Week 2

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WEEK 2
MASTERS
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Big Boys Project
Washington Titans manager Mic Stump has retired (from his
real job) and is working on a book about adult baseball people,
who we are, how we are and what we do … good, ugly and funny!
“I want to compile stories from our fellow ball players spanning
the over 20 years we’ve been able to enjoy playing the wonderful
pastime called baseball,” Mic said.
“As you know whenever we ball players get together we
exchange tales and lies of our exploits and our teammates – mostly
lies coiffured in ‘exaggeration’. It’s always amazed me the tales we
tell on each other. And I want to compile these and share them.”
This project – he’s calling it the ‘Big Boys Project’ – was a
dream of Bob Wagner, who helped bring Roy Hobbs to Lee County
in 1993. Bob had just started compiling stories when he passed
away in 2001. And Roy Hobbs Baseball is committed to helping
see that such a project gets completed… as there’s lots of funny,
poignant and heart-warming material available.
Mic is looking for stories that he can work with to ensure
the meaning and descriptions “bring forth the joy we’ve all felt
following our avocation – baseball.”
Contact Mic at [email protected] to share your ideas
and stories.
NOTEBOOK
Player ID cards
Just a reminder that all players must have their player I.D. cards
with them at games.
No card, no play, and Roy Hobbs reserves the right to do card
checks at games. Players without their ID cards will not be allowed
to continue to play and will be required to bring his ID card to the
Tournament Director or Site Manager before being allowed to return
to the playing field.
Replacement cards are available at the Roy Hobbs Headquarters.
Bring a photo ID to verify identity, and the fee is $5.
So, please don’t lose the card and please keep it with you.
Team photo plan
photo by Greg Wagner
Kent Mudhens center fielder Pete Manouso makes a great attempt to catch a
Maine Indians fly ball.
Just a reminder that if any team wants to get signed up for the photo
plan this week, the manager should call Greg Wagner at either 239-2773100 (office phone) or 239-898-8677 (cell phone) any time on Monday
in order to get on the schedule for Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Time is of the essence now, and Wagner Photography would need
to hear from interested teams by Monday, even if it’s Monday night.
see NOTEBOOK on page 7
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MASTERS RESULTS
Sunday
HPK Oilers
12
South Bend Cardinals
1
NW Indiana Dogs
13
New England Indians
2
San Antonio Lonestars
2
Glory Days
6
Oakville Golden A’s
2
Orlando Blazers
9
Tennessee Dirtbags
15
Jet Box
1
Minnesota Bulldogs
3
Charlotte Kings
14
Texas A’s of NJ
7
DuPage Lugnuts
6
Lansing Blue Jays
4
Chicago Knights
2
Chicago North Redhawks
5
Crystal Clinic Indians
7
Maine Indians
11
Kent Mudhens
5
Border City Brewers
0
Pittsburgh
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Springtown Mudcats
7
Midwest Pirates
8
Lake Erie Blue Jays
6
Brewmasters
11
Victus Sports
8
DuPage Indians
3
Ft Myers Brewers
14
Staten Island Bombers
10
FM Hooter’s Blues
15
Kodak Reds
9
PSOF Rangers
5
Puerto Rico Orioles
7
Chicago Woodpeckers
2
Minneapolis Millers
8
Harry Young Builders
15
see MASTERS RESULTS on page 3
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MASTERS RESULTS
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Boston GoodFellas
7
Tallahassee Bombers
12
Orlando Blazers
9
Maine Indians
4
Kenmore Orioles
9
NW Indiana Dogs
8
Chicago Knights
1
Dayton Ballers
18
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Long Island Yankees
8
FM Hooter’s Blues
3
Canton Tigers
4
Washington All-Stars
16
Brewmasters
4
OBA Brewers
2
Chicago Giants
0
Glory Days
15
Texas A’s of NJ
2
Minnesota Bandits
2
Tennessee Dirtbags
8
Cincinnati Colt .45s
6
Pensacola Barracudas
8
Carolina Thunder
3
Cuyahoga Indians
2
Jet Box
6
Windy City Warriors
4
Salem-Pitt Warlocks
24
STMF
5
Nor’Eastern Cardinals
7
DuPage Indians
6
Lake Erie Blue Jays
9
Kodak Reds
7
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MASTERS STANDINGS
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OBA Brewers
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Kodak Reds
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Maine Indians
