Softball History USA

1994 ASA Men’s Over 40 Slow Pitch Nationals

1994 held on August 26-28 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Champion – Capital X-Ray, Fairfax, Virginia
Runner Up – New Mech, Bloomington, Minnesota

Capital X-Ray of Fairfax, Virginia defeated New Mech of Bloomington 19-17 on Sunday in the finals of the ASA Over-40 slow pitch softball national tournament in Las Vegas.

“We were given up for dead a couple of times,” said Bubba Crismond, an outfielder for Capital X-Ray. “The first time was when we got thrown into the losers’ bracket.”

Capital X-Ray won two games before losing to New Mech.

“It came down to us having to play six games in one day on Sunday,” said Crismond, who hit .778 in 10 games. “We started at 7:30 in the morning winning seven inning games and played until 5:30 in the afternoon. I was exhausted toward the end, but playing on adrenaline. We won all six games we played”

En route to the title, Capital X-Ray beat the tournament’s five top rated teams. It defeated defending champion Nothdurft (Warren, Mich.) and New Mech twice.

“And in the final, we were down 10-1 to them in the third inning,” Crismond said. “We looked finished. But we had a seven run inning. Later, I hit a three run homer to put us ahead 11-10.”

“What a time to hit it. And we just kept rolling from there and won 18-13. And it was a big thrill catching a fly ball for the game’s final out. I was playing right center and had to move on the ball. It wasn’t that easy of a catch.”

“We were the last unbeaten,” New Mech manager and designated hitter Ron Ploog said. “We lost twice in the finals to Capital X-Ray from Virginia. The last game was 19-17 and we had two on and two out in the seventh inning and their right-center fielder made a nice catch on a line drive to end the game.”

  • MVP – Dale Chenault, Capital X-Ray
  • HR Leader – Tom Malvich, Capital X-Ray
  • Batting Leader – Cranston Edwards, Miller Beer
  • Batting Leader – Dale Yates, Lindsey Funeral Home

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Wesley “Bubba” Crostic, Capital X-Ray
P – George Murray, Bob’s Transmission
1B – Conrad Pressley, Bunn Communication
2B – David Swain, Winchell Chiropractic
3B – Gary Morris, New Mech
SS – Mike McDowell, Nothdurft
OF – James Crissmond, Capital X-Ray
OF – Terry Nutter, New Mech
OF – Tom Malvich, Capital X-Ray
OF – Phil Wolak, Nothdurft
UTIL – Keith Bressman, Magoo’s
UTIL – Cranston Edwards, Miller Beer
UTIL – Bill Cameron, Capital X-Ray
UTIL – Phil Gladhill, New Mech
UTIL – Ron Ploog, New Mech

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rich Thobord, Nothdurft
P – Dale Gulley, Bunn Communication
1B – Tom Rashi, Lindsey Funeral Home
2B – Sherwood Driver, Bunn Communication
3B – Mike Hanlin, Bankers Life
SS – Doug Turman, Miller Beer
OF – Ray Dickson, New Mech
OF – Keith McFarland, Randy’s Restaurant
OF – Dale Yates, Lindsey Funeral Home
OF – Dave Marks, Bunn Communication
UTIL – John VonWagoner, Winchell Chiropractic
UTIL – Jim Goodwin, Winchell Chiropractic
UTIL – Rich Smith, Randy’s Restaurant
UTIL – Marvin Allison, Winchell Chiropractic
DH – Mike Taylor, Nothdurft

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Capital X-Ray, Fairfax, VA (9-1)
2. New Mech, Bloomington, MN (6-2)
3. Nothdurft, Warren, MI (4-2)
4. Winchell Chiropractic, Evansville, IN (7-2)
5t. Electrical Installation, Mount Vernon, WA (4-2)
5t. Miller Beer, Akron, OH (4-2)
7t. Bunn Communication, Raleigh, NC (6-2)
7t. Motown Stars, Lathrup, MI (3-2)
9t. Centex Bombers, Austin, TX (3-2)
9t. Lindsey Funeral Home, Paducah, KY (4-2)
9t. Randy’s Restaurant, Troy, IL (5-2)
9t. Solano Roofing, Fairfield, CA (2-2)
13t. Bob’s Transmission, Orlando, FL (4-2)
13t. Bankers Life, Eau Claire, WI (3-2)
13t. Magoo’s, Salem, OR (4-2)
13t. Spokane Masters, Spokane, WA (4-2)
17t. Stewart’s Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA (3-2)
17t. Pepsi Cola, Corbin, KY (2-2)
17t. Texas Merchants, Arlington, TX (3-2)
17t. McArdle Ins./Ingersoll Rand, Olney, MD (2-2)
17t. W.E. Ruth Realty, Kent, WA (2-2)
17t. Kazu Electric/Hansen Sports, Honolulu, HI (3-2)
17t. G-Men, Enid, OK (2-2)
17t. The Fossils, San Diego, CA (2-2)
25t. Four Star Travel, Warren, OH (2-2)
25t. Skipper’s Restaurant, Mobile, AL (2-2)
25t. All State/Sox Softball, Evansville, IN (1-2)
25t. Animals, Manteca, CA (1-2)
25t. Bonanza Produce, Reno, NV (1-2)
25t. All Star Trophies, Collingswood, NJ (2-2)
25t. Villa Café, Stamford, CT (2-2)
25t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (1-2)
33t. Sportsman Of Auburn/Volk, Auburn, CA (1-2)
33t. Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
33t. Brite-Way, Wausau, WI (1-2)
33t. Jo’s Saloon Geezers, Portland, OR (1-2)
33t. Sun Devils, Orange, CA (0-2)
33t. G&A Coasters, Santa Barbara, CA (1-2)
33t. Liberty Motors, Grass Valley, CA (1-2)
33t. FB/QL, Elk City, OK (1-2)
33t. Broosters, Cedar Falls, IA (0-2)
33t. Skinny Dugans, Las Vegas, NV (0-2)
33t. Home Plate Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, FL (1-2)
33t. Team America, Little Rock, AR (1-2)
33t. Balder/L&P, Fort Smith, AR (1-2)
33t. California Burgers, Citrus Heights, CA (1-2)
33t. Fox’s Sports Center, Bartonville, IL (0-2)
33t. Casey Jones/Boston Communication, Terre Haute, IN (0-2)
49t. PC’s Of Naperville, Naperville, IL (0-2)
49t. Cross Country Courier, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
49t. Portland Rain, Portland, OR (0-2)
49t. Harmony Farms, Paso Robles, CA (0-2)
49t. High Street Sids, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
49t. Villa Old Timers, Lewiston, ID (0-2)
49t. P&P Appliance, Elkworth, ME (0-2)
49t. Utah Players, Provo, UT (0-2)
49t. Buccaneer, Hastings, MN (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s Over 35 Slow Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Clem Kelly Park in Bismarck, North Dakota on September 2-5.

Champion – Vector Security, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Runner Up – Tharaldson Insurance, Fargo, North Dakota

Sailing into uncharted waters suited the Harrisburg Vector Security slow-pitch softball team just fine.

