In 1968 and 1969, the USSSA held World Championships, then in 1970 they changed the format to have a separate Eastern and Western World Championship, with the two winners to meet the following year in the USSSA World Series. From 1971 through 1973, the Eastern Champ would meet the Western Champ in a best of seven to determine the USSSA World Series Champion. The Separate World Championships were held in September of the previous year and the World Series was played in June of the year listed. In 1974, 8 teams, which included not just the winners of the Eastern and Western World Series, but the runner-ups as well. Also included were teams from the new Central World Series. In 1975, the first USSSA World Series all-world team was named. Previously, the all-world teams were made up of from the separate divisional world series.
1968 USSSA World Championship (Held in Milwaukee, WI)
1. Mueller Pipe Liners, Milwaukee, WI 7-0 2. BYM Club, Pittsburgh, PA 7-2 3. Jim's Sport Shop, Pittsburgh, PA 4-2 4. Harrison's Merchants, Harrison, IN 8-2 5. Tirabassi Excavating, Kenosha, WI 6-2 6. Milwaukee Electric Tool, Milwaukee, WI 4-2 7. Louisville Stars, Louisville, KY 4-2 8. Floyd Warren's, Irwin, PA 4-2 9. Gatliff's Auto Sales, Newport, KY 3-2 10. Brill's Uniform Milwaukee, WI 4-2 11. MarVal Builders, Hamilton, OH 3-2 12. Golden Bear Lounge, Covington, KY 2-2 13. Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV 3-2 14. Larry's Barber Shop, West Allis, WI 3-2 15. Surf Bar, Cudahy, WI 5-2 16. O'Brien's, Big Bend, WI 2-2 17. Seaco, Dalton, GA 2-2 18. Las Vegas Stars, Las Vegas, NV 1-2 19. Berardi Construction, Pekin, IL 2-2 20. Dominiques Motors, Breaux Bridge, LA 2-2 21. Covington Merchants, Covington, KY 3-2 22. Corky's, McHenry, IL 3-2 23. Coachmen, New Rochelle, NY 1-2 24. Home Readers, Cincinnati, OH 2-2 25. Timmel's Tap, Watertown, WI 4-2 26. Cheeks, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 27. Main Tap Tavern, Covington, KY 2-2 28. Ski-Hut, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 29. Mike's 31 Club, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 30. Hay Brothers, Dixon, IL 1-2 31. Polling Motors, Piqua, OH 1-2 32. Stars, Joliet, IL 1-2 33. Stanton's, Milwaukee, WI 1-2 34. Big Apple, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 35. Bryant Furniture, Albertsville, AL 0-2 36. Kendall's Lounge, Detroit, MI 1-2 37. Robert's Lounge, Milwaukee, WI 0-2 38. Bit of Italy, Covina, CA 0-2 39. Roger's Midway Inn, Rochester, NY 1-2 40. Logan's Party Store, Inkster, MI 0-2 41. Pekin Traffic Club, Pekin, IL 0-2 42. Indian Nation, Stillwater, OK 0-2 43. Lincoln Avenue Merchants, Dixon, IL 0-2 44. Optimist Blue, Dixon, IL 0-2 45. WQAD Radio, Moline, IL 0-2 46. Darvin Excavators, Pekin, IL 0-2 47. Schlitz, Fond du Lac, WI 0-2 48. Bus Stop, Cincinnati, OH 0-2 49. Spartensburg, SC 0-2 50. Totemburgers, Cincinnati, OH 0-2
MVP - Jim Cody, Mueller Pipe Liners (7-0 Pitching) HR Leaders- Ron Engler, BYM Club - 5 HR Leaders- Tom Taylor, Gatliff's Auto - 5 Avg Leader- Ray Corky Kruel, Jim's Sport Shop
1968 USSSA All World Team: P- Jim Cody, Mueller's Pipe Liners (7-0 Pitching) P- Lou DelMastro, BYM Club C- Fred Cox, Mueller Pipe Liners C- Sonny Rider, Gatliff Motors 1B- Mark Farrington, Milwaukee Electric Tool 2B- Ray Corky Kruel, Jim's Sport Shop 3B- Paul Tomasovich, Jim's Sport Shop SS- Paul Elphinstone, BYM Club OF- Miller Adams, Jim's Sport Shop OF- Dick Polgar, Mueller Pipe Liners OF- Jerry Schunk, Harrison Merchants OF- Ron Engler, BYM Club (5 HRs) OF- Tom Taylor, Gatliff Motors (5 HRs)
NOTE: BYM Club eliminated Jim's Sport Shop in a close game 6-5 to make it to the Finals. Mueller Pipeliners defeated BYM in the Championship 10-9. Brookline scored 5 runs to take a 9-6 lead in the top of the 7th. Mueller came back with Tom O'Donnell driving in the tying and winning runs on the games last play to win 10-9. Jim Cody of Mueller pitched all 7 victories for Mueller and was the MVP.
1969 USSSA World Championship (Held in New Kensington, PA)
1. Jim's Sport Shop, Pittsburgh, PA 6-0 2. Floyd Warren's, Irwin, PA 4-2 3. Milwaukee Electric Tool, Milwaukee, WI 5-2 4. BYM Club, Pittsburgh, PA 4-2 5. Crescant Café, New Castle, PA 5-2 5. National Lanes, Cincinnati, OH 7. Mueller Pipe Liners, Milwaukee, WI - OTHER TEAMS PARTICIPATING (their records and standings are unknown) - Sports Center, Covington, KY 9. Kendall Lounge, Detroit, MI - Robert's Lounge, Milwaukee, WI - Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV - Main Hotel, Carnegie, PA - Mitch's Inn, Baltimore, MD - Black Martini, IL - SNA, Toledo, OH - Home Readers, Cincinnati, OH - Parkside AC, Detroit, MI - North Kentucky Merchants, Covington, KY - MarVal Builders, Hamilton, OH - Capitol Supply, Charleston, WV - Piqua Merchants, Piqua, IA - Goettl's Metals, Mesa, AZ - Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY - Harrison Merchants, Harrison, IN - Tirabassi Excavating, Kenosha, WI - Rogers Midway Inn, Rochester, NY - Timmels Tap, Watertown, WI - Giorgio's, Milwaukee, WI - Buffalo Bar, - Gus Manor,
This is the only information on the final standings available at this time, 50 teams participated and Jim's won the final championship game over Floyd Warren's 6-2.
MVP - Paul Tomasovich, Jim's Sport Shop (15-21, .714, 3 HRs) HR Leader- Tom Taylor, National Lanes - 5 Avg Leader- Paul Tomasovich, Jim's Sport Shop - .714
1969 USSSA All World Team: P- Lou Delmastro, Jim's Sport Shop C- Lou Quahliero, Crescant Café 1B- Terry Loughner, Floyd Warren's 2B- Jim Mortl, Milwaukee Electric Tool 3B- Paul Tomasovich, Jim's Sport Shop (15-21, .714, 3 HRs) SS- Tom Taylor, National Lanes (5 HRs) OF- Bill Cepige, BYM Club OF- Ted Budny, Milwaukee Electric Tool OF- Red Kowalski, Floyd Warren's OF- Andy Smoky Zilka, Jim's Sport Shop OF- Miller Killer Adams, Jim's Sport Shop
1970 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Rochester, NY) - 32 teams
1. Accurate Welding, Milwaukee, WI---------------(QUALIFIED for 1971 WORLD SERIES) 2. Tirabassi Excavating, Kenosha, WI 6-2 3. WAWA Radio, West Allis, WI 4. Hicksville Motor Inn Astros, Hicksville, NY 5. Robert's Lounge, Milwaukee, WI 5. Floyd Warren's, Irwin, PA 7. Jim's Sport Shop, Pittsburgh, PA 7. Houcks, Rochester, NY - Al Green's Tavern, Rochester, NY - Duffy's, Louisville, KY - Iron Dukes, New Castle, PA 1-2 - Sports Center, Covington, KY - Knights of St. John's, Louisville, KY - Gaylord Inn, New Castle, PA 1-2 - Erdle, Rochester, NY - Raybens, Rochester, NY - Brookline BYM, Pittsburgh, PA - Musician's Club, Rochester, NY - Sports Inn, Shelbyville, KY - Dearborn All Stars, Dearborn, MI - Westside Merchants, Rochester, NY - North Inn, CT - Goodnough Plumbing, Toledo, OH - Gus' Manor Inn, MD - Pepsi-Cola Rochester, NY - Ports Sports Shop, MD - Hi Spot, OH - Ramsey's, Rochester, NY - Smith's Reality, VA 0-2 (no show)
This is the only information on the final standings available at this time. Tirabassi eliminated WAWA 13-6 and then lost to Accurate Welding in the Championship 6-3. Both of Tirabassi's losses were at the hands of the Welders. Jim Mortl, Carl Bruce (3 RBIs) and Gene Coppertino of Accurate all had 3 hits in the 6-3 championship win.
