Category: ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch

1983 held at Montgomery, Alabama.

Champion: Spooks, Anoka, Minnesota
Runner Up: Sorrento’s Pizza/RL Yeager’s Sporting Goods, Columbus, Ohio

• MVP – Linda Polley, Anoka Spooks (16-29, .552, also pitched and allowed only 5 hits in the “if” game to win the title)
• Batting Leader – Kathy Riley, Silver Streak (14-22) – .636
• Home Run Leader – Leann Harrell, Tifton Tomboys – 3

1983 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Nancy Garbett, Spooks
C – Teresa Combs, Sorrrento’s Pizza
1B – Leann Harrell, Tifton Tomboys
2B – Brenda Smith, Richmond Stompers
3B – Sharon Mancil, Tifton Tomboys
SS – Linda Polley, Spooks
OF – Kathy Riley, Silver Streak
OF – Becky Thomas, Tifton Tomboys
OF – Carol Bemis, Spooks
OF – Robyn Ryan, Sorrrento’s Pizza
UT – Carol Mindel, Sorrrento’s Pizza
UT – Judelle Cowley, Fraley’s Wildcats
UT – Tina Marable, JAE Awards
UT – Gail Robinson, UPI

1983 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Amy Flaugher, Sorrrento’s Pizza
C – Teresa Held, Spooks
1B – Jane Bishop, Richmond Stompers
2B – Eldonna Janutolo, UPI
3B – Kimberly Hall, Richmond Stompers
SS – Pat Killian, Ozark A’s
OF – Barbara Lawson, Ozark A’s
OF – Linda Anderson, Spooks
OF – Lea Stokley, Fraley’s Wildcats
OF – Terri Donahue, Richmond Stompers
UT – Marilyn Booher, Sorrrento’s Pizza
UT – Judy Knight, Spooks
UT – Vikky Miller, B&I Sports
UT – Paula Christlan, JAE Awards

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Spooks, Anoka, MN (7-1)
2. Sorrento’s Pizza/RL Yeager’s, Columbus, OH (6-2)
3. Tifton Tomboys Tifton, GA (6-2)
4. UPI, Cookeville, TN (5-2)
5t. Silver Streak, Denton, TX (6-2)
5t. Ozark Athletics, Joplin, MO (6-2)
7t. Bill Fraley’s Wildcats, Lexington, KY (4-2)
7t. JAE Awards, Seattle, WA (6-2)
9t. B&I Sports, Tacoma, WA (2-2)
9t. Richmond Stompers, Richmond, VA (3-2)
9t. Tampa Gremlins, Tampa, FL (2-2)
9t. M&M Debs, Pittsburg, PA (2-2)
13t. Ozark Communications, Springfield, MO (3-2)
13t. Ferrara’s Norton, OH (2-2)
13t. Trio Machines, Wichita, KS (3-2)
13t. Hector’s Athletics, Seattle, WA (3-2)
17t. Tri-County Cougars, Warren, MI (2-2)
17t. Evans Transfer/BJ’s Orehouse, Butte, MT (1-2)
17t. Carr Jewelers, Austin, TX (2-2)
17t. Bud Light Classics, Montgomery, AL (3-2)
17t. Southernettes, Atlanta, GA (1-2)
17t. Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
17t. Tenino Eagles, Tacoma, WA (2-2)
17t. Leavern’s and Hope Plastics Roadrunners, Gastonia, NC (2-2)
25t. County Sports/Rusty Nail Mice, Huntington Station, NY (1-2)
25t. McGlaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (2-2)
25t. A-Team, Corpus Christi, TX (2-2)
25t. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (2-2)
25t. Costons, Petal, MS (1-2)
25t. Key Ford Mustangs, Pensacola, FL (2-2)
25t. Locker Room Blazers, Bryan, TX (1-2)
25t. Bentons, Westboro, MA (1-2)
33t. BT Express, Bridgeport, CT (0-2)
33t. McDonalds/Dr. Pepper, Winchester, VA (0-2)
33t. Dapco, Dexter, MI (0-2)
33t. Detlefson Insurance, Burnsville, MN (0-2)
33t. Teddy Bears, Carteret, NJ (0-2)
33t. Kalamazoo Merchants, Portage, MI (0-2)
33t. Champs, Baton Rouge, LA (0-2)
33t. G.B. Wilcher, Franklin, IN (0-2)
33t. Columbus Roadrunners, Columbus, OH (0-2)
33t. Notre Dame, Central Falls, RI (0-2)
33t. Fuzzy’s Sports Bar, Blue Springs, MO (1-2)
33t. Donegans, Frederick, MD (0-2)
33t. Mid State Shamrock, Mt. Pleasant, MI (0-2)
33t. Angels, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
33t. Bar C Ranch, Morton, MS (1-2)
33t. Indy All Stars, Indianapolis, IN (0-2)

1983 National Champion – Spooks of Anoka, Minnesota

1982 held at Marietta, Georgia.

Champion – Richmond Stompers, Richmond, Virginia (68-9)
Runner Up – Tifton Tomboys, Tifton, Georgia

The Tifton Tomboys were undefeated for the first 6 games (that’s 12 straight National victories in a row including last year) , but when they met the Stompers in the finals, they dropped two straight. The Richmond Stompers dethroned last years champs defeating them 3-1 in 8 innings of the first game and then 4-2 in the final game. Curnie Webster was the winning pitcher in both games and allowing only 3 runs. Brenda Smith and Debbie Brooks had 2 hits apiece in the final game to lead the Stompers. The Stompers finished with a 8-1 record in the tournament.