The Pennsylvania club didn’t venture almost 1,200 miles to Bismarck to jump in over its head or to tread water in the ASA Men’s Masters 35-and-Over tournament

They came to North Dakota to win. And win they did, capturing the national title with a 6-1 record. Previously undefeated Vector Security closed the books on the championship Monday by splitting two games with Fargo Tharaldson Insurance at the Clem Kelley Complex.

Tharaldson Insurance, the losers bracket survivor, trimmed Vector Security 18-15 in the first game but fell 13-11 in the decisive game.

A 19-7 win over TJ’s Bud (Great Falls, Mont.) put Tharaldson’s in the finals. Earlier in the day, TJ’s eliminated St. Joseph, Minn., Anderson Plumbing in a 19-9 nine-inning thriller.

Vector Security handed Tharaldson’s its first loss of the tourney, 18-16, on Sunday.

“We thought we had a good shot, or we wouldn’t have come out here,” said Vector Security pitcher and tournament MVP Don King.

Third baseman Randy Beckley, who popped two homers and drove in four runs for Vector Security in the second championship game, reiterated King’s viewpoint. “We believe in ourselves, and we thought we had a chance, seeing how well we did at state,” Beckley said.

In the Pennsylvania Masters-35 tourney, Vector Security went 5-0 for the state title. That was the first five games of Masters competition for the club this season. As a Class B team, Vector Security was 75-7.

Tharaldson’s seemed to be in the driver’s seat early in the finale of the 31-team, double-elimination tourney. After winning the first championship game, the Fargoans jumped ahead 2-0 on Ken Terfehr’s homer and opened a 7-0 gap in the first inning of the final.

That was clearly the most damaging frame of the tournament against Vector Security , which was adept at avoiding killer innings. Beckley said Vector took it philosophically. “We just don’t give up,” he said.

“When you’re up against great teams like that, they’re going to have a big inning and get up. You’ve got to have a big inning and come back.”

Vector Security failed to match Tharaldson’s seven-run burst, but chipped away bit-by-bit while holding the Fargo team to four runs the rest of the way.

Beckley’s two-run homer was the key to a three-run home first inning for Vector Security. Five singles and a double produced four more in the second to tie the game.

Tharaldson’s took its last lead, 10-9, on Terry Stargardt’s inside-the-park homer and Mike Jastram’s RBI single in the top of the fourth. Vector Security answered with three runs on a four-single flurry and sacrifice flies by Carl Miller and Jim Smith. That made it 12-10 and the Pennsylvania club was in charge for good.

Bob Piatz, a pickup player from Jamestown who played brilliant defensive ball in right field, could hardly believe Tharaldson’s produced just one fence-clearing shot in the final. “If you’d told me before the game, we wouldn’t use all three homers (a three-homer limit was in effect) I’d never have believed you,” he said. “… But I’d never have guessed we’d only score four runs in the last six innings, either.”

Piatz said he really felt Tharaldson’s had Vector Security on the run after the seven-run first inning.

“But we didn’t keep the pressure on them. Our bats went dead.”

King believes some of that may have been due to the pride his team takes in defense. “We play good defense,” he said. “We had some timely hitting, but basically we play good defense.”

Championships are nothing new for Vector Security. This is their seventh of the season. But King has never enjoyed that national championship feeling before. “We’ve won a lot of tournaments this year,” he said, “but this is by far the best feeling I’ve ever had.”

And all it took was six victories — and 1,200 miles.

  • MVP – Don King, Vector Security
  • HR Leader – Karl Upton, TJ’s/Bud – 6
  • Batting Leader – Tim Henecke, Buccaneers – .792

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P — Don King, Vector Security
C — Dan Waldorf, Anderson Plumbing
1B — Ed Catelli, Catamero Ltd.
2B — Rick Walberg, Purcell’s Plumbery
3B — Ken Olthoff, Tharaldson Insurance
SS — Terry Stargardt, Tharaldson Insurance
OF — Tim Henecke, Buccaneers
OF — Jerry Coates, Houge’s Bar
OF — Wayne Johnson, Purcell’s Plumbery
OF — Bob Miller, TJ’s Bud
DH — Jerry Chapman, Al T’s Tackle Twill Lettering
UTIL — Ron Ploog, New Mech Companies
UTIL — Bo Gantz, Vector Security
UTIL — Roger Bzdok, Anderson
UTIL — Tom Long, Vector Security

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P — Mike Jastram, Tharaldson Insurance
C — Chris Makos, Minneapolis Merchants
1B — Tom Klein, Buccaneers
2B — Rick Goodsel, Minneapolis Merchants
3B — Robert Dulka, Barnum PGT
SS — Tim Michelsen, Advanced Fluid Controls
OF — Tim Krahler, Advanced Fluid Controls
OF — Mike Dzivra, Al T’s Tackle
OF — Dennis Holt, KFC
DH — Dave Rowe, Minneapolis Merchants
UTIL — Mike Beahan, Hague’s
UTIL — Dave Mayer, Tharaldson Insurance
UTIL — Bill Kinshier, Anderson Fluid Controls
UTIL — Gordy Smith, Advanced Fluid Controls

THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P — Bret Hagel, TJ’s/Bud
C — Roy Simmons, Tharaldson Insurance
1B — Nuie Gregory, TJ’s/Bud
2B — John Rygg, Tharaldson Insurance
3B — Glenn Vadney, Catamero Ltd.
SS — Kyle Kanuckel, KFC
OF — Phil Gladhill, New Mech Companies
OF — Bruce Isaacson, Purcell’s
OF — Fred Williams, KFC
OF — Ken Fullerton, Catamero Ltd.
DH — Randy Pribek, Hogue’s
UTIL — Bob Montague, New Mech Companies
UTIL — Bob Roth, Al T’s Tackle
UTIL — Roger Weigel, Advanced Fluid Controls
UTIL — Don Groth, Buccaneers

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Vector Security, Harrisburg, PA (6-1)
2. Tharaldson Insurance, Fargo, ND (6-2)
3. TJ’s Bud, Great Falls, MT (5-2)
4. Anderson Plumbing, St. Joseph, MN (4-2)
5t. Buccaneers, Hastings, MN (4-2)
5t. KFC, Coshocton, OH (3-2)
7t. Advanced Fluid Controls, Bismarck, ND (4-2)
7t. Purcell’s Plumbery, Annandale, MN (3-2)
9t. New Mech Companies, Bloomington, MN (3-2)
9t. Catamero Ltd., Johnston, RI (3-2)
9t. Minneapolis Merchants, 3-2
9t. Eagle Tire, Annapolis, MD (2-2)
13t. Universal Media, Enola, PA (2-2)
13t. Barnum PGT, Fairfield, CT (2-2)
13t. Hogue’s Bar, Oshkosh, WI (2-2)
13t. Al T’s Tackle-Twill Lettering, Utica, NY (2-2)
17t. Hogan’s-Bagby’s, Altoona, IA (1-2)
17t. Frontier Directory-Whiskey Point Saloon, Bismarck, ND (1-2)
17t. Shangri-La, Grand Forks, ND (1-2)
17t. Suds Hut, Helena, MT (1-2)
17t. Ice Draft Budweiser, Moorhead, MN (1-2)
17t. VFW-Leyks, Sauk Rapids, MN (1-2)
17t. Simons Insurance, Selby, SD (1-2)
17t. A&G Auto-Dakota Imaging, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
25t. Pro Image-Lonesome Dove, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
25t. Rooters Bar, Fargo, ND (0-2)
25t. Executive Radiator, Glen Burnie, MD (0-2)
25t. Garden Bar, Great Bend, ND (0-2)
25t. It’ll Do Budweiser, Great Falls, MT (0-2)
25t. Gentle Touch, Norfolk, NE (0-2)
25t. Tioga LDH, Inc., Pineville, LA (0-2)

