Softball History USA

1984 ISA Men’s A Slow Pitch World Series

1984 held at Birmingham, Alabama.

Champion – Don’s Foliage, Nashville, Tennessee
Runner Up – Huntsville Royals, Huntsville, Alabama

  • MVP – Steve “Cotton” Bullard, Don’s Foliage (.700, 6 HR)
  • Batting Leader – ?
  • HR Leader – ?
  • Defensive MVP – Tony Trumphour, Don’s Foliage

ISA CLASS A ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Cotton Bullard, Don’s Foliage
  • Tony Trumphour, Don’s Foliage
  • Randy Gwinn, Don’s Foliage
  • Skip Holcomb, Don’s Foliage
  • Danny Duncan, Don’s Foliage
  • Kenny Mayfield, Don’s Foliage
  • Bobby Womack, Don’s Foliage
  • Butch Snyder, Don’s Foliage

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Don’s Foliage, Nashville, TN (5-0)
2. Huntsville Royals, Huntsville, AL
3. Solway Hardware, Oak Ridge, TN
4. Action Properties, Columbia, TN

Other teams:

Arrowhead Products, Birmingham, AL
Murfreesboro Softball Club, Murfreesboro, TN

1984 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1984 held at Buffalo, New York.

Champion – Los Angeles Diamond Blazers, Los Angeles, California (34-9)
Runner Up – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (64-8)

The Diamonds went undefeated (6-0) during the tournament. They beat Brakettes 1-0 in winner’s bracket finals on a Van Wyck shutout. Sue Lewis scored the only run of the game in the top of the first of losing pitcher Kathy Arendsen (2-2). The Brakettes then eliminated the Majestics 2-0 in the losers bracket final. Barb Reinalda (3-0) hurled the shutout. Tracey Compton then took the hill for the Diamonds in the Final and pitched a 1-0 shutout, defeating the Brakettes and Kathy Arendson (both of her losses in this tournament were by 1-0 scores and she gave up only 3 hits in both games). It was the first time the Brakettes had been shutout twice in the same tournament since going back to 1970, when Orange Lionettes turned the trick. Once again, Sue Lewis was the hero as she legged out an infield single allowing Debbie Langevain to score in the fifth inning with the game’s only run. The Brakettes finished 5-2. Diane Schumacher delivered the game winning RBI in 3 of the first 4 Brakettes wins.

Tracey Compton, Los Angeles Diamond Blazers (also went 3-0), also won the 1-0 Final Championship Game.

Leslie Partch, Hayward Computerland Hustle (Struck out 32 batters in a 17 inning game).

  • MVP – Sue Lewis, Los Angeles Diamonds
  • HR Leader – Sue Lewis, Los Angeles Diamond Blazers – 3
  • Batting Leader – Sue Lewis, Los Angeles Diamond Blazers – .421
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Kathy Van Wyk, Los Angeles Diamond Blazers
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kathy VanWyk, California Blazers (3-0 pitching record)
P – Barbara Reinalda, Raybestos Brakettes
P – Tracy Compton, California Blazers
C – Marilyn Rau, Sun City Saints
C – Suzy Brazney, California Blazers
1B – Sue Lewis, California Blazers (8-19, .421, 3 HR; including driving in the winning run in the 1-0 championship, as well as scoring the only run in the 1-0 winner’s bracket final.) In all, she scored 3 game winning hits and drove in 4 game winning runs.
2B – Pam Reinoehl, Computerland Hustle
3B – Terry Oberg, Bettencourt Blast
SS – Dot Richardson, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Tracy Beadlescomb, LaPalma Restaurant
OF – Linda Thaler, LaPalma Restaurant
OF – Mary Wisniewski, Shamrocks
OF – Kris Bergstorm, Bettencourt Blast
DH – Diane Schumacher, Raybestos Brakettes
UTIL – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tippy Borrego, Orange County Majestics
P – Kathy Neal, Budweiser Belles
P – Lori Stoll, Long Beach Renegades
C – Donna McElrea, Long Beach Renegades
C – Andria Sievers, Computerland Hustle
1B – Annette Blandford, Computerland Hustle
2B – Kodee Murray, Orange County Majestics
3B – Pam Lee, LaPalma Restaurant
SS – Debbie Langevain, California Blazers
OF – Mary Ricks, Long Beach Renegades
OF – Tammy McKinney, Sun City Saints
OF – Ann Mattson, Michigan All-Stars
OF – Sherry Popowski, Budweiser Belles
DH – Vickie Schneider, Outbound Travel
UTIL – Jody Oliverius, Outbound Travel

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michelle Thomas, Sun City Saints
P – Rhonda Clarke, Orlando Rebels
P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Doreen Denmon, Raybestos Brakettes
C – Maridee Richards, Orange County Majestics
1B – Ella Vilche, Bettencourt Blast
2B – Karen Fellenz, Sun City Saints
3B – Rosie Bardwell, Computerland Hustle
SS – Brenda Thaler, LaPalma Restaurant
OF – Pam Edde, California Blazers
OF – Gina Vecchione, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Stacy Winsberg, California Blazers
OF – Leslie King, Long Beach Renegades
DH – Emmy Laolagi, Long Beach Renegades
UTIL – Jenny Moore, Orange County Majestics

