Category: ASA

1990 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1990 held at Redding, California.


Champion – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (65-5)
Runner Up – Redding Rebels, Redding, California (36-10)


Barbara Reinalda pitched the final 6-0 shutout for the Brakettes. She and Lisa Fernandez led the Brakettes pitching and both were named to the All-American team. Dot Richardson’s defensive plays and timely hitting earned her the MVP Award.

Lori Sippel of the Rebels was 1-1 with 23 K in her two games.

Lisa Longaker of the Raiders was 3-1 and combined with Tracy Compton to hurl a perfect game. Heather Compton was 0-1.

Debbie Doom of the Majestics won 2-0 and was struck in the face with a line drive that broke bones in her face that required surgery. DeeDee Weiman pitched the remainder of the games and was 2-2.

Michele Granger, who missed most of 1989 with a hand injury came back to go 2-1 in 21 innings pitched and totaled 39 K, 19 in her shutout victory Barbara Reinalda pitched the final 6-0 shutout for the Brakettes. She finished the tournament 2-0 with a Shutout and 8 K. Kathy Arendsen (2-0, 14 IP, 16 K, 1 Shutout) and Lisa Fernandez (2-0, 1 Shutout, 14 IP, 16 K) led the Brakettes pitching. Dot Richardson’s defensive plays and timely hitting earned her the MVP Award.

Chenita Rogers of California Invasion went 9 for 20 to bat .450 and win the batting championship.


  • MVP – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
  • HR Leader – Debbie Schneider, Invasion
  • Batting Leader – Chenita Rogers, California Invasion – .450
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Michele Smith, Redding
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels (4-1, pitched 3-0 one-hitter over Whittier Raiders to get Rebels to final, only to lose 6-0 to the Brakettes, She also went 4-12, .333 batting average). The first three games of the tournament that Smith pitched, she struck out 46 batters in 21 innings.
P – Lisa Longaker, Whittier Raiders
P – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Michelle Gromacki, Redding Rebels
C – Karen Sanchelli, Raybestos Brakettes
1B – Kelly Jackson, Redding Rebels
2B – Pam Newton, California Invasion
3B – Cindy Cooper, Redding Rebels
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Bobby Rogers, California Invasion
OF – Alani Silva, California Invasion
OF – Yvonne Gutierrez, California Knights
OF – Jill Justin-Coffel, Raybestos Brakettes
DP – LeaAnn Jarvis, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – Debbie Schneider, California Invasion

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes
P – Michele Granger, California Knights
P – Lori Sippel, Redding Rebels
C – Barb Booth, Orange County Majestics
C – Denise Correa, Whittier Raiders
1B – Cathy Wylie, Michigan Cruise
2B – Valerie Van Kirk, Whittier Raiders
3B – Sharon Sodano, California Knights
SS – Julie Standering, Prindle Royals
OF – Amy Gelbach, Whittier Raiders
OF – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Rina Foster, Redding Rebels
OF – Camille Spitaleri, California Knights
DP – Trish Johnson, Michigan Cruise
UTIL – Suzie Gaw, Orange County Majestics

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Margie Wright, Fresno Force
P – DeDe Weiman, Orange County Majestics
P – Barbara Reinalda, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Laura Jensen, California Invasion
C – Jennifer Gaylor, Sacramento Breeze
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Jill Matyuch, Orange County Majestics
3B – Michele McAnany, Whittier Raiders
SS – Liz Mizera, Whittier Raiders
OF – Vicky Rios, Sacramento Breeze
OF – Sue Lewis, California Invasion
OF – Priscilla Rouse, California Knights
OF – Barbara Jordan, Redding Rebels
DP – Lindy James, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – JoAnn Ferrieri, California Invasion


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (6-0)
2. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA (6-2)
3. Whittier Raiders, Whittier, CA (4-2)
4. California Knights, Burbank, CA (3-2)
5t. California Invasion, West Covina, CA (4-2)
5t. Fresno Force, Fresno, CA (4-2)
7t. Prindle Royals, Bridgeport, CT (2-2)
7t. Michigan Cruise, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
9t. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (3-2)
9t. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (2-2)
9t. Sacramento Breeze, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
9t. Sun City Saints, Sun City, AZ (2-2)
13t. East Peoria Avantis, East Peoria, IL (1-2)
13t. Budweiser Belles, Parsippany, NJ (1-2)
13t. St. Louis Classics, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
13t. Plymouth Blue Wave, Plymouth, MA (1-2)
17t. Decatur Rockettes, Decatur, IL (1-2)
17t. Portland Blues, Portland, OR (1-2)
17t. Capitaland Jimmies, Albany, NY (0-2)
17t. NorCal Tremors, Stockton, CA (0-2)
17t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (0-2)
17t. Silver Bullets Fastpitch (0-2)
17t. Allentown Pates, Allentown, PA (0-2)
17t. Sacramento Express, Sacramento, CA (0-2)


L-R, top row- Coach Andy Van Etten, Scorer Richard Peterson, Michelle Delloso, Karen Walker, Lisa Fernandez, Kris Peterson, Lea Ann Jarvis, Jill Justin, Coach John Stratton, Manager Ralph Raymond middle row- Karen Sanchelli, Pat Dufficy, Barbara Reinalda, Kathy Arendsen, Sheila Cornell, Doreen Denmon bottom row- Dot Richardson, Dionna Harris

1990 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1990 held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


Champion – Steele’s Silver Bullets, Grafton, Ohio (226-9)
Runner Up – Lighthouse/Sunbelt, Stone Mountain, Georgia (61-21)


Bill Blake hit 6 HR and drove in 10 runs to lead Steele’s to a 65-50 Championship game win over Lighthouse. Steele’s beat Superior/Apollo 53-44 in the semi finals.  The Men of Steele hit 70 HR over the course of the tournament (4 games). Steele’s led Lighthouse 32-5, before the Stone Mountain squad woke up and came back.

Wendell Rickard hit 6 HR for Lighthouse in the game. Ricky Huggins and Steve Craven combined for 9 HR and 12 RBI to lead the comeback. Kenny Carver chipped in with 7 RBI.

All Time Home Run Leader, Mike Macenko was named Co-MVP along with Monsterous Monty Tucker. Both had incredible tournaments tournaments at the plate for Steele’s.  Both players had 18 HR, emerging superstar Carl Rose of Lighthouse, had 17 HR, but all three fell short to Doug Roberson of Steele’s who won the Home Run crown with 20.

A record of 763 home runs were hit in the tournament, an average of about 36 per game.


