Niles All-Stars undefeated Aug 7, 2007
Niles got off to a great start at the Senior League tournament with a 12-0 victory over the Missouri state champions on Saturday. Niles then backed that up with a 12-0 victory over the host team LaSalle National Little League on Sunday night. (Niles Star, MI)
Pawcatuck falls in Series Opener Aug 7, 2007
By Nick Roth - Special to The Sun Pawcatuck's Elysa Parrilla uncorks a pitch during the Senior League World Series ... District III representative Laurel took advantage of four errors in the fourth inning and defeated Pawcatuck 9-2 in the Senior League World Series Sunday at the Lower Sussex Little League Complex. (Westerly Sun, RI)
All-Stars win first district title for Edwardsburg Aug 4, 2007
EDWARDSBURG - The Edwardsburg Senior League softball All-Stars recently captured the Indiana District 14 championship, which earned them a trip to Indianapolis for the state tournament. The All-Stars became the first team ever from Edwardsburg Little League, either boys or girls, to win a district title. (Niles Star, MI)
Central State Regional begins today Aug 4, 2007
The Central States Regional champion will move on to the Senior League World Series, which will be held in Bangor, Maine Aug. 12-18. . (Niles Star, MI)
Arrowhead Senior All Stars win state, Western Regional Championship Aug 4, 2007
The girls met the challenge once again, sending themselves back to the 2007 Senior League World Series. Last Thursday, the Arrowhead Senior girls claimed their first West-ern Regional game, defeating the host Montana team 14-0. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Pawcatuck knows both sides Aug 4, 2007
For five members of the World Series bound Pawcatuck Senior League softball team, this was their second time playing in the Eastern Regional. It was the third time for Arielle Cooper and Aubrey Latham. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Men's Senior Baseball League: The game doesn't end at 40 Aug 4, 2007
It has since expanded from four to six teams, as more and more players "graduated" to the senior league. "The league was ready for it," said Brad Eveland, the manager of the 38-and-over division's Indianola Woodpeckers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Niles heads to regionals Aug 3, 2007
NILES - The Central States Senior League Baseball Regional Tournament in Peru, Ill ... The Central States Regional champion will move on to the Senior League World Series, which will be held in Bangor, Maine Aug. 12-18. (Niles Star, MI)
District 20 marks 25th anniversary of Senior League event Aug 3, 2007
For District 20 it s a matter of pride when it comes to the Central Region Senior League Regional Tournament. District 20 will mark its silver anniversary of hosting the Senior League regional at Washington Park beginning with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Friday ... Mercer County Kentucky returns for the second straight year, competing for the berth to the Senior League World Series, in Bangor, Maine, against state champions from Illinois, Iowa (Ankeny), Wisconsin (Germantown), Ohio (Tus-carawas... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Princeton's rally runs short Aug 3, 2007
Pike County will advance to the Senior League World Series, beginning Saturday in Fort Wayne, Ind. Comment on this story at www. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Niles claims State Championship Aug 2, 2007
NILES - The Niles All-Stars captured the Michigan Senior League state championship Tuesday afternoon in Macomb with an 11-1 victory over Petoskey. The Niles Senior League All-Stars captured the Michigan state championship Tuesday afternoon with an 11-1 victory over Petoskey in the title game in Macomb. (Niles Star, MI)
All Stars reach for World Series title Aug 2, 2007
District and state levels offered no competitive senior league teams this year, pushing the All Stars right up to the West Region Tournament slated July 29 through Aug. 7. A victory in Salem will give the All Stars a chance to fight for the World Series title currently held by the Paraguana Senior Little League team from Falcon, Venezuela. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
On a roll in the Eastern Regional Aug 2, 2007
Arielle Cooper had three hits and scored twice as Pawcatuck cruised to its third victory in as many tries with a 9-0 win over the host team from Worcester in the Senior League Eastern Regional Tournament on Tuesday. The win guarantees Pawcatuck (3-0 in Pool A) a spot in the semifinals on Thursday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Niles Senior All-Stars advance to title game Aug 1, 2007
