SERTOMA PARK SCHEDULE - BEGINS FRIDAY MARCH 1st

The move to Sertoma Park baseball fields will take place this Friday, March 1st. The plan is to be there for the Month of March. We will be guests at Sertoma Park and will abide with their park rules. They are posted all over the park. There are two parking lots, one on the north side and one on the south side. There are three paved Handicap parking spaces that can be accessed from the south parking lot. They are on a first come basis. If you don't need one, don't use it. The parking on the north side backs up to the NW field with a 180 ft. fence. Don't park to close to the fence or your vehicle might get hit. 

There are three baseball fields in the park with grass infields and raised pitching mounds. We will pitch from behind the mounds and a pitching screen will be placed in front of the pitching mound. We will try to not disturb the pitching mounds. The baseball fields all have different dimensions. All teams will play on all of the fields. Some teams will have more games on the NW field. 

The NW(B) field has an elevated 180 ft. fence with 60 ft. bases. Senior bats will not be allowed on this field except for players ages 80 and up and our lady players. The league will provide Wood Bats, Aluminum Bats and an ASA bat. The intent is to keep the softball in the park with NO over the fence balls. If the aluminum bats and ASA bats create a problem, we will use wood bats only. 

The NE(C) field has an elevated 200 ft. fence with 70 ft. bases. Senior bats are allowed and all balls over the fence or hitting the elevated portion of the fence will be ground rule doubles.

The SE(D) field has a 200 ft fence with 60 ft. bases. we will place "throw down" bases at 65 ft. to make this field more competitive. Senior bats are allowed and all balls over the fence will be ground rule doubles.

The 2024 Tournament at the Diamondplex has concluded and the winner is the Dukes managed by Steve Hill. Good Job to Steve and his Teammates. They will be presented with a championship patch for their efforts. 

We will begin a fun, mini tournament at the Sertoma Park for the month of March. We will keep the teams as they are now. We may have some type of activities on the last day at Sertoma Park depending on how the league progresses. Below is the schedule. Have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. 

REVISED NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE

MARCH 1, 2024 TO MARCH 29, 2024

 

DATE	FIELD NW (B)	FIELD NE (C)	FIELD SE (D)
FRIDAY, MAR. 1	6 vs 3	5 vs 1	4 vs 2
TUESDAY, MAR. 5	4 vs 1	2 vs 6	5 vs 3
FRIDAY, MAR. 8	2 vs 5	1 vs 3	6 vs 4
TUESDAY, MAR. 12	3 vs 4	5 vs 6	1 vs 2
FRIDAY, MAR. 15	3 vs 2	4 vs 5	1 vs 6
TUESDAY, MAR 19	3 vs 6	1 vs 5	2 vs 4
FRIDAY, MAR. 22	1 vs 4	6 vs 2	3 vs 5
TUESDAY, MAR. 26	5 vs 2	3 vs 1	4 vs 6
FRIDAY, MAR. 29	2 vs 1	4 vs 3	6 vs 5
TBD

HOME TEAM IS LAST TEAM LISTED

       

Today’s game on Field D was a slugfest between Wally’s World and the Yankees. Although Wally could not be present as a result of an accident, his team responded with a barrage of hits and some solid defense. Their offense scored 5 runs in 4 different innings and took a commanding lead over the Yankees. After 5 innings it was WW 21-8.   After being behind 23-8 going into the bottom of the 6th inning, the Yankees breathed some life . After batting 14 players, they scored 9 runs to close the gap to 23-17.   Both teams went scoreless in the 7th.   WW came alive again in the 8th and scored 5 on big hits by Skidmore(the Ageless Wonder) and Lefty Miller to put the game out of reach. Final score was 30-20 in favor of Wally’s World.

All players on WW  had at least 2 hits each which led to the plethora of runs. Great job to all.  Henry Rivero was the MVP for the Yankees, going 5-6 and missing a second consecutive cycle by a home run. Great job Henry. 

Thank you to all the pool players, we needed (6) to field 11 on a side.  

