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Before the Black Sox came the Pilgrims
Classic ! From Softball New Zealand The first New Zealand Men’s Softball Team to attend a World Series, fondly known as the “Pilgrims” World Series 1966, Mexico City. Lovin' those Mad Men style hats. Not shown in photo: Don Draper. Editor's note: Kudos to Jim Williamson for spotting Kevin Herlihy in the back row of the above photo. Jim also notes that Bill Massey was … [Read more...]
Preliminary Rosters for 2015 WBSC Men’s World Championship – June 26-July 5
The Preliminary Rosters for the 2015 WBSC Men's World Championship, to be held June 26-July 5 at Saskatoon Sasketchewan are posted at the official WBSC website. Click here to view or view below. ARGENTINA Last Men's World Championship appearance - 2013 Juan BRANDAUER * Mauricio CACERES * Santiago CARRIL * Gustavo GODOY * Manuel GODOY Román GODOY HERBEL Sebastian … [Read more...]
Great Britain announces its roster for the 2015 WBSC Men’s World Championships
Cap tip ISC Canada East Congrats to Kyle Linton, Philip John and Darrin Newson, along with Richard Haldane on being named to the Great Britain National Team. Norman Ames with Richard Haldane and 17 others Very proud to announce the 2015 Team Great Britain roster for the World Championship in Saskatoon, Canada Players: #3 Kevin Stockford C/IF #4 Ben Easdown IF/OF #8 Ryan … [Read more...]
Golf tourney raises money, awareness for Clearwater Bombers
From the Clearwater Gazette BY JEFF ROSENFIELD Gazette Correspondent CLEARWATER — Over more than 60 years of play, the Clearwater Bombers men’s fast-pitch softball team left its mark on the city. Ten national titles, 22 players elected to the sport’s hall of fame, and numerous individual and team records are all testament to the success the Bombers enjoyed throughout the … [Read more...]
Midland Explorers back in action, host fastpitch tournament this weekend at Emerson Park
By Joel Barnhart, The Midland Daily News After a one-year hiatus, the Midland Explorers Men’s Major fastpitch softball team returns to the diamond this weekend at the Lefty Bartos/Lee Isenhart Memorial tournament at Emerson Park. Concerns with sponsorship and the aging core of the team prompted what longtime Explorers’ player Kyle Beane called a “hiatus” last season. With … [Read more...]
Kitchener Twins cut back on schedule to allow for Pan Ams and worlds
From the Waterloo Region Record By Christine Rivet KITCHENER — Local senior men's fastball will take a seat in the dugout in favour of the International Softball Federation's world championship and the Pan Am Games this summer. The tournament-only Kitchener Hallman Twins will play ball, but with a truncated schedule — only four event appearances — and not much in the way of … [Read more...]