FALL 2016 EDITION Volume 29 • Number 2
Seniorwww.seniorsoftball.com SoftballMORE THAN JUST A GAMENEWSAMERICA’S LARGEST CIRCULATED SENIOR SOFTBALL PUBLICATION WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 PREVIEW: Our Coverage Includes the US National Games List and a Calendar of Events PAGES 16-21
East, West HEALTH TRENDS Winners to Rumble FOUNTAIN Top teams in the East battled to rep- resent their region in OF GOOD LIFE Raleigh, while their Searching for Percentage of the Population That Is 65 and Older counterparts in the West vied for regional the Secrets Low High honors in Sacramento. Softball News Report INSIDE: The winners of the People are living ISA SENIOR Eastern Nationals will WORLD SERIES play the winners of the longer, but many also are Page 13 Western Nationals in a suffering from chronic one game winner-take- health problems. Some SOCAL Source: CHAMPIONSHIPS all National Champion- lucky people – like those 2014 - 2015 Page 14 ship Game during the American playing softball at age Community World Masters Cham- Survey MIDWEST 85 -- are not only living CHAMPIONSHIPS pionships in Las Vegas. Page 22 Teams winning longer, but much more the US National Game importantly, they are liv- Here's Where 19.8% SOUTHERN and the World Masters Registered Senior 2.6% - 7.4% CHAMPIONSHIPS Continued on Page 12 2.2% - 2.5% Page 22 win the coveted Triple Softball USA 1.3% - 1.8% Grand Slam. Players Live .8% - 1.15% TEXAS STATE .3% - .7% CHAMPIONSHIPS .06% - .21% Page 23 0% - .04% NORTHWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS Page 24 NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE 9 Page 24 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS Page 26 Source: Senior Softball USA NORTHERN Database of all current players CHAMPIONSHIPS Page 27
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Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 3 NewsBriefing CARL’S CORNER 10 To Be Inducted Into HOF By Carl Gustafson Softball News Report others said of Brotherton: “Mike’s on field managerial A Life Lesson The National Senior “When Hugh comes to the abilities start with his eye Softball Hall of Fame class of ballpark, he comes with un- for recognizing talent. His Writing about wives is 2016 has been announced and bridled enthusiasm, a positive success has been proven by like tip-toeing through a mine those to be inducted in Las attitude, and ready to give 100 bringing together such tal- field. A long tail cat in a room Vegas during the World Mas- percent to the team.” – Jack ent, mixed personalities and full of rocking chairs has ters Championships include Hudson coaching them to act like a nothing on me. some of the most well-known “Hugh has been an out- team, play like a team and win But this story is just too participants in the sport. standing member of The Cen- like a team. Mike is known tempting a subject. At the first Included in the class ter for Sight team for years and respected not only by his tournament I organized and are the founder of the first – on and off of the field.” – team but throughout the coun- ran, I had a team with at least 85 team in the sport (Hugh Norman Ellis try as a class act and standup half a dozen wives drinking Brotherton), one of the key “Hugh has the most guy who loves this sport.” cognac in the stands scream- Las Vegas Senior Softball amazing spirit and a pure ing obscenities in this order: Association organizers of the love of the game. His career first at the poor umpire, then World Masters Champion- in softball speaks for itself, at the other team who hadn’t ships (Bob Gregorich), and winning multiple national and brought any wives to defend one of the leading players in world championships.” – Fran them; next at their own oblivi- the Northeast and a SSUSA Dowell ous husbands who seemed to National director (Michael “He hits a long ball, runs be quite used to it, and then Boone). well, and plays his defensive finally they turned on each In total, five players, one position well. In addition, he other because one of them manager and four pioneers in does a super job of pitching.” held her pet cat in her lap, and the sport will be inducted at – Hal Olver Michael P. Boone another one had a dog on a the WMC this year. dropped leash that chased the Player Those honored include: cat onto the field. The Middlesex, N.J., resi- When the umpire tried to dent has played senior softball grab the dog, it bit him on the for 10 years starting with thigh. Promotion Sportswear before As tournament director, it creating Sweet Construction was my job to do something. Co. out of New Jersey at the I’d rather face down Clint Major level. Eastwood than six drunk H.P. “Dutch” Detwiler wives. But I took a breath and Mike Trusty Jr., 2010 NSSHOF Inductee, marched over to the biggest Photos Courtesy of NSSHOF Manager says “Mike’s performance in Senior Softball has been one. I thought I saw a tattoo of The Riverside, Calif., Attila the Hun on her bicep. Hugh Brotherton exceptional in all areas and he resident has been in senior is one of the most recognized I knew that if I said the Pioneer Player softball for 12 years and has wrong thing, fire would ignite Senior Softball USA chief players on and off the field.” won 19 world or national David Barnes, NSSHOF the alcohol in her throat and executive officer Terry Hen- championships. He manages she would spew flames at me nessy calls Brotherton “a true Class of 2013 goes on to Summy’s 55, a Major Plus say, Michael is an outstand- with medieval intentions. So I pioneer in our sport, an excel- team that won the SSUSA swallowed hard and said with lent player and manager – and ing hitter and gifted middle Triple Crown. It was his sec- infielder which contributes to all the courage I could muster: a wonderful ambassador for ond Triple Crown. all of us.” Here’s what many his team’s success. Continued on Page 9 Ken Lipinski said that Continued on Page 5 4 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition
Pre-Swing Motion Creates Added Bat Speed By Art Eversole bat feel lighter before you swing: This action is performed as you wind up Here’s a quick tip for improving your 1) Moving your bat to an almost and deliver the bat to the incoming ball. hitting before you step into the batter’s vertical position unweights the bat, Also, don’t step away from your hands box: Add a pre-swing action so the bat will 2) When striding forward into the when you stride, but let your hands travel feel lighter allowing you to swing faster, be ball with a weight transfer; this also un- with your body toward the pitcher. This able to wait longer, and be quicker to the weights the bat as it’s in motion moving technique also is putting the bat in motion ball with more power. forward toward the pitcher. overcoming stationary inertia. So what makes the bat feel heavy and Understand that a batter can start in the Remember, a stationary holding to swing slower? As we know the majority flat behind the head bat position as long as position of the bat without the pre-swing of the bat’s weight is in the barrel region. when during the pre-swing the bat is tipped activity will make it much more difficult to The farther the bat barrel is away from up toward a vertical position. This action get the bat up to your maximum bat speed your hands, the heavier the bat will feel. will make the bat feel lighter during the as you’re battling the bat’s inertia proper- One way to make the bat feel heavy is batter’s windup motion. The pre-swing ties. Performing this pre-swing action and to place it straight back behind your head movement makes the bat feel lighter due to technique will allow you to actually swing in a level position. Don’t let the bat rest the center of mass of the bat being brought faster as you free up the dead weight of on the shoulder when assuming your ready closer to your body when it’s in the vertical the bat. Increasing bat speed will add exit position to hit. Again this heavier feel- position. speed to your hits making for more base ing is due to the majority of weight being Here’s a real life example to help hits and long bombs. toward the end and particularly if the bat understand how the bat feels heavier when So, if you want to swing faster, you is end-loaded. To swing at the ball from the barrel is held horizontally: Try holding must free up the barrel by waggling it like this position requires a large overcoming of and extending a straw broom out in front of in golf before address and bringing it to inertia of the weight of the bat. your body while gripping it from the end near vertical during the pre-swing. The Hitting experts refer to this pre-swing of the handle. Then ask a friend to place purpose here is to get your bat moving phenomenon as the unweighting of the bat a small brick on the broom’s straw area before you begin your body rotation which that comes prior to the actual swing. Oth- while you’re still holding the broom. You’ll begins after the front foot has landed. We ers may see this action as the proverbial get a real sense of the extra weightiness don’t want to begin the swing to the ball hitch in the swing or a timing mechanism than just holding the brick in your hand. from a complete bat standstill which will which sometimes carries a bad connota- When taking your swing try and create result in a slower swing to the ball. tion. a rhythm by waggling the bat around and Happy hitting. There are two basic ways to make the moving it to nearly a vertical position. Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 5 HOF: Littlejohn, McLamb, Nevis, Ahal Elected Continued from Page 3 Countrywide, which evolved Softball Triple Crowns. Don Brooks, SSUSA into Turn-Two and then Tom Avery, manager of national director, says that Hamel’s Superior Softball. the Omen 70 team, says of Boone “has over the years, Ron Sandy, a former Bill, “Not only does he have not only as a player, but also coach, said “James is an out- a great glove, but also is one as a manager, has continually standing pitcher who has com- of our leading hitters. He is demonstrated a sincere love, plete command of the game the player you build a team knowledge, and above all, the when he is on the mound. around and wish you had a respect for the game.” Rick Littlejohn He is an extremely skilled whole bunch more of Nevis’s Player defensive pitcher.” Bruce on your team.” Springstead, having played Tom Best says of Bill, The Olympia, Wash., resi- with him and against him “Bill is considered one of the dent has played senior softball said that James has a way of best, if not the best, shortstop for 14 years starting with the making the game look simple in 70 senior play. He has great Ruth Realty team in 2000. and always has an encourag- range and a powerful throw- Jim Hornus, past manager ing word of advice to make ing arm.” of the Ruth team says of Rick, to improve the play of his “I’ve had the opportunity teammates. of playing with and against Don Clatterbough points Bob Gregorich Rick many times. He is the out that James is a devoted total ballplayer, offense and Player player and team leader. James defense, he can do it all. As The Henderson, Nev., exhibits sportsmanship, char- a coach, you couldn’t ask for resident began playing Senior acter, and class in all aspects a better team player. He’s al- Softball with teams such of his life that he leads by his ways willing to give up play- as Venture Bank and Ruth Christian example. Realty. ing time so others can get in Bob Ahal In 2005 Bob moved to the game, doesn’t care where Las Vegas and began playing he bats in the lineup.” Pioneer Player with Tharaldsons, Las Vegas Joe Franco says of Rick, “Bob Ahal has been a Elks, Arizona Heat, Las Vegas The Ruth teams he played on great example of some of the Pirates and Stark Street Pizza. were among the best in the very best aspects of senior Bob also managed from 2007 Northwest, and several won ball, sportsmanship and dedi- thru 2014 the Las Vegas Elks, World Championships. cation to developing the sport. Las Vegas Pirates and the He has been a driving force Stark Street Pizza teams win- Bill Nevis for our sport in Arizona,” says ning several national champi- Player Terry Hennessy, National onships. The Elk Grove, Calif., Senior Softball Hall of Fame “Bob was a key member resident has played senior delegate. of the LVSSA Board who softball for 21 years, starting “Bob’s commitment to the served on the steering com- with the Sacramento Golden sport is evident in his contri- mittee that combined the Seniors. butions to senior softball over LVSSA and SSUSA for both James McLamb He played his first World a 25+ year career as a player the very successful WMC and Player Championship in Salt Lake and team manager. Many players participate solely the Southwest Champion- He has played senior City in 1997, where he was for the enjoyment of the ships,” said Terry Hennessy, softball for 17 years starting voted best Offensive and De- sport. Few, however, enjoy a SSUSA’s CEO. with Dan Smith Softball out fensive Player. 25-years career and fewer yet Russ Curtis says of Bob, of California. He then played Over the years Bill has take on the responsibility and “Bob is the ultimate team with the Florida Crush. He played on numerous teams commitment that Bob has dur- player, who can play any posi- continued his Senior Soft- and has won All Tournament ing this time,” says delegate tion, and will bat anywhere in ball career with the Carolina awards and championships. In Greg Maas. the lineup without complaint. Cobras. 2014 and 2015, while play- “I have had the oppor- He is a .700-.750 hitter that In 2005 James joined ing with the Omen 70 team, runs for other players.” Bill won back to back Senior Continued on Page 6 6 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition LIMITED EDITION HOF: Schiebel, Williams Named Senior Continued from Page 5 rings and two watches. He fellow players and managers Softball tunity to play as a teammate has played for several teams note that he “has dedicated his News with Bob on several National in Arizona and helped raise entire senior life to excellence 2701 K St., Suite 101A Championship teams and he $252,000 to build a club in senior softball. He has Sacramento, CA 95816 always delivered including house and scorers booth, played with teams from Or- (916) 326-5303 the 2009 Triple Crown in the helped acquire building ma- egon, Nevada and California. (916) 326-5304 FAX 70 Major Plus Division, said terials recruited sponsors to Here’s what his fellow www.seniorsoftball.com Harry Heller, a member of the raise money for league opera- players and managers have to 2014 Hall of Fame Class. tions. say: Publisher His manager said Mel is “His level of perfection W.E. Ruth a consistent .650 -. 750 hitter on the field is not obtained by and “most of his hits are for chance or assumption. Roger Editor extra bases. He has an uncan- has earned it by the way he Terry Hennessy ny ability to find the gaps. He plays the game. Managing Editor is a clutch player and has won As an opponent, I mar- Giovanni Crotti more games for us than any veled at Roger’s skills on the other player.” diamond. He was consistently Contributing Writers on-base, generally after extra- Pete Davignon, Dave Mel Schiebel base hits earned through his Dowell, Jack Eberhard, Art speed and heads-up alertness. Everole, Carl Gustafson, Pioneer Player “ The new Easton FLEX™ barrel technology combined Schiebel has played senior Now as a teammate, I agree Stephanie Hopkins, Ross with TCT Composite and CXN ZERO™ has just raised
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SHOP NOW AT WWW.EASTON.COM/SLOW-PITCH 8 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Opinions &Letters Why We Do It This month the largest senior single-sport tournament in America begins in Las Vegas. The LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters Championships will attract 15,000 players and their friends and families from almost every state in The Union. This production has taken the better part of the year to plan and will take thousands of hours of labor to imple- ment. Why do we do it? The first response from teams paying $745 entry fees is usually, “It’s all about the money.” Wrong. Very wrong. Certainly there is a return of monetary investment for both LVSSA and SSUSA, but it not the driving force behind this event. The driving force is the determination of each associa- tion – LVSSA and SSUSA – to produce the biggest and best tournament in the sport. Why? Sue Ballenger It’s not simple pride, although we are very proud of the World Masters Championships. Keeping Life in Perspective A tournament of this size attracts national and interna- tional attention for the sport, which helps grow the sport And we would like to thank every player and fan who throughout America and the world. participates in this event and helps spread the word about We love this game and want to see it expand so that the sport we love. every senior has the opportunity to play. So it boils down to love of the game. - - Terry Hennessy Awareness + Prevention = CAN-Sirs Team As we begin the fall problems. After being taken quarterbacked the whole sea- season, CAN-Sirs had only off the meds I have not had son for the CAN-Sirs. moderate success in promot- any further physical problems. I wish to thank our friends for ing our team and expanding The legacy of the drugs their continued support and to our message. We partnered put me in a state of apathy apologize that I was unable to with SSUSA for the CAL-Cup that along with depression, I move forward with the CAN- and entered the Western Open. was unable to function. Since Sirs awareness and prevention That was pretty much our we are a small organization programs. season. run by my wife Vicki and I It is still our intention to My illness during this we were unable to pursue our proceed with the CA-Sirs mis- year was part of the reason CAN-SIRS mission very well. sion and with your continued for the lack of pursuing our CORNER I want to thank Gil Correa help, we can succeed. mission. I was rushed to the By Pete Davignon for taking on the task of man- If anyone has any stories or hospital during the 2015 waist down. aging the team. Greg Leur- information that you would Western Open, but after sev- Doctors thought I was gans was helpful in recruiting like to share, email us at can- eral hospitalizations and tests, having seizures and I was players and Denny Weisgerber sirs@att. nothing was discovered. I was prescribed four different took care of the jerseys and It would be great if some experiencing loss of balance medications which as it turns equipment. I especially want of your local senior softball and sudden paralysis from the out only caused me further to thank Terry Hennessy who Continued on Next Page Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 9 CAN-Sirs: Be the Change Eastern Nationals Rock in Raleigh Continued from Page 8 Softball News Report Venom (FL) (USA Men’s 70 Major-Plus), Syracuse Cyclones teams chose the CAN-Sirs RALEIGH, N.C. – Fifty- 70 (NY) (TOC/USA Men’s as their team name. It would nine teams from 14 states competed in the 2016 Eastern 70AAA). keep our awareness program Carolina Blue Sky’s (NC) as a reminder for the whole National Championships at Walnut Creek Softball Com- (TOC/USA Men’s 75AAA). league. We would be happy Florida Investment Proper- to do what we could to help plex. Winners of each divi- sion began the first leg of the ties (USA Men’s 80 Major). sponsor the team. Several Kryptonite (FL) (TOC/USA unsponsored teams have taken Triple Grand Slam, which includes winning either the Women’s 40 Major), Northern CAN-Sirs as their jerseys. (TOC/USA Men’s 55 Major), Construction Fireballs (MA) Eastern or Western National We encourage you to keep Old Stars (IL) (USA Men’s (USA Women’s 40AAA). Championship, the USA exercise and diet as part of 55AAA), Longshoremen 55 (VA) Dreamgirlz (VA) (TOC/USA National Championship game your off season. You can find (TOC/USA Men’s 55AA). Women’s 50). and the World Masters Cham- excellent conditioning exer- Hollis Appraisals (FL) These teams will be pionship. cises and helpful health hints (TOC/USA Men’s 60 Major- representing the East at the Here are the Winners: on our website. Plus), Carolina Cobras 60 (NC) US National Championship MidAtlantic Elite 40’s (VA) (TOC/USA Men’s 60 Major), And finally, it is becoming Games during the World (TOC/USA Men’s 40 Major), Northern Virginia Force (TOC/ difficult to raise funds to sup- Masters Championships if Superior 40’s/Potomac Sports USA Men’s 60AAA), Syracuse port our activities. We encour- (MD) (USA Men’s 40AAA). Cyclones 60 (NY) (TOC/USA they choose to participate and age you to make a donation to Team USA (MD) (TOC/USA Men’s 60AA). continue their journey towards our cause. Men’s 50-Major Plus), Ohio Hamel Builders (VA) (TOC/ the Triple Grand Slam. 