This game between Fabians Flyers and O'Callaghan Legion was the best of the season for the Flyers since they finally fielded their entire team with several recovering from the dreaded covid. It is very good they stayed home while recovering. Thank you guys. 

The game was never more than 2 runs apart with the lead changing hand 3 times. The Flyers held a 15-14 lead after 8 innings but the Legion scored 3 in the top of the 9th and the Flyers could only muster 1 in the bottom for a 17-16 final in favor of the Legion. 

Two main reasons for the closeness of the game were inning ending plays by Jim Reed on a ground ball up the middle he turned into a close double play and a foul tip snagged off his shoe top while catching as both were made during potential big rallies. 

Legion hitters

4 hits. Marino

3 hits. Knox, Witmer, Hammond, 

            Kuelwhein

2 hits. Hunter, Vandenberg, G. Seguin

Flyer's hitters

4 hits. Hudson w/hr

3 hits. Vining w/hr, Grove, Rutan, 

            Brock

2 hits. Coffman, Grabb, Castilleja

See y'all Tuesday 

Write up by Loren Fabian. 

Reminder - WHSS Golf Outing

Reminder that WHSSC golf outing is set for Friday afternoon on 18 February. Cost is $45 per player and includes golf, dinner, and prizes. There is still time to sign up. You can sign up as a team or as an individual and we will pair you up. All members of a team do not have to to be ball players.. Please pay you entry fee to either Bob Hite or Bob Zelazny by this Friday.

 Today game was sponsored by American Legion Post #8 & Dedicated Senior Medical Center                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Game Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sebring 16 - Winter Haven Team Hamilton 15 - a game of outstanding defense both sides ESPN play of the game Al Guzzo. Team Hamilton lead all the way until the bottom of the 6 with the score 10 to 9, Sebring scored 5 taking the lead 14 to 10. Team Hamilton fought their way back scoring 5 runs in the top of the 7th inning 15 to 14 all with 2 outs. Sebring came back and scored 2 runs in the bottom half of the 7th inning to win the game 16 to 15. We would like to thank the players and fans for showing support for our league. A special thanks for Lou Guzman for scheduling this event and our umps for today games J. Rod Rodriguez and Jeff Stier and Wally. Notable hitters were, the hitting machine Lonnie 3/3 three doubles, Lenny 3/3 one double, good job, Rad 3/3 with a homer good job!  J.D 3/3, Doug 2/3 one triple, Al Guzzo 2/3.

Good game fellas but the America League got swept. UGH !!!

Write up by JD Davis

 Today the Blue team took on the crew from Sebring.

In the first inning, Sebring scored 3 runs while the Blue team answered with 1 run. Sebring then scored 1 and 5 runs while the Blue team couldn’t produce a run until the 4th inning. After 5 innings, the score was Sebring 11 runs to the Blue team’s 6.

The final score was Sebring 20 and the Blue team 7.

Notable batting:

Eddie Hurn went 2/3, 2 in the park HRs.

Dave Doerbaum went 3/3, 3 base hits.

Lou Guzman went 3/3, 2 base hits and 1 double.

Rob Reed went 2/3, 2 base hits.

Defense was a factor in the team loss, as well as the lack of hitting.

From LGG. 

 The Yankees played the Fighting Coconuts today and the game was well played on both sides. Sammy Lopez' Yankees won by score of 16 to 15. 

Sammy had hurt his shoulder yesterday and was unable to play so he coached and umpired. We wish him good healing. He is scheduled for an operation on the shoulder in February.

Jose Rivera started out for the Yankees with a home run and later added another homer in the 5th inning. Batters hitting 3 for 4 for the Yankees were Jose Rivera, Freddie Gonzales and Tom Benson. Excellent defenders for the Yankees were Chris Constantine, Jose Rivera and Jimmy Laffoon.

The Coconuts were led in hitting by Gerry DeRidder who had a double, 2 triples and a single. Well done Gerry. Bob Zelazny didn't want to be left out so he hit 2 home runs and a single for a 3 for 3 performance. Also hitting very well for the Coconuts were Gary Burtner, Joe LeTourneau, B.J. Kallister and Tim Gallagher who each hit 3 times safely.

