Category: USSSA

1983 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1983 held at Greensboro, North Carolina.


Champion – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida
Runner Up – Steele’s Sports, Grafton, Ohio


Led by Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers beat an upstart Steele’s Sports in the final. Jerry’s came through the losers bracket and beat Steele’s twice in the finals. The top 5 hitters on Jerry’s (Meade, Harold Kelley, Denny Jones, Mike Bowlin and Mike Cellura) totaled 64 home runs during the tournament. That was more then most teams hit total.

Don Arndt was 11-13 with an .846 average to lead all hitters, but was 2 at bats short from the minimum of 15 to qualify for the title.

Dennis Myers of J&R Roofing and Mike Parrot of Garret’s Raiders were both in the same boat as they both went 10-12 (.833).

This makes what Bruce Meade did that much more impressive as he shattered the USSSA HR record for a single World Series with 18.

Jerry’s beat Steeles 25-20 on Meade’s 4-5, 3 HR performance in the first final and then won the title going away 26-12 as Meade once again was 4-5 with 3 more HRs. Doug Brown and Mike Cellura also hit 3 homers in that game.

Here is something that will tell you why Meade was the MVP. On the last day of the tournament, Bruce Meade was 17-19 with 14 HRs.


  • MVP – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers (28-37, .757, 18 HRs, 35 RBIs, 31 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s – 18
  • Batting Leader – Don Arndt, Howard’s (11-13, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs) – .846
  • Batting Leader (over 15 At Bats) – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers – .757
  • Defensive MVP – Denny Jones, Jerry’s Caterers

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Dana Andry – Steele’s Sports (15-25, .600, 6 HRs, 20 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Pitcher – Mike Parrott – Garrett’s Raiders (10-12, .833, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Catcher – Harold Kelley – Jerry’s Caterers (23-37, .622, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs)
  • First Base – Dennis Graser – Steele’s Sports (14-19, .737, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • First Base – Bill Pollock – Elite Coating (15-22, .682, 10 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Second Base – Charles Wright – Elite Coatings (14-19, .737, 10 HRs, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Second Base – Mike Bolen – Jerry’s Caterers (26-41, .634, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs, 22 Runs)
  • Third Base – Dennis Meyers – J&R Roofing (10-12, .833, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Third Base – Rick Weiterman – Steele’s Sports (15-23, .652, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Shortstop – Danny Basso – Jerry’s Caterers (18-29, .621, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs
  • Outfield – Rick Wheeler – Capitol Insulation (15-22, .682, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Outfield – Ron Galvan – Capitol Insulation (12-19, .632, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Outfield – Bruce Meade – Jerry’s Caterers (28-37, .757, 18 HRs, 35 RBIs, 31 Runs)
  • Outfield – Bill Gatti – Elite Coating (15-20, .750, 10 HRs, 15 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Outfield – Denny Jones – Jerry’s Caterers (19-33, .576, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Outfield – Mike Cellura – Jerry’s Caterers (19-29, .655, 11 HRs, 27 RBIs, 20 Runs)
  • Utility – Frank Rodrigues – Capitol Insulation (9-20, .450, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Utility – Dan Arndt – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-13, .846, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)

OTHERS

  • Stan Harvey, Howards (10-13, .769, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Bill Blake, Garrett’s Raiders (8-12, .667, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • James Washington, Jerrys (16-25, .640, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Tom Beall, Howards (10-16, .625, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Ron Ford, Elite (12-19, .632, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Doug Brown, Jerrys (22-36, .611, 10 HRs, 20 RBIs, 22 Runs)
  • Cecil Whitehead, Elite (12-20, .600, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Rick Scherr, Howards (9-15, .600, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Charles Pierce, Philly Steak Out (7-10, .700, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Doug Roberson, Apollo Parking (5-8, .625, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Craig Elliott, Elite (14-24, .583, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Elby Bushong, J&R Roofing (7-12, .583, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Al White, Philly Steak Out (7-12, .583, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Fred Trice, Elite (13-23, .565, 9 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Curtis Williams, Howards (8-15, .533, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Mike Nye, Jerrys (21-41, .512, 5 RBIs, 18 Runs)
  • Phil Higgins, Steeles (10-20, .500, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Rick Trudeau, Steeles (10-20, .500, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Howards (8-16, .500, 2 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Ron Parnell, Capitol (9-19, .474, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Dick Bartel, Howards (7-15, .467, 7 HRs, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Ben Holt, Lilly Air (5-11, .455, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Steve Williams, Elite (8-18, .444, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Mike Macenko, Steeles (11-25, .440, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Cruz Martinez, Capitol (9-21, .429, 5 HRs, 9 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Apollo Parking (3-7, .429, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Ricky Huggins, Elite (8-19, .421, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Steve Blanchette, Steeles (10-24, .417, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Jerry King, Philly Steak Out (4-11, .364, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Joe Young, Garrett’s Raiders (3-12, .250, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (7-1)
2. Steele’s Sports, Grafton, OH (4-2)
3. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (3-2)
4. Elite Coating, Gordon, GA (2-2)
5t. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (2-2)
5t. Garrett’s Raiders, Houston, TX (1-2)
7t. J&R Roofing, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
7t. Lilly Industries, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. PhiIly Steak Out, Mill Valley, CA (1-2)
9t. Timothy’s Raiders, Houston, TX (1-2)
9t. Philip Morris, Richmond, VA (0-2)
9t. Apollo Parking, West Palm Beach, FL (0-2)

