Category: ASA

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)
UT – Dale Mayo, New Construction (14 HR)
UT – Leland Nelson, Century/Coors/Worth
UT – Jim Fuller, Superior/Apollo (6 HR)
UT – 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
UT – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo (6 HR)
UT – Carl Rose, Lighthouse (9 HR)
UT – Tony Foschia, Stewart’s Lounge (9 HR)
UT – 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)
UT – Brad Beattie, Century/Coors/Worth
UT – Scott Virkus, Steele’s Silver Bullets (6 HR)
UT – Bucky Autry, New Construction (5 HR)
UT – 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)

1989 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1998 held at City Park, in Burlington, North Carolina on September 3-4.

Champion – Ritch’s Salvage, Harrisburg, North Carolina
Runner Up – Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Ritch’s “salvages” Men’s Major Slow Pitch Championship

Ritch’s Salvage of Harrisburg, NC, won three straight games to capture the ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch National Championship at City Park on September 4.

Superior-Apollo of Windsor Locks, CT, had beaten Ritch’s the night before in the finals of the winner’s bracket, 18-13.

Ritch’s then met Starpath/Kirk’s Glass of Monticello, KY, in the loser’s bracket finals and defeated them, 15-11.

In the first game between Ritch’s and Superior-Apollo, Superior-Apollo failed to nail down the title, for Ritch’s foiled unbeaten Superior with a 20-8 win. The Ritch’s victory sent the two teams into a final showdown.

Superior-Apollo scored five times in the first inning, but Ritch’s came back with two runs in the bottom of the inning. After Superior-Apollo added three in the second, Ritch’s cracked out 10 hits for 11 runs in the second for a 13-8 advantage.

The hard hitting continued for both teams and Superior-Apollo roared back with 11 runs in the sixth and four in the seventh to tie the game at 24-24.

Ritch’s needed just one run to win in the bottom of the seventh. The first batter, Mike Nye, reached on a single, and shortstop Greg Whitlock ended the game with a two-run homer to give Ritch’s the title.

  • MVP – Bill Gatti, Ritch’s Salvage
  • Batting Champion – Mark Baker, Bell – .800
  • HR Champion – Clyde Guy, Superior/Apollo – 11

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Nye, Ritch’s Salvage (17-30, .560, 2 HR, 7 RBI)
C – Dave Steffen, Superior/Apollo
C – Baxter Burris, Ritch’s Salvage (16-29, .550, 9 HR, 23 RBI)
IF – Dave Allen, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass
IF – Dennis Graser, Superior/Apollo
IF – Mark Baker, Bell Corp (20-25)
IF – Greg Whitlock, Ritch’s Salvage (25-37, .670, 2 HR, 11 RBI)
IF – Larry Neff, Ritch’s Salvage (26-34, .760, 1 HR, 12 RBI)
IF – Rick Scherr, Ritch’s Salvage
IF – Rich Plante, Superior/Apollo
IF – Charles Wright, Ritch’s Salvage (18-30, .600, 10 HR, 26 RBI)
OF – Clyde Guy, Superior/Apollo
OF – Cody Wyatt, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass
OF – Dan Griffin, Ritch’s Salvage (17-29, .580, 4 HR, 14 RBI)
UT – Bill Gatti, Ritch’s Salvage (20-31, .640, 9 HR, 18 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Cook, Superior/Apollo
C – Danny Williams, Bell Corp
IF – Fred Shiple, New Construction
IF – Darrell Beeler, Superior/Apollo
IF – Danny Robideaux, Medicine Shoppe
IF – Carl Rose, Lighthouse
OF – Dude Hames, Century
OF – Andy Sanzaro, Superior/Apollo
OF – Steve Craven, Lighthouse
OF – John Shannon, Williams Softball
OF – Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo
UT – Bruce Rains, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass
UT – Steve Yancey, New Construction
UT – Dale Mayo, New Construction
EP – Eddie Foust, Dudleck Guttering

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jack Lambert, Bell Corp
C – Mark Graves, Medicine Shoppe
IF – Doug Flynn, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass
IF – Scott Jones, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass
IF – Steve Blanchette, Stewart’s
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse
OF – Chip Sheffield, Lighthouse
OF – Jamie Wisham, Williams Softball
OF – Jeff Stamps, Ritch’s Salvage (18-33, .540, 4 HR, 12 RBI)
UT – Ron Wilhite, Medicine Shoppe
UT – FA Martin, Stewart’s
UT – Kenny Carver, Lighthouse
UT – Gary Zoza, Medicine Shoppe
EP – Don Clatterbaugh, Starpath/Kirk’s Glass

OTHERS

Greg Miller, Ritch’s Salvage (15-30, .500, 2 HR, 6 RBI)
Britt Hightower, Ritch’s Salvage (13-31, .410, 4 HR, 17 RBI)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s Salvage, Harrisburg, NC (7-1)
2. Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, CT (4-2)
3. Starpath/Kirk’s Glass, Monticello, KY (5-2)
4. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (4-2)
5t. Medicine Shoppe, Jackson, MS (4-2)
5t. Bell Corp, Tampa, FL (3-2)
7t. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA (3-2)
7t. Williams Softball, Houston, TX (2-2)
9t. Stewart’s Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA (3-2)
9t. Century, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
9t. George Dudleck Guttering, Burlington, NC (2-2)
9t. Fab Masters, Lexington, NC (1-2)
13t. Keith Enterprises, Virginia Beach, VA (1-2)
13t. Rollin Rebel Express, Oxford, AL (1-2)
13t. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI (1-2)
13t. Foraker Masonry, Wilmington, DE (0-2)
17t. Aborigines, Ocean Springs, MD (0-2)
17t. Tri-State Steel, Ashland, KY, (0-2)
17t. Belmont Sports Center, Belmont, NC (0-2)
17t. Blue Moon/JD Hay, Hamilton, OH (0-2)
17t. Mazzio’s, Springfield, MO (0-2)
17t. Miller Lite, Davenport, IA (0-2)

1989 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1989 held at Rotary Park in Decatur, Illinois on August 15-22.