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Los Angeles Diamonds, Los Angeles, CA (6-0)
2. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (5-2)
3. Orange County Majestics, Orange, CA (4-2)
4. Sun City Saints, Sun City, AZ (4-2)
5t. Long Beach Renegades, Long BEach, CA (4-2)
5t. Computerland Hustle, Hayward, CA (4-2)
7t. Bettencourt Blast, Hayward, CA (3-2)
7t. Shamrocks, Buffalo, NY (3-2)
9t. Budweiser Belles, Parsippany, NJ (2-2)
9t. LaPalma Restaurant, Flint, MI (2-2)
9t. Outbound Travel, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
9t. Michigan All-Stars, Flint, MI (2-2)
13t. Lower Bucks Bandits, Levittown, PA (1-2)
13t. Macomb Magic, Macomb, IL (1-2)
13t. Aetna Coeds, Bridgeport, CT (1-2)
13t. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (1-2)
17t. Orlando Rebels, Orlando, FL (0-2)
17t. Don Coburn Inc., Ashland, OH (0-2)
17t. Speedline, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
17t. Belco Flyers, Orem, UT (0-2)
17t. Natural Light Comets, Houston, TX (0-2)
17t. Dolls, Downers Grove, IL (0-2)
17t. Iowa Aces, Huxley, IA (0-2)
17t. Tucson Playmakers, Tucson, AZ (0-2)

L-R, top row- Scorer Tom Ashcroft, Coach Andy Van Etten, Doreen Denmon, Jackie Gaw, Elizabeth Luckie, Renee Clarke, Gina Vecchione, Dot Richardson, Allyson Rioux, Chris Dinoto, Manager Ralph Raymond bottom row- Deanne Moore, Missy Mapes, Diane Schumacher, Kathy Arendsen, Barbara Reinalda, Gretchen Larson, Julie Bolduc, Kris Peterson

1984 ISA Men’s Super Slow Pitch World Series

1984 held at Birmingham, Alabama.

Champion – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver North Carolina
Runner Up – Elite Coatings/Hargis Enterprises, Gordon, Georgia

Howard’s/Western Steer won the two finals, 30-8 and 21-14 over Elite Coatings/Hargis Enterprises. Due to the residency rule, Howard’s had 3 players that played for Howard’s/No. 1 Electric. Elite Coatings/Hargis Enterprises had the same thing going on with his Elite team. He was only allowed to use players from Georgia.

  • MVP – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (25-33, .758, 16 HR, 31 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Buck Buchanon, Howard’s/Western Steer (.706) – 17
  • Batting Leader – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer – .758

ISA SUPER ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM (incomplete)

  • Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (.758, 16 HR)
  • Buck Buchanon, Howard’s/Western Steer (.706, 17 HR)
  • Clyde Guy, Howard’s/Western Steer (.714, 15 HR)
  • Darrell Misenheimer, Howard’s/Western Steer (.750, 15 HR)
  • Charles Wright, Elite Coatings/Hargis Enterprises

No info available on remainder of all-world team (Elite and Blanton players)

FINALS STANDINGS (incomplete)

1. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (3-1)
2. Elite Coatings/Hargis Enterprises, Gordon, GA (3-2)
3. Blanton’s, Fayetteville, NC (1-2)
4. K&D, Birmingham, AL (0-2)

1984 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1984 held in Garland, Texas.

Champion – Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, Illinois
Runner Up – Ray’s Metal Works, Alachua, Florida

  • MVP – Phil Higgins, Lilly Air Systems
  • HR Leader – Dennis Crawford, Ray’s Metal Works – 16
  • Batting Leader – Phil Higgins, Lilly Air Systems – .848

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mike Jacobs, Ray’s Metal Works
C – Benny Holt, Lilly Air Systems
1B – Larry Hall, Joe Theismann’s
2B – Ron Olesiak, Lilly Air Systems (22-33, .667, 10 RBI)
3B – Keith Kelley, Ray’s Metal Works
SS – Mike Rose, Cable TV
OF – Phil Higgins, Lilly Air Systems (28-33, .848, 10 HR, 24 RBI)
OF – Ken Parker, Lilly Air Systems (25-35, .714, 10 HR)
OF – Randal McGee, Ray’s Metal Works
OF – Lawrence Hutchinson, Joe Theismann’s
OF – Bobby Vetkoetter, Cable TV
UT – Dennis Crawford, Ray’s Metal Works (33-52, .632, 16 HR, 43 RBI)
UT – Myles Schexneydre, Cable TV
UT – Mike Macenko, Steele’s Sports

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Steffen, Steele’s Sports
C – Curtis Lewis, Cable TV
1B – Bobby Stevens, Ray’s Metal Works
2B – Dennis Myers, Cable TV
3B – Craig Shraub, Texas Raiders
SS – Al Van Gaupler, Lilly Air Systems
OF – Louis Page, Joe Theismann’s
OF – Mark Brown, Fine Line
OF – Bubba Bozeman, Ray’s Metal Works
OF – Dan Barnett, Lilly Air Systems
UT – Alan Kendall, Joe Theismann’s
UT – Mark Cauley, Barrington
UT – Mike Brown, Cinema West
UT – Alfred Hinton, Texas Raiders