1982 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1982 held at Petersburg, Virginia.


Champion – The Saloon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Runner Up – Williams Painting, Roanoke, Virginia


  • MVP – Dave Snatchko, The Saloon (5 HR on the last day of play)
  • HR Leader – Cruz Martinez, Capitol – 12
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Defensive MVP – Jim Picard, The Saloon
  • Outstanding MVP – Mark Johnson, The Saloon

1982 USSSA CLASS “A” ALL-WORLD TEAM 

P – Monty Tucker – Williams Painting
P – Mark Johnson – The Saloon
C – Cruz Martinez – Capitol Insulation
C – Dave Snatchko – The Saloon – Pittsburgh
1B – James Childress – Williams Painting
1B – Charles Burke – Southside Sports
2B – Jake Bentley – Capitol Insulation
3B – Dale Eavey – Williams Painting
SS – Jim Picard – The Saloon
SS – Donnie Rardin – Southside Sports
OF – Don Clatterbaugh – Bradley’s
OF – Terry Kinney – Canal Point
OF – Pat Lauterback – Williams Painting
OF – Barry Glaser – The Saloon
OF – Roger Snatchko – The Saloon
OF – Bo Webber – Capitol Insulation
OF – Rick Wheeler – Capitol Insulation
Manager – Angie Capuano – The Saloon


FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. The Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (7-1)
2. Williams Painting, Roanoke, VA
3. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA
4. Southside Sports, Louisville, KY
5t. Canal Point Restaurant, Fulton, NY
5t. Bradley Brothers, Richmond, VA

OTHERS

Stottler Stagg, Cocoa, FL
Lee Supply, Washington, PA
International Sports, Louisville, KY
Brozos Sports, Lake Jackson, TX
Knights of St, John’s, Louisville, KY
White Star Cafe, Detroit, MI
RSR Texans, San Antonio, TX
Miller Suto, Redford, MI
RMA, Rockford, IL
Morgan Boots, Dallas, TX
Gonzales Mexican Food, Richmond, CA

1982 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Satellite Beach, Florida.


Champion – Lady Comets, Satellite Beach, Florida (35-6)
Runner Up – Famous Recipe, Cincinnati, Ohio


In the Championship game, the Lady Comets fell behind 2-0 before a second inning outburst sent 12 batters to the plate scoring 8 runs, capped by long home runs by Martha Litz and Stephanie Hines, the Comets rolled to a 10-6 championship game win. Earlier, the Lady Comets defeated the Cincinnati girls 11-10 in the winners bracket final. Hines hit 2 HRs in that game, while Litz hit one also. Little Caesars won 8 straight in the losers bracket before being eliminated by the Wooden Nickel. Famous Recipe, after the loss to the Lady Comets defeated the Wooden Nickel in the losers bracket final.


  • MVP – Martha Litz, Comets (.520, 2 HR)
  • Batting Leader – Jan Deters, Famous Recipe
  • HR Leader – Patti Silye, Little Caesars – 7
  • Defensive MVP – Carol Sullivan, Lady Comets

1982 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Linda Boyle, Lady Comets
C – Sonya Cook, Lady Comets
SS – Carol Sullivan, Lady Comets
IF – Kathy Ober, Famous Recipe
IF – Martha Litz, Lady Comets
IF – Sue Clark, Lady Comets
OF – Stephanie Hines, Lady Comets (.571, 3 HR)
OF – Velma Lehman, Famous Recipe
OF – Jan Deters, Famous Recipe
OF – Lynn Putnam, Little Caesars
Manager – Judy Hedgecock, Lady Comets

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 69 teams)

1. Lady Comets, Satellite Beach, FL
2. Famous Recipe, Cincinnati, OH
3. Wooden Nickel, Kinston, NC
4. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI (8-2)

1982 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1982 held at Greensboro, North Carolina.