MVP - Mario Bonofiglio, Tirabassi (6-2 Pitching) HR Leader- Mike Foley, Hicksville Astros Avg Leader- Tony Guiliano, Iron Dukes (11-12) - .913
1970 Eastern All World Team: P- Mario Bonofiglio, Tirabassi Excavating (6-2 Pitching) C- D. Denson, WAWA Radio 1B- Jim Warras, Accurate Welding 2B- Jim Mortl, Accurate Welding 3B- Mike Foley, Hicksville Astros SS- Nick Perrine, Tirabassi Excavating OF- S. Jones, Robert's Lounge OF- Rich Baumgarten, Tirabassi Excavating OF- Oscar Steadman, Hicksville Astros OF- Dick Polgar, Accurate Welding
OTHERS:
John Sepich, Brookline BYM (10-11, .909, 4 HRs, 10-11)
1970 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Azusa, CA)
1. Goettl's Metals, Mesa, AZ 5-0 (54-9 record)---------------(QUALIFIED for 1971 WORLD SERIES) 2. Johnson's Big Apple, Phoenix, AZ (92-18 record) 3. M & M, Scottsdale, AZ 4. Kelly's Sporting Goods, Anaheim, CA 5. Bit of Italy, Huntington Park, CA 5. Shakey's, El Monte, CA 7. Bemco, Industry, CA 7. Carpetbaggers, CA - ? on remainder
This is the only information on the final standings available at this time
MVP - Larry Harrell, Goettl's Metals (5-0 Pitching, 9-0 shutout in championship game) HR Leader- Elby Bushong, M&M Avg Leader- no info available
1970 Western All World Team: P- Larry Harrell, Goettl's P- Virgil Watkins, M&M C- Elby Bushong, M&M 1B- Bill Brotherton, Kelly's 2B- Jack Beavers, Goettl's 3B- Sal Martinez, Big Apple SS- Richard Lopez, Big Apple OF- Amata Sotelo, Bemco OF- Randy Gill, Goettl's OF- Phil Brown, M&M OF- Ernie Valenzuela, Big Apple
1971 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Louisville, KY - Rain Shortened)
1. Accurate Welding, Milwaukee, WI 6-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1972 WORLD SERIES) 2. Ace Movers, Milwaukee, WI 4-1 3. Hicksville Astros, Hicksville, NY 6-1 4. Milwaukee Commandos, Milwaukee, WI 7-1 5. Iron Dukes, New Castle, PA 3-2 6. Feldotts Plateau, Napierville, IL 3-2 7. Sports Center, Covington, KY 5-2 8. Queen City Patterns, Miamitown, OH 4-2 9. Milwaukee Forging, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 10. Sixth Ward Club, Pittsburgh, PA 2-2 11. Fairdale A.C., Fairdale, KY 2-2 12. Sportscenter A.C., Covington, KY 3-2 13. Tirabassi Excavating, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 14. Builders Hardware, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 15. Nationals, Smithfield, VA 2-2 16. Croten Dukes, New Castle, PA 3-2 17. Independents, Buena Vista, VA 2-2 18. Ward Forging, New Albany, IN 2-2 19. Shematick Oil, Newport News, VA 1-2 20. Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY 1-2 21. WAWA Radio, Milwaukee, WI 1-2 22. Harry's Corner, Burlington, KY 1-2 23. Midnighters, Louisville, KY 1-2 24. Ulrich A.C., Sheperdsville, KY 1-2 25. Kendall Lounge, Detroit, MI 1-2 26. Greenfield Org., Pittsburgh, PA 1-2 27. Hopewell VFW, Hopewell, VA 0-2 28. Weber's Market, Harrison, OH 0-2 29. Cavaliers A.C., Petersburg, VA 0-2 30. Barr Industries, Wayne, MI 0-2 31. Kiwanis, Brentwood, MD 0-2 32. Riley's Inn, New Windsor, NY 0-2 33. Wischer's Café, Covington, KY 0-2 34. Guardian Angels Club, Louisville, KY 0-2 35. Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH 0-2 36. Millbrook Softball, Millbrook, NY 0-2 37. Tomatoes, Louisville, KY 0-2 38. Postal Men, St. Louis, MO 0-2
MVP - John Wegner, Accurate Welding (10-18, .556, 4 HRs, 13 RBIs) HR Leader- Larry Chiapetta, Hicksville Astros Avg Leader- Darrell Greenmeir, Accurate Welding (12-16, 6 RBIs) - .750
1971 Eastern All World Team: P- Mike Fox, Ace Movers C- Willie May, Ace Movers (12-17, .706) 1B- Oscar Steadman, Hicksville Astros 2B- Jim Mortl, Accurate Welding (10-22, .455, 7 RBIs) 3B- Carl Bruce, Accurate Welding (11-17, .647, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs) SS- Mike Foley, Hicksville Astros OF- Darrell Greenmeier, Accurate Welding (12-16, .750, 6 RBIs) OF- John Wegner, Accurate Welding (10-18, .556, 4 HRs, 13 RBIs) OF- Arlis Jones, Commando's OF- Jim Sieloff, Ace Movers
1971 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Azusa, CA)
1. Johnson's Big Apple, Phoenix, AZ 5-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1972 WORLD SERIES) 2. Berg Ford, Mesa, AZ 5-2 3. Glenwood Motors, Glenwood, CA 4-2 4. Kerr Sporting Goods, AZ 3-2 5 Goettl's Metals, Mesa, AZ 4-2 6. Nevada Test Site Bears, Nye County, NV 4-2 7. Bit of Italy, Huntington Park, CA 3-2 8. V.B. Morgan Truckers, Lakewood, CA 2-2 9. Austin & Wolfe Refrig., Phoenix, AZ 2-2 10. Honeywell, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 11. Bemco, Industry, CA 1-2 12. Foothill Dairy, Azusa, CA 2-2 13. Shakey's, CA 2-2 14. Motorola Blue, AZ 2-2 15. Bohunks, CA 1-2 16. Carpet Baggers, NV 0-2 17. Garrey Room, CA 0-2 18. Motorola White, AZ 0-2 19. So. Phoenix Merchants, AZ 0-2 20. Sierra Produce, NV 0-2 21. Wonder World, NV 0-2 22. The Pitcher, AZ 0-2
MVP - Vince Paralta, Big Apple (8-17, .471) HR Leader- Elby Bushong, Kerr Sporting Goods (6-15, .400) Avg Leader- Jack Beavers, Goettl's Metal (12-19) - .632
1971 Western All World Team: P- Benny Crittenden, Berge Ford (9-17, .529) C- Elby Bushong, Kerr Sp. Goods (6-15, .400) 1B- Ken Novak, Glenwood Motors (9-20, .450) 2B- Dave Hibbert, Berge Ford (9-16, .563) 3B- Jack Beavers, Goettl's (12-19, .632) SS- Gordon Loveless, Berge Ford (8-23, .347) SS- Vince Peralta, Big Apple (8-17, .471) OF- Joe Contraras, Big Apple (5-15, .333) OF- Dan McMann, Blinky's Truckers (8-16, .500) OF- Frank Wilson, Glenwood Motors (9-19, .474) OF- Frank Valunzuela, Big Apple (7-18, .385)
1972 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Petersburg, VA)
