[Renton, WA} – Monday June 6th, 2005
JRW & Associates Gain Pacific NW ISC II Berth at Chissus Memorial
by Jim Williamson jrwilliamson@foodfacility.com

Renton, WA ISC II 23rd ranked JRW & Associates of Yakima, WA won three straight games in the elimination round for a first place finish at the 33rd Annual Chissus Memorial tournament on Sunday June 5. The ten team Chissus Memorial served as the ISC II qualifier for Washington, Oregon and British Columbia.

JRW & Associates has accepted a berth to the 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions (ToC) in Chippewa Falls on August 13th-20th. Not Ranked Runner-up Regal Homes of Everett, who JRW defeated 6-3 in the finals, was a surprise finalist to the championship game. Regal, typically not a traveling team, is not expected to accept the ISC II berth. The third place team, 48th ranked Bucknell Park, playing under the sponsorship of Morgan Transfer, very likely will consider accepting the second berth. (In the absence of an ISC II Travel League in 2005, this qualifier provided the two berths for the Pacific NW).

In the elimination round, JRW beat not ranked Interbay Door of Seattle 6-3 and 48th ranked Morgan Transfer (Bucknell Park) 7-2 to reach the Championship game. Most Valuable Pitcher Dave Drotzmann (JRW) pitched back to back victories with 21 K’s in the two games and allowed only two earned runs. Most Valuable Player Mike Parham (JRW) had a 2 RBI single in the 3 run 6th inning to close out the victory over Morgan Transfer which gave JRW & Associates a berth to the ToC. Mike finished with a .786 BA See stats below. In the championship victory over Regal Homes, Pitcher Matt Barnes (JRW), returning from a two year absence from fastpitch softball, struck out 12 and didn’t walk any. Although the pesky Regal team got 11 hits, Matt stranded eight of them, ending 4 of the 7 innings with strikeouts.

JRW’s only loss in the tournament was in pool play on Saturday to 45th ranked Bodle Chiropractic 2-3 in a game with two International Tie-Breaker (ITB) innings. Norm Pipke (BC) of British Columbia struck out 9 in that victory. Bodle lost to eventual runner-up Regal Homes in the first round of elimination play on Sunday.

Game One (Sat) # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 022 360 1 – 14 19 1 N/R Interbay Door, Seattle 400 301 0 – 8 13 1 Matt Barnes, Dave Drotzmann 5th (WP) and Troy Grow; Kevin Rasmussen (LP) and Steve Morrison.Highlights: HR: Steve Drissel (JRW) Solo SS Mike Parham (JRW) 4-4, 4 R; DH Dave Drotzmann (JRW) 3-5, 4 RBI; LF Steve Drissel (JRW) 4-4, 2R, 3 RBI; CF Tim Fischer (JRW) 2-4, 2 RBI.JRW rallied from a seven run tie by scoring 6 runs in the top of the 6th inning. The inning was highlighted by a 2 RBI double by P Dave Drotzmann (JRW), an RBI single by CF Tim Fischer (JRW) and an RBI triple by LF Steve Drissel (JRW).

Game Two (Sat) # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 001 001 000 – 2 6 2 # 45 Bodle Chiropractic, Seattle 101 000 001 – 3 4 1 Dave Drotzmann (LP) and Troy Grow; Norm Pipke (WP) and Link Hawley Highlights: SS Mike Parham (JRW) 2-4; CF Tim Fischer (JRW) 3-4; LF Steve Drissel (JRW) 2 RBI Pitching: Dave Drotzman (JRW) 9 IP, 1 ER, 2 W, 9 K’s Norm Pipke (BC) 9 IP, 2 ER, 3 W, 9 K’s In the bottom of the 9th with ITB runner Cal Nehren (BC) on second and one out; an unsuccessful bunt attempt blocked the catcher (JRW) and Nehren stole third. The next batter (BC) hit a slow grounder which was errored on an attempt to throw home.

Game Three (Sat) N/R Rascals Casino, Seattle 100 00 – 1 4 3 # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 318 3x – 15 11 1 Duey Christensen (LP) and Nate Collins: Travis Kraft (WP), Dave Drotzmann 5th and Bob Harris; Highlights: HR: Tim Fischer (JRW) Grand Slam; Bob Harris (JRW) 3 Run HR LF Bob Harris (JRW) 1-3, 2 R, 3 RBI; DH Dave Drotzmann (JRW) 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI; CF Tim Fischer (JRW) 2-3, 2 R, 4 RBI; LF Bob Harris’ (JRW) 3 Run HR in the 3rd and CF Tim Fischer’s (JRW) Grand Slam in the same inning capped a 15 run outburst by JRW & Associates. Pitcher Travis Kraft (JRW), after allowing only four singles, pulled a groin muscle in the 5th with no outs and a walked runner on first. Relief pitcher Dave Drotzmann (JRW) ended the game on four pitches a 6U — 6-3 DP and a ground out, 6-3.

