Man Arrested At Macy's In NYC For Carrying Sword
NEW YORK, May. 26, 2008
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(AP) A man who was carrying a rusted pirate-style sword through Macy's flagship store in Manhattan is facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon.
Police say 29-year-old Lawrence Jackson was brandishing the curved sword while visiting Macy's Herald Square store Sunday with his girlfriend.
He told police he was carrying the sword because he is a member of a kickball team whose players often wear pirate-themed costumes. He maintains he was on his way to a game when he was arrested.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/26/ap/strange/main4126532.shtml
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tampa Police Deal With Fights At Park Kickball Game
Tampa Police Deal With Fights At Park Kickball Game
By HOWARD ALTMAN | The Tampa Tribune
Published: May 22, 2008
TAMPA - Another kickball game, another melee.
A city-sanctioned kickball game at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Wednesday night devolved into a brawl involving about 100 people, according to a police report.
This is the police version of what happened, according to the report:
About 7:30, a woman called 911 to say that about 100 players and spectators were fighting. When officers arrived, they saw a large crowd in the parking lot. The crowd was gathered around people who were fighting. Because people were being uncooperative, police had a difficult time getting to the fight.
When they finally reached the people who were fighting, police found several girls with ripped shirts. Hair weaves that had been pulled from the heads of combatants. Before police could make any arrests, the girls quickly blended into the large crowd.
No one was willing to identify who was fighting or offer any details.
As the crowd began to disperse, police advised the event organizer – who was not named in the report - that the game would have to end.
The organizer became vocal about her rights to have the game in the park and shouted obscenities at police.
Within minutes another fight broke out across the street involving the same people, who at this point had armed themselves with sticks. Again a crowd gathered and the officers had to force their way through the crowd. No victims or suspects could be located, so no arrests were made.
Kickball games have been a focal point for trouble at the park.
The problem: Hundreds of people congregate at the parks during the kickball games. The police department has heard complaints about trash in nearby yards, parking issues, drinking, drug abuse and fights.
On April 13, the city made nine drug arrests linked to the kickball games, police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said.
Stay with TBO.com for updates.
Find this article at:
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/may/22/tampa-police-deal-donnybrook-park-kickball-game
By HOWARD ALTMAN | The Tampa Tribune
Published: May 22, 2008
TAMPA - Another kickball game, another melee.
A city-sanctioned kickball game at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Wednesday night devolved into a brawl involving about 100 people, according to a police report.
This is the police version of what happened, according to the report:
About 7:30, a woman called 911 to say that about 100 players and spectators were fighting. When officers arrived, they saw a large crowd in the parking lot. The crowd was gathered around people who were fighting. Because people were being uncooperative, police had a difficult time getting to the fight.
When they finally reached the people who were fighting, police found several girls with ripped shirts. Hair weaves that had been pulled from the heads of combatants. Before police could make any arrests, the girls quickly blended into the large crowd.
No one was willing to identify who was fighting or offer any details.
As the crowd began to disperse, police advised the event organizer – who was not named in the report - that the game would have to end.
The organizer became vocal about her rights to have the game in the park and shouted obscenities at police.
Within minutes another fight broke out across the street involving the same people, who at this point had armed themselves with sticks. Again a crowd gathered and the officers had to force their way through the crowd. No victims or suspects could be located, so no arrests were made.
Kickball games have been a focal point for trouble at the park.
The problem: Hundreds of people congregate at the parks during the kickball games. The police department has heard complaints about trash in nearby yards, parking issues, drinking, drug abuse and fights.
On April 13, the city made nine drug arrests linked to the kickball games, police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said.
Stay with TBO.com for updates.
Find this article at:
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/may/22/tampa-police-deal-donnybrook-park-kickball-game
Sunday, May 11, 2008
McLovin Kicks Ass
Tampa, FL - Don't Touch My Balls may have won the Breaker division playoffs but that may have only been because they didn't have to face off against McLovin. McLovin's numbers were decimated by the fact that each member of the team received about 5 invitations to 8,000 weddings all happening in the same weekend. McLovin could only scrape 6 players together to play in the tournament.
Forced to forfeit against the Relocators the McLovin team indicated that they still wanted to play for fun. Players from other teams offered to "help out" and play for the short sided squad but McLovin insisted that they wanted to kick ass with only 6 people. They did grab 1 player to play catcher but other than that it was just the 6 brave McLovin players in a defensive alignment that reminded many in attendance of the population density of the state of Montana.