Champion – Penn Corp, Sioux City, Iowa (91-24)
Runner Up – Decatur Pride, Decatur, Illinois (98-24)

Penn Corp sent Decatur Pride to the loser’s bracket with a 12 inning, 3-2 victory. Paul Magan pitched the victory over Michael White of the Pride. Decatur then defeated Guanella Brothers 2-0 on Brent Stevenson’s shutout over Chubb Tangaroa of Guanella. The Pride won the the first final behind Mike White 1-0 on an unearned run. Jimmy Wana pitched a brilliant game for Penn Corp but took the loss. Wana started the final championship game but gave up back-to-back home runs to Ted Hicks and Brian Rothrock in the first inning to bring on Magan in relief. Mike White started the final game for Decatur and hurled 5 innings before being replaced by Brent Stevenson. Magan pitched from the second inning on to get the win for Penn Corp. Trent Rubley and MVP Bill Boyer also were the hitting stars in the 4-2 final game.

It was a great defense and the deep pitching staff of Penn Corp who played a big part in this title. Paul Magan, Jimmy Wana, Pete Sandman and Steve Schultz all pitched when called upon.  Decatur’s Mike White out-dueled Jimmy Wana 1-0 in the first final to force the “if” game.  Then White came back again in the final game, only to lose (4-2) behind the pitching of Penn Corp’s Paul Magan. Brian Rothrock and Ted Hicks both homered to give Decatur a 2-0 lead, only to have Trent Rubley and MVP Bill Boyer start an improbable (4-2) comeback victory.

Jimmy Wana (1-1, 17 IP, 20 K) and Steve Schultz (1-0, 7 IP, 11 K) were the other Penn Corp hurlers.

  • MVP – Bill Boyer, Penn Corp (started the comeback in the championship game to ignite Penn Corp to the title)
  • Batting Leader – John Melchiori, Faultless Rubber Company (6-15) – .400
  • HR Leader – Ted Hicks, Decatur Pride – 2
  • HR Leaders – Bruce Turner, Clearwater – 2
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Paul Magan, Penn Corp (4-0, 36 IP, 41 K)

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Magan, Penn Corp
P – Scott Plangger, Bloomington Hearts
P – Brent Stevenson, Decatur Pride (3-0, 23 IP, 32 Ks, No Hitter)
C – John Melchiori, Faultless Rubber Company
C – Todd Twachtman, Teleconnect
1B – Denny Place, Decatur Pride
2B – Rick Minton, Decatur Pride
3B – Brian Martie, Decatur Pride
SS – Tod Stevenson, Bloomington Hearts
OF – Bill Boyer, Penn Corp
OF – Peter Turner, Nava Brothers (.563)
OF – Steve King, Bloomington Hearts
OF – Dave Bedford, Motivation Travel
DP – Doug Kirkhofer, Bloomington Hearts
UT – Glenn Cain, Clearwater Bombers

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Chub Tangaroa, Guanella Brothers (4-2, 43 IP, 69 K, No Hitter, 3 shutouts)
P – Steve Padilla, Guanella Brothers
P – Michael White, Decatur Pride (3-2, 34 IP, 45 K)
C – Dan Binkley, Decatur Pride
C – Bruce Turner, Clearwater Bombers
1B – Mike Salsedo, Nava Brothers
2B – Randy Bender, Trans-Aire
3B – Mike Parnow, Guanella Brothers
SS – Leo Estes, Guanella Brothers
OF – Carlos Canos, Teleconnect
OF – Ed Poirier, Sheraton Coors
OF – Mike Nichols, Beer Nuts
OF – Scott Peterson, Penn Corp
DP – J.B. Walker, Ann Arbor Kings
UT – Paul Rubin, Paddock Pools

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Meredith, Trans-Aire
P – Greg Newton, Harold’s Supermarket
P – Al Rebling, Teleconnect
C – Rodney Gray, Harold’s Supermarket
C – Dan Frangos, Sheraton Coors
1B – Jim Clark, Guanella Brothers
2B – Keith Peterson, Teleconnect
3B – Joe Nichols, Miller Toyota
SS – David Grimes, Clearwater Bombers
OF – Gary Musgrave, Decatur Pride
OF – Larry Moore, Nava Brothers
OF – Mike Delaney, Teleconnect
OF – David Boys, Decatur Pride
DP – Jody Hennigar, Teleconnect
UT – Kyle Matlik, Bloomington Hearts

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Penn Corp, Sioux City, IA (6-1)
2. Decatur Pride, Decatur., IL (6-2)
3. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (8-2)
4. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington., IL (6-2)
5t. Faultless Rubber Company, Ashland, OH (3-2)
5t. Nava Brothers, Hayward, CA (3-2)
7t. Trans-Aire, Elkhart, IN (3-2)
7t. Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
9t. Harold’s Supermarket, Lexington, MO (3-2)
9t. Beer Nuts, Bloomington, IL (3-2)
9t. Motivation Travel, Midland, MI (2-2)
9t. Teleconnect, Cedar Rapids, IA (2-2)
13t. Potter Enterprises, Nashville, TN (2-2)
13t. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (2-2)
13t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (2-2)
13t. Paddock Pools, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
17t. Ann Arbor Kings, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
17t. Sheraton Coors, Cambridge, MA (2-2)
17t. Plangger Furniture, Benton Harbor., MI (1-2)
17t. Wellesley Trucking, Wellesley, MA (1-2)
17t. Rebels, Pine Bluff, AR (1-2)
17t. Kent Feeds, Waterloo, IA (1-2)
17t. Shelbyville Sting, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
17t. Riverside Lasers, Hampton, VA (1-2)
25t. Seafirst Bank, Seattle, WA (1-2)
25t. Abbott Merchants, Ashland., OH (1-2)
25t. Happy Chef, Mankato, MN (1-2)
25t. Escro Transport Indians, Buffalo, NY (0-2)
25t. Findlay SBC, Findlay, OH (0-2)
25t. All-Car, Green Bay., WI (0-2)
25t. Nirico Construction, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
25t. Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR (0-2)
33t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Sunners, Reading, PA (0-2)
33t. OTB, Middletown, NY (0-2)

1989 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1989 held at Marietta, Georgia.