1. Dino's Pizza, Detroit, MI 7-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1973 WORLD SERIES) 2. Rolling Hills, Covington, KY 7-2 3. Snyder's, Redford, MI 7-2 4. Mertz Bake Shop, Oak Park, MI 7-2 5. Century Tire, Cincinnati, OH 5-2 6. Pinter's Nets, Long Island, NY 4-2 7. Builders Hardware, Milwaukee, WI 6-2 8. Iron Dukes, New Castle, PA 4-2 9. Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY 4-2 10. Milwaukee Commandos, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 11. 5&10 Tap, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 12. Tirabassi Excavating, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 13. Cam Mele, Pittsburgh, PA 4-2 14. Earl's Enterprise, Rochester, NY 4-2 15. West End Grill, Newburg, NY 3-2 16. U.A. Bar, Detroit, MI 3-2 17. The Other Place, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 18. Du-Penn, Rock Hill, SC 3-2 19. Roanoke Athletics, Roanoke, VA 2-2 20. Grennert's A.C., Louisville, KY 2-2 21. Bambace Insurance, Port Chester, NY 2-2 22. Lucidi's Lounge, Trenton, MI 2-2 23. Sixth Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 1-2 24. Marasco's Variety Faire, Milwaukee, WI 1-2 25. Zuni Zippers, Zuni, VA 2-2 26. Georgia Bonded, Buena Vista, VA 2-2 27. S & S Builders, New Albany, IN 2-2 28. J.T. Morriss Funeral, Petersburg, VA 2-2 29. Ulrich A.C., Louisville, KY 2-2 30. Lutz's Fine Foods, Sheboygan, WI 1-2 31. Pastime Bar, Toledo, OH 1-2 32. Little Bombers, Roanoke Rapids, NC 1-2 33. Grant Plaza, Gaffney, SC 1-2 34. Robbins, Tarboro, NC 1-2 35. Cavalier A.C., Petersburg, VA 1-2 36. Harding Supply, Rochester, NY 1-2 37. Lombardo's Tavern, Pennsauken, NJ 1-2 38. Nicky's, Newburg, NY 1-2 39. Altech, Rochester, NY 1-2 40. Rooster Inn, Toledo, OH 1-2 41. Hercules, Hopewell, VA 1-2 42. Lycoming, Philadelphia, PA 1-2 43. Coca-Cola, Stanton, VA 1-2 44. Shematek, Newport News, VA 1-2 45. Federal Informatory, Petersburg, VA 0-2 46. Kendall Lounge, Detroit, MI 0-2 47. Sportsline, Toledo, OH 0-2 48. Academy Real Estate, Trenton, MI 0-2 49. Tom's Soda Shop, Smithfield, VA 0-2 50. Schaeffers, York, PA 0-2 51. Venetian Marble, Richmond, VA 0-2 52. Ashville VFW, Ashville, VA 0-2 53. Coyne's Pub, Indiana, PA 0-2 54. Hampton Roads, Hampton, VA 0-2 55. Rosedale Cardinals, Baltimore, MD 0-2 56. Rivermont Esso, Lynchburg, VA 0-2 57. Guardian Angels, Louisville, KY 0-2 58. Villa All-Stars, Charleston, WV 0-2
MVP - Cal Carmen, Dino's Pizza (.740, 8 HRs) HR Leader- Tom Louria, Snyder's (10) Avg Leader- Cal Carmen, Dino's Pizza (.740)
1972 Eastern All World World Team: P- Cal Carmen, Dino's Pizza (.740, 8 HRs) C- John Hinds, Snyder's (.627, 9 HRs) 1B- Hudson Knock, Rolling Hills 2B- Jerry Johnson, Dino's Pizza 3B- Dave Holt, 5&10 Tap SS- Jim Taliseky, Dino's Pizza IF- Hank Cluess, Pinters Net OF- Joe Thiesan, Dino's Pizza OF- Bill Schlessinger, Century Tire OF- Jim Haislip, Dino's Pizza OF- Tom Louria, Snyder's (.654, 10 HRs) UT- Dave McLanger, Mertz Bake Shop UT- Jim Gum, Rolling Hills
1972 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Sun City, AZ)
1. Gonzales Mexican Food, Richmond, CA 5-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1973 WORLD SERIES) 2. Blinky's, Fullerton, CA 4-2 3. Bemco, Industry, CA 5-2 4. Goettl'e Metals, Mesa, AZ 3-2 5. CBAC, San Gabriel Valley, CA 3-2 6. Little Big O, Downey, CA 2-2 7. Carpetbaggers, NV 2-2 8. Maloof Rockets, NV 2-2 9. Spot and Blotter 1-2 10. Buccaneers 1-2 11. Kerr, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 12. Berge Mazda, AZ 1-2 13. Moe's, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 14. Glenwood Motors, Glenwood, CA 0-2 15. N.A.C.A. 0-2 16. Big Apple, Mesa, AZ 0-2
MVP - Larry Sheppard, Gonzales Mexican Food (20-22, .909) HR Leader- Leonard Bowen, Bemco - 4 Avg Leader- Larry Sheppard, Gonzales (20-22) - .909
1972 Western All World Team: P- Mike Matthews, Gonzales (10-20, .500) C- Leonard Bowen, Bemco (over .600, 4 HRs) IF- Frank Coppa, Gonzales (10-20, .500) 2B- Larry Sheppard, Gonzales (20-22, .909) IF- Rancy Rozati, Blinky's (over .500) IF- Dan Derch, Blinky's (over .500) OF- Bob Woodriff, Blinky's (over .600) OF- Amata Sotelo, Bemco (over .600) OF- Mike Edwards, Bemco (over .500) OF- Charles Pierce, Gonzales (over .400) UT- Ed Green, Gonzales (3 HRs)
1973 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Southgate, MI)
1. Croten Dukes, New Castle, PA 6-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 2. Dino's Pizza, Detroit, MI 6-2 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 3. Pace Electronics, Rochester, NY 6-2 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 4. Snyder's Masonary, Redford, MI 6-2 5. Rolling Hills, Covington, KY 5-2 6. Iron Dukes, New Castle, PA 4-2 7. Marasco's V.F., Milwaukee, WI 4-2 8. S & S Builders, New Albany, IN 3-2 9. Krivan Club, Springdale, PA 3-2 10. Sixth Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 3-2 11. Milwaukee Commandos, Milwaukee, WI 3-2 12. Leedy's Siding, Toledo, OH 3-2 13. Bryant Walker, Wesland, MI 3-2 14. Walled Lake, Walled Lake, MI 3-2 15. Ace Worldwide, Cudahym WI 2-2 16. Rinaldo's, Redford, MI 2-2 17. Mount Royal Inn, Pittsburgh, PA 2-2 18. Mayfair Auto, Taylor, MI 2-2 19. Redwood Restaurant, Greensburg, PA 2-2 20. Tom Tears Tavern, Southgate, MI 1-2 21. Ulrich A.C., Louisville, KY 1-2 22. Smith of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 1-2 23. Proietti's Village, Rochester, NY 1-2 24. Starvin Marvin's, Wyandotte, MI 1-2 25. Dupeen Cigar & Candy, Rock Hill, SC 1-2 26. Buena Vista, Buena Vista, VA 1-2 27. Champagne Bar, Milwaukee, WI 1-2 28. Greenway Reality, Covington, KY 0-2 29. Bailey Gulf, Rock Hill, SC 0-2 30. Cavalier A.C., Petersburg, VA 0-2 31. Frady's, Lynchburg, VA 0-2 32. Anderson's, Toledo, OH 0-2 33. Lucidi's Lounge, Tenton, MI 0-2 34. Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY 0-2 35. Old Fshion Bar, Toledo, OH 0-2 36. Tirabassi Excavating, Kenosha, WI 0-2 37. House of Miller, Baltimore, MD 0-2 38. Nicky's 277, Newburg, NY 0-2 39. O'Baugh Ford, Staunton, VA 0-2
MVP - Carl Pia, Croten Dukes (15-20, .750, 2 HRs, 12 RBIs, 6-0 Pitching) HR Leader- Dave Thayer, Snyder's (.667, 22 RBIs) - 10 Avg Leader- Carl Pia, Croten Dukes - .750
1973 Eastern All World Team: P- Carl Pia - Croten Dukes (15-20, .750, 2 HRs, 12 RBIs, 6-0 Pitching)
P- Cal Carmen - Dino's Pizza (12-25, .480, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs)
C- Frank Taccone - Pace Electronics (11-23, .470, 7 HRs, 8 RBIs)
C- John Pierog - Iron Dukes (11-18, .611, 8 RBIs)
1B- Emory Lucas - Rolling Hills (14-26, .538, 8 RBIs)
2B- Joe Patti - Dino's Pizza (14-27, .519, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs)
3B- Doug Gerdes - Snyder's (21-33, .636, 9 HRs, 27 RBIs)
3B- Micky Annarella - Croten Dukes (10-19, .526, 7 RBIs)
SS- Randy Huey - Croten Dukes (13-21, .619, 4 RBIs)
OF- Dave Thayer - Snyder's (22-33, .667, 10 HRs, 22 RBIs)
OF- Ron Blaessig - Pace Electronics (15-22, .682, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs)
OF- Glenn Eichelberger - Pace Electronics (17-29, .586, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs)
OF- Joe Thieson - Dino's Pizza (14-30, .467, 5 HRs, 10 RBIs)
1973 Central USSSA World Championship (Held in Red Bud, IL)
1. Slinger Foundry, Milwaukee, WI 2-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 2. Thurmers Bar, St. Louis, MO 0-2 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES)