Whether the Relocators were too confident against the short sided team or McLovin's defense is just that fucking solid, the Relocators were unable to get any more than 1 base runner all game long, and that ended up being a home run when I, though apparently dominant as a pitcher, was either too lazy or too tired to cover third when our third baseman (Garrett) shifted to cover second.
McLovin scored as many runs (6) as they had players show up and probably could have scored more but with all the running around in the heat were too exhausted to run anymore. The final score was 6-1 with McLovin victorious but with the Relocators advancing in the playoffs ripe for slaughter.
McLovin will join the ranks of the old Balls Deep team in the Bayshore division in the Winter of 2006 as one of the greatest short handed teams ever. In that season a Balls Deep team with only 7 players played the Shaky Alibis. After going down by 7 runs and losing one player to a sprained ankle and another player suffering a dislocated finger while sliding home were able to come back and win by 8 runs in the last week of the regular season. I had the honor of playing on both teams.
Rumor has it that Don't Touch My Balls were quite relieved that they did not have to face McLovin, of course rumors aren't always completely accurate.
The McLovin All Stars are Garrett, Nicole, Laura, Brad, Anna and Ty (that's me).
Forced to forfeit against the Relocators the McLovin team indicated that they still wanted to play for fun. Players from other teams offered to "help out" and play for the short sided squad but McLovin insisted that they wanted to kick ass with only 6 people. They did grab 1 player to play catcher but other than that it was just the 6 brave McLovin players in a defensive alignment that reminded many in attendance of the population density of the state of Montana.
Whether the Relocators were too confident against the short sided team or McLovin's defense is just that fucking solid, the Relocators were unable to get any more than 1 base runner all game long, and that ended up being a home run when I, though apparently dominant as a pitcher, was either too lazy or too tired to cover third when our third baseman (Garrett) shifted to cover second.
McLovin scored as many runs (6) as they had players show up and probably could have scored more but with all the running around in the heat were too exhausted to run anymore. The final score was 6-1 with McLovin victorious but with the Relocators advancing in the playoffs ripe for slaughter.
McLovin will join the ranks of the old Balls Deep team in the Bayshore division in the Winter of 2006 as one of the greatest short handed teams ever. In that season a Balls Deep team with only 7 players played the Shaky Alibis. After going down by 7 runs and losing one player to a sprained ankle and another player suffering a dislocated finger while sliding home were able to come back and win by 8 runs in the last week of the regular season. I had the honor of playing on both teams.
Rumor has it that Don't Touch My Balls were quite relieved that they did not have to face McLovin, of course rumors aren't always completely accurate.
The McLovin All Stars are Garrett, Nicole, Laura, Brad, Anna and Ty (that's me).
Crystal Pitcher Results
The votes are in the results are final. C U Next Tuesday are once again the Breaker Division's Crystal Pitcher Champions.
We counted the ballots on the field and anounced the results to a few people only to find out that one team hadn't yet put their ballots in the box but they said they were all voting for C U Next Tuesday. When I opened the box later on there were now a lot of empty ballots and the numbers were the same so that team didn't actually fill out their ballots.
Hell, this is Florida. Why does this not surprise me? I guess we have our first pregnant chad incident in the Crystal Pitcher voting.
Here are the results.
C U Next Tuesday 22
Drunk Again And Looking To Score 21
Team Turtlehead 9
McLovin 7
Where My Pitches At 4
Seminoles 4
Relocators 3
Don't Touch My Balls 2
(Blank Ballots 11)
I have a feeling that the Relocators are feeling a little sting today after they got less votes than the Seminoles.
We counted the ballots on the field and anounced the results to a few people only to find out that one team hadn't yet put their ballots in the box but they said they were all voting for C U Next Tuesday. When I opened the box later on there were now a lot of empty ballots and the numbers were the same so that team didn't actually fill out their ballots.
Hell, this is Florida. Why does this not surprise me? I guess we have our first pregnant chad incident in the Crystal Pitcher voting.
Here are the results.
C U Next Tuesday 22
Drunk Again And Looking To Score 21
Team Turtlehead 9
McLovin 7
Where My Pitches At 4
Seminoles 4
Relocators 3
Don't Touch My Balls 2
(Blank Ballots 11)
I have a feeling that the Relocators are feeling a little sting today after they got less votes than the Seminoles.
Don't Touch My Balls Repeat
The Green Machine, Don't Touch My Balls repeated as division playoff champions. They, along with playoff runners up, Where My Pitches At should expect to receive invitations to participate in the WAKA Founders Cup on Labor Day weekend this September in fabulous Las Vegas.
