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Lost Glove - Crabtown Classic» MPB33: To anyone that was around when the tournament abruptly ended this ... |
0 | July 29, 2010 | 15 |
It can't happen to me?» trumpball: I want to share a story with all of you about someone having a ...»einstein: Wow, Kevin. Take it easy and get better soon. We're all in the same ... »JamesLG: Hi Kevin: I wish you a complete and quick recovery. My older ... »Webbie25: trumpball-prayers for your complete recovery. Sounds like you were ... »E4/E6: Thanks for sharing Kevin, like Joe said, we are all in that ... »MPB33: Kevin - Sorry to hear bud...you just take it easy and get back to ... |
5 | July 29, 2010 | 198 |
nature of bat cheating...» einstein: The intrinsic desire to hit a ball far and well is the culprit at ...»mad dog: so we need to cheat to have a good time,yeah right. its b/c of the ... »Jawood: Some of us play in kids leagues and the bat cheating is RIDICULOUS! ... »mad dog: you can bet there are some out there.if they would cheat using the ... »crusher: We seniors do not need to alter bats, as they are already altered. I ... »Dirty: If the balance was that 'great' now we wouldn't have PPRs, screens, ... »crusher: Dirty, I do not see any screens or mandatory gear in the tournaments ... »Dirty: I haven't seen them in tourneys either, but have in leagues around ... »#6: I don't get this PPR at all...this weekend in SSUSA/HALF CENTURY, I ... »taits: For SSUSA, page 48 in the rule book. Rule 6.17 pitchers equip...... ... »Dirty: #6, I certainly don't think it is a good idea but the thought is that ... »stick8: While we can all suspect players of using shaved bats the only way ... »mad dog: the only thing was that our pitchers had to sign the useless ... »#6: mad dog, Would that have been me...you last hitter, the great big ... »Omar Khayyam: There’s no doubt it is fun to hit home runs. I like it, you like it, ... »einstein: Hitting a ball/object fast, hard and well has been the goal of ... »einstein: in the arguments about using a "lesser" bat/ball combo. »Omar Khayyam: einstein is right: it is "intrinsically satisfying" when one uses a ... »Dirty: A "good" bat? Sure. A special bat? Not if it starts to completely ... »Webbie25: The assertion that by cutting bats back would increase cheating is a ... »Dirty: Webbie, sad to say you appear to be in the minority. »einstein: Terrific comments and position Webbie and Gary. Cheating is ... »ETDave: Great post, Webbie. The senior league I play in uses ASA bats and ... »trumpball: All I am going to say is that I have been waiting over 20 years to ... »Llama Man: Those of you that think bat cheating is not happening in senior ball ... »Jawood: I'm sure it's happening some, I just haven't noticed it but it can't ... »crusher: Trumpball, I played slowpitch since early70's (with wood bats), never ... »GT: Just adding my 2 cents. Since I run tournaments in Houston, I have ... »mad dog: well the 52-275 ball takes care of the cheaters and brings some ... »einstein: You don't punish cheaters by punishing everyone. That's punk, ... »einstein: Neil. The drive to hit a ball far, fast and well is an intrinsic ... »E4/E6: Joe lets see if you will actually ANSWER, lets look away from the M+ ... »mad dog: E4/E6,has he ever answered any questions yet.if the M+ hitters are ... »Dirty: I truly wonder about anyone who feels that good about hitting 'far ... »einstein: Ahhhhhh. The Usual Suspects. All's right with the world. Most to ... »Dirty: Joe, I hope I am not a "Usual Suspect". LOL I know you can still ... »E4/E6: Key word SUSPECTS. As compared to the singular SUSPECT. 3 to 1 looks ... »einstein: Hey John, I read it again and saw a question. Why are there ... »mad dog: the fact that you would rather see someone killed than live to be ... »E4/E6: Joe you hit it on the nose my friend, the different levels ... »einstein: The ball fundamentally doesn't change the skill level/capability of ... »einstein: How sure are you, Robert that the ball used in that contest was a ... »E4/E6: Joe in general, power of players is near equal, with exceptions of ... |
