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OCTOBER 25 UPDATE
This report was delayed 48 hours while SPY performed a public service. Johns Hopkins Hospital discovered it had an over-supply of needles, and asked SPY to serve in an inventory reduction program. SPY maintains that an EMG violates both the letter and the spirit of the Geneva Convention ban on torture.
COMMITMENTS
Samantha Stampley - Texas Glory 18-U - Catcher/Utility orally committed to Navarro Juco in Texas. Sam is a 2007 graduate at Ennis High School (4A)
Lindsey Zastrow from the Omaha Finesse Gold has committed to attend
the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Mady Lombard-2B/OF--CA Breeze Gold/Tourville verbally commited to:
University of Central Arkansas
Atlantic Sun Conference USC Upstate
Morgan Childers NC Lady Blues Gold Pitcher
Lauren Quevedo Davie Power Black 1st Base
Jenna Torbert Cabarrus County Challengers Catcher
Emily Monteith Carolina Curve Utility
University of Hawaii Hilo
Tessa Truong --------------------Team Smith (OF)
Nicole Alconcel -----------------San Jose Sting Gold (IF,P)
Christina Pedroza-------------- Ca. Desperados Gold (P)
BATBUSTER/SURF CITY SCORES
AZ Desert
Thunder 3 KC Zephyrs 1
AZ Desert Thunder 2 Firecrackers Dan 2
AZ Desert Thunder 11 NM Sundancers 0
AZ Desert Thunder 11 Berkeley Bears 0
AZ Desert Thunder 16 SoCal Quicksilver 0
Friday
Stars 0, AZ Killer Bees 7
Stars 11, Sting MN 6
Saturday
Stars 6, Mirage 9
Stars 1, Ca Chaos 5
Sunday
Stars 1, San Jose Xtreme 1
Stars 9, Lady Wolfpack 7
Stars 5, Las Vegas Rebels 3
Lady Magic 18G vs Shilos 1-0
WP- Andrea Argee 07’
Lady Magic 18G vs Irvine Infernos 9-0
WP- Andrea Argee 07’
Lady Magic 18G vs Washington Hurricanes 2-0
WP- Allie Crump 08’
Lady Magic 18G vs Grapettes 7-0
WP- Allie Crump 08’
Jolene Henderson HR
Lady Magic 18G vs Socal Pride 4-2
WP- Jolene Henderson 09’
Lady Magic 18G vs All American 2-1
WP- Andrea Argee 07’
Lady Magic 18G vs 3rd degree 3-1
WP- Jolene Henderson 09’
Morgan Otto 08’ - Lead off HR Jolene Henderson 2run HR
Alexa Rivera 08’ in 7 games was 9 for 16 2 with 5 doubles
The KC Zephyrs Gold went 5-2 in this past weekends Batbusters/Surfcity Showcase in Huntington Beach
Zephyrs Gold 0 Oregon Bullets 3
Zephyrs Gold 3 Tuff & Tuffer PA 0
(09 outfielder Brooke Thomason 3 run home run. uncommitted 07 Pitcher Eranne Daugharthy 6k's 4 hits)
Zephyrs Gold 2 Desert Thunder 3
( uncommitted 07 Pitcher Eranne Daugharthy 6 K's)
Zephyrs Gold 6 Firecrackers Gold - Dan Ristow 4
(uncommitted 2b Livi Abney Grand Slam HR. 09 Outfielder Shelby Pohlman 2-2
Zephyrs Gold 6 Berkley Bears 1
(08 C/3B Emma Wright 2 run HR, 07 Eranne Daugharthy 2 run HR, 07Ashley Guile HR. Eranne Daugharthy 3 hits 4 K's
Zephyrs Gold 3 NM Sundancers 2
( 07 2b Livi Abney Triple & 2 run HR , 07 Eranne Daugharthy 3 hits 4 K's)
Zephyrs Gold 11 Quicksilver 0
( 08 Pitcher Sarah Wedel 2 hits 7 K's, 07 2b Livi Abney 2-2)
Sorcerer comment:
the Explosion
reported the score of our Sunday game incorrectly, they
even added a narrative that was flawed. They did not shut us out 1-0. They in
fact lost 3-1. This was not a case of the score reverting to the last inning
played, as we were home team. I don't really care about the outcome, but I do
care when you are forced to accept scores in good faith and they are incorrect.
Our record in the tournament was 4-0-l, the tie being when an earlier game with
SoCal Pumas was halted in the last of the seventh, I believe, with us having the
bases loaded and no one out.
