By TONY SMITH When Demons product Daniel Milne steps into the world championship arena, he will spare a thought for two late, great Southland softball stalwarts. Milne has lived and played ball in Christchurch for 15 years but the 34-year-old Black Sox utility player says Southland gave him his softball grounding. "They started me off and gave me the opportunity . . . … [Read more...]
Team USA Photos from Auckland, NZ
Photos courtesy of Team USA's Adam LaLonde … [Read more...]
Nukunuku’s recall to NZ Black Sox helps mend heart
Softball great Nathan Nukunuku says his "heart was broken" when he initially missed out on the Black Sox team to contest the world championships, which begin at North Harbour on Friday. Nukunuku won a dramatic 11th-hour recall when coach Eddie Kohlhase reshuffled the roster to cope with the shoulder injury that will prevent captain and second base Rhys Casley from fielding … [Read more...]
Canada’s Paul Koert hopes international swansong is golden
Stouffville Sun-Tribune by Jim Mason Paul Koert enjoyed Family Day by taking his young family tobogganing. The Stouffville resident said good-bye to them for three weeks yesterday. He hopes to enjoy more smooth sledding on the other side of the world. The 34-year-old is a pitcher on the national team hoping to bring Canada its first gold medal from the International … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s Rhys Casley injured on world champs eve
TONY SMITH Black Sox captain Rhys Casley is in doubt for next weeks' World Championships in Auckland after re-injuring his shoulder. Black Sox captain Rhys Casley is in serious doubt for next week's world championships in Auckland after re-injuring his shoulder. The Black Sox are in a team camp at a remote Northland location and could not be contacted. Casley, 34, who … [Read more...]
Team Mexico Announced for 2013 ISF World Championship
Seleccion Mexicana de Softbol Lista de los 17 selecciónados nacionales y cuerpo tecnico que estarán participando en el Campeonato Mundial. Seleccion Mexicana Softball List of the 17 national team players and coaches who will be participating in the World Championship. Jugadores (Players) Alan Martínez ( Sonora ) Antonio González ( Bc ) René Cardona ( Sinaloa) José … [Read more...]
This Guy Can Rise It, Drop It And Pop It (Ty Stofflet,circa 1979)
Courtesy of Dave Blackburn's Facebook From the Sports Illustrated Vault Pennsylvania Dutchman Ty Stofflet, softball pitcher extraordinary, would be famous were he not the modest Prince of the Front Porch By Jack Mccallum Ballietsville, Pa. (population estimated at 600) is blessed with two of the best, the Ballietsville Inn and Ty Stofflet. The inn claims to serve … [Read more...]