Around_the_Horn_September_Issue Please note the September issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition de Septembre de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format .PDF Merci, Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Get your official Softball Canada Apparel at www.gadarsportswear.com/softballsouvenirs/clothing.asp Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 11:34:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:34:22 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada Names its 2006 Junior Women's National Team Message-ID: <060906249.31142@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 8:58:32 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada Names its 2006 Junior Women's National Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2006 Softball Canada Names its 2006 Junior Women's National Team (Ottawa, ON) - Seventeen (17) of Canada's brightest future female softball players have been named to the Junior Women's National Team and will represent Canada at the Pan Am Championships in Puerto Rico from November 8th to the 18th, a qualifier for the 2007 ISF World Championships in Kutno, Poland.. The athletes who have been chosen to represent Canada at the Pan Am Championships are: Abel, Nicole - Kitchener, ON Brooks, Lisa - Mississauga, ON Coleshill, Pearl - Stouffville, ON Cronin, Courtney - Delta, BC Draper, Robyn - Brampton, ON Ellis, Kelsey - Surrey, BC Lafrance, Jillian - Calgary, AB Lavadan, Katrina - West Hill, ON Leclair, Stephanie - Kitchener, ON McGarva, Richelle - Surrey, BC McIntosh, Leah - Whitby, ON McLean, Tanya - Delta, BC Moir, Carly - White Rock, BC Purtzer, Heidi - Scottsdale, AZ Sinclair, Ellen - Chatham, ON Soderberg, Katie - Delta, BC Tieszen, Jessica - Surrey, BC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Mark Sanderson, Brampton, ON Assistant Coach: Glenn Boles, St. Catherine's, ON Assistant Coach: Cherene Hiesl, Newmarket, ON Assistant Coach: Melissa Basilio, Pickering, ON Team Leader: Rocky Larson, Calgary, AB Team Trainer: Mike Austin, Toronto, ON "All the athletes who participated in our Evaluation and Selection camps were very talented making the camps exciting and our decisions difficult" stated Mark Sanderson, Junior Women's National Team Head Coach. "We the coaching staff are looking forward to working and training with this group of talented young athletes as we prepare for the Junior World Qualifier in Puerto Rico." Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. -SC- For more information please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 16:28:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 13:28:52 -0700 Subject: Umpire Sharples set to call his Billionth Pitch! Message-ID: <060906249.48812@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 3:02:22 PM From: "Peter Kluszczynski" Subject: Umpire Sharples set to call his Billionth Pitch! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During a recent tournament, some careful calculationswere done to figure out really how many pitches Brian Sharples has called inhis entire life. After umpiring for over 25 years (http://www.softball.ca/Officiating/ODCContacts.aspx),Brian will reach the 1-Billion pitch mark sometime during his next assignment,tonight at Dieppe Park in Toronto It has been estimated that Brian is currently at 999,999,965 pitchescalled to this day. Brian is excited about the future too. When askedabout this milestone, Sharples commented that, ?The first billion were challenging? it?s the next billion that I?m looking forward to.? Tonight?s first pitch goes at Dieppe Parkat 8:30pm sharp. For directions, visit http://www.ocdfl.ca/. Peter K. kluz2(at)idirect.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 6 18:03:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:03:33 -0700 Subject: University of Ottawa Softball Message-ID: <060906249.54493@webbox.com> Received: 9/6/06 4:43:28 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: University of Ottawa Softball The University of Ottawa Softball team is ready to kick of the 2006 season. After a grueling Evaluation Camp over the Labour Day weekend, the team was selected for their quest to improve on their Silver Medal from 2005. 2006 Roster Jen Alexander Nicole Dunlop Erin Durant Allison Hibbett Vanessa Homiak Lindsey McLaughlin Erin Mulvihill Samantha Pantalone Carol Piche Isabelle Richard Allie Rutherford Ashley Sands Elissa Sivel Jillian Taylor Sarah Thompson Coaches Al Read Scott Searle Jim Cowdrey Cory Morrison The team will have a bit of a new look in 2006 as former Head Coach Gil Read stepped back to focus on professional and personal commitments, he has agreed to remain as a mentor to the program and help at practices. We are thrilled to announce Al Read as our new Head Coach. Al is no stranger to softball diamonds around the city as he has grown up playing in the Kanata Minor Softball Association and more recently has competed at the ISC World Tournament with Team Easton for the last 3 years, taking home bronze and silver medals. Al is committed to helping the Gee-Gees in their goal of winning the 2006 OIWFA Championship. We are also very excited to add Jim Cowdrey to the staff full-time. Jim is one of the top pitchers ever to compete for Canada and represented his country at the ISF World Championships, as well as the Pan-American Games. That experience was invaluable last year and we are thrilled to have him full time this year. We are also very happy to announce that Dale Aiken has agreed to join the staff. Dale is no stranger to the softball community in Ottawa as the new President of the Kanata Minor Softball Association. For full biographies of all of our coaches and athletes please visit our website. The team heads to Windsor and Western September 16/17 for their first games of the year. For their full schedule please visit our website at: www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch Assistant Coach Scott Searle Scottsearle(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 7 16:04:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 13:04:11 -0700 Subject: Fastpitch bats wanted Message-ID: <070906250.47332@webbox.com> Received: 9/7/06 11:57:01 AM From: "Peter and Kelly Hazelton" Subject: Fastpitch bats -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Al I hope you will be kind enough to send this note out to your subscribers as I am very interested in their feedback. Our local fastpitch team in the Pickering, ON area has recently come into a bit of cash and we are most interested in buying some new bats for the play-off run. Since it has been a few years since I have played higher level fastpitch, I am a bit out of the loop as to what the higher caliber players are using these days. We are not looking to break the bank but would like to pick up a couple of solid bats for this year and next. Everyone, please feel free to email me your thoughts on some of the better bats that are out there and roughly how much I should expect to pay. Peter Hazelton Newcastle, ON Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 9 18:38:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 15:38:12 -0700 Subject: Waterloo Hallman JR. Twins Message-ID: <090906252.56576@webbox.com> Received: 9/9/06 1:12:13 PM From: Subject: Waterloo Hallman JR. Twins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterloo, On After a one year Hiatus in the SPMFL, the Waterloo Hallman Jr. Twins, will be on the field once again in 2007. The Hallman Jr. Twins, will be making an application to re-enter the SPMFL at the spring meetings. With a strong Midget team moving up to the Jr. Ranks and adding a few more players, the Twins will hold thier own in the strong SPMFL. Any Jr. Age players interested in joining the Twins next year, or any personal interested in helping out with the team, are asked to contact Rick McLean at Rick.Mclean at sympatico.ca Good luck to the Waterloo Hallman Jr. Twins in 2007 and beyond Rick Boyd rdboyd(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 10 23:03:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:03:49 -0700 Subject: GHFL Playoff Tournament Scores & Award Winners Message-ID: <100906253.72514@webbox.com> Received: 9/10/06 8:33:24 PM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: GHFL Playoff Tournament Scores & Award Winners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls, Ontario Scores from the Golden Horseshoe Fastball League Playoff Tournament played at Ker Park in Niagara Falls. Game 1 Milgrove Smoke 3 Red Hot Chili Pepper 2 WP: Cory Griffiths LP: Andy Hicks Game 2 Beam Me Up Scottie's 4 Cool Hand Luke's 2 WP: Tom Berube LP: Ron Winger Game 3 Mississauga Arrows 4 Morriston Coyotes 3 WP: Jeff Wilson in relief of Chris McColl LP: Doug Hoffman, relief Kevin Williams Game 4 Waterdown Hammer 10 Smoke 3 WP: Rod Fevereau LP: Cory Griffiths Game 5 Hamilton Hawks 6 Scottie's 1 WP: Duane Singer LP: Tom Berube Game 6 Niagara Snappers 5 Arrows 0 WP: Mike Bateman, relief Dan Duemo LP: Drew Hathway, relief Jeff Wilson Game 7 Niagara Falls Fury 7 Waterdown Alexander Keith's 3 WP: Scott Wagar, in relief of Rich Vassos LP: Rick Hames Loser's bracket Game 8 Arrows 5 RHCP 1 WP: Drew Hathway, relief Jeff Wilson LP: Andy Hicks Game 9 Keith's 5 Luke's 0 WP: Glenn Inglehart LP: Ron Winger Game 10 Coyotes 5 Smoke 3 WP: Doug Hoffman LP: Cory Griffiths Game 11 Coyotes 10 Luke's 3 WP: Kevin Williams LP: Lionel Pereira, relief Ron Laschowski, Ron Winger Game 12 Scottie's 6 Smoke 5 WP: Tom Berube LP: Cory Griffiths Smoke pull off triple play! Game 13 RHCP 4 Keith's 1 WP: Andy Hicks LP: Rick Hames Game 14 Arrows 7 Smoke 0 WP: Jeff Wilson - 1 hitter LP: Cory Griffiths Winner's bracket Game 15 Hammer 10 Hawks 1 WP: Rod Fevereau LP: George Topp, relief Duane Singer Game 16 Fury 8 Snappers 4 WP: Scott Wagar LP: Dan Duemo, relief Mike Bateman Loser's bracket Loser's bracket Game 17 Arrows 5 Coyotes 0 WP: Drew Hathway - 1 hitter LP: Kevin Williams, relief Doug Hoffman Game 18 RHCP 8 Scottie's 2 WP: Andy Hicks LP: Sean Doxtator Game 19 Hawks 4 Arrows 0 WP: George Topp LP: Jeff Wilson Game 20 Snappers 2 RHCP 1 WP: Mike Bateman LP: Andy Hicks Winner's bracket Game 21 Fury 3 Hammer 1 WP: Scott Wagar LP: Rod Fevereau Loser's bracket Game 22 Snappers 5 Hawks 1 WP: Mike Bateman, relief Dan Duemo LP: Duane Singer Game 23 Snappers 3 Hammer 1 WP: Dan Duemo, relief Mike Bateman LP: Rod Fevereau Game 24 Snappers 3 Fury 1 WP: Mike Bateman LP: Rich Vassos Game 25 Snappers 3 Fury 2 WP: Dan Duemo LP: Scott Wagar Snapppers: GWRBI Kevin Newhouse Dan Duemo is named the recipient of the Gord Newman Memorial GHFL Playoff MVP Award for the second consecutive year. Congratulations to the Niagara Snappers, defending their GHFL championship, winning five games on Sunday to claim the Janet Greatrix Memorial Championship Cup. 2006 GHFL Award Winners MVP: Trevor Falk, Snappers Finalists: Derek Wardell, Hawks Kyle Davis, Hammer Phil John, Fury Top Pitcher: Andy Hicks, Red Hot Chili Pepper Finalists: Jim Hurst, Hammer Duane Singer, Hawks Rick Hames, Keith?s Russ Dekker Memorial Defensive Player of the Year: Derek Wardell, Hawks Finalists: Phil John, Fury Nick Moskal, Keith?s Peter Dobbin, Snappers Janet & Al Greatrix Award for Sportsmanship & Dedication: Rob Greatrix, Niagara Falls Fury Thank you to all the team reps: Perry, Jason, Bill & Dan; Brian & Ken; Peter; Herb & Rob; Rick & Trevor Craig; Dave & James; Paul & Will; Rob & Tom; Rick; Jeremy & Cory The 2006 executive: Tom Fortune, Herb Beckman & Will Lake. Thanks also to our umpires, Peter Kluszczynski and his blue crew for their hard work this weekend. Thanks also to the Niagara Falls playoff committee led by Al & Rob Greatrix, Herb Beckman and Dave Rotella and to the City of Niagara Falls parks staff: Tony & crew for getting three diamonds playable Saturday morning in very wet conditions. Finally, thank you to Paul Hird and Corbett's Source for Sports for their ongoing support of the GHFL. Top personal performances this year by GHFL players: Scott Wagar ? named the top pitcher in the round robin at the Canadians Ryan Cummings ? named the Top Pitcher at the ISC II ToC Trevor Falk, Brian Prowse & Peter Dobbin ? named to the ISC II All-Star team Blair Setford blairjs(at)rogers.com GHFL www.gfhl.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 11 10:29:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:29:40 -0700 Subject: St. Louis Storm capture E. Canadian Intermediate C Championship Message-ID: <110906254.27264@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 8:49:26 AM From: pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Subject: St. Louis Storm capture E. Canadian Intermediate C Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Louis Storm capture E. Canadian Intermediate 'C' ch'ship Edge Brdgewater, N.S. Boston Pizza Thunder 4-3; perfect 6-0 BY PAT HEALEY SUMMERSIDE - The St. Louis Storm have given West Prince and P.E.I. softball their second consecutive Intermediate Men's Eastern Canadian championship. Mitch Hardy went the distance, giving up just four hits while fanning 11 batters and Troy Ellsworth proved to be MVP-worthy in a 4-3 win over the Bridgewater Boston Pizza Thunder in the championship final here Sunday afternoon at Queen Elizabeth Park's Very Important Volunteer Field in Summerside. St. Louis finished a perfect 6-0 in the tournament, split between Duffy Field in Kinkora and Summerside. It was the Thunder's third game after they lost 2-1 to the Storm Sunday morning and followed that up with a thrilling 2-1win over Ontario to make the championship game. Following the game, Hardy (top pitcher) and Ellsworth (Tournament MVP) were rewarded for their strong outings throughout the three-day event. Ellsworth (1-3, run scored), Hardy (2-4, game winning RBI, double) and Jamie Betts (2-3, RBI) led the Storm bats. Richie Crouse (1-3), Derek Nowe (1-3, two runs scored) and Kevin Nauss (1-3, double, two RBI) led the Thunder at the dish. Al Simm went five innings allowing seven hits, four runs and striking out four to record the loss. The Thunder came close to tying it as they had one runner on base in at least all but the fifth inning, when Hardy mowed down the side. With two out in the bottom of the sixth, the Thunder put in pinch hitter Lance OPineau, the tournament's top batter with a .775 batting average, to try and cash in Shawn Crowe from third base. Instead he hit to second absemen Chris Avery who tossed it to first basemen Kyle Fraser to end the inning and the threat. "It's great to win and see everybody come together and put in a total team effort like that," Storm fielder Jason Milligan said. "Hats off to Troy Ellsworth for the award, he deserves it,. He was a leader all weekend long." "It was great to see everybody play regularly and no benched all tournament long and they all contributed to us winning." Hardy was thrilled to have his second championship medal in as many years. Many of the Storm were on the championship-winning Alberton Athletics from 2005. "We played them before so we knew we had to play our game," he said after the win. "I had to throw hard and let my defense do the work and not try to overpower anybody." "It's nice to win it here, with over 100 fans from West Prince down to watch the game, especially in Summerside." Betts was pleased to come out on the winning side. "We were specifically all brought together as a unit for this weekend," he said. "It wasn't surprising that we were able to accomplish our goal of winning it all." The Kinkora Hitmen were the hosts for the tournament. From: pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 11 16:26:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:26:02 -0700 Subject: USA Softball selects 2006 Men's National Team Message-ID: <110906254.48647@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 1:47:27 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball selects 2006 Men's National Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball selects 2006 Men?sPan American Qualifier Team Oklahoma City---USA Softballannounced today the selection of 17 athletes to represent the United States at the VII Pan AmericanMen?s Softball Qualifier, September 29-October 10, in Hermosillo, MexicoThis event will be used to qualify teams from the Pan American region for the2009 ISF Men?s World Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. Players selected included eight members of the USA team that captured the 2006 AAU Men?sFast Pitch Tournament in Orlando Fla., in February. It was thefirst event won by the Men?s National Team since it captured the goldmedal at the 2002 Pan Am Qualifier in Guatemala. Members from the AAU championship squad are Chad Boom (Barnesville,Minn.), Frank DeGroat (Ringwood, Mich.), Chris Miljavic (St. Joseph, Mo.),Blake Miller (Albany, Ga.), Sonny Perkins (St. Michaels, Ariz.), Travis Price(Santa Ana, Calif.), Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, N.Y.) and Michael White(Sioux City, Iowa). Other players selected to the roster include Paul Algar (Lexington,Ill.), Gregg Cascaes (Apple Valley, Minn.), Chad Ferguson (Battle Creek,Mich.), Lucas Goring (St. Paul, Minn.), Luis Joglar (Fairview, N.J.), KyleMagnusson (Salt Lake City, Utah), Omar Moraga (Tucson, Ariz.), James Pecoraro(Swansea, Ill.) and Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.). The USA Softball Men?s Pan Am Qualifier team will be led by headcoach Peter Turner (Stockton Calif.). Turner will be assistedby Thad Brown (Modesto, Calif.and Mitch Munthe (Modesto, Calif.) The 2006 USA Softball Men?s National Team will participate in atraining camp in Chula Vista, Calif.beginning September 24 before departing for Hermosillo on September 27. About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of softball in the United States and a member of the United StatesOlympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sportsorganizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of87 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the earlydays to over 230,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than threemillion. For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links theUSA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls?National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training,equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in internationaland domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is oneof the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement tocapture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S.women have also won seven World Championship titles including the last fiveconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visit www.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 11 16:43:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:43:39 -0700 Subject: Tribe Up 2-0 Message-ID: <110906254.49704@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 2:02:39 PM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Up 2-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The first 2 games of the SRFL Finals have been completed and the Wyevale Tribe currently enjoys a 2-0 lead in the best of 7 series. Game #1 A classic pitchers duel between Jason Giffen and Kurt Glover. Only run came on a fielders choice in top of 6th. Wyevale - 1 Minesing - 0 WP - Jason Giffen (7IP-0ER-4H-11K) LP - Kurt Glover (7IP-0ER-5H-7K) Game #2 Tribe controls play for the most part, Graham McNabb tosses a gem for the Tribe. Wyevale - 8 Minesing - 3 WP - Graham McNabb (6IP-2ER-5H-5K) in relief Jason Giffen (1IP-0ER-0H-1K) LP - Kurt Glover (5IP-4ER-9H-6K) in relief Paul Priest (1IP-1ER-3H-0K) Game #3 slated for Wed in Barrie 7:30 Game #4 slated for Mon in Wyevale 8:00 Michael Kelly Tribe Fastball Club kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 11 16:46:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:46:50 -0700 Subject: Lords Fastball Opens Preseason in Rochester, NY - women Message-ID: <110906254.49896@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 1:18:47 PM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: Lords Fastball Opens Preseason in Rochester, NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Al Oshawa, ON Durham Lords News Release September 9, 2006 Durham College Lords Women's Fastball Opens Preseaon In Rochester, NY Rochester, NY - The women's fastball season began this weekend in New YorkState as the Lords, under coach Jim Nemish opened their 2006-07 collegiate fastball season. They opened their preseason with a doubleheader against Monroe College in Rochester, NY. Game 1 - 1:00pm Monroe College, NY 4 DurhamLords 2 Game 2 - 3:00pm Monroe College, NY 10 DurhamLords 4 The Lords were quiet in the second game but rallied in the fourth and fifth inning to score four runs but it wasn't enough. With the loss, Durham looks to improve their game against Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T). The Lords next match is against Monroe at 10:00am and 12:00pm on September 10, 2006. -30- For Further Information: Angela Cull Sports Information & Marketing Officer DC/UOIT Campus Athletic Department angela.cull at dc-uoit.ca 905-721-3111 ext. 2784 www.durhamlords.com Mal Swift malswift(AT)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Past Vice President - Media and Promotion Durham Region Umpire Membership - Past Vice President SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 11 16:48:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:48:26 -0700 Subject: Special Night in September for Record Setting DC Women'sFastball Message-ID: <110906254.49990@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 1:26:30 PM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: Special Night in September for Record Setting DC Women'sFastball FW: Special Night in September for Record Setting DC Women's Fastball Hi Al Oshawa, ON Durham Lords News Release June 23, 2006 Special Night in September Planned for Record Setting DC Women's Fastball Oshawa (DC) - The Department of Athletics at Durham College & UOIT is excited to announce that a special night will be held this fall to celebrate the incredible record setting 56 game conference win streak by the Durham College Women's Fastball program in OCAA Women's Fastball. Mark down September 15th on your calendar and see you at the home opener. "We will be organizing and celebrating a special night at our DC Varsity WFB 2006-07 Home opener on September 15th this fall, stated Athletic Director Ken Babcock. We will be inviting back every player (and coaching staff of course) that was a part of the magnificent 56 game (4 year) record setting OCAA conference winning streak!" Now affectionately to be known as "THE STREAK". The agenda for the evening will include: An introduction of all team members, coaches, and presentation of an official "THE STREAK" keepsake. All fans in attendance will receive an official "STREAK" souvenir. (1st 200 fans). We will be unveiling a specially designed banner sign recognizing the 56 Game win streak that will be mounted on the outfield fence permanently. And of course the big OCAA home opener game against Cambrian College at 6:30pm. There will be a post game social after the game. All players, parents, coaches and fans are welcome to the post social. The Durham College Women?s Fastball Team entered the 2005-06 OCAA Collegiate fastball season as defending 3-time Ontario Champions and the owners of a monster 43 game conference winning streak. That streak continued with this years Women?s Fastball team as they went undefeated again in league play (12-0) and captured the regular season pennant for the 9th straight year. They then opened the Championships, looking for their unprecedented 4th straight OCAA Championship crown, with a solid 8-4 win over Canadore College. That win pushed the streak to 56 in a row. Then on to the Gold medal game! However a determined St. Clair College ended DC?s hopes of a 4th straight title in the Gold medal game, beating the Lords 7-2. Coach Nemish and the 12-time OCAA Champions had not lost an OCAA Conference or Play-off Game since September 13th, 2002, where they dropped a 7-3 decision to Canadore College. The very next day the Lords defeated Canadore College 3-0 to start an amazing record win streak. This record streak continued into its 4th season and included 3 consecutive OCAA Gold Medals and an OCAA Silver Medal this season. A highly talented roster of student-athletes have worn the Green & Gold during this streak and are responsible along with Head Coach Jim Nemish and Assistants Mal Swift and Rosemary Theriault. The amazing streak that spanned an unthinkable four years has seen the following team members involved. See attached for team DC team Rosters during the streak. This streak is simply an amazing story! Simply amazing! Streak BY THE NUMBER The Streak Facts! Started: September 14, 2002 vs. Canadore College 3-0 Last win of streak: October 21, 2005 vs. Canadore College 8-4 Ended: October 23, 2005 vs. St. Clair College 7-2 Total wins - conference and play-offs: 56 Year by Year: Conference Play-offs Total 2002-03 10-0 3-0 13-0 2003-04 12-0 3-0 15-0 2004-05 12-0 3-0 15-0 2005-06 12-0 1-0 13-0 Total 46-0 10-0 56-0 DC OTHER STREAK FACTS! Wins: 56 Losses: 0 Length in season?s: 4 Home Record: 28-0 Road Record: 28-0 Runs For: 461 Average Runs per game: 8.23 Runs Allowed: 95 Average Runs Allowed per game: 1.70 One Run Victories: 9 Shutouts: 23 Regular Season Division Titles: 4 OCAA Championships: 3 OCAA Championship Medals: 4 Official bats used: EASTON Official ball used: SPALDING Here are the rosters of the 4 teams involved in the streak: DURHAM COLLEGE LORDS ROSTER 2002-03 #2 Penni-Lee Wheeler #3 Janet Cook #5 Jessica Ambler #6 Diana Nicholls #7 Sherry Thurston #8 Barb Courtney #10 Allison Lebano #11 Erin Smith #12 Holly Spencer #16 Elana Shulko #18 Terina West #21 Karen Giffen #23 Kim Phillips #29 Lindsay Lane Head Coach: Jim Nemish Asst. Coach: Mal Swift Therapist: Alison Chasczewski AD: Ken Babcock The team that started the streak! Finished season winning 13 in a row and capturing the OCAA Ontario Championship Gold Medal! DURHAM COLLEGE LORDS ROSTER 2003-04 #2 Penni-Lee Wheeler #5 Jessica Ambler #6 Lenna Panou #7 Kristen Pandoff #8 Karen McWilliams #9 Vanessa Chaborek #10 Jessica Smolders #11 Erin Smith #12 Robyn Brown #15 Barb Courtney #16 Nicole Donnelly #18 Terina West #21 Karen Giffen #28 Kristi Reed #29 Lianne Griffin Head Coach: Jim Nemish Asst. Coaches: Mal Swift & Rosemary Theriault Therapist: Alison Chasczewski AD: Ken Babcock The team that kept the streak going! Finished season undefeated 15-0 and won 2nd consecutive OCAA Ontario Championship Gold Medal! DURHAM COLLEGE LORDS ROSTER 2004-05 #2 Kristin Hurst #3 Kathy Glen #5 Julianne Tullock #6 Lenna Panou #7 Kristen Pandoff #8 Karen McWilliams #9 Vanessa Chaborek #10 Jessica Smolders #11 Erin Smith #12 Kristy Kelly #15 Barb Courtney #18 Terina West #19 Tracy Crompton #21 Carolyn Kelly #28 Kristi Reed Head Coach: Jim Nemish Asst. Coaches: Mal Swift & Rosemary Theriault Therapist: Alison Chasczewski AD: Ken Babcock Perfect again! Undefeated! Finished season undefeated again at 15-0 and won 3rd consecutive OCAA Ontario Championship Gold Medal! DURHAM COLLEGE LORDS ROSTER 2005-06 #2 Nicole Seguin #3 Kathy Glen #5 Julianne Tullock #6 Lindsay Devries #7 Kristen Pandoff #8 Karen McWilliams #9 Vanessa Chaborek #10 Amanda Avdichuk #11 Uniform Retired #12 Kristy Kelly #15 Tanya Smither #19 Corinne McDonald #21 Carolyn Kelly #28 Sheena Viner #29 Jennifer DeGrace Head Coach: Jim Nemish Asst. Coaches: Mal Swift & Rosemary Theriault Therapist: Alison Chasczewski AD: Ken Babcock What an amazing streak! 56 in a row finished regular season winning 12 in a row, won OCAA semi-final before the streak ended in the Gold medal game at #56. The Durham College Women?s Fastball team recorded and unprecedented OCAA winning streak of 56 victories in a row in conference and play-off action. This streak covered 4 years! -30- Angela Cull Sports Information & Marketing Officer Durham College/UOIT Department of Athletics T: 905.721.3111 ext 2784 f: 905.721.3117 www.durhamlords.com http://www.durhamlords.com Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Past Vice President - Media and Promotion Durham Region Umpire Membership - Past Vice President SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 12 00:48:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:48:19 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports looking for pitcher, Ashland, Ohio Message-ID: <110906254.78784@webbox.com> Received: 9/11/06 10:00:10 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports looking for pitcher, Ashland, Ohio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports is looking for a young ISC level pitcher that would be interested in playing with us for the 2007 season. We are a very young team with great defense, speed, and our hitting has finally come around at the ISC level. We will be competing at ISC level tournaments through out the season along with the ASA Major and ISC. If you would be interested we would like to hear from you so please contact us by email to talk about all possibilities. Mike Van Dine magicn2(at)yahoo.com MVD Sports Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 12 23:33:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:33:50 -0700 Subject: Fastball in the Bahamas ! Message-ID: <120906255.74316@webbox.com> Received: 9/12/06 8:40:08 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Fastball in the Bahamas ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is one that you won't want to miss ! This tournament is being hosted by the Bahamas Texaco Pirates team that competed in the last several AAU International Tournaments in Orlando, Florida, and this year travelled to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada for their very first ISC World Tournament. Come see where their pitcher and all star Edney "The Heat" Bethel learned to play fastball. Want to play fastball on your own private island? Check out these photos: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/images_photos/Man-O-War_1.jpg http://www.fastpitchwest.com/images_photos/Man-O-War_2.jpg http://www.fastpitchwest.com/images_photos/Man-O-War_3.jpg Bring your glove, bring your bat, bring your snorkel. Whatever you do, bring your team to this one! Man-o-war Pirates Fastball Tournament Where: Man-o-war cay Abaco Bahamas When; May 24th - May 26th 2007 Entry fee; $250.00 deadline february 1st 2007 Format: Round Robin with 4 game guarantee Rules: No snorkeling between innings Contact Haziel Mcdonald Man-o-War Cay Abaco Bahamas PO AB 2290 phone contact; [242] 365-6436 cell [242] 359-6449 e-mail; hcsmcdonald(AT)coralwave.com or work e-mail; whyworry(AT)coralwave.com Flight info and accomodation info please contact Haziel Mcdonald. --- Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 13 17:07:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:07:42 -0700 Subject: PMF/The Bar win NAFA 23U Message-ID: <130906256.51149@webbox.com> Received: 9/13/06 10:52:40 AM via: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: PMF/The Bar win NAFA 23U -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 25-27 Appleton, WI THE BAR/PMF 2006 23U WORLD CHAMPIONS A little late, but better late than never?. The Bar/PMF of Green Bay WI ended there season proudly on a high note this year by capturing the 23Under Nafa World Series title by defeating runner-up Aurora Tiger Club. The Bar/ PMF finished with a 6-1 record on the weekend, while scoring 44 runs and only giving up 17. Listed below is the all tournament team (1st and 2nd teams). We are defiantly looking forward to next season since it will be the majority of the team members last year in the 23U competitions. While capturing the ISC 23U world tournament and the NAFA 23U World Series tournament in 2006 The Bar/ PMF has compiled a record of 11-1. ?Wining these two tournaments definitely keeps the team motivated for next season since most of our season is played against the top ranks of the ISC level, which means we definitely take our beatings through out the year. It all seems to pay off at the end of the year when you can bring home two championships!? -John Goral mgr. --I would like to give a big THANKS!! to The Bar of Green Bay for all of there help and support over this past season!! Thank You! For full box scores click: http://2006ws.nafafastpitch.com/23_and_under.htm Most Valuable Player Nick Shailes, P/DP, The Bar of Green Bay/PMF (Green Bay, Wisc) Outstanding Manager Craig Watermolen, The Bar of Green Bay/PMF (Green Bay, Wisc) Most Valuable Player, Most Valuable Pitcher and Outstanding Offensive Player are First Team All World First Team All World Inf Kyle Kapinos The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Denmark, Wisc OF Dick Kouba The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Denmark, Wisc OF Travis Southam The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Green Bay, Wisc Second Team All World C Bryan Hansen The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Maribel, Wisc OF Ryan Leiterman The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Denmark, Wisc Teams (Order of finish) 1 The Bar of Green Bay/PMF Green Bay, Wisc 6 - 1 2 Aurora Tiger Club Aurora, Ill 6 - 2 3 The Bar of Appleton Appleton, Wisc 4 - 3 4 Herda & Sons Waverly, Minn 3 - 3 5 Farmersville Auction Ephrata, Penn 2 - 3 The Stoneyard Appleton, Wisc 2 - 3 7 Dykstra Engineering Hingham, Wisc 0 - 4 NAFA Free Agents Fargo, ND 0 - 4 John Goral The Bar/PMF Fastpitch jgoral(AT)humana.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 14 08:57:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 05:57:37 -0700 Subject: Niagara Snappers Win 2006 GHFL Title Message-ID: <140906257.21745@webbox.com> Received: 9/13/06 6:04:07 PM From: "Dan Bernard" Subject: Niagara Snappers Win 2006 GHFL Title -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara Falls, ON Wednesday September 13, 2006 The Niagara Snappers wrapped up their 2006 season on a positive note by winning the GHFL tournament for the second year in a row. The Snappers did it the hard way after losing their 2nd game of the tournament, they had to play a schedule of 5 games within a 12 hour span on Sunday including 2 games in the finals against the Niagara Falls Fury who had handed the Snappers their first loss. Game #1 pitted the Snappers against ISC II commissioner Blair Setford's Mississauga Arrows. The Arrows with the likes of Drew Hathaway and Jeff Wilson on the mound are always a dangerous opponent that can shut down the other team at any given time. This time around, the Snappers came away with a 5-0 victory. Mike Bateman pitched 4 innings striking out 7 along the way and Dan Duemo came in for the final 3 innings to pick up the save as he struck out 5. Trevor Falk blasted his 25th home run of the season to pace the offense. The Snappers then moved on to face the Niagara Falls Fury. The Fury and Snappers have waged several battles throughout the year as a strong rivalry has grown. Scott Wagar who was recently named Top Pitcher at the Senior Canadians for the Jarvis Merchants took to the mound for the Fury and held the Snappers bat in check throughout the game as the Fury prevailed 8-4. Dan Duemo took the loss with Jason Paylove coming on in relief. Trevor Falk, with his 26th, and Scott Young, with his 18th, both hit home runs for the Snappers. Relegated to the loser's side of the bracket, the Snappers took to the field at 9am on Sunday morning and faced the St. Catharine's RHCP. Coach Paylove knowing that it was going to take 5 games to win the tournament, and with only 11 players on the bench, started little used Scott Young. Young answered by throwing 6 innings of 1-hit ball as the Snappers got by the RHCP 2-1. Young struck out 8 along the way. Mike Bateman pitched the final frame to notch the save. Todd Dawdy had the game winning RBI with is 6th home run of the season, a solo shot in the 3rd inning. The Hamilton Hawks were up next and the Snappers came out strong scoring 3 runs in the 3rd inning en-route to a 5-1 win. Mike Bateman threw 5 innings of shut-out ball and Dan Duemo came on in the 6th to pick up the save. Scott Young hit his 19th home run of the season, a 3-run shot that put the Snappers up to stay. The Snappers took on the Waterdown Hammer who had just lost to the Niagara Falls Fury in the undefeated game. A win in the game would send either team back to the face the Fury in the finals. No scoring until the 4th inning when the Hammer opened up a 1-0 lead. The Snappers answered back in the bottom of the 4th with 2 of their own and that was how the score would stay as the Snappers earned their shot in the finals with a 2-1 victory over a very tough and very short handed Hammer team. Dan Duemo pitched 6 innings striking out 8 along the way and Mike Bateman pitched the final frame for the save. Perry Bartley and Alex Shotski had a RBI apiece for the Snappers. In the finals, surprise Fury starter Richard Vassos held the Snappers offense in check most of the game, giving up only 3 runs in 5 innings before being relieved by Wagar, but the Fury bats were silent as the Snappers forced the "if" game by virtue of a 3-1 win. Mike Bateman threw 5 innings of shut-out ball and Dan Duemo once again came in for the save, pitching 2 innings and striking out 5. Trevor Falk, Jarrod Burtt, and Todd Dawdy had RBI's for the Snappers. Playing their 5th game in 12 hours, the Snappers beat the Fury 3-2 in an exciting final to win the GHFL Championship. Dan Duemo went the distance for the Snappers striking out 11 along the way, while Scott Wagar pitched well in the loss as he had 8 strike-outs of his own. The Snappers got RBI's from Jarrod Burtt, Kevin Newhouse (who had the game winning RBI on a solo home-run) and Alex Shotski. Congratulations go out to the Niagara Falls Fury for their play over the weekend. The Snappers would also like to wish departing GHFL president Blair Setford the best of luck in his future endeavors. Blair was instrumental in putting the GHFL together 4 years ago and has steadily grown the league in that time. Dan Duemo was named the Gord Newman award winner as the GHFL playoff MVP for the 2nd year in a row. Trevor Falk also captured some hardware as earlier in the tournament he was named the 2006 regular season MVP. Not to be outdone, Mike Bateman threw a total of 17 scoreless innings with 17 strike-outs during the weekend in picking up 3 wins and 2 saves. The Snappers finish the season with a record of 35 wins 7 losses and 4 ties in ISC II play. Dan Bernard Niagara Snappers http://www.niagarasnappers.com dan(at)autoexportcanada.com Good Guys, Great Game Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 14 23:44:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:44:11 -0700 Subject: Well...it's here! Message-ID: <140906257.74940@webbox.com> Received: 9/14/06 7:28:40 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Well...it's here! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After months of hard work, Softball Australia is pleasedto announce that our new website has finally arrived!!!! Check it out at http://www.softball.org.au As of this morning at 9.00am (AEST) all the Softball Australiawebsites, except New South Wales, have beenchanged over to a new system run by Bellevue IT. There has been no downtime and Softball Australia is verypleased with how smoothly the transition has gone. We hope you like the freshand vibrant website and find it easy to navigate. Softball Australia would liketo thank the Website Administrators around Australia for alltheir efforts in updating their website and hope you continue to provide savvyinformation to all your stakeholders. If you are yet to contact yourState Association, it is recommended that you do, as there are training andresources available which have been provided by Softball Australia andBellevue IT to assist you in the transition. Our sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to Interfusefor their support over the last four years. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contactme. Regards, DiAnne ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator SoftballAustralia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 Formore information visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Didyou know that Australia is the world's number onesoftball nation? World number three - Open Women's team(Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men's team(Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men's team(Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 15 07:44:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:44:02 -0700 Subject: Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant steps off the mound Message-ID: <150906258.17331@webbox.com> Received: 9/15/06 3:46:18 AM From: Vance Subject: Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant steps off the mound -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant steps off the mound Friday September 15th 2006 New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant has announcedhis playing retirement today from all levels of softball after a lifetimein the game. Growing up in Nelson and idolising the efforts of his older brother Rickon the pitching mound, softball has always been part of life for the now40-year-old Marty. After such a long and distinguished career that includes three worldchampionship gold medals, Pacific Cup and Commonwealth Series titles andcountless club and provincial victories with Poneke Kilbirnie andWellington, Grant says it is very hard to walk away but he believes nowis the right time. ?After last season I had some time off in winter and I have decided notto start another season. It is time to do other things, it is time tolive a regular life and spend time with my family and focus on work,?said Grant. Two years ago following the 2003/04 playing season Grant announced hisretirement but changed his mind six months later and was back for thestart of the new season. The Nelson based Grant says he came out ofretirement two years ago because he had unfinished business but thatwon?t be happening this time around. In 2004 the NZCT Black Sox claimed their third consecutive world title infront of a home crowd in Christchurch. That was to have been a fittingfinale for Grant but fate intervened and just two days out from the startof the tournament he suffered an Achilles tendon injury and didn?t pitcha ball in the championship. Instead of limping out of his international softball career Grant wantedto go out winning and that is what he did. Grant pitched the Black Sox tovictory in the inaugural Pacific Cup Series in 2005 and he was also onthe mound earlier this year when New Zealand won gold at the CommonwealthSeries in Australia. ?I wanted the opportunity to finish on my own terms playing the game andbeing successful. When we won the Commonwealth title in Australia Ithought that might be my last game for the Black Sox,? said Grant. Grant has been a force on the international softball scene since hisdebut for New Zealand in 1990 on tour in Canada against New WestminsterRegents. Since then he has gone on to play at four world championshipswhere he pitched New Zealand to victory in every game he played.Throughout his career for the Black Sox Grant was the man in the middlefor 70 victories and just eight losses. ?Playing at the highest level is a huge commitment. The Black Sox are ahard team to walk away from and I will miss all my friends and thechallenges that go along with training, being part of the team has beenan absolute pleasure.? ?The opportunity to play and represent my country is something I havebeen very proud of. When I was a kid I always had aspirations ofrepresenting New Zealand but I never thought it would happen. Ihave watched a lot of great softball and met some great people,? saidgrant. When Grant came out of retirement in 2004 he was intending to carry onthrough to the 2009 World Championships but it has proved to be a bridgetoo far because as he says it is still a long way off. Reflecting on his playing career Grant says there have been manyhighlights including three world championship gold medals but he says hisproudest moment came in 2002 when he played for the Black Sox in his hometown of Nelson. NZCT Black Sox coach Eddie Kohlhase says the absence of Grant in futureteams will leave a hole in the side while also giving an opportunity toother pitchers in the country. ?Marty was a world class pitcher and in the last decade I believe he wasthe best pitcher in the world. He brought a huge talent to the diamondalong with desire and a great passion for playing for NewZealand.? ?Marty has been the number one pitcher in the Black Sox and that wouldhave still been the case if he fronted up this season. We have some youngguys we are bringing on who we have been slowly introducing to theinternational level so this is an opportunity for those athletes,? saidKohlhase. While Grant may now have hung up his cleats as a player he will not belost to the game as he will continue to share his knowledge andexperience as coach of the Nelson Boy?s College team. And without the demanding training and playing schedules required of atop international softball player Grant will now have more time todedicate to his wife Abbie and children Keenen and Cooper. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 15 10:09:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:09:32 -0700 Subject: Eastern Canadians Fastball Championships N.S. Message-ID: <150906258.26060@webbox.com> Received: 9/15/06 9:08:27 AM From: "Chris Hopewell" Subject: Eastern Canadians Fastball Championships N.S. Berwick, Nova Scotia Sunday September 10, 2006 The Blackburn Transport Fastball team from Terrance Bay N.S. captured it's first Intermediate A Eastern Canadian Championship this past Sunday with a 4-0 victory over the Halifax Tribe in beautiful Berwick Nova Scotia. Blackburn finished the tournament with a perfect 5 and 0 record. Pat Slaunwhite was named tournament and playoff MVP while posting a 4 and 0 mark and pitching a 3 hit, 16 strikeout gem in the final. Pat only gave up 2 runs in all four games combined. Congratulations on a great showing to Pat and all of his teammates. Chris Chris Hopewell chopewell(at)master.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 16 00:21:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:21:40 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada FanZone Message-ID: <150906258.77188@webbox.com> Received: 9/15/06 1:32:34 PM From: Subject: Softball Canada FanZone - FanZone de Softball Canada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Thought of the Week: Another weekend has arrived and with it comes a chance to contemplate for a moment. All of us go through some very busy times and some very demanding times in our lives. When we do, those challenges tend to test the metal within us. At those times it is important to remember, "In order to succeed greatly, you have to sacrifice greatly. Nobody ever said it would be easy!!" Drill of the Week by www.championshipfastpitch.com: Title: The Perfect Game Type: Pitching Drill Emphasis: Location The Perfect Game is a drill we conduct with our pitchers to help develop consistency when throwing to specific locations. The drill requires two people - a pitcher and a catcher. The catcher creates a target (works best when a home-plate is involved so they have a visual to work from. The catcher's targets can be those that you assign or you can allow her to pick them at random. (We alternate between inside / outside at the knees for most pitches, but do whatever you want to work on.) The pitcher has to "perfectly" hit the target without the catcher moving her glove more than an inch or two (we leave this up to the catcher's discretion - she's the scorekeeper not the pitcher.) If the target is hit, then that's 1 point for the pitcher and if she misses then that's -1 point. The goal is to reach three points with a running tally. A pitcher can dig a huge hole very quickly if she isn't sharp! Once the pitcher reaches 3 points then we move on to the next pitch until all of her pitches have been thrown for the perfect game. __________________________________________________ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 18 09:28:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:28:34 -0700 Subject: Bridgeport regains SPMFL championship Message-ID: <180906261.23592@webbox.com> Received: 9/18/06 6:46:38 AM From: Andy Bader Subject: Bridgeport regains SPMFL championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitchell, ON The Bridgeport Braves, the South Perth Men's Fastball League (SPMFL) regular season champs and the defending league champs, successfully defended their championship - but they did it the hard way Sunday, winning five consecutive games up the loser's side of the 16-team bracket in the playoff tournament in Mitchell Sept. 15-17. They defeated the previously unbeaten Elmira Cubs twice in the final, 4-3 and then in the sudden-death final 3-1. Top pitcher award winner, lefthander Todd Winkworth, pitched three consecutive wins Sunday, a 4-3 eight-inning triumph over the Elmira Jrs, a 3-1 victory over the Sebringville Sting, and the first win over the Cubs before running out of gas. Veteran Jim Schnarr earned the save in their initial win over Elmira, then he pitched the complete-game victory in the final. MVP Mike Kelly, also of Bridgeport, was tremendous offensively and defensively, shining with the glove throughout the day along with fellow middle infielder Jay Schnarr. It was a special birthday for the 41-year-old Kelly, who started the Braves? roll with a game-winning RBI over the Elmira Jrs in the bottom of the eighth inning, rallying the club from a 3-0 deficit. Kelly went a stellar 9-for-14 in the five games Sunday. 1st - Bridgeport 2nd - Elmira Cubs 3rd - Sebringville 4th - Elmira Jrs. Game results and brief data... Friday, Sept. 15 1 - Bridgeport 7, Linwood 3 WP - Don Harris LP - Jamie Simpson HR - Jay Schnarr (Bridgeport) 2 - Elmira Jrs 4, Moorefield 1 WP - Dan Martin LP - Mel Ross 3 - Elora 5, Monkton 1 WP - Mike Pinder LP - Jeff Smith HR - Mike Pinder (Elora) 4 - Elmira Cubs 7, St. Marys 1 WP - Ryan French LP - Cam Struth 5 - Sebringville 5, Shakespeare Colts 0 WP - Don Stebbings LP - Tim Yantzi 6 - Shakespeare Falcons 4, Tavistock 0 WP - Fred Follings LP - Dan Skillings HR - Dave Faulhafer (Falcons) Results from Saturday were: 7 ? Mitchell 7, Harriston 0 (forfeit) 8 - Hickson 3, Milverton 2 WP - Jeremy DeBelleval LP - Nic Goetz 9 - Elmira Jrs 9, Bridgeport 4 WP - Dan Martin LP - Andrew Putnam 10 - Elmira Cubs 3, Elora 2 WP - Casey Halstead SV- Ryan French LP - Todd Uhrig 11 - Sebringville 1, Shakespeare Falcons 0 WP - Don Scott LP - Chris Evers 12 - Mitchell 2, Hickson 1 WP - Garnet Kraemer SV - Kevin Pomfret LP - Greg DeBelleval 13 - Moorefield 5, Linwood 1 WP - Sean Geehan SV - Mel Ross LP - Jamie Simpson 14 - St. Marys 4, Monkton 3 WP - Paul Horenburg LP - Darwin Erb 15 - Tavistock 11, Shakespeare Colts 0 WP - Steve Cook LP - Tim Yantzi HR - Jamie Boyd (Tavistock) 16 - Milverton 7, Harriston 0 (forfeit) 17 - Moorefield 4, Hickson 2 WP - Sean Geehan SV - Mel Ross LP - Jeremy DeBelleval HR - Trevor Franklin (Moorefield) 18 - Shakespeare Falcons 4, St. Marys 0 WP - Fred Follings LP - Cam Struth HR - Chris Faulhafer (Falcons) 19 - Elora 4, Tavistock 3 WP - Todd Uhrig LP - Dan Skillings HR - Mike Pinder (Elora) 20 - Bridgeport 9, Milverton 2 WP - Todd Winkworth LP - Jamie Wicke HR - Terry Eaton (Bridgeport) 21 - Elmira Cubs 9, Elmira Jrs 0 WP - Ryan French LP - Dan Martin HR - Adam Hiller (Cubs) 22 - Sebringville 5, Mitchell 0 WP - Don Stebbings SV - Don Scott LP - Garnet Kraemer 23 - Moorefield 2, Shakespeare Falcons WP - Mel Ross LP - Kyle Harloff 24 - Bridgeport 4, Elora 1 WP - Jim Schnarr LP - Todd Uhrig Sunday results 25 - Elmira Jrs 6, Moorefield 1 WP ? Luke Hiller LP ? Mel Ross HR ? Ben Wideman (Elmira) 26 ? Bridgeport 7, Mitchell 6 WP ? Don Harris SV ? Jim Schnarr LP ? Garnet Kraemer HRs ? Jeff Pauli (Mitchell), Jodie Schnarr, Don Harris (Bridgeport) 27 ? Elmira Cubs 2, Sebringville 1 WP ? Casey Halstead LP ? Don Scott 28 ? Bridgeport 4, Elmira Jrs 3 (8-inn) WP ? Todd Winkworth LP ? Dan Martin (in relief of Jon Hiller) HR ? Don Harris (Bridgeport) 29 ? Bridgeport 3, Sebringville 1 WP ? Todd Winkworth LP ? Don Stebbings 30 ? Bridgeport 4, Elmira Cubs 3 WP ? Todd Winkworth SV ? Jim Schnarr LP ? Casey Halstead (in relief of Ryan French) 31 ? Bridgeport 3, Elmira Cubs 1 WP ? Jim Schnarr LP ? Casey Halstead MVP ? Mike Kelly, Bridgeport Top Pitcher ? Todd Winkworth, Bridgeport Regular Season Champions ? Bridgeport Braves SPMFL Playoff Champions - Bridgeport Braves Journal-Argus award for longtime service, dedication ? Jon Bailey (formerly of St. Pauls Generals) Doug Smith umpire award ? Jim Heckman Andy Bader South Perth Men's Fastball League Secretary/Statistician abader(at)bowesnet.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 18 17:14:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:14:55 -0700 Subject: Hustle Hog Development League Message-ID: <180906261.51581@webbox.com> Received: 9/17/06 8:55:00 PM From: Les Johnson Subject: Hustle Hog Development League Cortland, Il -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 2006 Hustle Hog's Fall Development League kicked off it's season Sunday in Cortland, Il.. The mission of the league is to introduce the game to new players and to develop pitchers while increasing the possibility of new teams in the future. There are four teams in the league and there are over 25 players who have NEVER played fastpitch before. The Rock Valley Club Team (23-under) is participating in the league as well. In today's games all four teams started pitchers who have less than two years experience pitching. Three of the four teams had pitchers start that have less than one year experience pitching fastpitch. To say the least, the league is already a success. The DeKalb Hustle Hogs will be umpiring the league and working the field. The Hog's organization hopes to form a new team for 2007 out of the three local squads. Here are the game recaps with Pitcher of the Week and Player of the week. Pitcher of The Week Mike Glock Player of The Week Darnell George and Brandon Johnson Game 1 Hog Orange 9 Hog Grey 0 WP Mike Glock (22 years old) 4IP 0H 0ER 7K 1BB Brian Crouch (29 years old) 3IP 1H 0ER 3K 3BB LP Jay Armes (31 years old) 7IP 12H 14K 3BB Hog Orange scored 5 in the first and Mike Glock and Brian Crouch combined for a no-hitter through the seventh when Team Grey broke it up with two outs. Brian Crouch was 3x5. Mike Glock, Mike Drew and Vince Virtue all had two hits for the Orange squad. Jay Armes was impressive with 14 K's in the losing cause. For his efforts, Mike Glock was named Pitcher of The Week. Game 2 RVC Club Team 5 Hog Black 2 WP Ryan McDuffa (21 years old) 7IP 5H 2ER 9K 3BB LP Jarod Gutesha (26 years old) 6IP 8H 3ER 9K 3BB Ryan McDuffa pitched a gem as the RVC team was paced by Brandon Johnson 3x4 and Darnell George 2x2. George also threw out a runner at the plate from left field. For their efforts George and Johnson were named Co-Players of The Week. Marquis Cody (2x3) had a two run Home Run for Hog Black and Jarod Gutesha was 2x3. Games continue next Sunday. Les Johnson seanmattchad(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 19 00:15:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:15:54 -0700 Subject: Solid Start for University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Message-ID: <180906261.76839@webbox.com> Received: 9/18/06 11:16:21 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: Solid Start for University of Ottawa Gee-Gees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A solid weekend for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Softball as they opened the 2006 season. The team was ready for a tough weekend as they prepared to face the reigning bronze medalists from 2005 in the University of Western Ontario and a perennial favourite in the Windsor Lancers. The Gee-Gees sent Ashley Sands to the circle to open the season against the Lancers Saturday afternoon. She went a strong 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 walks before turning the ball over to Elissa Sivel to finish the game. Elissa displayed her ability to keep hitters off balance and superior control in her 3 innings of wok allowing one run on one hit with a walk. The Gee- Gees offence started slow but asserted control in the 4th inning with a 4 run flurry to give them a one run lead. The team revealed their depth as 3 singles in a row loaded the bases before a triple from Nicole Dunlop cleared them to cash all 3 runs. This brought Gee-Gee rookie, Jen Alexander to the plate who smoked a double to left field to drive in the teams 4th run and give them the lead. Windsor responded in the 5th and the game went to extra innings knotted at 4. Lindsey McLaughlin headed to 2nd base to start the Tie-Breaker and a clutch single from another rookie, Allie Rutherford drove in the winning run for the Gee-Gees. Elissa Sivel took the win with a flawless 8th inning. The team?s offense kept rolling with 3 runs in the first inning to give Gee-Gee started Isabelle Richard a cushion to work from. Isabelle is a recent import to Canada after spending the last 4 years in Miami, Florida. A walk to Vanessa Homiak, a single by Erin Duran, and a double from Sarah Thompson did most of the damage before another single from Sam Pantalone notched the 4th run. The bats went quiet the rest of the game as the Windsor defense was very strong. Jillian Taylor came into the game in relief in the 4th inning to shut the Lancer offense down and held them scoreless through 3 innings of work. The Gee-Gees went to the bottom of the 7th inning tied at 3 before a single by Vanessa Homiak and a monster double from Lindsey McLaughlin drove in the winning run. Lindsey has already renewed her reputation as the most dangerous hitter in the OIWFA who turns heads at every park when she has a bat in her hands; the reigning Female Athlete of the Year was dominant all weekend with 5 hits and 4 RBI?s, all in clutch situations. Vanessa was very impressive in her Gee-Gee debut with 4 hits and scoring 4 runs to go along with 4 walks at the top of the order. The Gee-Gees traveled to London Sunday morning to face an old rival in the University of Western Ontario. Mutual respect and admiration for each others program has been the call sign of this rivalry over the past 5 years. The Mustangs defeated the Gee-Gees in front of a home crowd in 2004 for the Bronze medal and the Gee-Gees returned the favour in 2005, knocking them out of the Championship game. As always between these two teams the game was a classic and scoreless through 4 as Gee-Gee hurler, Jillian Taylor threw a gem with 2 hits and 5 strikeouts in 4 innings of work before giving way to Ashley Sands. Sands took the ball for the last half giving up only 2 more hits and another run. The Gee-Gees maintained their reputation as the cardiac kids heading into the bottom of the 7th inning down 2-0. The team has gained an early confidence in their hitting and there was no doubt in the outcome as a pair of walks to Vanessa Homiak and Ashley Sands and an RBI single by Elissa Sivel brought Lindsey McLaughlin to the plate with another chance to win the game. Lindsey didn?t disappoint with a double to drive in the winning run. The final game of the weekend featured a dominant pitching performance from Western hurler Kristina Lemon. She kept the Gee-Gees of the scoresheet until the 7th inning, but this time the late inning heroics were not enough as the team took a 4-1 loss. Another rookie, Allie Rutherford had a very strong game defensively and a pair of walks and the only run scored in a losing cause. Erin Durant did her best to contribute with a pair of singles and Erin Mulvihill was very strong in her Varsity debut at 1st base. A very promising weekend for fans of the team, after a second place finish in 2005 the team looks as strong as ever with a strong crop of rookies to complement an excellent returning team. The team heads to Guelph and Toronto next weekend to take on the last two OIWFA Championship teams. Directions to the parks and a full schedule is available at www.oiwfa.org Scott Searle Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 19 16:26:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:26:56 -0700 Subject: On_the_Podium_September_Issue Message-ID: <190906262.48708@webbox.com> Received: 9/19/06 9:48:53 AM From: Subject: On_the_Podium_September_Issue Please note the September issue of On the Podium has been released. To view On the Podium: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that On the Podium is in .PDF format. