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Real name:

Dave

Location:

Highland IL

Division:

Men's 50

Messages posted by cal50

May 1, 2026 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: John Edwards Prayers Sad news, need prayers. 1 of the players on our 65 Dudley Lightning team had a blood brain stroke the day before we were to play in the Dallas tournament. The FaceBook link where his family is updating his condition is here.....https://www.facebook.com/john.j.edwards.759828 or https://gofund.me/4b3d448aa This from his daughter Haley... On Monday, April 27th, our lives changed in an instant. My dad suffered a severe stroke while traveling to Dallas, Texas for something he loved—playing softball. He is currently in Dallas on life support, and we are facing so many unknowns as we wait and take things moment by moment. During this incredibly difficult time, our family is coming together and traveling to be by his side, while also supporting my mom emotionally and physically through this unimaginable situation. We are doing everything we can to be present, to love him well, and to care for each other. We are humbly asking for support to help cover travel expenses, potential funeral costs, and to provide long-term support for my mom as we navigate what lies ahead. Any contribution, no matter the size, means more to us than we can express. If you’re unable to give, your prayers, love, and sharing this page are deeply appreciated. Thank you for standing with our family during one of the hardest seasons of our lives. We are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and kindness.
June 30, 2025 cal50	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: New to Illinois Joe, what part of Southern Illinois? How can you be reached?
Sept. 23, 2016 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Who won, what was the score? We are adding scores throughout the day. Sign up for the alerts of the divisions you want to follow and you will get text alerts with results as they are added throughout this weekend, throughout the week and next weekend. Go to www.mikemacenko.com click enter on the front page, then click on the link Senior Scoreboard, scroll down on the page a little bit, then Create a login by clicking on the Sign Up link that pops up.
Feb. 3, 2016 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Buy in programs 15 or so years ago our 40 and older team had a buyin from Nike. Was from Lee Trotter, it was a great deal. Everybody on our team liked it, nothing negative.
Dec. 23, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Status of the GSC bat I was personally at the factory and saw a few bats being made. The factory where they are being made also produces top of the line football shoulder pads and other products.
Dec. 17, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 50 Caliber Merry Christmas This took awhile to learn the steps. http://www.jibjab.com/view/rhGtXc01S-yWbpEHI0eOlQ?utm_campaign=Sharer+PopUp&utm_content=chippendales_holiday_dance&utm_medium=Share&utm_source=Facebook
Dec. 5, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: New Rules Dave will the new rule, §13.1 • COMPETITION, have any affect on playing with multiple teams in different age categories? Will this be determined by qualifying tournaments the team/players played in? This would exclude major plus teams playing a different age category. for example a 55 major plus team also play in the 50 major plus division?
Nov. 11, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hate to ask, but I gotta .... We wanted to go this past year but needed to add quite a few players. SSUSA wanted us to go and tried to work with us, but we had to stay within the rules. I would not be worried about facing a different quality team, they are fair and use common sense.
Nov. 9, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SCREENS IN TOURNAMENTS I agree with Jawood. 11 on the field would protect the pitcher and it would speed up games.
Nov. 9, 2015 cal50	Topic: Bats Discussion: Look out for a Big Cat My bet is that Mike makes a big impact next year after battling 2 years of health problems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=casw5k1BBL4 If you have never been to his website take a look at mikemacenko.com weatlh of history and info.
Nov. 8, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SCREENS IN TOURNAMENTS Mike, looking at the way you are swinging per the video on the other website, I think I would have to have screen if pitching to you. That new big cat in your hands almost looks like a toothpick.
Nov. 2, 2015 cal50	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 2016 dates for World Masters Championship? I wouldn't mind seeing the 50, 55 & 60 each on different weekends. Probably too hard to put together though.
Oct. 30, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Why is this rule not enforced?? I would make the mat extend 3" or 4" wider than the plate. Gives a little more back to the pitcher. I agree that you have to learn to hit every strike thrown, but I could not DISAGREE more with chico's statement about becoming a real hitter by swinging at every BP pitch.
Oct. 13, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Minnesota Merchants They are a great group of guys. Congrats on 3rd place finish in both major plus divisions, 50 & 55.
Aug. 12, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Sad News from Iowa I found a different link here... http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=david-sapp&pid=175481808
Aug. 12, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Sad News from Iowa Hi Dave, I can't get the link to work. What position did he play?
July 10, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hall of Fame--Fran Congratulations Fran!
June 30, 2015 cal50	Topic: Bats Discussion: Hitting from tee vs. hitting pitched ball From the length of the thread, quite a few people seem to care.
June 29, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Remember When........... It mostly to do with so many other sports available for kids. When I was growing up, baseball was the only thing to play.
June 28, 2015 cal50	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Remember When........... Sparky, The young teams keep dropping in numbers. The SSUSA newsletter had some interesting statistics that Softball was the number one sport for those 55 and older. Around here more and more girls fast pitch. Maybe that is the next big slow pitch market as they age.

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