1979 held at Midland, Michigan.
Champion – McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac, Midland, Michigan
Runner Up – Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners, Reading, Pennsylvania
McArdle came through the losers bracket to defeat Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners two straight times to capture the championship. Owen “The Fog” Walford of McArdle beat Ty Stofflett in a 10 inning 1-0 game in the first final, despite Stofflett’s 19 K. Then McArdle’s Bob Ryan beat York’s Larry Bergh 3-1 in final championship game). Stofflett finished the tournament with 76 K in 45.2 innings and surrendered only 13 hits and 3 earned runs. Stofflet’s streak of 14 consecutive wins in ASA National Championship play was broken by in this tournament as he went 5-1.
- Co-MVP – Jeff Peck, McArdle Pontiac/Cadillac
- Co-MVP – Ted Hicks, CMI (12-19, .632)
- Batting Leader – Jim Brackin, Wilson Powell – .533
- Home Run Leader – N/A
- Most Outstanding Pitcher Award – Ty Stofflet, Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners
FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
P – Ty Stofflet, Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners (5-1, 46 IP, 76 K, won 5 straight until the final game, 2 one-hit shutouts. Beat McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac earlier in the tournament to win his 14th consecutive ASA National Tournament game.)
P – Owen “The Fog” Walford, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac (4-1, pitched a 10 inning 1-0 victory to get Midland to the championship)
P – Bob Ryan, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac (3-0), pitched the 3-1 finale.
C – Jim March, Guanella Brothers (7-21, .333)
C – Nels Cronkright, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac
1B – George Nokes, Peterbilt
2B – Jack Starling, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac
3B – Jeff Peck, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac (10-22, .455, 2 RBI), keyed all three rallies to give Midland the 3-1 championship final victory.
SS – Jim Brackin, Wilson Powell (8-15, 4 RBI)
OF – Ray Allena, Guanella Brothers (11-27, .407)
OF – Larry Potts, Wilson Powell (8-16, .500, 3 RBI)
OF – Bill Stewart, Peterbilt
OF – Scott Keener, Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners
DH – Paul Custred, Wilson Powell
UTIL – Mike Parnow, Guanella Brothers (9-27, .333, 9 RBI)
SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
P – Graham Arnold, Peterbilt (3-2)
P – Rick Balswick, Guanella Brothers
P – Roy Burlison, O’Byrne Electric (3-1)
C – Butch Batt, Peterbilt
C – Jim Nichols, O’Byrne Electric
1B – Jeff Seip, Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners
2B – Hank Stocks, Wilson Powell
3B – Dennis Christopherson, Southern Truck Raiders
SS – Terry Brenner, Southern Truck Raiders
OF – Dale Lagow, Home Savings and Loan
OF – Bonus Frost, O’Byrne Electric
OF – Jim Nokes, Peterbilt
OF – Les Crandall, Guanella Brothers
DH – Evans Telegades, McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac
UTIL – John Anquillare, Raybestos Cardinals
FINAL STANDINGS
1. McArdle Pontiac-Cadillac, Midland, MI (7-1) (Host)
2. Bob Hoffman’s Barbell Sunners, Reading, PA (5-2) (Defending Champ)
3. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (6-2) (Pacific Coast)
4. Lakewood Jets, Lakewood, CA (1-2) (Pacific Coast At-Large)
5t. Southern Truck Raiders, Phoenix, AZ (3-2) (Rocky Mountain-Cactus)
5t. O’Byrne Electric, Springfield, MO (3-2) (Mid-America At-Large)
7t. Home Savings and Loan, Aurora, IL (3-2) (Midwest)
7t. Wilson Powell, Marlow Heights, MD (3-2) (Central Atlantic)
9t. Raybestos Cardinals, Stratford, CT (2-2) (New England)
9t. Peter’s Bombers, Des Moines, IA (1-2) (Mid-America)
9t. Zeniths, Rochester, NY (2-2) (Mid-Atlantic)
9t. Peterbilt, Seattle, WA (1-2) (Northwestern)
13t. Steve’s Exporters, San Antonio, TX (1-2) (Texas)
13t. Alabama Auto Auction, Montgomery, AL (0-2) (Southern)
13t. Charlie’s Trading Post, Atlanta, GA (1-2) (South Atlantic)
13t. Made-Rite Chips, Bay City, MI (1-2) (Great Lakes At-Large)
17t. Franklin Enterprises, Memphis, TN (0-2) (Southwestern)
17t. Ohio Caverns, West Liberty, OH (0-2) (East Central)
17t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (0-2) (Rocky Mountain-Alpine)
17t. Bandbox, St. James, MN (0-2) (Northern)
17t. Wolverine Supply, Ann Arbor, MI (0-2) (Great Lakes)
17t. York Barbell, Lancaster, PA (1-2) (Central Atlantic At-Large)