Congratulations to all the teams, especially the Tournament Champs , Hill’s Dukes for a great season. Many thanks to the umpires, pool players and especially our Commissioner for another fine season.  Hope to see everyone at the Sertoma Fields on Friday.

 

Lastly, prayers and well wishes to Wally Wallace and get well soon.

Writeup by Don Keller

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Today, the American League teams faced off on Field “A”. JD led the visiting Green team, while Lou managed the Blue team, which held a two-game lead in the series. Despite being short on players, we were able to assemble a nine-player squad for the game.

The Green team quickly scored two runs, but the Blue team fought back. By the fifth inning, the score was 4-11 in favor of the Blue team. Coach Lou decided to allow the Green team to use the catch-up rule to add excitement to the game, leading to a dramatic turnaround. The game became a nail-biter, and by the end of the ninth inning, the Green team had taken a 19-18 lead. In the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and runners on first and second, Bill Maxwell stepped up to the plate. Bill hit a two-run double, securing a 20-19 victory for the Blue team. It was an exciting game enjoyed by all.

Just a reminder, next month games will be held at Poinciana Community Park.

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Ron Thompson's NY Mets played Don Ouding's Old Timers on Field D. The Mets prevailed 24 to 17. The game started with both teams getting five runs in the first. The Mets scored five in the next two innings to establish a five-run lead and never looked back as they outscored the Old Timers in every inning. Outstanding performances:

Mets

George Knox 6 for 6

Jerry DeJongh 5 for 5 with Sac Fly

Ken Gelinas 5 for 6

Bob Vandenburg Winning Pitcher

Jim Reed 4 for 5

Rick Brock defense

 

Old Timers

Fred Stevens 4 for 5

Sam Lopez 5 for 5

Kathy MacDonald defense

Write up by Bob Zelazny.

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 Boy what a game the Coconuts and the Dukes had on Field B on Tuesday.

The Coconuts opened the game with 4 in the first, the Dukes answered with 5 to take the lead. This was the pattern throughout the game as the lead changed hands almost every inning it truly was a very close game throughout.

In the 7th the Dukes came back with two, tying the game at 14. The Coconuts added one in the 8th to retake the lead 15-14. The Dukes plated 3 retaking the lead 17-15 in the bottom of the 8th. The Coconuts scored two in the 9th to tie the score 17-17 going to the bottom of the 9th.

Ed Fultz led off the bottom of 9th with a sharply hit ground ball to Coconuts shortstop Robbie Spitaleri, that he just beat out for an infield single to bring up Rob Reed. Rob with a full count hit the top of the screen before hitting a double to center on the next pitch to score Ed from 1st base for the game winner. Dukes win 18-17. What a Game!

Big hitters Coconuts , Robbie Spitaleri 5-5 and Gary Anderson 4-5. Dukes Tom Witten 5-5, Ed Fultz and Rob Reed 4-5. WP Ed Fultz.

Submitted By Steve Hill

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Tuesday February 27th

Games are on at the Diamondplex. American League on Field A. National League field assignments posted on the website and at the fields. 

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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH GAMES

All, Tuesday, February 27th will be the last day at the Diamondplex until Tuesday, April 2nd. We will finish this part of the 2024 Tournament season with a competition between the teams based on the standings from Friday, February 23rd. I have received all of the writeups from last Friday and the Standings have been posted to the website. On Field B, Team 2 vs Team 5, on Field C, Team 6 vs Team 1 and on Field D, Team 4 vs Team 3. Home team is the last team listed.

We will begin our Games at the Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball fields at Sertoma Park on Friday, March 1st.These field are first class but only have 200 ft. fences. We will adjust our playing rules to accommodate the fences. The address of the fields is 1651 Lake Shipp Drive, Winter Haven Florida 33830. You can google Sertoma Park, Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball or Lake Shipp Park and get directions to the ball fields. The plan is to continue the Tournament games with all six teams.

Don Witmer, Commissioner

  

Friday's game between the Yankees and the Old Timers was won by the Yankees. The Yankees were led by Henry Rivero who went 5 for 5 while hitting for the cycle. The Oldtimers were led by Sam Lopez who went 3 for 3.

