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SCIFL Recap of Black Sox Win at Palm Springs I

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

From the SCIFL official news blog:

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Ron Rupp did what he has so many times before which is pitch out of a jam with the game on the line. In the 1st, 4th and 6th innings Rupp stranded runners in scoring position making huge pitches when he needed them and holding The Panteras scoreless in those crucial innings. The Panteras pitcher Jesse Duncan also pitched very well in defeat. The Sox tallied 2 unearned runs in the 3rd which proved to be the difference in the game as the Sox prevailed 4-3 in what has proven to be a great rivalry between the two teams. The game was tied 0-0 thru 2 innings. In The Panteras third Anthony Rocha hit a long home run to straight away center field giving The Panteras a 1-0 lead. Rocha was 3-4 on the day continuing his ownership of Sox ace Ron Rupp. The Sox countered in the third inning when Chris Martinez singled and Andy Martinez singled. With one out Fred Hanker lined out to third and Chris Minogue followed with a long fly ball to left which was misplayed and fell for a error scoring the Martinez brothers. The score was now 2-1 Long Beach after 3 innings.

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Black Sox, Flor de Cana Tops at Palm Springs I

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Panteras and Panteras II runner-ups


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From the SCIFL official league website:

Palm Springs I

Palm Springs I is complete with the Black Sox’s edging the Panteras 5 – 4 in the upper division and Flor de Cana taking Panteras II 9 – 5 in the “A” bracket. Additional information to follow shortly.

From Fred Hanker’s Long Beach Black Sox website:

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SCIFL in Palm Springs – March 15-16

Friday, March 14th, 2008


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Click here for direct link to PDF schedule.

Map and Driving Directions Below:


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Northern Cal Tournament Cancelled – March 15-16

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Due to a lack of participation (commitment) the March 15 & 16 tournament is cancelled. As of tonight I have only received money from one team.

The next event is March 29 & 30th in Stockton. If you want to play there you need to contact me this week and you need to send money. NO TEAM IS IN UNTIL I RECEIVE the Money. The entry fee is $450 plus a $20 registration fee (a one time registration fee for NAFA) Checks need to be made payable to Robert Chapel. If you want to call, call my cell number listed below.

If you want to play in the May 3 & 4 tournament in Sonora, you need to include a check for that event also. There is a lot of interest and the tournament is filling up fast. For the NAFA single A division (ASA C) there will be an open division also and when you are not playing you can see some of the best pitchers from CA, Mexico, Canada and Argentina.
Teams that are ready committed for the May 3 event are: Rockers, IAC, Team Pape, Lumber Kings, CR Adais, Portland Demirimi, Fat City, Oroville Braves, Santa Rosa FastPitch, Rudpack, Paintiers,

If you are interested contact me IMMEDIATELY.

Bob
1165 Capricorn Pl
Billings, MT 59105
cell 406-690-0664

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Blackburn Men’s Fastball League in Ottawa, Canada

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

From Tyler Cox’s blog:

Blackburn Men’s Fastball League (BMFL) in the News (Yet Again)

A big ‘thank you’ to the Orleans Star/Weekly Journal for another great article about the BMFL.

Blackburn Fastball League looks to expand
Source: Orleans Star/Weekly Journal
February 24th 2008, 14:14

The Blackburn Men’s Fastball League (BMFL) is preparing for its 27th season, one which could see its first expansion in several years.

“Our registration will begin in early March,” said BMFL President Wayne Hunter. “After our exciting playoffs in 2007, we can’t wait for the snow to melt to get back on the ball diamond.”

For the first time in more than a decade, the league is looking to expand, said Hunter. Currently sitting at eight teams – each with colourful names like the Ball Bangers, Guzzlers, Stan’s Diner Draughts and Good ol’ Boys – Hunter says the league is looking to add one more to the mix, possibly as early as this season.

Many young players who have graduated from Orléans’ minor fastball program are expected to join the men’s league, said BMFL board member Tyler Cox.

“We are making a concerted effort to recruit new members,” said Cox. “We welcome everyone, including first-time fastball players.”