Champion – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida
Runner Up – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina


Mike Bolen came through in the clutch as his 2-run single in the top of the 7th inning gave Jerry’s a 6-5 lead in the championship game. Howard’s had two men on base in the bottom of the 7th, but pitching of Greg Fuhrman, combined with Jerry’s Defense sealed the deal and the World Series for Jerry’s Caterers. In that final game, Bruce Meade hit a 2 run homer for Jerry’s. Greg Fuhrman and Bill Meyer both had 2 hits. For Howard’s, Rick Scherr was the batting star as he had 2 hits, including a 2-run home run. Stan Harvey, Mike Cellura and Buddy Slater all had 2 hits as well.


  • MVP – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers (17-22, .775, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Charles Wright, York Barbell/KSF (11-23, .478, 18 RBI, 10 Runs) – 10
  • Batting Leader – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers – .775
  • Defensive MVP – James Washington, Jerry’s Caterers

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • P – Greg Fuhrman – Jerry’s Caterers (17-22, .775, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 Runs) – Also 5-0 Pitching
  • P – Craig Elliott – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-20, .650, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • 1B – James Washington – Jerry’s Caterers (10-20, .500, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • 1B – Bill Pollock – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-22, .590, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • 2B – Charles Wright – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (11-23, .478, 10 HR, 18 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • 3B – Rick Scherr – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-21, .667, 9 HRs, 19 RBI, 15 Runs)
  • SS – Kenny Webb – Elite Coating (13-21, .619, 3 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • OF – Mike Nye – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (14-23, .609, 4 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • OF – Dick Bartel – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-19, .578, 4 HR, 13 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • OF – Denny Jones – Jerry’s Caterers (11-16, .688, 5 HRs, 6 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • OF – Bruce Meade – Jerry’s Caterers (12-22, .545, 8 HR, 13 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • OF – Don Arndt – Howard’s/Western Steer (10-19, .527, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • UTIL – Doug Brown – Elite Coating (13-20, .650, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • UTIL – Tom Beall – Howard’s/Western Steer (9-18, .500, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • UTIL – Mike Parrott – Jerry’s Caterers (10-20, .500, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • UTIL – Chip Sheffield – Elite Coating (20-27, .741, 8 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • MGR – Ernie Yaroshuk, Jerry’s Caterers

OTHERS

  • Mack Thompson, William Painting (12-16, .750, 5 HR, 6 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Buddy Slater, Howards (8-11, .727, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Ron Olesiak, Lilly Air (8-11, .727, 6 HR, 7 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Mike Cellura, Howards (13-20, .650, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Ken Dain, Class Act (10-16, .625, 4 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Freddie Trice, Elite (13-22, .591, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • Ron Ford, Elite (15-26, .576, 9 RBI, 12 Runs)
  • Charles Neal, Runners (10-18, .556, 3 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Williams Painting (9-17, .529, 6 HR, 12 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Ricky Huggins, York/Sanders (11-21, .524, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Clyde Guy, York/Sanders (10-20, .500, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Curtis WIlliams, York/Sanders (9-19, .473, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Cecil Whitehead, Elite (11-24, .454, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 11 Runs)
  • Stan Harvey, Howards (10-22, .455, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Howards (8-19, .421, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Mike Bolen, Jerry’s (9-33, .409, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Steve Williams, York/Sanders (8-20, .400, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Harold Kelley, Jerry’s (7-18, .390, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • James Boyett, York/Sanders (6-16, .375, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Ben Holt, Lilly Air (4-12, .333, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (5-0)
2. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (3-2)
3. York Barbell-Ken Sanders, York, PA (3-2)
4. Elite Coating, Gordon, GA (4-2)
5t. The Runners, Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. Class Act, Whittier, CA (2-2)
7t. Williams Painting, Roanoke, VA (2-2)
7t. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. Fabmaster, Lexington, NC (0-2)
9t. Garrett and Houck, Oklahoma City, OK (0-2)
9t. The Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
9t. Valley Players, Orem, UT (0-2)

1981 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1981 held at Winston-Salem, North Carolina.