Write up by Don Ouding

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Friday, February 23rd

Today's game was a tale of two halves. At the end of the top half of 6 the Dukes led 29-12 but with a 6 run 6th and a 9 run 7th the score was 30-27 , Dukes, at the end of 8. Two outs in the top of 9 and a fly ball to right looked like no score for the Dukes but the ball was dropped and they went on to score 6 and the Mets could only put three in the bottom of nine for a final score of 36-30 in favor of the Dukes. 

Highlights for the Mets included five for five for Knox including a rare grand slam in the nine-run 7th inning along with four runs scored. For the second time this season manager Lopiccolo also went five for five at the plate.  

Knox also scored four runs followed with three runs scored were Gelinas and Brock

The Dukes were led by Burtner and Reed scoring four runs each followed by Hill, Gutenberg, Fultz, Andrews, and Liberto scoring three each.

Loren Fabian umpired most of the game but had to leave to go over to the American Legion for the quilt presentation which he has chaired since its inception in Winter Haven.  Congratulations on umpiring and giving leadership to the quilt program.

Write up by Ron Thompson

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 Feb 23, 2024

Wally's World and the Fighting Coconuts played today and it was a good game. Windy conditions made it challenging for the pitchers and also for catching deep fly balls.

The Coconuts won even though there was a strong rally by Wally's team in the late innings.

There was good hitting from both teams. We were glad to welcome pool players James Fears, Mike Rodriquez, Bob Hite and Regis Fennegan.

Prayer was held at the pitcher's mound after the game and led by Regis Finnegan.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

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Friday February 23rd

Games are on.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE FIELD CHANGES COMING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST

We are getting closer to moving to the Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball fields at Sertoma Park. These field are first class but only have 200 ft. fences. We will adjust our playing rules to accommodate the fences. The address of the fields is 1651 Lake Shipp Drive, Winter Haven Florida 33830. You can google Sertoma Park, Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball or Lake Shipp Park and get directions to the ball fields. The plan is to continue the Tournament games with all six teams.

The American League will be playing at the Poinciana Community Park where they have played for the past four or five years. The address for the park is 5109 Allegheny Rd, Poinciana, Fl. 34759. You can google Poinciana Community Park to get directions to the field.  Both Leagues will return to the Diamondplex on Tuesday, April 2nd. We will begin our pickup ball season then. 

Hall of Fame Banquet tickets are still on sale. The cutoff date for Ticket purchases is Friday, March 1st. We have to let the caterer know how many people will be there so he can order the food for the Banquet. 

Enjoyment books are still on sale. The cutoff date for book sales is April 2nd. The profits from the sale of the books are used to help fund the league. 

For those of you that have played in the Tournament that began on January 5th, the Board has once again decided to buy each player a pair of shorts. The shorts are going to be Navy Blue with the WHSS Logo on them. This gift is for your participation in the Tournament. The shorts have been ordered. 

If you have any questions, please see a board member or the Commissioner. 

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QOV Ceremony and John Gibson update

I spoke with John's wife Jean yesterday and she said he is progressing ahead of schedule, and it is quite possible he will be able to come to the QOV ceremony on Friday at the Legion for a young nephew of his currently serving in the US Navy and our own Norm Learn of WHSS. We hope to see many of you there immediately after our ball games. I was not aware that the legion kitchen is not open on Fridays. The bar does serve pizzas. See y'all Friday. 

Write up by Loren Fabian

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Tuesday, February 20th

The score sheet shows a home run by Alan Miller in the 3rd and he was the only member going four for four for Wally World and the writer remembers another one over the 2nd fielder's head but does not show in the scorebook. Congrats to whoever was the other long-ball hitter.

The Mets had three long balls, two by Toro who also went five for five. Zelazny also hit one four bagger for the Mets.

The score was 10-9 Mets at the end of three, but the Mets gradually pulled away from that point to post a 23-13 win bringing their record to 6 and 6 for the season.  

