Category: ASA

1994 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Champion: UPI, Cookeville, Tennessee
Runner Up: Armed Forces, Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

Jenni Harp Oliver has 2 hits in the Championship game as Charlotte Cates shutout the Armed Forces 8-0 in the final

  • MVP – Charlotte Hicks, UPI
  • Batting Leader – Carolyn Fiero, UPI (14-21) – .667
  • Home Run Leader – N/A

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Charlotte Cates, UPI
C – Jenni Harp Oliver, UPI
1B – Stephanie Seymore, UPI
2B – Brenda Smith Foster, UPI
3B – Jaymee Ross, Armed Forces
SS – Sandy Edwards, UPI
OF – Kelly McCumber, Atlanta Phoenix
OF – Lynn Parsons, Armed Forces
OF – Teresa Ruby, UPI
OF – Mary King, Armed Forces
UT – Susan Saulnier, Armed Forces
UT – Cheryl Trapnell, Armed Forces
UT – Carolyn Ford, Armed Forces
DH – Carolyn Fiero, UPI

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

P – Bridgette Beavers, Armed Forces
C – Missy Canady, Destin Roofing
1B – Latonya Roberts, Destin Roofing
2B – Sue Ilyes, Lakerettes
3B – Gina Green, UPI
SS – Kristy Redlinger, Albany Raiders
OF – Karen Baker, UPI
OF – Mandy Boesen, Destin Roofing
OF – Ronnie Daniel, Atlanta Phoenix
OF – Jeanne Hart, Lakerettes
UT – Susan Bargo, Atlanta Phoenix
UT – Barb Balesrino, Lakerettes
UT – Marla Townsend, Atlanta Phoenix
UT – Katy Wiggins, Destin Roofing
DH – Sandy Hicks, Atlanta Phoenix

FINALS STANDINGS

1. UPI, Chattanooga, TN (6-1)
2. Armed Forces, Indiantown Gap, PA (4-2)
3. Destin Roofing, Destin, FL (5-2)
4. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (4-2)
5t. Albany Raiders, Albany, NY (2-2)
5t. York Pacers, York, PA (2-2)
7t. Atlanta Phoenix, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
7t. Quiet Thunder, Wichita, KS (2-2)
9t. Challengers, Decatur, IL (1-2)
9t. McBride’s, Champaign, IL (1-2)
9t. Jax Posse, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
9t. Ruth Paving, Frankfort, KY (1-2)
13t. Legends, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
13t. Trojanettes, Winter Haven, FL (0-2)
13t. Springfield, Springfield, OH (0-2)
13t. Whiz Kids, Belleville, IL (0-2)

1993 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

1993 held in Midland, Texas.

Champion – Pepco, Mentor, Ohio
Runner Up – Ind-Com Electric, Charlotte, North Carolina

FINAL STANDINGS (incomplete)

1. Pepco, Mentor, OH (7-0)
2. Ind-Com Electric, Charlotte, NC
3. Assured Flight, Orange, CA
4. Schneider’s Food Service, Buchanan, MI
17t. Beulah Vision, Beulah, ND (4-2)

Other Teams:

TSU Devils, Stephenville, TX
Apex Signs, Midland, TX
Hustlers, Laredo, TX
Raiders, Odessa, TX
Russo’s Comedy Club, Linden, MO
LTP Enterprises, West Fargo, ND (0-2)
Lewisburg Legion, Lewisburg, PA (2-2)
Ball Hawks, San Diego, CA

1993 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1993 held at Zenoff Park in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Champion – Watanabe/Sarlato’s/Easton, Cincinnati, Ohio
Runner Up – Newell Concrete, Bloomington, Minnesota

The 1992 ASA Class A National Tournament was something Watanabe/Easton would just as soon forget.

Watanabe/Easton, however, probably won’t soon forget their most recent appearance in the national tournament.

The Cincinnati, Ohio-based men’s softball team captured the 1993 Class A title with a dramatic 26-25 victory over Newell Concrete of Bloomington, Minn. at Zenoff Park on Monday afternoon.

Mitch Kroell’s 2-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a thrilling seven-run rally to send Watanabe home with the championship trophy.

“This is a dream come true,” said an elated Kroell, a native of Jacksonville, Fla. “I was just looking to drive the ball somewhere, either to the outfield or a fly ball to move the runners up. But I’ll take it the way I got it.”

It was the most recent chapter in the worst-to-first phenomenon in the world of sports, starting with the success stories of the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins in 1991.

Watanabe/Easton is the latest addition to that storybook ending after going from being the first team eliminated in last year’s tournament to national champions this year.

To finish the tournament unbeaten (7-0) and claim the title in such a thrilling fashion made it all the sweeter for Watanabe/Easton.

“We averaged 19 runs a game last year, but went 0-2,” said Watanabe/Easton manager Dave Watanabe. “We were hoping to have a little better luck with the draw this year. To win something like this, you need a break here and there.

