March 19th, 2011,
The new Combat Centenarian is on it's way!!!!

Combat Sports Group has released it's own version of a Senior bat. It is called the Combat Centenarian. The bat is made up of Anisotropic Composite.. This new material has tested at 26.8% stronger than previously tested Senior bats. It is a multi-wall design with a super soft barrell. It has the new and improved low compression end cap which will help elimanate end cap failures. It features a 1.21 BPF and has a stiffer feel in the taper of the bat. The bats are being produce and shippin out. You can Pre-Order one thru me by just giving me a call @ 330-419-0205.

March 3rd, 2011,
The new Mike Macenko Senior Gear2's have been restocked!!!!

Just got a new shipment of Mike Macenko Senior Gears. We recieved almost 1000 of them today. So give me a call and get one of the hottest hitting softball bats that man (Combat) can make. Give me a call at 330-419-0205. Also got the best softball on the market today in the Trump X-Rocks.Let Mighty Mike work a deal for you...

February 22, 2011,
Spring Is Almost here.Ha!Ha!

I got up this morning to what else, SNOW!. I have to laugh because it actually had melted all of the snow over the weekend. It looked like some people were getting ready to put out the summer furniture. I have been living in Cleveland area for 55 years and I still don't trust the weather. This si the time of year when ball teams are working out in indoor facilities. By the looks of things they will be indoors for a little bit longer.

A local team called Integrity Stainless has recieved a sponsorship from Louisville Slugger for this season. They will be swinging the new Z1000 by TPS. They are a class C team that will be playing in a number of tournaments in the area. Last year they won the Fireman's Tourney that was held in Mentor. It was a great time for a great cause. Looking forward to going there again this year. The team is owned by Andy Markowitz and here is a link to the company's website. Good luck to their team this year. It should be an exciting season. http://integritystainless.com/

February 19, 2011,
The new Mike Macenko Senior Gear2's are in!!!!

Anaconda is now shipping orders for the new MM Gear2 Senior Softball bat. The MM Gear 2 bat is a great senior softball bat. You can't go wrong with it. This bat will make you feel good when you are just taking batting practice.

Rumor has it the new Scott Brown 98 Gear and Rusty Bumgardner 98 Anti Virus Reloaded ASA version softball bats are really hot when it comes to ASA bats. Also the Greg Connell 2 has been a hot item this winter and springtime is right around the corner. Give me a call if you need one. 330-419-0205...

February 15, 2011,
Tournament Of Champions Senior Softball - Winter Haven, Florida

I just returned from the Tournament Of Champions Senior Softball event that was held in Winter Haven.. The tourney was held at Auburndale and the Diamondplex 5 field softball complexes. The weather was not all the coperative but it got better by tourneys end. I ended up selling all of the new blue MM Gear 2's I took and a number of Mikens also. Bat sales were very good and the tournament action was right there as always. Saw a pair of back to back two run ball games won by Ed Rose's team, Rose Enterprises. They defeated New York Statesmen in the bottom of the seventh. Scores saw Rose E. 24-22 against the Staesman and 19-17 against PSL Construction.

Butch's Line Drive defeated K.C. Barons 22-19 to win the 50 major plus division. In the 50 Major division,

Metro Stars win defeating ENR 25-24. Having to win twice, ENR won the first game 18-17 in the bottom of the 7th but Metro pulled out the final game in the bottom of the seventh also.

Hollis Appraisals / Kittrell Acoustical won the 55 major plus over a very good Kinnco Services team out of Michigan by the score of 22-16.

In the 55 Major Division Sweet Construction defeated High Street 33-12.

The 60AA division was won by Spring-Ford AA of Pennsylvania. For ore updates and more scores you can go
Senior Softball

The tournament had over 110 teams from all over the country. You have to win a SSUSA event the previous year to get invited to this event. There was a hitting clinic on Weds. morning for anybody that signed up for free. Corky Pellen, Bobby Nifong, Dave Reed and myself were helping with the players. They have a base running event along with a pitching contest to see who can get the most balls in a bucket at home plate. Not quite sure what was the winning number but I do know that 2 out of 10 was standing tall. Gary Deaton was once again the Home Run champ in the derby.