Both teams loaned the other team a player when injuries took a player from each team needing temporary medical help.

Both pitchers went the entire 9 innings with Bob Vandenberg posting his career 300th win or maybe it was closer to his 2nd or 3rd win this year.  It is difficult to keep these things straight.  Anyway, congrats to Bob for the win today. 

Both teams showed good sportsmanship, and both did an excellent job of officiating.  

TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY AT THE OLE BALLPARK.

Write up by RDT.

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Tuesday 2/20/2024 the Dukes hosted the Yankees on Field C. The games between these two teams are always a good match up, and this one did not disappoint anyone.

The Yankees came out smoking, scoring 5 runs while recording just one out. Their key blows were a 2 RBI single by Arvil Waddell down the right field line and a long double by Gerry DeRidder. The Dukes also posted 5 runs, in large part on Tom Witten's bases clearing triple. 5-5 after one.

In the 2nd the Yankees did not score while the Dukes added 5 more on hits by John Turchetta, Mark White and Pete Gutenburger. 10-5 Dukes. The Yankees scored 3 in the 3rd as Don Keller, Jim Hus and Bobby Castilleja had hits to make it 10-8 Dukes.

The Dukes pulled away 19-9 after 4, but the Yankees kept coming back, after the top of the 8th, the score was 25-28 Dukes. The Dukes added 4 in the bottom of the 8th to extend their lead to 32-25. Both team were looking a little weary, the Yankees scored one in the 9th to finish the scoring 32-26 Dukes. Final 

Stand out hitters, Yankees, Don Keller and Jim Hus 6-6 and Gerry Deridder 5-6. Dukes, Pete Gutenburger 5-5 and Ed Fultz and Rob Reed 4-5,

Winning pitcher Ed Fultz 

Submitted By Steve Hill

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

A very exciting and competitive game was played today between Don Ouding's Old Timers and the Fighting Coconuts.

The Old Timers won 29 to 28. As evidence from the score there was good offense on both sides. Through 5 complete innings the score was tied then Ouding's team outscored the Coconuts for the next innings with the maximum of 5 runs each inning. Finally in the 8th inning it was all tied up. Then The Old Timers put together good hits by Tom Capozzi, Ken Ott, Cathy McDonald and Sam Lopez to score 2 runs. In the bottom of the 9th the Coconuts could only manage one run so the game ended with very close score.

Writeup by Robert Spitaleri

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 American League Update

Today, the American League teams faced off on Field B. After a close loss last week, Tommy's Green Team was eager for redemption. Lou's Blue Team, donning their home jerseys, were missing some key players but were prepared for the challenge.

In the first inning, the Blue Team set the tone for the game by holding the Green Team to no runs while scoring five runs themselves. However, the Green Team was not ready to give up easily. They managed to score four runs while the Blue Team only scored three. The competition intensified as the Blue Team scored five more times in the following four innings, never looking back. Both teams displayed exceptional defense throughout the game.

The final score was Green Team 20, Blue Team 26. It was a fun and competitive game with outstanding fielding by both teams.

Notable hits: Patrick Sullivan hit an over the fence homerun and Bill Maxwell scored a little league home- run.

Rocco Morris went 5/5 and Bill Maxwell went 5/5.

Write up by Lou Guzman

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Tuesday February 20th

Games are on. American League on Field B. Teams 6-2 on Field D. 

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FIELD CHANGES FOR TOMORROW, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH

The American League will be on Field B. Teams 6-2 will be on Field D.

Friday, February 16th

In the words of that great Baseball announcer, Michael Kay, “YANKEES WIN, THHHHEEEEE YYYAANNKKKEEEEES WIN!  The Yankees played host to the Mets,(that other New York team) on a beautiful day for softball.  The Mets held a 2 game lead over the Yankees, who have been hit with illness and injuries and holding a 7-game loosing streak. Needing 3 pool players to even the teams at 12 players, the Yankees came out with solid defense, not allowing a run in the top of the first.  Then with solid hitting, they scored 5 runs in the bottom of the first, and never trailed after that.   Every time the Mets got close, the Yankee bats answered the call and finished the game with a double play, to win 20-14.   