42 | July 29, 2010 | 789 |
Battle of the Borders» hoovedog: Usa lost because of the Home Run. No one could get a base ...»lemons: Behind 30-29 with runners on 1st and 3rd and no outs. Next two guys ... »Dirty: Home run limits is such a dumb way to play the game. »Corky: After watching the U-trip final four a few years ago, I like the HR ... »Dirty: Implement reasaonable bats and balls and the HR derby does not exist. ... »Dirty: Jim Rome is hilariously making fun of the HR limits. Yes he goes ... »titanhd: hoovedog.bottom of 6 two men on 2 outs with a HR to hit.USA down by ... »hoovedog: But you know, Every Senior Major + Team I've ever seen, can Hit em ... »gott2play: Dirty, Your statement, "Implement reasaonable bats and balls and the ... »truhitter: When they hit it sounded like Tiger hitting a golf ball.So what kind ... »Dirty: gott2, I understand that. But given that why the need for anything ... »Webbie25: Back when the 'Hot Balls' came into play I was playing with a team ... »boston: The way I see it open up the Hr's to unlimited and play on baseball ... »Webbie25: Boston-I agree with the baseball field idea for the kids because they ... »trumpball: The softball used in that game is the same one that most of you ... »einstein: Home Run limits invite pitchers getting hit. There's just no way ... »trumpball: Big difference between then and now, most home runs now are because ... »mad dog: i also saw a couple of those go oppo.guess that pretty much puts to ... »einstein: It's my understanding, Kevin and Robert, that the ball used in that ... »einstein: Also, guys. How representative of softball or senior softball are ... »E4/E6: No need to dumb down anything in MLB now that the steroid issue is ... |
20 | July 29, 2010 | 701 |
Help for light glare.» AWOL26: Anybody with an answer please! I have a difficult time with glare ...»taits: I use these for that: dark shaded glasses, yellow glasses ( aka ... »elmo07: I went to the eye doctor an told him I needed glasses to prevent ... »Webbie25: AWOL, welcome to old age- :-) Ever since I hit 40 it seems like the ... »lemons: Wait till you hit 60 and more........it doesn't get any better. I've ... »Webbie25: lemons-I am almost 58-I know!!!!! »AWOL26: So from what I'm reading in the responses is, I'm screwed like ... »Webbie25: We have actually gone to a lower league in Albuquerque because we can ... |
7 | July 29, 2010 | 274 |
ISA National Tournament,Gallatin,TN» wazoo: Theirs eight Major teams listed in the tournament.Lakeshore Eng.is ...»titanhd: I found them on the ratings.Did you click on ratings at the top of ... »wazoo: Thanks Titanhd,I went to both SPA & SSUSA could not fine them,must of ... »Lefty: Looks like we are going to have great weather in Gallatin. Can't wait ... |
3 | July 28, 2010 | 412 |
college station 24-25 july» mad dog: tourney,had a great time played 7 games,congrats to the dallas spurs ...»armiho211: MAD DOG- cool it there brother ! i think the heat affected ... »#6: mad dog......no problem.you guys earned it !!!!!!!!!GOOD ... »mad dog: yep kenny you are right on that,one misplayed ball can lead to a win ... »#6: One complaint about College Station.......the umpiring wasn't real ... »JBTexas : Kenny, how did the other 60's teams due???Do you know the official ... »#6: JBTexas, 1) DALLAS SPURS 2) TANEL360 3) TEXAS TORNADOES 4) ... »mad dog: yeah umping at times was suspect,kenny.on that play at home i ask the ... »#6: Pulled my groin pretty bad and will lay off until Irving.....now I ... »LP: hey mad dog glad to hear your still doing well at the plate, hows ... »LP: sorry to hear you got hurt kenny , take care and be careful »#6: LP, Thanks. If your still interested in the Tanel items I was ... »mad dog: doing ok larry,my achilles is acting up tho,had to get a runner most ... |
12 | July 28, 2010 | 206 |
hitting tips» big cat7: I was wondering if anyone had some input about a problem ive been ...»Webbie25: I've done that before. To fix it, I bring my back elbow higher and ... »hitman: Try just place hitting the ball for a while without really ripping ... |
2 | July 28, 2010 | 299 |