  • Co-MVP – Mike Macenko, Steele’s Silver Bullets
  • Co-MVP – Monty Tucker, Steele’s Silver Bullets
  • HR Leader – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo – 20
  • Batting Leaders – Carl Rose, Lighthouse – .900
  • Batting Leaders – Wes Lord, Budweiser – .900
  • Wilson Field Master Award – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Monte Tucker, Steele’s Silver Bullets (23-26, .880, 18 HR, 26 RBI, 27 Runs)
C – Mike Macenko, Steele’s Silver Bullets (27-31, .871, 18 HR, 34 RBI, 29 Runs)
1B – Rich Plante, Superior/Apollo (31-39, .795, 16 HR, 26 RBI)
2B – Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (27-30, .900, 17 HR, 25 RBI)
3B – Charles Wright, Ritch’s/Kirk’s (20-27, .741, 15 HR, 27 RBI)
SS – Doug Flynn, Starpath (11-16, .688)
OF – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo (30-41, .732, 20 HR, 35 RBI)
OF – John Grissom, Steele’s Silver Bullets (18-22, .818, 9 HR, 13 RBI, 20 Runs)
OF – Scott Virkus, Steele’s Silver Bullets (19-25, .760, 14 HR, 20 RBI, 25 Runs)
OF – Curtis Williams, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (20-28, .714)
EP – Dale Mayo, Starpath (14-18, .778)
UT – Dirk Androff, Steele’s Silver Bullets (23-30, .767, 13 HR, 27 RBI, 25 Runs)
UT – Wendall Rickard, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (25-29, .862, 16 HR, 25 RBI)
UT – Dave Steffen, Superior/Apollo (25-30, .868, 16 HR, 32 RBI)
UT – Sylvin Little, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (20-29, .690)
UT – Tim Millette, Budweiser (11 HR, 23 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ken Craver, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (23-30, .767, 10 HR)
C – Mark Hierlmeier, Ritch’s/Kirk’s (19-23 .826, 11 HR)
1B – Sandy Sandoval, Budweiser (16-19, .842)
2B – Dennis Graser, Superior/Apollo (25-36, .694, 30 RBI)
3B – Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (24-31, .774, 12 HR)
SS – Todd Joerling, Steele’s Silver Bullets (19-31, .636, 8 HR, 14 RBI, 16 Runs)
OF – Cecil Whitehead, Ritch’s/Kirk’s (20-29, .690, 13 HR)
OF – Britt Hightower, Ritch’s/Kirk’s (20-26, .769, 14 HR)
OF – Wes Lord, Budweiser (18-20, .900, 10 HR, 21 RBI)
OF – Andy Sanzaro, Superior/Apollo (26-34, .765, 10 HR, 18 RBI)
UT – Jim Fuller, Superior/Apollo (34-40, .850, 17 HR, 25 RBI)
UT – Dave Johnson, Starpath
UT – Fred Shipley, Starpath (14-19, .737)
UT – Billy Blake, Steele’s Silver Bullets (26-31, .839, 17 HR, 26 RBI, 27 Runs)


OTHERS

Hal Harlan, Bell Corp (14-15, .933, 12 HR)
Greg Schulte, Steele’s (13-14, .929, 8 HR, 21 RBI, 13 Runs)
Cliff Carpenter, Bell Corp (14-20, .700, 11 HR)
Rick Weiterman, Steele’s (7-10, .700, 1 RBI, 7 Runs)
Danny Williams, Steele’s (16-23, .696, 11 HR, 18 RBI, 16 Runs)
Dan Schuck, Steele’s (21-31, .677, 12 HR, 23 RBI, 19 Runs)
Clyde Guy, Superior/Apollo (21-31, .677, 12 HR, 22 RBI)
Bruce Meade, Ritch’s/Kirk’s (18-27, .667)
Ernie Montgomery, Steele’s (12-24, .500, 6 HR, 9 RBI, 12 Runs)
Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse (10 HR, 22 RBI)
Craig Elliott, Superior/Apollo (10 HR)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Steele’s Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH (4-0)
2. Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (4-1)
3. Starpath, Monticello, KY (2-2)
4. Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, CT (3-2)
5t. Ritch’s/Kirk’s Glass, Harrisburg, NC (3-2)
5t. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (1-2)
7t. Budweiser, San Francisco, CA (2-2)
7t. Williams/Thompson, Houston, TX (1-2)
9t. Premier/Century, Tempe, AZ (0-2)
9t. VIP/Express Transport, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
9t. Chem-Clean, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
9t. Instant Landscaping, West Palm Beach, FL (0-2)

1990 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1990 held at State Road Park in Parma, Ohio on August 30-September 3.


Champion – Vernon’s, Jacksonville, Florida
Runner Up – Laborers 310, Parma, Ohio


The ASA Men’s “A” Slow Pitch National Championship goes through Jacksonville, FL.

Laborers 310 of the Parma Premier League found out about that roadblock the hard way at State Road Park in Parma. Needing only one victory to become the area’s first class A national winner, the Laborers lost twice to Vernon’s (Jacksonville, FL), the defending champions, in the finals.

Vernon’s claimed its second consecutive title by winning three games in the losers’ bracket, then derailing the Laborers in the finals, 32-28, and 21-16. It was a cruel ending to the four-day, double-elimination tournament for the union-sponsored team, which won its first five games, plus a dramatic 31-27 triumph over Vernon’s in the early morning hours September 3 to send the champs into the losers’ bracket.

“We played well, they just out-hit us.” Laborers manager Andy Okulovich, Sr. said. “We made some errors and that didn’t help. You can’t give these guys the extra at bats.”

In the first game of the finals, the Laborers had a 15-7 lead entering the fourth, only to have Vernon’s put together a 17-run, 17-hit attack to take a 24-15 advantage. Laborers came back, scoring eight runs with two out in the fifth. Shortstop Steve Skladany’s three-run homer put the local team up 25-24.

Vernon’s tied it in the sixth and scored seven runs in the top of the seventh.

Vernon’s broke a 10-all tie in the fourth inning of the championship game with seven runs. Right fielder Ronnie Ford had a pair of two-run homers for the champs and was named the tournament MVP. He hit nearly .800 with nine home runs.


