Category: ASA

1983 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1983 held in Parma, Ohio.

Champion – No. #1 Electric Heating & AC, Charlotte, North Carolina
Runner Up – Stone City Stars, San Antonio, Texas

  • MVP – Tim White, No. #1 Electric Heating & AC
  • HR Leader – Tim Clemmons, Carroll Marathon – 16
  • Batting Leader – Tom Sommers, Sandy Creek – .904

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ken Schrader, Stone City Stars (18-31, .581, 3 HR, 9 RBI)
P – Tom Everette, Unique Cleaners (15-21, 714, 5 HR, 15 RBI)
C – Glenn Atkinson, Insulators (23-30, .766, 12 HR, 33 RBI)
C – Darrell Misenheimer, No. #1 Electric Heating & AC
1B – Mike Zadel, Teamsters 293 (16-26, .615, 8 HR, 16 RBI)
1B – Wayne Dickey, Stone City Stars (17-31, 548, 8 HR, 16 RBI)
2B – Tom Sommers, Sandy Creek (19-21, .904, 1 HR, 10 RBI)
3B – Buck Buchanan, No. #1 Electric Heating & AC (23-29, .793, 13 HR, 26 RBI)
3B – Tim White, No. #1 Electric Heating & AC (16-26, .640, 12 HR, 25 RBI, including 2 HR in the championship game)
SS – Rick Linz, Bushelman Construction (18-27, 667, 8 RBI)
OF – Tim Haley, Carroll Marathon (26-44, .583, 8 HR, 25 RBI)
OF – Tim Clemmons, Carroll Marathon (33-47, .702, 16 HR, 34 RBI)
OF – Terry Pyka, Stone City Stars (21-34, .617, 6 HR, 19 RBI)
OF – Ken Loeri, Teamsters 293 (23-34, .676, 8 HR, 20 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dan Markoski, Bush’s Sport Shop (13-20, .650, 1 RBI)
C – Ron Boling, Carroll Marathon (29-49, .591, 12 HR, 28 RBI)
1B – Henry McBeth, Carroll Marathon (25-46, .543, 8 HR, 23 RBI)
1B – Wayne Cronister, Insulators (22-35, 628, 8 RBI)
1B – Mike Groner, #1 Electric Heating and AC (14-28, .500, 4 HR, 6 RBI)
2B – Dennis Crawford, Ray’s Metal Works
2B – Mike Wagner, #1 Electric Heating and AC
3B – Tony Haley, Carroll Marathon (28-49, .583, 8 HR, 25 RBI)
SS – Gary Pyka, Stone City Stars (19-35, .543, 9 RBI)
OF – Mark Brown, Teamsters 293 (17-29, .586, 11 HR, 24 RBI)
OF – Lloyd Allason, Stat Medical (22-34, .628, 8 HR, 23 RBI)
OF – Bob Magallanez, Stone City Stars (12-24, .500, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
OF – David Johnson, #1 Electric Heating and AC (15-29, .517, 6 HR, 10 RBI)
OF – Ron Koval, R.W.H. Roofing (11-18, .611, 3 HR, 8 RBI)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. No. #1 Electric Heating & AC, Gastonia, NC (8-0)
2. Stone City Stars, San Antonio, TX (5-2)
3. Carroll Marathon, Columbus, OH (9-2)
4. Teamsters No. 293, Parma, OH (5-2)
5t. Stat Medical, Franklin, OH (6-2)
5t. RWH Roofing, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
7t. Bushelman’s Construction, Cincinnati, OH (4-2)
7t. Ray’s Metal, Waldo, FL (4-2)
9t. Nevada Insulators, Las Vegas, NV (5-2)
9t. Bush’s Sport Shop, Dundalk, MD (3-2)
9t. Sandy Creek, Plumboro, PA (3-2)
9t. Unique Cleaners, Maryville, TN (3-2)
13t. Kenmore/NY Eastern, Akron, OH (3-2)
13t. Gray’s Aamaco, Montgomery, AL (3-2)
13t. Runner’s, Houston, TX (3-2)
13t. Hoffman Blue, York, PA (2-2)
17t. Ohio Sealants, Eastlake, OH (3-2)
17t. Alliance Trap/Wathers, Canton, OH (3-2)
17t. Budweiser, Crystal, MN (2-2)
17t. Chisholm, Malden, MA (2-2)
17t. Gartenhaus, Newington, CT (2-2)
17t. Lansing Auto Glass, Hammond, IN (2-2)
17t. McPhones, Parma, OH (2-2)
25t. Bud Light/Merchants, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
25t. J&L Floors, Hagerstown, MD (2-2)
25t. Bryan Tours, Jackson, MS (1-2)
25t. Chuck’s Off Sale, Wahpeton, ND (1-2)
25t. Paramount Preferred, Strongsville, OH (1-2)
25t. Stuffery/Tracy Auto, Turlock, CA (1-2)
25t. Western Steer/Goodyear, Niceville, FL (1-2)
25t. Ye Old Tavern, Alton, IL (1-2)
33t. County Sports, Levittown, NY (1-2)
33t. Keapea Texans, San Antonio, TX (1-2)
33t. O’Reilly Automotive, Springfield, MO (1-2)
33t. Taylor Bros., Providence, RI (1-2)
33t. Texas Caps/Morgan Boots, Waco, TX (1-2)
33t. B&C Lounge, Milan, MI (0-2)
33t. Bob’s/Stewart, Mount Vernon, WA (0-2)
33t. CSC, Detroit, MI (0-2)
33t. Dave Carrol, Pascagoula, MS (0-2)
33t. Grand Rapids, Wyoming, MI (0-2)
33t. Pace Electronics, Rochester, NY (0-2)
33t. Shetler Cougars, Lake Charles, LA (0-2)
33t. Triangle, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. White Star Cafe, Hamtramck, MI (0-2)
33t. Yard Birds, Centralia, WA, (0-2)
49t. Cinema West, Houston, TX (0-2)
49t. Jerry’s/Silver Dollar, Grandview, MO (0-2)
49t. Pizza Co., Portland, OR (0-2)
49t. VFW Braves, Sauk Rapids, MN (0-2)

1983 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1983 at Burlington, North Carolina.