MVP - Phil Higgins, Slinger Foundry no all-world team was named, Just MVP.
These two teams were selected in a special playoff, Slinger won the final game 11-7.
1973 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Tempe, AZ)
1. Double Tree Inn, Phoenix, AZ 6-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 2. Association, Orange, CA 9-2 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1974 WORLD SERIES) 3. Road Runners, Pamona, CA 5-2 4. CBAC, San Gabriel Valley, CA 6-2 5. Bemco, Industry, CA 3-2 5. Goettl's Metals, Mesa, AZ 3-2 7. Allen Cleaners, Phoenix, AZ 3-2 7. Danny's Bar, Las Vegas, NV 4-2 9. Little Big O, Downey, CA 2-2 9. Moe's Body Shop, Phoenix, AZ 3-2 9. National Auto Glass, Scittsdale, AZ 2-2 9. T & D, Temple City, CA 2-2 13. City Wide Container, Oakland, CA 2-2 13. Ski-Chalet Carpetbaggers, Oakland, CA 2-2 13. Wagon Wheel, Pinole, CA 2-2 13. Satin Doll, Phoenix, AZ 2-2 17. Grand Inn, Covina, CA 1-2 17. Ericson's, Santa Barbara, CA 1-2 17. Eagles, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 17. 5th National Banque 1-2 17. South Phoenix Merchants 1-2 17. Frankie's Lounge, Las Vegas, NV 1-2 17. Walt's Chevron 2-2 17. Foothill Dairy, Azusa, CA 1-2 17. So. Nevada Concrete, Las Vegas, NV 1-2 25. Valley A.C., San Fernando Valey, CA 0-2 25. Mizzi Brothers, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 25. Lawyer's Tile, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 25. Capitol Insul., San Fernando Val., CA 1-2 25. Hard Hats, Redondo Beach, CA 0-2 25. Nighthawks, Huntington Beach, CA 0-2 25. Olive Pit, Anaheim, CA 0-2 32. Valdez Transfer, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 32. Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 0-2
MVP - Don Jackson, Double Tree Inn (10-23, .435) HR Leader- Jerry Gilbreath, CBAC (.633) - 8 Avg Leader- Jack Beavers, Goettl's Metals (11-16) - .688
1973 Western All World Team: P- Jerry Gilbreath, CBAC (12-19, .632, 8 HRs) C- Mike Cox, Association (12-28, .429, 1 HR) IF- Jack Beavers, Goettl's (11-16, .688) IF- Dave Walski, Road Runners (10-16, .625) IF- Lou Smith, Road Runners (8-18, .444, 2 HRs) IF- Don Jackson, Double Tree Inn (10-23, .435) OF- Lee Elder, Double Tree Inn (11-24, .458) OF- Bob Woodroof, Association (15-30, .500) OF- Dan Furnald, CBAC (12-20, .600) OF- Mike Watson, Bemco (13-22, .636)
1974 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Louisville, KY)
1. Sol Mintz, Washington, PA 6-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Jesse's Club, Louisville, KY 6-2 3. Pace Electronics, Rochester, NY 4-2 4. B & W Carpets, Oak Park, MI 5-2 5. Proietti's Pizza, Rochester, NY 5-2 6. T&D-Anderson, New Rochelle, NY 4-2 7. Easy Shop, Louisville, KY 3-2 8. Knights of St. John, Louisville, KY 3-2 9. Long Island Glass, Glen Cove, NY 3-2 10. B&B Garden Center, Fincastle, VA 2-2 11. Rolling Hills Lakers, Covington, KY 2-2 12. Starvin Marvin's, Wyandotte, MI 2-2 13. De Santis Funeral Home, Detroit, MI 2-2 14. Muncie Majors, Muncie, IN 2-2 15. Wyandotte Sp. Goods, Wyandotte, MI 2-2 16. Bernson-Lewis, Buena Vista, VA 2-2 17. Jabalis, Louisville, KY 1-2 18. Clark Heating, Louisville, KY 1-2 19. Hoosers, New Albany, IN 1-2 20. Independents, Buena Vista, VA 1-2 21. Snyder's, Redford, MI 1-2 22. Universal Insurance, Covington, KY 1-2 23. Taylor Bros Excavators, Covington, KY 1-2 24. Obaugh Ford, Staunton, VA 1-2 25. Mil's Village, Springdale, PA 0-2 26. State Bank, Dayton, KY 0-2 27. Sid's Cycle Shop, Larchmont, NY 0-2 28. Artcraft-Clementes, Lincoln Park, MI 0-2 29. Brandenburg Const., Walled Lake, MI 0-2 30. Mose's Flash, Silver Grove, KY 0-2 31. Dadey's Tavern, Newburg, NY 0-2 32. New Albany Pacers, New Albany, IN 0-2
MVP - Don Roberts, Sol Mintz (14-20, .700) HR Leader- Jim Yesenchak, Sol Mintz - 3 Avg Leader- Don Roberts, Sol Mintz (.700)
1974 Eastern All World Team: Pitcher - Jack Eneix, Sol Mintz Catcher - Earl Tustin, Sol Mintz Catcher - Jim Mitchell, B&W Carpets Infield - Willie Shepard, Pace Electronics Infield - Al Breeden, Jesse's Infield - Marty Braun, Jesse's Shortstop - Denny Brown, Sol Mintz Outfield - Don Roberts, Sol Mintz (14-20, .700) Outfield - Jim Yesenchak, Sol Mintz (3 HRs) Outfield - Dave Helmbold, Pace Electronics Outfield - Chuck Winders, Jesse's
1974 Central USSSA World Championship (Held in Sheboygan, WI)
1. Builder's Hardware, Milwaukee, WI 4-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Percy's, Milwaukee, WI 4-2 3. Marasco Variety Faire, Milwaukee, WI 4-2 4. Dick's Club, Sheboygan, WI 3-2 5. Next Best Thing, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 6. Copper Hearth, Milwaukee, WI 2-2 7. Tirabassi Excavating, Kenosha, WI 2-2 8. Northwest Industries, Glendale, WI 1-2 9. Right Spot, Milwaukee, WI 1-2 10. Bachelor II, Kenosha, WI 0-2 11. Champagne Bar, Milwaukee, WI 0-2 12. Squire Inn, Cudahy, WI 0-2
MVP - Doug Czaplewski, Builder's Hardware (15-18, .833, 5 RBIs, 9 Runs) HR Leader- Rick Scherr, Copper Hearth (13-16, .813, 12 RBIs, 6 Runs) Avg Leader- Doug Czaplewski, Builder's Hardware (.833)
1974 Central All World Team: Pitcher - Art Beischel, Builder's Hardware Catcher - Robert Granderson, Percy's First Base - Harold May, Builder's Hardware Second Base - Doug Czaplewski, Builder's Hardware (15-18, .833, 5 RBIs, 9 Runs) Third Base - Rick Scherr, Copper Hearth (13-16, .813, 12 RBIs, 6 Runs) Shortstop - Ron Ternouth, Marasco's Variety Faire Outfield - Ken Parker, Percy's (13-19, .684, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs) Outfield - Chuck Runge, Builder's Hardware Outfield - Stan Schmidt, Dick's Club
OTHERS: Chuck Drewicz, Copper Hearth (9-14, .643, 7 RBIs, 3 Runs) Unknown Weiss, Tirabassi (12-19, .632, 4 RBIs, 9 Runs) Tom Fuchs, Copper Hearth (8-13, .615, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs) Mark Neubauer, Copper Hearth (7-12, .583, 8 RBIs, 4 Runs)
1974 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in San Diego, CA)
