2019 LEGENDS TOURNAMENT WINNER
2019 MASTERS TOURNAMENT WINNER
2019 LEGENDS TOURNAMENT WINNER
Bull Moose defeats Fricker's 23-8 to win Legends Tournament!
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2019 LEGENDS TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! BULL MOOSE defeated Fricker’s Red 10-3 in the quarter-finals and State Farm 27-12 in the semi-finals to advance to the Legends League finals, defeating league champions Fricker’s Maroon 23-8. Back row, l-r: Mike Sander, Bob Allgier, John Nicolai, Dave Obert, Dave Kunst, Doug Meek, Tom Duhart, Mark Clair, Matt Edinger. Front row, l-r: Norm Cairl, Joe Pastorek, Patrick Henry, Woody Woodrow. Doug Meek hit .800, 32/40 with 6 HRs.
Pitcher Joe Pastorek delivers striking performance!
In the Legends Tournament championship game, Bull Moose won 23-8 over regular season champ Fricker’s Maroon. Joe Pastorek pitched another great game with good defense highlighted by Mark Clair’s steady play at shortstop, Tom Duhart with two catches with his back against the outfield fence and Norm Cairl with a rally killing grab of hot line drive to end the 5th inning. Swinging heavy metal: Joe Pastorek (4-4); Doug Meek (3-4, HR); Dave Obert (2-2, 2 BB); Norm Cairl added a home run; Dave Kuntz, Mike Sanders, Woody Woodrow all went (3-4); Mark Clair, Bob Allgier, Matt Edinger, John Nicolai had 2 hits each. Everyone had at least one hit,for a team average .630. Team leaders: out three weeks with a busted thumb, Doug Meek came back with a vengeance, hitting .800, 32/40 with 6HR. “King of Swat” Tom Duhart hit .789 with 14HR. Shortstop Mark Clair hit .650. A great team effort in a dominating win to finish the season on a high note.
Fricker's Maroon out hit in tournament loss!
The tone was set early, as things started badly for Maroon right from the beginning, and never got better. Congratulations to Bull Moose on a well deserved Tournament Championship. Even though this one got away from us, it doesn’t take away from the outstanding season that the Maroon men put together. Hitting leaders: Wayne Harris ( OTF HR 3 RBI). George Hilfinger ( 2-3 2R 2RBI), Jim Elchert ( 2-3 R RBI), Todd Hofer (2-3 3B RBI), Steve Glass (2-3 RBI), Mark Gedert (2-3 2R), and Gary Downey (2-3 R).
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KING OF SWAT! Board Member Rick Schmidt, left, presents the trophy to Tom Duhart who claimed the title with 14-homeruns in the 50+ Legends League. In his last five games, Duhart went 17/18 with 10-homeruns for a total of 14.
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BULL MOOSE short stop Mark Clair played a pivotal role in his teams 23-8 win over the Legends League Champs Fricker’s Maroon to win the 2019 Legends Tournament. Clair is the CEO for Bull Moose Retirement Planning Co., the team’s sponsor.
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SPORTSMAN AWARD! SSS Board Member Rick Schmidt, left, presents the award to Mike Sanders, for exemplifying and inspiring outstanding sportsmanship.
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NICE CATCH! Bull Moose’s right fielder Matt Edinger drifts back to haul in a long drive in the Legends Tournament finals, defeating Fricker’s Maroon 23-8.
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GOING, GOING, GONE! “King of Swat” Tom Duhart hits home-run #14 against Fricker’s Maroon in the seasons final game. In his last five games, Duhart went 17/18 with 10 home-runs for a total of 14. He hit .782 for Bull Moose.
| 50+ Legends League Final Standings | |||||||
| Won | Lost | Pct. | GB | RS | RA | AM | |
| Fricker’s Maroon |
11
|
3
|
0.786
|
0.0
|
224
|
166
|
4.1
|
| Jeff Traudt State Farm |
11
|
3
|
0.786
|
0.0
|
205
|
180
|
1.8
|
| Bull Moose |
9
|
5
|
0.643
|
2.0
|
215
|
178
|
2.6
|
| Fricker’s Navy |
7
|
7
|
0.500
|
4.0
|
227
|
196
|
2.2
|
| Barrow’s Jewelers |
5
|
9
|
0.357
|
6.0
|
195
|
226
|
-2.2
|
| Fricker’s Red |
5
|
9
|
0.357
|
6.0
|
200
|
242
|
-3.0
|
| Schneider Electric |
4
|
10
|
0.286
|
7.0
|
222
|
239
|
-1.2
|
| Fricker’s Green |
4
|
10
|
0.286
|
7.0
|
185
|
246
|
-4.4
|
| RS: Runs Scored RA: Runs Allowed AM: Avg Margin | |||||||
| 50+ Legends League Final Standings | |||||||
| Won | Lost | Pct. | GB | RS | RA | AM | |
| DIVISION EAST | |||||||
| Fricker’s Red |
10
|
7
|
0.588
|
0.0
|
242
|
225
|
1.0
|
| Barrow’s Jewelers |
9
|
7
|
0.563
|
0.5
|
187
|
185
|
0.1
|
| Jeff Traudt State Farm |
9
|
7
|
0.563
|
0.5
|
165
|
177
|
-0.8
|
| Fricker’s Navy |
7
|
9
|
0.438
|
2.5
|
209
|
218
|
-0.6
|
| Fricker’s Black |
6
|
9
|
0.400
|
3.0
|
214
|
193
|
1.4
|
| DIVISION WEST | |||||||
| Schneider Electric |
10
|
7
|
0.588
|
0.0
|
191
|
184
|
0.4
|
| Bull Moose |
9
|
8
|
0.529
|
1.0
|
211
|
212
|
-0.1
|
| Fricker’s White |
8
|
8
|
0.500
|
1.5
|
199
|
191
|
0.5
|
| Fricker’s Green |
7
|
9
|
0.438
|
2.5
|
184
|
206
|
-1.4
|
| Fricker’s Maroon |
6
|
10
|
0.375
|
3.5
|
220
|
231
|
-0.7
|
| RS: Runs Scored RA: Runs Allowed AM: Avg Margin | |||||||
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2019 MASTERS TOURNAMENT WINNER
Guardian Angels defeat Krieger Realty 13-8 to win tournament!