Just curious....» Dirty: What would guys rather do? Hit homers and lose, or not hit any and ...»stick8: For me it would be not hit any hr's and win »diehard: Since winning should be the goal of every team upon entering any ... |
2 | July 28, 2010 | 141 |
Salt City Classic Qualifier Pictures» Shark: You can view about 280 pictures taken at the Salt City Classic ... |
0 | July 28, 2010 | 38 |
For Teams in the South» southpaw: Are there senior teams (50's, 55's, and 60's), AA, AAA, and Major who ...»southpaw: Location is Gardendale, Alabama. 10 miles north of Bham on I-65 |
1 | July 27, 2010 | 88 |
Glen Burnie Results 50 AAA Bracket ??» Shark: Does anyone know who finished first and second in the Men's 50 AAA ...»bucs15: High St Bucs beat Fat Nancy then Had to beat Eagle Group twice.Bucs ... »cw: A big THANK YOU to our umpires and officials. It was 104 degrees ... |
2 | July 27, 2010 | 191 |
RATING» SLUGGERS13: I'M PUTTING A 60TEAM TOGETHER FOR NEXT YEAR. MOST OF OUR PLAYERS ARE ... |
0 | July 26, 2010 | 167 |
SSUSA Caifornia State tourneys» Cuervo13: when will the teams participating be listed?»SSUSA Staff: Sometime later this week ... Entries don't close until Tuesday ... |
1 | July 26, 2010 | 131 |
Happened twice now» brian warner: I have seen 2 different discussions about this new Veteran Bat. And ...»AZTOMC: I was wondering the same thing. Any answer? »trumpball: It is the rules of the board. You are not suppose to promote sales on ... »einstein: There's a pretty rich history to the message board helping it and ... »AZTOMC: This wasn't advertising it was opinions on a bat. No different than ... »Senior Moments: AZTOMC -- You have stated on other message boards that you are a ... »einstein: Website policy has been to remove an entire thread to create peer ... »taits: I have read positive as well as negative reviews on the bat. The ... »#6: AZTOMC, OOPS there it is............. »taits: I need to amend my post here. I was informed SSUSA does not receive ... »AZTOMC: I'm not a rep for the Veteran bat. I forward any bat requests or ... »Senior Moments: AZTOMC -- Your Quote from Softball Fans Forum stating that you ... »AZTOMC: Senior Moments don't you have anything else to do but ride my ass. I ... |
12 | July 26, 2010 | 755 |
Illegal bat use is moving down as well» taits: Down in age it seems anyway. (Given bat size & weight mentioned) ... |
0 | July 26, 2010 | 140 |
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS» DD: Our team, Greco Hitmen, recently competed in the SPA Nationals in ...»diehard: DD, Thanks for the kind words about the Bucs. You and your ... »einstein: Dennis, Colonel Suh, it's Lieutenant Rinaldi. Well said, Suh. You ... »einstein: Congratulations, Greg and way to go. »diehard: Thank You Joe, And Congratulations on your Championship also. I just ... »Dbax: Let's not fool ourselves. It takes both. »Joncon: """"Such was the case for us last weekend. Our failure to make even ... »leftyodoul: I agree with DD. Bats get hot and bats go cold. But if you ... »Webbie25: Great points here, guys. When we won 55AAA in Reno, it was consistent ... »einstein: I couldn't agree with the Colonel more about the importance of ... »einstein: Another case in point. I saw Dave (Mango) Meggison and Mickey ... |
10 | July 23, 2010 | 638 |
SPA MAJOR NATIONAL,July 15,16 & 17th» wazoo: What 60 Major teams will be attending the Dalton,GA SPA national? Our ...»DoubleL10: Texas 60s Major will be in Dalton. »JohnBob: Jim & Joe's Icemen from Ky will be there. »Senior Moments: Wild Bunch -- congratulations on you win at the SPA Peach State ... »wazoo: Shelby,we our now even for the year,three wins each against each ... »oneofeleven18: Wild Bunch should play Major Plus. »wazoo: Jim,Ridge called for my stats & scores for the last four SPA ... »berger: KC Kids will be there. »wazoo: Major teams that have entered SPA National Tournament. D&K CA,DOC ... »wagon487: anyone have a list of teams that are playing next week? looking for ... »turn2: Wagon, Neil told me today there were 15 or 16 50 major and 5 50 ... »wagon487: WOW! That's great. Is the list posted anywere? »BruceinGa: Today I also heard 15 50+ major