1994 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1994 held at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Champion – Converters/Vernon’s/TPS, Kinston, North Carolina
Runner Up – Spectrum/Easton, Golden Valley, Minnesota

  • MVP – Jimmy Powers, Convertors (16-23, .696, 2 HR, 9 RBI)
  • Home Run Leader – Hank Garris, Bell Corp. (11-20, .550, 19 RBI) – 9
  • Batting Leader – John Whaley, O&S (14-19, 7 HR, 19 RBI) – .734
  • Defensive MVP – Randy Romagna, Converters/ Vernon’s/TPS

ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Butch Ovens, Convertors/Vernons
C – Rick Weiterman, Ritch’s/Superior
EH – John Whaley, O&S/TPS
EH – Mike Macenko, Ritch’s/Superior
1B – Hank Garris, Bell Corp.
1B – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s/Superior
1B – Dennis Graser, Spectrum/Easton
2B – Dewayne Nevitt, Converters/Vernons
2B – Andy Alvis, Spectrum/Easton
3B – Rusty Bumgardner, Converters/Vernons
3B – Todd Volkers, Spectrum/Easton
SS – Todd Joerling, Bell Corp.
SS – Randy Romagna, Converters/Vernons
OF – Scott Othoudt, Spectrum/Easton
OF – Jimmy Powers, Converters/Vernons
OF – Jeff Franks, Spectrum/Easton
OF – Larry Carter, Labtec/Demarini
OF – Dan Schuck, Bell Corp.
OF – Scott Elliott, Converters/Vernons
OF – Todd Martin, Converters/Vernons
MGR – Elvin Herring, Converters/Vernons

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Converters/Vernon’s/TPS, LaGrange, NC (5-1)
2. Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, MN (6-2)
3. Ritch’s/Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (3-2)
4. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (4-2)
5t. O&S/TPS, Burnsville, MN (3-2)
5t. Hague/Ohio Transport/Four Star, Columbus, OH (2-2)
7t. Labtec/Demarini, Vancouver, WA (2-2)
7t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (2-2)
9t. Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (1-2)
9t. Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH (1-2)
9t. Riverside/RAM/Taylor Brothers/TPS, Louisville, KY (1-2)
9t. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX (1-2)
13t. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (0-2)
13t. Herb’s/Dynasty/TPS, San Diego, CA (0-2)
13t. RSH/Deep South/Worth, Jackson, MS (0-2)
13t. Shen Valley/DJ’s Sports/TPS, Atchison, KS (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Altamonte Springs, Florida on September 22-25.

Champion – Superior Softball, Miami, Florida
Runner Up – Smokes, Ellicott City, Maryland

  • MVP – Albert Davis, Superior Softball
  • Batting Champion – Rob Oleath, Superior Softball
  • HR Champion – Albert Davis, Superior Softball

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Spencer Preston, Superior Softball
C – Jim Ferranto, Columbia One
1B – Joseph Romas, Asches/Steele’s
2B – Pete Petrovic, Asches/Steele’s
3B – Albert Davis, Superior Softball
SS – Frank Davis, Columbia One
OF – Roy Eppley, Superior Softball
OF – J.C. Batista, Superior Softball
OF – Mike Anderson, Keith’s Softball
OF – Pat Hilditch, Smokes
EP – Rob Oleath, Superior Softball
UT – Billy Godley, Keith’s Softball
UT – Tim Sievert, National Golf
UT – Bill Honeycutt, Smokes
UT – Michael Koehn, Asches/Steele’s

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Novak, Smokes
C – Tim Hockman, National Golf
1B – Paul Brandon, Keith’s Softball
2B – Billy Godley, Keith’s Softball
3B – Chris Boutchie, Superior Softball
SS – Chuck Silkey, Asches/Steele’s
OF – Paul Wenzel, Asches/Steele’s
OF – Joe Seaman, Asches/Steele’s
OF – Tom Grudzielanek, Asches/Steele’s
OF – Bill Kissane, Columbia One
EP – Jon DeLaurentis, Columbia One
UT – Nate Cole, National Golf
UT – Mike McCrory, National Golf
UT – Tim Powell, National Golf
UT – Duane Sliter, National Golf

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Superior Softball, Miami, FL (8-0)
2. Smokes, Ellicot City, MD (7-2)
3. Keith’s Softball, Raleigh, NC (7-2)
4. Asches/Steele’s, Milwaukee, WI (6-2)
5t. Columbia One, Hamilton, NJ (6-2)
5t. National Golf, Louisville, KY (5-2)
7t. Sundquist Consulting, Fargo, ND (4-2)
7t. Dadz Bar & Grill, Hamilton, NJ (6-2)
9t. Steven’s Sports, Post Falls, IN (4-2)
9t. L&L Paint, Prattville, AL (5-2)
9t. Garofalo’s Hit & Run, Smithtown, NY (3-2)
9t. Deluxe Bakery, Bear, DE (4-2)
13t. Kamikazes, Orland Park, IL (6-2)
13t. Angle Inn Doghouse, Baltimore, MD (6-2)
13t. New Hampshire Steele Fabricators, Manchester, NH (4-2)
13t. Fitzgerald Merchants, Fitzgerald, GA (6-2)
17t. Trysting Place, Menomonee Falls, WI (4-2)
17t. Hooters/Easton, Dover, DE (3-2)
17t. Lititz American Legion, Rossville, PA (4-2)
17t. Schneider Foods, Buchanan, MI (2-2)
17t. Muscato Corp, Altamonte Springs, FL (4-2)
17t. Budweiser, College Station, TX (4-2)
17t. Crest Supper Club/Coors Light, Caledonia, MN (5-2)
17t. B&O Cleaners, Deland, FL (3-2)
25t. Twohig III, Lakewood, OH (3-2)
25t. Union Town Chiropractic, Uniontown, PA (3-2)
25t. Triple Crown, Fort Collins, CO (3-2)
25t. Las Vegas Funjet/Nike, Milwaukee, WI (2-2)
25t. Ridge Runners, Winter Garden, FL (4-2)
25t. Wallace Marine Zippers, Salem, OR (3-2)
25t. Checking/Dudley, New Haven, CT (4-2)
25t. Grayson Merchants/Dudley, Grayson, KY (3-2)
33t. Certified Slings, Winter Springs, FL (1-2)
33t. M.D.C.C. Health South, Des Moines, IA (2-2)
33t. Fraley’s, Lexington, KY (2-2)
33t. Gary Kings, Anchorage, AK (1-2)
33t. Geneva Liquors, North Mankato, MN (2-2)
33t. Screwballs, Forest Park, IL (2-2)
33t. Cellular Dimension, Apopka, FL (2-2)
33t. North Florida Bandits, Altha, FL (2-2)
33t. Pepco, Madison, OH (2-2)
33t. Ind-Com Electric, Charlotte, NC (3-2)
33t. Aragon/Merchants, Albert Lea, MN (2-2)
33t. Silver Bay VFW/Bud Ice, Silver Bay, MN (1-2)
33t. Austin Spurs, Buda, TX (2-2)
33t. Hardliners, San Diego, CA (1-2)
33t. Jr. Food Mart, Evansville, IN (3-2)
33t. Orlando Hitmen, Orlando, FL (2-2)
49t. Doc’s, Sioux City, IA (1-2)
49t. O.A. Softball, Beaver Creek, OH (2-2)
49t. Beulah Visions, Beulah, NC (1-2)
49t. Miller Lite/Davenport, Davenport, IA (1-2)
49t. Cooperstown Sports Cards, Lewisburg, PA (2-2)
49t. J.J.L. Softball Club, Brandon, FL (2-2)
49t. Orlando Bulldogs, Orlando, FL (2-2)
49t. Fort Smith Construction, Fort Smith, AZ (1-2)
49t. Poweraid, Lynn, IN (1-2)
49t. Reggie’s Café, Blackwood, NJ (2-2)
49t. Advanced Auto, Yorkville, NY (2-2)
49t. Sunshine Mills/Ratliff, Tupelo, MS (1-2)
49t. K.R. Plaza, Iowa City, IA (2-2)
49t. Austin Lighting, Detroit, MI (1-2)
49t. Moldmaster Engineering, Pittsfield, MA (1-2)
49t. Cliff Keen Athletic, Ann Arbor, MI (1-2)
65t. C-Hawks, Palatka, FL (0-2)
65t. Fivestar, Clayton, IN (0-2)
65t. River Valley Merchants, Danville, AR (0-2)
65t. Hooks/Transfer Station, Newport, KY (0-2)
65t. Brewton Merchants, Brewton, AL (0-2)
65t. Hooters, Downer’s Grove, IL (1-2)
65t. Potomac Valley Brick, Rockville, MD (1-2)
65t. Idaho Sporting Goods, Boise, ID (0-2)
65t. Gallo’s Sand Bar, Norwalk, CT (0-2)
65t. American Safe/Lock, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
65t. College Pub, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)
65t. Olympic All-Sport/TPS, Bellevue, WA (0-2)
65t. Dubois County Bank, Ferdinand, IN (0-2)
65t. Star Pro, Fort Lauderdale, FL (0-2)
65t. John’s Shoe Repair, Sioux Falls, SD (0-2)
65t. Industrial Services, Inver Grove Heights, MN (0-2)
65t. Furlong Motors Northfield, MN (0-2)
65t. Too-Sweet Alabama, AL (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Dothan, Alabama on September 2-5.