“This definitely makes it feel better. Our players really came through and pulled together. I’m sure they (Newell Concrete) probably felt they had the game won.” Newell Concrete, which finished the tourney 10-2, had every reason to think that might be the case.

After all, Newell appeared to have things well in hand after sending 15 batters to the plate and exploding for 11 runs in the top of the fifth inning, featuring back-to-back home runs by Dave Pertl and Greg Oslund.

Pertl was a virtual one-man wrecking crew for Newell, belting three home runs and a double among his five hits and driving in 10 runs in the title game.

But even that wasn’t enough against a Watanabe/Easton team that simply would not be denied.

The turning point came in the top of the seventh inning when Newell failed to improve upon a 25-19 lead.

Watanabe/Easton jumped on the opening as the first three hitters singled to close the gap to 25-20. Randy Lewis followed with a three-run home run to close the gap to 25-23.

Newell replaced starting pitcher Mark Dreier with Pat Barrett but not even that move could stop Watanabe/Easton.

The first three batters Barrett faced singled to load the bases. Terry Wolf then walked, forcing home one run, before Kroell delivered the game-winning hit. “This is what you play the game for,” Kroell said.

  • MVP – Dave Pertl, Newell Concrete
  • MVP – Tom White, Tri-Gem Builders (21-27, .778. 13 HR, 43 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Greg Oslund, Newell Concrete – 15
  • Batting Leader – Paul Seymour, Backstop (15-18) – .833

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Gary Nelson, Watanabe/Scarlato’s/Easton (18-24, .750, 3 HR, 18 RBI)
C – Dave Pertl, Newell Concrete
1B – Tom White, Tri-Gem Builders
2B – Glen Lisinski, Ray’s Softball
3B – Mike Sullivan, Watanabe/Scarlato’s/Easton (17-23, .739, 11 RBI)
SS – Steve Skladany, Twohig
OF – Paul Hellquist, Miller/Steele’s
OF – Mike Kinnett, Watanabe/Scarlato’s/Easton (23-29, .793, 3 HR, 10 RBI)
OF – Doug Lieder, Kings/Easton
OF – Joe Picariello, Armed Forces
EP – Lou Gaudio, Bank of New York
UT – Sal Romano, QT Sports
UT – Carlton Wenz, QT Sports
UT – Greg Oslund, Newell Concrete
UT – Paul Seymour, Backstop (.833)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mark Dreier, Newell Concrete
C – John Kramer, Power Hite
1B – Walt Reaves, Armed Forces
2B – Jude Spalding, Washington County Merchants
3B – Todd Hinsch, Newell Conrete
SS – Mike Miller, MSI/Big Smitty’s
OF – Richard Wood, Thomas Oil
OF – Larry Goodwin, Thohig
OF – John Watlington, Stone Cold
OF – Jeff Higgins, Tri-Gem Builders
EP – Keith Hill, Stone Cold
UT – Willie Fillard, Seltman, Cobb, Bryant
UT – Scott Campbell, Power Flat
UT – Steve Ryder, Bank of New York
UT – Danny Hensley, Thomas Oil

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Mattingly, Tri-Gem Builders
C – Randy Lewis, Watanabe/Scartalo’s/Easton (19-29, .655, 10 HR, 22 RBI)
1B – Fred Alvarado, Stone Cow,
2B – Randy Holsopple, WSBA Sports Talk
3B – Murphy Sua, Power Flite
SS – Mitch Kroell, Watanabe/Scartalo’s/Easton (15-24, .625, 11 RBI)
OF – Brian Callahan, Thomas Oil
OF – Bruce Heglund, Newell Concrete
OF – John DiGiamo, Q-T Sports
OF – Terry Wolf, Watanabe/Scartalo’s/Easton (17-25, .680, 5 RBI)
EP – Dave Mitchell, B-C/Papa John’s
UT – Van Hook, B-C/Papa John’s
UT – Kurt Larson, Old Style Whips
UT – John Earls, Watanabe/Scartalo’s/Easton (18-26, .692, 6 HR, 24 RBI)
UT – Craig Wendt, Newell Concrete