Champion: Cannan’s Illusions, Houston, Texas
Runner Up: Busch Wiz Kids, Belleville, Illinois

Busch Wiz Kids played seven games on the final day of the tournament, including the two final games, but just could not overcome the talented Cannan’s Illusions squad of Houston. Cannan’s won the championship game 7-3. Kathy Riley’s 2-run triple and Bev Lovett’s single gave Cannan’s three runs in the fifth inning to pull away from a close game.

  • MVP – Kathy Riley, Cannan’s Illusions
  • Batting Leader – Joanne Zayac, WW Gay Rebels (14-21) – .667
  • Home Run Leaders – Kathy Riley, Cannan’s Illusions – 1
  • Home Run Leaders – Joanna Rickman, Kinder Investments – 1
  • Home Run Leaders – Sue Kragseth, Team Choice – 1
  • Home Run Leaders – Diane Dingman, Spooks – 1
  • Home Run Leaders – Amanda Morgan, Trumps – 1

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Roz Washington, Cannan’s Illusions
C – Lisa Hoffman, Busch Wiz Kids
1B – Kristi Delaney, Cannan’s Illusions
2B – Brenda Smith Foster, UPI
3B – Gina Vitale, Raiders
SS – Nancy Kaselbaum, Busch Wiz Kids
OF – Bev Lovett, Cannan’s Illusions
OF – Cynthia Cooper, Cannan’s Illusions
OF – Kathy Riley, Cannan’s Illusions
OF – Renee Harper, Busch Wiz Kids
UT – Mary Stratton, Kinder Investments
UT – Lisa Sanchez, Cannan’s Illusions
UT – Patrica Silye, Raiders
EP – Joanne Zayac, WW Gay Rebels

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Lynn Renner, Busch Wiz Kids
C – Marilyn Booker, WW Gay Rebels
1B – Joanne Rickman, Kinder Investments
2B – Julie Shakleford, WW Gay Rebels
3B – Susan Hausman, Busch Wiz Kids
SS – Deborah Albano, Raiders
OF – Debbie Williams, Raiders
OF – Charlotte Dent, UPI
OF – Debbie Hackman, Kinder Investments
OF – Karen Baker, UPI
UT – Maureen Rickey, WW Gay Rebels
UT – Kim House, Kinder Investments
UT – Melissa Siekman, Busch Wiz Kids
UT – Tammy Turner, UPI
EP – Marie Peach, Cannan’s Illusions

THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Charlotte Cates, Key Ford Mustangs
C – Bonnie Young, Connection
1B – Sandy Wilson, York Imaging Pacers
2B – Pam Mowery, York Imaging Paces
3B – Lorraine Hudson, Key Ford Mustangs
SS – Trina Hertzogm, Key Ford Mustangs
OF – Rowanda Dozier, Connection
OF – Myra Williams, Key Ford Mustangs
OF – Janet Gordon, Sluggerettes
OF – Patricia Veargis, Sluggerettes
UT – Gina Florio, Sluggerettes
UT – Sandy Edwards, McLaughlin Oilers
UT – Linda Garbett, Spooks
UT – Nancy Anderson, Spooks
EP – Becky Schnell, Connection

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Canaan’s Illusions, Houston, TX (6-1)
2. Busch Whiz Kids, Belleville, IL (9-2)
3. Raiders, Farmington Hills, MI (4-2)
4. Kinder Investments, Springfield, MO (6-2)
5t. UPI, Baxter, TN (4-2)
5t. W.W. Gay Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
7t. Connection, Tuscaloosa, AL (4-2)
7t. York Imaging Pacers, York, PA (3-2)
9t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (4-2)
9t. Key Ford Mustangs, Pensacola, FL (3-2)
9t. McLaughlin Oilers, Columbus, OH (2-2)
9t. Sluggerettes, Miami, FL (2-2)
13t. R&R Concrete, Frankfort, KY (2-2)
13t. Spalding, Kansas City, MO (2-2)
13t. Tuffies, Bloomington, MN (2-2)
13t. Wildcats, Lexington, KY (2-2)
17t. Holiday Hill, Mansfield, CT (2-2)
17t. Bud Light, Safety Harbor, FL (1-2)
17t. Buccaneers, Deatsville, AL (1-2)
17t. Macon Chargers, Macon, GA (1-2)
17t. Phenix, Lawrenceville, GA (1-2)
17t. Rings, Dubuque, IA (1-2)
17t. Alcorn Ruff-Neks, Victoria, TX (1-2)
17t. Team Choice, Coon Rapids, MN (1-2)
25t. Destin Merchants, Destin, FL (1-2)
25t. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (1-2)
25t. Trumps, Marietta, GA (1-2)
25t. Ventures, Birmingham, AL (1-2)
25t. ACCA, Evansville, IN (0-2)
25t. Pederson’s Fryer Farms, Stank, WA (0-2)
25t. The Office, Mount Vernon, OH (0-2)
25t. Tracy Insurance, Buffalo, MO (0-2)
33t. Harpoles-Hahn Insurance, Evansville, IN (0-2)
33t. Jones Foxes, Salem, AL (0-2)
33t. Ozark Aces, Joplin, MO (0-2)
33t. Powder House Pub, Malden, MA (0-2)

1988 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

1988 held in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 22-25.

Champion – Frenchman’s Creek, Tequesta, Florida
Runner Up – Performance Chevrolet, Muskegon, Michigan

  • MVP – Kevin Sullivan, Frenchman’s Creek
  • HR Champion – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

N/A

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Frenchman’s Creek, Tequesta, FL (8-0)
2. Performance Chevrolet, Muskegon, MI

1988 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

1988 held in Birmingham, Alabama on September 22-25.