After the game there was prayer time at the mound giving thanks for safe playing and good health.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

 Getting to Know You

Alton Andrews, known to a lot of us for years as Al.  He was elected to the Polk County Senior softball in 2015.  Al retired for a few years and we are glad he has returned. Al is from Maine and lives in Winter Haven with his wife Roxie.  They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.  

Al is playing in the National League for the Flyers.  His Favorite sports are Softball, Fishing, and Hunting.  Al's favorite Pro player is Tom Brady (another Michigan player) His hobbies are Fishing and Hunting.  Al likes working in the shop welding.  Al is a veteran of the Air Force reserves.  He is a retired Welder.  

January 28th , 2022

The top two league teams, The National's and host Duke's played a very heated game on Field B today. It was hard to tell how many times the game was tied or changed hands.

The visiting Nat's scored first on a Ron Pipin double and a Jerry DeJong single. The Duke's answered with 4 runs on singles by Herb O, Steve Hill and Pool player Bob Skidmore followed by doubles by Joe Peskie and Greg Denny, 4-1 Dukes after one.

Hits by Herb Muniz and Norm Learn added two runs for the Nat's as they held the Duke's scoreless to cut their lead to 4-3, they got one more on another DeJong hit with pool player Bob Dowdy aboard making the score 4-4 going into the bottom of the 3rd. The Duke's put up 5, on hits by Don Lamay, Herb O, Skidmore, Joe Peskie, Greg Denny and Brad Swenson. 9-4 Dukes after three.

The Nat's added 5 of their own to retie the game at 9, their key hits were 3 baggers by Tom Kniery and pool player Ed Gazarek. After a Charlie Sykes single, Ken Meyer hit a two run homer as the Duke's regained the lead 11-9 , after four.

RBI hits by Pepin, DeJong and Allan Miller plated the Na'ts three runs, to take a 12-11 lead while holding the Duke's scoreless. 12 -11 Nat's after Five.

The Nat's extended their lead to 13-11 on an RBI hit by Pat Lopiccolo to score Muniz. The Duke's posted 4 runs on Skyes, Ray Levesque, Steve Pinnick and Hal Ridley hits, to retake the lead 15-13, after six.

After a Steve Hicks single, a Ron Pipin homer tied the game at 15. The Duke's got a long sac fly from Larry Larson to score Herb O, before a great relay from Miller to Bob Hite, to Wayne Shearer cut Hill down at the plate. 16-15 Dukes after seven.

The 8th saw the Nat's get one run on hits by Miller and Gazarek. to tie the game at 16. Frank Jacobs started the Duke's 8th with a single, and four more hits added 4 runs. 20-16 Dukes after 8.

The Nat's Learn lead off the 9th with a single, but a strikeout and a double play ended the inning and the game, 16-20 Duke's. Final

Top Hitters, Nat's, Ron Pepin 3-3 Hr , Allan Miller, Bob Hite, Herb Muniz and Norm Learn 3-4, Dukes, Ken Meyer 4-4 Hr , Herb O, Greg Denny, Steven Pinnick 3-4 and Don Lamay 2-3.

Winning Pitcher Steve Pinnick 

Submitted by Steve Hill

All Fields are OPEN

It's the warmest It's going to be for a couple of days. So, come play some softball. 

 Getting to Know You!

Don Ouding, He is known as Don.  Don's home State is Michigan and he lives in Winter Haven with his wife Deborah. Ouding's children are named Hurley, Curtis, Leigh, Justin and Jessee.

Don plays in the National League.  He is an all-around sportsman.  Liking Football, Baseball, Softball, Hockey, and Basketball.  His favorite Pro Player is Al Kaline. (Michigan) Don likes to read and is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

 Getting to Know You!

Dale Johnson call him Dale.  Dale is from Michigan and Lives in Haines City with his wife Sharon.  They have one daughter.