• MVP – Brenda Smith, Richmond Stompers
• Batting Leader – Shelly Vick, Spooks (14-25) – .560
• Batting Leader – Paula Christlaw, JEA Awards (14-25) – .560
• Home Run Leader – Josephine Wright, UPI – 3

1982 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Curnie Webster, Richmond Stompers
P – Charlotte Cates, Tifton Tomboys
C – Terry Allen, Getz
C – Terry Lancaster, Tifton Tomboys
1B – Paula Christlaw, JAE Awards
2B – Brenda Smith, Richmond Stompers
3B – Sharon Manci, Tifton Tomboys
SS – Darby Cottle, Tifton Tomboys
OF – Libby Parrish, Tifton Tomboys
OF – Joy Cimburke, Richmond Stompers
OF – Terry Donohue, Richmond Stompers
OF – Carol Stromberg, Spooks
UT – Rhonda Mueller, Gastonia Roadrunners
UT – Linda Boatright, Florida Zanderettes

1982 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

No team was listed.

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Richmond Stompers, Richmond, VA
2. Tifton Tomboys, Tifton, GA

1981 held at Austin, Minnesota.

Champion: Tifton Tomboys, Tifton, Georgia
Runner Up: Spooks, Anoka, Minnesota

After winning four ASA Youth National Championships, the Tifton Tomboys moved up to the Women’s Major Division and proceeded to go undefeated (6-0) to capture the Championship. The Tomboys defeated the Spooks 5-2 in the title game.

Darby Cottle made some incredible defensive plays from her shortstop position and also had a run scoring double in the third inning to break a 1-1 tie and give the Tomboys the lead for good.

• MVP – Darby Cottle, Tifton Tomboys (also named USA Amateur Athlete of the Year for Women’s Slow Pitch)
• Batting Leader – Debbie Bregler, PDS Sunshriners (10-19) – .526
• Home Run Leader – Leann Harrell, Tifton Tomboys – 3

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Gayle Dowler, Tifton Tomboys
P – Nancy Garbett, Spooks
C – Terry Lancaster, Tifton Tomboys
C – Kate Yerick, JAE Awards
1B – Debbie Bregler, PDS Sunshiners
2B – Janice Crumpley, O’Byrne Electric
3B – Shelly Johnson, Spooks
SS – Darby Cottle, Tifton Tomboys
OF – Linda Garbett, Spooks
OF – Cindy Gross, York Barbellettes
OF – Sue Manaham, Stompers
OF – Charlotte Cates, Tifton Tomboys
UT – Carol Bemis, Spooks
UT – Anita Epperly, Sorrento’s Pizza

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Patty Gliniani, Spooks
P – Cricket Olafson, PDS Sunshiners
C – Venus Ross, PDS Sunshiners
C – Brenda White, GB Wilcher
1B – Barbara Nick, Agora DBA
2B – Kelly Tillman, Tifton Tomboys
3B – Kathy Stilwell, PDS Sunshiners
SS – Judy Knight, Spooks
OF – Teresa Held, Spooks
OF – Sandy Karlsson, JAE Awards
OF – Barbara Murray, Tifton Tomboys
OF – Martha Kidd, Sorrento’s Pizza
UT – Francis Kiski, Getz
UT – Paula Fay, Fraley’s Wildcats

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Tifton Tomboys, Tifton, GA (6-0)
2. Anoka Spooks, Anoka, MN (8-2)
3. PDS Sunshiners, Jacksonville, FL (5-2)
4. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (4-2)
5t. Getz, Atlanta, GA (4-2)
5t. Stompers, Richmond, VA (7-2)
7t. G.B. Wilcher, Franklin, IN (4-2)
7t. Barbellettes, York, PA (3-2)
9t. O’Byrne Eloctric, Springfield, MO (3-2)
9t. Fraley’s Wildcats, Lexington, KY (3-2)
9t. County Sports Mice, Long Island, NY (2-2)
9t. Redwood Saloon, New Bedford, MA (3-2)
13t. California Conspiracy, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
13t. Sherwood Construction, Wichita, KS (2-2)
13t. JAE Awards, Seattle, WA (3-2)
13t. Agora, Youngstown, OH (2-2)
17t. Tom’s Drive-In, Broussard, LA (3-2)
17t. Spirit of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (1-2)
17t. More, More, More, Anaheim, CA (2-2)
17t. Twin Shield Aces, Dunkirk, MD (1-2)
17t. Detlefson Insurance, Burnsville, MN (1-2)
17t. B&I Sports, Tacoma, WA (1-2)
17t. M&M Dabs, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
17t. Steamers, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
25t. A&E Sales, Corpus Christi, TX (0-2)
25t. Gaslight, Kansas City, KS – MO (1-2)
25t. Falcons, Dallas, TX (0-2)
25t. Belles, Billingham, WA (0-2)
25t. A’s, Waco, TX (0-2)
25t. Forry Cap, Parma, OH (1-2)
25t. Damn Yankees, Denver, CO (0-2)
25t. Zephyrs, Satellite Beach, FL (0-2)
33t. Lenny’s, Lynn, MA (0-2)
33t. Village Pump, Austin, MN (0-2)
33t. Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (0-2)
33t. KF Industries Ramblers, Oklahoma City, OK (0-2)
33t. Monroe Trophies, Monroe, MI (0-2)
33t. McComb All Sports, Detroit, MI (1-2)

1980 held at York, Pennsylvania.

