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Marv Ruddell

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Murrieta, CA

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Men's 60

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Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: WHERE ARE THE 60 M+ & 55'S PLAYING?? Don remember this: "The Original" So Cal Championship is 9-1 9-2 9-3 not 9-8&9. Several out of state teams have already committed. I know Demolition is encouraging some of those M and M+ teams to come also.
Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tebow I'll Amen that as well. And I would suspect many are looking up the verse as well. Steve say hello to Ridge for me the next time you see him. God bless and have a great weekend :O)
Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: MEXICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT I agree. Maybe Barber had a Rose Bird and Jerry Brown moment. Those two individuals are responsible for Charlie Manson getting 3 hots and a cot instead of his body rotting in the ground like it should have been in the court decision. Wacky maybe but not as wacky as the land of fruits and nuts :0)
Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Results from the SCSSA Winter Shootout I know this. Larry told me to put him down for Feb 18-19 as he was leaving Sunday morning. If it makes a difference on where everybody is going next month.
Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: MEXICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT That's a real stretch Paco. His natural born USA Grandfather lived in Mexico by choice. Mitt's dad was born there. That doesn't make him one tiny bit Mexican. One of Richardson's parents was of Mexican heritage. This really is an apple and orange thing. The better question is why are we negotiating with the Taliban for the release of prisoners that killed Americans. My vote is A.B.O. and I can't wait until this national nightmare is over.
Jan. 13, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tebow For Gary 19... John 20:26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28. Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29. Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Fact: Tim threw for 316 yards not 317 or 319. The touchdown pass was his 10th giving him 31.6 yards per pass. A new NFL record. AND the TD pass was to a guy born on Christmas day :O) The message here is John 3:16 If your curious look it up! Have any of you seen the documentary on Tebow after college and leading up to draft night. This man from the very beginning was counted out. His mother was even told to abort him. I don't care if Tim's team wins or looses. He will do it with character. This my friends is what sports should be all about, building character. I have 6 grandsons. All God fearing young men and boys. Do you know how hard it is these days for children in public schools in California? As a sports figure they now have a true roll model to look up to. Its not about winning or loosing its about how we do both with humility and dignity.
Jan. 11, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Preferred Tournament format You have to look at it from the amount of game slots available. With us we do two day events. Seniors don’t like to play at night. And they want to get out of Dodge at a reasonable time on Sunday. So lets take now (winter) the sun sets at 5:00 We use 1.5 hour game slots. This way it allows for 65 min plus the open. Usually there is a few minutes between games for the umpire to go to the bathroom or stuff a hot dog in himself. And allow the grounds crew to do the fields. If you start at 8:00 on Saturday and end the last game at 3:30 your finished before lights hopefully. Then Sunday at 8:00 and the last game at 3:30 This is 6 games each day times the amount of fields. Four fields will yield 48 game slots. Then take the amount of teams and place them in divisions. Odd number teams make it more difficult. The double elimination format creates a lot of game slots so you need more fields and or more days. Its really math. Here is the dilemma if you promise 5 games then a 6 team round robin works the best. This will generate 15 games. So right now you're limited to 18 teams on four fields. But if a team looses the first 3 or 4 they may pull up anchor. This really isn't fair to the other teams. 3 game seed with a single elimination is another alternative. But those same 6 teams will now create 17 game slots. And now your going to have to use the lights on Saturday to get all the games in. Its all in how many teams show up, how many days and how many fields. Time is money to the park directors. We have to try to get 5 games in for everybody entered and shuffle the teams around so they don’t have to wait too long between games. Then there is the special request for times. We try to pay close attention to those that have long drives both to and from. Last weekend we had teams from the bay area, Arizona and Nevada. Hopefully all got home at a reasonable hour. So you see its a big puzzle and not every solution is the best one. Clear as mud :O)
Jan. 11, 2012 Marv19	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Results from the SCSSA Winter Shootout Correction: It was Friday night!
Jan. 11, 2012 Marv19	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Results from the SCSSA Winter Shootout Thanks Mark. It was nice to meet you in person. Come by again if your ever at another tournament Yes 35 @ 6:30 in the morning and 80 in the day but Saturday night it was 40. Jerry and I were there til 8:30. You may not know this but Jerry had to go into his work at midnight Saturday. His night to morning supervisor's baby died. So he was up all night and worked all day Sunday at the tournament. If there such a thing as "the Superman Award" Jerry gets my vote. What a great guy to work with. I can't thank him enough.
