Cap tip Al's Fastball Denmark, WI Boys of Summer 2011 11th Annual Hello, the Boys of Summer tournament now has six confirmed teams. We would like to get 8, but are shooting for 10. There have been a couple of teams that have inquired and are working things out but if there are any other teams that would like to compete in this prestigous event, please contact me as … [Read more...]
Dow AC’s had strong influence with boys in Midland in 1940s and 1950s
By Dan Chalk, Midland Daily News Heroes. Superstars. And everyday citizens of Midland. In the 1940s and 1950s, the Dow ACs men's fastpitch softball team won two national championships and a world championship. But the legendary players and coaches, like Clyde "Lefty" Dexter, Al Linde, and Jimmy Walsh, didn't stop there. Through coaching and mentoring youth, they … [Read more...]
2011 ISC World Tournament Qualifier Calendar
2011 ISC World Tournament Qualifier Calendar March 6, 2011 Note: Team officials are reminded that ALL teams must play in either a qualifier and/or an invitational in both June and July and that all OOR players must play in either a Qualifier or an invitational in both June and July with their current year team with exceptions where noted below. Each team will be allowed … [Read more...]
ISC World Tournament Photo Caption Project
To all readers of Fastpitchwest.com and fans of Maddy's Photos: Please consider this your own personal invitation to participate in one of the largest projects ever undertaken for Maddy's Photos, the captioning of all of the photos taken at the 2010 ISC World Tournament at Midland Michigan. The first and largest gallery, containing 1068 photos is the "Action" gallery. … [Read more...]
Hitter’s-Grafmeier 2011 – Kimberly WI – June 3-5, 2011
From Al's Fastball: Hitter's-Grafmeier 2011 With the sun shining here in beautiful Wisconsin, I thought it would be a good time for an update and a little reminder of one of the most storied tournaments in fastpitch softball! The Hitter's-Jack Grafmeier Memorial Tournament will again be held on it's traditional first weekend in June, June 3-5 at Sunset Park, Kimberly, WI. … [Read more...]
Midland Explorers Add Greg Garrity for 2011
[ Midland, MI] - For the 2011 season, the Explorers would like to welcome Gregg Garrity to the team. One of the top combo pitcher/hitters in the game, Gregg brings an intimidating presence to the lineup and will join Grant Patterson as part of the pitching staff. Being named to the All-World team twice as a hitter is just a brief indication of the type of offensive firepower … [Read more...]
ISC Host City announces Logo and Link for 2011
Cap tip to Al Doran, ISC Webmaster Quad Cities, IA/IL has announced its official logo and website for the 2011 World Tournament scheduled for Quad Cities, August 14-20, 2011. The official host web site is at: http://www.visitquadcities.com/isc/ The Quad Cities logo for 2011 is now on the front page of the ISC website AND the official ISC 2011 webpage. … [Read more...]