Dale plays in the National League for the Yankees.  His favorite sports are College Basketball and Football.  Dale's favorite Pro player is Tom Brady (Another Michigan Man).  His hobby is Woodcarving.  In his spare time he likes Camping and 4 wheeling.  Dale is a Veteran and served in the Army.  

 Getting to Know You!

Tom Benson, Nick name is Benny.  Tom is from Minnesota and his wife's name is Paula.  They live in Winter Haven and have two sons.

Benny is playing in the National League for the Yankees.  His favorite sports are Golf and Ping Pong, and his favorite Pro Player is Tiger Woods.  Hobbies are Golf, softball, Ping Pong and Pickleball.  He is working at being retired.

January 25th 2022

The Dukes hosted the short handed Coconuts in a very close game today on Field D, with the Dukes providing a right fielder.

The Coconuts took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st, on hits by Joe LeTourneau and Tom Capozzi. The Dukes started fast with 5 in the 1st and 3 in the 2nd. Their big hitters were Herb O, George Vanderhyd , Frank Jacobs, and Greg Denny in the 1st and Hal Ridley and Don Lamay in the 2nd. Dukes 8 - 1 after two.

The Coconuts got rolling in the 3rd with six runs to close the game 7 - 8 Dukes, on fine hitting by Gary Burtner, pool player Mike Kasperek, Julian Puma, and Robbie Spitaleri, before a double play ended the rally. The Dukes did not score in the bottom for the 3rd, thanks impart to a nice running catch in deep right field by Dukes player George Vanderhyde to take a home run away from Greg Denny. (Greg had a couple words for George)

The hot hitting Coconuts put up two more in the 4th after 2 outs to take a one run lead on hits by Burtner, Capozzi and LeTourneau.  9-8, Coconuts. The Dukes tied the game at 9, on a Ken Meyer hit.

After holding the Coconuts scoreless in the 5th the Dukes scored 5 runs on 7 hits around a Larry Larson sac fly to retake the lead 14 - 9.

The Coconuts were scoreless in the top of the 6th. With the Dukes waiting to hit in a small rain delay the Comish came over and ask the score and called GAME OVER . 

The final was 14-9 Dukes after 5 1/2 innings 

Hot Hitters, Coconuts, Joe LeTourneau, 4-4 , Robbie Spitaleri 3-3 and Tom Capozzi 3-4, Dukes, Herb Oesterreich, Steve Hill and George Vanderhyde 3-3 

Winning pitcher, Steve Pinnick

Submitted by Steve Hill

   

 Tuesday, January 25th

National league game between the Lopez's Yankees and Fabian's Flyers on a very cold and drizzly day. The game was also shortened to 6 innings due to the inclement weather when the commish said finish this inning and let's go. 

The Yankees jumped out 8-2 after 2 innings and the Flyers tightened to 8-5 after the third. That was the end of the scoring for the Flyers as the score ended up 16-5. 

The hitters. 

4 hits. Rivera

3 hits. Constantine, Gonzales, 

2 hits. Coffman, Vining, Alf, Stevens, 

            Johnson, Dampier, Lopez. 

The Flyers have been slightly depleted with players having to quarantine for 3-4 games.

The players did the right thing and stayed home. I commend them and let's stay safe and play senior softball. 

Writeup By Loren Fabian

The prospect of playing ball today looked pretty slim if you paid any attention to the weather reports. Several of us were at the ballpark before 7:00 AM and there was a slight drizzle coming out of the sky. The weather report said it was raining but after about 5 minutes it quit drizzling. Things started looking up and clearing up. The weather reports were all over the place predicting rain. We ignored those reports and told everybody to come on and play ball. We had all four fields playing today. 