Check out the bracket below to see the scores to all of the games.
Check out the bracket below to see the scores to all of the games.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Crystal Pitcher
The Crystal Pitcher is awarded to the team that displays the most sportsmanship, is the most fun to play and is overall the most fun team in the division. The winner is voted on by all of the players at the playoff tournament.
Since this is a social league the Crystal Pitcher Award is much more important than who wins the tournament or regular season. Last year C U Next Tuesday won with their pink kilts but seem to be a different team this season.
Can C U Next Tuesday repeat or can someone else grab the prize? Will it be Drunk Again And Looking To Score who always show up drunk again and looking to score, or will the easy going and fun Relocators have a chance? Will McLovins good sportsmanship give them the push needed to win the prize? Will the Turtlehead's diapers help them or hurt them in the Crystal Pitcher Ballot? Can the Seminoles surprise everyone and pull off the Crystal Pitcher upset?
Remember, everyone who shows up to the tournament can vote once but you can not vote for your own team.
Feel free to comment on this post and say who you think should win and why.
Since this is a social league the Crystal Pitcher Award is much more important than who wins the tournament or regular season. Last year C U Next Tuesday won with their pink kilts but seem to be a different team this season.
Can C U Next Tuesday repeat or can someone else grab the prize? Will it be Drunk Again And Looking To Score who always show up drunk again and looking to score, or will the easy going and fun Relocators have a chance? Will McLovins good sportsmanship give them the push needed to win the prize? Will the Turtlehead's diapers help them or hurt them in the Crystal Pitcher Ballot? Can the Seminoles surprise everyone and pull off the Crystal Pitcher upset?
Remember, everyone who shows up to the tournament can vote once but you can not vote for your own team.
Feel free to comment on this post and say who you think should win and why.
Ref Fund
As you all know, your captains discussed at the captains meeting that we should have hired referees for the playoff tournament and agreed that if each team chips in we can pay refs from the Bayshore division to ref our games. So far I have recieved payment from McLovin, DrunkAgainAndLookingToScore, WhereMyPitchesAt and Relocators. I am still awaiting payment from CU Next Tuesday, Seminoles, Don't Touch My Balls and Team Turtlehead but I am under the impression that that money is being collected but just hasn't reached me yet.
I have 4 players from the Bayshore division with great knowledge of the WAKA rules all lined up and ready to ref for the playoffs. Each of those people has been playing in the Bayshore division for at least 5 seasons if not more. One actually signed up for the WAKA Certified Referee program and will be reffing in Vegas for the Founders Cup in September so I expect some good officiating during the games.
The early round games will have 2 refs each with the final game having 4 refs.
I have 4 players from the Bayshore division with great knowledge of the WAKA rules all lined up and ready to ref for the playoffs. Each of those people has been playing in the Bayshore division for at least 5 seasons if not more. One actually signed up for the WAKA Certified Referee program and will be reffing in Vegas for the Founders Cup in September so I expect some good officiating during the games.
The early round games will have 2 refs each with the final game having 4 refs.
Playoff Reminder
Breaker Kickballers,
Reminder that the playoffs are this Saturday starting at 11am at the PAL fields. To check out the brackets go to www.kickball.com/flbreaker/playoffs.html.
Teams are encouraged to bring tents, grills and whatever else to help with the tailgaiting atmosphere and everyone is welcome to stay after their team is eliminated until the last game is complete.
In addition to the tournament we will also be having voting for the Crystal Pitcher award. This is awarded to the team that was the most fun, showed the best sportsmanship, and was the most fun to play during the regular season. Everyone in the division is allowed to vote once for the Crystal Pitcher but you may not vote for your own team.
Please be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen to the fields this Saturday. Show up early to set up your grills and tents so that we can start our games on time.
It is very important that the beverage policy is strictly followed for the playoffs. All beverages must be in solid colored solo cups, no glass bottles, kegs or party balls are allowed. All beverage containers must be covered and all trash must be kept in trash bags and disposed of in the dumpsters at the end of the day. Anyone violating this policy will be asked to leave the field and result in forcing their team to forfeit the tournament.
If you smoke please throw your cigarette butts in the trash and not on the field. Please utilize the porta-potties.
Lets have a great playoff tournament. Good luck to you all. I look forward to seeing you all on the fields.
Tyrus Gordon
Regional Representative
WAKA Kickball
Reminder that the playoffs are this Saturday starting at 11am at the PAL fields. To check out the brackets go to www.kickball.com/flbreaker/playoffs.html.