OTHERS

Ken Parker, Lilly (.714, 10 HR)
Ron Olesiak, Lilly (.667, 10 RBI)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (7-0)
2. Ray’s Metal Works, Alachua, FL (9-2)
3. Cable TV, Garland, TX (5-2)
4. Joe Theismann’s, Falls Church, VA (6-2)
5t. Steele’s Sports, Grafton, OH (6-2)
5t. Le-Al-Co Storms, Nashville, TN (3-2)
7t. Texas Raiders, Houston, TX (5-2)
7t. Fine Line Litho, Cleveland, OH (5-2)
9t. Morgan Boots/Durward Davis, Dallas, TX (3-2)
9t. Barrington/Kleen Tex, Columbus, GA (2-2)
9t. Manning’s, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
9t. Cinema West, Houston, TX (3-2)
13t. Bud Light Merchants, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
13t. Venture Construction, Seguin, TX (3-2)
13t. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (3-2)
13t. Bob Hoffman Blue, York, PA (3-2)
17t. West Coast Knightly Travel, Issaquah, WA (2-2)
17t. Charlesbois Trucking, Burlington, VT (2-2)
17t. Luke Grace Drilling, Wichita Falls, TX (1-2)
17t. Stone City Stars, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
17t. Pappy’s Pizza, Manchester, NH (2-2)
17t. Bush Brannan, Baltimore, MD (2-2)
17t. Fab Masters, Lexington, NC (1-2)
17t. RA DeDios, Modesto, CA (2-2)
25t. Howard’s Sports/Gastonia Heating & Air, Gastonia, NC (1-2)
25t. Slocum Equipment, Alexandria, LA (1-2)
25t. Cline Brothers, Archbold, OH (2-2)
25t. Raffaele’s, Spring Lake, MN (1-2)
25t. Bassett Products, Lexington, KY (1-2)
25t. Kaniewski & Sons, South Bend, IN (1-2)
25t. Caudill Tire, Morehead, KY (1-2)
25t. Bryan Tours/Pahieis Pride, Brandon, MS (1-2)
33t. Miller Pipers, Wooster, OH (1-2)
33t. Budweiser, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. Pegram’s Burger King, Montgomery, AL (0-2)
33t. Eichlotz Masonry, Fargo, ND (0-2)
33t. Stark St. Pizza, Portland, OR (0-2)
33t. North Central BJ’s, Waterloo, IA (0-2)
33t. Teal Tile & Carpet, Starke, FL (0-2)
33t. Simsbury Raiders, Manchester, CT (0-2)
33t. Nevada Insulation, Las Vegas, NV (0-2)
33t. National Collections, Dallas, TX (0-2)
33t. Ohio Sealants, East Lake, OH (0-2)
33t. Goetzcraft, Milan, MI (0-2)
33t. Ludi’s Market, Las Vegas, NV (0-2)
33t. Shelter Cougars, Lake Charles, LA (0-2)
33t. Empire Club, Struthers, OH (0-2)
33t. Bond Trucking, Springfield, MO (0-2)

1984 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1984 held at Burlington, North Carolina.

Champion – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina (104-40)
Runner Up – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida (61-25)

Howard’s/Western Steer went 0-4 in the round robin, defeated Elite Coatings (2-2), then defeated number one seed Jerry’s Catering (4-0) in the winners bracket final.

Jerry’s then eliminated Elite Coatings to get another crack at the Howard’s/Western Steer squad.  Jerry’s won going away 51-27 to force the “if” game.

The game was not a contest as the defending champs won 45-12 over Jerry’s to retain their ASA Super National title.

Clyde Guy was 7-7 with 6 HR and 10 RBI in that final game. MVP Rick Scherr, Ed Roth, Stan Harvey and Ricky Huggins all hit 4 HR in the game. Rick Scherr hit 20 HR in the tournament and counting his Intentional Walks, his on base percentage was .846 (39-46).

Bruce Meade was 31-40 to win the batting title with a .775 average, just edging out Scherr, who batted .774.

  • MVP – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer
  • HR Leader – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer – 20
  • Batting Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers – .775

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Don Arndt, Howard’s/Western Steer (7 HR)
C – Bill Gatti, Elite Coatings (3 HR)
1B – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (24-31, .774, 20 HR, 37 RBI, 15 intentional walks)
2B – Doug Brown, Jerry’s Catering (9 HR)
3B – Ricky Huggins, Howard’s/Western Steer (6 HR)
OF – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Catering (31-40, .775, 14 HR, 23 RBI)
OF – Dick Bartel, Howard’s/Western Steer (8 HR)
OF – Denny Jones, Jerry’s Catering (7 HR)
OF – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer (3 HR)
UT – Rick Wheeler, Jerry’s Catering (10 HR)
UT – Craig Elliott, Elite Coatings (7 HR)
UT – Stan Harvey, Howard’s/Western Steer (10 HR)
UT – Mike Bolen, Jerry’s Catering (7 HR)
UT – Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings (2 HR)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Rick Weiterman, Elite Coatings
C – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Catering (6 HR)
1B – Bill Pollock, Elite Coatings
2B – Bill Meyer, Jerry’s Catering
3B – Charles Wright, Elite Coatings
SS – Danny Basso, Jerry’s Catering
OF – Glenn Borquin, Howard’s/Western Steer (6 HR)
OF – Dennis Graser, Elite Coatings
OF – Richard Wilborn, Howard’s/Western Steer
OF – Clyde Guy, Howard’s/Western Steer (7 HR)
UT – Russell Bradley, Howard’s/Western Steer
UT – Dan Griffin, Jerry’s Catering
UT – Ron Ford, Elite Coatings
UT – Steve Williams, Elite Coatings