OTHERS

Rick Hoffman, Watanabe (20-29, .690, 1 HR, 16 RBI)
Dave Shively, Watanabe (17-27, .630, 4 HR, 11 RBI)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Watanabe/Scarlato’s/Easton, Cincinnati, OH (7-0)
2. Newell Concrete, Bloomington, MN (10-2)
3. Q-T Sports, West Babylon, NY (5-2)
4. Thomas Oil/Worth, Benton, AR (7-2)
5t. Power Flite, San Diego, CA (4-2)
5t. B-C/Papa John’s/TPS Evansville, IN (4-2)
7t. The Backstop Aurora, IN (4-2)
7t. Seltman, Cobb, Bryant/NPC, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (4-2)
9t. Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. 6-2)
9t. MSI/Big Smitty’s, Rice Lake, WI (3-2)
9t. Old Style Whips, Waukesha, WI (3-2)
9t. Bank of New York, Tarrytown, NY (3-2)
13t. Tri-Gem Builders, Levittown, PA (5-2)
13t. Hooters-Worth, Crystal, MN (5-2)
13t. Coffee Cup, St. Paul, MN (3-2)
13t. Miller/Steele’s, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
17t. Stone Cold, El Reno, OK (4-2)
17t. Rey’s Softball, Bridgeport, CT (4-2)
17t. Twohig Athletic Club, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
17t. Tharaldson’s, Fargo, ND (3-2)
17t. Washington County Merchants, Springfield, KY (2-2)
17t. Davault Softball, Cape Girardeau, MO (2-2)
17t. Four Star Machine/Worth, Maple Heights, OH (2-2)
17t. Roberts Trans/Steele’s, Orlando, FL (2-2)
25t. Aldo’s, Stevens Point, WI (3-2)
25t. CMA/AFLAC, Jefferson City, MO (3-2)
25t. Techniques, Oceanport, NJ (2-2)
25t. Trysting Place, Menomonee Falls, WI (2-2)
25t. deBeer/Miller Lite, Crystal Lake, MN (2-2)
25t. Caddy Shack, Altoona, WI (2-2)
25t. Viessman Trucking, Dawson, MN (2-2)
25t. Kings/Easton, Chicago, IL (2-2)
33t. McDonald’s/Steele’s, Washington Courthouse, OH (2-2)
33t. Wood Toters, Pensacola, FL (2-2)
33t. Carmichael’s, Manchester, NH (2-2)
33t. Pete’s Mobil, Poughkeepsie, NY (2-2)
33t. P.J.’s/Coors Light/Worth, Cedar Rapids, IA (2-2)
33t. WSBA Sports Talk, York, PA (2-2)
33t. The Performance Shop, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
33t. Hi Ho, Great Falls, MT (1-2)
33t. Maples Motel, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (1-2)
33t. Joose, Lawrenceburg, KY (1-2)
33t. Bender Plumbing Supplies, New Haven, CT (1-2)
33t. Livingston’s, Potomac, MD (1-2)
33t. Hippodrome/Bass Tire, Nashville, TN (1-2)
33t. TPS, Little Rock, AR (1-2)
33t. Archer Softball, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
33t. Diggers, Dubuque, IA (1-2)
49t. Ella’s, Stevens Point, WI (1-2)
49t. Fenton Homes/Mike’s, Davison, MI (0-2)
49t. Express Mart, Midland, MI (0-2)
49t. Mainliner, Des Moines, IA (0-2)
49t. Martin Electric, Seymour, IN (0-2)
49t. Budweiser/Pepsi, Lawton, OK (0-2)
49t. O’Brady’s, Anchorage, AK (0-2)
49t. Solid Gold/Steel, Dayton, OH (0-2)
49t. Craft Cochran/BJ’s, Waterloo, IA (0-2)
49t. Milford/Fibber’s, Milford, CT (0-2)
49t. Bud Light, Duluth, MN (0-2)
49t. Budweiser Clydesdales, Superior, WI (0-2)
49t. Thomas Engineering/Worth, Manassas, VA (0-2)
49t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (0-2)
49t. Sadie’s/Hiawatha Junction City, WI (0-2)
49t. Wahl Optical, Council Bluffs, IA (0-2)
65t. T-Juan’s, Brainerd, MN (0-2)
65t. Cramer’s, Middletown, OH (0-2)
65t. Brien Oil, Haverhill, MA (0-2)
65t. Budweiser/Oxygen Service, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
65t. Pepsi Pacific/TPS, Seattle, WA (0-2)
65t. South Dixie/TPS, Elizabethtown, KY (0-2)
65t. PFQ/Banker’s Cafe, Eau Claire, WI (0-2)

No show – Key Sport, Springfield, MO

1993 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1993 held at Tifton, Georgia.

Champion – Back Porch/Destin Roofing Destin, Florida
Runner Up – Vernon’s/C&D Framing, Jacksonville, Florida

  • MVP – Brian Reed, Back Porch/Destin Roofing
  • HR Leader – Dennis Pierce, Riverside – 13
  • Batting Leader – Thom Lord, Taylor Brothers – .833