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 19 16:29:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:29:53 -0700 Subject: State of the league meeting - ISC Travel League of Eastern Canada Message-ID: <190906262.48866@webbox.com> Received: 9/19/06 10:29:55 AM From: "Colin Smith" Subject: State of the league meeting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brampton, ON The I.S.C. Travel League is hosting our annual State of theleague meeting in November (date and time T.B.D.) We are looking for both I.S.C. and I.S.C. II level teams. Any team interested in joining the league are asked to contact ? Colin Smith 905-790-8226 colinsmith(at)look.ca Al Doran 416-505-6204 fastball(at)pmihrm.com Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 jbob99(at)allstream.net Colin Smith League President Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 20 09:10:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:10:43 -0700 Subject: Venue named for junior women’s world championships Message-ID: <200906263.22536@webbox.com> Received: 9/20/06 3:51:59 AM From: Vance Subject: Venue_named_for_junior_women?s_world_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue named for junior women?s world championships Wednesday September 20th 2006 The announcement of a venue for the 2007 Junior Women?s Softball WorldChampionships has turned into something of a geography lesson for manyinvolved with the Junior White Sox squad as they search out just wherethe city of Kutno in Poland actually is. The city of Kutno was announced as the venue for next year?s juniorwomen?s world championships earlier this month by the InternationalSoftball Federation. Junior White Sox coach Lynda O?Cain admits to a degree of surpriseregarding the venue commenting that even though she has spent many yearsin Europe in the past she has never seen a Polish softball team. ?It (the world championships) is a big task and it couldn?t be furtheraway to be honest, I understand Kutno is two hours from Warsaw so it isnot a central point. Timing will see it played in the European summer sowe have a time frame now,? said O?Cain. With the venue named O?Cain says the team now has an indication of whatis in front of them in terms of cost and travel and now it will be a caseof putting together a campaign that is going to prove effective. O?Cain believes the key in preparing for the world champ next season willbe game time. In July of this year the Junior White Sox travelled toCanada to compete in the Futures Tournament of the Canada Cup. ?There were a number of lessons that came out of Canada but a major onewas the need to play games. We will be looking to build training campsaround game opportunities as well as opportunities for other squadmembers. We need to be playing so players are exposed to game situationsunder pressure. This can be difficult to recreate in training.? ?The challenge for us is to keep up with the pace given our resources andisolation geographically. When we went to Canada we didn?t really have anunderstanding of where the team stood in the big picture. That was thefirst time we played together. I like to think that we are going to bevery competitive but it comes down to the opportunity to play games andgain experience,? said O?Cain. At the Canada Cup earlier this year O?Cain says she was pleased with theNew Zealand sides offense which was strong but she says the team need toimprove on defence and still look to develop pitchers who can dominate agame. Along with the naming of the venue for the junior women?s world champsthe location for the junior men?s world championships has also beenannounced. That tournament will be held in 2008 in Whitehorse, Yukon,Canada. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Sep 20 13:14:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:14:23 -0700 Subject: SRFL Finals Continue Message-ID: <200906263.37148@webbox.com> Received: 9/20/06 11:21:43 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: SRFL Finals Continue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Through 4 games of the SRFL Final, the Wyevale Tribe is up 3 games to 1. After losing the first 3 games Minesing put forth their best effort and extended the series with a solid victory. Game #3 Game was close until Tribe broke it open in the 5th, scoring 5 runs. Jason Giffen was pretty dominating in this one. Wyevale - 11 Minesing - 0 WP - Jason Giffen (7IP-0ER-4H-14K) LP - Paul Priest (7IP-6ER-16H-2K) Game #4 Game was called after 5 innings due to rain. Minesing put together a couple of productive innings to earn the victory. Glover was solid on the mound for Minesing. Minesing - 4 Wyevale - 0 WP - Kurt Glover (5IP-0ER-5H-5K) LP - Jason Giffen (5IP-3ER-6H-6K) Game #5 Goes this Thursday in Elmvale @ 8:00, while Game #6 if necessary will be back in Wyevale on Monday. Michael Kelly Tribe Fastball Club http://www.srfl.org kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 21 09:06:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:06:45 -0700 Subject: ISC site and AlsFastball site are down but back up very soon Message-ID: <210906264.22298@webbox.com> NOTICE: All our sites are down. I'm on it right now - I got an alert earlier this evening that they were down. Apparently, the server has recently been an ongoing victim of DDos attacks. I'm told that they through another IP address change because they moved the box to a more secure subnet. As of right now, the box has been moved to the new subnet and I have made the necessary DNS changes. And so again, it's a matter of waiting for the other DNS servers all over the world to get the new updated resolution info. Like last time, hopefully in 12-24 hours the sites should be accessible again. I'm unhappily continuing to monitor the situation. Thanks for your patience. Al Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 21 12:54:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:54:33 -0700 Subject: Level 2 Technical/Practical Coaching Clinic Message-ID: <210906264.35968@webbox.com> Received: 9/21/06 12:11:30 PM From: "Kerry McDonald" Subject: Level 2 Technical/Practical Coaching Clinic COBOURG, ON Kerry McDonald 905-349-2782 President ~ Cobourg Angels Girls' Softball Association kerry(at)eagle.ca ********* Level 2 Technical/Practical Coaching Clinic If you've only taken the Level 2 Theorycourse, this is your opportunity to get your Level 2 certification before the new program comes into effect and the course isn't offered any longer. Saturday September 30th from 9:00am to 5:00pm & Sunday October 1 from 9:00am to 5:00pm Hosted by The Cobourg Jr. Angels Girls' Softball Association Location: Port Hope Recreation Centre ~ Elgin St @ McCaul St. $135.00 / participant payable on site by cash or cheque only A minimum of 15 participants is required. Call all your coaching friends and tell your association about this opportunity. Contact: Kerry McDonald 905-396-1265 or 905-349-2782 kerry(at)eagle.ca driving directions and a map are online at http://www.cobourgangels.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 22 12:49:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:49:54 -0700 Subject: NAFA Masters World Series Website Message-ID: <220906265.35689@webbox.com> Received: 9/21/06 8:52:41 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: NAFA Masters World Series Website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carson City, Nevada The website for the 2006 NAFA Masters World Series is now up at http://www.2006masters.nafastpitch.com. The site will be the home for results and information for the this weekend's event in Carson City, Nevada. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.2006masters.nafafastpitch.com http://www.nafafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 22 12:52:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:52:05 -0700 Subject: Key City Developmental League Message-ID: <220906265.35821@webbox.com> Received: 9/21/06 10:22:30 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mankato, Minnesota The website for the Key City Developmental League is now up and running at http://www.kcdl.minnesotafastpitch.com. The league is based out of Mankato, Minnesota and began play this past Monday. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.kcdl.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Sep 24 09:45:45 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 06:45:45 -0700 Subject: Tri County Fastball League Play offs Message-ID: <240906267.24643@webbox.com> Received: 9/23/06 9:12:17 PM From: "Joe Todd" Subject: Tri County Fastball League Play offs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- South Western Ontario With Woodstock Kelseys winning the first two games in the Afinal 5-4 in Game 1, 9-8 in game 2 Innerkip Orioles had to stave off elimination and came awaywith a 4-3 victory in Innerkip in the Best of five championship series The game was played before a very large crowd, as this wasused as a fund raiser for Innerkip Orioles Player Joe Haggith who is battling cancer. Again theVillage of Innerkip really come out And support a real good cause and also witnessed a real good game . Winning Pitcher Tim Neill, Losing Pitcher Mike Pullin Game 4 will be Sunday Sept 24/06 at 2:00 pm at the WoodstockCommunity Complex In the B Final , Oxford Centre Orange Sox defeated the PortBurwell Lakers 6-5 in game 1 last week With Game 2 , Sunday Sept 24/06 in Oxford Centre at 8:00 pm Be sure to visit the tri-countyfastball.org websiteand hit the playoff box, to get the times and dates For the up and coming games Joe Todd Ingersoll ftode739(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 25 01:14:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:14:24 -0700 Subject: Tri County Fastball League Playoffs Message-ID: <240906267.80362@webbox.com> Received: 9/24/06 6:21:23 PM From: "Joe Todd" Subject: Tri County Fastball League Playoffs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to the Woodstock Kelseys Mens Fastball Team onwinning their fifth consecutive Tri County Mens fastball league title in Woodstock on SundayAfternoon. Woodstock Kelseys won by a score of 6-5 over theInnerkip Orioles in a 12 inning marathon Winning Pitcher ?Steve Running went the completedistance for the Woodstocksquad Tim Neill suffered the tough loss as he replaced starterAdam MacIntyre in the bottom of the 3rd inning The game was full of drama, as the score was 4-4 after sixcomplete innings of play And then Paul Barron cranked a two out home run for Innerkipin the top of the seventh inning In the bottom of the seventh for Kelseys , with two out,Mike Pullin belted a home run to tie the game up At fives. In the bottom of the twelfth inning, Mike Pullin lead offthe inning with a lead off triple and later scored on An infield hit by Catcher Darin Kitching Correction on the score in Game 3 it, was Innerkip Orioles 3and Woodstock Kelseys 2 Joe Todd Ingersoll The B league championship series has to be completed betweenOxford Centre Orange Sox , who are leading 1-0 in the bestof five series against the Port Burwell Lakers From: "Joe Todd" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 25 11:41:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:41:04 -0700 Subject: Tribe Wins SRFL Play-Offs Message-ID: <250906268.31562@webbox.com> Received: 9/25/06 10:06:06 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: Tribe Wins SRFL Play-Offs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON Tribe Wins SRFL Play-Offs The Wyevale Tribe finished off their season with their first ever SRFL Championship taking Minesing in 5 games. The Tribe joined the SRFL in 1996, so it's been 10 years in the waiting. Game #5 was well played and exciting. The Tribe held a 2-1 lead going into the 7th, where they tacked 2 more on and sealed the victory. Wyevale - 4 Minesing - 1 WP - Jason Giffen (7IP-1ER-3H-11K) LP - Kurt Glover (7IP-3ER-9H-7K) Michael Kelly Tribe Fastball Club kellymikej[at]hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 25 11:46:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:46:53 -0700 Subject: St Thomas league Best of 5 final Tied @ 1-1 Message-ID: <250906268.31912@webbox.com> Received: 9/25/06 10:50:02 AM From: "Paul McCart" Subject: St Thomas league Best of 5 final Tied @ 1-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alvinston ON ALVINSTON INDIANS EVEN SERIES On a cold and windy Sunday afternoon, September 24, the Alvinston Indians hosted game 2 of the best 3 out of 5 St. Thomas and District Fastball League Playoff Finals. With St. Thomas up 1-0 in the series, a win for Alvinston was very vital, as they did not want to fall behind 2-0 in the series. The Indians sent Brad Young to the mound, and the St. Thomas Storm sent Ryan Cummings to the mound. Both pitchers were brilliant in the contest, and so were the fielders of each team, who battled the strong winds for every out in the game. Both teams offences struggled for hits, because of the great performances by both pitchers on the mound. After seven complete innings, the score was still 0-0, and the international tie breaker rule was put into force in the game, in hopes of deciding a winner in the contest. In the eighth inning, neither team counted a run. In the ninth Alvinston held St. Thomas off the scoresheet, due to a timely defensive catch by CF Marc Greenwood for the Indians to end the inning. In their half of the ninth, the Indians finally scored a run to even the series at 1 game a piece. With Shawn Fenton at second, he was sacrifice bunted to third by Scott Smith. Then St. Thomas proceeded to intentionally walk Brad Young, and Scott McAuley to load the bases and to allow for the force play at any base. The next batter Marc Greenwood then executed the suicide squeeze play to perfection, scoring Fenton from third base for the 1-0 hard fought victory for the Indians. Brad Young was the winning pitcher on the mound. He was dominant in 9 innings of work, where he allowed no runs on five hits, while walking two, and striking out 3. Game 3 of the series goes at 8:00pm Tuesday evening in Fingal >From > fastballchico13(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 25 13:26:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:26:28 -0700 Subject: Bruce Bierman Named I.S.C. Umpire-in-Chief; Rick Havercroft to be UIC for ISC-II Tournament of Champions Message-ID: <250906268.37886@webbox.com> Received: 9/25/06 11:35:54 AM From: "Gordie Wise" Bruce Bierman Named I.S.C. Umpire-in-Chief; Rick Havercroft to be UIC for ISC-II Tournament of Champions Ken Hackmeister, Executive Director of the International Softball Congress, today announced that Bruce Bierman of Ayr, Ontario, has been appointed ISC Umpire-in-Chief. Bierman will replace Ron Brinkman who has resigned the position. In another move, Hackmeister announced that Rick Havercroft of Saginaw, Michigan, will replace Bierman as Umpire-in-Chief for ISC ? II. Les Novak will remain in the position as Deputy UIC as well as Chairman of the ISC Umpire Committee. Both Bierman and Havercroft have extensive umpiring experience to bring to their new assignments for the I.S.C. The credentials of Bruce Bierman in umpiring include being a Level V International Certified Umpire; experience in four Canadian championships, including two Senior Men?s Canadians; two years in the North American Challenge; the Pan-Am Games; eight consecutive years working the Perth Tournament; many years working the Waterloo Tournament; an Eastern Canadian Championship; and numerous Provincial Eliminations. Bierman?s experience as umpire-in-chief include his service as PUIC for Softball Ontario for six years; UIC for the ISC Travel League for 14 seasons; ISC-II Tournament of Champions; UIC for ISC World Qualifiers; 15 years of service as UIC for the Waterloo Tournament; eight years in that position for the Orillia Tournament; six years as UIC for the Kitchener International Fastpitch Jamboree; and UIC for many years in the Ontario Provincial Eliminations. His e-mail contact is: bierhawk(at)earthlink.net Rick Havercroft began his umpiring career calling Little League baseball games in 1964. He has worked ten ISC World Tournaments; three College National Championships; 13 ASA National Championships as well as an ISF Men?s Fastball World Championships. He has been Umpire Coordinator for the Thumb Traveling League for 16 years; Supervisor of Softball Officials for the Mid-American Conference; and Supervisor of Officials for the MCCAA Junior College East Division. His e-mail contact is: isfump(at)aol.com The trio of Bierman, Havercroft, and Novak make up the ISC Umpire Staff and are responsible for all aspects of ISC umpiring activities as well as selecting those who will umpire the ISC World Tournament and the ISC-II Tournament of Champions. September 25, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise(at)woh.rr.com http://www.iscfastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Sep 25 16:09:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:09:28 -0700 Subject: USA Softball selects two National Teams for upcoming eventsBy Conference - Missouri Valle Message-ID: <250906268.47667@webbox.com> Received: 9/25/06 1:50:46 PM From: "Holly Krivokapich" Subject: USA Softball selects two National Teams for upcoming eventsBy Conference - Missouri Valle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball selects two National Teams for upcomingevents OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.---The Amateur Softball Association, the NationalGoverning Body of Softball in the United States, and USA Softballannounced today the roster for the 2006 Junior Women?s Pan AmericanQualifier as well as the roster for the 2006 Japan Cup. Selected by theWomen?s National Team Selection Committee, players recently participatedin a four day selection camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The Junior Women?s Pan American Qualifier team will compete November 8-18in Caguas, Puerto RicoThe event will qualify teams from the Pan American region for the VIII ISFJunior Women?s World Championships scheduled for 2007 in Kutno, Poland. Members of the 2006 USA Softball Junior Women?sNational Team are: K?Lee Arredondo (Tempe Ariz.) Ashley Brignac (River Ridge, La.) Neena Bryant (Placentia Calif.) Stacie Chambers (Tucson Ariz.) Megan Elliott (Prince Frederick, Md.) Kenzie Fowler (Tucson Ariz.) Alissa Haber (Newark Calif.) Ashley Hansen (Chandler Ariz.) Monica Harrison (Garden Grove, Calif.) Tiffany Huff (Saugus Calif.) Donna Kerr (San Diego, Calif.) Brittany Lastrapes (Laguna Niguel, Calif.) Bianca Meijia (Sylmar Calif.) Rosey Neill (Laguna Hills, Calif.) Katie Schroeder (Yorba Linda, Calif.) Lindsay Sisk (Murrieta Calif.) Maggie Viefhaus (Pacific, Mo.) Mississippi State head coach Jay Miller (Starkville, Miss.has been named as the head coach for the USA Junior Women?s National Teamand will be assisted by three former USA Softball National Team members. SuzyBrazney (head coach Golden West College), Barbara Jordan (head coach Cal StateNorthridge) and Cheri Kempf (owner of Club K in Nashville, Tenn.) have allrepresented the USA in International competitions as players and now turn theirfocus to leading the U.S. as coaches. The Women?s National Team will look to pick upits third gold medal of the season when they travel to Yokohoma, JapanNovember 11-17 to compete in the IV Japan Cup. The U.S.has already won the II World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City and the XI ISF Women?s World Championship in Beijing, Chinathis year and now turn their sights on the Japan Cup. The 18 players selected to the USA SoftballWomen?s National Team roster for the IV Japan Cup are: Monica Abbott (SalinasCalif., Tennessee) Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.Fresno State Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif., West Palm Beach C.C.) Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif., UCLA) Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif., Arizona) Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz., UCLA) Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif., California-Berkeley) Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif., Arizona) Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif., Arizona) Kelly Kretschman (Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., Alabama) Lauren Lappin (Anaheim, Calif., Stanford) Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif.Arizona) Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif., Stanford) Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif., UCLA) Jennie Ritter (Dexter, Mich., Michigan) Jamie Southern (Clovis, Calif., Fresno State) Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif., Cal State Fullerton) Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif., UCLA) Mike Candrea (Casa Grande, Ariz., head coach at Arizona) will lead the Red,White and Blue in Japan and will be assisted by Chuck D?Arcy (Sacramento,Calif.), Karen Johns (Charlottesville, Va., head coach at Virginia) and JohnRittman (San Jose, Calif., head coach at Stanford University), The 2006-07 USA Softball National Training Team was also selected from thetryout camps. This group of 23 athletes will train together throughout the yearin preparation for upcoming National Team events. Members of the 2006-07 USASoftball National Training Team are: Monica Abbott (SalinasCalif., Tennessee) Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.Fresno State Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif., West Palm Beach C.C.) Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif., UCLA) Lisa Fernandez (Long Beach, Calif., UCLA) Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif., Arizona) Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz., UCLA) Amanda Freed (Cypress, Calif., UCLA) Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif., California-Berkeley) Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif., Arizona) Lovie Jung (Fountain Valley, Calif., Arizona) Kelly Kretschman (Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., Alabama) Lauren Lappin (Anaheim, Calif., Stanford) Caitlin Lowe (Tustin, Calif., Arizona) Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif., Stanford) Stacey Nuveman (La Verne, Calif., UCLA) Cat Osterman (Houston, Texas, Texas) Sarah Pauly (Phoenix, Ariz.Texas A&M- Corpus Christi) Jennie Ritter (Dexter, Mich.Michigan) Lindsay Schutzler (Monterey, Calif.Tennessee) Jamie Southern (Clovis, Calif., Fresno State) Jenny Topping (Whittier, Calif., Cal State Fullerton) Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif., UCLA) About ASA The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National GoverningBody of softball in the United States and a member of the United States OlympicCommittee. The ASA has become one of the nation?s largest sports organizationsand now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 87 localassociations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days toover 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than three million.For more information on the ASA, visit www.asasoftball.com. About USASoftball USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links theUSA Men?s, Women?s, Junior Boys? and Junior Girls?National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training,equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in internationaland domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women?s National Team is oneof the only two women?s sports involved in the Olympic movement tocapture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S.women have also won eight World Championship titles including the last sixconsecutive. For more information about USA Softball, please visitwww.usasoftball.com Holly Krivokapich Assistant Director of Communications ASA/USA Softball 405-425-3431 www.asasoftball.com www.usasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 12:33:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:33:49 -0700 Subject: Disappointing 2nd Weekend for Gee-Gees Message-ID: <260906269.34724@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 10:22:12 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: Disappointing 2nd Weekend for Gee-Gees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disappointing 2nd Weekend for Gee-Gees Disappointing weekend for the University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees as they traveled to Guelph and Toronto to face the last two OIWFA Champions. UOttawa 6 Guelph 4 On Saturday against Guelph the Gee-Gees jumped to an early lead behind singles from Vanessa Homiak and Erin Durant before a 2-RBI Single from Sarah Thompson. They added to their total in the 3rd inning behind a 2-Run Home run from Sam Pantalone to score Sarah Thompson who had singled earlier in the inning. The Gee?s piled on another run in the 4th behind a fielders choice from Jillian Taylor. Ashley Sands threw very well to take the win, going 6 innings with 6 strikeouts and giving up only 2 hits. Elissa Sivel came in the game in the 7th inning to shut the door but the Gryphon bats came alive to score 4 quick runs to cut the Gee-Gees lead to 2. This would be all they could get as the Gee-Gees improved to 4-1 on the year. Guelph 5 UOttawa 0 Isabelle Richard took to the circle for the Garnet and Grey but fell victim to a very solid hitting performance from the Guelph squad. They seemed to continue their momentum from the previous game exploding for 5 runs in 2 innings. Jillian Taylor got the call and went a very strong final 5 innings scattering 6 hits with 2 strikeouts. Gryphons pitcher Karen Russell held the Gee-Gees to only 3 hits in 7 innings to take the complete game shutout. Toronto 10 UOttawa 3 A wild game between two rivals. These teams have squared off twice every year since 2001 and have taken turns breaking each others hearts. The Gee-Gees eliminated the Varsity Blues in 2003 en route to their OIWFA Championship and the Blues returned the favour last year, giving the Garnet and Grey a Silver Medal in 2005. The Gee-Gees jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning behind a pair of singles from Nicole Dunlop and Erin Durant. Gee-Gees RBI leader Sam Pantalone ripped a shot to the gap in Right-Center to score both runners. The Gee-Gees added another run behind an Erin Mulvihill double to score Lindsey McLaughlin. Jillian Taylor took the start for the team and pitched very well into the 5th inning giving up 1 run on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts. Bad luck for the Gee-Gees in the 5th as 3 bloop singles drove in the Blues first run and Ashley Sands took over with the bases loaded and one out. Sands induced a ground ball to get the force out at home. Another single from the Blues pushed the score to 3-3 after a dramatic 12 pitch at bat. Several uncharacteristic errors from the Gee-Gees and bad luck knocked the wheels off the cart as the Varsity Blues raced to a 7 run inning to end the game in the 6th inning. Toronto 6 UOttawa 1 The Blues started strong off Gee-Gee starter Elissa Sivel and never looked back scoring 5 runs over the first two innings. Ashley Sands came in to relief and threw the ball well scattering 5 hits and allowing one run. The Gee-Gees couldn?t kick start their offense in the rain and only managed 4 hits and one run in 7 innings of play. The team comes home to Ottawa next weekend and will look to avenge these losses as they take on McMaster and Brock at Alexander Grove Park in Stittsville. The Gee-Gees play their first home game of the year against Carleton University on Friday September 29 at 7:00 at Brewer Park in Ottawa. The team has dedicated this effort to Canadian Troops at home and abroad and will be wearing special red uniforms in support of the initiative started in Petawawa. The team is looking forward to a big crowd for this game to show support for our soldiers. Fans of the team are encouraged to visit our website to take part in our Hockey Pool to help us raise money in 2006. From: Scott Searle www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 12:35:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:35:47 -0700 Subject: Gee-Gees Softball Supports Our Troops Message-ID: <260906269.34846@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 10:35:51 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: Gee-Gees Softball Supports Our Troops -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Softball team has dedicated their game on Friday to Canadian troops at home and abroad. Friday represents the first time the team will be at home in the 2006 season and in support of an initiative started at the CF base in Petawawa by two wives of soldiers in Afghanistan, the Gee-Gees will be wearing special red uniforms for the game. There are currently 2,300 Canadian soldiers fighting in Afghanistan 36 of whom have died in support of their cause. Local members of the Royal Canadian Legion, all members of the Canadian Forces that are stationed in Ottawa, the garrison Commander in Ottawa, and members of the local media have been invited to the game. Everyone who attends the game is encouraged to wear red to show support for our troops. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Friday September 29 The game will take place at Brewer Park off Bronson Avenue across the street from Carleton University. Hope to see you there! Scott Searle 613-837-0787 scottsearle(at)rogers.com www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 12:41:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:41:09 -0700 Subject: Niagara falls Message-ID: <260906269.35161@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 11:26:01 AM From: "Greatrix, Rob" Subject: Niagara falls -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niagara falls Niagara Falls Canada Storm's Fury took game 3 from Red Hot Chili Pepper to win the NFMFL finals 3-0. Final score last night was 4-1 behind a great pitching performance from Rich Vassos. Fury's Phil John smacked a homerun in the first inning but the Pepper got that one back in the fourth on a two out single from Craig Smith. The Fury took control in the bottom of the fifth after a 30 minute rain delay. Mark Korten opened the inning reaching base on a error. Phil John's bunt single eventually scored along with Korten when Adam Dearborne laced a double in the alley. Tommy Watkinson drove Dearborne home with a double of his own. That was all Vassos needed as he finished up with a three hitter. Andy Hicks pitched well in the loss. The Fury took game two earlier this week. The Fury jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the third inning, Rob Greatrix gapped a two out triple and Adam Dearborne followed up with a run scoring double down the third base line. That was all the scoring until the Fury broke it open in a three run fifth. Ray Carr opened the inning with a shot over the centre field fence and Mark Korten followed with a single, Tom Watkinson drew a walk and both would later score on a Scott Wagar single. That was all the scoring as the Fury would wind up 4-0 winners. Wagar had it going as he threw a 2 hitter and struck out 17. Andy Hicks again pitched well in the loss and Pete Kucharek and Jeff Kraneyk had hits for the Pepper. The league has one final piece of business, it's annual awards banquet which will be held at one of our sponsors, Beam Me Up Scotties, on Saturday October 21st, 7:00 pm. Awards for league and playoff most valuable players and pitchers will be handed out along with awards for some statistical leaders. Two very special new awards will be handed out in memory of Janet Greatrix and Rusty Dekker, two longtime members of the NFMFL fastball family who passed away this year.. On behalf of the league, thanks to all who have passed through Ker Park this year. Also thanks to all the fans, volunteers, team reps and executive for another exciting year in the Falls. Special thanks to Blair Setford and all our friends from all the teams in the GHFL for providing the NFMFL with the opportunity to play some of the best fastball teams in the area, all our teams in the NFMFL are honoured to be part of the association. Very special thanks to the Niagara Falls Review and the St Catharine?s Standard for their support in reporting league activities. Rob Greatrix Senior Manager KPMG Enterprise 905-687-3282 905-682-2008 (fax) 905-401-4645 (cell) rgreatrix(at)kpmg.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 12:59:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:59:32 -0700 Subject: Softball_Canada_Inks_Multi-Year_Agreement_with_Mizuno Message-ID: <260906269.36271@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 11:59:36 AM From: Subject: Softball_Canada_Inks_Multi-Year_Agreement_with_Mizuno_-_So -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2006 Softball Canada Inks Multi-Year Agreement with Mizuno (Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada is please to announce that Mizuno will become the Premier Apparel Sponsor of Softball Canada's Senior Women's National Team effective October 1, 2006 through to December 31, 2009. In a revolutionary deal for Softball Canada, Mizuno will provide all off field and travel apparel to the Senior Women's National Team athletes, coaches and support staff. "Mizuno has become a leader for the development of softball worldwide" said Hugh Mitchener, CEO of Softball Canada. "This is an innovative partnership for Softball Canada and we are thrilled to be able to continue to develop our sport with the help of Mizuno and provide our women's team with the opportunity to use the very best apparel on the market." "Mizuno Canada is excited to be the Premier Apparel Sponsor of Softball Canada's Sr. Women's National Team" stated Barbara Mitchell, Manager, Advertising and Marketing Services at Mizuno Canada. "We are proud to work with Canada's top level athletes and look forward to having our Sr. Women's National team help us further develop our women's fastpitch softball line. Mizuno understands the importance of grassroots promotions and will work closely with Softball Canada to develop clinics at local events so in turn we can provide a unique experience for Canada's future softball stars." "At Mizuno, we recognize the passion born in young players as they watch the superstars of each generation and we are dedicated to supporting the growth of the game by providing the best possible materials and craftsmanship to allow players of all abilities perform at their very best." Since 1906, Mizuno has continued to discover innovative materials and technologies that enrich the baseball and softball experience. For more information please visit www.mizunocda.com. Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. -SC- For more information please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 13:01:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:01:13 -0700 Subject: Bridge to the Future Message-ID: <260906269.36372@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 12:00:43 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: Bridge to the Future Stittsville, ON Bridge to the Future If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery the University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees are paying a huge compliment to the ISC. Building on their very successful Bridge to the Future clinic at all World Tournaments the Gee-Gees have stolen the idea and will conduct their own clinic on Saturday at Alexander Grove Park in Stittsville. All athletes are welcome to attend the clinic that will be run by Gee-Gees athletes and coaches. The clinic will run from 9-11 and all participants are encouraged to stay in Stittsville to watch the Gee-Gees take on the Brock Badgers. Scott Searle 613-837-0787 scottsearle(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Sep 26 13:44:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:44:41 -0700 Subject: JRW at NAFA 40-OVER Masters Message-ID: <260906269.38981@webbox.com> Received: 9/26/06 12:42:00 PM From: "James Robert Williamson" Subject: JRW at NAFA 40-OVER Masters Tuesday September 26th, 2006 JRW & Associates of Yakima gains Silver at NAFA 40 & Over Carson City, Nevada ? JRW & Associates 40 & Over team parlayed three come-from-behind victories into a Silver Medal at the NAFA Masters World tournament Sept 23-24. With the help of four British Columbia players, JRW was 3-2 for the weekend. At 1-1 in Sat pool play, JRW went into Sunday?s single elimination play as the # 2 seed from Pool A in the six team tournament. JRW reached the Championship game with two victories on Sunday, but lost to the UTAH juggernaught 10-0. DB Tom Magers singled for the lone hit off pitcher Steve Morgan. Only four JRW players struck out in this game, a great improvement over the Sat 8-0 loss to UTAH in pool play in which P Steve Morgan struck out 12 on the way to a perfect game. NAFA Utah Director Les Vaughan assembled a squad of Master players from past Miller Toyota and Castlewood teams that went undefeated in the 40-Over category. In JRW?s first pool play game, the team rallied from a 7-6 deficit in the 5th for a 12-10 victory over KHT Pumpers of Visalia, CA on SS Mike Parham?s 2 RBI single in B6. CF Steve Pidman was 3-4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. 2B Don Cawthron was 2-4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI, that coming on a 3 run homer in B5. In T7, JRW walked CF Todd Budke with 1B occupied. Todd had two 2 run homers and a double in three previous AB?s. With the bases loaded, JRW pitcher Wade Liberty induced a force out at 2B to insure the victory. (See a related story on NAFA web site later on for Budke?s tourney achievements, which were probably the greatest single batting performance by a player in any tournament). In Sunday?s opening SE game, JRW 1B and BC native Keven MacDonald (1B) singled home CF Steve Pidman in B7 for JRW?s 2nd come from behind victory, a 5-4 win over Tule Lake, CA. In T7 with 2 outs and first and third occupied with Tule Lake runners and the score tied at 4-4, Manager Jim Williamson ordered an intentional walk for P John Wismuth who had a 2 run homer in the first. A ground out to 3B ended the inning with no score. 2b Don Cawthron was 2-3 with 1 run and 1 RBI. LF Troy Grow was also 1-3 with an RBI. P Kurt Penner allowed only one run in 3 2/3 innings of relief to post the victory. In Sunday?s next SE game, JRW faced long time nemesis BADEN Sports of Seattle, last year?s 40 & Over champion. (Formerly sponsored by the Hobnobber tavern). Trailing 2-3, JRW exploded for 8 runs in B5 for a 10-3 run-ahead victory. BC native Nick Trasolini (Caught all five games) led the scoring with a 2 RBI double while LF Troy Grow, SS Mike Parham and DB Wade Liberty chipped in with RBI doubles. SS Mike Parham was 3-3, LF Troy Grow was 2-3 and C Nick Trasolini also had an RBI single (2-4). SS Mike Parham and 2B Don Cawthron were selected to the All-World team as well as was British Columbia P Kurt Penner and CF Steve Pidman. jrwilliamson(at)foodfacility.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 28 00:06:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:06:31 -0700 Subject: Chad Ghostkeeper Message-ID: <270906270.76292@webbox.com> Received: 9/27/06 10:24:58 PM From: abristowe(at)ckpg.bc.ca Subject: Chad Ghostkeeper A member of the Prince George Black Bears fastball team, had him self quite the weekend, down in Mexico and today received quite the honour. Chad Ghostkeeper played with the So Cal Bombers and an international tournament in Mexico last weekend. Ghostkeeper hit 8 home runs and was named the top batter and MVP. Today Softball BC also acknowledged Ghostkeepers year which included the all-star catcher award at the National Mens Fastpitch Championship which was held in Prince George. Ghostkeeper was named the Senior Athlete of the year by Softball BC. Ghostkeeper will be given his award at a banquet in a a few weeks in Richmond. Please and Thank You. Allan Bristowe From: abristowe(at)ckpg.bc.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 28 09:29:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:29:06 -0700 Subject: White Sox looking for coach to take them to the top Message-ID: <280906271.23648@webbox.com> Received: 9/28/06 4:58:10 AM From: Vance Subject: White Sox looking for coach to take them to the top -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Sox looking for coach to take them to the top Thursday September 28th 2006 Situations vacant ? Head coach required for the New Zealand CommunityTrust White Sox. Key attributes talent identification and desire to takeon the world. The position of White Sox head coach has been advertised by the nationaloffice since earlier this month with applications closing on MondayOctober 2nd. The position became vacant following the 2006 WorldChampionships when the contract with long standing coach Mike Walshexpired. Softball New Zealand chief executive Dale Eagar says while the results atthe world championships where the White Sox finished outside of the topeight were disappointing the contract for head coach Walsh was always dueto expire at the end of the tournament. Early indications suggest Walsh will look to reapply for theposition. Regardless of who is appointed as coach to take the White Sox forwardEagar says it is no easy task with international women?s softball highlycompetitive and the New Zealand team with a lot of work in front of themto be competitive with the best in the world. ?We need to put in place someone who is capable of finding the athleteswith the ability and desire to work at achieving the level required tomake the step up to be amongst the top teams in the world. Fourteams, USA, Australia, Japan, and China, are at the top with a bunchbelow that trying to gain the next spot simply to be able to challengethem,? said Eagar. Given recent results Eagar freely admits the job of taking the White Soxinto the top five in the world is no easy task but he believes thepotential is there. ?There is a lot of work to be done but there are encouraging signs, theteam environment and culture created by the White Sox during the recentworld championships campaign was an extremely positive one. The team as awhole recognises they have a way to go and that there are specific areasof the game that need extra work.? While Eagar believes the potential is there he says the team needs tohave a realistic time frame to achieve success. However if the team areto attempt to qualify for the 2008 Olympics they will have to make somequick progress with the qualifying tournament likely to be held earlynext year in Chinese Taipei. ?I think making the top five in the world is a realistic goal but toachieve success at the qualifier and get to participate at the 2008Olympics we are faced with an extremely short time frame.? With the final decision still to be made on whether the White Sox attendthe Olympic qualifier Eagar says New Zealand Softball is looking to makethe head coaching appointment in the near future. With applicationsclosing on Monday next week Eagar says he expects to have an appointmentmade by mid October. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 28 09:57:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:57:40 -0700 Subject: Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Program Announced by International Softball Congress Message-ID: <280906271.25361@webbox.com> Received: 9/28/06 9:00:35 AM From: ISC News Subject: Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Program Announced by International Softball Congress -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Program Announced by International Softball Congress The International Softball Congress has created a college scholarship program for young men who have been involved in ISC Youth Development tournaments and events. The announcement, made by ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister and Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Chair, Charlie Smith, reflects the commitment of the ISC to enable the Forbes Foundation income to go to work assisting young men who are committed to the sport, to the ISC, and to furthering their education. Both Hackmeister and Smith expressed their appreciation to John Thompson of Kitchener for his great assistance in developing the scholarship plan. Thompson heads up a non-profit (?Sports and Scholarships?) which is the model for the new ISC plan. The annual earnings of the Carrol Forbes Foundation will be used to fund the scholarships. Eligibility is limited to young men who have participated in an ISC Youth Development sanctioned tournament or event, have completed their secondary/high school education, and who are continuing their academic career at a recognized post-secondary institution. Recipients will be chosen based on applicants? responses to their academic plans and career ambitions, their commitment to fastball and letters from school and fastball references. The application form may be found by going to the ISC website - - www.iscfastpitch.com - - and following the prompts to Rules and Forms. The deadline for applications for the current school year is NOVEMBER 15, 2006. They will be reviewed by the Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee before the end of the year. The recipient will be informed, and the scholarship payment will be provided, early in 2007. Applications should be submitted via e-mail to Charlie Smith, CFF Scholarship Chair - - csmith2 at elp.rr.com - - 10317 Sugarberry Place, El Paso, TX. 79925. Phone 915-598-7528. Questions, or requests for additional information, should be directed to Charlie Smith at the contact points noted above. September 27, 2006 Gordon Wise - - ISC Information Officer sgwise at woh.rr.com www.iscfastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 28 16:08:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:08:43 -0700 Subject: Gee-Gees and Ravens to Appear on A-Channel Friday Message-ID: <280906271.47625@webbox.com> Received: 9/28/06 3:02:14 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: Gee-Gees and Ravens to Appear on A-Channel Friday -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Carleton Ravens Women?s FastPitch Softball Teams have dedicated their first and second meetings of the OIWFA 2006 season to Canadian Troops at home and abroad. We will both be wearing specially designed uniforms featuring red as the dominant colour. Friday, September 29th, 2006, represents the first time our teams will be at home in the 2006 season and in support of an initiative started at the CF base in Petawawa by two wives of soldiers in Afghanistan, the Gee-Gees and the Ravens will be wearing special red jerseys for the game. There are currently 2,300 Canadian soldiers fighting in Afghanistan 36 of whom have died in support of their cause. This athlete-driven iniative is intended to boost morale and show support for Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan. Local members of the Royal Canadian Legion, all members of the Canadian Forces that are stationed in Ottawa , the general public and members of the local media are hereby invited to the game. Everyone who attends the game is encouraged to wear red to show support for our troops. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Friday September 29 Garrison Commander Colonel Claude Rochette will address the crowd for a few moments before the game and the national anthem will be sung by University of Ottawa student Alyssa Beltempo. The game will take place at Brewer Park off Bronson Avenue across the street from Carleton University. Both teams will be appearing on the A-Channel (Channel 6 in Ottawa) to help raise awareness Friday morning from 7:30-8:00. Tune in to check us out! See you at the Park! Scott Searle ? Ottawa Gee-Gees 613-837-0787 http://www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch scottsearle(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Sep 28 23:03:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:03:18 -0700 Subject: Ducks Unlimited Shootout 2007 Message-ID: <280906271.72500@webbox.com> Received: 9/28/06 5:38:38 PM From: Keith Mackintosh Subject: Ducks Unlimited Shootout 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ducks Unlimited Shoot-Out 2007June 15 - 17, 2007Melfort Sask.For more info contact Keith @ 306 665 7355 or k_mackintosh(at)ducks.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Sep 29 23:11:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:11:50 -0700 Subject: Micksburg wins UOVMFL playoff title for third year in a row Message-ID: <290906272.73013@webbox.com> Received: 9/29/06 9:04:46 PM From: Fitzroy Fastball Subject: Micksburg wins UOVMFL playoff title for third year in a row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Micksburg, ON UOVMFL: http://ca.geocities.com/fitzroyfastball/UOVMFL.htm The Micksburg Twins win the Upper Ottawa Valley Men's Fastball League playoff final series with a 4-1 series win the best-of-seven series over the Pontiac Royals from Bryson, Quebec. All games were very close, with the largest margin of victory being a 3 run win by Micksburg in the final game. This is the third consecutive playoff title for the Twins in UOVMFL play, who also won the regular season title. Micksburg also finished tied for third at the Tournament of Champions for ISC II teams in Kitchener this summer. Micksburg was led by ToC MVP Corey Costello, who threw four shutouts in his four wins, allowing only two runs and eleven hits in the 36 innings of work over five complete games in the final. Costello also had two no-hitters. Veteran lefty Len Burger threw very well for Pontiac before going down to a knee injury. Burger lost the first game despite throwing a two hitter and won the second game in eight innings with a one hitter. Darren Featherstone and Mark Wright also threw for the Royals. Game four was a hitless game, as Micksburg scored their two runs on a sacrifice fly and a bases-loaded walk. The only home run of the series was hit by Corey Costello, a solo shot that won the first game of the series by a 1-0 score. There was some controversy in the series, with allegations of pitchers deliberately throwing at batters, and even a player getting involved with fans. See the links below for stories on each game. The series was plagued by rain as three games had to be postponed. Pontiac had previously beaten the Shawville, QC Athletics in the semi-finals 3 games to 1 in the best-of-five. The Upper Ottawa Valley League was down to three teams this season after Beachburg, ON NRTCo dropped out in June. Fitzroy Harbour, ON WC Electric and Quyon, QC Junior Flyers played an affiliate schedule with the league. There has been discussions of a possible team from Cobden, ON joining the league for 2007. Game Results in the finals: Game 1 at Micksburg Micksburg 1 Pontiac 0 WP - Costello (no-hitter); LP - Burger (two-hitter). Game winning solo HR: Corey Costello story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/09/micksburg-defeats-pontiac-1-0-in-game_01.html Game 2 at Bryson Pontiac 2 Micksburg 1 (8 innings) WP - Burger (one-hitter); LP - Costello (two-hitter). Game winning RBI: Chad Milne story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/09/pontiac-edges-micksburg-2-1-to-even.html Game 3 at Bryson Micksburg 2 Pontiac 0 WP - Costello (four-hitter); LP - Burger with relief from Featherstone. Game winning RBI: Kevin Humphries story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/09/micksburg-wins-2-0-over-pontiac-in.html Game 4 at Micksburg Micksburg 2 Pontiac 0 WP - Costello (no-hitter); LP - Burger with relief from Featherstone (combined no-hitter). Game winning RBI: Jerry McIntyre story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/09/micksburg-2-pontiac-0-twins-take-3-1.html Game 5 at Micksburg Micksburg 3 Pontiac 0 WP - Costello (five-hitter); LP - Featherstone with relief from Wright. Game winning RBI: Barry McIntyre story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/09/micksburg-wins-upper-ottawa-valley.html submitted by Adam Brown Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 30 12:33:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:33:17 -0700 Subject: Barry Mano at Blue Convention 2007 in Quebec City Message-ID: <300906273.34700@webbox.com> Received: 9/30/06 11:15:03 AM From: "yves beauregard" Barry Mano at Blue Convention 2007 in Quebec City GUEST SPEAKER - Barry Mano President and Publisher of Referee Magazine Softball Canada ODC and Blue Convention host comitee are pleased to have Barry Mano from Referee magazine as a special guest speaker at the Blue Convention. Founder and president of REFEREE Enterprises, Inc. (1976). Barry serves as publisher/executive editor of REFEREE Magazine - the most widely read officiating monthly in the world [88,000 readers]. Founder (1980) and president of the National Association of Sports Officials. NASO has more than 18,500 active members. The association has been and continues to be in the vanguard of legislative and legal efforts to protect the men and women who officiate sports today. Each year Barry is asked to address many groups and has appeared on national television and radio shows plus being widely quoted in major media, such as USA Today, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal If you need more informations about Blue Convention visit our website at http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com or e-mail us at blueconvention2007 at yahoo.com Yves Beauregard yvesbeauregard90(at)sympatico.ca> Blue Convention 2007 http://blue2007.cameraexpertplus.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Sep 30 23:50:22 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:50:22 -0700 Subject: Team Canada schedule for PAN AM QUALIFIER - MEXICO Message-ID: <300906273.75323@webbox.com> Received: 9/30/06 7:28:17 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Team Canada schedule for PAN AM QUALIFIER - MEXICO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the revised schedule after three teams dropped out, bringing what was to be a 14-team tourney to 11 teams, making it tough for all as 10 games in six days NOT INCL. PLAYOFFS! ALL TIMES ARE PACIFIC TIME.(add 4 hrs if in Atlantic Canada, 3 in Ont/Que etc..) Sunday 8am vs Cuba; Sunday 8pm vs USA Monday 10am vs Purto Rico Monday 5pm vs Venezulla Tuesday 10am vs Ecuador Tuesday 7pm vs Mexico Wed. 10am vs Argentina Wed. 7pm vs Virgin Islands Thursday 8am vs Bahamas Friday 5pm vs Guatamalla Thanks PAT HEALEY PEI CANADA From: Pat Healey Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 1 09:37:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 06:37:02 -0700 Subject: USA Men set to compete in Pan American Championships Message-ID: <011006274.24126@webbox.com> Received: 9/30/06 11:37:56 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: USA Men set to compete in Pan American Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From the USA Softball Website: http://www.usasoftball.com/pressReleases/getStory.asp?nid=1279 Hermosillo, Mexico---The USA Softball Men's National Team will being their quest to earn a spot in the 2009 ISF Men's World Championships on Sunday, October 1 at the VII Men's Pan American Softball Championship in Hermosillo, Mexico. Thirteen teams have confirmed their participation in the championship that runs October 1-8. The USA, who is the defending gold medalist in this event, is the top seed in Section "A" and will open the tournament against Argentina, who is the No. 3 seed in Section "A", at 8 p.m. on October 1. The Red, White and Blue are looking to end the 2006 season the same way they started it back in January ? with a gold medal. The U.S. took gold at the A.A.U. National Tournament in Orlando, Fla., and look to repeat as the champions of the Pan American Softball Championships. Players representing the United States this week include eight members of the USA team that captured the 2006 AAU Men's Fast Pitch Tournament. It was the first event won by the Men's National Team since it captured the gold medal at the 2002 Pan American Softball Championships in Guatemala. Members from the AAU championship squad are Chad Boom (Barnesville, Minn.), Frank DeGroat (Ringwood, NJ.), Chris Miljavic (St. Joseph, Mo.), Blake Miller (Albany, Ga.), Sonny Perkins (St. Michaels, Ariz.), Travis Price (Santa Ana, Calif.), Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, N.Y.) and Michael White (Sioux City, Iowa). Other players selected to the roster include Paul Algar (Lexington, Ill.), Gregg Cascaes (Apple Valley, Minn.), Chad Ferguson (Battle Creek, Mich.), Lucas Goring (St. Paul, Minn.), Luis Joglar (Fairview, N.J.), Kyle Magnusson (Salt Lake City, Utah), Omar Moraga (Tucson, Ariz.), James Pecoraro (Swansea, Ill.) and Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.). The USA Softball Men's Pan American team will be led by head coach Peter Turner (Stockton, Calif.). Turner will be assisted by Thad Brown (Modesto, Calif.) and Mitch Munthe (Modesto, Calif.). During the round robin portion of the championship the USA will face Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Ecuador and the British Virgin Islands. Teams in Section "B" of the championship include Canada, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Bahamas and Cuba. The playoffs begin on Friday, October 6 and end with the championship game on Sunday, October 8 at 1 p.m. Round-Robin Schedule for USA Softball at the Pan American Softball Championships Sunday, October 1 USA vs. Argentina 8 p.m. Monday, October 2 USA vs. Puerto Rico 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 USA vs. El Salvador 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 4 USA vs. British Virgin Islands 3 p.m. Thursday, October 5 USA vs. Ecuador 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6 USA vs. Mexico 10 p.m. --- Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 1 16:51:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 13:51:13 -0700 Subject: Canada opens Pan Ams with win; Ryan Wolfe plays ehro Message-ID: <011006274.50177@webbox.com> Received: 10/1/06 1:36:07 PM Subject: Canada opens Pan Ams with win; Ryan Wolfe plays ehro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada opens Pan Am ch'ships with win (Pat Healey) HERMOSILLO, MEXICO - Down 2-0 heading to the top of the seventh, the last inning, Melbourne, Ontario's Ryan Wolfe was the hero hititng a two run shot with two out and two strikes on him to win the game 3-2 for Canada over Cuba. The team was advised late Saturday their schedule would change after three teams withdrew, meaning they will now play 10 games over the next six days not including playoffs, and not the original six games. No other game details were available. Nick Underhill and Rick Smith, in relief, combined for the win. The revised schedule is below: Sunday 8am vs Cuba 3-2 win; Sunday 8pm vs USA Monday 10am vs Purto Rico Monday 5pm vs Venezulla Tuesday 10am vs Ecuador Tuesday 7pm vs Mexico Wed. 10am vs Argentina Wed. 7pm vs Virgin Islands Thursday 8am vs Bahamas Friday 5pm vs Guatamalla all times PDT Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 1 19:48:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 16:48:40 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Edges Cuba in Pan Am Championship Opener Message-ID: <011006274.60825@webbox.com> Received: 10/1/06 4:20:48 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Edges Cuba in Pan Am Championship Opener -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2006 Canada Edges Cuba in Pan Am Championship Opener (Hermosillo, Mexico) - The Senior Men's National Team defeated Cuba 3-2 in their opening game at the Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico. Trailing 2-1 in the top of the seventh, team captain Ryan Wolfe (London, ON) took a two out 0-2 pitch over the left field fence off Cuban pitcher Alain Roman to give Canada the 3-2 victory. "It was an inside drop ball, the third drop ball in a row that he threw to me" said Wolfe. "Down 0-2 in the count, I just wanted to put the ball in play and fortunately it went out of the park?. The 7th inning rally began when pinch hitter Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC) lined a single into right field to lead off the inning. Rob Giesbrecht (Landmark, MB) followed and reached safely on a fielder?s choice when the throw to 2nd base sailed high failing to get lead runner Mayson. Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) also reached on a fielder?s choice, this time the Cubans were successful in erasing Giesbrecht at 2nd. Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC) drove home Mayson with a shot to left center but was gunned down at 2nd on a nice relay by the Cubans, leaving Fehrman at 3rd and setting the stage for Wolfe?s blast. Canada had fallen behind in the bottom of the first inning when Cuban first baseman Alejandro Leal singled home Alexis Navarro. They increased the lead to 2-0 in the 2nd inning when right fielder Roberto Echarte lead off with a home run over the center field fence off Canadian starter Nick Underhill (Campbell River, BC). Underhill settled in to blank the Cubans the rest of the way until replaced by Rick Smith (Duncan, BC) to start the 6th. Smith finished the game to earn the win. Team Canada did not record a hit until the 4th inning when Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE) lined a single to right field. The Canadians had a chance for a big inning in the 5th when Giesbrecht lead off with an infield single followed by a double off the top of the fence in right center by Fehrman chasing Cuban starter Gusbel Plutin. Romain was able to induce three ground balls, including one that saw Giesbrecht cut down at home plate, to escape the inning without any damage being done. The Canadians will now face USA on October 1st at 8:00pm in their second game of a 10 team round robin at the Pan Am Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico. The top 5 teams, including Canada, will earn a berth for the 2009 ISF World Championships to be held in Saskatoon, SK. -SC- For more information, please contact: Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 00:21:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:21:12 -0700 Subject: Storm repeats as S.T.D.M.M.F.L Champs Message-ID: <011006274.77175@webbox.com> Received: 10/1/06 10:03:42 AM From: Subject: Storm repeats as S.T.D.M.M.F.L Champs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al, thought I would wrap the season down here for you. The St. Thomas Storm captured the St. Thomas and District playoff championship on last week defeated the Alvinston Indians 3-1 in the best of 5 final. St. Thomas won a hard fought semifinal against Shedden in which St. Thomas prevailed 3-2. Alvinston with the aid of some impressive come back wins, beat Blenheim in the other semifinal 3-2. Game 1 - St. Thomas 8 Alvinston 4 W-Beecroft L - Young in relief of Hodgins Hr - Alv-Demers, Swan Game 2 - Alvinston 1 St. Thomas 0 (9 innings - this game was played in a crazy wind storm) W - Young L - Cummings Marc Greenwood made a great defensive play in the top half and then squeezed home the winning run in the bottom Game 3 - St. Thomas 10 Alvinston 3 (5 innings) St. Thomas sent 10 batters to the plate in the first inning W- Beecroft L - Charlton Hr - St-Lessard, Edie, Rick Alv-Greenwood, Black Game 4 - St. Thomas 9 Alvinston 3 W - Beecroft L - Young Hr - St-Rick Dan Beecroft went 6-0 in the playoffs for the Storm Mark Coleman was the top batter in the playoffs hitting .520 with 13 hits, 3BB, 3 hr, and 10 RBI's That's a wrap, wiz wizkid(at)sympatico.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 07:21:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 04:21:02 -0700 Subject: USA, Canada tied at 1-1 after day one at PAN AM CHSHIPS in Mexico Message-ID: <021006275.15966@webbox.com> Received: 10/2/06 5:58:48 AM From: Pat Healey To: Al's Fastball News Subject: USA, Canada tied at 1-1 after day one at PAN AM CHSHIPS in Mexico -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA 4 CANADA 3 Final score in PAN AM CHSHIPS Game two last night. Thanks PAT HEALEY From: Pat Healey Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 07:22:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 04:22:41 -0700 Subject: Applications close for White Sox coaching position - NZ women Message-ID: <021006275.16063@webbox.com> Received: 10/2/06 3:54:11 AM From: Vance Subject: Applications close for White Sox coaching position -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications close for White Sox coaching position Monday October 2nd 2006 The selection process for a coach of the New Zealand Community TrustWhite Sox team is in full swing with applications having closed thisevening. When applications closed four people had put their name forward for thevacant position which New Zealand Softball chief executive Dale Eagarbelieves is a positive position for the sport to be in. ?I think it is a good sign that there are four coaches out there who seethemselves as capable of coaching at the international level andtherefore able to deliver the desired results at that level. It can onlybe of benefit to the sport to have that sort of interest,? said Eagar. With applications now having closed Eagar says the selection panel willlook to make a short list before holding interviews over the next week.Eagar says he would like to see an appointment made within the next 10days. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 13:06:44 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 10:06:44 -0700 Subject: Canada Fall to USA at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <021006275.36708@webbox.com> Received: 10/2/06 11:59:42 AM From: Subject: Canada Fall to USA at Pan Am Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Canada Fall to USA at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - Canada's record dropped to 1-1 at the Pan American Softball Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico after a 4-3 loss to the United States. The Americans broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 5th inning without the aid of a hit. Chris Miljavac reached base on a 2 out bunt attempt when Canadian 1st baseman Derek Mayson`s (North Vancouver, BC) flip throw went wide of Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) who was covering 1st on the play. A wild pitch and a passed ball allowed Miljavac to come around and score. Canada answered in the top of the 6th inning starting with a lead off single by Fehrman and a walk by Kevin Schellenberg (Squammish, BC). The runners were moved to 2nd and 3rd on a sacrifice bunt by Ryan Wolfe. USA pitcher Travis Price walked pinch hitter Rob Gray to load the bases. Tim Macumber (Newport, NS) then drove a ball deep to center field which was caught just in front of the fence scoring Fehrman to tie the game. Schellenberg also tried to score but was cut down on a close play at the plate. Team USA scored 3 in the bottom of the 6th on a 3 run home run by third baseman Landy Rodrigues off relief pitcher Rick Smith (Duncan, BC). Canada scrapped back in the top of the 7th inning with a lead off single by Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK). He would later score on a single by Steve Mullaley (St. John's, NFLD). Mullaley would score on a single by Schellenberg. Catcher Chris Shewfelt hit a shot to the right field corner that looked like sure extra bases but right field Chris Miljavac made a tremendous running catch for the 2nd out. Relief pitcher Paul Algar was able to strike out pinch hitter Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PEI) to end the game. Rob O'Brien (Elora, ON) started for Canada in the circle and gave up 1 run on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts before being relieved by Smith. Smith was credited with the loss giving up 3 runs on 2 hits. Canada faces Puerto Rico on October 2nd at 10:00 am and Venezuela at 5:00 pm in a bid to improve their record to 3-1. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 13:09:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 10:09:28 -0700 Subject: ISC Reorganization and Championship Berth Qualifying Message-ID: <021006275.36873@webbox.com> ISC Reorganization and Championship Berth Qualifying Monday, October 2, 2006 For the first time in its 60+ year history, the International Softball Congress is entering into a complete reorganization that affects personnel as well as how teams qualify for berths to the World Tournament and ISC II Tournament of Champions. Here is a summary of the changes. Internal Changes The ISC has eliminated 12 positions in the commissioner ranks and at the same time, changed team qualifying from an Area basis to a Regional basis. There will no longer be the former Area Qualifying tournaments as we used to know them. We are now divided into 5 Regions; US West, US Central, US East, Canada West and Canada East. Each of these regions is headed by a Regional Vice President. Under each VP are 1 - 4 Regional Commissioners all of whom are former Area or Travel League Commissioners. The definitions of these regions is on the ISC web site www.iscfastpitch.com. Click on Rules and Forms link in left margin. It also has the revised Letter of Intent Form for regions rather than areas. We suggest managers and players review the region definitions are there are some "open" areas included. Here is a breakdown of these regions, championship berth allocations and the personnel involved. US West (4 WT, 3 ISC II) Regional VP ? Chris Santos Regional Commissioners ? Keith Erkenbrack (with help from CaL?s) Commissioners at Large ? Dick Mason, Jim Williamson, Dave Blackburn & Milt Stark EDE Specialists ? Jim Flanagan and Ron Chambers US Central (10 WT, 9 ISC II) Regional VP ? Dave LeBlanc Regional Commissioners ? Dean Oscar, Les Novak, Tom Crouch and Pat Sullivan Commissioners at Large ? Wayne Fisher, Floyd Hammen, Ed Kirner, Royce Heath & Charlie Smith Specialists ?Judd Berthiaume, Gary Baughman, Bret Baughman, Hank DeWild & Tony Schaaf US East (6 WT excluding defending champ, 5 ISC II) Regional VP ? Bill Howell Regional Commissioners ? Billy Smith and Lee Isenhart Commissioners at Large ? Larry Fisher, Bill Hillhouse, Robert Gray & Tom Stasik Specialists ? Doug Gillis & Rick Havercroft Canada West (2 WT, 3 ISC II) Regional VP ? Ferdi Nelissen Regional Commissioners ? Todd McCabe and Craig Donaldson Commissioners at Large ? None Specialists ? None Canada East (4 WT excluding host, 9 ISC II excluding champ, runner up & host) Regional VP ? Bob McGowan Regional Commissioners ? Colin Smith and Blair Setford Commissioners at Large ? None Specialists ? Al Doran, Bruce Bierman and Todd Idenouye International (4 WT, 0 ISC II) International Commissioner - Bill Hillhouse Qualifying Processes Each VP and his Regional Commissioners have been asked to have their qualifying events decided by November 1. They can use any of the following options to qualify teams. 1. Invitational Tournaments - Subject to tournaments agreeing to some ISC conditions. A. Above can be "open" to teams from any location B. Above can be "restricted" to teams from within the region 2. Travel League - Must meet ISC criteria and be concluded by July 15 or played with champion gaining berth for the following years championship. 3. Region Tournament - An extension of the former area tournaments but now includes teams from the entire region. Use of Invitational Tournaments as Qualifiers The following are recommended guidelines for invitational tournaments to be granted status as an ISC Qualifying Tournament. Tournament must agree to use ISC rules, ISC recommended ball and all umpires dressed in official ISC umpire attire. We may ask some to use an ?experimental? ball. Tournament must be publicized as either an ?open? tournament for teams from any location or a ?restricted? tournament for teams within the ISC region. An ?open? tournament may restrict WT or II berths to only those teams from within the region. To qualify for a berth, the team must play the tournament with 100% of its ISC roster and no team may use players who are on the roster of another ISC or ISC II team. Teams already having a WT or II berth cannot be excluded from participation. Participation in some type of ISC Qualifier is mandatory for teams to be considered for an invitation berth to World Tournament or ISC II Tournament of Champ Must provide timely, complete tournament results to Al Doran for distribution and posting. Teams Winning berths in '06 for '07 championships Three teams, Orillia Riversharks (WT), Thomson Area Merchants (WT) and Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws (ISC II) won '07 championship berths by winning '06 ISC Travel Leagues. These championship berth commitments will be honored and these teams have berths secured for '07. Thanks On a personal note, each ISC person whose position was eliminated, was contacted by phone and explained the reasons for the decision. In each case, the individuals understood and graciously accepted the decision. They made a tough job much easier by their understanding and acceptance of the needed changes. To each of the eliminated people, my sincere thanks for the manner in which you accepted the news. Ken Hackmeister ISC Executive Director iscken at comcast.net http://www.iscfastpitch.com/ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 2 17:00:57 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 14:00:57 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeats Puerto Rico at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <021006275.50761@webbox.com> Received: 10/2/06 3:45:21 PM From: Subject: Canada Defeats Puerto Rico at Pan Am Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Canada Defeats Puerto Rico at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - Team Canada improved their record to 2 wins and 1 loss at the Pan Am Softball Championships with a 4-1 victory over Puerto Rico who were coming off a 6-4 extra inning win over the home squad from Mexico the previous night. All of Team Canada's runs came in the 3rd inning. Catcher Sean O'Brien (Kitchener, ON) started the inning with a walk. After singles by Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC) and Ryan Wolfe (London, ON) loaded the bases, Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE) drove an offering from Puerto Rican starter Juan Martinez up the middle for a single scoring pinch runner Scott Newitt (Delta, BC). Schellenberg and Wolfe would score on Rob Gray's double to right field and Ellsworth completed the scoring by coming home on a fielder's choice by 1st baseman Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC). Canadian starter Nick Underhill (Campbell River, BC) kept the Puerto Rican bats in check giving up only 2 hits over 5 innings of work while striking out 7 and walking none. Frank Cox (Owen Sound, ON) made his first appearance of the tournament, pitching the last two innings striking out 4 Puerto Rican batters in the process. "It was hot but its something we just have to adjust to" stated Underhill with the temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius before noon. "As Canadians, we are not used to playing in this much heat and all I was trying to do was give it my best to control the game from the very first pitch and give our offence something to work with." "We got a great performance out of Nick Underhill" added Don Bates, Pitching Coach for the Senior Men's National Team. "He was in control all the way. It was nice to score some runs early in the game. I think we had been pressing a bit too hard in our two previous games." Team Canada's next game is scheduled for today at 5:00 PM vs. Venezuela. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 08:36:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 05:36:19 -0700 Subject: Pickering Sting 2006 Playoff Champs Message-ID: <031006276.20480@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 7:27:01 AM From: "O'Hearn, Mike" Subject: Pickering Sting 2006 Playoff Champs Pickering, ON It took a while to get the job done, but more than a month after capturing 1st place in the Pickering Men's Fastball League "The Sting" finally culminated a successful season when they were crowned last night as 2006 playoff champions. With rain plaguing the playing of many games the league went to a doubleheader format to try and get it finished. In last week's two of three semi-finals the Sting survived a 4-3 scare against a very determined Somcan crew anchored by pitching legend Rod Cormier, before flexing their offensive muscles in the second game with a sound 9-4 win. Last night in what was to be a two out of three finals pitting the Sting against DD4U, the Sting ended it by winning both ends of the doubleheader 2-0 and 8-1. Kudos to a pitching staff that consisted of wile veteran Gary Latchford, Glen Sellars and big Paul "Beej" Foucault, and to the hard playing guys behind them, Craig Sarson, Mark Thompson, Greg Lumley, Mike O'Hearn, J.C. Boisvert, Michel Boisvert, Steve Mo, Bob Haddow, Matt Smith, Bass, and coach Mike Racioppo. Congratulations boys on a fine season and like a wise old man said toasted night, remember and enjoy these moments cause you never know when it may be your last championship. From: "O'Hearn, Mike" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 09:17:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 06:17:08 -0700 Subject: Very Successful Weekend-On and Off Field for Gee-Gees - women Message-ID: <031006276.22921@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 8:06:39 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: Successful Weekend-On and Off-Field for Gee-Gees Ottawa, ON Very Successful Weekend-On and Off Field for Gee-Gees A very successful weekend, on and off the field for the Gee-Gees in Ottawa. When the University of Ottawa Softball Gee-Gees listed their goals for the 2006 season, some might be surprised to see ?giving back to the community? as a priority. For university athletes who are already juggling part-time jobs, full-time school, family commitments, and personal lives, to look outside to see what else needs to be done is impressive indeed. The team took a big step toward achieving this goal on the weekend with a pair of efforts to support their local community. The team is split roughly equally between athletes who have grown up in the Ottawa area and those that have moved here for University. One of the biggest surprises for those new to the city is the number of military personnel in the downtown area. Ottawa is host to the Headquarters of the Department of National Defence and home to 20,000 Canadian troops. This makes the current Canadian engagement very real to our city as nearly everyone in Ottawa has a friend or family member in the military or knows someone who is currently serving overseas. Recently citizens in Ottawa have been encouraged to wear red on Fridays as a symbol of support for Canadian Soldiers and the athletes from both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University showed great leadership in this initiative by dedicating their game last Friday to Canadian troops and donning special red uniforms for the game. They were thrilled to welcome Colonel Claude Rochette to the game who highlighted the importance of the Afghanistan mission to fans and athletes alike. The team was also very proud to see their efforts recognized by Parliamentary Secretary for National Defence during a congratulatory Statement by Member in the House of Commons Friday afternoon. The Gee-Gees extended their commitment to the softball community Saturday morning as they led a ?Bridge to the Future Clinic? for 25 minor athletes from the Ottawa area. They led sessions in pitching, catching, outfield and hitting for 2 hours before preparing for their games against Brock University. UOttawa 9 Carleton 0 The Garnet and Grey was back in the groove between the lines as well with a 3-0 weekend to bring their record to 7-4. They rose to the occasion on Friday night with a 9-0 victory over cross-town rival Carleton University. Elissa Sivel was dominant in the win with 9 strikeouts over 5 innings, allowing 3 hits and no walks. Vanessa Homiak ignited the offence with 3 singles driving in 4 runs and Erin Durant put on a show for her grandfather, a WW2 veteran who was in the crowd to throw the first pitch, with a 3-3 effort. Lindsey McLaughlin put the finishing touch on the victory with a massive 3-Run homerun in the 4th inning. UOttawa 4 Brock 2 The team moved to Alexander Grove Park in Stittsville for Saturday morning and put their training into practice in front of a full crowd filled with athletes the team had taught in the morning. The first 5 innings were marked by excellent Gee-Gee at bats foiled by equally strong efforts by Brock defensive players. Hard line drives and ground balls seemed to find every Badger glove on the field as the team fell behind 2-0. Their luck changed in the bottom of the 6th as Sam Pantalone, Lindsey McLaughlin, Sarah Thompson, and Nicole Dunlop ignited the scoring to go ahead 4-2. Ashley Sands took the win for the team as she was very strong in keeping the Badgers off balance and out of the scorebook. UOttawa 10 Brock 1 The Gee-Gees carried their momentum into game two behind a strong performance from Jillian Taylor as they exploded for 10 runs in 5 innings for a 10-1 win. Elissa Sivel and Allie Rutherford displayed their versatility at the top of the order to go along with their strong defence as they always seemed to be on base and scoring runs. Jen Alexander, who is looking more at home in the Garnet and Grey every day contributed 3 clutch hits for RBI?s and had an excellent day at the plate. Carol Piche twirled a double play on her own, and threw in a single in a very strong effort from the rookie infielder. Lindsey McLaughlin stayed hot with a pair of doubles driving in 3 runs in front of a large home-town crowd. The crowd thinned Sunday morning as the rain would not stop in Ottawa and forced the cancellation of both games against McMaster. The team travels to Waterloo next weekend to face the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier. From: Scott Searle Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 09:36:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 06:36:33 -0700 Subject: Canada Drops to 2-2 at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <031006276.24092@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 8:30:49 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Drops to 2-2 at Pan Am Championships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2006 Canada Drops to 2-2 at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - Team Canada's record dropped to 2-2 at the Pan American Softball Championships with a 2-1 loss to the undefeated Venezuela on Monday October 2nd in Hermosillo, Mexico. Venezuela took a quick lead in the top of the first inning when third baseman Iran Paez took a 1-0 offering from Frank Cox (Owen Sound, ON) over the left field fence. Canada responded in the bottom half of the 1st when Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) drove a single to left field. Mackintosh was then driven home on a Rob Gray (Toronto, ON) triple. Mackintosh was the only Canadian with more than one hit as he singled again in the 3rd inning. "I've just been putting the bat on the ball and it has been dropping in for hits? said Mackintosh. Team Canada had runners in scoring position in both the 4th and 6th innings but was unable to deliver the timely hit needed to tie the game. Cox went the distance for Canada in the circle and was credited with the loss allowing 2 runs on 3 hits striking out 9 Venezuela batters. Canada only managed 4 hits off the four Venezuelan pitchers that saw action in the evening contest. "We were beaten by a better team tonight" stated Mark Smith, Head Coach. "Our inexperience is showing but that?s why we?re here ? to gain that experience.? Canada will look to bounce back today as they face Ecuador (10:00 am) and the Host, Mexico (7:00 pm). Canada will then face Argentina (10:00 am) and the US Virgin Islands (7:00 pm) on Wednesday, October 4th, Bahamas (8:00 am) on Thursday, October 5th and will round out the round robin against Guatemala (5:00 pm) on Friday, October 6th. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 13:15:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:15:51 -0700 Subject: The 25 worst tech products of all time - by P.C. World Message-ID: <031006276.37246@webbox.com> 1. America Online (1989-2006) How do we loathe AOL? Let us count the ways. Since America Online emerged from the belly of a BBS called Quantum "PC-Link" in 1989, users have suffered through awful software, inaccessible dial-up numbers, rapacious marketing, in-your-face advertising, questionable billing practices, inexcusably poor customer service and enough spam to last a lifetime. And, all the while, AOL remained more expensive than its major competitors. This lethal combination earned the world's biggest ISP the top spot on our list of bottom feeders. AOL succeeded initially by targeting newbies, using brute-force marketing techniques. In the 90s, you couldn't open a magazine (PC World included) or your mailbox without an AOL disk falling out of it. This carpet-bombing technique yielded big numbers: at its peak, AOL claimed 34 million subscribers worldwide, though it never revealed how many were just using up their free hours. Once AOL had you in its clutches, escaping was notoriously difficult. Several states sued the service, claiming that it continued to bill customers after they had requested cancellation of their subscriptions. In August 2005, AOL paid a $1.25 million fine to the state of New York and agreed to change its cancellation policies--but the agreement covered only people in New York. Ultimately the net itself--which AOL subscribers were finally able to access in 1995-- made the service's shortcomings painfully obvious. Prior to that, though AOL offered plenty of its own online content, it walled off the greater internet. Once people realized what content was available elsewhere on the net, they started wondering why they were paying AOL. And, as America moved to broadband, many left their sluggish AOL accounts behind. AOL is now busy re-branding itself as a content provider, not an access service. Though America Online has shown some improvement lately--with better browsers and email tools, fewer obnoxious ads, scads of broadband content and innovative features, such as parental controls--it has never overcome the stigma of being the online service for people who don't know any better. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 14:34:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:34:43 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Fastball League Message-ID: <031006276.41988@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 1:06:47 PM From: "Rick Boyd" Subject: Kitchener Fastball League -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message Kitchener, On The Championship Series of the Kitchener Fastball League is now well underway. The Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws ( 3 times defending Champions) are pitted against the Waterloo Classics, in a battle of the young vs the aging. Phoenix prevailed in cold, windy opener with a 5-0 victory, in which Sean Geehan got the win, and Don Stebbings took the loss. In game two, with geat weather last night, the Classics got back into the series with a close 5-4 victory over the never say die Outlaws. The Classics got on board quickly with 3 runs in the first, and another in the 2nd inning, courtesy of a 3 run shot by Classics Catcher Ben Blackwell. The Phoenix got back into the game with some timely hitting, included a homerun by Sean Geehan, and tied the game at 4-4 in the 4th inning. Both teams went down 3 up and 3 down in the 5th. In the bottom of the 6th Sam Forbes hit an opposite field homerun to put the Classics up 5-4. The Phoenix didn't threaten with any baserunners in the 7th. Winning Pitcher was Jim Schnarr, while Mel Ross took the loss. Game 3 goes Wednesday Night at Budd Park at 7:00Pm Rick Boyd rboyd(at)guillevin.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 15:04:17 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:04:17 -0700 Subject: USA Softball evens record to 2-2 at Pan American Championships Message-ID: <031006276.43762@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 1:57:40 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball evens record to 2-2 at Pan American Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA loses 8-0 to Venezuelaat Pan American Softball Championships Hermosillo, Mexico---The USA Softball Men?s NationalTeam opened with an 8-0 loss to Venezuela on opening day of the Men?s PanAmerican Softball Championships. Venezuela?sJohn Garcia was spectacular in the circle allowing only one hit while strikingout five U.S.batters. Blake Miller (Albany, Ga.was the only U.S.player able to produce a hit in the game. Venezuela took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the firstinning when third baseman Ivan Paez drove a pitch over the fence to scoreArturo Acacio who had walked to lead off the inning. U.S. starterMichael White (Sioux City, Iowa) settled down and held the Venezuelanbats silent until the fifth inning. Elis Vgueto reached on a walk and moved tosecond on a singe by Acacio. Paez, who drove in the first two runs of the game,reached on a fielder?s choice that advanced Vgueto to third. With tworunners on Jenin Rodriguez came up big with a three run home run to give histeam a comfortable 5-0 advantage. In the sixth Paul Algar (Lexinton, Ill.,)came on in relief of White but a walk and a passed ball but John Zambravo inscoring position. A single by Edwin Jinanes plated Zambravo for a 6-0 lead. Miller collected a lead off single in the bottom of thesixth inning but Chris Miljavac (St. Joseph, Mo.) grounded into a double playand Omar Moraga (Tucson, Ariz.) popped up to shortstop to end the inning. The U.S.went to the bullpen again in the seventh inning and looked to Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.) tohold down Venezuela?sscrappy offense. Paez opened the inning with his second hit of the day andwent to second on an error. Rodriguez walked and advanced to second on an RBIsingle by Julio Jinares that scored Paez. Zambravo was then hit by a pitch thatloaded the bases for Jose Manuillo who grounded out to second but still managedto score Rodriguez. In the seventh Garcia retired the U.S. in order to pick up the win. __________________________________________________________________________ USA Softball improves to 1-1 at Pan Am Championshipswith 4-3 win over Canada HERMOSILLO, Mexico ? TheUSA Softball Men?s National Team improved to 1-1 at the 2006 Pan AmericanSoftball Championships with a 4-3 win over Canada on Sunday night. The twoteams were not originally scheduled to play but after teams dropped out of thetournament the format was changed to a 10-team round-robin and matched the USA, the defending champion, and Canada, therunner-up in the last championship, in the opening day. The game was scoreless until the bottomof the fifth inning when Chris Miljavac (St. JosephMo.,) reached on a bunt single and moved tosecond on an error by Canadafirst baseman Derek Mayson. A wild pitch allowed Miljavac to move to third anda passed ball allowed him to score. Canadatied the game in the top of the sixth inning when Tim Macumber hit a sacrificefly to deep center field that scored Fehman who had led off the inning with asingle. Kevin Schellenberg, who reached on a walk and advanced to second on asacrifice bunt, also tried to score on the sacrifice fly but was gunned down atthe plate to end the inning. A three run home run by Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, NY) in the bottom of the sixth inninggave the Red, White and Blue a 3-0 lead going into the seventh inning. Canada battled back in the top of theseventh inning with three runs off USA starter Travis Price (Santa Ana, Calif.)but fell short when Miljavac made a game saving catch on a ball hit to rightfield and Paul Algar came in relief to strikeout Jeff Ellsworth who was pinchhitting. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ USA Falls to Argentina7-0 HERMOSILLO, Mexico - The USA Softball Men?s National Teamwas shutout, 7-0, by Argentinain round robin play on day two of the 2006Pan American Softball Championships. The team put upfive hits including a double by Lucas Goring (St. Paul, Minn.but was unable to string enough hits together for a run. The loss drops the U.S. to 1-2 inround-robin play. The U.S.started out strong with both Omar Moraga (TucsonAriz.) and Kyle Magnusson (Salt Lake City, Utahcollecting singles but both were stranded on base. Argentina put itsfirst two runners on base off a single by Magonal Mavian and an error by thirdbaseman Gregg Cascaes. Pintos Juan, who reached on the error, would not spendmuch time on the base paths as Petric Fernando popped up into a double play. Despitethe double play, Argentinastill managed to put two runs and take an early 2-0 lead. In the third inning Argentina increased its lead to 4-0when a hard hit single by Guanerci Gusavo scored Juan, who reached on a walk,and Fernando who singled. It looked like the fourth inning was the inning for the Red,White and Blue as Chad Ferguson (Battle Creek, Mich.) led off with a single andGoring followed with a double but Ferguson he was thrown out at home in theattempt to score. The next two batters were out halting the USA scoringdrive. After scoring one run in the fourth, Argentina gotall the runs they needed in the sixth to keep the game from going seveninnings. Mavian, who was 2-for-4 on the day, singled for two RBI to give Argentina a 7-0 shutout victory over the United States. Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.),throwing a complete game, suffered his first loss of the tournament. In sixinnings of work he allowed five earned runs on eights hits and struck out two. USA beats Cuba 2-1 at Pan American SoftballChampionships Hermosillo, Mexico---The USA Softball Men?s NationalTeam improved its record to 2-2 at the Pan American Softball Championships witha 2-1 win over Cuba in the nightcap on Monday. Paul Algar (Lexington, Ill.) wasdominate in the circle allowing only one run on two hits while striking outnine in a complete game effort. Frank DeGroat (Ringwood NJ) put the Red, White and Bluein the lead in the top of the second inning with a solo home run to lead offthe inning. Chad Boom (Barnesville Minn.) followed with a single butwas left stranded when the next three batters struck out. With one out in the fourth inning DeGroat walked and lookedto score on a double by Boom but was thrown out at home by a great throw fromcenterfield that halted the rally. It was Boom once again that got the offense going for theU.S. in the top of the seventh inning when he led off with a single and movedto second when Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, NY) was hit by a pitch. Adouble by Sonny Perkins (St. Michaels, Ariz.) added an insurance run as Boom scored to give the U.S. a 2-0lead. Cuba rallied inthe bottom of the seventh inning as Roberto Echarte led off the inning with awalk, moved to second on a fielder?s choice and scored on a single byJuan Marti. With two runners on base and the lead cut to 2-1, Algar came up bigby striking out Livan Zaedivan and getting Alexis Navarro to fly out to centerto end the game. Boom led the U.S.offense going 3-for-3 while DeGroat and Perkins collected the only other hitsfor the U.S. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 3 23:44:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 20:44:02 -0700 Subject: Roger Wells - arrangements - Shreve, Ohio Message-ID: <031006276.74948@webbox.com> Received: 10/3/06 9:02:24 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: Fwd: Roger Wells - arrangements - Shreve, Ohio Shreve, Ohio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am sorry to send this note that Roget Wells passed way today. Most of us know that he has been ill since just before his Memorial Day tournament. He had an operation the following Tuesday and had a stroke on the operating table. He had improved enough to go to a nursing home but was taken back to the hospital last week. He was a fixture in Ohio fastpitch for decades and we all have many good memories of him and how hard he worked for fastpitch. His teams from Wayne County/Shreve were always competitive and fun to play against. We will miss him! Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Schlabach Funeral Home 212 Jones St Shreve, OH Coming south from Wooster on Rte. 228, go to the center of town. Turn left onto Jones St. The funeral home is about one block. Funeral is Monday at 11:00 am. Rich 614-477-1133 via MIKE VAN DINE magicn2(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 4 07:57:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 04:57:56 -0700 Subject: Canada beats Mexico 2-0 Message-ID: <041006277.18177@webbox.com> Received: 10/4/06 1:01:30 AM From: Pat Healey Subject: Canada beats Mexico 2-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff sent me info on game via MSN --------ONLY USE WHAT IS BELOW --------- Mayson hits bomb; Canada blanks Mexico at Pan Am chships HERMOSILLO, MEXICO - Derek Mayson is showing why he belongs with the 2006 Canadian softball team. Mayson hit a long bomb to help Canada to a 2-0 win over host Mexico here Tuesday night. The win improves their record to 3-2 with games vs ARGENTINA (2 PM ADT) and British Virgin Islands (11 pm adt) to come on Wednesday in Mexico. More details to come Wednesday morning. pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 4 15:30:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:30:46 -0700 Subject: Around_the_Horn__October_Issue Message-ID: <041006277.45353@webbox.com> Received: 10/4/06 10:36:54 AM From: Subject: Around_the_Horn__October_Issue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Please note the October issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ S'il vous plait notez que l'?dition d'octobre de Autour du losange est maintenant disponible. Pour visionner ce text: CLIQUEZ SUR LE LIEN SUIVANT: www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Notez que Autour du losange est dans le format .PDF Regards, Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Get your official Softball Canada Apparel at www.gadarsportswear.com/softballsouvenirs/clothing.asp Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 4 15:32:03 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:32:03 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeats Host Mexico at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <041006277.45430@webbox.com> Received: 10/4/06 8:41:15 AM From: Subject: Canada Defeats Host Mexico at Pan Am Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Canada Defeats Host Mexico at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - A fun filled, party like atmosphere was present among the capacity crowd in the Hermosillo Softball Stadium as Team Canada improved its record to 3-2 tonight with a 2-0 victory over the host squad from Mexico at the Pan American Softball Championship. Canada started the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd inning when right fielder Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC) hit a towering blast over the scoreboard in right center field. "It was important to get runs early" noted Mayson. "The home run helped spark the team and give us a bit more focus for the game". The lead was increased to 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning when Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) led off with a walk. After a Sean O'Brien (Kitchener, ON) strikeout, Mackintosh moved to second on a groundout by Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON). Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC) then lined a single up the middle to score Mackintosh. The inning ended when Schellenberg was thrown out at 2nd trying to stretch the hit into a double. Canada finished with 5 hits, 2 by lead off hitter Ryan Wolfe (London, ON). Mexico only managed 2 hits off the Canadian combo of Nick Underhill (Campbell River, BC) and Frank Cox (Owen Sound, ON). Underhill was credited with the win striking out 9 while walking 2 in five and one third innings of work. Cox entered the game with two runners on base in the sixth inning and managed to end the Mexican threat. Cox was perfect on the mound striking out 3 in one and two third innings of work. Panfilio Valdez took the loss for Mexico giving up 5 hits, striking out 2 and walking 1 in 6 innings of work. With the win, Canada moves to third place behind the Bahamas (3-1) and Venezuela (3-0). Canada resumes play tomorrow morning against Argentina (3-3) with an evening game against the Virgin Island (0-4). -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 4 16:45:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:45:30 -0700 Subject: Canada loses 1-0; drops to 3-3 Message-ID: <041006277.49836@webbox.com> Received: 10/4/06 3:36:53 PM From: Pat Healey Subject: Canada loses 1-0; drops to 3-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al Team Canada lost a stellar game I am told 1-0 to Argentina. Frank Cox was solid on the slab, but they just can't seem to get the sticks going with back to back hits. They sit at 3-3; one more loss and they won't make the playoffs. CANADA PLAYS VIRGIN ISLANDS at 11 pm ADT tonight (hoepfully just in time to get the bats working the way we know they can); Bahamas Thursday at 12 pm ADT and then they finish against Guatamalla on Friday at 9 pm ADT. Thanks PAT HEALEY pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 5 10:56:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 07:56:56 -0700 Subject: Canada Defeats Virgin Islands at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <051006278.28924@webbox.com> Received: 10/5/06 9:46:44 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Defeats Virgin Islands at Pan Am Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2006 Canada Defeats Virgin Islands at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - The Senior Men's National Softball Team defeated the Virgin Islands 11-0 at the Pan American Softball Championship in Hermosillo, Mexico on Wednesday evening. Team Canada?s bats came alive this evening in an 11-0 five inning victory over the Virgin Islands. Canada's pitching continued to be strong as Rick Smith (Duncan, BC) was almost perfect in the circle pitching a no hitter to earn the victory. The only Virgin Islands runner to reach base was Derwin Sutcliffe who reached on an error by first baseman Derek Mayson. It appeared that Mayson had tagged Sutcliffe out as he was running to first but the ball came loose and allowed the speedy runner to reach second base. Sutcliffe was soon gunned down by catcher Chris Shewfelt (Stoney Creek, ON) when he tried to steal third base. In his five innings of work, Smith didn't give up more than 1 ball on any batter & struck out 9 in total. ?It was a good win" admitted Smith. "We just went right after their hitters. The game plan was to throw strikes and see if they could catch up.? Canada took to the early lead in the first scoring a pair of runs. After Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE) reached on a bunt single, Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC) laced a triple to the right field corner scoring Ellsworth. Mayson scored on a fielder?s choice by Rob O?Brien (Elora, ON). The Canadians put 3 more on the board in the 2nd inning. Shewfelt started the inning by reaching on an error by shortstop Jeremy Penn. Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) followed with a home run over the right field fence. Shortstop Rob Giesbrecht (Landmark, MB) then lined a single to left field and eventually came around to score on a ground out by Ellsworth. Canada put the game out of reach as they notched 6 runs in the 4th inning. Shewfelt started the rally by lining a hard single off pitcher Allen Smith?s glove. Ian Fehrman doubled to right center field moving Shewfelt to third. Both runners scored on Giesbrecht?s single up the middle. Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) walked then moved to second on a wild pitch. Mayson then singled home Giesbrecht. The scoring was completed when Steve Mullaley (Freshwater, NL) hit Allen Smith?s first pitch over the left field fence for a 3 run home run. With the win Canada improves their record to 4 wins and 3 losses. Only two games remain in the Pan Am Championship round robin. Canada next faces the Bahamas (8:00 am, Thursday, October 5th) and will round out round robin play versus Guatemala (5:00 pm, Friday, October 6th) . -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 5 11:38:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 08:38:16 -0700 Subject: ASA Inside Pitch for September is online now Message-ID: <051006278.31404@webbox.com> The September2006 issue of THE INSIDE PITCH is now online. You can access itby using the link provided below. http://www.asasoftball.com/about/insidepitch.asp If you have any questions or comments, pleasecontact me. Also, ifyou have any news items/pictures for the October issue, get them to me by October 23. Thanks very much. Bill PlummerIII Hall of Fame Manager, Editor,INSIDE PITCH National Softball Hall of Fame (405) 425-3433 e-mail: bplummer(at)softball.org visit us on the web: www.asasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 5 14:57:36 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 11:57:36 -0700 Subject: PASSING OF GEORGE PEARSON Message-ID: <051006278.43364@webbox.com> Received: 10/5/06 12:55:50 PM From: THOMAS MURPHY Subject: PASSING OF GEORGE PEARSON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Pearson passed away last week as a result of an ongoing illness. George was not only an outstanding softball pitcher but also a standout baseball player who was drafted out of high school by the Detroit Tigers. George pitched for the San Pedro Mary Star team of the 1950's and for the Long Beach Nitehawks during the 1950's and 60's. At one time he was one of only 5 softball players nationally who were invited to teach the art of fastball pitching overseas. He of course is a Hall of Fame member in the ISC From: THOMAS MURPHY Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 5 16:29:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 13:29:42 -0700 Subject: Softball Canada - Canada moves to 5 and 3 at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <051006278.48891@webbox.com> Received: 10/5/06 2:50:15 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Softball Canada - Canada moves to 5 and 3 at Pan Am Championships October 5, 2006 Canada moves to 5 and 3 at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - Team Canada defeated the Bahamas 7-0 to improve their record to 5 wins and 3 losses at the Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico. Canada's offence started where it left off after yesterday's big win against the Virgin Island as they combined for 7 runs in 5 innings to defeat the Bahamas in a game that ended early due to the "run rule". Rob O'Brien (Elora, ON) threw a no hitter, giving up only 1 walk, 1 hit by pitch and striking out 9 in the contest. The no hitter was the second consecutive no hitter thrown by a Canadian starter. Canada started the scoring in the top of the 1st inning when lead off hitter Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) walked. After stealing second base, Newitt was driven home on a double by Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC). Mayson would then score when Tim Macumber (Newport, NS) drove a double into the left field corner. The Canadian offence added three more runs in the second inning when catcher Chris Shewfelt (Stoney Creek, ON) led off with a home run to give Canada a 3-0 lead. After the next two batters were retired, Newitt walked again & came home on a blast over the left center field fence by Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE). The final two runs came in the bottom of the 4th inning when Mayson was hit by a pitch from Bahamian starter Brian Neely. After a Macumber single, Steve Mullaley (Freshwater, NL) reached on a fielder?s choice as Macumber was forced out at second. Both runners then moved into scoring position on a passed ball and finally scored when Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK) lined a single to right field. The win improves Canada's record to 5 wins and 3 losses and improves their playoff hopes. Canada will look for a win against Guatemala on Friday at 5:00 PM, in an effort to secure a playoff berth. . -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 5 17:16:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 14:16:01 -0700 Subject: USA defeats Guatemala 5-1 at Pan American Message-ID: <051006278.51669@webbox.com> Received: 10/5/06 4:01:42 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA defeats Guatemala 5-1 at Pan American Softball Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part Number: 3 Part Type: HTML -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USAdefeats Guatemala5-1 at Pan American Softball Championships Hermosillo, Mexico---With its fourth consecutive win, theUSA Softball Men?s National Team improved to 5-2 with a 5-1 win over Guatemalaon Thursday morning at the 2006 Pan American Softball Championships. TravisPrice (Santa Ana, Calif.won his second game for the U.S.by holding Guatemalato just one run on seven hits. The game remained scoreless through the first three innings until the U.S.exploded for four runs in the top of the fourth inning. With one out, OmarMoraga (Tucson, Ariz.) walked and scored on a Frank DeGroathome run to give the U.S. a 2-0 lead. But the guys in Red, White and Blue werenot finished with their rally as Chad Boom (Barnesville, Minn.followed with a solo home run to push the lead to 3-0. After reaching base on afielder?s choice, Sonny Perkins (St. MichaelsAriz.) scored the final run of the inning on adouble by Luis Joglar (Fairview NJ). Guatemalascored their only run of the game in the bottom of the sixth inning thanks to alead off home run by right fielder Gerardo Dacaret. In the seventh inning, the U.S. added an insurance run byexecuting a perfect suicide squeeze. With one out, Blake Miller (Albany, Ga.) singled, movedto second on a base hit by Chris Miljavac (St. Joseph, Mo.on to third on a double steal. ChadFerguson (Battle CreekMich.) was called on to pinch hit for KyleMagnusson (Salt Lake City, Utah) and was given the sign to lay down abunt for a suicide squeeze. The play worked perfectly as Miller raced home and Ferguson was out on thesacrifice. In 6 2/3 innings of work, Price allowed just one run on seven hits andhad eight strikeouts. He was pulled with one out remaining in the bottom of theseventh inning after walking his first batter of the game. Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.entered the game and struck out the last batter to secure the win. The U.S. returns to action tonight against host Mexico at 7 p.m.Pacific time before wrapping up pool play on Friday at 9 p.m. Pacific againstPuerto Rico. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 6 13:57:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:57:58 -0700 Subject: California Lumberkings to Host All Star Series in Bakersfield, CA Message-ID: <061006279.39787@webbox.com> Received: 10/6/06 10:43:59 AM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: California Lumberkings to Host All Star Series in Bakersfield, CA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The California LumberKings Fastball Club is hosting a Men's ISC Fast pitch All-Star Series The LumberKings, located in Bakersfield California will host the California All-Star Series on Saturday Oct. 14 2006 and Sunday October 15, 2006 if needed. The series will consist of a best of three format and will be played at Dave Frye Field in Bakersfield California. Game times are 4:30pm and 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 14 and 11:00am Sunday if needed. Bakersfield has a long history of men's fast pitch softball having hosted the ISC World tournament twice in the 1980's. Dave Frye field is located on Chester Ave adjacent to Sam Lynn Ball Park and the Kern County Living Museum. The teams will be made up of current ISC players and coaches from both Northern and Southern California and should include some of the best players in the game today. Admission to the game will be $5.00 for adults with children 12 and under free. Tri- Tip sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase. Pre-Sale tickets are available along with corporate sponsorship. Sponsorship is $100.00 and will include 20 series tickets along with advertising on programs and T-shirts. Banner space is also available at an additional cost The games will not only be used to increase interest in men's fast pitch in California but will also serve as a fundraiser for the LumberKings. The Lumberkings finished 9th in the ISC II World Tournament in 2006 and are working towards a better finish at the same tournament next year. Comments and Questions should be directed to: Greg Hicks grhicks (at) kern.org David Weldin Coorsman25 (at) aol.com Brian Teeters bteeters at cox.net -- Vote in Fastpitchwest's "Pick-the-Winner" Poll: http://fastpitchwest.com/morningbrief/?p=1326 NORTH ROSTER: 1. Zack Abernathy INF A-1 Tank/River City Rocker 2. Dave Bostick INF River City Rockers 3. Eddie Brooks 1B IAC 4. Mike Butler INF SoCal Bombers 5. NateDevine OF SoCal Bombers 6. Todd Garcia C Team Rainey 7. Ed Gaspar P A-1 Tank/River City Rockers 8. Korey Krueg INF A-1 Tank 9. Joel Manfredi C IAC 10. Tony Peeples P SoCal Bombers 11. Steve Pinocchio INF SoCal Bombers 12. Jason Porto OF SoCal Bombers 13. Jeff Reich OF Portland DeMarini 14. Mark Santillano INF Portland DeMarini 15. Mark Sommers DH River City Rockers 16. Bobby Smith OF Romie's Angels 17. Dan Winnick OF SoCal Bombers SOUTH ROSTER: 1. Travis Price-SoCal Bombers 2. Mark Bennett-Portland DeMarini 3. Todd Budke-The Farm 4. Paul Rosebush-The Farm 5. Chris Hunt-Team Rainey 6. Stan Grebeck-Team Rainey 7. Rod Rainey-Team Rainey 8. Jesse Duncan-Team Rainey 9. Brian Teeters-LumberKings 10. Carlos Flores-LumberKings 11. Troy Parker-LumberKings 12. Shawn Mandolesi-LumberKings/Taylor Farms 13. Jeff Twist-Taylor Farms 14. Kevin Castillo-Young Bucks 15. Jose Sandoval-Rude Pac 16. Chris Minogue-Black Sox --- Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.co Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 6 13:59:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:59:16 -0700 Subject: USA continues to roll with 5-0 win over Mexico Message-ID: <061006279.39865@webbox.com> Received: 10/6/06 11:37:43 AM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA continues to roll with 5-0 win over Mexico USA continues to roll with5-0 win over Mexico Hermosillo, Mexico---The USA Softball Men?s National Team rolledto a 5-0 victory over host Mexico at the 2006 Men?s Pan American SoftballChampionships on Thursday night. With the win, the U.S.improves to 6-2 in round-robin competition with one game remaining on Fridayagainst Puerto Rico. Paul Algar (Lexington, Ill.had another solid performance in the circle for the United States and recorded hissecond shutout of the championship. In six innings of work, Algar allowed justtwo hits while striking out 11 of the 23 batters he faced. Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.pitched the final inning and held Mexico hitless while striking outtwo. The U.S. broke thescoreless tie in the bottom of the second inning after Chad Boom (Barnesville, Minn.) ledoff with a single and scored on a single by Sonny Perkins (St. Michaels, Ariz.).Luis Joglar (Fairview, NJfollowed Perkins with a single that plated Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, NJ) who reached after being hit by a pitch. It was Boom once again that got things started for the U.S.in the bottom of the fourth inning when he led off with a walk. Rodriguezfollowed with a single that advanced Boom to second and into scoring position.A double by Joglar brought both runners around to score and gave the U.S. a4-0 advantage. In the fifth inning the Red, White and Blue added an insurance runwithout recording a hit. Omar Moraga (Tucson Ariz.) led off the inning with awalk, stole second base and then scored on two consecutive pass balls for a 5-0lead. The U.S. completesround-robin play on Friday at 9 p.m. versus Puerto Ricoand will begin the playoffs on Saturday. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 6 15:31:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:31:25 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Fastball League Message-ID: <061006279.45384@webbox.com> Received: 10/6/06 2:09:13 PM From: "Rick Boyd" Subject: Kitchener Fastball League Kitchener, On The Kitchener Phoenix Outlaw's took a 2 games to 1 lead in the finals of the Kitchener Fastball League Under cloudy skies, and single digit temperatures, the younger guys, proved they could handle the cold nights much better than the veteran Waterloo Classics. Phoenix dominated right from the start, scoring 2 runs in the first inning, to put the Classics back on their heels, and unable to recover. Phoenix scored 3 more in the 4th, and that was all the scoring in the game, as Phoenix defeated the Classics 5-0 Trevor Beaston , Tim Dubois and Sean Geehan, lead the Phoenix attack with 2 hits each, and Jeff Hatt, Mike Kelly, Jim Cullen, Jeremy Cullin, Ritchie Gordon, and Brandon Roeder, chipped in one apiece. The Classics got hits from Jodie Schnarr and Don Stebbings. Sean Geehan got the win for Phoenix tossing a fine 2 hitter and collecting 11 K's Jim Schnarr took the loss for the Classics giving up 11 hits, and recording 8 K's..Peter Spitzig came on in relief in the last inning, giving up 1 hit striking out 2. Game 4 of the best of 5 series, goes Tuesday Oct 10th at Budd Park at 7:00Pm Rick Boyd rboyd(at)guillevin.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 6 17:22:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 14:22:48 -0700 Subject: South Dakota ASA Q & A Form Message-ID: <061006279.52077@webbox.com> Received: 10/6/06 3:35:11 PM From: "Gary Young South Dakota Fastpitch" Subject: South Dakota ASA Q & A Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I do the web page for South Dakota ASA. Every week I run one or two Q & A's on our site. I like to run Q & A's from people from all over the fastpitch community. If you are interested in filling out the form, please do and send back to me at fastpitchthegame at msn.com People from all over the country have told us they look at the site to read these Q & A's. We average about 1,500,000 hits a year. If you want to include a picture, that would be great. I certainly are not trying to sell anything, just trying to make our site more interesting. Probably the only contact I will have with you is an email telling you "You are the feature of the week." Thanks for your time. Gary Young Deputy Commissioner, Men's Fastpitch South Dakota Amateur Softball Assn. http://www.sdasasoftball.com We would like you to do an interview for the South Dakota ASA webpage, www.sdasasoftball.com and you are one of the people we would like to have as a guest. Just fill it out and email it back. Since we have started our "new" website in April we have gotten over 1,000,000 hits. We think these little interviews have helped to make our site popular. That is why we are asking you to fill this out, to let others in the state know a little about you. We want to keep this going year around and to do that we need your help. After you fill it out, please forward to your teammates, opponents, anyone else in your family who has something to do with softball, umpires, league officers, and sponsors. If you do not want to forward, send me email addresses and I will gladly do it. Some of you have gotten this before, so you might as well fill it out, as I will keep sending it to you until you do. Thanks for your time. Name: Family: City What is your occupation? How long have you been involved in softball: What all are you involved in the softball world? (play, coach, manage, sponsor, umpire, etc.) What are some of your career highlights? What is one of the funniest or wierdest thing you have seen while at a diamond? What are some of the changes you would like to see in South Dakota and/or ASA Softball? Why would you recommend someone to get involved in softball? What are some special things that your association does that seperates it from the rest? Anything else you would like to add? Email back to fastpitchthegame(at)msn.com Thanks Gary Young Commissioner Mens Fastpitch, South Dakota Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 7 10:17:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 07:17:04 -0700 Subject: CANADA ADVANCES; TOPS GUATMALLA 10-0 Message-ID: <071006280.26531@webbox.com> Received: 10/7/06 8:30:36 AM From: Pat Healey Subject: CANADA ADVANCES; TOPS GUATMALLA 10-0 Canada secure playoff spot HERMOSILLO, MEXICO ? Team Canada came through in the clutch Friday night in a must win game as they downed Guatamalla 10-0 to secure the fourth and final playoff position here at the 2006 Pan American softball championships. They will now face USA OR Argentina (unsure as of early this morning my time) in the third-fourth game, and will need two wins to make it to their third game of the day if they are to make it to the championship final Saturday and look to claim Canada?s third straight Pan Am gold medal. The Canucks finished at 6-3 (won-lost) and in a four way tie with USA, Argentina and Cuba. Cuba had the least runs between the four teams, six, so they were eliminated. Friday night, Ian Fehrman was 3-for-4 and Rick SMith was solid on the slab to earn the win. Alberton's Jeff Ellsworth went 2-for-3 with two RBI's and two runs scored. Playoff schedule was to be announced following the late games. (Pat Healey) pathealey(at)eastlink.