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TOURNAMENT CHAMPS! The Guardian Angels, 3-0 in the tournament, defeated Krieger Reality 13-8 in the Masters League finals to win the 58+ championship. Back row, l-r: Jim Burnor, Dan Bollinger, Tom Spy, Jim Rizzo, Bob Hoffman, Bob Miller, Jim Shoemaker. Front row, l-r: Dwaine Nemire, Rick Schmidt, Brett Crosby, Jon LaBeau, John Pietrowski, Mark Goodremont.
Guardian Angels go 3-0 to win tournament!
In the Masters Tournament championship game, the Guardian Angels continued their flight through the tournament defeating Krieger 13-8 in a real battle. Outstanding play by both teams, Guardian Angels prevailed. Tremendous individual efforts throughout the night and particularly the last innings. 10-4 in the regular season and 3-0 for the tournament. Congratulations to all the Masters players for another fine season.
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ANGELS TROPHY! SSS President Gary Meyer, right, presented the 2019 Masters League Tournament trophy to Guardian Angels sponsor Tom Spy, center and manager Mark Goodremont. The Guardian Angels, victorious in the tournament with a 3-0 record, defeated Krieger Realty 13-8 in the finals.
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THE WINNERS celebrate after defeating Krieger Realty 13-8 in the Masters Tournament finals. From l-r: Jim Shoemaker, Jim Rizzo and Bob Miller.
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GUARDIAN ANGELS Jim Burnor, center, and Dwayne Nemire give “five” to Krieger’s team mates in a 13-8 Masters League tournament win. The Angels swept the tourney with a 3-0 record.
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KRIEGER REALTY’S John Radscheid runs down a fly ball in the Masters League Tournament finals, won by Guardian Angels 13-8.
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KRIEGER REALTY’S second basemen Paul Wisniewski back-hands a grounder in the Masters Tournament finals, won by Guardian Angels 13-8.
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GUARDIAN ANGELS gifted outfielder Bob Hoffman’s hitting was a key factor in the Master League’s Championship finals.
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GUARDIAN ANGELS outfielder Bob Miller makes a terrific running, leaping catch in a 13-8 win against Krieger Realty in the Masters Tournament finals.
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KING OF SWAT! SSS Board Member Rick Schmidt, left, presents the HR trophy to Doug Meek, who missed the first three weeks of the season with a broken thumb. Meek bounced back to hit 13-home-runs in eleven games for Glass City Investigations.
| 58+ Masters League Final Standings | |||||||
| Won | Lost | Pct. | GB | RS | RA | AM | |
| Andy & Barney’s |
14
|
0
|
1.000
|
0.0
|
205
|
116
|
6.4
|
| Guardian Angels |
10
|
4
|
0.714
|
4.0
|
197
|
139
|
4.1
|
| Citizen Advisory Group |
6
|
8
|
0.429
|
8.0
|
161
|
156
|
0.4
|
| Krieger Realty |
6
|
8
|
0.429
|
8.0
|
174
|
176
|
-0.1
|
| Glass City Investigations |
6
|
8
|
0.429
|
8.0
|
169
|
193
|
-1.7
|
| Rudy’s Hot Dog |
5
|
8
|
0.385
|
8.5
|
158
|
178
|
-1.5
|
| Silverback Supply |
4
|
9
|
0.308
|
9.5
|
169
|
206
|
-2.8
|
| Sidelines Sports Eateries |
4
|
10
|
0.286
|
10.0
|
139
|
208
|
-4.9
|
| RS: Runs Scored RA: Runs Allowed AM: Avg Margin | |||||||
| 58+ Masters League Final Standings | |||||||
| Won | Lost | Pct. | GB | RS | RA | AM | |
| DIVISION EAST | |||||||
| Citizen Advisory Group |
9
|
5
|
0.643
|
0.0
|
182
|
123
|
4.2
|
| Andy & Barney’s |
9
|
5
|
0.643
|
0.0
|
171
|
167
|
0.3
|
| Rudy’s Hot Dog |
9
|
5
|
0.643
|
0.0
|
158
|
143
|
1.1
|
| Harvard Barber Shop |
6
|
8
|
0.429
|
3.0
|
153
|
164
|
-0.8
|
| DIVISION WEST | |||||||
| Krieger Realty |
9
|
5
|
0.643
|
0.0
|
206
|
170
|
2.6
|
| Silverback Supply |
6
|
8
|
0.429
|
3.0
|
190
|
168
|
1.6
|
| Glass City Investigations |
5
|
9
|
0.357
|
4.0
|
175
|
201
|
-1.9
|
| Guardian Angels |
3
|
11
|
0.214
|
6.0
|
120
|
219
|
-7.1
|
| RS: Runs Scored RA: Runs Allowed AM: Avg Margin | |||||||
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