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Don Pierson

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Cheyenne, WY

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Men's 65

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May 4, 2011 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: western nationals Scrap Iron 65,s are looking into playing in the Western Nationals in July. How many other Major 65 teams plan to attend this tournament. Since it is the same time period of the 60,s SPA in Dalton we were looking for some advance info on team numbers in Calif. Some of our 65,s team also play on a 60,s team Any advance information on attendance would be appreciated. Looking to hear from some of you soon. thanks and as usual Play Safe. Don Pierson
March 8, 2011 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rock 'N Reno I agree KUDOS on the early field assignments. It really helps those of us who make hotel reservations for our teams. I hope they get some tentative field assignments out for Phoenix asap. Its really important there as the different fields are so far apart and the hotels are pretty busy that time of year in Phoenix. Get the hint SSUSA try and help us out with early decision making on those assignments, really be appreciated. I am alsoalready looking for an RV Park but also need to be as close to fields as possible. Thanks Wyo22
Dec. 6, 2010 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Spring World in Mesquite and St. George Does anyone have information on the 2011 dates for this tournament. I need to know for planning another event in St. George and thought someone might have inside info. I think Feb. will be to late for the planning I need to make and I think that is when the 2011 tournament dates are coming out. Any info would be appreciated. Wyo22
Dec. 6, 2010 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Ridge Hooks has been hospitalized To all who are in close contact with Ridge. Please relay that his buddy from Cheyenne is praying for a total and speedy recovery. For those who do not know Ridge has a Wyoming background years ago, Casper Wyoming. We have talked several times about it. He is a man of deep religious roots and is always concerned about others and now it is time to repay some of that respect as we all pray for him and his family in this time of need. God bless Ridge. Wyo22
Feb. 27, 2009 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Scrap Iron loses another legend For those of you who have not heard Scrap Iron lost another friend and fellow ball player. Ken Green most recently of the Scrap iron 70,s team passed away recently while visiting in Texas. Most will remember Kenny as he and Murl Skalla were pretty much inseperable at tournaments for years. They together were the ones who started and named Scrap Iron who now has about 9 traveling teams in different age brackets and divisions. He was a close friend and will be missed tremendously. Wyo 22
Feb. 27, 2009 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: I have a simple question for those who have pitched. The original question was is it more dangerous today to pitch than it was years ago. I have played this game as long as slow pitch has been around and fast pitch before that and I have pitched for most of that time. I do not think it is more dangerous today than before. A pitchers position has and will always be a more dangerous position simply because you are much closer to the batter. Its no different in the big leagues, pitchers get hit with shots and get hurt, simply because they are closer to the batter. I am also one who willnot wear all the protectivegear pitchers are starting to wear, but thats my choice and if I get hurt I had the option. I pride mysefl in the fact that I can play defense pretty good and I can back up when releasing the ball as far as I want and I do with some hitters. To pitch effectively you have to know the hitters and most good hitters will tell you that some pitchers are very effective and a major part of the defensive scheme. By the way pitchers, it never hurts to pray before walking to that mound either. You all have a great year. Wyo 22
Feb. 27, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Website comments Discussion: Why not? Hello The Wood. I do not know you but I agree with your comments. Well said. Its guys like you and the others who have posted answers that make senior softball so great. Have a great year and may God watch over all of us and keep us safe even the naysayers. Wyo 22
Feb. 11, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 65 major teams schedule Scrap Iron 65,s are going to these tourneys. Reno May Salt Lake City August Dalton Ga. Sept. St. George and Phoenix in Oct. Las Vegas in Nov. We may also play in Kan. City in July. What other 65 majors have their schedule yet. We would love to know what attendance to look forward to at these tournaments. Please respond if you know attendance at any of the above. Thanks Wyo 22
Jan. 29, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ROCK N RENO CUP- QUESTION Hi Frank As I remember we played 3 round robin games with the 65 AAA,s and then we played the Bald Eagles the best two out of three for the championship. We won but by one run each game and in the bottom of the seventh. Great games. Once again when you play on that new facility you will want to return whenever you can cause it is beautiful. I hope we get some other 65 majors to enter online where they may be going this year. We will be in Reno regardless of who comes. Wyo 22
Jan. 28, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ROCK N RENO CUP- QUESTION armiho211 The scrap iron 65,s will be in Reno. It is usually our first tournament of the year as we live in WINTER. Most of team is Colorado guys and I am in Cheyenne Wyo. You will truly enjoy this tournament, and the new fields in Sparks are fantastic. Room rates are reasonable and food great. It is one of the biggest tournaments of the year however last year there were only two 65 major teams. I th;ink there will be a lot more this year now that the word is out on the new fields and how great they are. Talk them into it Frank they will love it. We stay at the Sands also ;and the rates are only $45 during the week and $60 I believe on the seekend. Our bracket starts on Tues. so you would have the cheaper rates. They do fill up th;ough so you better get your reseverations in. Phone number is 775-348-2242, ask for Leslie and she will take care of you. Hope to see you all there Wyo 22