1. Copperstate Nut and Bolt, Phoenix, AZ 6-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Capitol Insulation, Los Angeles, CA 7-2 3. Wagon Wheel, Pinole, CA 4-2 4. Carpetbaggers, Las Vegas, NV 6-2 5. Gale's Bath Boutique, Carson City, NV 3-2 6. E.V. Graham Realitors, Scottsdale, AZ 3-2 7. Chandler Redi-Mix, Mesa, AZ 3-2 8. Goettl's Metals, Mesa, AZ 3-2 9. Nighthawks, Anaheim, CA 5-2 10. Secret Harbor, Phoenix, AZ 3-2 11. Kerr Sporting Goods, Phoenix, AZ 2-2 12. Alden, Phoenix, AZ 2-2 13. Monford VFW, Phoenix, AZ 3-2 14. Red Machine, Richmond, CA 2-2 15. Bemco, Industry, CA 2-2 16. Big Apple, Phoenix, AZ 2-2 17. Garduno's, El Monte, CA 3-2 18. Danny's Bar, Las Vegas, NV 2-2 19. Foothill Dairy, Azusa, CA 2-2 20. Pal Joey's, San Diego, CA 2-2 21. Bakatares, Anaheim, CA 2-2 22. Valdez Transfer, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 23. Bob's Sp. Goods, Phoenix, AZ 1-2 24. Sambo's, Anaheim, CA 1-2 25. The Roadrunners, Pomona, CA 1-2 26. Roadrunners, Pomona, CA 1-2 27. Kadon & Assoc., Phoenix, AZ 1-2 28. Reno Kings, Reno, NV 0-2 29. N. Isl. Packers, San Diego, CA 0-2 30. Frankie's Lounge, Las Vegas, NV 0-2 31. F.Y.D.A.Q., Long Beach, CA 0-2 32. Blythe Blazers, Blythe, CA 0-2 33. Green Saddle, Las Vegas, NV 1-2 34. Tang's & Morgan, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 35. Saddleback Sp., Mis. Viejo, CA 0-2 36. Cherry Patch, Las Vegas, NV 0-2 37. Stadium Club, San Diego, CA 0-2 38. Moe's Body Shop, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 39. Central Blueprint, Phoenix, AZ 0-2 40. Mudville, Los Angeles, CA 0-2
MVP - Lloyd Breshers, Copperstate Nut and Bolt HR Leader- Jim Heaflin, Capitol (3) Avg Leader- not listed
1974 Western All World Team: Pitcher - Mike Cossey, Copperstate Catcher - Mike Cox, Copperstate Infield - Tom Solway, Wagon Wheel Infield - Jim Mottershaw, E.V. Graham Reality Infield - Jerry Hamilton, Capitol Infield - Mike Cornish, Copperstate Infield - Jack Snyder, Copperstate Infield - Jim Heaflin, Capitol Outfield - Les Rabe, Gale's Bath Boutique Outfield - Steve Italiano, Carpetbagger Outfield - Hank Kosmala, Capitol Outfield - Lennie Delgadillo, Capitol
1975 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Smithtown, NY)
Standings (top-6) - 54 teams total 1. Snyders Softball Club, Detroit, MI 6-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Mazzola Insurance, Rochester, NY 3. Starvin Marvins, Detroit, MI 4. Suffolk CableVision, Long Island, NY 5. Frazier's Bombers, Roanoke Rapids, NC 4-2 6. Sportsville, Wilson, NC
MVP - Larry Elkins, Snyder's (18-30, .600, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs, 15 Runs) HR Leader- Jim Mitchell, Snyder's (15-25, .600, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs) - 8 HRs Avg Leader- Londie Parker, Snyder's (23-31, 9 RBIs, 16 Runs) - .742
1975 Eastern All World Team: Pitcher - Rick Pinto, Snyder's (15-31, .484, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs) - Also 7-0 Pitching Catcher - Jim Mitchell, Snyder's (15-25, .600, 8 HRs, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs) First Base - John Hinds, Snyder's (18-30, .600, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs, 13 Runs) Second Base - Pat Williams, Sportsville Third Base - Doug Gerdes, Snyder's (19-32, .594, 7 HRs, 23 RBIs, 17 Runs) Shortstop - Andy Santillo, Mazzola Outfield - Larry Elkins, Snyder's (18-30, .600, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs, 15 Runs) Outfield - Carl Parrish, Starvin Marvin's Outfield - Glen Eichelberger, Mazzola Utility - Mike Yrigoyen, Suffolk Cablevision Utility - Dave Holmbolt, Mazzola
OTHERS: Londie Parker, Snyder's (23-31, .742, 9 RBIs, 16 Runs) Matt Partridge, Snyders (18-29, .621, 6 HRs, 20 RBIs, 20 Runs)
1975 Central USSSA World Championship (Held in Louisville, KY)
Standings (top-5) - 27 teams total 1. Copper Hearth, Milwaukee, WI 5-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Transport Oil, Milwaukee, WI 5-2 3. Rollings Hills Lakers, Covington, KY 5-2 4. Kentuckiana Merchants, Louisville, KY 5-2 5. Handyman, Shepherdsville, KY 4-2
MVP - Chuck Drewicz, Copper Hearth (5-1 Pitching, 3 HRs in the Winners Semi-final, including grand slam) HR Leader- Rick Scherr, Copper Hearth Avg Leader- Jim Mortl, Transport Oil
1975 Central All World Team: (no positions listed) Player - Chuck Drewicz, Copper Hearth Player - Jim Becker, Copper Hearth Player - John Korinek, Copper Hearth Player - Rick Scherr, Copper Hearth Player - Derek Gallagher, Transport Oil Player - Jim Mortl, Transport Oil Player - Jim Dillard, Transport Oil Player - Dave Penick, Rolling Hills Lakers Player - Mike Author, Rolling Hills Lakers Player - Charlie Casper, Kentuckiana Merchants
1975 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Pinole, CA)
Standings (top-5) - 32 teams total 1. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA 6-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1975 WORLD SERIES) 2. Foothill Dairy, Azusa, CA 6-2 3. Bemco, Industry, CA 4-2 4. Carpetbaggers, Las Vages, NV 6-2 5. Kerr-Copperstate, Phoenix, AZ 4-2
MVP - Charlie Pierce, Capitol (.600, 7 HRs) HR Leaders- Jack Warner, Foothill Dairy (.833) - 7 HRs HR Leaders- Charlie Pierce, Capitol - 7 HRs Avg Leader- Dave Coloey, Bakatares (10-11) - .909
1975 Western All World Team: Pitcher - Ron Woodruff, Bemco (.636, 2 HRs) Pitcher - Mike May, Fothill Dairy (.586) Catcher - Mike Watson, Capitol (.842) Infield - Mark Schaeffer, Capitol (.600) Infield - Steve Waters, Bemco (.619, 6 HRs) Infield - Jack Warner, Foothill Dairy (.833, 7 HRs) Infield - Elby Bushong, Kerr-Carpentier (.765, 6 HRs) Outfield - George Engledew, Foothill Dairy (.680, 6 HRs) Outfield - Hank Kosmala, Capitol (.625, 5 HRs) Outfield - Barry Watkins, Bemco (.761, 4 HRs) Outfield - Dan McMann, Carpetbaggers (.768, 1 HR) Outfield - Dave Coloey, Fullerton Bakatares (.909) Outfield - Charlie Pierce, Capitol (.600, 7 HRs)
1976 Eastern USSSA World Championship (Held in Smithtown, NY)
Standings (top-4) - 48 teams total 1. Little Caesars, Detroit, MI 7-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 2. Joe's Army and Navy, Kittanning, PA 9-2 -------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 3. Uniroyal, Detroit, MI 4-2 4. Mazzola, Rochester, NY 4-2 MVP - Jim Foxy Nelson, Joe's Army & Navy (19-32, .594, 9 HRs, 13 RBIs) HR Leaders- Jim Foxy Nelson, Joe's Army & Navy - 9 Avg Leader- Fred Cambria, Long Island Dietz (14-21) - .667
1976 Eastern All World Team: - no information on remainder of team or positions listed Tex Collins, Little Caesars Mike Gouin, Little Caesars Ed Shankin, Little Caesars Gary Braumar, Little Caesars Denny Rogulski, Little Caesars Al Gibson, Uniroyal John Eckstine, Uniroyal Jim Foxy Nelson, Joe's Army & Navy (19-32, .594, 9 HRs, 13 RBIs) Sonny Yurcheck, Joe's Army & Navy (23-35, .657) Fred Cambria, Long Island Dietz (14-21, .667)
