Friday, February 25th

Our first day at Poinciana Community Park was a great day to play softball. The weather was perfect. No snow on the ground. Rob Reed showed me a picture of the lake in front of his house in Michigan and it was frozen solid with plenty of snow on it. 

We had 54 ball players show up today but a few of them decided not to play because of a tournament on Saturday. The American League played a 5-6-5 game with their players and the National League had a three-team game with their players. I didn't get the score from the American League game but the National League score was 17-16-10. We need a few more players to show up and we could have four teams in the National League.

We will be at Poinciana Community Park for at least three more weeks.   A big thanks to Polk County Parks and Recreation for letting us use this park.

Saturday, February 26th.

The Polk County Senior Games took place on Saturday in Lakeland. There were six teams from Winter Haven in this tournament. Lou Guzman had his Winter Haven Blue Knights 60's team, JD Davis had his Mustang 65's team, Don Witmer had his Mustang 70's team, Steve Hill had his Vet Sports 70's team, Bob Vandenberg had his American Legion 70's team and George Vanderhyde has his Johnnie's Automotive 70's team in this tournament. Lou Guzman won his 60's bracket, JD Davis won his 65's bracket and Don Witmer won his 70's bracket. There were three other people from Winter Haven that were an important part of this tournament, Volunteer Umpires. Bob Hite, Alf Gibbons and Ken Myer were there all day umpiring games. Good Job Guys. 

See you tomorrow in Poinciana.        

 Tomorrow at Poinciana Community Park

We start playing ball tomorrow in Poinciana. We will be having pickup games You will need to sign in no later than 9:00 AM. Games will begin as soon as possible after that. The address for the ballpark is: 5109 Allegheny Rd, Poinciana, FL 34759. 

See you there. 

Yankees v. Nationals

Today was supposed to be a fun day at the old ballpark, and it was except for one misfortune. Steve Hicks, one of the Nats star players dove for a ball hit to the outfield and landed on his right shoulder and broke his collar bone. His wife took him to the hospital and having just talked to her, Steve was just about to come out of surgery. It was a very bad break and he is finished playing for the year. We wish him a speedy recovery and our Prayers go out to him and his family.

On a brighter side we were treated to pizza and drinks supplied by our Board of Directors.

On another note it was good to see Sammy Lopez, the Yankees Manager, back, not playing but with his arm in a sling after his surgery. The game was a close one for 4 innings with the Nats leading 14-13. The Yankees were held scoreless for the next 3 innings while the Nats scored 5 in the in the 6th. to lead 19-13. The teams traded 3's in the 8th and the Yankees could only muster 2in the 9th. Final score 22-18. Good friendly games as always between these two teams.

Hitters Yankees

Dale Johnson 3/5 T

Fred Stevens 4/5 D

Jose Rivera 3/5

Fred Gonzalez 3/5

Ken Gelinas 3/5

Fred Dampier 3/5

Larry Wells 4/5

Chris Constantine 2/2

 

Nationals Hitters

Steve Hicks 2/2

Bob Hite 4/5

Ron Pepin 4/5 T

Jerry DeJongh 5/5 HR, D

Tom Kniery 3/5

Steve Gelesky 3/4 HR

Pat Lopiccolo 1/2 2BB

 

Submitted by: Elmer Black

 Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The American Legion Post 8, hosted the Dukes on Field C today, Pizza day. 

The Dukes were hitting on all cylinders and played very good defense while Post 8 struggled until the end of the game. The final score was 24-6 Dukes.

Top Hitters - Dukes, Charlie Sykes, Larry Larson and Frank Jacobs 4-4 , 7 players 3-4.

                      Post 8 George Knox 4-4, Rich the Hammer Marino 3-4, Don Torok and Chris Lynch 2-4.

Defensive stand outs, Dukes, Larry Larson and Charlie Skyes

                                     Post 8, George Knox and Giselle Seguin

Great pitching by Steve Pinnick and Jerry Witter

Submitted By Steve Hill

 Getting to Know You

Rad Pcholinski call him Rad.  Rad's home state is Michigan and he has been in Winter Haven 7 years with his wife Dianne.

Rad plays in the American League.  His favorite sports are Softball and the NHL.  His favorite Non Pro player is Richie Marino.  His hobbies and Pastimes are Golf and Camping.  