Champions: Howard’s Rubi-Otts, Graham, North Carolina
Runner Up: York Barbellettes, York, Pennsylvania

After 10 times in National play and coming up short the previous nine times, Howard’s Rubi-Otts final won the big one. The North Carolina team went undefeated and won 7 straight games. It wasn’t easy as they scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning as Sherri Pickard and Marion Scott both got on base and scored on consecutive singles. They then held on winning a 5-3 decision over The Barbellettes of York. York took an early 2-0 lead, but the Rubi-Otts moved back ahead with three runs in the second inning on back to back singles and a sac fly. Tournament MVP Sherri Pickard scored one of the two runs in that 6th inning and went 2 for 3 to lead the Rubi-Otts offense. Susan Clark and Toni Pullium both were 1 for 2.

• MVP – Sherri Packard, Rubi-Otts (17-25, .680)
• Batting Leader – Inga Lees, McLaughlin Oil (13-16) – .813
• Home Run Leader – Rita Lewis, Bob Hoffman’s Dots – 3

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Robin Murray, Hoffman Dots
P – Jamie Friedman, Action Pool Pacers
C – Pat Pickard, Rubi-Otts
1B – Bambi Toscano, Hoffman Dots
2B – Sherri Pickard, Rubi-Otts
3B – Rita Lewis, Bob Hoffman Dots
SS – Sue Bupp, Barbellettes
OF – Cindy Gross, Barbellettes
OF – Connie Blouse, Barbellettes
OF – Inga Lees, McLaughlin Oil
UT – Theresa Holt, Rubi-Otts
UT – Joannn Sharpe, Hoffman Dots

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Bonnie Blouse, Barbellettes
P – Bev Beck, Sorrentos
C – Melinda Germain, Action Pool Pacers
1B – Laura Roundtree, Action Pool Pacers
2B – Linda Shermeyer, Barbellettes
SS – Debbie McLane, Action Pool Pacers
OF – Martha Kidd, Sorrentos
OF – Bunny Riley, Action Pool Pacers
UT – Marty Gordon, Rubi-Otts
UT – Toni Pulliam, Rubi-Otts
UT – Ann Keith, Rubi-Otts
UT – Marsha Repogle-Ehler, Sorrentos

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Howard’s Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (7-0)
2. York Barbellettes, York, PA (9-2)
3. Action Pool Pacers, Jacksonville, FL (5-2)
4. Bob Hoffman Dots, North Miami, FL (7-2)
5t. Getz, Atlanta, GA (3-2)
5t. M&M Debs, Pittsburgh, PA (3-2)
7t. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
7t. McLaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (3-2)
9t. Universal Plastics, Baxter, TN (4-2)
9t. Tampa Gremlins, Tamps, FL (3-2)
9t. Redwood City Merchants, Redwood City, CA (3-2)
9t. Hutley’s Chasers, Huntington, NY (2-2)
13t. GB Wilcher, Franklin, IN (2-2)
13t. Richmond Stompers, Richmond, VA (2-2)
13t. Super Painters, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
13t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (2-2)
17t. Dapco Dexter, Ann Arbor MI (2-2)
17t. Jay’s Stereo, Westlake, MI (2-2)
17t. Indian Head Pub Mice, Huntington, NY (2-2)
17t. Fran Contracting Coal, Phillipsburg, PA (2-2)
17t. Arkies, Little Rock, AR (1-2)
17t. Redwood Saloon, New Bedford, MA (1-2)
17t. Goodenough Plumbettes, Monroe, MI (1-2)
17t. Renton Athletics, Seattle, WA (1-2)
25t. Wooster Motorwaves, Shelby, OH (1-2)
25t. Maplewood Bowl, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
25t. Ocean Staters, RI (1-2)
25t. Ozark Athletics, Joplin, MO (1-2)
25t. Bell Pickup, Grand Rapids, MI (1-2)
25t. Coors of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO (1-2)
25t. Playmates, Los Angeles, CA (0-2)
25t. Corrao Construction, Las Vegas, NV (0-2)
33t. Sherwood Construction, Wichita, KS (0-2)
33t. Bryan Sluggers, Bryan, TX (0-2)
33t. Moorewood City Cobras, Moorehead, CT (0-2)
33t. Namplates, Tulsa, OK (0-2)
33t. Austin Hawks, Austin, TX (0-2)
33t. A&E Sales, Corpus Christi, TX (0-2)
33t. Portland Redwings, Portlant, OR (0-2)
33t. Damn Yankees, Denver, CO (0-2)

1979 held at Nashville, Tennessee.

Champion: Bob Hoffman’s Dots, Miami, Florida
Runner Up: Tampa Gremlins, Tampa, Florida

The Dots closed out their final campaign with a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Gremlins in the finals. They have been a dominant force in Slow Pitch during the last eleven years in national play. Since 1969, the Dots have finished in the top-5 every single year, They have won 5 National Championships (1969, 1974, 1975, 1978 and this year 1979), twice been Runner-up, twice been third and throw in a fourth and a fifth. They have had an incredible run. After the season, they decided to disband. The Gremlins had to defeat last year’s runner-up, Atlanta Getz in the loser’s bracket to gain the finals over the powerful Dots.