Top hitters for the Mets were:

Bob Vandenberg (who stabbed a hot shot up the middle by myself) 4-4, Great game.

Jerry DeJongh, 4-5

Bob Zelazny, Rick Brock and George Knox, 3-5

For the Yankees:

Don Witmer 4-4, Great game!

Bobby Castilleja, Don Keller 4-5

Chris Constantine, Ron Fleming and Arvil Waddell 3-4

Thank you to Chris Constantine, Jim Hus and Mel Rathburn who joined us as Pool Players. And a big Happy Birthday to Mel on his big day today.

Written by Don Keller

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Friday, February 16th

The Dukes hosted the Fighting Coconuts on Field C today. The Coconuts jumped out to an early 3 run Lead in the first inning on hits by Matthew, Fred DeLoach, Robbie Spitaleri Joe Peskie and Larry Grabb. The Dukes were hand cuffed by Steve Pinnick's curve ball went down 1,2,3. The Coconuts did not score in the 2nd, allowing the Dukes to tie the score at 3. The Coconut scored 4 in the 3rd on hits by the same quartet to extend their lead to 7-3, the Dukes managed 2 runs, 7-5 Coconuts after 3.

The Coconuts added 1 in the 4th before the Dukes posted a 5 spot to take the lead 8-10 after 4. At this point in the game the Coconuts bats went cold while the Duke's got hot to pull away and to go on to win the game.

Stand outs, offense, Coconuts: Larry Grabb 4-4 , Greg Denny, Joe Peskie and Robbie Spitaleri 3-4 

                                  Dukes: today their bottom 4 of BJ Kallister, Jose Liberato, Ric Holloway and John Turchetta carried the team going a combined total of 15-19. 

Stand outs defense, Coconuts always in the dirt Robbi Spitaleri , he had the boys coming back to the dugout saying " I did not think he could throw me out from there". The Dukes, Rob "bad knee" Reed, running down fly balls in left center, including a long ball just off the grass that kept Joe Peskie from going 4-4 today.

Winning Pitcher Ed Fultz

Submitted by Steve Hill

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Friday February 16

Games are on.

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FIELD CHANGES FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH

The American League will be on Field A. Teams 2-5 will be on Field C.

Tuesday, February 13th

Another beautiful day for softball at the Diamondplex. Today’s game was between Wally’s World and Don’s Yankees.  Both teams having trouble this season with wins but the competition is tough in this league.  The Yankees held a one game lead over the World for last place, but who’s counting? Both teams only fielded 11 players due to injuries and shortage of pool players. BUT, both teams played well and it was a very close game with Wally’s World holding off the charging Yankees in the 9th to win 21-19.

Leading hitters for Wally’s World were:

George Vanderhyde who went 5-5 with a 2B and 2- 3B. Great job George!

Pablo Garcia went 4-5

Bill Testa and Jorge Gonzales both went 3-5

For the Yankees:

Fred Dampier went 5-5 Great job Fred!

Don Keller,  Bobby Castilleja and Gerry DeRidder went 4-5

Henry Rivero went 3-5

Write up by Don Keller

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 Tuesday, February 13th

The N.Y. Mets played the Fighting Coconuts today and what a fine game it was.  Ron Thompson's Mets won 22 to 21 by scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th. 

James Fears started the Met 9th with a leadoff single and others followed to complete the winning rally.

After the game players gathered at the pitcher's mound for prayer which was led by Bob Zelazny

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

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 NOTES FROM THE LEAGUE MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

 those of you that were not at the League Meeting on ForTuesday, February 13th, the latest news is that our last game at the Diamondplex is Tuesday, February 27th. After that, the National League will be playing ball for the Month of March at the Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball fields at Sertoma Park. These field are first class but only have 200 ft. fences. We will adjust our playing rules to accommodate the fences. The address of the fields is 1651 Lake Shipp Drive, Winter Haven Florida 33830. You can google Sertoma Park, Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball or Lake Shipp Park and get directions to the ball fields. The plan is to continue the Tournament games with all six teams.