teams. See you there! »BruceinGa: The latest that I've heard is 16 in 50 M, 5 in 60 M+, 11 in 60 M and ... »Sweet P: 55-Majors, Per Neil, they have '8" teams signed up for division. ... »diehard: High Street Bucs 55's will be there. We are a major team, out of ... »berger: Sorry, but the KC Kids had to drop from the tournament as of ... »DoubleL10: Well, we played the Wild Bunch yesterday and I see what the comments ... »Lefty: I met Joe Einstein Friday morning didn't hit me until that afternoon ... »wazoo: Doublel10,I would like to inform all the Major teams that that cried ... »kbl: does any one know if high st bucs 55 major was in the finals and who ... »wazoo: KBL,the results for the 8:30 game against Greco Hitman has not been ... »kbl: thanks, i saw that. i thought maybe someone who is at the tournament ... »JimM#9: Sorry to tell you wazoo, we defeated Greco Hitmen 23 -22 with a Steve ... »DoubleL10: Wazoo, I am Larry Lopez of Texas 60s; I met you at the plate for the ... »turn2: Dalton was a very good tourney. We got to play some good teams and w ... »DoubleL10: Hi, Donnie. I also thought it quite a scheduling quirk that y'all ... »einstein: What a great tournament run by Ridge, Mickey and his entire ... »oneofeleven18: Wazoo: Let's face it, on any given weekend your team could play ... »wazoo: DoubleL10,If you read my earlier post on June 30th after the Maretta ... »UMP IN NORTH GA.: What a good tourney ... lots of close games coming down to the end ... »DoubleL10: Wazoo, Everything's cool. I understand where you're coming from. ... »wazoo: DoubleL10,it was a pleasure meeting you & yes we our going to ... »diehard: I thought that the SPA tournament in Dalton was very well run by ... »wagon487: One Major hic-up in the 50 majors. Metro Stars out of VA were ... »wagon487: and by the way, this was the first game for both teams in DE! »canIjack: First off All it was nice to Old team mates that I have had the ... »Rudy: It seems a little unfair that a team can come through the loser's ... »salio2k: einstein........Go easy on him. »DoubleL10: salio2k, I agree; let's let Joe handle the answer! »diehard: canljack, Thanks for the kind words for High Street. You guys ... »einstein: I asked earlier, kinda rhetorically, if anyone got hurt with the ... »butch17: Rudy, It was my understanding that part of the team was stranded at ... »Funk: Canljack, Thanks for the positive heads up for the tough challenges ... »einstein: The Robert's Guys, Rudy, are terrific guys and players and you're ... »Rudy: Einstein No disrespect. I was just wondering the circumstances of ... »canIjack: diehart, Thanks, And we did thank GOD that we all made it back with ... »Jawood: I think the Western Nationals are going to be somewhere in Southern ... »canIjack: Sorry about the stuttering BUT WHAT'S REALLY GOIN ON HERE »einstein: Ridge said that he and Bill Ruth have already talked about coming ... »Jawood: In six years of senior softball, I have never played in California. ... »canIjack: 9 Years of SS for me. Oh yea, Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio. We all talk ... »canIjack: By the way Who won the Home Run Derby in these Divions? 50 ... |
52 | July 22, 2010 | 2782 |
Almost New Discussion» einstein: They sent us the stats on our performance at SPA last weekend and I ...»Dirty: Joe, just as long as some of those "many ways" don't include ... »Jawood: Whoever "dumbs down" the game as Einstein and Dirty describes, will ... |
2 | July 22, 2010 | 418 |
Webbie is this the play?» Jack: I put the whole game on site, 64 pictures. I think I found the play ...»titanhd: Jack did you ever find any pics of 50AAA from TOC.I asked before and ... »Jack: If they are not on the site I must have missed them. If you are ... »Jack: Webbie, is this the play you were talking about? »Webbie25: Jack, just saw the post-I will check the link, but it looks like you ... »Webbie25: Jack, I think I speak for all of us you have captured during a ... »Jack: Webbie, sorry I have not been on the message board for a while. Glad ... |
6 | July 20, 2010 | 205 |
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