Champion – AJA/TPS, South Houston, Texas
Runner Up – Schweizer’s, Newark, Delaware

  • MVP – Mark Cerny, AJA/TPS (24-22, .727, 9 HRs, 30 RBIs)
  • Batting Champion – Jerry Fleming, Lee Roy’s Framing (.833)
  • HR Champion – Tom Shields, Schweizer’s (36-50, .720, 45 RBIs) – 14

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Bud Weathers, AJA/TPS
C – Steve Hall, AJA/TPS
1B – Jim Heiens, AJA/TPS
2B – Scott Hoffman, Schweizer’s
3B – Barry Hudson, Schweizer’s
SS – Michael Talley, Armed Forces
OF – William Hardy, Armed Forces
OF – Mark Cerny, AJA/TPS
OF – Chris Weiblinger, AJA/TPS
OF – Steve Melton, Schweizer’s
EP – Tom Shields, Schweizer’s
UT – Craig McKenna, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
UT – Steve Kurman, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
UT – Don Probst, Schweizer’s
UT – Ronnie Desmarais, Armed Forces

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Henry Culley, Schweizer’s
C – Harold Koudelka, Armed Forces
1B – Tim Stephens, Mason Shell
2B – Mark Tarpey, AJA/TPS
3B – Kenny Vallone, Ray’s Softball
SS – Scott Cornett, Mason Shell
OF – Ron Probst, Schweizer’s
OF – Tom Margiotta, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
OF – Jeff Toni, Ray’s Softball
OF – Kevin Kerkis, Ray’s Softball
EP – Walter Reaves, Armed Forces
UT – Mark Schobel, AJA/TPS
UT – Dennis Emhoff, Armed Forces
UT – Leon Curiel, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
UT – Robert Jones, Mason Shell

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Raymond Moscoe, Vinnie’s Kentucky News
C – Shawn Settle, Mason Shell
1B – Gary Grimshaw, Vinnie’s Kentucky News
2B – Charlie Hayden, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
3B – Todd Johnston, Vinnie’s Kentucky News
SS – Tim Barrett, The Backstop
OF – David Barnes, Vinnie’s Kentucky News
OF – John Digiamo, Pete’s Mobil Car Wash
OF – Dan Houchin, The Backstop
OF – John Beasley, Armed Forces
EP – Mark Fette, The Backstop
UT – Tom Hardy, Mason Shell
UT – Mike Tisdel, AJA/TPS
UT – Kenny Matthews, Ray’s Softball
UT – John Pelaick, Ray’s Softball

