Category: ASA

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

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

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

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

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 (Incomplete)

1. UPI, Cookeville, TN
2. Ruth Paving Company, Morehead, KY

1992 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Burlington, North Carolina.

Champion – Medina Body Shop, Cleveland, Ohio
Runner Up – George Dudleck Guttering, Burlington, North Carolina

  • MVP – Pat Campbell, Medina Body Shop
  • Batting Champion – Nick Farina, WSBA Sports Talk – (19-24, .792)
  • HR Champion – Chris Calcutt, George Dudleck Guttering – 10
  • HR Champion – Doug George, Washington County Merchants – 10

ASA A ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Mickey Vittardi, Medina Body Shop
C – Nick Farina, WSBA Sports Talk
1B – Gary Henry, Medina Body Shop
2B – Chris Calcutt, George Dudleck Guttering
3B – none named, tournament committee added an extra UTIL spot
SS – Jim Lesko, Medina Body Shop
OF – Jerry Garnett, LabTec Enterprises
OF – Karvie Robers, George Dudleck Guttering
OF – Pat Campbell, Medina Body Shop
OF – Rocky Neale, Medina Body Shop
EP – Slim Bryant, George Dudleck Guttering
UTIL – Mike Baker, George Dudleck Guttering
UTIL – Bob Santella, LabTec Enterprises
UTIL – Kevin Kadleck, Medina Body Shop
UTIL – Brian Mitchell, LabTec Enterprises
UTIL – Steve Johnson, George Dudleck Guttering

ASA A ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

P – Vernon Neil, WSBA Sports Talk (18-23, .782, 5-2 Pitching)
2B – Mike Drawbaugh, WSBA Sports Talk (14-22, .636, 8 HR)
SS – Scott Bortner, WSBA Sports Talk (14-20, .700, 10 HR)

NOTE – no information on remainder of 2nd team or mention of a 3rd team, nothing else was listed

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Medina Body Shop, Cleveland, OH (8-1)
2. George Dudleck Guttering, Burlington, NC (7-2)
3. LabTec Enterprises, Portland, OR (5-2)
4. Coast to Coast/Dudley, Savannah, GA (5-2)
5t. Seltman, Cobb & Bryant, Long Island, NY (5-2)
5t. WSBA Sports Talk, York, PA (5-2)
7t. Twohig AC, Cleveland, OH (6-2)
7t. Roberts Transformer, Apopka, FL (4-2)
9t. Johnson Builders, Hilton Head, SC (7-2)
9t. Washington County Merchants, Springfield, KY (6-2)
9t. Bank of New York, New York, NY (5-2)
9t. Keith’s Enterprises, Virginia Beach, VA (3-2)
13t. Ram Engineering, Louisville, KY (5-2)
13t. Thomas Engineering, Manassas, VA (5-2)
13t. Eddie Macks, McKees Rocks, PA (4-2)
13t. Diet Pepsi, Bellevue, WA (3-2)
17t. McDonald’s, Washington Courthouse, OH (3-2)
17t. QT Sports, New York, NY (3-2)
17t. Coffee Cup, Cottage Grove, MN (2-2)
17t. Hanover Carpet/Oscar Fields, Richmond, VA (2-2)
17t. Techniques, Beatontown, NJ (2-2)
17t. Terry Construction, Hickory, NC (2-2)
17t. Thomas Oil, Benton, AR (2-2)
17t. Viessman Trucking, Willmar, MN (2-2)
25t. Bud Shell Ford, Bloomfield, MO (3-2)
25t. Mizuno Printers, Flint, MI (3-2)
25t. Parma Peirogies, Parma, OH (2-2)
25t. BC Softball, Evansville, IN (2-2)
25t. Danville-Pitt Co. Fairgrounds, Danville, VA (2-2)
25t. Miller Genuine Draft, Bloomington, MN (2-2)
25t. Pete’s Mobil Car Wash, Poughkeepsie, NY (2-2)
25t. Wally’s Sports Center, Cleveland, OH (2-2)
33t. Bender Plumbing Supplies, New Haven, CT (2-2)
33t. Jo-Jo’s Pizza, Elizabethtown, PA (2-2)
33t. March Mfg./Easton Kings, Chicago, IL (2-2)
33t. Shoney’s/LA, Fort Walton Beach, FL (2-2)
33t. Smith Trophy, Burlington, NC (2-2)
33t. Telecom/Ebys/Mizuno, Cedar Rapids, IA (2-2)
33t. Bill Cody Farms, Springfield, MO (1-2)
33t. C&D Frame/Vernon’s II, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
33t. Fry Fastening System, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
33t. May’s Upper Deck, Davison, MI (1-2)
33t. Newell Concrete, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
33t. Osprey Cove/Gillman Paper, St. Mary’s, GA (1-2)
33t. Strait Manufacturing, Hagerstown, MD (1-2)
33t. Tri Gems Builders, Sickleville, NJ (1-2)
33t. University Video, Evansville, IN (1-2)
33t. Wayland Realty, Newport, RI (1-2)
49t. Pepe Construction/Evergreen, Derby, CT (1-2)
49t. Carolina Apothecary, Reidsville, NC (1-2)
49t. Grandpa Al’s/Coors/Steele’s, Faribault, MN (1-2)
49t. Lake Cafe/Viking Coke, Big Lake, MN (1-2)
49t. Ray’s, Bridgeport, CT (1-2)
49t. Acme Sports, Kingsport, TN (0-2)
49t. Ahart & Bryan, Little Rock, AR (0-2)
49t. Budweiser Clydesdales, Superior, WI (0-2)
49t. Catamero Ltd., Johnson, Rhode Island, (0-2)
49t. Conrad/Patterson/Neuman, Wyoming, MI (0-2)
49t. Craig Avionics, Bangor, ME (0-2)
49t. Edwards Engine Rebuilders, Spokane, WA (0-2)
49t. Michael’s Club Wesy, Port Chester, NY (0-2)
49t. North Arkansas Softball, Mountain Home, AR (0-2)
49t. Red’s Boys, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
49t. Rushing Farms/Yule Trims., Woolmarket, MS (0-2)
65t. H&W Sport Shop, Mt. Sterling, KY (1-2)
65t. Mason Shell/Sports Den, Somerset, KY (1-2)
65t. Fort Sill Cannoneers, Fort Sill, OK (0-2)
65t. Lays Transmission, Toledo, OH (0-2)
65t. Maples Steel, Stevens Point, WI (0-2)
65t. O&S Cattle, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
65t. Jordan/Big Bull/Mizuno, Virginia Beach, VA (0-2)
65t. Roof Mechanics, Wichita, KS (0-2)
65t. TIW/Athletic Attic, Anchorage, AK (0-2)
65t. Vier Snacks/Blend of Class, Detroit, MI (0-2)
65t. Watanabe Optical, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)