Champion – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina (128-23)
Runner Up – Elite Coatings, Gordon, Georgia (132-13)

Howard’s/Western Steer went undefeated winning 4 straight games to capture the ASA Super National Championship. In the winner’s bracket final, Howards beat Jerry’s Caterers of Miami 39-38. There was a total of 34 home runs hit by the two teams. Dick Bartel led Howards with a 6-6 game to go with 9 RBI.

Jerry’s now had to face Elite Coatings in the loser’s bracket final. Jerry’s hit 21 homers and Elite hit 20 homers for a total of 41 home runs hit in the game.

Elite prevailed however 34-27. Fred Trice led the Elite attack with 5 HR. James Washington, Mike Cellura, Bruce Meade and Mike Bolen all hit 3 apiece for Jerry’s.

Howard’s, who was sitting back and waiting, jumped out to a 27-6 lead after 3 inning and coasted to the championship. MVP Rick Scherr led Howards all weekend going 15-17 (.882), with 12 HR, 19 Runs Scored and 30 RBI. Dick Bartel (13-17, .765 and 7 HR, 12 RBI, 19 Runs), Richard Wilborn (15-20, .750, 4 HR, 10 RBI), Russell Bradley (16-23, .696, 17 Runs), Ed Roth (12-18, .667, 6 HR, 13 RBI), Don Arndt (14-22, .636, 5 HR, 13 RBI), Clyde Guy (11-18, .611, 8 HR, 19 RBI) and Tom Beall (10-19, .556, 4 HR, 14 RBI) were all the big hitters for Howard’s.

The North Carolina softball power scored 137 runs in the 4 games and hit 53 total HR.

  • MVP – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer
  • HR Leader – Craig Elliot, Elite Coatings – 14
  • Batting Leader – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer – .882
  • Outstanding Pitcher Award – Don Arndt, Howard’s/Western Steer

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Don Arndt, Howard’s/Western Steer (14-22, .636, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 12 Runs)
C – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Catering (5 HR)
1B – Bill Pollock, Elite Coatings (13 HR)
UT – Clyde Guy, Howard’s/Western Steer (11-18, .611, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 12 Runs)
3B – Rich Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (15-17, .882, 12 HR, 30 RBI, 19 Runs)
SS – Danny Basso, Jerry’s Catering (3 HR)
OF – Richard Willborn, Howard’s/Western Steer (15-20, .750, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs)
OF – Mike Cellura, Jerry’s Catering (8 HR)
OF – Dick Bartel, Howard’s/Western Steer (13-17, .765, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 19 Runs)
OF – Ronnie Ford, Elite Coatings (3 HR)
UT – Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings (11 HR)
UT – Cecil Whitehead, Elite Coatings (8 HR)
UT – Craig Elliott, Elite Coatings (14 HR)
UT – Ed Roth, Howard’s/Western Steer (12-18, .667, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Catering (5 HR)
UT – Bill Meyer, Jerry’s Catering
1B – Daryl Oldham, Poe & Associates
2B – Russell Bradley, Howard’s/Western Steer (16-23, .696, 4 RBI, 17 Runs)
3B – Doug Brown, Jerry’s Catering (8 HR)
SS – Steve Howard, Howard’s/Western Steer (6-14, .429, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs)
OF – Denny Jones, Jerry’s Catering (5 HR)
OF – Mike Nye, Jerry’s Catering
OF – Curtis Williams, Howard’s/Western Steer (10-19, .526, 2 RBI, 10 Runs)
OF – James Washington, Jerry’s Catering (6 HR)
UT – Ricky Huggins, Elite Coatings (8 HR)
UT – Charles Wright, Elite Coatings (11 HR)
UT – Mike Bolen, Jerry’s Catering (5 HR)
UT – Tom Beall, Howard’s/Western Steer (10-18, .556, 8 HR, 19 RBI, 12 Runs)

OTHERS

Stan Harvey, Howard’s (6-9, .667, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 Runs)
Steve Howard, Howard’s (6-14, .429, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 Runs)
Steve Williams, Elite Coatings (8 HR)
Chic Downing, Jerry’s Caterers (2 HR)
Bill Blake, Cable TV (2 HR, 5 RBI)

GAME RESULTS

Winner’s Bracket

  • Jerrys 33- Elite 32 (Jerrys – Doug Brown 5 HR, 13 RBI)
  • Howards 17 – Cable TV 9 (Howards – Rick Scherr 3 HR, 6 RBI)
  • Jerrys 11 – Poe 8
  • Howards 36 – Dave Carrol 10 (Howards – Rick Scherr 3 HR)
  • Howards 39 – Jerry’s 38 (WB Final) (Howards – Dick Bartel 6-6 9 RBI and Clyde Guy 2 HR)

Loser’s Bracket

  • Elite 29 – Dave Carroll 11 (Elite – Charles Wright 4 HR and Ron Ford 3 HR)
  • Elite 24 – Poe 4
  • Elite 33 – Jerrys 32 (Elite – Fred Trice HR; Craig Elliott and Cecil Whitehead 4 HR – Jerrys – Bruce Meade, Mike Cellura, Mike Bolen and James Washington 3 HR)
  • Howards 45 – Elite 41 (Championship – Howards – Clyde Guy and Rick Scherr 4 HR; Tom Beall and Richard Wilborn 3 HR – Elite – Craig Ellitt 6 HR and Bill Pollock 5 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (4-0)
2. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA (3-2)
3. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (2-2)
4. Poe & Associates/City Radiator, Tampa, FL (1-2)
5t. Cable TV, Garland, TX (0-2)
5t. Dave Carroll Sports, Birmingham, AL (0-2)

1983 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1983 held at Salt Lake City, Utah.

Champion – Raybestos Brackettes, Stratford, Connecticut (58-6)
Runner Up – California Blazers, Sepulveda, California

Brakettes, after winning their opening game, lost their second game 3-0, then won 9 straight games in final 48 hours of tournament to win. They finished with a 10-1 record. Reinalda won 3 and Arendsen won 2 and saved 1 on the final day. The Brakettes won both finals, 2-1 and then 5-2. Margaret Rebinar also did some pitching for the Brakettes in relief situations and was perfect. The Brakettes scored their 5 runs on RBI singles by Pat Dufficy, Diane Schumacher, Pat Guenzler and Gretchen Larson and a wild pitch by Blazers pitcher Tracy Compton.

Michelle Thomas, Sun City Saints (3-1) and Debbie Doom were the Saints pitchers.