OTHERS

David Burch, WW Gay, Gainesville, FL (16-17, ,941, 7 HRs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. AJA/TPS, South Houston, TX (7-0)
2. Schweizer’s, Newark, DE (10-2)
3. Armed Forces, Washington D.C. (6-2)
4. Pete’s Mobil Car Wash, Poughkeepsie, NY (8-2)
5t. Ray’s Softball, Bridgeport, CT (5-2)
5t. Mason Shell, London, KY (4-2)
7t. Vinnie’s Kentucky News, Louisville, KY (4-2)
7t. The Backstop, Lawrenceburg, IN (4-2)
9t. Tri-Gem Builders, Cedar Brooks, NJ (4-2)
9t. Varsity Athletics, Newport, MD (3-2)
9t. Pierce Construction/Worth, Windsor Locks, CT (4-2)
9t. Lee Roy’s Frame/Worth, Asheville, NC (3-2)
13t. Jacksonville Doc’s, Jacksonville, FL (4-2)
13t. Acme Sports, Mt. Carmel, TN (5-2)
13t. Abbott Insulation, Crawfordville, FL (5-2)
13t. Roofing Consultants, Mechanicsville, VA (4-2)
17t. Stateline, New Milford, CT (3-2)
17t. Coffee Cup/Demarini, Cottage Grove, MN (4-2)
17t. Hudson, Douglasville, GA (4-2)
17t. Pepsi/Spanky’s, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
17t. Underwood Cattle, Mt. Washington, KY (2-2)
17t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (2-2)
17t. Sports World, Antioch, TN (3-2)
17t. W.W. Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL (2-2)
25t. Steele’s/Xlt Men, Beaver Dam, VA (2-2)
25t. Cramer’s, Middletown, OH (2-2)
25t. M&N Sport, Nashua, NH (3-2)
25t. Fast Eddie’s, Terry, MS (2-2)
25t. Miller/Steele’s, Owatonna, MN (3-2)
25t. Tri-State/Private Beaches, Evansville, IN (3-2)
25t. Cole Electric, Douglasville, GA (2-2)
25t. Lube King/Buddy’s, College Station, TX (1-2)
33t. Martin Electric, Seymour, IN (1-2)
33t. Westwood Sports, Savage, MN (1-2)
33t. Hudson-Herring, Dothan, AL (2-2)
33t. Dreamline, Sherwood, AR (2-2)
33t. Sowell Wholesale, Columbia, SC (1-2)
33t. South Mississippi Softball, Petal, MS (2-2)
33t. Fry Fastening Systems/TPS, Mt. Orab, OH (1-2)
33t. Triple Crown Gaming, St. Cloud, MN (1-2)
33t. U.S. Male, Memphis, TN (1-2)
33t. Powercell Softball, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
33t. County Sports, West Point, VA (2-2)
33t. Seltman/Cobb/Bryant, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (1-2)
33t. Springfield Strohs, Springfield, OH (2-2)
33t. University Video, Evansville, IN (1-2)
33t. Junes/TPS, Verona, KY (1-2)
33t. C & M Sporting Goods/TPS, Dothan, AL (1-2)
49t. Deery Brothers, Cedar Falls, IA (1-2)
49t. Bubba’s GBI Printers, Grand Blanc, MI (1-2)
49t. Viessman Trucking, Dawson, MN (1-2)
49t. Grady Construction, Springfield, KY (1-2)
49t. Johnson Builders, Anderson, SC (1-2)
49t. Ron’s/Dudley, Pawtucket, RI (1-2)
49t. Southwind, Pascagoula, MS (0-2)
49t. MSI Insurance, Ricke Lake, WI (0-2)
49t. Treasure Coast/Steele’s, Fort Pierce, FL (0-2)
49t. Biloxi Braves, Biloxi, MS (0-2)
49t. Newmans/Dudley, Tallahassee, FL (0-2)
49t. Middleton Transmission, Newport, MD (0-2)
49t. Terry’s, N. Wilkesboro, NC (0-2)
49t. Merrill Lynch/Milford, Milford, CT (0-2)
49t. Real Dog Moss Point, MS (0-2)
49t. Tommy Currid Insurance, Mary Esther, FL (0-2)
65t. Coors Country, Billings, MT (0-2)
65t. Matzinger Electric, Bozeman, MT (0-2)
65t. Desperado, Missoula, MT (0-2)
65t. Cell Com, Birmingham, AL (0-2)
65t. Boudreaux, Victoria, TX (0-2)
65t. G & G Barber Shop, Killeen, TX (0-2)
65t. Fairfield Miller Lite, Fairfield, IA (0-2)
65t. Rusty Faulk Outdoors, Luverne, AL (0-2)
65t. Caddy Shack, Altoona, WI (0-2)
65t. Bank Of New York, Dobbs Ferry, NY (0-2)
65t. Century Chevrolet, Birmingham, AL (0-2)
65t. All Pro Stucco, Orlando, FL (0-2)
65t. Spencer’s, Booneville, MS (0-2)
65t. Lane & Associates/Dudley, Independence, LA (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s A Modified Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Spokane, Washington on September 1-5.

Champion – Stoneway Electric, Spokane, Washington
Runner Up – Harvey’s II, August, Maine

  • MVP – Dana Schmerer, Stoneway Electric
  • Batting Champion – Ron Soss, Moran Fence
  • HR Champion – N/A

1994 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Ted Rorick, MCD Metals
P – Larry Knight, Stoneway Electric
P – Jim Liberty, Harvey’s II
C – Steven Shugars, Harvey’s II
1B – Brian Wood, GM Giants
2B – Tim Vacchiano, Harvey’s II
3B – Scott McGregor, Coppens Brigade
SS – Brian Dahley, Coppens Brigade
OF – Paul Thompson, GM Giants
OF – John Schultz, Stoneway Electric
OF – Tim Engman, Diamond Lils/Rainer
OF – Kal Burke, Harvey’s II
DH – Jeff Rada, GM Giants
UTIL – John Horn, Red Dog
UTIL – Dana Schmerer, Stoneway Electric

1994 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Wade Liberty, Stoneway Electric
P – Kevin Dulin, GM Giants
P – Mike Decker, S/M Kats
C – Jerry Rosen, MCD Metals
1B – Tom Seary, S/M Kats
2B – Mike harner, Coppens Brigade
3B – Derek Koti, MCD Metals
SS – Shawn Humphrey, Harvey’s II
OF – William Shull, GM Giants
OF – Scott Milligan, GM Giants
OF – John Hayen, MCD Metals
OF – John Schuh, Stoneway Electric
DH – Jack Kalinkewicz, MCD Metals
UTIL – Jim Rollins, Coppens Brigade
UTIL – Greg Kessinger, GM Giants

1994 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Steve Eastin, Red Dog
P – Billy Coleman, GM Giants
P – Dave Smith, Diamond Lils/Rainer
C – Chris Kroener, Red Dog
1B – Bruce Landsman, Red Dog
2B – Pat Fiorillo, Stoneway Electric
3B – Dean Walker, Harvey’s II
SS – Mike Kellogg, Stoneway Electric
OF – Al Blaisdell, Harvey’s II
OF – Tim Curley, Harvey’s II
OF – Stephen Church, MCD Metals
OF – Carl Mack, Diamond Lils/Rainer
DH – Dennis Duval, Red Dog
UTIL – Ron Soss, Moran Fence
UTIL – Mike Liljar, Diamond Lils/Rainer

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Stoneway Electric, Spokane, WA (7-0)
2. Harvey’s II, Augusta, ME (7-2)
3. Red Dog, Los Angeles, CA (4-2)
4. GM Giants, Easton, MD (7-2)
5t. MCD Metals, Schenectady, NY (5-2)
5t. S/M Kats, Kirkwood, NY (3-2)
7t. Coppens Brigade, Midland, MI (3-2)
7t. Diamond Lils/Rainer, Seattle, WA (3-2)
9t. Moran Fence, Spokane, WA (4-2)
9t. Tarrs, Worcester, MA (3-2)
9t. Cheers, Webster, MA (2-2)
9t. Finnerty’s Sports Bar, Spokane, WA (2-2)
13t. Grinders, Spokane, WA (3-2)
13t. Jerry’s Coins, Spokane, WA (3-2)
13t. Every Blooming Thing, Coeur d’Alene, ID (3-2)
13t. Brunette Sportswear, Spokane, WA (2-2)
17t. AJ’s Big Boyz, Bridgeville, DE (2-2)
17t. Sportland/Stark, Portland, OR (2-2)
17t. State Farms, Spokane, WA (1-2)
17t. Giunta Enterprises, Westchester, PA (1-2)
17t. Rental City, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
17t. USA Softball Club, Tacoma, WA (1-2)
17t. Grocery Outlet, Spokane, WA (1-2)
17t. Capt’N Wils, Kettle Falls, WA (1-2)
25t. Marini Builders, Albany, NY (2-2)
25t. Princeton Restaurant, Chelmsford, MA (1-2)
25t. Columbia River Packing, Portland, OR (1-2)
25t. Chicoine Builders, Weare, NH (1-2)
25t. Gages, Dayville, CT (1-2)
25t. Sal’s Pizza, Bridgeville, DE (0-2)
25t. Marlins, Midland, MI (0-2)
25t. Boichot Concrete, Lansing, MI (0-2)
33t. Pirates, Tarzana, CA (0-2)
33t. Lewiston Merchants, Lewiston, ID (0-2)
33t. Babalouies, Redmond, WA (0-2)
33t. Party Mart, Plymouth, MN (0-2)
33t. Charlie B’s, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. TJ’s, Kettle Falls, WA (0-2)
33t. The Sox, Tacoma, WA (0-2)
33t. Take Two, Redwood City, CA (0-2)