OTHERS: Edd Lemon, Joe's Army & Navy (17-26, .654) Denny Marken, Joe's Army & Navy (25-46, .544) Bob Ekas, Joe's Army & Navy (13-24, .542) Fred Ryan, Joe's Army & Navy (21-42, .500) Bill Sepich, Joe's Army & Navy (19-38, .500) Tom Miller, Joe's Army & Navy (14-32, .438)
Joe's Game Scores winners Comtemporo BA, NC - Joe's Army Navy 12-9 losers Joe's Army Navy - Commack Sports 12-0 eliminated Joe's - Eagle Rock AC 28-10 eliminated Joe's - Pelton YMC, NY eliminated Joe's - Sports Cellar, NY eliminated Joe's - PUSH, Detroit, MI eliminated Joe's - Sol Mintz 22-10 eliminated Joe's - Manchester Veneer, Atlanta 11-7 eliminated Joe's Army Navy - Mazzola 10-9 eliminated Joe's Army Navy - Uniroyal 10-7 eliminated Championship Little Caesars - Joe's Army Navy 9-2
1976 Central USSSA World Championship (Held in Louisville, KY)
Standings (top-7) - 34 teams total 1. Taylor Brothers, Corpus Christi, TX 7-0 ---------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 2. Transport Oil, Milwaukee, WI ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 3. Hoosiers, New Albany, IN 4. Jesse's, Louisville, KY 5. Pop Eye, Cincinnati, OH 5. Universal AC, Covington, KY 7. Copper Hearth, Milwaukee, WI
MVP - Micky McCarty, Taylor Brothers HR Leaders- Phil Schrorer, Hoosiers Avg Leader- Micky McCarty, Taylor Brothers 1976 Central All World Team: - no positions listed MVP - Micky McCarty, Taylor Brothers Rick Scherr, Taylor Brothers Bill Ferguson, Taylor Brothers Russ Nowell, Taylor Brothers Derek Gallagher, Transport Oil Doug Czaplowski, Transport Oil Chuck Malek, Transport Oil Phil Schrorer, Hoosiers Charlie Junior Casper, Hoosiers Gene Bishop, Jesse's
1976 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Van Nuys, CA)
Standings (top-5) - 32 teams total 1. Rodeo Room, Anaheim, CA 6-0 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 2. Kerr-Copper State, Phoenix, AZ 8-2 ---------(QUALIFIED for 1976 WORLD SERIES) 3. Davis Merchants, Davis, CA 4-2 4. Foothill Dairy, Azusa, CA 5-2 5. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA 3-2
MVP - Kent Cooke, Rodeo Room (.525) HR Leaders- Elby Bushong, Kerr-Copperstate (.600) - 9 Avg Leader- Gary Premaster, Foothill Dairy - .714
1976 Western All World Team: Pitcher - Tom O'Keefe, Rodeo Room (.556) Pitcher - Mike Cossey, Kerr Copperstate (.500) Catcher - Ron Knaub, Redeo Room (.531) Infield - Brent Nickolaff, Capitol Insulation (.500) Infield - Kent Cooke, Rodeo Room (.525) Infield - Elby Bushong, Kerr Copperstate (.600, 9 HRs) Infield - Al Schmeltz, Kerr Copperstate (.587) Outfield - Larry Caster, Davis Merchants (.647) Outfield - Rick Palley, Rodeo Room (.650) Outfield - Bill McGonigle, Kerr Copperstate (.700) Outfield - Gary Premaster, Foothill Dairy (.714) Outfield - Bob Andre, Redeo Room (.585)
1977 Eastern World at Southgate, MI Standings (top-5) - 38 teams total 1. Mazzola/Castle, Rochester, NY 5-1 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 2. Kentucky Fried Chicken, Detroit, MI 6-2 ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 3. Pace Electronics, Rochester, NY 4-3 4. FA Cray Iron Dukes Raiders, New Castle, PA 6-2 5. Zip's Steak House, Trenton, NJ 6-1 MVP - Jerry Laspanera, Mazzola (.560) HR Leader - Mike Turk, Kentucky Fried Chicken (.571) - 10 Batting Leader - Ray Koenig, KFC - .679 1977 Eastern All World Team Pitcher - Mike DeCillis, Mazzola (.407) Catcher - Ray Koenig, KFC (.679) First Base - Cal Carman, Mazzola (.567) Second Base - Rick Page, Mazzola (.464) Third Base - Mike Turk, KFC (.571, 10 HRs) Shortstop - Andy Santillo, Mazzola (.478) Utility IF - Mitch Ritter, Wolverine Bumper (.619) Outfield - Al Derschlek, Pace (.586) Outfield - Jerry Laspanera, Mazzola (.560) Outfield - PeeWee Dorsey, Pace (.462) Outfield - Marvin Gross, KFC (.538)
1977 Central World at Tullahoma, TN
Standings (top-5) - ? teams total 1. Universal AC, Covington KY ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 2. Savannah Lounge, Cincinnati, OH ------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 3. Hal's Mfg. Co. 4. Rockcastle Olds, Covington, KY 5. Taylor Brothers, Corpus Christi, TX MVP - Dave Penick, Universal AC HR Leader - John Silmon, Taylor Brothers - 5 Batting Leader - not listed 1977 Central All World Team Pitcher - Dave Penick, Universal AC Pitcher - John Coury, Savannah Lounge Catcher - Mike Tolliver, Universal AC Infield - Jim Kuhn, Hal's Mfg. Co. Infield - Lowell McMillan, Hal's Mfg. Co. Infield - Danny Mauer, Rockcastle Olds Infield - Tom Kasee, Universal AC Outfield - Mike LaFevre, Rockcastle Olds Outfield - Danny Black, Universal AC Outfield - Monty Monterosso, Savannah Lounge Outfield - Bill Ferguson, Taylor Brothers
1977 Western USSSA World Championship (Held in Van Nuys, CA)
Standings (top-3) - 25 teams total 1. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA --------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 2. LKB Merchants, Anaheim, CA ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1977 WORLD SERIES) 3. Chelsea's Pie, Concord, CA MVP - Mike Cellura, Capitol (.600, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Runs) HR Leader - Dan Everts, LKB Merchants - 10 Batting Leader - not listed 1977 Western All World Team Pitcher - Bob Woodruff, Capitol Catcher - Fran Rodgriguez, Capitol Catcher - Paul Arroya, LKB Merchants Infield - John Pich, LKB Merchants Infield - Roger McFaddin, Chelsea's Pie Infield - Mike Lynch, Capitol Infield - Bill Cope, LKB Merchants Infield - Hank Kosmala, Capitol Outfield - Mike Kendell, Chelsea's Pie Outfield - Bo Webber, Capitol Outfield - Dan Everts, LKB Merchants (10 HRs) Outfield - Bob Meldahl, Capitol Outfield - Mike Cellura, Capitol (.600, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Runs)
1978 East Worlds at Kinston, NC
Standings (top-4) - 70 teams total 1. Howard & Carroll, Sherrils Ford, NC 7-1 -------------(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 2. County Sports, Levittown, NY 6-2 --------------(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 4. RAM Landmark, Pittsburgh, PA 9-2 3. Dubois Chemical, Columbus, OH 5-2 5. Brookline YMC, Pittsburgh, PA 4-2
MVP - James Boyett, H&C HR Leader - James Boyett, H&C - 16 Battng Leader - not listed 1978 Eastern All World Team Pitcher - John Paul, RAM Landmark Pitcher - Larry Garrard, DuBois Chemical Catcher - George Pajonas, County Sports First Base - Dave Hardt, Howard & Carroll Second Base - James Boyett, Howard & Carroll (16 HRs) Third Base - Mick Sessoms, Friar Tuck Shortstop - Joey Raby, Howard & Carroll Outfield - Mickey Morrison, Howard & Carroll Outfield - Don Clatterbaugh, Howard & Carroll Outfield - Ron Dorsey, County Sports (.611, 6 HRs) Outfield - Marty Rolnick, County Sports Outfield - Jeff Lorenzotta, RAM Landmark Utility - Shorty Lewis, DuBois Chemical Utility - John Davide, County Sports (.622, 8 HRs) Utility - Jim Picard, RAM Landmark Manager - Dave Carroll, Howard & Carroll