FINAL STANDINGS (overall record counting Pool Play games)

1. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (3-1) 0-4 in pool play
2. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (2-2) 4-0 in pool play
3. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA (0-2) 2-2 in pool play

GAME RECAPS

Jerry’s 51, Howard’s 27 (first final)
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Bruce Meade (8-8, 5 HR, 9 RBI)
Rick Wheeler (5-6, 3 HR)
Doug Brown (8-8, 4 HR, 9 RBI)
Denny Jones (5-6, 4 HR)
Chic Downing (HR)
Mike Bolen (HR)
Greg Fuhrman (HR)
Harold Kelley (2 HR)
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Don Arndt (5-5, 2 HR)
Russell Bradley (4-5)
Dick Bartel (4-6, HR)
Stan Harvey (3 HR)
Rick Scherr (2 HR)
Ricky Huggins (2 HR)
Glen Bourquin (HR)
Clyde Guy (HR)

Howard’s 45, Jerry’s 12 (Championship Game)
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Clyde Guy (7-7, 6 HR, 10 RBI)
Ricky Huggins (6-7, 4 HR)
Russell Bradley (5-6)
Rick Scherr (5-6, 4 HR, 8 RBI)
Ed Roth (5-7, 4 HR)
Dick Bartel (2 HR)
Stan Harvey (4 HR)
Don Arndt (2 HR)
Glen Bourquin (3 HR)
Curtis Williams (2 HR)
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Danny Basso (3-4)
Doug Brown (3-4, 2 HR)
Bruce Meade (2 HR)
Mike Bolen (HR)
Mike Cellura (HR)
Rick Wheeler (HR)

1984 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1984 held at Indianapolis, Indiana.

Champion – Elite Coatings, Gordon, Georgia
Runner Up – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina

Elite dominated Howards by a 35-9 score in the Championship game. Led by MVP Craig Elliott, who went 4-6 with 2 HR and drove in 5 runs. Bill Gatti was 3-4, also, had 2 HR with 5 RBI as well. Freddie Trice had a homer and 5 RBI. Ricky Huggins was the big gun for Howards as he went 3-3 with 3 HR and 4 RBI. Clyde Guy and Dick Bartel also had HR for Howards. Elite finished the season with an 85-9 record and the number #1 ranking for the 1984 Season.

  • MVP – Craig Elliott – Elite Coatings (12-19, .632, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 12 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s (11-17, .647, 16 RBI, 11 Runs) – 7
  • Home Run Leader – Ricky Huggins, Howard’s (16-25, .640, 12 RBI, 15 Runs) – 7
  • Batting Leader – Clyde Guy, Howard’s (18-24, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs) – .750
  • Defensive MVP – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • P – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers (9-19, 474, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • P – Chuck Drewicz, Miller High Life (12-20, .600, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • C – Braxton Speller, Miller High Life (12-22, .545, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs
  • 1B – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (13-26, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • 1B – Bill Pollock, Elite Coating (10-17, .588, 5 HRS, 10 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • 2B – Bill Meyer, Jerry’s Caterers (14-19, .737, 3 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • 3B – Ricky Huggins, Howard’s/Western Steer (16-25, .640, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • 3B – Charles Wright, Elite Coating (10-15, .667, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • SS – Chuck Maiorana, Miller High Life (10-18, .556, 4 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • SS – Ed Collins, Steele’s Sports (11-15, .733, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • OF – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers (11-17, .647, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • OF – Clyde Guy, Howard’s/Western Steer (18-24, .750, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • OF – Dennis Graser, Elite Coating (9-17, .529, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • OF – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer (14-25, .560, 10 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • OF – Ronnie Ford, Elite Coating (10-15, .667, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • UTIL – Craig Elliott, Elite Coating (12-19, .632, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • MGR – Charles Hackett, Elite Coating

OTHERS

  • Terry Pyka, Stone City Stars (10-15, .667, 9 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Chic Downing, Jerrys (4-6, .667, 2 RBI, 2 Runs)
  • Rich Plante, Bobby’s Groceries (4-6, .667, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Ken Parker, Lilly Air (6-10, .600, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Dana Andry, Steeles (7-12, .583, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Ron Parnell, Capitol (7-12, .583, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Bruce Rains, Blantons (9-16,.563, 2 HR, 12 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Ben Holt, Lilly Air (6-11, .545, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Howards (13-24, .542, 5 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Elby Bushong, Capitol Insulation (8-15, .533, 2 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Steve Williams, Elite (9-17, .529, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Freddie Trice, Elite (9-17, .529, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Dennis Graser, Elite (9-17, .529, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 12
  • Mike Maceno, Steeles (10-18, .556, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Paul Wright, Elite (8-15, .522, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Ken Loeri, Steeles, (8-16, .500, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Dick Bartel, Howards (12-24, .500, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 12 Runs)
  • Mike Cellura, Jerrys (9-18, .500, 5 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Mike Bolen, Jerrys (7-15, .467, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Bobby Reid, Steeles (9-16, .463, 5 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Don Arndt, Howards (6-13, .462, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Don Clatterbaugh, Blantons (6-13, .462, 2 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Harold Kelley, Jerrys (5-11, .455, 1 RBI, 1 Runs)
  • Douh Brown, Jerrys (9-21,.429, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Cecil Whitehead, Elite (7-17, .429, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Joe Theisman’s (3-7, .429, 3 HR, 7 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • Bill Gatti, Elite (7-17, .412, 5 HRs, 9 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Rick Weiterman, Elite (7-17, .412, 5 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Charlie Mitchell, Miller (9-22, .409, 2 HR, 10 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Denny Jones, Jerrys (7-18, .389, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Phil Higgins, LIlly Air (3-8, .275, 1 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Stan Harvey, Howards (5-15, .333, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Rick Wheeler, Jerrys (6-20, .300, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Dave Steffen, Steeles (5-17, .294, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Elite Coating, Gordon, GA (4-0)
2. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (4-2)
3. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (3-2)
4. Miller High Life, Detroit, MI (4-2)
5t. Steele’s Sports, Grafton, OH (2-2)
5t. Blanton’s, Fayetteville, NC (2-2)
7t. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (2-2)
7t. Stone City Stars, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
9t. B.F. Goodrich, Richmond, VA (1-2)
9t. Philip Morris, Richmond, VA (0-2)
9t. Lilly Industries, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. Larry’s Painting, Virginia Beach, VA (1-2)
13t. Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, Fairfax, VA (0-2)
13t. Bobby’s Grocery/Imperial, ZebuIon, NC (0-2)