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Email: [email protected] Website: can-sirs.org Eastern Nationals All Tourney Players Named 2016 Eastern National Cham- Men’s 55 Silver: Preci- Men’s 65AAA: Spicer Carl: Wives Right pionships All Tournament sion Ford: Pete Creech, Johnny Properties 65: Joe Fry, JR Players: Dixon, Rodney Farlow Knott, Pat Murphy Continued from Page 3 Men’s 40 Masters Gold: Men’s 60 Major: Carolina Men’s 65/70 Silver: Syra- “Would you mind if I had a MidAtlantic Elite 40’s: Butch Cobras 60: Billy Cameron, Don cuse Cyclones 70’s: Ed Ber- Cummings, Bob Fair, Tony Lib- Clatterbough, Gary Ellison, Ron gamini, Dan Dillon, Rich Faia, drink of your cognac?” Hey erto, Travis White; Sandy, John Scruggs; Hanning- Milo Richmond, Bob Wood; I’m not stupid, if you can’t Men’s 50 Major-Plus: ton’s 60’s: Joseph D’Abreu, Tom Code Electric/Oaks Cobras: whip ‘em, join ‘em. Team USA: Verdell Blackston, Hagist, Curt Snow, Tony Vodola Dannie Deans, Sherwood But it worked. Everyone John Casner, Mike Dill, Ernie Men’s 60AAA: Reality Driver, Buddy Gore, Rick Roy- Donaldson, Ron Wenrich Jr.; Check: Kim Dolphin, Haywood als; Bailey Talent Cavaliers: started laughing and they of- TSC Miken Reloaded: Calvin Edmonds, Larry Long Ralph Conlin, Wayne Glass, fered me the bottle. I begged Butcher, Harold Kelley, Calvin Men’s 60AA: Syracuse Chuck Winchester off the alcohol, but we got McCrary, Myron Usher; Cyclones: Ralph Bondi, Jim Men’s 75/80 Gold: Caro- through the game in subse- Men’s 50 Major: Ohio Daniels, Mark Girolamo, John lina Blue Sky’s: Al Avant, Al Elite: Joe Ausec, Gary Lecker, Maxwell, Mark Merrell; DiMillio, Ken Hagan, Donald quent good humor. Tim Linson, Mike Negray, Kelly Men’s 65 Major-Plus: Morton, Olive Yates Jr.; Flor- Although I used a smidge Ratcliff; Hamel Builders: Danny Ballard, ida Investment Properties: of poetic license, this actually Men’s 55/60 Major-Plus: Billy Cameron, Ronnie Collins, Al DeWerth, Robert Johnson, happened. And the drunken Hollis Appraisals: Chip Cregar, Andrew Pete Smith, Tommy Frank Murth, James Duffie Jeff Frey, Horace Jefferson, Tudor; Team Florida: Ed Car- Stone wives’ team won the game. Lawrence Reedus Jr., Dave Roy- rington, Harold Jones, Rocky Women’s 40 Masters The moral of the story is — alty; Scott, Tony Vodola Major: Sweet Ladies Softball: whatever your wife tells you, Men’s 55 Major: Florida Men’s 65/70 Platinum: Her- Laura Grunert, Cathy Nico- it is. Automated Shade 55: Dennis mTech: John Celentano, Frank demus, Cary Outland, Nikki Birgstahler, Mike Hart, Dave O’Neill, Cliff Roberts, John Palakovic Howells, Brett Porche; Ryan, Tom Tashea; 10 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Western Nationals Light up Sacramento Area Softball News Report Men’s 70 Major-Plus), California Wrecking SACRAMENTO – The 2016 West- Crew (TOC/USA Men’s 70 Major), Game ern National Championships attracted On (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 70AAA). 112 teams playing in four facilities San Francisco Seals (CA) (TOC/USA (Sacramento Softball Complex, Maidu Men’s 75 Major-Plus), Scrap Iron Beams Regional Park – Roseville, Hal Bar- (CO) (TOC/USA Men’s 75 Major), Koko- tholomew Sports Park – Elk Grove and pelli Eye Scorpions (AZ) (TOC/USA Men’s Foskett Regional Park – Lincoln). 75AAA). Men’s Winners of each division began the Fairway Ford (CA) (TOC/USA 80 Major), Sacramento Gold (CA) (USA first leg of the Triple Grand Slam, which Men’s 80AAA). includes winning either the Eastern or Old School 40’s (CA) (TOC/USA USA Men’s 55 Major), So Cal Guys 55’s Western National Championship, the Women’s 40 Major), Smack That (CA) (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 55AAA), Pastimers USA National Championship game and (TOC/USA Women’s 40AAA). (WA) (TOC/USA Men’s 55AA). the World Masters Championship. Arizona Dream Team (TOC/USA Old Dawgs 60 (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s Here are the winners: Women’s 50). 60 Major-Plus), Tri-C-Machine (CA) (TOC/ Prestige/Elite Orange (CA) (TOC/USA These teams will be representing the Men’s 40 Major-Plus), Damaged Goods USA Men’s 60 Major), Lincoln Hills Coy- otes 60 (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 60AAA), East at the US National Championship (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 40 Major). Games during the World Masters Cham- Sommerville Softball (CA) (TOC/USA Scrap Iron 60’s Rockies (CO) (TOC/USA Men’s 60AA). pionships if they choose to participate Men’s 50 Major-Plus), L.A.F. 50/DeMarini and continue their journey towards the (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 50 Major), Dead Timberworks Construction (CA) (TOC/ Triple Grand Slam. Sailors (WA) (TOC/USA Men’s 50AAA), USA Men’s 65 Major-Plus), Animals (CA) For complete division wrap-ups, Horn Softball (CA) (USA Men’s 50AA). (TOC/USA Men’s 65 Major), Over the Edge Summy’s 55 (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 55 (CA) (TOC/USA Men’s 65AAA), Sacramen- please CLICK HERE Major-Plus), D&K Tradition (CA) (TOC/ to Buds (CA) (USA Men’s 65AA). Scrap Iron Legacy (CO) (TOC/USA Western National Championships All Tourney Players Named
2016 Western National Championships All nis Cabana, John Evans, John Steve Grass- Gold, Fred Lowndes, Tom Westrup; Scrap Tournament Players: baugh, Charles Hopkins, David Rodriguez; Iron/Phiten: Randy Huls, Sebastian Muzio, Women’s 40 Major: Kiss Our Stix: Patti Southern California Braves: Art Estrada, Bruce Stricklett Albrecht, Cynthia Dominguez, Laura Rider, Ron Larrieu, Dave Martinez, Matt Palmer; Men’s 65AAA: Scrap Iron Diamonds: Becky Robertson Senior Bend Elks: Ray O’Rear, Greg Shad- Jesus Bencomo, Mike Boulier, Hal Meyer Women’s 40AAA: Smack That: Ste- dix, Dan Thompson Men’s 65/70 Silver: Sacramento Buds: fanie Acton, Patricia Doty, Jonnie Reeves, Men’s 60 Major-Plus: Old Dawgs 60: Jim Luttrell, Tim Sutherland, John Yoshikawa Rona Stanley, Trina Valencia Ron Beck, Chris Dayak, Brad Drennan, Men’s 70 Major-Plus: Scrap Iron Men’s 50 Major-Plus: Doerflinger/De- Elwin Jobe, Bryan Lowry; Top Gun Elite: Legacy: Rick Buckland, Mike Hoffberg, Bob Marini: Lamon Bradshaw, Todd Deck, Brett Joel Hawk, Steve Vincurek, James Walker III, Hough, Stan Suichta, Skip Walker; Omen 70: Kreuger Scott Wolters Tom Avery, Ed Carey, Rich Schmidt, Dave Men’s 50 Major: L.A.F. 50/DeMarini: Men’s 60 Major: TRI-C-Machine: Sells Chip Brakeville, Matt Dobyns, Donnie Frank Catomerisios, David Gonzales, Emilio Men’s 75 Major-Plus: San Francisco Hudson, John Patterson, Dave Thompson; Lobato, Rogers Sanders, Mel Tennyson; Seals: Bob Hannah, John Chacon, Bobby Da- Nor Cal Warriors: Mark Carmichael, John Goodman Racing: Reggie Bonn, Steve vis, Gus Niklas, Tom Palma; PDR Fastsigns: Gibbs, Anthony Maze Evert, Gary Kearney, Marc Stock; Elite/SCS: Del Helzer, Tom Imming, Mark Rueck, Mike Men’s 50AAA: Dead Sailors: John Bob Bainbridge, Larry Giese, Tim Ryan Sisavic Clasey, Jeff Colwell, Lorin Dalesky, John Men’s 60AAA: Lincoln Hills Coyotes: Men’s 75 Major: Scrap Iron Beams: Fetters, Jeff Small; Pacific Coast Alliance: Mike Hilton, Hal Kastner, Steve Lambert, Dave Boone, Dick County, Joe DeCristofaro, Doug Cherry, William Heriford, Kenny Henry Mutz, Jim Stapleton “J.C.” Moore, Roger Taylor; State Roofing Levey, Lawson Williams Men’s 60AA: Fresno Mayhem: Sammie Systems: John Dyer, Bob Eddie, Gary Hand- Men’s 55 Major-Plus: MTC 55’s/Dud- Ayers III, Gary Hains, Bruce Neiman, Darryl sher, Dennis Logie ley: Dan Arevalos, Scott Becker, Darin Idler, Steagall Men’s 75AAA: Triple Play 75: Gene Gary Robertson; Northwest Legends: Steve Men’s 65 Major-Plus: Enviro-Vac Ma- Conn, Gary Nobriga, Jay Quimby, Ernie Buettner, Ken Childress, Steve Leighton, rauders: Ed Andrews, Ron Beck, Ross Evi- Strauman Mike Reeder son, Jim Klassen; Omen 65: Rick Mansker, Men’s 80 Gold: Fairway Ford: John Men’s 55 Major: D&K Tradition: Bert Billy Steele, Dan Walsworth Fisher, Jesus Gadoy, Lew Herndon, Ken Cochran, Tim Deering, James McCaffrey, Men’s 65 Major: Animals: Tom Clarke, Lockman, Al Kumm; Sacramento Gold: Elecio Rosales Jr., Jack Zoani Dave Conley, Gary Garcia, Jim Martin, Larry Norman Blackwell, Dave Fairchild, Ray Men’s 55AAA: So Cal Guys 55’s: Den- Starkey; NorCal STIXX: Joe Daniel, Gopher Newman, Bob Taylor COMING AUGUST 2016
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Trademark owned by Russell Brands, LLC. or its a liates. © 2016 Russell Brands, LLC. 12 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Youth: Brain Is Key The Best and Worst Continued from Page 1 ing healthier, happier lives. Cities to Retire What is the secret? Softball News Report care and availability of recre- The elixir appears to As researchers study the ational opportunities. contain large measures of reasons behind long, healthy Tampa rated the Number exercise, good diet and a dash lives, it is interesting to look 2 spot and Miami was Num- of just the right genes. at where seniors retire. ber 4. (Scottsdale, Ariz., rated Surprisingly, the genes Some states are not Number 3). associated with longer life Rawlings playing for Southwest surprising: Florida not only The American Communi- have less to do with bodily Stars in the 2014 WMC. has one of the highest densi- ty Survey which ranked where functions than with hu- 91-year-old John Rawlings. ties, but three of the top four the overall 65+ population man thought, according to Rawlings pitches and “Best Cities to Retire” are in in America lived, contained the Wellderly Study by the plays second base three days a Florida. some surprises. Seniors were Scripps Translational Science week in San Diego, including Orlando is at the top not all flocking to the South. Institute (STSI) in San Diego. Saturdays with “the young- of WalletHub’s list, which In addition to Florida, the “We looked at entire ge- sters in their early 60s.” judged cities based on afford- highest densities of seniors nome, trying to find sites that “I come from a family of ability, quality of life, health were in West Virginia and are statistically different. The old people,” said Rawlings. Maine. sites that showed big differ- “My aunt lived to be 110, The American Communi- ence were linked to cognitive another lived to be 109, and ty Survey showed where most functions,” said Ali Torka- my brother is 99.” seniors lived, but most studies mani, a STSI researcher. Rawlings, who was part have not rated where the most “The brain-body con- of the Scripps Welldery study, healthy seniors live. nection could be a direct plays rover and shortstop for One indication of where biological link, or it could be the 85 Southwest Stars 85+ the population of healthy, ac- the case that because the brain team. tive seniors live can be found is functioning well, you take “The genetics are there, by studying where most senior better care of yourself,” said but keeping yourself in shape Best Cities to Retire softball players live (See Torkamani. is very important,” he said. 1. Orlando, FL Charts on Page 1). The Scripps research To Rawlings, that means play- 2. Tampa, FL Using that measurement, into aging well has become ing ball on Tuesdays, Thurs- 3. Scottsdale, AZ California is – by far – the increasingly important as the days and Saturdays. 