Rad is a retired Engineer.

 Getting to Know You

George Knox, Nick Name Knoxi.  George is from Ontario Canada and is a Snow Bird.   His wife is Teresa and they have a son and two daughter's.

Knoxi Plays in the National League for the Legion Post 8.  His favorite sport is Hockey.  George's favorite Pro players are Connor McDavid, Joe Morgan and Pete Rose.  Knoxi's hobbies are Softball and Hockey.  His occupation was a Glazier.

 Getting to Know You

John Gibson, Call him John.  John is from N.C. and lives in Winter Have with his wife Jean.  They have two boys.

John plays in the National League.  His favorite sports are Baseball and his Favorite Pro player is Tom Brady.  Senior softball is his hobby. He enjoys going to the gym.  John is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  John works at being retired.

 Getting to Know You

Hal Ridley call him Hal.  Hal is from Ontario Canada.  He and his wife Janattee have two daughters and a son.  

Hal plays in the National League for the Duke's.  His favorite sports are Fishing, Basketball and Softball.  Hal's favorite Pro player is Fred Van Fleet from Rockford, Illinois and played Pro basketball for the Toronto Raptors.  His hobbies and pastime he spends watching sports on TV.  Hal is a retired Physical Education Teacher.

 Tuesday, February 22nd

Loren Fabian's Flyers played The Fighting Coconuts today and there was plenty of good offense and defense.  Leading hitters for the Flyers were Jimmy Laffoon at 4 for 4 and Larry Grabb, Al Andrews and Alf Gibbons going 3 for 4.  On defense, Al Andrews made some stellar plays in left field for the Flyers. Rick Brock and Jim Reed pitched a good game for the Flyers.

B.J. Kallister and Les Jacobson were outstanding hitters for the Coconuts going 5 for 5. Also hitting very well were Tom Capozzi, Gary Burtner, Joe LeTourneau, Bob Zelazny, Julian Puma and Robert Spitaleri. Kathy McDonald and John Gibson contributed several key hits each. Tim Gallagher made good catches in left center field.

B.J. Kallister and Ron Thompson combined to pitch a good 9 inning game.

We were happy to have Bobby Reagan and Les Jacobson with us as pool players.

Final score:  Fighting Coconuts 31 - Flyers 18

Games are on. Pizza today. Lets have fun.

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Dukes v Nationals 2/18

Today the two top teams met for the 3rd.time and the outcome was the same as the 1st two meeting, all won by the Dukes. All close games that could of gone the other way, but didn't. I mentioned after the 1st meeting that the Dukes were the class of 2022 and they confirmed it, great team managed by Steve Hill.

The Dukes scored 4 in the 1st and kept on scoring to lead 13-2 into the middle of the 4th.The Nationals fought back by scoring 8 runs in their last 4 at bats, while holding the Dukes scoreless in their last 3 at bats in a shortened 7 inning game, resulting in a 13-10 final. Two great catches by the Dukes outfielder, Brad Swenson.

Duke's Hitting 

Herb O 3/3

Vanderhyde 2/3 HR

Swenson 2/3 T

Sykes 2/3

Levesque 2/3

Meyer 2/3

 Nationals' Hitting 

Hicks 2/3 T

DeJongh 3/3 HR

Kniery 2/3 D

Shaffer 2/3

Miller 2/3 

Welcome back Tom Kniery

Submitted by Elmer Black

 GOOD NEWS     GOOD NEWS      GOOD NEWS     GOOD NEWS      GOOD NEWS

On Tuesday, February 22, we are going to have a Pizza Party. Family is invited. Papa Johns is providing the pizza. We will start eating around 11:30 AM or as soon as the pizza gets to the ballpark. When the pizza gets there, Managers should finish the inning they are in and then let their players and family come enjoy the pizza's.

On Friday, February 25th, we will begin play at the Poinciana Community Park for anyone who wants to come to that ballpark and play ball. We will be doing pick up ball and will try to put teams together as much as we can. The games will not count towards the season. The schedule that was provided to you at the beginning of the season shows the dates that we will be at Poinciana Community Park. These dates are subject to change anytime. We used the fields at Poinciana Community Park in 2020 so most of us know how to get there. For those of you that don't, you can google the address and it will take you right to the park. The address is: 5109 Allegheny Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34759. The park is about 20 minutes east of the Diamondplex. We will come back to the Diamondplex sometime near the end of March and finish our season.

