Frickers Defeats Harvard 14-13
In 50+ Tournament!
FRICKERS NAVY BLUE wins the 50 and over tournament!!!!!!! Frickers, coached by Jim Dunlavy won the 50 and over tournament capped by a thrilling 14-13 come-from-behind win over Harvard Barber shop in the championship game. Back row from left: Dave Obert, Bill Baldwin, Fritz Hartkopf, Roger Heineke, Greg Pfahler, Rom Ryan, Frank Rosebrock. Front row from left: Gary Beale, Jeff Traudt, Coach Jim Dunlavy, George Bates, Neal Klopping, Mike Miller. Not pictured: Guy Stager.
HARVARD BARBER SHOP was the runner up in the 50 and over post-season tournament, losing in the championship game to Frickers 8 by a 14-13 score in 8 innings.Back row from left: Phil Franklin, Gary Miller, Jim Czerniakowski, Chuck Strzeynski, Bob Collins, John Dennis, Al Seger, Bill Evans. Front row from left: Jeff Gorney, Marty Harrison, Gary Meyer, Charlie Oberlin, Rick Doran, Jim Vail, Joe Bondy
Dr. Fritz Hartkopf unleashes on an inside pitch and drives it to the left field fence in 50 and over action.
Jeff Traudt throws a strike from short to throw out a batter.
Gary Meyer of Harvard Barber Shop steps on second and fires to first to complete a double-play.
Franciscan Life Center Wins
58+ Tournament
Franciscan Life Center won the 58 and over tournament going undefeated. Back row from left: Bill Wiseman, Jim Fedor, Chuck Strzesynski, Kent “Cadillac” Lincoln, Neal “I’ll Run For Him” Klopping, Jeff Lydy. Front row left to right: Lee Kramer, Gary Beale, Fred Roberts, Ron Callison, Bill Cox, Coach Phil Franklin..
Gabe Barrow and John Yocom , Board members of Sylvania Senior Softball present the tournament winner trophy to Shawn Litten of Franciscan Life Center and team members Gary Beale, Coach Phil Franklin and Neal Klopping.
Ken Kreuz hammers an inside pitch to right field for Progressive Therapy. Frank Rosebrock waits on deck.
Fred Roberts round third and heads for home scoring another run for Franciscan Life Center in the 58 and over finals.
Neal Klopping squeezes the third out while Gary Beale provides back up.
TOURNAMENT PLAY! Bill Wiseman of Franciscan Life Center goes into foul territory to snag a pop-up.
Steve Cygan and Roy Koschalk surround a ground ball for Progressive Therapy in 58 and over tournament action
No matter how hard fought the game, sportsmanship prevails!! Franciscan Life Center players congratulate Progressive Therapy players in the final 58+ tournament.