NILES - The Niles Senior League All-Stars are scheduled to face Petoskey at noon today for the state championship in Macomb. The Niles Junior Baseball All-Stars were eliminated from the state tournament on Monday by Tecumseh. (Niles Star, MI)
Niles All-Stars advance in tournaments Jul 31, 2007
The Niles All-Stars are also headed into single elimination play at the Senior League State Tournament being held at Macomb. The All-Stars were 3-0 in Pool A.. (Niles Star, MI)
Princeton Seniors see season end Jul 31, 2007
PRINCETON A slow start and a batter named Karch Kowalcyzk spelled doom for the Princeton Senior League All-Stars as they saw their season come to an end with a 12-7 loss to Peru Saturday evening at Zearing Park. Aaron Bubb had an RBI single in the first inning to give the Peru seniors a 1-0 lead, but it was the second inning where Kowalcyzk introduced himself in a big way to Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Waterford, Pawcatuck Softball Win At Regional Tourneys Jul 30, 2007
Senior League softball (14-16). Pawcatuck scored three unearned runs and opened pool play with a 3-0 win over Glenburn/Old Town (Maine) in the Eastern regional Tournament in Worcester, Mass. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
(More)Rain soaked diamond Jul 28, 2007
Members of the District 20 baseball league look over the rain-soaked Zearing Park Friday evening trying to determine if they could get the Senior League game between Princeton and Peru in. It was decided that members of the Peru coaching staff would head back to Peru to get 20 bags of Quick Dry in an attempt to get the game played Friday night. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Niles Senior League All-Stars win titles Jul 27, 2007
The Niles Senior League All-Stars are seen here with their Michigan District 15 championship banner. The team is in Macomb this weekend to compete in the state tournament. (Niles Star, MI)
Lambert umpires Somerset's state playoff games Jul 26, 2007
WORTHINGTON The Somerset Senior League baseball team competed in the Section IV state playoffs this past weekend. While Somerset was ultimately eliminated from the tournament after a solid showing, the players and fans were treated with the presence of Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert, who umpired three of Somerset's four games. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
(More)LaSalle uses long ball to defeat Princeton in Senior League play Jul 24, 2007
LaSalle uses long ball to defeat Princeton in Senior League play ... Princeton's Ryan Hicks gets the throw and tags out LaSalle's Cody Bush during their 13-5 loss Monday evening at Zearing Park in Senior League action ... PRINCETON The Princeton Senior League All-Stars have never won a District 20 championship, and the blue-clad stars will have to run the table to achieve that feat on their home turf in 2007. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Arrowhead senior girls all-star team advances to state tournament Jul 21, 2007
If the Arrowhead Seniors can make their way through the regional tournament, they will compete in Delaware for the Senior League World Series. This season, the team returns eight starters with five of those girls having played on the World Series team in 2005. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Princeton set to host Senior League District 20 games Jul 21, 2007
PRINCETON Princeton is hoping the success of last year s state runner-up Junior League team and home field advantage will translate into success for the Senior League members. Six of the 12 members of the Princeton squad were a part of last year s run which ended in a loss in the state championship to Rock Falls. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Local sports briefs Jul 20, 2007
The second game of the Senior league softball state tournament featuring Pawcatuck against Middletown has been rescheduled to today at 5:30 p.m. due to rain. Pawcatuck leads the best 2-of-3 series 1-0. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Pawcatuck Senior League SoftballAll-Stars romp again Jul 18, 2007