If you have any questions, see me or a board member tomorrow and we will try to answer them. 

Thanks,

Don Witmer, Commissioner

Winter Haven Senior Softball

 Friday, February 18th

A well played game between The Flyers and The Legion in which the Flyers extended their winning streak to 2 with an 18-16 win. 

Both teams scored 5 in the opening inning but the scoring slowed down then, with the Flyers leading 13-8 after 5 innings. Then the Flyers put up another nickel in the top of 6 to lead by 9 and the Legion only plated 1 so it was 18-9 going to the open inning. The Flyers did a goose egg in the top and the bottom of the Legion order laced up their hitting shoes and plated 7 runs before getting to the top of the order when the Flyers defense stiffened with a fine running catch in left by Al Andrews and a game ending ground ball on another fine play by Bobby Castilleja at 2nd base for the final of 18-16. And Don Torok also made a super running catch earlier in the game for the Legion to squelch a potential big inning.

The Legion hitters 

4 hits. Lynch w/hr

3 hits. Torok, Witmer, Vandenberg

2 hits.  Knox, Hammond, O'Callaghan

             Keuhlwein

Flyers hitters

4 hits. Grabb, Andrews

3 hits.  Gazarek, Brock,  Boito, Dowdy

2 hits.   Reed, Castilleja, Hollowell

              Fabian

See y'all Tuesday for pizza and last league game before the pick-up break. 

Write up by Loren Fabian 

 Getting to Know You

Stevan Hill known as Steve.  Steve was born in Hawaii and lived in many States.  He lives in Haines City with his wife Patricia and they have two boys one girl, 3 grand daughters and 2 grand sons.  

Steve plays in the National League and Manages the Duke's.  His favorite sports are Softball and Baseball.  Favorite Pro Player was John Madden *  John was his wrestling and track coach in Jr High school.  Steve's hobbies are Softball and Sporting Clay and Trap Shooting.  Pastime he is on the Board for Polk County Senior Games.  His occupation was a Telephone System Repairman for 39 years.  

 Getting to Know You

George Vanderhyde,  Call him George.  Home State of Michigan and Lives in Haines City with his wife Linda.  They have 2 sons and a daughter and 6 grand kids.

George plays in the National League for the Dukes.  His favorite sports are Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, Tennis and Table Tennis.  George's favorite Pro Players are Al Kaline and Bill Laimbeer.  Hobbies are sports, coin collecting and gardening.  Pastimes are Bible Study, Reading Science-fiction and watching sports.  George is a Veteran of the U.S Army, and a retired Jr. High School teacher. 

A very good game was played today between Sammy Lopez's Yankees and The Fighting Coconuts.

Neither team scored in the first 2 innings due to excellent defense. Finally, both teams began to score in each of the following innings. Both pitchers, that is Larry Wells for the Yankees and B.J. Kallister for the Coconuts, did a good job and there were no walks given.

For the Coconuts good hitting was provided by Gary Burtner, Joe LeTourneau, Tom Capozzi, and John Gibson.

Key hits for the Yankees were from Jerry Remington (4/4), Jose Rivera, Tom Benson and Ken Gelinas.

Of significant note here is that the defense on both sides was sound resulting a minimum of errors.

Final score: Coconuts 19 vs Yankees 12.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

Friday February 18th

Games are on for seven innings today. Don't forget about the golf tournament today. 


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 GOOD NEWS     GOOD NEWS      GOOD NEWS     GOOD NEWS      GOOD NEWS

On Tuesday, February 22, we are going to have a Pizza Party. Family is invited. Papa Johns is providing the pizza. We will start eating around 11:30 AM or as soon as the pizza gets to the ballpark. When the pizza gets there, Managers should finish the inning they are in and then let their players and family come enjoy the pizza's.