1984 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1984 held at Wade Stadium in Duluth, Minnesota on September 1-3.

Champion – Bender Plumbing, New Haven, Connecticut
Runner Up – Budweiser, San Francisco, California

  • MVP – Joe Martone, Bender Plumbing
  • HR Leaders – Fred Scott, Bandits – 8
  • HR Leaders – Rick Cameron, Budweiser of San Francisco – 8
  • Batting Leader – Rick Cameron, Budweiser of San Francisco – .733

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Perry Flowers, Bender Plumbing
C – Joe Martone, Bender Plumbing
1B – Curt Ledbetter, Wilkerson Diesel
2B – Doug Shrovel, Wilkerson Diesel
3B – John Galante, DeBacco Brothers
SS – Steve Worthington, Rusty Scupper
OF – Gary Bellom, Bender Plumbing
OF – Dick Camerson, Budweiser of San Francisco
OF – Fred Scott, Bandits
OF – Greg Woodard, Bertin Agency
UT – Alan Kurtz, All Sports
UT – Doug Fortune, Bender Plumbing
UT – Steve Burks, Wilkerson Diesel
UT – Jim Cooney, DeBacco Brothers

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Rob Downing, Budweiser of San Francisco
C – Ted Bond, Bandits
1B – Keith MacDowell, Bender Plumbing
2B – Rob Brassea, Budweiser of San Francisco
3B – Mike Mawhinney, Bigham
SS – Alan Mahl, Bigham
OF – Pat Agoglia, DeBacco Brothers
OF – Charlie Wimmers, American Legion
OF – Blame McDonald, Bigham
OF – Keith Leinenbach, E&K Electric
UT – Bob McDaniel, E&K Electric
UT – Charles White, Bandits
UT – Don Hamby, Bigham
UT – Bobby Breshears, All Sports

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bender Plumbing Supplies, New Haven, CT (7-0)
2. Budweiser of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (7-2)
3. Bandits, Anchorage, AK (5-2)
4. E&K Electric, Jasper, IN (4-2)
5t. DeBacco Bros, Belleville, NJ (6-2)
5t. Bigham, Fort Lauderdale, FL (5-2)
7t. American Legion, Dayton, OH (5-2)
7t. Rusty Scupper, Belmont, CA (4-2)
9t. All Sports, Houston, TX (4-2)
9t. Wilkerson Diesel, Little Rock, AR (4-2)
9t. Bertin Agency, Detroit, MI (3-2)
9t. U.S. Armed Forces (2-2)
13t. Gabe’s/Coffee Cup, St. Paul, MN (3-2)
13t. Jerry’s Sport Shop, Grandview, MO (3-2)
13t. Lawson Auto Parts, Altamonte Springs, FL (3-2)
13t. Marion/Legere, Peabody, MA (3-2)
17t. Car Center, Baltimore, MD (2-2)
17t. Coastal Bank, Hinesville, GA (2-2)
17t. CP Medical/Steele Sports, Columbus, OH (2-2)
17t. Superior Products, Tupelo, MS (2-2)
17t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (2-2)
17t. Blackhurst Realty, Midland, MI (1-2)
17t. Bobby’s Sport Shop, Jackson, AL (1-2)
17t. Gulf Welding Supply, Kingsville, TX (1-2)
25t. Al’s Cold Cuts, Norristown, PA (2-2)
25t. American Amicable Travelers, Kileen, TX (2-2)
25t. Beardstown Farm & Home, Beardstown, IL (2-2)
25t. Bud Light, Duluth, MN (1-2)
25t. Miller Premium Brand, Stevens Point, WI (1-2)
25t. Newell Concrete, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
25t. Thompson’s Sporting Goods, Savannah, GA (1-2)
25t. Time Out/Jo Mac Brothers, Yonkers, NY (1-2)
33t. Delau Fire Protection, Lansing, MI (1-2)
33t. DJ Yesterdays, Michigan City, IN (1-2)
33t. Fagan Enterprises, Neosho, MO (1-2)
33t. Murphy Bits, Imlay City, MI (1-2)
33t. AIA, Honolulu, HI (0-2)
33t. Flying “A”, Forest Grove, OR (0-2)
33t. Jaballs, Louisville, KY (0-2)
33t. Mace & Zeiler’s, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
33t. Mailhouse, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. Nite City Owls, Sioux Falls, SD (0-2)
33t. Owatonna Eagles, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
33t. Pabst, Duluth, MN (0-2)
33t. Tangl Merchants, Hammond, LA (0-2)
33t. Ti-Bert Systems, Akron, OH (0-2)
33t. Woods Nursery, San Antonio, TX (0-2)
49t. KTWO Radio, Casper, WY (0-2)
49t. Trophy Shop, Lynchburg, VA (0-2)

1984 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1984 held at Phil Welch Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 15-22.

