Category: USSSA

1983 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1983 held at Hutchinson, Kansas.

Champion – J&R Roofing, Phoenix, Arizona
Runner Up – Apollo Parking, West Palm Beach, Florida

This team that won the USSSSA Class-A was obviously not an A team. J&R Roofing averaged over 45.9 runs per game in the “A” World Series and only allowed 20.8.

  • MVP – Dennis Myers, J & R Roofing (.837, 24 HR)
  • HR Leader – Donnie Walden, J&R Roofing – 27
  • Batting Leader – Dennis Myers, J & R Roofing – .837
  • Defensive MVP – Daylen Bruce, J&R Roofing (12 HR)

USSSA MEN’S CLASS A WORLD TEAM

P – Ric Terry – J&R Roofing
C – Steve Ammons – Apollo Parking
C – Elby Bushong – J&R Roofing
C – Braxton Speller – Miller High Life
1B – Donnie Walden – J&R Roofing
2B – Darwin Dillaird – Miller High Life
3B – Dennis Meyers – J&R Roofing
3B – Mack Thompson – Williams Painting
3B -Steve Johnson – Southwestern Fab
SS – Danny Maus – Apollo Parking
OF – Rick Hasty – Apollo Parking
OF – Doug Roberson – Apollo Parking
OF – Roy Smith – J&R Roofing
OF – Ron Galvan – Capitol Insulation
OF – Don Clatterbaugh – Williams Painting
OF – Joe Young – Garrett’s Raiders
UTIL – Tony Oddo – Miller High Life
UTIL – Joe Antonazzo – Southwestern Fab
UTIL – Bill Pinkham – T&K Bassett
Manager – Dick Leonard – J&R Roofing

OTHERS

Greg Wolf, J&R Roofing (16 HR)
Rod Bartlett, J&R Roofing (15 HR)
Greg Nieberg, Stottler Stagg (.714, 11 HR)
Eddie Sipe, Miller High Life (9 HR)
Mike Shervish, Miller High Life (8 HR)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. J&R Roofing, Phoenix, AZ (6-0)
2. Apollo Parking, West Palm Beach, FL (6-2)
3. Miller High Life, Sterling Heights, MI (9-2 )
4. Southwestern Fab, Dearborn, MI (5-2)
5t. Garrett’s Raiders, Lufkin, TX (6-2)
5t. Williams Painting, Roanoke, Va (4-2)
7t. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (4-2)
7t. T&K Bassett, Lexington, KY (4-2)
9t. Joe Theismann’s, Fairfax, VA (4-2)
9t. Stottler Stagg, Cocoa, FL (3-2)
9t. Class Act, Whittier, CA (3-2) (3-2)
9t. Mercury Price Molette, Seattle, WA (5-2)
13t. Bud-American Realty, Pacifica, CA (3-2)
13t. Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY (3-2)
13t. Bunca-Lapekas, Kalamazoo, MI (5-2)
13t. Utah Valley Players, Orem, UT (3-2)
17t. Hoffbrau, Dallas, TX (3-2)
17t. Tropical Windows, Warren, MI (4-2)
17t. Ft. Wayne Posters, Ft. Wayne, IN (3-2)
17t. Reb’s Boys, North Hollywood, CA (3-2)
17t. Disney Sports World, Louisville, KY (2-2)
17t. Blanton’s, Fayetteville, NC (3-2)
17t. Metzger Salvage, Topeka, KS (2-2)
17t. Philly Steak Out, Mill Valley, CA (4-2)
25t. Hutch GE’s, Hutchinson, KS (3-2)
25t. Gonzales Foods, Richmond, CA (3-2)
25t. Piedmont Metal, Winston-Salem, NC (2-2)
25t. Empire Staple, Denver, CO (3-2)
25t. Alphonse Brothers, Trenton, NJ (3-2)
25t. Bruce’s Distributors, Shreveport, LA (2-2)
25t. Scott County Bank, Scottsburg, IN (2-2)
25t. Smitty’s Drive-in, Tomball, TX 2 2
33t. Bobby’s Grocery, Clayton, NC (1-2)
33t. Beaumont Rangers, Beaumont, TX (1-2)
33t. Miller High Life, Daytona Beach, FL (1-2)
33t. Gregg Security, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
33t. Delron Diamonds, Merchantville, NJ (2-2)
33t. Town Hall, Loves Park, IL (2-2)
33t. Shubin’s, Santa Fe Springs, CA (1-2)
33t. Concrete Concepts, Anoka, MN (1-2)
33t. Softball West, Denver, CO (1-2)
33t. Coors/Metro Life, Manhattan, KS (2-2)
33t. Ed’s Sporting Goods, St. Joseph, MO (2-2)
33t. Avoca Park, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
33t. West Hanover A’s, Beaverdam, VA (2-2)
33t. All Stars, Wichita, KS (1-2)
33t. Sherry Lee Brody, Vineland, NJ (2-2)
33t. Krier Realty, Random Lake, WI (1-2)
49t. Suburban Stroh’s, Warren, MI (1-2)
49t. RMA, Rockford, IL (1-2)
49t. Far West Collections, Walnut Creek, CA (1-2)
49t. Custers-Webster Oil, Springfield, MO (1-2)
49t. Gashaus Blasé, Watertown, WI (1-2)
49t. Saye Electric, Houston, TX (1-2)
49t. Itchy Foot, Los Angeles, CA (1-2)
49t. Burla Construction, Joliet, IL (1-2)
49t. Danny’s A’s, Milleville, NJ (1-2)
49t. Garrett’s Homes, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
49t. Arensburg Pharmacy, Newark, OH (1-2)
49t. Empire Softball, Lubbock, TX (1-2)
49t. Midwest Datsun, Lexington, KY (1-2)
49t. Hacienda Draperies, Alhambra, CA (0-2)
49t.Lee Buetel, Topeka, KS (0-2)
49t. No. 1 Electric, Gastonia, NC (0-2)
49t. Kirk’s Glass, Hampton, VA (0-2)
49t. Wichita TMI, Wichita, KS (0-2)
65t. Bestway, Louisville, KY (0-2)
65t. Old English 800 (0-2)
65t. Kruse Dirt (0-2)
65t. Marsdan (0-2)
65t. Alumni Lounge (0-2)
65t. Brady’s (0-2)
65t. Goodman’s Rec (0-2)
Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (no show)