Pat Dufficy of Raybestos Brakettes was 13-28, .484, 10 RBI, 9 Runs Scored and named the tournament MVP.

Pat Guenzler of Raybestos Brakettes went 16-29, drove in the two runs to win the first final 2-1 to force the “if” game and was the leading batter at .552.

  • MVP – Pat Dufficy, Raybestos Brakettes
  • HR Leader – Sheila Cornell, California Blazers – 3
  • Batting Leader – Pat Guenzler, Raybestos Brakettes – .552
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Barbara Reinalda, Raybestos Brakettes
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Jonelle Johnson, Sports Time Express

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michelle Thomas, Sun City Saints
P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes
P – Linda Pagett, Royals
C – Marilyn Rau, Sun City Saints
C – Suzy Brazney, California Blazers
1B – Mary Faure, Sun City Saints
2B – Allyson Rioux, Raybestos Brakettes
3B – Sheila Cornell Douty, California Blazers
SS – Ginny Walsh, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Suzie Gaw, Sun City Saints
OF – Barbara Garcia, Sun City Saints
OF – Gina Vecchione, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Nedra Jerry, California Blazers
DH – Margaret Rebenar, Sun City Saints
UTIL – Wendy Hedberg, Macomb Magic

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Debbie Doom, Sun City Saints
P – Clint Lowery, Orlando Rebels
P – Barbara Reinalda, Raybestos Brakettes (6-0, including 5-2 final)
C – Carol Vanderbunte, Royals
C – Teresa Gumm, Hamilton Bears
1B – Diane Schumacher, Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Karen Fellenz, Sun City Saints
3B – Jill Larson, Hamilton Bears
SS – Kim Miller, Hamilton Bears
OF – Venus Jennings, Budweiser Belles
OF – Sue Lewis, Long Beach Renegades
OF – Lindy James, Orlando Rebels
OF – Patty Cutright, Macomb Magic
DH – Cindy Lyon, Utah Bees
UTIL – Carol Sullivan, United Eagles
Defense – Helen Andrade, Sun City Saints

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (10-1)
2. California Blazers, Sepulveda, CA (5-2)
3. Sun City Saints, Sun City, AZ (4-2)
4. Downers Grove Dolls, Westmont, IL (3-2)
5t. Sports Time Express, Sacramento, CA (3-2)
5t. Oklahoma Sundowners, Stillwater, OK (3-2)
7t. Natural Light, Houston, TX (3-2)
7t. Utah Bees, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
9t. Orlando Rebels, Orlando, FL (3-2)
9t. Beach City Desperados, Los Angeles, CA (2-2)
9t. Budweiser Belles, Parsippany, NJ (2-2)
9t. So Cal Renegades, Long Beach, CA (1-2)
13t. Ann Arbor Pacers, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
13t. Lower Bucks Bandits, Philadelphia, PA (2-2)
13t. Chico Peppers, Chico, CA (1-2)
13t. Westfield Whips, Westfield, MA (1-2)
17t. Outbound Travel, Minneapolis, MN (1-2)
17t. Wyoming Royals, Wyoming, MI (1-2)
17t. Don Coburn Dons, Ashland, OH (0-2)
17t. Hamilton Bears, Hamilton, MO (0-2)
17t. Portland Storm, Portland, OR (0-2)
17t. Salt Lakers, Salt Lake City, UT (0-2)
17t. Arizona Playmakers, Tucson, AZ (0-2)
17t. WK, Inc., Flint, MI (0-2)
25. Topton VIPs, Topton, PA (0-2)

L-R, top row- Coach Andy Van Etten, Doreen Denmon, Jackie Gaw, Allyson Rioux, Chris Dinoto, Lisa Murphy, Pat Guenzler, Stacey Cagenello, Gina Vecchione, Mary Schneider, Manager Ralph Raymond, bottom row- Missy Mapes, Pat Dufficy, Diane Schumacher, Kathy Arendsen, Barbara Reinalda, Sue Kragseth, Gretchen Larson

1983 ASA Men’s (9) Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1983 held at Austin, Minnesota on October 2-5.

Champion –  Silvestri’s, Staten Island, New York
Runner Up – Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping, Port Monmouth, New Jersey

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Al White, Compuware
P – Ralph Miscione, Silvestri’s
P – Dave Brubaker, Compuware
C – Orlando Lorenzo, Seahawks
1B – Dennis Jackson, Silvestri’s
2B – Curtis Richards, Compuware
3B – Don Jordon, Roto’s
SS – John Currado, Silvestri’s
OF – Mike McKay, Don Swann
OF – Mike Ash, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping
OF – John Marsh, Silvestri’s
OF – Gary Pavlosky, Mt. Hope Inn
DH – Dennis Gray, Action Carpentry
UTIL – Pat Zecchino, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Guy Poupart, Seahawks
P – Joe Shannon, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping
C – Mike Henney, Roto’s
C – Glen Van Pelt, Silvestri’s
1B – John Regan, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping
2B – Erasmo Carmona, Mt. Hope Inn
3B – James Hunt, Action Carpentry
SS – James Lawson, Compuware
OF – Jim Moran, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping
OF – Bob String, Custom Electronics
OF – Rich Dreher, Compuware
OF – Mark Kenney, Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping
DH – John Fulton, Don Swann
UTIL – Peter Zilony, SAS

THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Guy Poupart, SAS
P – Joe Shannon, Mt. Hope Inn
C – Mike Henney, Mt. Hope Inn
C – Glen Van Pelt, SAS
1B – John Regan, Seahawks
2B – Erasmo Carmona, Don Swann
3B – James Hunt, Hammond Lumber
SS – James Lawson, Custom Electronics
OF – Jim Moran, Compuware
OF – Bob String, Action Carpentry
OF – Rich Dreher, Ragin Cajuns
OF – Mark Kenney, SAS
DH – John Fulton, Mt. Hope Inn
UTIL – Peter Zilony, Seahawks