1992 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Redding, California.

Champion – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (51-1)
Runner Up – Redding Rebels, Redding, California

The Rebels forced the extra game with Lori Sippel defeating the Brakettes 2-0.  Consecutive Singles by Dot Richardson, Trisha Popowski and Pat Dufficy accounted for the games only run in the 8th inning of the final championship game to give the Brakettes the title. Dufficy’s two out single scored Richardson who scored on a beautiful hook slide to just beat the throw. Earlier in the tournament, the Brakettes set a record by defeating a team from Washington DC 30-0. They hit 10 homeruns in the game to set a record for homers in a game also. Fernandez pitched the final, defeating Dee Dee Weiman of the Rebels. The Rebels defeated the Arizona Sunbirds 6-0 in the loser’s bracket final behind Michele Smith. The Brakettes defeated Smith and the Rebels 7-1 in the Winner’s bracket final behind Fernandez 3 hitter and 9 K. Once again, the Brakettes entered the ASA National Championship with an undefeated season record of 45-0.  They went 6-1 to finish up 51-1.

The Brakettes, at the end of their 46th season, has won 2465 games and lost only 278 games for a winning percentage of 90%. Since 1958, they have won 23 national championships and lost in the finals 10 times. So, in the last 35 years, there have only been two years where this team was not in the national championship game. These years were 1962, when they finished 3rd with a 4-2 record and in 1979, they were 17th with a 1-2 record. This is one of the greatest streaks in sports history.

Dee Dee Weiman (1-1) for the Rebels.

Lisa Longaker (3-1, Shutout) and Lori Harrigan 2-1, Shutout) pitched for the Commotion.

Barbara Reinalda and Cheri Kempf (0-1, lost a 2-0 game) also pitched for the Brakettes.

