From the Waitakere Bears Softball Club Facebook page (From March 18) Our Premier Men had a win this evening over Hutt City United 3 nil. Marshall Maynard pitched 7 inns with 7ks and only 1 hit. Kevin hit a 2 run home run and Luke Peters came home on a squeeze play from David Lee which had him safe at 1st. The boys play Hutt Valley Marist in the morning. — at Saxton … [Read more...]
Passing of Cecilio Smalling
Sad to report the passing of Cecilio Smalling, skipper and pitcher of the Balboa Fastball team, of which I was a member in recent years. From the SCIFL: SERVICES FOR CECILIO SMALLING As you have heard, we lost Cecilio Smalling this past week. He was one of the good guys in the league and helped any way he could to make sure it was successful. Services for "C" are this … [Read more...]
One hardball lawyer’s passion
From Canadian Lawyer Magazine Cross Examined Written by Jennifer Brown Whether it’s in the courtroom or on the ball diamond, Jack Fireman brings the same approach to winning — preparation and solid team building net you the best result. The 76-year-old personal injury trial lawyer may be known as the driving force behind the championship-winning Toronto Gators (short for … [Read more...]
Recap of the Special Olympics Game at 2015 ISC WT
From Kyle Beane The 8th annual Special Olympics/ISC game was held last Wednesday in South Bend, and surprising to no one, the ISC All Stars were shut out 33-0!! We had one of our best turnouts ever, with over 30 ISC players and coaches. 14 of the ISC umpires helped guide the game along. But the real stars were the players from the Special Olympics team who gave 100% on every … [Read more...]
Jason Hill’s homer gives Newfoundland quartet championship sweep
From The Telegram By Brendan McCarthy Quarter now are members of defending champions of five major fastpitch titles Jason Hill’s three-run home run in the top of the sixth inning wound up being the decisive hit in the Hill United Chiefs’ 6-4 win over the Toronto Gators in the championship game of the International Softball Congress World Tournament Saturday in South Bend, … [Read more...]
ISC Hall of Fame Electees For 2016
From the International Softball Congress [South Bend, IN] The International Softball Congress announces on today’s date that the Isc Board Of Directors has elected the following 6 individuals to be inducted into the 2016 Isc Hall of Fame, the inductions will be held during the World Tournament at Quad Cities, Il In August 2016. Player Category Todd Martin – Ontario, … [Read more...]
JRW convalescing after surgery
Editor's note: Our good friend Jim Williamson (JRW) is convalescing after having open heart surgery this past Tuesday, July 28. He is convalescing. For those who may not know Jim, he was one of the founders of the North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) and a longtime coach, sponsor and ambassador for the game. He's in Yakima Washington, but know to many across North … [Read more...]