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Silvestri’s, Staten Island, NY (7-0)
2. Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping, Port Monmouth, NJ (6-2)
3. Compuware, Livonia, MI (6-2)
4. Mt. Hope Inn, Boonton TWP, NJ (6-2)
5t. Roto’s, Lynn, MA (4-2)
5t. SAS, Chelsea, MA (4-2)
7t. Action Carpentry, Jaffrey, NH (5-2)
7t. Seahawks, Miami, FL (6-2)
9t. Don Swann, Decatur, GA (5-2)
9t. Custom Electronics, Unadilla, NY (3-2)
9t. Hammond Lumber, Oakland, ME (2-2)
9t. Ragin Cajuns, Monroe, LA (2-2)
13t. Lapointe Lumber, Oakland, ME (2-2)
13t. Piefer, Miami, FL (2-2)
13t. Bullpen, Staten Island, NY (3-2)
13t. Strickland’s, Towanda, PA (2-2)
17t. Miller Beer, Easton, MD (2-2)
17t. Betsy Ross Pizza, Milford, DE (1-2)
17t. Gilbert’s Remodeling, Lowell, MA (2-2)
17t. Budweiser, Spokane, WA (1-2)
17t. Stark St. Pizza, Portland, OR (2-2)
17t. Gaslight Tavern, Spokane, WA (3-2)
17t. Mariano, Coral Gables, FL (2-2)
17t. L.A. Don’s, Los Angeles, CA (2-2)
25t. Midwest Insulation, Eagan, MN (1-2)
25t. Hafco, Troy, PA (2-2)
25t. Bush Company, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
25t. Mayer Market, Watertown, MN (2-2)
25t. 7-11, Federal Way, WA (1-2)
25t. New Vienna, Dyersville, IA (1-2)
25t. Big Woods Saloon, Loretto, MN (2-2)
25t. Strohecker’s, Portland, OR (2-2)
33t. Domar’s Warriors, Waterbury, CT (0-2)
33t. Cork “N” Bottle, Sayre, PA (1-2)
33t. C.R.S. #1, Mt. Home AFB, ID (0-2)
33t. Washers, Keene, NH (1-2)
33t. Skiders Gym, Prospect, CT (1-2)
33t. Granite A.C., Staten Island, NY (0-2)
33t. Fitzpatrick Tax Service, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
33t. Sellberg’s Tavern, Battleground, WA (0-2)
33t. Hawks, Boston, MA (1-2)
33t. Hurricane Catering, Morristown, TN (0-2)
33t. Tisdale Construction, Tacoma, WA (0-2)
33t. Dewey Cheatam & Howe, Spokane, WA (0-2)
33t. Zigarelli, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
33t. Boddy Construction, Marysville, MI (0-2)
33t. S. Country Merchants, Greene, RI (0-2)
33t. Rick & Julie’s, Bancroft, WI (0-2)
49t. Kennewick Inn, Kennewick, WA (0-2)
49t. P. Funk, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
49t. Whatley’s Coffee, Memphis, TN (0-2)

1983 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

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 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Glenpool, Oklahoma on September 3-6.

Champion – Lawson Auto Parts, Altamonte Springs, Florida (96-18)
Runner Up – U.S. Armed Forces, Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania (32-2)

Lawson Auto Parts beat the US Armed Forces 19-5 in the winners bracket final. Then the Armed Forces faced the third placed finisher Gregg Security (the Metro Pittsburgh champs) in the loser’s bracket final and won 17-9. The Armed Forces squared off against Lawson Auto Parts again and beat them soundly 24-9, setting up a championship title. The Armed Forces couldn’t beat the champs two straight, falling 28-11.

Samuel Bender of Lawson was named the tourney’s Most Valuable Player, clouting 10 home runs that Posey said traveled “out of sight.” Gurney Holley of the Armed Forces team hit eight round-trippers and teammates Joe Firova and Mike Norman had seven each.

Orlando’s Lawson Auto Parts walked away with the National ASA Men’s Class A Slow Pitch tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma pounding the Armed Forces 28-11 in the finals.

A 15-run seventh inning, highlighted by a 3-run homer by Calvin Lingelbach, put the game out of reach. Armed Forces gave Lawson its first loss in the double-elimination tournament earlier in the day, 24-10, forcing a third game for the championship. Lawson opened the day with a 19-5 victory over the Armed Forces, their first loss.

“This was a goal we set at the beginning of the year, and it was an incredible goal,” said Lawson manager John Emerson. “We got here through a lot of determination and talent from the whole team. It was a great team effort, and we had a good sponsor.”

All the way back to Memorial Day weekend, it was obvious Lawson Auto Parts was a good softball team when they won the gigantic Richmond Round Robin.

It was inevitable that Lawson would be one of the six or seven teams expected to compete for the ASA Men’s Class A slowpitch National Tournament title. They got to the finals, sputtered for a 24-10 loss to the Armed Forces, then dominated the Armed Forces 28-11 in the championship game.

Ironically enough, it was Lawson Auto’s 100th win of the season against 17 losses. Not bad for a team which had only one player on a team with any previous National Tournament playing exposure.

Lawson got into the finals by topping Deep South Trophies of West Monroe, LA., 30-8, Lingburgs Old South Coors of Saltillo, Miss., 16-6, Mecca Tavern of Auburn, Wash., 12-10, Seaside Memorial of Corpus Christi, Tex., 14-13, Central Ohio Welding of Reynoldsburg, Ohio 15-6 and Armed Forces 19-5 in the winner’s bracket finals.

Gregg Security of Pittsburgh, Pa., finished third. They earned every step, losing to Lansing Auto Glass of Hammond, Ind., 12-5 in the first game, and winning eight games. Armed Forces finally stopped Gregg 17-9. Gregg had beaten Coors, Vandergriffs of Arlington, Tex., 14-6, Mecca 4-3, S.S. Jakes of Colfax, Wis., 23-3, Armstrong Electric of Forest, Va., 11-7, Adams & Leonard of Tulsa, Okla., 11-4, Central Ohio 7-6 and Lansing 10-2.

Lansing, which was fourth, had its own string going in the loser’s bracket, taking six wins. They stopped Zipp-Fans of Indianapolis, Ind., 9-2 in the loser’s bracket, stopping Zipp-Fan’s five-game winning streak.

Samuel Bender of Lawson Auto Parts took home Most Valuable Player and most home runs award, with 10. Dave Pishker of Lansing Auto Glass (24 of 34) won the hitting trophy, with a .706 average. Gene Cirelli of Gregg Security was voted top pitcher.

