THE WEEK 4 INSIDE CLASSICS TIMELESS PITCH NOV. 18th 60s, 70s playoffs set; 6 divisions open play today The Classics and Timeless playoffs begin play today. 2015 defending Classics AAAA and Timeless AAA champions continue to wear the bullseye jersey. The Minnesota Bees are the top seed in the Classics AAAA Division, and the San Diego Padres are the top seed in the Timeless AAA playoffs. The Classics Division features AAAA- AAA-AA-A divisions … the Timeless includes AAA-AA divisions. Greg Wagner photo See the schedule of all games on Page Former long-time Chicago Cubs catcher Randy Hundley (center) works with the Wildcat 4 and brackets on Pages 6-7. Baseball Club at the RHWS. In this 2012 photo, Hundley visits with his pitcher, the late Bill Desa, and catcher Jack Skryd.. In setting the playoff brackets, Roy Hobbs uses the overall records of the teams in each of the age groups. In both divisions, the standings broke Randy Hundley, here's one along records lines in such a way that all of the playoff divisions would function within Hobbs guidelines. In Classics, there are 3 winless teams, which will happy former Chicago Cub play each other today, but those teams By Glenn Miller games on the road to beat the Indians dropping out of the playoffs reduced the Roy Hobbs Baseball and win their first championship since playoff pool from 44 to 41 teams. Few people may have savored the 1908. In Classics, there are 9 teams with Cubs winning the World Series more What the Cubs achieved helped ease 4-1 or 5-0 records and 13 with 3-2 than Randy Hundley. Now, he’s a 74-year- the 1969 pain for Hundley. records, making for competitive 4A and old member of The Wildcat team in the “It certainly did,” Hundley said Tuesday 3A divisions. Timeless Division of the Roy Hobbs World after The Wildcat beat the Key West All- The Massachusetts Chiefs won thier Series. Stars 14-1 at CenturyLink. Thursday game to claim the 3A top seed. In the 1960s, he was an All-Star Hundley attended the World Series In Timeless play, the 14 teams split 6-8 and Gold Glove catcher with the Cubs. games played in Wrigley Field. to form a 6-team AAA Division comprised Hundley was on the 1969 team that “It was incredible,” Hundley said of the of teams with 5-0, 4-1 and 3-2 records. enjoyed a 9-game lead on the Mets on atmosphere. “It was just magical. I can’t The Padres (5-0) and Detroit 70s (4-1) Aug. 16 only to lose the division title even explain it.” took the top seeds and first-round byes. thanks in part to an 8-game losing streak Now, hip and knee problems prevent Detroit won their tiebreaker with the and the Mets winning 10 consecutive Hundley from playing. But he was in Avengers by virtue of a 20-4 victory on games. the third base coach’s box and dugout Monday. The 2016 Cubs overcame a 3-1 World cheering his teammates to their victory In the Timeless AA Division, all teams Series deficit and won the final two See HUNDLEY, page 2 See PLAYOFFS, page 2 2 HUNDLEY Some pictures are From page 1 worth a thousand words. on Tuesday. That 3-1 deficit the Cubs faced was daunting, especially Others just leave you having to go on the road to force Games 6 and 7. “I was fearful,” Hundley said. speechless. Although he was happy the Cubs won, he didn’t get an invitation to the Cubs’ victory celebration. “I must tell you I was a little disappointed I didn’t get to that,” Hundley said. But he wasn’t disappointed in the players or manager Joe Maddon. “They’re outstanding individuals, just good people,” Hundley said of the players. “You really pull for them and it certainly makes it easy to pull for them with a team like that.” Maddon reached out to Hundley earlier this year during spring training. “I was sitting on the bench watching them take batting practice and he came off the field and said, ‘Randy, so how would you like to get in a uniform?’” Hundley said. “I said, Rooms from $115 per night. holy cow, skip! I’d love it.” Roy Hobbs Tournament. So Hundley spent several days with the 2016 Cubs in spring training and in uniform. Good through November 20, 2017. “I absolutely loved it,” Hundley said. SanibelArmsWest.com | 800.950.1138 PLAYOFFS From page 1 are 2-3 or 1-4. Toledo McGuire Group took the top seed by virtue of the runs allowed tiebreaker. Both Timeless Divisions and the Classics A Division will contest their championship games at 10 a.m. Saturday. The 4A, 3A and 2A championship games will be played Saturday afternoon, following semifinal games Saturday