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Bill McCluskey
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| April 4, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Bats Discussion: Bat doctors retirements? Is it true or false about the bat standard changes mentioned by Walk? I have been unable to verify this rumor. Can anyone tell me where I might find the answer to whether the Snergy2 will or won't be legal after July 1, 2005? peace hit to WIN!!!!!! B Mac |
| March 31, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Whos going to the SPA in Augusta Ga don...we had originally planned on attending, but Stu was told by the director that there would be no comp for us, and that other teams wouldn't come if they knew we were in. It's too late now, but it would seem that we should have followed through with our plans. Live and learn I guess peace Hit to WIN!!!!!!!!!! B Mac |
| March 25, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: WSA and/or WSL? Thanks Bruce...I've heard some scary things about Ernest Spikes's reputability...just a heads up peace B Mac |
| March 24, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Thremco Class Team. By the way, it's THERMCO, not THREMCO |
| March 24, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Thremco Class Team. Don...Thanks for the kudos bud, but even with our missing guys in the lineup, we'll definitely need our "A" game to stay with Old South. You guys flat out "hit the shit out of the ball." I hope you "do" play AAA. That way you'll be out of our hair. Unfortunately, if you keep throwing up the numbers that you did last weekend, the powers that be will be dictating a higher class for you. Oh yeah, don't forget that if you keep winning, the west coast sherrif will be starting up about your bats being too hot to be legal (LOL). peace Hit To WIN!!!!! B Mac |
| March 24, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: WSA and/or WSL? Bruce...Thermco / CT Sportsplex / Easton will be at the WSL tourney. Can you give us more info on the WSA? peace Hit To WIN!!!!!! B Mac |
| March 20, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Montgomery Tournament CONGRATS to Miken / Old South for going undefeated in the Gold Division in the 50+ age group to take the championship. I believe that the term "REPEAT" is in order as well. You guys have a super team. Too bad you let the cat out of the bag, with scores in the forties. we'll be lying in wait for you now. Again, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! peace Hit To WIN!!!!!!!!! B Mac |
| March 13, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 60's Old South Team JAH#4...Does this mean that you'll be getting a new board name, since JAH is over? |
| March 13, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Update on Home Fire Don...that is great news!!!!! We'll see you in Montgomery this weekend. Maybe we can have another knock down drag out like we did last year. peace Hit To WIN!!!! B Mac |
| March 11, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Update on Home Fire To JAH#4 & Tater in Georgia,,,Don, I am wondering how things have gone for the McCraine's in the aftermath of their fire, Did the softball community have an impact on their financial resources to get back on their feet? Don't forget people, It's never too late to lend a hand to those who need it. peace Hit To WIN!!!!! B Mac |
| Jan. 27, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Update on Home Fire just wanted to keep this in the public eye. this family needs our help. even if it's only $10 or $20, please try to give what you can afford. peace B Mac |
| Jan. 26, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Associations Discussion: Letter from ISSA Executivee Director Recently, a senior player from Georgia sent us the following poen which he penned while attending the ISSA World Championships at Manassas in 2000: They traveled many miles far & near To play a game, to bat & cheer A little mist & sometimes rain An occasional pulled muscle to give a slight pain Fifty & older tells the men‚s age But the heart‚s a twenty as they turn back the page To relive the moments of when they were young Not as fast or lively, but strumming the same song They swing the bat swiftly with strength & grace And have competition etched in their face They‚ll play real hard all the way to the end Win or lose they‚ll leave as friends When they return home physically spent We had a great time at the Manassas Tournament John W. Hayes, Faith Electric Team August 19, 2000 John, also sent us an email earlier this week to inform us of the untimely death of Charlie Adcock. Charlie also played for the Faith Electric Team and will be missed by all who came to know him. Charlie was an exceptionally good ballplayer and was inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame several years ago. But to me he will always be etched in my memory, not for his playing abilities, but for that friendly smile that always greeted you when in his presence. I will always consider Charlie a friend, we only knew each other at the ball field and to me his spirit and attitude exemplified the true meaning of senior softball. I just returned to my office from attending an old friends funeral and