  • MVP – Samuel Bender, Lawson’s Auto Parts (18-31, .580, 10 HR, 21 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Samuel Bender, Lawson’s Auto Parts (10)
  • Batting Leader – Dave Pishker, Lansing Auto Glass (24-34, .706)
  • Outstanding Pitcher Award – Gene Cerelli, Gregg Security

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Gene Cerelli, Gregg Security
P – David Alarcon, Lehigh
C – Mike McGraw, Adams & Leonard
C – Mike Barrett, Lawson’s Auto Parts (.588, 12 RBI)
1B – Samuel Bender, Lawson’s Auto Parts (.580, 21 RBI)
2B – Bob Stellini, Rivertown Builders
3B – David Dale, Zipp-Fan
SS – Dave Pishker, Lansing Auto Glass 924-34, .706)
OF – Steve Garcia, Armed Forces
OF – James Jones, Gregg Security
OF – Curt Dusek, Lansing Auto Glass (21-40, .525)
OF – Robin Hackmeyer, Armstrong
OF – John Young, Zipp-Fin
UT – Dave Dillie, Central Ohio Welding

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Robert Davis, Armed Forces
P – David Ward, Lansing Auto Glass
C – Mike Johnson, Central Ohio Welding
C – Gary Kaiser, Thompson Sporting Goods
1B – Gurney Holley, Armed Forces
2B – Robbie Gist, Zipp-Fan
3B – John McGraw, Lawson’s Auto Parts 18-33, .545, 8 RBI, 13 Runs)
SS – Denny Brown, Gregg Security
OF – Leland Pierce, Herzog Construction
OF – Joe Benton, Lawson’s Auto Parts (22-30, .611, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 16 Runs)
OF – Steve Shores, Ray Sears & Sons
OF – Richard Williamson, Zipp-Fan
UT – Roger Stockton, Deep South

OTHERS

Doug Dyer, Lawson’s Auto Parts, (.656, 21 Runs)
Dave Pishkur, Lansing Auto Glass (24-34, .706) – Batting Leader
Rusty Brooks, Lansing Auto Glass (.645)
Dale Coleman, Lansing Auto Glass (.567)
Curt Dusek, Lansing Auto Glass (.525)
Pete Gojko, Lansing Auto Glass (.500, 18 RBI)
Gurney Holley, Armed Forces – 8 HR
Joe Firova, Armed Forces – 7 HR
Mike Norman, Armed Forces – 7 HR

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Lawson Auto Parts, Altamonte Springs, FL (7-1)
2. U.S. Armed Forces, Indiantown Gap, PA (6-2)
3. Gregg Security, Pittsburgh, PA (6-2)
4. Lansing Auto Glass, Hammond, IN (7-2)
5t. Central Ohio Welders, Reynoldsburg, OH (3-2)
5t. LeHigh, Miami, FL (3-2)
7t. Zipp-Fan, Indianapolis, IN (5-2)
7t. Armstrong Electric, Forest, VA (5-2)
9t. Empress Chill, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
9t. Seaside Memorial, Corpus Christi, TX (2-2)
9t. Adams & Leonard, Tulsa, OK (2-2)
9t. Rivertown Builders, Granview, MI (2-2)
13t. Deep South Trophies, West Monroe, LA (3-2)
13t. Thompson Sporting Goods, Savannah, GA (3-2)
13t. SS Jakes, Colfax, WI (3-2)
13t. Ray Sears, Gambrills, MD (3-2)
17t. Roulette Pontiac/Honda, Painesville Township, OH (2-2)
17t. Rusty Scupper, San Mateo, CA (1-2)
17t. V Santoni & Co., Woodland, CA (2-2)
17t. Herzog Construction, St. Joseph, MO (2-2)
17t. Mecca Tavern, Auburn, WA (1-2)
17t. Bad News, Vermontville, MI (3-2)
17t. Sands Construction, Bloomington, MN (1-2)
25t. Action South, Nashville, IN (1-2)
25t. Prescott Plumbing, Sioux City, IA (0-2)
25t. Time Out Bros, Yonkers, NY (0-2)
25t. Marapess Construction, Cranston, RI (1-2)
25t. Mail House, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
25t. Vandergriffs, Arlington, TX (1-2)
25t. Brooksville Electric, Yonkers, (1-2)
25t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (0-2)
33t. Conti Bros, Johnstone, RI (0-2)
33t. Sidney Eagles, Sidney, OH (0-2)
33t. Don Poland Trucking, Carlea, CA (0-2)
33t. Peasoup Andersons, Lompoc, CA (0-2)
33t. Coors, Denton, TX (0-2)
33t. Athletes-in-Action, Honolulu, HI (0-2)
33t. Doc’s Sports Bar, West Pittston, PA (0-2)
33t. Stozek’s, Greeley, CO (0-2)

1982 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Burlington, North Carolina.

Champion – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida (93-13)
Runner Up – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina (143-24)

This championship was a long time coming for Jerry’s Caterers of Miami, FL.  After Jerry’s won their first game over Mann’s-Vada of Atlanta 10-2 with Bruce Meade going 3-4, they ran into trouble in their second game losing to defending champ, Howard’s/Western Steer 16-11.

Dick Bartell had 2 HR and 5 RBI to lead Howards. Meade was 3-4 again. But this put Jerry’s in the loser’s bracket.  York Barbell/Ken Sanders won two straight in the winner’s bracket 19-9 and 18-17.

Charles Wright (3 HR in 19-9 game) and Craig Elliott (3 HR in 18-17 game) led the offense for the York/Sanders crew.

Howard’s won two more in the winner’s bracket as Rick Scherr broke the all-time single season HR record set by Mighty Joe Young, playing for Steele’s Sports in 1980. Scherr hit number 338 to pass Young.  Rick Scherr and Stan Harvey combined for 7 HR and 14 RBI against York-Sanders to win the winners bracket final 33-8.

Meanwhile, defending Major Class Champion, Elite Coatings led by Cecil Whitehead won its second straight as well as Whitehead was 5-6 with 5 RBIs for Elite Coatings in its opening game victory.

Jerry’s started its run through the loser’s bracket by beating Copher Brothers 9-6 and Garrett & Houck 15-7. Jerry’s Mike Bolen had 6 RBI in that last game. After eliminating Elite Coatings 47-13 (Meade was 8-8 in that game and Harold Kelly had 2 HR and 6 RBI in one inning) and York Barbell/Ken Sanders 26-19, Jerry’s had to defeat the might Howard’s squad two straight games.

