By the Midland Daily After placing third at the recently-completed Amateur Softball Association Majors, the Midland Explorers feel they have the potential to take home the championship trophy at the upcoming International Softball Congress World Championships. "That was a big confidence booster for our guys," said Explorers' manager Gregg Sauve. "They never quit. We've had … [Read more...]
Bakersfield CA teams hoping to rebuild interest in men’s fastpitch
Local teams hoping to rebuild interest in men's fastpitch softball BY STEPHEN LYNCH, Special to The Californian Three decades ago, men's fastpitch softball was extremely popular in Bakersfield. Now, two local teams are hoping that bringing a world championship back to the city can help the sport thrive here once again. The California A's and the Bakersfield Silverhawks … [Read more...]
Duncan Outlaws and Anderson Lawmen to represent local area in ASA Major at South Bend IN
The Duncan Outlaws of Elkhart again will represent the Michiana area in the Amateur Softball Association Men’s Major fast-pitch national championships this weekend at Belleville Park. The 13-team, double-elimination event starts at 4 p.m. Thursday, with the championship round set for 9 a.m. Sunday. This marks the sixth time in eight years the tourney has been held at … [Read more...]
Kitchener Hallman Twins get new life
Cap tip Dennis Dosman KITCHENER — The Kitchener Hallman Twins are back in business. Less than eight months after pulling the financial plug on Canada’s longest-continuously operated senior men’s fastball team, local entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Hallman has resurrected the team in hopes of winning a third consecutive national championship. Hallman, along with … [Read more...]
Jarvis holds # 1 spot, Cal A’s move up to # 2 in final 2011 ISC Rankings
The top 10 teams are as follows, with previous rank in brackets: Rank Team 1 (1) Jarvis, ON Travelers 2 (3) Bakersfield, CA California A’s 3 (2) New York, NY Chicago/NY Fastpitch 4 (4) Elkhart, IA Albaugh Inc. 5 (5) Midland, MI Explorers 6 (6) Saskatoon, SK Diamondbacks 7 (9) Appleton, WI Bar of Appleton Brewers 8 (7) Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania Power 9 (8) St. Paul, … [Read more...]
Stoney Creek Scrappers Win OASA “B” Masters
Stoney Creek Scrappers, 2011 OASA "B" Masters Champs. (Photos courtesy of Dave Birnie)The Scrappers will be among the masters teams competing in the 2011 ISC "Legends" tournament in August. Keep an eye on this bunch. … [Read more...]
ISC releases list of teams competing in 2011 World Tournament in Moline IL – August 14-20, 2011
2011 ISC World Tournament Entrants ST/PRV Country 1. Ackley, IA - Grumpy's IA US 2. Alvinston, ON - Alvinston Indians ON CAN 3. Anadarko, OK - Super Chiefs OK US 4. Appleton, WI - Bar of Appleton Brewers WI US 5. Appleton, WI - Barflies WI US 6. Appleton, WI - The Bar Athletics WI US 7. Ashland, OH - Stock Pack OH US 8. Aurora, IL - Dolan & … [Read more...]