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 7 16:33:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 13:33:19 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Hallman Twins Message-ID: <071006280.49109@webbox.com> Received: 10/7/06 11:40:33 AM From: : Kitchener Hallman Twins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, Ontario Just a quick note to clarify any rumours. The Kitchener Hallman Twins have secured the services of Todd Budke for the 2007 season. Todd will be a tremendous addition to the TWINS line-up and the team is excited to welcome Todd aboard. Also of note, the Hallman Twins expect that the pitching staff of Martin, Scott and Koert will remain intact for the 2007 season. Expect more from the Kitchener camp in the not too distant future as the TWINS work their way through the always exciting and rumour filled off season. Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 7 16:34:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 13:34:23 -0700 Subject: 2007 Wyevale Tribe Tournament Message-ID: <071006280.49173@webbox.com> Received: 10/7/06 11:50:30 AM From: "Michael Kelly" Subject: 2007 Wyevale Tribe Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyevale, ON The Wyevale Tribe presents The Canada Day Classic 2007 Dates: June 29 - July 1 2007 Entry Fee: $350.00 # of Teams: 15 (3 Game Guarantee) 1st Prize: $1,500.00 Total Prize Money: $2,800.00 Pitching: ISC II Only This Canada Day long weekend the Tribe will continue their long standing tradition by hosting their annual fastpitch tournament in Elmvale & Wyevale. Last year Ian Knott led the Bucktown Bees (who defeated Port Elgin in semis) to the title, notching a 6-5 victory over Napanee (who defeated Wyevale in the semis) in the finals. On the B side the Minesing Oranges defeated Chris McColl and the Toronto Bingos 7-6. This year with the increased payout, we expect to garner the interest of many more quality teams, and anticipate making the Canada Day Classic one of the premier events each and every year. If you are interested in participating email Shane at shane at apexia.ca or Mike at kellymikej at hotmail.com For updates etc browse to the Tribe's tournament page http://www.srfl.org/tournament From: "Michael Kelly" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 8 15:13:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2006 12:13:16 -0700 Subject: Canada Guaranteed a Medal at Pan Am Championships Message-ID: <081006281.44307@webbox.com> Received: 10/8/06 9:46:52 AM From: "Rick Picard" : Canada Guaranteed a Medal at Pan Am Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2006 Canada Guaranteed a Medal at Pan Am Championships (HERMOSILLO - Mexico) - Canada has guaranteed themselves a medal with a 4-1 win over USA at the Pan American Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico. Canada took to the early lead when Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PE) led off the bottom of the second inning with a walk. Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) kept his hot bat going when he drove a 2-1 offering from Algar over the right field fence. ?I believe Algar thought it was a bunting situation" said Ferhman. "He threw me a drop ball over the middle of the plate. I got lucky and it carried out.? The Canadians increased their lead to 4-0 in the 5th. After a 1 out single by Scott Newitt (Delta, BC), left fielder Ryan Wolfe (London, ON) hit a blast deep over the left field fence for a 2 run home run. The Americans did not quit however, pressuring in he top of the 6th inning as they capitalized on an error and a single to get their first run of the game. USA continued their threat forcing Canada to bring Nick Underhill (Campbell River, BC) into the game to relieve Cox. Underhill?s first pitch hit Kyle Magnusson, loading the bases with nobody out. Underhill was able to work out of the jam by striking out Omar Moraga and Frank DeGroat then tagging Miller out at the plate when catcher Sean O'Brien (Kitchener, ON) chased a loose ball to the backstop and flipped it to Underhill just in time to record the third out. ?It's just another game" stated O'Brien. "When you?re surrounded by good people, good things happen. Frank was strong in the circle for us tonight, when he hits his spots, he's very hard to hit? ?(Kevin)Schellenberg made a number of big plays at shortstop that helped the cause? added Cox. Canada will now face Argentina in semi final action on Sunday, October 08 at 4:00 pm. The winner of the game will earn the right to play Venezuela in the championship game at 8:00 pm on October 8th while the loser will claim the bronze medal. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca (613) 523-3386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 9 08:43:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 05:43:54 -0700 Subject: Softball NZ - Off the Record Message-ID: <091006282.20945@webbox.com> Received: 10/9/06 4:14:42 AM From: Vance Subject: Softball NZ - Off the Record -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Off the Record: Marty Grant will feature on Radio Sports "Off the Record" onWednesday 11th October at 3-4 pm (NZT) You can also listen live via the web casthttp://www.radiosport.co.nz/ If you missed hearing Marty live, then gotohttp://www.radiosport.co.nz/AudioBank/WeekOnDemand/http://www.radiosport.co.nz/AudioBank/WeekOnDemand/ http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 9 08:45:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 05:45:04 -0700 Subject: Canada settles for silver Message-ID: <091006282.21017@webbox.com> Received: 10/9/06 5:59:31 AM From: Pat Healey Subject: Canada settles for silver -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellsworth, Canada settle for silver at Pan Am ch?ship BY PAT HEALEY HERMOSILLO, MEXICO ? Jeff Ellsworth of Alberton has added another chapter to the PEI softball hisotry book. After a heartbreaking 3-2 extra innings loss to Venezuela Sunday night in the championship final of the Pan American softball championship, the rec director became the first Island softball player to bring back an International softball silver medal. ?It was an experience of a life time,? Ellsworth said following the game. ?I didn?t know what to expect coming into the event but got to play in all 12 games of the tournament." ?Really proud of what we done, being my first international event a silver medal is great in my books.? The Canucks led 2-0 until Venezuela tied it up in bottom of the seventh a two run home runand won in the eighth. Derek Mayson of North Vancouver, B.C. had a huge home run for the Canadian side. Frank Cox of Owen Sound, Ont. suffered the loss. In the semi final, the Canadians beat Argentina 5-1, led by strong pitching from Nick Underhill of Campbell River, B.C. going six with Cox relieving in the seventh. Canada led from start to finish in the game. Ellsworth went 1-for-1 with a run scored in the win over Argentina. ?Thank you to everyone who kept sending emails cheering us on, it was greatly appreciated,? he said. ?It?s a trip of a lifetime coming to an event like this one no doubt about it but like I always say "there is no place like home and I can?t wait to get back to the Island.? SATURDAY AGAINST USA On Saturday night, Team Canada got revenge in their rematch with the U.S.A., dropping the defending champions 4-1. The win guaranteed the squad no worse then a bronze medal finish. Canadaused a two, two run blasts off the sticks of Ian Fehrman and Ryan Wolfe in the win. Jeff Ellsworth of Alberton P.E.I. (0-2) was also tops in the game with a walk, and scoring on Fehrman?s blast. Frank Cox earned the pitching decision. FRIDAY NIGHT Friday night in a must win game, Ellsworth went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI as Canada routed Guatamalla 10-0 to earn the fourth and final playoff position. Fehrman was also tops at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, walk and two runs scored while Tim Macumber saw his bat get going, launching a three-run home run in the first that got the offense going and plated base runners Ellsworth and Scott Newitt. Winning pitcher was Rick Smith. ONE OF THREE TOP BATTERS FOR CANADA Ellsworth was one of three Canadian hitters to crack the top 15 in the final round robin tournament hitting leaders, released by the organizers Saturday night. He finished 14thin round robin tournament hitting, having 23 plate appearances, hitting 7-21 with four runs scored, a home run, five RBI, a walk and two strikeouts for a ..333 batting average. A hit he was given earlier in the tournament was changed to a fielder?s choice, thus taking his total down to seven. The others were Pat MacKintosh of Saskatoon, SK., was seventh going 8-21, one RBI, three runs scored fanned three times and a .381 batting average and Ian Fehrman of Townsend, Ont.. finished eighth hitting 7-20 with one home run, three RBI, six runs scored and a .350 batting average. Rick Smith, Rob O?Brien finished one-two in pitching with NickUnderhill in at eighth place and Frank Cox placing 12th in the pitching statistics. From: Pat Healey Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 9 14:05:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:05:35 -0700 Subject: Pan Am Results Message-ID: <091006282.40245@webbox.com> http://www.alsfastball.com/uploads/File/PanAm2006.htm Many thanks to Pat Healey of PEI and to Tom Taylor for their great support in bringing the results to everyone from Mexico. thanks Al Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 10 23:43:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:43:13 -0700 Subject: Celebrating Excellence! Message-ID: <101006283.74906@webbox.com> Received: 10/10/06 8:58:19 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Celebrating Excellence! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Advisory 11 October 2006 Celebrating Excellence! On 14 October 2006, Softball Australia willacknowledge the greatest in its history when players, officials andadministrators gather for the fifth annual Awards of Excellence Dinner in Melbourne. The night, hosted by swimming greatand media personality Nicole Livingstone, will see former softball legends andfuture legends of the game come together to honour exemplary achievement in thesport. The categories include coaching,officiating, athletic performance (male and female), spirit and administration. WHEN: Saturday 14 October 2006 WHERE: Bayview onthe Park, Melbourne TIME: 7.00pm (for 7.30pm start) Softball Australia?s Awards of Excellence Categories and Nominees The Dugout Australian FemaleSoftballer of the Year: Amanda Doman (Qld), Kelly Hardie(Qld), Jackie Ousalkas (Vic), Kelly Ousalkas (Vic), Stacey Porter (NSW), LeahQuackenbush (WA). Easton Australian Male Softballer ofthe Year: Adam Folkard (ACT), Adam Humble (WA), AndrewKirkpatrick (ACT), Jason Nathan (Qld), Travis Southam (NSW). Boronia Travel Centre YoungAustralian Female Softballer of the Year: Alex Besanko(SA),Toni Dance (Qld), Verity Long-Droppert (WA), Kaia Parnaby (NSW), ClareWarwick (ACT). Sportscover Young Australian MaleSoftballer of the Year: James Brooks (Vic), Stephen Flux(Qld), Adam Folkard (ACT), Jamie Sheehan (NSW), Sean Smith-Weaver (WA). School of Human Movement Studies (Uni of Qld) Australian Softball Coach of the Year: Troy Baverstock (NSW),Lindsey Carroll (ACT), John Neilsen (NSW). Sport Employment Australia Australian Softball Administrator of the Year: Ryan Benson(NSW), Jane Hunt (SA), Evelyn Seabourne (Tas). St George Bank Australian LocalSoftball Association of the Year: Casey (Vic), Manly Warringah (NSW). Bellevue IT Australian SoftballStatistician of the Year: Sheena Collings (WA), Val Cross(Qld), Kaye Greggs (NSW), Lindy Rattigan (Softball Australia). Australian Sports CommissionAustralian Softball Spirit Award: Paul Maisey (Vic), Natalie Ward(NSW), Joel Southam (NSW). McKenna Hampton Insurance Vivienne Triplett Awardfor Australian Softball Umpire of the Year: Darren Sibraa(Qld) Winners in 2006 are nominated by theState and Territory associations of Softball Australia and will beannounced on the night. AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Ms Susan Crow, Chief Executive,Softball Australia FOR FURTHER INFORMATION DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Telephone: 03 9890 8200 Mobile: 0405 509674 ____________________________________ DiAnneLilburn NationalCommunications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T:+61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 11 11:58:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:58:27 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Fastball League Message-ID: <111006284.32619@webbox.com> Received: 10/11/06 10:22:35 AM From: "Rick Boyd" Subject: Kitchener Fastball League Kitchener, On The series that never seemed to end finally came to a close last night, which was a good thing as the weather forecasts in these parts, didn't look good until the middle of next week. The Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws defeated the Waterloo Classics in a slugfest, (to help recognize Oktoberfest in the area) by a score of 10-8 Phoenix got right to work in the top of the first inning with 2 runs on a Tim Dubois walk and Mike Kelly Home Run (Mike hit for the cycle going 4-4 and scoring 3 times to lead the Phoenix attack.) The Classics came right back in the bottom half of the first, scoring 4 runs courtesy of a 3 run blast by Don Stebbings Second inning the Phoenix tied the score 4-4, before the Classics continued their torrid pace scoring 3 more in their half of the 2nd. The 3rd, 4th and 5th innings were relatively quite for the Classics, while Phoenix added a run in the 5th to tied the game at 7 runs apiece. Classics got the go ahead run in the 6th innings, and had Phoenix on the ropes with one out in the 7th, but Phoenix responded in typical never say die fashion with a 3 run shot by Jim Cullind to end the series and the year. Mel Ross got the win for the Phoenix giving up 8 runs on 10 hits and recording 5 K's Peter Spitzig took the loss in relief on Stebbings - Spitzig gave up 3 runs on 2 hits and recorded 2k's in 1 2/3 inning . Stebbings gave up 7 runs on 8 hits with 2 k's in 5 1/3 innings. The Waterloo Classics and the Kitchener Fastball League, Congratulates the Kitchener Phoenix Outlaws on their 3rd consecutive league championship! Rick Boyd rboyd(at)guillevin.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 11 23:49:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:49:24 -0700 Subject: So Cal Bombers add Rob Shick to Coaching Staff Message-ID: <111006284.75275@webbox.com> So Cal Bombers add Rob Shick to Coaching Staff Wednesday, October 11, 2006 The So Cal Bombers are proud to announce the signing of Rob Shick to the club?s coaching staff. Rob is a longtime professional referee with the National Hockey League and lives in Temecula, California. In the mid 80?s Shick was an All-Canadian centerfielder with the Port Alberni A?s and an All-Canadian leftfielder Alberta Brake & Clutch when they were Canadian Champions, before turning full time to his career in the NHL. He originally hails out of Port Alberni, BC and was an early teammate of Doug Chase, and is well known in the BC sport world. His schedule allows for his availability starting in May (dependent upon Stanley Cup assignment) and throughout the summer and his family including girlfriend Linda, her children Rachel and Austin, and Rob?s two sons Brodie and Landen are very supportive of his commitment for the summer. Head Coach Kelly McGiffin (who?s also originally from Port Alberni) said he?s thrilled to be able to add both a long time friend and an accomplished professional to the staff. ?Rob not only brings over 25 years of experience in professional sports to the table but was an accomplished and highly respected ball player in Canada in his younger years. He knows the game and he knows how the game should be played. He is rich in his understanding of the mental part of the game and having met with him a few times recently, he has shown great passion for getting back in the game. Having Rob join our organization takes So Cal another important step forward in our goal to be a professionally run and well prepared club.? Team ownership and players welcome Rob and look forward to his contribution and leadership with the Bombers. Shick?s specific duties within the coaching staff will be determined in the spring when he and McGiffin have some time to sit down and go over the team and the season?s plans. Cesar Rodriguez cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 11 23:51:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:51:13 -0700 Subject: Kegel Black Knights Message-ID: <111006284.75386@webbox.com> Received: 10/11/06 6:08:53 PM From: "Loren Hochhalter" Subject: Kegel Black Knights Kegel Black Knights Wrap up Operations It is with deep regrets the Kegel Black Knights will not return to the diamonds next summer. The news from fargo, ND. comes with much regret as the team can not come up with a major sponsor to help the team operate at the highest level possible. After a great run at the world tournament in Kitchener the team was on the verge of of taking it to the next level but could not secure the financial backing it needed. To any and all teams interested in contacting any players from the Kegel organization you can email me at LHochhalter at msn.com and I will pass on any and all information possible. Thank you to everyone from the ISC to all the teams that the Black Knights played against and have met over the years for the fun and high level of professionalism the organizations has shown to the club and all of our people. Good Luck to all and enjoy the upcoming season. Loren D. Hochhalter Kegel Black Knights lhochhalter(at)msn.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 11 23:54:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:54:16 -0700 Subject: OCDFL Championship Series Message-ID: <111006284.75570@webbox.com> Received: 10/11/06 8:33:54 PM From: "Jim Spiers" Subject: OCDFL Championship Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oshawa, Ontario October 11, 2006 The final teams in the Oshawa City and District Fastball League (OCDFL) Championship Series have been decided. The Aurora Shoeless Joe's featuring Todd Martin will face the Oshawa Ravens led by Paul Koert. This final series is a best 3 out of 5 set with the first two games scheduled as a double-header at Oshawa's Durham Field on Thursday, October 12, 2006 beginning at 7:00 PM. The date and location for the third game has not been decided. Aurora will have home team advantage during this series as they finished higher in the regular season standings than Oshawa. Following are the results of the best of three quarter and semi final series for each team on the road to the final series: Quarter Finals Aurora over Oshawa Rebels 3 games to 2 Oshawa Ravens over Lake Simcoe Lightning 2 games to 0 Semi-Finals Aurora over Toronto Champion Indians 2 games to 0 Oshawa Ravens over Stouffville Mennos 2 games to 0 Complete playoff results, regular season standings and player statistics can be seen at the League web site at www.ocdfl.ca. Jim Spiers OCDFL Executive nspiers848(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 12 22:36:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:36:33 -0700 Subject: Thomson looking for 2007 players Message-ID: <121006285.70901@webbox.com> Received: 10/12/06 6:44:39 PM From: "scott glazier" Subject: Thomson looking for 2007 players Thomson, IL THOMSON CONFIRMED FOR ISC WORLD TOURNAMENT Following the recent announcements from the ISC it has been confirmed that the Thomson Merchants ( Illinois ) are one of only 3 teams pre-qualified for the 2007 ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario. This allows Thomson the certainty of planning a full schedule of major fastball tournaments leading up to this event. The playing roster is coming together nicely but there is still room for a couple more players. Due to our limited budget we are looking primarily at players within the Mid-West region who are able to travel to the tournaments we will be attending. However we would also consider any International players who would be willing to move to Thomson for the summer ( approx 3 months ). Financial support and employment can be discussed for any such players, in particular pitchers. We are also currently negotiating with international players from New Zealand and Australia to help complete our lineup. If a summer or highly competitive and enjoyable fastpitch sounds like you please contact us !! Thank you, Scott Glazier s.glazier(at)mchsi.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 13 07:56:28 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:56:28 -0700 Subject: Dean Rice the man to take White Sox on new campaign Message-ID: <131006286.18103@webbox.com> Received: 10/13/06 2:58:57 AM From: Vance Subject: Dean Rice the man to take White Sox on new campaign -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dean Rice the man to take White Sox on new campaign Friday October 13th 2006 Today New Zealand Softball has announced the appointment of Dean Rice ascoach of the New Zealand Community Trust White Sox. Auckland based Rice comes into the head White Sox coaching position witha wealth of experience. As a player Rice represented the Black Sox from1988 to 2000 winning two world championships gold medals. Followingretirement as a player he took on the role of White Sox assistant coachfrom 2002-05. New Zealand Softball board chairman Rex Capil says Rice was anoutstanding candidate for the job given his experience as both a playerand assistant coach. Capil added that he believes there are excitingtimes ahead for the White Sox because of what Rice brings to the role andespecially his reputation as an innovator. Rice, a father of three says the position of head coach for the White Soxis one he has been considering since holding down the role of assistantcoach to the team. ?I was the assistant coach for a while and probably like a lot of otherassistant coaches I want to see if I can make it as a head coach and ifwhat I have to offer works,? said Rice. During his career Rice says he played under some very good coaches andwas involved with some great players and learnt a lot from all of themand will now be looking to bring it all together in one package. ?I was fortunate over the years to play under some very good coaches withMike Walsh being one of them,? said Rice. Rice does not have much time to get settled into the new role with theannouncement today that the 2008 Olympic qualifying series for theAsia/Oceania region will be held in Chinese Taipei from January 8th ?12th. The new White Sox coach freely admits he has a tough job ahead of him toget the team back into the top tier of the sport internationally but itis not a task he is shying away from. ?If the players turn up with an open mind and are prepared to pushthemselves like they haven?t been pushed before and do everything theypossibly can then I think we are good enough to be a competitiveinternational team,? said Rice. Rice fills the position formally held by Mike Walsh who had been coach ofthe White Sox from 1998 through to the end of the 2006 WorldChampionships campaign in September. Capil says Walsh has made an outstanding contribution to the sport sincestarting out on the international scene as coach of the Black Sox in1981. He also says the decision to overlook Walsh for the position was avery tough one however the board felt the results of the White Sox inrecent seasons had not been as good as hoped and it was time for somefresh ideas. ?It is a bitter-sweet decision for us because we are saying goodbye to acoach who has made an incredible contribution to the game in the last 20years, and we are promoting someone we see as an exciting young coachingprospect,? said Capil Looking ahead to the new White Sox campaign Rice says he will be lookingto work with the Softball NZ Board to confirm assistants and managementpositions shortly while also naming his first White Sox squad in the nextfew weeks. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 13 07:58:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:58:51 -0700 Subject: Gee-Gees Take the Field for the Last Time in 2006 Message-ID: <131006286.18247@webbox.com> Received: 10/13/06 6:22:19 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: Gee-Gees Take the Field for the Last Time in 2006 OTTAWA, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will be a wild weekend all over the province for University Women?s Fastpitch. The top two seeds, Western and Toronto will face off in London to see who will be number one in the Championship Tournament Oct 21-22. The Gee-Gees will look to finish the season strong after a very impressive weekend in Cambridge over Thanksgiving. The team went 3-1 with a pair of convincing wins over Waterloo as well as another against a dramatically improved Laurier squad. The team squares off against Carleton in their ?Dedication Day? as each athlete has dedicated the game to a person who has helped them reach their goals. Saturday represents a home-coming of sorts, as founder of the program, Genevieve Walkden and former coach Brian Robertson bring their York squad to Ottawa. York is in a dog-fight for the final playoff spot and will be very dangerous with a pair of alumni at the helm. Rogers Community Crusier will be at Brewer Park to film the game tonight, dont miss it! Friday Night 7:00 vs. Carleton Brewer Park Saturday 1:30 and 3:00 vs. York Alexander Grove Park Sunday 12:00 and 2:00 vs Queens Alexander Grove Park Scott "The most important part about Dedication Day is that it gives all of us a chance to think about the people we need to be thankful for and to compete that day in their honor." Mack Brown, University of Texas Football Coach Each year Texas football coach Mack Brown selects a "Dedication Game" - a game where players dedicate their performance to a specific person. ?Take the time to thank everyone who has helped you along the way.? - Brooks Robinson Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 14 08:20:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:20:19 -0700 Subject: Mike Hornak - Softball British Columbia HALL OF FAME Message-ID: <141006287.19533@webbox.com> Received: 10/14/06 12:05:49 AM From: Bob Henning Subject: Mike Hornak - Softball British Columbia HALL OF FAME -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Hornak mhornak at shaw.ca will be inducted into the Softball BC Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 14, 2006 Mike began umpiring in the late 1970's after a long career as a player.. Mike earned his ISF status in 1990 and went on to umpire representing Canada at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia He served as the Umpire-in-Chief of Softball BC for eight years from 1998-2005. He has been the UIC for the Canada Cup Women's Invitational tournament for the past nine years. The induction will take place at the Softball BC AGM banquet being held at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel in Richmond, BC Doors open at 6:30PM - Banquet to follow........................ Tickets available at the door ($40) 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3 604-278-5555 Bob Henning mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 14 08:31:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:31:46 -0700 Subject: Esso Bees Message-ID: <141006287.20219@webbox.com> Received: 10/14/06 3:05:03 AM From: Bob Henning Subject: Esso Bees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most successful sponsor of any team in Canada had to be the Esso Oil Company back in the 1980's. They sponsored a team that gave them an excellent return on investment. For $1.00 the team acquired the rights to use the Esso logo. So Esso sponsored a ladies softball team called the Bees and their logo was a giant, black and gold 'bumble bee'. They were based out of Alberta as a senior women's club and as I understood their hats, key chains, posters, t-shirts and just about every promotional product you could name was in HUGE demand. They financed many a road trip with the earnings from the sales of their stuff. Their logo was really something. It had a the Esso logo and underneath it was the giant bumble bee. You guessed it, they were the: SOB's Esso Bees Regards in Softball, Henner Bob Henning mailto:henner(at)shaw.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 15 20:26:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:26:15 -0700 Subject: Tauranga Classic 2006 - NZ Message-ID: <151006288.63092@webbox.com> Received: 10/15/06 5:23:15 PM From: Vance Subject: Tauranga Classic 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tauranga Classic 14-15th October 2006 Tauranga Classic 2006, at Carlton reserve. Western Bay of Plenty seniorsoftball's season-opening invitation tournament, the Tauranga 2006Classic, featured an all-Auckland final on Sunday 8th October. Ramblersin the final had a decisive 7-0 win over Auckland United. Ramblers took a 2-0 lead in the first innings and steadly added a run ortwo each subsequent innings, with the quality of their pitching andfeilding such that United seldom got beyond first base. In the earlystages of the game Ramblers looked the likely winner, despite United'ssolid tournament. Ramblers were tight in the field and agressive at bat,helped by United's fumbling in the out-field. Two Auckland teams in the final wasn't unexpected as both teams had asprinkling of representative players and had won all their previoustournament games, with Ramblers runnersup last year. Among the representative players in the teams, Ramblers included Blacksox pitcher Thomas Cameron, in his 20th season, catcher Lyndon Andrewsand Nathan Nukunuku at shortstop. United had Samoan representatives Heini Shannon (pitcher) and TravisAllen at shortstop. Protecting first base was former New Zealand under 19representative Issac Fletcher. Nuknuku won player of the tournament as Ramblers won every one of theirmatches in the tournment. In their semi-final they downed Raiders(Rotorua) 10-2 while early games produced wins over Marlinz (Hamilton)17-6, Marist/ Magic (Rotorua) 8-3 and Waitakere Bears (Auckland) 13-2United beat Marist/Magic 7-0 to reach the final, with wins over raiders20-5 and top Western Bay side Blockbusters 15-0. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 15 20:30:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:30:01 -0700 Subject: South Tops North in "California Challenge", Best-of-Three All Star Series Message-ID: <151006288.63318@webbox.com> Received: 10/15/06 5:47:33 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: South Tops North in "California Challenge", Best-of-Three All Star Series -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Ever California Challenge All Star Series Does Indeed End with a Twist* *As part of the "Pick-the-Winner Poll" at Fastpitch, voters could also post comments. One proved to be Nostradamus-like with this one, posted 5 days before the event: can bakersfield end with a Twist? 10/09/06 10:17:17 AM MST [BAKERSFIELD, CA] The California Lumberkings hosted the first ever "California Challenge", a best-of-three All Star Series boasting most of the best players in California. (rosters below). The event was headed up by Lumberkings manager David Weldin, assisted by players Brian Teeters, Greg Hicks and other members of the team. Nate Devine helped assemble the roster for the North. Half of the players on each squad were from ISC World team rosters, while the other half were ISC II level players. ISC Top 10 team, the So Cal Bombers saw their pitching staff split up, with Tony Peeples going to the North, and Travis Price to the South. The North added A-1 Tank's Ed Gaspar, while the South added Portland's Mark Bennett (who resides in Santa Barbara, Southern California). The All Star series was held at Dave Frye Field in Bakersfield, CA, with longtime ISC booster Dave Frye throwing out the first pitch to former Dave Frye catcher, and present day ISC broadcaster, Ron Chambers. Bakersfield, CA was a hotbed of fastpitch during the 1970's and 1980's, with Dave Frye and Ed Smith Welding among their top teams. The area is undergoing a fastpitch revival with the California Lumberkings bringing the sport back front and center. The California Challenge All Star event included special All-Star jerseys provided by the Lumberkings' Brian Teeters, navy blue for the North and red for the south, with a Bar-B-Q and ticket and T-shirt sales providing a fund raiser for the California Lumberkings, who hope to return to the ISC II Tournament of Champions in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where they advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 2006. *A "Pick-the-Winner" poll was held at Fastpitchwest.com in the days leading up to the event, with the voting neck-and-neck until the final tally of 113 to 103 favoring the North. The best-of-three series was scheduled as a Saturday night doubleheader, with a single game Sunday, "if necessary". As it turned out, Game 3 was necessary. The two teams proved to be very evenly matched, trading 6-5 wins in Games 1 and 2 Saturday, with Sunday's rubber match to decide the winner. Through 7 innings, it was tied 1-1, sending the game into the international tie breaker. The North loaded the bases with nobody out, but the South dodged the bullet and escaped. In the home half of the 8th inning, the Lumberkings' Shawn Mandolesi took his place at second base, and came home to score the game -- and series -- winner, on an RBI single by South catcher Jeff Twist. After trading 6-5 wins, the North and South All Stars squared off in a deciding game 3 on Sunday morning at 10am. At the end of regulation, the two teams were tied, 1-1. With the international tie breaker in effect, the North failed to score in the top of the 8th. In the bottom of the 7th, Shawn Mandolesi took a spot at second base. With a flair for the dramatic, South Catcher Jeff Twist (California Lumberkings) stroked an RBI single for the game winner. Key to the South's win was getting out of two bases-loaded-nobody out jams. In the 4th it was Mark Bennett, while in the top of the 8th, it was eventual winning pitcher, Travis Price. The South came back to win the nightcap 6-5 (the same score as the North won Game 1 by), so there will be a rubber match to decide the 2006 California (All Star) Challenge at 10am Sunday morning, at Dave Frye Field in Bakersfield. GAME 1 - Oct 14, 2006 - 4:30pm North 6, South 5 Summary: North scores 4 in the bottom of the 7th to win. All 5 runs scored by the South driven in by Lumberkings Brian Teeters (3-run HR) and Shawn Mandolesi (2 run HR) Starting pitchers: Tony Peeples (Bombers) for the North; Mark Bennett (Portland) for the South Scoring: North, B3: Todd Garcia (Rainey) RBI single; North leads 1-0 South, T4: Paul Rosebush, (The Farm) bunt single; Todd Budke (The Farm) HBP; Brian Teeters, (Cal Lumberkings) opposite-field 3-Run Homer. South leads 3-1. South, T7: Shawn Mandolesi (Cal Lumberkings/Taylor Farms), 2 run HR, South leads 5-2. North, B7: South pitching change, Travis Price (Bombers) replaces Mark Bennett (Portland) Zack Abernathy and another both reach base; Jeff Reich (Portland) 2-run triple, South lead cut to 5-4; Jeff Reich (Portland) scored on WP, score tied, 5-5. Steve Pinnochio (Bombers) walked, stole second, reached third on wild pitch, scored on passed ball. Game over, North wins 6-5. WP- Tony Peeples, (Bombers) went the distance; LP - Travis Price, (Bombers) in relief of Mark Bennett (Portland) HR - Brian Teeters (Cal Lumberkings), South; Shawn Mandolesi (Cal Lumberkings/Taylor Farms), South. ----- GAME 2 - Oct 14, 2006 - 7:30pm South 6, North 5 WP-Travis Price (Bombers) South LP-Ed Gaspar (A-1 Tank) North HR-Todd Garcia (Rainey), North ----- GAME 3 South 2, North 1, 8 innings WP-Travis Price (Bombers) (4) in relief of Mark Bennett (Portland) LP-Tony Peeples (Bombers) HR-Paul Rosebush (The Farm), South. Game winning run scored in the bottom of the 8th on RBI single by Jeff Twist (Lumberkings/Taylor Farms) ----- 2006 "CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE" ALL STAR ROSTERS (with their 2006 team shown) NORTH ROSTER: 1. Zack Abernathy INF A-1 Tank/River City Rocker 2. Dave Bostick INF River City Rockers 3. Eddie Brooks 1B IAC 4. Mike Butler INF SoCal Bombers 5. NateDevine OF SoCal Bombers 6. Todd Garcia C Team Rainey 7. Ed Gaspar P A-1 Tank/River City Rockers 8. Korey Krueg INF A-1 Tank 9. Joel Manfredi C IAC 10. Tony Peeples P SoCal Bombers 11. Steve Pinocchio INF SoCal Bombers 12. Jason Porto OF SoCal Bombers 13. Jeff Reich OF Portland DeMarini 14. Mark Santillano INF Portland DeMarini 15. Mark Sommers DH River City Rockers 16. Bobby Smith OF Romie's Angels 17. Dan Winnick OF SoCal Bombers SOUTH ROSTER: 1. Travis Price-SoCal Bombers 2. Mark Bennett-Portland DeMarini 3. Todd Budke-The Farm 4. Paul Rosebush-The Farm 5. Chris Hunt-Team Rainey 6. Stan Grebeck-Team Rainey 7. Rod Rainey-Team Rainey 8. Jesse Duncan-Team Rainey 9. Brian Teeters-LumberKings 10. Carlos Flores-LumberKings 11. Troy Parker-LumberKings 12. Shawn Mandolesi-LumberKings/Taylor Farms 13. Jeff Twist-Taylor Farms/Lumberkings 14. Kevin Castillo-Young Bucks 15. Jose Sandoval-Rude Pac 16. Chris Minogue-Black Sox A big thank you to the California Lumberking's David Weldin for providing timely reporting during and after each game. Best regards, Jim Flanagan www.fastpitchwest.com www.ballparkradio.com email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.co Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 17 08:23:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 05:23:27 -0700 Subject: So Cal Bombers re-sign Darren Box Message-ID: <171006290.19719@webbox.com> So Cal Bombers re-sign Darren Box Monday, October 16, 2006 So Cal Bombers re-sign Darren Box The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce that they have re-signed Darren Box for the 2007 season. Darren is one of the elite players in the sport and his return is a key signal that the Bombers are serious about contention. Darren has been a member of the 40 man roster of the Canadian National team since 1999, and was a member of the Canadian team at the 2004 ISF World Championships in New Zealand. He is a well respected hitter and athlete in world softball and was a leading contributor among the Bombers in their march to a top ten finish in 2006. Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said he?s thrilled with Box?s return. ?Darren was a key element for us in 2006, he provided us legitimacy as an organization and he performed extremely well all year. He was one of our key leaders and getting him back is huge. We want to continue to build on 2006 and move forward intelligently and effectively, but to do that you have to keep your core strength together and Darren was a big part of that. Getting him back keeps us strong, and now additions will just make us stronger. I?m really glad he?s back!? Box will again catch and play some outfield for the Bombers. ?Darren is a very good athlete first and foremost. He runs very well for a big man and can play a number of positions, providing us with some great options.? McGiffin added. The Bomber?s ownership and players welcome Darren back and look forward to another strong season with the Bombers. Cesar Rodriguez cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 17 08:24:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 05:24:24 -0700 Subject: SoCal Bombers Announce Major Signing Message-ID: <171006290.19777@webbox.com> SoCal Bombers Announce Major Signing Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Yucaipa, Ca. With the offseason being relatively quiet for The Casa Trejo Bombers, they have recieved a lot of questioning from the fastpitch world regarding their comittment to winning. The Bombers front office has answered today with a major signing. General Manager Ralph Trejo Jr. announced earlier today the signing of pitcher Sean Whitten. Whitten has been a member of The Aspen Interior Black Sox for the past two years and has been a major reason why the Bombers have been knocked out of the last two ISC World Tournaments. For the Bombers, the signing gives them another legitimate pitcher that has the "stuff" to take them to the next level. With a dropball that consistently reaches the 80's, Whitten has the ability to beat any team in the World. The Bombers first became interested in Whitten last season as he played with the team in two tournaments, leading them to victory both times. It appears that Whitten will be the first of two to three other signings to come later this week. Stay tuned. Nate Devine TheLongBall.com 909-967-1386 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 17 12:07:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:07:29 -0700 Subject: Playoff game Oshawa City And District Fastball Message-ID: <171006290.33166@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 1:28:40 PM From: "Sylvia Ryan" Subject: Playoff game Oshawa Ontario The final series in the Oshawa City And District Fastball League playoffs is underway with the Oshawa Ravens V Aurora Shoeless Joes Oshawa leads the best of five series 2-0 the next game scheduled for tuesday Oct 17th has been postponed till wednesday Oct 18th in Aurora Sylvia Ryan Secretary/Treasurer Oshawa City and District Fastball League Treasurer Oshawa Double B Sports Club Vice President Canadian Masters Fastball Association Manager Oshawa Rebels (Int.) Manager Cobourg Pro Relics Masters OASA Advisory Counsel Editor High & Inside newsletter sylvia.ryan(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 00:32:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:32:08 -0700 Subject: Gee-Gees race to finish line with a 5-0 weekend - women Message-ID: <171006290.77847@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 7:27:12 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: Gee-Gees race to finish line with a 5-0 weekend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 UOttawa 8 Carleton 7 Gee-Gees start weekend off on a cold rainy Friday night with an 8-7 come from behind win over the cross town rival Ravens. A sloppy game in the cold for both teams saw the Gee-Gees get on the scoreboard in bottom of first when RF Jill Taylor was hit by a pitch before stealing 2nd and scoring on an RBI single from Sarah Thompson. The Gee-Gees kept their potent offense rolling in the bottom of the 2nd with two more on the strength of back to back triples from Allie Rutherford and Ashley Sands followed by a single from Jill Taylor. The Garnet and Grey raced to a 5-1 lead in the 5th when the skies opened up only to see Carleton roar back to take a 7-5 lead into the sixth inning. A cold wet ball, and several uncharacteristic errors led to the Ravens offensive explosion. The Gee-Gees clawed back right away with a pair of runs behind Jen Alexander?s second triple of the night. In the bottom of the 7th the Gee-Gees managed to push across the winning run to start the weekend on the right track. A winning result capped a fun night for the Gee-Gees as each athlete dedicated their game to a person who has helped them in their life and the team was thrilled to see many of those people in the stands. Rogers Cable Television made everyone?s night when their Community Cruiser dropped by to film the game for an upcoming commercial and brought Tim Hortons coffee and donuts for the crowd. Truly a phenomenon of ?Fastball in the Fall?. Game 2 UOttawa 7 York 3 In the first match-up of the season between these two teams and a reunion of sorts for Brian Robertson and Genevieve Walkden the York Lions jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st by virtue of 3 singles and 2 uncharacteristically misplayed balls by Ottawa. The Gee-Gees got one run back in the first and kept the offense rolling to score in every other inning to cruise to their second win of the weekend. Gee-Gee starter Jill Taylor shut the door on York, tossing a no- hitter from the 2nd inning. Sarah Thompson and Allie Rutherford led the offense for the Gee-Gees with 3 hits and 5 RBI?s between them while talented rookie Vanessa Homiak was 2/4 with 2 runs scored at the top of the order. Game 3 Ottawa 6 York 1 Geegees send Ashely Sands to the mound for game 2 of the double header against York and she pitched a gem giving up 1 run on 3 hits while walking 4 batters and striking out 5. Offensively the Gee-Gees were led by rookie Vanessa Homiak 2/4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI along with Lindsay McLaughlin 2/3 and RI leader Sam Pantalone 2/3. Another rookie on a tear at the right time of the year was Allie Rutherford who was 2/3 Game 4 Ottawa 4 VS Queens 0 On the last Sunday of the regular season the Gee-Gees squared off against Qeens who were coming off 3 straight wins hoping to clinch the last playoff position. The Gee-Gees were facing two desperate teams trying to grab the last playoff spot and managed to hold off both contenders. Jill Taylor got the ball for the Garnet and Grey and did not disappoint, throwing a 4 hit gem while striking out a season high 9 batters and allowing no walks. Lindsay McLaughlin led Ottawa offensively going 2/3 at the plate with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Erin Mulvihill was also 2/3 at the dish Game 5 Ottawa 9 Queens 4 Ottawa trying to make it a perfect 5-0 weekend get the bats going in the 3rd inning with singles off the bats of Sarah Thompson, Lindsay McLaughlin and Sam Pantalone followed up by a 2rbi double from Erin Mulvihill to take a 6-0 lead. It was the same old story with the Gee-Gee offense, opposing pitchers are forced to pick their poison as the team was hot 1 through 9. Starter Ashley Sands was on cruise control with a 2 hitter going into the 6th when queen's erupted for 3 runs to cut the lead to 6-3. Ottawa responded with 3 of their own with help from a 2run inside the park homer by Vanessa Homaik who was 4/4 with 3rbi's in the game and a Blast that cleared left field fence off the bat of power hitter Lindsay McLaughlin, This was Lindsay's 2nd of the season. A beautiful day in Stittsville to end the 2006 regular season with the leaves changing colour in picturesque Alexander Grove Bark. The Gee-Gees have hosted at the Grove for 3 years, hoping for weather like this. The Garnet and Grey finished the regular season with a 15-5 record which is good enough for 2nd place and will enter the Championship Tournament as the 2nd seed next weekend. The draw is not yet available but will be posted on our website as soon as it is released. Come watch the Gee-Gees in Mississauga next week at Birchwood park as they try to improve on their silver medal performance from 2005. Scott Searle 613-837-0787 http://www.eteamz.com/ottawaufastpitch scottsearle(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 00:34:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:34:47 -0700 Subject: SpinMaster starting soon Message-ID: <171006290.78008@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 5:52:28 PM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: SpinMaster starting soon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpinMaster starting soon Oshawa On The SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School commences again for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday November 1, 2006, a little more than two weeks from now. For those that have not registered as yet I suggest you do it now to confirm your spot in the School and not miss out on this opportunity. Pitchers will be instructed by as many as 5 experienced pitching instructors which translates into a very small ratio of students to instructor. Catchers to catching instructor ratio will be roughly two or three to one. Anyone wishing to improve their game in these areas and move up to the next level or information on the School should contact: Mal Swift 600 Stewart Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 3V4 905 668 1156 or malswift at rogers.com Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Past Vice President - Media and Promotion Durham Region Umpire Membership - Past Vice President SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 00:36:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:36:02 -0700 Subject: SpinMaster Catching Message-ID: <171006290.78082@webbox.com> Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 00:39:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:39:54 -0700 Subject: Expansion for Doreen Dalton tournament Message-ID: <171006290.78314@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 8:31:01 PM From: Vance Subject: Expansion for Doreen Dalton tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expansion for Doreen Dalton tournament Wednesday 18th October 2006 More teams, more softball and more excitement is the plan for the DoreenDalton premier one men?s softball tournament this weekend as organisershave invited more teams to enter the four day event. In past seasons the invitational tournament has been restricted to eightof the top men?s club sides in the country but this weekend will see 14teams contesting for the title. Tournament spokesperson Alan Saunders says the strength and depth of clubteams across New Zealand has improved resulting in more top class sidescapable of competing at the highest level. A feature of the teams entered for the four day tournament at FraserPark, Lower Hutt is the inclusion of two Christchurch based teams,Papanui and Richmond along with another southern side Stoke from Nelson.In recent season few teams from the South Island have attended thetournament. Going into the tournament this weekend organisers will be keeping a closeeye on the forecast. Bad weather last season resulted in no play beingpossible on the final day which meant the title had to be shared betweenthe four semi finalists Miramar, Ramblers, Northcote and home team HuttCity United. Ramblers of Auckland and Northcote from Northcote will be back again thisseason looking to take the title outright. Teams from Wellington enteredinclude Miramar, Poneke Kilbirnie, Johnsonville and Porirua. Hutt Valleybased club sides fighting for the title will be Hutt Valley Cardinals andhome team Hutt City United. Going into the tournament the home side Hutt City United hold the titleof national club champions after winning the title at the end of lastseason. They look to be very strong once again and will have the addedmotivation of trying to win their own tournament. The tournament will feature a string of the New Zealand?s best men?splayers including Black Sox players Thomas Makea, Brad Rona, PatrickShannon, Travis Wilson, Nathan Nukunuku and Black Sox captain JarradMartin. The top players are all spread quite evenly amongst the teams makingcompetition for the title very tight. The fourteen teams have been splitinto two pools for round robin play; following that the top four teamswill go on to contest the title while the remaining sides compete in aplate competition. The first pitch in the tournament will be on Friday night followed by twodays of round robin play and the final on Monday afternoon. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 00:43:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:43:08 -0700 Subject: MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio Signs Jeff Wilson for 2007 Season Message-ID: <171006290.78509@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 5:59:47 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio Signs Jeff Wilson for 2007 Season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio has signed Jeff Wilson of Toronto, Ontario for the 2007 season. Jeff pitched for The Farm last season and is a former Canadian Jr. National Team Player. He will be a great addition to the young MVD team and is looking to be strong at both pitching and hitting. We, at MVD, are very excited to have Jeff join us and look forward to a successful upcoming season. Mike Van Dine II MVD Sports, Ashland, Ohio magicn2(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 10:34:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:34:18 -0700 Subject: Fawcetts looking for players for 2007 Canadian Nationals. Message-ID: <181006291.24010@webbox.com> Received: 10/17/06 5:24:42 PM From: Subject: Fawcetts looking for players for 2007 Canadian Nationals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- The Charlottetown Fawcetts Fastball Club are looking to import a pitcher, middle infielder and outfielder for this years Canadian Nationals in NFLD. Any player that is interested or if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at fawcett25 at fawcettsfastball.com or info at fawcettsfastball.com We will of course offer expenses etc etc that can be negotiated. fawcett25(at)fawcettsfastball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 10:34:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:34:18 -0700 Subject: CT signings Message-ID: <181006291.22504@webbox.com> Received: 10/18/06 8:04:58 AM From: zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Subject: CT signings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 18 Denmark, WI The Circle Tap Fastpitch team signed two local stars to the 2007 season. Tim Jorgensen who has played with the Budwieser and Miller Lite teams and most recently the CT Lumberjacks will be on board for '07. He will play a variety of infield positions and will help with a big bat in the middle of the lineup. CT has also acquired a young local shortstop, Kyle VanAbel. He has played the last few years with The Bar organizations and did travel to the ISC with CT in '06 and played with The Farm in the ASA in '05. He brings youth and tremendous potential to the lineup. The Tappers have also recently secured the services of veteran pitcher Paul Algar to complement Collin McKenzie and Matt Bramwell. Pauly of course is well known throughout the fastpitch community and will be a tremendous addition to the team. Zakk CT Fastpitch zakkflash(at)greenbaynet.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 12:23:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:23:54 -0700 Subject: ISC team is looking for a major caliber pitcher Message-ID: <181006291.34154@webbox.com> Received: 10/18/06 9:45:22 AM From: HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top ISC team is looking for a major caliber pitcher. Team is defensively solid and are proven hitters. Team has been in existance over twenty years. Plays in most top tournaments. Contact:herbwisdom(at)webtv.net HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 18 23:25:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:25:12 -0700 Subject: PRAWN Looking for a Place to Play Message-ID: <181006291.73830@webbox.com> Received: 10/18/06 6:54:29 PM From: Gerry Mac Subject: PRAWN Looking for a Place to Play -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Fastpitch World: With the folding of the Heflin Gremlins I am looking for a place to play this upcoming season. Anyone interested can contact me at sschucker(at)nyc.rr.com or (917) 374-5000 Thanks, Steve Schucker sschucker(at)nyc.rr.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 19 10:11:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:11:31 -0700 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <191006292.26202@webbox.com> Received: 10/19/06 8:57:18 AM From: "Mike \" RIPPER\" Racioppo" OSHAWA, ON Subject: Oshawa Ravens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to extend my congratulations to the Oshawa Ravens on winning the Oshawa City and District Fastball League Playoff Championships. Great job gentlemen! Regards, Ripper. mikeracioppo(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Oct 19 10:21:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:21:13 -0700 Subject: Oshawa Ravens Message-ID: <191006292.26792@webbox.com> Received: 10/19/06 8:57:18 AM From: "Mike \" RIPPER\" Racioppo" OSHAWA, ON Subject: Oshawa Ravens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to extend my congratulations to the Oshawa Ravens on winning the Oshawa City and District Fastball League Playoff Championships. Great job gentlemen! Regards, Ripper. mikeracioppo(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 20 08:58:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:58:40 -0700 Subject: Weekend Schedule for Ottawa Gee-Gees in GTA Message-ID: <201006293.21833@webbox.com> Received: 10/20/06 5:54:21 AM From: Scott Searle Subject: Weekend Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Softball team will compete for the Ontario Championship this weekend at Birchwood Park in Mississauga. They enter the tournament as the 2nd seed and are looking to improve on their silver medal performance last season. (Directions are found below) Come watch a great weekend of Women's Fastball and cheer on the Gee-Gees! They play: Saturday VS. York 8:30 VS. Windsor 12:30 VS. McMaster 8:30 Sunday 10:00 Cross-over 12:00 Gold Medal Game 2:00 Bronze Medal Game Scott Searle Directions to Birchwood Park in Mississauga are as follows: Take the QEW West to Mississauga. Exit at Erin Mills Parkway/Southdown Road. Go south (turn left off the hwy) on Southdown Rd through a couple sets of lights. Turn left onto Truscott Drive (there's a Tim Horton's in a plaza on that corner!). Continue on this road until the first stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign onto Clarkson Rd. The park is on the left side of this street just past the train tracks. The diamonds are behind the soccer pitch. From: Scott Searle Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 20 09:00:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:00:52 -0700 Subject: Doreen Dalton tournament opens in Lower Hutt Message-ID: <201006293.21967@webbox.com> Received: 10/20/06 4:49:02 AM From: Vance Subject: Doreen Dalton tournament opens in Lower Hutt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doreen Dalton tournament opens in Lower Hutt Friday 20th October 2006 The first games in the premier one men?s Doreen Dalton softballtournament at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt were played out tonight with theopening round completed. In the feature game this evening Miramar have come out on top over HuttValley Cardinals with a 3-2 tie breaker victory. Other results sawJohnsonville defeat Hutt Valley Dodgers 7-0 and Kapiti beat Stoke ofNelson 7-1. The tournament will run throughout the long weekend with the 14 enteredteams split into two sections for round robin play ahead of the final onMonday. