Jeff Batanian of Batanian Tree Service congratulates John Yocom, coach of the Phillies for winning the fall league championship. Also pictured are Dave Obert and Tim Kuzmaul ,two of the Phillies stars. Batanian Tree Service donated the winner’s t-shirts.
Jeff Huskisson discusses the upcoming 2012 SSSA softball season with the Bud Light girls at the Varsity in Columbus before attending an OSU basketball game.
Members of the Franciscan Life Center team celebrate winning the 58 and over tournament by receiving their tee shirts donated by Jeff Lydy and Lakeside Funds. From left: Lee Kramer, Dave Cohen, Bill Wiseman, Bill Cox, Chuck Strzesynski, Ron Callison, Gary Beale, and Neal Klopping.
The Sylvania Senior Softball Board of Directors meet to discuss the 2011 season and make plans for the 2012 season.
The Rausch’s enjoy the celebration at Frickers on trophy and jacket presentation night.
Four childhood friends now playing senior softball together!!!! Rob Boehme, Phil Richard, Marty Harrison, and Fritz Hartkopf played ball together as kids and are now playing senior softball together. That’s the nucleus of a pretty solid team with these four.
OUTSTANDING! SSS member Gary Walton, left, is congratulated by Dave Brossia after bowling a .290 on Nov. 7 at Jugs. Gary carries a .205 ave. Gary has never had a .300, but has flirted with perfection several times, including a .299. The bowling team is sponsored by Joel Hansen State Farm Insurance.
Joel and Becky Hansen enjoy another Ohio State football victory at the horseshoe.
Jerry Keefe and Neal Klopping, SSSA board members, present the tournament championship trophy to Shawn Litten of Franciscan Life Center at Andy and Barney’s Sports Bar.
PERFECT GAME! Gary Schweer congratulates teammate Steve Smith on his .300 game, Mon., Oct. 24 at Jugs. Steve ended up with a .781 series for the night. Gary rolled a .288 game to help the Joel Hansen State Farm Insurance team move into 2nd place in the 16-team league. An avid bolwer this was Steve's 13th .300 game. Congratulations!
Lynne draws another refreshment at Andy and Barney’s Sport Bar.
Huntsman Games medal winners!!!!!!! Several Sylvania Senior Softball players earned medals at the 2011 Huntsman Senior Games in Utah playing for Simons Seniors out of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Pictured from left are: Bruce Anderson, Gary Meyer, Jim Nickelsen, Jim Burnor, Ken Kreuz. Simons finished second in Class A 65 and over, earning silver medals. Bruce Anderson and Ken Kreuz went on to earn gold medals playing in older age groups!! Congratulations and thanks for representing Sylvania.
SSS SOFTBALL PLAYERS have formed a bowling team sponsored by the Joel Hansen State Farm Insurance agency . The team bowls at Jugs on Monday nights at 6:15pm. L to R, George Martinez; .204 Avg., Jerry Keefe; 193 Avg., Gary Walton;201 Avg., Gary Schweer; .210 Avg. and anchor-man Steve Smith; 234 Avg. Not pictured Dave Brossia and Glenn Kurtz.
Bill Wiseman, Mike Betley, Jim Czerniakowski, and Randy Modrzynski get ready to hit tee shots at Detwiler in the SSSA golf outing.
Ken Kreuz, Roy Koschalk, Jeff Huskisson and Charley Mcmillen relax after sinking a birdie putt at Detwiler in the Sylvania Senior Softball golf outing.
Sylvania Senior Softball Association golf outing champions!!!! From left: Larry Harris, Harry Outen, and Marty Czerniakowski were the winners of the 2011 scrambles.
Winners of the 2 long-drive contests at the SSSA golf outing were Phil Richards and Gabe Barrow. If you can hit a softball a long way you can also hit a golf ball a long way. Congratulations!!!
Frickers in Sylvania has the hottest wait staff in town!!!!! Amber, Kayla and Jamie are proof.
Neal Klopping, Dave Obert, Jim Dunlavy and George Bates help Courtney serve tubes of beer at Frickers.
Katie, Lulu and Lynne are 3 good reasons to go to Andy and Barney’s before and after the game.