  • MVP – Ron Ford, Vernon’s (.738, 9 HR)
  • HR Champion – Roy Eppley, Vernon’s (13)
  • Batting Champion – Steve Skladany, Larborers 310 (28-36, .778)

ASA A ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Ron Wood, Laborers 310
C – Jack Kerrigan, Laborers 310
1B – Doug Cullen, Vernon’s
2B – Rick Haggy, McDonald’s of Washington CH
3B – Tom Hannigan, Marino
SS – Steve Skladany, Laborers 310
OF – Ron Ford, Vernon’s (9 HR)
OF – Larry Heise, Vernon’s
OF – Rick Allred, Polo Sports Pub/Parkway Shell
OF – Randy Holsopple, Smith Transport
UTIL – Jeff Edwards, Polo Sports Pub/Parkway Shell
UTIL – David Heald, Armed Forces
UTIL – Randy Scales, Polo Sports Pub/Parkway Shell
UTIL – Gary Fisher, Hollywood Inn
EH – Roy Eppley, Vernon’s


OTHERS

Scott “Rook” Othoudt, Viking Coke (15-17 .882)
Jeff “Pork” Franks, Viking Coke (.883, 4 HR, 10 RBI)
Billy Miller, Viking Coke (.642)
Mike Montgomery, Viking Coke (.642)
Fran Headline, Viking Coke (.533)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (9-1)
2. Laborers 310, Parma, OH (7-2)
3. Armed Forces, Washington, DC (5-2)
4. Polo Sports Pub/Parkway Shell (5-2)
5t. Kenova Construction, West Palm Beach, FL (7-2)
5t. Smith Transport, Roaring Springs, PA (7-2)
7t. Hollywood Inn, Bloomington, MN (6-2)
7t. Marino Construction, Peabody, ME (6-2)
9t. Hague/Murphy’s, Columbus, OH (3-2)
9t. MacDonalds of Washington CH, Washington Court House, OH (3-2)
9t. Spanky’s, St. Louis. MO (3-2)
9t. Thompson’s Sporting Goods, Savannah, GA (3-2)
13t. Barnhill Construction, Jacksonville, FL (4-2)
13t. Conrad Patterson, Wyoming, MI (3-2)
13t. Farrell’s Holiday Jacks, Ephrata, PA (4-2)
13t. Sonny’s, Casper, WY (3-2)
17t. Brothers (3-2)
17t. Craig Avionics, Bangor, ME (2-2)
17t. Indiana Fan, IN (2-2)
17t. Medina Body Shop, Medina, OH (3-2)
17t. R&D Softball Club, Lima, OH (2-2)
17t. Rivertown Realty/Nazzy’s Sports (2-2)
17t. Schreppler Chiropractors, Smyrna, DE (3-2)
17t. Wilson/TPF Bale Chevrolet, Little Rock, AR (3-2)
25t. Arensberg Pharmacy, Inc., Newark, OH (3-2)
25t. Funkstown Tavern, Funkstown, MD (3-2)
25t. Gregg & Associates, Pittsburgh, PA (2-2)
25t. Minnesota Merchants, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
25t. Schaggy’s (2-2)
25t. Tri-Gems Builders, Cedarbrook, NJ (2-2)
25t. Viking Coke, Elk River, MN (2-2)
25t. W.E. Ruth Realty, Seattle, WA (3-2)
33t. Budweiser Clydesdales (1-2)
33t. Cuyahoga Dunham Supply, Cuyahoga, OH (1-2)
33t. Dixie Carpet (1-2)
33t. Imperial Printers, El Centro, CA (1-2)
33t. Lower Alabama Softball Team, AL (1-2)
33t. Midas Touch Jewelers, Fairfield, CT (1-2)
33t. Pete’s Mobil Car Wash, Poughkeepsie, NY (1-2)
33t. PJ Greco, Kittanning, PA (1-2)
33t. Softball With Class, Detroit, MI (1-2)
33t. Rox Club, Las Vegas, NV (1-2)
33t. Specialty Metals (1-2)
33t. Texas Ironworks, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
33t. Thomas Oil, Little Rock, AR (1-2)
33t. Wally’s Sports Center, Cleveland, OH (3-2)
33t. Wexler’s (1-2)
33t. Worth Astros, Carmel, IN (1-2)
49t. Abby T’s (0-2)
49t. Bender Plumbing Supplies, New Haven, CT (0-2)
49t. Catco (0-2)
49t. Chaney Enterprises, Lothian, MD (0-2)
49t. Coors Country (0-2)
49t. County Sports Blues, Levittown, NY (0-2)
49t. Delta Eagles Lo-Temp, Toledo, OH (0-2)
49t. Holland Construction, Portsmouth, VA (0-2)

1990 ASA Men’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1990 held at Spokane, Washington on August 31-September 3.


Champion – CBS, Huntington, New York
Runner Up – Amatos, North Babylon, New York


  • MVP – Luis Cruz, CBS
  • Batting Champion – John Schultz, LB Franco
  • HR Champion – N/A

1990 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Jerry Alleto, CBS
P – Fuzzy Buckenberger, WTB Broadway
P – Dennis Laird, Swann Insurance
C – Joe Povinelli, Lang Tobia Dipalma
1B – Michael Maucini, CBS
2B – Luis Cruz, CBS
3B – David Atanasa, Amatos
SS – Jerry Buckenberger, WTB Broadway
OF – Frank Vuozzo, CBS
OF – Tim Rypien, WTB Broadway
OF – John Butler, Maine Majestics
OF – Tim Smith, Little Ceasars
DH – Tim Chase, Amatos
UTIL – Frank Scaraglino, Amatos


1990 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Curtis Richardson, Little Ceasars
P – Colin Russell, Lang Tobia Dipalma
P – Barry Van Leeliwan, Amatos
C – Orlando Cruz, CBS
1B – Mike Taylor, Lang Tobia Dipalma
2B – Joe Salanitri, Lang Tobia Dipalma
3B – Jerry Lopez, CBS
SS – Billy Riley, Maine Majestics
OF – John Schutz, LB Franco
OF – Fray White, Don Swann Sales
OF – Fran Farenella, Amatos
OF – Dana Schmerer, LB Franco


FINAL STANDINGS

1. CBS, Huntington, NY (8-0)
2. Amatos, North Babylon, NY (6-2)
3. Lang Tobia Dipalma, Islip, NH (5-2)
4. Little Ceasars, Port Huron, MI (5-2)
5t. Caribe Colts, Miami, FL (5-2)
5t. WTB Broadway, Spokane, WA (4-2)
7t. Maine Majestics, Sanford, ME (4-2)
7t. B&I Sports, Tacoma, WA (3-2)
9t. Swann Insurance, Cambridge, MD (4-2)
9t. Capco, Spokane, WA (4-2)
9t. Granite, Staten Island, NY (3-2)
9t. LB Franco, Spokane, WA (3-2)
13t. Jerry’s Coins, Spokane, WA (3-2)
13t. Don Swann Sales, Atlanta, GA (3-2)
13t. Red Hats, Chelsea, MA (3-2)
13t. Joc Shoppe, Lowell, MA (2-2)
17t. Pitchers Mound, Warwick, NY (2-2)
17t. Stafford Tires, Port Monmouth, NJ (2-2)
17t. Easy Instant Print, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
17t. 12 Hi Superettes, Delano, MN (1-2)
17t. Dr. Gray’s, Laconia, NH (1-2)
17t. Chris & John’s, Portland, OR (1-2)
17t. Westernwood, Seattle, WA (1-2)
17t. Pederson’s Fryer Farms, Seattle, WA (1-2)
25t. Canal Lumber, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
25t. Snap On Tools, Bow, NH (1-2)
25t. Hannons Bar, Scranton, PA (1-2)
25t. Bolt’s A’s, Colville, WA (0-2)
25t. Every Blooming Thing, Coeur d’Alene, ID (0-2)
25t. Wallen Construction, Bean Station, TN (0-2)
25t. Nashua Bandits, Nashua, NH (0-2)
25t. Jolly Inn, Portland, OR (0-2)
33t. Anthony’s Gym, Coeur D’Alene, ID (0-2)
33t. Zielinski’s, Scranton, PA (0-2)
33t. The Express, Eugene, OR (0-2)
33t. Produce Supply, Spokane, WA (0-2)
33t. T.C. Brewers, Binghamton, NY (0-2)
33t. Lithuanian Club, Rockford, IL (0-2)
33t. Blue Water Oil, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
33t. Flagg Construction, Tewksbury, ME (0-2)

1990 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1990 held at Caswell Park in North Mankato, Minnesota on August 15-22.