It was business as usual for the Pawcatuck Senior League softball All-Star team Monday, as it easily dismantled Norwich 13-0 in its final game of the pool-play portion of the state tournament. Pawcatuck went 4-0 pool play, with all four wins coming via the mercy rule. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Pawcatuck Juniors take the easy route Jul 18, 2007
He showed us all the pins that my sister got in Maryland, Parrilla said of her father, who coached Elysa s team to the Senior League East Regional in 2006. It motivates us to try to go farther. (Westerly Sun, RI)
More of this story Jul 17, 2007
ONAWAY It's 0-2 and out for the Cheboygan Senior League All-Star baseball team with an 8-3 loss in the semifinals at Maxon Field, Onaway on Monday. Nick Hancock gave up the crucial loss for Cheboygan at the hill going four innings with two walks, six hits, two strikeouts and two earned runs. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
A new Support Series Jul 16, 2007
Many other sports have a senior league. Golf, even baseball and hockey all over their players a place to go once they cannot compete with the current stars, but still have some competitive juices. (Suite101.com)
Pawcatuck romps to title Jul 15, 2007
JOSHUA LEBOVITZ / THE SUN PAWCATUCK Pawcatuck got strong pitching for the second straight game in the District 10 Senior League championship tournament. This time the bats also helped out. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Final showdown Jul 15, 2007
Senior League baseball. At Viera-Suntree. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Traveling Titans headed to Series Jul 11, 2007
Typically, you wouldnt start this until maybe Senior League. . (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Westerly Juniors open with win Jul 8, 2007
WESTERLY Andy Alfiero pitched Westerly to a victory over Narragansett in the first round of the Senior League baseball losers bracket for 15-year olds on Friday. Alfiero threw six innings, striking out eight and allowing only three hits. (Westerly Sun, RI)
OSWEGO SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM TOPS J-D FOR DISTRICT 8 TITLE Jul 6, 2007
District champs: Pictured are members of the Oswego Senior League baseball team, sponsored by Wayne s Drug ... SYRACUSE The Oswego Senior League baseball team, sponsored by Wayne s Drug, captured the District 8 championship Tuesday night with a 7-3 victory over Jamesville-DeWitt. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Scoreboard: Youth baseball Jul 6, 2007
The Charleston Gazette - Sports. At 3:16 AM in Charleston, West Virginia. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
District 20 tournaments Jul 1, 2007
Senior League Baseball: Princeton, fresh off its Junior League state runner-up finish in 2006, moves up to the 15-16 year-old division to host district play. The hosts play the first game of the tournament at Zearing Park against LaSalle at 6 p.m. followed by Peru vs. Spring Valley-Ladd. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Embracing the game Jun 29, 2007
The former Akwesasne chief says the senior league petered out after a 2005 brawl during a national championship. Last year, members of the four reserves expressed interest in forming a league, and a Junior B league made up of 17- to 21-years-olds was born. (Globe and Mail)
Little League tournaments are under way Jun 29, 2007
The Senior League state tournament will be in Smyrna from July 21-27. Classifieds. (Cedartown Standard, GA)
Somerset Senior League champs Jun 28, 2007
Knepper's defeated Wheeler's 12-9 Tuesday to claim the Somerset senior league baseball championship. Members of the team are front row - from left: Tyler Funa, Brendan Urbain, Sam Kociola, Max Marker and Luke Ream. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Local Little Leagues compete in home run derby Jun 28, 2007
Windermere Little League hosted its spring District 14 Senior League home run derby contest last month. The event featured the top 15-16-year-old power hitters from the Little Leagues of Ocoee, Clermont, South Lake, Winter Garden, MetroWest, Pine Hills, Rolling Hills, Dr. Phillips and Windermere. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Knepper's wins title Jun 27, 2007
SOMERSET Max Marker and Matt unneytime Dunmyer had three hits each in Knepper's 12-9 win over Wheeler's Tuesday for the Somerset Senior League baseball championship. Knepper's swept the three-game series to claim the title. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Keeping your eyes open Jun 26, 2007