1983 USSSA Major Women’s Slow Pitch World Series

1983 held at Omaha, Nebraska.

Champion – Little Caesar’s, Detroit, Michigan (76-6)
Runner Up – Sunshiners, Jacksonville, Florida

Little Caesars came back through the losers bracket to beat the Sunshiners in both Championship games. The scores were 16-1 and 15-7. Caesars eliminated both 3rd place Huntel Systems and 4th place Famous Recipe to capture the title.

  • MVP – Patti Silye, Little Caesars (21-30, .700, 9 HR, .25 RBI)
  • Batting Leader – Linda Dutton, Huntel Systems – .740
  • HR Leader – Patti Silye, Little Caesars – 9
  • Defensive MVP – Leslie Hagen, Sunshiners

1983 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Tish Miller, Little Caesars
C – Jill Stenwall, Huntel Systems
1B – Jackie Huggins, Little Caesars
2B – Mary Crechiolo, Little Caesars
3B – Pam Patrus, Famous Recipe
SS – Patti Silya, Little Caesars
OF – Lynn Putnam, Little Caesars
OF – Carmen King, Little Caesars
OF – Mary Hoisser, Avanti
OF – Carlita Raulerson, Sunshiners
OF – Ellie Stoder, Huntel Systems
OF – Jan Deters, Famous Recipe
UT – Leslie Hagen, Sunshiners
UT – Debbie Bregler, Sunshiners
Manager – Al Campbell, Little Caesars

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI
2. Sunshiners, Jacksonville, FL
3. Huntel Systems, Blair, NE
4. Famous Recipe, Cincinnati, OH

1983 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1983 held at Greensboro, North Carolina.

Champion – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida
Runner Up – Steele’s Sports, Grafton, Ohio

Led by Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers beat an upstart Steele’s Sports in the final. Jerry’s came through the losers bracket and beat Steele’s twice in the finals. The top 5 hitters on Jerry’s (Meade, Harold Kelley, Denny Jones, Mike Bowlin and Mike Cellura) totaled 64 home runs during the tournament. That was more then most teams hit total.