Teams are encouraged to bring tents, grills and whatever else to help with the tailgaiting atmosphere and everyone is welcome to stay after their team is eliminated until the last game is complete.
In addition to the tournament we will also be having voting for the Crystal Pitcher award. This is awarded to the team that was the most fun, showed the best sportsmanship, and was the most fun to play during the regular season. Everyone in the division is allowed to vote once for the Crystal Pitcher but you may not vote for your own team.
Please be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen to the fields this Saturday. Show up early to set up your grills and tents so that we can start our games on time.
It is very important that the beverage policy is strictly followed for the playoffs. All beverages must be in solid colored solo cups, no glass bottles, kegs or party balls are allowed. All beverage containers must be covered and all trash must be kept in trash bags and disposed of in the dumpsters at the end of the day. Anyone violating this policy will be asked to leave the field and result in forcing their team to forfeit the tournament.
If you smoke please throw your cigarette butts in the trash and not on the field. Please utilize the porta-potties.
Lets have a great playoff tournament. Good luck to you all. I look forward to seeing you all on the fields.
Tyrus Gordon
Regional Representative
WAKA Kickball
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Errors, Suspensions Can’t Stop Drunks
By Michael Maurino
TAMPA- In their final game of the season, Drunk Again And Looking To Score won their fourth consecutive game in a contest more notable for who was missing and poor defense on each side. DAALTS’ 4-2 victory against Relocators gives the orange-clad drunks the sixth seed heading into the Breaker Division playoffs.
Under the watchful eye of Commissioner Tyrus Gordon in his traditional windbreaker pants and the PAL Lady, the DAALTS (4-6) led 3-0 before sloppy play allowed the Relocators (3-5-2) to tally runs in the 3rd and 4th innings. With captain James Falcon, Jen Joyce, and Bob Marinelli in street clothes (see picture) due to suspension, it seemed as if DAALTS were regressing back to their form when they started the season 0-6. But they held firm in the bottom of the 5th, snuffing out a Relocators rally when Alison Kimball made a diving stop at third base and forced the final out of the game.
“There were times when we were not at our best tonight,” short fielder Ladd Warwick said. “But we recovered and that’s what it’s all about.”
DAALTS began the game with an offensive outburst in the 1st inning. The 2-3-4 kickers all scored, as the Drunks sent eight to the plate. One run in the 4th inning provided insurance.
“I think everyone knows now we can win,” catcher Aron Sullivan said. “We’re not the ‘Loveable Losers’ anymore.”
Relocators finished one spot in ahead of DAALTS in fifth place due to the run differential tiebreaker. Both teams will kick off the division playoffs May 10 at 11am with McLovins facing the Relocators and DAALTS meeting Where My Pitches At. In their first meeting Pitches defeated DAALTS 5-2 in Week One. DAALTS returned the favor with a 5-3 win in the Week Eight matchup.
TAMPA- In their final game of the season, Drunk Again And Looking To Score won their fourth consecutive game in a contest more notable for who was missing and poor defense on each side. DAALTS’ 4-2 victory against Relocators gives the orange-clad drunks the sixth seed heading into the Breaker Division playoffs.
Under the watchful eye of Commissioner Tyrus Gordon in his traditional windbreaker pants and the PAL Lady, the DAALTS (4-6) led 3-0 before sloppy play allowed the Relocators (3-5-2) to tally runs in the 3rd and 4th innings. With captain James Falcon, Jen Joyce, and Bob Marinelli in street clothes (see picture) due to suspension, it seemed as if DAALTS were regressing back to their form when they started the season 0-6. But they held firm in the bottom of the 5th, snuffing out a Relocators rally when Alison Kimball made a diving stop at third base and forced the final out of the game.
“There were times when we were not at our best tonight,” short fielder Ladd Warwick said. “But we recovered and that’s what it’s all about.”
DAALTS began the game with an offensive outburst in the 1st inning. The 2-3-4 kickers all scored, as the Drunks sent eight to the plate. One run in the 4th inning provided insurance.
“I think everyone knows now we can win,” catcher Aron Sullivan said. “We’re not the ‘Loveable Losers’ anymore.”
Relocators finished one spot in ahead of DAALTS in fifth place due to the run differential tiebreaker. Both teams will kick off the division playoffs May 10 at 11am with McLovins facing the Relocators and DAALTS meeting Where My Pitches At. In their first meeting Pitches defeated DAALTS 5-2 in Week One. DAALTS returned the favor with a 5-3 win in the Week Eight matchup.