• MVP – Rita Lewis, Bob Hoffman’s Dots (12-25, .480, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 Runs)
• Home Run Leader – Sue Bupp, York Barbellettes (10-17, .588, 10 RBI, 6 Runs) – 4
• Batting Leader – Pam Nelson, McLaughlin Oil (11-15, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs) – .733

1979 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Robin Murray, Dots
C – Glynda Hester, Getz
1B – Linda Tumlin, Getz
2B – Debbie Wohlers, Gremlin
3B – Rita Lewis, Dots
SS – Chris Padgett, Dots
OF – Ernestine Hamel, Dots
OF – Elaine Honig, Gremlins
OF – Cindy Brogdon, Getz
UT – Jennie Garrison, Getz
UT – Marilyn Booher, Sorrento’s
UT – Sandra VanLandingham, Gremlins
UT – Marlene Brice, Gremlins

1979 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Shirley Patterson, Sorrento’s
C – Terry Combs, Sorrento’s
1B – Laura McEvoy, Hutley’s Chasers
2B – Linda Mueller, All Sports
3B – Cheryl Gardley, Port City
SS – Sue Bupp, Barbellettes
OF – Karen Harris, UPI
OF – Lisa Shermeyer, Barbellettes
UT – Charlene Stemm, Ferry Cap
UT – Charlene Koski, Rebels
UT – Jennifer Gorecki, Self-Serve

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bob Hoffman Dots, Miami, FL (7-0)
2. Tampa Gremlins, Tampa, FL (7-2)
3. Atlanta Getz, Atlanta, GA (4-2)
4. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (5-2)
5t. Self-Serve, Solon, OH (4-2)
5t. Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
7t. Hutley’s Chasers, Huntington, NY 6-2
7t. Port City Ford, Houston, TX (3-2)
9t. Mclaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (2-2)
9t. Annie’s Guns, Dallas, TX (3-2)
9t. Ferry Cap, Parma, OH (3-2)
9t. Barbellettes, York, PA (3-2)
13t. All Sport Uniform, Roseville, MI (3-2)
13t. Universal Plastics, Cookville, TN (2-2)
13t. Detlefsen Insurance, Burnsville, MN (2-2)
13t. Forrest Datsun, Redwood City, CA (2-2)
17t. Carrao Construction, Las Vegas, NV (2-2)
17t. Getaway Inn, Topeka, KS (2-2)
17t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (1-2)
17t. Nelson Painting, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
17t. Hecker’s Girls, New Athens, IL (1-2)
17t. Bernard Hall, Fond-Du-Lac, WI (1-2)
17t. Jefferson Royals, Desoto, MO (1-2)
17t. Stompers, Mechanicsville, VA (3-2)
25t. St. Paul Steamers, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Cunningham-Kelly Fillies, Nashville, TN (2-2)
25t. Quicksilver, Tulsa, OK (0-2)
25t. George Flowers Playmates, Sacramento, CA (0-2)
25t. L&B Oil, Hutchinson, KS (0-2)
25t. Indian Head Pub Mice, Huntington Station, NY (0-2)
25t. Hartford Road Dairy Queen, Manchester, CT (1-2)
25t. Danielson Insurance, Missoula, MT (0-2)
33t. Redwood Saloon, New Bedford, MA (0-2)
33t. The Junction, Greeley, CO (0-2)
33t. E.M.A.C., El Monte, CA (0-2)
33t. Lufkin Curves, Lufkin, TX (0-2)
33t. Sharpe Electric, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
33t. Great Falls Sponsors, Great Falls, MT (0-2)
33t. Dapco, Dexter, MI (0-2)

1978 held at Jacksonville, Florida.

Champion: Bob Hoffman’s Dots, Miami, Florida
Runner Up: Getz, Atlanta, Georgia

Behind the dominant defense and pitching of Judy Hedgecock, the Dots went undefeated winning all five games, two of them by shutout. The score in the final game was 7-2. Kristy Boston has a monster tournament for the Dots and was named MVP.

• MVP – Kristy Boston, Bob Hoffman’s Dots (15-23, .652)
• Batting Leader – Kristy Boston, Bob Hoffman’s Dots – .652
• Home Run Leader – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Cathy Herrington, Getz
P – Judy Hedgecock, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
C – Chris Keller, Wray Roofing
C – Jeanne Ghostley, Spooks
1B – Mary Kay Sharp, Spooks
2B – Kristy Boston, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
3B – Terry Allen, Getz
SS – Chris Padgett, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
OF – Ernestine Hamel, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
OF – Mary Ann Holmes, Tamps Gremlins
OF – Dru Wise, Nelson’s Painting Saints
OF – Lori Brenner, Wray Roofing
UT – Sharon Gallagher, M&M Debs
UT – Branda Marshall, CC Brick & Lumber