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Brian Reed, Back Porch (26-34, .769, 12 HR)
C – Roger Wilt, Worth Astros (27-33, .818, 10 HR)
1B – Tommy Scott, Riverside/Ram (19-23, .826, 7 HR)
2B – Mike Lydor, Taylor Brothers
3B – Mike Jeffers, Worth Astros (23-31, .742, 7 HR)
SS – Brian Jeffers, Worth Astros (22-34, .647, 10 HR)
OF – Dennis Riggs, Vernon’s/C&D (19-28, .679, 5 HR)
OF – Donnie Harper, Riverside/Ram (20-25, .800, 5 HR)
OF – Ray Eppley, Vernon’s/C&D (18-26, .692, 5 HR)
OF – Ronnie James, KC Services
EP – Ernie Gum, Riverside/Ram (14-21, .667, 8 HR)
UT – Bubba Defer, Deep South
UT – Randy Lucas, Worth Astros (24-33, .727, 11 HR)
UT – Rob Darhower, Back Porch (25-35, .714, 8 HR)
UT – Tommy Hearns, Back Porch (16-28, .571, 10 HR)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Thom Lord, Taylor Brothers (20-24, .833)
C – Dennis Pierce, Riverside/Ram (19-24, .792, 13 HR)
1B – Russ Earnest, Back Porch (24-34, .706, 10 HR)
2B – Monty McCory, Worth Astros (10 HR)
3B – Mike Shenk, Taylor Brothers
SS – Dennis Mendoza, K.C. Services
OF – Ronnie Douglas, Back Porch (22-33, .667)
OF – Mike Jackson, Riverside/Ram (17-25, .680, 6 HR)
OF – Eddie McCauley, Riverside/Ram (13-23, .565, 7 HR)
OF – Ron Probst, Taylor Brothers
EP – Joe Spadifino, Taylor Brothers
UT – Greg Harding, Taylor Brothers
UT – Paul Cullen, Vernon/s C&D (13-23, .565, 3 HR)
UT – Billy Adams, Riverside/Ram (10-24, .417, 5 HR)
UT – Brian Ellinghausen, Worth Astros (18-32, .563, 5 HR)

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Matt Johnson, Riverside/Ram (9-20, .450, 5 HR)
C – Pat Leddy, Vernon’s/C&D (13-23, .565, 3 HR)
1B – Shane DuBose, KC Services
2B – James Douzak, KC Services
3B – Mike Gunnells, KC Services
SS – John Mello, Taylor Brothers
OF – Cole Elkin, Riverside/Ram (16-23, .696)
OF – Dave Bear, Worth/Astros (23-36, .639 6 HRs)
OF – Dave Allen, Worth/Astros (27-34, .794, 12 HR, 32 RBI)
OF – Bobby Banes, Taylor Brothers
EP – Joey Tanner, Vernon’s/C&D (9-23, .391, 1 HR)
UT – Mark Schneider, Medina Body Shop
UT – Jeff Ott, St. Louis/Worth
UT – Bruce Hacker, Mathy’s
UT – Tim Williamson, Deep South

OTHERS

Scott Alley, Back Porch (28-38, .737, 11 HR)
Ron Ford, Vernon’s-II/C&D (15-27, .556, 3 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Back Porch/Destin Roofing, Destin, FL (7-1)
2. Vernon’s/C&D Framing, Jacksonville, FL (5-2)
3. Worth Astros, Indianapolis, IN (5-2)
4. Riverside/Ram/TPS, Louisville, KY (4-2)
5t. Taylor Brothers, North Kingstown, RI (5-2)
5t. KC Services, Pasadena, TX (4-2)
7t. St. Louis Worth, St. Louis, MO (4-2)
7t. Mathy’s Fairdale, NY (3-2)
9t. Deep South/Worth, Jackson, MS (3-2)
9t. St. Clair Park Athletics, Belleville, IL (2-2)
9t. Medina Body Shop, Parma, OH (2-2)
9t. New Construction/TPS, Shelbyville, IN (2-2)
13t. Belcher Concrete/Empress, Manteno, IL (2-2)
13t. Worth Softball Club, Wilmington, MA (2-2)
13t. Midas Touch Jewelers, Fairfield, CT (2-2)
13t. CBC/Triangle, Austin, IN (1-2)
17t. Royal Care Royals, Cordele, GA (1-2)
17t. Cablevision/Worth, Lawton, OK (1-2)
17t. Hudson, Sampson, AL (1-2)
17t. Newman’s, Tallahassee, FL (1-2)
17t. Century/E. Alabama Auto, Birmingham, AL (1-2)
17t. Advanced Housing, Broxton GA (1-2)
17t. D.J.’s Sports/TPS, Atchison, KS (1-2)
17t. Dryden-Easton, Hampton, VA (0-2)
25t. Springfield/TPS, Springfield, MO (0-2)
25t. Rime Company, Adamsville, AL (0-2)
25t. Coors-Midland Midland, TX (0-2)
25t. Carpet Headquarters, Maryville, TN (0-2)
25t. Moulton Furniture Moulton, AL (0-2)

NOTES

Young Striping, Perry, FL and Labtec Enterprises, Vancouver, WA did not show up.

1993 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1993 held at Stratford, Connecticut.