  • MVP – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes
  • HR Leader – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes – N/A
  • Batting Leader – Janice Parks, California Commotion – .500
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Ann Rowan, California Commotion

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Debbie Doom, Orange County Majestics (3-0, 3 Shutouts)
P – Lori Sippel, Redding Rebels (3-0)
P – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes (5-0, 1 Shutout, 5 runs, 0 ER, including 1-0, 8 inning championship game win)
C – Suzy Brazney, Orange County Majestics
C – Christy Sereitella, Phoenix Sunbirds
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Trish Popowski, Raybestos Brakettes (had 5 hits in one game)
3B – Janice Parks, California Commotion
SS – Karen Walker, California Commotion
OF – Jill Justin-Coffel, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Rachele Brown, Phoenix Sunbirds
OF – Yvonne Gutierrez, California Commotion
OF – Barbara Jordan, Redding Rebels
DP – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels (2-1)
UTIL – Kelly Jackson, Redding Rebels

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Susie Parra, Phoenix Sunbirds (4-0, hurled 4 straight shutouts)
P – Lori Harrigan, California Commotion
P – Pam Amabile, Shamrocks
C – Laurie Miller, Shamrocks
C – Terrie Cissna, Lynch Mob Express
1B – Trish Johnson, Michigan Cruise
2B – Julie Smith, Redding Rebels
3B – Wendy Spratt, St. Louis Classics
SS – Bonnie Tholl, Michigan Cruise
OF – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Angela Marzetta, Lightning
OF – Dionne Harris, Raybestos Brakettes (9 RBI total, 7 coming in one game)
OF – Barbara Jordan, Redding Rebels
DP – Mary Ivy, St. Louis Classics
UTIL – Mona Nard, Lightning

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michele O’Neal, St. Louis Classics
P – Kacey Marshall, Ballwin Saints
P – Shelly Hawkins, Michigan Cruise
C – Barb Booth, California Commotion
C – Leanne Bonifas, East Peoria Avantis
1B – Stephanie Fleischaker, Orange County Majestics
2B – Karen Schneider, Ballwin Saints
3B – Cathy Wylie, Raybestos Brakettes
SS – Theresa Wardlaw, St. Louis Classics
OF – Vivian Villa, Lynch Mob Express
OF – Kim Kaul, Shamrocks
OF – Denise Day, Redding Rebels
OF – Suzy Lady, Redding Rebels
DP – Jackie Cipolloni, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – Roanna Brazier, St. Louis Classics
Defense – Ann Rowan, California Commotion

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CA (6-1)
2. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA (6-2)
3. Phoenix Sunbirds, Phoenix, AZ (5-2)
4. Diamond Bar Commotion, Diamond Bar, CA (5-2)
5t. Tonawanda Shamrocks, Tonawanda, NY (5-2)
5t. Sacramento Express, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
7t. St. Louis Classics, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
7t. Ballwin Saints, Ballwin, MO (3-2)
9t. East Peoria Avantis, East Peoria, IL (3-2)
9t. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (3-2)
9t. Phoenix Lightening, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
9t. Michigan Cruise, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
13t. First Page Metros, Washington, DC (1-2)
13t. Orland Stars, Orland CA (1-2)
13t. Twin City Jammers, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
13t. Lady Knights, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
17t. Montclair Majestics, Montclair, NJ (1-2)
17t. Fresno Force, Fresno, CA (1-2)
17t. Allentown Pates, Allentown, PA (1-2)
17t. Plymouth Blue Wave, Plymouth, MA (0-2)
17t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (0-2)
17t. Sunnyvale Diamonds, Sunnyvale, CA (0-2)
17t. Tacoma Shamrocks, Tacoma, WA (0-2)
17t. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (0-2)
25t. Royal Ladies, Yardley, PA (0-2)
25t. Lady Hawks, Normal, IL (0-2)
25t. Sid Grinker, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)

L-R, top row- Manager Ralph Raymond, Dot Richardson, Lisa Fernandez, Jill Justin, Dionna Harris
middle row- Tricia Popowski, Leslie Adams, Doreen Denmon, Jackie Cipolloni, Cathy Wylie
bottom row- Coach John Stratton, Pat Dufficy, Tracy Bunge, Barbara Reinalda, Kathy Arendsen, Cheri Kempf, Sheila Cornell, Kris Schmidt, Coach Andy Van Etten

 

1992 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Drake’s Creek in Hendersonville, Tennessee on August 21-23.

Champion – Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, Connecticut (80-9)
Runner Up – Steele’s/Sunbelt, Brooke Park, Ohio (78-30)

Steele’s won the winners bracket finals 32-31 over Ritch’s-Superior as they hit 16 homers in the game.  Jacques Miller hit 3 HR and 4 other players each had two. Ritch’s-Superior then came back from the losers bracket and defeated Steele’s/Sunbelt 36-25 to force the ‘if’ game.  Charles Wright had 3 HR and 9 RBI in that game. Ritch’s was leading 16-0 in the top of the first inning of the ‘if’ game when the rains came and after a long delay, Ritch’s-Superior was awarded the Championship over Steele’s Sunbelt via ASA’s tie-breaker rule (they both beat each other once, but Ritch’s had a better overall tournament record).