1994 ASA Women’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Wausau, Wisconsin on September 1-3.

Champion – Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs, Waterford, New York
Runner Up – PA Team, Methuen, Massachusetts

  • MVP – Theresa McKinnon, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
  • Batting Champion – Lori Bell, Roger’s Renegades
  • HR Champion – N/A

1994 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Stacey Johnson, Stan Mill Mitts
P – Chris Faranda, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
P – Kristen Bowman, PA Team
C – Lisa McGlain, PA Team
1B – Lori Bell, Rogers Renegades
2B – Sally Gangell, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
3B – Shonda Becker, PA Team
SS – Theresa McKinnon, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
OF – Cindy Armlin, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
OF – Heather Afarian, Stan Mill Mitts
OF – Denise Lester, Hites/Crawford Door
OF – Stacey Caron, Bruno’s & Rico’s Pub
DH – Heather O’Keefe, PA Team
UTIL – Carla Coffield, Team Spokane
UTIL – Linda Kelly, Conklin Inn

1994 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kathy Sweeny, C&W
P – Mary Thompson, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
P – Patty Costello, Dennis Islanders
C – Michelle Kuarsy, Stan Mill Mitts
1B – Theresa Handler, Dennis Islanders
2B – Christine Craig, C&W
3B – Nancy Kleinsmith, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
SS – Frankie Spruce, Stan Mill Mitts
OF – Kim Riker, Conklin Inn
OF – Danielle Fine, Hites/Crawford Door
OF – Maritza Miranda, PA Team
OF – Jacqui Luzzi, Dennis Islanders
DH – Holly Brown, Stan Mill Mitts
UTIL – Terry Galley, Kulick’s
UTIL – Michelle Lefevre, PA Team

1994 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Renee Spear, Conklin Inn
P – Deb Smith, Bruno’s & Rico’s Pub
P – Dene Lacney, The House That Jack Built
C – Tracey Schnieder, Dennis Islanders
1B – Suzanna Goulet, Bruno’s & Rico’s Pub
2B – Carrie Loring, PA Team
3B – Wendy Clark, The House That Jack Built
SS – Laurie Hite, Hites/Crawford Door
OF – Sheryl Dubersky, Conklin Inn
OF – Kim Bergeron, Kulick’s
OF – Jennifer White, Taz/Relief Pitcher Elytes
OF – Lis Nowhitney, Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs
DH – Kim MacLean, Kulick’s
UTIL – Elaine Bohlman, Team Spokane
UTIL – Tammy Albano, Team Spokane

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Mike’s Famous Hot Dogs, Waterford, NY (6-0)
2. PA Team, Methuen, MA (8-2)
3. Stan Mill Mitts, Vestal, NY (4-2)
4. Dennis Islanders, Staten Island, NH (4-2)
5t. C&W, Beverly, MA (3-2)
5t. Bruno’s & Rico’s Pub, Buckport, ME (3-2)
7t. The House That Jack Built, Jamestown, NY (4-2)
7t. Hites/Crawford Door, Colville, WA (3-2)
9t. Team Spokane, Spokane, WA (3-2)
9t. Rogers Renegades, Hookset, NH (2-2)
9t. Tiggies/B.F. Reds, S. Hamilton, MA (2-2)
9t. Taz/Relief Pitcher Elytes, Binghamton, NH (2-2)
13t. Pat’s Pride, Rock Hall, MD (2-2)
13t. Brownton City Meats, Brownton, MN (2-2)
13t. Kulick’s, Keene, NH (2-2)
13t. Conklin Inn, Vestal, NY (2-2)
17t. R.J. Sports, Keene, NH (0-2)
17t. Sir William, Salisbury, MD (1-2)
17t. Carl R. Roberts Invaders, Hempstead, NY (1-2)
17t. Kimmel Athletics, Lewiston, ID (0-2)
17t. Jewels Of Kent, Millington, MD (0-2)
17t. J&J Auto Body Thunderbolts, Troy, NH (1-2)
17t. On Deck, Erie, PA (1-2)
17t. Hudson Lanes, Hudson, NY (0-2)
25t. Shanty Creek, Alden, MI (0-2)
25t. Quaker State, Franklin, PA (0-2)
25t. Witcher & Witcher, Laconia, NH (0-2)
25t. Suds & Soda Chuggers, Chestertown, MD (0-2)
25t. Someplace Else, Shakopee, MN (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Tewksbury, Delaware on August 25-27.

Champion – C&W Tighe Club, Wilmington, Massachusetts
Runner Up – Wallen Construction, Bean Station, Tennessee

  • MVP – Peter Armanetti, C&W Tighe Club
  • Batting Champion – Chris Karlson, C&W Tighe Club
  • HR Champion – Peter Armanetti, C&W Tighe Club
  • HR Champion – John Millen, Wallen Construction
  • Outstanding Pitcher – Don Meador, C&W Tighe Club

1994 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Don Meador, C&W Tighe Club
P – Peter Head, D’Onofrio
P – Bill Olney, Snap-On Tools
C – Craig Curtis, Wallen Construction
1B – Jeff Deutsch, D’Onofrio
2B – Dave Comancho, C&W Tighe Club
3B – Tim Chase, D’Onofrio
SS – Bruce Addison, Snap-On Tools
OF – Peter Armanetti, C&W Tighe Club
OF – Chris Karlson, C&W Tighe Club
OF – Fray White, Wallen Construction
OF – Mike Fortin, Interstate Battery Men
DH – Ronnie Tallent, C&W Tighe Club
UTIL – Sal Martozano, D’Onofrio
UTIL – Steve Locke, Wallen Construction

1994 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Tim Bell, Snap-On Tools
P – Ernie Yarbrough, Wallen Construction
P – Ron Burns, Stafford Tires
C – Robert Constant, D’Onofrio
1B – Greg Seaman, Stafford Tires
2B – Dwayne Bragson, Wallen Construction
3B – John Lyons, D’Onofrio
SS – Dave Wilcox, Hafco Farms
OF – Brian Gage, Snap-On Tools
OF – Paul Belangor, Snap-On Tools
OF – Marty Ruciecki, Stafford Tires
OF – Wayne Cubbage, Wallen Construction
DH – John Millen, Wallen Construction
UTIL – Anthony Matteo, D’Onofrio
UTIL – Craig Scares, C&W Tighe Club

1994 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Bob Green, Wallen Construction
P – Dennis Laird, Interstate Battery Men
C – Brian Fleming, Hafco Farms
1B – Brian Chandler, Snap-On Tools
2B – Doug Shucker, Hafco Farms
3B – Tom Laresca, CBS
SS – Frank Pino, Stafford Tires
OF – Mike Brez, Stafford Tires
OF – Jeff Statson, D’Onofrio
OF – Jeff Hastings, Snap-On Tools
OF – George Cruz, Crushers/Above All Roofing
DH – John Leo, CBS
UTIL – Vince Fitzpatrick, CBS
UTIL – Pat McGuire, Stafford Tires