Don Arndt was 11-13 with an .846 average to lead all hitters, but was 2 at bats short from the minimum of 15 to qualify for the title.

Dennis Myers of J&R Roofing and Mike Parrot of Garret’s Raiders were both in the same boat as they both went 10-12 (.833).

This makes what Bruce Meade did that much more impressive as he shattered the USSSA HR record for a single World Series with 18.

Jerry’s beat Steeles 25-20 on Meade’s 4-5, 3 HR performance in the first final and then won the title going away 26-12 as Meade once again was 4-5 with 3 more HRs. Doug Brown and Mike Cellura also hit 3 homers in that game.

Here is something that will tell you why Meade was the MVP. On the last day of the tournament, Bruce Meade was 17-19 with 14 HRs.

  • MVP – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers (28-37, .757, 18 HRs, 35 RBIs, 31 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s – 18
  • Batting Leader – Don Arndt, Howard’s (11-13, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs) – .846
  • Batting Leader (over 15 At Bats) – Bruce Meade, Jerry’s Caterers – .757
  • Defensive MVP – Denny Jones, Jerry’s Caterers

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Dana Andry – Steele’s Sports (15-25, .600, 6 HRs, 20 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Pitcher – Mike Parrott – Garrett’s Raiders (10-12, .833, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Catcher – Harold Kelley – Jerry’s Caterers (23-37, .622, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs)
  • First Base – Dennis Graser – Steele’s Sports (14-19, .737, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • First Base – Bill Pollock – Elite Coating (15-22, .682, 10 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Second Base – Charles Wright – Elite Coatings (14-19, .737, 10 HRs, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Second Base – Mike Bolen – Jerry’s Caterers (26-41, .634, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs, 22 Runs)
  • Third Base – Dennis Meyers – J&R Roofing (10-12, .833, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Third Base – Rick Weiterman – Steele’s Sports (15-23, .652, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Shortstop – Danny Basso – Jerry’s Caterers (18-29, .621, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs
  • Outfield – Rick Wheeler – Capitol Insulation (15-22, .682, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Outfield – Ron Galvan – Capitol Insulation (12-19, .632, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Outfield – Bruce Meade – Jerry’s Caterers (28-37, .757, 18 HRs, 35 RBIs, 31 Runs)
  • Outfield – Bill Gatti – Elite Coating (15-20, .750, 10 HRs, 15 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Outfield – Denny Jones – Jerry’s Caterers (19-33, .576, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Outfield – Mike Cellura – Jerry’s Caterers (19-29, .655, 11 HRs, 27 RBIs, 20 Runs)
  • Utility – Frank Rodrigues – Capitol Insulation (9-20, .450, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Utility – Dan Arndt – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-13, .846, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)

OTHERS

  • Stan Harvey, Howards (10-13, .769, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Bill Blake, Garrett’s Raiders (8-12, .667, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • James Washington, Jerrys (16-25, .640, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Tom Beall, Howards (10-16, .625, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Ron Ford, Elite (12-19, .632, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Doug Brown, Jerrys (22-36, .611, 10 HRs, 20 RBIs, 22 Runs)
  • Cecil Whitehead, Elite (12-20, .600, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Rick Scherr, Howards (9-15, .600, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Charles Pierce, Philly Steak Out (7-10, .700, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Doug Roberson, Apollo Parking (5-8, .625, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Craig Elliott, Elite (14-24, .583, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Elby Bushong, J&R Roofing (7-12, .583, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Al White, Philly Steak Out (7-12, .583, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Fred Trice, Elite (13-23, .565, 9 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Curtis Williams, Howards (8-15, .533, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Mike Nye, Jerrys (21-41, .512, 5 RBIs, 18 Runs)
  • Phil Higgins, Steeles (10-20, .500, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Rick Trudeau, Steeles (10-20, .500, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Howards (8-16, .500, 2 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Ron Parnell, Capitol (9-19, .474, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Dick Bartel, Howards (7-15, .467, 7 HRs, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Ben Holt, Lilly Air (5-11, .455, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Steve Williams, Elite (8-18, .444, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Mike Macenko, Steeles (11-25, .440, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Cruz Martinez, Capitol (9-21, .429, 5 HRs, 9 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Apollo Parking (3-7, .429, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Ricky Huggins, Elite (8-19, .421, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Steve Blanchette, Steeles (10-24, .417, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Jerry King, Philly Steak Out (4-11, .364, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Joe Young, Garrett’s Raiders (3-12, .250, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 4 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (7-1)
2. Steele’s Sports, Grafton, OH (4-2)
3. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (3-2)
4. Elite Coating, Gordon, GA (2-2)
5t. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (2-2)
5t. Garrett’s Raiders, Houston, TX (1-2)
7t. J&R Roofing, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
7t. Lilly Industries, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. PhiIly Steak Out, Mill Valley, CA (1-2)
9t. Timothy’s Raiders, Houston, TX (1-2)
9t. Philip Morris, Richmond, VA (0-2)
9t. Apollo Parking, West Palm Beach, FL (0-2)