Once again the senior softball program shows you just how competetive it really is. I ran into an old friend Dale Hood again and this time he a newspaper article from 1987 when my Steele's Silver Bullets team traveled to Norristown, Pa. to play against one of the best local teams in the area Al's Cold Cuts... There was over 2500 people on the hill and out beyond the outfield fence. I must admit I do believe we put a good show on for the crowd. I hit a home run up the first time that people still talk about.Ha! Ha!

It looks like it is going to be another great year for Senior Softball. I will be going to some different events this year to sell Anaconda bats and Trumps softballs. So if you see me come up and say hello. I do like to talk softball. To all of the seniors softballers out there good luck this year...

February 3, 2011,
2nd Annual JC Phelps #40 Memorial Big Ticket Bash

February 2, 2011,
Senior Softball = T.O.C. Tourney in Ft. Myers Feb. 9 - 13.

I will be attending the senior softball event representing Anaconda Sports. I will be located at different ball parks throughout the annual event. I will be selling some senior bats there also. I will be helping out in the clinic hat they will be having. The last couple of years Miken has had a representative there (Corky Pellen maybe). It is a Miken Sports Co. sponsored tourney. I am trying to bring down some new MM Gear 2 bats from Anaconda/Combat to sell but not sure if that is going to happen. You can pr-order the bats by just giving me a call and I will take care of it. See you there....

February 1, 2011,
Johnny McCraw named Player Of The Year by USA Softball

Veteran softball player Johnny McCraw has garnished yet another award in his great career. McCraw is a repeat member of the USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch National Team. Click here to read the full story from the ASA's website.

January 28 2011

"Bash for Cash"
10th Annual Jim Wessel Memorial "Bash for Cash"
March 18-20 ............. March 25-27
OVER $35,000 in CASH & PRIZES!
Host Park: RiverShore Sports Complex
Overflow Parks: Rumpke Park, Mid America Ballyard, Pastime Park, Kenton Lakes,
Kolping Park, Softball City, & Triple Creek

 JC Phelps Memorial HOME RUN DERBY click here for more info.......
New For 2011
March 25th
Friday Night HR Derby
Sponsored by Worth
(info coming soon!)

January 26, 2011

This past winter saw a number of ball players get inducted into the slo-pitch softball Hall Of Fames respectively. In the USSSA Howie Krause (Resmondo/Hague), Johnny McCraw (Combat/Sunbelt), Hank Garris (Combat/TPS/Suncoast), J.C. Phelps ( Shen Valley/Chase/Stucco/Long haul), Jason Kendrick (TPS, Shen Valley, Combat).. The ASA inducted Mike Shenk, the tough 3rd baseman that played with Lighthouse/Team TPS/DJ's) into the male category. Rick Scherr was inducted into the ISA in the male player category.

Inductees for 2011:
In thee USSSA in the Male Player category they have selected Craig Elliott from Wadley, Alabama, Jimmy Powers from North Carolina, and Dal Beggs. Manager is Frank Webb, Director Lou Blaha who use to run the prestigous Petersburrg, Va. USSSA qualifier. Executive will be David Evaul. David is the person in charge of checking the bats today.

January 1, 2011
Greg Connell No. 2 bats are in and shipping $229.00

Greg Connell who is considerd to be one of the hottest hitters in the country last year, has come out with the 2nd edition of his signature model. Not only has Worth made this bat hotter than last years, Greg says he is looking to have a better year this year.
Worth Sports has made the Worth SBMGC Greg Connell 2011 M751202 Version 2 Mayhem 120 Advanced Player Series Slowpitch Softball Bat exclusively for Anaconda Sports!