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Curnie Webster, Stompers
P – Sandra VanLandingham, Tampa Gremlins
C – Linda Ares, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
C – Cheryl Hall, Stompers
1B – Val Nicholson, M&M Debs
2B – Sherri Pickard, Rubi-Otts
3B – Sue Stead, M&M Debs
SS – Dot Stansal, Denny Morgan’s Rebels
OF – Holly Perzel, Broglio’s Rockettes
OF – Elaine Roberson, Gets
OF – Evelyn Hayes, Bob Hoffman’s Dots
OF – Carol Stromberg, Spooks
UT – Darlene Werhnyak, Getz
UT – Jennie Garrison, Getz

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Hoffman Dots, Miami, FL (6-0)
2. Getz, Atlanta, GA (9-2)
3. Spooks, Anoka, MN (5-2)
4. Raintree Steak & Pizza House, Seattle, WA (4-2)
5t. Richmond Stompers, Richmond, VA (5-2)
5t. Tampa Gremlins, Tampa, FL (4-2)
7t. M&M Debs, Pittsburgh, PA (4-2)
7t. Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (3-2)
9t. Forrest Datsun, Redwood City, CA (2-2)
9t. Corpus Christi Brick & Lumber, Corpus Christi, TX (4-2)
9t. Nelson Painting Service, Oklahoma City, OK (3-2)
9t. Wray Roofing, Hutchinson, KS (3-2)
13t. McGlaughlin Oil, Columbus, OH (2-2)
13t. Denny Moran’s Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
13t. Broglio’s & Freeway Rockettes, Parma, OH (3-2)
13t. Fox Valley Lassies. St. Charles, IL (3-2)
17t. Patrick’s Steamers, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
17t. Spirit of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2-2)
17t. Port City Ford Truck Sales, Houston, TX (2-2)
17t. Roy Wheeler Realty, Charlottsville, VA (1-2)
17t. Ami-Co-Travel Chasers, Huntington, NY (1-2)
17t. Summertime Blues, Thousand Oaks, CA (1-2)
17t. Hi-Landers, Louisville, KY (1-2)
17t. Universal Plastics, Nashville, TN (2-2)
25t. Armed Forces All-Stars, Wichita Falls, TX (1-2)
25t. DAPCO, Ann Arbor, MI (0-2)
25t. Fairway, Blair, NE (1-2)
25t. Sport Haus, Fond du Lac, WI (1-2)
25t. OC Spirits, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
25t. Huntington YMCA Mice, Huntington, NY (0-2)
25t. Lee Turzillo Contracting Co., Parma, OH (0-2)
25t. Bellingham Belles, Bellingham, WA (1-2)
33t. B&I Sports, Tacoma, WA (0-2)
33t. Ozark Athletics, Joplin, MO (0-2)
33t. Danny’s Angels, New Bradford, MA (1-2)
33t. Bernward Hall, Fond du Lac, WI (0-2)
33t. Dennis’ Mennaces, Greeley, CO (0-2)
33t. Dallas HIC, Dallas, TX (0-2)
33t. New Hampshire Lakers, Manchester, NH (0-2)
33t. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
33t. Lamps Construction, Lubbock, TX (0-2)

1977 held at Graham Municipal Park in Graham, North Carolina on September 2-5.

Champion: Fox Valley Lassies, St Charles, Illinois
Runner Up: Roadrunners, Columbus, Ohio

The Lassies beat the Roadrunners 8-6 in the winners bracket final. After the Columbus squad eliminated defending champ Sorrento’s Pizza in the losers bracket final, they were set to take on the Fox Valley Lassies once again in the final championship game. The win over Sorrento’s was big, because Sorrento pitcher Shirley Patterson had just twirled back to back shutouts. as both teams had 1 loss, this game went into the bottom of the 11th inning. Marylyss Runestead came through with a bases loaded single to win the title 8-7. It was her 4th hit of the game.

• MVP – Marlyss Runestead, Fox Valley Lassies (17-25, .680, 6 RBI, 6 Runs)
• Batting Leader – Marlyss Runestead, Fox Valley – .680
• Home Run Leaders – Crystal Thompson, Roadrunners 16-32, (.500, 9 RBI, 15 Runs) – 4
• Home Run Leaders – Terri Sheridan, Bernwood Hall 10-21, (.480, 14 RBI, 8 Runs) – 4

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Judy Hedgecock, Miami Dots
P – Marcia Ford, Fox Valley Lassies
C – Linda Ares, Miami Dots
C – Deb Prince, Americs
1B – Helen Biddle, Fox Valley Lassies
2B – Debbie Wohlers, Gremlins
3B – Deborah Jurca, Fox Valley Lassies
SS – Diane Hochrein, Bernward Hall
OF – Chrystal Thompson, Roadrunners
OF – Marlyss Runestad, Fox Valley Lassies
OF – Irene Dill, Roadrunners
OF – Christi Winter, Sorrento’s Pizza
UT – Mary Jane Snyder, York Barbellettes
UT – Marsha Replogle-Ehlers, Sorrento’s Pizza

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Judy Rose, Bernward Hal
P – Shirley Patterson, Sorrento’s Pizza
C – Valerie D. Seldon, Fox Valley Lassies
C – Bonnie Jo Rogers, Kentucky Fried Chicken
1B – Linda Hargrove, Cowley County
2B – Eileen Rudoplh, Roadrunners
3B – Cathy Jean Robinson, Kentucky Fried Chicken
SS – Tomi Lee Burns, Gremlins
OF – Kimbra Ellen Buchanan, Kentucky Fried Chicken
OF – Kathy Cooper, Sorrento’s Pizza
OF – Debra Mihalka, Fox Valley Lassies
OF – Evelyn Hayes, Miami Dots
UT – Brenda Mueller, Bernward Hall
UT – Julie Middlebrooks, Roadrunners