The game on Field A between Elmer Black's National's and Mike O'Callaghan's Legion's started on time at 9:30 AM after wasting too much time on batting practice. However, it did pay off for the National's. They were the visiting team and came out hitting in the first inning like they were the league champs. The first five batters had strong hits and after one out, the next three batters continued with the hits to score five runs. The Legion tried to answer those hits but only scored four runs. The second inning started out like the first inning for the National's' and they scored five more runs. The Legion managed to score three runs in the second inning. The National's only scored three runs in the third inning while the Legion could only manage two runs. With the score pretty close, 13-9, the National's put on another hitting show in the fourth inning and scored 5 more runs. The Legion did not score any runs in the fourth or fifth innings. Final score was Nationals 20, Legion's 9. The game was ended after five innings due to field conditions and rain. The Weatherman finally got it right around 11:00 AM.

Hitters for the National's: Jerry Dejongh, Allen Miller, Bob Hite, Denny Shaffer and Herbie Muniz were 3/3, Steve Hicks, Bill Tesla, and Ron Pepin were 3/4, Norm Learn was 2/3.

Hitters for the Legion: Chris Lynch 3/3 with a Home Run, Bob Hammond and Jerry Witter 2/2, George Knox 2/3 with a Home Run, Don Witmer and Jim Hunter 2/3. 

Write up by Don Witmer   

Tuesday January 25th Update 3

Games are still on. No rain at the ballpark. 


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Tuesday January 25th Update 2

Games are still on. No rain at the ballpark.


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Tuesday January 25th 7:35 AM Update

Games are still on. No rain at the ballpark. I will update again in 30 minutes. 


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Tuesday January 25th

Games are on. Light rain is predicted this morning. I will update game status again in 30 minutes. Don't come early.


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 HALL OF FAME BANQUET TICKETS    

Hey everyone, the Hall of Fame banquet tickets are now on sale. The price per ticket is $20.00. The banquet will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Lake Ashton Health and Fitness Center in Winter Haven. We will be inducting JD Davis and Bob Hite into the Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame. The banquet will be catered and the menu will be Chicken Cordon Bleu or Baked Ham, baked potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert, tea or coffee. This will be a BYOB event. 

If you wish to buy a ticket in Winter Haven, you can see Don Lamay, Joe D'Herin, Ron Thompson or Don Witmer. In Lakeland, you can see Danny Wheelock, Ron Lloyd, Jack McNiven or Larry Sweet. 

You need to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. We need to let the caterer know how many people to plan for. Please buy a ticket(s) to support our Hall of Fame inductees.

Getting To Know You

Jose Rodriguez - Known to all as J-ROD.  His home State is Florida and he lives in Lakeland. J-ROD wife is Dora Rodriguez.  

He plays in the American League, favorite sport is softball.  His favorite Pro player is Derek Jeter (good choice another Michigan born).  Jose's hobby is working out.  J-ROD is retired.

 Getting To Know You

Cathy MacDonald - Her Nick name is Big Mac.  She is from Ontario Canada.  Big Mac is married to Jim and they have 2 sons.  

 

Cathy plays in the National League on the Coconuts.  Sounds like lunch - a Big Mac and Coconuts.  Cathy likes Baseball and Curling  (Big sport in Canada.)  Big Mac likes doing puzzles.  Cathy worked as a Cabinet Maker.

Friday, January 21, 2022

The Flyers and Dukes had quite a close game for 7 innings. The Dukes jumped out to an 8-2 lead after 3 innings but the Flyers tied it up at 8 by holding them scoreless in top of the 4th and scoring 6 in the bottom. In the 5th, the Flyers took a 1 run lead at 11-10 but could only manage to score 2 more times during the last 4 innings. Mean time, Dukes were scoring 2, 5, 1 and finishing it off with 12 in the open inning for a final of 30-12 in favor of the Dukes. 

A great running catch was made by Frank Jacobs in left field for the Dukes. Pool player Ed Gazarak also made 2 fine running catches in right center and John Boito made a fine spinning, fielding play up the middle for the Flyers. 