4. Miami, FL Eden of senior softball, with population as a whole lives Diet is a different story. 5. Sioux Falls, SD almost three times more longer. “I’m an old farmer, I like 6. Las Vegas, NV senior softball players than the The average American is corn on the cob and steak,” 7. Cape Coral, FL next state, Florida. living almost 30 years longer said Rawlings, who was 8. Atlanta, GA Florida, Arizona and than a century ago. In 1912, inducted into the National Se- 9. Minneapolis, MN Texas come in second, third the average life expectancy nior Softball Hall of Fame in 10. Los Angeles, CA and fourth and have nearly was 51.5 years. In 2012, the 2009. “Stay away from sugar, the same number of senior most recent study, the aver- but salt is OK…really it is just Worst Cities to Retire players. age American lived to be 78.8 important to have a rounded 1. Fontana, CA At the other end of the years old. diet.” 2. Rancho Cucamonga, CA spectrum, with the fewest But living longer in itself Rawlings has earned the 3. Bakersfield, CA players, are Germanay, Maine has created misery for many respect of both researchers 4. Wichita, KS and the Yukon Territory. elderly Americans suffer- and the many in San Diego for 5. Detroit, MI Heard in the Dugout ing from chronic diseases as his positive attitude and senior 6. Aurora, IL they age, which has been the softball playing ability. Fit- 7. Chula Vista, CA "Wisdom is knowing impetus for a raft of research tingly, he will be throwing out 8. Newark, NJ what to do next, skill is similar to the Wellderly study. the first pitch for the Padres 9. Worcester, MA knowing how to do it, And those studies are when they play the Diamond- 10. Providence, RI and virtue is doing it" increasingly trying to find the backs on Sept. 20. --David Starr Jordan secret of a rare breed – like Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 13 not when the stock market goes wrong. Sirard: suddenly moves sharply in If you decide that your one direction or the other. old investment strategy no 40 Teams And while you are look- longer works for you, it’s a It's Time ing over your 401(k), you nice quiet time of year when Compete at should also be looking at any you can carefully go over other investment funds that your investment options. You ISA Senior for Study you own. You want to make have plenty of time to make Continued from Page 6 your investment decisions in an appointment with your correlation with each other financial adviser to let them Worlds are putting your money, both and not treat them as totally know that you want to make new funds going in and your isolated from each other. some changes and to see what old funds that you’ve had for For instance, if you have they recommend. some time. For seniors, it’s $250,000 in your 401(k) and Moving money around important to know just how it’s all invested in stocks, you quickly is never a good strate- much risk you are willing to might be OK if you have the gy. You want to take your time take and if you’re 50 percent same amount of money in- to see exactly what you might or more in equities, you might vested in fixed-income securi- want to do and to be able to want to move some of your ties in your regular investment study any new investment op- money to fixed-income invest- account, IF you truly want a tions as well as to take a care- Softball News Report ments that should have less 50-50 mix of the two invest- ful look at how your current COLUMBUS, IND. - The risk and less market fluctua- ment strategies. However, I investments have done. 2016 ISA Senior World Series was once again held here in an tion. would think most investors One additional thing to effort to attract a wide range It’s important to make would feel safer having each consider is what retirees can of teams to earn a world title such changes…if needed… account in the balance they expect from Social Security on some of the best fields the when you want to do it and want just in case something for 2017. The experts are warning that if inflation con- state has to offer. tinues to be low, there may be This year, 40 teams from eight different states gathered little or no automatic increase Senior Softball-USA is here to battle it out for the in monthly retirement and dis- crown and ten teams would be dedicated to promoting all ability payments. awarded TOC berth. The Social Security Act Senior Leagues to ensure Here are the winners: provides for an automatic Big Ten Softball/DLB their independence and boost in benefits if inflation as (Men’s 50 Major), Team Illinois measured by what’s called the help them grow (Men’s 50AAA). Consumer Price Index for Ur- Doug & Don’s Auto Care ban Wage Earners increases. (Men’s 55 Major), Antique If you’ll recall, last year Roadshow (Men’s 55AAA). the Social Security Adminis- Kinnco Services 60 (Men’s tration didn’t give an annual 60 Major-Plus), Kentuckiana cost of living increase due to Legends (Men’s 60 Major), low inflation rates for the first Cincinnati 60’s (Men’s 60AAA), time since 2010. While Social Indy Fog (Men’s 60AA). Security benefits have in- Minnesota Masters/Ancell creased by 3.9 percent a year (Men’s 65 Major) and Kentucki- since 1975, they’ve only gone ana 65’s (Men’s 65AA). up 2.3 percent since 2000. For complete division Jack Sirard is a retired wrap-ups, please CLICK nationally syndicated finan- HERE Please visit our website at www.seniorsoftball.com cial investment columnist send an email to [email protected] or and a senior writer/editor of Please See Page 14 [email protected] or call our office Senior Softball News. For ISA Senior World (916) 326-5303 for more information Series All Tournament Selections 14 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition SoCal State Championships Host 86 Teams Softball News Report L.A.F. 50/DeMarini (Men’s 50 Major), PERRIS / HEMET – Eighty-six Kamikaze (Men’s 50AAA). teams competed in the 2016 Southern So Cal 55’s (Men’s 55 Major), So Cal California State Championships, spon- Guys 55 (Men’s 55AAA). sored by Adidas, at Big League Dreams Elite/SCS (Men’s 60 Major), Scrap Iron (Perris) and Diamond Valley Lake Sports High Octane (Men’s 60AAA). Complex (Hemet). Top Gun 65 Mavericks (Men’s 65 Ma- The first session featured the Men’s jor), No Guts, No Glory (Men’s 65AAA), Tequila All-Stars (Men’s 65AA) 65 and over divisions July 5-7, while the Top Gun SWAT (Men’s 70 Major), Men’s 50, 55 and 60 age groups played Son’s of Pitches (Men’s 70AAA) July 8-10 and the Men’s and Women’s California Connection (Men’s 75 Ma- 40’s groups were held July 9-10. jor). In total, 16 teams booked their in- For complete division wrap-ups, vites to the TOC. Cal Toxic (Women’s 40AAA). please CLICK HERE Here are the winners: Team Braves (Men’s 40 Major-Plus), TKP/Hunters (Women’s 40 Major), So- Layer Cake/Dudley/Elite (Men’s 40 Major). ISA Senior World SoCal Championships All Tourney Players Named Series All Tourney 2016 Southern California State Champion- Men’s 60 Platinum: Elite/SCS: Mike Players Named ships All Tournament Players: Flanery, Larry Giese, Gary Gosz, Felix Women’s 40 Major: TKP Hunters: Mendiola, Dale Palmer; Top Gun Elite: Dan 2016 ISA Senior World Series All Tourna- Deb Dimeglio, Kelli Handy, Kathryn Held, Nunnelee, Jim Palecek, Mark Purdy, Stephen ment Players: Jennifer Stewart, Kristi Whitcomb, Davette VinCurek Men’s 50 Platinum: Brickyard Classics: Williams; Kiss Our Stix: Patricia Affriseo, Men’s 60 Silver: Scrap Iron High Oc- Morgan Hughes, Mark Thompson Team Illinois Lori Alexander, tane: Mark Gembarowski, Gary Jones, Terry Men’s 50AAA: : Chuck Burns, Jeff Lauchner, Kevin Lawrence, Barry Women’s 40AAA: Punisher Sports: Liverant, Nick Longo, Michael Whitlow; Roman, Troy Walker; Team O50: Gregg Betty Atkinson, Cathy Lowas, Staci Mosher Men’s 65 Major: Top Gun 65 Maver- Stevens, Jesse Stevenson, Scott Whitworth; Braves icks: Arnold Carlos, Steve Collo, Larry Lay, Men’s 40 Major-Plus: : Kevin Legacy Jim Teeter, John Woolsey; R & R 65’s: Dick : Steve Greenert, Paul Hickerson Bourgeois, Todd Chiappini, John Garcia, Men’s 55 Major: Doug & Don’s Auto Markota, Hank Ornelaz, Phil Stevens, Mike Ronnie Hayes, Drew Lineberger; Care: Gary Greskowiak, Ed Lehnertz, Tod Young Men’s 50 Major: L.A.F. 50/DiMa- Moorhead, Tony Noto, Billy Simmonds Men’s 65AAA: So Cal Warriors: Ron rini: John Birtcher, Matt Dobbins, Michael Men’s 50/55 Silver: Antique Roadshow: O’Donnell, John Patterson, Al Shelley; Team Danoski, Joe Ruvolo, John Schmidt, Ray Willie Baylor, Kendall France, Joe Kutcher, Rawlings: Jerry Dunn, Steve Pierce, Ronnie Tyndall Mike Morris, Kirk Stierwalt: Dayton Leg- Rudolph, Tony Sawyer Men’s 65AA: Tequila All-Stars: Jesse ends 55: John Grabeman, Tim Stansell Men’s 50AAA: Kamikaze: Rodney Atkins, Paul Oishi, Al Ramos, John Suniga, Men’s 60 Major-Plus: Kinnco Services Bodart, Blaine Curry, Scott Guthrie, Dave Willie Thomas; Franklin Loan Center: 60: John Gridley, Terry Lee, Leo Osterday, Maxwell, Tommy Salinas; Top Gun 50’s: Dave Kallok, Bill Krueger, Gabe Salas, Rod George Roberts, William Scales Matthew Kraemer, Eric Mahler, Daniel Thomas; Git-R-Done: Bob Belcher, Tommy Men’s 60 Major: Tubby’s Pub & Grub: Silvas, Richard Weaver; No Excuses: Robert DeRocher, William Jones Gary Crews, Jerry Maschger Alba, Danny Gutierrez, Scott Robertson Men’s 70 Silver: Sons of Pitches: Carl Men’s 60AAA: Men’s 55 Major: So Cal 55: Robert Craft, Art Gelb, Tom Imming, Bob Jackson, Men’s 60AA: Indy Fog: John Hair, Ames, Jeff Iannone, Nelson Kracke, Reggie Dave Taylor; Git-R-Done 70: Greg Krebs, Rusty Huston, Robert Oakley, Raymond Ro- Stanton, Eddy Wong; Tucson Bandits: Reyes Jon Newell, Ed Nilsen, Bryan Wilkins driguez, Gary Shireman; Dayton Legends/ Gonzales, James Michael Lee, Dave Niles, Men’s 70/75 Platinum: Top Gun 75 Diamond Dawgs: Bob Ewald, Mike Popich, Jarvis Quenga Classics: Bob Kapeller, Bob McCormick, Mike Wehkamp Men’s 55 Silver: So Cal Guys 55’s: Red Simmons Men’s 65 Major: Minnesota Masters/ Ancell Dennis Cabana, Billy Delia, William Men’s 75/80 Gold: California Connec- : Larry Nelson, Lud Nordahl, Randy Simonson, Lon Stole, Gene Thompson Hawkins, Charles Hopkins, Terry Williams; tion: Gene Adams, Bill Emery, Jim George, Men’s 65/70 Silver: Kentuckiana 65’s: Hard Tens/Oxnard Rookies: Michael Ken Stillwell, Tom Weaver; Top Gun Silver Damien Abell, Gary Gaus, Rick Heil, Gary Leighty, Fred Macias, Kico Zaragoza 75’s: Bill Hughes, John Ihrig, Robert Miller Pawlick, Terry Stallard Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 15 SS S nternational o rs resents The 2017 Alpine Fairytale Tour ne n l t