morning. Championship rings All teams and/or players may order RHWS championship rings. The award structure for each of the Division in the Roy Hobbs World Series are outlined in the RHWS program. Rings can be reviewed in the Pro Shop at the Player Development Complex or online at royhobbs.com/world- series/rings/ … And you can visit Tom Giffen at World Series Headquarters to get more information and quotes on rings. MVP Awards and Available Upgrades Every team is asked to name an MVP for the week, and managers are issued an MVP certificate. Those should be redeemed at the Roy Hobbs World Series Headquarters at the Player Development Complex on Fridays or Saturdays. Samples of the MVP items are on display in the Roy Hobbs Pro Shop at PDC. Managers may select an additional MVP – they should see Karen in the RHWS headquarters office to name the players and pay the $25 fee before the orders can be placed. There are 5 potential MVP upgrades that can be seen at RHWS headquarters. 3 SanibelOutlets.com 2 miles before Sanibel Causeway Over 40 Designer Brands Including: SCHEDULE Classics Division AA Division AAAA Division Friday / 10 a.m. Friday / 10 a.m. G2 -- #9 Rhode Island Rockies @ #8Tidewater Drillers, JB3 G1 -- #9 Toledo McGuire Group @ #8 Minnesota Bandits, G6 -- #11 Wrinkles @ #6 Youngstown Astros, JB4 PDC4 G7 -- #10 Cecil Margin Service @ #7 San Antonio Texans, JB5 1:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. G2 – Winner G1 vs. #1 Minnesota Bees, PDC4 G9 -- Winner G2 @ #1 Nova Scotia Monarchs, JB3 G3 -- #5 Atlanta Heat @ #4 All Star Baseball Academy, PDC2 G10 -- #5 Ohio Classics @ #4 DuPage Lugnuts, JB6 G4 -- #7 Washington Titans @ #3 Kansas City Blues, PDC3 G11 -- Winner G6 @ #3 Cincinnati Colt .45s, JB4 G5 -- #6 Huntsville Stars @ #2 New England Red Sox, PDC5 G12 -- Winner G7 @ #2 DC Mets, JB5 Saturday / 10 a.m. Saturday / 10 a.m. G6 – Winner G2 Vs. Winner G3, CL3 G13 – Winner G11 Vs. Winner G12, PDC5 G7 – Winner G4 Vs. Winner G5, CL4 G14 – Winner G9 Vs. Winner G10, PDC2 1:30 p.m. / Championship 1:30 a.m. / Championship G8 – Winner G6 Vs. Winner G7 CL-S G15 – Winner G13 Vs. Winner G14, CP-S AAA Division A Division Friday / 10 a.m. Friday / 10 a.m. G2 -- #9 Michigan Stars @ #8 Minnesota Bees, CL-S G1 -- #8 Kenmore Eastern Brewers @ #1 PSOF Rangers, G3 -- #12 Cleveland Spiders @ #5 Bronx Cardinals, CL2 PDC1 G4 -- #13 Baltimore Baseball Club @ #4 Philadelphia G2 -- #5 Tallahassee Classics @ #4 Asheville Sox, PDC2 Brewers, CL3 G3 -- #6 DC Dodgers @ #3 Classic Thunder, PDC3 G6 -- #11 Philadelphia Cutters @ #6 Long Island Braves, CL4 G4 -- #7 Livingston Dodgers @ #2 Midwest Nine, PDC5 G7 -- #10 Long Island Yankees @ #7 Kent Mudhens, CL6 1:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. G5 -- Winner G2 vs. Winner G1, TP2 G9 – Winner G2 @ #1 Massachusetts Chiefs, CL-S G6 -- Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, TP3 G10 -- Winner G3 @ Winner G4, CL3 Saturday G11 -- Winner G6 @ #3 Bahama Breeze Bandits, CL4 Championship played at JB-S, 10 a.m. G12 -- Winner G7 @ #2 Houston Colts .45s, CL6 Classics Non-Playoff games Saturday / 10 a.m. Friday / 10 a.m. G13 – Winner G11 Vs. Winner G12, JB6 G1 -- St. Louis Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Sharks, JB1 (flip a coin G14 – Winner G9 Vs. Winner G10, JB3 for home team) 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Championship G1 winner vs. St. Louis Knights, JB1 (flip coin for home. G15 – Winner G13 Vs. Winner 14, JB-S See TIMELESS SCHEDULE, page 5 4 SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA • Sweeping Gulf Views • Endless White-Sand Beaches • Calming Hammocks • Beachfront Suites • Romantic Gourmet Dining 2255 West Gulf Drive | Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 | 800-276-4753 | WWW.CASAYBELRESORT.COM STANDINGS SD A Division W L Pct. RA RA4 Classics Division Midwest Nine 2 3 .400 64 41 SD AAAA Division W L Pct. RA RA4 Asheville Sox 2 3 .400 70 47 1 Minnesota Bees 5 0 1.000 9 4 Livingston Dodgers 1 4 .200 44 24 2 New England Red Sox 5 0 1.000 25 12 Classic Thunder 1 4 .200 49 34 3 Kansas City Blues 5 0 1.000 23 15 Kenmore Eastern Brewers 1 4 .200 55 34 4 All Star Baseball Academy 4 1 .800 33 17 PSOF Rangers 1 4 .200 47 35 5 Atlanta Heat 4 1 .800 37 22 DC Dodgers 1 4 .200 75 51 6 Huntsville Stars 4 1 .800 35 24 Tallahassee Classics 1 4 .200 89 72 7 Washington Titans 4 1 .800 38 24 Notes: Seeds and matchups determined at blind draw Thursday 8 Minnesota Bandits 4 1 .800 47 28 night.