1982 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1982 held at Petersburg, Virginia.

Champion – The Saloon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Runner Up – Williams Painting, Roanoke, Virginia

  • MVP – Dave Snatchko, The Saloon (5 HR on the last day of play)
  • HR Leader – Cruz Martinez, Capitol – 12
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Defensive MVP – Jim Picard, The Saloon
  • Outstanding MVP – Mark Johnson, The Saloon

1982 USSSA CLASS “A” ALL-WORLD TEAM 

P – Monty Tucker – Williams Painting
P – Mark Johnson – The Saloon
C – Cruz Martinez – Capitol Insulation
C – Dave Snatchko – The Saloon – Pittsburgh
1B – James Childress – Williams Painting
1B – Charles Burke – Southside Sports
2B – Jake Bentley – Capitol Insulation
3B – Dale Eavey – Williams Painting
SS – Jim Picard – The Saloon
SS – Donnie Rardin – Southside Sports
OF – Don Clatterbaugh – Bradley’s
OF – Terry Kinney – Canal Point
OF – Pat Lauterback – Williams Painting
OF – Barry Glaser – The Saloon
OF – Roger Snatchko – The Saloon
OF – Bo Webber – Capitol Insulation
OF – Rick Wheeler – Capitol Insulation
Manager – Angie Capuano – The Saloon

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. The Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (7-1)
2. Williams Painting, Roanoke, VA
3. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA
4. Southside Sports, Louisville, KY
5t. Canal Point Restaurant, Fulton, NY
5t. Bradley Brothers, Richmond, VA

OTHERS

Stottler Stagg, Cocoa, FL
Lee Supply, Washington, PA
International Sports, Louisville, KY
Brozos Sports, Lake Jackson, TX
Knights of St, John’s, Louisville, KY
White Star Cafe, Detroit, MI
RSR Texans, San Antonio, TX
Miller Suto, Redford, MI
RMA, Rockford, IL
Morgan Boots, Dallas, TX
Gonzales Mexican Food, Richmond, CA

1982 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1982 held at Satellite Beach, Florida.

Champion – Lady Comets, Satellite Beach, Florida (35-6)
Runner Up – Famous Recipe, Cincinnati, Ohio

In the Championship game, the Lady Comets fell behind 2-0 before a second inning outburst sent 12 batters to the plate scoring 8 runs, capped by long home runs by Martha Litz and Stephanie Hines, the Comets rolled to a 10-6 championship game win. Earlier, the Lady Comets defeated the Cincinnati girls 11-10 in the winners bracket final. Hines hit 2 HRs in that game, while Litz hit one also. Little Caesars won 8 straight in the losers bracket before being eliminated by the Wooden Nickel. Famous Recipe, after the loss to the Lady Comets defeated the Wooden Nickel in the losers bracket final.

  • MVP – Martha Litz, Comets (.520, 2 HR)
  • Batting Leader – Jan Deters, Famous Recipe
  • HR Leader – Patti Silye, Little Caesars – 7
  • Defensive MVP – Carol Sullivan, Lady Comets

1982 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Linda Boyle, Lady Comets
C – Sonya Cook, Lady Comets
SS – Carol Sullivan, Lady Comets
IF – Kathy Ober, Famous Recipe
IF – Martha Litz, Lady Comets
IF – Sue Clark, Lady Comets
OF – Stephanie Hines, Lady Comets (.571, 3 HR)
OF – Velma Lehman, Famous Recipe
OF – Jan Deters, Famous Recipe
OF – Lynn Putnam, Little Caesars
Manager – Judy Hedgecock, Lady Comets

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 69 teams)

1. Lady Comets, Satellite Beach, FL
2. Famous Recipe, Cincinnati, OH
3. Wooden Nickel, Kinston, NC
4. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI (8-2)

1982 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1982 held at Greensboro, North Carolina.