On Friday, February 25th, we will begin play at the Poinciana Community Park for anyone who wants to come to that ballpark and play ball. We will be doing pick up ball and will try to put teams together as much as we can. The games will not count towards the season. The schedule that was provided to you at the beginning of the season shows the dates that we will be at Poinciana Community Park. These dates are subject to change anytime. We used the fields at Poinciana Community Park in 2020 so most of us know how to get there. For those of you that don't, you can google the address and it will take you right to the park. The address is: 5109 Allegheny Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34759. The park is about 20 minutes east of the Diamondplex. We will come back to the Diamondplex sometime near the end of March and finish our season.

If you have any questions, see me or a board member tomorrow and we will try to answer them. 

Thanks,

Don Witmer, Commissioner

Winter Haven Senior Softball

 Getting to Know You

Jerry Remington, call him Remy.  Jerry is from Nova Scotia and lives in Zephyrhills.  Remy and his wife Kathy's children, are Tena, Carey, Jay and Corey (and late Barton)

Jerry plays in the National League on the Yankee's.  Remy's favorite sports are Baseball, Softball, Golf and Hockey.  His favorite Pro players are Gordie Howe and Ted Williams (two of the greatest).  Hobbies are Photos and Videos.  Jerry spends free time reading.  Remy's former occupation was Sports Reporter and News Reporter.

 Getting to Know You

Bobby Ayers, Known as Moonpie.  His home State is Florida and he lives in Winter Haven with his wife Donna. They have 3 children.  

Bobbie plays in the National League as a pool player.  His favorite sports are Baseball and Softball.  Favorite Pro player is Freddie Freeman, His hobbies are Softball and fishing.  His Pastime is Time spent.  Bobby's occupation was an Insurance Adjuster.

 Getting to Know You

Jim Altemose, call him Jim.  His home State is PA.  Jim and wife Lois live in Haines City.  

Jim plays in the National League for the Coconuts.  His favorite sport is Softball and for his hobby he likes "tinkering" on home projects.  Watching TV., bike riding and watching his granddaughter ice skate he does in his spare time.  Jim is a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired Painter.

 Getting to Know You

Jose' Rivera, call him Jose'  His home State is Florida and his lives in Kissimmee with his wife Marta.  They have 2 children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Jose' is playing in the National League with the Yankees.  His favorite sports are Softball, Track and Field, Swimming and Biking.  His favorite pro Player is Carl Yastrzemski.  His hobbies are Reading and Landscaping.  Jose' is a retired Accountant.

 Tuesday, February 15th

There was a hard fought game played between YANKEES & FLYERS.

The Flyers started hot scored 5 runs in the 1st and 2nd innings.

The Yankees scored only 4 runs after 2.

This was a well played game with a lot of hitting and some great defensive plays.

The final score Flyers 18 Yankees 14.

Thanks to Loren for umpiring the game .

Summited by Sam Lopez

Tuesday, February 15th 

Today's game between Steve Hick's Dukes and The Fighting Coconuts was well played and with good friendship.

The Coconuts started out with a 7 to 1 lead by the end of the second inning. The  Dukes scored 5 in the 3rd. Still the Coconuts were leading 11 to 8 at the start of the 5th. Then the Dukes put good hitting together with 4 runs in the 5th and 5 in the 6th.

Final score was Dukes 20 vs Coconuts  15.

Leading hitters for the Dukes were Frank Jacobs, Greg Denny and Joe Peske who all hit 4/4. Hal Ridley, Don LeMay, and Steve Hill had significant and timely hits from the plate.

For the Coconuts B.J. Kallister and Bob Zelazny were 4/4 and drove in runners on base.

On defense Greg Denny, Joe Peske and Greg Swenson made many put outs on the infield for the Dukes.

Kathy McDonald, Tom Capozzi and Bob Ayers were sharp on defense for the Coconuts.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

Legion vs Nationals

Tuesday, February 15th

First we send our deepest sympathy to Tom and Jeri Kniery, who had to make an unscheduled trip up North, due to the death of their grandson. Tom is our 3rd baseman and an outstanding hitter.

Just when you think you have seen it all, something new crops up at the old ball park. Today was about pitching and not hitting, by by Pat LoPiccolo for the Nats and Jerry Witter of the Legion. The Legion put up 8 ZEROES, that's right 8 and scored their only 3 runs in the 6th. The Nats on the other side did not do much better as they scored 2 in the 1st on a HR by Steve Hicks. The 2nd saw the Nats score 3 to take a 5-0 lead. This score remained until the Legion scored 3 in the 6th.