Champion – Redding Rebels, Redding, California (37-4)
Runner Up – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (72-5)

Lori Harrigan 2-0, Lisa Fernandez 2-1, Cheri Kempf 1-1 with a no hitter. In the Final two championship games, The Rebels beat the Brakettes 3-0 and 3-2. Redding’s Lori Sippel, who struck out seven and gave up four hits. With one out and the bases loaded in the sixth, Michele Smith came on in relief and struck put the final two batters to preserve the 3-0 win. Lisa Fernandez was the losing pitcher. In the second game, Jennifer Brundage’s RBI single was the big blow to back Smith as she struck out 11 and gave the Brakettes Cheri Kempf her first loss of the year. The Rebels beat the Commotion in an epic 28 inning game 3-2 on a passed ball. Debbie Doom pitched 21 innings in relief and was the losing pitcher. The Rebels went 8-1 to capture the title.

  • MVP – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels
  • HR Leader – N/A
  • Batting Leader – Kathy Kreischer, Topton VIPs – .456
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Julie Smith, Redding Rebels

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michelle Collins, VIP’s
P – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels (got the save and the win in the final two games 3-0 and 3-2, with 11 K)
P – Lori Sippel, Redding Rebels
C – Eileen Smith, VIP’s
C – Shelly Stokes, Fresno Force
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Julie Smith, Redding Rebels
3B – Sharon Sodano, Phoenix Sunbirds
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Jennifer Brundage, Redding Rebels
OF – Jill Justin-Coffel, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Suzie Gaw, Phoenix Sunbirds
OF – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes
DP – Denise Davis, VIP’s
UTIL – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Susie Parra, Phoenix Sunbirds
P – Cheri Kempf, Raybestos Brakettes
P – Lori Harrigan, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Michelle Gromacki, Redding Rebels
C – Julie Sexton, Bloomington Lady Hearts
1B – Kim Anderson, Phoenix Sunbirds
2B – Michelle Bento, Fresno Force
3B – Cindy Cooper, Phoenix Sunbirds
SS – Shari Johnson, California Commotion
OF – Priscilla Rouse, California Commotion
OF – Janna Venice, Seahawks
OF – RaeAnn Pifferini, Fresno Force
OF – Julie Follard, Michigan Cruise
DP – Ginny Alder, Seahawks

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA 8-1
2. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (5-2)
3. Phoenix Sunbirds, Phoenix, AZ (4-2)
4. Fresno Force, Fresno, CA (5-2)
5t. Bloomington Lady Hearts, Bloomington, IL (4-2)
5t. Topton VIPs, Blandon, PA (3-2)
7t. California Commotion, Diamond Bar, CA (3-2)
7t. Avanits, East Peoria, IL (2-2)
9t. Decatur Sting, Decatur, IL (1-2)
9t. Michigan Cruise, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
9t. Stratford Seahawks, Stratford, CT (3-2)
9t. St. Louis Classics, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
13t. Allentown Pates, Allentown, PA (1-2)
13t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (0-2)
13t. First Page Metros, Washington, DC (1-2)
13t. Montclair Majesties, Montclair, NJ (1-2)
17t. Ballwin Saints, Ballwin, MO (0-2)
17t. Danbury Debs, Danbury, CT (0-2)
17t. MCM Sports, Richfield, MN (0-2)
17t. Orange County Majesties, Orange, CA (0-2)
17t. OTB Capitals, Albany, NY (0-2)
17t. Team Triple Crown, Fort Collins, CO (0-2)
17t. Tonawanda Shamrocks, Tonawanda, NY (0-2)

L-R, top row- Coach Andy Van Etten, Doreen Denmon, Coach John Stratton, Tricia Popowski, Dot Richardson, Marty Laudato, Jackie Cipolloni, Karen Sanchelli, Lisa Fernandez, Dionna Harris, Manager Ralph Raymond. Bottom row- Cathy Wylie, Leslie Adams, Cheri Kempf, Pat Dufficy, Barbara Reinalda, Tracy Bunge, Lori Harrigan, Sheila Cornell. Missing – Jill Justin, Patti Fernandes

1993 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1993 held in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Champion – Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, Connecticut (81-6)
Runner Up – Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, Florida (79-24)

Ritch’s-Superior defeated Bell Corp 54-8 in three and a half innings to win the championship. Ritch’s scored 186 runs in their 5 games and only gave up 85 runs. They outscored their opponents by 100 runs in the 5 games.