Jan. 26, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Website comments Discussion: info on 65 major teams and where they intend to travel this year c,mon you 65+ major teams. Surely some of you know what trounaments you are going to play this year. It would really be helpful if most teams would post where they intend to play as it may get other teams to commit or decide to play those tournaments if they are still deciding on where to go. I know that all teams probably do not read this message board, if anyone knows of those who do not try and pass the word along and maybe something positive could come of this post. Thanks Wyo 22
Jan. 23, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Website comments Discussion: info on 65 major teams and where they intend to travel this year thanks Frank. We look forward to seeing you guys every year also. Its always a good experience. Tell Mitch he will not get any more homerun pitches from me. ok Looking forward to seeing your schedule. Wyo 22
Jan. 23, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Website comments Discussion: info on 65 major teams and where they intend to travel this year Hi Ken If you click on the summit to the left side of the message board and then click on NASCS, you will be on the World Series site. I guess you could also search under the NASCS and come up with it. They have not set the dates or location yet for this years national tournament. It was in Lincoln Nebraska last year and they are trying to find a location that will pull more participation. I told him to look at the new fields in Sparks Nev. as I thought it would help draw a lot of teams. That is an awesome facility to play on. They also have qualifiers for the national and that is why we play in Omaha as it is a dual qualifier. What team are you with and does your team plan on attending any tournaments I mentioned we were going to play. Thanks for the reply. Don P Wyo 22
Jan. 22, 2009 wyo22	Topic: Website comments Discussion: info on 65 major teams and where they intend to travel this year The scrap iron 65,s a major team is preparing our schedule for this year and plan to play in Reno, in May, Omaha Neb. in June Salt Lake City in Aug. Dalton Georgia in Sept. St. George in Oct, Phoenix in Oct. and Las Vegas in Nov. We would appreciate other 65 major teams letting us know where they are going so we know if there is going to be good turn out for the tournaments. We have let you know above where we intend to play. Any information you post for us would be very helpful as I am sure you would like to have the same information. We may also play the World series once they decide when and where it is to be played. The Omaha tournament is a dual qualifier for SPA and also the World Series. Looking forward to see a lot of you in the not to distant future. Enjoy the rest of the winter (yeah I know its not winter for a lot of you but it is here in Wyoming.) Don Pierson 22
June 30, 2008 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Salt Lake City tournament The Scrap Iron 65\'s major team are going and already have our room reservations and I know of one player who has an airline ticket. We hope there are a lot of teams as I hear they have planned quite a tournament. We will also be going to Lincoln Neb. in Aug., Dalton Ga. in Sept., St. George in Oct. and Phoeniz in Oct. a;nd finally the Winter worlds in Ft. Myers Fla. I saw the message board with questions about the SLC tournament so I thought I would answer where our team is going. We hope to see a lot of you at these tournaments. Don Pierson (22) Scrap Iron
June 2, 2008 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: New fields in Sparks one other question that I forgot to answer. Scrap Iron 65's won the Major division over the Calif Bald Eagles. the first game was 24 to 23 and won in the bottom of the 7th. The second was 20 to 19 and also won in the bottom of the 7th. Scrap iron was fortunate to be the home team in both games. The results would have been the opposite had they been the home team. It was a great match up and they have a very good team. They are also a great bunch of guys. Great tournament and a good time. Don P Wyo 22
June 2, 2008 wyo22	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: New fields in Sparks a question wAas asked about the new fields in Sparks. they were awesome. The best playing surface I have ever played on, and I have played on the field of dreams in Calif. It certainly is a beautiful facility and one that will be a big draw in the future for the Rock n Reno and other tournaments held there. The weather was not good for our bracket on Tues and Wed. but even after the rain the playing surface was good. We will certainly be anxious to return to play another day on these wonderful fields. I would encourage any team who did not attend this year to attend next year and experience them for yourself. Don Pierson Scrap Iron 65's Major team
Feb. 14, 2008 wyo22	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prayers requested for Murl Skalla Latest information on Murl's condition. I received px call from Dennis Lutz this morning and he had visited Murl and he is recovering rrom surgery quite well. He may be moved from ICU to a regular hospital room today. His good friend whom many of you know Kenny Green is with him a lot as well as a lot of his family. Murl was planning on taking a year off from senior ball this year and have his knee surguries completed so this is certainly a set back from that respect. He still needs our prayers for a sucessful recovery and all of us here with the Scrap Iron Club really appreciate your prayers and thoughts. Be seeing a lot of you in the near future, be safe and GOD bless. Don Pierson Scrap Iron 65's

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