There were many hitters for the Dukes

6 hits. Vanderhyde

5 hits. JACOBS

4 hits. Herb O, Levesque w/HR, Pinnick, 

            Ridley

3 hits. Larson, Denny, Sykes

2 hits. Hill

Flyers hitters

4 hits. Vining w/HR, 

3 hits. Reed, Gazarek

2 hits. Castilleja,  Rutan w/HR, Hudson, Boito

Weather permitting, I'll see y'all Tuesday 

Write up by Loren Fabian 

Friday, January 21, 2022

Today's game we are giving a shout out to two of sponsor's team Guzman's 14 sponsored by Allstate Insurance and Hamilton's 12 sponsored by CPW -Service.LLC. If you were a spectator, you could hear the music theme of ESPN it was that many great defensive plays. Lou ,Lonnie , Dana , Rad , J Rod , Al Gusso , Manny all just outstanding play's the pitching was also great " Don't do it " Wally pitch well but the top of the ninth team Guzman's scored 2 runs and broke the 12 to 12 tie and the smooth Mark T. Shut it down!! With the curve ball and Team Hamilton failedl to score in the bottom of the ninth good game fellas leading hitters on J Rod 4/4 one triple and 1 double. Lou& Manny 4/5 Manny 1triple&1double. Tony and Dana 3/5 Dana 1 double top hitters for Team Hamilton. Tommy 3/4 one triple Lonnie 2/3 with a walk Al Gusso 3/4 and Brad 2/4 with a double and triple & Jeff 2/4 1 double good job both teams.

Write up by JD Davis

Elmer Black's Nationals played the Fighting Coconuts today and won after good play on both sides. Final score was Nationals 20 and Coconuts 12. The game was close until the late innings when excellent hitting by the Nationals gave them the lead for good.

Leading all hitters for Elmer's team were Bill Testa and Denny Shaffer who both hit 4/4. Well done!

Bob Hite, Ron Pepin, Jerry DeJongh, Allan Miller, Tom Kniery, Herbie Muniz, and Pat LoPiccolo all made big impact with 3/4 hitting. Wayne Shearer had a big rbi hit late in the game to drive in several runs.

For the Coconuts, leading hitters were Gary Burtner, Tommy Capozzi, and B.J. Kallister who all hit 3/4. Gerry DeRidder continues to hit long balls for a triple and a double. John Gibson came through with 2 good hits.

Pitchers on both sides did their job without using the bullpen.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

 Getting to Know You

Cindy Forrest Call her Cindy.  Her home state is Florida and she and her spouse Rob live in Haines City.

Cindy is playing in the National League for the Yankees.  Her favorite sport is softball.  Favorite Pro player is Cabrera (hopefully Megel on the Tigers).    She loves camping.  Her husband Rob served in the Army. 

Friday January 21st

Games are on. It is a lot warmer today. Don't forget to bring two shirts if you did not get your pictures taken on Tuesday . Please stay home if you are not feeling well.

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Flyers v Nationals 1/18

The write-up of today's game is not an easy one, as we had two teams heading in opposite directions.  The Flyers were very depleted, as they could only field 9 of their starters. The Nats were only missing one.  The Flyers stayed close to the middle of the fourth with the score tied at 8.  However, the rest of the game belonged to the Nats as they compiled 18 runs to the Flyers 2 runs.  This made the final score 26-10 for the Nats.  Tom Kniery stood out amongst the defensive players by making numerous plays at 3^rd base on sharp grounders.  One inning alone he was responsible for all 3 outs.

Before we get to the hitters, I want to talk to you about Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame.  Players who have served in many categories such as administrator, manager, served on the BOD, umpire with constant goodwill and sportsmanship are rewarded by being nominated and elected into the Hall of Fame.  This year the Nats' Bob Hite is one of these people.  Personally, in my 24 years of playing WHSS, I know of no other who is more deserving of this award.  Congratulations, Bob.  The awards are being held March 16^th at Lake Ashton in Winter Haven.  Team mates and all players, please try to be there for Bob.  For more info and tickets, check with the BOD at the sign-in table.  Thanks.