Champion – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina
Runner Up – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida


Howard’s/Western Steer became the third team in the last three years to win Softball’s Triple Crown (ASA, NSPC and USSSA Championships). It wasn’t easy as they had to Jerry’s twice to in the crown. The won the first final 31-24 as Dick Bartel was 5-5 with 4 HR and 7 RBI. Rick Scherr and Stan Harvey chipped in with 2 HR each. In the Final Championship game, Howards won 25-11. Stan Harvey’s 2 HR and 6 RBI, along with Dick Bartel and Bill Ferguson, who both combined for 7 hits and 9 RBI. For Jerry’s, Harold Kelley was 7-9 with 5 HR and 7 RBI in both games total. This victory cumulated Howard’s/Western Steer’s triple crown as they previously won the NSPC and ASA titles. they finished the year with a 160-15 record and many people consider this team to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest teams of all time.


  • MVP – Rick Scherr, Howard’s (21-27, .778, 15 HR, 34 RBI, 22 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Rick Scherr, Howard’s – 15
  • Batting Leader – Mickey Morrison, DCS (12-15, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 9 Runs) – .800
  • Defensive MVP (Given out for the First Time) – Steve Howard, Howard’s/Western Steer

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Craig Elliott – York Barbell/Ken Sanders ( – Also 3-2 Pitching
P – Buddy Slater – Howard’s/Western Steer (7-14, .500, 2 RBIs, 7 Runs) – Also 3-1 Pitching
C – Cruz Martinez – Capitol Insulation (10-13, .769, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 9 Runs)
C – Fred Trice – Jerry’s Caterers (21-36, .583, 11 HRs, 23 RBIs, 18 Runs)
1B – Rick Scherr – Howard’s/Western Steer (21-27, .778, 15 HRs, 34 RBIs, 22 Runs)
2B – Steve Howard – Howard’s/Western Steer (15-29, .517, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
3B – Ken Carlton – Jerry’s Caterers (19-33, .576, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs, 21 Runs)
SS – Russell Bradley – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-33, .424, 2 RBIs, 13 Runs)
OF – Dick Bartel – Howard’s/Western Steer (17-30, .567, 11 HRs, 17 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Ron Ford – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-20, .650, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 13 Runs)
OF – Tom Beall – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-21, .524, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Mickey Morrison – Dave Carroll’s Skoal Bandits (12-15, .800, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 9 Runs)
OF – Rich Petrunyak – Nationwide Advertising (15-21, .714, 9 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Harold Kelley – Jerry’s Caterers (24-40, .600, 9 HRs, 24 RBIs, 21 Runs)
OF – Joel Todd – Jerry’s Caterers (31-39, .795, 14 HRs, 24 RBIs, 25 Runs)
OF – Stan Harvey – Howard’s/Western Steer (21-28, .750, 13 HRs, 21 RBIs, 21 Runs) – Also 1-0 Pitching
OF – Richard Willborn – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-26, .538, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 13 Runs)
UTIL – Greg Fuhrman – Jerry’s Caterers (20-38, .526, 13 HRs, 31 RBIs, 20 Runs) – Also 6-2 Pitching
MGR – Randy Gorrell – Howard’s/Western Steer


OTHERS

James Boyette, Bedsole/Kinlaw (4-5, .800, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
Marty Rolnick, NAS (15-20, .750, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 11 Runs)
Bill Ferguson, Howards (10-14, .714, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
Kevin May, Fabmasters (10-14, .714, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 Runs)
Steve Williams, Capitol (10-14, .714, 6 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs)
Fred Miller, NAS (13-19, .684, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs)
Glen Borguin, Shimmers (9-14, .643, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 9 Runs)
Joe Young, Jerrys (24-39, .615, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 26 Runs)
Dana Andry, NAS (11-18, .611, 8 HR, 9 RBI, 11 Runs)
Mike Cellura, Capitol (9-15, .600, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 9 Runs)
Jerry King, Steeles (4-7, .571, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 3 Runs)
James Washington, Jerrys (21-37, .568, 12 HR, 22 RBI, 22 Runs)
Roger Wilt, NAS (10-18, .556, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs)
Bill Pollock, KSF (11-21, .524, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs
Clyde Guy, DCS (9-16, .563, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Charles Wright, NAS (9-17, .529, 4 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
Benny Holt, NAS (10-19, .526, 9 HR, 16 RBI, 12 Runs)
Larry Hutcherson, KSF (10-20, .500, 6 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs)
Braxton Speller, Snyders/Strohs (4-8, .500, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
Al White, Steeles (4-8, .500, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
Mike Macenko, NAS (10-21, .476, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 12 Runs)
Don Arndt, Howards (13-29, .448, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 10 Runs) – Also 1-0 Pitching
Myles Schexnaydre, DCS (14-32, .438, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 15 Runs)
Mike Bolen, DCS (5-12, .417, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
Mike Nye, KSF (9-22, .409, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 11 Runs)
Ed Roth, Howards (8-22, .364, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 14 Runs)
Chuck Drewicz, Snyders/Strohs (1-3, .333, 1 Run)
Jim Fuller, LeAlCo (3-3, 1.000, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (5-1)
2. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (6-2)
3. Dave Carroll’s/Skoal Bandits, Sherrills Ford, NC (2-2)
4. York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York, PA (3-2)
5t. Fabmasters, Lexington, NC (2-2)
5t. Nationwide Advertising, Cleveland, OH (2-2)
7t. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (1-2)
7t. Shimers, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
9t. Le-Al-Co, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
9t. Snyder’s/Stroh’s, Detroit, MI (0-2)
9t. Bedsole/Kinlaw, Fayetteville, NC (0-2)
9t. Steele’s Sports, Lima, OH (0-2)

