AUSSIE ACES
The Aussie Aces again traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, USA to compete in the MSBL World Series during October and November 2007.
The World Series is the culmination of the MSBL season in the States at which 350 teams compete in age groups starting at 28+ and going to 65+ last year. There is also a father and son competition and an Adult Men's League of 18+.
Games are played at the spring training complexes of Major League teams, including San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres etc.
The Aussie Aces competed in the 35+, 45+, 50+, 60+ and 65+ leagues with players from most States in the teams, that is 5 Aussie teams.
Any player who dreams of representing Australia and playing in the States should contact Mal Sporne on 08 8382 8009 or email on groucho@bettanet.net.au
The Aussie Aces next trip is planned for May 2009.
Plans are are being completed noe for a European trip and Phoenix 2009.
Aussie Aces include;
Jeff Tapfield Garry Maynard
LLoyd Ellickson Mal Sporne
Bruce Behenna Richard Teague
Garry King John White
Al Bishop Bruce Lucas
Mike Green Keith Mortimore
Dennis Ryan Hideo Yokoi
Mick Bell Dave Oswald
Phil Graham Dean Clements
Greg Kannenberg John Couch
Bill Barker Dave Ellickson
Jim Maynard Bob Wardle
Chris Whittlesea Tony Wyatt
Bruce Boucher Chris Foskett
Bill Leropoulos Adrian Pearce
Alan Pollard Bert Podrozny
Guy Williamson Graham Williamson
Regan Bass Ted Ngewakl
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