Softball History USA

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 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1983 held at Hoeing-Rice Park in Waterloo, Iowa.

Champion – Lawson Auto Parts, Altamonte Springs, Florida
Runner Up – Burnette & Associations, Rossville, Georgia

  • MVP – Joe Benton, Lawson Auto Parts (.697, 9 HR)
  • HR Champion – Bill Newman, Burnette & Associations (20)
  • Batting Champion – Steve Blake, Knightly Travel (.815)
  • Most Valuable Pitcher – John Kaylor, Burnette & Associations

Bill Russell’s walk off homer in the bottom of the 7th inning won the championship game for Lawson’s 25-24.

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – John Kaylor – Burnette & Associations
C – Bill Smoldt – North Central BJ’s
1B – Gene Cunningham – Technitrux
2B – Larry Kennedy – Burnette & Associations
SS – Steve Blake – Knightly Travel
3B – Mike Fitzgerald – Burnette & Associations
OF – Alex Coghan – Corner Distributing
OF – Mark Matlock – Burnette & Associations
OF – Joe Benton – Lawson Auto Parts
OF – Terry McGee – Athletic Shop
UT – Sam Bender – Lawson Auto Parts
UT – Bill Newman – Burnette & Associations
UT – John Stephen – Logan Tap
UT – Dan Schuck – North Central BJ’s

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Gary Wyatt – Technitrux
C – Willie Darwin – Athletic Shop
1B – Glen Massengale – Burnette & Associations
2B – Charlie Fonville – Technitrux
SS – Wayne Belt – Annapolis A’s
3B – Bob Arnold – Corner Distributing
OF – Jim Franzen – North Central BJ’s
OF – Mark Martin – Lawson Auto Parts
OF – Alan Moffit – Wilkerson’s Diesel
OF – Jeff Poole – Thompson’s Sporting Goods
UT – Calvin Linglebach – Lawson Auto Parts
UT – Doug Dyer – Lawson Auto Parts
UT – Stan Owings – Knightly Travel

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Lawson Auto Parts, Altamonte Springs, FL, (7-0)
2. Burnette & Associations, Rossville, GA, (10-2)
3. Annapolis A’s, Annapolis, MD, (4-2)
4. Technitrux, Herndon, VA, (5-2)
5t. North Central BJ’s, Waterloo, IA, (7-2)
5t. Wilkerson’s Diesel, North Little Rock, AR, (4-2)
7t. Knightly Travel, Issaqua, WA, (5-2)
7t. Thompson’s Sporting Goods, Savannah, GA, (5-2)
9t. Corner Distributing, Bronx, NY, (3-2)
9t. Graham’s, Orlando, FL, (3-2)
9t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE, (3-2)
9t. Mailhouse, Burnsville, MN, (3-2)
13t. Athletic Shop, Hammond, LA, (3-2)
13t. Logan’s Tap, Cranston, RI, (3-2)
13t. Armed Forces, Port Hueneme, CA, (3-2)
13t. Century Engineering, Grand Blanc, MI, (2-2)
17t. Coors, Kansas City, MO, (2-2)
17t. Holiday Inn, Edinboro, PA, (2-2)
17t. Sport Source, Colfax, WI, (2-2)
17t. Time Out Brothers, Yonkers, NY, (2-2)
17t. Vandergraff’s, Arlington, TX, (2-2)
17t. Budweiser Lite, Jacksonville, IL, (1-2)
17t. Hill County, San Marcos, TX, (1-2)
17t. Pool & Pub, Willmar, MN, (1-2)
25t. Adrian Big Boy, Manchester, MI, (2-2)
25t. Alamance Fence, Burlington, NC, (2-2)
25t. Teamsters 293-B, Brooklyn, OH, (2-2)
25t. Tri-Collar Bullets, Highlands, TX, (2-2)
25t. American A International Airways, May’s Landing, NJ, 1-2
25t. Dowland-Bach, Anchorage, AK, (1-2)
25t. KXY Oilers, Oklahoma City, OK, (1-2)
25t. Weber Farms, Farmsville, OH, (1-2)
33t. Barbell Hall of Fame, York, PA, (1-2)
33t. Berge Sports, Chatfield, MN, (1-2)
33t. DE Huddleston, Chillicothe, IL, (1-2)
33t. Hadanaka Farms, Woodland, CA, (1-2)
33t. Insurance Restoration, Garden Grove, CA, (1-2)
33t. Mary’s Restaurant, Ashaway, RI, (1-2)
33t. Maxim Softball Club, Roseville, CA, (1-2)
33t. Rusty Scupper, San Mateo, CA, (1-2)
33t. Service Package Center, Akron, OH, (1-2)
33t. Winchell Chiropractic Center, Evansville, IN, (1-2)
33t. Bullets, Boise, ID, (0-2)
33t. Mr. Joe’s, Southfield, MI, (0-2)
33t. Marino-Legeres, Peabody, MA, (0-2)
33t. Smithy’s Rainbow/Bazaan, Honolulu, HI, (0-2)
33t. Stricker Service, Gillette, WY, (0-2)
33t. Turley Brothers, Overland Park, KS, (0-2)
49t. Ausiello’s Tavern, Belmont, CA, (0-2)
49t. Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH, (0-2)
49t. Chuck’s, Irving, TX, (0-2)
49t. Huebner Trucking, Evansville, IN, (0-2)
49t. Nite City Bandits, Sioux Falls, SD, (0-2)