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, IL (6-1)
2. Columbus Roadrunners, Columbus, OH (6-2)
3. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (6-2)
4. Miami Dots, Miami, FL (5-2)
5t. Kentucky Fried Chicken, Franklin, IN (3-2)
5t. Cowley County, Arkansas City, KS (4-2)
7t. Bernward Hall, Fond du Lac, WI (5-2)
7t. York Barbellettes, York, PA (4-2)
9t. City Radiator Gremlins, Tampa, FL (3-2)
9t. Sacramento Company Athletic Association Playmates, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
9t. Americs, Brooklyn Center, MN (3-2)
9t. Barnett Pavers, Lexington, KY (3-2)
13t. Ami-Co-Travel, Huntington, NY (3-2)
13t. Shelby Capps Realty, Jacksonville, AR (2-2)
13t. Avantis, Minneapolis, MN (4-2)
13t. Glenn’s Sporting Goods, Huntington, WV (2-2)
17t. Bellingham Belles, Bellingham, WA (2-2)
17t. Mason Majors, Mason, MI (1-2)
17t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (3-2)
17t. UPI, Cookville, TN (2-2)
17t. Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (3-2)
17t. Cincinnati Cardinals, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
17t. Independence Rockettes, Cleveland, OH (3-2)
17t. Raintree Steak & Pizza House, Seattle, WA (1-2)
25t. Hodisco Wray, Inc., Hutchinson, KS (0-2)
25t. HIC, Dallas, TX (0-2)
25t. Manchester Softball Club, Manchester, CT (0-2)
25t. King and I, Brentwood, NY (0-2)
25t. James Gang, Albany, GA (1-2)
25t. Coeur D’Alene Auto Parts, Couer D’Alene, ID (0-2)
25t. C.C. Brick & Lumber, Corpus Christi, TX (0-2)
25t. Dennis’ Menaces, Windsor, CO (0-2)
33t. Mid-Region Petroleum, Tulsa, OK (0-2)
33t. Armed Forces, Annville, PA (0-2)
33t. Spartans Sporting Goods, St. Joseph, MO (1-2)
33t. Scott Equipment, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
33t. Forrest Datsun, Redwood City, CA (0-2)
33t. Danny’s Angels, New Bedford, MA (0-2)
33t. Roy Wheeler Realty Co., Charlottesville, VA (0-2)
33t. Oak Creek Equipment, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)

1976 held at Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Champion: Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, Ohio (92-8)
Runner Up: Rubi-Otts, Graham, North Carolina (72-8)

Sorrentos lost their very first game of the tournament to the Jacksonville Raiders, then came back through the loser’s bracket and won 10 straight, beating Rubi-Otts twice, 8-3 and 5-2 in the final championship games. Pitcher Shirley Patterson won all 10 games and had an amazing 1.76 ERA. Sorrentos was led by the hot bat of Sue Malcolm who had 18 hits (.545 average). Martha Kidd, Marsha Replogle Ehler and Vicki Stambaugh also contributed big hits and outstanding defensive plays to lead Sorrento’s.

• MVP – Marylyn Busse, Rubi-Otts (9-22, .409, 2 RBI, 8 Runs)
• Batting Leader – Sue Malcolm, Sorrento’s (18-33, 10 RBI) – .545
• Home Run Leader – Karen Krause, Warehouse Tapes & Records (5-14, .357) – 2
• Most Outstanding Pitcher – Shirley Patterson, Sorrento’s (had a 1.76 ERA and led Sorrento’s through the losers bracket after losing their first game and then to the title winning 10 straight games)

1976 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Shirley Patterson, Sorrento’s Pizza
P – Judy Hedgecock, Dots
C – Linda Ares, Dots
C – Martha Kidd, Sorrento’s Pizza
1B – Marsha Replogle Ehler, Sorrento’s
2B – Linda Arford, Spooks
3B – Sue Malcolm, Sorrento’s Pizza
SS – Sheryl Chubb, Rubi-Otts
OF – Vicki Stambaugh, Sorrento’s Pizza
OF – Carol Smith, Dots
OF – JoAnn Avedisian, Sessions TV
OF – Marilyn Busse, Rubi-Otts
UT – Laura Roundtree, Blazers
UT – Beverly Shue, Rubi-Otts

1976 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Wanda Thomas, Spirits
P – Pam Clark, Rubi-Otts
C – Marlen Brice, Gremlins
C – Judy Lockhart, Rubi-Otts
1B – Sandy Patton, Dots
2B – Camille Talley, Warehouse Tape & Record
3B – Linda Wiemers, Spirits
SS – Sherri Amos, Playmates
OF – Nancy Brown, Gremlins
OF – Patti Green, Barbelettes
OF – Elaine Honig, Gremlins
OF – Marlene Gordon, Rubi-Otts
UT – Karren Newman, Dots
UT – Sue Bupp, York Barbelletes