1978 Central Worlds at Louisville, KY
Standings (top-4) - 43 teams total 1. CC Brick, Corpus Christi, TX --------------(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 2. LaRosa's Greater Cincinnati Sports, Cincinnati, OH --(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 3. Shimers, Bloomington, MN 4. Rockford Stars, Rockford, IL
MVP - Dick Bartel, CC Brick HR Leader - not listed Batting Leader - not listed 1978 Central All World Team Pitcher - Buddy Slater, CC Brick Catcher - Jack Collins, LaRosa's GCS Infield - Bill Ferguson, CC Brick Infield - Tony Salamone, LaRosa's GCS Infield - Rick Linz, LaRosa's GCS Infield - Clancy Horn, Rockford Stars Outfield - Richard Wilborn, CC Brick Outfield - Dick Bartel, CC Brick Outfield - Ron Potter, Shimmers Outfield - Jim Yeager, Rockford Stars
1978 Western Worlds at Van Nuys, CA
Standings (top-4) - 25 teams total 1. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA 6-0 ----------(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 2. May Tool, Paramount, CA 6-2 --------------(QUALIFIED for 1978 WORLD SERIES) 3. Jack Matthews Realty, Las Vegas, NV 4-2 4. Leathers, Phoenix, AZ 5-2 MVP - Dennis Myers, Capitol (9 HRs) HR Leaders - Elby Bushong, Capitol - 9 HR Leaders - Dennis Myers, Capitol - 9 Batting Leader - not listed 1978 Western All World Team Pitcher - Bob Woodruff, Capitol Catcher - Frank Rodgriguez, Capitol Infield - Rod Bartlett, Leathers Infield - Don Furnald, Capitol Infield - John Person, May Tool Infield - Steve Rayburn, Capitol Outfield - Howie Coodbrook, Matthews Realty Outfield - Bo Webber, Capitol Outfield - Randy Flores, May Tool Outfield - Mike West, Matthews Realty Utility - Elby Bushong, Capitol (9 HRs) Utility - Mike Kline, May Tool Utility - Dennis Myers, Capitol (9 HRs) Manager - Ron Whittleton, Capitol
1979 saw USSSA start having NITs along with the Area Worlds to qualify teams for the World Series
1979
Worlds and NITs
East Worlds at Kinston, NC 1. Green Machine, Starke, FL ----------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) 2. Taylor Beverage, Goldsboro, NC ---------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) 3. DM Construction, Punta Gorda, FL ------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Central World 1. Greater Cincinnati Sports, Cincinnati, OH -(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) 2. Downtown Shell, Milwaukee, WI All Central Team MVP - John Coory, GCS HR Leader - John Morrow, Downtown Shell (8 HRs) John Coory, GCS Mike Krueger, Dale's Bar Rick Linz, GCS Tony Salamone, GCS Hal Ward, GCS Warren Braasch, Downtown Shell Carl Bruce Bruce, Downtown Shell Bob Armstrong, Downtown Shell John Morrow, Downtown Shell (8 HRs) Tim Eldridge, Sibley Dick Veneski, Sibley Rick Griffith, Balboa West World 1. Ruth Realty, Kent, WA ---------------------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) 2. No info available Pabst NIT Champ - Nelson Painting, Oklahoma City, OK ---(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Wilson NIT Champ - Campbell's Carpet, Concord, CA ------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Spalding NIT Champ - Poindexter Lumber, Clemmons, NC ------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Rawlings NIT Champ - Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA -(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Worth NIT Champ - Softball City, Detroit, MI ----------(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES) Defending World Champ - Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC --(QUALIFIED for 1979 WORLD SERIES)
1980
Worlds and NITs
East World
1. Bibbs Realty, Sandusky, OH ------------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Doubledays, Rochester, NY
South World
1. Lenoir Tire, Kinston, NC ---------------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. No info available
Central World
1. Lilly Air Statems, Chicago, IL -----------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Bushleman Construction, Cincinnati, OK
(MVP- Jim Burke, Lilly Air)
West World
1. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA -----(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Coors/Advance Realty, Yamika, WA ---------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
(MVP- Ron Whittleton, Capitol)
Pabst Blue Ribbon NIT, Milwaukee, WI
1. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL ------------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Newport Lounge, Milwaukee, WI
(MVP- Earl Chambers, Jerry's)
HR Leader - Craig Elliott, Jerry's (8 HRs)
Budweiser Far West NIT, Las Vegas, NV
1. Campbell Carpets, Concord, CA ------------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Looking Glass, Los Angeles, CA
(MVP- Buddy Slater, Campbell's)
HR Leader - Dick Bartel, Campbell's (.750, 14 HRs)
Wilson NIT
1. Campbell Carpets, Concord, CA ---------- (had berth from the 1980 Budweiser NIT Championship)
2. Universal Campers, Phoenix, AZ -----------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
DeBeer Mid-America NIT, Louisville, KY
1. Dave Carroll Sports, Sherrills Ford, NC --(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
2. Softball City, Detroit, MI
(MVP- Bruce Meade, Dave Carroll's; 17-25, .680, 6 HRs)
HR Leader - Chic Downing, Softball City (7 HRs)
Miller NIT, Gaston, NC
1. Howard's Furniture, Denver, NC ----------(had berth as defending champ, since Nelson's folded)
2. Dave Carroll Sports, Sherrills Ford, NC-- (had berth from the 1980 DeBeer NIT Championship)
3. Softball City, Detroit, MI -----(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
(MVP- Russell Bradley, Howard's; 19-24, .792)
HR Leader - Stan Harvey, Howard's (17-21, .810, 12 HRs)
Worth NIT, Tullahoma, TN
1. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL ------------ (had berth from the 1980 Pabst NIT Championship)
2. York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York, PA -------(declared ineligible and not given berth )
3. Jesse's, Louisville, KY -------------(QUALIFIED for 1980 WORLD SERIES)