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 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)

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 NCAA Women’s College World Series

1982 held at Seymour Smith Park in Omaha, Nebraska on May 27-30. 

Champion – UCLA Bruins (33-7-2)
Runner Up – Fresno State Bulldogs (43-11)

16 Division I college softball teams met in the NCAA tournament’s first round at campus sites. After having played their way through the regular season and first round (and for Oklahoma State, a conference tournament, an AIAW regional title and double losses to Texas A&M in the AIAW Women’s College World Series final on May 25), the eight advancing teams played in the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

The championship game went 8 innings with winning pitcher Debbie Doom pitching all eight innings. Doom spread out 2 hits over the eight innings and struck out 12.

Wende Ward of Fresno State went all 8 innings as well giving up 1 earned run and striking out 8.

From softball historian Bill Plummer III – With their 77-8 season record, Texas A&M could have been a contender in Omaha − maybe even the top seed − against perennial softball powers like UCLA and Fresno State. The Aggies had been invited to the NCAA’s first national tournament, but chose not to go. A&M coach Bob Brock had high respect for the eleven-year-old AIAW, even as the NCAA began to overshadow it. Out of a sense of loyalty to the AIAW, Brock said, his school chose the 1982 Norman championship over the NCAA’s first in Omaha.

From the NCAA – The 1982 NCAA Division I Women’s College Softball World Series will be held in Omaha May 27-30, officials announced Thursday.

The event will be the first championship softball tournament sponsored by the NCAA and will be held the week before the start of the NCAA College Baseball World Series, which Omaha has hosted the past 33 years.

‘The NCAA is happy to be coming to Omaha for our first softball championship tournament,’ said Cindy Smith, NCAA assistant director for women’s championships. ‘There is no better place than Omaha, which has treated softball so well in the past.’

Heading the organization in Omaha will be Mary Higgins, Creighton University women’s athletic director; Bob Astelford, city parks and recreation director; and Bob Gibson, city recreational coordinator.

Ms. Higgins also chairs the NCAA softball committee and is the Creighton softball coach.

Gibson said work is under way to renovate the outfield at Seymour Smith Softball Complex, which will be the home of the 1982 series.

‘We feel that, without a doubt, this is the finest softball complex in the universe,’ he said.

Teams will qualify for the series through regional play, with the eight regional champions advancing to the double-elimination tournament.

The University of Nebraska-Omaha hosted the original College Softball World Series sponsored by the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. When the AIAW split the top two divisions, the Division I tournament was moved from Omaha. UNO hosted the Division II competition last year.