Champion – Coors Kings, Merced, California (78-19)
Runner Up – Home Savings & Loan, Aurora, Illinois (85-24)

Peter Finn outdueled Chris Nichols 1-0 in an 18-inning classic to lead the Merced California Kings to the Championship over Home Savings & Loan of Aurora, IL. The lone run was scored in the top of the 18th inning when the Kings had runners on 1st and 3rd, Mike Nevin grounded the ball back to the pitcher, Nichols. He threw to first to get the out, but Bob Dallas scored from third as he beat the throw home. The Kings set an all-time tournament record as they lost their first game and won 10 straight to capture the title. Steve Padilla won the first final 2-0 over Chris Nichols. Nichols was the losing pitcher in both final games for Aurora. He finished with a (5-2) record and pitched all 66 innings for Aurora.

Chuck Hamilton of Coors Kings had clutch base hits and made many great defensive plays in the 10-game stretch taking the Kings to the title.

  • MVP – Chuck Hamilton, California Coors Kings
  • Batting Leader – Jim Quick, Farm Tavern – .522
  • HR Leader – Larry Moffit, Bloomington, IL
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Peter Finn, California Coors Kings

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Finn, Coors Kings (5-1, won 2-1 in first final and then won 18 inning championship game 1-0)
P – Steve Padilla, Coors Kings (5-0, 3 shutouts, allowed only 1 ER)
P – Chris Nichols, Home Savings & Loan (5-2, 66 IP)
C – Tom Dallas, Coors Kings
1B – Jim Quick, Farm Tavern (12-23, 2 2B, 3B, HR)
2B – Ken Day, Ashland ESS
3B – Denny Delorit, Farm Tavern
SS – Gary Hunley, Home Savings & Loan
OF – Jim Sokolik, Home Savings & Loan
OF – Mike Glasser, Ashland ESS
OF – Bob Barron, Home Savings & Loan
OF – Chuck Hamilton, Coors Kings
DH – Ray Allena, Coors Kings
UT – Jack Settle, San Gabriel Eagles

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Meredith, Farm Tavern (5-2)
P – Bob Ginger, Bloomington Hearts (4-1)
P – Alan Wishart, San Gabriel Eagles (4-2)
C – Butch Duerden, San Gabriel Eagles
C – Dino Neptune, Ashland ESS
1B – Ed Di Francia, Coors Kings
2B – Bobby Dallas, Coors Kings
3B – Steve Andrew, Home Savings & Loan
SS – Pat Singleton, Bloomington Hearts
OF – Warren Pemberton, San Gabriel Eagles
OF – Glenn Harper, San Gabriel Eagles
OF – Mike Nevin, Coors Kings
OF – Mitch Munthe, Coors Kings
DH – Bill Pfeiffer, Home Savings & Loan
UT – Don Saull, Ashland ESS

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Larry Pascal, Memphis Merchants
P – Jim Doyle, Ashland ESS
P – Peter Brown, Guanella Brothers
C – Dan Binkley, Bloomington Hearts
C – Mark Agnew, Home Savings & Loan
1B – Scott Ruddy, Home Savings & Loan
2B – Chad Corcoran, Farm Tavern
3B – Frank Hernandez, Lite All-Stars
SS – Scott Atkins, Oak Hill Caps
OF – Bob Watson, Bloomington Hearts
OF – John Peach, Home Savings & Loan
OF – Jack Johnson, Guanella Brothers
OF – Alan Rohrbach, Lite All-Stars
DH – Richie King, Coors Kings
UT – Gordy Eastham, Guanella Brothers

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Coors Kings, Merced, CA (10-1)
2. Home Savings & Loan, Aurora, IL (5-2)
3. San Gabriel Eagles, San Gabriel, CA (4-2)
4. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (5-2)
5t. Ashland ESS, Ashland, OH (3-2)
5t. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (3-2)
7t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (4-2)
7t. Lite All-Stars, San Bernardino, CA (2-2)
9t. Oak Hill Caps, Salem, VA (2-2)
9t. Memphis Merchants, Memphis, TN (3-2)
9t. Walnut Products, St. Joseph, MO (2-2)
9t. Pay’N Pak, Seattle, WA (2-2)
13t. Decatur ADM, Decatur, IL (1-2)
13t. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (1-2)
13t. All-American Bar, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
13t. Sunners, Reading, PA (1-2)
17t. Faultless Rubber Company, Ashland, OH (1-2)
17t. Plangger’s, Mishawaka, IN (1-2)
17t. Sheraton Coors, Cambridge, MA (1-2)
17t. Clancy’s, Paterson, NJ (0-2)
17t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (0-2)
17t. Franklin Cardinals, Stratford, CT (0-2)
17t. U.S. Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO (0-2)
17t. Allentown Patriots, Allentown., PA (0-2)
25. Odessa Merchants, Odessa, TX (0-2)

1984 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1984 held at Marietta, Georgia.