NOTE: Pat Green, Barbellettes (11-19) – .579 (missed by one at bat at winning the batting crown)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Sorrento’s Pizza, Cincinnati, OH (10-1)
2. Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (5-2)
3. Dots, North Miami, FL (5-2)
4. Gremlins, Tampa, FL (5-2)
5t. Blazers, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
5t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (3-2)
7t. Spirits, Oklahoma City, OK (3-2)
7t. Barbelletes, York, PA (4-2)
9t. Botkins Trophies, Muncie, IN (2-2)
9t. Donnettes, Cleveland, OH (2-2)
9t. Sessions TV, Rhode Island, RI (3-2)
9t. Budweiser, Cookeville, TN (3-2)
13t. Hadisco, Hutchinson, KE (4-2)
13t. BYMC Debs, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
13t. Unpredictables, Las Vegas, NV (1-2)
13t. Playmates, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
17t. Ami-Co Travel, Copiague, NY (2-2)
17t. Progressive Printers, Dayton, OH (1-2)
17t. Warehouse Tapes & Records, Houston, TX (1-2)
17t. Robinettes, Springfield, OH (1-2)
17t. Reeder Sinco GMC, Fort Smith, AR (1-2)
17t. CP Dean, Richmond, VA (1-2)
17t. WFLI, Chattanooga, TN (2-2)
17t. Pavers, Lexington, KY (1-2)
25t. Stars, Rome, GA (0-2)
25t. Spirit of 76, Cleveland, OH (0-2)
25t. Avantis, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
25t. BJs All Stars, Tacoma, WA (0-2)
25t. Auto Parts, Coeur d’Alene, ID (0-2)
25t. Brown’s Tire shop, Manchester, CT (0-2)
25t. Scott Rwuipment, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
25t. Fairway, Blair, NE (0-2)
33t. Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, IL (0-2)

1975 held at Jacksonville, Florida.

Champion: Marks Brothers Dots, Miami, Florida
Runner Up: Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels, Jacksonville, Florida

In a repeat of last year’s finals, Pitcher Judy Hedgecock went 7-0 as a pitcher, won the final game 8-6 as she had 2 doubles and 4 RBIs. The Dots had previously beaten the Rebels 2-1 in the winners bracket finals. The Jacksonville Rebels then eliminated Avantis of Minneapolis to get back to the finals and another crack at the Dots.

• MVP – Judy Hedgecock, Marks Brothers Dots (11-19, .579, 9 RBI, 4 Runs)
• Batting Leader – Sandra Russum, Gremlems (10-17, 1 RBI, 7 Runs) – .588
• Home Run Leader – Many tied with 1 (Sherry Bierman, Cardinals – 7-14, .500, 5 RBI, 2 Runs) – player with highest average with 1 HR.

1975 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Mary Jo Blake, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels
P – Judy Hedgecock, Marks Brothers Dots
C – Linda Ares, Marks Brothers Dots
C – Sissy Morgan, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels
1B – Sandy Russum, Gremlins
2B – Dot Stansel, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels
3B – Lewanne Fenty, Marks Brothers Dots
SS – Debbie McLane, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels
OF – Bunny Riley, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels
OF – Karen Newman, Marks Brothers Dots
OF – Jan DuBois, Avantis
OF – Nancy Brown, Gremlins
UT – Chris Padgett, Marks Brothers Dots
UT – Ernestine Hamel, Marks Brothers Dots

1975 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rose Dedante, Isis
P – Marcia Wilkerson, Robinettes
C – Linda Joseph, Avantis
C – Emma Lou Pope, Bay Skippers
1B – Princess Carpenter, Robinettes
2B – Debbie Wohler, Gremlins
3B – Sherry Bedingfield, Gremlins
SS – Jeanne Priebe, Isis
OF – Mary Ann Murphy, Isis
OF – Carol Stromberg, Avantis
OF – Katie Ray, Avantis
UT – Linda Polley, Avantis
UT – Debbie Bregler, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels

FINALS STANDINGS

1. Marks Brothers Dots, N. Miami, FL (7-0)
2. Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (6-2)
3. Avantis, Minneapolis, MN (5-2)
4. Isis, Cleveland, OH (6-2)
5t. Robinettes, Springfield, OH (3-2)
5t. Gremlins, Tampa, FL (3-2)
7t. Bay Skippers, Virginia Beach, VA (4-2)
7t. Hamilton’s, Billingham, WA (3-2)
9t. Fun-A-Far, Huntington, NY (2-2)
9t. Hi-Landers, Louisville, KY (3-2)
9t. Fairway, Blair, NE (3-2)
9t. Raney Tire, Cleveland, OH (2-2)
13t. CP Dean, Richmond, VA (2-2)
13t. Road Runners, Columbus, OH (2-2)
13t. Cardinals, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
13t. Hodisco, Hutchinson, KS (2-2)
17t. Pizza Pete, Aberdene, WA (1-2)
17t. Belvedere’s, Wilmington, DE (1-2)
17t. Rubi-Otts. Graham, NC (1-2)
17t. Scott Equipment, Chattanooga, TN (1-2)
17t. Downtowners, Fond du Lac, WI (1-2)
17t. Socialites, New Haven, CT (1-2)
17t. Playmates, Sacramento, CA (1-2)
17t. Colts, Mobile, AL (1-2)
25t. Cenla Merchants, Alexandra, LA (1-2)
25t. Stein Goetz, Ann Arbor, MI (1-2)
25t. Allain’s Gems, New Iberi, LA (0-2)
25t. Powers Gulf, Macon, GA (0-2)
25t. Marco’s Pub, New Bedford, MA (0-2)
25t. Spooks, Anoka, MN (0-2)
25t. Southern Beverage, Jackson, MS (0-2)
25t. WSA All Stars, Berlin, NJ (0-2)
33t. BYMC Debs, Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
33t. Breakers, Corpus Christi, TX (0-2)

1974 held at Elk Grove, California.