  • Batting Leader – Diane Van Fossen, Oklahoma State – .400
  • Batting Leader – Paula Smith, Oklahoma State – .400
  • RBI Leader – Shawn Ritchey, Arizona State  – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Shawn Ritchey, Arizona State  – 1
  • ERA Leader – Debbie Doom, UCLA – 0.17
  • Strikeout Leader – Debbie Doom, UCLA – 63

1982 ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Debbie Doom, UCLA
Dot Richardson, UCLA
Barbara Booth, UCLA
Barbara Young, UCLA
Gina Vecchione, UCLA
Janet Lloyd, Cal State-Fullerton
Pam Newton, Cal State-Fullerton
Jan Pierini, Cal State-Fullerton
Kim Muratore, Fresno State

SCORES

  1. Arizona State 2 Cal State Fullerton 0 (9 inn.)
  2. Nebraska 3 Creighton 2 (8 inn.)
  3. UCLA 2 Oklahoma State 1 (13 inn.)
  4. Western Michigan 5 Fresno State 0
  5. Arizona State 2 Nebraska 0
  6. UCLA 1 Western Michigan 0
  7. Cal State Fullerton 4 Creighton 1 (8 inn.) – Creighton eliminated
  8. Fresno State 1 Oklahoma State 0  (14 inn.) – Oklahoma State eliminated
  9. Cal State Fullerton 1 Western Michigan 0 (8 inn.) – Western Michigan eliminated
  10. Fresno State 1 Nebraska 0 – Nebraska eliminated
  11. UCLA 1 Cal State Fullerton 0 (10 inn.) – Cal State Fullerton eliminated
  12. Fresno State 4 Arizona State 1 – Arizona State eliminated
  13. UCLA 2 Fresno State 0 (8 inn.) – Fresno State eliminated

FINAL STANDINGS

1. UCLA Bruins (3-0)
2. Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2)
3. Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1)
4. Cal State Fullerton Titans (2-2)
5t. Western Michigan Broncos (1-2)
5t. Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2)
7t. Creighton Blue Jays (0-2)
7t. Oklahoma State Cowboys (0-2)

REGIONALS

Northeast Regional

  1. Western Michigan 2 Adelphi 0 (10 inn.)
  2. Adelphi 1 Western Michigan 0
  3. Western Michigan 7 Adelphi 0

Western Michigan qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.

Atlantic Regional

  1. Cal State Fullerton 4 Bowling Green 1
  2. Cal State Fullerton 11 Bowling Green 0

Cal State Fullerton qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.

South Regional

  1. Creighton 4 South Carolina 0
  2. Creighton 3 South Carolina 2

Creighton qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.

Mideast Regional

  1. Nebraska 1 Missouri 0 (11 inn.)
  2. Missouri 1 Nebraska 0
  3. Nebraska 4 Missouri 1

Nebraska qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.

Midwest Regional

  1. Oklahoma State 1 Cal Poly Pomona 0 (9 inn.)
  2. Oklahoma State 3 Cal Poly Pomona 2 (11 inn.)

Oklahoma State qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.

Central Regional

  • UCLA 4 Wyoming 0
  • UCLA 5 Wyoming 0

UCLA qualifies for the WCWS, 2-0.

West Regional

  • California 1 Arizona State 0
  • Arizona State 3 California 1 (8 inn.)
  • Arizona State 2 California 1

Arizona State qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.

Northwest Regional

  • Fresno State 2 Pacific 1 (9 inn.)
  • Pacific 5 Fresno State 1
  • Fresno State 4 Pacific 0

Fresno State qualifies for the WCWS, 2-1.

