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23. - Posted October 8, 2010 9:24PM
Dick Camp
| Stumbled across your site while looking for something else but glad to see a few names that looked familiar. I pitched in S. Cal for many moons about 100 years ago (Chuck Vranich was a wrong field hitting outfielder for Matthew Bronze) and Ronnie Rupp was still haunting the playgrounds and leaving the "serious softball" up to his Dad. Also good to see that Chuck Chaple is still around (played on a Coors team with him in the 80's). Also recognized Jim Flanagan's name and good to see that the Valdivia clan is still upholding the family softball tradition in Beaumont. Saw the name of Chris Minoque, he must be Dick's son. I used to pitch 5 or 6 games a week when fastpitch was in it's heyday (Long Beach city league had 5 levels A thru E leagues with over 250 teams) and also pitched with and against the big teams of the era including the LB Nitehawks, Lakewood Jets, and all the other Congress, PCSL and Inland Empire Leagues. Also won SCMAF titles at all levels. The best softball in the country was centered from Oxnard to San Diego in the 1970's with the epicenter in Long Beach and Lakewood. I haven't played since 1993 when I moved to Texas. I was sorry to discover that fastpitch was dead in Dallas when I arrived and as any "true athlete" knows, slo-pitch just isn't a lot of fun. In signing off, my congrats to Chuck for hanging around into his 60's and congrats also to Chaple and the other "old warriors" for keeping the spirit. Maybe we'll all join up again in the after life. My idea of the perfect heaven would be a doubleheader at either Mayfair Park or Joe Rodgers Field. Best wishes to all, Dick Camp |
22. - Posted February 17, 2009 7:42PM
Scott Slinkard
| Streakers Softball |
| Hey Dale, how come you didn't mention the famous Long Beach Streakers??? Scott Slinkard |
21. - Posted September 1, 2008 2:04PM
kris101
| fastpitching.com |
| Good luck this fall season! Pitching Aids |
20. - Posted December 7, 2007 6:43AM
The_Softball_Hut
| Softball Merchandise and NEW!! Fundraising Opportunity |
| Take advantage of our great fundraising program!!! http://www.thesoftballhut.com/video.html |
19. - Posted November 11, 2007 3:39PM
vegas05man
| fundraising |
| Fred Hanker, If you or anyone you know would like to raise money. I have a money making funnel that are used in malls and stores like walmart. People put coins in the slot and the coin goes around the funnel down a hole, into a lockbox. This one is very nice. Let me know if your interested.I sold two to the L.A Zoo and they are very happy with them. My phone # is 909-240-2297. Call anytime. steve chacon |
18. - Posted November 11, 2007 3:33PM
vegas05man
| n/a |
| hey Fred, Thanks for the UCLA tickets. Took my son to his first football game. We had a great time and it was a very good game. Lot's of action. See you after your break. Your website is awsome. steve c. |
17. - Posted October 6, 2007 9:59AM
George__462
| fastpitching.com |
| Pitchers, visit fastpitching.com |
16. - Posted December 29, 2005 11:14AM
SoftballFever13
| From our Softball Family to Yours, We Wish You All a Safe & Happy 2006! www.SoftballFever.com |
15. - Posted August 26, 2005 12:39PM
DUCE
| AMIGOS FASTPITCH |
| THANKS FOR VISITING OUR WEB PAGE. I JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU GUYS LUCK IN STOCKTON AND HOPEFUL WE ALL DO WELL. DUCE, AMIGOS FASTPITCH |
14. - Posted April 7, 2005 12:21PM
Raymar 9
| Raymar Fastpitch |
| WOW Hanker. This site is awsome! I'm not sure everyone knows how much work keeping these sites updated takes. You have certainly set the bar high for the rest of us. I would also like to wish your team good luck but with that roster you have who needs it. Skill goes much farther than luck will take you. ;) See you on the field. Ken Shaw #9 |