Champion – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida
Runner Up – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina

Mike Bolen came through in the clutch as his 2-run single in the top of the 7th inning gave Jerry’s a 6-5 lead in the championship game. Howard’s had two men on base in the bottom of the 7th, but pitching of Greg Fuhrman, combined with Jerry’s Defense sealed the deal and the World Series for Jerry’s Caterers. In that final game, Bruce Meade hit a 2 run homer for Jerry’s. Greg Fuhrman and Bill Meyer both had 2 hits. For Howard’s, Rick Scherr was the batting star as he had 2 hits, including a 2-run home run. Stan Harvey, Mike Cellura and Buddy Slater all had 2 hits as well.

  • MVP – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers (17-22, .775, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Charles Wright, York Barbell/KSF (11-23, .478, 18 RBI, 10 Runs) – 10
  • Batting Leader – Greg Fuhrman, Jerry’s Caterers – .775
  • Defensive MVP – James Washington, Jerry’s Caterers

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • P – Greg Fuhrman – Jerry’s Caterers (17-22, .775, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 Runs) – Also 5-0 Pitching
  • P – Craig Elliott – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-20, .650, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • 1B – James Washington – Jerry’s Caterers (10-20, .500, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • 1B – Bill Pollock – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-22, .590, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • 2B – Charles Wright – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (11-23, .478, 10 HR, 18 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • 3B – Rick Scherr – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-21, .667, 9 HRs, 19 RBI, 15 Runs)
  • SS – Kenny Webb – Elite Coating (13-21, .619, 3 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • OF – Mike Nye – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (14-23, .609, 4 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • OF – Dick Bartel – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-19, .578, 4 HR, 13 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • OF – Denny Jones – Jerry’s Caterers (11-16, .688, 5 HRs, 6 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • OF – Bruce Meade – Jerry’s Caterers (12-22, .545, 8 HR, 13 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • OF – Don Arndt – Howard’s/Western Steer (10-19, .527, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • UTIL – Doug Brown – Elite Coating (13-20, .650, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • UTIL – Tom Beall – Howard’s/Western Steer (9-18, .500, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • UTIL – Mike Parrott – Jerry’s Caterers (10-20, .500, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • UTIL – Chip Sheffield – Elite Coating (20-27, .741, 8 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • MGR – Ernie Yaroshuk, Jerry’s Caterers

OTHERS

  • Mack Thompson, William Painting (12-16, .750, 5 HR, 6 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Buddy Slater, Howards (8-11, .727, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Ron Olesiak, Lilly Air (8-11, .727, 6 HR, 7 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Mike Cellura, Howards (13-20, .650, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 Runs)
  • Ken Dain, Class Act (10-16, .625, 4 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Freddie Trice, Elite (13-22, .591, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • Ron Ford, Elite (15-26, .576, 9 RBI, 12 Runs)
  • Charles Neal, Runners (10-18, .556, 3 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Williams Painting (9-17, .529, 6 HR, 12 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Ricky Huggins, York/Sanders (11-21, .524, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Clyde Guy, York/Sanders (10-20, .500, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Curtis WIlliams, York/Sanders (9-19, .473, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • Cecil Whitehead, Elite (11-24, .454, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 11 Runs)
  • Stan Harvey, Howards (10-22, .455, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Richard Wilborn, Howards (8-19, .421, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Mike Bolen, Jerry’s (9-33, .409, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Steve Williams, York/Sanders (8-20, .400, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 9 Runs)
  • Harold Kelley, Jerry’s (7-18, .390, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 6 Runs)
  • James Boyett, York/Sanders (6-16, .375, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Ben Holt, Lilly Air (4-12, .333, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 4 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (5-0)
2. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (3-2)
3. York Barbell-Ken Sanders, York, PA (3-2)
4. Elite Coating, Gordon, GA (4-2)
5t. The Runners, Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. Class Act, Whittier, CA (2-2)
7t. Williams Painting, Roanoke, VA (2-2)
7t. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (1-2)
9t. Fabmaster, Lexington, NC (0-2)
9t. Garrett and Houck, Oklahoma City, OK (0-2)
9t. The Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
9t. Valley Players, Orem, UT (0-2)