Champion – Tri-Gem Builders, Cedar Brook, New Jersey
Runner Up – Morgan Construction, Austin, Texas

  • MVP – Charles Birtch, Tri-Gem Builders
  • HR Leader – Bob Bryant, Tri-Gem Builders – 9
  • Batting Leader – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Brant Schanberger – KV Sports (.571, 13 RBI and 6-2 pitching)
C – Tim Winters, KV Sports (.548)
1B – John DiLaurenitis, Tri-Gem Builders
SS – Gary Hartman, Tri-Gem Builders
OF – Chris Hunger, Tri-Gem Builders
OF – Brian White, KV Sports (.667, 3 HR, 17 RBI)
OF – Bill Corosec, Tri-Gem Builders
UT – Jose Colon, Tri-Gem Builders

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

2B – Randy Cole, KV Sports (.700)
OF – Barry Griffith, KV Sports (.593, 4 HR, 16 RBI)
OF – Steve Helewicz, KV Sports (.606, 7 HR, 26 RBI)

OTHERS

Doug Kissane, BMF (.630)
Bill Fishman, BMF (.760)
Bill Cressman, BMF (.609)
Bob Wright, BMF (.550)
Bob Williams, BMF (.500)

FINAL STANDINGS – Incomplete

1. Tri-Gem Builders, Cedar Brook, NJ (7-0)
2. Morgan Construction, Austin, TX
3. KV Sports, Baltimore, MD (6-2)
4. Smokey’s/Mr. T’s, Vancouver, WA (6-2)
5t. BMF, Pleasantville, NJ
5t. Jollies Place, Washington D.C.,

72 teams participated in ASA B Nationals. Other teams include Rolling Concrete (Miami, FL), Cincinnati Ramrods (Cincinnati, OH), Factory Connection (Montgomery, AL), McMahon’s (Annapolis, MD), Woodland Nissan (Sacramento, CA)

1988 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1988 held at Gadsden Softball Complex in Gadsden, Alabama.

Champion – Bell Corp/FAF, Tampa, Florida
Runner Up – Starpath, Monticello, Kentucky

  • MVP – Mike Ambers, Bell/FAF
  • HR Leader – Scott Jones, Starpath – 14
  • Batting Leader – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer – .880

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Elder, Starpath
C – Dave Allen, Starpath
1B – Mark Hierlmeir, Bell Corp/FAF (16-24, .667, 13 HR)
2B – Doug Flynn, Starpath
3B – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer
SS – Manny Maldonado, Bell Corp/FAF
OF – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer
OF – Greg Miller, Kirk’s Glass/Ritch’s Salvage
OF – Jeff Stampa, Superior
OF – Cody Wyatt, Kirk’s Glass/Ritch’s Salvage
EP – Roger Witt, Starpath
UT – Greg Fuhrman, Superior
UT – Mark Martin, Bell Corp/FAF
UT – Scott Jones, Starpath
UT – Mike Ambers, Bell Corp/FAF

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kenny Carver, Lighthouse
C – Ed Berg, Superior
1B – Mike Bolen, Howard’s/Western Steer
2B – Rick Hollingsworth, Lighthouse
3B – Kevin Kirkwood, Simcoe
SS – Tim Fuller, Lighthouse
OF – Andy Sanzaro, Superior
OF – David Randolph, New Construction
OF – Richard Wilborn, Broken Drum
OF – Lyndon Scroggins, Simcoe
EP – Don Clatterbaugh, Kirk’s Glass/Ritch’s Salvage
UT – Danny Griffin, Howard’s/Western Steer
UT – Baxter Burris, Howard’s/Western Steer
UT – Bubba Defer, Parker Breland

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bell Corp/FAF, Tampa FL (5-0)
2. Starpath, Monticello, KY (8-2)
3. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA (4-2)
4. Superior, Windsor Locks, CT (5-2)
5t. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (4-2)
5t. Kirk’s Glass/Ritch’s Salvage, Fayetteville, NC (3-2)
7t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (3-2)
7t. Simcoe, Arley, AL (3-2)
9t. Broken Drum Insulation, Northridge, CA (4-2)
9t. Mazzio’s Pizza, Springfield, MO (3-2)
9t. Rollin’ Rebel Express, Oxford, AL (3-2)
9t. Sports Hero’s, Eagan, MN (2-2)
13t. Kansas MW Grain Products, Atchison, KS (3-2)
13t. Murphy’s, Reynoldsville, OH (2-2)
13t. Parker Breland, Brandon, MS (2-2)
13t. Ranchers, Sugarland, TX (2-2)
17t. Don’s Backhoe, Montgomery, AL (1-2)
17t. New Hampshire Steel, Statham, NH (1-2)
17t. Non-Ferrous Metals, Garfield Heights, OH (1-2)
17t. North Central BJ’s, Waterloo, IA (1-2)
17t. Romeo’s, Birmingham, AL (1-2)
17t. Stallions, Mauldin, SC (1-2)
17t. St. Louis Merchants, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
17t. Taxi, Collinsville, AL (1-2)
25t. Moulton Furniture, Moulton, AL (0-2)
25t. Coors/Atkins Merchants, Columbus, MO (0-2)
25t. Quincy Busch, Quincy, IL (0-2)
25t. Big Daddy’s, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
25t. Cleveland County Hospital, Harrison, TN (0-2)
25t. Kohlers-WC & Co., Alton, IL (0-2)
25t. Norman Trucking/Andalusia Co-Op, Andalusia, AL (0-2)
25t. Ohio Sealants, Mayfield, OH (0-2)
33t. Upsetters, Fairburn, OH (0-2)
33t. Waltrip Real Estate, Jacksonville, IL (0-2)

1988 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1988 held at Pekin, Illinois.