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 20 10:35:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:35:07 -0700 Subject: Oshawa Ravens Win OCDFL Championship Message-ID: <201006293.27616@webbox.com> Received: 10/20/06 9:33:37 AM From: "Jim Spiers" Subject: Oshawa Ravens Win OCDFL Championship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oshawa, Ontario October 20, 2006 The Oshawa Ravens captured the Oshawa City and District Fastball league Championship on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 in Aurora against Aurora Shoeless Joe's taking the best of 5 series 3 games to 1. Oshawa led the series going into Wednesday's double-header action 2 - 0 with Aurora taking the opening game under the strong pitching of Todd Martin. Phil Yahn took the loss. Paul Koert led the Ravens to the win in the second game as the Ravens took advantage of a tiring Todd Martin. Congratulations to Manager Jim Trimm and the rest of the Oshawa Ravens. Prior to the game, the League Executive took the opportunity to present the annual player awards. The Top Batter for 2006 was Mike Samways from the Markham Majors who led the League with a 571 batting average. Paul Koert from the Ravens was the Top Pitcher with a 0.31 ERA, 6 wins and 97 strikeouts. The MVP Award was presented to Scott Evans from the Stouffville Mennos for his strong pitching and batting performance which helped the Mennos finish the regular season in first place. The Executive also awarded Rick May from the Lake Simcoe Lightning with a special recognition award for his team leadership and perennial contributions as a player with the Lightning. Rick is always among the League leaders in strikeouts and has led his team to the League playoffs every year. Congratulations to all teams for a great season. Jim Spiers Executive OCDFL nspiers848(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 20 16:49:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:49:53 -0700 Subject: Win Prizes with Softball Ontario’s Participation Program Message-ID: <201006293.50111@webbox.com> Received: 10/20/06 10:50:52 AM From: "Lisa Crompton" Win_Prizes_with_Softball_Ontario's_Participation_Program_New -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Win Prizes with Softball Ontario?s Participation Program Newsletter! Win Prizes with Softball Ontario?s Participation Program Newsletter! TORONTO, ONTARIO ? Softball Ontario?s newly re-designed Participation Program Newsletter is now available! The newsletter is a great resource for anyone involved in softball including league executives, team coaches, and interested parents! The October edition features tips on how to promote your league and increase your registration, some great fundraising ideas, and highlights from the 2006 Ontario Select Championships. Also featured is information on some great Participation Program initiatives, including the TRY SOFTBALL program and the Softball Ontario Community Fun Team. A great resource for coaches and softball parents across Ontario, the Participation Program Newsletter is something that needs to be shared! Sign up for the newsletter to become eligible to win many great prizes. Current subscribers can join in on the fun and enter the contest by encouraging friends, family and other softball enthusiasts to sign up for the newsletter giving your name and email address as a reference. The October edition of the Participation Program Newsletter is available in both PDF and Microsoft Word format. To download the newsletter in PDF format, please visit: http://www.softballontario.ca/images/stories/documents/PDFpages/PartENews/PartNwsVol10_06.pdf To download the newsletter in Microsoft Word format, please visit: http://www.softballontario.ca/images/stories/documents/WordDoc/PartDoc/E_Newsletters/PartNwsVol10_06.doc The Participation Program Newsletter is made possible by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. -30- Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions. Softball Ontario?s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation. For more information or to sign up for the newsletter, contact: Lisa Crompton Participation Program Coordinator Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave East North York, ON Phone 416 426 7150 Fax 416 426 7368 lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 21 07:05:35 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 04:05:35 -0700 Subject: Keas flying high at Doreen Dalton tournament Message-ID: <211006294.15058@webbox.com> Received: 10/21/06 2:17:18 AM From: Vance Subject: Keas flying high at Doreen Dalton tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keas flying high at Doreen Dalton tournament Saturday October 21st 2006 It may be their first outing at the Doreen Dalton Memorial premier onemen?s softball tournament but that has not stopped Richmond Keas fromupsetting the form books on the opening day today at Fraser Park, LowerHutt. In a tough schedule today the Christchurch based Keas side have anunbeaten record after three consecutive games. They opened the day withan 8-5 win over Northcote and then backed that up with a 7-0 win overHutt Valley Cardinals. To round out the day Keas then had a resounding18-3 victory against Johnsonville. Keas coach Dave Pouaka was a happy man at the end of the days play andlooking forward day two and hopefully a continuation of the winning form. ?We have a young team and the main reason for coming up here was to keeplearning and keep progressing. Three from three is a good day for us butit is only the first day of the tournament so we have to keep it going,?said Pouaka. Throughout the day power hitting has been a feature of the Keas? play asthey have scored runs consistently while they have also shown fightingspirit to come from behind in two of the games today. Against Northcote after taking the early advantage they then foundthemselves behind and required a rally of runs late in game to take itout. They were also down early against Johnsonville but fought back withinterest to take a commanding victory. Stand out performers for the Keas against Johnsonville were Aaron Riodenand Gus Leger with the bat. Rioden smashed two home runs in the gamewhile also picking up six RBI?s. NZCT Black Sox outfielder Leger was alsostrong with the bat accumulating one home run and four RBI?s. On the mound Penese Iosefo completed the job for Keas as he kept a lid onthe Johnsonville hitters after a hiccup in the first inning. Johnsonvillescored three runs in the opening inning but after that they couldn?tmanage another hit. Iosefo picked up four strikeouts in the game and gaveup just two hits. On the back of the results today Richmond are at the top of section Bwith an unbeaten record along with Porirua who have also had twovictories today. Section A in the 14 team competition is not so cut and dried due to anumber of upsets in the section. Tournament hosts and national clubchampions Hutt City United have had a forgettable day and have recordedonly one win to go with two losses. Poneke Kilbirnie sit at the top of section A with a three win one lossrecord. Their only loss came this morning against Giants as they wentdown 7-3 in a tie breaker. The scores had been all level at 1-1 afterregular innings then in the eighth inning Poneke Kilbirnie were the firstto score with two runs but Giants came back with interest smashing sixruns in the extra inning to win the game. Round robin play in the tournament continues tomorrow with the key clashcoming in section B when the Richmond Keas take on Porirua. After roundrobin play the top four teams will contest the semi finals on Mondayahead of the final in the afternoon. Doreen Dalton Memorial Tournament Results: Saturday October 21st ? Poneke Kilbirnie 8 Stoke 1, HV Dodgers 4 HV Cardinals 1, Kapiti 3Ramblers 2, Richmond 8 Northcote 5, Porirua 8 Johnsonville 5, Giants 7Poneke Kilbirnie 3 (tie breaker), Miramar 4 Northcote 3, Richmond 7 HVCardinals 0, Papanui 6 Stoke 4, Porirua 6 Miramar 4, Ramblers 4 Hutt CityUnited 0, Richmond 18 Johnsonville 3, Ramblers 6 Giants 0, Hutt CityUnited 7 Papanui 0, Poneke Kilbirnie 7 Kapiti 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 21 09:09:02 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:09:02 -0700 Subject: Softball Loses a Couple Great Guys as well as Great Players Message-ID: <211006294.22464@webbox.com> Received: 10/21/06 4:02:37 AM From: Angels10Coach(at)aol.com Subject: Softball Loses a Couple Great Guys as well as Great Players -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central and Southern Illinois Softball lost a couple great ones the last week. Pete Kulenkamp, 71 and Jeff "Bubba" Bell 44, both lost battles with cancer. Both had great softball careers playing together with the Bloomington Hearts at one time. Both these guys were not only great players but even more so great people. May they rest in peace. Here are their two obits one from the Decatur Herald and the other one from the Peoria Journal Star. http://www.legacy.com/Herald-Review/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=19605372 http://www.legacy.com/pjstar/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=19652738 From: Angels10Coach(at)aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 21 13:22:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 10:22:55 -0700 Subject: Kitchener Hallman Twins Message-ID: <211006294.37694@webbox.com> Received: 10/21/06 12:15:10 PM From: Subject: Kitchener Hallman Twins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITCHENER, Ontario For Immediate Release: The Kitchener Hallman Twins are pleased to announce the signing of short stop Blake Miller for the 2007 season. Miller played the middle infield in 2006 for the now defunct Heflin Builders. Prior to 2006, Miller has played for St. Louis,St. Josephs, County Concrete and he also spent six seasons with the Larry Miller Toyota Organization. A member of the U.S. National team, Miller will provide a key link to the Twins infield next season. The ISC host team is excited to add yet another important piece to their 2007 puzzle. Look for more roster information from the Kitchener Hallman Twins in the near future. Dave Bailey Kitchener Hallman Twins davebailey(at)baileyconstruction.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 22 09:37:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:37:58 -0700 Subject: OIWFA Championships Message-ID: <221006295.24201@webbox.com> Received: 10/21/06 11:19:12 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: OIWFA Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Softball defeated McMaster University and York University but lost to Windsor to finish 2-1 in the Round Robin of the OIWFA Championships. They will play the University of Toronto at 10:00 at Birchwood Park tommorrow morning with the winner advancing to the OIWFA Championship game and the loser playing for the Bronze Medal. Come watch some of the best softball in Ontario! Scott Searle scottsearle(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 22 16:48:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:48:06 -0700 Subject: LORDS FASTBALL WIN OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP Message-ID: <221006295.50005@webbox.com> Received: 10/22/06 3:42:12 PM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: LORDS FASTBALL WIN OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP DurhamLords News Release October 22, 2006 LORDS FASTBALL WIN OCAA CHAMPIONSHIP Windsor, ON - In a rematch of last year's finals, the Durham Lords defeated the defending champion St. Clair Saints 5-3 to claim this year's gold medal. As they did all season, the Lords depended on their tight defensive play along with clutch hitting to capture the title. The Lords led all game scoring two runs in the first and three in the second, St. Clair scored late in the seventh but it was too late, Durham held them to win the gold medal for the 13th time. Danielle Smith (911 Emergency & Response) was named Championship Outstanding Pitcher. The Lords faced St. Clair in the semi final game winning 4-3; DC scored in the bottom of the eight as they had to play extra innings. Smith was named player of the game for the Lords, she pitched eight innings and led the offence with two runs and one RBI. St. Clair went on to beat Mohawk in the Bronze Medal game, and then faced the Lords in the Gold Medal game. 2006 OCAA Championship Durham Lords Results ? Day 2: Semi-Final DURHAM LORDS 4 St. Clair Saints 3 WP ? Danielle Smith 8IP, 7H, 3BB, 3K Lords Offence: Danielle Smith 2-3, 2R, 1RBI Karen McWilliams 2-4, 1RBI Vanessa Chaborek 1-4, 1RBI Line Scores: DC 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 =4 SC 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 =3 (International Tie Breaker) Players of the Game: Durham #3 Danielle Smith St Clair #9 Kandice Bagley ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gold Medal Game DURHAM LORDS 5 St. Clair Saints 3 WP ? Danielle Smith 7IP, 6H, 2BB, 4K Lords Offence: Amanda McAthur 2-3, 2R Danielle Smith 1-3, 2 RBI?s, 1H Amanda Ellison 1-3, 1R, 1RBI Karen McWilliams 1-4, 1R Line Scores: DC 2 0 3 0 0 0 - = 5 SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 = 3 Players of the Game: Durham - Amanda Ellison St Clair - Maggie Gray Championship Outstanding Pitcher ? Danielle Smith (Durham) Championship Most Valuable Player ? Natalie Taylor (St. Clair) Gold Medal ? DURHAMLORDS Silver Medal ? St. Clair Saints Bronze Medal ? Mohawk Mountaineers 4thPlace ? Seneca Sting For 2006 OCAA Women?s Fastball Championship Results complete coverage: http://www.stclaircollege.ca/saa/wf-schedules-results.htmor www.ocaa.com Lords Conference Record: 14-1 Lords Overall Record: 19-5 -30- Angela Cull Sports Information & Marketing Officer Durham College/UOIT Department of Athletics T: 905.721.3111 ext 2784 f: 905.721.3117 www.durhamlords.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 22 16:49:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:49:16 -0700 Subject: DURHAM COLLEGE NEARLY SWEEPS ALL MAJOR PROVINCIAL AWARDS IN COLLEGE FASTBALL Message-ID: <221006295.50077@webbox.com> Received: 10/22/06 3:52:21 PM From: "Mal Swift" Subject: DURHAM COLLEGE NEARLY SWEEPS ALL MAJOR PROVINCIAL AWARDS IN COLLEGE FASTBALL DurhamLords News Release October 22, 2006 DURHAMCOLLEGE NEARLY SWEEPS ALL MAJOR PROVINCIAL AWARDS IN COLLEGE FASTBALL Windsor, ON ? St. Clair College hosted the OCAA Fastball Championship Awards Banquet in downtown Windsor at the Cleary International Centre; OCAA league awards including All-Stars and Major Awards for the season were announced. Lords phenom fastball freshmen Danielle Smith (911 Emergency & Response) took home a lot of hardware; she was named Player of the Year, OCAA League Top Pitcher, and Rookie of the Year; she was also selected as OCAA League All-Star. Smith led the league with 69 strikeouts, pitched 62 innings and only allowed 15 runs scored for an overall pitching record of 9-1. GP W L IP SO BB H R ER ERA Danielle Smith 11 9 1 62.00 69 10 41 15 14 1.58 Fourth year standout player and second base Karen McWilliams(4th Year ?Bachelor of Arts) was also selected as an OCAA League All-Star, and captured the OCAA League Batting Champion. She finished the regular season with a batting average of 0.513. McWilliams dominated the Lords and the OCAA box scores every game this year, as is evident by her final statistics. GP AB H R AVG RBI Karen McWilliams 11 39 20 18 0.513 7 Other OCAA League All-Stars: Cambrian ? Jordan Shelleby, Cindy Lafreniere Canadore ? Leigh-Anne Taylor, Amanda Allen Conestoga ? Brittany Swartzentruber, Laura Matheson Mohawk ? Jenny Koschanow, Dana Steckle St. Clair ? Jackelyn Desjardins, Maggie Gray Seneca ? Rebecca Cunningham, Heather Elchuk -30- Angela Cull Sports Information & Marketing Officer Durham College/UOIT Department of Athletics T: 905.721.3111 ext 2784 f: 905.721.3117 www.durhamlords.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Oct 22 23:33:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:33:39 -0700 Subject: Rock Valley College Club Team (Fall Update) Message-ID: <221006295.74343@webbox.com> Received: 10/22/06 10:32:02 PM From: "Timothy Hatten" Subject: Rock Valley College Club Team (Fall Update) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release Rockford, IL. 10/22/06 ================= The Rock Valley College Men's Fastpitch Club is announcing that the club has officially adopted a name for the team. In the past, club members have discussed the need to have name to identify with. Many teams across the country have innovative, interesting or descriptive names for fans, players, and opponents to identify with (i.e. Circle Tap Lumberjacks, Dekalb Hustle Hogs, BHAC Pride, Hallman Twins, etc. ). The team will now be officially known as the RVC Clubbers. The name came from the combination of a big bat that can look like a club and the fact that we are a club team affiliated with a college. Thus the name Clubbers seemed an appropriate name for our team. A new image has been adopted that will fit with the Clubber name and will be displayed on various team apparel, team website and newsletter. The team will also be putting out a newsletter that will be circulated throughout the RVC campus and participated in RVC Club day on September 20th on the RVC campus. The plan will be to have a newsletter created once/month throughout the 2006-2007. The newsletter will contain: Box scores from league games, tournaments, player profiles, club fundraising events, practice schedules, game schedules, and community service projects. We hope that this will be a great way to spread the word about the club and its activities. Our September newsletter is posted on your club website, with the October Newsletter coming out this week. The Interncouncil Club day is a special day for all RVC clubs to set up a booth to expose other students to the clubs activities. This is also a day where clubs recruit new members for the upcoming year. This was the first time that the RVC Clubbers were be able to participate in this special event. Club President, Ryan McDuffa and Treasurer, Paul Boyd manned the booth, spreading the good word about the great sport of fastpitch softball. Club resulted in eight new RVC students interested in participating in the sport of fastpitch softball. Finally, the club has launched a new website for this upcoming season. The website will include our roster, schedule, pictures, statistics, etc. The site can be accessed at the site below: http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten/RVC_Clubbers/index.htm Wish us luck as we continue to expand the only college men's fastpitch club in the United States. Tim Hatten Advisor, RVC Clubbers timh(at)ednet.rvc.cc.il.us Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 23 09:52:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:52:29 -0700 Subject: Pan Am Individual Stats Message-ID: <231006296.25073@webbox.com> Received: 10/22/06 9:56:38 PM From: "Wayne Fisher" Subject: Pan Am Individual Stats -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al, could you please run a question by me on your List, asking where a person can find the individual pitching & hitting stats for the recently completed Pan Am softball games? i've spent much time searching the websites listed on your List but have had no luck finding this information. Thanks. Wayne Fisher wpfisher(at)mchsi.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 24 12:29:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:29:08 -0700 Subject: Team Easton wins Greater Ottawa Fastball League for 4th year in a row Message-ID: <241006297.34472@webbox.com> Received: 10/24/06 8:08:29 AM From: "Brown, Adam" Subject: Team Easton wins Greater Ottawa Fastball League for 4th year in a row Stittsville, ON GOFL: Team Easton won the Greater Ottawa Fastball League playoff final series with a 3-1 win the best-of-five series over the Stittsville 56ers on October 18. This is the fourth consecutive playoff title in GOFL play for Easton, who also won the regular season title with a 12-1-2 record. Dan Konkle had a 5-1 record in the playoffs, pitching for Team Easton. Konkle appeared in 6 games, allowed 7 earned runs in 39 innings of work, and struck out 85. Dan Bradley (2-2) and Darren Featherstone (2-1) threw for Stittsville in the playoffs. In the preliminary round of the playoffs, 3rd place Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric swept the 6th place Ottawa Blitz 2 games to 0. Carp I4C Victory, which finished in 5th in league place, knocked off 4th place Manotick Lomor Printers 2 games to 1. In the semi-finals, 1st place finisher Team Easton defeated Carp three games straight, while 2nd place Stittsville also swept Fitzroy Harbour, to set up the Easton-56ers rematch of the 2005 finals, also won by Team Easton 3 games to 1. Game Results in the finals (all games at Stittsville, ON) - box scores also available with each story.: Game 1 Team Easton 5 Stittsville 1 WP - Konkle (three-hitter); LP - Bradley HR: Cory Morrison, Todd Fraser (Easton) story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/10/easton-wins-game-one-of-gofl-finals.html Game 2 Team Easton 6 Stittsville 1 WP - Konkle (one-hitter); LP - Bradley with relief from Featherstone HR: Randy Peck, Scott Marion (Easton) story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/10/easton-up-2-games-to-0-in-gofl-finals.html Game 3 Stittsville 4 Team Easton 1 WP - Featherstone (two-hitter); LP - Konkle story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/10/stittsville-wins-game-3-of-gofl-final.html Game 4 Team Easton 2 Stittsville 1 WP - Konkle (two-hitter); LP - Featherstone HR: Scott Herriott - inside the park (Stittsville) Game winning RBI: Randy Peck story: http://fitzroyfastball.blogspot.com/2006/10/team-easton-wins-fourth-consecutive.html From: "Brown, Adam" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 24 13:43:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:43:16 -0700 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Off Season Additions Message-ID: <241006297.38922@webbox.com> Received: 10/24/06 10:56:18 AM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Team Off Season Additions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkland, PA- The Elkland Fastpitch Team has announced the addition of two players for the 2007 season, and has resigned pitcher Hugh Hillhouse for the 2007 season. The two player joining Elkland are firstbaseman John Dry, who spent last season with the Ricola Cough Drops(Morris Plains, NJ) and outfielder Jason Whiteley, who spent last season with the Orr Park Knights (Orrville, OH). Both players appeared in games with Elkland in 2006, but will join the team as full time players for the upcoming 2007 season. Elkland is currently attempting to decide about possible trying for a berth to the 2007 ISC TOC. Some other key roster additions including pitching will have to be secured before the team makes the official choice to compete for a ISC TOC berth, but the team is considering the move at this time. 6 news articles have been added to the team's website this month, and several polls/surveys have also been scattered throught the website. The link to the website is: http://eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam Other roster moves will be announced as soon as they are known. Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team Player/Assistant Coach/Team Website Admin. brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Oct 25 09:07:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:07:13 -0700 Subject: Saints tournament a chance for game time - NZ women Message-ID: <251006298.22354@webbox.com> Received: 10/25/06 12:02:27 AM From: Vance Subject: Saints tournament a chance for game time -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saints tournament a chance for game time Wednesday October 25th 2006 After months of practicing and a slow start to the softball season theSaints Premier One Women?s tournament at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt thisweekend is a good chance for teams to get some game time. While the season officially started earlier this month most teams in theregion have only had a couple of games due to the weather and tournamentorganiser Naomi Shaw says the tournament this weekend will offer a highlevel of competition and some much needed time on the diamond. ?I know with my team Saints it feels like we have been training for everso it will be nice to get some game time on the diamond,? saidShaw. The two day tournament begins on Saturday with eight teams entered allcompeting to win their way through to the final on Sunday afternoon. Theeight teams have been split into two pools for round robin play, the toptwo teams after round robin play will go on to contest the semifinals andfinal while the reaming sides will battle it out for the minor placings. Hot favourites for the tournament this weekend are Te Aroha whotraditionally are a very strong team and have class international playersto call on such as Melisa Upu and Zavana Aranga. Also looking to push hard for the title will be last years runners upJohnsonville along with Poneke Kilbirnie, Newlands, Tawa, Porirua,Taradale of Hawkes Bay and the tournament hosts Saints. Looking at the teams entered Shaw says it is nice to see some teamsattending the tournament for the first time such as Tawa, Porirua andTaradale. ?Now into its 12th year I think the tournament has established itself asa successful tournament that is well run with the support of the HuttValley umpires and scorers and the Saints tournament committee.? By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 27 16:25:12 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:25:12 -0700 Subject: for McCarver "fans" Message-ID: <271006300.48639@webbox.com> For those of you who literally hate listening to the playoffs and World Series because of Mr. Tim McCarver, please by all means check this website. It gave me a few chuckles.. http://www.shutuptimmccarver.com/ Bruce Hackett Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Oct 27 17:59:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:59:47 -0700 Subject: Disappointing Final Weekend for Gee-Gees Message-ID: <271006300.54311@webbox.com> Received: 10/27/06 4:02:15 PM From: Scott Searle Subject: Disappointing Final Weekend for Gee-Gees -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disappointing final weekend for Gee-Gees as they finished the season at the OIWFA Championships in Toronto. The team fell short of their goal of winning the OIWFA Championship. Despite this the 2006 season must still be considered a success as the team accomplished all of their goals leading up to the final weekend. Game 1 Ottawa 3 vs York 2 A rejuvenated York squad held the potent Gee-Gee offence to just 3 hits and 4 base runners though the first 6 innings but the cardiac kids came alive in the bottom of the 7th with singles off the bats of Vanessa Homiak and Erin Durant followed by a triple to the gap by Sarah Thompson to tie the game at 2. The Gee-Gees exuded confidence with 2006 League All-Star Lindsay Mclaughlin stepping up to the plate but the York pitcher was able to induce a pop out to second base. Gee-Gees RBI leader Sam Pantalone seemed to spook the Lion?s catcher who made a throwing error on a pick-off attempt to allow the winning run to score and complete the comeback for the Gee-Gees. Congratulations are in order to the entire York team and their coaching staff led by former Gee-Gees Brian Robertson and Genevieve Walkden who did a great job on the weekend. Ashley Sands took the win for the Gee-Gees behind a very strong outing, allowing only 5 hits and 2 runs. Game 2 Ottawa 5 vs Windsor 6 The Gee-Gees squared off against a much-improved Windsor team than the one they faced opening weekend looking to take control of their division. The story of the game was the lack luster defensive effort on behalf of the Garnet and Grey, combined with several uncharacteristic base running mistakes made it a tough game for everyone involved. The Gee-Gee's defense had a total of 5 errors leading to 4 Windsor runs while our base runners made a few very costly mistakes by running into outs in the early innings. Jill Taylor got the start and pitched very well scattering 6 hits over 7 innings. Despite a rough game, the Gee-Gees made it interesting in the 7th inning with a strong comeback attempt with the final score 6-5. Erin Durant was 2/3 at the dish while Sam Pantalone once again proved her mettle in clutch situations and was 1/4 with 2 RBI's. The story of the game was the confidence the Gee-Gees took away in their team, knowing they could score at anytime and putting that thought into the rest of the competition. There are no easy outs on this team. Game 3 Ottawa 8 McMaster 1 After a fantastic dinner courtesy of the all too-kind McLaughlin family, the team returned to the diamond in a must-win situation. The team faced a good deal of adversity leading into the game. Due to the facilities provided by the host team, there was only one lit diamond so all evening games would be played at one park. This caused a major delay as the Windsor-McMaster game had to be delayed and moved under the lights. This pushed the Ottawa-McMaster game, already scheduled for 8:30 to 9:15. The team was not able to warm-up properly for lack of adequate lighting and was forced to wait in the cold and watch the end of the early game. To kill time, the team played dodge ball but were forced to listen to Assistant Coach, Scott Searle sing ? ?You are my sunshine? as punishment for hurting a player with a waffle ball. Despite these drawbacks the team put together their best performance of the weekend racing to an 8-1 game that was stopped after 5 innings. Every athlete scored a run behind offensive leaders Vanessa Homiak who was ? with two runs scored and Erin Mulvihill, 1/1 with a pair of walks and RBI?s. Allie Rutherford also scored a pair of runs for the Gee-Gees. Ashley Sands reveled under the lights throwing a 1-hitter and striking out 9 of 15 batters. A very impressive performance from a very talented pitcher. The Gee-Gees appeared to be peaking at the right time heading into Sunday. The team would like to send a major thank you at this time to the McLaughlin family. They welcomed all 15 athletes to their home for our 3 weekends in the GTA and provided delicious meals for a group of rowdy university students. The team would not have been able to function at many times without their support and will be forever in their debt. They are without a doubt one of the most kind, generous families I have ever had the pleasure to meet and would like to extend my personal gratitude in addition to the teams for their help and support over the years. Lindsey McLaughlin and Sam Pantalone were awarded 2006 League MVP awards before the game. Game 4 Ottawa 4 vs Toronto 7 100% chance of rain came through Saturday night as the fields were wet and sloppy. A giant effort from Ottawa, Windsor, and Western coaches helped ensure the games would go on. We would also like to thank publicly, Brian Robertson and Stacey Lymer from York who pitched in to help ensure the diamonds would be safe to play on. The games were moved to the 3rd Birchwood diamond without lights or fences. The rivalry continued in the semi-final between U of T and Ottawa after a short rain delay and the Gee-Gee bats started where they left off as the Garnet and Grey jumped a 3-0 after two innings. With Jill Taylor on the mound, throwing a gem, the Gee-Gees seemed in control in the fifth up 3-1 but an error then a bunt single put runners on 1st and 3rd Jillian was replaced in favour of Game Three star Ashley Sands. Jillian suffered from bad luck on the weekend as she had two stellar starts wasted; she allowed the powerful Toronto offence only 2 hits in 5 innings before giving way to Ashley. Ashley had a rough welcome to the game with a hit batter and a walk loaded the bases before a pair of singles stretched the Blues lead to 6-3. The Gee-Gees cut the lead to 2 behind a Homiak double but Toronto put it out of reach in the top of the 7th with another run. Vanessa Homiak who was 3/4 with an RBI and run scored received MVP honours. Vanessa has been a very welcome addition to the team, and always seems to play her best when the team needs her most. Congratulations to the University of Toronto for coming out on top of what must be one of the most heated rivalries in the OIWFA and advancing to the final. A very big congratulations are also in order for the University of Western Ontario who won their first OIWFA Championship. This is a very well-deserved victory by a very classy program. We are looking forward to heading to Byron in 2007 to once again seek the top prize. A sad day for the Gee-Gees as they say good-bye to two of the most recognizable players from their 5 year history. Champagne corks will be popping all over Ontario from opposing teams as Lindsey McLaughlin and Nicole Dunlop competed in their last game in a Gee-Gee uniform These are the only two remaining athletes from the 2003 Championship team and have been some of the driving forces behind the teams success throughout their history. The most rewarding aspect of coaching over the past 5 years has been developing relationships with a group of very special people and I am very proud to have coached these two athletes and am honoured to call them both friends. These athletes are very special people and excellent models for what University Sport is about. You will be missed. Fans of the Gee-Gees can look forward to 2007 as the team will re-load for another run to the Championship. Stellar rookies, Vanessa Homiak, Erin Mulvihill and Allie Rutherford will be returning to the Garnet and Grey as the team changes shape, but keeps the same goals. The team will be stellar in the circle as usual as they welcome back all 4 pitchers from 2006. Ashley Sands, Jill Taylor, Elissa Sivel, and Isabelle Richard will be back to cause opposing batters fits. One of the most explosive offences in the OIWFA will be back in action with Sam Pantalone, Allison Hibbett, Jen Alexander, Erin Durant and Sarah Thompson reunited to test opposing pitchers. Watch our website in the off-season for updates on the team and information on how to try out for the 2007 version of the Gee-Gees. From: Scott Searle Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 28 10:08:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:08:11 -0700 Subject: RVC Clubbers Wood Bat Tourney Message-ID: <281006301.26020@webbox.com> Received: 10/26/06 8:53:54 PM From: "Timothy Hatten" Subject: RVC Clubbers Wood Bat Tourney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release Rockford, IL. 10/26/06 ==================================== The RVC Clubbers (23 and Under Team) are looking for 4 teams to complete a 5 team (4 game guarantee) round robin wood bat tourney the weekend of June 23 and 24th. The event will occur on the Rock Valley College campus on the the college's fastpitch field. It is a great place to play softball, with 225 foot fences all the way around the field. I am not sure, but this may be the first men's tournament held on a college campus fastpitch field in the United States and for sure in the state of Illinois. Entry fee will be 250 dollars. There will be some wood bats available for teams to use during the tournament. The Cortland Razorbacks (Dekalb Hustle Hogs Developmental team) has already committed to the tournament. We are looking for three more teams that want to play on a top notch field and turning back the clock to the wood bat era. (Proceeds from the tourney will be used to help offset the costs of travel to the ISC and ASA 23 and under national tournaments.) If interested contact me at the e-mail below: Tim Hatten Advisor: RVC Clubbers timh(at)ednet.rvc.cc.il.us http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten/RVC_Clubbers/index.htm Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 28 10:23:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:23:04 -0700 Subject: So Cal Bombers sign Marc Santilliano Message-ID: <281006301.26914@webbox.com> So Cal Bombers sign Marc Santilliano Saturday, October 28, 2006 The So Cal Bombers have signed their third PRAWN of the off-season for 2007, in infielder Marc Santilliano. The California native earned PRAWN status this past summer after hitting .429 at the ISC World Championships with Portland. Santilliano joins Evan Potskin and Greg Crawford as PRAWN additions to the So Cal roster and provides another solid hitter in an already solid lineup. So Cal has room for two more PRAWNS should they choose to use them for 2007. ?Being from California, Marc is quite well known to our team and a friend with many of our players, so we know he?ll fit very well into the group. In terms of his on-field contribution, well he?s just a tremendous hitter with power and will provide us an even tougher ?one through nine? line-up. Marc really adds value in a lot of ways and our team is really starting to shape up nicely for next season? says Coach McGiffin. The management, staff and players welcome Marc and his family to the Bombers. Best Regards, Cesar - So Cal Bombers cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 28 11:58:30 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:58:30 -0700 Subject: pitcher looking for ISC II team for 2007 Message-ID: <281006301.32639@webbox.com> Received: 10/28/06 10:56:06 AM From: FASTPITCHGAMER Subject: pitcher looking for ISC II team for 2007 LOCATION (MISSING) 26 yr old pitcher looking for a team for ISC II ToC.any teams looking for a hard throwing pitcher that can change speeds exceptionally well ...can also paly anywhere , and hit consistenly for average...or power. NAME (MISSING) fastpitchgamer(AT)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Oct 28 18:44:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:44:26 -0700 Subject: Three teams unbeaten in Saints tournament Message-ID: <281006301.56996@webbox.com> Received: 10/28/06 3:38:03 PM From: Vance Subject: Three teams unbeaten in Saints tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three teams unbeaten in Saints tournament Saturday October 28th 2006 The first day of play in the Saints Premier One Women's tournament atFraser Park, Lower Hutt today has seen three teams maintain a perfectrecord. For the tournament the eight teams have been split into two sections forround robin play. Te Aroha have been the dominant team in section A andare currently the only unbeaten team in their section after two gameshaving scored a sack full of runs. They opened the day by thumpingNewlands 16-0 and backed it up with a resounding 11-0 victory over PonekeKilbirnie. In section B there are two teams still to taste defeat the tournamenthosts Saints and last year's runners up Johnsonville. Saints havescored a lot of runs today defeating Tawa 14-1 and also beating Taradaleof Hawkes Bay 8-1. Johnsonville have had some tighter score lines but arestill to be beaten they were too good for Taradale 7-5 and overcame Tawa8-1. Round robin play will be completed tomorrow morning before the top twosides from each section go on to contest the semifinals ahead of thefinal at 3.30pm. Results - Saturday October 28th: Newlands 7 Porirua 5, Te Aroha 11 Poneke Kilbirnie 0, Johnsonville 7Taradale 5, Saints 14 Tawa 1, Te Aroha 16 Newlands 0, Porirua 12 PonekeKilbirnie 2, Saints 8 Taradale 3, Johnsonville 8 Tawa 1. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Oct 30 08:08:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 05:08:16 -0800 Subject: Looking for a pitcher for the AAU Message-ID: <301006303.18826@webbox.com> Received: 10/30/06 8:00:52 AM From: "Jamie Simpson" Subject: Looking for a pitcher for the AAU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good morning Al, There is a team going from Ontario to the AAU in January. At the present time, we are filling positions but are in need of another pitcher to come with us. It should be a good four -five days in the sun. If any pitchers are interested in coming down and pitching with our team, could they contact me as soon as possible. Jamie Simpson Jamie.Simpson(at)wcdsb.edu.on.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 31 16:21:18 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:21:18 -0800 Subject: RVC Clubbers October Newsletter Message-ID: <311006304.48409@webbox.com> Received: 10/31/06 2:56:42 PM From: "Timothy Hatten" Subject: RVC Clubbers October Newsletter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release Rockford, IL. 10/31/06 ========================== Happy Halloween from Rock Valley College!!! The RVC Clubbers October Newsletter is hot off the presses and has been increased to 4 pages from our introductory newsletter in September. Highlighted in the newsletter is Ryan McDuffa (21 years old) and our first pitcher to come out of our club developmental concept. As we release each newsletter, the goal will be to profile a different Clubber player each month. Access to the newsletter can occur at the Clubbers website: http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten/RVC_Clubbers/index.htm Look for the Clubbers 2007 schedule release in the November newsletter. Tim ============================================== Timothy Hatten, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., NSCA-CPT Rock Valley College Academic Chair and Associate Professor, Division of Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Activity Director: RVC National Youth Sports Program Advisor: RVC Men's Fastpitch Club 3301 N. Mulford Rd (PEC) Rockford, IL. 61114 815-921-3816 http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten timh(at)ednet.rvc.cc.il.us Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Oct 31 23:28:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:28:24 -0800 Subject: MinnDak Millers Sign Boom Brothers Message-ID: <311006304.74037@webbox.com> Received: 10/30/06 8:41:09 AM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Sign Boom Brothers Fargo/Moorhead The MinnDak Millers are pleased to make their first announcement for the 2007 season with the signing of Chad and BJ Boom. After spending the past two years with the Kegel Black Knights of Fargo, North Dakota, these two veterans of ISC-level fastpitch will help the Millers in their quest to improve on their Fourth Place finish at the ASA Major National Championship and a disappointing 18th Place finish at the ISC World Tournament. One of the premier players in the game, Chad Boom adds defensive versatility as well as right-handed power to MinnDak?s predominately left-handed lineup. Chad Boom, a six-time member of Team USA, including the past five years. He is a three-time ISC All World player, including this past year, a three-time ASA All American player and a two-time NAFA All World player. Chad was also named USA Softball?s Male Athlete of the Year in 2004 after his performance with Team USA in the ISF World Championship in Christchurch, New Zealand. BJ Boom brings great versatility as well as another right-handed stick to the MinnDak roster. He is capable of playing any position on the field effectively. In addition to his glove and bat, BJ has a strong arm and good speed on the bases. Even though he is young, he has loads of experience. Both of these players will fit in nicely with the Millers! MinnDak will announce further signings and other information in the near future. Paul Lybeck MinnDak Millers Manager via Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 1 17:05:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:05:48 -0800 Subject: Team Canada Men Athlete Pool Message-ID: <011106305.51082@webbox.com> Received: 11/1/06 9:18:08 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: 2007 Athlete Pool 1. Colin Abbott, Newfoundland 2. Bryan Abrey, British Columbia 3. Darren Box, Alberta 4. Ryan Brand, Alberta 5. Frank Cox, Ontario 6. Craig Crawford, Ontario 7. Jody Eidt, Ontario 8. Jeff Ellsworth, Prince Edward Island 9. Trevor Ethier, Saskatchewan 10. Ian Fehrman, Ontario 11. Korrey Gareau, British Columbia 12. Chad Ghostkeeper, British Columbia 13. Rob Giesbrecht , Manitoba 14. Pat Graham, Ontario 15. Rob Gray, Ontario 16. Dean Holoien, Saskatchewan 17. Pat Humphries, Ontario 18. Paul Koert, Ontario 19. Tyler Lessard, Ontario 20. Dale Levy, Ontario 21. Pat Mackintosh, Saskatchewan 22. Keith Mackintosh, Saskatchewan 23. Tim Macumber, Nova Scotia 24. Todd Martin, Ontario 25. Derek Mayson, British Columbia 26. Gerald Muizelaar, Nova Scotia 27. Steve Mullaley, Newfoundland 28. Scott Newitt, British Columbia 29. Sean O?Brien, Newfoundland 30. Rob O?Brien, Newfoundland 31. Andrew Phibbs, Ontario 32. Evan Potskin, British Columbia 33. Paul Rosebush, Ontario 34. Kevin Schellenberg, British Columbia 35. Don Scott, Ontario 36. Chris Shewfelt, Ontario 37. Bill Simmons, Ontario 38. Rick Smith, British Columbia 39. Dan Whiteford, British Columbia 40. Ryan Wolfe, Ontario 41. Dereck Wright, Ontario 42. Nick Underhill, British Columbia 43. Brian Urquhart, Nova Scotia Thanks Rick Picard Director, Marketing & Communications Softball Canada 223 Colonnade Road Suite 212 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3 Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105 Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761 rpicard at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca Get your official Softball Canada Apparel at www.gadarsportswear.com/softballsouvenirs/clothing.asp Sign up to the FanZone for up to date information on softball across the country. To sign up, visit: www.softball.ca/fanzone/fanzone.aspx Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 1 17:18:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:18:53 -0800 Subject: AAU International - Orlando 2007 Message-ID: <011106305.51868@webbox.com> Received: 11/1/06 12:14:59 PM From: "Alex Linares" I'd like to have 32 teams by the end of this month... Thanks... AAU International Tournament January 18 - 21, 2007 Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex Orlando,Florida Four Games guarantee ** First 32 teams to pay the entry fee are in ** Teams from different countries come every January and play four days of hard competition at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando,Florida. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Teams that have entered so far: Cutro Professional Inspections (N.Y.) Bucktown Bee's (Ontario) PK Broward Blues (IL), Los Socios (Venezuela ) Jamaica Natl. Team, Bloomington Stix (IL), Valle Caucana (Colombia ), Puerto Rico Jr (P.R.), Ohsweken Redmen Selects ( Ontario ), Kitchener Hallman Twins ( Ontario ), Millwood Logistics Countrymen (Ontario ), St. Thomas Storm (Ontario ), Midland Explorers ( MI ), Virginians ( VA ), Team Minnesota (MN), Earls Club (WI), Radio 560 (Mexico ), Alabama Fastpitch (AL), Atleticos Santa Isabel Zaragoza ( Spain ), Ambassadors (St. John,VI), New Breed (Nassau,Bahamas), Florida Fast Pitch (Florida), Utah Hogs/Omaha Fastpitch (NE), Texaco Pirates ( Abaco Bahamas), For more information contact: Alex Linares 407-828-5602 alex at aausports.org Ken Hackmeister: Iscken at comcast.net Alex Linares AAU National Headquarters 407-828-5602- phone 407-934-7242- fax alex(at)aausports.org www.aausports.org Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 2 16:24:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:24:31 -0800 Subject: MinnDak Millers Ink Travis Price and Rick Lang Message-ID: <021106306.48599@webbox.com> Received: 11/2/06 3:28:35 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Ink Travis Price and Rick Lang -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2006 Fargo/Moorhead The MinnDak Millers would like to announce their second set of signings, a pair of pitchers, for the 2007 season. MinnDak has added Travis Price and re-signed Rick Lang. Lang was signed with MinnDak this past season, but threw only one weekend before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late May. 2006 would have been Lang's second with MinnDak, as he spent 2002 with the club (then known as the Imaging Solutions Knights). Rick was no stranger to his "new" teammates last year, having thrown against them for years with the Sioux Falls Chiefs, Junker's Bar and Grill and RWP, Inc., as well as Albaugh, Inc. in 2005. Travis Price comes to MinnDak from the SoCal Bombers, with whom he spent the last 2 years. Previously, Price threw with Team Rainey for 3 seasons. A member of Team USA since 2004, price most recently competed for Team USA at the Pan Am Qualifying Tournament in Hermosillo, Mexico earlier this fall. Last January, Travis was named Most Valuable Pitcher of the AAU International Tournament in Orlando, Florida, helping lead Team USA to the championship. "Both of these guys are known for their tenacity on the mound. They are team players who battle and give everything they've got. Those traits should make them both a perfect fit with the Millers team philosophy," says Millers Manager Paul Lybeck. Look for further announcements as the Millers hope to solidify their roster over the next few weeks. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 3 08:41:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 05:41:20 -0800 Subject: World Cup Men - Prague 2007 Message-ID: <031106307.20815@webbox.com> World Cup Men - Prague 2007 Friday, November 3, 2006 Prague, CZ I like to inform you we (Czech Softball) is organizing quite a big event next year - so called World Cup Men 2007 in Prague in June. It is sanctioned by ISF and it could be great tournament when some countries will send their national team or other selections. But format is open - it could be selection, it could be club, we just want to have good tournament. The basic info is on website http://worldcup07.czechsoftball.com/ If you need any other information, please, let me know, regards, Pavel Prachar Czech Softball pprachar at sendme.cz P.S. By the way, my club (the team I am coaching) have won first time in history Czech Championship in a great 5 games serie. We are going to celebrate tonight.... Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 3 10:35:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 07:35:51 -0800 Subject: Plangger's Furniture Invitational Message-ID: <031106307.27686@webbox.com> Received: 11/3/06 10:25:04 AM From: Bob Clark Subject: Plangger's Furniture Invitational ELKHART, IN Round Robin in Elkhart, Indiana June 16-17, 2007 $250 entry fee $l,000 lst place, $500 2nd place 6 - 8 teams requested 4 game guarantee Please contact by Dec.15, 2006 From: Bob Clark Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 4 08:39:55 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 05:39:55 -0800 Subject: College World Series Tournament Message-ID: <041106308.20731@webbox.com> Received: 11/3/06 1:43:40 PM From: CAngMatt5(at)aol.com Subject: College World Series Tournament OMAHA, NE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is interested in a fastpitch tournament in Omaha coinciding with the NCAA College World Series? The 2007 CWS takes place June 15th - 24th/25th. I would like to know who would be interested in a Wed.-Thurs. or Thurs.- Fri. tournament right before the CWS and then have Saturday and Sunday free to attend the games and surrounding atmosphere. Let me know. Matt Christensen Omaha Fastpitch CAngMatt5 at aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 4 08:45:07 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 05:45:07 -0800 Subject: I Loved Bubba Bell !! Message-ID: <041106308.21044@webbox.com> Received: 11/3/06 1:23:54 PM From: PeterJPorcelli(at)aol.com Subject: I Loved Bubba Bell !! I LOVED BUBBA BELL !! Life truly brings a somber mood and some real head shaking to me thinking about the passing of Bubba. I have had to endure, like all of us, the tragedies of the Chris Wilson?s, the Frankie Forgraves, and Russ Boice, but this one hits me hard. Why, I ask. When I first saw Bubba, it was in Kimberley watching the Hearts, back in 1993. He was at the plate and swinging out of his shoes at a riseball served up by Chub Tangeroa. Having never seen Bubba, I made a remark about his size and shape. Barry Kahler, one of my players quickly told me to watch his hands, not his body?I did. Bubba was not just quick with his hands, he was lightning. He cracked the next pitch over the fence for a solo home run and his team still lost 7-1. I was very intrigued. After all, I was new to this game and just looking at him, I thought, at first, he did not belong. But his hand speed and ability to see the ball as a batter, flat out, shocked me. After that, whenever the Smokers traveled, I always looked to see if Bubba was there, how Bubba was doing, got to know him and continued following him with the Rage. I was to see him beat several teams with his bat, saw his team lose many a game, some heartbreakers. In the few times we played against him, the goal was not to keep him off the bases, we could not do that. Rather our goal was to keep him in the yard, and try to pitch to him with no one on. I made such a stink about him to my players whenever we were in line to play him, that I was accused of being obsessed with him. Maybe I was. Part of me was envious of the gift he had for hitting in spite of his physical limitations in other respects. Part of me just did not want to get beat by a team we were favored over. Part of me wanted to enjoy his hitting as long as we had enough of a lead I could, in fact enjoy him hit against my pitching. I liked him very much. I admired his spirit of competition. I enjoyed talking with him at tourneys, he was a smart cookie. And I loved the fact he knew I paid particular attention to him, and he always tried his very best to see his team beat us. I think he wanted to beat me, partially for making it such a big deal to follow him and beat his team. I feel the loss. I always say, when it is all over and done (the competition) all we really have left is the people, but that is the most important part. The people of our sport. They are the true jewel, not the game. But the game makes it possible for these special people like Bubba to come together and live part of our lives together and enjoy, no,??. be thrilled by the experience. Because of the people of this sport, I still can be highly motivated, without having my own team to manage on the field and still be part of a team and be able to be a contributor to the success of the ISC. Bubba was one of those special people. He will never be forgotten by me. I loved that son of a gun! God Bless you forever, Bubba ! Peter J. Porcelli, II Reply To: PeterJPorcelli at AOL.com SILVERSTONE LENDING,LLC 727-573-4838 Office Direct 727-573-7728 Facsimile 727-698-7259 Cell Anytime 727-446-7752 x 201 res. Until 9pm. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 4 09:52:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 06:52:40 -0800 Subject: MENS CWS tournament Message-ID: <041106308.25095@webbox.com> Received: 11/4/06 4:23:30 AM From: CAngMatt5(at)aol.com Subject: MENS CWS tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is interested in a Men's fastpitch tournament in Omaha, Ne. coinciding with the men's NCAA College World Series baseball tournament? The CWS goes from June 15th - the 24th/25th We would like to know if anyone would be interested in playing a Wed.-Thurs. or Thurs.-Fri. men's fastpitch tournament and then having Saturday and Sunday to go to the CWS games and hang out at the event for the first weekend. Accomodations and car rentals get filled quickly for the event so let me know if you want to play. Matt Christensen Omaha Fastpitch CAngMatt5(at)aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 4 09:58:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 06:58:19 -0800 Subject: Jarvis Merchants Signings for 2007 Message-ID: <041106308.25436@webbox.com> JARVIS, ONTARIO Jarvis Merchants Signings The Jarvis Merchants management has been busy this fall and would like to take this opportunity to announce the signing of the following players for the 2007 season: 1) Andrew Phibbs (P) returns for his forth year with the Merchants. A strong start to the 2006 season was ended with an early June injury that kept Andrew out of the line-up until the WT in Kitchener. The Merchants are expecting Phibbs to be the work-horse in 07 and build on his strong WT where he posted a 1.88ERA. 2) Brian Urquhart (P) comes to the Merchants in ?07 after two strong seasons with the Heflin Builders. Urquhart had a 4&2 record at the 2006 WT in helping Heflin to their 7th place finish. Brian joins Phibbs to give Jarvis two of the top young throwers from the eastern half of Canada. 3) Scott Wagar (P) returns for his third season for the Merchants. Wagar will be looking to build on a strong finish to the 2006 season that saw him named Top Pitcher during the round robin portion of the Senior National tournament. 4) Greg Courneyea (C) entering his forth season with the Merchants, Courneyea will be the spark plug of the Merchants? offence. Courneyea plays with an edge and does all the little things that will help the Merchants improve on their 2006 season. 5) Allan Phibbs (C) returns for his forth season behind the dish for the Merchants. Phibbs? size and strength provides the Merchants with a HR threat every time he comes to the plate. 6) Adam Smith (2B) returns for his 4th season with the Merchants. A steadying influence on the young Jarvis roster, Smith continues to provide great defense at 2B and timely hits at the plate. A multiple ISC Champion and All-World selection, Smith is looking to help the Merchants take another step forward in 2007. 7) Ryan Thompson (SS)is back for his second full season with the Jarvis Merchants. A veteran of ten ISC World tournaments, he is considered one of the top defensive short stops in Canada. Thompson will be paired with Adam Smith in the middle of the Merchants infield. Staats feels that Thompson is a stabilizing factor on the Merchants infield while providing a strong offensive presence at the plate. 8) Matt Lyon (3B) returns in 2007 for his forth year. Lyon has become a top flight defensive 3B and will be looking to build on a strong season at the plate. At the young age of 27, Lyon?s best is yet to come and could be ready for a breakout season in 07. 9) Pat Graham (1B) returns to his home town after spending the past two seasons with the Quaker Riversharks. With Graham?s return, the Merchants feel they have one of the top defensive players in the game that will also bring a consistent bat to the top of the Merchants line-up. A 3-time national champion with Owen Sound, Graham will be expected to provide leadership and bring a professional attitude to the young Merchants line-up. 10) John Brunton (OF) joins the Merchants in 2007 after a year off from the senior circuit. Brunton is a 2-time national champion and was last seen suited up with the Quaker Riversharks and Heflin Builders. Brunton is expected to provide solid defense in the OF and brings another young experienced bat to the Merchant line-up. 11) Brad Robinson (DP/OF) returns to the Merchants in 2007 and looks to build on his break out season of 2006. Robinson led the Merchants in most offensive categories and finished strong by hitting 5 HRs during the 2006 Senior Nationals in Prince George. Robinson will be counted on to anchor the middle of the Merchants order in 2006. 12) Bob Gillow (OF) is coming off an injury plagued 2006 which limited his availability through most of the season. Gillow returned to form in time for the senior nationals in Prince George and provided a solid bat at the bottom of the Merchant line-up. The Merchants are looking forward to having Gillow back at 100% come 2007. 13) Chad Staats (OF/IF) is the youngest member of the Merchants but also the most versatile. With the ability to play all three OF positions and both middle infield positions, Staats? versatility is a valuable asset to the Merchants line-up. 14) Rino Dambrosio (OF) was the latest addition to the Merchants line-up. Dambrosio, a 2003 All World Selection with Owen Sound, played with the Hallman Twins in 2005 and the Midland Explorers in 2006. Dambrosio possess a strong arm from the outfield and will provide both speed and power to the top of the Merchant line-up. 15) Brian Roote (OF/IF) returns to the Merchants for his second season. Roote possess a strong arm and power from the left side of the plate. Roote is another of the young Merchants that will be looking for a break out season in 2007. The Jarvis Merchants plan on announcing their full schedule in January. Their tournament schedule will kick off with their annual Fastpitch Challenge which is scheduled for May 18-20. A formal announcement is expected before Christmas. Clarke Staats Jarvis Merchants Fastball Club - President cstaats6(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 4 16:13:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:13:34 -0800 Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. - DSM Hall of Fame Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa Message-ID: <041106308.47925@webbox.com> Received: 11/4/06 2:01:17 PM From: "Owen Tom" Subject: Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. - DSM Hall of Fame Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liberty Bank - Albaugh Inc. - DSM Hall of Fame Tournament, Elkhart, Iowa ELKHART, IOWA Albaugh Inc. is holding a 8-team tournament in Elkhart, Iowa on June 8, 9, 10 2007. Four game guarantee. Pool play, single elimination on Sunday. Prize money: 1st - $1,000 2nd - $750 3rd - $500 Wanted OPEN - ISC level teams. Entry fee $300. Email, owentom(at)johndeere.com myself for further details. Elkhart is 10 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa. Several hotels in Ankeny, Iowa 4 miles away. Hope everyone is having a good off-season From: "Owen Tom" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 5 00:07:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 21:07:51 -0800 Subject: Si Senor fastball team is hosting golf tournament in Tubac Message-ID: <041106308.76407@webbox.com> Received: 11/4/06 6:31:33 PM From: HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) Subject: Fund Raiser Tubac, AZ The Si Senor fastball team is hosting golf tournament #40 in Tubac, Arizona. The date is Nov.18. Entry fee is $60.00 with a carne asada afterward at Cliff's Place. I know that many Arzona and Mexico players are golfers and of course they all read Als Fastball News. Contact Herb at (520) 398-2397. HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 5 00:13:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 21:13:15 -0800 Subject: Monkton 2007 - preview Message-ID: <041106308.76733@webbox.com> Received: 11/4/06 11:58:58 AM From: "brian baillie" Subject: Monkton 2007 - preview MONKTON, ON Teams anticipated to compete in Monkton 2007 - are as follows: Kitchener Patsy's Gremlins Orillia Saskatoon So. Cal. Farm - watch for "official" confirmation soon on the complete line-up. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational theace012(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 5 15:24:24 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 12:24:24 -0800 Subject: Passing of Ryan Cumming's mother Message-ID: <051106309.36912@webbox.com> Received: 11/5/06 10:20:03 AM From: Subject: Passing of Ryan Cumming's mother St. Thomas, ON Ryan Cumming's mother, Sally Cummings, died last night after a long battle with cancer. Ryan pitched for the St. Thomas Storm and Tavistock Merchants last season. I just thought that their may be some people that might want to know the news. No arrangements have been made at this time. sincerely, Chris Wismer wizkid(at)sympatico.