Saturday, December 31, 2016

Friday, December 30th.


On a Cold and Windy Friday Morning, playing outfield in Winter Haven was a comedy of errors. Consequently a total of 55 runs were scored as only 2 fly balls were caught in the outfield and only 1 pop fly in the infield. Many errors and misjudged fly balls. Even some pitches couldn't make it to the plate accurately. 

Duff Hill made his managerial debut with Duff's Diamondbacks and help from Jeff Simon. The Diamondbacks beat Fabe's Flyers 34-21. WOW!!!  There was also a total of 11 home runs in the game 7 of which were by the Flyers but still got beat soundly. 

The defensive play of the game was made by rookie George Knox playing 2B in the 7th inning. A line shot was headed for grass up the middle until George stretched hard to the backhand and cradled the ball in the web of his glove. Unfortunately, he pulled a left thigh muscle and had to leave the game except for batting.  He did hit one more time with a runner from home and got his fourth hit of the day. I know he will be a fine addition to WHSS and certainly hope he is ok for opening day Tuesday. 

See y'all Tuesday for opening day. Stay healthy and let's have a super fun year in league. 

Write up by Loren Fabian. 

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Must be another softball game in central Florida as it was a FLIP FLOP again. After 8 innings Fabe's Flyers led 19-6 hence the flip flop. It was 7-6 after 2 innings but then Strait's Tigers put up goose eggs until the last inning with 2 outs and manager Larry Strait launched one over the left fielders head for his first ever home run making the final score 19-7. He enjoyed his beer at the legion on that one. Denny Schaffer had the catch of the game running to the fence, reaching up and feeling the ball thump into his glove. 

We had a new player, Cathy MacDonald who caught the whole game for the Flyers and made a fantastic play on a popper in front of the plate. It would have went foul but she hustled out and the ball ran into her left leg in fair territory and she calmly picked it up and fired a STRIKE to first base for the out. A lesson to all to run everything out. Welcome aboard Cathy. 

Tigers.       Duff Hill lead off HR, Schaffer 3-4, Dean Schapeler 3-4, Strait HR. 
Flyers.        Steve Hill 5-5, Dampier 4-5, Hartley 3-4, Fabian 3-4, BJ 3-4, Cathy 1-4 first WHSS first 
                  hit. 
Write up by Loren Fabian - retired carpet layer pursuing journalists career. Ha!!!  


Tuesday, December 27, 2016

WINTER HAVEN SENIOR SOFTBALL 2017 SEASON BEGINS NEXT WEEK


Starting on Tuesday, January 3rd, The WHSS season will begin. We have 11 Teams this year and are going to try something new. NO THREE TEAM GAMES. The American League has 5 teams and the Managers have decided that we are going to have 7 Inning Double Headers on Tuesdays and regular games on Fridays. One team will have a bye each Tuesday and Friday. The first Tuesday for the American League will be a regular game. The National League has 6 teams and will play regular games on Tuesdays and Fridays.


Below is the schedule. You do not have to print this schedule. I will have hard copies available on Friday, December 30th. I have tried to include as much information on the schedule as I can. WHSS shirts and hats are required for league play. All  players will get two new shirts. All new players will get a hat. Returning players are to use the hat that they were given last year. If you cannot find your hat, new hats will be available for  sale. The cost of a new hat is $10.00. If you are not sure which shirt to wear, bring both of them with you to the ball park. You can use last years shirts if you don't have time to do the laundry.


One of our sponsors, Kentucky Fried Chicken is providing a meal after the games on Tuesday. You will get a piece of chicken and some potato wedges. The Board of Directors will be providing refreshments and cookies. Players and spouses are invited to join us around 11:30 AM for the meal.