Champion: Spooks, Anoka, Minnesota
Runner Up: Richmond Stompers, Richmond, Virginia

  • MVP – Carol Bemis, Spooks
  • Batting Leader – Debbie Krebs, Sellbergs (13-21) – .619
  • Batting Leader – Jenelle Kathan, Sellbergs (13-21) – .619
  • Home Run Leader – Josephine Wright, UPI – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Stephanie Amie, Atlanta Dolphins – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Linda Boatwright, Zanderettes – 3

1984 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Nancy Garbett, Spooks
C – Lorrine Hudson, Key Ford
1B – Shelly Vick, Spooks
2B – Jenelle Kathan, Sellbergs
3B – Kim Roof, Stompers
SS – Trina Hartzog, Key Ford
OF – Kathy Riley, Silver Streak
OF – Mitzi Davis, Silver Streak
OF – Carol Bemis, Spooks
OF – Mary Guzzardo, Key Ford
UT – Sandy Krebs, McGlaughlin Oil
UT – Terry Donohue, Stompers
UT – Brenda Smith, Stompers
UT – Linda Boatwright, Zanderettes

1984 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Curnie Webster, Stompers
C – Jeanne Ghostley, Spooks
1B – Jody Trimmer, York Crusaders
2B – Judy Knight, Spooks
3B – Paula Fay, Frawley’s Wildcats
SS – Donnie Charpenter, Financial Investors
OF – Cynthia Storm, Detlefsen Insurance
OF – Debbie Krebs, Sellbergs
OF – Heidi Potter, Hector’s A’s
OF – Cynthia Shepard, Silver Streak
UT – Patty Stiel, McGlaughlin Oil
UT – Darlene Richburg, Key Ford
UT – Gennet Chambers, Zandererttes
UT – Connie Blouse, Stompers

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Spooks, Anoka, MN (7-1)
2. Richmond Stompers, Richmond, VA (6-2)
3. Key Ford Mustangs, Pensacola, FL (8-2)
4. Silver Streak, Denton, TX (5-2)
5t. Zanderettes, Apopka, FL (3-2)
5t. McGlaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (4-2)
7t. Detlefsen Insurance, Burnsville, MN (4-2)
7t. Sellbergs, Vancouver, WA (4-2)
9t. York Crusaders, York, PA (3-2)
9t. Hectors A’s, Redmond, WA (3-2)
9t. Fraley’s Wildcats, Morehead, KY (3-2)
9t. Financial Investors, Scott, LA (5-2)
13t. B&I Sports Tacoma, WA (3-2)
13t. Moore Tomboys, Tifton, GA (3-2)
13t. Budweiser Tiempos, Owensboro, KY (2-2)
13t. Sorrento’s Pizza/RL Yeager Sports, Columbus, OH (3-2)
17t. Atlanta Dolphins, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
17t. Leaverne’s Roadrunners, Huntersville, NC (2-2)
17t. Busch Whiz Kids, Belleville, IL (2-2)
17t. Ferry Cap, Parma, OH (3-2)
17t. County Sports Mice, Huntington Station, NY (2-2)
17t. M&M Debs, Pittsburg, PA (2-2)
17t. Universal Plastics (UPI), Cookville, TN (2-2)
17t. Tuffies, Bloomington, MN (2-2)
25t. Austin Classics, Austin, TX (1-2)
25t. Coors, Omaha, NE (1-2)
25t. Relax Manufacturing McLeansville, NC (1-2)
25t. Magnum Force, Shreveport, LA (1-2)
25t. Miller Aces, Cleveland, AL (1-2)
25t. 1st Georgia Bank Chargers, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
25t. Magic Aces, Winston Salem, NC (1-2)
25t. Krakusy Club, Youngstown, OH (1-2)
33t. Kajee Manufacturing, New Whiteland, IN (1-2)
33t. Ozark Communications, Springfield, MO (1-2)
33t. Mid-State Shamrocks, Mt. Pleasant, MI (1-2)
49t. Power Equipment Inc., Dubuqe, IA (0-2)
49t. Pack & Sack Roadrunners, Ochlochnee, GA (0-2)
49t. Super Bowl II, Washington DC (0-2)
49t. Vals, Middleboro, MA (0-2)
49t. Lansing Rowdies, Lansing, MI (0-2)
49t. Winter Hill Bucks, Maiden, MA (0-2)
49t. Ryan’s, Hamden, CT (0-2)
49t. Spirits, Macon, MI (0-2)
49t. McDonalds/Dr. Pepper, Winchester, VA (0-2)
49t. Pearl Light Cannans, San Antonio, TX (0-2)
49t. TMI, Wichita, KS (0-2)
49t. Dupuy’s, Abbeville, LA (0-2)
49t. Grand Slams, Van Vleck, TX (0-2)

1983 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1983 held at Decatur, Illinois.

Champion – Franklin Cardinals, West Haven, Connecticut
Runner Up – Decatur ADM, Decatur, Illinois (109-18)

Just one year after the Franklin Cardinals were not allowed to compete in the ASA Nationals because of an ASA eligibility issue concerning star pitcher Owen “The Fog” Walford and whether he lived in the states for the legal amount of time. The Cardinals went to court and lost and decided not to attend without Walford. This year, Walford, being eligible, one can see why they decided not to play without him as he won 5 of the 6 games he pitched and led the Cardinals to the Championship.