1981 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1981 held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


Champion – County Sports/Sanders, Levittown, New York
Runner Up – Garrett Dandy Homes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


  • MVP – Gary Richter, County Sports (17-24, .708, 11 HR, 18 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Ray Wingsfield, American Reality (17-31, .548, 17 RBI) – 13
  • Batting Leader – Nick Calia, American Realty (11-15, 5 HR, 15 RBI) – .733
  • Defensive MVP – Gary Richter, County Sports

1981 USSSA CLASS “A” ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Rick Leek – Ken Sanders County Sports
P – Henry Koper – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
C – Ernie Hicks – Ken Sanders County Sports
C – Darrell Missenheimer – Linn Corriher
1B – Lou Russo – Ken Sanders County Sports
1B – Joe Broner – Sports Haven Lounge
2B – Ray Wingfield – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
3B – Howard Mardis – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
3B – Fred Stahman – Ken Sanders County Sports
SS – Terry Perryman – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
SS – David Pole – Sports Haven Lounge
OF – Al Saisi – American Realty
OF – Buddy Salda – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
OF – Jerry Dwiggins – Linn Corriher
OF – Ed Sherer – Ken Sanders County Sports
OF – Gary Richter – Ken Sanders County Sports
OF – Louis Westbury – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
UTIL – Harry Mills – Linn Corriher
UTIL – Ron Funderberg – Lilly Air Systems
MGR – George Linnehan, Jr – Ken Sanders County Sports


OTHERS

Bob Stewart, Southwestern Industries (11-17, .647, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
Ed Collins, Southwestern Industries (12-19, .632, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 Runs)
Glenn Jackitt, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (14-24, .583, 9 HR, 12 RBI, 15 Runs)
Jim Burke, Lilly Air System (9-17, .529, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Joe Seymour, Ye Old Fish Market (8-16, .500, 5 HR, 18 RBI, 7 Runs)
Chan Baker, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-13, .462, 6 HR, 6 RBI, 7 Runs)
Hank Cluess, County Sports/Ken Sanders (8-18, .444, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 9 Runs)
David Frost, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (10-23, .434, 9 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs)
Elby Bushong, Leathers (3-7, .429, 3 RBI, 2 Runs)
John Davide, County Sports/Ken Sanders (10-25, .400, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 9 Runs)
Tim White, Linn-Corriher (8-20, .400, 7 HR, 18 RBI, 8 Runs)
Tom Aloway, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (11-28, .393, 9 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
Kurt Brock, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-19, .315, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 6 Runs)
Stan Brown, Southwestern Industries (6-18, .333, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 10 Runs)
Steve Kurman, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-20, .300, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
Bobby Reid, Erieside Electric (2-8, .250, 2 RBI, 2 Runs)
Homer Salazar, Turner Riverside Jewelry (0-4, .000, 2 Runs)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. County Sports/Ken Sanders, Levittown, NY (5-1)
2. Garrett’s Dandy Homes, Oklahoma City, OK (5-2)
3. Linn Corriher, Landis, NC (3-2)
4. Sportshaven Lounge Dearborn, MI (2-2)
5t. American Realty, Concord, CA (2-2)
5t. Ye Old Fish Market, Rocky Mount, NC (2-2)
7t. Southwestern Industries, Taylor, MI (2-2)
7t. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (2-2)
9t. Leathers, Phoenix, AZ (0-2)
9t. Miller Auto Parts, Redford, MI (0-2)
9t. Erieside Electric, Eastlake, OH (0-2)
9t. Turner Riverside Jewelry, San Antonio, TX (0-2)

1981 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1981 held at Hutchinson, Kansas.