Hitters

Flyers            

Vining                3/4   T       

Ryan                   3/4      

Boito                  2/3    D       

Rutan                 2/4   HR  

2 other players 2/4

Nationals

Hicks         4/5   HR      

Shaffer      4/5   T

De Jongh   4/5   2 HR, 1 a GS        

Pepin         5/5   T        

Testa          4/5

Miller         4/5    D

Kniery        4/4   BB

Walsko       3/5

3 others 2 hits each

 

Submitted by Elmer Black

 Mike O'Callaghan's American Legion team played the Fighting Coconuts today and won with a score of 17 to 16. It was a very close game as there was good hitting and fielding on both sides.

Hitting excellent for the Legion were Donnie Witmer 4 hits, and George Knox, Jim Hunter and Bob Vandenburg each with 3 hits apiece. Jerry Witter pitched a good game with one intentional walk to Gerry DeRidder.

For the Coconuts Gerry DeRidder was unstoppable. He went 4 for 4 and they finally decided to walk him in the last inning. Julian Puma and Bob Zelazny had 3 hits each and Kathy McDonald had a clutch hit in the 8th inning to put the Coconuts ahead temporarily.

The sun was a factor for both teams when playing defense. Sometimes the ball lined up with the sun and was uncatchable.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

 The Dukes jumped out to a 4-1 lead and never looked back. Final score 26-17

Duke Hitters

H. Osterreich 4/5

S. Hill 5/5

G Vanderhyde 5/5

L. Larson 4/5

J. Peske 4/4

G Denny 3/4

B Swenson 3/4

K. Meyer 3/4

H Ridley 3/4

Yankee Hitters

C. Constantine 4/5

J. Rivera 4/5

F. Stevens 3/5

T. Benson 3/5

D. Ouding 3/5

 Getting to Know You

Heriberto Muniz  Call him Sir.  His is a retired N Y C retired Detective.  His Home city and State is Brooklyn New York.  

His favorite sport is Softball and his favorite Pro players are Peyton and Eli Manning.  Heriberto's hobby is Horseback riding.  Pastimes he plays Pool and Bowls.  Heriberto Served in the U.S.M.C.

Getting to Know You

Frederic Stevens II, his nick name is Sid.  Home state is Pennsylvania and he lives in Davenport with his wife Selena.  They have 3 sons, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.

Sid is playing in the National League for the Yankees.  His favorite sports are Football, Basketball, Softball and Fishing.  Sid's favorite Pro players are Roberto Clemente, Lynn Swan, and Jim Brown.  His hobbies are playing softball and officiating all sports.  Sid is a Veteran of 20 years serving in the 82nd Airborne. 

 Getting to Know You

Robert Hammond, Call him Bob.  His home State is New York and he lives in Winter Haven.  Bob’s wife is named Eileen and they have a daughter Kimberly.

Bob plays in the National League for the Post 8 Legion.  His favorite sports are Baseball and Golf.  Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson are his favorite Pro Players.  Bob and Eileen like traveling to see family.  Pastimes are playing softball and golf.  Bob is retired from the wine industry as an Account Manager

 Getting to Know You 

Brad Swenson - Call him Brad.  His home State is Wisconsin.  Brad’s wife name Debbie and they have two daughters named Beth Swenson and Nicole Hinton. 

Brad is playing in the National League for the Duke’s.  Bowling, Basketball, and Softball are his favorites sports, and his favorite Peo player is Steve Stricker.  Gardening, Fishing and Golf are Brad’s hobbies. Brad’s leisure time is spent playing Texas Hold EM and watching sports.  Brad is a retired Tool Designer 

Tuesday January 18th

Games are on. Don't forget to bring both shirts today for pictures. Stay home if you don't feel good. The virus is still with us.


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 ATTENTION     ATTENTION      ATTENTION     ATTENTION     ATTENTION

Team Pictures will be taken this Tuesday, January 18th. Please bring both shirts with you to the ballpark. Your sponsor would like to have a picture with you in their shirt.

Thanks. 

Don Witmer, Commissioner 

Yankee v Nationals

Yankees managed by Sammy Lopez and Nationals managed by Elmer Black, today had one of the lowest scoring games in my 24 years of playing WHSS. Neither team scored more than 3 runs per inning.  Each team compiled 24 hits with good defense and pitching on both sides.