1981 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1981 held at Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Champion – Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, North Carolina
Runner Up – Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, Florida

Howard’s/Western Steer became the third team in the last three years to win Softball’s Triple Crown (ASA, NSPC and USSSA Championships). It wasn’t easy as they had to Jerry’s twice to in the crown. The won the first final 31-24 as Dick Bartel was 5-5 with 4 HR and 7 RBI. Rick Scherr and Stan Harvey chipped in with 2 HR each. In the Final Championship game, Howards won 25-11. Stan Harvey’s 2 HR and 6 RBI, along with Dick Bartel and Bill Ferguson, who both combined for 7 hits and 9 RBI. For Jerry’s, Harold Kelley was 7-9 with 5 HR and 7 RBI in both games total. This victory cumulated Howard’s/Western Steer’s triple crown as they previously won the NSPC and ASA titles. they finished the year with a 160-15 record and many people consider this team to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest teams of all time.

  • MVP – Rick Scherr, Howard’s (21-27, .778, 15 HR, 34 RBI, 22 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Rick Scherr, Howard’s – 15
  • Batting Leader – Mickey Morrison, DCS (12-15, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 9 Runs) – .800
  • Defensive MVP (Given out for the First Time) – Steve Howard, Howard’s/Western Steer

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Craig Elliott – York Barbell/Ken Sanders ( – Also 3-2 Pitching
P – Buddy Slater – Howard’s/Western Steer (7-14, .500, 2 RBIs, 7 Runs) – Also 3-1 Pitching
C – Cruz Martinez – Capitol Insulation (10-13, .769, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 9 Runs)
C – Fred Trice – Jerry’s Caterers (21-36, .583, 11 HRs, 23 RBIs, 18 Runs)
1B – Rick Scherr – Howard’s/Western Steer (21-27, .778, 15 HRs, 34 RBIs, 22 Runs)
2B – Steve Howard – Howard’s/Western Steer (15-29, .517, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
3B – Ken Carlton – Jerry’s Caterers (19-33, .576, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs, 21 Runs)
SS – Russell Bradley – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-33, .424, 2 RBIs, 13 Runs)
OF – Dick Bartel – Howard’s/Western Steer (17-30, .567, 11 HRs, 17 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Ron Ford – York Barbell/Ken Sanders (13-20, .650, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 13 Runs)
OF – Tom Beall – Howard’s/Western Steer (11-21, .524, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Mickey Morrison – Dave Carroll’s Skoal Bandits (12-15, .800, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 9 Runs)
OF – Rich Petrunyak – Nationwide Advertising (15-21, .714, 9 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
OF – Harold Kelley – Jerry’s Caterers (24-40, .600, 9 HRs, 24 RBIs, 21 Runs)
OF – Joel Todd – Jerry’s Caterers (31-39, .795, 14 HRs, 24 RBIs, 25 Runs)
OF – Stan Harvey – Howard’s/Western Steer (21-28, .750, 13 HRs, 21 RBIs, 21 Runs) – Also 1-0 Pitching
OF – Richard Willborn – Howard’s/Western Steer (14-26, .538, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 13 Runs)
UTIL – Greg Fuhrman – Jerry’s Caterers (20-38, .526, 13 HRs, 31 RBIs, 20 Runs) – Also 6-2 Pitching
MGR – Randy Gorrell – Howard’s/Western Steer

