Click logo to read original story 13 Dec, 2010 12:00 AM The Redlands Softball based Victoria Point Sharks A-Grade Men's Fastpitch team played well but missed out a finals position by a whisker against fierce competition at the recent Canberra Skins Softball Tournament played at the Hawker International Softball Complex. The 10-team competition was one of the … [Read more...]
Black Sox given pass mark in Canberra tourney
Click logo to read original story New Zealand has been awarded a cautious pass mark from the international men's softball tournament which ended in Canberra at the weekend. The Black Sox were beaten 5-1 by Australia Gold in the final, in a re-match of the 2009 world championship final. World champions Australia again got the jump on New Zealand, scoring three runs … [Read more...]
Argentina Third in International Test Match
From Jorge Martin, Head of Media and Communication, Softball Confederation Argentina [Google Translation] Argentina ended their participation in the International Test Match climbing the top step of the podium, ahead of Australia Green by 4 to 0 in the match for third place. Once again Juan Potolicchio did a job as a surgeon from the circle, shutting the home team and … [Read more...]
Aussies Take First Step to Retaining Title
From Softball Australia: 10 December 2010 Australia have taken the first step to retaining their World Champions crown as they defeated the New Zealand Black Sox 5-1 in the Grand Final of the Men’s International Fastpitch Test Series. After a fiery rendition of the traditional Maori Haka, there was a definite feeling in the air within the two teams. Although this was … [Read more...]
Back injury cloud over Black Sox Rhys Casley
(click logo for original news story) Black Sox captain Rhys Casley was likely to miss last night's international quadrangular men's softball final in Canberra with a back injury. Softball New Zealand general manager Dane Dougan said from Canberra that Casley, who had been in fine batting form, pulled a muscle in his back on Thursday. The skipper missed the Black Sox's … [Read more...]
Black Sox Dominance on Day 2
From Softball Australia: New Zealand Black Sox sought revenge as they dominated day two of the Men’s International Fastpitch Test Series after play was delayed due to inclement weather throughout the morning. Losing last night’s game at the hands of Australia Gold, the Black Sox were determined not to have the same result when they met Australia Green in a high scoring … [Read more...]
Final looms for Black Sox
Click logo for original story The New Zealand men's softball team remain on course to reach tomorrow's final of the international tournament in Canberra. The Black Sox yesterday beat Australia Green 12-7 and then backed up that performance with a 9-1 win over Argentina to stay in contention for the final. Against Australia Green, considered to be the weaker of … [Read more...]