(MVP- Paul Wright, York Barbell/Ken Sanders)
HR Leader - Ken Carlton, Jerry's (.800, 11 HRs)
1981
A new Division was started in 1981, the Class-A, which had their own World Series and Qualifiers. The "Major" still had to attend or win qualifying events. There are too many to list here between the two classes. Here is information on some of the Class-A Qualifiers
1981 Class-A Regional Champs East Champion - County Sports, Levittown, NY (MVP-Rick Leek, County, .700, 12 RBIs, 14 Runs South Champion - Ye Old Fish Market, Rocky Mount, NC Central Champion - Sportshaven Lounge, Dearborn, MI Midwest Champion - Garret's Dandy Homes, Moore, OK West Champion - American Realty, Concord, CA
1982 Class-A Regional Champs East Champion - Wilkens House, Baltimore, MD South Champion - Technitrux, Fairfax, VA Central Champion - TNEMAC, Franklin, IN Midwest Champion - Wilkerson Busch, Little Rock, AR West Champion - San Diego Merchants, San Diego, CA
1982 Major NIT Qualifier results -
Milwaukee Major NIT Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL Houston Major NIT The Runners, Houston, TX Louisville Major NIT Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL Salt Lake City Major NIT Valley Players, Orem, UT Bakersfield Major NIT Class Act, Whittier, CA Marietta Major NIT York Barbell-Ken Sanders, York, PA Nashville Major NIT Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA Louisiana Major NIT Garrett & Houck, Oklahoma City, OK Wilson Major NIT Fabmasters, Lexington, NC Worth Major NIT York Barbell-Ken Sanders, York, PA (MVP- Craig Elliott, York-Sanders; 21 HRs) Miller Major NIT Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC (MVP- Rick Scherr, Howards; 24-29, .828, 14 HRs) Defending Major Champ Howard's-Western Steer, Denver, NC USSSA Class-A Champ The Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA USSSA Class-A Runner-up Williams Painting, Roanoke, VA
Other early USSSA NIT Winners - not much information available Year Event Winner Runner-up 1975 Worth NIT Pacers, New Albany, IN Synder's, Novi, MI 1976 Stroh's NIT Synder's, Novi, MI Copper Hearth, Milwaukee, WI - (MVP - Doug Gerdes, Snyder's) 1976 Worth NIT Synder's, Novi, MI Pacers, New Albany, IN - (MVP - Rick Pinto, Snyder's) 1976 Schlitz NIT Transport Oil, Milwaukee, WI Uniroyal, Detroit, MI 1976 Stroh's NIT Synder's, Novi, MI Burger Beir, Cincinnati, OH - (MVP - Doug Gerdes, Snyder's)
USSSA Class-A Regional Championship Explanation once again. NOTE The USSSA had their first "World Series" in 1968 in Milwaukee, WI. Fifty teams entered as Milwaukee's Mueller Pipe Liners beat Pittsburgh's BYM Club in the championship. An MVP and All World Team was selected. The same format took place the following year (1969) in the Pittsburgh suburb of New Kensington, PA. Once again, fifty teams entered and Jim's Sport Shop of Pittsburgh beat Floyd Warren's of nearby Irwin, PA in the championship. As with the first, an MVP and All World team was selected. Both of these events were played Labor Day Weekend.
When the USSSA had their annual meetings in early 1970, it was decided that they were going to hold two World Series that Labor Day Weekend: The Eastern World Series and the Western World Series. Then, the following year (1971) in June, the two Champions would meet in a best-of-7 "World Series" to determine the USSSA World Champ. In actuality, the USSSA had (2) world Champs in 1970. There was no "World Series" in 1970.
The Official USSSA World Series was to be held in 1971 between the (2) 1970 regional champs. East vs West for the USSSA World Series title and that winner would be declared the 1971 USSSA World Series Champion. And so it began in June, 1971. Accurate Welding of Milwaukee, who won the 1970 East World and Goettl's Metals of Arizona, who won the 1970 West World played a best of seven. Accurate won (4) straight to claim the World Series Title for 1971. No all world team was selected, just the MVP; Jim Mortl of Accurate Welding.
On Labor Day Weekend of 1971, the same scenario was played out, (2) separate Eastern and Western World Series, with the two winners once again meeting in June of 1972. This was the format that was used up until the 1973 World Series, when it was expanded to include a new region (Central Division) and also not just the Champions, but the runner-ups as well. The Defending champ was also given a berth as did the host team of the World Series.
So, in June of 1974, the 1973 East Champ (Croten Dukes of PA) and Eastern 2nd (Dino's of Detroit) received berths to the 1974 World Series as did the 1973 Central Champ and runner-up, Slinger Foundry of Milwaukee and Thurmer's Bar of St.Louis. The West was represented by Chandler Ready-Mix of Phoenix, who won the 1973 West World's as Double Tree Inn of Phoenix. Capitol Insulation of Los Angeles assumed the sponsorship of the 1973 West Runner-up team, The Association of Los Angeles. Defending 1973 champ, Bay Area Merchants (BAM) became the Host team and Defending 1973 Runner-up (Dino's Pizza) became the defending champ. This meant the 3rd place team in the 1973 East (Pace Electronics of Rochester) received the last berth as the East Runner-up. The Series was played as a standard double elimination tournament, won by Dino's Pizza of Detroit. Even with (8) teams entered in the event, no All World team was selected, just the MVP (Dino's Pitcher Joe Patti). This same format was used in 1974 also. 1974 East, Central and West teams played their Regional Worlds in September.
In 1975, things changed up a little, The 1975 Regional Worlds were played in June. That meant the 1975 World Series was to be an extraordinary event as the 1974 East, Central and West Champs (Sol Mintz of PA, Builders Hardware of Milwaukee and Copperstate of Phoenix were invited along with the 1975 Regional World Champs, which included Snyder's of Michigan in the East, Copper Hearth of Milwaukee for the Central and Capitol of Los Angeles for the West. These (6) teams along with 1974 defending champ Uniroyal of Detroit (Dino's Pizza under new sponsorship) and Rochester's, Mazzola Castle (formerly Pace), the 1975 East runnerup. Snyders prevailed over Sol Mintz as Doug Gerdes of Snyder's was named MVP and an All World team was selected this year. Things stayed basically the same for the next couple years, the only thing that changed was the 8th team, which was either the 3rd place team from the East or the Host team.
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