  • MVP – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s-Superior
  • HR Leader – Jimmy Powers, Steele’s/Sunbelt – 11
  • Batting Leader – Bubba Defer, Time Out Sports/Worth – .867

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Scott Elliott, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (17-23, .739, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 13 Runs
C – Dave Steffen, Ritch’s/Superior (19-27, .704, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 15 Runs)
1B – Rick Weiterman, Ritch’s/Superior (15-20, .750, 8 RBI, 12 Runs)
2B – Dewayne Nevitt, Starpath (18-27, .667, 10 HR, 15 RBI, 11 Runs)
3B – Charles Wright, Ritch’s/Superior (16-26, .615, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 18 Runs)
SS – Ron Parnell, Ritch’s/Superior (18-28, .643, 8 HR, 20 RBI, 18 Runs)
OF – Jimmy Powers, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (19-23, .826, 11 HR, 30 RBI, 19 Runs)
OF – Gary Fisher, DJ’s Sports/Easton (16-19, .842, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 17 Runs)
OF – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s/Superior (22-28, .786, 10 HR, 24 RBI, 21 Runs)
OF – Steve Craven, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (16-23, .696, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 14 Runs)
EP – Monty Tucker, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (14-21, .667, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 13 Runs)
UTIL – Darrell Beeler, Ritch’s/Superior (18-28, .643, 7 HR, 16 RBI, 14 Runs)
UTIL – Jeff Boyden, DJ’s Sports/Easton (15-19, .789, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)
UTIL – Greg Cannedy, DJ’s Sports/Easton (12-15, .800, 8 HR, 16 RBI, 11 Runs)
UTIL – Bubba Defer, Worth/Time Out Sports (13-15, .867, 8 HR, 15 RBI, 14 Runs)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Drilling, Ritch’s/Superior (16-20, .800, 4 RBI, 16 Runs)
C – Mike Macenko, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (16-26, .615, 6 HR, 11 RBI, 16 Runs)
1B – Jacques Miller, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (14-23, .609, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 13 Runs)
2B – Tot Powers, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (11-22, .500, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 11 Runs)
3B – Tim Linson, Gooslin Construction (15-25, .600, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 13 Runs)
SS – Greg Whitlock, Starpath (15-23, .652, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 15 Runs)
OF – Kevin Berkhofer, Gooslin Construction (16-21, .762, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 10 Runs
OF – Cody Wyatt, Starpath (23-34, .676, 7 HR, 21 RBI, 17 Runs)
OF – Steve Dickinson, Gooslin Construction (17-26, .654, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 16 Runs)
OF – Phil Jobe, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (17-25, .680, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 14 Runs)
EP – Bruce Meade, Starpath (21-30, .700, 9 HR, 26 RBI, 17 Runs)
UTIL – Ed Berg, Gooslin Construction (15-24, .625, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 13 Runs)
UTIL – Dennis Graser, Ritch/Superior (14-23, .609, 6 HR, 8 RBI, 14 Runs)
UTIL – Ernie Montgomery, Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen (12-20, .600, 2 RBI, 9 Runs)
UTIL – Rich Plante, Starpath (19-30, .633, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 21 Runs)