Champion – Hi-Ho Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (79-4)
Runner Up – Orange County Majestics, Orange, California (54-12)

A youngster by the name of Lisa Fernandez was called upon to pitch for the Orange County Majestics and she came through and defeated Downers Grove 3-1 in her first ASA National Championship game. She had to come in once again in the championship game when Michele Granger suffered an injury to her finger making her unable to pitch. Fernandez pitched a 3-hitter, but surrendered 2 runs in the 6th inning when the Brakettes took the league. The Majestics scored one run in the top of the 7th, but came up short. Fernandez was 1-1 in the tournament. 29 of the scheduled 44 games were shutouts.

Kathy Arendsen pitched the complete game final winning 2-1 and striking out 9. She gave up just 1 hit. Liz O’Connor of the Brackettes had a run scoring double that provided the margin of victory.

Michele Granger won the Bertha Tickey Award for the third straight year. Her stats for the last 3 years National Championships are 13-2 record, with 11 shutouts and in 116 Innings pitched, she has struck out an amazing 241 batters.

  • MVP – Michele Granger, Orange County Majestics
  • HR Leader – Janice Parks, Orange County Majestics – 2
  • Batting Leader – Gina Vecchione, Hi-Ho Brakettes – .444
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Michele Granger, Majestics
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Julie Standering, California SSK Invasion

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michele Granger, Orange County Majestics (6-0, 6 shutouts, 99 K, 44 IP, had streaks of 16 and 18 straight K, 2 no hitters, perfect game)(Pitched 1-0, 16-inn, 25 K game to force ‘if’ game, also had 20 K in a 7 inning game) – struck out 99 of the 159 batters she faced.
P – Lori Vogel, Downers Grove Dolls
P – Margie Wright, Pekin Lettes
C – Linda Wells, Pekin Lettes
C – LeaAnn Jarvis, Raybestos Brakettes
1B – Sheila Cornell Douty, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Pam Newton, California SSK Invasion
3B – Lisa Baker, Los Angeles Diamonds
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Jodi Rathbun, East Peoria Avanti’s
OF – Barbara Jordan, California SSK Invasion
OF – Gina Vecchione, Raybestos Brakettes (8-18, .444)
OF – Chenita Rogers, California SSK Invasion
DP – Cathy Hall, Redding Rebels
UTIL – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Lisa Longaker, Orange County Majestics
P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes (pitched a 2-1 one-hitter in championship game, striking out 9)
P – Barbara Reinalda, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Suzy Brazney, Orange County Majestics
C – Deb Hartwig, Fifty One Fifty
1B – Debbie Langevain, California SSK Invasion
2B – Allyson Rioux, Raybestos Brakettes
3B – Janice Parks, Orange County Majestics
SS – Julie Standering, California SSK Invasion
OF – Julie Folliard, Downers Grove Dolls
OF – Emmy Lagolagi, Fifty One Fifty
OF – Suzie Gaw, Orange County Majestics
OF – Kris Peterson, Raybestos Brakettes
DP – Stacy Sunny, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – Allison Stowell, Los Angeles Diamonds

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tracy Compton, Raybestos Brakettes
P – Kathy VanWyk, Los Angeles Diamonds
P – Becky Duffin, Jefferson City Classics
C – Sherri Lamar, Phoenix Sunbirds
C – Meg Haller, Downers Grove Dolls
1B – Sandy Winchester, Los Angeles Diamonds
2B – Karen Fellenz, Phoenix Sunbirds
3B – Cindy Cooper, Redding Rebels
SS – Pat Stoffel, Jefferson City Classics
OF – Cheryl Forgason, Pekin Lettes
OF – Karen Fifield, Redding Rebels
OF – Terry Oberg, Los Angeles Diamonds
OF – Ndidi Opia, Redding Rebels
DP – Michelle Gromacki, Los Angeles Diamonds
UTIL – Tammy Delp, Fifty One Fifty

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Hi-Ho Brakettes, Stratford, CT (6-0)
2. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (7-2)
3. California SSK Invasion, West Covina, CA (4-2)
4. Downers Grove Dolls, Downers Grove, IL (4-2)
5t. Los Angeles Diamonds, Los Angeles, CA (4-2)
5t. Redding Rebels, Redding, CA (3-2)
7t. Classics, Jefferson City, MO (3-2)
7t. Pekin-Lettes, Pekin, IL (3-2)
9t. Twin City Jammers, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
9t. 5150 Mission Viejo, Mission Viego, CA (2-2)
9t. East Peoria Avantis, East Peoria, IL (2-2)
9t. Phoenix Sunbirds, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
13t. Souderton Clippers, Souderton, PA (1-2)
13t. Bartlesville Caps, Bartlesville, OK (1-2)
13t. Celina Suns, Celina, OH (1-2)
13t. St. Charles Power, St. Charles, IL (1-2)
17t. Davenport Angels, Davenport, IA (0-2)
17t. Michigan Cruise, Ann Arbor, MI (0-2)
17t. Blazers, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
17t. Ree-Gals, NJ (0-2)
17t. Vienna Fastpitch, Vienna, VA (0-2)
17t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (0-2)
17t. Coronets, West Haven, CT (0-2)
17t. Decatur Rockets, Decatur, IL (0-2)

L-R, top row- Coach Andy Van Etten, Gina Vecchione, Dot Richardson, Karen Walker, Lea Ann Jarvis, Donna McLean, Allyson Rioux, Doreen Denmon, bat boy Josh, Manager Ralph Raymond bottom row- Kris Peterson, Tracy Compton, Pat Dufficy, Barbara Reinalda, Kathy Arendsen, Sheila Cornell, Liz O’Conner, Stacy Sunny

1988 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1988 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – Starpath, Monticello, Kentucky (81-16)
Runner Up – Sports Hero’s Athletics, Eagan, Minnesota

Starpath had to defeat Sports Heros twice to gain the ASA Crown and that’s just what they did. The scores were 18-15 and 17-13. Leading Starpath’s offense in both games was MVP Dave Johnson, who came up big all weekend. Home Runs for Starpath in the final two games were: Dave Allen (5), Scott Jones (4), Gary Jones (2), and Dennis Graser with 1. Leading Sports Heros was Doug Berfeldt (2) and Gary Morris (2). There were a couple of big outputs in the Tournament. Bruce Rains (John Hanson) and Rick Hollingsworth (Lighthouse) both hit 5 HR in a game.