  • MVP – Charles Wright, Ritch’s-Superior
  • HR Leader – Carl Rose, Williams/Worth – 18
  • Batting Leader – Scott Flood, DJ’s – .850

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Drilling, Ritch’s/Superior (14-20, .700, 2 HR, 10 RBI)
C – Dave Steffen, Ritch’s/Superior (19-24, .792, 8 HR, 12 RBI)
1B – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s/Superior (18-23, .783, 9 HR, 21 RBI)
2B – Darrell Beeler, Ritch’s/Superior (15-26, .577, 9 HR, 16 RBI)
3B – Charles Wright, Ritch’s/Superior (18-22, .818, 13 HR, 25 RBI)
SS – Todd Joerling, Bell Corp. (19-27, .704, 8 HR, 14 RBI)
OF – Britt Hightower, Ritch’s/Superior (20-27, .741, 12 HR, 22 RBI)
OF – Mark Martin, Bell Corp. (22-27, .815, 6 HR, 10 RBI)
OF – Carl Rose, Williams/Worth (25-34, .735, 18 HR, 38 RBI)
OF – Scott Flood, DJ’s (17-20, .850, 8 HRs, 20 RBI)
EP – Tot Powers, Ritch’s/Superior (15-20, .750, 6 HR, 12 RBI)
UT – Ron Parnell, Ritch’s/Superior (18-25, .720, 11 HR, 18 RBI)
UT – Cecil Whitehead, Ritch’s/Superior (15-21, .714, 8 HR, 11 RBI)
UT – Dan Schuck, Bell Corp. (17-29, .586, 12 HR, 23 RBI)
UT – Larry Carter, Bell Corp. (16-24, 10 HR, 15 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Greg Cannedy, Bell Corp. (16-27, .593, 6 HR, 15 RBI)
C – Danny Williams, Williams/Worth (25-32, .781, 11 HR, 20 RBI)
1B – Mike Macenko, Steele’s/Sunbelt (23-32, .719, 13 HR, 35 RBI)
2B – Jamie Wisham, Williams/Worth (20-31, .645, 11 HR, 21 RBI)
3B – Jon Meyers, Williams/Worth (19-27, .704, 12 HR, 22 RBI)
SS – Doug Flynn, Vernon’s (13-19, .684, 1 HR, 7 RBI)
OF – Derek Oliver, Steele’s/Sunbelt (27-32, .844, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
OF – Hank Garris, Williams/Worth (22-31, .710, 13 HR, 20 RBI)
OF – Jimmy Powers, Ritch’s/Superior (19-26, .731, 7 HR, 16 RBI)
OF – Larry Fredieu, Vernon’s (18-24, .750, 12 HR, 21 RBI)
EP – Bruce Meade, Vernon’s (16-22, .727, 10 HR, 19 RBI)
UT – Dewayne Nevitt, Vernon’s (15-23, .652, 9 HR, 14 RBI)
UT – Doug Roberson, Ritch’s/Superior (16-24, .667, 6 HR, 12 RBI)
UT – Todd Martin, Steele’s/Sunbelt (21-27, .778, 6 HR, 15 RBI)
UT – Kim Seaman, Bell Corp. (17-26, .654, 12 HR, 21 RBI)

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Phil Jobe, Steele’s/Sunbelt (20-32, .625, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
C – Rick Wheeler, Vernon’s (15-23, .652, 8 HR, 14 RBI)
1B – Tommy Scott, Riverside/RAM
2B – Mark Cauley, Vernon’s (14-20, .700, 3 HR, 5 RBI)
3B – Butch Ovens, Steele’s/Sunbelt (16-28, .571, 2 HR, 9 RBI)
SS – Larry Sauceman, Williams/Worth (19-29, .655, 8 HR, 15 RBI)
OF – Dewayne Frizzel, Vernon’s (13-20, .650, 8 HR, 20 RBI)
OF – Gary Fisher, DJ’s (10-18, .556, 7 HR, 20 RBI)
OF – Cole Elkin, Riverside/RAM
OF – Steve Craven, Steele’s/Sunbelt (20-29, .690, 9 HR, 16 RBI)
EP – Wendell Rickard, Williams/Worth (20-32, .625, 11 HR, 24 RBI)
UT – Monty McCrory, Worth Astros
UT – Jeff Arnold, Bell Corp. (14-27, .519, 9 HR, 15 RBI)
UT – Shawn Keane, Steele’s/Sunbelt (22-29, .759, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
UT – Jason Kendrick, Vernon’s (14-21, 667, 1 HR, 7 RBI)

OTHERS

Scott Elliott, Vernon’s (14-23, .609, 5 HR, 17 RBI)
Curtis Williams, Vernon’s (12-20, .600, 1 HR, 5 RBI)
Scott Virkus, Steele’s/Sunbelt (13-23, .565, 4 HR, 10 RBI)
Ricky Huggins, Vernon’s (8-15, .533, 4 HR, 9 RBI)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (5-0)
2. Bell Corp, Tampa, FL (4-2)
3. Williams/Worth, Houston, TX (4-2)
4. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
5t. Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH (3-2)
5t. DJ’s, Atchinson, KS (3-2)
7t. Riverside/RAM, Louisville, KY (2-2)
7t. Worth Astros, Indianapolis, IN (2-2)
9t. Moulton Furniture, Moulton, AL (1-2)
9t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
9t. St. Louis Worth, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
9t. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI (1-2)
13t. Acme Sports, Kingsport, TN (0-2)
13t. Century Glass, Dallas, TX (0-2)
13t. Herb’s/Dynasty, San Diego, CA (0-2)
13t. Twohig, Cleveland, OH (0-2)

1993 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1993 held at Rotary Park in Decatur, Illinois on August 15-23.