2017 WINTER HAVEN SENIOR SOFTBALL

AMERICAN & NATIONAL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

ALL GAMES START BY 9:30 AM- REG. GAMES ARE 9 INNINGS - DBL HEADERS ARE 7 INNINGS

 
2017
 
FIELD  A
FIELD  B
FIELD  C
FIELD  D
FIELD  E
BYE
1
Jan 3
Tuesday
1 – 2
7 – 8
3 – 4
9 – 10
5 – 6
11
2
Jan 6
Friday
6 – 4
3 – 1
9 – 7
2 – 5
8 – 11
10
3
Jan 10
Tuesday
5 – 3
10 – 8 DBL
6 – 2
7 – 11 DBL
4 – 1
9
4
Jan 13
Friday
1 – 5
6 – 3
11 – 9
4 – 2
10 – 7
8
5
Jan 17
Tuesday
2 – 3
11 – 10 DBL
4 – 5
8 – 9 DBL
1 – 6
7
6
Jan 20
Friday
4 – 3
6 – 5
8 – 7
2 – 1
10 – 9
11
7
Jan 24
Tuesday
4 – 6
7 – 9 DBL
1 – 3
11 – 8 DBL
5 – 2
10
8
Jan 27
Friday
2 – 6
1 – 4
8 – 10
3 – 5
11 – 7
9
9
Jan 31
Tuesday
5 – 1
9 – 11 DBL
3 – 6
7 – 10 DBL
2 – 4
8
10
Feb 3
Friday
3 – 2
5 – 4
10 – 11
6 – 1
9 – 8
7
11
Feb 7
Tuesday
5 – 6
10 – 9 DBL
3 – 4
8 – 7 DBL
1 – 2
11
 
Feb 10
Friday
No Games
No Games
No Games
No Games
No Games
 
12
Feb 14
Tuesday
3 – 1
6 – 4
11 – 8 DBL
2 – 5
7 – 9 DBL
10
13
Feb 17
Friday
4 – 1
7 – 11
6 – 2
8 – 10
5 – 3
9
14
Feb 21
Tuesday
4 - 2
1 – 5
7 – 10 DBL
6 – 3
9 – 11 DBL
8
15
Feb 24
Friday
2 – 3
9 – 8
4 – 5
11 – 10
1 – 6
7
16
Feb 28
Tuesday
6 – 5
2 – 1
7 – 8 DBL
4 – 3
9 – 10 DBL
11
17
Mar 3
Friday
4 – 6
8 – 11
1 – 3
9 – 7
5 – 2
10
18
Mar 7
Tuesday
4 – 1
2 – 6
10 – 8 DBL
3 – 5
11 – 7 DBL
9
19
Mar 10
Friday
1 – 5
11 – 9
2 – 4
10 – 7
3 – 6
8
20
Mar 14
Tuesday
3 – 2
5 – 4
8 – 9 DBL
6 – 1
10–11 DBL
7
 
Mar 15
Wednesd
Hall of Fame Dinner      Hall of Fame Dinner    Hall of Fame Dinner
 
 
Mar 17
Friday
End of Season Party
 

 

FOR BOTH LEAGUES PLAYING A NINE INNING GAME, RAINOUTS AND/OR POSTPONEMENTS

WILL RESULT IN 7 INNING DOUBLEHEADERS THE NEXT TIME THE SAME TEAMS PLAY

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE – MANAGERS
 
AMERICAL LEAGUE - MANAGERS
 #1 Flyers
Loren Fabian
507.280.9117
 
 #7 Angels
Fred Gonzalez
863.967.5101
 #2 Tigers
Larry Strait
863.221.2321
 
#8 Yankees
Juan Toro
863.307.7761
#3 Nationals
Elmer Black
863.419.1335
 
#9 A’s
Nick Matta
863.398.8499
 #4 Giants
Marshall  Bloom
863.295.9750
 
 #10 KFC
JD Davis
313.405.3348
#5 Yankees
Jeff Simon
863.438.5577
 
#11 Tigers
Tom Hamilton
313.920.2819
#6 Braves
Larry Powell
863.324.5264
 
 
 
 

 

HOME TEAM IS THE LAST TEAM LISTED *
HOME TEAM – SILVER SHIRTS – THIRD BASE DUGOUT
VISITING TEAM – BLUE SHIRTS – FIRST BASE DUGOUT

 

 

 

ALL GAMES START BY 9:30 A.M.


If you have any questions concerning the schedule, see a board member or Don Witmer.