Game Four (Sun) Single Elimination Round Starts N/R Interbay Door, Seattle 000 201 0 – 3 5 1 # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 031 002 x – 6 9 2 Kevin Rasmussen (LP) and Steve Morrison; Dave Drotzmann (WP) and Troy Grow; Highlights: HR: 3B Mike Parham (JRW) 2 Run in the 2nd RF Steve Allen (JRW) 1-1, 1 R, 1 RBI; SS Mike Parham (JRW) 3-3, 2 R, 3 RBI Pitching: Dave Drotzmann (JRW) 7 IP, 2 ER, 12 SO, 2 W After Interbay closed to one run down, JRW scored the clinching runs in B6 on 3 singles, RF Steve Drissel’s (JRW) Sac fly and an OF error.

Game Five (Sun) Morgan Transfer, Lacey, WA 010 001 0 – 2 4 4 # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 011 113 x – 7 9 3 Kory Knight (LP), Trevor Knight 5th and Josh Baumgardner; Dave Drotzmann (WP) and Troy Grow. Highlights: 2B Don Cawthron (JRW) 2-4, 2 R; Mike Parham (JRW) 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBI. Most Valuable Player Mike Parham (JRW) had a 2 RBI single in the 3 run 6th inning to close out the victory over Morgan Transfer. Mike finished with a .786 BA.

Game Six (Sun) Championship Game N/R Regal Homes, Everett 101 010 0 – 3 11 2 # 23 JRW & Associates, Yakima 010 401 x – 6 11 1 Matt Barnes (WP) and Troy Grow; Jerry Rizzuto (LP) and Isiah Piquette; Highlights: 3B Casey Johnson (JRW) 2-3, 1 RBI; CF Tim Fischer (JRW) 1-3, 2 R, 1 RBI; RF Steve Drissel (JRW) 1-3, 1 RBI; Don Cawthron 1-4, 2 RBI Pitching: Matt Barnes (JRW) 7 IP, 2 ER, 2W, 13 K’s;

JRW Tournament All-Stars Most Valuable Pitcher – Dave Drotzmann (JRW) 3-1, 27 IP, 3 ER, 6 W, 34 K, 0.778 ERA Most Valuable Player 3B Mike Parham (JRW) 11-14, .786, 7 Runs, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 3 SB, 1 W All-Star CF Tim Fischer (JRW) 8-20, .400, 8 Runs, 8 RBI, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 2 SB All-Star OF Steve Drissel (JRW) 6-16, .375, 6 Runs, 8 RBI, 1 3B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 1 Sac;

Many, many thanks to Tournament Director Joe Bodle who handled lots of adversity in putting on another quality event. A pitching shortage for one team had Joe switching teams and fields even before the tournament started. The change away from the traditional Memorial Day weekend for the Chissus tournament left Joe in a dogfight over field use at the Liberty Complex. The Complex had to be cleared on Sunday by noon for Sally League Co-Ed play. Five of Sunday’s nine games for the Chissus Memorial were played at the Renton Hi School ball fields.

James Robert Williamson
Mailto:jrwilliamson@foodfacility.com

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Progress for Portage field Set

International Softball Congress- Canada West ISC II Qualifier

The 2005 ISC Canada West ISC II Qualifier is set for June 4-5 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Led by defending Champion ISC II #4 Gladstone Whips who finished 4th in the 40 team ISC II Tournament of Champions in Fargo, North Dakota in 2004 the qualifier is ready to roll with a field of 8 teams.

Included in the field for the 2005 qualifier are 2004 runner-up Portage Phillies as well as Devils Lake Risers, Regina Gold, Regina Century 21 Angels, Cowess Royals, the Manitoba Canada Games (19 & Under) team and Brandon, Manitoba. The field is very similar to 2004 which was very competitive and saw the Championship decided in extra innings.

Pool A will include Gladstone, Devils Lake, Regina Gold and the Canada Games team while Pool B will be comprised of Portage, Regina Century 21, Cowess and Brandon. With teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota the field has a nice representation from the Canada West Region with the teams competing for a berth in the ISC II Tournament of Champions to be held in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in August.

The qualifier is being staged as part of the Progress for Portage Tournament which includes various other events such as youth softball, baseball and women’s fastpitch. In all there will be between 45-50 teams participating in this ball extravaganza over 2 days which showcases the ISC II qualifier as the main event for the weekend on the 2 main diamonds. Republic of Manitobah Park in Portage la Prairie will again be the host facility for the weekend and is located 45 minutes west of Winnipeg on the Trans-Canada Highway, it is an ideal setting with 9 diamonds available to accommodate the event.

The ISC II qualifier is set to commence on Saturday with Round Robin Pool play scheduled for 9:00 – 11:00 – 1:00 – 3:00 – 5:00 – 7:00 and 9:00. Playoffs are scheduled for 9:00 and 11:00 on Sunday with the championship slated for 5:00.