FINAL STANDINGS

1. C&W Tighe Club, Wilmington, MA (7-0)
2. Wallen Construction, Bean Station, TN (9-2)
3. D’Onofrio, Brooklyn, NY (5-2)
4. Snap-On Tools, Bow, NH (9-2)
5t. Crushers/Above All Roofing, W. Islip, NY (4-2)
5t. D & S Roofing, Deer Park, NY (4-2)
7t. Hafco Farms, Canton, PA (5-2)
7t. CBS, New York City, NY (4-2)
9t. Interstate Battery Men, Worcester, MA (6-2)
9t. California Crush, Woodland Hills, CA (3-2)
9t. Stafford Tires, Port Monmouth, NJ (5-2)
9t. Hannon’s Bar, Scranton, PA (3-2)
13t. Southern Tier Maintenance, Port Crane, NY (3-2)
13t. Fleetwood Heating & Air, Chestertown, MD (4-2)
13t. Martell’, Point Pleasant, NJ (3-2)
13t. Port Huron Sharks, Marysville, MI (3-2)
17t. Beers And Judson, Towanda, PA (3-2)
17t. DAV, N. Chelmsford, MA (2-2)
17t. VFW Wheatley, Long Island, NY (3-2)
17t. Raiders, Boston, MA (3-2)
17t. New York Carolina Express, Endwell, NY (2-2)
17t. Hit & Run Sportscards, Mountville, PA (2-2)
17t. Secory Mobile Flyer’s, Port Huron, MI (3-2)
17t. VFW Tewksbury, Tewksbury, MA (2-2)
25t. Roches Garage, Calicoon, NY (3-2)
25t. Wolfe Real Estate, Wilmington, MA (2-2)
25t. Crisfield, Princess Anne, MD (2-2)
25t. Pen Rod Knights, Green Bay, WI (3-2)
25t. Atlanta A’s, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
25t. Big T&D, Chelsea, MA (3-2)
25t. Mod Squad, Neptune, NJ (2-2)
25t. Sunoco Of Concord, Concord, NH (2-2)
33t. Jack’s, Wilmington, DE (1-2)
33t. Dubliner, Lowell, MA (1-2)
33t. Hub Ticket, Boston, MA (1-2)
33t. Tedford Construction, Bellerica, MA (1-2)
33t. Harpoon Lounge, Fall River, MA (1-2)
33t. Port Huron Panthers, Marysville, MI (1-2)
33t. Washington Tap, Coventry, RI (1-2)
33t. American Sportsworld, Waterbury, CT (1-2)
33t. Parker House, Scranton, PA (1-2)
33t. Wyalusing Hotel, Monroeton, PA (1-2)
33t. Bunting Club, Tewksbury, MA (1-2)
33t. Waldo’s, Scranton, PA (2-2)
33t. Sayers Players, Lowell, MA (1-2)
33t. P.F. Markey, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
33t. Brown Brothers, Durham, NC (0-2)
33t. Seminoles, Chelsea, MA (1-2)
49t. Lindaman Stingers, Decatur, GA (1-2)
49t. NPA, E. Setanket, NY (0-2)
49t. A’s Dilorenzo Corporation, E. Boston, MA (0-2)
49t. Warriors, Chapel Hill, NC (0-2)
49t. Ryan Partnership, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
49t. Dr. Darke, Derry, NH (0-2)
49t. 18th & Louisville Texaco, Tewksbury, MA (1-2)
49t. Billy Jack’s, W. Roxbury, MA (1-2)
49t. Drinkwater Construction, Beverly, MA (0-2)
49t. Bird In Hand, Strasburg, PA (0-2)
49t. Mcginty’s, Scranton, PA (0-2)
49t. Hurricanes, Milbury, MA (0-2)
49t. Nothin’ Fancy, Gilmanton, NH (0-2)
49t. Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (0-2)
49t. Finley Catering, Bryn Mawr, PA (0-2)
49t. Formica Construction, Hatboro, PA (0-2)
65t. Wooten Chiropractic, Collierville, TN (0-2)
65t. DCS Meridian, Pompano Beach, FL (0-2)
65t. Maalox, Oreland, PA (0-2)
65t. Tri-Star, Green Bay, WI (0-2)
65t. Mickey Sports, Lawrence, MA (0-2)
65t. United Circuits, Dracut, MA (0-2)
65t. AES Braves, E. Boston, MA (0-2)
65t. TC Gators, Redford, MI (0-2)

1994 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1994 held at Palm Springs, California on August 15-22.

Champion – Decatur Pride, Decatur, Illinois (79-7)
Runner Up – All Car Roadrunners, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Decatur lost to All-Car 5-0 in the winner’s bracket final, then beat The Farm Tavern 11-5 behind pitcher Chubb Tangaroa, who came in relief of Marty Grant to gain the win in the losers bracket final to gain the championship round.

Avon Meacham collected 3 hits in the game and Rick Dohogne’s had a big 3-run homer.

David Boys and Terry Wiebe also hit home runs.

Dohogne also had a 2-run single to end up with 5 RBI in the game. They defeated All-Car twice to gain the title.

Chubb Tangaroa won the first final 5-2, scattering five hits and striking out 12.

Marty Grant (who went 2-0 in the nationals) hurled a shutout in the final championship as Decatur won 8-0. Grant pitched a three hitter and struck out 9. Terry Wiebe smacked a 2-run home run and solo homers were hit by David Boys and Tim Wargo.

Paul Algar was the losing pitcher for All-Car.

Paul Algar and Brad Underwood, Pitched for All-Car and combined to go 5-2.

Mike White and Rob Schellor, Pitched for The Farm Tavern and combined to go 6-2.

  • MVP – Rick Dohogne, Decatur Pride
  • Batting Leader – Mitch Munthe, SeaFirst Bank (8-15) – .533
  • HR Leader – Jody Hennigar, Clearwater Bombers (10-21, .476, 13 RBI) – 5
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Chub Tangaroa, Decatur Pride (5-1, 30 IP, 43 K)

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Algar, All Car Roadrunners
P – Marty Grant, Decatur Pride (2-0, 21 IP, 28 K, No Hitter)
P – Chub Tangaroa, Decatur Pride
C – Todd Twachtman, Broken Bow Travelers
1B – Mark Sorenson, All Car Roadrunners
2B – Keith Tate, Broken Bow Travelers
3B – Bruce Franklin, Heflin Builders
SS – Todd Schultz, Midland Explorers
OF – Avon Meacham, Decatur Pride
OF – Steve Schott, All Car Roadrunners
OF – Jody Hennigar, Farm Tavern
OF – Colin Abbott, All Car Roadrunners
DP – Rick Dohogne, Decatur Pride
UT – Shawn Rychick, All Car Roadrunners
UT – Brad Underwood, All Car Roadrunners

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Michael White, Farm Tavern
P – Peter Meredith, Farm Tavern
P – Chris Bigelow, Broken Bow Travelers
P – Rob Scheller, Decatur Pride
C – Todd Gracia, Decatur Pride
1B – Trent Rubley, Decatur Pride
2B – Steve Horning, Midland Explorers
3B – Mike White, Ashland Merchants
SS – Dion Nukunuku, Ashland Merchants
OF – Vic Johns, Decatur Pride
OF – Kevin Litz, Ashland Merchants
OF – Shane Hunuhunu, Ashland Merchants
OF – Kyle Magnusson, Miller Toyota
DH – Doug Kozeny, Broken Bow Travelers
UT – Jarrod Martin, Midland Explorers