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Springtown Mudcats
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Minnesota Bandits
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1
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Baltimore Thunder
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Lake Erie Blue Jays
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1
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15
Dayton Ballers
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Jet Box
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1
0.500
19
HPK Oilers
1
0
1.000
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Texas A’s of NJ
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1
0.500
21
MidAtlantic Redwings
1
0
1.000
1
Brewmasters
1
1
0.500
24
Carolina Thunder
1
0
1.000
2
Chicago Giants
0
1
0.000
2
Lansing Blue Jays
1
0
1.000
2
Border City Brewers
0
1
0.000
3
Puerto Rico Orioles
1
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1.000
2
San Antonio Lonestars
0
1
0.000
6
Charlotte Kings
1
0
1.000
3
Tennessee Dirtbags
2
0
1.000
3
Wright Field Reds
1
0
1.000
3
Glory Days
2
0
1.000
4
Washington All Stars
1
0
1.000
4
Crystal Clinic Indians
1
0
1.000
5
Salem Pitt Warlocks
1
0
1.000
5
Long Island Yankees
1
0
1.000
6
Midwest Pirates
1
0
1.000
6
Nor’Eastern Cardinals
1
0
1.000
6
Orlando Blazers
2
0
1.000
6
Pensacola Barracudas
1
0
1.000
6
Tallahassee Bombers
1
0
1.000
7
Harry Young Builders
1
0
1.000
8
Kenmore Orioles
1
0
1.000
8
Canton Tigers
1
1
0.500
3
Ft Myers Brewers
1
1
0.500
5
NW Indiana Dogs
1
1
0.500
11
see MASTERS STANDINGS on page 5
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continued from page 4
Team
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PCT
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South Bend Cardinals
0
1
0.000
12
Windy City Warriors
0
1
0.000
6
Cuyahoga Indians
0
2
0.000
13
Chicago North Redhawks
0
1
0.000
7
New England Indians
0
1
0.000
13
Chicago Woodpeckers
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0
1
0.000
9
Staten Island Bombers
0
1
0.000
15
PSOF Rangers
0
1
0.000
9
Cincinnati Colt .45s
0
2
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19
Kent Mudhens
0
1
0.000
11
DuPage Indians
0
2
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21
Victus Sports
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Chicago Knights
0
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22
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MASTERS SCHEDULE
Monday
Puerto Rico Orioles
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Chicago Giants
10:00 AM PDC2
Lake Erie Blue Jays
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PSOF Rangers
10:00 AM LC-S
Minneapolis Millers
@
OBA Brewers
10:00 AM PDC3
HPK Oilers
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Pittsburgh
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Harry Young Builders
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Chicago Woodpeckers
10:00 AM PDC4
Victus Sports
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Kodak Reds
10:00 AM LC3
Dayton Ballers
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Midwest Pirates
10:00 AM PDC5
Charlotte Kings
@
South Bend Cardinals
10:00 AM LC4
Wright Field Reds
@
Springtown Mudcats
10:00 AM TP-S
Minnesota Bulldogs
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Border City Brewers
10:00 AM LC6
Salem-Pitt Warlocks
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10:00 AM TP2
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Washington All-Stars
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Chicago Knights
10:00 AM TP4
South Bend Cardinals
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Minnesota Bulldogs
02:00 PM LC-S
PSOF Rangers
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Victus Sports
02:00 PM LC2
Pittsburgh
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Charlotte Kings
02:00 PM LC3
Border City Brewers
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HPK Oilers
02:00 PM LC4
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02:00 PM LC6
Carolina Thunder
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FM Hooter’s Blues
02:00 PM JB-S
MidAtlantic Redwings
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Nor’Eastern Cardinals
02:00 PM JB3
Chicago North Redhawks
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Orlando Blazers