Nats took the early lead, 5-1 after 3 innings, only to watch the Yankees tie the score at 9 after 6.  The Nats scored 4 in the next two innings for a total of 13.  The Yankees could only muster 2 in the next 3 innings, making the final score 13-11 Nats.

Another well played game by both teams and most of all good sportsmanship.

Yankees                                                 

Johnson            3/4                              

Remmington    3/4   D                          

Gelinas              3/4    

5 other players 2/4     

Nationals

Hicks         4/4   T

Shaffer      3/4   D

 De Jongh   4/4  

Muniz         3/4

Pepin          2/2   BB, SAC

2 others 2 hits each

Submitted by Elmer Black

Friday, January 14th

A good game was played today between Fabian's Flyers and the Coconuts. The Coconuts prevailed in late innings after a close game early on. Final score is Coconuts 19  Flyers 13.

Good hitting for the Coconuts were Bob Zelazny 4/4, Julian Puma 3/4, Tim Gallagher 3/4, Gerry DeRitter 3/4, Jim Altemose 3/4, and Ron Thompson 3/4.

For the Flyers strong offense came from Eddie Gazarek, Bob Ayers, Rick Brock, Kirk Coffman and Mitch Peterson who all hit 3 for 4.

The pitching on both sides was solid. Kathy McDonald made some fine defensive plays at 2nd base. She took a hard hit ball on the leg but was able to continue playing.

We thank Lauren Fabian for umpiring the bases all game.

Rick Brock also made excellent plays at 2nd base for the Flyers.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

  DUKES  vs  LEGION

                              

                                Friday, 1/14/22, Field A

The DUKES and the LEGION squared off for a game that had huge implications for both teams.  

In the first inning, the DUKES scored 3 runs, while the LEGION could only muster 1 run.  In the 

2nd, the Dukes went without a run and the Legion scored 3 runs, putting them ahead by 1 run.

The Dukes did not score in the 3rd or 4th inning, while Legion scored 1 in the 3rd and zero in

the 4th.  The Dukes finally put things together, scoring 5 runs in the 5th, and zero for Legion.

The Dukes continued their scoring in the 6th with 5 more runs and Legion could only put up 

3 runs in that same inning.  Both teams went zero's for the 7th inning.  In the 8th, the Dukes

scored 4 runs and the Legion could only get 3 runs.  The score starting the 9th inning was 

Dukes 17, Legion 11.   The Dukes went scoreless in the 9th inning.  However, the Legion also

went scoreless in the 9th inning.  FINAL SCORE:  DUKES 17,  LEGION 11.

DUKES:                     LEGION:

Hill 3/5                        Knox 3/4

Peskie 3/4                 Witmer 3/4

Jacobs 3/4                  Lynch 2/4

Fred 3/4                     Vandenberg 2/4

Pinnick 3/4                 O'Callaghan  2/4

Write-up by Ralph Boswell

Friday January 14th

Games are on. Please stay home if you feel sick. The Virus is still with us. 


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Getting To Know You.

Kenneth Meyer, Call him Ken.  Home State Fl (Oh), lives in Winter Haven.  Wife’s name is Mary.  They have a son named Tony, daughter named Beth and her husband named Jacob.

Ken is playing for the Dukes in the National League.  His favorite sports are bowling, pool, softball, baseball, and football. Pro players he likes are Jason Belmonte, Mark Roth and Pete Rose.  Ken likes to fix things, invent things, electronics and photography.  His pastime is walking and he runs as fast as a deer.  Ken is a retired Senior Software Architect.

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Manuel Rios is called Manny to all.  Home State of New York and locally lives in Winter Haven. His family is Ada, Zenaida, Maria and Hilda Sisters.  Manny plays in the American League.  Favorite sports are Baseball, Football and Basketball.  Favorite Pro Players are Ken Griffey and Roberto Clemente (two of the greatest).  Manny’s hobbies are playing Chess and Pool.  He also spends his spare time reading the Bible.  Manny is a 20 year Active Duty Veteran of the US Army.