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Steve Price, Heflin Builders
P – Tony Hunoff, Ashland Merchants
C – Craig Crawford, Midland Explorers
1B – Gary Swan, Farm Tavern
2B – Lance Pratt, Miller Toyota
3B – Doug Streeter, Miller Toyota
SS – David Boys, Decatur Pride
OF – Dave Scott, Midland Explorers
OF – Jeff Servinski, Midland Explorers
OF – Kyle Simmons, Broken Bow Travelers
OF – Brian Lehrman, Miller Toyota
DP – Brian Neveau, Farm Tavern
UT – Lonnie Swan, Farm Tavern
UT – Rich Rada, Farm Tavern

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (7-1)
2. All Car Roadrunners, Green Bay, WI (5-2)
3. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI (6-2)
4. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (4-2)
5t. Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (4-2)
5t. Heflin Builders, Middletown, NY (3-2)
7t. Ashland Merchants, Ashland, OH (3-2)
7t. Broken Bow Travelers, Broken Bow, NE (4-2)
9t. Seafirst Bank, Seattle, WA (2-2)
9t. Jack & Do’s Pizza, Findlay, OH (2-2)
9t. Escro Transport Indians, Buffalo, NY (2-2)
9t. Si Senor, Tumacacari, AZ (2-2)
13t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (2-2)
13t. The Advocate, Mesa, AZ (2-2)
13t. Gateway 2000, Sioux City, IA (2-2)
13t. Bloomington Hearts, Bloomington, IL (2-2)
17t. Topeka Drive Train, Topeka, KS (1-2)
17t. FIS, Duluth, GA (1-2)
17t. Happy Chef, North Mankato, MN (1-2)
17t. Matarazzo Brothers, Melrose, MA (1-2)
17t. Ozark Mountaineers, Springfield, MS (1-2)
17t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (1-2)
17t. Coors Light Sunners, Reading, PA (0-2)
17t. Long Beach Panthers, Long Beach, CA (0-2)
25t. Miller Lite, Teutopolis, IL (0-2)
25t. Shelbyville Sting, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
25t. Greenpoint Warriors, Brooklyn, NY (0-2)
25t. Bonutti Orthopaedics, Effingham, IL (0-2)
25t. Tuckers, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
25t. Bryant Heating & Cooling, St. Joseph, MO (0-2)

1994 ASA Girls 18-Under Gold Fast Pitch Nationals

1994 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 10-14.

Champion – Gordon’s Panthers, La Palma, California
Runner Up – Hot Stuff, Yorba Linda, California

A cool breeze blew across Hall of Fame Stadium, freezing opposing bats and propel Gordon’s Panthers to the Gold Division Championship.

D’Ann Burns pitched a two-hit shutout as the Panthers iced Hot Stuff 3-0 for the USA Softball girl’s under 18 fast pitch national championship before about 500 fans Sunday.

I don’t know why, but I just never get nervous,” Burns said. “I know what I need to do and I just go out and do it.”

The sophomore-to-be at UCLA no-hit Yorba Linda, California’s Hot Stuff through three. She gave up a single in the fourth and a double in the 3ixth. She also allowed a pair of walks and hit a batter while striking out 12 to win her fifth game of the tournament.

But she did have occasional trouble. Hot Stuff loaded the bases in the top of the fourth on a single by Stephanie Weise, a walk and a hit-bats-man. But Jennifer Cirigliano grounded out to third to end the inning.

In the sixth, Shanon Rice led off the inning with a double to center for Hot Stuff. Burns responded by striking out the next three batters.

“Sometimes I get into a rhythm and the ball goes right where I want it,” Burns said.

Hot Stuff made a little more noise in the top of the seventh, getting two base runners on an error and walk with two outs. But Burns induced a Dawn Kobata groundnut to short. Nicola Walsh, running from second, bowled over Panther shortstop Julie Adams and was called out for interference.

La Palma, California’s favorite daughters scored three in the bottom of the sixth. Tiffany Blood came home on a wild pitch and Brandee McArthur singled in Candace Konen and Laurie Fritz with one out.

The Panthers nearly put up some runs in the fourth. But a stiff wind blowing toward home plate knocked down high fly at the outfield fence by Stacy Neuveman and Julie Adams.

The championship game capped off a fine tournament for Burns. She got five of the Panthers’ six wins and allowed one unearned run and five hits with 28 strikeouts for the tournament.

Burns was at her best in a second-round game Thursday. She pitched a perfect game against Houston’s Sudden Impact, striking out eight with only one out recorded beyond the infield.

“I had a good tournament,” Burns said. “But I still have to work on some things. I never really got into a rhythm like I usually do.”

In her freshman year at UCLA, Burns rang up a 21-5 record.

The shutout by Burns overshadowed Hot Stuff pitcher Trinity Johnson’s three-hit effort in the championship. But she saw the Panthers get on base by a walk and a wild pitch on a third strike and two singles with three of those runners coming home.

Note: Hot Stuff catcher Teresa Stippey was hit by a pitch from Burns in the fourth inning. She was taken to the hospital for X-rays of a possible broken arm.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Gordon’s Panthers, La Palma, CA (6-0)
2. Hot Stuff, Yorba Linda, CA (6-2)
3. Sudden Impact, Houston, TX (5-2)
4. Texas Gamblers, Dallas, TX (3-2)
5t. Runnin’ Rebels, Stockton, CA (4-2)
5t. Athletics, Foothill Ranch, CA (3-2)
7t. Texas Challengers, Alvin, TX (3-2)
7t. Raiders, Moreno Valley, CA (2-2)
9t. Choppers, Valencia, CA (2-2)
9t. Force, Fresno, CA (2-2)
9t. Nor Cal Tremors, Lodi, CA (2-2)
9t. Boone & Darr, Ann Arbor, MI (2-2)
13t. Skit Royals, Houston, TX (1-2)
13t. Fury, Vancouver, WA (1-2)
13t. Oilers, Richmond, MI (1-2)
13t. Tulsa Eagles, Tulsa, OK (1-2)
17t. Texas Gadzooks, Plano, TX (1-2)
17t. St. Louis Gators, St. Louis, MO (1-2)
17t. Heartbreakers, Burnsville, MN (1-2)
17t. Patriots, Glendale, AZ (1-2)
17t. Blue Thunder, Everman, TX (0-2)
17t. California Thunder, Covina, CA (0-2)
17t. Cowgirls, Everman, TX (0-2)
17t. Shreveport Heat, Shreveport, LA (0-2)
25t. Flight-N-Fillies, San Diego, CA (0-2)
25t. Poison, Irving, TX (0-2)
25t. Silver Streak, Alvin, TX (0-2)
25t. Nighthawks, Orange, CA (0-2)
25t. Strikkers, San Jose, CA (0-2)

D'Ann Burns

D’Ann Burns delivers a pitch during Sunday’s USA Softball championship game. Burns threw a shutout to live Gordon’s Panthers to a national title.