Champion – Virginia Belles, Chesterfield, Virginia
Runner Up – Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, Illinois


  • MVP – Jeri Haynes (1 HR)
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • HR Leader – Patti Silye, Little Caesars – 2
  • HR Leader – Carmen King, Little Caesars – 2
  • Defensive MVP – Mary Stark, Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies

1981 ALL WORLD TEAM

Jeri Haynes, Virginia Belles
Mary Stark, Fox Valley
Patti Silye, Little Caesars
Carmen King, Little Caesars
Information incomplete.

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 92 teams)

1. Virginia Belles, Chesterfield, VA
2. Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, IL
3. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI
4. Sweeney Chevrolet, Cincinnati, OH

1980 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1980 held at Kinston, North Carolina.


Champion – Taylor Sporting Goods Stingers, Taylor, Michigan
Runner Up – Wintonaire Restaurant, Rochester, New York


A bases loaded walk in the top half of the 7th inning with 2 outs was all it took for Taylor’s Sporting Goods to come out on top of the Championship game 9-8. Wendy Bolton walked Sue Pulji to force in the deciding run. The Rochester squad could not tie the game in the bottom of the 7th.


  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Leader – Lynn Putham, Taylor Sports (.739)
  • HR Leader – N/A

1980 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Deb Keller, Fox Valley Lassies
C – Linda McCoy, Wintonaire
C – Jo Sauve, Fox Valley Lassies
1B – Jackie Huggins, Taylor Sporting Goods
1B – Liz Bush, Wintonaire
2B – Robin Wesselman, Ohio Rockettes
2B – Sue Reidel, Taylor Sporting Goods
3B – Cindy Martin, Wintonaire
SS – Denise Leary, Wintonaire
SS – Kim Reddington, Louisville Tams
OF – Patty Silya, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Nancy Gumtow, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Lynn Putnam, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Gail Lester, Ohio Rockettes
OF – Diane Keane, Ohio Rockettes
OF – Helen Biddle, Fox Valley Lassies
OF – Leilani Yopp, Green Machine
Manager – Al Campbell, Taylor Sporting Goods

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 92 teams)

1. Taylor Sporting Goods Stingers, Taylor, MI
2. Wintonaire Restaurant, Rochester, NY
3. Fox Valley Lassies, Champaign, IL
4. Ohio Rockettes, Columbus, OH

1980 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1980 held at Concord, California.


Champion – Campbell’s Carpets, Concord, California
Runner Up – Dave Carroll Sports, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina


Campbell’s finished the year 116-12 and had the distinction of winning the ASA National Championship, The NSPC National Championship and after defeating Dave Carroll Sports, won the USSSA World Series. They won the Triple Crown of Softball. They ran through this tournament going undefeated winning all five games by a 87-44 margin. They defeated the homer happy DCS in the final. DCS led the tournament with 33 total HRs. Mike Parrott (9), Bruce Meade and Mike Bolen (6) each led the way. Campbell’s had 7 starters have 10 hits or more; Greg Fuhrman (16), Buddy Slater (13), Mike Cellura (12), Steve Williams (11), Dennis Myers, Dick Bartel and Elby Bushong (10) each. Myers led the team in homers with 7 and also had 14 RBIs.


  • MVP – Buddy Slater, Campbell’s (13-19, .684, 6 RBIs, 7 Runs, 5-0 pitching, gave up less then 10 runs per game)
  • Home Run Leader – Mike Parrott, Dave Carroll Sports (15-24, .625, 15 RBIs, 12 Runs) – 9
  • Batting Leader – Greg Fuhrman, Campbell’s (16-21, 2 HRs,16 RBIs, 9 Runs) – .761

MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Buddy Slater – Campbell’s Carpets (13-19, .684, 6 RBIs, 7 Runs) – Also 5-0 Pitching
  • Catcher – Cruz Martinez – Capitol Insulation (14-20, .700, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • First Base – Mike Bolen – Dave Carroll Sports (15-24, .625, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Second Base – Dennis Myers – Campbell’s Carpets (10-18, .556, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Third Base – Al White – Softball City (8-17, .470, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Shortstop – Steve Williams – Campbell’s Carpets (11-16, .688, 6 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Outfield – Mike Cellura – Campbell’s Carpets (12-18, .667, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Outfield – Dick Bartel – Campbell’s Carpets (10-19, .526, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs)
  • Outfield – Bruce Meade – Dave Carroll Sports (13-22, .591, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Outfield – Craig Seaman – Softball City (10-20, .500, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Utility – Mike Parrott – Dave Carroll Sports (15-24, .625, 9 HRs, 15 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Utility – Greg Fuhrman – Campbell’s Carpets (16-21, .761, 2 HRs, 16 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Utility – Gary Markland – Dave Carroll Sports (15-21, .714, 3 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Utility – Donnie Wood – Dave Carroll Sports (12-24, .500, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Utility – Randy Gorrell – Campbell’s Carpets