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These games are the second leg of the Triple Grand Slam. Teams Softball News Report winning the U.S. National Game are seeded first in their division bracket and teams losing AS VEGAS – The largest senior softball tour- the U.S. National Game are placed second in their bracket. nament in the world returns here for the fifth This year there are 21 U.S. National Games. The Eastern Nationals were played in straight year – the Las Vegas Senior Softball Raleigh, N.C., and the Western Nationals were played in Sacramento and Placer counties Association and Senior Softball-USA World in California. For scores and results of those games, please go to the tournament page at Masters Championships. www.seniorsoftball.com. Last year, teams from 42 states (including Alaska Land Hawaii), from four Canadian provinces and Guam AGE DIVISION WESTERN CHAMPION EASTERN CHAMPION competed in Senior Softball’s largest tournament ever. This year, WMC officials are estimating that about WOMEN 550 teams again will flock to this gambling mecca. 40 Major Summy’s Old School (CA) Kryptonite (FL) The 550 teams in the World Masters Championships AAA Smack That (CA) Northern Construction Fireballs (MA) translate into 15,000 people who will infuse $22 million 50 Seniors Arizona Dream Team Dreamgirlz (VA) into the local economy. The numbers are remarkable: 1,800 games over the MEN 13-day event, with 90 umpires, 30 directors, and more 40 Major+ Prestige/Elite Orange (CA) None than 200 other volunteers and vendors Major Damaged Goods (CA) MidAtlantic Elite (VA) “It is our pleasure to welcome the more than 550 AAA None Superior 40’s/Potomac Sports (MD) teams that will make the trip to Las Vegas to compete 50 Major+ Sommerville Softball (CA) Team USA (MD) in the Senior Softball World Masters Championships,” Major L.A.F. 50/DiMarini (CA) Ohio Elite (OH) said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. AAA Dead Sailors (WA) Mizuno RB Lawncare (NC) “We hope that all of the participants and fans have a Photos by Jack Eberhard AA Horn Softball (CA) None The West Coast All-Stars celebrate a Championship win at the 2015 World Masters at Big League Dreams Park. great experience at the ballparks and enjoy everything 55 Major+ Summy’s (CA) Combat/Next Level (NC) that Las Vegas has to offer.” Major D&K Tradition (CA) Triangle Masters (NC) Las Vegas Events, the Title Sponsor of the 2016 Senior Softball World Masters AAA So Cal Guys 55’s (CA) Old Stars (IL) World Masters Championships, has been instrumental Championships 2016 Calendar of Events AA Pastimers (WA) Longshoreman (VA) in providing the necessary support to create the largest 60 Major+ Old Dawgs (CA) Hollis Appraisals (FL) senior softball tournament in the world. Thursday, Sept. 15: Major TRI-C-Machine (CA) Hannington’s 60’s (MA) 5 - 7 pm at the Boulder Station Ca- AAA Bulldogs 60’s (OR) Pill & Pill 60’s (VA) Continued on Page 21 sino and Hotel AA Scrap Iron Rockies (CO) Syracuse Cyclones (NY) Manager’s Registration 65 Major+ Timberworks Hamel Builders/Superior Managers for the Men’s 40 and all Construction (CA) Senior Softball (VA) Women’s Divisions register and Major Animals (CA) HermTech (MA) receive their programs and schedules AAA Over the Edge (CA) Ohio Silverados anytime between 5pm and 7pm at the AA Sacramento Buds (CA) None Headquarters Boulder Station Casino 70 Major+ Scrap Iron Legacy (CO) Venom (FL) and Hotel. Several vendors will be at Major California Wrecking None registration and the meeting displaying Crew (CA) new softball gear and products. AAA Game On (CA) Syracuse Cyclones (NY) 75 Major+ San Francisco Seals (CA) None 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino Major Scrap Iron Beams (CO) None and Hotel AAA Kokopelli Eye Scorpions (AZ) None Manager’s Meeting 80 Major Fairway Ford (CA) Florida Investment Properties Team Guam traveled the farthest of any team playing in the USA Managers for the Men’s 40 and all 85 Year Old Manager Al Murray takes AAA Sacramento Gold (CA) None 2015 World Masters Championships. more than just a game... Continued on Page 18 a swing at 2014 WMC 18 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition 2016 WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Continued from Page 16 perform the National Anthem and the Nellis Air Force Base Color Women’s Divisions meet at the Guard will present the colors. Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. Managers will meet Saturday, Sept. 17: the directors of fields, review 8 am at all fields: The Games changes in schedules, hear details Begin of awards, special events of the Elimination games played at all tournament and will be eligible fields throughout the day. to win prizes during drawings. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROS- Sunday, Sept. 18: TERS ARE FROZEN AT THE 8 am at all fields: Awards Pre- MANAGER’S MEETING. sented Today is the culmination of play Friday, Sept. 16: for the Men’s 40 and all Wom- 8 am at all fields: The Games en’s Divisions. Awards will be Begin presented on the field after each Seeding games for the World of the Championship Games. Championships begin at all Winners receive rings. fields. Players check-in before the first game and receive wrist- Thursday, Sept. 22: bands. Bracket games will be 5 - 7 pm at the Boulder Station played in some divisions. U.S. Casino and Hotel National Games are scheduled to Manager’s Registration be played. Managers for the Men’s 55 and 60 Divisions receive their Noon at Big League Dreams programs and schedules any- Opening Ceremonies time between 5 and 7 pm at the Kat Ray, Ms. Senior USA, will Headquarters Boulder Station Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 19 2016 WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Casino and Hotel. Several vendors will be at Kat Ray, Ms. Senior USA, will perform the Saturday, Sept. 24: the registration and meeting displaying new National Anthem and the Nellis Air Force 7:30/8 am at all fields: The Games Begin softball gear. Base Color Guard will present the colors. Elimination games played at all fields Two players will be inducted into the Na- throughout the day. 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and tional Senior Softball Hall of Fame. Continued on Next Page Hotel Manager’s Meeting Managers for the Men’s 55 and 60 Divisions meet at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. Managers will meet the directors of fields, review changes in schedules, hear details of awards, special events of the tournament and will be eligible to win prizes during draw- ings. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MANAGER’S MEET- ING.
Friday, Sept. 23: 7:30/8 am at all fields: The Games Begin Seeding games for the World Champion- ships begin at all fields. Players check-in before the first game and receive wristbands. Bracket games will be played in some divi- sions. U.S. National Games are scheduled to be played in Men’s 55 & 60 Divisions.
12:30 pm at Big League Dreams Opening Ceremonies for WMC 20 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition 2016 WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Continued from Page 19 Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75, 80 and 85 National Senior Softball Hall of Fame. In ad- Divisions meet at the Boulder Station Casino dition, there will be a special presentation of Sunday, Sept. 25: and Hotel. Managers will meet the direc- the Steve Simmons Sportsmanship Award to 7:30/8 am at all fields: Awards Presented tors of fields, review changes in schedules, the San Antonio Silver Streaks, chosen as the Today is the culmination of play for the hear details of awards, special events of the best sportsmen of 2016. Men’s 55 and 60 Divisions. Awards will be tournament and will be eligible to win prizes presented in ceremonies on the field after during drawings. PLEASE NOTE THAT Tuesday, Sept. 27 each of the Championship Games. Winners ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MAN- 8 am at all fields - Games receive Rings. AGER’S MEETING. Seeding games played at all fields throughout Sunday, Sept. 25: the day. 5 - 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Monday, Sept. 26 Hotel 8 am at all fields: The Games Begin Wednesday, Sept. 28 Manager’s Registration Games begin at all fields. Players register be- 8 am at all fields: Games Managers for the Men’s 65, 70, 75, 80 and 85 fore the first game, receive wristbands. U.S. Seeding and elimination games played at all Divisions register and receive their programs National Games are scheduled to be played in fields throughout the day. and schedules anytime between 5 pm and Men’s 65-80 Divisions. 7 pm at the Headquarters Boulder Station Thursday, Sept. 29 Casino and Hotel. Several vendors will be at Noon at Big League Dreams 8 am at all fields: Games & Awards Pre- the Registration and Meeting displaying new Opening Ceremonies sented softball gear. Kat Ray, Ms. Senior USA, will perform the Today is the culmination of play for the 65, National Anthem and the Nellis Air Force 70, 75, 80 and 85 Men’s Divisions. Awards 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Base Color Guard will present the colors. will be presented in ceremonies on the field Hotel Several players will be inducted into the after each of the Championship Games. Win- Manager’s Meeting Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 21 2016 WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ners receive rings.
