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Dominican Republic Goodwill Game - Christian Mission » audieh: Guys, I hope this is the right forum for this plea. Forgive me in ...	0	May 6, 2013	153
Southwest Championships, Vegas » sdsharksbb: Winners of the 60s groups Thanks »Dbax: 60's Major 1. Nor Cal Storm 2. Smith Electric 3. Westcoast ... »softball4b: 60 Major+ Hollis Joe Brown's AllStars D&K »Freddie: 60 AAA 1. Rocco's 2. Rezults Realty 3. Rangers »speedy43: Who won 40 Major+ in Vegas ? »surf88: Congratulations to the winners and to those competitive teams who ... »audieh: Another excellent tournament with very competitive teams, good ... »400: audieh I was hoping to get over to the Field of Dreams to see you ... »StevenL.Imlay: Audie You and Ed have really put a great team on the field and with ...	8	May 6, 2013	766
The Rock balls » Webbie25: I understand that they stay hard in the heat of Las Vegas. They ... »rightrj1: Webbie, Your words are so true…As a thrower I HATE catching & ... »Tate22: Mark, nice to see you in Vegas. I totally agree with your point on ... »Marv19: I find this an interesting subject. We have an organized batting ... »audieh: Webbie, I also noticed that some very good outfielders were ... »Webbie25: audieh-I wondered if you might comment. As hard as you guys hit the ... »PattyMac: Hey Webbie, My thoughts on the balls are this. I really enjoy the ... »canIjack: Offence- I love them, Defence- hate them, pitching - afraid of them. »Olden Slow: Webbie...I played in Vegas with both the 60's and 65's...Played LF ... »Webbie25: PattyMac-sorry for the mis-spell on your name in the earlier post. ... »softball4b: Webbie, don't apologize to PattyMac, he turned you like a Merry go ... »audieh: Big Mike, we accept your challenge! We will meet in Dalton after a ... »softball4b: It has been a while, but it is like Nascar, turm left, turn left, ... »Webbie25: I did feel a little like I was doing a senior softball players ... »Turbo 34: PattyMac, the way you were hitting in Mobile it wouldn't have ... »StevenL.Imlay: Hollis team a great Las Vegas tournament with a very impressive ...	15	May 6, 2013	1135
Hear your opinions? » coop3636: We played in Raleigh , NC this past weekend. There are a few things ...	0	May 6, 2013	188
Glasses lost at Arroy Grande Complex in Vegas » VINNY LV: hey guys I remember a gentleman looking for a pair of silver rimmed ...	0	May 4, 2013	123
Preferred tournament wants, Short replies, please. » taits: Am looking for SHORT suggestions or desires as it were as to what you ... »ShaneV: 1. Happy to pay around $300 for a local qualifier. As a tournament ... »Enviro-Vac: 1) $300. 2) 5- GG 3) 3 4) 3 RR - 2 X KO 5) Senior bats 6) 44 x ... »TexasTransplant: 1. $300-350 for good qualifier. Entry fee is a small % of the total ... »KennethH: 1. 300 to 350.00 2. 4-GG 3. 2 days unless more than 8 teams 4. Dbl ... »Gavin5: 1. Entry Fee not as important as below items 2. 5 or more game ... »Omar Khayyam: Wow, taits, talk about a comprehensive questionnaire: 1. $300; ... »taits: Omar, What I did not take into consideration on fees and associated ... »swing for the fences : 1. $300-350 for good qualifier. Entry fee is a small % of the total ... »crusher: 1. Entry Fee $300 - $335 2. 5 guarantee if 4 or more teams 3. ... »taits: Been over 200 views to this but only 8 who took the time to post. ... »softball4b: 1. Entry fee Cost qualifier 300 major 450 2. 5 3. 2 day event 4. ... »softball2: I agree with all the parameters listed by ShaneV. Thanks »JBTexas : 1. entry fee $300 2.3 Game minumum 3.2 day local 3 day major ... »SALSAKID49: 1)$300 Fees 2)5-GG 3)2 day events 4)double ELIM bracket 5)Senior ... »MartyM: 1. Entry fee Cost qualifier 300-350 major 400-500 2. 5GG 3. 2 or ... »coop3636: 1. 200-qualifier... 400 Nationals 2. 5 GG 3. 2 day 4. (2 RR) then ... »tattooball: All of these suggestions would lose money. There are to many ... »TexasTransplant: tattooball, It would be interesting to see a detailed analysis of ...	18	May 3, 2013	681
Mobil » tg69: Whats it looking like for Mobile? Have they had too much rain yet? »Lefty: It's probably on. Mobile is pretty close to the gulf. Leaving ...	1	May 3, 2013	140
Sponsor looking to finance an "established" Men's club » Sparky.1: I would like to investigate the possibly of sponsoring an ... »Fabe: Man what a blessing...someone asking to sponsor! Wish you were ... »swing for the fences : Sparky 1, wish you were here in Northern California... My North Cal ... »jsheeran: Sparky.1 - I will email you today. Jeff Sheeran »17Black: How about Northern Ohio teams:) I'll put in my two cents> I ... »rlspls1974: Just a note to say thanks to Sparky for your interest in helping the ... »Sparky.1: Will be considering any other possible US regions if I don't receive ... »Sparky.1: I guess "old school softball" is dead. I was not expecting the big ... »Fabe: Sparky, Not everyone grumbles! This is a great game that has more ...	8	May 3, 2013	551