OTHERS

  • Don Arndt, Howards (5-7, .714, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Charles Wright, Jerry’s (5-8, .625, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • Rick Scherr, Howards (4-7, .571, 2 Runs)
  • Tom Beall, Howards (4-7, .571, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
  • Craig Elliott, Jerry’s (5-9, .556, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Myles Shexnaydre, Jerry’s (6-11, 545, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Freddi Trice, Jerry’s (5-10, .500, 2 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • James Washington, Jerry’s (4-8, .500, 2 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Mike Macenko, Softball City (10-21, .476, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Elby Bushong, Campbells (10-21, .476, 5 HRs, 8 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Clyde Guy, Dave Carroll (9-19, .473, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Ron Whittleton, Capitol (7-15, .467, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Chic Downing, Softball City (7-15, .467, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Bo Webber, Capitol (10-22, .455, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Jerry King, Campbells (7-17, .412, 1 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Denny Jones, Campbells (7-17, .412, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Rick Pinto, Softball City (7-17, .412, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Braxton Speller, Softball City (7-18, .389, 1 HR, 8 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Campbells (7-19, .367, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Herman Rathman, Softball City (4-11, .363, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs)
    Hank Kosmala, Capitol (7-20, .350, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Joey Raby, Dave Carroll (9-26, .346, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Don Furnald, Capitol (6-18, .333, 1 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Joe Young, Softball City (7-22, .318, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Ken Carlton, Jerry’s (3-11, .273, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Stan Harvey, Howards (1-7, .143)
  • Bill Ferguson, Campbells (0-0, .000)
  • Rick Wheeler, Campbells (0-1, .000)
  • James Boyett, Jerry’s (0-4, .000)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Campbell’s Carpets, Concord, CA (5-0)
2. Dave Carroll Sports, SherriIls Ford, NC (5-2)
3. Softball City, Detroit, MI (4-2)
4. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (3-2)
5t. Lenoir Tire, Kinston, NC (2-2)
5t. Jesse’s, Louisville, KY (1-2)
7t. Jerry’s Catering, Miami, FL (1-2)
7t. Universal Campers, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
9t. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. Coors/Advance Real Estate, Yakima, WA (0-2)
9t. Bibb’s Realty, Sandusky, OH (0-2)
9t. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (0-2)

1980 USSSA Men’s B Slow Pitch Worlds

1980 held at Moore, Oklahoma.


Champion – Austin Capitols, Austin, Texas
Runner Up – Lufkin Raiders, Lufkin, Texas


  • MVP – Robert Turner, Austin Capitols (29-39, .744, 14 HR)
  • HR Leader – Robert Turner, Austin Capitols – 14
  • Batting Leader – Bruce Krahan, Horn Valley Inn (18-22) – .818

1980 USSSA B ALL WORLD FIRST TEAM

Richard Guebara, Austin Capitols (23-34, .676)
Mick Wertz, Austin Capitols (22-33, .667)
Russell Weilbacker, Austin Capitols 25-38, (.658)
Bud Weathers, Lufkin Raiders (22-33, .667)
Mickey Reynolds, Lufkin Raiders (27-35, .771)
Cecil Norris, Lufkin Raiders (27-35, .771)
Terry Despaux, Boots-N-Coots (18-28, .643)
Jackie McMillian, LaGrange Sluggers (17-31, .548)
Ron Ferguson, LaGrange Sluggers (19-32, .594)
Jim Unmacht, Ramblin Recs (18-31, .581)
John Carr, Ramblin Recs (19-30, .633)
Jim Spillane, Ramblin Recs (26-36, .639)
Gene Knight, Dandy Homes
Cauley, Dry Branch

1980 USSSA B ALL WORLD SECOND TEAM

Gary Hughes, Austin Capitols
Russell Coner, Lufkin Raiders
Steve Rocher, Boots-N-Coots
Henry Koper, Dandy Homes
Dee Bell, Ramblin Recs
David Hammitt, LaGrange Sluggers
Ed Attenburger, Citizen’s Club
Gibby Garribahy, Benson Honda
David White, Medica Rents
Ralph Martinez, Redman