Champion – Penn Corp, Sioux City, Iowa (96-17)
Runner Up – Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, California (73-13)


Paul Magan, Penn Corp, 2-1 record for Penn Corp, lost 16 inning 1-0 game in first final to Guanella’s Chubb Tangaroa. Magan struck 11 and Tangaroa struck out 20. Tangaroa started the final game and surrendered 5 runs, lasting only 2 innings. He was credited with the loss. After their opening loss, Guanella outscored their opponents 67-4 in their 10 game spring to the finals.
Note – Chubb Tangaroa (4-2), 49 IP, 65 Ks, no-hitter, 3 shutouts), Steve Padilla (3-0, 26 IP, 16 K, no-hitter) and Chuck D’Arcy (3-0, 12 IP, 20 K, no-hitter) all pitched no-hitters for Guanella Brothers. Plus Tangaroa and D’Arcy combined for 2 other no-hitters. This was the first time that different pitchers threw no-hitters for the same team as they totaled 5 no-hitters in their 10 wins, seven of those wins by shutout.


  • MVP – Mark Sorenson, Penn Corp (10-26, .384, 6 RBI)
  • Batting Leader – Nick Genna, Guanella Brothers (7-13) – .538
  • HR Leader – N/A
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Jimmy Seaman, Penn Corp (4-0, 28 IP, 37 K, 3 shutouts, also winning championship game (5-2), striking out 9).

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jimmy Seaman, Penn Corp
P – Chub Tangaroa, Guanella Brothers
P – Paul Magan, Penn Corp
C – Brad Burrup, Miller Toyota
C – Steve DeFazio, Guanella Brothers
1B – Mark Sorenson, Penn Corp
2B – Rick Minton, Decatur Pride
3B – Mike Parnow, Guanella Brothers
SS – Barry Drebert, Forrest Express
OF – Dick Riley, Faultless Rubber Company
OF – Peter Turner, Guanella Brothers
OF – Tom Ryder, Ashland ESS
OF – Barry Kahler, Forrest Express
DP – Jody Hennigar, Farm Tavern
UTIL – Pete Duenas, Guanella Brothers

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Meredith, Miller Toyota
P – Graeme Robertson, Farm Tavern
P – Steve Padilla, Guanella Brothers
C – Randy Burnside, Penn Corp
C – Nick Genna, Guanella Brothers
1B – Jim Clark, Guanella Brothers
2B – Doug Streeter, Decatur Pride
3B – Brian Martie, Decatur Pride
SS – Tod Stevenson, Bloomington Hearts
OF – Kenny Rogers, Guanella Brothers
OF – Trent Rubley, Decatur Pride
OF – Matt McGillen, Guanella Brothers
OF – Danny Setchfield, Rebels
DP – Doug Peyton, Ferrell Homes
UTIL – Jamie Gifford, Guanella Brothers

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jimmy Moore, Seafirst Bank
P – Scott Plangger, Bloomington Hearts
P – Darrel Bender, Shelbyville Sting
C – Larry Barnett, New York Tigers
C – Tim Wahl, Seafirst Bank
1B – Kyle Murden, Shelbyville Sting
2B – Scott Summers, Harold’s Supermarket
3B – Pete Spoerl, Hamilton/Fairfield Hawks
SS – Tom Zappone, Faultless Rubber Company
OF – Dan Nessler, Happy Chef
OF – Mitch Munthe, Guanella Brothers
OF – Mike Delaney, Decatur Pride
OF – Boomer Brush, United Surgical Steel
DP – Bill Olson, Stewart Taylor/Rustic Bar
UTIL – Bill Boyer, Penn Corp


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Penn Corp, Sioux City, IA (6-1)
2. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (10-2)
3. Seafirst Bank, Seattle, WA (4-2)
4. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (5-2)
5t. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (6-2)
5t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (3-2)
7t. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (4-2)
7t. Harold’s Supermarkets, Lexington, MO (3-2)
9t. Forest Express, Livingston County, IL (3-2)
9t. Faultless/Garber, Ashland, OH (2-2)
9t. Ferrell Mobile Homes, Kelso, MO (2-2)
9t. T.W. Perry’s/McDermott’s, Baltimore, MD (2-2)
13t. Ashland ESS, Ashland, OH (3-2)
13t. Shelbyville Sting, Shelbyville, IN (3-2)
13t. United Surgical Steel, Montgomery, AL (3-2)
13t. Stout Tower Eagles, Lakewood, CA (2-2)
17t. Hamilton-Fairfield Hawks, Hamilton, OH (2-2)
17t. Lusby’s Rebels, Pine Bluff, AR (2-2)
17t. New York Tigers, New York City, NY (2-2)
17t. Taylor Printing/Rustic Bar, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
17t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (1-2)
17t. Ol’ Mexico/Coors/Gatsby’s, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
17t. OTB, Middletown, NY (1-2)
17t. Truckstops of America, Effingham, IL (1-2)
25t. Aurora Allsteel, Aurora, IL (1-2)
25t. Coors Light Sunners, Reading, PA (1-2)
25t. Des Moines Metros, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
25t. Happy Chef, Mankato, MN (1-2)
25t. Morrell Credit Union, Sioux Falls, SD (1-2)
25t. Charlie’s Tradin’ Post, Atlanta, GA (1-2)
25t. Plangger’s Furniture, Benton Harbor, MI (1-2)
33t. Boise Metros, Boise, ID (0-2)
33t. Croix Valley Glass, Stillwater, MN (0-2)
33t. Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks, Aurora, IL (0-2)
33t. Ellsworth Town, Ellsworth, WI (0-2)
33t. Goose Creek Valley, Montvale, VA (0-2)
33t. Hertz Rent-A-Car, Topeka, KS (0-2)
33t. Magic City Reps, Minot, ND (0-2)
33t. Paddock Pools & Spas, Phoenix, AZ (0-2)

1990 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1990 held at Dred Scott Playfield in Bloomington, Minnesota on September 1-3.