5 - 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and Worlds: Hall of Fame Hotel Manager’s Registration Ceremonies Featured Managers for the Men’s 50 Division register Continued from Page 16 at Big League Dreams. and receive their programs and schedules Teams qualified for the WMC by anytime between 5pm and 7 pm at the Head- The WMC will feature several playing in one of the 70 SSUSA quali- quarters Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. National Hall of Fame inductions – See fiers and regional championships. The Several vendors will be at the Registration story on Page 3 – as well as several USA tournament is a joint venture, adminis- and Meeting displaying new softball gear and National Games and a chance for teams tered by SSUSA, with LVSSA supplying products. in 35 divisions to win the largest senior many of the field directors and helping tournament ever. secure and maintain the 12 softball facili- 7 pm at the Boulder Station Casino and In addition, the top award given by ties and 37 fields used in the tournament Hotel SSUSA annually, the Steve Simmons throughout Las Vegas, Henderson and Manager’s Meeting Memorial Team Sportsmanship Award, Clark County. Managers for the Men’s 50 Division meet will be presented to the San Antonio Sil- at the Boulder Station Casino and Hotel. ver Streaks during Opening Ceremonies Managers will meet the directors of fields, review changes in schedules, hear details of awards, special events of the tournament and will be eligible to win prizes during draw- ings. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROSTERS ARE FROZEN AT THE MANAGER’S MEET- ING.
Friday, Sept. 30: 8 am at all fields: The Games Begin Seeding games for the World Champion- ships begin at all fields. Players check-in before the first game and receive wristbands. Bracket games will be played in some divi- sions. U.S. National Games are scheduled to be played in the Men’s 50 Division.
Noon at Big League Dreams Opening Ceremonies for WMC The Nellis Air force Base Color Guard will present the colors and there will be playing of the National Anthem.
Saturday, Oct. 1: 8 am at all fields: The Games Begin Elimination games played at all fields throughout the day.
Sunday, Oct. 2: 8 am at all fields: Awards Presented Today is the culmination of play for the Men’s 50 Division. Awards will be presented in ceremonies on the field after each of the Championship Games. Winners receive Rings. 22 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Rogers Welcomes Midwest Championships Mother Nature reared its Softball News Report 55 Major), Mayhem (Men’s ugly head in Rogers causing 55AAA) ROGERS, Ark. – The delays and postponements; KC Renegades 60 (Men’s 2016 Midwest Champion- however, hard work by the 60 Major), Carriage Homes ships, previously held in grounds crew allowed the (Men’s 60AAA), Bags Softball Kansas and Illinois, moved to 60 (Men’s 60AA). tournament to continue with- Arkansas for the first time at Minnesota Masters (Men’s out a hitch. Rogers Regional Sports Park. 65AAA) Ten teams would go on to Forty-six teams competed, Bank of Rison (Men’s earn a TOC invitation. 70AAA) with the 65 and over divisions Here are the winners: Harris Auction (Men’s 75 starting on July 12-14, and the KC Classics (Men’s 50 Ma- Major). 50-60 age divisions conclud- jor), Iowa Demons 50 (Men’s For complete division ing the championships, July 50AAA). wrap-ups, please CLICK 15-17. MW Driving School (Men’s HERE
Midwest All Tourney Players Named Birmingham Attracts 2016 Midwest Championships McLaughlin, Randy Wilson; All Tournament Players: Oklahoma Mud Cats: Rob 20 Teams to Southerns Men’s 50 Major: KC Clas- Beck, Steve Byard, Gregg Softball News Report sics: Alan Abrahamson, Gary Diebold BIRMINGHAM, AL – Twenty teams converged at Anderson, Doug Ewert, Scott Men’s 60AA: Bags Soft- Liberty Park Sports Complex Hubbard, Brian Taylor; ball 60: Stan Huntrods, Richard for the 2016 Southern Cham- Men’s 50AAA: Iowa De- Klein, Mark Leamen, Mike Mad- pionships Aug 9-14. mons 50 Minnesota : Matt Baish, Tony Ber- son, Jeff Robinson; Two teams from Georgia gloff, Larry Blom, Brad Fisher, Blizzard: Randy Eckhoff, Ray and Tennessee as well as one Ed Witt; Texas Elite: Bob Burke, Glynn, Ed Skurka winner each from Florida and Goods (Men’s 55 Major), DT Brent Burris, Alejandro Cantu Men’s 65AAA: Minnesota Alabama took home top bill- Express (Men’s 55AAA) Jr., Paul Dorwaldt; Midwest Masters 65: Dennis Bar- ing and earned berths in the Atlanta Recycling (Men’s Connection: Jay Christians, Paul tholomew, Steve Strusinski, Paul Tournament of Champions. 60AAA). Hamel, Pat Stessman Trewick, Rudy Wicklander; R & Here are the winners: The Firm (Men’s 65AAA). Men’s 55 Major: Iowa De- D Leverage: Bill Connell, Gerry Alabama Brick (Men’s 50 For complete division mons 55: Harold McFadden, Joe Gibson, Gary Johnson Major), Major League Seniors wrap-ups, please CLICK McGee, Dennis Voshell Men’s 70/75 Gold: Har- (Men’s 50AAA). HERE Men’s 55AAA: Mayhem: ris Auction: Frank Armajo, David Bowen Sporting Charlie Moore, Rick Perry, Gay- Ed Hardy, Ed Petlak, Marlyn land Richardson, Bob Sandlin, Schroepfer, Tim Torrence; Bob Spaciel; KC Renegades Mid-American Patriots: Cletus Southerns All Tourney Players Named 55’s: Rick Bryan, Jim Helsper, Linenberger, William Klein, Walt 2016 Southern Championships Cooper, Tom Goatley, Louis Glenn Rice McKenzie, Charlie Workman; All Tournament Players: Price Men’s 55 Silver: DT Ex- Men’s 60 Major: KC Ren- Midwest Driving School: Fred Men’s 50 Major: Alabama Brick: Tim Lee, Richard Kee, press: Greg Butts, Tim Dancer, egades 60’s : Dave Cook, Jim Fleming, Leon Johnson, Larry Jim Oros, Ronnie Roland, Larry Frankie Fletcher, Randy Hack- Honsinger, Dean Joerling, Dave Krull Whitfield;Montgomery 50’s: ley, Ronnie Rogers; By Grace Taylor, Mike Woolery; Integ- Men’s 70AAA: Bank of Kevin Brinkman, Terry Green, Redeemed: Mike Butler rity Builders: Roger Hein, John Rison: Jim Fulmer, Don Haney, Rayford Lee, Glen Smith; Mon- Men’s 60AAA: RPR 60’s: Salerno, Dennis Steinhauser, Gil Jim Morgan, Milton Raabe, Gail sters: Rick McKee, Don Patter- James Mitchell, Harb Prince, son, Wendell Todd John Smiley, David Taylor Stephens; Tubby’s Pub & Grub: Russell; Chicago Gray Sox: Men’s 50AAA: Major Men’s 65AAA: The Firm: Dave Beckering, Ted Creech, Joe Henry Hall, Jim Handley, Gary League Seniors: Richard Cope, Rex Fletcher, Royce Howie, Bill Scaturo Heifner, Wayne Markett Danny Davis, Lamar Kolwyck, Ramsey, Lomar Turney, Bobby Men’s 60AAA: Carriage Stacy Pack, Joe Welch Walker; Travelers: Larry Fielder, Homes: Doug Blochm, Frankie Men’s 55 Major: TN Con- Kenny Reese, Ken Spann, Jimmy Thompson Hopper, Mike Jacobs, Rock nection: Randy Burgett, Brett Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 23 Texas State Championships Draws Record 58 Teams to Austin Softball News Report San Antonio Softball Club (Men’s AUSTIN – For the first time in 55 Major-Plus), Mayhem (Men’s its nine-year reign, the Texas State 55AAA). Championships was held in the Lone Gonzalez Insulation (Men’s 60 Ma- Star State’s capital at Bob Havins jor), Team Texas SA (Men’s 60AAA), Fields, Krieg Softball Complex and Dallas Spurs 60’s (Men’s 60AA). Southeast Metro Park. A record 58 San Antonio Silver Streaks (Men’s 65 Major), Texas Legends 65 (Men’s teams competed, with the 65 and 65AAA), Dallas Spurs 65 (Men’s older age divisions playing June 22- 65AA). 