Week 10 Results/Standings/Playoff Brackets
Drunk Again and Looking To Score 4 Relocators 2
Don't Touch My Balls won by forfeit over Seminoles
McLovins 4 C U Next Tuesday 0
Where My Pitches At 3 Team Turtlehead 2
Where My Pitches At and the Seminoles were unable to make up their rain shortened game so each only show 9 games in the standings.
Don't Touch My Balls won by forfeit over Seminoles
McLovins 4 C U Next Tuesday 0
Where My Pitches At 3 Team Turtlehead 2
Where My Pitches At and the Seminoles were unable to make up their rain shortened game so each only show 9 games in the standings.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Dale - The Best Pitcher Ever? WOW!
You're zealous behavior seriously takes the fun out of the game.
The behavior that has been exhibited by the Seminoles, lead by their captain, Dale, which I've personally had the misfortune to experience and see during the last two weeks, is the antithesis of the WAKA philosophy.
You attempt to intimidate the other teams and the referees with an ongoing barrage of snipes, profanity and endless arguments on calls, which demeans the credibility and confidence of the teams and referees. Is that fun?
Which new player or team would want to be a part of that?
Remind me not to volunteer to ref your games anymore.
Dude, you're missing the whole point of the game!
The behavior that has been exhibited by the Seminoles, lead by their captain, Dale, which I've personally had the misfortune to experience and see during the last two weeks, is the antithesis of the WAKA philosophy.
You attempt to intimidate the other teams and the referees with an ongoing barrage of snipes, profanity and endless arguments on calls, which demeans the credibility and confidence of the teams and referees. Is that fun?
Which new player or team would want to be a part of that?
Remind me not to volunteer to ref your games anymore.
Dude, you're missing the whole point of the game!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
DAALTS Use Defense To Win Duel
By Michael Maurino
TAMPA- Winning is never easy for teams that begin 0-6. Such was the case Tuesday night as Drunk Again And Looking To Score won their third consecutive game, defeating C U Next Tuesday 1-0.
In yet another close battle, DAALTS (3-6) used steady defense and an aggressive base running play to take the win. Neither team could produce much offense, as C U (3-6) had runners in scoring position in three innings, including a man on third, but could not score. C U’s best chance at scoring was in the 3rd inning before Ladd Warwick slid to catch a sinking liner behind second base.
“There was a lot of tension out there tonight,” Warwick said. “You had their fans heckling us, our team crowding the field while we were kicking. It was intense.”
The intensity started in the bottom of the 1st when Jen Joyce’s infield single drove in James Falcon for the game’s only run. Kicking a topspin roll hard and low, Joyce sped down the line, getting to first base as the throw from C U’s third baseman came in. When the play was bobbled at first, Falcon sped around third and beat the throw home.
The DAALTS offense was a source of controversy as they chose to keep the ball on the ground against the C U strategy of spinning pitches.
“They were complaining we were using man bunts,” outfielder Bob Marinelli said. “You can’t hit a spinning pitch hard or in the air. If they wanted us to kick more fly balls, they should have rolled [without spin].”
In their last three games, DAALTS has outscored their opponents 9-5, playing in two 1-run games. Winning in Week 10 against Relocators could create a logjam in the middle of the standings leading up to the playoffs.
TAMPA- Winning is never easy for teams that begin 0-6. Such was the case Tuesday night as Drunk Again And Looking To Score won their third consecutive game, defeating C U Next Tuesday 1-0.
In yet another close battle, DAALTS (3-6) used steady defense and an aggressive base running play to take the win. Neither team could produce much offense, as C U (3-6) had runners in scoring position in three innings, including a man on third, but could not score. C U’s best chance at scoring was in the 3rd inning before Ladd Warwick slid to catch a sinking liner behind second base.
“There was a lot of tension out there tonight,” Warwick said. “You had their fans heckling us, our team crowding the field while we were kicking. It was intense.”
The intensity started in the bottom of the 1st when Jen Joyce’s infield single drove in James Falcon for the game’s only run. Kicking a topspin roll hard and low, Joyce sped down the line, getting to first base as the throw from C U’s third baseman came in. When the play was bobbled at first, Falcon sped around third and beat the throw home.
The DAALTS offense was a source of controversy as they chose to keep the ball on the ground against the C U strategy of spinning pitches.
“They were complaining we were using man bunts,” outfielder Bob Marinelli said. “You can’t hit a spinning pitch hard or in the air. If they wanted us to kick more fly balls, they should have rolled [without spin].”