tomorrow one of the players on the Thomas Engineering Team will bury his father. For me it has become a time for prayer and reflection. A time to look at my priorities and be thankful for the joys of life. We all have so much to be thankful for, and being involved in sport at our age is one of them. Senior softball means so much to so many players. It provides an opportunity for one to maintain and renew old friendships. But perhaps more important it offers us the opportunity to acquire new friends and share the company of others. It was this camaraderie that drew many of us to the sport. In recent years we have witnessed some derisiveness which has manifested itself in name calling, personal attacks, organization bashing, cheating and other inappropriate activity all of which has been contrary to the principles guiding the growth and development of senior softball. Administrators in the sport may differ on their rules and policies, but I believe that each has the best interest of the game at the root of their decision making process. It is my prayer for all that we return senior softball to its beginning philosophy. You can be competitive and remain friends. At this stage of our lives, friendships should be more important than trophies. When you ask who is playing in the next tournament, it should be born out of wanting to know which friendships you will get to renew and less about your chances for winning. Camaraderie is the one thing that senior softball provides that does not exist in some other sports. Together we can keep our sport special. As seniors our time is fleeting, the moments are passing from you and me. We should all try to make the most of our time together at the ball park. I wish for each of you a great 2005 Senior Softball Season. See you at the ball park. RB Thomas, Jr., ISSA Executive Director January 25, 2005 |
| Jan. 25, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: When all is said and done... Joe...well said...all of this other malarkey only serves to kill the enjoyment of playing. I, also, offer the same statement that you have so simply stated. I forgive anyone who‚s offended me and ask the forgiveness of anyone I‚ve hurt. As Buffalo33 says, "Life is too short" and "We're all brothers and sisters in God's eyes". Good luck to all in 2005, and I'll see you on the field. peace Hit To WIN!!!!!! B Mac |
| Jan. 22, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prayers needed for brother player and family Don...Thanks. Maybe you could take it one step further, and ask Brad for permission to post the necessary information on this board so that everyone who might be inclined to help out, could be afforded the opportunity to do so. I'm sure that there are many ball players who would help if they knew how to go about it. peace B Mac |
| Jan. 22, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prayers needed for brother player and family Don...Is there any type of fund being set up to aid them? I'm sure that some of us, who can afford it, would like to help out. peace B Mac |
| Jan. 21, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: out of area exemption rule I'm truly sorry to say that my info is correct. I rec'd this from Ridge on the telephone the Mondy after the summit meeting. peace Hit To WIN!!!!! B Mac |
| Jan. 17, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: Associations Discussion: Exemptions: What you didn't have was the bat doctor's response to Mike Kelly's request. It read as follows: To whom it may concern I just called Mike Kelley from kelly sports to tell him that I did not want any part of his bribes to lie and tell the Thermco sponsors that I altered their players softball bats. I Daniel ****** at no time altered any softball equipment for any member of the Thermco team, further I was told from Mike Kelley that I had very generous offers and that I should have taken them but since I did not I will have to go down with the Thermco team. Mike Kelley also made it a point that he has many connections and was going to drag the thermco team through the mud. I asked Mike Kelley to stop trying to contact me by telephone and email because I did not want any part of this. Thank You Dan ****** William...How about coming out from behind your board name, and letting us know who you really are and what team you play for, sincve you want to be a bomb tosser. |
| Jan. 17, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: out of area exemption rule Don & Donnie...This takes effect immediately (2005). We were not allowed in the meeting that this was decided, so I only know the result. Terry & Ridge have changed their policy to go along with the other organizations. All this took place at the summit. peace B Mac |
| Jan. 17, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Combining Major & Major Plus Divisions Patty Melt... The player advisory board was excluded from the discussion meeting of the delegates. We were asked to leave the room, as it was a closed meeting. I do know that all the rules regarding this issue remain the same as they were before the summit, at least for 2005 peace B Mac |
| Jan. 17, 2005 BillyMac | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: out of area exemption rule Except SSWS..sorry. my bad |
