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Fastpitch twinbill kindles memories (Richmond BC)

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From the Richmond Review Japan’s visit reminds many of old days at Steveston Park The past is still unmistakably present at venerable Steveston Park. Though the Richmond senior men’s and Nisei fastball leagues have long faded from existence, the memories of games from yesteryear continue to echo throughout the ball yard. The tales tend to grow taller as time wears on, but … [Read more...]

2015 WBSC Men’s World Softball Championships NEW Updated Schedules

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As the event nears, we have had to make a couple of changes. As some of you are aware, Team Indonesia is no longer attending the World Championship. You will notice in the attachments that there has been some slight changes in the schedules. For the tournament schedule, you will see all Indonesia games are "Cancelled." The WBSC will explain the ruling of that at the teams … [Read more...]

Argentina heads to Canada for World and Pan Am Championships

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From Uno Entre Rios (Rough Google Translation) The Argentina Selection of Male Softball undertake trip today for Canada to address two major challenges that lie ahead. Paranaense oriented by July Gamarci team goes all in two major championships that will in a few days. Argentina will play the World Championships in Saskatoon, and the Pan American Games in Toronto, both in … [Read more...]

Before the Black Sox came the Pilgrims

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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

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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...]

Indonesia Withdraws From the 2015 WBSC Men’s World Championship (Schedule Revised)

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At 7:59 am the WBSC and the Host Committee received an e-mail on behalf of the Indonesian Softball Federation, announcing they have officially withdrawn from the 2015 WBSC World Men's Softball Championship. A revised schedule is up on the official website in the Teams section under the Events tab at the top of page. Click here to view the REVISED SCHEDULE. Click here for PDF … [Read more...]