When I worked at the bowling alley, I was around for kids leagues, senior leagues and ... For instance, when folks in the senior league showed up, they always used a hanger for their coats. (Montana Standard, MT)
Entertainment center with bowling alley a hit in Lake Elsinore Jun 26, 2007
A few lanes down and a few generations away, Bill Dumas of Quail City was knocking down pins with the Trevi Senior league, one of three to which he belongs. "They've needed something like this for years," he said. (North County Times)
Sports : Girls senior league provide players opportunity to stay on top of their game Jun 23, 2007
Sports : Girls senior league provide players opportunity to stay on top of their game ... As little league baseball ends, girls senior league softball teams hit mid-season stride ... In the dugout and "off the streets," the Crandon Rookies Senior League squad is set to take the field against the Green team from Rhinelander. (Forest Republican, WI)
CVS 13, Somerset Drug 12 Jun 22, 2007
SOMERSET CVS defeated Somerset Drug 13-12 Wednesday in Somerset Senior League softball. CVS's offense was led by winning pitcher Jen Suter who singled and tripled. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Adkins must sit out 2008, but can pick Rebels, Dogs Jun 22, 2007
Adkins' plans this summer include a stint playing Cal Ripken Senior League ball in the Washington, D.C., area. Appeared originally in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 6/22/2007, section D , page 1. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Volunteers gear up for regional Little League tourney Jun 21, 2007
The tournament will be the final stop before the 2007 Senior League World Series in Bangor, Maine. For more information about the tournament or to make donations and volunteer services, call Tyler at 706-212-2463. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Sports Roundup for 06/20/07 Jun 20, 2007
SOMERSET Max Marker, Cameron Darr and Mitchell Merryman all had two hits in Knepper's 11-5 win over Somerset Trust Sunday in senior league baseball. Matt Dunmeyer and Dylan Brant each had home runs in the win. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Blue Stream splits two with Vermilion Jun 17, 2007
The Catholic High-based Blue Stream Services junior American Legion baseball team already surprised a few people with a 13-12 upset of the senior league Franklin Legionnaires last week. But the chance to make it two straight upsets fell by the wayside with two bad innings in Vermilion State Farm's 14-7 win over Blue Stream in the first game of a double header at Acadian Park Saturday. (New Iberia, LA)
Going big league Jun 16, 2007
Notes: District 20 leagues are in the process of selecting all-star teams from the Minor League level up through Senior League. District tournament games kick off July 5 with Minor League Softball and Little League Baseball in Spring valley and Mendota and Junior League baseball in Mendota. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Notes: Yankees trust Clippard Jun 16, 2007
Senior league: When Roger Clemens made his Major League debut on May 15, 1984, for the Red Sox at old Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, the Indians' No. 6 hitter was a 26-year-old shortstop named Julio Franco. The two aged wonders renewed their acquaintance on Friday, as the 48-year-old Franco served as the Mets' designated hitter against the 44-year-old Clemens -- the oldest hitter-pitcher matchup since 1933. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Golfing feats Jun 15, 2007
In the Spring Lake Golf Course Senior League, Dottie Miller won the Ladies Game of the Day June 7, Bobbie Russell won the Men's Game, and Joan Kurtz was the Mulligan winner. Rita Harmeyer won the Ladies Game of the Day May 31, Truman Thompson won the Men's Game. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Sports : Quarterback Golf Tournament reunites family and friends, raises funds Jun 15, 2007
Aschinger and club member Tom Cleereman named some of the projects and purchases this past year: new uniforms for senior league girls, new portable basketball hoops for the small gym and insurance payments for Little League. Because the club helps the school and coaches, that's one of the reasons Shelly Chitko and Christine Janczewski volunteered. (Forest Republican, WI)
Howard Hanna 11, Somerset Drug 8 Jun 13, 2007