Champion: Spooks, Anoka, Minnesota (63-6)
Runner Up: UPI/Fraley’s, Cookeville, Tennessee


The Spooks completed their 6-0 run through the tournament by winning the final game in 10 innings over UPI 1-0. Theresa Held’s base loaded single was the game winner in the 10th inning. MVP Linda Garbett earned her 6th ASA All American selection as she led the Spooks with a 12-20, .600 performance. Held was 10-19 (.526), but was somehow overlooked in the All-America selections. This was her 13th year with the Spooks. Spooks shortstop Terry Schweikert was 13-20 (.650) and played lights out defense. Pitcher Nancy Garbett, sister of MVP Linda Garbett was named for the 5th time in her career.


  • MVP – Linda Garbett, Anoka Spooks (12-20, .600)
  • Batting Leader – Terry Schweikert, Spooks (13-20) – .650
  • Home Run Leader – Pam Schwartz, Fuddruckers – 2

1990 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Pam Slaughter, Wilson Softball
C – Pam Reineke, Bally Health & Racquet
1B – Sue Howlett, York Imaging Pacers
2B – Gina Green, UPI/Fraley’s
3B – Nancy Anderson, Spooks
SS – Jeanne Hart, Lakerettes
OF – Mary Crummery, UPI/Fraley’s
OF – Barbara Angy, Bally Health & Racquet
OF – Sherri France, Bally Health & Racquet
OF – Linda Garbett, Spooks
UT – Jody Trimmer, York Imaging Pacers
UT – Myra Williams, UPI/Fraley’s
UT – Terry Schweikert, Spooks
UT – Pam Olmstead, Wilson Softball
EP – Bonnie Cox, Wilson Softball

1990 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

SS – Sue Ilyes, York Imaging Pacers

1990 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

Pam Latterrell, Ultimate Sports Bar

Information missing


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Anoka Spooks, Anoka, MN (6-0)
2. UPI/Fraley’s, Baxter, TN (5-2)
3. Bally Health & Racquet, Orlando, FL (4-2)
4. Wilson Softball, Wichita, KS (5-2)
5t. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (3-2)
5t. York Imaging Pacers, York, PA (3-2)
7t. Raiders, Farmington Hills, MI (3-2)
7t. Rings, Dubuque, IA (4-2)
9t. Tuffies, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
9t. Ultimate Sports, St. Cloud, MN (2-2)
9t. WW Gay Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
9t. Americas, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
13t. The Ruth Company, Lexington, KY (2-2)
13t. D&D Office/Kinder Insurance, Springfield, MO (2-2)
13t. Hooligans, Des Moines, IA (2-2)
13t. Fuddruckers, Bloomington, MN (2-2)
17t. Busch’s Whiz Kids, Belleville, IL (1-2)
17t. Papa John’s Rogues, Louisville, KY (1-2)
17t. REX, Tulsa, OK (1-2)
17t. Custom Drywall, Akron, OH (1-2)
17t. Kleve Heating, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
17t. Super Painters, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
17t. Three Brothers Sports Shop, Milford, CT (0-2)
17t. McGlaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (0-2)
25t. Con Winter Insurance, Peoria, IL (0-2)
25t. Challengers, Decatur, IL (0-2)
25t. Hubbard Milling, Bloomington, IN (0-2)
25t. Budweiser, Bloomington, MN (0-2)
25t. Resin Exchange, Cape Girardeau, MO (0-2)


SCORES

First Round

Ultimate Sports (St. Cloud) 7 McLaughlin Oil (Columbus, Ohio) 4

Second round

Ultimate Sports (St. Cloud) 13, Rebels (Jacksonville, Fla.) 8
Tuffy’s (Bloomington) 5, Cleve (Bloomington) 4
Rex (Tulsa, Okla.) 0, D & (Springfield, Mo.) 8
Hooligan’s (Des Moines, Iowa) 0, Valley Health (Orlando, Fla.) 5
Raiders (Farming Hie, Mich.) 4, Rings (Dubuque, lowa) 0
York lmaging (York. Pa.), 10, Rex (Bloomington) 7

Third round

Super Painters, (Bloomington) 0, Wilson Softball (Wichita, Kan.) 17
Budweiser (Bloomington) 3, Papa John’s (Louisville, Ky.) 4
Ruth & Co. (Lexington, Ky 15, Resin Exchange (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 2
Kinder Insurance (Springfield, Mo.) 2. Spooks (Anoka) 3.

Third Round Losers’ bracket

Tuffy’s (Bloomington) 8, Ruth Company (Lexington, Ken.) 3
Rings (Dubuque, Iowa) 5, Kinder Insurance (Springfield, Missouri) 2
W.W. Gay Rebels (Jackson, Fla.) 5, Hooligans (Des Moines, lowa) 1
Americs (Bloomington) 5, Fuddruckers (Bloomington) 3

Quarterfinals Winners’ bracket

U.P.I Fraley’s (Cookeville, Tenn) 3 Wilson Softball (Wichita, Kan.)2
Bally Health and Raquet Club (Orlando, Fla.) 12, Ultimate Sparts Bar (Waite Park) 0
York Imaging Pacers (York, Penn.) 8, Raiders (Farmington Hills, Mich ) 3
Spooks (Anoka) 8, Lakerettes (Conneaut Lake, Penn.) 3.

Fourth round Losers’ bracket

Wilson Softball (Wichita, Kan.) 7 Tuffies (Bloomington) 1
Rings (Dubuque, Iowa) 5, Ultimate Sports Bar Waite Park) 2
Raiders (Farmington Hills, Mich.)5, W.W. Gay Rebels (Jackson, Fla.) 2
Lakerettes (Conneaut Lake, Penn.) 13, Americs (Bloomington) 1

Fifth round Losers bracket

Wilson Softball (Wichita, Kansas) 3, Rings (Dubuque, Iowa) 2
Lakerettes (Conneaut, Penn) 2. , Raiders (Farmington Hills, Michigan) 0

Semifinals’ Winners’ bracket

Spooks (Anoka) 6, York Imaging Pacers (York, Penn.) 1
Bally Health and Raquet Club (Orlando, Fla.) 8, U.P.I Fraley’s (Cookeville, Tenn.) 4

Final Winners’ bracket

Spooks (Anoka) 5 Bally Health and Racquet Club (Orlando, Fla.) 1

Final Losers’ bracket

U.P.I. Fraley’s (Cookeville, TN) 8 Health and Racquet Club (Orlando, Fla) 3

Finals

Spooks (Anoka) 1 U.P.I Fraley’s (Cookeville, TN) 0

1989 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

1989 held in Las Cruces, New Mexico.


Champion – Kenova Construction, West Palm Beach, Florida
Runner Up – Manufacturer’s Bank, Forest City, Iowa (115-20)


  • MVP – Jim Proctor, Kenova Construction
  • HR Champion – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A

71 teams participated in the tournament.