The American League will be playing at the Poinciana Community Park where they have played for the past four or five years. The address for the park is 5109 Allegheny Rd, Poinciana, Fl. 34759. You can google Poinciana Community Park to get directions to the field.  Both Leagues will return to the Diamondplex on Tuesday, April 2nd. We will begin our pickup ball season then. 

Hall of Fame Banquet tickets are still on sale. The cutoff date for Ticket purchases is Friday, March 1st. We have to let the caterer know how many people will be there so he can order the food for the Banquet. 

Enjoyment books are still on sale. The cutoff date for book sales is April 2nd. The profits from the sale of the books are used to help fund the league. 

For those of you that have played in the Tournament that began on January 5th, the Board has once again decided to buy each player a pair of shorts. The shorts are going to be Navy Blue with the WHSS Logo on them. This gift is for your participation in the Tournament. 

If you have any questions, please see a board member or the Commissioner.  

Tuesday February 13th

Games are on. League meeting this morning. 

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 LEAGUE MEETING TOMORROW MORNING AT 9:00 AM

There will be a league meeting with everyone tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM to update everyone on the plans for March 2024. Come early for batting practice. 

Thanks.

Don Witmer, Commissioner

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 HALL OF FAME TICKETS ON SALE - BUY 2 NOW.

It is time to buy tickets to the Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame dinner that is to be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This year we have the privilege to honor Chris Constantine and Loren Fabian from Winter Haven Senior Softball and Mike Cobb and Gerry DeRidder from Lakeland Senior Softball as they become members of the Hall of Fame. 

The Hall of Fame dinner will be in Winter Haven this year. This event will be held at the Frierson Nicholas American Legion Post 8 ballroom. The address is: 300 Avenue M Northeast, Winter Haven 33881. The Social will begin at 5:30 PM with a cash bar at the Legion where you can order and pay for your favorite drinks and help support the Legion. The Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. After the dinner, the ceremony to induct the new members into the Hall of Fame will commence. The ceremonies should be over by 8:00 PM.

Ticket prices this year have increased to $25.00 per person. This is the first price increase in 15 years. Last year we kept the ticket prices at $20.00 and the Hall of Fame Committee agreed to pay the $3.50 additional cost of each ticket out of the general fund. The price of your ticket includes your meal and paying for the inductee's meal, HOF shirt, HOF hat and plaques. The Legion has graciously agreed to provide the venue at no cost. The Hall of Fame Committee expects this to be a break-even year due to all of the price increases that we have seen of the past year.

You can purchase your tickets from Don Witmer, Joe D'Herin, Ron Thompson, Tommy Hamilton or Steve Hill in Winter Haven. In Lakeland, you can purchase your tickets from JD Davis, Ron Lloyd, Larry Sweet, Regis Finnegan and Marty Martinez. Tickets should be purchased no later than the end of February so we can let the Caterer know how many people will attend.

Please show your support for the Hall of Fame program and for this year's inductees into the Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame by coming to the HOF Dinner on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Don Witmer, Treasurer

Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame  

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 Friday, February 9th

Friday's game between the Mets and Oldtimers was won by the Mets 22 to 7. The Mets were led by Chris Constantine who went 4 for 4, Jaun Toro and Bob Zelazny who went 3 for 4. The Oldtimers were led by Frank Jacobs and Bob Hite who went 3 for 3. Thanks to everyone who showed up to play.

Write up by Don Ouding

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Friday, February 9th

Today, February 9th, the Dukes hosted Wally's World on Field D. The Wally's jumped out to a 3-run lead in the top of the 1st inning, on hits by Scott Seguin , Jorge and Mel Rathburn that followed Bill Testa's first of four hits. 

The Dukes answered with 5 runs and added 5 more in the second. Their key hits were a Jose Liberato triple and the first of Ric Holloway's four singles.

The Wally's made it a two-run game in the 3rd with a 5 spot 10-8. Their big hits were provided by George Vanderhyde, Alan Miller, and Pablo Garcia. The Dukes add 4 runs in the bottom of the 3rd.