  • MVP – Dave Johnson, Starpath
  • HR Leader – Dave Johnson, Starpath – 11
  • HR Leader – Bruce Bailey, John Hanson’s – 11
  • HR Leader – Bill Blake, Steele’s – 11
  • Batting Leader – Kevin “Tiny” Giddens, Lighthouse – .818

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ted Larson, Sports Hero’s Athletics
C – Billy Blake, Steele’s Silver Bullets (22-26, .846, 11 HR)
1B – Kevin Giddens, Lighthouse (18-22, .818, 8 HR)
2B – Doug Flynn, Starpath
3B – Greg Whitlock, Starpath
SS – Gary Morris, Sports Hero’s Athletics
OF – Greg Schulte, Bell Corp./FAF (14-20, .700, 6 HR)
OF – Dave Johnson, Starpath (21-32, .656, 11 HR, 21 RBI, 20 Runs)
OF – Cecil Whithead, Lighthouse (15-20, .750, 7 HR)
OF – Dennis Graser, Starpath (21-30, .700, 2 HR)
EP – Mack Thompson, John Hansen/Franey & Parr (8 HR)
UT – Todd Fuechmann, Sports Hero’s Athletics
UT – Mark Stumpf, John Hansen/Franey & Parr
UT – Bruce Bailey, John Hansen/Franey & Parr (11 HR)
UT – Doug Roberson, Steele’s Silver Bullets (15-25, .600, 6 HR)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kenny Carver, Lighthouse (13-20, .650, 5 HR)
C – Sylvain Little, Lighthouse (12-19, .632, 5 HR)
1B – Rich Plante, Superior (14-21, .667, 6 HR)
2B – Mike Macenko, Steele’s Silver Bullets (6 HR)
3B – Rodney Woods, Starpath
SS – Ron Parnell, Steele’s Silver Bullets
OF – Michael Johnson, Sports Hero’s Athletics
OF – Chris Nelson, Utah Players
OF – Dewayne Frizzel, Lighthouse (14-21, .667, 7 HR)
OF – Andy Sanzaro, Superior
EP – Ed Berg, Superior (5 HR)
UT – Bruce Meade, Steele’s Silver Bullets (8 HR)
UT – Tim Fuller, Lighthouse (12-20, .600, 5 HR)
UT – Scott Jones, Starpath (7 HR)
UT – Danny Holder, Lighthouse (12-19, .632, 6 HR)

OTHERS

Doug Brown, Non-Ferrous (10-12, .833, 7 HR)
Rick Wheeler, Howards (5-7, .714, 3 HR)
Bill Gatti, Lighthouse (12-21, .571, 7 HR)
Darrell Beeler, Superior (7-14, .500, 2 HR)
Dave Steffen, Superior (6-12, .500, 2 HR)
Doug Berfeldt, Sports Heros (8 HR)
Dave Allen, Starpath (7 HR)
Danny Williams, Bell (7 HR)
Rick Hollingsworth, Bell (7 HR)
Mike Ambers, Bell (6 HR)
Craig Elliott, Steele’s (6 HR)
Gary Jones, Starpath (6 HR)
Britt Hightower, Howards (6 HR)
Rick Scherr, Howards (4 HR)
Clyde Guy, Howards (4 HR)
Larry Fredieu, Steele’s (4 HR)
Steve Craven, Lighthouse (4 HR)
Carl Rose, Lighthouse (3 HR)
Steve Williams, Howards (3 HR)
Stan Harvey, Howards (2 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Starpath, Monticello, KY (7-1)
2. Sports Hero’s Athletics, Crystal, MN (4-2)
3. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA (3-2)
4. Steele’s Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH (3-2)
5t. Bell Corp./FAF, Tampa, FL (3-2)
5t. Superior Softball, Windsor Locks, CT (3-2)
7t. John Hansen/Franey & Parr, Rockville, MD (2-2)
7t. Utah Players, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
9t. Las Vegas Aces, Las Vegas, NV (1-2)
9t. Non-Ferrous Metals, Euclid, OH (1-2)
9t. OKC Hunters LYD, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
9t. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
13t. Broken Drum Insulation, Los Angeles, CA (0-2)
13t. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (0-2)
13t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
13t. Reb’s, North Hollywood, CA (0-2)

1988 ASA Men’s A Fastpitch Nationals

1988 held at Mickelson Park in Fargo, North Dakota on September 5-8. 

Champion – Stewart-Taylor Printing, Duluth, Minnesota (65-25)
Runner Up – Metros, Columbus, Ohio

With the horror of the 1985 nationals facing them the Stewart-Taylor Printing team of Duluth, MN stood facing the Metros of Columbus, Ohio in the championship game at the 1988 nationals in Fargo, ND. This time they were coming from the loser’s bracket and each game was do or die.

In the first of the championship games each team started with a run in the first inning. Then in the top of the third, Metros batters, Tony Hamp and Mike Wood each hit a a home run, putting the Metros ahead 3-1. In the sixth Clayton Kerr hit a two run home run to tie the game for Stewart-Taylor Printing. The game went into extra innings and in the bottom of the 11th, Clayton Kerr hit his second home run of the game to win it 4-3 for Stewart-Taylor Printing. Brian Langeland took the win and Ed Cable the loss. This put them into the “if” game.

They were again facing the Columbus Metros and Ed Cable, the iron man, who pitch 57 innings, all but three innings of their seven games. But coming off the 11 inning loss, the Metros pitcher was tired.