Bruce Meade was a one-man wrecking crew as he led Jerry’s to a 25-11 win in the first final as he clubbed 3 HR and collected 7 RBI.

Then in the Final Championship Game, Jerry’s defeated Howards 10-8 to capture the ASA Super National Championship.  Meade was 2-3 in that last game with a double and a single.

  • MVP – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers
  • HR Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers – 12
  • Batting Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers – .703
  • Outstanding Pitcher Award – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers (15-33, .455, 5 HR)
C – Harold Kelley, Jerry’s Caterers (17-31, .548, 9 HR)
1B – Stan Harvey, Howard’s/Western Steer (13-22, .590, 6 HR)
2B – Bill Meyer, Jerry’s Caterers (20-34, .588)
3B – Rick Scherr, Howard’s/Western Steer (12-24, .500, 9 HR)
SS – Charles Wright, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (10-16, .625, 4 HR)
OF – Richard Wilborn, Howard’s/Western Steer (11-18, .611, 1 HR)
OF – Dick Bartel, Howard’s/Western Steer (13-20, .650, 5 HR)
OF – Curtis Williams, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (9-13, .692)
OF – Cecil Whitehead, Elite Coatings (12-19, .632, 3 HR)
UT – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers (26-37, .703, 12 HR)
UT – Mike Bolen, Jerry’s Caterers (19-33, .576, 4 HR)
UT – James Washington, Jerry’s Caterers (19-28, .679, 6 HR)
UT – Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings (11-16, .688, 6 HR)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Craig Elliott, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (8-15, .533, 5 HR)
C – Mike Parrott, Jerry’s Caterers (16-30, .533, 3 HR)
1B – Bill Pollack, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (9-17, .529, 6 HR)
2B – Dennis Myers, Howard’s/Western Steer (11-19, .579, 4 HR)
3B – Lacy Brumley, Mann’s/Vada (8-15, .533, 4 HR)
OF – Mike Cellura, Howard’s/Western Steer (10-21, .476, 3 HR)
OF – Clyde Guy, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (7-14, .500, 1 HR)
OF – Tom Beall, Howard’s/Western Steer (10-20, .500, 5 HR)
OF – Mike Nye, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (9-18, .500, 1 HR)
OF – Homer Salazar, Garrett & Houck (9-12, .750, 3 HR)
OF – Perry Kennington, Mann’s/Vada (10-15, .667)
OF – Richard Mummaw, Elite Coatings (9-14, .643, 3 HR)
UT – Myles Schexnayder, Jerry’s Caterers (9-19, .474, 3 HR)
UT – Ronnie Ford, Elite Coatings (12-21, .571, 3 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (7-1)
2. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (3-2)
3. York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York, PA (2-2)
4. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA (2-2)
5t. Garrett & Houck, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
5t. Mann’s/Vada, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
7t. Copher Brothers, Tampa, FL (1-2)
7t. T&K, Lexington, KY (1-2)
9t. Dan’s Sports, Tampa, FL (0-2)
9t. Alabama Sports, Birmingham, AL (0-2)

1982 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Parma, Ohio

Champion – Triangle Sports, Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Runner Up – Teamsters #293, Parma, Ohio

  • MVP – Glen Bourquin, Triangle Sports
  • HR Leader – Glen Bourquin, Triangle Sports – 14
  • Batting Leader – David Hensley, TNEMAC (15-18) – .833

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ron Wood, Teamsters 293
P – Ted Larson, Triangle Sports
C – Louis Boone, Triangle Sports
C – Roger Wilt, Teamsters 293
1B – Mike Zadel, Teamsters 293
2B – John Magnan, Eastwood Tavern
3B – Gary Morris, Triangle Sports
SS – Steve Williams, Triangle Sports (27-36, .750, 9 HR)
OF – Mark Brown, Teamsters 293
OF – Mike Martin, Triangle Sports
OF – Jim Bowen, Triangle Sports
OF – Mike Foote, Kenmore, NY Eastern
UT – Glenn Bourquin, Triangle Sports (22-34, .647, 14 HR, 24 RBI)
UT – Gene White, Runners

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Pat Bolster, Nevada Insulators
P – Rick Flora, Kenmore N Y Eastern
C – Henry McBeth, Danny’s Drilling
C – Nick Farina, Runners
1B – Jerry King, Danny’s Drilling
2B – Dave Jakubs, Teamsters #293
3B – Steve Wiley, Eastwood Tavern
SS – Ron Nordquist, Eastwood Tavern
OF – Steve O’Neil, Runners
OF – Gary Perkins, Danny’s Drilling
OF – Scott Donley, Bushelman Construction
OF – Bruce Dean, Kenmore NY Eastern Life
UT – Herman Rathman, Wichita TMI (14-17, .823, 6 HR)
UT – Charlie Neal, Runners

OTHERS

Steve Williams, Triangle Sports (.750, 9 HR)
Herman Rathman, TMI (14-17, .823, 6 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Triangle Sports, Minneapolis, MN (9-1)
2. Teamsters 293, Parma, OH (5-2)
3. Kenmore NY Eastern Life, Akron, OH (4-2)
4. Pierson-Runners, Houston, TX (3-2)
5t. Insulators of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (4-2)
5t. Danny’s Drilling, Newark, OH (4-2)
7t. Eastwood Tavern, Kalamazoo, MI (5-2)
7t. Bushelman Const., Cincinnati, OH (4-2)
9t. Wilkens House, Baltimore, MD (3-2)
9t. Stuffery-Cannizzaro, Modesto, CA (2-2)
9t. Lee & Bueltel Const., Topeka, KS (2-2)
9t. Cline Bros., Archbold, OH (3-2)
13t. Chisolm Sports, Malden, MA (3-2)
13t. Wichita TMI, Wichita, KS (2-2)
13t. Pace Electronics, Rochester, NY (2-2)
13t. Hoffman Blue, York, PA (2-2)
13t. TNEMEC, Franklin, IN (3-2)
17t. Cable TV Services, Garland, TX (1-2)
17t. Ray’s Metal Works, Alachua, FL (1-2)
17t. “D” Sports Shop, Columbia, MO (1-2)
17t. Fred Weber Merchants, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
17t. MTH-Master Pizza, Parma, OH 2-2
17t. Stark St. Pizza, Portland, OR (1-2)
17t. Fab Masters. Lexington, NC (2-2)
25t. Legion No. 39, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Palmer Const., Tacoma, WA (0-2)
25t. Scott Co. Bank, Austin, IN (0-2)
25t. County Sports, Levittown, NY (1-2)
25t. Slocum Real Estate, Alexandria, LA (1-2)
25t. Bayou Oilfield Rentals, New Iberia, LA (1-2)
25t. Gartenhaus Cafe, Plainville, CT (1-2)
25t. American Amicable Holiday Inn, Crestview, MA (0-2)
33t. No. 1 Elec.-Gast. Heating, Gastonia, NC (0-2)
33t. Glenn’s Colony, Hagerstown, MD (0-2)
33t. Budweiser, Jackson, MS (0-2)
33t. Taylor Bros. Jewelers, Irving, TX (0-2)
33t. Burke’s Sport Haven, Warren, MI (0-2)
33t. Cowan Equipment, Odessa, TX (0-2)

1982 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Binghamton, New York.