 Getting to Know You

Bob Schultheis is his name and wants to let everyone know his home state is PA.  Lives in Lakeshore, Spouse name is Kris.  He plays in the American League.  Hi favorite sport is Hockey, and his Hobby is Softball?  His favorite Pro Player is Roberto Clemente!!! (good choice) and he works at being retired. 

A very good game today was enjoyed by Sammy Lopez' Yankees and the Coconuts. Sammy's team won in last inning.

Final score was Lopez team 21  and Coconuts 18.

Good hitting for the Lopez team was: Jose Rivera, Fred Stevens, Dale Johnson, Tom Benson and Sammy Lopez. All hit 3 out of 4 at bats. Cindy Forrest had a key hit and played excellent as catcher. Jose Rivera made a great game changing catch while playing second base.

Hitting well for the Coconuts were: B.J. Kallister, Joe LeTourneau, Bob Ayers, Tim Gallagher, Julian Puma, and Kathy McDonald. These players all hit 3 out of 4 at bats. Bob Zelazny had two good hits including a home run.

Sammy did an exceptional job of managing by having all batters ready on deck or in the hole.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri.

Dukes vs Nationals Jan 10, 2021

                           
Today the Nats met the class of 2022. So far we still have two other teams to play.  Dukes, managed by Steve Hill, got off to a roaring start by scoring 4 in the 1st, adding 3 in the 2nd.  The Nats tied the score by putting up 7 in the bottom of the 2nd.  This was to be the last time the teams would be tied.  The Dukes piled on 5 runs in each of the 3rd and 4th innings.  After the 4th, the Dukes led 17 – 7.
However, the Nats clawed back into the game by scoring 6 in the 5th and 7 in the 8th to  close the deficit to one run 26 – 25.  In the 9th, Dukes scored one and the Nats could not counter, making the final score 27 – 25 Dukes.  We learned a lesson in defeat.   Do not let the hard hitting  Dukes get 10 runs up on you.  Period.
 Hitters
Dukes 
Hill            3/5   
Larson      3/4   Sac 
Peskie       4/5
Jacobs       3/5
Denny       3/5 
Skyes         4/4 
Five other players had 2 hits each.

Nationals
Hicks         5/6   HR
Testa         3/4   BB
De Jongh   3/5   HR
Miller         5/5   D
Muniz        3/5
Shearer      3/5

6 other players had 2 hits each

Special thanks to J. D. for umping, even if I didn't always agree with his calls!!!
Submitted by Elmer Black

Week 2 of the season began with a cold front (52 Degrees) moving in with 15 miles per hour winds out of the north. It was an ear muff day for the Commish. The game was on Field C (old field D) and the sun was super bright today. It made for an interesting defense for the left side of the infield and outfield. This game was between the visiting team Fabians Flyers and the home team O'Callaghan's Legions. Jerry Witter pitched for the Legion and Rick Brock pitched for the Flyers. The first inning produced one run out of the Legion and the second inning was scoreless. The Flyers got their bats working in the top of the third inning with 5 runs and the Legion only managed to score two runs. The Flyers went scoreless for three innings while the Legion scored two runs each inning. The Flyers got their bats working again in the top of the seventh inning and tied the score 9-9. The Legion scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh and five more in the bottom of the eighth. Final score was Legion 16 - Flyers 9. The Hitters for the Flyers were: Kirk Coffman 4/5, Alf Gibbons 3/4, Mike Kasperek 3/5, Rick Brock 3/5 and Bill Rutam 3/5. The Hitters for the Legion were: Jim Hunter 4/4, Don Witmer 4/4, Don Torok 3/3, George Knox 3/4, Bob Hammond 3/4 and Mike O'Callaghan 3/4. 

Let me remind everyone again, Slide or Peel Off when going into second or third base if a play is being made on you. Ducking does not count. If contact is made to a defensive player, the baserunner is automatically out and the runner closest to home is also out. Senior Softball is not a contact sport. 

Write up by Don Witmer