In the top of the first inning Metros batters came out after pitcher Brian Langeland who had pitched the Championship game and beat them. Tony Hamp walked, Jerry Bucilla sacrificed him to second and Bill Chaffin singled Hamp home. Then Mike Wood singled Chaffin home for the second run. Those two runs were all Metro could score until a couple of errors brought home another in the fifth.

Stewart Taylor jumped on Cable for 3 runs on 5 hits in the first inning and then came up with 6 more runs on 5 hits to chase him with two out in the 4th. Mike Thomas relieved Cable and gave up
another 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 errors and Stewart Taylor became the National Class Champions by a score of 13-3.

The Duluth team started their run for the gold by Yakima. WA, 12-5. with Paul Friessen taking the win and Dean Crow the loss.

They had a harder time with Ithaса, NY. but came up with 3 runs on 8 hits to win 3-1. Brian Langeland took the win and Bill Morse the loss.

In their third game they beat Jolly Moily of Lebanon. PA. Jolly Molly was the defending champion from the 87 tourney in Redding, CA. Langeland shutdown Jolly Molly’s bats and pitched a 2-0 shut-out, allowing just 3 hits. Bob Rhoades took the loss that sent Jolly Molly reeling into the loser’s bracket.

Their next game pitted them against Marshal, MO. This time it took 10 innings to put the scrappy Outlaws away and it was an error that brought in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th. Langeland gave up 2 hits and claimed the 1-0 victory. Kyle Wardlow took the loss.

In their fifth game they met Grand Junction. CO. and won 4-1. Langeland again was the winner while the loser was Discher.

In the winner’s bracket final they met the Columbus Metros for the first of what turned out to be 3 games. Paul Freissen went to te rubber for Stewart Taylor and Ed Cable for the Metros.

Stewart Taylor went out in front by 2 in the top of the first. They added a run in the third but Metro came back with a run in the ist and 2 in the third to go ahead. Greg Lanning’s homer chased
starter Paul Friessen in the 4th. He took the 4-3 l0ss and Ed Cable recorded his sixth win.

In the loser’s bracket final Stewart Taylor met Lynden. WA and Langeland pitched another strong game, taking the 6-3 win. Neil Kamphouse took the loss. This put Duluth in the championship
game.

Columbus came into the tournament with only 10 players. Twice they brought in their back-up pitcher, 3rd baseman. Greg Lanning, who pitched 6 innings. Ed Cable pitched 60 2/3 innings in their 8 games in Fargo.

They began with a 7-0 win over Minot, ND. Cable was the winner and Pete Rice was the loser. Against Boulder, CO Cable was removed in the fourth with a 4-0 lead and Lanning allowed one run in
the save for a 4-1 victory. Les Archuleta was the loser.

The Lansing. MI Raiders proved somewhat of a problem as Cable went head to head with Al Hector. Metros jumped out ahead with 2 runs in the 1st and 2nd innings. The Raiders came back with one in the 5th and one in the bottom of the 7th to tie. In the top of the 12th Columbus came up with the game winner to win 3-2.

Next they met CSE Insurance of Sacramento. CA. This time it took 9 innings before Mike Woods won the game for Metro with a 2 run homer. Ed Cable scattered 6 hits to take the win while Randy Roeder took the loss.

This put Columbus in the winner’s bracket final against Duluth-Stewart Taylor.

With 54 teams in this tournament this reporter could not even begin to see them ail. A few kept the crowd interested. however, here are a few of them.

Rustic Bar from Duluth. MN — Here is a scrappy team with a great catcher. Scott Lord. Their second baseman. Denny Davis made 2nd team All-American.

The Minutemen Brewers of Lakewood. CA. This was their first time in National play. Their coach. Rich Apadoca. was a great player with the Long Beach Nitehawks. He hasn’t played in 5 years but when 2 of the players didn’t show on the first night he came in and played first base. In the bottom of the seventh. with 2 outs. he brought in the winning run with a single. Their young pitcher. Kevin Tantlinger. won 3 and lost 1 with an ERA of 0.95. He pitched a gem against the Jolly Molly team of Lebanon, PA. allowing just 4 hits and striking out 11 in 9 innings. Both Tantlinger and his teammate Charlie Munoz made 3rd Team All-American. (Wisconsin fast ballers will remember another player on the Lakewood Brewers. Rich Thompson. who at one time pitched for Bill Brandt’s teams out of La Crosse. WI).

Snitko Hearing of Flint, MI had 54 year-old Jim Doyle Jr. pitching and Jim Doyle III playing centerfield. They have a good hitting club and ended up with a 3-2 record.

The Knights of Columbus of Fargo, ND continues to get better every year. Led by outfielder, Scott Radloff and Kent Karlstrom. Their hitting brought them back time and time again to finish with a 5-2 record. Karlstrom and Radloff both made first team All-American.

The Lynden Herchants of Lynden. WA is another scrappy team whose bats and great plays gave them third place. Outfielder Dave Johnson and catcher Monte Mayberry made first team All-American. Third baseman, Greg DeBaan made 2nd team while pitcher. Rod Bierlink made 3rd team.

O’ Donnel’s Fastpitch of Hannibal, MO another homegrown team, had 2 pitchers who ended up with the same 1-1 record. Outfielder. Carlos Buckner made 2nd team All-American and third baseman Jim Haskins made the third team.

The Modesto Oilers of Modesto, CA has a famous name on it. Ray VanHiewhieyzen is a pitcher and so was his father when he helped Joaquin Construction win the ASA A title in Stockton. CA in 1979.

Wilber Lime of Galesville. WI is a team that sports a famous name as well. Jeff Hoore is the son of Bob Hoore who pitches for Stroh s/Gatsby’s out of St. Paul in the major division. Jeff is on his vay to making a name for himself in fastpitch circles on his own.

As for pitchers. Brian Langeland deserves a lot of the mention. Everyone was awestruck by the performance of Ed Cable, as they should have been. but they overlooked the young man who pitched Stewart Taylor to the Mational Championship. This young man reached back and gave it his all as he pitched and won 3 games on the final day of the tourney.