In their last three games, DAALTS has outscored their opponents 9-5, playing in two 1-run games. Winning in Week 10 against Relocators could create a logjam in the middle of the standings leading up to the playoffs.
Week 8 Results
Drunk Again And Still Scoring 1 C U Next Tuesday 0
Relocators 3 Where My Pitches At 1
Don't Touch My Balls 1 McLovins 0
Team Turtlehead 2 Seminoles 0
Relocators 3 Where My Pitches At 1
Don't Touch My Balls 1 McLovins 0
Team Turtlehead 2 Seminoles 0
Seminoles persecuted by Herb the ref
I have a dream. I think all of us share a common one. I hope that one day all the teams and players in the Breaker League can get along and have a fun time together. Obviously Herb the ref does not share this dream.
His mindless interpretation of the rules left the Seminoles bewildered and confused. Cursing ensued. and more cursing. then there was the dirt kicking on the refs. This would not be the Seminoles finest hour. Apparently 4 1/2 innings (and god knows how many beers) is all one can take before popping like a pimple of rage.
It went down like this:
-Herb (the worst ref ever): You need to back up so i can figure out the call.
-me: Let me tell you the rules since you obviously have never read the rulebook.
-Herb (the worst ref ever): This is the call (some silly way we get screwed).
-me: What the Fuck? Thats BS and you know it. This is how it went (some much better way we don't get screwed)
-Herb (the worst ref ever): You are not allowed to argue the call.
-me: Fuck yes i can, Im a captain.
-Herb (the worst ref ever): You need to respect me as a ref. (Oh no! lookout! he might start crying!) or i will eject you from the game.
-me: Eject me! On what grounds?
-Herb (the worst ref ever): Vulgar language.
-me: Oh yea, Fuck You! Im out!
At this point i proceeded to drop kick the ball like a badass. (too bad it only went 10 feet, not so badass after all)
-Herb (the worst ref ever): You are an asshole.
-me: And your ejected for vulgar language!
I will was handed a 1 game suspension that would have kept me out of the next weeks game vs the green team. But they are letting me off! Isn't that great? Im pretty sure Ty realized how upset everyone would be if I wasn't allowed to play next week.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Playoff Reminder
Reminder that the playoffs are on Saturday May 10th starting at 11am. Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and shade.
The tournament will be single elimination with the seedings determined by the final standings. Every team will make the playoffs.
Once your team is eliminated from the tournament you will have to provide refs for the one game after yours.
The tournament will be single elimination with the seedings determined by the final standings. Every team will make the playoffs.
Once your team is eliminated from the tournament you will have to provide refs for the one game after yours.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Week 8 Reults
Team Turtlehead 1 McLovins 0
Drunk Again And Still Scoring 5 Where My Pitches At 3
Don't Touch My Balls 3 C U Next Tuesday 2
Seminoles 4 Relocators 3
Drunk Again And Still Scoring 5 Where My Pitches At 3
Don't Touch My Balls 3 C U Next Tuesday 2
Seminoles 4 Relocators 3
Chill In The Air, But DAALTS Stays Hot
By Michael Maurino
TAMPA- It was unseasonably cool at the PAL Fields Tuesday, but a hot start by Drunk Again And Looking To Score was just enough as they defeated Where My Pitches At, 5-3. It is the second consecutive victory for DAALTS as the orange clad warriors make a late charge prior to the Breaker Division Playoffs.
Holding a 5-2 lead in the top of the fifth, Pitches (4-3) loaded the bases with none out, but was only able to push one across as the DAALTS (2-6) again used defense to stay alive. Pitcher and captain James Falcon started a 1-11 double play after a heads up play by Ladd Warwick in short field.
“None of us freaked out when they loaded them up,” Falcon said as his arm was icing with the DAALTS party ball. “When we got the popup for the first out, everyone got excited. But I turned around and Ladd was calling for the ball at second. He’s the only one who saw the double play chance.”
DAALTS opened the scoring with a rally in the bottom of the first. Aron Sullivan, Falcon, Jen Joyce, and Wes ‘Hustle’ Felder all scored in the frame. Kara Jastemski knocked in the last run after a single and advance on an error. Standing on second base with the DAALTS going wild on the bench, J-Stem yelled, “And that’s how you play kickball!”
After starting the season 0-6, DAALTS has found Momentum and is buying her drinks and asking if she’s from around here. A team once dead is now frisky and looking to make some noise.
“We’re getting excited.” Joyce said. “We’re not down in the dirt anymore.”
