The 6th Annual 2009 NSPBA World Series "War with the Sticks" has been moved to Flint, MI. and will be played July 31st thru August the 2nd at Mott Community College, this event will be hosted by the Flint Semi-Pro Baseball League.
The 5th Annual ASPBA World Series "War with the Pipes" will be held July 30-August 2 at USA Stadium in Millington, TN (about 10 miles north of Memphis). Details for both tournaments can be found on the 2009 Tournament Menu Bar.
MEMPHIS ROYALS defeat HATTIESBURG BLACK SOX FOR USBC TITLE
The Memphis Royals defeated the Hattiesburg Black Sox 10-7 in the championship game of the United States Baseball Congress World Series on Sunday afternoon at Smokie Harrington Park in Hattiesburg. It was the second USBC title for the Royals (the other was in 1999). The Royals improve to 30-4 on the season while the Black Sox fell to 36-3.
After giving up an unearned run in the first inning, the Royals plated nine runs in the top of the second to take a 9-1 lead. Hunter Dawson led off the inning with a double, followed by a walk to Austin Moody and a Black Sox error (which scored Dawson with the Royals' first run.) Key plays in the inning were Kyle Hobar's perfect bunt down the third base line which loaded the bases and two-run singles by Alan Wright and Jesse Brooks. Brooks, who went 3 for 4, also doubled in the fourth and led off the seventh with his fourth home run of the season.
Winning pitcher Stephen Kirkpatrick improved to 4-1 in his best outing of the season. Kirkpatrick allowed only one unearned run on three hits through five innings. After the Black Sox made the score 9-4 on a three-run homer by Michael Lindsey, Kirkpatrick was replaced on the mound by Kyle Lewis, who pitched the final two innings. The Royals also played excellent defense, highlighted by outstanding plays by shortstop Zac Mitchell, third baseman Chris Mitchell, and centerfielder Michael Ferguson.
The Royals reached the championship game by defeating the Meridian Braves 14-4 on Friday and the Fort Worth Mariners 6-5 and the Hattiesburg Black Sox 10-2 on Saturday. Top hitters in the tournament for the Royals were Brooks (8 for 14, 7 RBI, double, triple, HR), Lewis (8 hits, 8 RBI, double, inside the park HR), Z. Mitchell (7 for 15, 2 doubles, 4 SB), Dawson (6 for 12, 5 RBI, 2 doubles, 2 triples), and C. Mitchell (6 for 16, 7 RBI, double, triple). Winning pitchers in the Royals' first three games were Zane Adams (vs. Meridian), Wes Grilliette (vs. Dallas), and Ivan Nails (vs. Hattiesburg - 7 IP, 2 ER, 8 k's).
NASPBA Affiliations FEES for 2009
In order to play in the NSPBA or ASPBA or USBC World Series your team must be affiliated each year. This also goes for the National Rankings, For information contact Tim Turpin 812-430-2725 or email timturp15@aol.com
New Teams = $50 per Team
New and Old Leagues = $150 per League
Teams from 2008 and before = $25 per team for renewal
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NSPBA USA Rankings as of 07-07-09
TEAM -----------------------------WINS ----------Loss's
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#1 Worcester, MA Black Sox------17------------------2
#2 Pittsburgh, PA St. John's ----13-----------------3
#3 Boonsboro, MD Pirates--------11------------------3
#4 Cincinnati, OH Chiefs----------11------------------3
#5 Hackensack, NJ Troast---------8-----------------3
#6 Albany, NY Athletics----------17-----------------5
#7 Canton, OH Stallions----------15------------------5
#8 Detroit, MI Jet Box-----------24------------------8
#9 Brunswick, MD Orioles--------14-------------------6
#10 Manistee, MI Saints----------11------------------8
#11 Portland, IN Rockets ---------11------------------8
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ASPBA USA RANKINGS as of (07-06-09) Metal Bat
#1 Memphis, TN Royals--------------30----------4
#2 Hattiesburg, MS Black Sox------36----------3
#3 Austin, TX Mudcats---------------15-----------4
#4 St. Louis, MO. Golden Spikes-----20----------5
#5 Pine Bluff, AR Braves -----------17-----------4
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BRUNSWICK STAR LOSES LIFE IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Story on Andy Maught Former Brunswick Orioles located on the middle of the NASPBA Home Page. ____________________________________________________________
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NASPBA Welcomes the Boonsboro, MD Pirates from the Blue Ridge Adult League
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DETROIT JET BOX WINS 5TH ANNUAL NSPBA WORLD SERIES "War With The Sticks" !
Jim Corte's Post season magic continues as his Detroit, MI Jet Box Baseball Club outlasted fellow Michigan and AABC Powerhouse Flint Halo Burger / Foutch Auto to win the 5th Annual NSPBA World Series 7 to 6 in 10 innings. Flint had forced a 2nd Championship Game by winning 4 to 1 earlier in the day. Thanks to Phil Kliber (08 NASPBA Hall of Fame Inductee) and the town of Manistee, MI for being a great host. Watch as both Flint and Jet Box fight their way through the AABC & NABF Major Division Regionals this week.
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The 5th National Rankings of the NSPBA & ASPBA Will be out Monday August 18th after all of the Nationals are Finished. Email all current records to timturp15@aol.com Remember you can't be ranked if you are not affiliated no exceptions!
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The 5th Annual NSPBA World Series opens play up thursday July 31st. Reining NABF National Champs Detroit Jet Box and AABC WS Power Flint Halo highlight the field.
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13th Annual United States Baseball Congress World Series was held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana over the July 4th week-end. The Portland, IN Rockets defeated the Detroit, MI Metro Tigers to garner thier first ever National Title.
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4th Annual ASPBA World Series was held this past week-end in Hattiesburg, MS. Thomasville, Alabama Travelers won thier 2nd National Title (Travelers won the USBC WS in 2002) beating Pine Bluff, Ark. Braves 10 to 6 in the finals. Note (Torry Hunter once played for the Braves).
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Remember if you are not affiliated with the NASPBA you are not eligible for our rankings.
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2009 NASPBA LEAGUES & WORLD SERIES QUALIFING TOURNAMENTS NOW FORMING
Get ready for 2009
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2009 NASPBA Affiliation Fees (Annual each year)
New Teams--for 2009------------------$50 per team
2006-08 NASPBA Affiliated Teams---$25 per team renewal
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To be ranked or play in NASPBA National, Regional and State Tournaments & Leagues, your team or league must be affiliated with the NASPBA. The Annual $50 affiliation fee is an annual fee.*
Make Check Payable to:Diamond Yards
checks can be mailed :2609 Vista View Drive
---------------------:Evansville, IN 47711
AFFILIATION FORMS UNDER THE NASPBA LOGO ON HOME PAGE down below
For more information contact Tim Turpin via email at timturp15@aol.com
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NASPBA League Rate for 2008 is $50 per team or $150 for leagues 4 or more teams
Includes all teams in your league. League & Team Webistes posted on NASPBA Links Page
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2008 National Semi-Pro Champions
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AABC---NW Houston, TX Wildcats---Lombard, IL Orioles
NABF-------Tampa, FL Elite----------Louisville, KY Rats
NBC---------Santa Barbra Forrestors--Seattle, WA Studs
NSPBA------Detroit,MI Jet Box-------Flint, MI HaloBurg.
ASPBA------Thomasville, AL Travelers-----Pine Bluff, Ark Braves
USBC--------Portland, IN Rockets----------Detroit, MI Metro Tigers
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