OTHERS

Doug Kissane, Taylor Brothers (6-7, .857, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 6 Runs)
Sylvin Little, Vernons (13-16, .813, 7 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs)
Phil White, New Construction (15-19, .789, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 12 Runs)
Randy Kortokrax, R&D/Ohio Transport (11-14, .786, 7 HR, 14 RBI, 10 Runs)
Andy Alvis, Dan Smith (13-17, .765, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 13 Runs)
Carl Rose, Williams/Worth (6-8, .750, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 5 Runs)
Wendell Rickard, Datom-Argus (10-14, .714, 6 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs)
Mike Bolen, Datom-Argus (9-13, .692, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 8 Runs)
Kim Seaman, Bell Corp (9-13, .692, 8 HR, 15 RBI, 9 Runs)
Larry Fredieu, Bell Corp (8-12, .667, 7 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
Dewayne Frizzell, Vernons (10-15, .667, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
Jim Fuller, Ritch’s/Superior (15-23, .652, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 11 Runs)
Mike Shenk, Taylor Brothers (5-8, .625, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs)
Dave Johnson, Starpath (19-31, .619, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 18 Runs)
Mark Martin, Bell Corp (8-13, .615, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 7 Runs)
Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (8-13, .615, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 9 Runs)
Gary Jones, Starpath (15-25, .600, 8 HR, 16 RBI, 13 Runs)
Dave Allen, Starpath (17-29, .586, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 17 Runs)
Scott Flood, DJ’s Sports (12-22, .545, 8 HR, 12 RBI, 12 Runs)
Donnie Rardin, Starpath (16-31, .516, 8 HR, 10 RBI, 18 Runs)
Cecil Whitehead, Ritch’s/Superior (14-28, .500, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 12 Runs)
Britt Hightower, Ritch’s/Superior (11-27, .407, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
J.C. Phelps, New Construction (7-18, .389, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 8 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (5-1)
2. Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH (4-1)
3. Starpath, Monticello, KY (5-2)
4. Gooslin Construction, Columbus, OH (3-2)
5t. DJ’s/Easton, Atchinson, KS (3-2)
5t. Time-Out Sports/Worth, Jackson, MS (2-2)
7t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (2-2)
7t. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (2-2)
9t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (1-2)
9t. R&D/Ohio Transport, Lima, OH (1-2)
9t. Datom-Argus, Lebanon, TN (1-2)
9t. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (1-2)
13t. Williams/Worth, Houston, TX (0-2)
13t. Riverside Paving, Louisville, KY (0-2)
13t. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI (0-2)
13t. Diamond Edge/Worth, St. Louis, MO (0-2)

FRIDAY’S PAIRINGS

  • 6:20PM – Starpath vs. Time-Out Sports/Worth
  • 6:20PM – New Construction vs. Williams/Worth
  • 7:40PM – Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen vs. Riverside Paving
  • 7:40PM – R&D/Ohio Transport vs. Datom-Argus
  • 9:00PM – Ritch’s/Superior vs. Taylor Brothers
  • 9:00PM – Vernon’s vs. DJ’s/Easton
  • 10:20PM – Diamond Edge/Worth vs. Gooslin Construction
  • 10:20PM – Dan Smith Plastering vs. Bell Corp

1992 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Jacksonville, Florida on September 4-7.

Champion – Vernon’s, Jacksonville, Florida
Runner Up – New Construction, Shelbyville, Indiana

Hometown favorite Vernon’s of Jacksonville, FL put up a perfect 6-0 record to stake claim on the Men’s Major Slow Pitch National Championship. New Construction of Shelbyville, IN placed second with a 5-2 tournament record.

  • MVP – Ricky Huggins, Vernon’s
  • HR Leader – Ricky Huggins, Vernon’s – 18
  • Batting Leader – Jimmy Smith, Moulton Furniture – .810

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ricky Huggins, Vernon’s (22-28, .786, 18 HR, 42 RBI)
C – J.C. Phelps, New Construction
1B – Gary Ratliff, New Construction
2B – Jimmy Smith, Moulton Furniture (17-21, 6 HR, 20 RBI)
3B – Vern Hensley, New Construction
SS – Caleb Rabenold, Vernon’s
OF – Roy Eppley, Vernon’s
OF – Randy Kortokrax, R&D/Ohio Transport
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Vernon’s
OF – Doug Kissane, Taylor Brothers
UTIL – Dave Phillips, Moulton Furniture
UTIL – Mike Jacobs, Vernon’s
UTIL – Russ Dale, New Construction
UTIL – Russ Earnest, Back Porch
UTIL – Mike Schenk, Taylor Brothers (20-31, .645, 11 HR, 27 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Gary Perkins, R&D/Ohio Transport
C – Rich Wolfshimer, Taylor Brothers
1B – Robbie Ergle, Vernon’s
2B – Doug Kilburn, Taylor Brothers
3B – Benny Perrin, Moulton Furniture
SS – Steve Skladany, R&D/Ohio Transport
OF – Larry Echols, Moulton Furniture
OF – Tony Foshia, R&D/Ohio Transport
OF – John Hicks, Back Porch
OF – Curtis Williams, Vernon’s
EP – Kelly Ratcliff, New Construction
UTIL – Larry Heise, Vernon’s
UTIL – Ronnie James, Moulton Furniture
UTIL – Terry Weeks, Back Porch
UTIL – Parrish Barwick, Vernon’s