SEASON INFORMATION

Batting Average

Player, School CL G AB HITS AVG.
1. Cindy Bogucki, Evansville FR 26 83 39 .470
2. Faith Holman, Northeast Louisiana SO 32 96 42 .438
3. Jackie Gaw, Massachusetts JR 25 90 38 .422
4. Marge Brown, Delaware SO 25 79 33 .418
5. Jackie Sullivan, Niagara FR 19 73 30 .411
6. Vera Bahr, Nevada-Las Vegas SO 30 100 41 .410
7. Liz Grimaldi, Niagara SO 20 77 30 .390
7. Kim Migliore, Niagara JR 20 77 30 .390
9. Eileen Holleran, St. John’s JR 28 103 40 .388
10. Deb Laux, Canisius FR 21 71 27 .380
11. Beth Walsh, Iona SO 19 72 27 .375
12. Jay Jackson, New Mexico State JR 38 115 42 .365
13. Cindy Lyon, Utah SO 56 180 65 .361
14. Kerry Karst, St. John’s SR 28 97 35 .361
15. Chris Dinoto, Rhode Island SR 42 137 49 .358
16. Linda Berndt, Western Michigan JR 44 136 48 .353
17. Michele Madrid, New Mexico FR 26 83 29 .349
18. Sue Luttrell, Wichita State JR 32 104 36 .346
19. Lea Ann Jarvis, Louisiana Tech FR 46 142 49 .345
19. Brenda Thaler, Indiana SO 45 142 49 .345
21. Gretchen Larson, Minnesota JR 30 87 30 .345
21. Cathy Thompson, Evansville JR 26 87 30 .345
23. Sandy Wichelecki, Illinois-Chic. Circle SR 30 93 32 .344
24. Jennae Lambdin, Pacific SO 48 137 47 .343
25. Kelly Hall, Rider FR 20 70 24 .343
26. Diane Hatch, Michigan SR 44 141 48 .340
27. Sue Koopman, Northwestern FR 46 106 36 .340
28. Angie Bodiford, Louisiana Tech FR 44 148 50 .338
29. Gina Autobee, Colorado State JR 36 108 36 .333
29. Theresa Kugelmann, Delware JR 24 72 24 .333
29. Cindy Spradling, Texas-Arlington SR 49 159 53 .333
29. Pat Stoffel, Western Illinois SR 42 141 47 .333

RBI

Player, School CL G RBI AVG.
1. Sue Lewis, Cal St.-Fullerton SO 63 50 0.79
2. Chris Dinoto, Rhode-Island SR 42 38 0.90
3. Liz Grimaldi, Niagara SO 20 28 1.40
4. Laura Rucinski, Ill.-Chicago Circle JR 31 27 0.87
4. Sue Luttrell, Wichita State JR 32 27 0.84
6. Kris Niendorf, Evansville JR 26 25 0.96
6. Faith Holman, Northeast Louisiana SO 32 25 0.78
8. Kim Migliore, Niagara JR 20 23 1.15
9. Jackie Sullivan, Niagara FR 19 21 1.11
10. Lori Fritsch, Dayton SR 19 20 1.05
10. Jackie Gaw, Massachusetts JR 25 20 0.80

Home Runs

Player, School CL G NO. AVG.
1. Sue Lewis, Cal St.-Fullerton SO 63 9 0.14
2. Faith Holman, Northeast Louisiana SO 32 7 0.22
2. Sue Hebson, Northwestern JR 40 7 0.18
2. Cindy Lyon, Utah SO 56 7 0.13
5. Jackie SulIivan, Niagara FR 19 6 0.32
5. Liz Grimaldi, Niagara SO 20 6 0.30

Triples

Player, School CL G NO. AVG.
1. Sue Luttrell, Wichita State JR 32 9 0.28
2. Linda Ballard, Ill.-Chicago Circle SO 20 6 0.30
2. Cathy Hill, Dayton SO 21 6 0.29
2. Karen Stout, Delaware SR 24 6 0.25
2. Candy Bogucki, Evansville FR 26 6 0.23
2. Michele Madrid, New Mexico FR 26 6 0.23

Doubles

Player, School CL G NO. AVG.
1. Lea Ann Jarvis, Louisiana Tech FR 46 16 0.35
2. Patti Simon, Louisiana Tech SO 43 13 0.30
3. Jane Wagner, Northern Iowa SO 49 12 0.24
4. Cynthia. Martin, Texas-Arlington JR 50 11 0.22
5. Deanne Moore, Michigan State SO 38 9 0.24
5. Chris Dinoto, Rhode Island SR 42 9 0.21
7. Sheila Cornell, UCLA SO 37 8 0.22
7. Kay Piper, Akron FR 37 8 0.22