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Nov 6 11:00:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:00:11 -0800 Subject: "Grandfathered" Bats no longer authorized in ASA beginning in 2008 Message-ID: <061106310.29144@webbox.com> Received: 11/6/06 11:00:57 AM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: "Grandfathered" Bats no longer authorized in ASA beginning in 2008 FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE "Grandfathered" Bats nolonger authorized in ASA beginning in 2008 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, November, 6 2006 ? The Amateur Softball Associationof America (ASA), the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States,today announced that under a resolution adopted by the ASA Board of Directors,bats submitted by manufacturers that were previously allowed a 2 mph variancein the ASA?s test standards are no longer authorized for use in ASAChampionship Play effective January 1, 2008. Commonly referred to by players and coaches as ?grandfathered? bats,these bats were allowed a 2 mph testing variance under the terms of anagreement the bat manufacturers and ASA negotiated in the fall of 2003. These terms will no longer be in effect on January 1, 2008 thus making thesebats illegal for use in ASA Championship Play. According to the list provided to ASA under the terms of the agreement witheach manufacturer, the following bats will be placed on the non approved liston January 1, 2008 Easton Synergy2 Miken Freak LouisvilleSlugger SB304 SB404 Worth XGOLD-Fastpitch XRED-Fastpitch XPST4 WWSCA SBWKA About the ASA The Amateur Softball Association of America, a volunteer driven,not-for-profit organization based in Oklahoma CityOK, is the national governing body of softballin the United States. Founded in 1933, the ASA regulates competition in every state through a networkof 85 local associations to insure fairness and equal opportunity to themillions of players who annually play the sport. Additional informationabout the ASA and its Bat Testing and Certification Program can be found byvisiting www.asasoftball.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Nov 7 09:35:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 06:35:05 -0800 Subject: OASA AGM Message-ID: <071106311.24044@webbox.com> Received: 11/7/06 9:33:05 AM From: Gary Wren Subject: OASA AGM OSHAWA, ON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ontario Amateur Softball Association will be hosting their Annual General Meeting and Convention at the Best Western Durham Convention Centre in Oshawa from Friday November 17 to Sunday November 19, 2006. Registration will begin at noon on Friday November 17 with a delegate reception starting at 8:00pm. On Saturday, there will be exhibits and presentations on Sports Medicine, 2007 Amendments and Tournaments, Scorekeeping and Operating a Fastball Team. Starting at 1:00pm on Saturday the Annual General Meeting will be conducted and beginning at 6:30pm the Annual Awards Banquet. Anyone wishing to attend the AGM and Convention may fill out a registation form by going to the Ontario Amateur Softball Association website at http://www.oasa.ca Gary Wren Chair OASA Mens Committee gwren(at)execulink.com http://www.oasa.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Nov 7 17:28:37 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:28:37 -0800 Subject: Team_Rainey’s_Run_Comes_to_an_End Message-ID: <071106311.52456@webbox.com> Received: 11/7/06 5:25:23 PM From: "Jim Flanagan" Subject: Team_Rainey?s_Run_Comes_to_an_End -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I regret to pass along the news that TeamRainey, one of California's premier fastball franchises, will not be taking thefield in 2007, shuttering their operations after an eight year run,including the last five at the game's highest level, ISC WorldTournament competition. The reason, as is the case so often at theupper levels of men's fastball, is the inability to secure sufficient financial backing.The announcement is official, coming from the team office. Our best wishes to Rod Rainey and all of his players. best regards, Jim Flanagan http://www.fastpitchwest.com email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 8 00:01:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 21:01:10 -0800 Subject: California Player sponsorship Message-ID: <071106311.76008@webbox.com> Received: 11/7/06 11:38:41 PM From: HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) Subject: California Player sponsorship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another bad news day that yet another California team is packing it in. Why do I care, because I was a Long Beach Nitehawk for fifteen years and on the board of directors of the Western Softball Congress. Managed the San Bernardino Stars and along with Lucky Humiston formed the Long Beach Patriots. In 1982 formed the Arizona Si Senor and participated in 21 ISC World Tournaments. In the 21 years over 100 different players expirenced the thrill of playing in the ISC. In 2000 I hosted the ASA Major in Arizona. So what is this all about. Lets not continue to let this sport that we love DIE. Si Senor has combined with the Pueblo Bandits and in 2006 played in the ISC World in Kitchner. We have room for several players but need help with sponsorship. Si Senor is a non-profit organization. You past and present players can help sponsor a player, all the Hall of Fame members can help sponsor a player. This major caliber player can be from anywhere in the world. Your donation can be tax-deductible. What does it cost to sponsor a major player, playing the bare minimum of a big league schedule is $5000.00. I know I've maxed out many credit cards. YOU can help, even have a say in who the player will be. I know every fastball player and fan reads Als News. Help me keep this game alive. Any amount donated will help. HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 8 16:11:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 13:11:11 -0800 Subject: Oshawa to Host OASA Annual Convention Message-ID: <081106312.47797@webbox.com> Received: 11/8/06 4:10:17 PM From: "Jim Spiers" Subject: Oshawa to Host OASA Annual Convention -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oshawa, Ontario November 8, 2006 Oshawa to Host OASA Convention Thought the softball season was over? Think again. Now is the time to begin thinking about next season and this is the event to help you get started. The 84th annual Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) convention is being held in Oshawa on November 17 and 18, 2006 at the Best Western motel on Bloor Street. The event is hosted by the Oshawa City and District Softball Association (OCDSA). The OCDSA includes the Neighbourhood Association Sports Committee (NASC Softball), Oshawa Minor Fastball, the Double "B" Sports Club and the Oshawa City and District Fastball League. The annual convention provides an opportunity for softball and fastball fans, coaches and league organizers to be a part of the latest developments in the sport of Fastball across Ontario. The agenda for the weekend includes delegate registration from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. Several exhibitors will also be on hand during this time to give attendees the opportunity to purchase the latest in softball equipment. The featured presentations include: 1. Sports medicine from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM; 2. A panel discussion covering the OASA Bylaws, Amendments and The Game from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM; 3. The basics of scorekeeping - providing an opportunity for tournament hosts to train volunteers from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM; and 4. "From the Ground Up" a panel discussion on all aspects of fastball and how to build a champion starting from the local house leagues to the Canadian Championships from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Many local fastball heroes including Pete "The Hook" Landers, Chris Jones, Bob Solomon and Dave Hoffman will be on hand to share their career experiences. The Annual General Meeting and election of officers will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and is followed by the Annual Awards Banquet from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The awards to be presented include the F.R. Feaver Award for outstanding contribution to Softball, the President's Merit Award for contribution to the OASA and Life Membership Awards to individuals for extended involvement in the OASA. Singer and comedian Rick Kerr will provide an evening of entertainment and song following the awards banquet to round out the day's activities. The OASA Convention provides a great opportunity for local softball fans, organizations, coaches and players to experience, first hand, the current state of the sport and where it is headed. Most of all, everyone has the opportunity to influence the direction of the sport by bringing their voice to the various executive and committee members. Don't miss this opportunity to participate. For registration information contact Sylvia Ryan at 905-432-3272 or John Mather at 905-725-6975. Jim Spiers OCDSA Organizing Committee nspiers848(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 8 16:14:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 13:14:49 -0800 Subject: Passing of Ryan Landon Message-ID: <081106312.48023@webbox.com> From: "Mike \" RIPPER\" Racioppo" Subject: Passing of Ryan Landon On behalf of the Pickering Sting Fastball Club, we would like to send our condolences to Davis Landon and his family on the passing of his son Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mike Racioppo. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 8 17:38:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 14:38:59 -0800 Subject: Gee-Gees Softball Supports Our Troops Message-ID: <081106312.53058@webbox.com> Gee-Gees Softball Supports Our Troops Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Ottawa, ON To complete the Support our Troops story, attached is the article on the game vs Carleton Ravens in The Charlatan student newspaper. Attached is a great snapshot of Erin Durant's grandfather throwing out the ceremonial pitch at our first 'Support Our Troops' game on September 29 at Brewer Park. Along with Erin in the circle, you will see Sarah waiting to catch the pitch at the plate and an unidentified assistant coach in the background. Cover Story Front Page Picture - First Pitch http://www.alsfastball.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=1061&cntnt01origid=16&cntnt01dateformat=%25A%2C%20%25B%20%25e%2C%20%25G&cntnt01returnid=16 scottsearle(at)rogers.com rebel_jdt(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 10 09:28:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:28:11 -0800 Subject: AFSA Classic and ISC Qualifier - Aurora, IL Message-ID: <101106314.23633@webbox.com> Received: 11/10/06 8:49:38 AM From: "Perkins, Dave" Subject: AFSA Classic and ISC Qualifier - Aurora, IL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFSA Classic and ISC Qualifier - Aurora, IL Aurora, IL July 13-15 The Aurora Fastpitch Softball Association is again hosting the AFSA Classic Men?s Major Fastball Tournament in Aurora, IL the weekend of July 13-15, 2007. We are looking for ISC and ISC II level teams to compete at this event with a 10 team max. This year, the AFSA Classic is being used as an ISC Qualifying event for 2007 berths to the ISC World Tournament. The winner of the tournament will be awarded a 2007 WT berth (this is an open qualifier NOT limited to teams from US Central Region). It is important to note that simply participating in an ISC qualifier makes a team eligible for a possible invite berth to the ISC WT or ISC II, EVEN IF THE TEAM DOESN?T WIN THE TOURNAMENT. The entry fee is $350 to cover tournament costs; including travel expenses for umpires. Lastly, only teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to having another great tournament this year. Anyone interested can contact Dave Perkins at dperk10(at)gmail.com or (630)330-5982. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Nov 13 23:54:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:54:39 -0800 Subject: TownLine Shootout Message-ID: <131106317.75624@webbox.com> Subject: TownLine Shootout Green Bay, WI November 13, 2006 The TownLine Fastpitch team from Green Bay, WI would like to announce that they are hosting a tournament during the 2006 season. It will be held June 15-17 at Pickel Park in Green Bay, WI which has played host to many ISC State Tournaments back in the 80's and 90's. Here are the vitals: 1st Annual TownLine Shootout June 15-17 Pickel Park-Green Bay, WI Entry Fee $300.00 Looking to get 6-8 teams, payouts based on number of teams There will be accomodations very close by with reduced rates contact: Craig Watermolen cwatermolen at gmail.com TownLine and Circle Tap have committed thus far Craig Watermolen cwatermolen(at)gmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 15 12:08:11 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:08:11 Subject: Canada Falls to Third Place After Loss to Venezuela Message-ID: <151106319.44038@webbox.com> Received: 11/15/06 10:45:37 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Falls to Third Place After Loss to Venezuela -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15th, 2006 Canada Falls to Third Place After Loss to Venezuela (Puerto Rico) - The Junior Women's National Team suffered a minor set back after yesterday's 2-1 loss to Venezuela at the II Pan American Championships. The loss brings the Canadian's record to 4 wins and 2 losses placing them in third behind Venezuela and the United States. After a scoreless and hitless first inning, Venezuela took to the early lead scoring two runs on a throwing error and two illegal pitches. Even with a rocky second inning, Canada remained positive and was rewarded in the fourth inning with a Heidi Purtzer (Scottsdale, AZ) lead off homerun cutting the Venezuela lead to only one run. "I felt really good going into this game and I was seeing the ball well" stated Purtzer. "I knew it was going to be a good game and we never gave up until the very last pitch. Next time we play them, we are going to be ready from the start." Despite continued pressure the Venezuela defense continued to frustrate Canada's offence. Canada's best chance to tie the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning as Jessica Tieszen (Surrey, BC) doubled to left field. Katie Soderberg (Delta, BC) advanced Tieszen to third on a bunt and advanced to second on a wild pitch. With runners in scoring position and none out, Venezuela pitcher Johana Gomez forced three consecutive outs to end the Canadian threat and the game. "This was a tough loss for us" said Head Coach Mark Sanderson. "We left too many base runners on base. We are still improving and building for the weekend." In other Pan American Championship Action - Canada's Monday night game vs. Argentina was suspended during the fourth inning with Canada leading 8-0. The game resumed play on Tuesday evening before the start of the Venezuela game. Jillian Lafrance (Calgar, AB) picked up the win for Canada allowing only one hit in four innings of work. The Canadian offence strung together 8 runs on 11 hits. The game was called in the fifth inning due to the "run rule". "Argentina fought hard throughout the game, but we came out ready to play as a team" said Stephanie Leclair (Kitchener, ON). "Everyone contributed at the plate. Even with the rain delay we stayed focused and finished of the game with a win." The win against Argentina and the loss against Venezuela bring Canada to a 4-2 record. Canada will vie for a playoff position as they face Columbia and Ecuador on Thursday, November 15th. The top four teams will advance to the playoff round beginning Friday, November 17th. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard at softball.ca 613-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 15 21:13:26 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:13:26 Subject: National Women's Softball Teams Touch Base in Brisbane Message-ID: <151106319.76754@webbox.com> Received: 11/16/06 12:01:05 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: National Women's Softball Teams Touch Base in Brisbane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Softball Australia Women?s National League 2006/07goes into full swing this Friday 17 November at Brisbane?s Downey Park with teamsfrom the four Institutes and Academies of Sports, the AIS and an Under 19National Squad battling it out in Round 1 of this four part tournament. The first round runs from Friday to Sunday, and with astrong contingency of Olympic medallists stepping onto the diamond, the threedays promises to be a sensational showdown of skill and speed. The Grand Finalwill be played at 1:00pm Sunday. The teams competing in Round 1 are the NSWIS Firestars, QASHeatwave, VIS Titans, WAIS Coastals, Diamonds and Starz. The NSWIS Firestars took out last year?s competition,formerly known as the Softball Australia Grand Prix Series, winning two of thethree rounds of the 2005/06 series, defeating WAIS 13-9 (Round 1) and QASHeatwave 2-1 (Round 3). Teams will vie for the highly coveted McLaughlin Cup, namedafter one of the legends of the game, Audrey McLaughlin OAM. All the action starts at 8:30am Friday with the QAS Heatwavetaking on the VIS Titans with games continuing throughout the day. Admission isfree to all games. For more information - ladders, results and more visit www.softball.org.au ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For moreinformation visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know thatAustralia is the world's number one softball nation? World number three - Open Women'steam (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), Bronze Medallists(Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men'steam (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men'steam (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 15 21:25:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:25:10 Subject: Looking for a team (outfielder) Message-ID: <151106319.77458@webbox.com> Received: 11/15/06 9:17:29 PM From: Todd Aldred Subject: looking for a team EDMONTON, AB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HI I am a 24 year old outfeilder. Two years ago I was a memeber of the '05 jr. canadian national champs Scarborogh Wolveries. I was a memeber of the '01 canadian jr. National team. I am looking to play on a ISC team for this up coming year. If anyone is looking or needing players drop me a line. Todd Aldred Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 16 14:29:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:29:27 -0800 Subject: Canada's McIntosh Hurls Perfect Game and Advances Canada to the Playoffs Message-ID: <161106320.41716@webbox.com> Received: 11/16/06 11:17:15 AM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada's McIntosh Hurls Perfect Game and Advances Canada to the Playoffs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2006 Canada's McIntosh Hurls Perfect Game and Advances Canada to the Playoffs (Puerto Rico) - The Junior Women's National Team retained third position and advanced to the playoff round after Leah McIntosh threw a perfect game shutting out Ecuador 13-0 in the final round robin game of the II Pan American Championships. McIntosh (Whitby, ON), who has been solid for Canada throughout the tournament, came up big in yesterday's round robin game against Ecuador throwing a perfect game. Backed by solid defense, the Canadians did not allow a single Ecuador player to reach a base. The game was called in the fifth inning do to the "run rule" giving the Canadians a 13-0 win and bringing their record to 6 wins and 2 losses earning them third place overall. "After a tough loss from Venezuela yesterday, we really did bounce back today' said McIntosh. "It was great to see the team gel and we really did get the job done. I went out pitching this game like any other, knowing I had to throw hard, hit the spots and work on spins. I feel really good about this game and I am really pumped for the playoffs on Friday." In other II Pan American Championship Action - After a tough loss to Venezuela on Tuesday, Canada bounced back to shut out Columbia 8-0 in early II Pan Am Championship action yesterday. Nicole Abel (Kitchener, ON) received the start for the Canadians and allowed only 1 hit in 5 innings of work leading the Canadians to victory. The Canadian offense wasted no time as they took to an early 2 run lead in the first inning. Led by Heidi Purtzer (Scottsdale, AZ) who went 2 for 3 on the night with 2 RBIs and Carly Moir (White Rock, BC) who also went 2 for 3 on the night with 3 RBIs, Canada added two runs in the third and four in the fourth to end the game after five innings due to the "run rule" "Today's game was a good opportunity for the team to gain some momentum heading into the playoffs" stated Moir. "Last night's loss has only made us stronger and I know we will continue to rise to whatever challenges come our way." Third place Canada will now face fourth place Puerto Rico in the first semi final game on Friday, November 17, 2006. The winner of the game will then face the loser of the first place USA and the second place Venezuela game in the bronze medal match up wit the winner of the bronze medal game ultimately advancing to the gold medal game. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca 613-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 16 21:15:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:15:00 Subject: USA Softball Women's National Team ready for 2006 Japan Cup Message-ID: <161106320.76848@webbox.com> Received: 11/16/06 6:12:44 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball Women's National Team ready for 2006 Japan Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USASoftball Women?s National Team ready for 2006 Japan Cup Yokohoma, Japan --- The 2006 USA Softball Women?sNational Team has arrived in Japanand is gearing up for the 2006 Japan Cup that begins on Friday, November 17.The U.S. will be looking forits third title of the year after capturing the II World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City and the XI ISF Women?s WorldChampionship in Beijing, China. The Red, White and Blue will kick-off competition at 11 p.m. CST onThursday night versus Chinawho finished fourth at the World Championships. On Friday at 8 p.m. CST the U.S. will face Hollandbefore closing out the round-robin portion of the competition on Friday at12:30 a.m. CST against host Japan The finals of the 2006 Japan Cup begin at 7:30 p.m. CST on Saturdaynight with the #3 seed facing the #4 seed for the bronze medal. The grand finalis schedule for 10 p.m. CST and will be the #1 seed versus the #2 seed. The U.S.has won the Japan Cup two out of the last three years but are not the defendingchampions this year. Japantook the 2005 Japan Cup with a 3-0 win over the U.S. in the finals. Japan is the only team to beat the U.S. in 2006 ? a 3-1 loss at the WorldChampionships ? but the U.S.rebounded for a 3-0 win in the gold medal game to secure its sixth consecutiveWorld Championship. Follow the progress of the USA Softball National Team while theircompeting at the 2006 Japan Cup by logging on to the USA Softball website atwww.usasoftball.com. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 17 15:34:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:34:31 -0800 Subject: USA Softball opens Japan Cup with 8-0 win over China Message-ID: <171106321.45620@webbox.com> Received: 11/17/06 11:35:51 AM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball opens Japan Cup with 8-0 win over China -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball opens Japan Cup with8-0 win Yokohama, Japan---The USASoftball Women?s National Team opened the 2006 Japan Cup with an 8-0victory over ChinaThe game was called in the fifth inning due to the international run rule. Monica Abbott (Salinas Calif.) was almost perfect in thecircle for the Red, White and Blue allowing only one hit while striking outseven in five innings of work. Her bid for a perfect game ended in the top ofthe fourth inning when Chinapicked up a single. The U.S. jumped outto an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and extended the lead to7-0 in the second when Andrea Duran (Selma Calif.) smashed a grand slam toclear the bases. Chinaheld the powerful U.S.scoreless in the bottom of the third but in the fourth Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.collected her third hit of the game to score the final run that would end thegame. Mendoza, who was the leading hitter for the U.S. at the World Cup and the WorldChampionships earlier this year, was once again the top offensive performergoing 3-for-3 in the game. Amanda Freed (Cypress Calif.) also came up big going2-for-2 but it was Duran?s grand slam that provided the highlight of thegame. The U.S.will close out the round-robin portion of the tournament with a double-header onFriday. The U.S. will face Holland at 8 p.m. CST before facing their arch rival Japanat 12:30 a.m. CST on Saturday. From: "Brian McCall" Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 18 09:10:39 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:10:39 -0800 Subject: Canada Falls to Third Place After Loss to Venezuela Message-ID: <181106322.22589@webbox.com> Received: 11/17/06 9:09:09 PM From: Subject: Canada Falls to Third Place After Loss to Venezuela -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message (Puerto Rico) - The Junior Women's National Team suffered a minor set back after yesterday's 2-1 loss to Venezuela at the II Pan American Championships. The loss brings the Canadian's record to 4 wins and 2 losses placing them in third behind Venezuela and the United States. After a scoreless and hitless first inning, Venezuela took to the early lead scoring two runs on a throwing error and two illegal pitches. Even with a rocky second inning, Canada remained positive and was rewarded in the fourth inning with a Heidi Purtzer (Scottsdale, AZ) lead off homerun cutting the Venezuela lead to only one run. "I felt really good going into this game and I was seeing the ball well" stated Purtzer. "I knew it was going to be a good game and we never gave up until the very last pitch. Next time we play them, we are going to be ready from the start." Despite continued pressure the Venezuela defense continued to frustrate Canada's offence. Canada's best chance to tie the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning as Jessica Tieszen (Surrey, BC) doubled to left field. Katie Soderberg (Delta, BC) advanced Tieszen to third on a bunt and advanced to second on a wild pitch. With runners in scoring position and none out, Venezuela pitcher Johana Gomez forced three consecutive outs to end the Canadian threat and the game. "This was a tough loss for us" said Head Coach Mark Sanderson. "We left too many base runners on base. We are still improving and building for the weekend." In other Pan American Championship Action - Canada's Monday night game vs. Argentina was suspended during the fourth inning with Canada leading 8-0. The game resumed play on Tuesday evening before the start of the Venezuela game. Jillian Lafrance (Calgar, AB) picked up the win for Canada allowing only one hit in four innings of work. The Canadian offence strung together 8 runs on 11 hits. The game was called in the fifth inning due to the "run rule". "Argentina fought hard throughout the game, but we came out ready to play as a team" said Stephanie Leclair (Kitchener, ON). "Everyone contributed at the plate. Even with the rain delay we stayed focused and finished of the game with a win." The win against Argentina and the loss against Venezuela bring Canada to a 4-2 record. Canada will vie for a playoff position as they face Columbia and Ecuador on Thursday, November 15th. The top four teams will advance to the playoff round beginning Friday, November 17th. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. From: Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 18 09:12:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:12:32 -0800 Subject: Rick Harvey Message-ID: <181106322.22703@webbox.com> Received: 11/17/06 11:40:01 PM From: HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) Subject: Rick Harvey PRESCOTT, AZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick Harvey, fastball pitcher from Prescott, Arizona is in need of our thoughts and prayers. Rick lives in Texas at this time. He pitched many years in the Prescott and Phoenix area. His uncle Cal Kemp at 520-625-7603 would like any photos or memorbilla anyone might have. Cal tells me Rick was found to have extreme cancer. Love ya bro, throw me a raiser and lets get out of this mess. From: HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net (Herb Wisdom) Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 18 17:38:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:38:20 -0800 Subject: USA Softball advances to Japan Cup final Message-ID: <181106322.53051@webbox.com> Received: 11/18/06 3:39:33 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball advances to Japan Cup final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball advances to Japan Cup final Yokohama, Japan---The USA Softball Women?s NationalTeam swept a double-header on Friday at 2006 Japan Cup to advance into thefinals for the fourth consecutive year. The U.S.defeated the Netherlands2-0, in its opening game before handing arch-rival Japan, 8-4, in the nightcap. The Netherlands wasup to the challenge of facing the United States - the world?stop ranked team. Kristi DeVries held the powerful U.S. offense scoreless through fourinnings but in the fifth the Red, White and Blue put together a hit barragethat netted two runs. Amanda Freed (Cypress Calif.) got things started infifth inning with a leadoff single. Lauren Lappin (AnaheimCalif.) and Natasha Watley (Irvine, Calif.followed Freed with back-to-back singles to load the bases. Jessica Mendoza (Camarillo, Calif.came through once again with a sacrifice fly to center field that scored Freedfor a 1-0 lead. Tairia Flowers (Tucson Ariz.) added the final run of thegame with a single that scored Lappin. Jennie Ritter (Dexter, Mich.picked up the shutout win for the U.S. after allowing only two hitsin five innings of work while striking out five. Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.collected a save by working two innings where she didn?t allow a hitwhile striking out two of the six batters she faced. In its final game of round-robin play, the U.S.held on for an 8-4 win over world silver medalist Japan. It appeared the U.S. had the game under control leading 4-0after the fifth inning but Japancame storming back in the top of the sixth with a grand slam that tied the gameat 4-4. With the momentum clearly in favor of Japanthe U.S.went to work in the bottom of the sixth inning. Watley got things going with alead off single and moved into scoring position on a single by Vicky Galindo (Union City, Calif.).A walk to Mendoza loaded the bases for the USA?s Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.), who is consideredone of the most feared hitters in the game. With no place to put her, Japan?sMasubuchi came with a 1-1 pitch that Bustos sent over 300 feet for a grand slamand an 8-4 win. Alicia Hollowell (Suisun, Calif.) got the start for the U.S.in the circle and was solid for five innings but Japan caught up with her in thesixth and tagged her for four runs. Ritter entered the game in relief in thesixth and shutdown the Japanrally before closing out the game in the seventh to collect her second win ofthe day. Bustos was awesome offensively for the U.S. going 3-for-4 with a grandslam and six RBI. Jenny Topping (Whittier Calif.) was 2-for-3 with a solohome run and two RBI, while Galindo collected three hits in the game. The U.S. will nowface Japanin the championship game on Saturday at 10 p.m. CST. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 18 17:40:53 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:40:53 -0800 Subject: Canada Eliminated From II Pan American Championships Message-ID: <181106322.53204@webbox.com> Received: 11/18/06 3:07:39 PM From: "Rick Picard" Subject: Canada Eliminated From II Pan American Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2006 Canada Eliminated From II Pan American Championships (Puerto Rico) - The Junior Women's National Team was eliminated from the II Pan American Championships after a 5-3 loss to Puerto Rico yesterday. Errors continued to be costly for the Junior Canadians as Puerto Rico took advantage of defensive errors to take a three run lead after three innings of play. Canada's offense came alive in the fifth inning when Tanya McLean (Delta, BC) singled to right field. Jessica Tieszen (Surrey, BC) followed and advanced McLean to second on a solid shot to left field. After being advanced to third and second respectively on a sacrifice fly, Richelle McGarva (Surrey, BC) singled to center field scoring both McLean and Tieszen to cut the Puerto Rico lead to one run. Despite Canada's offensive pressure, Puerto Rico responded with two unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth to reclaim their three run lead. Canada continued to press and added their final run in the seventh inning when Katrina Lavadan (Scarborough, ON) tripled to right center scoring McGarva who had previously reached on a single. Courtney Cronin (Delta, BC) received the start for Canada in the circle and gave up 3 hits leading to 3 unearned runs in just over 2 innings of work before being relieved by Leah McIntosh (Whitby, ON) to close out the third inning. Jillian Lafrance (Calgary, AB) closed out the game for Canada and was credited for the loss giving up 2 unearned runs and 5 hits in three innings of work. "Despite all the obstacles we've had to face throughout the entire tournament, we might not have won on the field, but we have definitely grown as a family outside the diamond" stated Kelsey Ellis (Surrey, BC) who was 1 for 1 on the night with a triple. "Unfortunately tonight didn't go as we had hoped, but we are going to come back with more heart and determination in Poland." "A very tough outing for the team tonight" added Head Coach Mark Sanderson. "We made a few mistakes defensively and our hits were right at people. The team worked very hard and we are looking toward the future." Even with the loss, the Junior Women's National Team accomplished their number one goal of qualifying for the 2007 Junior Women's ISF World Championships taking place in Kunto, Poland. The United States, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Argentina have also qualified. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca -SC- For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada rpicard(at)softball.ca (T)613-523-3386 ext 3105 (C)705-698-7490 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Nov 18 23:50:34 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:50:34 -0800 Subject: Player Looking For Fastpitch In Florida Message-ID: <181106322.75384@webbox.com> Received: 11/18/06 6:15:29 PM From: "Tom Crouch" Subject: Player Looking For Fastpitch In Florida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Palm Beach, FL. I am helping a fellow player to look for a team/tournaments/games in Florida this winter. His name is Dave Liddick and recently moved to FL. for the winter season to work but will be moving back to Illinois in the Spring. He is willing to drive as far as it takes within the state. I realize that there is the AAU in Orlando but any other fastpitch info would help. If anyone from down there can help out please email me. Thank you Tommy Crouch dfsc(at)juno.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 19 16:24:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:24:20 -0800 Subject: USA Softball wins Japan Cup with 7-0 win over Japan Message-ID: <191106323.48611@webbox.com> Received: 11/19/06 1:15:07 PM From: "Brian McCall" Subject: USA Softball wins Japan Cup with 7-0 win over Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA Softball wins Japan Cup with 7-0 win over Japan Yokohama, Japan---On a cold and rainy afternoon atYokohama Stadium, the USA Softball Women?s National Team completed theirperfect season with a 7-0 win over Japan in the finals of the JapanCup to secure their third tournament title of the year. In 2006 the U.S. captured titles at the II World Cup ofSoftball in Oklahoma City, the ISF Women?sWorld Championship in Beijing China and nowthe Japan Cup. Monica Abbott (Salinas, Calif.) was dominating in the circle for the U.S.allowing only two hits while striking out five in five inning of work. The win wasthe second of the Japan Cup for the senior from the Universityof Tennessee and her first over Japan The U.S.jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Natasha Watley(Irvine, Calif.led off with a single and Jessica Mendoza (CamarilloCalif.followed with a single to put Watley on second base. A double by Jenny Topping(Whittier, Calif.) scored Watley for a 1-0 lead. KellyKretschman (Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.) and Andrea Duran (Selma, Calif.both came through with RBI singles to push the lead to 3-0. In the second inning it was Watley and Mendoza reaching base once again but thistime it was due to being hit by a pitch. Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) singled in Watley and Kretschman singled in Mendoza for a 5-0advantage. Japanstarter Yuko Endo was pulled in the middle of the second inning in favor of MarikoMasubuchi who was able to end the rally and hold the U.S. scoreless until the fifthinning. In the fifth the U.S.got its offense back on track and was able to score the runs it needed to endthe game in five innings. Tairia Flowers (Tucson, Ariz.) reached on a walk and moved into scoring positionwhen Laura Berg (Santa Fe Springs Calif.) singled. A single byWatley loaded the bases and a single by Mendozaplated Flowers and Berg for a 7-0 lead. Abbott retired the side in the bottom of the fifth inning to end thegame due to the international run-rule. Watley, Mendoza, Kretschman and Berg were all clutch at the plate going2-for-3. Bustos was named as the tournament?s Most Valuable Player while Mendoza won the ?BestHitter Award?. Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 19 16:26:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:26:10 -0800 Subject: OASA Intermediate / Masters Rules for 2007 Message-ID: <191106323.48722@webbox.com> Received: 11/19/06 4:26:03 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: OASA Intermediate / Masters Rules for 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario Canada Some hi-lights from the 84th Annual OASA Convention held Nov 17-19 in Oshawa Ontario. The following is my interpretation only of any new rules concerning the Intermediate mens and masters divisions for 2007. Please don't consider these official until confirmed by the OASA. Some of the items up for discussion left several people quite confused. Bylaw 2.5.1 page 67 Topic Masters Players Section 5:1b ADD: After the first sentence in section B, All pitchers on an ISC I Roster in the current year are not eligible to pitch. Bylaw 2.5.1 Page 67 Topic: Intermediate Mens Section : New Section This one was a little confusing especially after an amendment to the motion. I think the end result is the following ..... All Pitchers on a current ISC I roster are not eligible to play in the OASA Intermediate Men's Classification unless they are 45 years of age or older in the current year. Bylaw 2.6.5 Page 69 Topic: Residency Rule Non - Resident Canadian Citizens are eligible to play for teams classified as Senior in OASA Elimination and Provincial events .... Delete " classified as senior " Rationale: Players in all Men's Classifications that are non Resident Canadian Citizens should be able to play in OASA Elimination and Provincial Tournaments. They will need to follow all the other limitations outlined in Bylaw 2.6.5 A real strong possibility that the OASA will host a 2007 Canadian Intermediate Men's Championship in conjunction with Softball Canada. This tournament will be run as a pilot project with St. Thomas Ontario as the likely host location. Any out of province teams looking to compete should visit the OASA web site and contact one of the Executive Committee members : http://oasa.ca/ The 2007 OASA Masters Provincial Championship host has not been officially confirmed. It is looking like the tournament will be held in Grafton again in 2007. No other communities have applied to host this tournament. The 2007 tournament will be run as one tournament with 2 separate divisions. Teams will play 2 qualifying games which will self seed teams in either the A or B division. The idea is to try to attract more teams who generally don't come to the OASA Masters tournament because of the high caliber of play. Now the top teams will play off in the A division with the remaining teams battling it out in the B division. Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 19 16:27:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:27:13 -0800 Subject: Monkton 2007 - update...... Message-ID: <191106323.48785@webbox.com> Received: 11/19/06 9:55:44 AM From: "brian baillie" Add to People Section To: fastball at pmihrm.com CC: Subject: Monkton 2007 - update...... MIME Ver: 1.0 Attachments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ontario. It is with great pleasure I announce today the date for the World Fastball Invitational 2007. The tourny will once again - as has been the tradition, take place June 28 - July 1 , 2007 in the wonderful village of Monkton Ontario. Having become the premier stop on the Senior Mens Fastball circuit, we once again haved "upped-the-ante" and will provide fastball fans from around the world with everything they've been accustomed to in Monkton - and more!! As has been the case. we will kick off the event on the Thurs evening - opening ceremonies at 7:15, followed by games at 7:30 and 9:30pm, and will continue Friday at approx 11:00am right thru to the final which will take place Sunday at 2:00pm. Many of you will already know how our schedule works! This year we will crown a new champion in Monkton, as the winners of our first 3 events - County Materials has ceased operation as you all know. We congratulate the Sonnentags and County Materials on an amazing past few seasons, and we thank them for their contributions to our game. Teams confirmed for Monkton 2007 are: Kitchener Hallman Twins, Saskatoon Aspen Black Sox, Gremlins, Orillia Riversharks, and the Southern California Bombers. Very likely to be confirmed in the next couple days are Patsy's - NY, and The Farm. Rounding off the field of 8 is to be determined, but will keep you posted! As always, we strive to have the Top - 8 , Elite -8 , however you want to say it , play in our prestigious event, and I'm sure the above list of teams will provide fans with the finest 4 days of fastball on the planet. Stay tuned here to Al's for more updates in the coming days. Brian Baillie - Chairman World Fastball Invitational theace012(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Nov 20 16:03:13 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:03:13 Subject: NAFA - Dis-Organization Message-ID: <201106324.58145@webbox.com> Received: 11/20/06 6:45:29 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: NAFA - Dis-Organization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stoney Creek, Ontario I have been toying with the idea of bringing a team to the 2007 NAFA World Series in Des Moines Iowa. There seems to be one major stumbling block, the Executive Director for NAFA won't answer my e-mails. Has anyone else had any problems waiting for Benjie Hedgecock to reply ? Normally I might assume the guy is away on holidays or maybe his computer is down and out but I had the same problem with the same guy 2 years ago. The NAFA Organization needs to be better organized then this, I have been looking for information since Aug 21st. with no luck. I'm confused and annoyed that NAFA operates in this manner. Dave Birnie ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Nov 21 08:54:15 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:54:15 -0800 Subject: another Monkton update... Message-ID: <211106325.21604@webbox.com> Received: 11/21/06 7:41:39 AM From: "brian baillie" Subject: another Monkton update... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monkton, Ontario Just confirmed: The Farm is now a confirmed entrant in the 2007 World Fastball Invitational. More to come... theace012(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 22 09:10:06 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:10:06 -0800 Subject: Ontario Amateur Softball Association News Message-ID: <221106326.22559@webbox.com> Ontario Amateur Softball Association News The OASA is pleased to announce the results of elections of Executive members held November 18 at the Best Western in Oshawa. Returning for another term are President Dave Reynolds, Napanee, Executive Vice-President Larry Sherwin, Cobourg, Vice-President Paddy Fitzgerald-Nolan, Treasurer Bob Abbot, Uxbridge, Secretary Christine Patenaude, Toanche, Members at Large Bruce Young, Waterloo, Scott Tuttle, Cobourg. Gary Wren of St. Thomas returns as a Vice-President. New to the Executive are: Jeff Geddes of Ridgetown, Roy Patenaude of Toanche, Sylvia Ryan of Whitby and George Ryder of Port Dover. Rounding out the Executive are NSA Representative Peter Handley of North Bay, Advisory Council Representative Bob Whitfield of Bath and Immediate Past President David Cleugh of Campbellford. Mary Myers was reappointed as Registrar. Honourary President Ron Taylor of Havelock and Honourary Vice-President Gary Waugh of Woodstock were introduced to the membership. Ron and Gary have both been long time contributors to the game and to the OASA and both will continue to be active within the program. Thanks to Bill DeHaan of New Hamburg and Ken Cole of Churchill for their contributions to the OASA during the past 2 years in their Honourary roles. The OASA is pleased to announce that it was able to maintain the insurance premiums at the 2006 levels. Please contact the Insurance Coordinator, Ron Taylor for your 2007 softball insurance needs (www.oasa.ca). Please look for more emails from the OASA in the very near future featuring: 2006 Award winners, 2007 tournaments, rule updates, issues facing the game, Expo 2007 and special events for Ontario teams. Dave Reynolds President, OASA Email: drrey(at)xplornet.com Web: www.oasa.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 22 09:17:31 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:17:31 -0800 Subject: Albaugh Inc. Update Message-ID: <221106326.23005@webbox.com> Received: 11/21/06 9:30:41 PM From: "towen" Subject: Albaugh Inc. Update From: Owen Tom Sent: Thu 11/16/2006 1:59 PM Subject: Albaugh Inc. Update Albaugh, Inc. Elkhart, Iowa Albaugh Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Karl Gollan for the 2007 season. Karl will join Sonny Perkins and Darren Dubsky to complete our pitching staff. Albaugh enjoyed a successful season in 2006 and look forward to continued success and improvement. The remainder of our team will be returning, making for an experienced and balanced lineup for which we have Top 10 expectations. We are in the process of finalizing our 2007 schedule. We're looking forward to the upcoming season. Tom Owen owentom(at)johndeere.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 22 14:32:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:32:47 -0800 Subject: NAFA - Dis-Organization Message-ID: <221106326.41921@webbox.com> Received: 11/20/06 6:45:29 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: NAFA - Dis-Organization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stoney Creek, Ontario I have been toying with the idea of bringing a team to the 2007 NAFA World Series in Des Moines Iowa. There seems to be one major stumbling block, the Executive Director for NAFA won't answer my e-mails. Has anyone else had any problems waiting for Benjie Hedgecock to reply ? Normally I might assume the guy is away on holidays or maybe his computer is down and out but I had the same problem with the same guy 2 years ago. The NAFA Organization needs to be better organized then this, I have been looking for information since Aug 21st. with no luck. I'm confused and annoyed that NAFA operates in this manner. Dave Birnie ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 22 20:37:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:37:48 -0800 Subject: Looking for a team - AAU Message-ID: <221106326.63822@webbox.com> Received: 11/22/06 5:43:50 PM From: joemorales11(at)aol.com Subject: Orlando tourn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey AL my name is Joe Morales and i am looking for a team to play for in the Orlando tourn in Jan.I have been ouy of the major circuit for a couple years but really want to get back in the circuit and i think this tourn would really help.In case you are wondering i was the shortstop for the Broken Bow Travelers/Sprit for five years and was alsoa member of Team USA for three years. Joe Morales (915)253-3039 joemorales11(at)aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 22 23:45:33 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:45:33 -0800 Subject: So Cal Bombers sign Rodriguez & Lalonde Message-ID: <221106326.75088@webbox.com> So Cal Bombers sign Rodriguez & Lalonde Yucaipa, CA The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signings of Landy Rodriguez and Adam Lalonde for the 2007 season. Rodriguez is a current, and Lalonde a former, member of the USA National team and played last season with the NY Patsy club in the ISC World Tournament. At the recent Pan Am Qualifier event, Rodriguez hit .294 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI, while leading the USA team with a .725 slugging percentage. He also hit .500 in the WT with a homerun and 2 RBI. Lalonde is one of the games fastest players and has a combined average of .282 over the past two WT with 5 HR?s, and is widely regarded as one of the best defensive CF?s in softball. Adam is very familiar with many of the Bombers players and management, having helped them win a NAFA WT in 2004. Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said he?s excited about these two additions and the Bomber?s roster as a whole. ?Going into the off season, one of our main goals was to add some hitters to the middle of our order and this really tops off that accomplishment. We?ve added key components like Potskin, Santillano and Crawford; and these additions really solidify our attack. Landy provides us another bat to complement the heart of the order and makes for a strong and deep offensive lineup. Adding Lalonde to the top of our order allows us to use Ghostkeeper?s bat in other spots further solidifying the overall lineup. And with Lalonde and Pinocchio, it gives us what may be the two fastest men in softball. Defensively we are very solid up the middle with deep catching (Ghostkeeper, Box & Rodriguez); great speed and gloves at middle infield (Butler and Pinocchio) and of course in CF (Lalonde). And our corners in both the outfield and infield are solid with any combination of Rodriguez, Mendibles, Devine, Porto, Santillano, Crawford, Parra and Potskin. These two players give us great experience at the highest level and individuals that we think add value on and off the field.? So Cal?s ownership, staff and players welcome Landy and Adam to the Bombers and look forward to a great 2007 season. Cesar Rodriguez - So Cal Bombers cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 23 08:07:47 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:07:47 -0800 Subject: Jefferies Cup a White Sox trial Message-ID: <231106327.18822@webbox.com> Received: 11/23/06 2:58:00 AM From: Vance Subject: Jefferies Cup a White Sox trial -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jefferies Cup a White Sox trial Thursday November 23rd 2006 Perform out on the diamond under pressure and book yourself a place inthe team for the Olympic Qualifier in February. That will be the message relayed to all those players selected in the NewZealand Community Trust White Sox trial squad that will compete in theJefferies Cup Men?s tournament in Canterbury early next month. NZCT White Sox coach Dean Rice has named 19 players for the two daytournament which he says will be a trial as part of the process forathletes to push their case for selection in the team to travel toChinese Taipei early next year to contest the Olympic qualifier. At the tournament the trial NZCT White Sox team will be taking on premierprovincial teams from around the South Island. Rice says competingagainst men?s teams will be a true test for his players. ?With the Jefferies Cup we are putting the players in an environmentwhere they are facing a better standard of softball from what theyusually face week to week. The competition in women?s softball in NewZealand is not all that strong week to week and that can give a falseimpression of how good a player really is,? said Rice. ?This is an opportunity for the players to say pick me if they can stepup and deliver. We want to see who can stand up to the pressure riseabove it and perform.? Included in the squad of 19 for the tournament are just two players whohaven?t had a taste of international softball in the past. New to theNZCT White Sox set up are Aucklander Amelia Rika and infielder Lisa Hauof North Harbour. Hau is the younger sister of former NZCT White Sox pitcher Jessica and isplaying her first full season of softball in New Zealand having playedrepresentative softball in Australia in recent times. Rice says Hau is an up and coming player with good skills that theselectors are interested in trialing. Also included in the squad is pitcher Ali Arnold who has represented theNZCT White Sox for the last four years but has played little softball inNew Zealand due to her college commitments in America. Arnold has committed to playing the 2006/07 in New Zealand and willrepresent Canterbury in the forthcoming NZCT National League. Rice says having Arnold back in the country playing softball is a bigboost for the NZCT White Sox and their attempts to qualify for theOlympics. ?It is good to have Ali back but we can?t rely on her to win games forus. She is just another piece of the puzzle for us, an important piecebut we also need our other pitchers and our hitters to step up to theplate as well,? said Rice. The NZCT White Sox trial squad will go into camp in Christchurch onFriday December 8th before competing in the Jefferies Cup over thefollowing two days. NZCT White Sox trial squad: Pitchers - Michelle Kingi (Auckland), Michal Tangaroa (Hawkes Bay), AliArnold (Canterbury). Catchers - Jackie Smith (North Harbour), Carmelle Sorenson(Canterbury). Infield - Fiona Timu (Auckland), Tianna Araeiiti (Southland), Lisa Hau(North Harbour), Casey Roper (Auckland), Lisa Kersten (Canterbury),Shirley Povey (Hutt Valley), Kiri Shaw (Hutt Valley). Outfield - Melanie Hulme (Canterbury), Nardia Mauriohooho (Hutt Valley),Ngamoko Hiku (North Harbour), Brooke Lockhart (Canterbury), Amelia Rika(Auckland), Brooke Cutting (Wellington). Utility - Sheree Cartwright (Hutt Valley). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 23 16:32:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:32:01 -0800 Subject: Phoenix Invite Tournament is set Message-ID: <231106327.49076@webbox.com> Received: 11/23/06 2:26:46 PM From: "luis lopez" Add to People Section PHOENIX, AZ Phoenix Winter Invitational - Dec 9-10 November 8th, 2006 Congrats the Tournament is set. Schedules will be posted December 2 a week prior to games. Be prepared to start play on Saturday by 8 Am., and will continue until 8pm. Tournament play will resume Sunday 9am and Championship game will start around 1pm. . The tournament will be Round Robin Pool Play. Teams will compete it a two game pool play which will determine seeding for Single elimination Tournament. Special rules will be allowed. Teams will be able to bat up 11 players and Courtesy runners will be allowed for Pitchers and catchers. More info will be available in days to come. Thanks for the participation. Let?s go have a great tournament Teams committed: 1. Tucson Hawks 2. Tucson Hurricanes 3. Tucson Gilas 4. Peoria Los Apaches 5. Peoria Ole Apaches 6. Peoria Yung Guns 7. Peoria Bandits 8. Prescott Barros Roofing 9. Prescott Bat Attitude 10 Window Rock AZ, AZ Brewers 11. Utah Fastpitch 12. LA Latin Heat 13 San Francisco Merchants luis lopez jllopes2(at)hotmail.com> Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Nov 23 23:55:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:55:14 -0800 Subject: 2007 SoCal Bombers Palm Springs Classic Message-ID: <231106327.75670@webbox.com> Received: 11/23/06 5:56:23 PM From: Trejotribe(at)aol.com Subject: 2007 SoCal Bombers Palm Springs Classic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov. 23rd 2006 Yucaipa, California The Casa Trejo So Cal Bombers would like to announce our 2nd annual "So Cal Palm Springs Classic"to be held May 18,19,20 in the beautiful city of Palm Springs, California. We will play Friday night (IF TEAMS CAN ACCOMMODATE) and end by 2 p.m. on Sunday so out of area teams can get to there flights. We are looking to field a 8 to 12 team field this year with a "CASH" payout to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, to be determined by the number of teams entered. Entry fee for 2007 is $400.00. The 2006 teams were Circle Tap, Peublo Bandits, Portland DeMarini, Team Rainey, LumberKings and So Cal. We are getting a group rate from the Ramada Inn and will post Rates and info soon. There is an Airport in Palm Springs and Ontario Airport is about 75 miles away and L. A. X. is about 100 miles away. Palm Springs airport handles flights from Canada as well as all other major cities. The City of Palm Springs is perfect for family fun (shopping,dining,water park, amusement park,skating,etc.) as well as adult activities(Golf,lots of Golf,Casino's,Dining and a fantastic night life downtown) The Ramada Resort is being remodeled and will be ready the first of the year, it has a large pool and pool side area for the teams and there families as well as a breakfast and lunch restaurant. They also have one of the finest Sea Food Dining restaurant's in the area. We are looking into having a Beer Tent for the players this year as well as a snack shack for all the fans to enjoy. We would like to invite all the interested teams to please contact: Ralph Trejo Jr either by e-mail trejotribe at aol.com or by phone at (909)-841-0462 or visit our web site at Click here: SO CAL BOMBERS Home Page To find out about our tournament. This tournament will be a ISC Qualifier for the US West Region Teams, 1 ISC BERTH AND 1 ISC II BERTH for teams that are eligible only. Roy Stout will once again be in charge of the ISC umpires and officiating. Thank You Ralph Jr. Trejotribe(at)aol.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 24 09:09:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:09:21 -0800 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox seeking opponents for super series in 2007 Message-ID: <241106328.22517@webbox.com> Received: 11/24/06 12:58:01 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox seeking opponents for super series in 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox Open Level Mens FP Club are seeking interest from possible opponents who are willing to travel to Vancouver, BC to play a 4 game super series during the upcoming 2007 season. Openings currently exist for weekends in June and July, with games to be played at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. In exchange for a team's willingness to travel to Canada's West Coast the Grey Sox organization is prepared to subsidize travel and accommodation expenses. We kindly ask that interested parties make contact with our organization via email at vancouverchallenge at hotmail.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 24 09:13:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:13:50 -0800 Subject: Announcement - 2007 Vancouver Challenge Tournament: July 27, 28 & 29 Message-ID: <241106328.22787@webbox.com> Received: 11/24/06 1:05:09 AM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Announcement - 2007 Vancouver Challenge Tournament: July 27, 28 & 29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports Association are pleased to officially announce that the 6th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens Open FP Tournament will be held July 27 - 29, 2007 at South Memorial Park (The Hill), in Vancouver. The event in the past has attracted good quality teams, providing an excellent tune up prior to the ISC World Tournament, and the Softball Canada Nationals. Past tournament champions include: 2006 - Vancouver Grey Sox, 2005 - Broken Bow NY Spirit, 2004 - Victoria Travellers Inn, 2003 - Vancouver Grey Sox, 2002 - Victoria Fine Line. TOURNAMENT DETAILS Vancouver Challenge Dates - July 27 - 29, 2007 Class - Mens Open Pitching Rule: ISC Entry Fee: $350 (Cdn Funds) Number of Games: 4 guaranteed Number of Teams: 8 teams Prize Money: $2,800.00 (Cdn Funds) - * based upon 8 teams competing 1st Place: $1,400 2nd Place: $ 700 3rd Place: $ 350 4th Place: $ 350 * Note prize money will be adjusted accordingly if fewer than 8 teams. Interested teams are invited to make contact with our organization at the following: vancouverchallenge at hotmail.com Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Nov 24 15:36:56 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:36:56 -0800 Subject: OASA Feaver Award Message-ID: <241106328.45772@webbox.com> Received: 11/24/06 2:48:39 PM From: "Christine Patenaude" Subject: OASA Feaver Award -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please post the following to your email list. Thank you. 2006 F. R. Feaver Memorial Trophy The F. R. Feaver Memorial Trophy is awarded annually in memory of Frank Feaver, who was the O.A.S.A. Secretary from 1943 ? 