The Nats added 2 in the 7th and low and behold, that's all she wrote.  Each team had 17 hits and the outstanding defensive play was a deep fly ball by the Nats to left center caught by Chris Lynch who ran half way across Polk County to track it down. Great catch, Chris. Not much to report on the hitters side. The Legion had 3 hits each by Jim Hunter, Chris Lynch and Bob Vandenberg. The Nats, apart from Hicks' HR, Denny Schaffer, Greg Walsko and Norman Learn all had 3 hits each. A great game to be part of. Final score Nats 7, Legion 3.

Submitted by Elmer Black

 NO PARKING     NO PARKING     NO PARKING     NO PARKING     NO PARKING

The City of Winter Haven will be using the gravel parking lot on the west side of the fields to stage equipment to work on the fields in preparation for the Spring Games. They have requested that no one park in this parking lot tomorrow. Therefore, all parking will be in the Polk State College Parking lot. 

Thanks.

 Tuesday, February 8, 2022

A very close game today between Steve Hill's home team the Dukes and Fabe's Flyers. So close it ended in a 22-22 tie. 

Write up by Loren Fabian. 

See y'all next Tuesday as there are no games this Friday. Have a great long weekend. 

 REMINDER     REMINDER     REMINDER     REMINDER     REMINDER

NO GAMES AT THE DIAMONDPLEX TOMORROW, FRIDAY FEB 11TH.

SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 15TH

Tues. Feb. 8th Coconuts vs Nationals on Field A

The Coconuts, managed by Robert Spitaleri visited the Nats, managed by Elmer Black.

The 1st. inning was no indication of how the remaining 8 innings would play out as 9 runs were scored Coconuts 4, Nats 5.

and the remainder of the game produced a total of only 28 runs. i assume that the two pitchers got over the 1st. inning

jitters' the Nats added 5 more in the 2nd.and the Coconuts accounted for 3 more in the 3rd. The 4th. was zeroes and in the

5th. the Coconuts scored 5 to take a 12-11 lead, but the Nats answered with 3 in the bottom half, to regain the lead 14-12.

The last 4 innings the Coconuts scored 0-2-1--2, and The Nats went 1-0-5-X, making the final Nats 20 to 17.

This was a well played game by both teams, with no arguments and above all good sportsmanship.

Hitting:

Coconuts                        Nats

Spitaleri 3/5             Hicks 2/3 BB

Butner 3/5               Pepin 3/4

Altomose 3/5          Miller 2/3 D BB

LeTourneau 3/5      Kniery 3/4 HR

Zelazny 4/5 2HR     Hite 4/4

BJ 5/5                      Shearer 2/3

3 others with 3 hits each

Submitted by Elmer Black

 Yankees vs Legion   Field "D"

In the 1st inning, The Yankees started strong, scoring 5 runs.  The Legion responded with 5 runs of their own in the same inning.  Yankees then scored 3 runs in the 2nd and Legion scored 5 runs in that inning.  The Yankees were scoreless in the 3rd and 4th innings.  Legion put up 3 runs in the 3rd and 2 runs in the 4th.  The Yankees scored 2 in the 5th and Legion answered with 3 runs in the 5th.  The Yankees were scoreless in the 6th inning.  Legion scored 5 in the 6th.  The Yankees scored 2 in the 7th and did not score again. Legion scored 2 in the 7th inning.  

YANKEES HITTERS         LEGION HITTERS

Constantine 4/5                Knox 3/4

Rivera 4/5                         Lynch 3/4

Gonzales 3/5                    Boswell 4/4

Stevens 5/5                       Hunter 4/4

Johnson 3/5                      Witmer 3/4

Ouding 3/4                        Marino 3/4

Ryan 3/4                           Vandenburg 2/4

                                         Hammond  3/4

                                         O'Callahan 2/4

                                         Witter 2/4

                                         Seguin 3/4

                                         

                                         Bowley 2/3

WRITE-UP BY Ralph Boswell

Tuesday February 8th Update 3

Games are still on. Rain now predicted for 11:30 AM


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Tuesday February 8th Update 2

Games are still on. 


