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Last week, we posted the video of the 1992 ISC World Tournament television broadcast. In our continuing efforts to preserve and share some of the history of the game, this week, we are pleased to post the schedules (and standings) from the Western Softball Congress, circa 1968-1978.
The latest addition to the Fastpitchwest “Archives” are the Western Softball Congress schedules from 1968-1978, courtesy of our good friend Allan Ruegsegger, former sponsor of the Culver City team that played in that era, as well as the more modern day Long Beach Painters teams of the 1990’s. Allan managed to salvage a good bit of Long Beach Nitehawk memorabilia which we hope to add to the archives over time.
The Western Softball Congress played in Southern California for many years, until the early 1990’s, and was one of the premier leagues around, sending its league champion to the ISC World Tournament. To put it mildy, the competition for that top spot was a dogfight.
The Western Softball Congress was once described by former WSC president as the “greatest league in the country”. Boasting the likes of World Champions Long Beach Nitehawks, Camarillo Kings, as well as the Lakewood Jets, it’s hard to argue with him. (Milt was a catcher for the Long Beach Nitehawks and later served as the Executive Director of the ISC)
THOMAS MURPHY says
Allan, I’m looking for the Lakewood Jets programs of 1972 and 1973, along with the Nitehawks for 1977 and 1978. Do you know where i could get those? My dad, gene murphy, managed the Lakewood Charters back in the 60’s.
Allan Ruegsegger says
I do have boxes of programs from that era. It might take me awhile to sort and locate as they are just packed randomly in fike boxes. At one time the city of Long Beach was going to do a fastball museum and I was gathering material to include. Send me an e-mail to my address above and I will look for the material you requested.
Allan
THOMAS MURPHY says
ALLAN THANKS VERY MUCH. I ALSO RESPONSED TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE. WILL PAY FOR WHATEVER POSTAGE FOR THE PROGRAMS. MY HOME ADDRESS IS 1334 BARK CIRCLE, UPLAND CA. 91786. CELL PHONE IS 909-538-6660.
THOMAS MURPHY says
Allan, any luck on locating Nitehawk programs from late 70’s and the Jets from early 70’s? My dad managed the Lakewood teams in the 60’s. Would love to have some of this memoribilia as I see some of those ballplayers off and on. Thanks!
Eric Legge says
1976 at the ASA Nationals in Allentown Pa, the Vista Bombers showing up with their ISC & WSC markings on their uniforms. They had won a court injunction against the ASA and there they were. I think that went along way to opening up the game.
Then things really changed when ASA power Aurora ILL Home Savings & Loan went to and won the ISC in 1980 I believe. Don Porter ASA executive director had lost his battle against that “outlaw organization”.