Bill and Vickie Wiseman, Neal Klopping, and Kent “Cadillac†Lincoln try not to spill beer on the tournament championship trophy while celebrating at Andy and Barney’s.
Lulu and Katie also enjoy the wings at Andy and Barney’s Sports Bar.
Doug Johnson give the “ok†to the beverages at Frickers.
Members of the 50 and over league champs Allshred celebrate the season at Frickers: Back row from left: Mike Betley, Roy Koschalk, Joel Hansen, Jerry Keefe , Robert Robinson. Front row from left: Mark Grimes, Dennis Telmanik, Jeff Huskisson, Willie Geiser, Phil Richards. Frickers is always the best place to have a party!!!
Jim Moisse and Ron Blacker relax in the beer tent at Pacesetter during the Great Lakes Classic. Both competed for Brantford, Ontario.
John Yocum gets a chance to catch up with former softballer Dave Zaruca at the picnic.
oy Koschalk, Jase Sweede and Jeff Huskisson celebrate at Frickers after Roy got his second game winning hit in consecutive weeks.
Amber and Jess of Frickers help 2 elderly softball players—Jim Czernakowski and Jim Schneider—to their seats.
Larry Milliron, Softball Players Association area director, presents the Most Valuable Player award to Ray Oke of the Windsor Chiefs in the 60's AAA division of the national qualifier held at Pacesetter.
Look at all the beautiful ladies that helped make the 2011 cookout a success. Special thanks to Mary Ann Radscheid for coordinating.
Members of the Mississauga Legends from Ontario enjoy a cold one in the beer tent at Pacesetter after a long day of tournament competition.
Dave Brossia tosses a bag while defending champion Tony Rutkowski gets mentally prepared in cornhole action at Roger Heineke's softball extravaganza.
The Columbus SOSSA 65's took first place in the 65 division at the Great Lakes Classic at Pacesetter.
Members of the Chicago Geezers 70's enjoy a stop at Frickers after Great Lakes Classic tournament action.
Don and Carol Heilman take a break in between cornhole games.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMIE! Jerry Keefe, Phil Richard, Jim Dunlavy and Mike Bentley celebrate Jamie's birthday at Fricker's!
Kathy Ward wins another point on the ping pong table at the Heineke's softball party.
Kayla, Amanda, and Lindsay-----three good reasons to go Frickers after the game.
Mike and Kathy Betley relax around the pool at Roger's party.
The grill team: Roger Heineke, Tony Rutkowski and Mike Betley work the grill at Roger's softball party.
George Martinez and Jerry Keefe get a workout on the ping pong table at Roger's party.
Ken Kreuz throws another bag in the hole while Neal Klopping looks on at Roger's party.
Andy and Barney's is the place to be after 58 and over games on Tuesdays. Dave Brossia, Dann Schlenbaker and George Martinez share a cold one after a hot game.
FUN TIMES! Terri, Joel Hansen, Tina and Keith Dominiak "clowning" around at Fricker's Sports Bar, Sylvania OH.
Wendy and Neal enjoy a quick rest in between food and games at Roger Heineke's softball party.
Al and John Specht and Gabe Barrow enjoy discussing the night’s softball action while relaxing at Frickers.
Jim Schneider, Willie Geiser and Phil Richards all enjoy the food at the annual picnic and home-run derby.
Jeff Huskisson, Roy Koschalk, Cyndi Higgins, Jerry Keefe and Joel Hansen celebrate another Allshred win at Frickers.
FRICKERS COACH, Jim Dunlavy celebrates with teammates and Amber and Kayla at Frickers, Sylvania, after winning the 50 and over tournament.
Larry Ganun and Dale Chase get greeted at the door by LuLu Dunbar at Andy & Barney’s Sports Bar.
Gary Ruth, Gary Walton, Darryl Smock, Jack Edling and Joe Stechschulte talk over the evening’s action after a 58 and over game.
Allshred third baseman, Dr Kris Brickman, third from left, is prominently featured in UT/MC advertising for his outstanding work in the emergency room.
Lulu from Andy and Barney’s Sports Bar shares a laugh with Joe Stechschulte after a recent fall league game.