Stolen Bases

Player, School CL G SB SBA AVG.
1. Lori Sanchez, Cal-Santa Barbara JR 56 29 0.52
2. Diane Hatch, Michigan SR 44 24 0.55
2. Nancy Kassebaum, Eastern Illinois JR 48 24 28 0.50
4. Lori Turken, San Diego State FR 37 18 22 0.49
5. Vera Bahr, Nevada-Las Vegas SO 30 17 0.57

Earned Run Average

Player, School CL G IP R ER ERA
1. Bonni Kinne, Western Michigan JR 19 137.1 7 3 0.15
2. Kathy Van Wyk, Cal St. Fullerton SR 39 278.0 11 7 0.18
3. Judy Koens, Central Michigan SO 15 104.0 11 3 0.20
4. Nina Calcaterra, Evansville FR 18 103.0 21 3 0.20
5. Tracy Compton, UCLA FR 14 101.2 5 3 0.21
6. Debbie Doom, UCLA FR 15 134.1 6 6 0.31
7. Teresa Wilson, Missouri JR r 249.1 25 12 0.34
8. Linda Pagett, Central Michigan SR 27 186.0 15 9 0.34
9. Jennifer Berger, Northern Iowa SO 26 159.2 24 8 0.35
10. Jenny Stallard, U. S. International FR 22 157.0 12 8 0.36
11. Kathy Richards, Eastern Illinois JR 30 194.2 21 10 0.36
12. Wende Ward, Fresno State JR 30 248.0 32 14 0.40
13. Jeanne Wagner, Nebraska JR 24 187.0 16 11 0.41
14. Trina Marvin, Oregon State JR 18 101.2 16 6 0.41
15. Ellen O’Keefe, Northwestern JR 24 134.0 27 8 0.42
16. Andrea Ambrosi, Northwestern JR 21 115.2 30 7 0.42
17. Pam Stone, Arizona SO 26 156.1 28 10 0.45
18. Pam Boswell, Cal Poly-Pomona SR 35 249.2 24 16 0.45
19. Shelley Allemendinger, Pacific FR 25 139.0 17 9 0.45
20. Kim Wooden, Western Michigan SR 16 107.0 19 8 0.52

Wins

Player, School CL G IP W L PCT.
1. Kathy Van Wyk, Cal St. -Fullerton SR 39 278.0 35 1 .972
2. Pam Boswell, Cal Poly-Pomona SR 35 249.2 26 8 .765
3. Teresa Wilson, Missouri JR 37 249.1 25 11 .694
4. Kathy Richards, Eastern Illinois JR 30 194.2 24 3 .889
4. Wende Ward, Fresno State JR 30 248.0 24 6 .800
6. Rhonda Clarke, Kansas SO 38 274.2 23 13 .639
7. Linda Pagett, Central Michigan SR 27 186.0 22 4 .846
8. Tami Cyr, Louisiana Tech FR 29 208.2 21 5 .808
9. Margaret Sutter, California SO 25 183.0 20 4 .833
9. Candy Werner, Northern Illinois SO 35 149.2 20 7 .741

Strikeouts

Player, School CL IP SO AVG
1. Rhonda Clarke, Kansas SO 274.2 344 8.8
2. Linda Pagett, Central Michigan SR 186.0 236 8.9
3. Jennifer Berger, Northern Iowa SO 159.2 216 10.1
4. Laurie Miller, Northern Illinois FR 193.1 198 7.2
5. Debbie Doom, UCLA FR 134.1 193 10.1
6. Jeanne Wagner, Nebraska JR 187.0 191 7.1
7. Bonni Kinne, Western Michigan JR 137.1 141 7.2
8. Terry Keasling, Cal St. -Fullerton SR 123.0 135 8.7

 

1982 ISC Men’s Fast Pitch World Tournament

1982 held at Kimberly, Wisconsin on August 13-22.