At this point the Wally's bats cooled and the Dukes continued to score and won the game.

Hot Hitters, Wally's, Bill Testa and Jorge 4-4, Alan Miller and Mel Rathburn 3-4,and Herb Muniz 2-3.

Dukes, Steve Hill 5-5, Ed Fultz and Ric Holloway 4-4, and Gary Burtner 4-5.

Winning pitcher Ed Fultz

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Friday, February 9th 

An excellent and close game was played today between Don Keller's N.Y. Yankees and the Fighting Coconuts. The Coconuts won in the bottom of the 9th to finish with score of 20 to 19.

Good hitting was seen from both teams.

The Coconuts were leading until the late innings when the Yankees put together good hits and outscored the Nuts and went ahead. In the top of the 9th the Yankees went ahead by 2 runs on clutch hitting. The Coconuts were able to score 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th to win.

We are glad to see Gerry DeRidder back after missing a couple games due to health issues. He also was perfect in hitting today.

Always glad to have pool players. Thank you, Ken Ott and Jim Hus, for joining us.

After the game we had prayer at the mound led by Jim Hus.

Write up by Robert Spitaleri

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Friday February 9 th

Games are on. It's going to be a beautiful day to play softball.

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Tuesday, February 6th

The Dukes and Mets met for the first time this year as the first scheduled game was rained out with the Dukes combining a two out first inning rally for five runs when Reed, Witten and Gibbons delivered three hits in a row for five runs. That combined with an inability for the Mets  to score in the eight or in the flip flop ninth inning resulted in Final score 28-l8 in favor of the league-leading Dukes. Reed and Witten went four for four and were the only two that scored four runs for the Dukes. 

Congratulations to Tom Witten who hit a ball over the fence with a man on in the 7th.  This was the first time this writer can recall personally seeing such a feat in a National League competition.

The only hitter for the Mets scoring four runs was Lopiccolo although 11 of the l3 players scored at least one run. Toro and DeJong scored three each.  Thanks to Burns, Hite, and Meyer for filling in for ill players, and a special thank you to injured George Knox for umpiring the entire game at home plate for both teams. 

Write up by RDT.

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Tuesday, February 6th

Under a sunny sky with blustery winds, the Yankees hosted the Old Timers on Field C. The Yankees hit with a rash of injuries, needed 4 pool players to complete the lineup.

The Yankees scored 5 in the bottom of the 1st, to take a 5-1 lead. But the Old Timers answered in the top of the third with 5 runs, with all scoring by the 7-12 batters.  The Yankees could only score 3 runs over the next 5 innings, while the Old Timers scored only 5 runs.  Then the scoring began.  The OT’s scored 4 in the top of the seventh, with the Yankees, using the catch-up rule, scored 7 to tie the game.  The OT’s scored 5 in the top of the 8th, with the Yankees answering with 4 in the bottom of the 8th, to trail by one.

The top of the 9th saw the OT’s scoring 3 to lead by 4.  The first 3 batters scored for the Yankees in the ninth on timely hitting by pool players Jim Hus(triple) and Roger Welch. With the go ahead run at the plate, a dying line drive by Henry Rivero was caught by Fred Gonzales and quickly thrown to first base for a game ending double play.  Final score 23-22 in favor of the Old Timers.

Thank you to pool players Bob Skidmore, Jim Hus, Roger Welch and Jim Fears for helping out today. Good defense was provided by Tom Capozzi and the Old Timers outfield.  The Yankees were without a pitcher but found one in Ron Fleming. Ron was up to the challenge and pitched a great game in the blustery wind.

Top Hitters for the Old Timers were Steve Hicks (6-6) and Mark Tutrani(5-5, 3B).

Top Hitters for the Yankees were: Bill King, who continued his hitting streak and went 4-5; Bobby Castellija(4-5), Don Keller (4-5, 2b and HR) and Bob Skidmore (4-5). 

Great game fellows!!!

Write up by Don Keller

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