SOMERSET Nicole Shaffer went 4-for-5 with two triples to lead Howard Hanna Realty over Somerset Drug, 11-8, Tuesday in senior league softball. Sophie Kashurba took the mound victory giving up eight hits, walking one and striking out six. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Knepper's 19, Findley's 9 Jun 12, 2007
SOMERSET Trevor Niemiec smashed out four hits, including a home run, to pace Knepper's to a 19-9 victory over Findley's in Somerset Senior League baseball Sunday. Matt Dunmyer had three hits with a home run, Cameron Darr had three hits and Dylan Brant and Tyler Funa collected two hits each for Knepper's. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
That Ain't the Blue Bird of Happiness Jun 11, 2007
He might consider switching to the National League when he reached free agent status; the win made him 10-3 against the senior league. He also rubbed it in when he singled in a run in the second. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Klamath squad earns first-ever league title, trip to state Jun 7, 2007
Senior league possible ... This fall, Harbor Isles will look forward to joining USTA mixed and senior leagues ... We have a lot of guys who could qualify for that one, Shaffer joked about the senior league. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fantasy for D-backs fans comes true Jun 5, 2007
A bunch of guys have stayed in touch by playing in a local hardball league and of course my teammate this past year, 77-year-old Bill Heiny, is still going strong in a senior league in Tucson. In fact I heard that the other day the opposing team's catcher didn't show up and Bill ended up catching for both teams. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Somerset rallies, topples R/W, 15-8 Jun 3, 2007
Friday, 5-3, in senior league baseball. Ty Will added two hits including a double. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sports Briefs 05/31/07 Jun 1, 2007
SOMERSET Jen Suter's solid pitching performance highlighted CVS's 8-3 victory over Giant Eagle in Somerset Senior League girls softball action Wednesday. CVS's Abby Sicheri tripled and doubled and Sarah Hemminger, Liz Helmic and Hillary Olsarsky contributed key hits. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Giant Eagle wins pair May 31, 2007
SOMERSET Giant Eagle defeated Somerset Drug 12-2 and 20-10 in a twilight doubleheader Saturday in Somerset Girls Senior League Softball action. Autumn Yoder and Brooke Spangler picked up the wins on the mound. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
"Old timers" game takes on new meaning May 31, 2007
The Yankees and Mets veterans are mere rookies compared to Mickey Werner, 93, of Baldwin, and Paul Rotter, 86, of Woodmere, who faced one another Wednesday in a senior league softball game. In fact, Werner is older than Clemens, 44, and Franco, 48, -- combined. (Newsday)
Herkimer opens summer season with win May 31, 2007
HERKIMER Herkimer got off to a quick start and finished fast as well as it beat Utica 15-3 in a Girls U16 Senior League Softball game Tuesday night. Herkimer led 7-0 by the end of the second inning then broke the game open with a seven-run sixth as it opened its summer season in convincing fashion. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
CVS, Howard Hannah split May 30, 2007
SOMERSET CVS and Howard Hannah Reality split a pair of Somerset Senior League softball games over the weekend. Bitz Barron batted 2-for-3 with a double and a triple and Jenn Suter posted the mound victory as CVS posted an 8-6 victory in the first game. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sports Roundup 05/22/07 May 23, 2007
SOMERSET Mitch Merryman smashed out three hits, including a grand slam, and Dillon Brant collected three hits to power Knepper's to a 21-15 victory over Findley's in Somerset Senior League baseball Sunday. Max Marker, Cameron Darr and Sammy Kosciola contributed two hits each and Trevor Niemiec and Matt Dunmeyer added hits for the victors. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rookie impresses May 21, 2007
Three hours before the game, Clippard -- sporting a "Senior League Baseball World Series 2001" T-shirt and looking too young to shave -- walked around the clubhouse, chatted with fellow rookie DeSalvo, tried on a batting helmet, tossed a ball in the air, and finally slumped onto a couch and watched scenes from the 2005 remake of "Bad News Bears.". DeSalvo, the 26-year-old veteran of three big-league starts, gave Clippard the benefit of his wisdom during a brief talk. (Newsday -- Sports)