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (6-0)
2. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (5-2)
3. R&D/Ohio Transport, OH (4-2)
4. Moulton Furniture, Moulton, AL (3-2)
5t. Back Porch, Destin, FL (5-2)
5t. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI (5-2)
7t. Demond Edge, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
7t. Armed Forces, Washington, DC (3-2)
9t. Worth Astros, Carmel, IN  (1-2)
9t. Tanks, Sticks & Stones, Indianapolis, IN (1-2)
9t. Archer Softball, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
9t. Dryden Softball, Tidewater, VA (1-2)
13t. Alford’s/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (1-2)
13t. Lawton Cablevision, Lawton, OK (1-2)
13t. Time Out Sports, Jackson, MS (1-2)
13t. Midas Touch Jewelers, Fairfield, CT (1-2)
17t. Riverside Paving, Louisville, KY (1-2)
17t. Miller Lite, Quincy, IL (1-2)
17t. Omaha Budweiser, Omaha, NE (0-2)
17t. Southland Sox, Gainesville, GA (0-2)
17t. Datom-Argus, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
17t. Uncle Bud/Mizuno, Knoxville, TN (0-2)
17t. Belcher Construction, Manteno, IL (0-2)

1992 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Bloomington, Illinois on August 15-22.

Champion – National Health Care Discount, Sioux City, Iowa (94-7)
Runner Up – Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, Utah (52-25)

National Health Care Discount, behind the pitching of Michael White eliminated Guanella Brothers (7-2), Terry Bell was the losing pitcher for Guanella. NHCD then won the first final 1-0 on Mark Sorenson’s walk off HR in bottom of the 7th inning. Jimmy Wana and Peter Meredith were locked in a pitchers dual. Meredith pitched the whole game for Miller and took the loss. Seaman was relieved by Michael White in the 5th inning and White was credited with the win. This inspired a 10-2 romp in the Championship Game over Larry Miller Toyota. Doug Middleton pitched the clincher for NHCD, collecting 11 strikouts along the way, defeating Peter Meredith of Miller Toyota. Tod Stevenson, Trent Rubley and Randy Burnside each had 2 hits apiece for NHCD in the Final Game. David Boys and Stevenson also hit HR in that game back the pitching of Middleton.

  • MVP – Mark Sorenson, National Health Care Discount (HR in bottom of 7th of the first final to win 1-0 and send to ‘if” game).
  • Batting Leader – Jody Hennigar, Clearwater Bombers (7-13, 5 HR, 14 RBI) – .538
  • HR Leader – Jody Hennigar, Clearwater Bombers – 5 (3 came in the first game that he pitched and won)
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Michael White, National Health Care Discount (5-0), 31 IP, 43 K, has won 14 straight National Tournament games since 1989.

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michael White, National Health Care Discount (5-0), 31 IP, 43 Ks)
P – Peter Meredith, Miller Toyota (4-2)
P – Darin Zack, Seafirst Bank (7-2), 58 IP, 125 K, 7 shutouts
C – Monty Mayberry, Seafirst Bank
C – Don Trotter, Guanella Brothers
1B – Mark Sorenson, National Health Care Discount
2B – Lance Pratt, Miller Toyota
3B – Marty Kernaghan, National Health Care Discount
SS – Ray Atkinson, Seafirst Bank
OF – Brian Lehrman, Miller Toyota
OF – Steve King, Bloomington Hearts
OF – Bill Boyer, National Health Care Discount
OF – Rick Elias, Seafirst Bank
DP – Jody Hennigar, Clearwater Bombers
UTIL – Steve Schott, Midwest GMC

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Chub Tangaroa, Guanella Brothers (3-1, 26 IP, 64 Ks, no hitter)
P – Hayden Smith, Faultless Rubber Company
P – Graeme Robertson, Farm Tavern
C – Lyndon Andrew, Farm Tavern
C – Brad Burrup, Miller Toyota
1B – Mike Thomas, Clearwater Bombers
2B – Steve Kerian, National Health Care Discount
3B – Richie Ennis, Coors Light Sunners
SS – Denny Maag, Jack & Do’s Pizza
OF – Mitch Munthe, Guanella Brothers
OF – Mike Larabee, Seafirst Bank
OF – Danny Knapp, Coors Light Sunners
OF – Steve Roberts, Miller Toyota
DP – Chuck Tidabeck, Jack & Do’s Pizza
UTIL – Denny Rich, Decatur Pride

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Middleton, National Health Care Discount
P – Steve Price, Heflin Builders
P – Marty Grant, Decatur Pride
C – Tim Wahl, National Health Care Discount
C – Al Thomas, Jack & Do’s Pizza
1B – Jeff Bell, Bloomington Hearts
2B – Kere Johansen, Farm Tavern
3B – Tommy Gray, Miller Toyota
SS – David Boys, National Health Care Discount
OF – ?? Haney, Farm Tavern
OF – Randy Ward, Farm Tavern
OF – Mike Cavender, Midwest GMC
OF – Rodney Gray, Midwest GMC
UTIL – Bruce Franklin, Heflin Builders