OTHERS

James Boyette, Bedsole/Kinlaw (4-5, .800, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
Marty Rolnick, NAS (15-20, .750, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 11 Runs)
Bill Ferguson, Howards (10-14, .714, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
Kevin May, Fabmasters (10-14, .714, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 Runs)
Steve Williams, Capitol (10-14, .714, 6 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs)
Fred Miller, NAS (13-19, .684, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs)
Glen Borguin, Shimmers (9-14, .643, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 9 Runs)
Joe Young, Jerrys (24-39, .615, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 26 Runs)
Dana Andry, NAS (11-18, .611, 8 HR, 9 RBI, 11 Runs)
Mike Cellura, Capitol (9-15, .600, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 9 Runs)
Jerry King, Steeles (4-7, .571, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 3 Runs)
James Washington, Jerrys (21-37, .568, 12 HR, 22 RBI, 22 Runs)
Roger Wilt, NAS (10-18, .556, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs)
Bill Pollock, KSF (11-21, .524, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs
Clyde Guy, DCS (9-16, .563, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Charles Wright, NAS (9-17, .529, 4 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
Benny Holt, NAS (10-19, .526, 9 HR, 16 RBI, 12 Runs)
Larry Hutcherson, KSF (10-20, .500, 6 HR, 10 RBI, 9 Runs)
Braxton Speller, Snyders/Strohs (4-8, .500, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
Al White, Steeles (4-8, .500, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
Mike Macenko, NAS (10-21, .476, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 12 Runs)
Don Arndt, Howards (13-29, .448, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 10 Runs) – Also 1-0 Pitching
Myles Schexnaydre, DCS (14-32, .438, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 15 Runs)
Mike Bolen, DCS (5-12, .417, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
Mike Nye, KSF (9-22, .409, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 11 Runs)
Ed Roth, Howards (8-22, .364, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 14 Runs)
Chuck Drewicz, Snyders/Strohs (1-3, .333, 1 Run)
Jim Fuller, LeAlCo (3-3, 1.000, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Howard’s/Western Steer, Denver, NC (5-1)
2. Jerry’s Caterers, Miami, FL (6-2)
3. Dave Carroll’s/Skoal Bandits, Sherrills Ford, NC (2-2)
4. York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York, PA (3-2)
5t. Fabmasters, Lexington, NC (2-2)
5t. Nationwide Advertising, Cleveland, OH (2-2)
7t. Capitol Insulation, North Hollywood, CA (1-2)
7t. Shimers, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
9t. Le-Al-Co, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
9t. Snyder’s/Stroh’s, Detroit, MI (0-2)
9t. Bedsole/Kinlaw, Fayetteville, NC (0-2)
9t. Steele’s Sports, Lima, OH (0-2)

1981 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1981 held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – County Sports/Sanders, Levittown, New York
Runner Up – Garrett Dandy Homes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • MVP – Gary Richter, County Sports (17-24, .708, 11 HR, 18 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Ray Wingsfield, American Reality (17-31, .548, 17 RBI) – 13
  • Batting Leader – Nick Calia, American Realty (11-15, 5 HR, 15 RBI) – .733
  • Defensive MVP – Gary Richter, County Sports

1981 USSSA CLASS “A” ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Rick Leek – Ken Sanders County Sports
P – Henry Koper – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
C – Ernie Hicks – Ken Sanders County Sports
C – Darrell Missenheimer – Linn Corriher
1B – Lou Russo – Ken Sanders County Sports
1B – Joe Broner – Sports Haven Lounge
2B – Ray Wingfield – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
3B – Howard Mardis – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
3B – Fred Stahman – Ken Sanders County Sports
SS – Terry Perryman – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
SS – David Pole – Sports Haven Lounge
OF – Al Saisi – American Realty
OF – Buddy Salda – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
OF – Jerry Dwiggins – Linn Corriher
OF – Ed Sherer – Ken Sanders County Sports
OF – Gary Richter – Ken Sanders County Sports
OF – Louis Westbury – Garrett’s Dandy Homes
UTIL – Harry Mills – Linn Corriher
UTIL – Ron Funderberg – Lilly Air Systems
MGR – George Linnehan, Jr – Ken Sanders County Sports