Champion – Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, Connecticut (62-4)
Runner Up – Sun City Saints, Sun City, Arizona (57-15)

The Raybestos Brakettes won their 17th ASA National Championship. Kathy Arendsen finished the season with a 32-3 record.

Debbie Doom started the first final and went 4 innings and came out with the score tied 0-0.

Michele Thomas finished the game and was the winning pitcher as the Saints scored a run off losing Pitcher Barbara Reinalda to win 1-0.

Martha Rau was 2-3 in the game.

In the final Championship game, the Saints went with the same pitching plan, start Doom, then bring in Thomas.

Kathy Arendsen started for the Brakettes. She did what she does best, come through in the clutch as she pitched a no hitter and struck out 10 batters to clinch the title for the Brakettes.

The Doom and Thomas duo wasn’t as effective this time as each gave up a run in the 2-0 final.

  • MVP – Michelle Thomas, Sun City Saints
  • HR Leader – Sheila Cornell, Glomati Blazers – 3
  • Batting Leader – Venus Jennings, NJ Budweiser Belles – .533
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Helen Andrade, Sun City Saints

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michelle Thomas, Sun City Saints (6-0, 43 IP, 26 K, 4 Runs, 1 ER)
P – Kathy Arendsen, Raybestos Brakettes (4-0, 28 IP, 42 K, 4 shutouts, 2 no-hitters, 1 a perfect game, the 2-0 final was almost a perfect game as well except for 1 error.)
P – Linda Pagett, Royals
C – Marilyn Rau , Sun City Saints (13-34, .383, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 6 Runs) and
C – Suzy Brazney, California Blazers
1B – Mary Faure, Sun City Saints
2B – Allyson Rioux, Raybestos Brakettes (7-19, .368, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
3B – Sheila Cornell Douty, California Blazers
SS – Ginny Walsh, Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Suzie Gaw, Sun City Saints (10-34, .294, 2 3B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 7 Runs)
OF – Barbara Garcia, Sun City Saints
OF – Gina Vecchione , Raybestos Brakettes
OF – Nedra Jerry, California Blazers
DH – Margaret Rebenar, Sun City Saints (7-15, .467 batting and 1-1, with a shutout, pitching)
UTIL – Wendy Hedberg, Macomb Magic

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Debbie Doom, Sun City Saints (1-2, 40 IP, 50 Ks) – credited with the loss in the Championship game, going 4 innings and giving up the first run.
P – Clint Lowery, Orlando Rebels
P – Barbara Reinalda , Raybestos Brakettes (2-1, 21 IP, 7 hits, 1 Run)
C – Carol Vanderbunte, Royals
C – Teresa Gumm, Hamilton Bears
1B – Diane Schumacher , Raybestos Brakettes
2B – Karen Fellenz, Sun City Saints
3B – Jill Larson, Hamilton Bears
SS – Kim Miller, Hamilton Bears
OF – Venus Jennings, Budweiser Belles (8-15, .533)
OF – Sue Lewis, Long Beach Renegades
OF – Lindy James, Orlando Rebels
OF – Patty Cutright, Macomb Magic
DH – Cindy Lyon, Utah Bees
UTIL – Carol Sullivan, United Eagles

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Lori Stoll, Hamilton Bears
P – Pam Boswell, Glomati Blazers
C – Doreen Denmon, Stratford Brakettes
C – Marcia Newsome, Orlando Rebels
1B – Cathy Troost, Wyoming Royals
2B – Sandy Simpson, Long Beach Renegades
3B – Helen Andrade, Sun City Saints
SS – Donna Whitley, Long Beach Renegades
OF – Pam Edde, Long Beach Renegades
OF – Cindy Krueger, Utah Bees
OF – Kathie Sims, United Eagles
OF – Lucy Innuso, Glomati Blazers
DH – Lori Garrison, Oklahoma Sundowners
UTIL – Missy Mapes, Stratford Brakettes

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Raybestos Brakettes, Stratford, CT (6-1)
2. Sun City Saints, Sun City, AZ (7-2)
3. Glomati Blazers, Sepulveda, CA (4-2)
4. Wyoming Royals, Wyoming, MI (3-2)
5t. Orlando Rebels, Orlando, FL (4-2)
5t. Macomb Magic, Macomb, MI (4-2)
7t. Long Beach Renegades, Long Beach, CA (3-2)
7t. Hamilton Bears, Hamilton, MO (2-2)
9t. Oklahoma Sundowners, Stillwater, OK (3-2)
9t. United Eagles, Houston, TX (2-2)
9t. Budweiser Belles, Parsippany, NJ (2-2)
9t. Utah Bees, Salt Lake City, UT (2-2)
13t. Landmark Lettes, Peoria, IL (1-2)
13t. Waterford Mariners, Waterford, CT (1-2)
13t. Ponderosa Playmakers, Tucson, AZ (1-2)
13t. Budweiser Eagles, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
17t. Shimers Architect, Bloomington, MN (0-2)
17t. Allentown Patriettes, Allentown, PA (0-2)
17t. Binghamton Blazers, Binghamton, NY (1-2)
17t. Speedline, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
17t. Jomac’s Sports World, Flint, MI (0-2)
17t. Chico Peppers, Chico, CA (0-2)
17t. Miller Pumpers, Wooster, OH (0-2)
17t. Philadelphia Spirit, Philadelphia, PA (0-2)

1982 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Emerson Park in Midland, Michigan.