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Austin Capitols, Austin, TX (8-1)
2. Lufkin Raiders, Lufkin, TX (7-2)
3. Ramblin Rec’s, Harbor City, CA (12-2)
4. LaGrange Sluppers, LaGrange, GA (9-2)
5t. Boots-N-Coots, Houston, TX (6-2)
5t. Dandy Homes, Oklahoma City, OK (4-2)
7t. Citizen’s Club, Jeannette, PA (4-2)
7t. Ivy Vikings, Camden, NJ (6-2)
9t. Benson Honda-Mazda, San Antonio, TX (3-2)
9t. Medica Rents, Forth Worth, TX (3-2)
9t. Redman, Imperial Beach, CA
9t. Dry Branch, Macon, GA
13t. Mansell Realtors, Salt Lake City, UT
13t. Millers Auto, Redford, MI
13t. Insurance Repair, irvine, CA
13t. Mitchell Energy, Houston, TX
17t. Teamsters 293, Cleveland, OH
17t. Spartan Steel, Detroit, MI
17t. Goodman Redbirds, Los Angeles, CA
17t. East Hamilton Auto, Hamilton, OH
17t. Miller’s Pipers, Newark, OH
17t. Miller’s Warren, Warren, MI
17t. Gildersleeves Ghosts, St. Louis, MO
17t. Manchester Veneer, Manchester, GA
25t. Yankee Inn, Hammond, VA
25t. Sandy Creek, Pittsburgh, PA
25t. Fishers United Super, Independence, MO
25t. Jackson Supply, Smyrna, TN
25t. Poochies, Providence, RI
25t. Kingsmen, Arden, NJ
25t. Horn Valley, Batavia, WI
25t. TNT, St. Louis, MO
33t. Crosstown Motors, Aberdeen, WA
33t. NOB, Salina, KS
33t. Hiller & Hamm, Lake Geneva, WI
33t. Bowards, Sterling Heights, MI
33t. Rio Hondo, Warren, MI
33t. McDoy Distributors, Greeley, CO
33t. Sunshine Realty, Concord, CA
33t. Randy’s Athletic, Conway, AR
33t. Shirt Explosion, College Park, MD
33t. Warren Industries, Huntsville, AL
33t. West Mifflin Rams, West Mifflin, PA
33t. Pearson Company All Stars, Roxboro, NC
33t. Heidell’s II, Jackson, WI
33t. Samantha’s, Fon du Lac, WIl
33t. Al Estes, St. Petersburg, FL
33t. Danny’s Drilling, Newark, OH
49t. Softball City, Detroit, MI
49t. Midwest Bicycle, Excelsior, MN
49t. Allied Concrete, Phoenix, AZ
49t. Quinns Corners, Rick Lake, WI
49t. High Life Sales, Grandview, MO
49t. Arnesburg Pharmacy, Newark, OH
49t. Sunshine, San Hosea, CA
49t. Swedish Erotica, Sunnyvale, CA
49t. Fayetteville, Fayetteville, TN
49t. Russell Oil, Russell, KS
49t. Smitty’s, Houston, TX
49t. Concord Shell, Chattanooga, TN
49t. Goins, Richmond, VA
49t. Heritage Construction, Selma, NC
49t. Gordon in the Park, Brookline Center, MN
49t. Wood Insurance, Nashua, NH
65t. Bayou Oil, New Iberia, LA
65t. Gannt Trucking, Lexington, SC
65t. GE’s, Hutchinson, KS
65t. Bale Chevrolet, Little Rock, AR
65t. Nelson Properties, Blaine, MN
65t. Brown Hardware, Strongville, OH
65t. M&M, Salt Lake City, UT
65t. SE Welders, Wrightsville, NC
65t. Briggs Construction, Florence, AL
65t. West Coast Awards, Kent, WA
65t. Mt. Grove Merchants, Mt. Grove, MO
65t. Kentuckyians, Louisville, KY
65t. Atwood Corporation, Houston, TX
65t. Wren Bombers, Topeka, KA
65t. Mr. Gattis, Jackson, MS
65t. Mid Missouri Motors, Springfield, MO
65t. Colony Inn, Hagerstown, MD
65t. Car Center, Baltimore, MD
65t. Sooner Oil & Gas, Oklahoma City, OK
65t. Micom, New Brighton, MN
65t. Tyson’s, Pontiac, MI
65t. American Glass, Sunnyvale, CA
65t. Parktown Hall, Love Park, IL
65t. Murr Plumbing, St. Paul, MN
65t. Mustang Glass, Oklahoma City, OK
65t. Warehouse Sales, Sheboygan, WI
65t. Warm Bunch, Covington, KY
65t. Beacon Hill, Cincinnati, OH
65t. Great Bay, Bradenton, FL