LANCASTER OKTOBERFEST
Lancaster
18Gold Showcase
Salinas Wildcats fielded two teams for this tournament. The teams
combined record: 8 wins- 1 loss-1 tie, Scores are as follows:
Salinas Wildcats- Sigala / Miller
Salinas Wildcats 4 NY TC Tremors 2
Salinas Wildcats 9 WA Ranier Jets 0
Salinas Wildcats 5 Ca. SD Renegades 2
Salinas Wildcats 10 OR. Reign 4
Salinas Wildcats 3 Ca. So Cal 3D 3
Salinas Wildcats- Sims
Salinas Wildcats 2 Ca. Mizuno Pride 0
Salinas Wildcats 2 Ca. OR Reign 1
Salinas Wildcats 3 American Pastime 9
Salinas Wildcats 8 Ranier Jets 0
Salinas Wildcats 5 Valley Stompers 0
PITCHER NEEDED
Lee University located in Cleveland, TN is looking for a pitcher to transfer in at semester break for Spring 07 season. We are a NAIA school that was ranked #7 and finished in the Elite 8 at the National Tournament last year. We are looking for someone that wants to win and can help the team on to the next level. They can check out the school at www.goladyflames.com/softball
Emily Moore Russell
Head Softball Coach
Lee University Softball
1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
Office 423-614-8456
Fax 423-614-8438
THE FIVE STAR CAMP
(Release) Catchers we need you! Do not let the pitchers get ahead of you, we all know behind every great pitcher is an excellent catcher. This clinic is designed for you. Pitchers and Catchers will be separated for the first hour to work on individual skills, and the last 30 minutes will be devoted to battery work. Learn how to apply your newly learned skills with this live time, and create the ultimate muscle memory.
4 Week Clinic: Weds Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15. From 7:30 to 9:00pm at Bowie High School. Instruction will be lead by 5 Star and players from the University of Maryland softball team. You can register on line at www.5starathletics.com, or contact Jillian Callaway at fivestarcamp@yahoo.com or 301-440-3907 for further information.
If you cannot afford the time or the price we still need volunteer catchers the last 30 minutes. Catchers are welcome to come to the clinic from 8:30-9:00pm, free of charge of course, and catch the pitchers. You will receive feedback from the instructors. Please contact Jillian at fivestarcamp@yahoo.com or 301-440-3907 to confirm you interest.
"Road to the Women's
College World Series" radio show announced
10/25/06 - Press Release
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - WVUA-FM 90.7 has announced that on Wednesday, February 14th
2006, the "Road to the Women's College World Series" radio show will return to
the airwaves. Last season "The Road" aired its inaugural show during the opening
week of the Division I softball Regionals, and aired an additional show to
preview the Super Regionals. "The Road" previewed and broke down the preceding
and following weeks action, and talked to many coaches from around the country
including Connie Clark (Texas), Sue Enquist (UCLA), Carol Hutchins (Michigan),
and Patrick Murphy (Alabama). A full slate of coaches will again appear in 2007.
"We had an incredible response to the show last year, and we are very excited to
be bringing the show back for its first full season of NCAA softball this
season. As far as we know, this is the only weekly radio show in the country
focusing solely on collegiate softball, and we know there is an audience for it
based on last year's success, " said WVUA-FM Sports Director and show host Nic
Hoch. "The Road" will air every Wednesday from 8 ET (5 PT) to 9 ET (6PT). Hoch
and co-host Chad Anderson break down the weekly action throughout NCAA softball,
complete with interviews with head coaches and athletes from around the country.
The show also features call-in segments for listener questions and comments.
In addition to the airing of "The Road" on 90.7 FM in the Tuscaloosa area, the
show is also webcast for those outside of the listening area. The webcast feed
can be accessed by visiting WVUA-FM's website at www.wvuafm.ua.edu
<http://www.wvuafm.ua.edu/> and can be accessed from anywhere around the world.
Each show will also be available after the air date through podcast format.
WVUA-FM is the student-radio station on the campus of the University of Alabama,
and is also the home and away voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide softball
program. Anyone seeking more information about the show may contact Nic Hoch at
wvuasports@sa.ua.edu.
USA SOFTBALL TRAINING VIDEOS
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Click here to buy or preview the videos on your computer.
Fundamentals of Hitting (Vol. 1)
2004 USA Softball Olympic Team head coach Mike Candrea wants to make you a
better hitter. He covers all of the key fundamentals-from mental preparation,
stance and loading, through the strike and swing.
Basic
Infield Fundamentals (Vol. 2)
2004 USA Softball Olympic Team head coach Mike Candrea has the ability to make
you a better player. He gives clear, concise, easy-to-understand instruction on
warming up, the foundations of fielding, throwing footwork, and fielding
backhand side and glove-hand side.