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Tuesday February 8th Update 1

Games are still on. Rain is still predicted for 11:00 AM. 


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Tuesday February 8th

Games are on right now. Rain predicted for 11:00 AM. Don't be in a hurry to get here. Update in 30 minute's.


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Friday, February 4, 2022

About mid-season and the Flyers are struggling to gain their 2nd win and couldn't do it against Elmer Black's Nationals. The Nats charged out with 11 runs thru 2 1/2 innings and led 11-1 until the Flyers came to the plate in the bottom of the 3rd in which they scored 8 to come within reach. But the Nats put up another nickel in the top of the 4th and that was the end of the big scoring for either team and the final ended up 21-13 in favor of the Nationals. 

The Nats hitters. 

4 hits. Hite, Reagan

3 hits. Hicks, Miller w/hr, Kniery w/hr, Muniz, 

2 hits. Pepin, Shaffer, Learn, Lopicollo

The Flyers hitters. 

3 hits. Coffman, Grabb, Andrew's, Hudson, 

            Brock

2 hits. Gazarek, Grove, Rutan, Alf, Castilleja

See y'all Tuesday 

Write up by Loren  Fabian 

 Friday, February 4th

Coconuts vs Legion   2/4/2022   Field "D"

The Fighting Coconuts vs Legion was a game full of ups and downs.

The Coconuts, being the visiting team, took the field and scored 3

runs in the 1st inning.  This was followed by Legion, who scored five

runs.  For the 2nd, the Coconuts scored 4, unanswered by Legion.  

In the 3rd, the Coconuts chalked up 1 run.  However, the

Legion scored 4 in the 3rd.  The Coconuts answered back with 1 run

in the 4th inning.  The Legion answered back with 5 runs in the 4th.

The Coconuts did not score in the 5th and 6th inning.  Legion put up

3 runs in the 5th and 5 in the 6th inning.  From this point, things got

dicey for both teams.  The Coconuts did score one run in the 7th, 

8 runs in the 8th and 6 runs in the 9th inning.  The Legion did score

2 runs in the 7th, and 5 in the 8th.  The Legion won by a score of 

29 - 24.  Both teams were worn and tired, but never stopped fighting.

Top Hitters for the Coconuts were: Robert Spitaleri, Gary Burtner and Bob Zelazy 5/5,

Gerry DeRitter 3/3, Joe LeTourneau and Ron Thompson 4/5, Mike Sankey 3/4, Tim Gallagher,

Tom Capozzi, Bob Dowdy and John Gibson 3/5. 

Top Hitters for the Legion were: Don Witmer, Jim Hunter and Don Torok 5/5, Bob Kuehlwein and 

Richard Marino 4/4, Chris Lynch and Bob Hammond 3/4, George Knox and Ralph Boswell 3/5 

Write up by Ralph Boswell 

Friday Feb 4th

The Dukes Hosted the Yankees today on the sun field C , which accounted for the high scoring game. 

The Yankees took the early lead 3-1, on home runs by Chris Constantine and Jose Rivera and singles by Fred Gonzales, Fred Stevens and Ken Gelinas.The Dukes run came on hits by George Vanderhyde and Joe Peski . 3-1 Yankees after one.

The Dukes tied the game at three in the 2nd on a Frank Jacobs triple, Larry Larson's double and hits by Ray Levesque and Ken Meyer.

Both teams posted four in the 3rd. The Yankees on hits by pool players Willie Morton and Bobbie Ayers, and hits by Constantine, Gonzales and another Rivera homer. While the Duke's Hal Ridley, Herb Oesterreich, Peski , Vanderhyde had singles around a Steve Hill home run. Game 7-7 after three.

The Yankees took the lead by two in the 4th on hits by Larry Wells, Jerry Remington and Gerry Ryan, 9-7. The Dukes added 4 runs on Larson, Levesque , Meyer and Steve Pinnick hits. Dukes 11-9 after four.

The Yankees opened the 5th with 3 runs on five hits, taking a 12-11 lead. The Dukes got one to retie the game at 12 after Five.

The Yankees posted five runs in the top of the 6th and the Dukes answer with 5 of their own in the bottom, after a Levesque homer. 17 all after six.