ASA B FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN

P – Gary Sturges, Manufacturer’s Bank
2B – Roger Haugen, Manufacturer’s Bank
OF – Jim Johnson, Manufacturer’s Bank
OF – Tim Frederickson, Manufacturer’s Bank (11 HR, 25 RBI)

ASA B SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN

OF – Dion King, Manufacturer’s Bank


FINAL STANDINGS (INCOMPLETE)

1. Kenova Construction, West Palm Beach, FL (N/A)
2. Manufacturer’s Bank, Forest City, IA (10-2)
3. N/A
4. N/A
5t. N/A
5t. N/A
7t. N/A
7t. N/A
9t. Shane’s Rogues, Springfield, MO (5-2)

1989 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1989 held at Midland, Texas.


Champion – Vernon’s, Jacksonville, Florida
Runner Up – Armed Services, Washington, D.C.


  • MVP – George Hill, Armed Forces
  • Batting Champion – Vernon Hensley, Worth/Astros – .813
  • HR Champion – Ken Slenker, Lemoyne Sleeper – 11

ASA A ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Mark Reagin, Armed Forces
C – Bob Rudi, Tri-Gem Builders
1B – Leonard Schoenfeld, SSK/Rebs
2B – John Peterson, Coffee Cup
3B – Craig Schraub, Coors
SS – Bill Miller, Viking Coke
OF – Larry Heise, Vernon’s
OF – Jesse Adamez, Coffee Cup
OF – Bob Sullivan, Lemoyne Sleeper
OF – Dennis Reeves, Owatonna Eagles
EP – Richard Mummaw, Vernon’s
UTIL – Terry Johnson, Vernon’s
UTIL – George Schnorr, Vernon’s
UTIL – Roger Underwood, Armed Forces
UTIL – David Heald, Armed Forces

ASA A ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

P – Dale Abrahamson, Coffee Cup
C – Guillermo Foster, Armed Forces
1B – Ron Wenrick, Lemoyne Sleeper
2B – Wayne Pennington, Armed Forces
3B – Doug Cullen, Vernon’s
SS – Tom Hechsel, Minneapolis Merchants
OF – Don Mahoney, Memphis Sox
OF – Doug Kissane, Tri-Gem Builders
OF – Dale Haise, Conrad Patterson
OF – Lance Peterson, Minneapolis Merchants
EP – Doug Fischer, Armed Forces
UTIL – Glen Barnard, Ruth Realty
UTIL – Jon Kramer, SSK/Rebs
UTIL – Gary Hartmann, Tri-Gem Builders
UTIL – John Res, Conroy Construction

ASA A ALL AMERICANS THIRD TEAM

P – Vernon Neil, Smith Transport
C – Stan Daubert, Lemoyne Sleeper
1B – Steve Shover, Smith Transport
2B – Tim Cox, Viking Coke
3B – Robert McGee, Memphis Sox
SS – Mark Lysne, Owatonna Eagles
OF – Brad Weyant, Smith Transport
OF – John Mutz, Worth/Astros
OF – Jeff Gamble, Smith Transport
OF – Mike Moore, SSK/Rebels
EP – Steve Nauer, Viking Coke
UTIL – Vance Sims, Coors
UTIL – Steve Rodriguez, Coffee Cup
UTIL – Joe Walton, Coffee Cup
UTIL – Jeff Snyder, Lemoyne Sleeper


OTHERS

Ron Ford, Vernon’s (18-23, .783)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (7-1)
2. Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. (9-2)
3. Coffee Cup, St. Paul, MN (4-2)
4. Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne, PA (7-2)
5t. Conrad/Patterson/Worth, Wyoming, MI (4-2)
5t. Owatonna Eagles, Owatonna, MN (4-2)
7t. SSK/Rebs, North Hollywood, CA (6-2)
7t. Smith Transport, Roaring Springs, PA (4-2)
9t. Joe Conroy Construction, Topeka, KS (4-2)
9t. Worth/Astro Sports, Indianapolis, IN (3-2)
9t. Minneapolis Merchants, Minneapolis, MN (3-2)
9t. Viking Coke, Elk River, MN (2-2)
13t. Coors, Midland, TX (3-2)
13t. Tri-Gems Builders, Cedarbrook, NJ (3-2)
13t. Sox, Memphis, TN (3-2)
13t. Ruth Realty, Seattle, WA (3-2)
17t. Harbor Docks, Fort Walton Beach, FL (2-2)
17t. Marino Construction, Peabody, MA (2-2)
17t. Pete’s Mobil Car Wash, Poughkeepsie, NY (2-2)
17t. Roofing Consultants, Richmond, VA (2-2)
17t. Thompson’s Sporting Goods, Savannah, GA (2-2)
17t. Whataburger Sox, Albuquerque, NM (1-2)
17t. Knight/Darnell Painting, Midlothian, VA (1-2)
17t. Mid NE Coors Light, Columbus, NE (1-2)
25t. Richardson Softball Club, Richardson, TX (2-2)
25t. Massey’s, Hammond, LA (1-2)
25t. Texas Iron Works, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
25t. Ron’s Spaghetti House, Woonsocket, RI (1-2)
25t. Hi-Ho/Coors Light, Great Falls, MT (1-2)
25t. Deery Brothers, Cedar Falls, IA (1-2)
25t. Mehringers, Jasper, IN (1-2)
25t. Miller Lite, Bryan, TX (1-2)
33t. Dougherty’s Seafood, Tancrovin, MD (1-2)
33t. Stanley’s, Midland, TX (1-2)
33t. Top Hat Limosines, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
33t. Miller Lite Peppers, Laredo, TX (0-2)
33t. Crader/Huffman, Marble Hill, MO (0-2)
33t. Pry Fastening, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
33t. Sonny’s/Bud, Casper, WY (0-2)
33t. Hargray Telephone, Savannah, GA (0-2)
33t. D&E Pump, Stanton, TX (0-2)
33t. Brunswick Ford, Brunswick, ME (0-2)
33t. Miller’s Foot & Ankle Care, Kokomo, IN (0-2)
33t. Low Buck Compressor, Midland, TX (0-2)
33t. Miller Premium Brands Stevens Point, WI (0-2)
33t. Lupe’s Day Care, Midland, TX (0-2)
33t. R.C. Cola, Boise, ID (0-2)

1989 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1989 held at Decatur, Illinois.


Champion – Whittier Raiders, Whittier, CA (39-5)
Runner Up – Hi-Ho Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (71-3)


Lisa Longaker hurled the 1-0 11 inning championship game victory and struck out 10. She outdueled the legendary Kathy Arendsen for the win. Whitter Raiders Denise Correa doubled off Kathy Arendsen in the top of the 11th inning of the championship game. She then scored the winning run on Joy Steiner’s hard ground ball up the middle to give the Raiders the title 1-0. Longaker and Tiffany Boyd teamed up to lead the Raiders to the title. Longaker was 3-0 and Boyd was 3-1 with 30 IP, 3 shutouts and surrendered the only 2 runs given up by the Raiders.