Public Forum VS Anonymity » surf88: It seems this is an interesting topic. How do most of you feel about ... »taits: Ed, for myself its about the quality of the posting not the name they ... »softball4b: I am not OZ, so therefore you see me. Mike ... »Navy: My question to the "Public Forum VS Anonymity" is what basis do you ... »4x4: Navy - that was me and the reason was that I check a couple of ... »mad dog: 4x4,you of all people want public info out there,after being hack and ... »the wood: I've always felt that I gave more credibility to the people that I ... »Navy: I appreciate the feedback 4x4. For the record, I didn't take any ... »HJ: OH Navy, IMO you did nothing wrong and people questioning your ... »canIjack: Well...IMO, if a man or woman does not want to be seen or ... »Webbie25: Kennard-I agree. I especially have a problem with guys that stir up ... »HJ: The issue isn't whether the poster think he is credible or not, it is ... »cal50: Gary19 had his information posted. I don't know of a less credible ... »Big Mike: My feeling is this....if it's someone first or second post...take it ...	13	May 2, 2013	786
Indy hit club » Mario: Do they still hit on Mondays and Fridays at Indy Sports Park? »Mario: Hello, anybody out there? »ShirlJo: Dale, Not tomorrow because the older guys will be playing ...	2	May 2, 2013	134
Lost an I con of Softball in Louisvile, KY » Gary33: Eddie McCauley lost his battle with cancer today. The best overall ...	0	May 1, 2013	230
Our third place at Worlds team wanting Fangrabber treatment....how do we get it done? » Tim Millette: I am kinda new to senior ball...don't know much about their need ... »crusher: Tim, Ratings by So Called Officals are "How Much Do They Love You ...	1	May 1, 2013	392
70 FT BASES » BOB P: I HAVE FOUND ANY 70 YR OLD MGRS THAT WERE IN FAVOR OF 70 FT BASES DID ... »kbl: BOB P..i am not 100% sure, but i will add my 2c. wherever SSUSA has ... »tinman: I also played in Dover but with the 50's.We turned a record amount of ... »crusher: I played 70' bases in Tulsa this weekend. Did not notice any ... »Omar Khayyam: My older team played a tournament with 70 foot bases. The extra 20 ... »Webbie25: Omar-we had played Vegas before and played 70 foot bases. I support ... »crusher: Webbie - agree with your points. Found myself at save depth as befor. ... »curveball: Stark St. Pizza 70's voted for 70" bases. Just a better game we felt. »TexasTransplant: A couple points with reference to some of the posts above without ... »Fabe: I felt that this affected that games more than the homerun totals at ... »Omar Khayyam: Webbie, it is your guess why our third baseman played so deep on 70 ...	10	April 30, 2013	639
Your Prayers are Needed » southpaw: My granddaughter, Mena, is 9 years old. She was born with a rare ... »stick8: My heartfelt prayers are with your grandaughter and your family ... »Perl: Steve Many of us in the Southeast know about Mena and her kidney ... »Beasley: Steve, I don't believe I've ever had the pleasure of meeting you, ... »Gorilla Boy: Prayers are on the way. Hoping everything will go all right for the ... »Conman: Steve, God Bless her and she is in my prayers. Dave ... »southpaw: Thank you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Your prayers ... »Fabe: Been prayn this morning for Mena...remember God is still God during ... »hitman: Steve, As always we pray for the young ones and their family. God ... »Tater50: Steve: I cringed when I read your story. The Columbus LX team ... »bulldog88: Steve: We are all praying for Mena down this way. May God bless her ... »Webbie25: Our hearts and prayers go out to her. Please keep us posted on her ...	11	April 29, 2013	323
Greenville tournament » TM44: Did they play tournament this weekend? »nuklball15: Yes. In the rain on Saturday. »big unit: Freedom Ranch/Cross Cut/MDM inc/GAP sports won the 50+AAA tournament ... »big unit: would also like to thank our sponsors freedom ranch (coach/manager ...	3	April 29, 2013	212