The BMFL will hold two formal registration sessions. The first is on Tuesday, March 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the Blackburn Arms Pub on Innes Road in Blackburn Hamlet. The second is on Wednesday, March 5, from 7-9 p.m. at Wally’s Bistro and Bar on Innes Road, in Blackburn Hamlet.

Founded in 1982, the Blackburn Men’s Fastball League is a recreational fast-pitch softball league based in Ottawa’s Blackburn Hamlet. Its membership spans the region and includes players from 18-years-old through 50 and over. It is completely volunteer-run.

For more information about the BMFL’s registration, please contact BMFL Executive Vice-President Steve Bovey at 613-824-1435 or stq_bovey@hotmail.com.

(Orleans Star/Weekly Journal)

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Northern California Travel League Schedule

Monday, February 25th, 2008

The schedule for 2008 is:

March 15-16, Stockton
March 29-30 Stockton
May 3-4 Sonora
May 17-18 Sacramento
July 12-13 Sonora

Entry fee is $450.00 per event
February is the time to commit for the first 2 Stockton Events
The cut off date for each event is the Thursday (9 days prior to the event) of the week prior to each event. This is necessary in order to secure the umpires and fields. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

As you may have heard, the RED ROCK Classic has been cancelled, so the May 3-4 event will fill up fast. I already have teams from other areas committed, so if you wish to play that weekend you need to commit early.

As previously stated, I am offering all teams a chance to participate in the NOR CAL league drawing. Tickets are $5.00 each, teams get to keep $2.50 from every ticket sold. If a team takes 400 tickets they will keep $1000.00 and send a $1000 to the league, out of that money there will be a drawing, first place winner gets $1500; second place gets $750; third place $500; fourth place gets $250. If 2000 tickets are sold. If more than 2000 tickets are sold the prize money will increase and the number prizes will also increase. If any of you wish to participate please contact me ASAP as I will be sending tickets out the first week of February. The drawing will be held May 3 in Sonora, winners need not be present.

If you have any questions please contact me. I am looking forward to this year of BALL. Commit NOW! Last year we had to cancel events because teams waited until the last minute so PLEASE Commit early

Bob Chapel
1156 Capricorn Place
Billings MT 59105
406-690.0664

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Next Up for SCIFL – Palm Springs, CA

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Next up for the SCIFL (So Cal Independent Fastpitch League) is Palm Springs, March 15-16, 2008, to be followed by the Las Vegas weekend, April 5-6, 2008.

Click here for the complete 2008 schedule.

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2008 North Pacific Coast Region ASA Schedule

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Thanks to Vanessa Woodmansee for info on the Northern California Schedule for 2008.

I have attached the 2008 Men’s ASA North Pacific Coast Tournament Series Schedule of Events and Format. The Series Championship will be played on the weekend of July 19 & 20, 2008 in Hayward. All teams wishing to participate must have played in (2) tournament series events listed on the attached schedule.

In order to be eligible to play in the 2008 Men’s Class “C” Fastpitch National Tournament in Prescott, Arizona teams must have participated in at least (1) ASA sanctioned event.

If you have any questions or are in need of further information please do not hesitate to contact your local ASA Commissioner or Tournament Coordinators that are listed on the attached information. For complete ASA Tournament Listings and contacts visit the ASA Region 14 Website at www.Region14.com.

Thanks and have a great season.

Vanessa Woodmansee
MFP Tournament and League Coordinator
Hayward, CA
(510) 881-8465
E-mail: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com

Schedule and Rules Below, after the jump.

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Las Vegas Road Trip with NAFA & SCIFL

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

NAFA and SCIFL present the “Las Vegas Road Trip” Men’s fast pitch tournament the weekend of April 5th and 6th. This will be a NAFA sanctioned event with the participating teams separated in the following divisions:

A
A-Major/AA (depending on amount of teams)
AA/AA-Major (depending on the amount of teams)

The splits in the higher classifications will be based on the amount of teams that enter. It is anticipated that 18 teams can be accommodated for this event and confirmation into the tournament will be based on the entry fee and roster being received. The entry fee for this tournament will be $375 and at the present time we will be using the NAFA 3-game guarantee bracket for all divisions. It is open to all NAFA registered teams. With a minimum of eight (8) teams in a division, the winner will have their 2008 NAFA World Series entry fee paid.