Principles of Infield Position Play (Vol. 3)
2004 USA Softball Olympic Team head coach Mike Candrea offers championship
instruction on infield position play. Whether you're looking to fine tune your
skills at shortstop, first, second or third base, Candrea guides you through the
skills and strategies necessary to elevate your game.
Fundamentals of Outfield Play (Vol. 4)
2004 USA Softball Olympic Team assistant coach John Rittman provides instruction
on fielding ground balls, catching fly balls, throwing, and the finer points of
outfield play.
Fundamentals of Catching (Vol. 5)
2004 USA Softball Olympic Team assistant coach Ken Eriksen wants to make you a
better catcher. He covers all of the key fundamentals-from the squat position,
targeting and receiving, to pickoffs and pop ups.
Beginning
Pitching (DVD Only) (Vol. 6)
The Beginning Pitching covers the fundamentals of the fastpitch motion. Michele
Smith breaks down the motion into easy to understand phases for both players and
coaches. She talks about the importance of a solid pre-motion, leg drive and
proper use of the hips at release. See one of USA’s best pitcher’s demonstrate
the proper motion both left-handed and right-handed with help of hi-tech
computer and editing program.
Advanced
Pitching (Vol. 7)
The Advanced Pitching covers the major movement pitches in fastpitch softball.
Michele Smith breaks down the Rise, Drop, Curve, Screwball and Change-up. She
talks about the importance of building solid mechanics in each pitch, helping
both players and coaches. See this two-time Olympic gold medalist demonstrate
each of these pitches so that you can understand the true fundamentals.
SLOW
PITCH:
Pure Power Slow Pitch Hitting DVD
Take your swing to a new level with Rusty Bumgardner's instructional slow pitch
DVD 'Pure Power'. As a Professional Softball Player, Rusty is a 2005 Long Haul
Bombers Member and one of only four players to win 2 Grand Slam Championships in
Major League Softball. First player signed by World Champion Florida Marlins.
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2006 ASA National Council Meeting
10/13/2006
Oklahoma City, OK---The 75th Amateur Softball Association Annual Council Meeting begins Saturday, November 4 in Colorado Springs at the Sheraton Hotel and wraps up on Friday, November 10. The ASA council meets annually to evaluate the needs of the association along with rule and code changes for all divisions of softball. The ASA will award over 100 National Championships to cities across the U.S. while the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame Committee considers the nominations of individuals for possible induction into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2007.
THERE IS NO CEILING ON AD SCHEMES
The White Sox, taking a page from the Daniel Snyder how-to-sell-everything book, have sold their start time for home games to the 7-11 chain. You guessed it: home games will now start at 7:11pm.
BOO TO THE REDSKINS
Lost all respect for Snyder years ago, but now the team drives me away – after the cheap shots various defenders took at Peyton Manning’s knees. After being thrown down and having his face imprinted on the Indy turf when the Redskins ripped off his helmet, Manning said on the sidelines, while he picked turf from his face, that the Redskin wouldn’t let go of the helmet. Meanwhile, the Washington Post interviewed a South Asian swami who said the ‘Skins cannot be a winner because Snyder has bad karma – after raising ticket, food and parking prices, and selling seats behind pillars.
SOMEONE IS KIDDING – RIGHT?
Received not one but two invitations to a conference of millionaires. Actually, the panelists all made their millions selling books to people, advising them on how to become millionaires. As Barnum said….
SEATTLE IS UNSAFE
Youngest daughter is trying to convince me to move to Seattle where she works incredible hours on the contract her firm has with Microsoft. Lives in Capitol Hill, supposedly a laid-back, almost middle-class neighborhood. Last night, thieves broke the window on her car – for the second time. First time they got her computer. Finding nothing this time, they trashed her car. The police response – call your insurance company. They don’t dust for fingerprints because most of the thieves are juveniles who don’t have records or their records are sealed. Seattle lets private parking companies control all the lots and prices are exhorbitant -- $14 all day, but at 6pm you have to pay another $5 to park until 7am. The money is put into slots and the money is removed at regular intervals. But, no video cameras, no police protection. If I move there, I will file a motion in court challenging the city’s contracts. Made me think of that guy in Brooklyn who got tired of being robbed and the police doing nothing; he lay in waiting with a shotgun and put two gangbangers on sticks.
Some years ago, a Congressman would make an annual appeal during closed-door markup for a Federal law making rape (his sister was a victim) punishable by castration. Maybe a few of these hooligans would take notice if some of their ilk were singing soprano in a prison choir.
SIGNORA ROBINSON
The National Italian American Foundation on Saturday presented a posthumous award to the late Anne Bancroft, known to moviegoers as Mrs Robinson. Real name: Anna Maria Italiano. The award was presented by another Italian American – Alphonso D’Abruzzo – better known to MASH fans as Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda).
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