OTHERS

Bob Stewart, Southwestern Industries (11-17, .647, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
Ed Collins, Southwestern Industries (12-19, .632, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 Runs)
Glenn Jackitt, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (14-24, .583, 9 HR, 12 RBI, 15 Runs)
Jim Burke, Lilly Air System (9-17, .529, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Joe Seymour, Ye Old Fish Market (8-16, .500, 5 HR, 18 RBI, 7 Runs)
Chan Baker, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-13, .462, 6 HR, 6 RBI, 7 Runs)
Hank Cluess, County Sports/Ken Sanders (8-18, .444, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 9 Runs)
David Frost, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (10-23, .434, 9 HR, 10 RBI, 11 Runs)
Elby Bushong, Leathers (3-7, .429, 3 RBI, 2 Runs)
John Davide, County Sports/Ken Sanders (10-25, .400, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 9 Runs)
Tim White, Linn-Corriher (8-20, .400, 7 HR, 18 RBI, 8 Runs)
Tom Aloway, Garrett’s Dandy Homes (11-28, .393, 9 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
Kurt Brock, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-19, .315, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 6 Runs)
Stan Brown, Southwestern Industries (6-18, .333, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 10 Runs)
Steve Kurman, County Sports/Ken Sanders (6-20, .300, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 6 Runs)
Bobby Reid, Erieside Electric (2-8, .250, 2 RBI, 2 Runs)
Homer Salazar, Turner Riverside Jewelry (0-4, .000, 2 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. County Sports/Ken Sanders, Levittown, NY (5-1)
2. Garrett’s Dandy Homes, Oklahoma City, OK (5-2)
3. Linn Corriher, Landis, NC (3-2)
4. Sportshaven Lounge Dearborn, MI (2-2)
5t. American Realty, Concord, CA (2-2)
5t. Ye Old Fish Market, Rocky Mount, NC (2-2)
7t. Southwestern Industries, Taylor, MI (2-2)
7t. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (2-2)
9t. Leathers, Phoenix, AZ (0-2)
9t. Miller Auto Parts, Redford, MI (0-2)
9t. Erieside Electric, Eastlake, OH (0-2)
9t. Turner Riverside Jewelry, San Antonio, TX (0-2)

1981 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1981 held at Hutchinson, Kansas.

Champion – Virginia Belles, Chesterfield, Virginia
Runner Up – Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, Illinois

  • MVP – Jeri Haynes (1 HR)
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • HR Leader – Patti Silye, Little Caesars – 2
  • HR Leader – Carmen King, Little Caesars – 2
  • Defensive MVP – Mary Stark, Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies

1981 ALL WORLD TEAM

Jeri Haynes, Virginia Belles
Mary Stark, Fox Valley
Patti Silye, Little Caesars
Carmen King, Little Caesars
Information incomplete.

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 92 teams)

1. Virginia Belles, Chesterfield, VA
2. Stroh’s Fox Valley Lassies, St. Charles, IL
3. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI
4. Sweeney Chevrolet, Cincinnati, OH

1980 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1980 held at Kinston, North Carolina.

Champion – Taylor Sporting Goods Stingers, Taylor, Michigan
Runner Up – Wintonaire Restaurant, Rochester, New York

A bases loaded walk in the top half of the 7th inning with 2 outs was all it took for Taylor’s Sporting Goods to come out on top of the Championship game 9-8. Wendy Bolton walked Sue Pulji to force in the deciding run. The Rochester squad could not tie the game in the bottom of the 7th.

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Leader – Lynn Putham, Taylor Sports (.739)
  • HR Leader – N/A

1980 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Deb Keller, Fox Valley Lassies
C – Linda McCoy, Wintonaire
C – Jo Sauve, Fox Valley Lassies
1B – Jackie Huggins, Taylor Sporting Goods
1B – Liz Bush, Wintonaire
2B – Robin Wesselman, Ohio Rockettes
2B – Sue Reidel, Taylor Sporting Goods
3B – Cindy Martin, Wintonaire
SS – Denise Leary, Wintonaire
SS – Kim Reddington, Louisville Tams
OF – Patty Silya, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Nancy Gumtow, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Lynn Putnam, Taylor Sporting Goods
OF – Gail Lester, Ohio Rockettes
OF – Diane Keane, Ohio Rockettes
OF – Helen Biddle, Fox Valley Lassies
OF – Leilani Yopp, Green Machine
Manager – Al Campbell, Taylor Sporting Goods

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 92 teams)

1. Taylor Sporting Goods Stingers, Taylor, MI
2. Wintonaire Restaurant, Rochester, NY
3. Fox Valley Lassies, Champaign, IL
4. Ohio Rockettes, Columbus, OH