A special feature by Bob Otto. Sebringville, Ontario – Being counted on as the “go-to guy,” the pitcher who carries his team to an ISC World Tournament championship hasn’t appeared on Don Scott’s pitching resume. For the past five world tournaments, Scott has found himself in a supporting role, backing up the likes of Todd Martin and Adam Folkard – two of the … [Read more...]
Lanny Rupp – 2011 ISC Hall of Fame inductee
By Bob Otto, Otto in Focus LONG BEACH, CA – In the 1970s and '80s, great players, great teams and great managers abounded in southern California’s Western Softball Congress. But when it came to recruiting, no one was as great as the late Lanny Rupp. Rupp was the general manager and manager of the Lakewood Jets. If Rupp wanted to sign a top-caliber player, he went after … [Read more...]
Owen Sound Selects, Saskatoon Diamondbacks impressive at big-ticket events
BY MARK LOEHNDORF, THE STARPHOENIX Anyone walking around outside after dark will notice that summer is quickly coming to an end, as the chill in the air begins to create a feeling of autumn. The cool evening temperature is but one of the signs that softball season is ending. League playoffs are winding down, teams have completed their runs at nationals and the … [Read more...]
Mitchell ON Mets enjoy ISC experience with pair of wins
Sebringville’s Don Scott named top pitcher By Andy Bader For a first-time venture, the Mitchell Mets of the South Perth Men's Fastball League – the longest-current existing team in the SPMFL – fared well at the 46-team International Softball Congress (ISC) world fastpitch championships in Quad Cities, Iowa last week. The Mets won their first two games of the … [Read more...]
2012 ISC PRAWN List
[Ingersoll, ON]-The International Softball Congress is releasing the PRAWN (Players Representatives All-World Names) List for 2012. The list can be found on the ISC website in the Tournaments section or by clicking on the following link: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/2011%20ISC%20Files/2012_PRAWN_List_8-11.htm For further information, please contact: Joe … [Read more...]
2011 ISC Special Olympics Game
[Moline, IL]-For the 4th year in a row, the ISC hosted a group of local Special Olympics softball players in an exhibition game, and I’m proud of my ISC peers for their continued support and involvement. The generosity and effort that has been shown to this event is a testament to the types of people that are part of the sport. I hope that next year’s game can be even bigger … [Read more...]
2011 ISC World Tournament All World Teams Announced
Individual Award Winners LeRoy Zimmerman Most Outstanding Pitcher Don Scott, Jarvis Travelers: 6-0 record, 1.65 ERA, 34 innings, and 53 strikeouts Kevin Herlihy Memorial Newcomer of the Year Donnelly Archibald, Toronto Gators Cleo Goyette Memorial Most Valuable Player Ben Enoka, Jarvis Travelers: nine hits, .474 batting average, one homer run, five RBIs, and … [Read more...]