24, and the 50-60 age groups playing Texas Legends 70 (Men’s 70 June 25-26. Major), San Antonio Legends (Men’s In total, 15 teams earned an in- 70AAA), Texas Classics 70’s (Men’s vitation to the crown jewel of Senior 70AA). Softball, the Original Tournament The Texas Greyhounds (Men’s of Champions, held in February in Polk Mixed Breek (Men’s 50 Major), Esco- 75AAA). County, FL. bar Body Shop (Men’s 50AAA), Manifest For complete division wrap-ups, Here are the winners: 50’s (Men’s 50AA). please CLICK HERE Texas State Championships Late All Tourney Players All Tourney Players Named Named 2016 Texas State Championships All Tour- Carr, Ronnie Orsak, Bob Schulz All Tournament players selected by the teams for Past Tournaments: nament Players: Men’s 60AAA: Team Texas (SA): Lupe 2016 Spring World Champion- Men’s 50 Major: Mixed Breed: Ernie Espinoza, Reyes Estrada, Larry Fiorentino, ships: Men’s 65AAA: Over the Edge: Arnold, Theron Chiesa, Glenn Clemons, Rafael Flores, Joe Morin; Texas Thunder: Nick Basta, Paul Pennington, Gary Scar- Perry Gallow, Tony Williams; Texas Maver- Tom Rizzo, Butch Scattergood, Harold War- let, Mark Simmons, Jerry Smith, Charles icks: Mark Cerny, Joey Waggonner, Forrest den, Gordon Walters Sterling Washington, Jr., Tony Washington; Texas 2016 Tidewater Classic: Men’s 55 Men’s 60AA: Texoma M.B. Flying: Ray Major: The Bank: Greg Donophan, Gary Bulls 50’s: Tony Dennis, John Martinez, Berry, Ron Christie, Carl Dufner, Rick Pow- Lewis Sr., Joe Lucas, Bob Pierce Arnold Villegas ers 2016 Southwest Championships: Men’s 50AAA: Escobar Body Shop: Men’s 65 Major: San Antonio Silver Men’s 65AAA: Over the Edge: Nick Paul Alvarez, George Govea, Charlie Rus- Streaks: Rockey Crews, Mingo Garcia, Larry Basta, Danny Coterel, Dan Nava, Rod sell, Paul Verver, Meliton Villarreal Jr.; Tex Lopez, Julian Tamez, Chris Schneider; Scrap Schemp, Bob Templeton; Men’s 70AA: Git-R-Done 70’s Vets : Jim Hansen, Greg : Roderick Dycus, Scott Fritts, Lawrence Iron Phiten: Doc Demarco, Rob Eden, Art Krebs, Ed Nilsen, Mike Welch, Bryan Sherrell, Michael Vasquez; Alumni: Craig Knudson, Mark Soloway Wilkins Anthony, Larry Belk, Monte Slaver Men’s 65AAA: Texas Legends 65: Jim 2016 Atlantic Coast Champion- Men’s 50AA: Romo’s Old School: Vic- Gibbons, Rich Giddens, Leif Guttormsen, ships: Men’s 60 Major: High Street tor Flores, Warner Scott, Johnny Melendez Terril Miller, Dewayne Thomas Bucs: Ben Peterson, Steve Pope, Steve Men’s 55/60 Major-Plus: San Antonio Propert, Terry Shiflett; Men’s 65AAA: Men’s 65AA: Texas Lone Stars: Butch Athletic Outlet /Travato Association: Softball Club: Mike Garibay, John Roach, Gonzales, Gary Kirk, Alfred Vampran Ken Dehn, Leo Harrington, Mike He- Mickey Rodriguez, Mike Tepera, David Men’s 70 Gold: Texas Legends 70: aney, Joe Montamaro, Dan Ship Velasquez; Randy Brown, Rick Ciampa, Fred Hunt, Bill 2016 CAN-Sirs/SSUSA NorCal Men’s 55AAA: Mayhem: Joe Calvery, Gill, Nick Nicholson; STILL: Oscar John- Championships: Men’s 65 Major: Gayland Richardson, Gary Tackett, Danny son, Richard Seals, Dan Washington Animals: Bob Allendorf, Joe Davis, Crossfire Jim Martin, Larry Stankey; Men’s 65/70 Wick, Mark Williams; : James Men’s 70/75 Gold: Texas Classics 70’s: Gold: Redwood City Blues: Pat Carman, Bonar, Rickey Henderson, Ed Tisdel, Tommy Walt Cherry, Lanny Horton, Steve Kent, Dan Snow, John Vanderpool Woodard; Doug Klenke, George Wynne 2016 Southeast Championships: Men’s 60 Major: Houston Fire: Kippy Continued on Page 27 24 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Northeast Highlighted by Northwest Hometown Winners Championships concluded the championships July 11-13. The ninth annual Northeast Cham- a Success in pionships awarded eleven TOC bids during the championships, including two Salem won by hometown teams, the Syracuse Merchants (65 Major) and the Syracuse Cyclones (75AAA). Here are the other winners of their divisions: Elmwood Sports Center (Men’s 50 Ma- jor), Custom Logo (Men’s 50AAA). Tri-State Merchants 55 (Men’s 55 Major), Building Innovation Group (Men’s Softball News Report 55AAA). SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Teams from High Street Bucs 60 (Men’s 60 Major), several states in the Northeast, as well Deep Purple (Men’s 60AAA), Diamond Dogs (Men’s 60AA). as Canada, returned here to compete in Doc Martens/Ropes Course (Men’s the 2016 Northeast Championships at 65AAA). Hopkins Road Park. The Bostonian 70’s (Men’s 70AAA). Softball News Report The forty-six team tournament began For complete division wrap-ups, SALEM, OR – The Seventh An- with the 40 through 60 age divisions July please CLICK HERE nual Jim Sherman Memorial Northwest 8-10, while the 65 and over divisions Championships was held at Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex with 40 teams competing in the lone TOC quali- Northeast All Tourney Players Named fier in the Pacific Northwest. After previ- 2016 Northeast Championships All Tour- chants: Brett Gorham, Donnie Kline, Ron ously being hosted in Portland and Lacey, nament Players: Mitchell, Paul O’Brien, Robert Petrucci; WA, Salem played host for the first time Men’s 40/50 Gold: Elmwood Sports HermTech: Jeff Hitt, Roger LePage, Kevin in the seven-year run. Center: Ron Charchafliah, Gardner Hague, Naylor, Francis O’Neill; The championships began with the Mark Moniz, Robert Putney, Scott Toby; Men’s 65AAA: Doc Martens/Ropes Men’s 65 and 70 age divisions July 19- Men’s 50AAA: Custom Logo: Brian Courses: Jim Cloud, Chris Collier, Alvin 21. Banks, Rich Irvine, Dan Kelley, Mike Scan- Moss, Joe Orr, Dave Young; Twelve teams would go on to punch lon, Lou Sportelli; Men’s 65/70 Silver: Bostonian 70’s: Men’s 55 Major: Tri-State Merchants Tom Hall, Ray LePage, Tom Nicholson, their ticket to the TOC. 55: John Fitzgerald, Irvin Hanby, Patrick Mike Russillo, Ted Wess; Syracuse Cyclones Here are the winners: Kelly, Dick Kohler, Darryl Nielsen, Robert 70’s: Joe Brown, Gary Contri, Andrew Ends- Team Haras (Men’s 40 Major-Plus), Shaffer; Olympian Athletics: Dan Coy, ley, Gary Hoover; Cozy Grill: Ron Dussault, NorthWest Legends 40 (Men’s 40 Major), Doug Hartzok, Joe Liguori, Rich McDonald; Anthony Rozzero Enviro-Vac 40’s (Men’s 40AAA). Action Auto Parts: Bill Laflamme, Bill Lee, Men’s 75AAA: Syracuse Cyclones CornerStone (50 Major-Plus), Mc U Tom Sherman 75: Bob Bartholomew, Len Becchetti, Doug Sports (Men’s 50AAA). Senior Bend Elks (Men’s 55AAA). Men’s 55AAA: Building Innovation Hammond, Fred Light, Harold White nd Group: Bob Foley, Patrick Howe, Jim Mon- Goodman Racing (Men’s 60 Major), 2 nat, Vinny Perrone, Gary Rothenberg Wind Resurrected (Men’s 60AAA). Men’s 60 Major: High Street Bucs 60: Heard in the Dugout Timberworks Construction (Men’s 65 Major-Plus Men’s Baer Chandler, George Nicholson, Ben Peter- "The best time for you to ), Auto Accessory Dist ( 65AAA). son, Steve Pope, Tim Salerno; hold your tongue is the time Men’s 60AA: Syracuse Cyclones: Jack W.E. Ruth 70’s (Men’s 70 Major-Plus). you feel like you must say Masters Marauders (Men’s 70AAA). Baxter, Rich Iuele, Gary Lasko, Tom Ma- something or bust" roney For complete division wrap-ups, -- Josh Billings Men’s 65 Platinum: Syracuse Mer- please CLICK HERE Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 25
Jim Sherman Memorial Northwest Championships Sponsored by Senior Softball USA and Hawai‘i Island United Way All Tourney Players Named 5th Annual Hawai‘i Island 2016 Northwest Champion- Senior Softball- ships All Tournament Players: Men’s 40 Masters Platinum: mayor’s Cup NorthWest Legends: Todd Biddle, Scott Gormanous, Brent Haugen, Jacob Proulx J a n u a r y 15 - 19, 2 017 Men’s 50/55 Major-Plus: Northwest Legends: Steve M a k a ‘e o ( O l d A i r p o r t ) Pa r k Buettner, Nate (Randy) Lawson, Steve Leighton, Randy Mauk, PLAY BIG! BRING YOURSELF OR Mike Reeder; Doerfliner/De- BRING A TEAM AND JOIN US FOR A Marini: Brett Kreuger, Emory Lunsford, Dwight Orr GREAT TOURNAMENT ON THE Men’s 50AAA: Dead Sail- B IG ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I ors: Jeff Colwell, John Fetters, Mike Lerma, Jim Perry Men’s 55AAA: Senior Bend REGISTRATION FEE: Elks: Steve Bruton, Don Friday, $400 TEAM/ $45 INDIVIDUAL Mike Koepf, Klint O’Neal, Ray PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT O’Rear, Russ Wall, John Young; HAWAI‘ I ISLAND UNITED WAY Gray, Bald & Ugly/Spin Tees: Grant Brown, Tommy Dorsey, Robert Pluff K UPUNA TOURNAMENT Men’s 60 Major: Goodman AGE GROUPS: LADIES 50+ Racing: Dan Freund, Marlin Harris, Jimmy Jacques, Linden MEN 60-69 & 70+ Larsen, Rick Littlejohn; North- ALL SENIOR SOFTBALL USA RULES West Hitmen: Danny Luhtala, APPLY O.J. Moe, Steve Moeller, Henry Musgrove Jr. Men’s 60 Silver: 2nd Wind FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Resurrected: Steve Leal, Keith TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR Keesee, Lloyd Kirner, Bob K ERRY CROSSON 808.329.0101 Moore, Ken Slavens; Bulldogs: Keith Bressman, Jeff Edwards, EMAIL: KCKONA@GMAIL. COM Randy Faulkner, Chris Smith Men’s 65/70 Silver: Masters Marauders: John Conacher, Ron Hendrickson, Frank Laky, Arnie Linder, Dave Schill; Northwest Silver 65: Tom Hinchcliffe, Reed Stedman, Les Young 26 Senior Softball News Fall 2016 Edition Record 56 Teams Flock to Aurora for the Rocky Mountain Championships