DAALTS faces C U Next Tuesday on April 22nd.
TAMPA- It was unseasonably cool at the PAL Fields Tuesday, but a hot start by Drunk Again And Looking To Score was just enough as they defeated Where My Pitches At, 5-3. It is the second consecutive victory for DAALTS as the orange clad warriors make a late charge prior to the Breaker Division Playoffs.
Holding a 5-2 lead in the top of the fifth, Pitches (4-3) loaded the bases with none out, but was only able to push one across as the DAALTS (2-6) again used defense to stay alive. Pitcher and captain James Falcon started a 1-11 double play after a heads up play by Ladd Warwick in short field.
“None of us freaked out when they loaded them up,” Falcon said as his arm was icing with the DAALTS party ball. “When we got the popup for the first out, everyone got excited. But I turned around and Ladd was calling for the ball at second. He’s the only one who saw the double play chance.”
DAALTS opened the scoring with a rally in the bottom of the first. Aron Sullivan, Falcon, Jen Joyce, and Wes ‘Hustle’ Felder all scored in the frame. Kara Jastemski knocked in the last run after a single and advance on an error. Standing on second base with the DAALTS going wild on the bench, J-Stem yelled, “And that’s how you play kickball!”
After starting the season 0-6, DAALTS has found Momentum and is buying her drinks and asking if she’s from around here. A team once dead is now frisky and looking to make some noise.
“We’re getting excited.” Joyce said. “We’re not down in the dirt anymore.”
DAALTS faces C U Next Tuesday on April 22nd.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Great Party
We had a great time at Gaspar's last night. It was a very succesful night. There were lots of Relocators, McLovins, Where My Pitches At, and DAALTS. C U Next Tuesday made a modest showing a little later into the night while only 1 Seminole showed up and no one from Don't Touch My Balls made it. What do we have to do to get people somewhere, offer them free beer? Oh... right!
We went through 5 kegs and many "kickball cooler" shots. We had 2 highlights of the evening. The first highlight was Team Turtlehead winning the flip cup tournament. Team Turtlehead is now the official Flip Cup Champion for the Breaker Division. DAALTS put up a great showing but struggled in the final round.
The second major highlight of the night was when Natalie of the Relocators got up on stage with the band and started dancing, singing and playing tamborine (Someone please tell me that they got a picture of that).
The news of the night though is that between money raised from guests and the flip cup tournament we raised $480 for charity. The designated charity for our division is the Police Athletic League's Christine Hodill Scholarship fund, which they set aside to help family's in their programs who are in the most desperate need of assistance. Thank you to everyone who attended!
We went through 5 kegs and many "kickball cooler" shots. We had 2 highlights of the evening. The first highlight was Team Turtlehead winning the flip cup tournament. Team Turtlehead is now the official Flip Cup Champion for the Breaker Division. DAALTS put up a great showing but struggled in the final round.
The second major highlight of the night was when Natalie of the Relocators got up on stage with the band and started dancing, singing and playing tamborine (Someone please tell me that they got a picture of that).
The news of the night though is that between money raised from guests and the flip cup tournament we raised $480 for charity. The designated charity for our division is the Police Athletic League's Christine Hodill Scholarship fund, which they set aside to help family's in their programs who are in the most desperate need of assistance. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Krewe of Brigadoon's 4th Annual Kickball Tournament to Benefit Make a Wish Foundation
Hi Kickballers:
My team found an upcoming kickball event and knowing how much you all love kickball, I thought that I'd share it with you. If you're interested, this non-WAKA sponsored event is a charity fund raiser for Make A Wish Foundation. Here are specifics:
What: Krewe of Brigadoon's 4th Annual Kickball Tournament to Benefit Make a Wish
When: Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM
Who should come: Anyone who loved to play the game of kickball as a kid!
Why: The Krewe of Brigadoon is looking to raise over $6,000 for Make aWish. It is a very fun event and the after party is great too!
How to register: Go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1560040
Join us on May 17, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Third AnnualKrewe of Brigadoon Kickball Tournament at Gadsen Park at 6901 South MacDill Avenue in Tampa.
All profits will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Sarasota/Tampa Bay, Inc. Brigadoon's goal is to raisemore than $4,500 for this worthwhile cause!!
There will be twelve teams of 10-15 players competing for first placeand a trophy. Lunch, t-shirts, and goodie bags will be provided to allplayers.
Elmer's restaurant is hosting the after party. Their address is 5206 Macdill Avenue South, Tampa, FL 33611. $2 Bud/Coors. $6.50 Pitchers,15% off Food!!!!
