We regret to report the passing of San Diego area fastpitch player Dennis Neuman. Funeral service information, courtesy of Ron Wood Sr.: The softball community, of San Diego, has lost another of its players. Dennis Neuman, recently passed away from cancer. Dennis, along with Danny Regas, were the best ambidextrous players I ever saw. Infield righthanded, outfield … [Read more...]
No place like the ballpark, Hickson native appointed ISC’s regional commissioner for Canada east
By Ron Thomson, Sentinel-Review HICKSON - Ever since he was a boy Hickson’s Kyle Smith loved spending time at the ballpark. He found a way to spend even more time at the diamond when he joined the International Softball Congress (ISC) as a broadcaster in 2006. Now, Smith is getting even more involved with the sport he loves. Last month, the ISC appointed Smith as … [Read more...]
Adam Folkard and Nick Norton ready for more men’s softball
Adam Folkard and Nick Norton ready for more men's softball Monday, March 19, 2012 Hawker, Canberra — Coming off a national championship win for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) men's open team in mid-February, Australia men's national softball team representatives Nick Norton and Adam Folkard are getting ready for more softball later this year, including the Australian … [Read more...]
Tim Campbell revels in top club experience (NZ)
By LOGAN SAVORY, Southland Times Southland softball talent Tim Campbell's stint at the weekend with Hawke's Bay during the New Zealand Open club championships was another step towards what looms as an exciting sporting year for the teenager. Campbell a fortnight ago was named in the New Zealand Junior Black Sox squad for the Junior World Series in Argentina in … [Read more...]
Irv Lutz was a true softball legend
Irv Lutz, who was the backbone to the fastpitch softball league that played its games at Prescott Field, died Tuesday night at age 58. By MIKE GIVLER Sports Editor It's better known as Prescott Field, but it recently became the Lutz Family Field, and appropriately so. Irv Lutz - and his entire family for that matter - has been synonymous with fastpitch softball … [Read more...]
Kiwi teen secures Major League Baseball deal (Pita Rona)
Cap tip Dave BlackburnNew Zealand teenager Pita Rona has secured a seven year deal with Major League Baseball franchise the Baltimore Orioles. The Auckland youngster, who has represented New Zealand in softball, switched codes late last year to focus his attention on baseball. Rona was picked up after scouts from the franchise came to New Zealand this week to look at the … [Read more...]
HBO “Sport in America” TV Series in 2013 – Dave Blackburn’s entry
HBO "Sport in America" TV Series in 2013 - Dave Blackburn's entry The video involves Dave's answers to 4 questions in 6 minutes total. Here are the 4 questions: Introduce Yourself and say where you are from, and who is your favorite Sports Team. (1 Min) Why do Sports Matter to you? (1 Min) Describe your most memorable or significant Sports Story as a fan (2 … [Read more...]