Brakettes forced the final game by defeating the Raiders 3-2 in 11 innings behind Barbara Reinalda’s 10 innings and relief help from Tracey Compton, who picked up the save.

Lisa Longaker hurled 40 scoreless during the tournament, including a 1-hit shutout in which she struck out 14, She also pitched an 18 inning 1-0 victory over the West Covina Invasion and Pitcher Michele Smith. Longaker struck out 46 total in 40 IP without giving up a run.

Barb Reinalda was 2-0.

A youngster from New Jersey named Michele Smith pitched for the Southern Cal Invasion, she was 1-1 and struck out 22 batters in 25 innings and threw a shutout.


  • MVP – Dot Richardson, Hi-Ho Brakettes
  • HR Leader – N/A
  • Batting Leader – Dot Richardson, Hi-Ho Brakettes – .393
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Lisa Longaker, Whittier Raiders
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Kris Peterson, Hi-Ho Brakettes

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Pat Dufficy, St. Louis Classics
P – Debbie Doom, Orange County Majestics (3-0, 3 shutouts, 35 K, 21 IP, gave up only 4 hits in 3 games)
P – Lisa Longaker, Whittier Raiders (3-0, 3 shutouts. She struck out 10 and won 1-0, 11 inning championship over Kathy Arendsen)
C – Karen Sanchelli, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Tammy Holloway, St. Louis Classics
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Pam Newton, Southern Cal Invasion
3B – Kris Peterson, Raybestos Brakettes
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes (11-28, .393, 6 2B)
OF – Mary Lou Flippen, Redding Rebels
OF – Jill Justin-Coffel, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Denise Eckert, Whittier Raiders
OF – Xan Silva, Southern Cal Invasion
DP – LeaAnn Jarvis, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – Suzy Brazney, Orange County Majestics

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tiffany Boyd, Whittier Raiders
P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes (3-1, 2 Shutouts)
P – Lori Sippel, Redding Rebels (4-1, 4 Shutouts)
C – Michelle Gromacki, Redding Rebels
C – Kim Katzenmeyer, Twin City Automatix
1B – Julie Parmenter, Orange County Majestics
2B – Michelle Deloso, Raybestos Brakettes
3B – Cindy Cooper, Redding Rebels
SS – Liz Mizera, Whittier Raiders
OF – Suzie Gaw, Orange County Majestics
OF – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Libby Kestell, Bartlesville Caps
OF – Dee Brewer, Phoenix Sunbirds
DP – Cathy Hall, Redding Rebels
UTIL – Cathy Casarez, Southern Cal Invasion

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michele Smith, Kirin Invasion
P – Tracy Compton, Raybestos Brakettes (3-1, save, 2 Shutouts, perfect game)
P – Debbie Day, Southern Cal Invasion
C – Stacy Sunny, Whittier Raiders
C – Denise Correa, Twin City Automatix
1B – Gena Strang, Whittier Raiders
2B – Julie Smith, Orange County Majestics
3B – Michele McAnany, Whittier Raiders
SS – Tracy Beadlescomb, Michigan Cruise
OF – Lorraine Maynez, Whittier Raiders
OF – Mary Ivy, St. Louis Classics
OF – Rina Foster, Redding Rebels
OF – Gretchen Larson, Twin City Automatix
DP – Joy Stiner, Whittier Raiders
UTIL – Cheri Kempf, St. Louis Classics


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Whittier Raiders, Whittier, CA (6-1)
2. Hi-Ho Brakettes, Stratford, CT (7-2)
3. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA (4-2)
4. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (4-2)
5t. Classics, St. Louis, MO (4-2)
5t. Southern Cal Invasion, West Covina, CA (4-2)
7t. Caps, Bartonville, IL (3-2)
7t. Phoenix Sunbirds, Tempe, AZ (3-2)
9t. Lady Hearts, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
9t. Lettes, Fresno, CA (2-2)
9t. Twin City Automax, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
9t. Michigan Cruise, Mt. Pleasant, MI (2-2)
13t. Cardinals, West Frankfort, IL (1-2)
13t. Dynasty, Houston, TX (1-2)
13t. Metros, Washington, DC (1-2)
13t. Shamrocks, Tonowanda, NY (1-2)
17t. Blue Wave, Plymouth, MA (1-2)
17t. Melton Electric Majic, Bartonville, IL (1-2)
17t. Avantis, East Peoria, IL (0-2)
17t. Blazers, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
17t. Delina Suns, Celina, OH (0-2)
17t. Dolls, Downers Grover, IL (0-2)
17t. Rockettes, Decatur, IL (0-2)
17t. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (0-2)
25. Capitaland Jimmies, Albany, NY (0-2)


L-R, standing- Kathy Arendsen, Barbara Reinalda, Tracy Compton, Sheila Cornell, Karen Sanchelli, Lea Ann Jarvis, Donna McLean, Karen Walker, Jill Justin, Doreen Denmon, Michelle Delloso, Dot Richardson, Gina Vecchione, Coach Andy Van Etten, Manager Ralph Raymond

1989 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1989 held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


Champion – Ritch’s Salvage, Harrisburgh, North Carolina (67-10)
Runner Up – Starpath/Kirk’s Glass, Lexington, Kentucky (52-23)


One week prior to this event, Ritch’s Salvage upended favored Superior/Apollo 26-24 in the bottom of the 7th inning of the “if” game as Greg Whitlock’s walk off homer with Mike Nye on base won the “Major” title for Ritch’s.  In an unprecedented event, Ritch’s Salvage came from the loser’s bracket as they lost their opening game to Stewart’s of Pittsburgh 45-14.  They then won six straight games and defeated Starpath/Kirk’s Glass 30-25 to capture the “Super” title.

In the Championship Game, Fred Trice (4 HR), Bill Gatti (3 HR), Jeff Stamps (3 HR), Dan Griffin, Britt Hightower, Mike Nye, and Charles Wright all hit 2 HR.

For Starpath, Bruce Rains and Gary Jones both his 2 HR. This was the first and ONLY time a team won the Major and Super titles in the same season.  The wind was a big factor in this tournament as it was blowing out hard in the first two days of competition. 125 HR were hit in the four games played Thursday Night and on Friday in the nine games played, 363 HR were hit.

Steele’s hit 56 in one game.

The last two days, the wind turned and was blowing in and things were very different. The format was two 7-team brackets playing double elimination with the two winners playing a one game championship.