The Yankees bats cooled, going scoreless in the 7th and 8th, the Duke's stayed hot scoring 7 runs. 23-17 Dukes going to the ninth.

The Yankees were not giving up in the 9th. After two out and none on Cindy Forrest started a rally, the Yankees went on to score 3 runs, before Herbie O made a nice running catch off the bat of Gonzales to end the game 23-20 Dukes.

Hot hitters, Yankees, Chris Constantine and Jose Rivera 5-5, Fred Gonzales 4-5, Bobbie Ayers, Fred Stevens and Jerry Remington 3-4, Dukes, George Vanderhyde, Larry Larson and Ray Levesque 4-4, Herb Oesterreich, Joe Peskie and Brad Swenson 3-4.

Defensive standouts both teams midfielders, Yankees, Fred Stevens, Dukes, Larry Larson

Winning Pitcher Steve Pinnick 

Submitted by Steve Hill

 

 Getting to Know You

Ray Levesque call him Ray.  His home State is Maine and he lives in Zephyrhills with his wife Elaine.  They have 2 children (Tammra and Ryan and 2 grandchildren.

Ray plays in the National League with the Dukes.  His favorite sports are Softball, Football, and granddaughters Basketball.  Rays favorite Pro player is the old Boston Red Sox player Carl Yastrzemski.  Ray and Elaine like traveling.  In their spare time they enjoy Cards, Gambling and Camping.  Ray is a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Ray is a retired Firefighter in Maine for 40 years

 Getting to Know You

Steve Pinnick,  Call him Steve, his home State is Ohio.  He lives in Lake Wales with his wife Karol of 50 Years. They have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren.

Steve is in the National League, playing for the Dukes.  His favorite sports are Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Football.  Jerry Lucas is his favorite Pro Player.  Steve's hobby is watching and playing sports and spending time with family and friends.  Steve is a retired VP of Special Projects at (Chase Bank)

Friday February 4th

Games are on 

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 Getting to Know You

Richard Hollowell call him Ric.  Ric is from Ontario, Canada and his wife's name is Pamela.  They winter here in Florida.  Pamela and Ric have 4 Children, Carly, Sarah, Jason and Matthew.

 

Right now he is a pool player.  His favorite sports are Basketball and Baseball.  Favorite Pro players are Bill Russell and Mickey Mantle.  His hobby is Bikes.  His spare time is spent working on his fitness.  Ric is a retired Physical Education Teacher.

Getting to Know You

Richard Marino says he has no Nick Name.  Home state of Conn.  Richard lives in Winter Haven.  His family is listed as Rich Moots, WHSS former player and Polk County H.O.F. member.

He plays in the National League for the Post 8 American Legion.  Richard' favorite sport is baseball.  No Pro player listed but I think it may be Ralph Boswell.  Richard is a retired Car Salesman.

 Tuesday, February 1, 2022

In a hard fought game between the Fighting Coconuts 🥥 of Spitaleri and Fabian's Flyers, the Flyers finally broke into the win column with a final of 24-22. The score sheets indicated a total of 69 hits between the two teams but there were several errors on both sides but here we go. Only 2 were recorded on the score sheets. 

The lead changed hands a total of 5 times thru the top of the 6th inning with the Coconuts leading 18-10 at that point. But the Flyers laced up their hitting shoes 👞 and tied it up with 8 runs in the bottom. After 7 it was tied at 20 each and the Coconuts didn't score in the 8th but the Flyers tallied 4 in the bottom and just had to hold 'em in the 9th to chalk up the win. The Coconuts could only muster 2 in the top of the 9th for the final of 24-22. 

Welcome to the win column Flyers. 

The Flyers also discovered a secret weapon in Jim Reed, who picked up the win in relief of Rick Brock who also made a fine catch of a line drive headed up the middle after him and Reed switched positions. 

Coconuts hitters  

4 hits. Zelazny, Poke

3 hits. Spitaleri, Burtner, Letourneau, Gallagher

            Capozzi

2 hits. Puma, MacDonald, Thompson, Gibson

Flyers hitters

5 hits. Brock w/bb

4 hits. Coffman, Vining, Andrews, Reed, 

            Chrest 

3 hits. Grove, Rutan, Grabb, 

2 hits. Boito, Hudson

See y'all Friday. Write up by Loren Fabian.