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Bakersfield Silverhawks shutter operations
Information courtesy of Chris McGehee: It is with great remorse that I have to write this letter. After many hours of talk between Bob and myself, we have come to the conclusion that it is time to shutter the doors on the Silverhawks team playing at the open level of fastpitch. With increased expenses and lack of a sponsor the costs of running the team have become too … [Read more...]
Tough times for New Zealand softball
Softball New Zealand has been forced to downsize its operation as a result of a loss of funding from the Community Trust of New Zealand. Chief executive Dane Dougan said head office had dropped from 12 to seven positions and among the lost roles are four development officers and the high performance manager. Dougan said the country's three regional managers had been … [Read more...]
Colombia earns berth to the ISF World Championship in New Zealand in 2013
By JULIO CÉSAR ACOSTA-EL COLOMBIANO | MEDELLÍN Eluniversal.com.co Rough (Google) Translation: There's always a first time and this law of life touched the male softball Colombia, which will debut in a World Cup, the New Zealand next year. Locals estuviron not in the final stages of Pan culminating Saturday in the diamond Oswaldo Osorio, but gained share as fifth in the … [Read more...]
Argentina Announces Junior National Team for ISF Jr. Worlds (Parana ARG, Nov 2012)
From Enard.org.ar Rough (Google) Translation: YOUTH SOFTBALL - EQUIPMENT FOR MUNDIALEl Body Coach of Youth Argentina announced this afternoon the names of the 17 players who will wear the national jersey in the ISF World Championship IX of categoría.El tournament will be played in the city of Paraná between 1 and 10 November. After more than two and half years of work, … [Read more...]
Team Mexico at 2012 Pan-Ams
Team Mexico at 2012 Pan-Ams. Mexico was 2-0 on the first day of play, with one-run wins over two of the top teams in the tournament, Argentina (5-4) and Venezuela (3-2). Thanks to Tony Gonzalez for name/caption information. … [Read more...]
Team Canada – Pan-Ams at Medellin – Day 1 Recap (2-0)
VIII Men's Pan American Championship - Team Canada on Day 1 Cap tip Al Doran, Al's Fastball. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2012 Men's National Team Opens Pan American Championship with Pair of Wins (Medellin, Colombia) The first day of the VIII Men's Pan American Championship began with the opening ceremonies at 11:00am CDT , and Team Canada later took to … [Read more...]