Champion – National Health Care Discount, Sioux City, Iowa (98-8)
Runner Up – Decatur Pride, Decatur, Illinois (93-14)

Chubb Tangaroa hurled a 1-0 perfect game with 17 Ks and his Decatur Pride squad beat the Midland Explorers 1-0 to advance to the finals. They defeated NHCD’s Michael White 1-0 in the first final on Trent Rubley’s RBI single and another pitching gem by Tangaroa. The loss broke White’s season long 29 game winning streak. This win forced the final championship game and Mike Piechnik of NHCD came through with a 1-hit shutout as he pitched them to a 4-0 victory. Piechnik struck out 12 in getting his 4th win of the tournament.

Tangaroa gave all he had in the final game. National Health Care Discount prevailed behind the brilliant pitching of Mike Piechnik and won 4-0. Earlier in the tournament, Tangaroa hurled a 1-0, 10 inning no-hitter with 28 K. He set a record by striking out the first 20 batters he faced in defeating Blooming Beer Nuts and star pitcher Doug Gillis. Rick Dohogne of the Pride drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the win. For the tournament, Tangaroa was 4-1, with 2 no hitters, one a perfect game.

  • MVP – Chubb Tangaroa, Decatur Pride (4-1, 43 IP, 86 K, won a 2-0 perfect game, 17 K in first final)
  • Batting Leader – Randy Peck, Heflin Builders (9-18) – .500
  • HR Leader – Mark Sorenson, Penn Corp – 3
  • HR Leader – Mike Carlson, Topeka Capitols – 3
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Mike Piechnik, National Health Care (4-0, 28 IP, 59 K, perfect game, no-hitter and a 1-0, 1-hitter in final Championship with 12 K)

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Terry Luster, Bass County Inn (4-0, 27 IP, 44 K, no hitter)
P – Mike Piechnik, National Health Care Discount
P – Chub Tangaroa, Decatur Pride
C – Tim Wahl, National Health Care Discount
C – Dean Taikato, Topeka Capitals
1B – Mark Sorenson, National Health Care Discount
2B – Nick Raimondo, Heflin Builders
3B – Marty Kernaghan, National Health Care Discount
SS – Tim Blasi, Bass County Inn
OF – Steve Schott, National Health Care Discount
OF – Bob Blakley, Bass County Inn
OF – Avon Meacham, Decatur Pride
OF – Brad Underwood, Midland Explorers (3-1, 28 IP, 41 K, 3 Shutouts)
DP – Eric Wilson, Farm Tavern
UT – Bill Boyer, National Health Care Discount

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Marty Grant, National Health Care Discount
P – Darin Zack, Midland Explorers (3-1, 26 IP, 50 K, 3 Shutouts)
P – Steve Price, Heflin Builders (4-2, 3 Shutouts, 2 HR batting).
C – Brad Burrup, Miller Toyota
C – Greg Stockton, Aurora Lightning
1B – Randy Peck, Heflin Builders
2B – Gary Quinette, Pride/Fouts Tire
3B – Mike Ginger, Blues
SS – Terry Wiebe, Decatur Pride
OF – Mitch Munthe, Seafirst Bank
OF – Jeff Seed, Heflin Builders
OF – Brian Patton, Midland Explorers
OF – Lonnie Swan, Aurora Lightning
DP – Randy Ward, Miller Toyota
UT – Shawn Rychick, Midland Explorers

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Scott, Blues
P – Rob Scheller, Decatur Pride (3-1, 28 IP, 38 K, Shutout)
P – Scott Plangger, Bloomington Hearts
C – Tony Proctor, Topeka Drive Train
C – Vondel Edgar, Decatur Pride
1B – Mike Carlson, Topeka Capitals
2B – Keith Tate, Topeka Capitals
3B – Brian Martie, Bloomington Hearts
SS – Dave Johnson, Farm Tavern
OF – Tod Stevenson, National Health Care Discount
OF – Jim Davis, Topeka Drive Train
OF – Tai Matai, Blues
OF – Pat Hennessey, Topeka Capitals
DP – Rick Dohogne, Decatur Pride
UT – Trent Rubley, Decatur Pride