The Stutter Step » Pull My Finger: I have never used to the "Stutter Step" when hitting, but I see a lo ... »Clean Up: I heard that some guys use the "stutter step" because they need ... »crusher: You use it if you are adjusting to a 3rd strike pitch... Else, you ... »4x4: Walking the box...some are very successful with it and can crush the ... »ChiPrimeMarty: Guys who grew up in Chicago playing 16 inch softball are more likely ... »BruceinGa: I used it successfully Tuesday night in our league. Just as Crusher ... »?: "Walking The Box" is a term I don't think I ever heard before. It ... »CRUSADERVB: YO 4X4 PETER, YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT ''YOU CAN'T DANCE''. I REMEMBER LAST ... »Snot Nose Kid: I have watched videos of a lot of the big name "boomers" of slo ... »4x4: Yeah Yeah Yeah Big R.....LOL . . . . let's see one two three one two ... »4x4: You know - I MAY have to be back to the US at about the same time as ... »Az Iz: I have tried hitting a ball off a tee using the "stutter step" style ... »garyheifner: I used the step-2 step-shuffle (what ever you want to call it) for ... »Donny C: I have used this (2-4 step) for many years; started it when they had ... »glovedad: I also use it to go opposite field. It seems to help get me in better ... »4x4: The more I think of it - it seems the shuffle or stutter step is ... »Donny C: Once a pitch leaves the pitchers hand all one needs to do is watch it ... »PlanoPlayer: I "walk the box" and learned to do so as a result of playing ...	17	April 29, 2013	1210
Big Cat Classic is All Set » Gorilla Boy: I just want to say thanks to the teams that are coming to this event. ... »17Black: Mike, thanks and looking forward to playing with you this weekend. ... »Gorilla Boy: Looking forward to the tourney. Also looking forward to playing with ...	2	April 29, 2013	304
NEED A GOOD UTRIP BAT » UMBACH: Playing in a senior league can use u-trip bats what are the best and ... »BudLeftField: I use a Worth Mayhem U-Trip composite bat that is an excellent line ... »ju25: Does it have to have the new 2013 thumbprint on it? What do you ... »ju25: Does it have to have the new 2013 thumbprint on it? What do you ... »BruceinGa: I've had Freak Plus's that were as hot as a senior bat, just a wee ... »Tri18: Umbach, There are a few quality options out there for you right now. ... »boston: I play alot more U-trip than senior ball so have ried many bats. If ... »leftyfalcon: I also have the 2012 Stealth 100BH. Great bat and hits any ball well. ... »stick8: UMBACH before purchasing a bat you first need to find out if the ... »Wayne 37: The white Worth Mayhem.	9	April 28, 2013	379
The First 20 Minutes-Surprising Science Reveals Exercise Better Train Smarter Live ... » HJ: Those who follow this site know I always try to find the science ... »Enviro-Vac: Thanks for posting that HJ.	1	April 27, 2013	327
Seeding Games » Allan55: I would like feedback on what players feel is a good number of ... »Jawood: Play a round robin format with ALL the games counting! »taits: Allan, As for playing all the teams in your bracket, one could say ... »Enviro-Vac: I prefer 4-games for the seeding round with a double KO. We usually ... »local: My 2 cents. Eliminate the double loser bracket and make it 3 game ... »FOFO: Three seeding games and double elimination, but if they offer more I ... »kbl: GUYS...i like 3 play-in games also with D/E...i was in a tournament ... »SSUSA Staff: Seems like it's time to recycle this one again, for at least the ... »Jawood: Taits, you are correct. I was thinking of the RR format when each ... »Tim Millette: Ssusa staff....if your going to address current issues that need to ... »SSUSA Staff: The message above was a 30-second cut and paste, Tim. The other ... »Al33: Staff, You keep referring to "A strong majority of teams believe ... »DaveDowell: AI33 - You have a fundamental lack of understanding of the ... »mad dog: dang ya beat me to it......like dave says,its not triple elim,only 3 ... »Al33: Thank you Dave for the clarification. However if a team goes 0-2 in ... »Omar Khayyam: Yes, a team that goes 0-2 is still in play. That's the good thing ... »DaveDowell: No problem ... As I mention at every Manager Meeting during the ... »BobLaser: I agree with Enviro Vac for the same reasons. More pool games means ... »garyheifner: Hate the 4 prelim games. It simply tires out the players and ... »Wayne 37: In my opinion, I'd rather play late into the night than get up the ... »udaplaya: My preference (which isn't even worth two cents): no ratings (the ... »udaplaya: another thing... bring back night games, especially in lieu of ... »curveball: uda, night games become a problem in lots of cities because of the ... »garyheifner: udaplaya When you lump your ideas together, they would kill senior ... »Capt Kirk: Are seeding games part of the formula for rating a team? Capt	24	April 27, 2013	1066

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