Well, here it is. The last Morning Brief post. Post number 4,943. The final chapter for our daily news blog on men’s fastpitch. We thank all of our readers, many of whom have been with us since that first post back on March 1, 2004. We have enjoyed it, more than you could know. -Jim [...]
Cap tip Scott Standerfer via Blair Setford By BOB FALLSTROM – H&R Community News Editor Larry Moffett, 61, of Moweaqua, is still playing competitive softball. He’s third baseman and designated hitter for the Decatur Pride. Moffett said he was meant to play softball, after all, his mother and father met at a softball game. (Herald [...]
Reunion for men’s softball league: A reunion for Men’s Fastpitch softball is planned. Players who played in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are invited to join fellow players for a night of music and memories. Begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, The Gents Organization, 1462 Art Townsend Drive, San Bernardino. Cost: Information: Chris Laguna, 909-991-6251 [...]
* Please note * All future updates are being posted here: http://www.fastpitchwest.com/?p=4607 Dave Blackburn is at the Kaiser hospital in Los Angeles, and can see visitors, and receive mail. You can send your letters or cards to: Kaiser Permanent Los Angeles Medical Center 4867 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles,CA 90027 (323) 783-4011 At this time Dave [...]
Here is the list of the 40 teams for the 2011 AAU International Tournament: By country: Canada Blackburn Transport Mexico Cobourg Force Elmira Erb Electric Expos Softball Canada Hill United Hooligans of Niagara Niagara Fury Canada Millwood Countrymen Kitchener Outlaws Mexico Petroleros de Mexico Tijuana Fastpitch Mexico USA Chicago/New York CPI Dominicana U.S. Florida Fastpitch [...]
From the Long Beach Black Sox website: Sox manager Fred Hanker today released the updated Sox single season pitching and hitting records. In 2010 Ryan Webb added his name to the list as he set 2 new records. His K/BB ratio of 8.6 to 1 and his 11.60 K’s per game both were new records. [...]
The California A’s and Bakersfield Silverhawks will be hosting the 2nd Annual California Classic in Santee, CA. The tournament will be held at the Sportplex USA Complex on June 18-19. More information will follow. Teams interested can contact: David Weldin davidw (at) expressinsurance.com or Chris McGehee garageworks (at) bak.rr.com
Click here for original story in Bayside Bulletin/Redlands Times 22 Nov, 2010 12:00 AM REDLANDS Softball Association players Guy Covacin, 25, Shaun Goffer, 22, and Andrew Blackshaw, 19, have been selected in the 2011 Queensland Patriots open men’s softball team and an Australian men’s softball squad to compete in an international test series in December. [...]
SHANE HURNDELL | 22nd November 2010 When Canadian Tyrel Majeski arrived in Hawke’s Bay at the start of the premier men’s softball season, he had a simple goal. “To improve as a ball player,” explained Majeski after his Maraenui Pumas side had beaten Dodgers 5-2 in Saturday’s feature clash at Akina Park, Hastings. It’s fair [...]
Editor’s note: We’ve bumped this one back up to the top to share a photo of the 2000 Sharks, courtesy of a member of that National Championship squad, Kary Moore. (click image to enlarge) Braden leads ‘perfect’ blend of inductees By Scott Linesburgh, The Record, Stockton, Calif. Nov. 15–There’s something perfect about this year’s induction [...]