02:00 PM JB4
Tidewater Drillers
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NW Indiana Dogs
02:00 PM JB5
Baltimore Thunder
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Pensacola Barracudas
02:00 PM JB6
OBA Brewers
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Puerto Rico Orioles
02:00 PM PDC1
Long Island Yankees
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02:00 PM PDC2
Chicago Giants
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02:00 PM PDC3
Boston GoodFellas
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Cincinnati Colt .45s
02:00 PM PDC4
Chicago Woodpeckers
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Minneapolis Millers
02:00 PM PDC5
Crystal Clinic Indians
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Oakville Golden A’s
02:00 PM TP-S
Lansing Blue Jays
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Washington All-Stars
02:00 PM TP2
Springtown Mudcats
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Salem-Pitt Warlocks
02:00 PM TP3
Tallahassee Bombers
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Kenmore Orioles
02:00 PM TP4
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10:00 AM JB4
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10:00 AM JB5
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NOTEBOOK
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Pitching
For the record, here is a recap on the rules on pitching eligibility
for the playoffs.
Roy Hobbs requirement is that all pitchers who will be starters
or closers in save situations (3-run or less difference in the 8th and 9th
innings) qualify for the playoffs by pitching at least 2 innings – 6 outs
or 10 hitters – during pool play.
This is a reminder to all managers that all pitching statistics need
to be updated through the first 4 games by noon Thursday.
Finally, in the playoffs, those “non-qualified” middle-inning pitchers
will come to the mound from their normal defensive positions where
they started the game. That is as important as the “spirit of the rule”
that these non-qualified pitchers who are used as “inning-eaters” are
players who ordinarily are playing other positions.
50/50 raffle
50/50 raffle tickets, to benefit the Roy Hobbs Foundation, are
available each day at the Player Development Complex. Tickets are $1
apiece or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held in the patio area at the
Player Development Complex at 5 PM Friday.
The Roy Hobbs Foundation was established to raise monies for
research on finding a cure for Leukemia and to assist our Challenged
Athlete friends.
Ice for the injured …
Just a reminder that Roy Hobbs will furnish ice for injuries.
However, we advise managers from the start that they need to
provide ice for pitchers arms, if needed. That’s something to plan for
… injuries are another story.
For injuries, please contact Hobbs personnel at the field site for
assistance.
Please help with dugouts
Roy Hobbs Baseball and the grounds crews need your help in the
dugouts.
When your games are over and you are leaving the dugout, please
police it for trash and cups, etc. Your assistance in cleaning up the
dugouts each day will be greatly appreciated.
see NOTEBOOK on page 8
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NOTEBOOK
continued from page 7
Results corrections
Please check the posted results and standings each day.
Managers should contact Rob at the Tournament Headquarters
(239.533.7694) with corrections to scores.
That’s the best way to make sure that playoff seedings and pairings
are as accurate as we can make them.
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10, 15, 20 & 25-year recognition
Have you been at the Roy Hobbs World Series 10 or more years?
If so, Roy Hobbs has a recognition pin for players with 10 or 15 or
20 years at the Tournament. See Karen or Rob at RHWS headquarters
to get your pin.
Picking up T-shirts…
The tournament T-shirt is available through Friday only for all
registered players outside the Roy Hobbs Store in the screened in patio
at the Player Development Complex. No Shirts will be given out on
Saturdays.
Hours to pick up the Tournament T-shirt are from Noon to 6 p.m.
With the shirt, each player will get a tournament patch.
Players will need their RHWS ID card to get their shirts, no exceptions
– No drivers licenses needed.
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