In some individual accomplishments, Charles Wright (Super MVP) was first team All American in both Super and Major.  Rick Scherr, Mike Nye, and Cody Wyatt also garnered first team selections on both.  Don Clatterbaugh, Dale Mayo and Stave Yancey were all first team Super and second team Major.

Dave Steffen was 2nd team Super and 1st team Major, while Steve Craven and Doug Roberson were second team in both Super and Major. Worth Mentioning was the fact that the HR champ, Britt Hightower made an incredible diving catch to save the game for Ritch’s in the bottom of the 7th inning with two outs and two men on base.

Former Major Leaguer Doug Flynn earned the ASA Wilson Field Master Gold Glove award as the outstanding defensive player in the tournament.  For the record, Charles Wright and Mike Nye were the only two Ritch’s players to be named first team All-American in both the Major and Super events.


  • MVP – Charles Wright, Ritch’s Salvage
  • HR Leader – Britt Hightower, Ritch’s Salvage – 16
  • Batting Leader – Bruce Rains, Starpath/Kirks – .875
  • Wilson Field Master Award – Doug Flynn, Starpath/Kirks

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Nye, Ritch’s Salvage (21-37, .568, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
C – David Dale, New Construction (11 HR)
1B – Charles Wright, Ritch’s Salvage (31-39, .795, 14 HR, 24 RBI)
2B – Steve Yancey, New Construction (4 HR)
3B – Rick Scherr, Superior/Apollo (18-21, .875, 7 HR)
SS – Doug Flynn, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (2 HR)
OF – Cody Wyatt, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (8 HR)
OF – Britt Hightower, Ritch’s Salvage (25-39, .641, 16 HR, 33 RBI)
OF – Jeff Stamps, Ritch’s Salvage (25-36, .695, 9 HR, 22 RBI)
OF – Russell Weilbacher, Century/Coors/Worth
EP – Don Clatterbough, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (3 HR)
UTIL – Dale Mayo, New Construction (14 HR)
UTIL – Leland Nelson, Century/Coors/Worth
UTIL – Jim Fuller, Superior/Apollo (6 HR)
UTIL – Gary Jones, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (11 HR)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ted Larson, Century/Coors/Worth
C – Dave Steffen, Superior/Apollo (4 HR)
1B – Bruce Rains, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (22-25, .880, 12 HR)
2B – Scott Jones, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (7 HR)
3B – Larry Neff, Ritch’s Salvage (19-37, .514, 6 HR, 16 RBI)
SS – Fred Shipley, New Construction (4 HR)
OF – Dan Schuck, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (2 HR)
OF – Roger Snatchko, Stewart’s Lounge (5 HR)
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse (6 HR)
OF – Steve Craven, Lighthouse (7 HR)
EP – Joe Rabbiutt, Stewart’s Lounge
UTIL – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo (6 HR)
UTIL – Carl Rose, Lighthouse (9 HR)
UTIL – Tony Foschia, Stewart’s Lounge (9 HR)
UTIL – Steve Sharp, New Construction (9 HR)

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Scott Wallisa, Stewart’s Lounge (11 HR)
C – Baxter Burris, Ritch’s Salvage (16-27, .593, 6 HR, 15 RBI)
1B – John Grissom, Steele’s Silver Bullets (7 HR)
2B – Bill Gatti, Ritch’s Salvage (19-33, .576, 11 HR, 28 RBI)
3B – Steve Skladany, Stewart’s Lounge
SS – Calvin Linglebach, Instant Landscaping
OF – Andy Sanzaro, Superior/Apollo (3 HR)
OF – Dan Griffin, Ritch’s Salvage (25-37, .676, 10 HR, 16 RBI)
OF – Cliff Carpenter, Bell Corp. (8 HR)
OF – Jon Meyer, Bell Corp. (7 HR)
EP – Roger Wilt, Lighthouse (4 HR)
UTIL – Brad Beattie, Century/Coors/Worth
UTIL – Scott Virkus, Steele’s Silver Bullets (6 HR)
UTIL – Bucky Autry, New Construction (5 HR)
UTIL – Dirk Androff, Steele’s Silver Bullets (9-17, .529, 8 HR, 14 RBI)


OTHERS

Freddie Trice, Ritch’s Salvage (16-23, .696, 11 HR, 26 RBI)
Greg Miller, Ritch’s Salvage (18-34, .529, 6 HR, 19 RBI)
Greg Whitlock, Ritch’s Salvage (19-39, .487, 5 HR, 13 RBI)
Craig Elliott, Steele’s Silver Bullets (8 HR)
Mike Ambers, Bell Corp. (8 HR)
Bill Blake, Steele’s Silver Bullets (7 HR)
Bruce Meade, Ken Michaels/Franny Parr (7 HR)
Ted Cox, Ken Michaels/Franny Parr (7 HR)
Todd Joerling, Steele’s Silver Bullets (7 HR)
Danny Holder, Lighthouse (7 HR)
Ed Berg, Stewarts Lounge (7 HR)
Doug Johnson, Premier Sports (7 HR)
Kerry Everett, Premier Sports (6 HR)
Rich Plante, Superior/Apollo (6 HR)
Darrell Beeler, Superior/Apollo (5 HR)
Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse (5 HR)
John Beasley, Bell Corp. (5 HR)
Kevin Tiny Giddens, Lighthouse (5 HR)
Ron Parnell, Steele’s Silver Bullets (5 HR)
Dave Johnson, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass (5 HR)
Ken Loeri, Steele’s Silver Bullets (5 HR)
Ernie Montgomery, Steele’s Silver Bullets (5 HR)
Monty Tucker, Steele’s Silver Bullets (4 HR)
Larry Fredieu, Steele’s Silver Bullets (4 HR)
Clyde Guy, Superior/Apollo (4 HR)
Dennis Graser, Superior/Apollo (4 HR)
Gregg Fuhrman, Superior/Apollo (3 HR)
Rick Wheeler, Ken Michaels/Franny Parr (3 HR)
Cecil Whitehead, Steele’s Silver Bullets (3 HR)
Mike Macenko, Steele’s Silver Bullets (2 HR)
Curtis Williams, Lighthouse (2 HR)
Mike Bolen, Ken Michaels/Franny Parr (2 HR)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s Salvage, Harrisburg, NC (6-1)
2. Starpath/Kir’s Glass, Monticello, KY (4-2)
3. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (3-2)
4. Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, CT (2-2)
5t. Century/Coors/Worth/Atkins, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
5t. Steele’s Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH (1-2)
7t. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA (2-2)
7t. Stewart’s Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
9t. Bell Corp, Tampa, FL (0-2)
9t. Bryan Tours, Jackson, MS (0-2)
9t. Instant Landscaping, West Palm Beach, FL (0-2)
9t. Dynasty, Cerritos, CA (0-2)
13t. Ken Michael’s/Franny & Parr, Rockville, MD (0-2)
13t. Premier Sports, Tempe, AZ (0-2)