Brickyard Sets Indy Record: 50 Teams

May 1, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS – The 2014 Brickyard Invitational marked the 15th year anniversary for the event, but not without some sadness.

Tournament co-founder Bill Allen passed away unexpectedly this spring and his presence, usually noted by him pulling into the complex on his treasured Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was missed.

But in the spirit embraced by Bill, the tournament record 50-team field enjoyed outstanding competition and excellent weather conditions this year.

In the more senior divisions played on Wednesday and Thursday, impressive performances were turned in by the home-town U.S. Jobs/Indy 65’s sweeping through the 65-AAA seeding and bracket unbeaten and by the Chicago Gray Sox, making their debut in the 70-AAA.

The Gray suffered only one loss, to U.S. Jobs in pool play, before sweeping through their bracket unblemished.

In the middle session of 60+ teams, Pope Transport capped an unbeaten run with a close Championship game victory over the Indiana Legends/Accelerated Therapy squad, who suffered their only two losses of the session to Pope.

The weekend brought in an impressive 33-team field of 50’s and 55’s for long days (and nights) of play.

Most notable at the end of Sunday afternoon was the 55-Major Championship. Banker-Mann trailed Old Style/Windy City 14-2 after six innings before putting up 17 runs in the top of the 7th, then holding off Windy City for the 19-14 win.

Equally impressive was the 55-Major+ bracket, with the Motown Stars and DOC’s squaring off for a three game set. Motown won the first game impressively (25-15) before DOC’s fought back with 19-11 and 27-25 wins. Complete game scores and bracket results are available online at the SSUSA’s web site: www.seniorsoftball.com.