Softball News Report AURORA, Colo. – The 2016 Rocky Mountain Championships, held at Aurora Photos by Jack Eberhard A Scrap Iron/Phiten player smacks the pitch The Minnesota Prize 70's team took home Sports Park on Aug 26-28, set a tourna- against Midwest Express in the Men's 65 Gold the 70 Major Division defeating the Tri-State ment record with 56 teams playing across division. Diamonbacks in the "IF" game 11 divisions. The following teams were victori- ous in their respective divisions: Jimmy’s/Ancell 50’s (Men’s 50 Major), Twisters 50 (Men’s 50AAA). DLB (Men’s 55 Major-Plus), Colorado Home Fitness (Men’s 55AAA). Minnesota Masters/White (Men’s 60 Major-Plus), Mulcahy of Minnesota/Ancell (Men’s 60AAA), Scrap Iron 60 Rockies (Men’s 60AA). CenTex 65’s (Men’s 65 Major), Min- nesota Masters 65’s (Men’s 65AAA). Minnesota Prize 70’s (Men’s 70 Major). Scrap Iron 70 Red (Men’s 70AAA). A San Antonio Softball Club player goes all out to CJ&S from Arizona fought hard but finished For complete division wrap-ups, catch a flyball in the 50/55 Major-Plus division. the tough 60AAA division in 3rd place. please CLICK HERE Rocky Mountain Championships All Tourney Players Named 2016 Rocky Mountain Championships All White: Jesus Adamez, Jeff Handevidt, Larry Ron Hefner, Art Knudson, Dick Schimmels Tournament Players: Maki, Jack Martin, Don Tarasewicz; Scrap Men’s 65AAA: Minnesota Masters Men’s 50 Major: Jimmy’s/Ancell 50’s: Iron High Octane: Nick Longo, Terry Rob- 65’s: Ray Brown, Tom Engfer, Dick Mumb- Dan Degnan, Roy Gruel, Jeff Miller, Dan erts, Larry Voorhees, Michael Dow Whitlow leau, Gary Palesh, Mike Trewick; Sacramen- Sampson, Pat Spangenberg; Arizona Old Men’s 60AAA: Mulcahy of Minne- to Islanders: Lou Chavez, Dan Horton, Jesse School 50: Gino Fiasche, Randy Mason, sota/Ancell: Bruce Boyer, Don Hoen, Mike Vasquez, Jack Wabinga Marcel Spaulding, Dave Vandehey Marks, Mark Peterson, John Reagan; Fierce Men’s 70 Major: Minnesota Prize 70’s: Men’s 50/55 Major-Plus: San Antonio Firearms: Kyle Holdaway, Terry Miller, Curt Callstrom, Bob Goldstrand, Bob Harts- Softball Club: Tommy Clark, JJ Schmidt, Kim Peterson, Gary Rigby; CJ & S Express: horn, Bill Meyer, Steve Strommen; Tri-State Mike Tepera, Sam (Bo) Williams Billy Jones, Dale Ulrich, Carry Zeese Diamondbacks: Ken Ikleman, Ed Kanda, Men’s 55AAA: Colorado Home Fit- Men’s 60AA: Texoma MB Flying: Ray Les Poland, Ed Sullivan ness: Berry, Bill Huston, Vic Seidel Men’s 60 Platinum: Minnesota Masters/ Men’s 65 Major: Scrap Iron Phiten 65: Fall 2016 Edition Senior Softball News 27 Competition in Lansing for Northern Championships Yields 11 TOC Bids Softball News Report Sampson Olivet Merchants (Men’s 50AA). EAST LANSING / POTTERVILLE, Michigan Smash (Men’s 55 Major), Mich.– Forty-four teams from around the Windsor Can Am 55 Chiefs (Men’s 55AAA). Rust Belt and Canada vied for a Tourna- Golden Vipers (Men’s 60 Major), Min- ment of Champions berth at the 2016 utemen/Pepco/SFS (Men’s 60AAA). Handeland Flooring (Men’s 65 Ma- Northern Championships held at East jor), Doc Martens/Ropes Courses (Men’s Lansing Sports Complex and Lake Alli- 65AAA). ance Softball Complex, Aug 18-21. Windsor Chiefs (Men’s 70 Major). In total, 11 TOC bids were awarded. Chicago Strikers (Men’s 70AAA). The following teams all earned a For complete division wrap-ups, berth to the 2017 TOC: please CLICK HERE Brickyard Classics (Men’s 50 Major), The Mattress Store (Men’s 50AAA), Buddies
Northern Championships All Tourney Players Named 2016 Northern Championships All Tourna- Men’s 55 Major: Michigan Smash: Men’s 65 Platinum: Handeland Floor- ment Players: Doug Edwards, Kenton Hendricks, Michael ing: Ron Bruce, Carl Budnik, Paul Cox, Bill Men’s 50 Platinum: Motor City Thun- Kluka, Dennis Terry, Mark Wozniak; Doug & Dolphin, Wayne Fiedler; der: Brian Ivy, John Morris, Vince Pizzo, Jon Don’s Auto Care: Doug Betras, Jeff Kocsis, Men’s 65AAA: Doc Martens/Ropes Stoddard; Pope Transport: Todd Christian- Jeff Lambright, Tod Moorhead Course: Jim Bellinger, Chris Collier, Joe Orr, son, Anthjony Dimauro, DuWayne Hull Men’s 55AAA: Jim Vetter, Chuck Woody; Michigan Lakers: Men’s 50AAA: The Mattress Store: Men’s 60 Major: Golden Vipers: Bob Rick Bode, Greg Denny, Gary Hopkins, Mike Rick Berridge, Gary Ferro, Kevin Haarsma, Burgee, John Johnson, Ed Karas, Mickey Sankey; Life Guard Financial/Pepco: Earry Russ Ortega, Bob Westdrop; Jackson Maddy, Paul Maiorana; Bothwell, Jim Cecconi, Anthony Newman Merchants: Jerry Cox, Robert Dingee, Ron Men’s 60 Silver: Minutemen/Pepco/ Men’s 70/75 Gold: Windsor Chiefs: Hogan, Robert Johnson; Milwaukee Magic: SFS: Al “Wiz” Attewell, Barry Benjamin, Peter Aubrey, Wayne Dupuis, Roger Lentini, Michael Causey Sr., Derrick Jones, Jimmy Dave Bodnar, Art Cohen, Pete Miller; Cen- John McLaughlin, Ed Sparkman; Pfeiffer/ Stanley tral Illinois Chiefs: Rick Brock, Britt Ed- Doc’s Boys: Fred Cronin, Roy Dye, Norm Men’s 50AA: Buddies Sampson Olivet wards, Don Hittmeier, Randy McEldowney; Mitchell, Ray Perry; Chicago Strikers: Bob Merchants: Kevin Clayton, Joe Hartman, MP Components/Bomb Squad: Jack Grif- Darrah, Jack Fitzer, Tom Vancura Mike Miller, Doug Ripley, Eddie Salazar fin, Mike Morin, Rob Reed
Late All Tourney Players Named Continued from Page 23 Heriford, Lawson Williams; MTC 55’s/ Gregorich, Jim Hoenninger, Jim Peacock, Dudley: Scott Becker, George Gonzales, Robbie Robinson; Men’s 70AAA: Scrap Men’s 60/65 Silver: Doc Martens/Ropes Donnie Long, Gary Robertson; Men’s Iron 70 Red: Wayne Fields, Larry Ouret, Courses: Sam Antinazzo, Tom Beranek, 55AAA: Northern Exposure/Alaska Marlan Roper, Skip Walker; Men’s 70AA: Jim Cloud, Larry Vitalie, Chuck Woody Kings: Steve Marchand, Rick Miller, California Oaks: Dave Avery, Gene 2016 Rock ‘N Reno Challenge Cup: Mike Story; Men’s 60 Major: TRI-C-Ma- Hanson, Jim Hill, Bob Scaletti; Men’s 75 Women’s 60: California Spirit 60: Cathy chine: David Gonzales, Emilio Labato, Major-Plus: PDR Fastsigns: John Fourni- Chavez, Darlene Harrity, Linda Mohrfeld, Jose Moreno, Scott Wilson; Men’s 65 er, Tom Imming, Dan Minnick, Bob Cathy Moon, Nancy Ruiz; Men’s 50 Major-Plus: Omen 65: Mike Baldanado, Quarantino; Men’s 75 Major: Scrap Iron Major-Plus: Sommerville Softball: Chito Randy Gomez, Conway Waddy; Men’s Beams: Ed Andrews, Bob Lennon, Carroll Alviderez, Darrel Beeler, Greg Bovero, 65 Major: Animals: Dave Conley, Gary Shook, Roger Taylor; California Oaks: John Heller, Ronni Salcedo; Men’s 50 Garcia, Bill Labrum, Larry Scotten, Larry Elden Manthey, Freddie Miller; Men’s Major: Washington Legends: Mike Starkey; Men’s 65AAA: Sacramento 80 Major: Emerald 80’s: Gene Coulter, Davis, Shane Davis, Tom Ronk; Men’s Islanders: Lou Chavez, Bruce Gilmore, Bob McElrea, Carroll Shook, Bill Winter; 50AAA: Never Say Never/Big Al’s Dan Horton, Dan Sumpter; Men’s 70 Men’s 80AAA: Scrap Iron Gray Berets: Trucking: Courtney “Skip” Cluff, Jim Major-Plus: Omen 70: Tom Best, Bill Wes Horen, Paul Janke, Ken Nakauchi, Hansen, Tim Ryan, Kelly Taylor; Pacific Nevis, Dave Sells, Gary Tryhorn; Men’s Bill Schwingendorf Coast Alliance: Steve Fultz, William 70 Major: Tharaldsons: Jeff Dwyer, Bob