Tournament Directors for the event will be Robert Hernandez and Bob Chapel. UIC will be Clyde Bennett. Statistician will be Jan Tokorcheck. Game and player statistics will be posted on
www.scifastpitch.com . The tournament will be played at Hollywood and Shadow Rock Parks. Game times will be available once the tournament is filled or the Tuesday prior to the event.

Team interested in playing should contact Robert Hernandez at rmh323@roadrunner.com or 714-392-1387. All teams will need to submit a signed roster from their State Director with their entry fee. Checks can be made out to “SCIFL” and forwarded to Robert Hernandez, P.O. Box 1891, Anaheim, CA 92815-1891. Teams will be entered into the event in order of receipt of entry fees.

Travel Info

Hotel rooms have been blocked for your use at the following hotel:

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder
Full service hotel/casino/restaurants/bowling alley
www.arizonacharliesboulder.com
4575 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV
800-362-4040 ad reference “C-SCIFL” as the group name
Room rates:
Fri/Sat – $64 per night plus taxes
Sun – $39 per night plus taxes

These rates may decrease depending on the amount of rooms taken in the block. It is very important when calling to PLEASE request the rooms reserved under the name “C-SCIFL”. Rooms will be included in the block until March 5, 2008, after that you will have to beg Clay for the lower rate. There is also an RV park at the complex and you can ask for rates when booking. They will transfer you to the RV Park but unfortunately they can only provide a range of rates of $16 – $24 per night due to the unknown size of the rigs.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this tournament.

Robert Hernandez
NAFA Pacific Coast VP
P.O. Box 1891
Anaheim, CA 92806

rmh323@roadrunner.com
714-392-1387

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Dale Lopes to Manage LB Black Sox in ’08

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

What has been rumored for weeks has become reality as Dale Lopes, Long Beach Black Sox Hall of Famer as a player, will now become the manager of the 2008 Long Beach Black Sox. The announcement was made today by Fred Hanker Black Sox owner. Lopes will work with Hanker on all roster moves and lineups. Dale will also coach third base and run the offense. When needed Lopes will fill in as a player. Lopes last managed Team Rainey to a to 3-2 finish in the ISC in 2005 just missing the elimination round. Lopes is well respected in the fast pitch community and will take over a Sox team that finished 31-7-1 in the SCIFL. Virtually the entire 2007 roster returns in tact for Lopes as he tries to defend the SCIFL crown. Lopes will be in attendance for the first Sox practice at Biscailuz Park in Lakewood Sunday February 10 from 12-2 PM.

Fred Hanker had this to say of the Lopes hiring.

“I needed someone to help me run the team so I can concentrate more on playing.”.”It has become more difficult to do everything and play as I get older.” “Dale will do a good job and he and I think along the same lines when it comes to strategy.” “I have known Dale for a long time and its good to have him back in the game.”

Dale Lopes is in the top 5 in every career Black Sox hitting category. He was inducted into the Sox Hall of Fame in 2007 along with Chuck Vranich. Lopes is a career .385 hitter with Long Beach and drove in exactly 100 runs in his illustrious run with the Black Sox. He is one of the original Black Sox players when Fred Hanker started the team in 2003 in the Artesia League. He is first team all time catcher for Long Beach’s tournament teams where he also was selected all tournament 8 different times. Lopes will take over the managing duties for the first time ever with Long Beach. Fred Hanker has been the only manager The Black Sox have ever had.

Lopes had this to say about the opportunity,

” It’s great to be back in fast pitch especially with the Black Sox. After a two year sabbatical, I got the itch to get back.This is a great opportunity for all of us to have a successful season. A manager is only as good as his talent and we definitely have talent. My objective is take the individual effort and mold it into a team concept.This is something I have always taught. I believe in doing things right and will continue to expect the same from my players.”

“The 2008 Sox roster is loaded with flexibility and veteran leadership. I am familiar with every player on this roster. I have either played against, played with or coached all of them. Most of them already know what to expect from me. The toughest part of my job will be to figure out whats best for the team. There is going to be a quality player at every position, and each player will have the opportunity to contribute. I will be looking foward to the 2008 season and the challenges that it may bring.”

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