OTHERS

Terry Bell (2-1, 22 IP, 36 K)
Doug Middleton (3-0, 19 IP, 38 K)
Jimmy Wana (2-1, 23 IP, 31 K)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. National Health Care Discount, Sioux City, IA (10-1)
2. Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (10-2)
3. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (5-2)
4. Seafirst Bank, Seattle, WA (7-2)
5t. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (3-2)
5t. Faultless Rubber Company, Ashland, OH (3-2)
7t. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (3-2)
7t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (5-2)
9t. Midwest GMC, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
9t. Heflin Builders, Middletown, NY (3-2)
9t. Jack & Do’s Pizza, Findlay, OH (4-2)
9t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (2-2)
13t. Des Moines Metros, Des Moines, IA (3-2)
13t. All Car, Green Bay, WI (2-2)
13t. Gateway 2000, Sioux City, IA (2-2)
13t. Coors Light Sunners, Reading, PA (2-2)
17t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (2-2)
17t. Colonial Bakers, Aurora, IL (2-2)
17t. Kokomo Pride, Kokomo, IN (2-2)
17t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
17t. Stewart Taylor/Rustic Bar, Duluth, MN (2-2)
17t. Arkansas Rangers, Little Rock, AR (1-2)
17t. Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks, Aurora., IL (1-2)
17t. Shelbyville Sting, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
25t. Beer Nuts, Bloomington, IL (1-2)
25t. Hertz, Topeka, KS (1-2)
25t. Si Senor, Nogales., AR (1-2)
25t. Stroh’s, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
25t. Warack Trucking, Saginaw., MI (1-2)
25t. JSK Engineering, Cedar Rapids, IA (0-2)
25t. New York Warriors, New York, NY (0-2)
25t. Tate Farm Equipment, Stewardson, IL (0-2)
33t. Carbondale Eagles, Carbondale, IL (0-2)
33t. Class Walls, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
33t. Effingham Boss, Effingham, IL (0-2)
33t. Exit, Nashville, TN (0-2)
33t. Fred’s Interior Service, Atlanta., GA (0-2)
33t. New York Tigers, New York City, NY (0-2)
33t. Blues, Taylorville, IL (0-2)
33t. Thompson-Larson A’s, Minot, ND (0-2)

1992 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1992 held at Gadsden, Alabama.

Champion: UPI, Cookeville, Tennessee
Runner Up: Phoenix Ladies, Lawrenceville, Georgia

  • MVP – Sandy Edwards, UPI
  • Batting Leader – Laura Elmore, York Pacers (13-18) – .722
  • Home Run Leader – Sherrill Jackson, Trojanettes – 5

1992 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Charlotte Cates, UPI
C – Christy Martin, Outburst
1B – Stephanie Seymour, UPI
2B – Cindy Ramp, York Pacers
3B – Sherrill, Jackson, Trojanettes
SS – Sandy Edwards, UPI
OF – Jody Trimmer, York Pacers
OF – Gace Ford, Trojanettes
OF – Marla Townsend, Phoenix Ladies
OF – Susan Chapman, UPI
UT – Gina Green, UPI
UT – Ronnie Daniels, Phoenix Ladies
UT – Sandy Hicks, Phoenix Ladies
UT – Cindy Dorsey, Outburst
EP – Laura Elmore, York Pacers

1992 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

Information missing

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. UPI, Cookeville, TN
2. Phoenix Ladies, Lawrenceville, GA

1991 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1991 held at Decatur, Illinois at Borg-Warner Field.

Champion – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (64-2)
Runner Up – California Knights, Burbank, California

Knocked into the losers bracket originally by the Knights, the Brakettes fought back to capture the first final 2-1 in 10 innings and then in the final championship game behind Pat Difficy’s 2 Home Runs and Kathy Arendsen’s pitching, walked away with a 8-0 victory to clinch the title. The Brakettes came back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Redding Rebels 8-6 in the loser’s bracket final. They then came back in the first final, losing 1-0 and Knight pitcher Lori Harrigan on the mound and three outs to go, the Brakettes fought back to win a dramatic 10 inning 2-1 game. Which brought both teams to the winner take all championship game. The Brakettes won going way 8-0 on the strength of 3 home runs.

Barbara Reinalda was 1-0.

Chrissy Oliver was 1-0.