FINAL STANDINGS

1. National Health Care Discount, Sioux City, IA (7-1)
2. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (7-2)
3. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (7-2)
4. Bass Country Inn, Springfield, MO (6-2)
5t. Blooming Hearts, Bloomington, IL (3-2)
5t. Aurora Lightning, Aurora, IL (3-2)
7t. Topeka Capitols, Topeka, KS (4-2)
7t. Heflin Builders, Middletown, NY (4-2)
9t. The Farm, Madison, WI (2-2)
9t. Kokomo Pride/Fouts Tire, Kokomo, IN (2-2)
9t. Escro Transport, Buffalo, NY (2-2)
9t. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
13t. Seafirst, Bellview, WA (2-2)
13t. Knova’s Carpet, Sioux City, IA (2-2)
13t. Drive Train Inc., Topeka, KS (2-2)
13t. Taylorville Blues, Taylorville, IL (3-2)
17t. Fargo Moose Lodge, Fargo, ND (1-2)
17t. Stewart-Taylor-Boomers, Duluth, MN (1-2)
17t. Pabst/Barley Pop A’s, Minot, ND (1-2)
17t. Metro Monarchs, New York City, NY (1-2)
17t. Jac & Do’s, Findlay, OH (1-2)
17t. Beer Nuts, Bloomington, IL (1-2)
17t. Arby’s/Stan’s, Bloomington, IL (1-2)
17t. All Car, Green Bay, WI (1-2)
25t. South Illinois Merchants, Carbondale, IL (0-2)
25t. Fred’s Interior Service/ARC, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
25t. Curry’s, Dyerson, TN (0-2)
25t. Coors Light Sunners, Reading, PA (0-2)
25t. Tate Farm Equipment, Stewardson, IL (0-2)
25t. Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks, Aurora, IL (0-2)
25t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (1-2)
25t. Abbott Labs Merchants, Ashland, OH (1-2)
33t. Woodstock Softball Club, Woodstock, IL (0-2)
33t. Page Break, Salt Lae City, UT (0-2)
33t. Gateway 2000 Soos, Sioux City, IA (0-2)
33t. Clear Cut Jaguars, West Milford, NJ (0-2)

1993 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1993 held at Albany, Georgia.

Champion: UPI, Cookeville, Tennessee
Runner Up: Ruth Paving Company, Morehead, Kentucky

UPI came from the losers bracket defeating the Lakerettes from Pennsylvania in the semi-final, then had to defeat undefeated Ruth Paving from Kentucky twice. The first final game was close until UPI pulled ahead 6-5 in the third and then scored seven runs in the 6th inning to put the game away. The big blows that inning are MVP Sandy Edwards and Charlottes Cates hitting back to back homers. In the Final game, UPI erupted for seven first inning runs. Sandra Edwards had a grand slam for UPI in that inning.

  • MVP– Sandy Edwards, UPI
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Home Run Leader – Charlotte Cates, UPI

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Charlotte Cates, UPI
C – Jen Harp Oliver, UPI
1B – Dabney Kovac, Jacksonville/Worth
2B – Brenda Smith Foster, UPI
3B – Marie Chadineri, Lakerettes
SS – Sandy Edwards, UPI
OF – Jeane Hart, Lakerettes
OF – Karen Baker, Caravan
OF – Charlotte Rigney, UPI
OF – Teresa Ruby, UPI
UT – Beth Thompson, Ruth Paving
UT – Carla Polk, Raiders
UT – Sue Bupp, York Pacers
UT – Hollie Stone, Ruth Paving
EP – Ann Gust, York Pacers

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Debbie Dever, Ruth Paving
C – Solbhan, Halmos, Cardinals
1B – Barb Balestrino, Lakerettes
2B – Stacy Teate, Caravan
3B – Gina Green, UPI
SS – Maria Shaffer, Ruth Paving
OF – Lisa Patterson, Raiders
OF – Nancy Mark, Raiders
OF – Robin Nixon, Caravan
OF – Kathy Good, York Pacers
UT – Branda Pena, UPI
UT – Kim Padgett, Challengers
UT – Charlene Sans, Bennie’s
UT – Kim Hawkins, Caravan
EP – Carolyn Fiero, UPI

FINAL STANDINGS

1. UPI, Cookeville, TN (8-1)
2. Ruth Paving Company, Frankfort, KY (4-2)
3. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (4-2)
4. Raiders, Albany, GA (3-2)
5t. Jacksonville Worth, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
5t. Bennies, Albany, GA (2-2)
7t. Coastal Cardinals, Wilmington, DE (2-2)
7t. York Pacers, York, PA (2-2)
9t. Challengers, Decatur, IL (2-2)
9t. Caravan, Decatur, GA (2-2)
9t. Phenix, Lawrenceville, GA (1-2)
9t. Berg & Associates, Mobile, AL (1-2)
13t. Sluggerettes, Miami, FL (1-2)
13t. Roadrunners, Warwick, RI (0-2)
13t. Trojanettes, Winter Haven, FL (0-2)
13t. Lady Panthers, Lilburn, GA (0-2)
17t. Bud Light, Clearwater, FL (0-2)
17t. Apple Valley, Warwick, RI (0-2)