Champion – Kings, Camarillo, California
Runner Up – Dave Frye Plastering, Bakersfield, California

  • Cleo Goyette Memorial MVP Award – Paul Magan, Dave Frye Plastering
  • Leroy Zimmerman Memorial Pitching Award – Paul Magan, Dave Frye Plastering
  • Leading Hitter – Mike Branz – .500
  • Leading Hitter – Randy Beckstead, Larry Miller Toyota – .500
  • Most RBI – John Peach, Home Savings – 8

1982 ISC FIRST TEAM ALL WORLD

P – Paul Magan, Dave Frye Plastering (5-2, 0.00 ERA, 52 K, 11 BB)
P – Mark Smith, Kings (4-0, 0.23 ERA, 49 K, 7 BB)
P – Peter Meredith, The Farm Tavern (4-2, 0.85 ERA, 81 K, 20 BB)
C – Mark Agnew, Home Savings .304
C – Ian Stringer, Texas Kings .417
IF – Bob Robben, Budweiser Kings .429
IF – Tony Wood, Kings .429
IF – Mike Drew, Home Savings .375
IF – Steve Andrew, Home Savings .320
IF – Corky Corcoran, Kings .294
OF – John Peach, Home Savings .429
OF – Larry Nolan, Kings .368
OF – Matt Dijak, Bolters .429
OF – Micket Selmo, The Farm Tavern .278
DH – Mike Branz, Hearts .500

1982 ISC SECOND TEAM ALL WORLD

P – Loren Algar, The Farm Tavern (3-0, 0.46 ERA, 51 K, 6 BB)
P – Kevin Henderson, Home Savings (5-1, 1.44 ERA, 58 K, 8 BB)
C – Dan Hvam, The Farm Tavern .114
IF – Ben Garcia, Knights .385
IF – Gary Hunley – Home Savings .333
IF – Ted Hendrickson, Texas Kings .385
IF – Jim Quick, The Farm Tavern .206
OF – Doug Stoddard, Larry Miller Toyota .364
OF – Mickey Brusco, Gray’s Crane .348
OF – Floyd Lavergne, Kings .176

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Kings, Camarillo, CA
2. Dave Frye Plastering, Bakersfield, CA
3. The Farm Tavern, Madison, WI
4. Budweiser Kings, St. Louis, MO
5t. Bolters, Saginaw, MI
5t. Nationals, Newmarket, ON
7t. Home Savings, Aurora, IL
7t. Gray’s Crane, Canby, OR
9t. Westbrook Mfg., Houston, TX
9t. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT
9t. Johnies, Johnstown, PA
9t. Hearts, Bloomington, IL
13t. Gonderman Coin, Goshen, IN
13t. Kings, Livingston, CA
13t. B&D Supply, Phoenix, AZ
13t. Firebirds, Tulsa, OK
17t. Knights, Pueblo, CO
17t. All-Car, Appleton, WI
17t. Drillers, Mt. Plesant, MI
17t. Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids, IA
17t. Faultless Rubber, Ashland, OH
17t. Cougars, Burlington, ON
17t. FCA, Oklahoma City, OK
17t. T S Motors, Martinsburg, WV
25t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT
25t. Schaefer-Smith-Ank., Phoenix, AZ
25t. Bombers, Oceanside, CA
25t. Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
25t. Texas Kings, Ft. Worth, TX
25t. Westside Federal, Seattle, WA
25t. Fox Valley Coin, Kimberly, WI
25t. Hubbard Construction, Bishop, CA
33t. Penn Corp, Sioux City, IA
33t. Nighthawks, Long Beach, CA
33t. Musical Bar, Houston, TX
33t. Merchants, St. Paul, MN
33t. Aztec Land, Pueblo, CO
33t. Ramsey Auto Body, Lakewood, CO
33t. Kitty Hawk, Washington, DC
33t. A’s, Decatur, IL
33t. National Motor Club, Dallas, TX