  • MVP – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brackettes
  • HR Leader – Pat Dufficy, Stratford Brakettes – 3
  • Batting Leader – Charlotte Wiley, California Knights – .542
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Julie Smith, Redding Rebels

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes (3-0, 2 Shutouts, 0 ER, 8-0 shutout in championship game)
P – Michele Smith, Redding Rebels
P – Lori Harrigan, California Knights (2-1, 2 shutouts)
C – Suzy Brazney, Orange County Majestics
C – Denise Correa, Whittier Raiders
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Julie Smith, Redding Rebels
3B – Sharon Sodano, California Knights
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Jeannae Lambdin, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Lisa Erickson, California Knights
OF – Kris Schmidt, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Rina Foster, Redding Rebels
DP – Charlotte Wiley, California Knights (13-24, .542)
UTIL – Lisa Fernandez, Raybestos Brakettes (1-1 with save in first final, 22 K, 18 IP, 1 ER, .346 Average, 8 RBI, hit a 2-run Double in the final game)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Susie Parra, Phoenix Sunbirds (2-1 with 30 K in 22 IP)
P – Cheri Kempf, Raybestos Brakettes (3-0)
P – Debbie Doom, Orange County Majestics (4-2)
C – Barb Booth, Redding Rebels
C – Doreen Denmon, Raybestos Brakettes
1B – Debbie Langevain, Whittier Raiders
2B – Karen Walker, Raybestos Brakettes
3B – Cindy Cooper, Redding Rebels
SS – Shari Johnson, California Knights
OF – Priscilla Rouse, California Knights
OF – Suzy Lady, Redding Rebels
OF – Xan Silva, Whittier Raiders
OF – Dionne Harris, Raybestos Brakettes
DP – Jill Justin-Coffel, Raybestos Brakettes (game winning hit in 10th inning of 2-1 first final to get to the “if” game)
UTIL – Amy Gelbach, Whittier Raiders

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Heather Compton, Whittier Raiders
P – DeDe Weiman, California Knights
P – Michele Granger, Whittier Raiders
C – Angie Jacobs, Redding Rebels
C – Leanne Bonifas, East Peoria Avantis
1B – Jodi Rathbun, East Peoria Avantis
2B – Pam Newton, Orange County Majestics
3B – Jill Matyuch, Orange County Majestics
SS – Ann Rowan, Whittier Raiders
OF – Jenny Condon, National Designwear
OF – Yvonne Gutierrez, Redding Rebels
OF – Carol Maioran, Budweiser Belles
OF – Natalie King, Phoenix Sunbirds
DP – Valerie Van Kirk, Whittier Raiders
UTIL – Nikki Busch, Orange County Majestics

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (8-1)
2. California Knights, Burbank, CA (5-2)
3. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA (4-2)
4. Whittier Raiders, Whittier, CA (4-2)
5t. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (4-2)
5t. Phoenix Sunbirds, Phoenix, AZ (4-2)
7t. West Frankfort Cards, Frankfort, IL (2-2)
7t. Budweiser Belles, Parsippany, NJ (4-2)
9t. First Page Metros, Washington, D.C. (2-2)
9t. Purity Bakery Sting, Decatur, IL (3-2)
9t. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (1-2)
9t. St. Louis Classics, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
13t. Bloomington Lady Hearts, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
13t. Ballwin Saints, Ballwin, MO (2-2)
13t. East Peoria Avantis, East Peoria, IL (1-2)
13t. Des Moines Merchants, Des Moines, IA (1-2)
17t. Carterville Cougars, Carterville, IL (0-2)
17t. Michigan Cruise, Ann Arbor, MI (1-2)
17t. National Designerwear Bash Minneapolis, MN (1-2)
17t. Plymouth Blue Wave, Plymouth, MA (0-2)
17t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (0-2)
17t. Decatur Rockettes, Decatur, IL (1-2)
17t. Texas Beverage KIDZ, TX (0-2)
17t. Mid-Michigan Express, Midland, MI (0-2)
25t. DeWyse Builders, Engadine, MI (0-2)
25t. Herrin Softball, Herrin, IL (0-2)
25t. DeFeo’s Jersey Blue Jays, NJ (0-2)

L-R, top row- Manager Ralph Raymond, Scorer Richard Peterson, Doreen Denmon, Julie Standering, Dot Richardson, Lisa Fernandez, Karen Walker, Mary Jo Firnbach, Dionna Harris, Michelle Palmer, Coach Bob Baird, Coach John Stratton bottom row- Jill Justin, Leslie Adams, Pat Dufficy, Barbara Reinalda, Kathy Arendsen, Cheri Kempf, Sheila Cornell, Kris Schmidt