Champion – Peterbilt Western, Seattle, Washington (100-16)
Runner Up – Decatur ADM, Decatur, Illinois (103-27)

ADM of Decatur beat Peterbilt Western in the first final 6-4 to force the extra game. Peterbilt pitcher Jimmy Moore hurled a 2-hit shutout to clinch the title for the Seattle based team. Larry Seabaugh’s base hit scored Kim Sullivan with the first run in the 5th inning. Sullivan later scored on Greg VanGaver’s sac fly in the 7th inning to account for all the scoring.

Losing pitcher Brent Stevenson allowed only 4 hits in the game. Peterbilt then defeated ADM 2-0 to win the National Championship. ADM had won three previous that day, including the first final over Peterbilt 6-4. Dave Scott started the first game but had to leave due to a blister on his finger in the 3rd inning. Brent Stevenson came into relieve Scott and eventually was the winning pitcher. It was Jimmy Moore’s first loss of the tournament. More came back in the final game to defeat Stevenson 2-0.

One of the Pre-tournament favorites, Franklin Cardinals of Stratford, CT was disqualified before the tournament started due to using Owen “The Fog” Walford in winning the New England Regional. Walford did not spend enough time in the USA to allow him to be legal for ASA play as he is from New Zealand.

Two old timers showed them they can still pitch as 48-year-old Jimmy Doyle of Ashland Merchants hurled all 32 of his team’s innings and went 2-2. For the Reading Sunners, the legendary Ty Stofflet was 1-2 with a shutout. He had 25 K in 23 IP. Stofflett (41 years old) was 27-9 on the season and struck out 414 batters in 259 innings pitched.

  • MVP – Butch Batt, Peterbilt Western
  • Batting Leader – Bruce Miller, Midland Explorers – .417
  • Home Run Leader – Brian Rothrock, Decatur ADM – 3
  • Most Outstanding Pitcher Award – Jimmy Moore, Peterbilt Western

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Brown, Guanella Brothers (3-2, 1 Shutout)
P – Peter Finn, Guanella Brothers (4-2, 39 IP, 70 K)
P – Jimmy Moore, Peterbilt (5-1, 38 IP, 50 K including 2-0 two-hit shutout championship game win)
C – Butch Batt, Peterbilt (6-17, .353, 1 HR, 6 RBI)
C – Tom Dallas, California Kings
1B – Jim Wright, Midland Explorers
2B – Frank Topolewski, Guanella Brothers
3B – Jeff Peck, Midland Explorers
SS – Ken Gay, Midland Explorers
OF – Bill Stewart, Peterbilt
OF – Brian Rothrock, Decatur ADM (9-27, .333, 8 RBI)
OF – Bruce Miller, Midland Explorers (10-24, 2 HR, 5 RBI)
OF – Mike Nevin, California Kings
DH – Mike Branz, Bloomington Hearts
UT – Ted Hicks, Decatur ADM

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Brent Stevenson, Decatur ADM (3-1, 28 IP, 24 K)
P – Randy Beckstead, Page Break
P – Jim Smith, Jets
C – Bill Summers, Saginaw Bolters
C – Art Tolfree, Midland Explorers
1B – Darryl Day, Decatur ADM
2B – Jack Starling, Midland Explorers
3B – Bill Menke, Happy Chef
SS – Doug Streeter, California Kings
OF – Greg Van Gaver, Peterbilt
OF – Craig Lloyd, Happy Chef
OF – Bob Miller, Peterbilt
OF – Dave Bedford, Midland Explorers
DH – Jon Nelson, Peterbilt
UT – Kevin Knop, Decatur ADM

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Meredith, Farm Tavern (2-1, 1 Shutout, 27 IP and 41 K)
P – Gary Doyle, Ashland Merchants
P – Paul Magan, California Kings (2-1, 23 IP, 1 Save and 1 Shutout)
C – Rich Garner, Guanella Brothers
C – Eric Maiden, Jets
1B – Matt Dijak, Saginaw Bolters
2B – Dave Assman, Saginaw Bolters
3B – Mike Parnow, Guanella Brothers
SS – Vic Rivera, California Kings
OF – Bill Johnson, Happy Chef
OF – Randy Ward, Page Break
OF – Marty Boer, California Kings
OF – Ray Allena, Guanella Brothers
UT – Bob Aquilar, Jets

OTHERS

Kevin Heirlihy, Saginaw Bolters (2-2, 2 Shutouts, 1 No Hitter)
Mark Smith, Camarillo Kings (3-2, 42 IP, 49 K)
Chuck D’Arcy (2-1), Guanella Brothers
Mark Lee, ADM (1-0, 11 IP, 19 K, 1 perfect game, 1 save)
Dave Scott, ADM (3-1, 31 IP, 31 K)
Bob Ryan, ADM (1-0, 7 IP, 4 K)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Peterbilt, Seattle, WA (6-1)
2. ADM, Decatur, IL (7-2)
3. California Kings, Merced, CA (4-2)
4. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (5-2)
5t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (5-2)
5t. The Farm, Madison, WI (2-2)
7t. Camarillo Kings, Camarillo, CA (3-2)
7t. Guanella Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA (3-2)
9t. Lakewood Jets, Lakewood, CA (3-2)
9t. Budweiser Kings, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
9t. Ashland Merchants, Ashland, OH (2-2)
9t. Happy Chef, Mankato, MN (3-2)
13t. Billard Sunners, Reading, PA (3-2)
13t. Allentown Patriots, Allentown, PA (1-2)
13t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
13t. Saginaw Bolters, Saginaw, MI (2-2)
17t. Odessa Merchants, Odessa, TX (1-2)
17t. Olympia Athletic, Portland, ME (1-2)
17t. Raiders, Charlottsville, VA (0-2)
17t. Faultless Rubber, Ashland, OH (1-2)
17t. Walnut Products, St. Joseph, MO (0-2)
17t. Sonny’s Exxon, Greenville, SC (0-2)
17t. MK Fuel, Baton Rouge, LA (0-2)
17t. Cullver Motors, Nogales, AZ (0-2)
25t. CMS, Tampa, FL (0-2)
25t. Scioto Services, Marysville, OH (0-2)
25t. Soloman’s Sports Shop, Elizabeth, NJ (0-2)

NOTES

Olympia Athletic of Portland, ME replaced New England Champs, Franklin Cardinals of West Haven, CT, who were suspended due to use of illegal player.