The cost is $30/individual but if you sign up before May 2nd , it only costs $25. The cost for a team of 10 is $300, $250 before May 2nd. You can have up to 5 subs but it costs an additional $25/$30 per player. All monies must be received by May 10th. Entrance into the tournamentis not guaranteed until payment for 10 players is received.
My team found an upcoming kickball event and knowing how much you all love kickball, I thought that I'd share it with you. If you're interested, this non-WAKA sponsored event is a charity fund raiser for Make A Wish Foundation. Here are specifics:
What: Krewe of Brigadoon's 4th Annual Kickball Tournament to Benefit Make a Wish
When: Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM
Who should come: Anyone who loved to play the game of kickball as a kid!
Why: The Krewe of Brigadoon is looking to raise over $6,000 for Make aWish. It is a very fun event and the after party is great too!
How to register: Go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1560040
Join us on May 17, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Third AnnualKrewe of Brigadoon Kickball Tournament at Gadsen Park at 6901 South MacDill Avenue in Tampa.
All profits will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Sarasota/Tampa Bay, Inc. Brigadoon's goal is to raisemore than $4,500 for this worthwhile cause!!
There will be twelve teams of 10-15 players competing for first placeand a trophy. Lunch, t-shirts, and goodie bags will be provided to allplayers.
Elmer's restaurant is hosting the after party. Their address is 5206 Macdill Avenue South, Tampa, FL 33611. $2 Bud/Coors. $6.50 Pitchers,15% off Food!!!!
The cost is $30/individual but if you sign up before May 2nd , it only costs $25. The cost for a team of 10 is $300, $250 before May 2nd. You can have up to 5 subs but it costs an additional $25/$30 per player. All monies must be received by May 10th. Entrance into the tournamentis not guaranteed until payment for 10 players is received.
Party Tonight!
I wanted to remind everyone that we have our big Division party at Gaspar's Grotto at 1805 E 7th Ave in Ybor tonight. The festivities begin at 7pm and lasts as long as everyone wants to party. There will be free beer and some appetizers for everyone. It is free for all currently registered WAKA Kickball players and $5 to charity for guests to get a wristband for the free beer from ourdesignated kegs.To make sure you get in for free, please go to www.kickball.com/mywaka and log in to print out your WAKA player ID card for this season and show it at our registration table. You do not need to wear your kickball t-shirt. Wear your usual Friday night in Ybor clothing.
There is parking behind Gaspars (I believe it is a $5 lot) and there is a municipal parking garage just a couple of blocks away. It is highly recommended that you either take a taxi, or designate a driver for this event.
Hillsborough County is very serious when it comes to DUI's.Out of the 67 counties in this state Hillsborough accounts for almost 12% of the state's DUI Convictions. Every year Hillsborough County has more than 1,900 alcohol related crashes. In the past 5 years Hillsborough County has recorded an average of about 70 alcohol related fatal crashes per year. It is no wonder that Hillsborough County is the strictest in the state for DUI convictions with over 4100 each year. In 2004 alone this county had 4,971 DUI convictions. The second strictest county for DUI's? Pinellas county with over 2,700 convictions each year. Do not be a statistic.
We want everyone to have a good time at the party but we also want to make sure everyone can get home safely. Please be responsible.
http://www.flhsmv.gov/hsmvdocs/CS2006.pdf
http://www.flhsmv.gov/reports/2006UTCStats/DUI_conviction_bycounty.pdf
There is parking behind Gaspars (I believe it is a $5 lot) and there is a municipal parking garage just a couple of blocks away. It is highly recommended that you either take a taxi, or designate a driver for this event.
Hillsborough County is very serious when it comes to DUI's.Out of the 67 counties in this state Hillsborough accounts for almost 12% of the state's DUI Convictions. Every year Hillsborough County has more than 1,900 alcohol related crashes. In the past 5 years Hillsborough County has recorded an average of about 70 alcohol related fatal crashes per year. It is no wonder that Hillsborough County is the strictest in the state for DUI convictions with over 4100 each year. In 2004 alone this county had 4,971 DUI convictions. The second strictest county for DUI's? Pinellas county with over 2,700 convictions each year. Do not be a statistic.
We want everyone to have a good time at the party but we also want to make sure everyone can get home safely. Please be responsible.
http://www.flhsmv.gov/hsmvdocs/CS2006.pdf
http://www.flhsmv.gov/reports/2006UTCStats/DUI_conviction_bycounty.pdf
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