1956. Frank?s dedication, service and devotion played a major role in the expansion and development of the game of softball. This award was first introduced in 1972. This award is presented to a player, official or officer of any league or Association, who in the opinion of the Feaver awards committee has made an outstanding contribution to the game of softball. The Feaver award for 2006 is presented to Sylvia Ryan of Whitby. Sylvia has certainly made an outstanding contribution to the game of softball both at the local and provincial levels. Sylvia has been a manager, recruiter, organizer, fundraiser, seamstress, refreshment supplier and mother to hundreds of fastball players for 35 years. She was involved with the O.A.S.A. pee-wee boy?s champions in 1979, the O.A.S.A. bantam boy?s champs in 1981, and the O.A.S.A. midget boy?s champs in 1984. She was with the Claremont Rebels Oshawa City and District Softball Association champions in 1998 and the Claremont Rebels Intermediate Men?s Oshawa City and District Softball Association champions in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Sylvia has been involved with 3-4 fastball teams each year since 2003. In 2002 and 2003 she was the Secretary for the Oshawa City and District Softball Association. In 2004 and 2005 she was a director for the O.A.S.A. Expo, and in 2005 she was the secretary/treasurer for the Oshawa City and District Softball Association as well as the 1st Vice-President of the Canadian Masters Fastball Association. Sylvia was also appointed to the O.A.S.A. Advisory Council in 2006. The O.A.S.A. is proud to have Sylvia Ryan (the first lady to receive this award) as the F.R. Feaver award winner for 2006. Christine Patenaude Secretary, OASA www.oasa.ca 1-800-480-6706 lat(at)love-a-tree.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Nov 26 09:28:42 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:28:42 -0800 Subject: Ontario Masters News Message-ID: <261106330.23680@webbox.com> Received: 11/25/06 1:37:24 PM From: "Dave Birnie" Subject: Ontario Masters News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario, Canada Looking for some masters fastball information ? Check out the Ontario Masters Fastball web site, the site is dedicated to masters fastball in Ontario & beyond. Ontario Masters Fastball web site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ Recent postings include ..... - Ryan receives OASA Feaver Award - NAFA Dis-Organization - New OASA Masters / Intermediate Rules for 2007 - Toronto Dalton Furs @ 1949 ISC World Tournament - 2006 Western Canadian Masters Results - Western Canadian Masters : Past Champions - Cold Springs Cats win 2006 World Senior Title - Master's players come up big at ISC II Worlds The web site also includes a Masters Fastball Forum, You will be able to post and reply to various topics related to masters fastball. I'm always looking to promote people involved in masters fastball in Ontario, Do you know someone who would be a good candidate for the monthly " Masters of the Game " feature ? Jack Green, Cam Emerson and Mike O'Hearn have all been featured on the web site as " Masters of the Game. " Yours in Sport Dave Birnie Web Site Administrator Ontario Masters Fastball Web Site : http://eteamz.active.com/omf/ E-mail : ontariomasters(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Nov 28 11:31:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:31:01 -0800 Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Searches for Pitching Message-ID: <281106332.31020@webbox.com> Received: 11/28/06 10:53:36 AM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Fastpitch Searches for Pitching -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elkland Fastpitch Searches for Pitching Elkland, PA ? The Elkland Fastpitch Team is on the look out for another pitcher to add to their roster for the 2006 season. The team is attempting to compete in 2007 among other tournaments, the ISC II Tournament of Champions. Elkland is searching for ISC II level pitchers who are currently on the free agent market for next year. Here is the proposed schedule of the team for the 2007 season: May ? Elkland Round Robin (ISC II and below) Erie Memorial (Erie, PA) (Open Level) June ? Elkland Round Robin (ISC II and below) Snapper Shootout (Maybe) (ISC II Level) Mickey Brennan Memorial (Lackawanna, NY) (ISC II Level) July ? Croghan, NY Tournament (Open Level) Falcon Tournament (Dunkirk, NY) (Open Level) Open weekend Aug. ? NSA World Series (Ocean City, Maryland) (Higher division of tournament) ISC II Tournament of Champions (Kitchener, Ontario) Elkland 1st Weekend Tournament (ISC II Level) Sept- Elkland Labor Day Tournament (Open Level) The team will be playing in more than likely 10 of the above listed events for the season, as well as an ISC II qualifier. The team would like to find a pitcher for the whole season, but is also looking for pitchers who would like to attend the ISC II, but possibly there team isn?t planning on attending the event next season. Our ideal addition as a pitcher would be one that fits our team chemistry, is confident that they compete in the tournaments listed in our above schedule, and in closing wants the ball with the game on the line. We, like most teams at the ISC II level, are not swimming in money, but we have always compensated our pitcher for the travel expenses, and will continue to do so. Flying pitchers in every weekend is NOT something we have the money for just to set the record straight. So pitchers who are within driving distance of our tournament schedule are more than likely the most sought after. Pitchers who might like to know more about our team can view our team website at: http://www.eteamz.active.com/Elklandfastpitchteam We are a team that has had quite a bit of success for the last 3 seasons, and have been together as a team for the last 5. Last year our team record was 25-12. Pitchers who are interested can contact team manager Joe Cevette at: jcevette at hotmail.com Thank you for your time, Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team Player/Coach brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 29 07:00:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:00:48 -0800 Subject: International Article on Men's Fastpitch Published Message-ID: <291106333.14809@webbox.com> Received: 11/29/06 12:15:59 AM From: "Timothy Hatten" Subject: International Article on Men's Fastpitch Published For immediate release 11/28/06 Rockford, IL. -------------------------------------- Many of you know that I have been working, for some time, on a peer reviewed research article examining the organizational structures of the ASA to the Australian Softball Federation. Well the long wait is now over and the article appeared in the October Issue of the International Journal of Sport Management. The title of the article is: Addressing the Declining Participation Rates in the United States Men's Fastpitch Softball: Do International Governance and Organizational Structures Provide the Answers. Again, for those not familiar with the peer review process is that it does take some time to get articles through the process and published. This particular article took longer as there really was little research literature focused on the sport of men's Fastpitch softball. For those interested, I have copies of the article saved as .pdf files. This means you have to have adobe reader to print it off. Adobe can be downloaded for free from their website. If interested in obtaining a copy, please feel free to e-mail me at the contact information below. Our next study will be more examining development ideas and initiatives for men's/boys Fastpitch softball. We are in the process of building a survey that will be distributed at various Local and national tournaments in the United States and possibly available online for Fastpitch enthusiasts to have a chance to complete. We are still in the design process of this study. But, the plan will be to have it ready to go this summer. I want to particularly thank the following individuals, from the ASA, in their help with this project. Bill Plummer, Mark Loehrs and ET Colvin were very gracious and cooperative with their time and providing information about the ASA for this study. I also want to thank my close friend the late Chuck Lockinger, Chicago Metro ASA Player Representative, for his support on this project. Chuck was critical in helping me fill in the gaps, of the ASA structure, that were not quite clear from my other contacts within the ASA. As many of us know Chuck was very passionate about the men's game and I personally dedicate this article to his memory. Tim ============================================== Timothy Hatten, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., NSCA-CPT Rock Valley College Academic Chair and Associate Professor, Division of Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Activity Director: RVC National Youth Sports Program Advisor: RVC Men's Fastpitch Club 3301 N. Mulford Rd (PEC) Rockford, IL. 61114 815-921-3816 http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/thatten timh(at)ednet.rvc.cc.il.us Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 29 11:51:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:51:29 -0800 Subject: Elkland Labor Day 2007 information Message-ID: <291106333.32250@webbox.com> Received: 11/29/06 9:33:52 AM From: "Bruce Hackett" Subject: Elkland Labor Day 2007 information ELKLAND, PA 2007 55th Annual Elkland Labor Day Tournament (Elkland, PA) Dates for Elkland Labor Day Tournament- August 31st, 2007 - Sept. 3rd, 2007 double elimination 24 Team maximum $250(US) entry fee Prize Money 1st Place - $2,000 2nd Place- $1,000 3rd Place- $500 4th Place- $300 Bruce Hackett Elkland Fastpitch Team Player/Coach brucehackett61(at)hotmail.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Nov 29 13:40:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:40:41 -0800 Subject: Nominate a Fast Pitch Umpire for the Canadian Indicator Club Message-ID: <291106333.38802@webbox.com> Received: 11/29/06 1:23:37 PM From: "Stephanie Sutton" Subject: Nominate a Fast Pitch Umpire for the Canadian Indicator Club NOMINATE A FAST PITCHUMPIRE FOR THE CANADIAN INDICATOR CLUB NORTH YORK, ONTARIO - Softball Ontario is actively seeking Fast Pitch Umpire nominations for theCanadian Indicator Club Umpire Recognition Award. Three (3) Ontario FastPitch Umpires will be inducted into the Club at the Blue Convention 2007 in Quebec. Theobjective of the Canadian Indicator Club is to acknowledge contributions madeby individual umpires to the officiating program across Canada. Nominated Umpires must meet the following conditions: ? Conduct on and off the field is such thatthe official is a positive role model for younger officials ? Have a minimum of ten years of continuousumpiring and registration with both the provincial/territorial association andSoftball Canada (Must be presently registered with Softball Canada) ? Be active in the umpiring program;examples would include serving as an evaluator, instructor,provincial/territorial Umpire in Chief or Deputy Umpire in Chief Awardwinners receive a high quality medallion and have his or her name listed in theSoftball Canada Rule Book. Recipients also receive one (1) free ticket tothe Blue Convention 2007 Banquet where they receive their medallion; however,attendance at the banquet is not mandatory. Tonominate an umpire for the Canadian Indicator Club, submit a completedNomination Form to Stephanie Sutton at Softball Ontario no later than December8, 2006. Please note that Level V Umpires are not eligible to receivethis award. Sendnominations to Softball Ontario at the following address: Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Avenue East North York, ON M3C3C6 CanadianIndicator Club Umpire Recognition Award winners will be announced in Quebec City at the Blue Convention Awards Banquet, April 6-8, 2007. TheCanadian Indicator Club Nomination Form is available online at www.softballontario.ca. For more information on the award or Softball Ontario?s Umpires Programcontact Stephanie Sutton at ssutton at softballontario.ca orcall (416) 426-7150. Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Ourgoal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes,officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels ofcompetitions. The Umpires Program offers a variety of services to meetthe needs of all umpires. Programs include Umpire Certification, UmpireEvaluation, the Junior Umpire Program, and much more. Steph Sutton Program Coordinator Coaches and Umpires Programs Softball Ontario 1185 Eglinton Ave E North York, ON M3C 3C6 416.426.7150 Fax: 416.426.7368 ssutton(at)softballontario.ca www.softballontario.ca Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Dec 1 23:49:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 20:49:19 -0800 Subject: ISC & ISC II Qualifier, Ashland Ohio Message-ID: <011206335.75323@webbox.com> Received: 12/1/06 11:01:37 PM From: MIKE VAN DINE Subject: ISC & ISC II Qualifier, Ashland Ohio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashland, Ohio ISC & ISC II Eastern Region Qualifier MVD Sports of Ashland, Ohio would like to announce the Eastern Region ISC & ISC II qualifier for 2007. The qualifier will be held in Ashland, Ohio June 23-24, 2007. This is an open qualifier (no matter what region) and one berth will be given for the ISC World Tournament and two berths for the ISC II Tournament of Champions. Every team participating in this will be eligible for an invite to the ISC World Tournament or the ISC II Tournament of Champions. For more info contact Mike Van Dine magicn2 at yahoo.com or by phone 419-496-8496 Mike Van Dine magicn2(at)yahoo.com 419-496-8496 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Dec 2 00:08:20 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 21:08:20 -0800 Subject: Softball Canada FanZone - Drill of the Week Message-ID: <011206335.76463@webbox.com> Received: 12/1/06 2:32:41 PM From: Subject: Softball Canada FanZone - Drill of the Week -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Drill of the Week from ChampionshipFastpitch.com Title: Pitcher Warm-up Type: Pitchers Emphasis: Warm-up / Pre-game Pitchers are all a little different in how they like to warm-up before a game, but at the same time there needs to be some parameters that provide a certain level of consistency. Therefore, we've created a warm-up that does what a warm-up should, getting a pitcher ready while keeping her comfortable by giving her some flexibility. This warm-up should take approximately one hour and is done with a catcher. 1. Wrist Snaps to a catcher . Standing in a side-straddle position - the pitcher should isolate her wrist with her glove and work solely on loosing her wrist by snapping 20-25 pitches to the catcher, who is a few feet away. 2. Overhead . We scoot back away from the catcher approximately 10 feet and remain in our side-straddle position. From this, we isolate the pitcher's movement by having her start with the ball above her head - "long arm" - and have her complete the pitch from this position. Again, we throw 20-25 pitches from the position. 3. Double Arm . We move back another 7-10 ft depending on the pitchers comfort and remain in our side-straddle position. From this, we allow the pitcher to take TWO full arm swings before delivering the pitch. We emphasize keeping the weight back before delivering the pitch after two full swings of the arm. Encourage her to keep good arm speed while doing this. Again, we throw 20-25 pitches from this position. 4. Walk-Thrus . We move ten feet beyond the pitching mark (rubber) and walk into the pitch before delivering it at or near the pitching mark. After 10 walk-thrus, we want the next 10 to be with more power, leg drive - we use the terminology of "jumping into the pitch." 5. Pitch Cycles . We then work from our pitching mark and work through each pitch allowing the pitcher to determine when to move on to the next pitch. 6. Pitcher's Choice . We allow the pitcher to do whatever she wants. This can be working on a specific pitch, taking a break, working location, or doing a specific drill. We encourage our pitchers to work from "easy to effort" when warming up. So that, they ease into their warm-up and by the time the warm-up is finished they are ready to go out with the correct mindset and are physically conditioned to perform well. If you did not sign up to for our subscription, then simply ignore this mail. Important: Do not reply to this email. Softball Canada Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Dec 2 09:02:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 06:02:10 -0800 Subject: Results for Wellington Softball 2 December Message-ID: <021206336.22094@webbox.com> Received: 12/2/06 12:43:49 AM From: Vance Subject: Results for Wellington Softball 2 December -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results for Wellington Softball 2 December Wellington Mens Intercity Porirua City United and Hutt City United continue their unbeaten runafter yesterday's intercity games. In the early game at Hataitaipark Hutt City United scored six runs in their third turn of bat againstRoyals and then held on allowing Royals to score one run in their seventhturn of bat for a 6-1 victory. The main game at Hataitai park was a real thriller between old rivalsPoneke Kibirnie and Cardinals. Cardinals took 1-nil lead in thethird innings when Stacey Taylor came home, Cardinals looked tohave the game sown up going into the sixth innings but Bobby Makris tiedthe game up for PK when he got a hit and came home when ex-Cardinalsplayer Malcom Namana got a hit to centre field. The game went tothe 8th innings tie breaker with both teams adding a run to tie the gameup at 2-2. PK shut out Cardinals in the top of the ninth and thenwith two outs in the bottom half of the innings former Cardinals playerJohn Potts hit the ball over the centre field fence to give PK 3-2win. At Porirua park a depleted PCU team with three players away with NZDevelopment team in Australia managed to defeat Johnsonville 5-2. At the Polo ground Miramar had 8-4 win over Newlands to move into 3rdplace on the table while Kapiti continue their winning run 14-0 win overHV Dodgers in 5 innings. In the Women's competition Miramar and Te Aroha remain unbeaten withMiramar defeating Tawa 16-0 at the Polo ground. Te Aroha had aclose game against Wainui running out winners 6-5. WhileJohnsonville had a 7-6 win over Porirua City United. PK had areturn to form when they shut out Hutt City United 8-0 in fiveinnings. Saints had their third win of the season when they leadall the way against Newland 5-2 win. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Dec 2 09:08:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 06:08:32 -0800 Subject: 2/3 December. Auckland fastpitch softball fixtures Message-ID: <021206336.22476@webbox.com> Received: 12/2/06 3:31:51 AM From: Vance Subject: 2/3 December. Auckland fastpitch softball fixtures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/3 December. Auckland fastpitch softball fixtures Saturday: Men: Ramblers 10 Otahuhu 1, Royal Canin Bears 6 Marist 1, Metro 9 Artizan Glenora 1, Northcote 8 Newcastle Homes Howick 6, AucklandUnited 4 Te Atatu Roosters 3. Points: Ramblers 1 (8 games), Bears 14 (9), Metro 12 (7), United 10 (7),Northcote 10 (8), Howick 6 (8), Marist 4 (8), Otahuhu 2 (6), Roosters 2(8), Glenora 0 (7) Women: Bears 3 Marist 1, Howick 12 Otahuhu 7, Northcote 15 Howick 3. Points: Northcote 16 (10), Marist 12 (8), Bears 12 (9), Howick 4 (9),Otahuhu 0 (8). A disastrous seventh inning collapse ruined Otahuhu's chancefor a respectable score against unbeaten champion side Ramblers atSturges Park yesterday. Seven runs scored, making a lopsided result whichdid not reflect the ability of the side and its pitcher TaikiApu. A huge home run from Lawrence Naera opened the scoring withOtahuhu tying with another from Alex Katene. Further Ramblers' home runscame from Adam Carter and Nathan Nukunuku, who hit another in the last,along with Naera's second shot over the fence. But Ramblers' big advantage came from the determination ofone player not to wear a cap. He lost the ball in the sun and the runavalanche started at the top of the seventh. There was another error inthe outfield, aggravated by the sun, and the runs poured home, withNaera's shot bringing in three, two of them unearned. Pitcher John Hireme celebrated his win with three hits and awalk from four turns to take the place of the normal batting masterLyndon Andrew, who is in Canberra. Hireme allowed only three hits butonly a superb catch by Michael Gibbs saved Raka Repia's shot from goingover the fence. Kirby Roper, in his first top game, took three difficultleft field catches, facing the wind and bright sun, and also snapped outa fine right field drive. Waitakere Bears popped into second place after the win overMarist, but lost snappy shortstop Gordon Hooper with a badly twisted leg.Hooper ended up in hospital. Metro maintained the pace against bottom side Glenora whileUnited stayed in the race with another win, over Te Atatu Roosters,building on two fine shots from Ben Enoka, who hit a double and a homerun. Howick's run of three wins ended with a narrow defeat byNorthcote in a game which saw the ejection of Howick coach Lance Croawellbut the Howick women took every advantage of Otahuhu errors to take theside's second win of the season, even if it crashed to leader Northcotein the second game. Bears, on the improving scale all season, proved worthychallengers to Northcote with a 3-1 win over Marist. Bears is set tocontinue this form with a lively and determined squad. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Dec 3 23:50:21 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:50:21 -0800 Subject: Women's League Comes to Melbourne Message-ID: <031206337.75387@webbox.com> Received: 12/3/06 11:35:51 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Women's League Comes to Melbourne -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 04 December 2006 Women?s League Comes to Melbourne The second round of the four part National Women?s Softball League iscoming to Melbourne on Friday 8 December. The eventwill see the best of Australia?sfemale softballers in action as they prepare for international events andBeijing 2008. This tough three day event will takeplace at Jells Park in Waverley and will see teams from four State Instituteand Academy of Sport teams (VIS, QAS, WAIS, NSWIS), the Diamonds and the Starz(Under 19 Women?s team) slide it out on the diamond. The NSWIS Firestars won Round One ofthe competition in Brisbane last monthdefeating arch rivals QAS Heatwave in the final 11-4. The QAS Heatwave picked up six winsfrom six games, but the young and inexperienced Starz team provided two toughgames against the early competition leaders and then the NSWIS Firestarsoutplayed them in the final. WAIS Coastals Head Coach, KereJohanson, would be happy with four wins and holding onto second place based onthe team?s defensive average conceding only 13 runs in six games. The competition promises to heat upthis weekend with the VIS Titans on home soil. The Titans started off Round Oneslowly losing their first two games, but with the powerhouse hitting of NatalieTitcume, who won Best Batter with a batting average of 0.667, and the return ofJustine Smethurst from Hawaii, Head Coach, Jason Kumeroa, will be looking for vast improvements. There will be plenty of action withthe potential of a few upsets as teams attempt to consolidate their positionson the points table as well as fine-tune their preparations for the NationalChampionships in January 2007. The last two rounds of the NationalWomen?s League will be held at the New South Wales Softball Centre atBlacktown Olympic Park on 7-13 January and 23-25 February 2007. AVAILABLE FORINTERVIEW ? Fabian Barlow, Head Coach, Australian OpenWomen?s team ? National Training Centre Head Coaches MORE INFORMATION DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For moreinformation visit www.softball.org.au _____________________________________________________________________________ Did you know that Australia is the world's number one softball nation? World number three - Open Women'steam (Aussie Spirit), Silver Medallist (Athens, 2004), BronzeMedallists (Sydney 2000 and Atlanta 1996). World number one - Under 19 Men'steam (Aussie Colts), three consecutive World Championship titles. World number three - Open Men'steam (Aussie Steelers) and Under 19 Women's team (Aussie Pride). Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 5 08:28:46 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 05:28:46 -0800 Subject: New Zealand A stand and deliver Message-ID: <051206339.20093@webbox.com> Received: 12/5/06 5:54:47 AM From: Vance Subject: New Zealand A stand and deliver -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand A stand and deliver Tuesday December 5th 2006 New Zealand A have started their test series against the AustralianDevelopment team in Canberra tonight on the right note with victory inthe opening game 7-6. It was a tough encounter for the Kiwi team at the Hawker InternationalSoftball Complex as the game went down to the wire with the New Zealandteam coming form behind to snatch the win. A lot of credit for the victory has to go to Auckland outfielder BernardHale who brought the New Zealand team to life in the fourth inning whenhe smashed a home run with the bases loaded. That one hit turned around a2-0 deficit for New Zealand into a 4-2 advantage and set the bats rollingfor the Kiwi team. Also strong for New Zealand was pitcher Tane Richardson who battled hardon the mound and kept the Australian hitters out when it really mattered.Richardson faced 28 batters and picked up ten strikeouts while giving upsix hits. Craig Gibson came into the game as relief pitcher in the fifthinning to close out the game. Australia took the early advantage in the game in the first inning whenlead their lead off hitter smashed a home run. They added another run inthe second inning and looked to be in control of the game until the bighit from Hale. Once New Zealand took the lead in the fourth inning they never gave it upagain as the game stretched to almost three hours. New Zealand A are back on the diamond now for game two of the serieswhile games three and four will be played tomorrow night. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell(at)xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 5 18:44:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:44:09 -0800 Subject: MinnDak Millers Add Ward Gosse and James Landreman Message-ID: <051206339.57016@webbox.com> Received: 12/5/06 2:26:27 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: MinnDak Millers Add Ward Gosse and James Landreman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 5, 2006 Fargo, ND/Moorhead, Minn The MinnDak Millers are pleased to announce yet another signing for the 2007 season. The Millers are rounding out their pitching staff with the signing of Ward Gosse. Gosse, a resident of Torbay, Newfoundland, Canada, played with the Kegel Black Knights last year. Along with fellow Miller newcomers Chad and BJ Boom, he was instrumental in helping Kegel to a 10th place finish at the ISC World Tournament, where he earned Second Team All World honors. A member of three medal winning teams at the Canadian Nationals, Gosse has played in four ISC World Tournaments (including the 1996 ISCs with the Waterloo Twins), 13 Canadian Nationals (earning All Star Pitcher honors in 1999 and 2004), as well as earning numerous Provincial and City Awards for Championships and Individual accomplishments. "Ward is a veteran with great game intensity. He is the kind of guy you want to play hard for because he gives you everything he's got every time he takes the mound," says MinnDak Manager Paul Lybeck says. MinnDak is also pleased to announce that James "Doc" Landreman has joined the Millers for the upcoming season in a sponsorship role. The Brantwood, Wisconsin native was affiliated with the Kegel Black Knights in 2006 and is a long time member of the fastpitch community. "Doc is a great fit for the Millers as we share the same philosophy of giving up-and-coming local players the opportunity to play fastpitch at the highest level first and then venturing out of the area only when adequate talent is not available in our area at a specific position," adds Lybeck. The Millers would like to give a warm welcome to both Ward and Doc! MinnDak hopes to have their roster and schedule finalized shortly after the first of the year. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 5 18:52:49 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:52:49 -0800 Subject: Top class softball ahead in NZCT National League Message-ID: <051206339.57536@webbox.com> Received: 12/5/06 5:16:10 PM From: Vance Subject: Top class softball ahead in NZCT National League -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top class softball ahead in NZCT National League Wednesday December 6th 2006 The battle for national softball supremacy will once again to be to thefore early next year as franchises contest the New Zealand CommunityTrust National League. The 2006/07 event will be the fifth time the league has been held in its?current format. For this season six teams have been entered in both themen?s and women?s leagues, with Auckland back to defend their title inthe women?s competition and the North Harbour men?s team looking torepeat their success of last season. The league was initially introduced in the 2003/03 season with theintention of providing high class competition for the sports eliteathletes, officials, administrators and supporters. New Zealand Softballchief executive Dale Eagar is expecting another intense competition thisseason. In a new initiative for this season the National League round robin andfinal series has been split over three months starting in January nextyear. The first round of games will be held on the weekend of January20th ? 21st followed by the second round on February 17-18 and the finalsseries on March 3rd -4th. Eagar says the new dates have been introduced this season to take somepressure off players having to commit to consecutive weekends while alsolessening the disruption to club competitions for provincial associationsaround the country. The National League is a franchise based competition with the women?sleague for this season comprising Auckland, Wellington, Hutt Valley,Central Vikings, Canterbury and Southern Pride. The men?s league also hassix teams with North Harbour, Auckland, Wellington, Hutt Valley,Canterbury and Southern Pride entered. Now that team entries have been finalized the next step is for all teamsto name their protected players, from their own regions, on ThursdayDecember 7th. Franchises can name up to a maximum of 14 protectedplayers tomorrow with the major franchises North Harbour, Auckland,Wellington, Hutt Valley and Canterbury able to name a minimum of eightprotected players and the minor franchises Southern Price and CentralVikings able to name as few as four. Players who have registered to be part of the League and are not named asprotected players within their own regions are still able to gain a placethrough a draft system. Franchises that have not filled theirroster with protected players will round out their squads with selectionsfrom the player draft to be held on Tuesday December 12th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 5 18:54:16 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:54:16 -0800 Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's Open Fastball Tournament July 27-29, 2007 Message-ID: <051206339.57623@webbox.com> Received: 12/5/06 6:15:37 PM From: "SCOTT DUMOUCHEL" Subject: Ottawa Blitz Men's Open Fastball Tournament July 27-29, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ottawa, On The Ottawa Blitz Fastball team will be hosting it's 2nd Annual Men's Fastball Tournament July 27-29th, 2007 at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ont. There will be cold beverages as well a bbq on site over-looking the fields. There were 12 teams in 2006 and could've went to 14 but the schedule wouldn't hold it. We are hoping to have 16 teams and perhaps up to 24 for 2007, with entry fee beeing 350$ Cdn. Teams such as Micksburg Twins, Team EASTON who have attending the ISC Worlds are to be back next year. We are hoping Defending Champs St-Leonard Jr. Express return as well Runner-ups Blackburn Bombers. This Tournament is OPEN to any player or teams that are interested in attending. Teams submitting their cheques first will have first priority. For more information please contact me below. Scott Dumouchel Blitz Tournament Chairperson blitzfastball(at)hotmail.com 613-721-3532 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 6 09:37:50 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:37:50 -0800 Subject: NZ A take 2-0 test series lead Message-ID: <061206340.24237@webbox.com> Received: 12/6/06 2:59:48 AM From: Vance Subject: NZ A take 2-0 test series lead -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NZ A take 2-0 test series lead Wednesday December 6th Overnight the New Zealand A men?s softball team made a winning start totheir four game test series against the Australian Development team withvictories in the opening two matches in Canberra. New Zealand A won the opening game 7-6 and then backed that up with a 6-3victory in the late game. After taking the win in the early game the New Zealand A team didn?t reston their laurels and instead were intent on continuing their winning format the Hawker International Softball Complex in Canberra. After the home side took the early advantage in the first inning with onerun the New Zealand A team struck back with interest in the third inningscoring two runs to take the lead. Australia hit back with two runs oftheir own in the bottom of the third inning to wrestle the lead backagain before the Kiwi team scored four runs in the sixth inning to winthe game 6-3. Performing strongly with the bat for New Zealand A was Jonathan Mundenwho picked up three hits and one RBI from four at bats. Also contributingwas Stephen Ratu who picked up two RBI?s from one hit. Defensively pitcher Craig Gibson was dominant for New Zealand A as hepitched the full game and kept the Australian hitters tied down. Gibsonfaced 31 batters and gave up just four hits while taking six strikeouts. In the early game outfielder Bernard Hale was the star with the bat ashis grand slam home run in the fourth inning set his team on track forthe victory. Pitcher Tane Richardson also did a sterling job on the moundcontaining the Australian hitters. Holding a 2-0 lead in the four game series the New Zealand A team will belooking for the clean sweep tonight in the final two games of the matchup before the team fly home tomorrow night. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 6 10:56:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:56:43 -0800 Subject: Oz bounce back against NZ A Message-ID: <061206340.28971@webbox.com> Received: 12/6/06 10:51:59 AM From: Vance Subject: Oz bounce back against NZ A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oz bounce back against NZ A Wednesday December 6th 2006 A wounded Australian Development team have struck back against the NewZealand A men?s softball team tonight in Canberra picking up a 7-6victory in the third game of the series. Going into the games tonight at Hawker International Softball Complex theNew Zealand team held a 2-0 series lead on the back to two victoriesyesterday. Down in the series and acutely aware of the need to record awin in the opening game tonight the home team fought hard to pick uptheir first victory in the series 7-6. New Zealand A started the opening game tonight strongly picking up fourruns in the first inning and appearing to be in charge of the game.Australia pulled back one run in the bottom of the first inning via ahome run and added two more run in the bottom of the fourth. Consecutive home runs for New Zealand A in the fifth inning courtesy ofStephen Ratu and Lyndon Andrew looked to have the game in the bag for thevisitors however three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and onemore in the sixth to Australia Development saw them take out a tightvictory. For New Zealand A Fabian Makea, Stephen Ratu and Lyndon Andrew wereconsistent with the bat all picking up two hits each in the game. On themound for the Kiwis Tane Richardson faced 23 batters and gave up sevenhits while taking one strikeout. Craig Gibson came into the game in thefifth inning as relief pitcher and closed out the game giving up fourhits. New Zealand A are back on the diamond now in Canberra in the final gameof the series. Australia must win the game to tie the series while NewZealand A need a victory if they are to take the series outright. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 6 12:54:01 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:54:01 -0800 Subject: 2007 Midland Explorers Tournament and ISC Qualifier Message-ID: <061206340.36009@webbox.com> Received: 12/6/06 12:32:26 PM From: Kyle Beane Subject: 2007 Midland Explorers Tournament Midland, MI The 2007 Boulevard Lounge/Explorer Tournament will be an ISC World Tournament qualifying event. The top two highest finishing US East teams will receive a berth to Kitchener. If not 2 US East teams, highest finishing team(s) from any region. Any teams, regardless of their region, playing in this event will be considered eligible for an at-large berth to the ISC World Tournamet. At this time, it is undetermined whether or not this tournament will be an ISC II qualifier. Date: June 8-10 Format: Round-robin. 4-game guarantee # of Teams: Minimum 10, Maximum 15 Location: Emerson Park/Currie Stadium Kyle Beane kbeane8(at)yahoo.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 09:10:05 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:10:05 -0800 Subject: New Zealand A draw test series with Australia Development Message-ID: <071206341.22542@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 3:55:27 AM From: Vance Subject: New Zealand A draw test series with Australia Development -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand A draw test series with Australia Development Thursday December 7th 2006 The New Zealand A men?s softball team flies home from Australia tonightleft to rue what might have been after two losses in games played lastnight saw the four game test series against Australia Development tied. Going into the games last night as Hawker International Softball Complex,Canberra the New Zealand A team held a 2-0 series lead and only requiredone more win to take the series outright. However the AustraliaDevelopment team fought hard last to pick up two wins. Australia Development won the first game 7-6 and then continued that formwith a 6-3 win in the final encounter. The New Zealand A team has been on tour in Australia for the past week.They opened the tour with mixed results in the Canberra Skins tournamentand then after starting strongly in the test series against AustraliaDevelopment they faltered on the final day. The team has packed up their bags now and is in the process of travellinghome. They are due to arrive in Auckland later this evening. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 09:13:00 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:13:00 -0800 Subject: Women’s_National_League_wide_open Message-ID: <071206341.22723@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 4:09:27 AM From: Vance Subject: Women?s_National_League_wide_open -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Women?s National League wide open Thursday December 7th 2006 Just who?s name will be etched on the New Zealand Community Trust Women?sNational League winner?s trophy for the 2006/07 season is a wide openquestion emphasized today by the naming of protected players for the sixfranchises. >From the squads named today the main title contenders are likely to beCanterbury, Hutt Valley and defending champions Auckland. The red and black team from Canterbury could have the edge in the form ofNZCT White Sox pitcher Ali Arnold. The national league this season willbe the first time Arnold has taken part with commitments to her Americancollege in the past counting her out. While they have fire power on themound they also have experience and hitting power from players such asLisa Kersten and Melanie Hulme. Hutt Valley have named a line up bursting with hitting power with playerssuch as Sheree Cartwright, Kiri Shaw, Cindy Potae, Upu Lote and Togi Lotedangerous with the bat. They also appear to have a wealth of talent inthe field and how coach Naomi Shaw manages that array of talent couldprove one of the biggest challenges. As the defending champions Auckland can not be discounted they have manyof last years? team returning with the addition of pitcher MichalTangaroa. They also have a new coach this season in Wayne Lockton. Wellington have named 11 players today and while they may be full oftalent they appear on the surface to be lacking in experience andfirepower with the bat. Pitchers Helen Packer and Lisa Such willlead the team on the mound and how they handle that role could bedecisive to the team?s chances. Southern Pride and Central Vikings have named seven and eight playersrespectively with both teams requiring two pitchers each from the playerdraft. Selections from the draft will be key for both franchises inregard to how competitive they will be with the more highly fanciedsides. The players draft will be held on Tuesday December 12th before the firstround of games on January 20th and 21st. Round two of the league will beplayed on February 17th and 18th before the top four teams contest thefinals weekend on March 3rd and 4th. New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National League Teams: Southern Pride ? Heidi Leathart, Lisa Matheson, Carol Harwood, KiymoiKitagawa, Bridget Milne, Alice Telfer, Angela-Maria Taylor, LisaPohatu. Coach ? Kath McGilbert. Wellington ? Helen Packer, Lisa Such (Pitchers), Mereana Tobenhouse,Alison Boys, Nicole Stevenson, Rachel Warren, Betsy Bishop, RebeccaNoble, Kimberly Nukunuku, Megan Tasker, Mereana Stack. Coach ? Wayne Nichols. Central Vikings ? Melanie Gettins, Missy Ngawhika, Pare Tangaroa, MariaRawhiti, Rachel Kairau, Liana Conder, Liani Samuels. Coach - Israel Nukunuku. Hutt Valley ? Sheree Cartwright, Yvette Brits (Pitchers), Kiri Shaw,Cindy Potae, Zavana Aranga, Kylee Young, Shirley Povey, Lici Hina,Katrina Stockford, Talilotu Tonu?u, Upu Lote, Lara Andrews, Atsu Tanaka,Togi Lote. Coach ? Naomi Shaw. Canterbury ? Ali Arnold, Elisha Smith (Pitchers), Shar Mitchell,Christina Paul, Emma Frost, Oriana Hesp, Andreana Duncan, AlyshaMetuatini, Melanie Hulme, Carmelle Sorensen, Te Awhina Hewer, LisaKersten. Coach ? Dave Pouaka. Auckland ? Megan Farrell, Michal Tangaroa (Pitchers), Whitney Brown,Mereana Joseph, Rebecca Bromhead, Amanda Preston, Jacqui Graham, KylaBromhead, Tegan Bromhead, Ngamoko Hiku, Shannon Lockton, Sina Hunkin,Lisa Hau, Kayle Clark. Coach ? Wayne Roper. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 09:11:48 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:11:48 -0800 Subject: Chance to shine for White Sox trialists Message-ID: <071206341.22651@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 3:59:27 AM From: Vance Subject: Chance to shine for White Sox trialists -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chance to shine for White Sox trialists Thursday December 7th 2006 Canterbury Foundation Park in Christchurch will see the dawn of a new erain women?s softball in New Zealand this weekend when new national coachDean Rice takes up the reigns. Rice has selected 19 players in a trial team to contest the Jefferies Cupthe South Island Men?s Provincial tournament. Rice is using thetournament as a trial to assist in the selection process before namingthe New Zealand Community Trust White Sox team next month to travel toChinese Taipei in February to contest the Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier. While it may be his first outing as NZCT White Sox head coach Rice sayshe is excited by the challenge ahead and the decision to enter the men?sside of the tournament was a deliberate ploy to really test the playerson trial. ?We are raising the stakes a bit because we are going to be playingagainst men but what we are trying to do is raise the standard of balland put the girls under pressure against themselves and the oppositionand see who can perform. The men won?t want to lose so our players aregoing to have to focus and prepare and concentrate because if they don?tthey are going to be shown up,? said Rice. The 19 person trial squad goes into camp in Christchurch on Friday givingRice one day to introduce the players to his style of game and explainwhat he is looking for. ?There are a number of exercises and game situations that I want theplayers to perform on the Friday and over the following two days. Underthe game environment I want to see the players who can stand up underpressure. There are seven team entered in the Jefferies Cup including the NZCTWhite Sox trial team. All teams will complete a full round robin and playeach other once, there will not be a final so the team will the bestrecord after round robin play will take out the tournament. As guestsover the weekend the NZCT White Sox trial team is not eligible to win inthe tournament. As well as the Jefferies Cup tournament this weekend Rice says he willalso be watching the form of key players at the National Provincial Cuptournament to be played in early January. ?What I am trying to do is give every player every chance to force theirway into the team. I will use the NPC as a trial as well and look atplayers in a tournament environment,? said Rice. The Jefferies Cup tournament get underway on Saturday and runs over theweekend in conjunction with the Jubilee Cup which is the women?s SouthIsland Provincial tournament. NZCT White Sox trial squad: Pitchers - Michelle Kingi (Auckland), Michal Tangaroa (North Harbour),Ali Arnold (Canterbury). Catchers - Jackie Smith (North Harbour), Carmelle Sorensen(Canterbury). Infield - Fiona Timu (North Harbour), Tianna Araeiiti (Southland), LisaHau (North Harbour), Casey Roper (Auckland), Liana Conder (Wanganui),Shirley Povey (Hutt Valley), Kiri Shaw (Hutt Valley). Outfield - Melanie Hulme (Canterbury), Nardia Mauriohooho (Hutt Valley),Ngamoko Hiku (North Harbour), Brooke Lockhart (Canterbury), Amelia Rika(Auckland), Brooke Cutting (Wellington). Utility - Sheree Cartwright (Hutt Valley). By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 09:14:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:14:04 -0800 Subject: Star_studded_line_ups_in_men’s_National_ Message-ID: <071206341.22787@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 4:11:45 AM From: Vance Subject: Star_studded_line_ups_in_men?s_National_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Star studded line ups in men?s National League teams Thursday December 7th 2006 The announcement today of protected players for the New Zealand CommunityTrust Men?s National League has highlighted the depth of men?s softballin the country. Each of the six teams in the league had the option today of naming asmany of 14 players from within their region. Of the players named todaythree franchises, Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury have announced fullsquads while Hutt Valley have selected 12, North Harbour 11 and SouthernPride four. Franchises that still require players will full out their squads withselections from the player draft on Tuesday December 12th. The team fromthe deep south Southern Pride requires the most draft selections with thekey requirement being two pitchers. Of the teams named today defending champions North Harbour should againbe strong led by NZCT Black Sox representatives Jarrad Martin and BradRona. Harbour also has a new coach this season in the form of GraemeGollan. The team from the capital Wellington were runners up last year and areintent on going one better this time around. They have the hitting powerfrom the likes of Stephen Ratu, Stacy McLean, Fabian Makea and ThomasMakea but a lot will come down to the performance of pitchers TaneRichardson and Craig Gibson who are still to prove themselvesconsistently at the highest level. Auckland have the best record in the men?s National League having claimedthe title twice and one again they have an impressive lineup. On themound Heinie Shannon and Thomas Cameron have pitched Auckland to the topin the past and they also have international class players in the form ofNathan Nukunuku, Gus Leger, Patrick Shannon, Lyndon Andrew andplayer/coach Donny Hale. Another title contender this season will be Hutt Valley who have depth onthe pitching mound with the Manley brothers Jeremy and Regan. They have ayoung and talented infield with junior internationals such as Tyson Byrneand David Butler, how they come together as a team and perform underpressure will be influential to how Hutt Valley fares. Canterbury have selected an experienced team led by the likes of TravisWilson, Daniel Milne and Todd Grego. A stumbling block for the Canterburyteam in the title race may be their inexperienced pitching line up ofPenese Iosefo and Nathan Taikato. Southern Pride have only named four protected players today and will haveto rely heavily on the player draft. There is enough talent in the draftto make Southern Pride a competitive team and they are likely to getbetter as the league goes on once the team have had time together on thediamond. The first round of the NZCT Men?s National League will be played inJanuary on the 20th and 21st followed by the second round on February17th and 18th before the top four teams contest the finals weekend onMarch 3rd and 4th. New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National League Teams: North Harbour- Brad Rona, Jarrad Martin (Pitchers), Andrew Clark, LeonLambert, Michael Booler, David Down, Aaron Collier, Todd Wilson, CallumRyan, Jason Gerbes, Zack Doney. Coach ? Graeme Gollan. Wellington ? Craig Gibson, Tane Richardson (Pitchers), Stephen Ratu,Wayne Laulu, Gene Lutton, Les Poutama, Craig Wallace, Stacy McLean, DaveBishop, Thomas Makea, Fabian Makea, Corey Matakatea, Rick Manson, JohnPotts. Coach ? Les Bishop. Canterbury ? Penese Iosefo, Nathan Taikato (Pitchers), Clayton Ellis,Darren Davies, Jamie Frisby, Steve McFarlane, Paul DeLatour, TravisWilson, Paul Stead, Anthony Stewart, Gareth Cook, Todd Grego, DanielMilne, Brad Annandale. Coach ? Mike McDowell. Southern Pride ? Scott Cartwright, Bevan Passmore, Daniel Tarapi, ChrisTelfer. Coach ? Ted Forrester. Auckland ? Heinie Shannon, Thomas Cameron (Pitchers), Lyndon Andrew,Patrick Shannon, Nathan Nukunuku, Bobby King, Michael Cameron, Carlaus TeKawa, Jonathan Munden, Michael Gibbs, Aaron Thompson, Gus Leger, BernardHale. Player / Coach ? Donny Hale. Hutt Valley - Jeremy Manley, Regan Manley (Pitchers), Steven Deans,Curtis Ames, Justin Karaitana, Jerol Lajpold, Tyson Byrne, David Butler,Rakai Hokianga, Scott Higgins, Bronson Marino, Geoff Packer. Coach ? Dominic Richards. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 12:55:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:55:23 -0800 Subject: Team Minnesota Announces Roster for 2007 AAU International Tournament Message-ID: <071206341.36064@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 12:30:24 PM From: "Brett Bresnahan" Subject: Team Minnesota Announces Roster for 2007 AAU International Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minneapolis, Minnesota Team Minnesota is pleased to announce it's roster for the 2007 AAU International Tournament. Team Minnesota is looking to improve upon it's Runner-Up finish in last year's event, losing to Team USA ?-? in the Championship Game. Team Minnesota returns 10 players from last year's team and adds four players for next month's event in Orlando, Florida. Added to the roster are Chad Boom, BJ Boom, Frank DeGroat, Jr. and Tony Kunka. Team Minnesota's full roster can be found online at http://www.teamminn.minnesotafastpitch.com. Brett Bresnahan breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.teamminn.minnesotafastpitch.com http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 18:24:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 15:24:52 -0800 Subject: So Cal Bombers sign Darrell Tilley Message-ID: <071206341.55861@webbox.com> So Cal Bombers sign Darrell Tilley The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signing of pitcher Darrell Tilley for the 2007 season. Already boasting a stellar pitching duo of Sean Whitten and Tony Peeples, the Bombers are thrilled to add the hard throwing Canadian to the staff. In 2006 Tilley threw for the Bloomington Stix at the ISC WT and had a strong performance that boasted one of the top strikeout/inning ratio?s (1.65) and with Whitten gives the Bombers two of only 10 pitchers clocked at 81+ MPH at the tournament. Coach McGiffin: ?Darrell is a bit of a hidden gem and we?re excited to add that potential to our staff. He throws as hard as anyone in the world and having faced him a couple of times last year, we have first hand knowledge that he has great stuff beyond just velocity. With more support and less innings, we think he?ll take his place among the top throwers in the world this year. With Darrell and Sean our staff now has two of the hardest throwers in the ISC and with the leadership of Team USA veteran Tony Peeples, who compliments them fully with great stuff and a bulldog approach, we?re very excited about the depth and quality of our pitching staff. We may be underrated in this regard going into the season but we believe in these guys and their ability to get people out. I think we?ll prove early on, we have the arms to make the run.? Leaving two spots for last minute fill-ins, Tilley?s addition sets the So Cal Bomber roster for 2007 as follows: 1. Darren Box C/OF 2. Mike Butler INF 3. Greg ?Scrappy? Crawford OF 4. Nate Devine OF/INF 5. Chad Ghostkeeper C/OF 6. Adam Lalonde OF 7. Albert Mendibles INF 8. Raymundo Parra INF/OF 9. Tony Peeples P 10. Steve Pinocchio INF 11. Jason Porto OF 12. Evan Potskin OF/INF 13. Landy Rodriguez C/INF 14. Marc Santillano INF 15. Darrell Tilley P 16. Sean Whitten P Kelly McGiffin Head Coach Rob Shick Coach Cesar Rodriguez Asst. Coach Ralph Trejo Jr. General Manager Ralph Trejo Sr. Owner Cesar Rodriguez cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 7 23:55:52 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:55:52 -0800 Subject: Sportzone Fastpitch Tournament Message-ID: <071206341.75722@webbox.com> Received: 12/7/06 7:07:23 PM From: Bruce Young Subject: Sportzone Fastpitch Tournament -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 SportZone Fastpitch Tournament (formerly the May 24 Blast) July 20-22, 2007 at Hillside Park, Waterloo, Ontario Formerly played on the May holiday weekend this first class tournament in 2007 will feature 16 teams, with a 4 game guarantee. The entry fee is $350 and $3 400 in prize money will be awarded. Tournament is open to men?s intermediate (and junior) teams. There is a team roster maximum of 3 ISC fielding position players allowed with no ISC pitchers allowed. Our park has a licensed refreshment and concession area for fans and players. Sponsored by WOFA (Waterloo Ontario Fastball Association). For more information or to register contact: bruce_h_young(at)teksavvy.com Phone: 519-884-6960 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Dec 8 07:31:32 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 04:31:32 -0800 Subject: QAS and NSWIS dominate on day one Message-ID: <081206342.16662@webbox.com> Received: 12/8/06 3:15:08 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: QAS and NSWIS dominate on day one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 8 December 2006 QAS and NSWIS dominate on day one QAS Heatwave and NSWIS Firestars are undefeated at the conclusion of today???s play on day one of the National Women???s League. Six teams battled it out on the diamonds at Jells Park in Victoria. QAS got off to a good start with convincing wins against the Starz 12-0, WAIS Coastals 8-1 and the VIS Titans 8-0. The QAS had a solid team performance both offensively and defensively, scoring 28 runs in 14 innings. They have a tough schedule in tomorrow???s play and will be looking to come out with the same determination and drive as today. NSWIS played two early games defeating the VIS Titans 2-0 and the WAIS Coastals 3-1. Pitching was NSWIS??? strength with Tatiana Holodnow and Zara Mee on the mound. At bat, Danica Howlett and Belind Wright were strong, contributing to the overall team performance. The VIS Titans had a tight game against the Diamonds winning 5-4. Kate Quigley started well for the Titans and maintained a consistent performance throughout the day. The Titans will be looking to provide pressure on the diamond in tomorrow???s play. The Starz got over the line against the Diamonds 5-2 and although the Diamonds displayed some top softball, it just wasn???t enough to get a win on day one. Tomorrow???s play starts at 9am. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 12/8/06 11:57:15 AM From: Subject: Softball Canada FanZone -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Drill of the Week from ChampionshipFastpitch.com Name: Slap Game Type: Team Defense Position your team in their normal slap defense (see the question of the week for slap defense suggestions). Utilize your subs as slappers by having them line up behind homeplate (each with a bat and a helmet). Place a tee on top of homeplate and let your subs, one at a time, attack a ball sitting atop the tee, as a slapper. Your defense should work quickly and efficiently to throw out the slapping hitter before she safely reaches base. Variations: Allow for bunting, as well as slapping. Scoring: 1 point for each base gained by the offense / 1 point for each out made Challenge your Defense: 2 points for each base gained by the offense. _________________________________________________ Tip of the week from softballperformance.com Mindset and Attitude: Dream about what you want to become, achieve and accomplish. Without dreams, you can't hope for much. Dreams are what allow us to achieve extraordinary things and that ignite the passion within. Don't just dream big, dream huge. With dreams and passion, you can become unstoppable! If you did not sign up to for our subscription, then simply ignore this mail. Important: Do not reply to this email. Softball Canada Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Dec 9 12:00:19 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 09:00:19 -0800 Subject: Teams feel the Heatwave Message-ID: <091206343.32788@webbox.com> Received: 12/9/06 2:46:36 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: Teams feel the Heatwave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 9 December 2006 Teams feel the Heatwave The QAS Heatwave continued to dominate as the second day of the three day National Women???s League got underway. The competition was tight with only a point deciding the results for the first four games of the day. In what could be seen as a preview of the final for Round 2, QAS Heatwave took on the NSWIS Firestars in Game 12. The two States battled it out to an eight innings decider with QAS just getting over the line 2-1 to remain undefeated for the round. QAS again provided a solid performance with Jocelyn McCallum strong on the mound. Sandra Allen excelled in the field and Amy Pagotto and Kylie Cronk at bat. NSWIS Firestars were too strong for the Diamonds winning 7-2 but later went down to the Starz 2-1 in the last game of the day. Carly Cheeseman who is recovering from an injury pitched four innings early in the game for the Starz only giving away two hits and one run against the NSWIS Firestars. In other games, the Diamonds got over the line against the VIS Titans 2-1 and the WAIS Coastals 3-4. The VIS Titans couldn???t capitalize on some close games going down to the WAIS Coastals and the Starz 1-3. In tomorrow???s play four games will be played; WAIS Coastals vs Diamonds, Starz vs VIS Titans, Diamonds vs Heatwave and NSWIS Firestars vs Starz. The Final of Round 2 will be played at 1.30pm (AEST). ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 12/8/06 5:50:36 PM From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: ISC Qualifiers - Update #2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is an updated list of 2007 ISC Qualifying events for both the World Tournament and the ISC II Tournament of Champions. More updates will be released as the information becomes available. Canada East Region - Bob McGowan, VP jbob99 at allstream.net June 8-10 - Torbay, Newfoundland Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Harold Kelly 709-727-9871 harold_kelly at hotmail.com Umpire In Chief - Keith Pender keithpender at esdnl.ca June 22-24 - Innerkip, Ontario Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Howie Brown 519-421-6334 floorcreations at bellnet.ca UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net June 22-24 - Sydenham, Ontario Berths: ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Adam Lake 613-484-1313 paullake at kingston.net UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net Eastern Canada Travel League Tournament July 27-29 - TBA Berths: World Tournament for 2008 League only teams Tournament Director - Colin Smith905-790-8226 colinsmith at look.ca UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net Eastern Ontario Home League Tournament August 24-26 - TBA Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008 UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net Western Ontario Home League Tournament August 24-26 - TBA Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008 UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net US West Region - Chris Santos, VP jcsantos25 at msn.com May 19 & 20 So Cal Bombers Invitational Palm Springs, CA Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Ralph Trejo ielooking at yahoo.com 909-841-0462 C or 909-889-3700 W UIC - Roy Stout umpire5 at verizon.net Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. May 25, 25 & 27 Joe Santos Memorial Pueblo, CO Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Chris Santos jcsantos25 at msn.com 303-419-7352 - cell or 303-690-4847 - home UIC - Ginger Rendon gingerrendon at hotmail.com 719-564-5575 Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. June 16 & 17 Best of the West Tournament Santa Barbara, CA Berths: 1 WT Contact: Dave Blackburn daveb at virtvent.com 310-266-7803 UIC - Roy Stout umpire5 at verizon.net Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. July 14 & 15 US West - ISC Qualifier Portland, OR Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Brian Ree bree10 at comcast.net UIC - TBD Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. US East Region - Bill Howell, VP - william.f.howell at navy.mil April 20-22 War Eagle Fastpitch Classic Auburn, AL Berths: 1 ISC II berth to champ, regardless of region Contact: Robby Carter rcarter at auburnalabama.org (334) 501-2976 UIC: May 25 - 27 Bahamas Invitational Abaco, Bahamas Berths: 1 WT to champ, regardless of region Contact: Haziel McDonald whyworry at coralwave.com (H) 242-365-6436; (W) 242-359-6449; 242 359-6449 (Cell) UIC - To be determined May 25 - 27 George Baumann Memorial Tournament Note: This is a tentative qualifier. Erie, PA Berths: 2 WT to top two highest finishing US East teams. If not 2 US East teams, highest finishing team(s) from any region. Contact: Bruce Baumann BaumannTourney at hotmail.com UIC - George Ambrose geoasa at velocity.net June 8 - 10 Midland Invitational Midland, MI - Emerson Park Berths: 2 WT to top two highest finishing US East teams. If not 2 US East teams, highest finishing team(s) from any region. Contact: Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo.com UIC - Joe Squires heyumpy at yahoo.com 989-631-7043 June 23 & 24 Ashland, OH Berths: 1 WT 2 ISC II to any team from any region. Contact: Mike Van Dine magicn2 at yahoo.com 419-496-8496 UIC - Garry Kline gram41cob at aol.com 419-651-2992 June 29 - July 1 Croghan, NY Contact: Charlie Walseman or Jon Walseman Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing US East team UIC: Chris Tehonica US Central Region - Dave LeBlanc, VP farm32 at aol.com May 25, 26 & 27 Walcott Memorial Day Qualifier - 8-10 team round robin - single elimination Walcott, IA Berths: 1 World Tournament berth available to any team from any region Contacts: Sean Marten ssmarten at aol.com 563-391-8307 or Ron Foster 563-650-2837 UIC: TBD June 8, 9 & 10 Wisconsin Qualifier Circle Tap & Denmark, WI Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II berths available to any team from any region Contact: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com H 920-830-2128 or C 920-851-2349 UIC: Dave LeBlanc June 8, 9 & 10 Liberty Bank - Albaugh, Inc - DSM Hall of Fame Tournament Elkhart, IA Berths: 1 World Tournament berth avaiable to any team from any region Contact: Tom Owen owentom at johndeere.com UIC: TBD July 13 - 15 AFSA Classic Aurora, IL Berths: 1 World Tournament berth available to any team from any region Contact: Dave Perkins dperk10 at gmail.com UIC - Les Novak bestumpln at aol.com Midwest Softball Congress League Berths: 1 ISC II berth Contact: Wayne Fisher wpfisher at mchsi.com UIC: Cathy Crayton (563)388-9503 Wisconsin Travel League Berths: 1 World Tournament berth Contact: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com UIC: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com Canada West Region - Ferdi Nelissen, VP ferdi at mts.net Qualifier Coordinator - Craig Donaldson cdonalds5 at shaw.ca Qualifier list not provided Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Dec 10 09:16:09 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:16:09 -0800 Subject: QAS too strong for Starz Message-ID: <101206344.22941@webbox.com> Received: 12/10/06 1:27:04 AM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" Subject: QAS too strong for Starz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 10 December 2006 QAS too strong for Starz The Starz, Australian Under 19 Women???s Squad, surprised everyone but coach Leanne Evans as they went into the Round 2 Finals of the National Women???s League today. The QAS Heatwave was undefeated going into the final and provided a solid performance to outclass the Starz 5-3. The teams battled the heat at Jells Park with the Starz playing a triple-header and the QAS Heatwave playing a double-header for the day. QAS??? Jodie Bowering opened up the scoring with a home run over right field and Melinda Weaver soon followed for a home run to centre field. The Starz were quick to answer in the top of the third with Sheree Schenk moved around the bases by Stacey McManus and Monica Gray. Danielle Stewart scored QAS??? third run off a Sandra Allen double to centre right. Allen was helped home by Tracey Mosley and Jodie Bowering to take QAS to a three run lead at the bottom of the third. Renee Gloss and Nicole Deegenaars helped close the gap for the Starz with Gloss scoring in the top of the fourth with a double to centre field and Deegenaars stealing home in the top of the fifth. Stewart scored on a passed ball for her second and to take the QAS to a 5-3 lead going into the sixth. Jocelyn McCallum was relieved by Sandra Avery at the top of the sixth for the QAS. Avery held the Starz bats until the top of the seventh where the Starz got three hits. The Starz Monica Gray was thrown out by QAS catcher Marissa Carpadios to secure the win for the QAS. Sandra Allen (QAS Heatwave) won the Batting Award with an average of 0.571, Felicity Witt (NSWIS Firestars) won the Pitching Award and Danielle Stewart (QAS Heatwave) was named MVP with her batting average of 0.500, 7 runs batted in, 2 home runs and a slugging average of 1.000. ____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National Communications Coordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visit www.softball.org.au Received: 12/12/06 4:06:41 AM From: Vance Subject: Southern Pride maintain South Island connection in draft selections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern Pride maintain South Island connection in draft selections Tuesday December 12th 2006 Despite having to make six player selections from outside their franchiseregion tonight in the New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National Leagueplayer draft Southern Pride have maintained their South Islandconnection. Of the six draft selections made tonight by Southern Pride five hail fromCanterbury. From the draft tonight the southern side selected twopitchers Jared Welsh of Canterbury and Isaac Fletcher from Auckland. Alsopicked up by Southern Pride tonight were Scott Dale, Aaron Risdon, MartinWarren and Phil Bayne all from Canterbury. The selection of Fletcher brings some experience to the mound forSouthern Pride as he has represented Auckland on occasions in recentseason during the league. Many of the draft selections made tonight bySouthern Pride bring experience with them with players such as ScottDale, Phil Bayne and Aaron Risdon all been part of the Canterbury Red Soxteams in the past. New Southern Pride coach Ted Forrester says it was a conscience decisionto go with a number of Canterbury based players as draft selectionsbecause they are all players he knows well and who have played well forhim in the past. Going into the National League Forrester is well aware of the challengeahead of him and the Southern Pride team but it is not something they arebacking away from as they have set the goal of qualifying for the topfour finals series. A key to Southern Pride?s chances of achieving that goal will come downto the performance of pitchers Jared Welsh and Isaac Fletcher. Looking atthe awesome hitting line up of some of the other teams in the leagueForrester says both pitchers have a tough job ahead of them. ?Looking at teams like Wellington, Auckland and North Harbour therebatting is of a very high standard it is world class so we are going toneed a bit of luck and the bounce of the ball to go out way,? saidForrester. Other franchises to round out their 14 man playing squads tonight withselections from the draft were North Harbour and Hutt Valley. Thedefending champions North Harbour selected Grant Dean, Yosuke Fukui,Haizley Martin and Rueben Topia. Hutt Valley has added Michael Telfer andMichael Foote to their squad. New Zealand Community Trust Men?s National League Teams: North Harbour- Brad Rona, Jarrad Martin (Pitchers), Leon Lambert, MichaelBoaler, David Down, Aaron Collier, Todd Wilson, Callum Ryan, JasonGerbes, Zack Doney, (Grant Dean, Yosuke Fukui, Haizley Martin, RuebenTopia). Coach ? Graeme Gollan. Wellington ? Craig Gibson, Tane Richardson (Pitchers), Stephen Ratu,Wayne Laulu, Gene Lutton, Les Poutama, Craig Wallace, Stacy McLean, DaveBishop, Thomas Makea, Fabian Makea, Corey Matakatea, Rick Manson, JohnPotts. Coach ? Les Bishop. Canterbury ? Penese Iosefo, Nathan Taikato (Pitchers), Clayton Ellis,Darren Davies, Jamie Frisby, Steve McFarlane, Paul DeLatour, TravisWilson, Paul Stead, Anthony Stewart, Gareth Cook, Todd Grego, DanielMilne, Brad Annandale. Coach ? Mike McDowell. Southern Pride ? (Jared Welsh, Isaac Fletcher) (Pitchers),ScottCartwright, Bevan Passmore, Daniel Tarapi, Chris Telfer, JonathanCampbell, Daniel Shayler, Christopher Anderson, Wanye Sangster, (ScottDale, Aaron Risdon, Martin Warren, Phil Bayne). Coach ? Ted Forrester. Auckland ? Heinie Shannon, Thomas Cameron (Pitchers), Lyndon Andrew,Patrick Shannon, Nathan Nukunuku, Bobby King, Michael Cameron, Carlaus TeKawa, Jonathan Munden, Michael Gibbs, Aaron Thompson, Gus Leger, BernardHale. Player / Coach ? Donny Hale. Hutt Valley - Jeremy Manley, Regan Manley (Pitchers), Steven Deans,Curtis Ames, Justin Karaitana, Jerol Lajpold, Tyson Byrne, David Butler,Rakai Hokianga, Scott Higgins, Bronson Marino, Geoff Packer, (MichaelTelfer, Michael Foote).. Coach ? Dominic Richards. * Names in brackets denote draft selections. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 12 06:26:08 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:26:08 -0800 Subject: Fastball gift idea Message-ID: <121206346.12737@webbox.com> Received: 12/11/06 9:40:47 PM From: "Mal Swift" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oshawa, ON Season's Greetings Give a SpinMaster Pitching and Catching School gift for Christmas !!!! The winter/spring session of the SpinMaster Pitching and Catching School starts Wednesday January 3rd, 2007.The fall session was very successful with all the pitchers and catchers making noticeable improvement in their skilled areas. Both groups are tested for accuracy and speed on a regular basis. Their are several spots in both the 7 or 8 pm time slots. The School is open to All ages and gender of pitchers and catchers that are interested in taking their game to the next level. Instructor to student ratio is : 1 to 3 ( 5 pitching instructors and 2 catching instructors ). For registration and or information for the coming sessions please contact: Mal Swift 600 Stewart Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 3V4 905 668 1156 or 905 442 0935 or malswift at rogers.com Give a very valuable present for Christmas by registering your daughter, son or friend for this super experience. Have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and I hope to see many of you in the New Year. Thank You Mal Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com Oshawa City and District Fastball League - Past Vice President - Media and Promotion Durham Region Umpire Membership - Past Vice President SpinMaster Pitching/Catching School - Head Instructor Coach - Whitby Midgets - Whitby Representative Fastball Association Assistant Coach - Durham College Lord's Women's Varsity Fastball Team - Ontario Colleges Athletic Association International Softball Congress II (Intermediate Men) - Game Controller/Awards Committee Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 12 06:31:58 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:31:58 -0800 Subject: Pitching_arsenal_the_hot_item_in_women’ss Message-ID: <121206346.13092@webbox.com> Received: 12/12/06 4:01:38 AM From: Vance Subject: Pitching_arsenal_the_hot_item_in_women?ss_ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitching arsenal the hot item in women?s draft Tuesday December 12th 2006 The battle for pitching strength has been a feature of the New ZealandCommunity Trust Women?s National League player draft heldtonight. Two franchises Southern Pride and Central Vikings went into the drafttonight without any pitchers in the squads. Southern Pride has picked uptalented young Waikato pitcher Courtney Maihi and Victoria Reyland fromNorth Harbour. The Vikings team have named former international pitcherCarina Hale of Auckland and have reclassified one of their protectedplayers Rachel Kairau as a pitcher. Along with picking up two pitchers in the draft tonight Southern Pridehas also selected four other players? catcher Pauline Tahuri, CourtenayO?Donnell, Aria Haeata and Lisa Pohatu. Southern Pride coach KathMcGilbert is confident the selections made tonight will add a competitiveedge to her team. ?Both pitchers Courtney and Victoria played in the National League lastyear and while it is going to be tough for them I think they can handleit,? said McGilbert. In looking at her squad McGilbert says it is a young team but she ishopeful of developing some good young talent for the benefit of both theSouthern Pride franchise region and New Zealand softball as awhole. For Central Vikings coach Israel Nukunuku the acquisition of Carina Haletonight was a big bonus as she brings a lot of experience to the team.Hale has tasted success in the National League in the past as she waspart of the victorious Auckland team last season while she has alsopitched Hutt Valley to the title as a draft selection. Along with Hale the Central Vikings have made six other draft selectionsRise Kato, Amelia Rika, Lisa Arkell, Lydia Isaacs, Jackie Rameka andPaula Hokianga. Other teams to make selections from the draft tonight were Wellington whopicked up Brooke Cutting, Sanita To?o and Hop Weber. Canterbury has addedOkawa Priest and Ngahuia Harris to their squad. New Zealand Community Trust Women?s National League Teams: Southern Pride ? (Courtney Maihi, Victoria Reyland, Pitchers) HeidiLeathart, Lisa Matheson, Carol Harwood, Kiymoi Kitagawa, Bridget Milne,Alice Telfer, Angela-Maria Taylor, (Pauline Tahuri, Courtenay O?Donnell,Aria Haeata, Lisa Pohatu). Coach ? Kath McGilbert. Wellington ? Helen Packer, Lisa Such (Pitchers), Mereana Tobenhouse,Alison Boys, Nicole Stevenson, Rachel Warren, Betsy Bishop, RebeccaNoble, Kimberly Nukunuku, Megan Tasker, Mereana Stack, (Brooke Cutting,Sanita To?o, Hope Weber). Coach ? Wayne Nichols. Central Vikings ? (Carina Hale), Rachel Kairau (Pitchers), MelanieGettins, Missy Ngawhika, Pare Tangaroa, Maria Rawhiti, Liana Conder,Liani Samuels, (Rise Kato, Amelia Rika, Lisa Arkell, Lydia Isaacs, JackieRameka, Paula Hokianga). Coach - Israel Nukunuku. Hutt Valley ? Sheree Cartwright, Yvette Brits (Pitchers), Kiri Shaw,Cindy Potae, Zavana Aranga, Kylee Young, Shirley Povey, Lici Hina,Katrina Stockford, Talilotu Tonu?u, Upu Lote, Lara Andrews, Atsu Tanaka,Togi Lote. Coach ? Naomi Shaw. Canterbury ? Ali Arnold, Elisha Smith (Pitchers), Shar Mitchell,Christina Paul, Emma Frost, Oriana Hesp, Andreana Duncan, AlyshaMetuatini, Melanie Hulme, Carmelle Sorensen, Te Awhina Hewer, LisaKersten, (Okawa Priest, Ngahuia Harris). Coach ? Dave Pouaka. Auckland ? Megan Farrell, Michal Tangaroa (Pitchers), Whitney Brown,Mereana Joseph, Rebecca Bromhead, Amanda Preston, Jacqui Graham, KylaBromhead, Tegan Bromhead, Ngamoko Hiku, Shannon Lockton, Sina Hunkin,Lisa Hau, Kayle Clark. Coach ? Wayne Roper. * Names in brackets denote draft selections. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:kelly.mitchell at xtra.co.nz http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 13 00:25:14 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:25:14 -0800 Subject: Another Bloomington Heart Loss - Kenny Reeser Message-ID: <121206346.77485@webbox.com> Received: 12/12/06 8:55:35 AM From: "Jeff Collins" Subject: Another Bloomington Heart Loss -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another Bloomington Heart Loss Hopefully you can get this news out there as I know there are probably many who played or remember Mr. Reeser. Thanks for doing such a great job on this website and helping to keep a great game alive! _____________________________________________ From: Jeff Collins Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 7:47 AM To: 'fastball at pmihrm.com' Subject: Another Bloomington Heart Loss For the third time in the last couple months the Bloomington Hearts were hit with another great loss. Kenny Reeser who played, managed and for many years kept the Hearts in business as the General Manager passed away on Friday, December 8th. Ken is a member of the Illinois ASA Hall of Fame. Sad day for the Hearts family. Here is Ken's obituary from the Bloomington Pantagraph. Others lost in the last couple months were Pete Kulenkamp (71) and Bubba Bell (44) who both died after battles with cancer. http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2006/12/10/obits/doc457b970223b3a210769555.txt Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 14 15:25:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:25:10 -0800 Subject: Around_the_Horn_December_Issue Message-ID: <141206348.45085@webbox.com> Received: 12/14/06 3:04:31 PM From: Subject: Around_the_Horn_December_Issue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message Please note the December / January issue of Around the Horn - Softball Canada's monthly newsletter has been released. To view Around the Horn: CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.softball.ca/Communications/aroundthehorn.aspx Note that Around the Horn is in .PDF format. ___________________________________________ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 14 23:43:59 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:43:59 -0800 Subject: ISC Qualifiers - Update #3 Message-ID: <141206348.75014@webbox.com> Received: 12/14/06 5:46:20 PM From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Subject: ISC Qualifiers - Update #3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is an updated list of 2007 ISC Qualifying tournaments and leagues. Further updates will be distributed as other qualifiers are added. Ken Canada East Region - Bob McGowan, VP jbob99 at allstream.net June 8-10 - Torbay, Newfoundland Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Harold Kelly 709-727-9871 harold_kelly at hotmail.com Umpire In Chief - Keith Pender keithpender at esdnl.ca June 22-24 - Innerkip, Ontario Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Howie Brown 519-421-6334 floorcreations at bellnet.ca UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net June 22-24 - Sydenham, Ontario Berths: ISC II ToC Double elimination In region teams only Tournament Director - Bob McGowan 519-941-6767 Local Contact - Adam Lake 613-484-1313 paullake at kingston.net UIC - Peter Kluszczynski kluz2 at idirect.com Eastern Canada Travel League Tournament July 27-29 - TBA Berths: World Tournament for 2008 League only teams Tournament Director - Colin Smith905-790-8226 colinsmith at look.ca UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net Eastern Ontario Home League Tournament August 24-26 - TBA Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008 UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net Western Ontario Home League Tournament August 24-26 - TBA Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008 UIC - Bruce Bierman bierhawk at earthlink.net US West Region - Chris Santos, VP jcsantos25 at msn.com May 19 & 20 So Cal Bombers Invitational Palm Springs, CA Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Ralph Trejo ielooking at yahoo.com 909-841-0462 C or 909-889-3700 W UIC - Roy Stout umpire5 at verizon.net Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. May 25, 25 & 27 Joe Santos Memorial Pueblo, CO Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Chris Santos jcsantos25 at msn.com 303-419-7352 - cell or 303-690-4847 - home UIC - Ginger Rendon gingerrendon at hotmail.com 719-564-5575 Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. June 16 & 17 Best of the West Tournament Santa Barbara, CA Berths: 1 WT Contact: Dave Blackburn daveb at virtvent.com 310-266-7803 UIC - Roy Stout umpire5 at verizon.net Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. July 14 & 15 US West - ISC Qualifier Portland, OR Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II Contact: Brian Ree bree10 at comcast.net UIC - TBD Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth. US East Region - Bill Howell, VP - william.f.howell at navy.mil April 20-22 War Eagle Fastpitch Classic Auburn, AL - Auburn Softball Complex Berths: 1 ISC II berth to champ, regardless of region Contact: Robby Carter rcarter at auburnalabama.org (334) 501-2976 UIC: Sam Kelley 314-279-6168 H or 314-416-6459 W alaump at aol.com May 25-28 Bahamas Invitational Abaco, Bahamas Berths: 1 WT to champ, regardless of region Contact: Haziel McDonald whyworry at coralwave.com (H) 242-365-6436; (W) 242-359-6449; 242 359-6449 (Cell) UIC - To be determined May 25 - 27 George Baumann Memorial Tournament Erie, PA Berths: 2 WT to top two highest finishing teams, regardless of region. Contact: Bruce Baumann BaumannTourney at hotmail.com UIC - George Ambrose geoasa at velocity.net June 8 - 10 Midland Invitational Midland, MI - Emerson Park Berths: 2 WT to top two highest finishing US East teams. If not 2 US East teams, highest finishing team(s) from any region. Contact: Kyle Beane kbeane8 at yahoo.com UIC - Joe Squires heyumpy at yahoo.com 989-631-7043 June 23 & 24 Ashland, OH Berths: 1 WT 2 ISC II to any team from any region. Contact: Mike Van Dine magicn2 at yahoo.com 419-496-8496 UIC - Garry Kline gram41cob at aol.com 419-651-2992 June 29 - July 1 Croghan, NY Contact: Charlie Walseman 518-207-6992 Charlie_H_Walseman at cargill.com or Jon Walseman 315-346-6681 Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing US East team UIC: Chris Tehonica June 29 - July 1 Allentown, PA Patriots Invitational Contact: Don Hunsicker 610-797-6039 Home or 484-357-6135 Cell Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from any region UIC: TBD US Central Region - Dave LeBlanc, VP farm32 at aol.com May 25, 26 & 27 Walcott Memorial Day Qualifier - 8-10 team round robin - single elimination Walcott, IA Berths: 1 World Tournament berth available to any team from any region Contacts: Sean Marten ssmarten at aol.com 563-391-8307 or Ron Foster 563-650-2837 UIC: TBD May 25, 26 & 27 Wisconsin Qualifier Circle Tap & Denmark, WI Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II berths available to any team from any region Contact: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com H 920-830-2128 or C 920-851-2349 UIC: Dave LeBlanc June 8, 9 & 10 Liberty Bank - Albaugh, Inc - DSM Hall of Fame Tournament Elkhart, IA Berths: 1 World Tournament berth avaiable to any team from any region Contact: Tom Owen owentom at johndeere.com UIC: TBD June 15 - 23 (two weekends) Iowa ISC Qualifier Walcott, IA Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to US Central teams. Entries: Limited to teans in US Central region Contact: Pat Sullivan patsullivanisc at aol.com 563-583-4381 UIC: Pat Sullivan patsullivanisc at aol.com 563-583-4381 July 13 - 15 AFSA Classic Aurora, IL Berths: 1 World Tournament 1 ISC II berths available to any team from any region Contact: Dave Perkins dperk10 at gmail.com UIC - Les Novak bestumpln at aol.com Midwest Softball Congress League Berths: 1 ISC II berth Contact: Wayne Fisher wpfisher at mchsi.com UIC: Cathy Crayton (563)388-9503 Wisconsin Travel League Berths: 1 World Tournament berth Contact: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com UIC: Dave LeBlanc farm32 at aol.com Canada West Region - Ferdi Nelissen, VP ferdi at mts.net Qualifier Coordinator - Craig Donaldson cdonalds5 at shaw.ca June 1 - 3 Rambler Park Fastball League Tournament Regina, SK - Rambler Park Berths: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from Canada West. Contact: Harvey Curts 306-545-0682 fastball at sasktel.net UIC: Stan Hilderman 306-566-3089 shilderman at saskpower.com June 15 - 17 Abby Tournament Abbotsford, BC - Central Park Berths: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from Canada West. Contact: Bob Avery 604-855-4388 bobavery at shaw.ca UIC: Bill Watson 604-992-4948 wmgwatson at telus.net July 27 - 29 Vancouver Challenge Vancouver, BC - South Memorial Park Berths: 1 World Tournament berth to highest finishing team from Canada West Contact: John Mulka 604-649-1047 vancouverchallenge at hotmail.com UIC: Bob Henning 604-790-1166 henner at shaw.ca From: iscken(at)comcast.net (Ken Hackmeister ) Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Dec 15 16:50:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:50:40 -0800 Subject: Eddie Feigner the "King of Softball" needs our help and support! Message-ID: <151206349.50211@webbox.com> Friday, December 15, 2006 Eddie Feigner the "King of Softball" needs our help and support! For more than 60 years Eddie Feigner has used his God-given talents as the King of Softball to help organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Churches, Youth Groups, Schools, Sports Teams,Non-Profit Organizations, Communities, the Military and Individuals. Eddie has dedicated his life to helping others and today is in need ofour help and support. Eddie is currently in the Huntsville Alabama hospital and scheduled to be moved to the Cogburn Health and Rehab Center where he will receive the medical support necessary to assist in his recovery. A LoveChain has been established to help Eddie and Anne Marie Feigner with medical and personal expenses. Please take a moment to send Eddie a personal LoveLink dedication. http://www.aparentslove.org/support/lovechainf.html Keith ?Sparky? Clark Manager American HealthNet Omaha, NE PH: 402-733-2700 ext 2735 C : 402-215-3457 kclark(at)americanhealthnet.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sun Dec 17 15:34:43 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:34:43 -0800 Subject: Auckland fastpitch softball series - results Message-ID: <171206351.45660@webbox.com> Received: 12/17/06 3:10:26 PM From: Vance Subject: Auckland fastpitch softball series - results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results/16 December Auckland fastpitch softball series. Men: Newcastle Homes Howick 6 Royal Canin Bears 1, Marist 4 Auckland United 1,Ramblers 15 Otahuhu 5, Metro 7 Northcote 3, Te Atatu Roosters 7 Glenora2. Points: Ramblers 22 (12 games), Bears 18 (13), Metro 16 (10), United 14(11), Northcote 14 (12), Howick 8 (10), Otahuhu and Marist 6 (10),Roosters 6 (11), Glenora 0 (11). Women: Northcote 3 Marist 1, Northcote 7 Waitakere Bears 0, Bears 9 Otahuhu 0,Bears 10 Otahuhu 9 (tiebreaker). Points: Northcote 20 (12), Bears 18 (14), Marist 14 (11), Howick 4 (10),Otahuhu 2 (11). Howick and Marist caused major upsets in Auckland men'sfastpitch softball while Northcote cemented top place in the women'ssection with two fine wins. Struggling Howick beat title contenders Bears 6-1 in frontof its home spectators in a huge reversal of the first round whileUnited, in fine form recently, dropped to Marist 4-1 at home. Wins toRamblers and Metro, winner over close rival Northcote, leave those sidesat the top of the league. Northcote looked unlikely to be headed again this season, cancelling outthe other contenders with solid batting and excellent fielding. Nationalcaptain Fiona Timu and former White Sox star Jackie Smith celebratedtheir recent national selection with outstanding fielding performances,leaving their opponents no gaps. Ace pitcher Michal Tangaroa allowed three hits againstMarist, two of them in the infield, and only one, a spinning bunt,against Bears in a dominating display. She is also in the new nationalsquad. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf(at)ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Mon Dec 18 15:35:51 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:35:51 -0800 Subject: Jarvis Merchants 4th Annual Fastball Challenge - ISC and ISC II tournaments Message-ID: <181206352.45730@webbox.com> Received: 12/18/06 2:02:53 PM From: "Patrick Graham" Subject: Jarvis Merchants 4th Annual Fastball Challenge - ISC and ISC II tournaments -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jarvis, Ontario Jarvis Merchants 4th Annual Fastpitch Challenge Date: May 18th ? 21st Location: Lions Park ? Jarvis, Ontario 10 Team ISC/Senior Tournament Entry Fee: $450 CDN ($400 US) Prize Money: $3200 (based on 10 teams) -Round Robin followed by a single elimination play-off on Sunday (Last years teams: Jarvis Merchants, Kitchener Hallman Twins, St Thomas Evergreen Centennials, Heflin Builders, Ohsweeken Redmen, Midland Explorers, Niagara Snappers, Oshawa BB Jr?s.) -Intermediate/ISC II Tournament First 8 teams will be accepted. Entry Fee: $400.00 CDN Prize Money: $1800.00 (based on 8 teams) -Championship game to be played on Monday Afternoon Tournament contact: Pat Graham Phone # 519-442-5762 e-mail: pgraham(at(dapc.com Entry Fees can be mailed to: 14 Ann St., Paris, Ontario, N3L 3V4 Accommodations are available in Simcoe (10-15 minutes from the Park) Pat Graham pgraham(at(dapc.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 19 10:31:23 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:31:23 -0800 Subject: ISC announces condensed schedule for 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions Message-ID: <191206353.27459@webbox.com> Received: 12/19/06 10:30:15 AM From: BLAIR SETFORD Subject: ISC announces condensed schedule for 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions ISC announces condensed schedule for 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions December 19, 2006 The International Softball Congress is pleased to announce that the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions (ToC) is being shortened from a 6.5-day tournament to a 4.5-day tournament and will run from Tuesday August 14 to Saturday August 18, 2007 in Kitchener and Cambridge, ON. This condensed schedule will help make it more affordable for teams to attend the premier intermediate championship in men?s fastball. The tournament will be contested among 35 teams split into seven pools of five. Each team will play four round robin games with the top three in each pool along with three wild cards advancing to a single elimination playoff bracket. Games will be played at Budd Park in Kitchener and Kinsmen Park in nearby Cambridge with the semi-finals and championship game scheduled to be played Saturday morning at Peter Hallman Ballyard in Kitchener. Provided that the ToC and the ISC World Tournament are on schedule, we are working to have the ISC II championship game, for the first time, both video and audio streamed for fans across North America. Qualifying for the ToC will be conducted regionally with berths available as follows: U.S. East 10 U.S. Central 8 U.S. West 4 Canada East 6 Canada West 4 2006 Champions, Finalist and Host Team Unused berths from any region will be filled by Canada East teams. As per a motion passed by the ISC Board of Directors at its 2006 meeting, the top two finishing teams in the 2007 ISC II ToC will receive automatic berths into the 2008 ISC World Tournament in Kimberly, WI. Additional information on the ISC and the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions is available on the ISC web site at www.iscfastpitch.com. For further information, please contact: Bob McGowan ISC II Vice President jbob99(at)allstream.net Blair Setford ISC II Commissioner blairjs(at)rogers.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 19 14:22:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:22:27 -0800 Subject: Baumann Tournament Announcement Message-ID: <191206353.41323@webbox.com> Received: 12/19/06 12:38:45 PM From: "Susan M. Prichard" Subject: Baumann Tournament Announcement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Fast Pitch Softball Community >From Dan and Susan Prichard: Baumann Tourney Directors 2004 - 2005 - 2006 Merry Christmas. We would like to thank everyone who supported the Baumann Tournament during our direction from 2004-2006. Through that event, we have had the pleasure to meet and work with many outstanding softball people. In the past month, a meeting with Billy Hillhouse proposed transcending the tournament into an ISC qualifier, which has since been acknowledged by the ISC. This can only bolster the event, and attract many other teams to attend. Bruce Baumann and Dick Van Tassell from Carpetowne are continuing their support to ensure that the tournament will continue successfully. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, we will not be able to continue as the tournament directors. It is with mixed pleasure that we relinquish the director's duties. As with any volunteer endeavor, the amount of personal time and dedication needed for success comes at a cost to family and personal responsibilities. This fall our daughter (some may remember her from her USA & Canada anthem performances) has experienced success in the entertainment realm, and we need to be sure we are flexible to allow us to support her potential success. We will miss the interaction with the many outstanding players and their team of staff and supporters, but we hope to enjoy relaxing time on the bleachers watching the highest quality of the fast pitch game in Erie, PA for many years to come. Teams will still be able to contact the tournament committee via baumanntourney(at)hotmail.com Happy Holidays to You All! Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 20 09:58:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:58:54 -0800 Subject: Softball Umpire Recommendations get the Nod Message-ID: <201206354.25511@webbox.com> Tuesday, December 19, 2006 Softball Umpire Recommendations get the Nod TORONTO, ON ? December 19, 2006 ? In an emergency meeting of Softball Ontario, the Board of Directors last Sunday approved all the recommendations of its Umpire Task Force. Following extensive consultations with leagues, teams, and umpires, the Task Force identified a number of issues that needed to be resolved prior to the start of the 2007 softball season. As a result of those discussions, and their determination to develop solutions prior to the 2007 season, the following steps will be taken in the new year: The Fast Pitch Provincial Umpire-in-Chief (FP PUIC) will have a seat on the Softball Ontario Board with full voting power A Zone Umpire-in-Chief (ZUIC) will be a member of the three-person committee that would select any future Provincial Umpires-in-Chief A representative of the Softball Ontario umpires will be appointed as the financial administrator for all umpire-related finances The Softball Ontario discipline policy will be reviewed and updated to improve its efficiency and effectiveness The interim executive of the new Ontario Softball Umpires Association will continue with the development of a new association, and work towards taking over the leadership of the Fast Pitch Umpires? program for the 2008 season Softball Ontario will accept applications from the former Fast Pitch Provincial Umpire-in-Chief and Fast Pitch Umpire Committee members, to be considered for re-appointment into their former leadership roles on the Fast Pitch Umpire Committee ?This is a major stride in a positive direction for all umpires in Ontario,? explained Greg Pipher, former Provincial Umpire-in-Chief for Softball Ontario. ?It will allow a smooth transition from 2007 into the 2008 season and it also marks the beginning of the new Ontario Softball Umpires Association (OSUA). The Member Associations, the umpires, and all softball players in the province will be positively impacted by the implementation of the Task Force?s recommendations. This is a great day for softball in Ontario!? Following the announcement of all the recommendations being accepted, Greg Pipher officially submitted his application for reinstatement as Provincial Umpire-in-Chief. ?I want to sincerely thank Bruce Bierman, Pat Sparling, and Stephanie Sutton for their hard work in identifying issues and recommending solutions that are acceptable to all. The Ontario Amateur Softball Association, the Provincial Women?s Softball Association and the Ontario Rural Softball Association are to be commended for their flexibility in accommodating the needs of the fast pitch umpires in this province.? He went on to say, ?It?s my goal to get this program prepared for the 2007 season and to make the changes as soon as possible. We need to help with the administration of the Umpires program in Ontario, and get ready for the coming season. In saying that, I am recommending that all immediately past ZUICs and FPUC members apply for their former positions, so that we can get down to business as soon as possible.? While Pipher is actively seeking re-appointment to the Softball Ontario FPUC, he is also a member of the interim executive for the newly formed Ontario Softball Umpires Association. Pipher explained that he and his other executive members are working towards the implementation of a not-for-profit umpires association that would take over the leadership of the Fast Pitch Umpires Program for Fall 2007.? The Ontario Softball Umpires? Association, with the motto ?Umpires working for umpires?, is the beginning of new opportunities and benefits for Ontario softball umpires, and a fresh, new approach to the delivery of umpiring services in Ontario. ?The OSUA is being formed in response to one of the many insightful recommendations made by the task force. Fast pitch umpires actively demonstrated their concern about the future of softball umpiring in the province, the future of the relationship between Softball Ontario and its umpires, and the very future of the game itself,? explained Pipher. ?We agree with the task force recommendation for an association of umpires working for umpires,? he said. ?The OSUA will work in close partnership with Softball Ontario to service the Member Associations? officiating needs. Our priority will be on the development and support of umpires, through the delivery of training clinics, enhanced member benefits and services, on-field evaluations and the selection of qualified individuals to officiate at provincial and national events.? Ontario softball umpires can be proud of their history, and their role in supporting the game of softball in communities across the province over the past 75 years. They have consistently provided some of the most renowned umpires in the nation, particularly for national and international softball tournaments. And now another milestone has been reached in the development of a provincial association that will be devoted entirely to the interests of umpires and the clients they serve. It will not only strengthen connections and communications among umpires, but it will also provide an opportunity to negotiate additional services and benefits to its members. ?The OSUA will be a single window of access for umpires, leagues, teams and provincial associations that need information, services or support from the softball umpiring community,? Mr. Pipher went on to say. ?We realize that with a dedicated organization, we may be able to encourage new umpires to get involved if we look at ways to custom tailor their registration fees to meet their needs. Perhaps those who just want to umpire at a local level will have a different fee than those who take advantage of other services such as our umpire development program, or opportunities to go to provincial or national tournaments.? The development of the Ontario Softball Umpires Association is now underway and is being led by an interim executive made up of: Greg Pipher, Doug Webster, Jim Herbert, Ed Otterman, Rob Phillips, Joel Balberman, Tim Whitelaw, Chuck Bokor, Kirk Corkery, Terry Burr, and Ian Turnbull. Membership in the OSUA will be strictly voluntary. All umpires are encouraged to register with Softball Ontario for the coming 2007 season in order to get insurance, and to remain eligible for opportunities that require affiliation with Softball Canada. The current Softball Ontario FPUC will work with other members of the interim executive of the OSUA to ensure a smooth transition from a Softball Ontario run program to the newly formed OSUA organization. What does all this mean for the Ontario softball umpiring community? It will be business as usual when the girls, boys, men, and women hit the diamonds in late April 2007. All umpires should register with Softball Ontario in early 2007. Stay tuned for more information on the new Ontario Softball Umpires Association. And be ready to go back to work when the white stuff melts and the bats begin to sing. For more information, please contact: Greg Pipher lesandgreg(at)rogers.com 905 837 2211 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 20 13:14:25 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:14:25 -0800 Subject: Scholarship CFF Message-ID: <201206354.37243@webbox.com> Received: 12/19/06 2:45:38 PM From: "Cr Smith" Subject: Scholarship CFF Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship Program At the annual 2006 Board of Directors meeting of the International Softball Congress a resolution was passed that created a Scholarship Program in the Amount of $500 to be awarded each year beginning in 2007 to a player that is affiliated in the ISC Developmental Programs and has completed at least one semester in college. The scholarship shall be funded from the proceeds of the Carrol Forbes Foundation Fund. Application for this scholarship can be down- loaded from the ISC web site. (www.iscfastpitch.com) The International Softball Congress has awarded the first scholarship to Andrew Putnam from Cambridge, Ontario. Andrew is currently enrolled in his 4th year at the University of Waterloo in Recreation and Business program, in the faculty of Applied Health Sciences. He was affiliated with the Waterloo Red Dogs in 2002 and with the Scarborough Wolverines in 2006, which were a part of the ISC Developmental Program. All of the members of the International Softball Congress congratulate Andrew Putnam and wish him well in his future endeavors. Cr Smith csmith2(at)elp.rr.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Wed Dec 20 16:25:04 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:25:04 -0800 Subject: Aurora signs Jonas Mach Message-ID: <201206354.48686@webbox.com> Received: 12/20/06 3:14:15 PM From: "Perkins, Dave" Subject: Aurora signs Jonas Mach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aurora signs Jonas Mach Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Aurora signs Jonas Mach Aurora, IL The Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks are pleased to announce the signing of Jonas Mach for the 2007 season. Jonas is a hard throwing right-hander from the Czech Republic. Jonas set a new ISC II Tournament of Champions strikeout record in 2006 while pitching for the Thomson, IL Area Merchants. He struck out 89 batters in 38 innings, posting an ERA of 1.66. Jonas also helped the Thomson, IL Area Merchants secure a berth for the ?07 ISC WT in Kitchener, ON by leading them to ?06 ISC Travel League victory. Jonas continued his dominance at the 2006 NAFA 23-and-under World Series in Appleton, Wisconsin where he led Aurora Tiger Club to a 2nd place finish (6-2 record) while earning Most Valuable Pitcher honors. 1st Baseman Dave Schuett said he?s excited about the addition of this young sharpshooter: ?Kid can play.? Jonas? youth, and proven talent will make him a perfect fit with our squad. Jonas has a great work ethic and the competitive attitude to win at the highest level. Look for Jonas to make an immediate impact for the Shamrocks in 2007. Aurora welcomes Jonas to the Shamrocks as we look forward to a great 2007 season. Hi Jonas! Dave Perkins ? 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Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 21 09:12:29 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:12:29 -0800 Subject: Robert Stanton Appointed ISF Deputy Director of Umpires Message-ID: <211206355.22731@webbox.com> Received: 12/21/06 9:05:00 AM From: Subject: Robert Stanton Appointed ISF Deputy Director of Umpires -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan Zone subscription Message (Ottawa, ON) - Canada's excellence on the softball diamond has been recognized once again, not with a medal, however, with the appointment of New Brunswick native, Robert Stanton, as the International Softball Federation's (ISF) Deputy Director of Umpires. Stanton, who was appointed Softball Canada's National Director of Umpires, in 2005, boasts over 25 years of national umpiring and 10 years of international umpiring experience and will work with the ISF to improve and develop the ISF umpires program as one of the best among international sports. "Being selected as Deputy Director of Umpires for the ISF is a tribute to our strong national program; the preparedness of our umpires when they go to international events and of course the great work that has been done in the past for the ISF by Canadians. I would especially like to thank me predecessor as National Director of Umpires Wayne Brown." "I am humbled and honoured to be given this appointment" added Stanton. "To be given the opportunity to work at this level is a chance of a lifetime. I will proudly serve on behalf of all my fellow Canadian umpires." Softball Canada is the National Sport Governing Body for the development and regulation of softball in Canada. Its broad objectives are to promote, encourage and develop mass participation and international excellence in softball. Softball Canada Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 26 19:56:38 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:56:38 -0800 Subject: 45th Annual Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Softball Tournament Message-ID: <261206360.61381@webbox.com> Received: 12/26/06 6:00:36 PM From: TOM O'NEILL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 13-15 2007 45th Annual Au Sable Forks Fastpitch Softball Tournament 8-10 teams pool play Contact Tom O'Neill e-mail tpogiantsfan(at)yahoo.com home phone 518-946-7471 __________________________________________________ Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Tue Dec 26 19:57:54 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:57:54 -0800 Subject: 2007 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Message-ID: <261206360.61461@webbox.com> Received: 12/26/06 7:34:02 PM From: ree1837(at)aol.com Subject: 2007 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup Portland, Oregon - December 26, 2006 The 2007 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup is scheduled for June 23-24 at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Metropolitan Softball Association (PMSA) is proud to announce that this years event will have 5k in prize/travel money for the top four finishers. see below for breakdown. Dates: June 23 & 24th - 2007 Address: East Delta Park - attn: Ron Boley 10737 N. Union Ct. Portland, OR 97217 Classification: Men's Major Invitational Number of teams: 16 (top 12 advance to Sunday money round) Number of games: 4gg An ASA sanctioned event - ISC pitching rules Tournament Hosts: PMSA - www.Portlandsoftball.com or pkronb at ci.portland.or.us Prize/Travel Money: top 4 finishers - 1st place $2,500, 2nd place $1,500, 3rd place $500. (two third place finishers). Entry fee: $400.00(US dollars) per team payable to PMSA at above address. Tournament Director: tba Host Team: Portland DeMarini e-mail: bree10 at comcast.net Host Hotels: Portlander Inn (503)345-0300 ext. 5870 ask for Claudia Country Inn Suites (503)255-2700 ext. 118 ask for Allison (mention Rose Cup when reserving rooms) For additional info contact: Brian Ree at bree10(at)comcast.net Ron Boley at pkronb(at)ci.portland.or.us Tom Ree at ree1837(at)comcast.net Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 28 09:05:40 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:05:40 -0800 Subject: Fiona Timu, Captain Fantastic Message-ID: <281206362.22329@webbox.com> Received: 12/28/06 4:03:00 AM From: Vance Subject: Fiona Timu, Captain Fantastic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Trevor Rowse in Auckland. 28 December 2006 Back in 1993, the Winfield tobacco company celebrated 30years of sponsorship of the New Zealand Softball Association with aspecial awards' event to commemorate those who feats had taken the gameto world titles for men and women, as well as under 19 men. Kevin Herlihy had a special section because of his elevationto the International Softball Hall of Fame, as well as the NZ Sports'Hall of Fame. But there were two teams named as top of the pile for the 30years and one of them included Fiona Timu, the now long-serving Aucklandand New Zealand captain. Amazingly she had done enough in only her first four seasonsin the New Zealand team to beat out all the other first base players,including Elizabeth Roadley, a former Auckland and NZ captain. She is the only one of the two lists still playing, and isstill in top form, as she showed recently for Northcote against WaitakereBears. She and Jackie Smith shed the years, showing the youngsters justhow to cover the diamond and smothering the Bears' attempts to pierce theinfield. Fiona's speed to the bunted ball, covering the area from firstbase to the third base line, was greater than anyone seen in the past twoyears in the north. After 12 seasons with Marist, Fiona switched to NorthHarbour this season, causing dismay in local circles. Her career has been outstanding since. Superb Maturity (written in 03-04 for Marist 60 year book) Fiona Timu had her finest season (03-04), being the nationalcaptain, club and Auckland captain, leading the local averages in battingand pitching and sweeping the individual awards. These were the Maristclub female player of the year, Auckland player of the year and finallyNew Zealand player of the year, to go with her Bedggood Award fromAuckland for services to the game. From the ASA Annual Report, 2003-004. "A specialcongratulation to Fiona Timu, who displays both the exceptional workeffort and humility when called upon to perform on these occasions. Afiner role model could not be picked to display the required temperamentto our future players. For over twenty years Fiona has been a stand-out player.Twice in two years she played for two NZ national tournament age-groupteams and did what not many manage, to go on in the game after attendingthe junior world series in 1987. She has spent some time playing in Italy but the bulk of hertime has been in New Zealand, just getting on with it and playing hard.The second half of "Timu's" career has been spent at Maristafter she and Jackie Smith arrived in 1993. There is no one in the game who has shown such fine personalqualities, for so long, with such a high level of skill, who is stillplaying. She and such Auckland greats as Gina Weber, Sheryl Kemp (now COEof Canterbury softball), Debbie Mygind (now national pitching coach),Leslie King (now head coach of softball at the University of Pennsylvaniain Philadelphia) and Nardi Clark (former Junior White Sox coach andformer Auckland team coach) have made huge contributions to the game inAuckland and New Zealand. The player to rival Fiona as top female player of theseventy years of the game would be Rhonda Hira, one of the most explosivetalents in the world. We could do with some clones of Rhonda and Fiona toliven up the women's game. Fiona Timu?s records: 82-83 NZ U14, NZ U16; 83-84 NI U14, NZ U16, Rest U18; 84-85 U16 NZ; 85-86 NZ U21, NZ U19 v Utah; 86-87 NZ champions/senior tournament team/Girls? world series inOklahoma/NZ U19; 87-88 NZ champions/NZ U21; 88-89 NZ champions/Tournament team/NZ v Australia/NZ at South PacificClassic/NZ U21 team; 89-90 NZ champions/NZ training squad/NZ v Australia (.400 average); 90-91 USA/Canada tour and world series in USA; 91-92 Tournament team; 92-93 Tournament team, NZ to China, NZ v Australia; named as first basein the Winfield team of the past 30 years of sponsorship; 94-95 World series; 96-97 Captain of Marist/Auckland title/NZ Invitational v Toho Bank/NZ vToho/NZ v Australia; 97-98 Captain of Marist/Auckland title/Top batter at nationals/NZ toNetherlands, USA, NZ to South Pacific classic/Marist second in nationals; 98-99 World series in Japan. Marist won national club series; 99-00 NZ team at US Cup in San Diego/to Australia/v Australia in NZ/captain at Olympics in Sydney/to Australia/ Auckland player of theyear/batted .458; 00-01 Captain of Auckland and NZ/tournament team/NZ v NZ selection andAustralian squad; 01-02 Captain NZ v Aust Development/captain v NZ Selection/captain NZ atSouth Pacific Classic; 02-03 NZ champions/captain of Auckland/ Marist female player of theyear/top pitcher and batter in ASA and Marist; 03-04 Top batter at nationals/Auckland captain/national captain/NZ inCanada for Canada Cup/top pitcher and batter in Auckland andMarist/Marist MVP and female player of the year/Ben Davis Award forachievement from Auckland Association. 04-05 Auckland player of the year. Sportsperson of the year and NZ playerof the year. Top batter in Auckland and in national league (.654).captain of NZ at Canada Cup and v Australia. 05-06 Captain of Auckland. Won NL. MVP of whole National League. Captainof NZ A. There are probably some honours missed out of this list. Here are the Winfield teams named as top players of the 30 years since1963. Men: Herlihy (Wellington and Waikato), Terry Nunns (Hutt), Dave Sorenson(Hutt), Wayne Baldwin (Hutt), Dean Rice (Auckland), Paul Rogers(Auckland), Dennis Cheyne (Wellington), Jimmy Cotter (Wairarapa andHutt), Mike Nichols (Wellington), with Mark Sorenson (Hutt) and the latePeter Priddey (Wellington) as utilities. (Mark Sorenson had not reachedthe peak of his powers at this stage). Women: Cheryl Kemp (Auckland), Jan Foote (Hawkes Bay), Fiona Timu, RhondaHira (Hawkes Bay and Canterbury), Marilyn Marshall (Hutt and Wellington),Leslie King (USA and Auckland), Marie Ward (Wellington), Robyn Storer(Canterbury), Jane Earnshaw (Canterbury) with Martha Rush (Auckland) andRita Fatialofa (Auckland and Wellington) as utilities. >From the programme: ?These teams were selected from the many hundredsof players who participated in the game of softball around New Zealandduring the period of 1963-1993. Selection recognises both the players?personal abilities and their contributions to the game during the thirtyyears of continuous sponsorship by Winfield Limited and theirassociates?. http://www.softball.org.nz/ * Email:snz at softball.org.nz Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * Email:vanf at ihug.co.nz Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Thu Dec 28 15:22:41 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:22:41 -0800 Subject: Dunkirk NY on July 20-22 2007 Message-ID: <281206362.44949@webbox.com> Received: 12/28/06 11:01:47 AM From: John Sliwa DUNKIRK, NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- annual Falcon's Club tournament in Dunkirk NY on July 20-22 2007. The 16 team double elimination tournament will include teams from NY , Ohio , Pa and southern Ontario contact Tim Wdowiasz (Dopey) at 716-679-6797 John Sliwa Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Fri Dec 29 11:43:10 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:43:10 -0800 Subject: Lake Simcoe Lightning 2007 OASA Men's Tournament Message-ID: <291206363.31779@webbox.com> Lake Simcoe Lightning 2007 OASA Men's Tournament Friday, December 29, 2006 LAKE SIMCOE LIGHTNING TO HOST OASA MEN'S PROVINCIALS August 31 - September 1-2, 2007 East Gwillimbury, ON - December 29, 2006 - It is with great pleasure that the Lake Simcoe Lightning announce that the Town of East Gwillimbury has been selected to host the 2007 Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's Provincial Championships. The Tournament will take place over the Labour Day weekend at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex in Sharon and the Queensville Community Center in Queensville. The Lightning expect a full lineup of teams from across Ontario with over 200 players participating. Last years tournament saw 9 teams participate. The weekend will include exciting fastball action and many forms of entertainment for fans and players alike. Past locations for the tournament include, North Fredericksburg, Bobcaygeon/Fenelon Falls and Wiarton. The Lake Simcoe Lightning play in the Oshawa City and District Fastball League and last year placed first in the OASA C Division. The tournament is open to all Men's teams affiliated with the OASA. The Lake Simcoe Lightning are looking for sponsors for this tournament as well as for the upcoming season. Interested parties are invited to email todd.hamblin at rogers.com For more info on the tournament including hotel accommodations and last years results please visit www.headtrends.com/oasa2007 or contact Todd Hamblin at 905-836-3425. More information on the OASA can be found at www.oasa.ca Todd Hamblin todd.hamblin(at)rogers.ca 273 Pine Beach Rd Keswick, ON L4P 2V7 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com From fastball at pmihrm.com Sat Dec 30 00:45:27 2006 From: fastball at pmihrm.com (Al's Fastball News) Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:45:27 -0800 Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Rob Giesbrecht for 2007 Message-ID: <291206363.78713@webbox.com> Received: 12/29/06 11:33:07 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" Subject: Vancouver Grey Sox sign Rob Giesbrecht for 2007 season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of Rob Giesbrecht for the 2007 season. Giesbrecht a resident of Landmark, Manitoba appeared in Grey Sox colors in 2005 and 2006 as an addition for the Softball Canada National Championship, while also a member of the Broken Bow NY Spirit and Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights respectively. Currently a member of the Softball Canada National Team program, Giesbrecht will be looked to provide leadership to the Grey Sox in the coming season. Rob is a proven top quality and versatile open level player that will solidify our line up stated John Stuart, Grey Sox Field Manager when commenting on the signing. His past experience and abilities will be a real asset to us and we will look to him to provide veteran leadership to some of our younger players. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com fastball at pmihrm.com NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com