Jan. 9, 2012 Marv19	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Results from the SCSSA Winter Shootout It may have been Winter and at times it was definitely a shootout. :O) But with temps in the the 80s Sunday it was a beautiful weekend for softball. 25 teams battled in 5 divisions. Results: 40 Masters - Winners JK RU Meredith 50/55 M/M+ - Winners West Coast RU L.A.F. 50AA/50AAA - Winners So Bay 50s RU Top Gun Thunder 60M/60M+ - Winners D&K RU GSF 60AAA/65M - Winners AZ Rockies RU Bay Supporters Special shout out to those teams from AZ, NV and in the Bay area. Thank you all from making the long trip and for a very enjoyable and diverse tournament. We thank you all Also a get well wish to the guys on Smith Electric that couldn't make the trip. Our prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to those guys sick with the flu.
Jan. 3, 2012 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: West Coast food for thought. Riddle: The horizontal line in which the tops of the rafters of a roof meet. One of the things your wife wants to do in Vegas besides shop, gamble and see a show. Peter Pan's Captain x two.
Dec. 23, 2011 Marv19	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Which 60 teams are going to Hemet Jan 7&8 Confirmed or paid as of 12/23: R&R, Rockies, Romano’s Raiders, Bay Supporters(90%), Sport Co, D&K, GSF, OTE, Primetime, Smith Electric. Merry Christmas everyone!
Dec. 15, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP Andy sorry your not coming. As for a list. I have one too. But I don't count chickens so they say. Both associations have payment deadlines around the same time. That's the list that really counts. I do know this I have 5 out of state teams and two from the Bay Area on mine. But only 3 of those have paid. When I receive a "we'd like to play" they get on one list. When I get paid or some type of financial arrangement then they get on the schedule list. There is way to much posturing going on. Some from self interest I would venture to say. Too many rumors as well. For months now all I've heard is "we want diversity. We are tired of playing the same teams". Well we have worked very hard to give you your wish... the rest is up to you. All I can say is we will have a good tournament and we wish everybody a safe weekend no matter where you go. Those that show up for ours get points and great field conditions. We make every effort to give everybody the best we can. In the end that's all you can hope for.
Dec. 15, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP Andy: I spoke to Jerry last night. He doesn't have your phone number. His number is on the web site if you ever need to talk to him. Be patient with his voice mail message as it can be annoying :O) But unique non the less.
Dec. 13, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP I remember that! Don't know Tom. I did know Wally, Steve Evens and Dave McClelland. Mike Dunn was just a little kid when his dad would bring him into our shop. Linda Vaughn: Went to her wedding back in the day. Me and 300 of her best friends :O) She used to be so hot she could dry up our fields in no time. Or like Wally used to do when the crowd was board send out the Hurst Olds with Linda on it. That used to keep the crowds engaged. Maybe a Helicopter from the airport. Naw!... I'm thinking I have money like Goliath now :O)
Dec. 12, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP I'll do what I can but I'm one for two in the weather department for Nov and December :O) But its only been 3 rain outs in two years so far. I think I'll have to schedule tournaments with the NHRA. They have only had, I think, 2 complete rain outs in 50 years. But when they get water on the track they can get rid of it... We cant. Last year it was warm and sunny. So we shall see. It will be nice to see some new out of the area teams down here.
Dec. 12, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP "Sport Co" 65M will be in Hemet 7-8 confirmed this AM
Dec. 10, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP I find this dichotomy both perplexing and interesting at the same time. Its kinda like David and Goliath. I have had people call a ask are we canceled? Apparently a rumor got started mid week that we couldn't get enough teams. Not true. Then some managers that are only interested in getting their team qualified and need teams to play are coaxing other managers to play in Menifee. Most of you know Jerry and I. We are strait shooters. If you want to play wherever do so but let's not get wrapped up in innuendo and rumors. Personally I play in Menifee on Mondays. If I had my druthers I wouldn't. The park is very old and the infields there suck big time. The city hasn't done any maintenance in years. I and others are continually being hit by inconsistent hops. Its only a matter of time when somebody will loose teeth if they have any to start with :O) This is the primary reason we passed on Wheat Field as a venue choice in the first place. Second: there are only two lighted fields. Good luck if you have delays or a late start. Anyway we wish everyone the best at what ever they do. Stay safe... signed, David :O)
Dec. 9, 2011 Marv19	Topic: Bats Discussion: New Veteran CORE thread..... Bill has not answered my last two emails. Since my computer died 3 weeks ago I lost all of the people on the wait list. I will no longer maintain a wait list on my site. Bill I know you read this board so I'd appreciate a return email or at least phone call on my email request!
Dec. 9, 2011 Marv19	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: JAN. 2012 HELP Jerry and I have been real busy with our real jobs this week. He has had some big wigs in from corporate. He even said he wore a tie one day :O) I passed on the information Ron and he said he would call Andy but probably not till the weekend. He seems very tired when I call him. I'm sure something can be worked out.

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