Fargo is a great place for a tournament, the fans and the tournament committee are great.

Just a final note in closing-there were 23 extra inning games and 46 one-run games. The fans loved the short fences as there were 108 homers in 107 games.

NHL Hall of Famer Brett Hull played left field and batted eighth in the tournament for Rustic Bar.

  • MVP – Brian Langeland, Stewart-Taylor Printing
  • Batting Champion – Tim McCamey, Houston, TX (.588)
  • Pitching Leader – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Brian Langeland, Stewart-Taylor Printing
P – Tony Rice, Rustic Bar
P – Ed Cable, Metros
C – Kasey Frank, Stewart-Taylor Printing
C – Monte Mayberry, Lynden Merchants
1B – Mike Woods, Metros
2B – Dave Duckworth, Metros
3B – Jim Olson, Stewart-Taylor Printing
SS – Bill Chaffin, Metros
OF – Tom Olson, Stewart-Taylor Printing
OF – Mark Gonce, Metros
OF – Scott Radloff, Knights of Columbus
DP – Kent Karlstrom, Knights of Columbus
UT – Carmen Rivas, Lasers

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Discher, Outlaws
P – Terry Luster, Marshall
P – Steve McFadden, Lasers
C – Darren Starr, Outlaws
C – Ben Guana, Lasers
1B – Ken Anderson, CSE Insurance
2B – Denny Davis, Rustic Bar
3B – Greg DeHaan, Lynden Merchants
SS – Mike Morrissey, Rustic Bar
OF – Mike Jackson, Petaluma, CA
OF – Steve Skolnicki, Lorain Merchants
OF – Kevin Henderson, Rustic Bar
OF – Carlos Buckner, O’Donnel’s
DP – Clayton Kerr, Stewart-Taylor Printing
OF – Ed Mort, Outlaws

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Rod Bierlink, Lynden Merchants
P – Kevin Tantilinger, Minute Man Brewers
P – Randy Roeder, CSE Insurance
C – Scott Weiant, Jolly Molly
C – Todd Willett, Bay Area Merchants
1B – Brian Powell, Domino’s Pizza
2B – Brad Emanuel, Stewart-Taylor Printing
3B – Jim Haskins, O’Donnel’s
SS – Tim McCamey, Los Lobos
OF – Jim Vargas, CSE Insurance
OF – Mike Sand, Wilber Lime
OF – Randy Hill, Stewart-Taylor Printing
OF – Parke Kauffkann, Hershey Equipment
DP – Charline Munoz, Minute Man Brewers
OF – Kelly Grindahl, Knights of Columbus

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Stewart-Taylor Printing, Duluth, MN (8-1)
2. Metros, Columbus, OH (6-2)
3. Lynden Merchants, Lynden, WA (7-2)
4. Lasers, Louisville, CO (6-2)
5t. Marshall Fastpitch, Marshall, MO (4-2)
5t. Rustic Bar, Duluth, MN (4-2)
7t. CSE Insurance, Sacramento, CA (4-2)
7t. Outlaws, Grand Junction, CO (3-2)
9t. Knights of Columbus, Fargo, ND (5-2)
9t. Snitko Hearing Center, Flint, MI (3-2)
9t. Wilber Lime, Galesville, WI (3-2)
9t. O’Donnel’s, Hannibal, MO (2-2)
13t. Bay Area Merchants, Fremont, CA (3-1)
13t. Boulevard Tap, Elgin, IL (3-2)
13t. Jolly Molly, Lebanon, PA (3-2)
13t. Lorain Merchants, Lorain, OH (2-2)
17t. Antoinick Drywall, Tuscon, AZ (3-2)
17t. Labatts, Ithaca, NY (3-2)
17t. Scandia, Scandia, MN (3-2)
17t. Hershey Equipment, Millersville, PA (2-2)
17t. Lake Grove Printing, Aloha, OR (2-2)
17t. Westside Raiders, Lansing, MI (1-2)
17t. Minute Man Brewers, Lakewood, CA (3-2)
17t. North Bay Condors, Petaluma, CA (2-2)
25t. Howe Construction, Honeybrook, PA (2-2)
25t. Kidron, Kidron, OH (2-2)
25t. Los Lobos, Houston, TX (2-2)
25t. Pomen, Memphis, TN (2-2)
25t. Domino’s Pizza, Yakima, WA (1-2)
25t. Foster Farms, Modesto, CA (1-2)
25t. Gary’s, Oswego, NY (1-2)
25t. Illiana A’s, Highland, IN (1-2)
33t. Fastec, Elkhart, IN (1-2)
33t. Belmont, Melrose, MA (1-2)
33t. Moose Lodge, Fargo, ND (1-2)
33t. Nielsen’s, Grand Island, NE (1-2)
33t. Red Lion Café, Pine Grove, PA (1-2)
33t. Sycamore, Upper Sandusky, OH (1-2)
33t. Tulagis, Boulder, CO (1-2)
33t. Craig’s Video, Effingham, IL (0-2)
33t. Christ Church, Nashville, TN (0-2)
33t. Delta Travelers, Greenville, MS (0-2)
33t. Drake Orthodontics, Sioux Falls, SD (0-2)
33t. Marcus Merchants, Marcus, IA (0-2)
33t. Marksmen, Wausau, WI (0-2)
33t. New England Video, Collinsville, CT (0-2)
33t. Regency Electric, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)
33t. Texaco, Greenville, SC (0-2)
49t. Ehrlich Tobacco, Milton, MA (0-2)
49t. Fina Oilers, Big Spring, TX (0-2)
49t. Fredrick’s, Madison, WI (0-2)
49t. Freeway Exxon/Antoinick Drywall, Wilcox, AZ (0-2)
49t. Magic City Reps, Minot, ND (0-2)
49t. Magna Plating, Burbank, CA (0-2)