Champion: Marks Brothers Dots, Miami, Florida
Runner Up: Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels, Jacksonville, Florida

The Rubi-Otts (93-13 record for the year) came through the losers bracket winning 7 games, only to lose a 6-5 heartbreaker to the Rebels in the semifinals. The Rebels were out hit in that game 15-6, but put up enough runs to win and advance to the finals to play the Dots. Bev Shue led the Rubi-Otts with a 24-35 performance (.684). Once again, the Dots pitcher Judy Hedgecock was the difference for the Dots. Rebels won the first final 9-8, then the Dots, behind Leslie Carter’s 2-run double to give them a 2-1 lead they would never lose in winning 8-5.

• MVP – Chris Padgett, Marks Brothers Dots (11-25, .440, 8 RBI, 6 Runs)
• Batting Leader – Tiera Edwards, Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels (14-19, 8 RBI, 7 Runs) – .737
• Home Run Leader – Karen Krause, Budget Tapes (13-21, .619, 5 RBI) – 2
• Home Run Leader – Carol Smith, Dots (13-28, .464, 6 RBI) – 2
• Home Run Leader – Sue Digitale (9-21, .429, 10 RBI) – 2
• Home Run Leader – Linda Kendrick (8-20, .400, 7 RBI), Jay Cees – 2

1974 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Jami Freidman, Budget Rent-a-Car Rebels
P – Kay Yow, Rubi-Otts
C – Linda Ares, Marks Brothers Dots
C – Teira Edwards, Budget Tapes and Records
1B – Susan Clark, Rubi-Otts
2B – Sherri Pickard, Rubi-Otts
3B – Eileen Carter, Marks Brothers Dots
SS – Chris Padgett, Marks Brothers Dots
OF – Linda McPhee, Budget Rent-a-Car Rebels
OF – Karen Newman, Marks Brothers Dots
OF – Carol Smith, Marks Brothers Dots
OF – Beverly Shue, Rubi-Otts
UTIL – Sue Lambert, Westwood Concrete
UTIL – Debbie McClain, Budget Rent-a-Car Rebels

1974 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Sandy Patton, Marks Brothers Dots
P – Marlen Ragland, Budget Tapes and Records
C – Linda Kendrick, Elk Grove Jay-Cees
C – Judy Lockhart, Rubi-Otts
1B – Lewanne Fenty, Marks Brothers Dots
2B – Debra Brown, Budget Rent-a-Car Rebels
3B – Stephanie Lankford, Budget Tapes and Records
SS – Jenny Johnson, Sweeney Chevrolet
OF – Holly Peizelle, Donnettes
OF – JoAnn Wimberly, Zep Stars
OF – Pam Grimsteade, Raney Tire
OF – Lynn Boggie, Westwood Concrete
UTIL – Carol Phillips, Marks Brothers Dots
UTIL – Marilyn Busse, Rubi-Otts

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Marks Brothers Dots, North Miami, FL (6-1)
2. Budget Rent-A-Car Rebels, Jacksonville, FL (6-2)
3. Rubi-Otts, Graham, NC (7-2)
4. Donnettes, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
5t. Zep Stars, Albany, GA (4-2)
5t. LaRosa’s, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
7t. Westwood Concrete, Bloomington, MN (4-2)
7t. Sweeney Chevrolet, Cincinnati, OK (4-2)
9t. Elk Grove Jay Cees, Elk Grove, CA (4-2)
9t. Raney Tire, Cleveland, OH (3-2)
9t. Budget Tapes & Records, Houston, TX (3-2)
9t. South Park Saints, Santa Rosa, CA (2-2)
13t. Motown Soul Sisters, Detroit, MI (2-2)
13t. Shear & Sons Construction, Hutchinson, KS (2-2)
13t. Elks 350, Ashland, KY (2-2)
13t. Chuck Wagon Inn Americas, Brooklyn Center, MN (2-2)
17t. Hensleys, Charlottsville, VA (1-2)
17t. Niccoli’s Italian Grocery, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
17t. Creekwater Dispensary, Tacoma, WA (1-2)
17t. Glenns Sporting Goods, Huntington, WV (1-2)
17t. Sponsors, Great Falls, MT (1-2)
17t. Forest Park Girls, Forest Park, IL (1-2)
17t. Hounds & Foxes, Long Island, NY (1-2)
17t. Major All Stars, Columbus, OH (1-2)
25t. Boatman, Chattanooga, TN (1-2)
25t. ACY Truck Lines, Jackson, MS (0-2)
25t. Sonnerettes, Oklahoma City, OK (0-2)
25t. Eagles FOE 74, Wilmington, DE (0-2)
25t. Minutemen of America, Little Rock, AR (0-2)
25t. Scotties, Richmond, VA (0-2)
25t. Lynn PAL Drifters, Lynn, MA (0-2)
25t. Fairway, Blair, NE (0-2)
33t. Springfield Robinettes, Springfield, OH (0-2)
33t. Gromans Sport Shop, Manchester, CT (0-2)