Pool A

1. ISC II #4 Gladstone Whips
2. Devils Lake Risers
3. Regina Gold
4. Manitoba Canada Games

Pool B

1. Portage Phillies
2. Regina Century 21 Angels
3. Brandon A’s
4. Cowess Royals

Saturday June 4th, 2005

Time Diamond #
1 Diamond #9

9:00 a.m. 1. Devils Lake Risers – Canada Games

11:00 a.m. 2. Portage Phillies – Brandon A’s 3.
Regina Century 21 – Cowessess Royals

1:00 p.m. 4. Regina Gold – Devils Lake
Risers 5. Gladstone Whips – Canada Games

3:00 p.m. 6. Brandon A’s – Regina Century 21 7.
Cowessess Royals – Portage Phillies

5:00 p.m. 8. Canada Games – Regina Gold 9.
Gladstone Whips – Devils Lake Risers

7:00 p.m. 10. Brandon A’s – Cowessess Royals 11. Regina

Century 21 – Portage Phillies

9:00
p.m.
12. Gladstone Whips – Regina Gold

Sunday June 5th

Time Diamond #
1 Diamond #9

9:00 a.m. 13. 3rd (B) – 2nd
(A) 14. 3rd (A) – 2nd (B)

( Quarter-finals)

1:00 p.m. 15. Game 13 winner – 1st (B) 16. Game 14
winner – 1st (A)

(Semi-Finals)

5:00 p.m. 17. Winner 15 – Winner 16

(Final)

Ferdi Nelissen
International Softball Congress
Canada West Area Commissioner/Canadian Vice President
204-239-5822
ferdi@mts.net

Frankenmuth, MI –

The MI Area ISC II Qualifier will be held in conjunction with the ISC Qualifier July 8-10.

Interested teams should contact me as soon as possible. You can email me at scottstasik@hotmail.com or phone me at 989-714-3906.

The ISC II Tournament of Champions will be held in Chippewa Falls, WI, August 14-19.

Thanks,
Scott Stasik
Mailto:scottstasik@hotmail.com

Denmark, WI

Dean Oscar, Wisconsin Area ISC Commissioner, has announced that the fields
have been set for the Wisconsin Area ISC and ISC II Tournaments to be
hosted by Circle Tap in Denmark, WI on June 10, 11, and 12, 2005. At stake
are two births in both the ISC World Tournament to be held at Carson Park
in Eau Claire, WI August 12-20, and the ISC Tournament of Champions to be
held at Casper Park in Chippewa Falls, WI August 14-19.

Teams entered in the Wisconsin Area ISC II Tournament are the Rice Lake
Orangemen, Rice Lake, WI; Pioneer Metal Finishers, Green Bay, WI; Wilbur
Lime, Galesville, WI; Rep & Baja’s, Wausau, WI; Earl’s Club, Kenosha, WI;
The Bar of Appleton, Appleton, WI; PJ’s, Wausau, WI; and Circle Tap
Lumberjacks, Denmark, WI. Play in the double elimination tournament will
begin on Friday night, June 10 with all eight teams playing one game. Times
and brackets will be announced later this week.

Dean Oscar
Mailto:oscar@mwt.net

Austin Texas

28-29 May, 2005

The stage is set for The Castro Concrete J.A.C. Invitational and
ISC II Tournament Of Champions Qualifier for TX,La,Okl,and Ark.
Twenty teams will converge in Austin Texas this Memorial Weekend
, The largest in our Nine year history. Which makes a nice 40th
year anniversary present to our sponsor Lee Castro, who has
sponsored a Jokers Athletic Club’s fastpitch team since 1965.The
tournament will start Saturday morning at 8:00 am and run
through Sunday.Championship set for 3:00pm CST.

Gm 1: 8:00 Austin Aces vs San Antonio Titans
Gm 2: 8:00 Austin Jokers vs San Antonio Compardes
Gm 3: 8:00 Austin Indians vs San Antonio Glowworm
Gm 4: 9:30 Austin Castro Concrete vs Houston Hawks
Gm 5: 9:30 Beaumont Showstoppers vs Houston Nine
Gm 6: 9:30 Austin 76er’s vs Houston Aces
Gm 7: 11:00 Forth Worth Express vs Gm 1 winner
Gm 8: 11:00 Brownsville Pepe’s vs Houston Geo-Per
Gm 9: 11:00 Houston Southwest All Stars vs Livingston War Bucks
Gm 10 12:30 Houston Sportsman vs Gm 2 winner
Gm 11 12:30 El Paso Amigos vs Gm 3 winner
Gm 12 12:30 Oklahoma Medicine Men vs Gm 4 winner

Good Luck to all the teams and God Speed

John Limon
ISC Commissioner and
Co- Tournament Director

Reminder: This is an open Invitational Tournament
and all teams are welcome. The ISC II T.O.C. berth
will be awarded to the highest place team who has followed the
ISC guidelines for Area Tournaments and only one of
those teams will be eligible.

** New Email address for John Limon Mailto:texasisc@gmail.com