Vin Caserto hit a 3-run HR to win the winners bracket final over Aurora Home & Savings (4-2). ADM won the first final 1(6-0) behind Darryl Day’s 4-6 performance, but Walford settled in, and the Cardinals won the final Championship game 4-3 on John Anquillare’s sac fly.

55-year-old Jimmy Doyle, playing in his 14th National for Ashland ESS Merchants, went (3-2), including his 175th career no hitter.

  • MVP – John Anquillare, Franklin Cardinals
  • Batting Leader – Jeff Seip, Bank of PA Sunners – .500
  • Home Run Leader – Brian Rothrock, Decatur ADM – 3
  • HR Leaders – Jody Koch, Bank of PA Sunners (6-28, .214) – 3
  • Most Outstanding Pitcher Award – Dave Scott, ADM

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Owen “The Fog” Walford, Franklin Cardinals (5-1, 40 IP, 44 K)
P – Dave Scott, Decatur ADM (7-1 record, 59 IP, 73 K, pitched 8 games in 4 days)
P – Ty Stofflet, Reading Sunners (5-1, 2 shutouts, 48 IP, 58 K)
C – Mark Agnew, Home Savings and Loan
C – Robert Quinn, Decatur ADM
1B – Jeff Seip, Sunners (9-18, .500, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 Runs, 11 Intentional Walks, OBP .741, Slugging .722)
2B – Don Van Deusen, Reading Sunners (12-29, .414, 3 RBI, 6 Runs)
3B – John Anquillare, Franklin Cardinals (7-17, .412, 6 RBI, 3 Runs, game winning hits in 4 of 5 wins)
SS – Jim Brackin, Reading Sunners (9-27, .333, 6 RBI, 1 Run)
OF – Brian Rothrock, Decatur ADM (11-35, .314, 12 RBIs, 11 Runs)
OF – Scott Peterson, Butt ‘r Topp
OF – Bill Stewart, Pay’n Pak
OF – Bob Miller, Pay’n Pak
DH – Vinnie Caserto, Franklin Cardinals
UT – Ted Hicks, Decatur ADM (12-35, .343, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 7 Runs)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jimmy Moore, Pay’n Pak
P – Terry Stapley, Miller Toyota
P – Al Rausch, Butt’r Topp
C – Fred Tucker, Boise Metros
C – Tom Dallas, Guanella Brothers
1B – Darryl Day, Decatur ADM
2B – Doug Kirkhofer, Home Savings and Loan
3B – Dyke Eck, Reading Sunners (8-23, .348, 6 RBI, 4 Runs)
SS – Gary Stahl, Miller Toyota
OF – John Peach, Home Savings and Loan
OF – Scott Peterson, Page Brake
OF – Bob Barron, Home Savings and Loan
OF – Buster Chumbley, Decatur ADM
DH – Jody Koch, Reading Sunners
UT – Kevin Knop, Decatur ADM

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Vale Cullimore, Page Brake
P – Paul Magan, Ed Smith Welding
P – Larry Bergh, Heineken & Fineran
C – Steve Schmidt, All-American Bar
C – George Papagelis, Raybestos Cardinals
1B – Elston Mitchell, Bloomington Hearts
2B – Ross Caputo, Miller Toyota
3B – Richie King, Ed Smith Welding
SS – Tim Mazza, Ed Smith Welding
OF – Steve Moore, Reading Sunners (6-16, .375, 2 RBI, 1 Run)
OF – Denny Place, Decatur ADM
OF – Rick Popowski, Linden Merchants
OF – Steve Roberts, Kelland’s
UT – Denny Delorit, Farm Tavern
UT – Randy Burnside, Pay’n Pak

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Franklin Cardinals, West Haven, CT (5-1)
2. Decatur ADM, Decatur, IL (9-2)
3. Home Savings & Loan, Aurora, IL (4-2)
4. Reading Sunners, Reading, PA (6-2)
5t. Pay’N Pak, Bellevue, WA (3-2)
5t. Boise Metros, Boise, ID (2-2)
7t. Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
7t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (4-2)
9t. Butt’r Top, Clear Lake, IA (2-2)
9t. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (2-2)
9t. Linden Merchants, Linden, NJ (1-2)
9t. ESS Merchants, Ashland, OH (1-2)
13t. The Farm, Madison, WI (2-2)
13t. Advertisers Salisbury, MD (2-2)
13t. Page Break, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
13t. Frye Plastering, Bakersfield, CA (2-2)
17t. Parker & Mick, Jacksonville, FL (0-2)
17t. Texas A’s, Odessa, TX (0-2)
17t. Faultless Rubber, Ashland, OH (0-2)
17t. Kelland’s Warriors, Yuma, AZ (1-2)
17t. All-American Bar, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
17t. Memphis Merchants, Memphis, TN (0-2)
17t. Tyger Tire, Greenville, SC (0-2)
17t. Chameleons, Lancaster, CA (1-2)
25t. Beer Nuts, Bloomington, IL (0-2)
25t. Ed Novak Trucking, Midland, MI (0-2)
25t. Budweiser, San Bernadino, CA (0-2)